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SUMMER, 1949 HOME AND COUNTRY CITIZENSHIP Enfl'on’fl no“: The inner rinted belnw m mama s Mm my mlth, Decow rnia Women’s minutes. 03:: members will in especially interested mvthgs pnpur bccnuan nu, Smith was born in Russia mi in now an nrlivo cum-in Institute member. She has given in a real chullongo m1 (and in thought. Today I am going to speak to you about Citizenship. Perhaps the best “my to illustrate what Canadian citri- zenship signifies to all of us, and to me in particular, is to compare the mummy of my origin and the country of my adoption. , I was born in Russia. We lived, as far as I can remember, in Dneprope- trovsk, a busy, industrial city in the southern part of Ukraine, better known as the bread basket of Europe. lts soil is black, rich. and productive. The people are hospitable, kind and hardy, although life has ever been harsh to them. Heavy taxation left only a bare existence. Peasant chil- dren were denied even elementary schooling. Freedom of movement or of speech were unheard of, When travelling from one town to another you were liable to be stopped and asked for your assport. In case of mobility to pro uce necessary identi- fication papers, you were sent back under guard and a heavy fine was imposed. Theatres were barred to peasants unless they discarded their peasant garb, which of course they muld not do even if they wanted to. An amusing tale is told about a great Russian writer, Count Leo Tol. :ioy, who was refused admittance to .i theatre because he wore peasant clothes and was not recognized. Medical aid was inadequate. A population of five thousand was showed only one drug store; no hos- l‘llal; one doctor. generally unquali- bull. Sanitation was at its lowest pos- Ublc level. No wonder that epidemics "ruck with such ferocity and so (itcnl Canada â€" Freedom One can easily understand how haD~ pin weAbade farewell to that beautiful .‘lli misruled land and turned our r us to this glorious land of freedom! W Freedom which is taken so lightly .ud casually by all in this country! 1 country which is a land of oppor- tunity for ' all, regardless of race, who or religiongwhere a man is his n ii master. Education is not only ailable to everybody but is compul- It is not uncommon to hear illfl a fellow has worked his way «rough Icollege, whether his father is an' aristocrat or a lowly labourer, Hospitals are open to rich and poor alike. Just think, how ridiculous it :mld be to need a passport to go to liamIITQIZI.II get impatient with people tho criticize our present way of life, T‘Vld government, then when elections crime around they stay at home and ile‘t‘George do it." Thus a great privilege is abused. A privilege for which men have fought and died. Citizenship - Co-operalion ‘ We Canadians are constantly be- roming more keenly aware of the need 101' true citizenship which can only -:ome through co»operati0n of the home, church and school. Liv-mg under a democracy is an ex- nenence we do not want our children to miss. It’s something to grow up in A country free from master and serv- ant classes. So is being able to go to high School with the gang and so are such things as debating teams which were forbidden in Russia as they might bring out free ideas. Of course, being able to see good citizenship under a true democracy means that well have to do some ourselves. _ However small one’s civic share, it Will take more time and thought than getting the political news through radio and newspapers How Homemakers Help pr can you help Canada in your raismg of good citizens without too much stretching of the hours Your household requires of you? I First of all make your home a unit. Sea to it that your family under» Stands the simple faith. God created all men equal. Next, try making the ten commandments living rules for your household and not just words to F.W.I.O. QUILT The qllllt_5l'l0Wn above was made by Malian Women‘s Institute for the F.W.I.O. It was displayed at Guelph in May. at the ONE. in Sept. and may be sent to the next A.CW.W. conference as an example of Ontario ‘vVomen’s Institute Homecrafts. Note the F.\V.I.O. Crest, the Ontario triliums and maple leaves be memorized in Sunday school and church. ‘The woman who so equips her family will find her enthusiani for community betterment growing, Where can she start? Education. More and better education is one answer. She will find herself work- ing towards better schools, higher pay for teachers and she will underâ€" stand tliat at least a high school diploma is a must for this atomic age. ‘ The woman who acquires a sincere interest in community welfare will become acquainted with county and province needs and the woman inter- ested in national affairs is the type urgently needed in this country now. It is agreed that woman's natural place is in the home, but the times demand that she do her housecleaning on a world-wide scale â€" the sooner the better for this. We women of Canada should take a stand. We must realize that hope for world peace lies in justice and equality for all. We must promote the solid foundations for peace and security in our own community. We must free the world from the threat of future wars. And ior these ends we will be good neigh- bours. We will perform some personal service for the community. We will combine our strength with others working for