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POINTERS T0 OFFICERS GIVEN BY MARY WRIGHT Mary Wright says she hasAbeen visiting a lot of Women’s Institute: lately and has found that many. of the officers are doing a stunning lec_e of work. She likes the fine or erl|~ ness that the observance of the simple rinciples of Parliamentary Proce- d’ure brings to a meeting. As New never can resist s eeking her mind she picked out a ew of these and characteristics and gave the fol ow- ing advice. To Madame President: “You preside at all local Women‘s Institute meetings. To preside easily and efficiently you should plan the business of the day. Make written notes before the meeting. The _aecreâ€" tary should help you by referring to the minutes of the ruvious meeting for "unfinished business." She can help you list the new topics for dis- cussion under "new business." In your notes, jot down the names of convenera of standing committees and chairman of special committees so that you can call on them for reports. You should maintain order. It is easier to do this if you stand when talking and speak distinctly. Remember that one of the best ways to get the at- tention of the group when you start a moi-ting is to stand, rap on the table, than keep perfectly still for a minute until everyone is quiet. In directing the appointment of BICCifll committees you should take time to consider careful] the kind of work the dilferent mom ers of our group are able to do best, as wel as we s of spreading the work around uni developing the ability of the un- tried mcmbrrs. You introduce speakers. Four things are necessary in a good intro- duction; the name of the speaker, where she is: from, her _title and her suij . A short description of her experience should increase the con- fidence of the audience. You start meetings punctually at thi- time advertised. You raprwonl your Institute in urâ€" run'ing for cit-operation with other lm‘n organi itions. You and 1: other oil'ICL-rs are the executive committed.- ol‘ your branch Institute. You expect cvcry olflcer to accept the ri-spomillility of the allies which she ha. agreed to filll Above all, you are the key person who can make each local Institute ml't rig pleasant and enjoyable. The suc {ul Iprvsivlent IN a friendly, cheer ll nni (artful licl‘snn. You see that every member and visitor is welcomed by a friendly dgreeting. If you are a new pro" ' t, remcm- her that “1 fire makes perfect." llo not be di ouragi-d if your first meeting goes I smoothly than those led by your m ' us president. By following a (olinitc order and mak» ing plans flll('l|Il, your confidence will now until you surprise yourself. l‘vcry prosidonl has a special con» trlbutinn to make. No two presiâ€" dents will work exactly alike. To the Vice-l'rcaidcnt: You tako the place of the president in her ohscncel You may lukv charge of arranging for meeting places. You assist the president in wol- coming new members and you may n.. .L by handing the memboi'Ship committee. In some Institutes tllc vice-lrui- dont is responsible for ubicity. News should be sent In t 0 local paper before and after each meeting. To the Secretary-Treasurer: You keep ii list in the secretary's book of the names of members, oIII» tors and leaders. You notify the Dis- trict Secretary and the Department promptly of any change of officers. You keep 5: record of attendance of each meeting. You take minutes of each meeting. They should be an unbiased account or the business transacted. You write all motions as stated; in case of question. your notes are the final author ty. You _kecp a record of income and expenditure and report the condition of the treasury upon the re uest of the president. You pay all ills. 4 HOME AND COUNTRY News Flashes From the Branches FEDERATED BOARD WILL MEET APRIL 23â€"24 The Board of Federated Women’s Institutes of the Province Will hold their annual spring meeting in To- ronto on Tuesday and Wednesday of Easter week. Representatives will come from as far northwest as Rainy River. as far south as Kent County and east to Ottawa. If present plans carry through, twenty-two board members will con- vene to crystallize common oblems and make solutions of bene t to, the Institutes throu hout. the. provmce. This meeting cal ed primarily for ad- ministrative purposes is also helpful in giving the representatives an over view of the objectives and accom- plishments of Institute work which they can take to the District Annual meetings to be held in the late spring. DEPARTMENT PROGRAMME TO REACH INSTITUTES IN APRIL Sometime in April, the Institutes Branch. Department of Agriculture, will send to each branch and district. secretary an announcement of the help available for the year 1935-36. New procedures will be