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and the shut-in. More religions weekâ€"day programs. Quality instead of quantity in advertising. In summing up â€" Liked were programs in which one hears opinions on the problems of our times; audience participation; good comedy for relaxation; on-the-spot special events. On the whole the opinion was that radio programs had improved. Disliked were gangster stories, prolonged soap operas and singing commercials, Sunday advertising which should be limited or abolished. Strong objection to farmers portrayed as crude lan- guage. Canadian history not accented enough; it tends to be overshadowed by that of our American neighbors. “We have learned to be selective in many things that make up life. In the choice of spouse, job, friends, eating, reading and play- ing. If we practice the same selectivity with ’ adio and television it can be an asset in our omes.” Ontario Welfare Council by Mrs. Maynard. Five meetings were held during the year. i uch thought and time was devoted to the roblem of the employable unemployed, The 'rimary and most urgent need is agreement as to where the responsibilities lie. The reachâ€" ‘ng of such an agreement is in the View of J ederal and Provincial governments. The problem of institutional care for men- ally defective children under six years of go is acute. The Council in discussion with r. Montgomery of the Provincial Department f Health learned that there might be a reviâ€" ion of the admission policy at Orillia, as new ccommodation becomes available. iscellaneous Reports Mrs. MacPhatter gave the report of the l avy League of Canada and of the Presi- . Conference at Guelph. Mrs. George . idley gave the F.W.I.C. Report of the 19th iennial Conference held in Winnipeg. A ulI report appears in a separate article in this ssue. Mrs. McCulloch reported the Canadian 5 ancer Society, Ontario Division; Mrs. Gib- on the holiday at Kemptville and Mrs. Guild he holiday at Guelph. Mrs. R. C. Walker gave :: report of the Ontario Historical Society and f the Provincial History Book committee. I rs. Paisley reported the Executive meeting 9- the Ontario Federation of Agriculture. 1- uxiliary Classes by Mrs. W. A. Davidson. This report appears as a separate article in his issue. »" wards and Scholarships Mrs. R. D. Hendry, Convener of the Scholar- hip committee, announced the 1955 F.W.I.O. wards to students admitted to the first year f the degree course in Home Economics at 3 acdonald Institute as folloWs: Centre, Miss ' ancy C. Morris, Burlington; East, Miss Marâ€" elle Wheeler, Tweed; West, Miss Elaine M. [ INTER I956 At the semi-annual prize-giving banquet at the Ontario Agricultural College Mrs. Gordon MacPhaHer, President of the Federaied Women's Institutes of Onlorio, prea seals the F.W,|.O. Special Award to Miss Barbara E. Taylor of Jamaica. This award is $500 for the first year and $150 the second, third and fourth year: in the Degree Course in Home Economics at Muchnald In. siiluie {OAC Photo). Philip, Chippawa; North, Miss Arlene C. Johnston, Port Arthur; At large, Miss Barbara A. Canning, Woodville. 1955 Scholarship award to Homemaking Club Girls â€" West, Miss Anna Routley, Exeter; Centre, Miss Milâ€" dred Cunningham, Sheldon. Photos of County Scholarship winners are shown on these pages. Miss Barbara E. Taylor of Jamaica who is taking the degree ecurse in Home Economics at Macdonald Institute, Guelph, on a scholarâ€" ship provided by the Federated Women‘s Institutes of Ontario, addressed the meeting briefly, voicing her appreciation and thanks to the Board fOr giving her the opportunity of coming to Canada and taking this valuable course. Miscellaneous Notes It was decided not to have a tent at the International Plowing Match in 1956, nor a booth at the Reyal Winter Fair. It was decided that the fee for branch life membership be raised from $5.00 to $10.00 and the number of years necessary to obtain life membership be raised from 10 years‘ con; secutive membership to 15 years. and that life membership be granted for outstanding service in the Women’s Institute. The Board made the following appointâ€" ments of representatives from F.W.I.O. to other organizations: Ontario Federation of Agriculture â€" Mrs. Gordon MacPhatter; On- tario Welfare Council, Ontario Folk School Council, Parents’ Action League â€" Mrs. G. Gordon Maynard; Canadian Association of Consumers ~ Mrs. Jas, Haggerty; Canadian Cancer Society and Ontario Society for Crip- pled Children â€" Mrs. J. H. McCulloch; On~ tario Historical Society, Provincial History Book Committee â€" Mrs. R. C. Walker: Royal Winter Fair ~â€" Mrs, R. D. Hendry; Conserva- tion Council of Ontario â€" Mrs. S. MacDonald and Mrs. J. C_ Thompson; Rural Conference on Adult Educationâ€"Mrs. George Wilson; 15