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HOME AND COUNTRY I been restricted to performance of usehold duties but included as well ch topics as the junction of the me, the homemaker, land house- eping versus homemaking. Special Diets snow was drifting and making ads even more impassable outside, t all was cosy in the girls‘ clasS» om at Dunnv'ille, Haldimand Counâ€" ~. as a small group of girls prepared . d served an anti-constipation meal om the food on hand. From the mate juice to the hot gingerbread eSSEl‘t, it was an appetizing and calthful meal. Surely i5 vegetables ere cooked so that flavour, texture 11 colour were retained, and served attractively as these vegetables, very person would eat her two egetables besides potatoes daily. As n9 noted the ellicient way in which 4 9 girls carried on their work, fol- wed proper work procedures, wash- d their hands before handling food, ml kept their work centre neat and dy, one felt a real desire to follow v 252 girls next month and next year 5 they do their work in their own omes. In the afternoon more members ml succeeded in ploughing their way I rough the snow and soon all were usy preparing linoleum blocks for lock printing. Geometrical designs '9}! carved and chiselled out with rest patience and perseverance. ‘hen an accident occurred and some- ne cut her finger, another girl ren- ered first aid, treating and. band- ning the cut with the skill of a '(lined nurse. Their first aid work in ieir health education and home care 1‘ the sick classes had apparently can of a very practical nature. A Home-like Class Room The Port Elgin, Bruce County, girls ppeared to be particularly inter- sted in the hows and whys of home ulies. developing and maintaining calth, individual problems of colour nrl design, better English and get- ng along with people. Good house- anageinent practices were eviden- czl in the care and arrangement of quipment, supplies. cloak, wash and loss rooms. Housekeepers were responsible for efinite daily and weekly duties and oak the greatest satisfaction in cing thorough and making their oms tidy and attractive. Not only era the rooms tidied, tea kettle and servoir filled, stove, sink and wash asin cleaned, blackboard washed nd supply cupboards and library nrefully arranged, but room temper- ‘ture, ventilation and humidity were hecked and regulated during class ours. In their health education classes i ey were interested in health habits general, and in posture and consti< tion in particular. And how they joyed thinking and discussing such oblems as the health habits of the x months old child, child of five, and ousekeeper of 25. Many questions v family relationships came up in ass discussions and there was much Bighing of values as the girls tried J gain a better understanding and preciation of essentials and funda- entals in homemaking. Test and Standardize Practices In their food classes the Palermo. alton County, girls asked questions. A perimentcd in class and at home in elr desire to know the how and by. They then readily adopted the est method as proved conclusively ' facts and results. As they found at tomato soup could be made with- J soda and that ten biscuits improv- - by kneading, they proceeded to use eae practices in their homes. Special pper dilhss were made at home ter class demonstrations and over och-ends. Simple meals were plun- ‘v prepared and served. Three Month Schools Glimpsed in Seven Counties (Continued from Page 1) They worked out a special ahibit with charts and,picturcs showing re» sults of deficiency diets and then por- trayed with food adequate diets. Their food selection scores improved as they were convinced of the wisdom of drinking more milk and water, and eating more vegetables if they were to build and enjoy health. ' Even the boys at I’alenno spent a little time considering selection of suitable clothing, grooming and care of clothes. Not only were they inter- ested In what to wear but also in what to doâ€"so when it came to their tea and banquet they did the right thing with ease and assurance in an altogether delightful manner. Closing Exercises _ The three months passed and closâ€" ing exercises were held at the seven Three-Month Schools. Over drifting roads we travelled to Wintcrbourne closing luncheon. As we entered the class room members greeted us and made us comfortable, while others were busy here and there, each at his or her particular lnsk. Together they had decorated the hull, planned and prepared for the luncheon and were ready to serve it and