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HOME AND COU NTRY Publiihofl ulrwrly by The Fl‘dfll‘ull’d \ oiiien'. Institute- at Ontario and The \Vuiiiun'o Institute Brunch Dapnmnani ni Agriculture Ontario Eur-mum. Comm-nus: Mrs. Ernest Duku. Port Curling. Miss Mary A. Clarke, Toronto. Mxxiiims 0v Prov 'oimi Bonn: 1940-41 Honorary Pun‘denu: Miss Mary A. Clarke, Toronto. Mrs. T. J. McDowell. mlvorlon. Purina-1: Mrs. Erncsl Duke. Port Carling. Vi‘oa-Prcn‘ihnu .- Mra. W. D. l‘nyuu. RR Brinswn. Mrs. E. 0. Fell, ILR Proton Station. Mrs. Earl Haney. R 4, Ayimar. Directors on the Executive: Mrs. G. Hamilton. R.R. 3. Pembroke. Mrs. Edom \Vilwn. R R 1, Victoria Harbour. Mrs. J. D. Thompson .11 2, Ecumlrilln. Mrs. Hugh McCriu. 3, Sandra. Mrs. James Wruight, Chiawick. Additional Bhutan: Mrs. C. W. Amny. Mnlcow. it". 0. Holmes. an s. Bellow-ills. Mrs. Nahlo Pcrrin. R. 2. Cameron. M". L. Recsar. Scurboro Junction. Miss Cells Syuatt. KLR. i. Rockwooi‘l. Mn. n. uiuigu. m1. 1. Cliflord. Mrs. o. z. aim... Caledonia. Ali-I. '1‘. Burn. Brownsville. i7. Lothinn. Moutoith. Roy vimzimt. Lime Current. 0. J. Rum“, zsi Wolaoley Eli-out, rm Arthur. Mn. 1;. Purim Fort Frances. Scentamrnmnr: Mrs. W. B. Lenthordulc, Coldw-lor. Correspondciicu should bo addressed to "HUME rind woman- The \Voim-n's Institute Branch Department of Agriculture Parliament Buildings, Toronto Thin mum in distributed through tho um tnrirs at Women's Inkkltutee to the Woman'- Inslitulo momberl. EDITORIAL COMMENT S UPPORT LOCAL LEADERS Local leader training schools are being held in forty-three districts. Of these, t\venty»ciglit are in Nutrition, eleven in Clothing, fnur in Emergency Knitting and one in Glove Making. Leaders are sent to these schools at the expense of the Institutes in the district. The leaders willingly give their time and el'ant to attend the schools and now it is their responsi- bility to bring the information to their Institute members. The success of the classes conducted by these leaders depends not only on the leaders, but on every Institute member. Have you planned to give your leader plenty of time to carry out her work? Has the best pos- sible time been chosen? And, above all, have you given the leader the as- surance that every member is in- tcrested in the theme of her lesson and is anxious to support her either as an interested member of the audience or as on assistant, if one is needed? Following these classes, work is to be done. It may be remodelling a coat, making whole wheat bread, cun- ning fruit or further study and practical application in meal planning of the principles of good nutrition or wise buying. Both the leader and the Department will appreciate your co- operation in this, knowing that the benefits which you will reap from wholehearted urticipation will be in direct proportion to the effort which you make. Plans will then be made for Sum- mary Days. These will be open to all members and to the general public. Here you will have the opportunity to display the results of your work, to discuss the problems which have arisen to perplex you, to hear the De- partment instructor and to “follow through" to the completion of your project. Your support is needed to make the project which you have undertaken this year the "best ever". HOME AND COUNTRY 2 % HOME ECONOMICS CHALLENGES WOMEN Keeping the family well fed and the household budget within bounds re quires a great deal of thought on the part of the homemaker. We, in Ontario, have been very fortunate in not having to worry over food_shortâ€" age. No doubt this is why it has taken us longer to realize the neces- sity for conserving food and sub- stituting for such commodities as pork, eggs, cheese, etc. We are now becoming more “food conscious". Housewives have con- served and preserved fruits and can- ncd vegetables in season. They are now turning their ener ies to foods that can be winter store . All homes should arrange for a cold storage space for vegetables. Now that the food supply has been taken care of, our thoughts turn to "Nutrition". In planning meals to include the necessary protective foods, many points must be taken into con- sideration. When substituting“ we must make sure that the substitute has the same food value as the original food. It is diflicult to change the food habits of adults. If this problem