the improvement of coni- munity living. In conclusion I would like to add. please try to understand the strangers that come to seek haven at our shores. Their ways and customs may seem strange to you, but don’t forget that you appear to them, also strange. “May we never be hasty in Judg- ment and always generous and, Lord God let us not forget to be kind," Regulations Governing Parcels ol Clothing Being Sent to the National Federation ol Women's Institute5 In the pale whenever parcels of clothing have been sent to the Na- tional Federation of \Vomen's Insti- tutes, coupons had to be surrendered before the members could receive the clothing, The Government has now agreed that any parcels of clothing, ad- dressed to the National Federation, 39 Eccleston St,, London S.W.1, can be distributed to those in need with» out any coupons having to be given up, We are sure you will welcome this news. ONTARIO RESULTS TWEEDSMUTR CUP COMPETITIONS The results of the Ontario Tweeds- muir Cup Competitions were announ- ced as follows: Tweedsmuir Histories First Prizeâ€"St George Women‘s 111‘ stitute iBrant North District. Second PrizPRusscll Village Woâ€" men’s Institutc#l{usscll District. Rugs First I’rizeâ€"Lakeview Women's Insti- tuteiElgin East District, Second PFIZE!DOI‘klng Women's Insti. tuteâ€"Wnterloo North District. Essays First PrizeiDelhi Women’s Institute â€"Norfolk North District. Mrs. Berton Axfol‘d, Delhi. Second Prizcilnnisvillc Women's In- stituteâ€"Lanark South District, Mrs, Wt H. McCreary, Carleton Place. NORTH OXFORD GROUP VISIT TORONTO Mrs. Orwell Smith, Dist. Pres. in charge with Mrs. Gilbert Ross. Embro; Mrs. Gordon Sandock, Ingersoll and Mrs. Edmund Hansuld, Tavistock, assist- ing. Highlight of tour was attendance a the group are pictured, centre t Ontario Legislature in session. With front, T. R. Dent, member for Oxford. Miss Anna Lewis, Director, and Premier T L. Kennedy. ASSOCIATED COUNTRY WOMEN OF THE WORLD ESSAY CONTEST The Country Woman's Day A resolution was passed at Amster- dam agreeing that each Society should run an essay competition throughout its membership based on the subject of “The Country Woman's Day". The followingr suggestions have been received from Associated Country Women of the World headquarters: “Simply describe a typical (lay in your lifeiif any day is ever typical. What you do from the time the first rooster crows until you crawl into bed at night may seem humdrum and uninteresting to you, but very likely not to the judges or to other country women who live a thousand miles or a hemisphere away. “Somewhere in the account of your day, we would like you to tell us something about the farm, ranch, cot- tage or house, about your duties out- ofrdoors as well as in the house. about your family, and maybe about others who make your days bright or dull. You need not be wordy, but small, intimate details may help bring your day into colourful foriiL For example, what do you think about and plan as you go through the uninspiring tasks of washing dishes, mendim: the child- ren‘s clothes and gathering ex:ng “We'd like to hear about the high points in your day. and the low spots as well, Are your chores like ‘wonian‘s work’â€"‘never done‘? Do you manage a nap or a bit of rest in the afternoon? Do you budget your time or rely on a good sense of man- ngement to save you from being over- whelmed by a wave of unfoi‘seen de- tails? Yes, tell us about your work, but tell us about your leisure too; how much of it you can expect and how you spend it. Sonic of you may have a great deal of leisure. others may not lie so fortunate. In some countries, indeed, National holidays have been established to relieve the house wifu. “The main thing is llL‘ youi'seli, and put your (lay on paper. “The account of your day may be as long or as short as comes naturally, but “9 warn you that we do not think the judges will look favourably on longm’inded pieces of more than 1,000 words. Your entry may be sub» mitted in pencil, ink, or it may be type-written lnk, however, makes easier reading, and so docs double spacing if you type, and please write on one side of the paper only. It goes without 5 \‘ing that you must com- pose the pi cc yourself." I All entries for the competition must reach Miss Anna I" Lewis, Director, Women's Institute Branch and Home Economics Service, 1207 Bay Street, Toronto 5, OT LATER THAN OCTOBER 15, 1949. These essays will be judged uith the assistance of the Ontario Agriâ€" cultural College English Department. The winning essays will be sent on to compete in the A.C.W.\\’. Competition. It is expected that a book will later be published by the A.C,W‘W. with essays from various countries, The Ontario Competition is open to any Women’s Institute member in Ontario. The full name and address of the competitor must be attached to each entry along with a certified statement signed by thtl Brunch socrcta' ', assuring us that the com- pelitor is a member of that particular Branch of the Women's Institutes of Ontario. Essays become the property of the F‘W.I.O. and mount he returned. TRIENNIAL CONFERENCE A.Ct\\'.W. 1950 The Danish constituent societies have invited the Associated Country Vl’omon of the World to hold its 1950 Triennial Conference in Copenhagen the week of September 10, 1950. It is our sincere hope that many Ontario women will plan to be in attendance at this Conference.