contribute to the programme. The class presi- dent acted as tonstmaster and the boys and girls proposed or responded to toasts to Agriculture, Waterloo County and to their respective classes, in a must commendable manner. Their speeches were not casual re- marks repeating what some one else had thought, but were statements of their own thoughts and views on their particular topics, delivered by them after careful prepnrntion, with poise and sincerity. Their clnss choruses showed not only the results of good training but also how they really enâ€" joyed singing. As we looked at those boys and girls with their youth, health and boundless energy and felt something of their desire and earnestness to be better farmers and homemakors, and to make on intelligent contribution to the agriculture und home life of their county, we were thrilled with their possibilities and power to do just those things. And if the boys and girls enrolled at the other Three- Month Schools have the some vision, ability and willingness to work, what a contribution these 458 young people will make to the farm, home and com- munity life in Ontario. {Contributed by Florence P. Eadie.) TRIP TO WASHINGTON DELIGHTFUL DRIVE IN JUNE Many Women‘s Institute members are planning on motoring to Wash- ington to attend the Triennial Con- ference of A.C.W.W. Washington is 523 miles from Toronto on one of the best recommended routes which take the motorist throu h St. Catharincs, Buffalo, Batavia, .Y., I’nintcd Post. II.Y., Williamsport. Pa., Harrisburg, Gettysburg, Rockvillc and Washing- ton, D.C. A more detailed plan of this route will be sent to any inquir- ing members together with a list of recommended hotels. The trip can be easily made in 2% days. Many will wish to return by Ithaca us the delegates are invited to stop off at Cornell University. This will lengthen the journey to 549 miles. The route is very much the same as the first route mentioned, the excep- tion being to leave Batavia for Gen- eva. Ithaca and Elmira, rather than via Painted Post to Harrisburg. The Women's Institute OIIIce, De- partment of Agriculture, would op- preciate a note from all members intending to no to Washln on for the conference of the A.C. .W. in order that an estimate may be made of the proposed attendance from On- tario. MARY WRIGHT DISCUSSES ANNUAL MEETINGS WITH DONALD Spring vncation gave Donald a few days to spend at home before the or- deal of final examinations at 0.A.C. and he didn't let many minutes elapse before he was off to see his Aunt Mary Wright. However, his enthuâ€" siasm was somewhat diunpcncd when he found her chatting with Mrs. Smithers who lived two forms away. He wasn't quite able to disguise his surprise. but withdrew with good grace to the reading mblc at the cnd of the room. Even with his newly acquired habits of concentration snatches of conversation bounced in upon his perusal of the current magnâ€" lines. At lost, after her fifth intimation that she must go, Mrs. Smithers lin- nlly put on her wraps and loft. Donald hardly waited until the door n as shut to challenge his Aunt Mary. “What lllll I hear you say to Mrs. Smithers'.‘ Honest, Aunt Mury, you are no more dependable than my girl friend and she is the limit. I guess all women are alike. The last timtI I was here you told me in grant earnestness that you wanted to be secretary-treasurer of this Institute branch next year, and today I heard you telling Mrs. Smithcrs thnt the one thing you would hate to lll‘ was the secretary of this Institute. Now, Aunt Mary, just what nm 1 to be» have?" "Well," replied Mary with u flicker of n smile, “vou know Mnlud Smithors has never orgiven Inc for getting this school 25 years ago." “I don't see what that hns to do with what I heard you tell her nlinut the secroturyshin,” interjected Don- nld. “Don't worry your hnndsmnc hnnd about that. Just unit and see. In the meantime I want to know who! you huvc been doing those lust three months." .