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4 OME AND COUNTRY F.\\'.l.0. EXECUTIVE MEETING lContinucd from page 1) going to be called upon as never be- fore to meet this challenge and others. Secretary-Treasurer's Report Members of the Women's Institutes were invited to join the delegation sponsored by the Ontario Federation of Agriculture and were among those who waited upon the Provincial Legis- lnture re municipal health services. More than “[10 letters had been written since the beginning of the Federation your in ()ctubcr, besides the despatch of Hand Books, song shects and pins. To meet e penditures which had amounted to 5‘ {10.57, the report of the treasurer .hmved that the balance on hand Oct. 1, 1941, has been rc- duced to $1171. Six districts were congratulated for their prompt remittance of 1941-42 federation fees and other districts were urged to (ti-operate in sending for in promptly after February to facilitate the financing of the Pros vineial Federation. There is a par- ticularly heavy drain upon the treas- ury during the period following the annual meeting which requires a sub‘ stantial carryingover balance to cover all accounts until receipt of the federation fees, the chicf source of revenue. )lr Summers, as Convener, Mrs. Hulm _ )lrs. McCrie and Mrs. Duke were named as :1 Finance Committee. Jam Programme Miss Clarke outlined the possible Jain pro amnie which is being planned again this year in cosoper» ation With the Red Cross Society. It was agreed that the Sugar Fund be handled in the Department at the Superintendent's discretion. “Make Your Thinking as Valuable as Your Knitting" These "re the words of Miss Mary A. Clarhc, Superintendent of “’0- mcn’s Institutes, in her message to the members attendiiw Conventions held throughout pie province last fall. This Diessugc so impressed Mrs. David Porter 01' Pembroke, a former board director. that she desired to have the idea ever before, not only Institute women, but every Canadian womanl Cards have been made to retail at 2 for 3 cents and Mrs. Porter presented a distribution scheme to the Executive which met with unanimous approval. These cards will be made available through Mrs. Porter and at district annuals. International Peace Garden It was learned that considerable work has been done on the formal section at the boundary line, but the progress made was not sufficient to completely cover the required area and allow the plans to proceed for the final and permanent planting of the section that has been allotted to the F.\\'.I.O. Federated News “Federated News," the new quarter- ly leafletdetter, issued by Federated Women’s Institutes of Canada and compiled by Mrs. E. Price, Publicity Director, made its initial appearance and was distributed to the members. Copies will be circulated to each Insti- tute in every province. To every member throughout Can- ada, the Dominion President, Mrs. Harley Dunham, sends a personal message to ’Czirry On' and couples with it best wishes and congratul- ations from the members of the F.\\'.I.Cl Board. A letter of greeting was sent to Mrs. liunham in acknowledgment of her inspirational message, and expressing the joy of the Ontario W. I. members in her re- covery from a lengthy illness. Federation of Agriculture Institute members in their agri- cultural pursuits were encouraged to co-operate and work with other recognized groups. The support of the Provincial Federation of Agri- culture, by working with local study groups and countv units was advocat- edr No action was taken in naming a Provincial W. 1. Representative to the Ontario Federation of Agriculture and the matter will be considered again at the annual meeting in Novcmbcr. Photographâ€"Mrs. Hoodless So many requests have come for photographs of Mrs. Adelaide Hood- lcss, founder of our Women’s Insti» tute movement. that the Provincial Board will look into the possibilities of obtaining copies for distribution. The Department has sent a photo- graph of Mrs. Hoodless to the West Australian Countrywomen's ASSOCN} tion to place in their head office at Perth, filling the request conveyed by the Associated Country Women of the World through Miss Elsie Zimniern. Co-operative Programme The new Co-Operativc Programme in Home Economics as outlined by Miss Clarke to the Board placed emphasis upon and urged that every district and Institute study nutrition and put its principles into practice. In the closing exercises, Mrs. Duke called upon members to support the Ctr-Operative Programme, revised to meet today's pressing wartime needs, and that, in so doing, the peacetime programme of the Women’s Insti- tute would not be neglected and our War effort would be furthered. April 10. 