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Published by The Ontario Women’s Institutes at Toronto, Ontario EA. Mrs. Jos. Jardlne. 11.11. 2, iughton. Lancaster. row: Mrs. H Wicks. Coho“ ill er. War Work .olrome â€" a very sincere \vel- including all that each letter is forâ€"warmth. eagerness, love, .. dcship. opportunity. members “everything else I could say or i H say" was the greeting of Mrs. . vnce Holmes, Provincial Presi- dcr l. to the Board of Directors of the nted Women’s Institutes of On- - assembled at the Royal York Toronto, November 16th and or the annual meeting. ‘ ii'ectors from the twenty subdivi- \ answered the roll call; also Mrs, t A. Duke and Miss Mary A. Cl Ike, the honorary presidents; three cners of standing committees, L. W. Challand, War Work; Mrs. G llaynard. Historical Research; Mrs. F l Birdsall. Agriculture and Can- ad' in Industries; and Mrs. Hugh Summers. Convener of the special F l once Committee. Greetings and Courtesies. \ letter from Lady Tweedsmuir. Honorary Life Member, was read, folâ€" 10 -d by the message of Honourable J- ll Gardiner, Dominion Minister of A ulture. especially prepared for Ni members of the Women’s Insti- tiii. s at the time of the F.W.I C. Bi n» ll Meeting held in Toronto. in June. ‘ coffee table had been selected as a it for Miss W. Brodie on her re- ' nent from the Department staff. Mus Brodie conveyed her appreciation of the tribute and sent good wishes. Simpathy Was expressed in the D3 g of Mrs. James Gordon, Bea- W‘HOH. a former Board Director and Provincial convener and a letter of condolence was sent to Mr. Gordon. President’s Address. .Mrs. Holmes presided at all sesâ€" sions. Her address reviewed her many and varied activities of the past year“ She appreciated the opportunity for direct contacts with the members “finrdEd by district annual meetings and the thirteen area conventions. In r?“eran the conventions the provin- “91 directors were reminded of cer- ta"! obligations which. by virtue of their office, they should be alert to Duke. Port Carling (Hon. President): Mrs. C. J. H. Findlay, Arn rior: Mrs. Mrs W KBVDS, Wolfe I WINTER, 1944 PROVINCIAL BOARD HOLDS ANNUAL MEETING Holmes. RR. 3. R. Butler, Port Carling; Mrs. 22‘! Rupert St Port Arthur; Mrs Wm. Wilson. EarwIck; Mrs. . T. McNIVen. Ant-aster; Mrs, L row (12“ to right): Mrs. A. Rundie. RR. 3, Exeier: Miss Mary A. Clarke. Superintendent. Onmrio Women's Institutes; Bellevllle President : Col. the Honourable T. L. Ely. Minister of Agriculture: Mrs. M. R. “’ntt. M.B.E. (President, Associated C(iuntry Woi’ncn or the World): Mrs. W. therdaie. Coldwaler (Secretary-Treasurer): Mrs, row: Mrs. R. Ross. Thornlne; Mrs. W. Manley i Colllngwood: Mrs lulture and Canadian Industries); Mrs. P. Oster. Biyth, F. Barron. R. 1. EIrdsall (Convener. E. Blrtlsall. T. E. Dawson, FLR. 2. Sault Ste. Marie; Mrs. C. Skippe R. l, ’I‘Ilbury; Mrs. A. E (1' Mrs. W assume. The members look in thPm to speak to qucstions relative in the provincial Board. As chairman of a subcommittee of the Ontario Agricultural Inquiry Commission on the extension of rural youth organizations and on rural edu- cation. Mrs. Holmes reported as the Institiites’ representative on the Commission. The president expressed the honour she felt in this appoint- ment and assured the members that suggestions were welcome at all times. In closing her address the president emphasized the necessity for :in edua rational Women’s Institute pro- gramme to prepare ourselves for the post-war World. Mrs. \Valt Tells of A.C.W.\V Mrs. Alfred \Vatt. M B.E.. reâ€" ported oii the present activities of the Associated Country Women of the World. She reviewed the draft memor- anda on Reconstruction Planning as prepared by the A.C.W.W. and was pleased that the F.W.I.0. had ac‘ cepted Parts I on Food and II on Housing and Planning. The other two cover Health and Education. Copies of the A.C.\V.\’V. Draft Merri- orandiim IIIâ€"Health were distri- buted and Mrs. J. Reid was called upon to present it at Easter. She stated that the A.C.W.W. has associate societies in most European countries and that the organization only waits the moment to get in con. tact with them. She pointed out that, even from subjugated countries, we get a little news occasionally in The Countiywuma‘n. Mrs. Watt requested that suggestions and ideas he sent into the London oflice. ‘ Mrs. Watt made a plea for the mil. lion member plan whereby everyone who subscribes a penny has her name listed on the million member roll. stating that this had contributed to keep the society together. She felt that. if we support the A.C.W.W.. there is hope we may be great factors in rehabilitation after the war. Institute members and particularly the board directors were urged to sub- scribe to The Countrywmiian. the R. Moriioy. RR, 1. Durham: Mrs. J. R. Whlte. Riniey; Mrs. N. J. Whlte, Brooklln; ' Mrs, H. summers, R.R. 1 Fontlilll (Convener. F‘Innnoo Committee): Mrs. L Challand, R.R, E. SImcoe P. Merry. HDrnbY: Mrs. J field, H 1. Islington A.C.W.