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8 pect children to be other than our example makes them. A child’s life is easily influenced and what he reads and hears has a great influence. Allow the children to read, but be care» ful of what he reads. Nature books teach him to he kindto dumb animals, travel books give him a knowledge of other lands, lives of great men cause any child to wish to become like that person, but the greatest book of all books is the Bible. There are found men and women of char- acter and the children love the Bible stories and will read them again and again, and the mind instead of becoming degraded has been uplifted and cnnobled and that child‘s character is that much stronger. Do not let the children read all sorts of trashy hooks for the mind becomes poisoned and the boys and girls will treat lapses from the path of virtue with cool indifference and will soon he degenerated. Place in the boys’ and giris‘ hands books so strong, so true and so manly in ideal, so scathâ€" ing to all things mean, low, deâ€" biised, that the interested reader lives with the story and imbibes without knowledge the princi- ples of character he admires. In closing, let me give you Principal Grant’s “secret”. These were his words, "The road to success which satisfies is through singlrncss of eye, and from a deepqnotcd conviction that we owe to the community unselfish scwicc, altogether apart from the quustinn of whether the community is or is not gluteful." AN ONTARIO INDUSTRY AND ITS LOCATION By Mrs. Hugh MacDonald, Bloomfield W.I. It is really w-ry difficult to select one Ontario industry and tell everything about it; but we have chosen the growing and mnrkcting of apples. A few years ago [be growing of ripples was :i simple pinccss. The tree was pluntr-d and in timi- the fruit was pi kcil. To» day, the young trio is planted, fertilized, cultivated and spray- ed before it comes into bearing. Then the oldcr tree must be pruned, fertilized, cultivated and sprayed, \thrc our filth- ei's found it not necessary to spray llt all, or at the mo. t once, now we must spray ii minimum of six times, and possibly more. The marketing of apples too has bt'l’omu it much more com- plex problcm in recent years. Formerly the local consumer tonk practically all iipples that were produced; but with Canada growing nearly 000,000 burrcls of apples last year, and Prince Edward must a quarter of a million barrels rilnne, fruit? growers in our county, as in other countri , found it neces sary to orgu . As :1 result, we have the Prince Edward Growers Cold Storagi- liimitcrl, at I) n, one of fi\'(- cold stn ages and central parking hous in Ontario. Since the Picton stu'ngr is nenrcst, we have chosen it as our subject. The building itself is large, of double brick, insulated with cork, so that neither bent nor cold may enter or . The basement is divided nto three the compressor 01‘ i'cfrig» g room. the packing room and u ccdd room. The main floor ' 'eceiving floor hiis another ' cold storage quick-freeze rooms nnd a com» mon storage. The busemcnt is probably the more interesting, because here tlie 'i'uding is (Inne by two large mac incs, which, to the uniniti» ated appear almost humun. As room, twol the apples come from the or- chard they are emptied on one end of the machine and are graded into two gradesâ€"Llo- mestics and Ones, the Domestics going on one side of the maâ€" chine, and the Ones _un the other. Here they are Sized. These machines are so accurate that they can divide apples into five separate sizes; that is, begun- ning at two inches (the smallest size is two inch to two and one quarter inch) and proceeding by quarter inches to the largest size which is three inches and up. I Now that the apples are sized and graded, comes the packing. They are packed as the buyer desires, in barrels, half barrels, bushel hampers, half bushel hampers, eleven and six quart baskets. They are then taken by elevator either to the main floor or to the shipping plat- form, or they are stored in one of the cold rooms. ' A solution of ammonia un- der high pressure is pumped through hundreds of feet of pipe back and forth across the cold rooms. By reducing or increasing, as the case may be, the flow of this liquid through the pipes, the tempera- ture of the cold rooms is kept constantly the sameâ€":52 degrees above zero summer and winter. The cold rooms at Picton stor- age have a capacity of approxi- mately 30,000 barrels. The two small quickâ€"freeze rooms are kept at a temperature of 10 degiees below zero for the storing 01‘ meat and fresh fruits. l‘own people, as well as people from the country, rent lockers in these rooms and they are kept practically full of frozen meat. At the present time, one may have his choice of fresh cherries, strawberries, raspberries, spin- uch and many other perishable fruits and vegetables. Few of us realize the number of difl'ercnt varieties of apples. It may surprise some readers to learn that some 120 varieties p' 'sed through the storage last year. When we think of 80,0Ul) barrels of 120 varieties of apples from 100 different farmers, it run be seen that extensive bonk- keeping is entailed. Each