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ONE PART OF OUR PART In writing this message to you as nenibers of Women’s Institutes hruugl‘lo‘lt Ontario, 1 want to speak 0 you sincerely as 'one woman to nether. I am picturing you in your ndividual homes shouldering varied (tally responsibilities_ and_I am also liinking of you united in a great manization which stands for service 0 home and country. Home and coun- .y! What weight these two words carry during this critical period, and «hat bearing they have on our inter- ,sts and actions today. Women of Canada realize that they have a vital part to play in the present world drama and they are playing that part with courage and determination. Nutrition Important Service begins at home. In many ways the homemaker working in her 'chen can make a contribution which, if repeated in thousands of other homes, will have a tremendous beneficial efi‘ect from a national stand- point. As was pointed out in an zvlicle which was printed in the win- ior number of Home and Country, . .embers of Women's Institutes have splendid opportunity to use their lr'vlilc economics programme to the fullest extent at this time. I am sure ill'dt all who listened to the talks on nutrition, recently given over the air, iiad the fact brought right home to whom that one of our duties during :hose days of war is to use those mods which contribute to good health and which combine to make nourish- ing, wholesome meals. How fortunate are persons like yourselves who have .in understanding of the goodness of foods, which you can put to practical use in preparing balanced meals for murselves and your families. A most significant statement ap- pears in black type in the popular booklet “Food for Health in Peace ,ind War” prepared by the Canadian Medical Association. It readsâ€""the Canadian farmer produces all the foods necessary for good health. Can» Minn-grown vegetables such as to- matoes, turnips, cabbage and fruits in >0350n can replace the more expen- ve imported fruits". At this time, would we not be thankful for the abundance and variety of foods pro- duced on Canadian soil'! Let us con- side! a few of them and see if we are putting our "Produced in Can~ ada" foods to best and fullest use. Use Canadian Foods Vast fields in certain parts of the country furnish highest quality wheat which finds a place on our tables usually in the form of bread, while many farms give us a large variety of breakfast cereals. It has often been said that cereals, bread and milk are together the best foundation on Which to build our dail meals. It'is not diflicult to get milk, for it is easdy procured in almost all parts of the country, not only as bottled milk but also in concentrated forms. Surveys made within the last few years show that it would be well for Canadians to give milk more consideration and the same surveys discloSe the fact that, contrary to the opinion that farm folk use less milk than city folk, the reverse is the case, but: it still remains that both rural and‘urban homemakers would be well adVised to Put more milk on their tables. When speaking _of milk, it would be unfair to overlook cheese, the dairy product (Continued on page 2, Col. 4). Published by SUMMER, 1940 The Ontario Women’s Institutes at Toronto, Ontario ” HOME and COUNTRY Number 2 MR. CHURCHILL SPEAKS Prime Minister Winston Churchill, in his inspiring radio address on July 14, which filled us all with courage and hope, said: ‘ "All depends now upon the whole life-strength of the British race in every part of the world, and of all our associated people, and of all our'well-wishers in every land, doing their utmost night and and day. givmg all, daring all, enduring all to the utmost, to the end. This is no _war of chieftains or of princes, dynasties or national ambitions. It is a war of peoples and causes. There are vast numbers, not only in this island, but in every land, who will render us faithful service in this war, but whose names will never be known, whose deeds will never be recorded. This is the war of the unknown warrior. But let us all strive without failing in faith or in duty, and the dark curse of Hitler will be lifted from our age." The Women’s Institutes of Ontario are serving. Reports of some of this service are included in this issue. CENTRAL FUND, F. W. I. 0. Response to the initial appeal for contributions to the Central Fund of the F. W. I. 0. were very generous and encouraging. To June 30, 1940, ' ipts total $1,616.24, expenditures 7.21, leaving a balance on hand of $1,089.03. Your Central Fund com- mittee appeals to you for continued contributions to this Fund, so that money may be on hand for emergency appeals which may be made by our Government, by the army, or by auth- orized voluntary organizations. We also welcome your suggestions conA coming the use of this fund. Send these to Mrs. E. Duke, Provincial resident, Port Carling, or to Mrs. W. B. Leatherdalc, Provincial Secre- tary, Goldwater, or to your own Proâ€" vincial Board member. Gift for Camp Borden The largest expenditure to date has been the gift of furniture to Camp Borden, made in response to the re- quest of Col. C. R. Hill, Auxiliary Services Officer M.D. No. 2. You would all be proud of this funiture could you see it in use at the camp where it fills a real need. Every piece is labelled “Presented by Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario". In all, it consists of 12 sets of a table and four chairs, with eight extra chairs and one chesterfield and chair set. All are solidly constructed, the tables be- ing 34 inches by 34 inches