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eptember, 1934 HOME and COUNTRY FEDERATED WOMEN'S INSTITUTES OF ONTARIO BOARD OF DIRECTORS, 1933-1934 onourary Presidents Mr. Geo. A. Putnam, Superin- tendent, Women's Institutes. Mrs. A. E. Walker, Bartonville, Ont. resident . ,, Mrs. R. B. Colloton, Lorne Park, Ont. orresponding, Recording, Secretary-Treasurer ....Mrs. W. B. Leatherdale, Coldwater. EASTERN ONTARIO Subdivision Member of Board District 0. 1â€" Mrs. Frank Tanner, Dundas, Glengarry, Vars .................... Grenville, Russell, Stormont. 2â€"‘Mrs. J. K. Kelly, Al- Carleton, Lanark, monte . . , Renfrew. 3â€" Mrs. Chas. Stewart, Addington, Brock- Harrowsmith ville, Leeds, Lennox. 4â€"‘Mrs. W. C. Haggarty, Hastings, Northum- Jr., Cherry Valley . berland, Prince Ed- ward. CENTRAL ONTARIO 5â€" Mrs. A. Davis, Lake- Durham, Haliburton, field ............... .. . Peterboro, Victoria. 6â€"‘M1's. I. Graves, Scar- boro Junction 7â€"‘Mrs. W. B. Leather- dale, Goldwater ..... 8â€"- Miss E. H. Besley, Shelburne .. . 9â€"*Mrs. J. A. Carleton, 166 Willow Road. Guelph ................. . 10â€" Mrs. J. E. Houck, Chippawa .. .. .. . . 11â€" Mrs. A. E. Linning< Haldimand, Brant, ton, RR. 1, Paris Norfolk. WESTERN ONTARIO . 12â€"‘Mrs. W. H. Patterson, Waterloo, Oxford, Gait .. .............. . Middlesex E.. Perth South. ' . 13â€"‘Mrs. J. Fleming, R.R. No. 5, Chatham ...... Essex, Elgin, Kent. . 14â€"‘Miss N. Keddy, RR. Huron S., Lambton. No. 1, Hensall , Middlesex N. and W. 15â€"- Mrs. T. J. McDowell, Milverton . , Bruce, Huron E. & W. Perth North, Wel- lington N. NORTHERN ONTARIO . 16â€"‘Mrs. S. F. Bice, Muskoka, Nipissing, Kearney .................... Parry Sound. . 17â€" Mrs. D. Johnston, Matheson ................. Temiskaming. . 18â€"‘Mrs. W. J. Trainer, Algoma, Manitoulin, Hilton Beach , ........ St. Joseph Island. . 19â€" Mrs. D. B. Fraser, Ontario, York. Simcoe. Dufferin, Grey. Halton, Peel, lington. (Centre and South) Lincoln, Welland, Wentworth. Wel» Port Arthur .. .. . Thunder Bay. . 20â€"‘Mrs. J. J. McCoombs, Kenora .. Kenora. Rainy River. ard. ‘Serving second year on PROVINCIAL CONVENERS 0F STANDING CONEMITTEES, 1933â€"1934 salt}: and Child Welfare ome Economics ucation . 9 Mrs. W. F. Parsons, Pt. Credit. Miss F. Durnin, Dungannon. Mrs. A. D. McDougall, Maxville. Mrs. Jas. Deviney, Vernonville. Miss Jean Ross, Lucan. Miss E. J. Guest, 9 Evelyn Crescent, Toronto. ..Mrs. W. A. Waltz, 88 Dundas St, Brantford. -lVIrs. Wm. Grattan, Port Arthur. Georgetown. a. :J: M..Percival, ILR. No. 1, Addison. HOME ECONOMICS (Continued from page 2) calls have been “an exchange of iecipes,” “valuable hints for home helps," "housccleaning hints,” “economy wrinkles," “favorite summer beverage," "hot supper dishes," etc. These were not reported in detail which would have been of value. The branch have also studied the "Nutrition" lessons sent out by the Department." “She taketh the best of care of what she hath". We have papers reported on the subjects of "Storing and Preserving Vegetables," "Storing of Furs and Winter Garments," ‘Demon- strations of Clothes Pressing and Cleaning,” “Removal of Stains,” "Uses of Stale Bread". Greenbush had a local ha' dware man give a demonstration of “home soldering", another branch had a practical demon- stration of carding wool and another of (hand) painting china; other demonstrations re- ported have been of rug making, hooked, rag and yarn, with di- rections for making, and vari- ous other handicrafts. Union- dale had a demonstration on parchment cookery, and adds that a sheet of canapar was given each member presentâ€" That’s good, I trust the recipiv ents were conveits to the new method, thereby boosting a new industry, and at the same time saving themselves many messy dishes, as well as preserving those elusive vitamins that might escape down the sink. 1 think the “perfect lady" of old would have been a pioneer in favour of this thrifty new idea. One Branch made a study ofl Sunday Dinners that may be prepared