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HOME AND COUNTRY Published inmrly h’_ The Federated \Vnmon'l humans! of Ontain The \Vomun'a 1mmqu Brunch Department or Agriculture onlll’m EDITORIAL Coumnun: m... o. Holmel. Ru. 3. admin... Miss Mary A. emu, Toronto 2. Neurons or Pnovmcuu. Bonn: 1943-1944 Honorary Pmmm: Miss Mary A. Clarke, Toronto 2. Mrs. E. A. Duke. rm Curling. Pruidult: ‘ Mrs. L‘anch Holmcl. ML. 3, Bellovluu. Vict-Prrn’dtnh: Mn. N. .7. White, Brooklin. Mn. F. on". Biyni. ma. w. Mnnley, 227 Rupert St. rm Arthur. Dinclon an “ID Execuliu nu. .v. n. Findlay, Arnprior. Mrs. J. 11.“. i, Illlngmn. nu. )Iorlley, run. 1, Durham. Mn . Skipper, 1, Tilbury. III". Wm. \Villon, DIII‘ Eli. Additional Hirsch"; Mrs. A. E. Manughlon, Lflncualer. . w. Koycc, \Vollu lulnnd. n Wicku, Cnlmuxg. e. Marry, Huruhy. R. White, Riploy. . Jon. Jnfdme. R..R.. 2. Golllngwund. . '1'. Mchon, Ancnltor. Burton, Box 3w Purlu. Rundlo, run. 3. Exam. Butler, rm Curling. Mm no”, Thornloo. Mrs. 'I‘. 1:. anmm, inn. 2, Sail" so. nuns. Seaman” Tunmnr: Mrs. W. B. Leann-(dole, Goldwater. Corrmpouduncc nlmuld bu addressed to "HOME and COUNTRY" Women’s Institute Brunch Depunmunt of Agrlculturo Purliument llulldinuu. Toronto 2. This puper is dmlrilmlod through the were: union or \vnmen‘a limimwn to \Vumon'u lnklilnto Memllurs. EDITORIAL COMMENT “There is a tide in the affairs of men, Which, taken at the flood, leads on to fortune; _ Omitted, all the voyage of their life Is bound in slmlloi ' and in miseries. On such a full 51. are we now afloat, And we must tuke the current when it serves, Or lose our ventures." Siiiiknsrmiui, JULIUS CAESAR. Just such a tide is rushing in upon Canadians lluluy. Wqu upon wove the tide of soriul chance sweeps on “And we must take the current when it serves". It will tuke strong 'imlners to breast these \Vllvcfi, swimmers strong enough to control and direct their own courses so tliut they may reach their goal before they become exhausted. A good swimmer must be nble to judge the force and direction of every wave to use it to advantage. She will swim with those waves which will help her on her way, adding her strength to their force to achieve her objective. Some of the waves will sweep the swimmer for from her course. These she must be able to judge, to ride and conquer, pitting her strength uud wit against their strength. And ill] the while she must watch for rocks and reefs, for haz- ards to her progress. Only thus can she reach her goal. So with the waves of social change. the forerunners of which life with us now. Our goal is better living. Some of these proposed changes will help us to achieve this end. Let us add our strength to these and press on with them. On the other han let us use our judgment to ride and conquer such tides as would sweep us on to destruc- tion and false standards. There is no time for apathy. Our course is too beset with rocks and roofs to let waves carry us where they will. “’2 need the physical, intel- lectual and spiritual strength of every woman to carry us on throu b the waves: we need clear vision an right judgment to guide us; and we need the perseverance to stick to the end. It is with the most intense. Btlfi' cation that I report a canal arable increase in the interest taken by the Institutes of our Provmce in "Historical Research". From, the numbers of enquiries I am receivmg continually it is evident that the sub- ject as a whole, and the “Tweedsmuir Village History Books" in particular, are appealing more and more to our women as a study. As Cicero puts it. “To be unacquaintcd with events which took place before you were born is always to be a child”. What was true in Cicero‘s clay from his con- templation of a comparatively few eras of history, is immeasurably more true today from our retrospect of centuries of past history, and our view of the present history in the making. In order to disseminate this inform- ation which I have given on previous occasions to our Institutes by man% letters. personal visits, and throng our Institute paper “Home 5: Country”, I would like to again make the following suggestions: The Boonâ€"A sturdy loose-leaf, stiff-covered book makes a very suit- able holder for this information of ancient and modem local history. Tue Covenâ€"The front cover should be inscribed with the title, “Tweeds- muir Village History”, the Institute Crest in the centre if possible, and the name of Women‘s Institute with the year of compilation, at the bottom. THE Foucwonoâ€"On the inside of the front cover should be inserted pictures of the late Lord Tweodsmuir and the Lady Tweedsmuir. 