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BETWEEN THE LINES Mrs. Clarence Diamond President Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario Dear W.l. Members: Sunny days have sped by and I hope you have had a measure ofsatisfaction from your activities and holi- days and now are ready to take an active part in the planned programs of your Branches. It has been a year of celebrations. for a great num- ber of Branches and Districts have reached 75 years or more in WI Ifonly all of us. no matter what our age. could be inspired with the missionary zeal and deter- mination which Mrs, A. Watt carried to‘England in I913! Her will to succeed in forming Institutes was a project in which she firmly believed. So it is small wonder that between I915. when she started the first Branch in Wales, and l9l9. she had organized IOO Branches, The W.l. has achieved success and not only has the accomplishments to prove it. but the unsung satisfac- tion of having developed people. Are we offering the same opportunities ofwhich our pioneers dreamed but in a dilierent form to a different kind of woman? There are ever changing circumstances and we must program for today, We must hang on to rational argu- ment for needed changes but temper it with common» sense and seek new ideas that never were. as well as make improvemean on the old. Tolerant and inâ€" formed we must continue to be. apathetic we must not become. in these days the W.I. can still be the centre of inâ€" spiration and creative activity ifwc make it so. But we must not forget our co-founders had vision in |897 when they saw the need for our organization that would unite not divide people. In this issue you will read of exciting happenings in which we have been a part over the last few months. Our Annual Ol'ficers’ Conference was well attended by delegates from all parts of the Province. We were happy to Welcome our National President. Mrs. J. Bielish. as guest speaker on her official visit to Ontario. Members at the Conference had opportunities to meet and visit with her as she attended the Sessions. In mid-June the Provincial Council of Women un- veiled a plaque in memory of the work of Mrs. Ade- laide Hoodless while she lived in Hamilton. It was placed on a boulder on the grounds of Adelaide Hood- less School in recognition of the many accomâ€" plishments and the organizations with which she had 4 played an integral part in their founding. TU [hiS FWIO was invited. and on you behalfa short review of her activities as W.I. coâ€"founder was presented, The audience was composed of representatives from or. ganizations and a large number of school Children The school was decorated with posters on which it“; pupils had portrayed much of Mrs. Hoodless' life story. FWIC Annual Board Meeting was held June Si. 13 and a review of activities and competitions etc. i. in. cluded in this issue. Ontario W.I. Week at the Lee Home was a \n it experience. meeting members and friends even is _ pouring rain on the Wednesday when 11 buse: 4 many cars arrived. A large number have expo | their pleasure at the interesting changes and [hi .. tractive Drive House renovations. I am sure then thusiasm will he caught by more and more nicni who will plan trips to our Institute Home. As the visit and become involved in this historical site. I i. they will feel they want to be a part in contribute the Foundation Fund that these beginnings ofoui tory may be maintained and preserved for those follow. In July it was off to England to attend the A( Council Meetings, meet in person many officers interested members from worldwide points. and ! I still further how widespread the activities at ACWW participating Societies are. Ifit were pm for every W.I. member to have such a contai. Council or Conference. they would appreciate the ture of how others live and work to be a positive 1 in helping people learn there is a better way to and improve health etc. Glimpses from ACWW detailed separately. As I attend Area Conventions with Miss McGhee I look forward to this closer association at we will learn of your activities. I know the difl‘ci Conventions will be interesting as you build on fa ideas. imagination and actions to uphold the W,| .II in your community. I disagree with those critics who think they il outgrown the skills and attitudes of homemaking i preparing nutritious meals or adding to the conil ofhome. As long as there are people in the world ll will be a need for the educational programs we li demonstrated. High pressure selling. status syml and affluence have seemingly meant salisfactim some. But what good is social welfare in the fort lower-cost housing if families have no idea on hm keep house. how to manage money. if the occup. are clueless consumers, if there are all kinds of Cill‘ camps and clubs for our young people but they at: getting nutritious food at home? The welfare ol home is still our concern and that is one way we li been able to make our organization stand out with tinction and pride in what we have done. We all interpreters. public relations mirrors reflecting vii and we must advertise our Women's Institute. HN “ will record what we, the pioneers of today, have t! to make life better for others. WWi