introduced which have not been used previously in Ontario, but which have been ex- perimented with and proven out- standin ly successful in other parts of the ominion. A.u eilort Will be made to increase the educational con- tacts of the department. This programme plan should be thoroughly discussed at the Branch Institute meetin ' held before the Dis- trict Annual. e branch delegate should go to the District Annual knowing the extent of interest her branch has in enrichia their pro- gramme and also an l on of what they wish to emphasize in homemak- ini: education. (Continued from Col. 1) You place all correspondence and literature received before the execuâ€" tive, and, if they so advise, to the membersh p. Correspondence from the Department should always be considered important. You conduct the correspondence and sv-nd reports to the District Sec- retary and Department as required You carry on the publicity or as- sist the press agent or vice-president according to your local custom. You keep re arts of committees and histories 0 activities. You may work with the District Director in keeping the scrap book of Institute publicity and pictures of activities. You should sit at the right of the President and be ready to help her at all times. You call the mcetin to order, in absence of both )rcsi ent and vice- prceident, and cit er preside or con- duct the election of a temporary chairman. To the District Director: You are the member representing your Institute branch on the District Directorate. You are one of the delegates re- presenting your Institute branch to the District Annual. (Each branch appoints thren representatives for a membership up to 25, with an addiâ€" tional representative for each addi- tional 25 members. The District Director and newly-elected resident. by Virtue of their oIlice, \\"il be two of the representatives to the District Annual.) You attend the meetings of the District Directors and assist with the district programme. You keep fyour branch in touch with the work 9 the district. You may also keep in touch with the work of your convention area and Federated Women’s Institutes of Ontario. ‘ You may a rk with the secretary In keeping a sci-n book of news notes and pictures of nstitute activities." 0 n . o Mar ' er ht never says "finis." Shc wi l contlgnue in the next issue. _ Aims, Lincoln Co.â€"Had an ex- hilfitt of table bouquets suitable for dining room, and gave “Wards to the boy and girl taking “19 h‘g’he“ “‘1?” her of points at the local §ch001 Falt- Wellandport Juniors, Lincoln (.0.â€" Provided Christmas Cheer foyfijfiy children. They have started hum"! classes and also a dramatic and de- batin club. , Sougth Augusta. (immune. 09'.- Sponsored 3 diphtheria toxoid clinic for 250 children. ‘ Heckston, Grenvdle Co.â€"Secur_ed B travelling library for the _w1nter months. Help finance First-Aid Kits in each of their five schools. Powles Corners. Victoria Cq.â€"H8V2 special programme for the girls, 0.1“? for the grandmothers. and a social "family night" in which the men Join. Worked with the medical health offi- cer to organize and cm through a toxoid clinic for pre-school and school children. Norland. Victoria Co.â€"A young branch studied the laws of Canada and Current Events through those who have a radio and have had lec- turcs by three doctors and lantern slides on health. McDonald‘s Corners, Lanark Co_.â€" Held an Institute Progressive Quilt- in Bee; five quilts were set up. Iiomoka. Middlesex Co.â€"Demonâ€" strations included the preparation of an invalid’s tray by a registered nurse. They had an exhibit of “an- tiques” supplementing an address on “Pottery, Ancient and Modern". Had a debate, “Resolved that the wo- man exerts a greater influence as homemaker than as lawmaker", in which the supporters of the law were the winners. Belmont, Peterboro (Jimâ€"Cleaned up an old cemetery, with the assist- ance of the men of the community, and erected a new fence and gate. This branch he] s to finance musical instruction in t e school. Holds an annual Children’s Day and also Grandmothers' Day. Current events are given at each meeting. Clarkson, Lorne I’m-Ii1 Peel Co.â€" Had the public school inspector 5 edit on "examinations" and clears up some misunderstandings regarding written examinations. Assistance was given to the toxoid clinic in the SCIIOO and also to the Port Credit clinic. Mono Road, Peel Ginâ€"Had a help- ful address by a member of the Pro- vmcial Department of Health. They care for a cemetery and assist in financing the local library. Derry West. Peel Co.â€"The agricul» tural programme included a demon- stration of "steam plucking of fowl". The branch financed much needed re- pairs to the interior and exterior of the school. A "Red Letter Day” re- cord book has been started in which Institute and Community interests Will be recorded. Prescott, Grenville Co.