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Our Canadian citizenship has become more valuable as we have learned the procedure of obtaining it by our new Canadians. Go-od Citizenâ€" ship is shown in our daily lives by givmg leader~ ship in 4-H Clubs, as members of school boards and acting at the polling booth, Statistics show us that too large a percentage of Canadian women do not make use of the franchise. In some coun‘ tries that guard and value their freedom, it is compulsory for everyone to vote. One of the brow duties of citizenship is the exercise of the frat]- chise. At least one branch reported that one hundred percent of their membership voted. We must also stress the importance of a wholesome home atmosphere. the value of good music and good books in making bet'er citizens. Branches are asked to make every effort to enter the essay competition. 'How can I train my child to be a citizen of the world?‘ A keen interest in our children's education has been backed tip by our branches with tangible awards of money, hooks and bus trips to places of interest. Also bursaries and scholarships haVc been donatcd to students, Education begins long before children reach school age. Most of us can look back and remem- ber some example set for us by our parents in living and working together. so we must set an example for the youth of today who will be the citizens of loniorrois. Education is a life's work. If We acquire it when young il is very easy to carry around and might come in Useful some day. The IIFIIL‘lC. ‘Why Your Children Made Me Quit Teaching" was a topic at many meetings. Have the children in elementary schools been given so much 'cspression' that”, when entering secondary schools. none but the strongest and :ihlest survive to teach them‘.’ The question was asked. are parents too busy. too careless, or do they just lean too heavily on the teachers for their children's education? To make honest. hard-work- ing. |aw~ahiding citizens should he the first aim of education The foundation For such a life is laid in the home and elementary school. If this early leaching has the desired echct. then the discipline and dropping out problems in the secondary schools will be solved. By understanding our neighbours and by learning co-opcration in our own home and community we can do so much toward spreading that same feeling of (toâ€"operation and love to the ends of the earth. 'llie retarded child has come into the limelight now, but why must his school be a private one and his teacher. no matter how well qualified, not a member of thc F,W.T.A,O.M.? We have done much for this ctitise with the auxiliary class as well as the Retarded Children‘s School; let us go further and have it recognized so it may come under Provincial Government." The resignation of Mrs. Keith Edwards as convener of Citizenship and Education was re- ceivud with regret. Mrs. Douglas Hart, RR. 3, Woodstock was elected to this committee, Home Economics and Health 'Mrs. Ernest Irwin. Convener, said that reports this year show a wealth of material. Women across polario generally are living up to their responsibilities. More and more reports show an increase in short courses, study kits and training schools. 6 In this age of continuous. fashmoving h . _ \- .ll’i we need to keep informed through FeSthtcli .57 sctenttfic.study. Therefore, as members iii": organization so vttally interested in the t. the people, we must fit ourselves 10 um} responsibilities, to study and transpose ill..- 1 I so they may serve their most effective a. Mental health continues to be a serious I i and the primary objective now is to ctli public so that it will accept mental just another illness. Through helpful, W apy and research there has been tr progress made to remove the fears a: which have hampered rational treatmui .i subjea of mental health. ‘ Governments across Canada are cone: the country's high accident rate. A accidents on the farm is being planir Ontario Ministers of Agriculture and Tn. spring. Every Women's Institute memb It. i asked to assist with this project in r ' possible. Encourage the 4-H Homemaking Cltit distriCt. Attend Achievement Days. I' need encouragement and recognition. In any crisis we can depend on the Institutes to respond wholeheartedly. I reports we know that everyone is vitally . in health, and one of the best ways to ' to preserve it by having good meals. : discipline; and thus we will have bent: and a stronger nation. Agriculture and Canadian Industri- Mrs. Orland Richards in giving her lit of Agriculture and Canadian Industries ~ I work has given me a truer picture of ll'i scene. In the North the reports centred i and lumbering. In the West, on grass‘ it grain. In the South, the big problem is ' it and water levels. I think our chief (til it Women’s Institute programme should 1 tional so that we may learn and unch problems of one another. Let us have .i t dcrstanding between rural and Lll'i‘lLIl between producer and consumer and but Women's Institute and other rural orgm “Agriculture as an industry is fifty yen the other industries in its planning and merit programme." said Mrs. Richards. “At the present we are going through of transition, from the old. tried an. methods to the new. scientific approach i i more closely related to the secondary it - We must study and work to enlarge Ollt' of knowledge and thought to meet t which must inevitably come in our fttv country. We have seen many chant!“ - Will be many more because agricultun take its place as a basic industry. “At the O.A.C. much research work done. This is taken to the farms by t of the extension staff. In the agricultui future there will be no place for the t farmer and the woman on the farm may W“ important than the man on the farm. "Films play a big part. in our agriculli‘ I 7‘ gramme. Members should watch for l l‘ shows and panel discussions. especial! l Forum. Some of our best authorities in it!" cultural field are taking part in these PF‘~“"'~““”' .lll. mortise} HOME AND COUNT"