farmer is given a nuinl her. Let us suppose the num- be- is 28. On each of the bar- rels of apples sent by him is stenciled the variety of apple and his number. If he sends in wt) barrels of Macintosh these are piled in the MacIntosh pile, but No. 28 tells to whom they belong. These storages have been a boon to everyone. The fruit giuwcr can store his fruit and can get better prices, where one nuin may have only a few bar- rels of one variety, by pooling, a straight carload may be ub- uiined, Thus the buyer can get practically any quantity of any variety hc‘wants, and by niu- ,chinc grading, can be assured loll a uniform pack in the con- tziiner most popular in his dis- trict: Thus has the art of grading and marketing apples advanced. In closing, we might say that this is just a brief outline, touching upon the main points. Any member of the Institute \vuuld certainly enjoy a v the Picton storage where tors are cuurteously received uud shown through the plant. SPECIAL MESSAGE Mrs. R. B. Colloton, President F.W.I,O., Lorne Park ' This - e marks a milestone in the history of the Women's Institutes of Ontario, For HOME and COUNTRY organization’s existence the same guiding hand, as far as the Department is concerned, has been at the helm, and a great deal of the credit for the outstanding success of the movement not only in ourlo'wn Province, but in the Dominion Federation and the still greater International Federation which now practically encirles the globe, IS undoubtedly due to this leadership given by ‘Mr. George A. Putnam, who since 1904 has been Superintendent of the Institutes Bianch of the Ontario Department of Agri- culture. W. I. members all over On- tario will feel regret that the time has arrived when Mr. Put- nam has been asked to retire from active leadership. We are sum he will enjoy a well-earned rest, and I know that every branch and every member ex- presses with me the hope that he and Mrs. Putnam may be spared to each other and to their family for many yeais to come to ap- preciate and enjoy in fullest measure the rest which be has so amply earned. We also as- sure him of a very hearty wel- come anywhere and anytime at any of our gathci-ngsâ€" branch, district or convention. The severing of the official tie does not seVer the ties of alfecâ€" tion which the many years of close association have wrought. ’l he regret which we feel at parting With Mr. Putnam does not, however, prevent us from extending a sincere and hearty welcome to our new Superin- tendant, Miss l1 Mchermand, a Canadian by birth with ex- perience in W. I. work in both Untalio and Alberta, and ex- tension service in New York State; so we feel that we are extremely fortunate in the happy choice which the Minis» ter of Agriculture has made. We extend hearty greetings and best it" 'hes to Miss McLleimand togeth * with the hope that the relationship between us will piovc not only profitable but very happy {or all concerned. MESSAGE FROM THE RETIRING SUPERIN- TENDENT Mr. Geo. A. Putnam, B.S.A. To the Membch a] tch Wa~ men’s Institutes of Onlmin. ‘ It is with mingled feelings of Joy and sorrow that I am sever- ing the official relationship which has existed between us for the past thirty years; but the decision which has been reached by those in authority cannot sever that bond of friendship which has been estab- lished while working together in the interests of the women and girls of rural Ontario. 1 prize this beyond words, for it is a friendship and respect on the part of women who have been guided by high ideals and who have brought to their task marde ability, kindliness, gen- erosity, and sincerity. My chief thought. during re- cent weeks, while finishing my work With the department, has been that of thzinkfulness for baring been privileged to have had a part in the development of an organization linked with government service which has been a worthy example to the other provinces of the Do- minion and later to the Mother hand and many parts of the meire. It is ii great privilege to have furnished samples of literature, record books, etc, to those Wishing to form institutes. Not only have practically all nearly all of the 37 years of the parts of the Empire looked t the Ontario Women’s Institute: as a worthy example, _but many other lands have written to me for information. Among these may be mentioned Italy, Germany, France, Egypt, Bel. gium, China, the Netherlands, and many States across the line. I am in direct and continuous correspondence with the Insti- tutes in New Zealand, South Africa, Australia, India, and Ceylon, as well as other count- ries, and now that I am free to devote more time to the world- wide aspect of the movement, I hope to be in a position to pass on to the Ontario Institutes helpful and inspiring inform- ation and suggestions from time to time. Having devoted prac- tically my whole time and thought to the Women’s Insti- tutes and girls’ work for the past ten years and most of my time to this worthy organiz- ation for the twenty years previous, I shall not: lose inter- est in what has been truthfully declared to be one of the great- est developments of modern times. May we consider briefly just what we