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ionâ€"Mrs. J. M. Abbott ,. eighth resident of her local Eh and 350 Convener of Edn- .- for Central Ontario Convention. ealth and Child Welfareâ€"Mrs. A. ' hidden, Devlin, has adopted Can- as her hgrfie, an; understands the of hea t war 5 and Canadian In- W. W. Reddin, Tamâ€" , has convened the work in Can- Industries in her own conâ€" n area. She is alert and busi- -like. one Economicsâ€"Mrs. J. K. Kelly, ..onte, is a former valued member he provincial board and the pres- president of her convention area. nadianizationâ€"Mrs. C. P. Craven New Liskeard, receive ognition from His Majesty for her ice for community betterment. ,u has been a local officer for years. mmunity Activitia and Reliefâ€" PROVINCIAL BOARD - RIFIED MANY PROBLEMS AT ANNUAL MEETING a. = s. g. I :75 ‘he annual meeting of the pro- cial board of the Federated Wo- n’s Institutes of Ontario was held November 21st and 22nd at Tor- : o. The sessions were presided over Mrs. R. B. Colloton. All the mem- s of the board were present with ‘- exception of Mrs. A. George, who 5 absent on account of the death of a husband. Mrs. J. W. Lewis acted alternate for Mrs. George. i epresentatives from the Institutes pointed to advise with the Royal nter Fair, Social Hy ene Council, . Cross Society, Girl uide Associa- n, Travelling Libraries, Adult Edu- ion Section of the Ontario Edu- ional Association and Ontario mperance Association, reported. ‘ he chairman emphasized that nches should remit the Federation r- to the district secretary by bruary 1, as members entering later not pay for the current year. c district secretary should forward ese fees to the provincial secretary mediotely after the district annual, September 30th closes the fiscal or of the Federation. The president in her address phasized the importance of the esiding officers using good pro- ure in conducting meetings, recom- nded that all district annuals ould have both morning and after- on sessions, explained the need. of e observance of non-sectariamsm d non-partisan rulings, urged oper reporting as not more than e-tenth of the activities are now re< rted, stressed the advisability of ving the president’s signature on cheques in addition to that of cretary, discouraged the use of the stitutc as an advertising agency, ad- ed that board members should my attend district annuals i_n ix‘ sub-division and not to wait on an invitation, and stated that scellaneous requests for relief ould not be considered by Institutes til the cases were investigated by e Department. The discussion showed that the w committee of Peace Education .- International Relationships is eady carrying on 1Vgood Jprogrammes many districts. rs. . , ov-incial convener, advised Institutes keep a scrap book on World Peace. Receipts for the Putnam Fund used ‘ help northern Institutes were reâ€" rted as $126.86 for the year. Ex: nditures amounted to $108.61. The committee on song sheets commended that the music for the "gs selected should all be found in e book. The committe was em- wered to select songs for the sheet d complete the work. Resolutions were considered,_ the cot important of which are listed ewhere in this issue. The officers for the ensuing year are n reported on page 2 of this issue. HOME AND COUNTRY 1936 Standing Commlttee Conveners Appointed by Provincial Board Mrs. E. N. Hewitt, 1?..R. 1, Hawke- stone, is an efficient district officer and has a good understanding of philanthropic work and the promotion of community enterprises. Historical. Research and Current Events_â€"Miss E. Appelbe, George- town, is a member of a pioneer family of Halton County. She knows how to obtain authoritative inform- ation concerning early Ontario. Legislation and Resolutionsâ€"Mrs. R. B. Colloton, Lorne Park, immediate past president of the provincial board, brings a clear logical mind, efficiency and the ability to work to this committee. Peace Education and International Relationshipsâ€"Mrs. J. E. Houck, Chippewa, is a former efficient mem- ber of the provincial board. She is an outstanding leader in her own community and brings a well-trained mind to this committee. MRS. MCDOWELL ELECTED PROVINCIAL PRESIDENT OF ONTARIO INSTITUTES The newly elected provincial presiâ€" dent, Mrs. T. Ji McDowell of Milver- ton, Perth County, has been associated With Women’s Institutes for many years. She was an ardent worker as a member without office. She has been president of her branch and for the past three years president of the dis- trict of North Perth. Previous to Mrs. McDowell's new appointment she was for two years provincial director for the sub-divis- ion of Bruce County, East and West Huron, North Wellington and North Perth. She has also been associated with the convention of her district. The new president has had wide ad» ministrative experience in Women's Institute work and has a fine ap- preciation of rural life. Interested in educational projects Mrs. McDowell has been active in Perth County Trustees’ and Rate- , payers’ Association and in community library service, having served as secretary-treasurer of the Milverton Library Board since 1921. Her interest also extended to the Agricultural So- ciety of her community and for sev- erad years she has assisted as a director. The wide vision of the Women’s Institutes as an organization, the verve, courage and ability of rural women at all times have strongly ap- pealed to the energies of the new pro- vincial president. Mrs. McDowell is a very kindly, generous person. As soon as one he- comes acquainted with her, one under- stands why her five attractive child- ren have made successful beginnings in their own careers. INSTITUTE CONVENTIONS WELL ATTENDED THIS AUTUMN The thirteen Women's Institute Conventions held in Ontario this fall were attended by over 4,000 women. Members from the most isolated dis- tricts of new Ontario. as well as those from the thickly settled townships of old Ontario, had the opportunity of contact with the meetings of these conventions. Only a small minority of the 1,371 Institutes failed to send a delegate to the convention in their areas. The Cochrane-Temiskaming Maniâ€" toulin and Algoma and St. Joseph Island convention areas are pressing for the restoration of the public health nursing service