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an achievement"; “Look before you leap but do not be afraid to leap after you have looked": “I resolve to do the best I can with what I have”. Roll Calls: "Name something in today‘s so- ciety that should be changed"; “Laws for which I am thankful“; “An improvement I would like to see in the community". Home Economics and Health Mrs. Bert Brownlee. convener, reported that Women's Institute members across the prov- ince are seeking to build better homes by learning more up-to-date methods of work, new skills and new products; by improving mental and physical health; by practising safe- ty â€" thus playing a part in building a better nation. Only four areas out 0f 14 had 100% reporting. Roll Calls: “In what branch of health would you like to see more research?": “My contribu- tion to a safe and healthy community"; “Ways of preparing wild meat". Mottoes: “No one gets eyestrain looking on the bright side of life“; “Patience is the best remedy for every trouble"; “One can value a house to the last penny. no one can value a home“: and “Don'ts in the use of drugs“. Short Courses, Leaders’ Training Schools and Forums were popular and appreciated. Special speakers are sometimes used but local talent is prominent in program planning on many aspects of home life. Demonstrations provide interesting visual programs: bus trips and films were reported by many. Women’s Institute branches are supporting 4â€"H Home- making Club work and club girls present pro- grams on the units taken. Election of Officers Mrs. Leonard Trivers. past president, occu- pied the chair for annual election of officers and stressed the importance of the moment when a new provincial president is elected. Mrs. John Charlton was elected secretary for the election; and Mrs. Maryn Partly and Miss Helen McKercher were appointed scrutineers. A display of heirlooms in the Women‘s Institute ex- hibit at the Dean Pioneer Village. 12 A motion was passed that the direct“. would indicate their decisions by ballot and plurality vote. "We are fully aware of what a tremendn. task it is to serve as provincial president in appreciate the splendid contribution M Small has made,” said Mrs. Trivers. Executi and board directors accorded Mrs. Small standing ovation and she accepted the Hit» graciously. The chairman announced that the comm tee to receive nominations for president it followed procedure outlined in the Consul tion. The announcement was also made [I the signature of Hon. Wm. A. Stewart is the new revision to the Constitution whi makes a change in regulations re the elect:. of provincial president and prohibits incomi board directors from voting for presidcn Mrs. Trivers then announced that Mrs. Au» S. Zoeller. RR. 2, New Hamburg was elect president by acclamation. since nominalii. were for one candidate only. This was the l.- acclamation for president in fiftyâ€"year histt of F.W.I.O. See pages I and I9 for Officers and Committees elected Past President Honored At the conclusion of the election of OffiCL Mrs. Trivers paid tribute to Mrs. Everett Sm on the expiration of her three-year term provincial president. “It is with a tinge of I gret.“ said Mrs. Trivers “that we realize 1! your term of office is almost over. “Good things come in SMALL packag but there is nothing small about your effor- or the respect and admiration we hold I you.” said Mrs. Trivers as she presented M Small with an engraved watch and braCelets. Replying, Mrs. Small recalled the clay kl joined the Women‘s Institute. the CHCOUIâ€"ilg ment of friends to continue, the good heat she enjoyed, the coâ€"operation she had receiv at home, and her love to travel and meet pt- ple. She expressed her sincere thanks for ll gift. At the end of the Annual Board Meetit business on Friday, Mrs. Trivers presented resolution in tribute to the past president. co: gratulating Mrs. Small for the qualities L leadership, the patience and guidance she h.: brought to her task, the warmth of her intere and friendship, as well as her influence in lli growth and work of Women‘s Institutes. Sh expressed gratitude for her faithful service an splendid achievements on our behalf. This r85 olution was unanimously seconded by the en tire board of directors of the Federated Wont en‘s Institutes of Ontario. HOME AND COUNTR‘r