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HOME and COUNTRY August, 1934 W CHANGES IN CONVENTION ANNOUNCEMENTS In the March-April issue of “Home and Country” informaâ€" tion was given with regard to convention dates, officers and con- veners of Standing Committees. “he find, however, that some changes have been made which are indicated herein: MANITOULIN CONVENTION Place and Date of Conventionâ€"Mindemoya, Oct. 5, 1934. Convention Chairmanâ€"Mrs. \V. J. Cooper, Mindenioya. Convention Secretaryâ€"Mrs. Stan Wy'man, Mindemoyii. Chairmen of Standing Committees Canadian Industries __.__Mrs. Fred Leeson, South Baymouth. Home Economics , Mrs. Roy Vansant, Little Current. Legislation ~,_Mrs, H. Wilkins, Little Current. (These are in addition to the Committees named in the former issue). STRATFORD CONVENTION Place and Date of ConventioniStratford, Oct. '16»17, 1934. Convention Chairmanâ€"Mrs. T. J . McDowell, MllVeI‘tOIL Secretaryâ€"Mrs. Earl O. Vel‘nDl‘, R.R. No. 5, Stratford. Recording Secretaryâ€"er5. Malcolm McBeth, Milverton. Chairmen of Standing Committees Home Economics __Miss Mildred Hainstock, Fordwich. Legislation .s . __ivlrs. Russell Grice, Clifford. Community Activities __Jl1rs. Russell White, Ripley. Historical Research .. ._Mrs. Jas. Henderson, Listowel. Canadian Industries __Mrs. Gordon Bissett, Goderich. Publicity ..._.__-, ._Miss L. Dempsey, 108 Erie St., Strat- ford. OTTAWA CONVENTION Historical Research _-_Mrs. D. L. McLeod, McCrimmon. LONDON CONVENTION Convention Area~Elginn Essex, South Huron, Kent, Lmbmn, Middlosex, South Oxford, Waterloo, South Perth. Chairmen of Standing Committees Health and Child Welfare_Mrs, W. Rawson, Petrolia, KR. No. 3. Canadianization Mrs. W. T. Meade, Blenheim. Community Activities Mrs. W. J. Anderson, RE. No. 3, London. Historical Research wwers. Peter McArthur, RR. No. 4, Appin. TORONTO CONVENTION Chairmen of Standing Committees Health W .Mis. E. F. Parsons, Port Credit, Home Economics _Mrs. Wm. Eudes, Coboconk. Legislation , . W. L. Lang, 55 Woodlawn 'Avenue West, Toronto. is A. Agar, Solina. rs. T. Meek, Alton. The other convencrs are retained as stated in the former issue. We tmst members who are especially active in these lines of work Will note to whom their reports should eventually be sent. v PREPARATION FOR CONVENTIONS This is to remind the chairmen of standing committees for the various districts, and the district secretaries, that the re: ports presented :it the district annuals bearing upon the work of the various standing committees should be sent to the con- vention area chairmen for the various Lines if this has not already been done. In those districts where chairmen have not prepared reports, the district secretary should forward to the convention area chairmen such information gleaned from the reports in her pofiession as she thinks will be of value in enabling them to prepare reports to be presented at the con- vention. It will be quite in order for any branch or district oilicer to send to the convention area chairmen any information which they think will be of general interest. The convention area chairmen of standing committees will be asked to give particulars as to how the valuable lines of work have been planned and successfully carried on, or have some of the delegates to the convention do so. The leaders in the branches are more in need of specific information along this line rather than tabulated statements of activities without par- ticulars as to how to carry on. The large attendance at the district annuals, the splendid reports presented, and the optimism of the members in general as to the future ‘cf the Institutes, insures most interesting and profiable conventions. The Department, the Federation officers and the convention committees, are taking steps at once to corn-I plete plans for the conventions to be held in the Fall' and it is to be_ hoped that every branch will have at least one riepresentaâ€" tive Ln attendance. A special communication will, of course be sent to each. branch president and secretary regarding plans'for the'convention' for the area in which they are included. The iii/longs appearing as its dates and places for conventions in the ar ant pii num er of “H " ' cient notice in the meantime. mm and country mu be sum- “Home and Country" will not only enable the officers to plan effectively for the branch programme but will place in the hands of each member much valuable practical information from time to time throughout the year. The prospects are that 193435 Wlll be the most successful year in the history of Ontario Insti- tutes. This success will depend more than ever, however upon the responsdnlity shouldered by the branch and district tifl‘icers and the interest taken by the individual ‘ ' ’ ' of the branch and the Literature providerdlfm‘ber m the “mamas Community Activities Resolutions Report of Mount Hamilton W.I., 1934 The Mount Hamilton branch has just closed another Yew: 0i good work in their ooim'numty, with an average attendance of thirty-five. Ten regular meetings were held during the year which were cultural, educational and social in their interests. Members as well as outside speakers contributed valuable material in the way of papers and addresses in addition to other features. An excellent talk on the care of plants and flowers was given by one of the members which gave pleasure and profit to her hearers, and lent an added pleasure to growing things- A mos/t interesting talk and demonstration on the different qualities of Baking Powder was an instructive feature presented by an outside man speaker. Addresses were given by sev- eml candidates for city oflice, on the afiairs of the city, These speakers included the Mayor and other prominent citizens. Variation was given to the programs from monbh to month. An instructive talk and demonv stration was given on “How to make a good dinner for six people for twenty-five cents". While the life of John. Milton was presented by one of the resident clergy. Other subjects were Education, Past, Present and ‘Future; readings, music and demonstrations added to the enjoyment of the meetings and utilized the local talent very ac- ceptably. Some of the demonstrations were “Cheese and Potato Dish"; "Scotch Scones and Pancakes". These were later sold and re» turns added to the treasury. A picnic for the members and their families was an en- joyed social event, combined with which Was an exhibit of home grown flowers, fruits, vegetables, homemade jams, jellies and pickles for which prizes were given. At the Christmas season mem‘bers brought gifts not ex~ ceedingly twentyâ€"five cents, the sale of whidi provided funds for Christmas baskets, fifteen of which were provided and a number of gift parcels, and given to elderly women and needy in the community. The branch observed the Elli nual “Burns” night which proved a decided success. Much good work has been done and financial assistance given, also beside cure. 