suitable for writing, playing games or a variety of uses. The chairs are of the pull-up type with wooden frame and arms and upholstered back and seat, The wood is birch with a walnut finish. Through the courtesy of the Ontario Furniture Manufacturers’ Assoc- iation, we were able to secure except- ional value because of the patriotic nature of the purchase, In July, 2: further request from Col. Black, O.C., Camp Borden, for additional furna iture amounting to $200.00 has been accepted. It is really necessary to see the conditions at Camp Borden to realize how much this furniture means to the men in training. If you listened to the "Cany 0n Canada" broadcast July 22nd, you will recall references to the need for social and recreational facil ies. In this respect Col. Hill writes: "It is not generally appreci- ated by the public that the Army does not supply the troops With ‘comfort- able’ furniture in the sense that is generally understood in any home. Auxiliary Services is a department of the Adjutant General’s Branch set up to look after the welfare of the troops in many directions, including recreation. After a hard day's train- ing any ofiicer or soldier is entitled to relaxation. That is one of the reasons why provision has been made by Wel- fare Organizations such as the Y.M.C.A., Salvation Army, Knights of Columbus and Canadian Legionâ€" all known as Auxiliary Services#t0 set up Recreation Huts in camps. Recreational Needs Under present rapidly changing and growing mobilization conditions, it cannot be predetermined where, or how many, troops will be quartered during the fall of 1940. but it may be taken for granted that they will be in permanent buildings. Therefore, re- creation buildings allocated for Ofâ€" ficers ’and Sergeants’ Mcsses and for the general use of a unit will require a very large quantity of comfortable furniture, if the soldiers are to be provided with that relaxation for which they must principally rely on a generous public. Such furniture need not necessarily be new but should, at least, be strong and reconditioned, preferably being upholstered to some extent. No man can relax on a kitchen chair. In addition to seating equipment such as chairs, settees and chesterfields, they need card tables, radios and pianos in good condition. Radios should be usable with current of 25 or 60 cycle, as they may he moved from camp to camp.” Incidentally, the Institutes of Sim- one county, followingr the leadership given by the Provincial Federation, have donated at least two additional tables and eight chairs, Wool Supplied Of the $100.00 set aside to meet reâ€" quests from Institutes which are un- able to finance their own war work and are not in a locality where co- operation with the Red Cross is pos- sible, $65.61 has been spent to supply wool and material for sewing to three Institutes. Before these requests are granted they are investigated care- fully. All finished goods are sent in to the Women’s Institute Branch before being delivered to the Red Cross Society. This Fund is Your Fund. Can you not plan to support it regularly so that valuable work may be accomp- lished'.’ WARTIME ACTIVITIES Activities reported by Institutes, January to April, 1940, follow: No. of Institutes in Ontario . . 1,374 No. of Institutes reporting ., . 648 Of these, 470 are working entirely for the Red Cross Society, 57 have established their own War Charities Fund, 11 are supporting the Salvation Army and several are supporting local patriotic organizations. Money raised . . . . . . . . . . . $11,922.10 Expenditures Supplies . . . . . . . . 3,992,98 Red Cross Society . 4,182.93 F.W.I.O. Central Fund . 262.96 Salvation Army . . . . . . . 411.40 Other organizations .. . . 407.05 Knitting Socks (prs.) . . 17,1E8 Sweaters . 2,679 Scarves .. 2,672 Wristlets (prs.) . 2,879 Helmets . . . . . 447 Knee Caps (p .) ... ... 290 Seaman’s Stockings (prs.) . .. 45 Gloves (prs.) 16 Wash cloths . 200 Afghans . . . . . 2 Sewing Pyjamas . . . . . . Hospital gowns Bed jackets . Dressing gown Surgeons‘ gowns 204 Surgeons' caps 93 Pneumonia. jackets . 1,031 Masks . . . . . . . 176 Pillow cases . 2,783 Sheets . . 284 Quilts . 528 Bedding . , . 11 Mattress pat s . 771 Hampton pads 137 Towels 614 Bed socks . . 106 Water bottle covers, etc. . S84 Bedpan covers 134 Bandages . . . . . . . . 5,171 Surgical dressings 400 Hospital shirts . . . . . 127 Personal property bars 391 Handkerchiefs . . . 2,359 Wash cloths . .. T'.‘ Refugee garments . . . . . 1,951 Several Institutes report St. John Ambulance courses in First Aid; Brus- sels Institute gives a pen and pencil set to each local volunteer; more and more refugee sen-inc is being done; Londesboro Institute has sent 19 quilts to refugees: Essex district reâ€" ports sending apples cs a treat to camps nearby; Stamford Institute has supplied a radio for the Air Force School at St. Thomas. Work for Good Knitters The last letter received from Mrs. Wl R. Campbell, National Chairman, Women’s War Work Committee for the Red Cross, says that thousands of pairs of gloves and mittens will be required for fall and winter; also all types of caps and helmets. She asks that good knitters concentrate on these garments. She also says, "Do not forget to have seaiiien’s socks and stockings in hand at all times". Congratulations to the member of the Fallbi'ook Institute who is over 80 years of age and has knitted four long scarves for the Navy. NB. It will be noted that only about 50 per cent. of the Institutes have made any report as yet. We know you are all busy and we urge you to respond to the next request for a report.