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ent of Labour at Ottawa, or om Mrs. Lang‘s “Laws for omen and Children", price I ,00, or from our Handbook on e duties of officers and ethods of conducting a meet- , A whole meeting may be ven to this or a few minutes each meeting durin the ar. Study is usually in lowed v discussion and paves the Way 1‘ 3. The Questionnaire and ntest. These provide inter- ' g knowledge tests. By the st, the meeting becomes a ssroom, a member the teacher ‘ 0 questions the rest as to the bjects studied. In the con- t the answers are written and prize awarded the member king the most points. ’. Roll Calls. Among those orted are Traffic Laws, Mem» 5 of Parliament and their ding. A Government Official (1 his duties, What Women ould know about Banking. Question and Answer from .> Legal Inquiry column of a gazine. ‘. Study of Current Events uching Legislation. These lude reports of the work of 3 :i l ‘slative bodies. Provincial d _cheral Governments, . nicipal Councils, School . urds, Council of Geneva. , Mock Parliaments. This thod has been reported for v first time and to Bothwell iors goes the honor of dis- ering it for us. It was under . direction of a member of l 'liament. He acted as Speakâ€" of the House and divided the ‘v‘ v hers into the different par- ‘ l entary groups, and visitors he gallery. One day‘s busi- s in the House, as recorded Hansard was dealt with, bars being given printed ies of Hansard for that sesâ€" The parts of‘ the real ' _bers of parliament were igned to members of this H l ck parliament, who read their ts and carried out the busi~ s_of that day as recorded 'liament was in session at t time and the business was ery recent date which added he interest he tactical side of Legisla- includes: . An application of Business buds in our Meetings. The iness part of our meetings onducted with more efficiency ‘ greater dispatch when ~ hods as outlined in our l dbook are followed. Reports I as this, are improved when rmen of Standing Commit~ . do their duty. . Resolutions. These may be ‘ Of local interest and for sideration of municipal ‘ es of government only. One ‘ :1 requests a council to trim s that made visibility bad .; crossing, another the ringâ€" oflthe curfew. (b) of gen- 7 . interest when the enact- ‘= i i t of a new law or an amend- M‘ t to an old one concerning»: ters under Provincial or oral jurisdiction is desired. 5 year resolutions pertaining ducational and hydro mat- : were addressed to the Prov- ‘ i a_l Government, those re- “ ding tax on sugar, manufac‘ _of armaments, Radio Com- sion and penitentiary reform he Federal Government. considering resolutions it 'ld be remembered our or» ization aims to leave contro- ial questions of political religious nature alone, and ‘ ‘questions as prohibition. ilization and birth control h are political and sectarian », Id be strictly avoided. Service in Municipal Life. -. has so far been confined to ice as school trustees. Every ‘ more Institutes are nomin- women to school boards. The above is a summary of reports received by me and I would ask all conveners to care- fully note the work done in Legislation in their branches this year, to name the topic of discussion, roll calls, and to ex- plain in detail any treatment of this subject which may be dif- ferent to those mentioned herein. Reports show that, While many more Institutes are taking a keener interest in the study of Legislation than heretofore, there remains much to be done to enable the rural women to meet, in the best way possible, their responsibilities and privi- eges accom an in their 0 of franchise}? y g p wet One report very a tl states that the need is furl; diore in- telligent interest in municipal affairs and the responsibility in organized groups to encourage and foster such interest. It has been suggested that reports of municipal council meetings (as reported in local papers) be brought to the monthly meet~ ings of the Institute for discus sion and that constructive, kindly suggestions, if any, be forwarded to the clerk of the municipality. In Branch meetings, addresses has been given on Provincial Government, County Council, Laws Governing Property Rights, Laws Governing Un- married Mothers and Illegiti- mate Children, School Laws, How School Trustees are Chosen, and Their Duties. One Institute reports that it kept in touch with the “Doings” of the ‘Provincial House while in Qosswn, and another Institute has made a survey of laws and efi'orts to bring about disarmar merit, and supports Peave moveâ€" merits. Many of the Institutes have received valuable information from lawyers and bankers on the laws pertaining to their re, spective interests. Among suggestions offered is one that Institute members at tend school trustee meetings and that there be a keener interest in securing the best of every thing for the children attending school. Another suggestion is that evcrv effort be made to secure walks or footpaths along busy highways. Subiects for roll calls areâ€"A Canadian export and its mark- et; a trafiic byâ€"law; and item of Parliamentary procedure: laws for which to be thankful; the name of a statesman. Interesting meetings have been lielrl. One branch