have accomplished to- gether. (1) A basis of organization which ' prepared to accept re- sponsibility in those matters af- fecting the home and com- munity. (2) A means of, and_ a medium for, adult education second to none, as voiced by the delegates from all parts or the Dominion in attendance at a conference of educationists held in Toronto last summer. (3) A social stabilizer stand- ing for high ideals and setting a worthy example, coupled with the old-time neighbourly>spilrit. (4) A service organization which proved its value during the war, and which has through- out the years quietly and effect» iver looked after the individual and the family in need. (5) Your activities have been classified and systemized under the following headings, carry- ing on a worth-while program under each:â€" Health and Child Welfare, Home Economics, Education, Agriculture, Legislation, I_m- migra ’on, Relief, Community Activ es, Historical Research, Canadian Industries. (6) You have provided a medium through which govern- ment aid in education can be rendered to the women and girls throughout the Province and whereby they can be di- rected in how best to utilize their own talents and resources. It has been stated, and I think truthfully, that the women of the countryside have made greater 1: grass in recent years in acqu' g efficiency in their responsib ties as home makers than have the men in their re- sponsibilities as growers and vendors of agricultural pro- ducts, and all this with only one central office, while the farmers have many offices and special- ists at their service. (7) We have demonstrated through the publication of “Home and Country" that such u_ service can be made of con- tinuous value and a gut stimulus to the Institutes and wdl,_ no doubt, result in an ex. tensmn of the organization to new centies and an increase in membership throughout the Pro- vince. The possibilities in this field at a minimum of expense to the Institutes are unlimited. We must not extend this list, but confine our further remarks ‘0 .°“tl"‘mg 11 [cm essentials which have characterized the Institutes from the beginning. (.1) Keeping the organization 5 “Fly non-sectarian, no". Partisan. Without class distinc. tion Irrespective of the party september 193, she votes for, the olitic ' she advocates, or the chili-ell??? attends, each'wcman still has" i interest in community WElia and has a contribution to map“ (2) .It is only through ,: operation With other women and the utilization of her mm m ents and resources that the i,’ dividual can be of greatest u. to her family and her cm: munity. ' (3) Utilizing the Institute for the purpose of getting a", imparting information of pracl‘t cal value in the multiplicity a, responsibilities which come 1,, homemakers. (4) Do not raise funds simp], for the purpose of "making money”, but rather plan can. fuly the financing of v9", undertakings in a way “3111,, will not antagonize those ms in need of the Institute. ' Regrets? Yes, I have some, I regret that I have not a, tempted and done more for the women and girls of the country. side. I regret that no goveromem during my tenure of offire hi, had a just appreciation ..{ p, importance of the Work which the women were caryinr; 4",; otherwise they would have 3 a the financial support and .i ,. ance to which the Ins ltum were entitled. I regret that many ill [1, busy women of the rur:l db tricts have not the time t- lab full advantage of the :rm'i that has been availablr. ail which, we hope, will bl oi:- tinued. I have had, and still tar: hopes:â€" That the Institutes Brand would develop into a run m; varsity in keeping witl, (L; needs of the rural section “ill a competent person dirv-clir specialists in Nutrition, 11‘ all! Clothing, Housing, Haiulwml Home Industries, etc. Th l:l possibility which we are Jus fled in still hoping for. I, along with the FedEl-ttlflll had hopes that the publica' mud “Home and Country" \Vul.ill it placed upon a basis ivhid would ensure its continual |l‘€~ fulness. This is a p05: , which can be made a eei 1an without becoming a bum-n z the individual membei, b: rather a source of cnjuvmeL‘ and added efficiency a it: months and years pass. That a Health service. will would stress prevention, llll cal development and the men be sick, would be availablv tail on a basis which wou‘rl or become a burden to any, While we must part oflii-iullt my interest in the Welfare with Institutes will continue, an} new that I am relieved or due stitutes, and I shall, portunity affords, pass on who I hope, will prove helpful it formation and suggestion.» If the leaders in the Institutes 'Possibly as a private ci may impress more {om-ml! both the members of the Inil‘r tutes and those responsible r- service to the Institutes “I” the importance of the work A PERSONAL Non: I am pleased to be able If m r? n n- m n :r n a H 5" m < m H. E- -’<‘ E Q i y from my recent illness and “5, feeling better than for M'Wn‘ years past. , ., I always enjoy chatting wit Institute .members and "N. who have taken advantagk' “ girls’ activities; so please Ir“l yourselves known to me who: ever we may meet. I can!“ remember and recognize 5“ numbers, but you will member me.