0n the first pn e should be inserted the fol- lowing ‘Foreword" which the Lady Tweedsmuir has authorized as a Pre- face to our Histories. Foreword “I um so glad to hear that the “In- men’s Institutes are going to compile Village History Books. Events move very fast now-aâ€"days, houses are pulled down, new roads are made, and the aspect of the country-side changes completely, sometimes in a short time. It is. u most useful and satisfying task for Women‘s Institute members to see that nothing valuable is lost or forgotten, and women should be on the alert always to guard the tra- ditions,of their homes and to see that water-coloured sketches and prints. poems and prose legends, should find their way into these books. The oldest people in the village will tell fascinating stories of what they re- member, which the younger members can write down, thus making a bridge between them and events which hap- pcncd before they were born. After all, it is the history of humanity which is continually interesting to us, and your Village Histories will be the hnsis of accurate facts, much vnlued by the historian of the future. I am proud to think that you have called them “The Twecdsmuir Village Histories" . SUSAN TWEEDSMUIR." HISTORICAL RESEARCHâ€"A NATIONAL DUTY Tun CONTENTSâ€"The book should then be divided into two parts, one for historical records and the other for current events; or if you refer you may procure two separate coke. In the historical section should_be inserted the histories of early_fannlies, sketches of former citigensuingcgngipag the ori 'nal owners 0 v1 a - pertiesthurches, schools, old letters and diaries (old diaries are of ab- sorbing interest on account of their. reflection of the manners of the time, and the insight they give into the character of the writer) the first _in- dustries, old mills, cheese factnrgesi etc, the early music, choral societies, bands and choirs. Many thrilling stories of adventure and courage have been handed down from preceding generations and are worthy of preser- vation. Before recording these in the Tweedsmuir Village History Books make sure they are authentic. These Tweedsmuir Village Histories are in- creasingly used for the education _of our school children and for the _in- formation of new teachers coming into our communities. CURRENT Echmâ€"In the Current Events section make a record of the war activities in your community. Keep a list of the enlistments of men and women in the armed forces, giving name, rank, number, date _of enlistment. decorations awarded With data. Keep up-to-date on all names until the end of the war. If a photo- graph or snapshot accompanies an article it is that much more interest- ing. Above all things keep your histories localized. HAND CRAFTS AND HISTORYâ€"4 feel that I should refer to our Institute Motto “For Home and Country" when advocating the study of one branch of Historical Research,â€""Hand-crafts". They teach us so much of the pursuits and culture of our pioneers, and at the same time afl'ord us an oppor- tunity of keeping these pursuits and this culture still alive. A nation’s culture is reflected, among other ways, by the hand-crafts of its peo 12. These crafts reveal the originality and character of the individuals who go to make up the nation. Our aim should be to preserve and foster our native arts and encourage native de- sign and the use of Canadian nia- teriols. Historical Research is a study which, as a cultural pursuit, is well worthy of our consideration. It is, however, more than that. It is a national duty for us to perform that we may prepare ourselves for the tasks which lie ahead in education of others, particularly the new-comers who will shortly become citizens of our land, awakening in them the love of “Home 6': Country", our history, our culture, and our pursuits. In the words of Moses which have come down to us through the ages, I leave With you this thought~“Remember the old days, think upon other gener- ations". Submitted by Mus. G. G. MAYNAnn, Provincial Convener, Hist. Research. TWEEDSMUIR HISTORY SOURCES The following list of possible sources has been recommended by various conveners. It is important that all information should be ucrurnte. County record ofiices,â€"for records of land transfers. wills, etc. Township oflices,â€"for council min- utes. Museums and historical societies. (‘ourt Houses. Files of local newspapers. Collections in the possession of in- dividunls,â€"diaries, etc. Church records, registers, minutes, and published re orta. Records of di erent societies. School records. Locnl Commercial and Industrial SOUI‘CES. Cemeteries. Printed primary and secondary sources.