â€"Branch co- operates with two other branches to keep two motherlcss boys in a Home This branch provides their clothing. Maintains an up-to-date rest room, With matron in charge. For winter months seventy halfâ€" int bottles of milk. are daily provi ad for under- nourished school children. \Voodvillc. Victoria Co.â€"Collects coupons to aid the W.C.T.U., support to Travellers' Aid. Assistance is won the local library, and the ranch plans to erect a fence around the Village dump. Rockwood, ~Wellington Co.â€"Each January meeting is convened by the teachers of the Continuation School, the pupils putting on the programme. Eramosa, Wellington Co.â€"Coâ€"oper- ated with local M.0.H. and had 65 children and some adults inoculated for diphtheria and vaccinated for small pox. Donations were made to three school sections for equipment and also to Crippled Children Fundi Utokn. Wellington Co_â€"Has a slogan each month. A box containin the name of each member is provide . At each meeting a name is "drawn" and the person whose name is drawn gives a short talk on the "slogan." April, 1935 Kincardine, Bruce Co.â€"Is compi]. ing a cook book at tested recipes which will be published in (SO-Opera. tion with the local newspaper editor, Ripley. Bruce Co.â€"Among the ac. tivities was a play resented six times. Doctor gave ad ress on First Aid with demonstrations, showing “How to remove. a cinder from the eye, and remm'ing a ring from a swollen finger”. Another doctor spoke on "Contagious diseases”. _ Donations were made to local hospital, public library and Fall Fairs. Teeswater, Bruce poxâ€"Successfully canvassed the town in aid 01 the local band and gave them other assistance. Town Hall improvements are under way and contributions were made to the Communi Christmas Tree. Walkertun, race Co.â€"Held a spe. cial meeting at which Dr. W. J. S. McCullough, Chief Inspector of Health for Ontario, gave an illus. trated address on the subject of “Cancer” and precautions against this disease. Cold Springs Jr., Northumberland Co.â€"Co-operated with Township Council in beautifying Memorial plot, by purchasing shrubs and flowers, and are sewing for an outpost hospital, Fenells, Northumberland Co.â€" Bought a piano for their community Hall and helped with repairs and needed improvements. Grafton, Northumberland Co.â€"-Is responsible for the upkeep of street lights. Prizes are given to School Fair, and a Cup donated each year for their oretorical contest. Rockport, Brockville Districtâ€"ls providing equipment for a fire truck which is a valuable asset to the com- munity. They have also collected some two hundred books and started a ublic library in the villa e. ansdowne. Brockville istrict.â€"- Gave clothing donations to the Child. ren’s Shelter, sponsors musical in- struction in the schools and helps to finance musical instruments. They co-operate with the Humane Society and find homes for stray cats and dogs. Port Stanley, Elgin Ginâ€"Encourage clean sports by co-operatin with the Baseball Club‘ Have pleSged sup- port in the erection of a War Memor- ial and is considering the possibili- ties of a "Hobby Fair”. Sparta Soroaia, Elgin Co.â€"’I‘his year they financed the teaching of music in their three schools. This has been acknowledged by the schools concerned through letters of appre- elation. Langtoii, Noyfolk Co.â€"Has install- ed first-aid kits in eleven schools. purchased seventy-five chairs for Township Hall and held a "family nigh " party. Zurich. Huron Co.â€"Are havini! more demonstrations given by the branch members, and have bad 2| contest {or attendance, new members. punctuality and answer to roll call. which increased membership, pro- moted punctuality and active part bv each member. Points were given. Victoria Square Juniors, York (‘rh â€"Afi‘ter attending the Convention realized somethin of the vital and Widespread uplifting value of Insti- tute work. Learned something of im- Drovements in home conditions and the im ortance of better farm living The a Vance made in social, mental and physical Well-being and relation- ships between new foreign neigh- bours and native Canadians. Dornoch. Grey Co.â€"An ex-teacher. s oke on "How the Parents Can Help t e Teacher". Paper on “Life “i Cattle!" and a discussion on “Bth Culture" Were the programme items for one meeting. Neustadt Juniors, Grey Go.-â€"A year old, had a lesson on "Menus" and how to judge their food value suitabilit to family needs and their seasonab eness. Thornclifie, Kent Co. â€" Placed copies of the Health Almanac 3”" Baby books in nearly every home i" the community; also food bulletins and other department literature in members requesting copies.