\ New Club "I have been working hard, and doing n little snow-shoeing and ski- ing. But, Aunt Mary, you would he intcrcstcrl in our new club. You know we are leaving the Freshmnn's Civic Club to next year's rnw recruits and we are organizing a new club. I have been on the Constitution (hun- niittcc. but I have been workinu mort- on the by-Inws. All the ways thorn are of doing things! Only sonic nuys nrc better form than others." “What authority on Purlimncntnry Law are you using?" qnnstionml Mnrv Wright. "We are using Bourinol," nnswnrml lionulll. “He is the ncceptml nuthor- ity in Cnnutln." “Yes. I know,” Snirl Mury. “Sumn- «lny 1 nm going to know more than I do now. Lct'n study it togvthi'r, llnnnld, when you urn home this summer." “Tho one thing I know is how to conduct election of officers ’ vonfidud llonnld. "Large organizations usunlly set u the approved methods nnd nl- low t c brunch organization to deride which our it will use. The branch in under obligation to make this choice and than abide by it." "ant are the approved methods of nominating candidates?" naked Mary Wright. "A nominntlng committee is immo- timcs used. Tho members of such a commltteo should be elected rather than appointed by u realdcnt, or an executive. They in Kht represent various sections of an organization. Thu committee should meet and the candidates they propose mnnt consent to allow their names to ho concldcrcd. 'l‘hc nomlnutlng committee may re- sent one or two names for an o co. When two names are ofi'ored an elec- tion is assured. Some people thlnk thls In more dumocrutic. However, even when a nominating commlttec is used, members should always have the right to make nominations {mm the floor." (Continued Page 4, Column 4) PRACTICAL PROGRAMME SUGGESTED BY CONVENER OF AGRICULTURE .\ W. W. Tie-lilo", of Tamworth, Provincial Convener of Agriculture llllll Canadian Inilustrie makes the inllnwing‘ recommendations: 1. Find out the kind of manufac< turing being carried on within the local district flllll bwnme acquainted with the processcs being carried on in the {ECU 05. Study particularly those industries which are related to ugrlcullullglvnilll' (lniry, wood and wnml pulp [vl'ullul‘lr, wheat cereals and furs. 2. Watch the lulwls on mnnufactuv» cd goods being sold to you and check us to whether they accurately specify the cmnnnalitics they describe. Keep n record of lubellim.,r that is mislead- ing to the consumer and send such Alennitc information in your cnnvuner of Agriculture and Canadian lnllus- Establish hotter continuity of between the convuncrs of dis- u‘ivt convention m'L-us ninl province. Each convener shuuhl compile a small library of curvinlly indcxcil bulletins and correspomh cc of outstanniln.r in- terest ninl puss ll on to her successor. «l. L‘u-upcrnln with the county Ag cullurnl lleprnsnnlntivc in developâ€" ing on nuricullurul prngrmumo, l‘lun ' n such lupin-s ns marketing of ~ vegetable gnrv doning, lluu‘r‘l’ gardening. hi 3' of vnrious breeds of Iii sto cxplann- tions or various spi nlizcil types of running, control or i sorts, reforestn~ tion, eta, on the Institute programme when they nro most useful. Plan an activity programme in conjunction with :1 paper, i.v., if reforestation is bring: sunliwl nnd disc ssml. follow it with nctunl plnnting of tron-s, .uul mnku inn luminn» by using (hc In i- lntc to help in \ncul'ing young trues. .3. Jim-uurugu llnI beautification nl‘ l'nnn humus hv snllimr usixlo n xlny for nlnnling m», and .hruhs nrnunrl rm... and nuhhr huilllinga. or n ngu u 'innmnl I'nol nnll shrub »» “g.- who" Ill lilulo mnnllwrs Inny dispose of th-ir surplus nlnl ohtuin nmv plants nlnl ' lll‘N. 6.1‘rnmnlu inlvrcsl in kcnpinu: u record of l’nrnu hualuuss. llnve n Illllllllll'll ni-I'snn insll‘lll'L tho lnsiie llllt' llll'llllll'l'~ luvw mull m‘vnunts should hn l\'I' Il, Sun-n \ the fzmu ur- mum: lmnk Ixauml I lhn llnlnillinn [mun-1mm of Ag: ulturr, Htlnwn. ll ' \vry hvlplul. ruurmn' our-ll momlmr of the lnulilulo In gl'uw n non vugl'lullln [ht-y havn nnvl-r grunn hul’nr nl set up an (-xhihil of llu-sl- nt lln- August or Snntcmhcr mending. KITCHEN ENSEMBLES WILL BE REVIEWED AT BRANTFORD On April 7. in lhr- Y.M.(T.A. nt Ilrnnlforll, 22 Institute hrnnchca of north and south llrnnl will hold their first Summury Moi-Ling tn (‘I'IL'llrlltl‘ the oomph-lion of lhcir work on the Kitrhnn l'lnnmnhlc. The morning amnion will begin nl 10.00 nan. Em'h nnrh will have nn exhibit of thl- work thoy have no- runmlinlmd nnll thc nttundnntn will be expected to juch four ensembles inn-locked from the cxhlhit. Miss Edith f‘nlllns of the Women's Institute Brunt-h nf tho llcpnrtmont of Agricul- turn will direct this purl of the pro- gramme At the luncheon hour, four local lenders will give short addresses dealing with some phase of their cx- yicI-loncc as leaders. The afternoon session, under the chairmanship 01 Mrs. Lloyd Wilson, Scotlpnd, wll present skitn, dcmon~ ntrationa and addresses. Dr. Walter Thom son. Exccutlvo Secretary of the pnadian Dental Hygiene Coun- cil. Will give u talk on the proposed programme in dental hygiene in nouthern Ontario.