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OFFICERS/CONFERENCE (Continued from, Pa e 2, Col. 4), ow to co-operute. ou are a bul- ark of strength in‘rural communi- . " mire told of the work. of the Depart, cnt of Public Relations. This De- aitnient does teas and radio. work provides bu letins. Rural .circuits i'c being extended by the Film Ex- ' Division. Films do help in programmes. Catalogues procured from the College Mrs. J. H. McCulloch brought excel- cnt advice to secretaries. \lrs. Hugh Summers, past prcsL t-nt F.W.I.O., conducted a quizz on 1.0 FIW.I.C. and A.C.W.W. , Taggart, Home Economics npcrvisor in Home Furnishings, 'unlen's Institute Branch and Home L‘uanICS Service. showed charts of L-signs explaining which had the best 1...: and why. She expressed a hope not some of the design knowledge C4]llll‘e(l would be applied in the mines of members upon their return. \lrs. J. R. Futcher presented ‘(IlltllillCS of an Ideal Institute Meniâ€" l‘ She stated that the loyal en- husiastic member is the most im- oilant factor in our work and pro» r «5. Her life has ulSo been enriched u‘ she is a better citizen and a better womaker through being a good li‘lilbel'. The ideal member will have h. courage to find out what is the n rter when something is wrong and Hit it. She will be energetic, she -. H not put a task on someone else’s ,. ulders that should be her own res- sihility. She will be willing to ElilCe some pleasure and some i ‘li‘kllold task in order to be at the *-'itute meeting on time. It is said : there are three types of members, “worker,” “chirper,” and “shire " Don’t be the latter type. The ide of the ideal member will not . what can the Institute do for me what can I do for the Institute. ,‘ihusiasm is the life of the soul ml the enthusiastic member is the ,ll member. The ideal member is . 0d citizen and she will teach her when to be industrious. Her faith it the Institute motto will make her ll these and through her our Women’s r-iitutes will flourish and prosper. The Ontario winner of the Tweeds- i'lll‘ Cup Essay Competition, won by 1‘s. Berton Axford, Delhi, was read _ .\Irs. McCallum. lhe second prize winneowas read , 'he author, Mrs. W. H. McCreary. the Women's Institute Question ‘ was in charge of Miss Anna P. ‘ S. A discussion on future Officers’ wiferences was in charge of Mrs. It. Futcher. The Conference concluded with Rex wst Farmjroadcast interviews ATARIO WOMEN'S INSTITUTE HELPING CANCER SOCIETY In reply to a letter sent out by Mrs. R. Futchcr, Institutes throughout hr Province have given wonderful import to the work of the Canadian .incer Society in the Province. From all parts of Ontario member nstitutes are sending in used linens ml donations of money. The wel- ' 1'9 department in Ontario dis- I‘llluieS free cancer dressings to ‘ erdy suflierers, and during the post car over half a million of these dress. "$5 have been sent out. Volunteer rivers are on hand daily to drive hose sufiering from cancer to clinics or treatment and return them to their milesâ€" In many cases patients depend Hill‘er on this welfare service for heir dressings and transportation. ‘CANADA” CHOSEN AS SPECIAL SUBJECT FOR STUDY BY DUTCH WOMEN An}: Ontario Institutes wishing to end information, (Canadian recipes, ONES. magazines, catalogues. needle- raft and designs, scra books, etc), 1ease send either to iss Anna P 0 Miss M. Boekel, Gen. Seen, Neder- udsche Bond Van Plattelandscrou- 8D, Heeresingel 20, Gronningen, olland. ‘ ewis,120'7 Bay St, Toronto or direct ' F.W.I.O. BOARD IN SESSION, MAY, 1949. Snags and Snails in Women's institute Work 'Actually this title has no connection With the old saying about little boys and puppy dogs tails but it might be true that the snags in our work are the things that hinder our growth and greater efficiency and the snails are the practices that slow us down. If we are adult now and we ought to be at fifty-two years of age. it is well for us, at times to assess our work and recognize and try to correct our faults. There are a few which are quite common to us allâ€" 1. We get into a rut in our pro- gramme and business meetings; '3. We become exclusive; 3. We deteriorate into a money-raising or social organi- zation; 4. We have never assumed our full responsibilities as moulders of public opinion. It is very hard for the same group of officers and leaders to think of new and interesting projects year after year. This is a good argument for not holding oflicc too long. New pcople have difierent interests and a new group of friends. Try to have brisk business sessions, started promptly, and a programme that has continuity of thought and does not last too long. Many farm women must get home in time to prepare the bigr meal of the day since the family may be scattercd at noon. Does it seem absurd to say we are exclusive in our membership‘.l In no» tual fact, many of our local Institutes make little or no elfort to attract new members. The increasing trend to- ward rural life on the part of those engaged in urban occupations has not been looked upon with favour by some Institute individuals or groups. This is a narrow minded attitude and unwor- thy of our high ideals. We should \vel» come interchange of ideas with both this group and our New Canadians. We can contribute much to the enrich- ment of life for all our women by working together and we do well, also to remember that the tenant farmer’s wife, the women with large filllllllES and perhaps small incomes are equally at liberty to join the Women’s Insti- tutes and should receive a most hearty welcome. Women’s Institute leaders and members should remind themselves often of our main ob'ective. We were organized as an e ucutional group ye so many of our Institutes have drifted into social clubs or money raising institutions for any worthy cause which extends an outspi‘end alin. If we want only social life then et’s call ourselves the Four Leaf Clover Club or anything else but u Women’s Institute. And if our only purpose is to raise money we must face the fact that we .Wlll lose members by a heavy financial biirdcn and that the Women’s Institutes stands for something quite different, Is it fair to give so much money _out- side our community and then full to send delegates to Conventions because we can‘t afiord it? Our educational programme has a definite connection with the fourth “snag” mentioned above. _ In a world which travels so s\viftly where new discoveries and ideas are so important, rural women can not afford to neglect the chances they may have to keep up With a modern age. Too many of us have neglected the Co-operative Programme ofiered by the Department. Here is an op- portunity, a privilege, let us profit more by it! And how can we influence public opinion if we don‘t know enough about matters of public in- terest to have a worthwhile opinion. It is true that we do not interfere with political or sectarian subjects but such a large group of intelligent women is certainly not living up to its plain duty as citizens if they fail to express a strong interest in such sub- jects as improvement in the status of teachers, getting every citizen to vote, rights of minorities as citizens, need for education reform, Sabbath observance etc. Surely, most of our readers will agree that our silence on these and many other subjects is no credit to us as citizens or as pro» gressive farm women. All of these comments do not indi- cate a lack of appreciation of Women's Institutes or their fine record of accomplishment. We need to grow and improve, to face our faults and try to better our record. “Couldn't than in vision seeâ€" Thyself, the man God meant. Then never \voulds't thou he The man thou art, content”. (Contributed by Mrs. J. E. Houck), PLOUGHING MATCH OCT. 11-14 While at the Plan hing Match be sure to visit the F.W. .0. tent, see our exhibits and enjoy a friendly chat and cup of tea. En route visit the Brant Co. Ade- laide Hoodless Memorial Cairn and birthplace of Adelaide Hoodlcss at St. George. Carleton South: Al the Institute, action has C.P.R. engineers in installation of a at a dangerous Osgoode. request of this been taken by preparation for the \VigJ’Vag Signal, crossing. When Applying For Film "Let There Be Light" It is essential that the follow- ing iufuriiiation be sent to the FILM EXTENSION DIVISION, ONTARIO AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE, GUELPH, ON- TARIO, before arrangements can be made to ship the film, “LET THERE BE LIGHT". 1. The date and alternative date for showing the film. 2. The nearest express address. :5. The MAKE, MODEL and SERIAL NUMBER of the 16 mm, SOUND PROJEC- TOR. 4. The assurance that a qualified projectionist will run the film. Your co-operation in follow- ing the above request will save both you and the Ontario Agra cultural College much time and effort. The Film cannot be loaned without the above data, ONTARIO WOMEN’S INSTITUTE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR JUNIOR INSTITUTE AND JUNIOR HOMEMAKING CLUB GlRLS The Federated Women’s Institutes of Ontario have asked that the Ont- ario Women’s Institute Scholarships for Junior Institute and Junior Home- making Club Girls be made the special project of ALL Ontario In- stitutes this year. Each district or area is asked to sponsor a drive through its Branches to raise money for this fund and any district or area raising $3,000.00 in one amount or in several donations will be assured of an annual scholar- ship for a girl in that district or area. That district or area may also have the scholarship named for it or for anyone whom the district or area wish to honour. An individual who donates $3,000 or more to this fund may name an Ontario Women's Institute Scholarship. The scholarship or scholarships will be awarded in recognition of (1) achievement and accomplishment in Homemaking Club project work over a period of time, (2) growth and de- velopment on the part of the girl and traits of leadership, cooperation and dependability as well as acquired knowlcdizc. The followini.r rermnmendalions con- cerning the selection of winners of the Ontario Women‘s Institute Schol- arship awards have been adopted by tho F.\\’.I.O. Board. (a) That these awards be open only to rural girls at least 16 years of age who have completed successfully six or more Homemaking Club projects or who are completing the si th pro- ject in thc current year in which the awards are made. (b) That the awards be made to such persons showing steady improveâ€" ment and definite personal growth dnriner the course of club work and who have given leadership and carried on club work of :1 high quality. (6) That the winners shall be sel< ectcd by the staff of the Women's In- stitute Brunch and Home Economics Service in conjunction with the Schol- arship Committee of the Provincial Board of the Federated Women’s In- stitutes of Ontario. (d) That the type of course selec- ted by the winners be subject to the approval of the Women's Institute Branch Stafl‘ and the Scholarship Committee. It shall be a course of sufficient length and high sundard that it will definitely benefit the par- ticipants. (e) That the scholarship awards lie mnde regional. if and when there is suffivient money available, with a possibility of nne or more awards for each of the following regionsiEast, West, North, Central and at large. The Scholarship Committee recom- mended to the Board that a request go to the Minister of Agriculture asking for the establishment at Guelph and Kcmptville of c ils' courses of vary- ing lengths ('2 to 12 weeks). The Ontario Women's Institute Scholarship Fund will be left open in- definitely but a scholarship or scholar» ships will he established and awarded as soon as funds warrant. Russell. Russell: A suitable medal was donated to the winnian contest- ant in the vocal class at the Musical Festival. PROVINCIAL TWEEDS- MUIR HISTORY Hovc you in your posses- sion any information which you consider should be inclu- dcd in the Provincial Tweeds» muir History? If so, please send it to the Women's Insti- tute Branch, 1207 Bay St, Toronto 5.