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ROYAL WINTER FAIR Mrs. Wm. G. Miller co-ordinatcd the promotion of W. l. at the Fair. A small rest area was staffed by W. 1. members who were responsible for promoting the work of the Women‘s Institute during the days of the Royal. Approximately 899 persons signed the register from 26 different countries. Mrs. Diamond and Mrs. Barbara Saari attended the Trophy Luncheon when tributes were paid to winners. Mrs. Saari reported that potatoes were highlighted at the Royal and as a result an exhibit created by PEI-New Brunswick and Ontario will be travelling across Canada to draw attention to this major crop produced in Canada. Next year the feature exhibit will highlight Canola (Rape) Seed. Guest speaker. Malcolm McLeod. Minister Depart- ment of Agriculture and Rural Development, New Brunswick enlightened those in attendance to the many changes occurring in the potato industry in New Bruns- wick. A seed potato quality program has been instituted and includes enforcing and monitoring disease control. controlling production practices. improving management and the establishment of Buonocore seed from potato production research. SECOND YEAR BOARD DIRECTORS Front row L-r Mrr. If J. Wilson. MN. George Dixon. Mir: Mo/ft' Aft'Gth't’. Director. Home Economics Branch: Mrs. Harold Bluri'iig. Mrs. Win. Skinner. Mrs. Willis Mailimuri. Back row Mrs“. Hugh ('umix. Mrs. Clare Freer, Mrs. E. .4. Rail/min. Mrs. Enter! Depenrt'er. TWEEI)SE\1UIR HISTORY CURATOR Mrs. Fred Howe The Provincial Archives. Toronto. continue to micro- film the books. This is :1 slow process. if your book is completed and you wish it microfilmed. let the Provin~ cial Curator know. She will notify the Archives. who in turn will notify the branch curator. If a branch has their book microfilmed elsewhere. please notify Mrs. Howe that this has been done. Many have been asking about book covers and paper? Grand and Toy no longer handle this. however. most good book-stores will htindle a #70 cover manufactured by Hulchings and Patrick. Ottawa This does not have the W.l. crest on it. The print litho shop in your city or town probably will stock the paper and will cut it to size. Take along a sample sheet. Mrs. Howe encouraged Curators to conduct a Work- to shop. have special activities and display the bmk take a turn at having a branch monthly meeting the year. . aim during AGRICULTURE AND CANADIAN IND fg'rRIES Mrs. Calvin Carmichael. Convener A popular and timely topic in many or {in mm“ was. What are you doing to conserve energ; ‘ Papa. were given on solar energy. wood blll'l'lllt Sit)to gasohol and its potential. ' The story of wool. including a demonst' in“ of spinning and a display of hand knit garments mi of interest. Explanations on the various techm is.- or sheering. dying. spinning and the Final proeem mum. were discussed. * A butcher explained the new grading syst: i‘ tim- and cut and trimmed a rib roast. He explaint on to cook it and discussed the many other cuts of . ii and the various ways of cooking. Cheaper cuts it " keep within a budget but with proper cooking less tr. :i run can still be tender and nutritious. A paper on irrigation and draining the winnd Marsh. where vegetables are grown in one of ll when market gardening areas in Canada. Compari i m methods of farming in other countries were dis. ed Horticulture landscaping. growing plan‘ undei flourescent lights were topics for meetings * ncu Peanut Industry in Norfolk County and the C burn Bog near Bala only touched the surface of tht t and varied industries in the Province. Branch members visited an iron mine. a t .r_\.i pottery shop. a cannery and a meat abbatoir. t: ith: questions askedâ€"How are you coping with 11 win: system? CITIZENSHIP AND WORLD AF FAI 3?. Mrs. K. C. Angus, Convener Three Areas mentioned visits to Citizensht' ruins and attending Citizenship swearing-in ceremoni Interest was reported concerning finances i our financial affairs through discussions on retirerv ptn‘ sions and orphan and death benefits. The di» Milli“ and questions about Canada Pension Plan, how ii‘Dl.‘ and the necessary procedures. Members learn. zl‘UUl the correct method of filling out income tax to .dnd all about banking securities. The Year of the Child programs. included xlkw from many agencies on adoption. foster home i: lot juveniles. slow learners. Children’s Aid Sociei W Centres for Children. Big Sister organizations. - ‘lt‘ld about the reasons and priorities for existence. World Affairs Almost all reported that slides and films W» 2 PW‘ sented in the form of travelogues. New Canadians told about experiences in W”? from one country to another. Exchange studc-iw rind visitors described conditions in their homelanri‘ 30“ people and their sponsors also told about their APE” ences. Papers were presented on a number of intermitonil subjects. The status of currency and the effect oi Wild political unrest upon it. The reasons for the fluctuul'”g. Cost of gold. A Study of the OPEC and how the WM“ oil is manipulated,