were approached from the patriotic point of view, it might be- come easier. The men and boys en- gaged in strenuous labor must have more of the high calorie foods, to provide for the strain which their work entails. The weekly budget mentioned in the booklet “Food in Peace and War" is a splendid guide. It is the minimum amount necessary to ood health. Any additions to this bu get will enhance the food value. Make your Home Economics pro- grammes for the coming year of value to your family and the com» munity. We must make full use of our knowledge to enable us to keep physically fit for the extra work we are called upon to perform at this time and to withstand the nervous strain. Miss Lillian Shaben, of Cornell University, speaking at the A.C.W.W. Conference in Ottawa, said we should translate our nutritional knowledge into daily living. Are we doing this? I doubt if there is an Institute that has not had a “Leader’s Training School" in Foods. Are we using the knowledge gained at these classes? If not, do you feel that we are assisting the War effort as we should? Miss Shaben remarked that many women have not changed their cooking habits in forty years. Also, that the nutritive value of food is too often ruined by improper cooking. This is so true I often wonder if Institute members are doing all they can to correct this waste. While we have not had rationii‘il.r of food in Canada, we have been asked to refrain from buying the foods needed for overseas. Our consump~ tion of pork products should be cut in half. Although we are not a cheese eating people, we have always thought of cheese dishes, with eggs and milk, as the best substitute for meat. We do not want to advocate any increase in its use as it is one of the most needed foods for Britain. Fish is one of the most valuable substitutes we have for meat. Encourage the substitution of whole \vhcnt products for those made of white flour. Whole wheat is rich in Vitamin B, the vitamin so neces- sary to the nervous system. The rural homemaker can be a leader in winning the War by en- couraging the family in the pro- duction of milk, eggs, bacon, etc. She can advocate the use of surplus foods and the use of whole whcat flour. She can conserve on her baking, allowing more of the farm products to be placed on the market. It is the rural housewife, with these essentials at hand, _who can make the largest con- tribution by her thrift in substitut- ing or cutting down on the con- sumption of luxuries. All house- wives can play their part by wise buying of food, clothing and house furnishings. (Contributed by Mrs. J. K. Kelly, Provincial Convener). CLOTHING COURSES IN WARTIME This year the Women‘s Institute Branch has been 'i‘equesud “7 6°!“ duct eleven training schools "1 ‘Kenovation of Clothing’ and twenty- six short courses, ofnvhich sixteen are in ‘Garment Making With Cym- inercial Patterns’ _and ten in Re- modelling‘. Two districts have asked for speaker service in ‘The Wartime Wardrobe’. , _ The classes are meeting with a good response because Woiiiens Institute members realize the value of acquiring skill in clothing construction, both that their own families may be well clothed and that they may make attractive and durable garments for the British air victims. ‘ Miss Edith Collins, Women’s Insti- tute Branch, who is conducting some of these courses, reports: “In so many homes there are articles of clothing which in their present form serve no useful purpose but, with some alteration or‘ com- plete reconstruction, may again be- come valuable additions to someone‘s wardrobe. Clothing for children olfers the easiest solution in making over garments, as less material is neces- sury to make little dresses, coats, jumpers, blouses, bathrobes, houseâ€" coats, shirts, trousers, cvercoats, snow-suits and coat, leggings and‘hat ensembles. The accompanying picture shows Mrs. M. Wheeler of Bourkes, Temisâ€" coming district, wearing a brown worsted suit which was remodelled from a suit which her husband could discard on joining the Veteran Guard. A trim, five-gored skirt was made from the trousers and zi very femini 2 type of tailored coat was achieved by adjusting' the shoulder seams, short ening sleeve and coat length, and add- ing patch pockets which were placed to cover the original pockets. I saw a news item from