1942, Toronto. Report On Resolutions Hamilton Area,â€"Re resolution ask- ing the Ontario Department of Agi culture and the Dominion Dep t- meat of Agriculture for an education al campaign favouring the more liberal use of lard as a shortening as a matter of national economy. Reply from the Wartime Prices and Trade Board stated that changed con- ditions brought about by war would curtail the importation of vegetable fats and our home produced lard would all be needed to supply the demand. Hamilton Areaâ€"Re Naturalization Act in Canadaâ€"Information stated that the Canadian Government in» tended to establish a committee to deal with questions of naturalization and immigration in the near future and the resolution would be submitted to this committee for consideration. London Area‘Re free transportar tion for men in uniform on home leaveâ€"The Convener was advised that the Government had received many representations in this matter and most careful consideration had been given. Quotation from letter received re policy, states, “It is not felt that all the implications of. and factors involved in, granting free transportation are being generally recognized and it is considered that we must subordinate our very natural desires and inclinations in that re» spect to the exigencies of war services". Barrie Areaâ€"Re resolution pro- testing Sunday excursion trains, or any commercialized entertainment throughout this province or Dominion on Sundays. Replies stated that matter would be given careful con- sideratiun. Algoma and St. Joseph Areaâ€"Re girls eligible for membership in Junior Farmer organizations. Reply from Hon. P. M. Dewan, Minister of Agriculture for Ontario, granted girls membership in calf, potato and grain clubs. Bellevillc Area â€" Re Religious Teaching in our Public Schoolsâ€"Dr. Duncan McArthur made reply that provision is already contained in the Public School Regulations allowing religious instruction by members of the clergy (Mas. W. B.) LDKEEN LEATHERDALE, Secretary. Peel County. A new project with the Institutes in Peel county is help- ing to entertain the airmen at the Malton Air Port. Those near pro- vide entertainment and lunch, and those too far away for this contribute financially. W â€"â€"â€"’â€"_'/’ â€"_â€"_â€"_â€"â€" WAR WORK Central Fund F.W.i.0. R ’ilts for the period from Jamiiii i to union .31, 1942. total $2,209.07 with disbursements $2,155.68, i'ncsc ll’nr Relic-f. C’I’n response to an appeal from the CilillE'Sl. War Relief Fund (registered under the War Charities Act), the sum of $500.00 was donated from the Central Fund. Th' money was sent to Mine. Chiang Iiui~shck to be used for the prm ion of comforts for war victims. \\ith China such a hard- prcsscd ally in the United 'Nations, this opportunity for service was welcomed. 5,00H Ills. nl' Scmls. Final figures for seeds for Eng» land show that 5,000 pounds were sent at a cost of $2,294.93, Munch Iul' Blflnkcts. Contributions sent through the Central Fund to purchase blankets for the Red Cross Society have totalâ€" led SIJM‘LZS. Air Craft. South Renfrew district collected $322 :30 to be used for aircraft. This was sent through the Central Fund to the Ministry of Aircraft Pro- duction, London, England. The folr lowing reply has been receiver],â€" "Thc Minister of Aircraft Production requests us to convey to all who con- tributed l s warmest thanks for this generous gift and his appreciation of the spirit which prompted it". Appeal for Maple Sugar Thc Navy League has appealed again for small cakes of maple sugar, individually wrapped in waxed or white paper. for sailors of the Royal Navy. Royal Canadian Navy and Merchant Marine. Last year. the response to this reâ€" quest. which was sent only to the maple sugar producing areas, was excellent. This year, the request has been sent throughout the Province and a still more generous response is anticipated. Each Institute secretary “gill have received a letter concerning t is. NEWS FLASHES FROM THE INSTITUTE nepnanh, Bruce Ctrâ€"Secured a piano for the junior room of the public school. This action was inspired by a talk on music by a vocal teacher. Nestletun, Durham CdiFound ‘instorical Research' meeting most interesting. This was held in the oldest house in the township. 