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2 ure- hesitnnt about paying the normal price of ninternity. Thc increased practice of Cucsnienn Section as on emergency mens- urc is not only bringing this nperntive procedure into disreA pute but is definitely contribut» ing to the death rate. Many of these so called “emergencies” could have been avoided by ade- quate preâ€"nntnl supervision. In conclusion, might I say that it is imperative that the expectant Woman should, immeâ€" diately she suspects that she is pregnant, seek the advice of the physicinn of her choice. This is particularly true among women over 35 years of age. The fact that a previous preg nancy was not accompanied by difficulty or danger is no indi- cation that the next one may not result in serious disability of a permanent character or even worse. This contact, once made, should be maintained until six weeks after labour has been terminated. Further, it is not only nec sary that one consult the phys inn, but it is equally essential that the advice prof- fered be followed literally. We have previously implied that unnecessary interference is responsible for a relatively large number of deaths, and have sug gested that relatives and friends of the pregnant woman were responsible for much of this in- terference; this is too true and there should be due appreciation on the part of all those concern» ed, either directly or indirectly, that there is a Very definite amount of pain and discomfort associated with normal labour and that any effort to speed up delivery or the adoption of surgical shortcuts increases the risk not only to the mother but: to the child. If we are to make any serious inroads into this higher-thanâ€" should~be death rate, it is neces- sary that there should he a Province-wide appreciation of the significance of the factors which contribute towards it, and an enthusiastic acceptance of such constructive measures as are designed to bring about what we most desire, namely, miternity one hundred per cent. sa e. HOME ECONOMICS Provincial Convener, Miss Flora Durnin, Dungannon. Home Economics covers so many branches of human activiâ€" ties, we might take the descrip~ tion of that perfect woman of centuries agoâ€"“she seeketh wool and flax, and worketh wilâ€" lingly with her hands, she bring- eth her food from afar, she giveth meat to her household, she considereth a field, and buy eth it, with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard, she spinneth, she helps the needy, she doesn’t fear the cold, for her household are provided for, she also has fine garments for her people, and she encour- ageth her husband to take a prominent place in civil life (and incidentally she must have been an Institute worker), for she openeth her mouth with wis- dam and in her tongue is the law of kindness”. It seems like a large order, but its a pretty good code to be followingâ€"sum- ming it all up, she looketh well to the ways of her household. Many meetings are reported de- voted exclusively to the subject of Home Economics. Perha 5 one excellent example may be cited, “This meeting opened with a Roll Call, a seasonable fruit containing vitamin A, B, C, D. A question drawer. Exhibits of a named food and the best arti- cle made from 25 cents worth of goods, also a demonstration on tablesetting.” Other roll (Continued on next page) HOME and COUNTRY OF INTEREST DUTIES OF FEDERATION REPRESENTATIVES A number of enquiries have been received regard- ing the responsibilities of Federation Representatives. As a matter of fact, their chief responsibilities consrst of meeting with the representatives from the other districts in the subdivision and choosing from among themselves a representative to act on the Provincial Board for the ensuing year. Beyond this, the repre- sentative should be prepared to take part as an ofii- cial delegate throughout the Convention. To do this effectively, she should be a person who has been, and still is, actively associated with the Institute work in her own district and familiar not only With the activities in her own branch, but the work carried on by the district and, so far as possible, the other branches. Sufficient care in selecting Federation Re- presentative is not always displayed, for often the selection is made with a View to showing honour to someone who has been prominent in the Work, but who is not now very active. The representative should make very careful notes of the proceedings at the Convention and be prepared to pass the same on, not only to her own branch, but so far as possible, other branches, and also to the dis- trict board and district annual. It is well for a repre- sentative to be one who is a member of the District Board of Directors. In many cases, the representative will be able to pass on to the branches in the district, information which will assist them in formulating a more valuable programme. The representatives are aware, of course, that their transportation expenses are paid by the Provin- cial Federation and their living expenses by the dis- trict concerned. If the regularly-appointed Federa- tion Representative cannot attend, she should notify the alternate appointed, or if no alternate has been named, then she should notify the district president, who often acts as representative for her district in case the regular representative is not in attendance. She is not, however, available for appointment unless she holds written authority from her district to act as official representative. DO'S FOR THE INSTITUTE MEMBER 1. Pass on the good things you know from ex- perience. 