L ndon, England, which said, as so many men were in service uniform, some of the tailoring firms have developed a flourishing alteration department and are transforming formal, business and sports clothes into smart tailored clothes for women. So you see we are in good company and giving a much needed service.” One pliaSe of the clothing problem to which Women’s Institute members would be wellâ€"advised to give more attention is ‘Buymanship'. Purchas. in: has become a challenging problem because women are asked to reduce Consumer buying and. therefore, must spend every dollar to better advantage than ever before, and because of the rapidly changing supply of mods on the market which makes difficult the selectinn of durable articles which will cive full value for monev ex- pended. ' _H35 your district ever seriously con- sidered this as a district project? If "Pt. You may feel that it: would pro. Vidc worthwhile study {or next year. The CD-f'l'lerative Procramme outlincs the subject in more detail. Mrs. Wheeler wearin th remodelled suit.g a Fall, 19.” SUGGESTIONS WHICH WORK Can You “58 any of the in u suggestions to help make youiki‘H". tute more interesting in wartinsni These, among others, were miivlemi,’ members at the Kingston Convcm' y in a discussion period. m" 1. Let us stress that w Institutes keep.up their education, programmes, district projects Ina leader training schools and iriuntlil‘! meetings. ’ 2. Start and close on time. 3. Keep your minds busy oiiien's as your hands. I“ We” 4. Visit the conVentions and annual meetings. 'Bring members and “on members With you. ' 5._Do not overemphasize money. making. 6. Study democracy, pick out the faults and try to work for improve. merit. 7. Give each member something 1,, do, and try to have her do thi thing she does well. 8. Be a committee of one i. out compliments. 9. What about organizing irublle health service in your commuii \, lD. Promote agriculture. ' 11. Raise the morale of tilt K'Gl‘n- munity. Neighbourliness. the 'uwer of country life, has kept up the ‘lll'flle of country people. 12. Have varied programm and do not forget the social side. i p in touch with your neighbouriin ltsli- tute. 13. Could something be d u to budget our time more successfu 2' 14. Be enthusiastic as I95“! . or workers. Before criticizing, r us ask ourselves what we would d. Miler similar circumstances. 15. Reach out for new in. especially among the youngoi ried women. 16. Make rural life attractr for youth. ‘ 17. We may need a real oli .‘lSll- ioned revival, every member “"Y‘L'll- ing her conscience and makinu (lI'IA felt resolutions to be more at ‘u iii both her Institute and war urk. 18. We marvel at the pen. of England carrying on as they Ill 'llIL‘r the strain. If they can do this a the face of their difiiculties, so can a. REGIONAL CONFEREb E (From page 1, col. 3) No one will have all of the- but leaders will develop their own : illlS for the benefit of others. Social events were not eniin ‘LEll but hospitality was extended all present on several occasions. I‘ the eve of the conference, Ontm'ii ind Quebec.Women’s Institute m\‘ an Joined in providing an inform re< ception for the guests. The .-‘i W East (Quebec) Women’s In: “It? entertained at tea on Sunday noon and Mrs. J. Pritchard. Di l’resident, East Carleton, invited in attendance at the Conference v at their farm at Manotick. '1“ the American Embassy, drives a the city and other entertaIIll‘ tits brought pleasure between more vii- ous sessions. Unfortunately, I was unable I‘ re- main for the closing sessions M “‘9 Conference, but we hope to recs”? 3 raport later from which the highl this may be gleaned. Mrs. Watt undertook this Cid-if" once “that women from the Umth States and Canada might meet from a_ real conviction that a period of timely discussion with the high ",m" Dose of service to our two countl"?5' cannot fail to stimulate and illiiv'l'm ate our present efiorts and I’H‘lng about co-o'peration in human CHM” and focus our attention on our com- mon problems of the future". ile we could have wished {0" 3 larger attendance, the O'IJJ-ECtiVC‘mIC- lined above was attained. May 3‘ he the forerunner of future international conferences between the countrv “'0‘ men of Canada and the United States. (Contributed by Mary A. Clarke. Superintendent) . hand "in, llar' l