3 ion: cabin containing many relics of which the owner told the story. Had a splendid 4 rev on ‘chcr- ation of Agricultu and members encouraged their husbands to attend the county farmers' meeting to organ- ize the Federation of Agriculture. Reidville. Addingtoii Ca,~0ne memâ€" ber donated an apron and patches to be passed around the community, each person to sew some money under a patch. “Instead of having so manv moneyinaking affairs we will have more time for necessary work‘. Newburg. Addingtnn Co.â€"To get a firstâ€"hand picture of a Canadian in- dustry, the members toured the Stmthcona Paper Mi . East Korah, Algonia Dishâ€"Placed three copies of the books on ‘Protec- tion of Wild Flowers’ in each of the senior and Junior rooms of the school Winchester, Dundas Co. â€"â€"Three successive monthly meetings were given to programmes which brought to the attention of the community the work of'the high and public schools in health instruction, music and public speaking. At one meeting the public health nurse wave a talk and con< ducted a question forum, at the next meeting there was a musical pro- gramme by" 70 public school pupils under the direction of the supervisor of music, and at the third meeting Speeches were delivered bv the three winners of the h‘ h ~ contest IE school oratorical Mctcalfe, Carleton Co.â€"A ' l - trated lecture on Health broti‘ghi} â€" '\, Spring. 19 WOMEN AT WAR The National Film no plans to make aViiilabicrdhirjntéii‘vav pictmg til? ways in which ill. ""' and Canadian women are men“ ,m',‘ degafida 2f lwar. "L “‘9 u 0 iii a of (listl‘ibutiou ‘ i. yet ready. The_locul equipiniiiii “ quired is a motion picture llltli'h're- which Will take a 16 millimetrv vn mu film mounted on a single Mimi PM real 'for continuous Si‘lflwiltu 1?}?! running time of each pngI'Illilmp 1 approximately 40 minutes. ' 1‘ Three programmes are avmlnhhr 1. Airwoman (Women’s -\ a Air Force). ' “filmy Village School (in Brith Queen's Messengers v\ ' Canteens). Mime Call for Volunteers (\Vlnnlpng‘ Auxiliary Territorial S. to m»: Citizens’ Advice Bui- i, r Englandh m Welfare of the \VOI'kers l l i w; Industry). I Her Father’s Daughter i ‘\Ulllun in Factories). “:artime Factory (Ain m “‘omen’s Royal Naval They Also Serve (Britiw wives). W omcn at War. 9: mhv ‘lhllkt‘. If you can secure the l machine and are interested 'lliu information concerning t - hlhh please write to the Women s Inuit: Branch, Parliament Buildiih Tun onto. CAMPAIGN FOR BETTER ml) (Continued from page 1, l l. food to secure the best v. ‘ iDl' money spent: it can help in 1. mg menus to a changed food sup vu, sugar reduction and other which will be caused by n ' supply of a variety of food» ‘ Hill help to save food values by him» izing proper care, prepare i and service of food; it can help i illize short-comings in food practi. lid 1y, eg, the need for beth mil lunches or for using more \. die. or whole grain cereals, so th ‘hw mav be remedied. A mimeographed four pug diet, “Eat Less Sugar For Hch :mnl Victory" is ready for distrilw v. by the Women’s Institute Erantl mn- tains general recommendatim l‘l a few recipes for milk, fruit an- il-Ai desserts using little or lir'i Sugar substitutes have n. emphasized because of expo because of their limited aia Today we are conscious m problem, “hidden hunger”, th- _ of the person whose appetite v Ans had but who, nevertheless, lax? “me of the essentials for good heal le us unite in the campaign agu‘ W»: for efficiency and stamina igur. uni- ,hcvr ll ul nullii quiries concerning pasteurizni milk and improved conditions school wells and water suppll’ Aadetdon, Essex Coiiflavi' we convener of a standing commh l i‘i" port at each meeting has provw i'ti'i‘ satisfactory. It has led to disi h nuns of reports and has created It I?“ among the conveners so th: i "ll strives to have something worn lid? on her own programme. Bet' 1*“ ports are sent to the district del and to the convention. , Sunbury, Frontenac Corâ€"Mam- “53 of the radio on the evening cl 3”- Roosevelts’ speech. This form 1 W“ of the programme. _ Plainfield, Hastings Co.â€"Ai L!1L October meeting, when the toil!" “‘5 Agriculture, the convener on AW" culture had an exhibit of 22 vegvfe‘hlkfs grown in her own garden. Ihnse present examined the exhibit and W” a prize was given to the membrr “5‘ ing the largest number of vegelfll'l“;' Tara. Bruce Co.â€"Has been mec- ino in homes again. For several 39-“; the mating: were held in a hall ““ i the membershipedecrensed. i. (Note by Editorâ€"fseveml. “f ,, tutes have reported that meeting»‘ I homes are much"bettcr‘ attemlelll ' t ' ’ ‘ f