2. Warn against methods which will bring failure and disappointment. 3. See that every home is reached or influenced directly, or indirectly by the Institute. 4. When a member has done well, tell her so. 5. Do your part well and you will have little time or desire to criticize others. 6. Do your best; and remember that your best is Eur you Just as creditable as the best of any other memâ€" er. 7. Do your criticizing at the meeting and not after. .8. Follow your criticism with a constructive sug- gestion, if possible. . 9. Join the Institute so that you may help others. 10. If you do your bit, then others will do theirs. 11. Don’t imagine that slackness in the oflicers goes unnoticed; so do the part for which you have been appointed as well as you can. . 12. Apply the above to all other members if you Will, but do not fail to ask yourself if there is a lesson in them for you. f‘WHAT THE COUNTRYWOMEN OF THE WORLD ARE DOING” _Since I am financially responsible for securing copies of “What the Countrywomen of the World are Doing” for the Institutes, I wish to announce that I still have on hand twenty-one copies of Volume II, 1930, price 40c, postpaid. This volume contains re- ports of countrywomen’s organizations in twenty-eight different countries and will be' found very interesting and helpful to Institute officers. September, 1934 TO OFFICERS We have on hand one hundred and eleven come, of Volume 111, 1932, price 500, postpald. _Tl11$ volume contains most valuable information beorlng upon tha general work of countrywomen’s organizotions as fur. nished by each of the twenty-eight countries concerned. Prominence is given to handicraft, demonstrations along various lines, customs in difi'erent lands, wqu“ in agriculture, music, games and recreation for tho community. This volume will be found of very great interest indeed and is very elaborately illustrated. We have only twenty-six copies of Volume IV, 1933, price 70c, postpaid. and besides containing a report of the proceedings of the third Internatinnm Conferences of countrywomen’s organizations, is de, voted largely to recreation, pageantry, dramatics, and handicraft. This volume is well illustrated and of permanent value. Those wishing to secure copies can do so by writ. ing to Mr. Geo. A. Putnam, '7 Chicora Ave., Torontn, enclosing money order (not stamps) before the first of the year, for we shall return to the head office in Inn. don, England, copies not sold by February lst, 1935. We regret that we have no copies of Volume I on hand. ORIGIN OF THE INSTITUTE ODE We have had enquiries from time to time as to the origin of the Institute Ode. We have just learned fi on Miss H. R. Orchard, Stroud, that while the name 01 the author is unknown, this Ode was used by the “Sons of Temperance" Lodge in its early days of organ. ization in Stroud, Simcoe County, in the late "70’s. It was very fortunate that what we call the “In ,‘ti. tute Ode” set forth so splendidly the spirit displaxud by the members. The Institutes have been noted for their readii ass. to co-operate in all worthy undertakings and to m Lk? use of material which will be of value to them from whatever source it may come. Originality has lwcn one of their outstanding characteristics. They h we originated many worthwhile methods for co-operalive effort on the part of countrywomen. ELECTION OF STANDING COMMITTEE CHAIR» MEN FOR CONVENTION AREAS It has been suggested that nominations for Chziir- men of Standing Committees be made early in the Convention, and that representation from each dis- trict be provided for so far as possible.‘ Complaints have been made to the effect that certain districts have had no representation for two or three years on any of the Convention Committees, or the Standing Committees. It would be well for such districts to give the Convention Committee names of persons \\ ell qualified for definite lines of work. FINANCING THE INSTITUTES This has come to be a very important feature, especially in so far as district and Convention area financing are concerned. I think every branch will be convinced after they read the August and following three special “practi- cal” numbers of “Home and Country” which are to be furnished to all members free of cost, that the ten cents requested by the Provincial Federation on ac- count of each member should be contributed, for nearly all the extra funds beyond those required to pay the transportation expenses of the members of the Board and 'a few other regular charges will be devoted to making “Home and Country" of added value to the members. In some districts, we find that the branches are asked to contribute to district funds and to‘ Convention area expenses, in addition to Federation fees. E3011 Convention Committee would do well to consider very carefully before asking the individual branch to con- tribute to Convention expenses. ‘Imfhosma‘jority 0‘ districts 3. very small contribution . . institute together with the grunt Federation enables them to ‘carry‘o which might well be discussed ventiuns in the, older section i