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Home Management 33:33: Canadian Association of Consumers9 Annual Meeting some future date you read of the “Con- sumer‘s Association of Canada". Only the order of the words will have changed; the initials “C.A.C.” will remain the same. as will the ideals. aims. goals and organization. With this “new order", the 14th Annual Meeting held in Toronto on September 12th, 13th and l4th pledged their support to widely expanding acâ€" tivities and membership. . You will be gratified to learn that the Prest- dent, Mrs. Plumptre, reported the outstanding advance in the past year was the increase in rural group membership. with the Province of Quebec well in the lead, Since the membership is now open to “any person" residing in Can- ada. men are now to be welcomed as members. Many of you will hear of other highlights from Mrs. Haggerty. President F.W.I.C. and Mrs. Elton Armstrong. F.W.I.O. Board Mem- her, who attended the meeting. The three days and evenings were packed with serious and penetrating discussion. As a result, a number of important amendments and resolutions were passed. Probably the most important step taken was the move to include comparative testing and reporting on Consumer products. The C.A.C. now takes its place with the International Con- sumer organizations found in the United States, United Kingdom and other European countries. Such a service as this. to be distributed D ON’T be surprised or confused when at through the bulletin, will be an invaluabls m to every one “to help combat the befuddlement that results from present-day advertising. as you would expect, such a service as [his will require financial support, the reason for [he raise in the membership fee to $2.00. Everyone at the meeting applauded tht w. standardized garment size for children {ll-IF the news that next on the list are women‘s clung“. A new long term project now on the boot 01 the Textiles Committee is for the establish :m of a Canadian Standard Label for fibre in. tent. Dr. Martha Law reported on the war 01 her Committee â€" new this year â€" on "d: :p. tive and misleading advertising." Dr. Lav. le- scribed the types of complaints she has too ed through the mail: guarantees on hOUSL _-ld furnishings that in many cases “didn‘t ii .1“ a thing". deceptive price reductions, time ment advertising which does not specify c 'er the number of payments or the amoun' of interest. ‘ One of the highlights of the Convention as the address by Dr. Warne, President oi" "re Consumers' Union, U.S.A. His opening 11- tence leaves me with an excellent one to i «e on: “Caveat Emptor (Let the Buyer Bev- 'le must be changed to Caveat Venditor (Lei 'ie Seller Beware) to protect the twentieth ceu vjt‘ consumer.” Progress at Fort Providence By M's- 060- the Northwest Territories, has a craft pro- gram which should provide some truly Ca- nadian souvenirs for tourists. FORT PROVIDENCE Women's Institute. in From moose hides will come cushions. arm bands and moccasins of all sizes, from two inches up to men's. Designs in beadwork, quill work and embroidery, with fox and lynx fur trimâ€"all the handwork of the Indian women, will adorn these articles. Added to these are colourful tea aprons with Fort Providence gaily embroidered across them. Jams and jellies made from local fruits will also be on display and an interesting delicacy for touring housewives. A log house has been secured as a club room where the Indian girls, home from boarding school. may gather. It will also be used as a place where the work in crafts can be carried on as a group. with all taking part. 28 Wilson "The Indian women will feel more at homi n this atmosphere," states Mrs. Dorothy Lan. :- reux, the secretary, "and the social Cup of A also helps to draw them within the Cirt Games, magazines and books for this club I'U' it have been requested by Mrs. Lamoureux to |' >7 vide recreation for the Indian girls and women I Not only are the Indian women participuh‘: in a craft program but the men are being drn‘. n in. They are making snow-shoes, toboggans I-tl medicine drums. Formerly card playing filled w -‘ leisure hours of the long winter, which bee!“ in October and ends in June when the ice is M the river. This Women’s Institute. with sixteen membeâ€"f1ve white women and eleven Indian. is W‘ fining its PUFDOSB, the enrichment of home and community life. HOME AND COUNTRY