had a mock trial, and was coached in court procedure by a former chief of police! Another had a series of six questions on four different Acts of Parlia- ment. Another a meeting on What Office can a Woman hold in Ontario: as well as the usual many meetings on the Children's Protection Act, Mothers' Allow- ances, Wills, Property Laws, Old Age Pensions, etc. Interesting queries have come we Nationality, a burning ques- tion with many because of the need of relief and the fear of de uortation. Joint Bank Accounts have become a worry since they were made liable for succession duties, and so not usuable until the will is probated. Other questions have beenâ€"Is it true that seats for shopgii‘ls are necessary by law? Yes, they are, under the Factory and Workshop Act. Does a Chairâ€" man of a School Meeting give one vote as an individual and another casting vote in case of a tie? This is sometimes done, but it is more usual now-aâ€"days for the chairman to vote as an individual, and then, if there is a tie, to declare the resolutipn lost. But in any case of dis» HOME and COUNTRY pute, it is for the chairman to make a ruling, and then to put his ruling up to the vote of the meeting, which by majority de- cides whether it will accept his ruling or not. One president wrote asking whether raffles and similar methods of raising money for the Institutes are legal‘.7 The answer is that rafliing, like all other forms of gambling, is illegal. An exception is made for church and other charity bazaars who may hold a raffle if they have permission from the head of the municipality, but we cannot understand any church or other charitable group being willing to accept permise sion to do a thing which the law says is wrong in principle. It is hoped that our Institutes will abstain from all appearance of evil, and find other ways of rais- ing their necessary funds than this one of gambling. It would be quite legal and honest, to charge folks 10 or 25 cents to have their names on a quilt, say, but When made, do either sell the quilt to someone who is will, ing to pay the price for it, or give it to some individual or branch that is in need of it. Do not encourage your members, or your children, to want to get something for nothing, as the result of chance in which no skill is required is the essence of all gambling, and only too prevalent vice in these days. Books that are helpful: Legal Status of Women in Canadaâ€"obtained free from the Department of Labour at Ot- tawa. Mrs. Lang’s Laws for Women and Childi‘eniprocured from Mrs. W. R. Lang, 55 Woodlawn Ave., Toronto, for one dollar. Special Legislation Reviewâ€" sent free by the Canadian Coune oil on Child and Family Welfare, Council House, Ottawa. This contains the latest enactments of and amendments to laws of special interest to women and children. A copy of the complete report on Legislation will be sent to anvone desiring the same by writing to the Institutes Branch, Parliament Buildings, Toronto. CANADIANIZATION (IMMIGRATION) Provincial Convener. E. J. Guest, M.A., 9 Evelyn Crescent, Toronto The Institutes of Ontario, not- withstanding the reduction in overseas immigration, have been carrying out the recommende programme in a very credit- able nianner. This year’s re- ports indicate a greater thought» fulness about the whole situa» tion than possibly ever before. “Some one has said that Ime migration is such a broad and complicated su'biect that any atâ€" teth to briefly summarize leads almost inevitably to mis- understandinl‘r." writes the Otâ€" tawzi Convener. Mrs. A. H. Rob- ertson, Max-ville. “It is, of course, unwise to restrict the entry of those colonists who have capital and for whom there is a place in the economic struce ture of the Dominion. When a temporary set-back occurs, analvsis will show that it is de- sirable to restrict classes which cannot be absorbed just then into the life of the country. Canada’s doors are practically closed at present, as she must strive to find some way to ab» sorb her own sons. The Insti- tutes believe that in future greater care must be taken in the choice of immigrants and that never again should people of other lands be given the idea that Canada’s wealth is on the surface, ready to be picked up Without hard labour and many discouragements. We welcome those who come prepared to take their share of sunshine and rain, success and failure. Nearly all the branches have devoted at least one meeting to a study of this subiect and as a rule have had good discussions. A number have been watching this new Colonization scheme with a view to helping return to the land families. who, with a little money, wished to go back to farm life. It is suggested that pioneers should be assured of a state doctor, nurse, and hos pital where there are babies being born and young children brought up. We recommend the same lines of work: Keep informed on all lines of legislation pertai ing to Immigration and Coloniza- tinn. Get each individual at the uork he or she is best fitted for. {lifry ,to interest all in community I e.’ Some other Eleanings from this report: "Two families moved in to whom we sent clothe ing and vegetables with Christ- mas cheer, also clothes for twn new babies. We always send fruit to all mothers of new babies, though I really had not thouzht of new babies coming under the head of immigration before. If we would remember that every- one was once an immigrant, that we or our forefathers came to make a home and how a living out of the wilderness not so long ago, and would treat others as they would wish others to treat them oi their children, if we would remember and live up to it, there would be no sad or disgraceful things go down in Canada’s history in regard to Immigration.” “We welcome new residents to the neighbourhood Whether they be brides, new babies, or new occupants of old homes," says another Eastern Ontario branch. “Invite the women to “'1. meetings and make them part of the social life. One branch sent a Christmas card to everv man, boy, or girl em- plode by anyone in the neigh~ bourhood Who was away from home. Many at present are just unfortunates out of work, no home. no work to be had, but a weary tramp from place to place. They should he helped, not judged harshly. Once each was some mother’s pride and joy. In some communities the new Canadian women are taught English and initiated into our ways of homemaking by Instr tute members. Other Institutes direct their Work chiefly to helping the farm boys. One such suffered injury to his back from a fall- ing tree and has for two years been visited by members. sent gifts of flowers, candy, a Christ- mas box, and at some meetings a cake is reserved for him and taken by a passing member to the hospital. Various Institutes in the Kingston Area report entertainr ing a visitor from England, also corresponding with Institutes in England, thus bringing closer the Homeland and Canada. This area also is very strong in look- ing after hovs away from home, sending Christmas cards, enter, taining them at banquets and in their homes, especially farm lads. One community had addresses, helped a foreign family with ten children, a Scottish lad to get an everyday working outfit, and gave a sendiofi with preâ€" sentation to two English boys returning home. Algoma and S Joseph Island have their visiting committee call upon new comers and inâ€" vite them to the Institute. They are also interested in boys, help- ing a Polish lad to learn Engâ€" lish, providing him w' h reading and comforts, inviting him to church, Sunday school and their homes. ' Other places tell of w-operaâ€" tion with the Children‘s Aid So- ciety in finding good homes for children, of help to the Child- ren’s Shelters, and dollar bank accounts for new babies. “It was decided to devote more at tention to our most valuable immigrants," says a branch Convener, “our nativeloorn childâ€" ren, especially since the Gov- ernment has had to curtail prac- tically all other immigration owing to existing conditions." Papers given were: How our girls are affected by marrying foreigners: what is done for Imr migrants upon Landing in this country; laws concerning Immi- gration; hospitality in our homes and community; the stranger; helping boys and girls to find the right life work; com» munity immigrationâ€"home the anchor of national life; assist- ance given to women and girls and families upon landing in Canada. Roll Calls: Where our fol-ea fathers came from; current events pertaining to immigrae tion; foreigners who have been successful; to be successful in Canada the new immigrant re- quires? CANADIANIZATION WORK RECOMMENDED FOR 1934 .Coeoperate as fully as pos sible with the Department of Immigration and Colonization. Stress right selection and recepâ€" tion of immigrants and study the immigration laws (copies may be had on request from the Deputy Minister of Labour at Ottawa). Study also press news as it comes, hearing on this question. 2. Continue active coâ€"opera- tion with the Children’s Aid So- ciety. Children’s Shelters, and Travellers‘ Aid representatives. Help secure good homes for children for adoption. See that children placed in foster homes and immigrant children attend school regulailv and repnrt to the proper authority (Superin- tendent of Children's Aid, Par- liament Buildings, Toronto) all cases of cruelty or nelgect of minors. 5}. Welcome newcomers to the neighbourhood and the women to the Institute. Continue a helpful interest in farm buys. Help new Canadians achieve the best in citizenship. 4. Continue the campaign for vocational guidance in home, community, and Province until it is a working part of our nay tional life, particularly in rural schools. By papers, resolutions, requests, occupations, matches, arouse interest. Get in touch with your local principals, Boards of Education, and in- spectors on the matter. llise cuss it at conventions. Make lists of all occupations in your own township and keep in some place accessible to students. Help the boys and girls, also adults who are unemployed, by every means in your power to find not only work but that for which they are best adapted. Do not forget that the Fed- eration contributed over $300 towards financing the printing and distribution of the “Au, gust" number of “Home and Country.” If you value “Home and Country”, then make the regular contribution of 10c per member out of regular fee to the Federation.