Saturday. That’s an interesting subject. We are all anxious to know how it is done. Another reports a study of the uses of whole wheat in the diet. A good idea for the betterment of the family. One branch re- ports having had three good contests: 1. Best article made from 1 yard of cotton material; 2. Best sandwich filling; 3. Best layer cake, with recipe. All good, but leave us wondering what was the best article, and especially what the best sand- wich filling was like. This is an unfinishcd story. West Nor- thumberland district sent in very interesting reports; telling of a dress parade, with a dis- cussion on the principles of right dressing, anda prize was given for the best Work apron; a salad contest by the girls and prize for the best housedress. A Junior branch gave a demon- stration on Table Setting. They also report having had demon- strations in different homes of Waterless Cookery. One active branch had many good things at their meetings, they had nine demonstrations during the year, a paper on "Honey", they also had a threevdays hand craft course, but the best of all their demonstrations was a display of over 100 articles illustrating the best use of odds and ends. This elicited a request from the Department for some of these articles for display at the C.N.E. Congratulations to this up and coming branch. The re- port from this district was par- ticularly splendid, although they were all good, and I am very grateful for the wholeâ€" hearted way assistance has been given in making up the record for this area. Also, in this District, we have reported three demonstrations. They tell of an illustrated booklet en- titled "Small Houses of the 18th and early 19th century for Ontario", loaned from the De- partment of chitecture, U. of Toronto, to the ibrary, that was ’ on exhibition for two weeks._ Other papers and discussions were on Butter making, Cake and Pastry making, and Meth- ods in the Kitchen. One Branch writes that they have had good papers and sug- gestions on home economics, such as “Making the best of what we have" and on food, clothing, and house planning. At every gathering we dis- cuss our various problems, or tell of help and suggestions re- ceiver] through magazine articles we have read, radio talks, bulletins, or a neighbour’s ex perience. We are a clearing house for ideas, we give and receive in abundance. Homoâ€" making isn’t a hobby, it's the very breath of our existence. In these days when the spend- ing DOWer is lessened, we revert to that pioneer spirit of making the best of things; we are fortunate if we have an attic and can find there some of those good old things that have been put away with the thought that they may come in handy some day. It's really surprising how popular the idea has been for bringing out old furniture of an earlier date and refinishing it in gay lacquer, or cleaning and refinishing it in the original wood. One woman made a splendid job of re-upholstering an old couch. The entire top was bared to the springs, then she commenced not with an entire kit of professional tools, just those she found in the ordinary kitchen drawer, and a perfectly satisfactory job re- sulted without a penny’s outlay. Every branch can tell of old furniture refinished, or painted and put back into use in pretty colourful surroundings; of draperies dved and made from cheap materials or old ma- terials on hand, and new and original ideas of making the best of what we have at hand. A dark cupboard under the kitchen stairs was made over into an attractive cabinet for the family ablutions. After everything stored in it had been cleared out, the sides and walls were treated to several coats of enamel of a light creamy vel- low and electric lights installed on both sides of a mirrotithat had been removed from an old sideboard. A porcelain sink and waste pipe were fitted into an old washstand; toilet articles given a permanent home on the shelves on either side of the closet, and towels, etc.. in the washstand