\V. monthly publication to keep themselves informed re Inter- national news and activities. Women Plan for Future. Miss Clarke gave a report of the meeting iif International VVnmen Presidents in North America, which she had attended in New York City in October upon the invitation of Mrs. Alfred \Vatt, II‘I.E.E., President of the Associated Country Women of the \Vorld. Exchange of Views on recon- struction and post-war planning was the main feature on the agenda. Mrs. Watt presented the memoranda on reconstruction which had been pre- pared by the A.C.W.W. These draft memoranda were very Well received and Miss Clarke reported that the two basic principles which the A.C.W.W. believe to be held in common by all members were ceded to be fundamen- tal. These are: “1. That no peaceful future can exist for the World in general unless national and international law is based on the idea of Spiritual Power; and "2. That no one generation can own the earth. Each is but a trustee for the generations to follow." Miss Clarke also covered the New York Times Meeting to which repre- sentative leaders of international and national women’s organizations in North America had been invited. Speakers described the objectives of their organizations and outlined their reconstruction objectives and plans. All agreed that: Women must rise at once to meet the challenge of the times if we are to have lasting peace; There is immediate need for both thoughtful study and planned action; Well qualified Women should sit on committees and commissions for plan- ning the post-War world; The spirit- ual aspect of the new World must be considered fundamental; There is need for definite. specific planning by all organized women, and a declara- tion of general principles is not enough. (Continued on page 3. col. 1) HOME and! COUNTRY Number 4 REPORT OF WAR WORK Following is a summary of reports of war work received from 960 Inrtl- tutes for the period May I. 19455)»? October 31. 1943. Institutes reporting are to be congratulated for the fine record of work done. But what of the work of the :53 Institutes (about 25%) not include . We are certain that everyone of them is carrying on excellent work but we should like to have it recorded. Number of Institutes reportingiflou Percentage of Institutes reporting ._. A __ 74.2% Money raised _, __$85,899.315 Expenditures Gifts to local enlisted men and women wool and sewing supplies . Central Fund. F.W.I.O _. Salvation Army __ . British War Vic ims Funds Chinese. Russian, Greek and Netherlands Funds __ .__ British Minesweepers’ Assoc Milk for Britain __ ._ War Savings Certificates and Bonds . ..____ Jam and hon v for Britain Sugar Fund . Bales of Clotl g Blood donor clinics _. Cigarette funds __ __ Other expenditures _.e a. Work Done. rticles .r Sewing _ _. rticles 4!}, Hours of for Red Cross or patTlDtlL societies i... “’1. “Far Savings. The Federated \Vornen‘s Institutes of Canada war Work Convener has asked us again to distribute and fill \V.I. War bovings Certificate folders and to keep a record of them. 172 were reported filled in the last six months. Can we do better? Additionr al folders may he obtained from the Women's Institute Branch, Knitting 2.711 JAM FOR BRITAIN All jam made in 1943 has now been shipped to Britain and letters of thanks are beginning to arrive in Can- ada. It will soon be time to plan for the 1944 season and the Spring HDmL‘ and Country will have full details. For the success of this enterprise in 1943 thanks is again due to every member who contributed money, time. energy, executive work, fruit or as- sistance of any kind. To Mrs. T. B. Barrett. Poi-I; Dover. who was the originator of the project. all W.I.’s owe a debt of gratitude for havmg given us this opportunity for service. She may well be proud of an enterprise whose worth has been so Widely recognized that it has spread. not only across Ontario, but through- out Canada. And to the Red Cross Society we extend our appreciation for working in co-operation with us to make this undertaking possible. Their contri- bution of tins, packing cases and transportation arrangements and the participation of their national, pro- vincial and local ofiicers and members is indispensable for success. We also would express sincere thanks to those factories which have been so willing and so generous in supplying jam of first quality at low cost for this enterprise, even when they must have been hard pressed for labour and time.