'Iihe sick committee has been active in distributing cheer and delicacies of plants. fruit, eggs and other The aged have been remain- bered, the branch have taken three concerts to file various homes for aged, utilizing home talent. Treats of candy, fruits and other dainfies were pro- vided. At one meeting a small artie cle was put into a match box by each member and later sold, adding funds to the treasury. An apron parade brought out some splendid work and at tractive styles. A spring flowar show was another interesting feature, showing the result of winter growing of bulbs. School interests were recog nized also, the Winner im the school singing contest beng pre- senth with a medal by the branch. Members generally have con- tributed generously to the pm. grams which have been enjoy. able and instructive to all. ‘chnnge to the HEALTH EXERCISES FOR EVERY DAY By Dr. Annie Ross, Macdonald Institute, Guelph 1. When the shoulders become bowed with their burdens and the back becomes weary With its bending, stimulate the spinal nerves, counteract a. tendency to round shoulders and prevent fat from accumulating under the chin hyâ€" Folding your arms behind you, let your head slowly {an ka‘g-ligften the distance between the head and the arms as much as you can by contracting the muscles of the back. kg t‘mes. peatziebigathe deeply and make the lungs buoyant. She lives most who breathes most air. Stand in a doorway and lift your arms slowlyfat the sarm. time breathing iiiâ€"see how high you can reach With the very finger tips While standing on tip-toe. Bring the hands down and heels down, at the same time breathing out Repeat tlm exercise a. dozen times in the fresh morning air and then you may join with Henry Van Dyke when he singsâ€" “For the long breath, the deep breath, the breath of the hem without careâ€" . I will give thanks and adore thee, God. of the open air!" It is a good thing to laugh, to breathe deeply, to stretch the muscles and to store energy. _ 3. Stand on one foot and freely swmg the other forward and back half a dozen times. It is a simple exercise but it male, the blood pulsate and it gives flexibility to the hip muscles that are prone to become stodgy in the middle age. 4. Sit upright on your chair, hands hanging. relaxed by to side. Lift the left leg until the heel is level wlth the hip Ia ill the knee straight. Now swing the right arm around, in a on is until you touch the toe of the left foot (that is the uplif< 1d toe). At the same time the body will bend somewhat forw rd from the hips. Repeat this fifteen or twenty times and than other foot and the left hand. ‘ ' I You may think that you are only wasting time in fool: is mass, but what you are doing is inviting good temper, cool J .g~ merit, and good circulation and the joy of life to come and duell with you. 5. Relax when you are worried to death by the stress 5nd strain. Lean lazily back in your chair, with your head supp: rt ed, and completely let go. Loosen for a. moment every kink and knot in the nerves and muscles and brain. Let go. Just for 1 n2 minute let everything go. He who made you what you are, ‘et Him say to you: "I know the anguish and the helplessness. I know the fears that toss you to and fro, The hosts of little cares that pull I know.” About your heart and tear it so. In quietness and confidence shall be your strength. CDOTHING FOR CHILDREN Many mothers find there is an economy in providing Lh ‘19 tylpes of clothing for each child. One for church and so 31 affairs. One for school and another distinctly for play or hi or wear. If the time and place to wear each type is respeclsl, there should be a definite saving in the clothes budget. Where a mother enjoys sewing and can produce satisfacir y results there is considerable economy in making garments. Select good quality, durable and colour-fast materials e an if the initial cost is greater. Choose patterns which require minimum amounts of l .r terial and that cut to good advantage. Sizes which allow w rapid growth should be selected. Cheap, ready-made garments are rarely an economy, . ml the happy alternative of a “made over" often saves the pI we of a new garment. In clothing with a definite regard for health the follow ‘lg points are important: 1. Clothes should be loose enough to permit of plenty Hi activity which gives the body an unrestricted op‘, ir- tunity to grow. 2. Thai:d should be complete and uniform covering of M . y, 3. Provision should be made for adequate warm Cloth‘ng for Winter, to ensure protection from the cold. 4. In warm weather select clothing which will allow The sunlight to reach the skin directly. 5. No garment should be selected for a young child unless it can be laundered or cleaned readily. Wash im- terials are most hygienic and satisfactory. 6. An adequate number of garments in the wardrobe means that frequent changes can be made. Children gal" selfvrespect and poise when kept clean. Children’s clothes exert such a decided influence upon health and happiness that they have the most thoughtful attention- The indwidual garments must be suited to the best develoll' ment of the body, mind and. character. Too often style and fashion. are followed rather than commonsense. Children should be clothed so that they are absolutely ““' conscious of their clothing. This means that the garments mus? if simple, comfortable and of material that is not, easily SPDiIEd- n over-dressed child is extravagant. Elaborate clothing has the efi'act of developing snobbery and affectation; one who is fiddly or unattractiver dressed is selfâ€"conscious; one dressed in soiled or ragged clothing is slavenly, and- ‘ll not have self- Tejipec’cv Adequate, attractive, clean and 0m rtable clothes W111 hell) iokeep the child from being selfv ' ',‘ to improve the dlSPosmon, to cultivate genuineness and '511 ideals -«