drawers. When not in use the door of the wash- room may be closed, and what a comfort to have a place Where the family may wash in peace and not in the way when a meal is in pi'ogu'ess of being served! Considering the very low cost of pork last season, it is un- fortunate that there is no dis- cussion recorded of various ways of utilizing this commonly used food. Our grandmothers had various ways of lending a little enchantment to pork, They blended cornmeal with ground meat to make sci-apple, or liver- wort was made, head cheese. and sausage, indeed there must be many other ways of prepar- ing pork to avoid monotony Do the members ever can veget- ables with meat, so that you have a dinner for the opening, on your emergency shelves. Have you a beef ring in your neighbourhood? Did you ever think what an advantage it would be if you had? There is only one report of a lecture course in our district, a three-day course in “Handiâ€" craft”. It has been suggested by one branch, if other branches in the country were interested, and a lecturer could go from one to another, and give one lecture at Week (for that seems to be all the time we can spare), we would he mott happy to atâ€" tendâ€"but We can not have more than one day out each week It might mean mo much travelling to be pi'acticalihut we would appreciate the lecture, the inâ€" formation and new thoughts. Baking competitionâ€"We are all baking; like “gardenitrrs”, it’s contagious. In fact, I would say all good ideas are; when some- one makes an outstanding suc- cess, we all, like sheep, follow. Enthusiasm is a good leader. The thrift exhibit gives us an idea and we hustle home and search the scrap bag. A bright new cushion causes us to sit up and take notice. Our neighbour is treating her room to some new decoration and we likewise are inspii‘erl4epressinn talk is taboo, we really haven‘t time to worry about thatâ€"we are ready for home now and a new deal. SUMMARY OF REPORTS All the reports Show an in- creased rcalization of the im- portance of the study and an:- tivities that may be carried on under this Department. Many branches report roll calls, exhibits, demonstrations, contests and papers on difi'erent phases of Home Economics. One brunch made scrap books of quilt blocks, recipes and pat terns. Another had an auction sale of articles made from flour sacks. Many have had :hurt courses in Foods and Nu- trition; others have studied the lessons in Nutrition sent out by the Department and have used the Family Food Selection Score contained in Lesson One, as a nractical means of comparing their own food habits With what is considered standard for an average individual. Wise buying has also been stressed as is indicated in such topics as “Saving affected by buying foodstufis in bulk in- stead of in packages," and “Ad- visability of spending for small household aid: which save the time and energy of the home- maker.” The making, care and re- modelling of clothing has been studied in all the branches and some suggest that more en- couragement be given to Girls‘ Garment Making Clubs. Home Beautification has been studied as related to the use of colour harmony and contrast in interior decoration and also in tidying and planting. HOME ECONOMICS DIVISIONAL HEARINGS 1. The Homeâ€" 1. Family relationship. 2. Care and Education of Children under;workâ€" school â€" church society â€"â€"recreationâ€"leisure. 2. The Housei 1. Location. 2. Surround- ings. 3. Building. 4. Heating. 5. Lighting. 6. Furnishing. 3. Foodsâ€" 1. Right Food as an essen- tial for growth and health. 2. Preparation â€" To con serve, food value and flavour. 3. Preservationâ€"by refrig- eration, canning, drying, storing. 4. Buyingâ€"getting the best value for your food money. 5. Table vice. 4. Home Managementâ€"- 1. Division of Income. 2. Accounts. 3. Buying. 4. Plan of work. 5. Equip- ment. 6. Cleaning. 5. Clothingâ€" 1. Textiles. 2. Selection. 3. Buying. 4. Construction of Clothing. 5. Cleaning. 6. Remodelling. setting and se r-