directed by the Provincial Public Health Department. The Institutes in these areas are makâ€" ing every endeavour to better Health Service. The Manitoulin area is happy about the hospital, which is now esta - lished on a good basis and the whole island is grateful for the su port of the Women’s Institute Bran es. St. Joseph’s Island finances dental and health clinics for the inhabitants of the Island. The Institutes of the Cochrane, Temiskaming area mother many newly scttlcd families in their district. A great interest was shown in the development of home gardens at the convention of the Kenora-Rainy River< Thunder Bay area. If the Institutes of old Ontario can send bulbs, shrubs, and other roots, they will be greatly appreciated in the north. Names of Institutes in this area will be given to any inquiring Institute from old Ontario, One branch at this con- vention reported that it planned its yearly programme by making one of the Standing Committees function as a focal point and integrating with it the work of other committees. They made and used a scrap book on their core subject of study and action. The Muskoka and Parry Sound area take a keen interest in under- privileged children. The London, Hamilton and Toronto conventions were very largely attend- ed this year. Special emphasis was placed on Historical Research, Agri- cultural problems and the educational programme in Home Economics“ All these conventions were distinguished by a sparkle and vitality not always felt in a convention. Care of Health and encouragement of the Committee on Peace Education and International Relationships were two important features of the Ottawa convention. The Barrie, Kingston, Bellevillc and Goderich convention functioned as clearing-houses for the promotion of better organization and programmes. The conventions of old Ontario allotted time for the presentation of the work and accomplishments of the Juniors. The Members of the Provincial Board of the Federated Women’s Institutes of Ontario, 1935-1936 TOP ROW. roadin ‘W. Swnnton, Mrs. A. . hIoNoill, Mrs. Mn. 5. Campbell. ( lelt t ' ht: Mu. W. H. Demaino. Mrs. .7. mm a “K D. O. Gnrvor, Miss Besllo Ross. Mn. J. W. H. Carscollen. hlro. Lowin. SECOND ROW: Mrs. G. 3. Lawrence, Mn J. McAuley. Mn. H. M, Lee, Mrs. I'lni'ry Murphy, Mrs. A. B. Snmclls, Mrs. J. Allard. Miss Sadie Run Mrs. J. Youngmn, u... Lloyd wan... BOTTOM ROW: Mrs. T. J. Newman, Mrs. .7. E. Millor, Mrs. A. E. Walker. Mm. J. T. ll. Honournbl Duncan Marsh- IFEElgljitvlviaorrfland. Superintendent, Mn. Minlster 0! Agriculture, Mrs. R. B. Oollnwn. Miss W. B. Leatherdals. Mrs. I". W, Breue. 3 PRACTICAL RESOLUTIONS ENDORSED BY ONTARIO CONVENTIONS Resolutions passed by the Women’s Institute Conventions held in Ontario in 1935 were examined by the Prov vincial Board Meeting held in Noâ€" vember, in order that they might receive the endorsement of the whole membership rather than represent sectional opinion only. Unfortunately, the resolutions of some of the Con- vention Areas were not sent to the Provincial Board. The outstanding resolution to be presented to the Dominion Governâ€" ment is: “That the F. W. I. 0. urge the adoption of a system of marking and labelling articles for the retail trade in a manner that the consumer may know by the label the exact quality of the article; And we endorse the Price Spreads Commission’s suggestion that the work of definition, labelling, and the establishment of consumer stand- ards of quality might begin with the following: Textiles, cspecially wool and silk mixtures, and the mixtures of these two with other fibres: clothing, with particular reference to quality of cloth; meat and dairy products; fish and fish products, especially fillets; petroleum products, especially fuel oil and gasoline; lubricating oil; paints, varnishes and enamels; electri- cal appliances and light bulbs; soaps, cleansers and cleaning fluids; silver plated ware to indicate thickness and quality of plating and chromium plated ware; leather goods and foot- wear; flour and bread." Some of the important resolutions to be presented to the Government of Ontario are: “That the Public Health Nursing Service be restored and further organized. “Whereas the Women’s Institutes of South Bruce are greatly concerned about the increasingr ravages of tuberculosis in their district: Be it re- solved tliat a health education pro- gramme in tho [7!‘C\'(‘YII.II’II1 of tuber- culosis would be most acceptable in that district. “That the Department of Public Health prepare, in pamphlet form, five minute talks on various health subjects that would be useful in the Women's Institute local meetings. “Whereas the boys of rural Ontario have the advantage of an Agri» cultural Representative at all times to advise and assist them, and the girls have at best a very restricted period during which they can receive help with their work: Be it resolved that the F. W. It 0. request that earnest consideraioii be given this matter and that, if at all possiblc a qualified Wo- man supervisor, a graduate of a recog- nized School of Home Economics, be appointed for each district of four or five counties. “Whereas the book ‘Laws Relating to Women and Children’, compiled by the late Mr. Alan Dyniond, is now unobtainablc, and, in any event, needs revising, we the F. W. I. O. hereby request that the Ontario Government make a similar appropriation to cover the compiling and publishing of another, such book to be sold at a similar price." The resolution to be presented to the F. W. I. C. for their endorsement is: “That the duty on whiskey be raised and that on sugar be lowered." A resolution was passed to be pre- sented to the Boards of the Royal Winter Fair and the Canadian Nat’l Exhibition. “Whereas the Women’s Institutes of Ontario represent 42,000 women of rural Ontario; And whereus this is the only organized body of women so widely representing form and home life in rural Ontario: Be it resolved that we the F. W. I. O. express to the Boards of the Royal Winter Fair and. the Canadian Nat’l Exhibition up- prcciotion of past courtesies: And be it further resolved that we respective- ly sug est that provision be made for the inc usion of a representative from this organization on the Boards of the Winter Fair and the Canadian Nat'l Exhibition".