â€"such us directories, atlases. locnl histories. Photographs. libraries of local He in I. Lam: Library: meg to the local detail necessary for those Books, the Women's Insti- tute Library can not supply the de- tailed information relating to indi- vidual localities. Re Legislative Library, mth Buildings, Toronto: There are County Guide Books and Atlases of many of the Counties in the Library, but they may not be bor- rowed. So the one who wishes to in- vestigate will have to come to the Parliament Buildings to see these. Rc Archives Department, Parlia- ment Buildings, Toronto: The {Archives Department, also in the mum Parliament Buildings, Torâ€" onto, has historical records, but these again are not for loan and would have to be investigated there. Anyone wishing information would be Wise to write to either of the above addresses to see if material on her particular locality in in the files before Visiting these Departments. Parlia- ‘A . o OVInCel Ho .- w . faw, If an, 1'. tfsasures in‘ .. Thisig B m 3“ appreciâ€" tobncco and . Wm; apples tomatoes, I > r Llegul'nes up 35' fat as, and I, dud! Lghthe Great Clay Belt; forests ,e .erypvhere and the finest river , rid m pmdueg hydro,TaAll . 7 _ digit,“ make ideal livestock country and so u.e are indeed blesséd. * ‘ The Future ' Agriculture From an Agricultural standpoint what are we going ,to do about $7 During the wax-years in spite of 3' tragic shortage of help farmers have been keeping up production, but in many cases to tlie detriment oi the farms. Weedsrare on the lnCl‘LaSe roofs are in need of repair and fences! have been repaired beyond repetition, It has become a test of endur c2, The numerous'huction sales or in many cases, held because the Strum has been too great. All this will be a source of more postâ€"war work and industry. but it will not make more attractive homes for our young people to come home to. We should make an organized a, to our Government for hydro on i 1 form, good and better roads. on ive schools as well as extendoy . better markets to attract poo! , Rural life. Forest Protection Forestry is an industry closel) . nected with Agriculture. Fron farm wood lot and sugar bush great forests which grow on l‘r .. lands it is an industry that \l i, be fostered and nourished for thi tection of our watersheds, her. wild life, for the maintenance In able rainfall and as a source . a great Industry. The Crown F i ~ts belong to the people of Ontarin w] no Government should be allowv by the people, to squander it by so to monopolies, rather they shoulx un- courage smaller industries to v, mg up and give employment to than Hula of Ontario citizens. Money spent on fire protection Illtl supervision of Forests only men! An insurance on our own Provincial vo- petty and protection for our gami ml fish which attract many thousuiv of tourists every year. Mines run In: nl wells go dry, but with sane me: His used agricultural lands and (m .rs will produce indefinitely and so kl Jld be nourished and protected as he font of life for a Province sud: ds Ontario. Local Postâ€"war Plans Post-war planning cannot be Ht entirely to the Government. \ll municipalities and other group. on do much in this regard. LOEM m- dustries pertaining to agricultur or local products should be supiv l and a trade built up peculiar t4 dilferent localities. This will I 21g Prosperity and work and this mils contentment. “In Unity is Strength". The unw-d voice of rural women must advise the authorities that the contented pl'vr‘lt‘ are those with comforts, health .le prosperity. Only these things NU ensure a return of our boys and WIS from the Army and Industries. contribute‘i by MRS. F. E. Binosni, Prayincial Convener of Agricu ‘ lFt‘ “mi Canadian I'lldltstrus T0 INSTITUTE SECRETARIE ' The following forms have been scnt you. If you have not received these please advise the Superintendent u! once, so that we may check our ma’l' mg list. 1. Application for Grantâ€"To 1’? "L" turned by December 15. 2. War Work Report Forms-7T“ N returned at once, if not already 1‘" _ Watch for Report of Meeting: Forms in December.