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none AND coon-mi Published gummy by _ Tho Fodcrlwd \Voman‘l Inllitutol of Ontario and Tho Women's Insulate Branch Department ol Agriculture 0mm EDITORIAL Conuin“: Mrs. 0. Holmes. R.R. a Bollnville. Mm H. SulnmErt. R.R.I., Ponlliill. nu. Mary A. oiuku. Toronto 2. Mnuiims or Pnovrsaiu. amino: 1944-1945 Honorary Pruidmu Miss Ann: P. Lewis, Toronto 2. Mrs. Clarence Holmes, R.R. 3, Ballevllle. Pro-idem Mrs. Hugh Summers, RJ’LL, Foothill. Regional Viu-Pruidonio Mrs. G. \vilumr Keyes. “’olls Island. Mrs. J. It. i‘ulcher, R.R.I.. St. Thomnl. Mrs. Room. Ross, 'K'horuloo. Director. on In: Executing Mrs. Ross am. Consccon. Blrs. EnbL-r! Mofllav, BBL, Durham. iii-i, .I. R. White. kin] Mn. F. R Thornlon, R Mrs. J. Chrisliunlon. . Thomcaiord. Box 283, Kaowltin. Additional Director. A a. maximum, Lanwalar. w. A. anun, Melcallu. N. .1. While, Brooklln. you Hamilton, 5‘ Highland Ave. Toronto 5. p. \v. Murry. Eornby. c. o. Johnston, Minasing. .l. T hlcNivun rim-Wm. i'. Bum“, Paris. w. o. cumww, 'Wnuord. 1.. G. Crcauar, Uttorson. mus sealing Bur Rim. Muiill-y :1 Rupert Si. Port Arthur. Mrs. Mrs, Mrs. Mrs. Mu. Mrs. Airs. Mrs. Mrs. Mu. Mrs. Mrs. A. North, Suntan/Tramway Mrs. W. n. Leninordulu, Coldwnior. Correspondence should be addressel to "HOME and COUNTRY" \Vomcn'a Instiiuio Branch Department oI Agriculture l'nrlmliielil Building», Toronto 2. This pnpcr I! distributed through the accru- tunes oi Wumun'. Institutes to \Vomon'l lusiiiutc Momma". EDITORIAL COMMENT OUR‘ TRIBUTE When it became known that Miss Clarke, Superintendent of the Wom- en's Institute Branch, was resigning to go to the Department of Educa- tion a wave of sadness swept over the Women’s Institutes of Ontario. From all sides one heard expressions of sin- cere regret that we were losing one who has been the bulwark of the In- st'tutes of this province for almost seven years. During those seven years Miss Clarke has given her ability, thought and eflort most generously for the welfare of the Women‘s Institutes. Always her judgment of matters con- cerning the Institute was based on how our best interests would be served. Through these war years, which were years of much testing for Women's Institutes, Miss Clarke'never wavered in holding us firmly to duty and in keeping us in remembrance of the high ideals and standards of our organization. To her outstanding lead< ership during these years goes much of the credit [or the fine record of achievement of the Institutes of On- tario. In January, 1939, Miss Clarke left her teaching position in Macdonald Institute, Ontario Agricultural Col- lege, Guelph, to become Superinten- dent of the Women's Institute Branch. To this position she brought us her gifts an unusually line personality and equally line academic qualificaâ€" tionsâ€"being a graduate in Household Science of the University of Toronto and having her MA. from Teacher’s College, Columbia University, New York City. As well, Miss Clarke has always had an understanding of the rural woman’s problems and (liflicul- ties, which has made her a sympathe- tic leader, liut withal one whose de- cisions were firm and just. While regretfully we yield to the I olsriiicr ANNUALS A MILESTONE ~' This spring of 1945 the district ‘an- oasis were again encouraging and in- teresting features of the WJ. year. Following closely on the celebration of V»E Day a spirit of hope for the future and of strong determination to do everything possible to finish the war and to build it better world ervaded the meetings. The atten- anck9,417 was excellent. Through the reports of standing Committee conveners we heard of the work of the Institutes, during the past year, exchanged ideas and received suggestions for 1946â€"46. In some dis- tricts like Lanai-k North, Laman and Renfrew South, the reports were generally good; in some like Grey North and Ontario North, they were well compiled and kept within a time limit; in a few like Norfolk South they were almost one hundred per- cent complete; and in still fewer, like Lennox, they were followed by live discussion. But generally speaking there should be a larger number of Institutes reporting and the reports should be compiled more concisely. Congratulations are offered to the newly elected district oificers, boards of directors and conveners. We wish them every success, lmowing that they will enjoy the opportunity which they will have to work with the Insti- tutes and that they will derive deep satisfaction from working together in the interests of better living. To fill the position well will make heavy de- mands on their time and energy, but they will be well rewarded when they see the district progressing. New Institutes Welcome In Dufierin two new Institutes were welcomed at the District Annual meet- ing and in Lanark North and Huron West there were two. Fourteen mem- bers present from each of the two new Institutes in Dufierin did much to increase the attendance and by their presence they gave life and new spirit to the meeting. Reports showed fourteen new Institutes or- ganized during 1944-5. The Women’s Institute Branch of the Department of Agriculture was represented at every district annual and the response to the Co-operative Program was excellent. Ninety-three of the ninety-nine districts requested district servicEs. There were seven re- quests for conferences in Care of Clothiim, two in Wise Buying, nine- teen training schools in Salads The Year Round, one in Better Meals with Whole Grains, eight conferences in Household Accounting, fourteen in Citizenship, thirty-one in Health Edu- cation and fifty-three Rallies. Since that time there have been two hundred and six short courses requested. Since it is impossible in a short space to do justice to the accomplish- ments under the various standing and special committees and since you will receive full reports of these from your delegates and at the conventions we shall just take time to pay tribute to the excellent war work being done and to the active interest in the many phases of Institute work. The district annual meetings are busy days and happy ones. The mem» cry of them will be long with all who attended and we shall treasure the inspiration which they have brought. (Continued from Col. 1.) Department of Education our beloved and honoured leader, yet our united good wishes go with her, that she may enjoy many fruitful and happy years in this position. Our assurance to Miss Clarke is that so long as Wom- en’s Intitutes exist she will be held in afl’ection and honour. Our sincere hope is that our paths may often cross. (Contributed by Mildred Summers, (Mrs. Hugh), President, F.W.I.0.) "Citizenship is the ability-to live, harmony, not just with one’s friends, or ona’s neighbours, but with our {al- low beingsâ€"free from hatred and in- tolerance, to think and act accord,- ing to the principles of Justice and truth." What is Citizenship? A great many times was this question directed to me iwhen I first became our district convener of Citizenship. Not satisfied with the answers I could give I searched for. some time to find a. defi- nition which really covered the ques- tion. The above was the result. II think it is a fitting definition, for it touches our lives on all sides. Citizenship and Living Citizenship is so farâ€"reaching it is impossible to strike out this_ or that as not pertaining to Citizenship. Prac- tically all our actions come under the heading of Citizenship. Good meals make us better physically, which in turn make us better citizens; we must look after the social welfare of our neighbours and those in our com- munity so that they, too, will be bet- ter citizens, and so on. Let us look at the definition a little more closely. If we are to live in harmony with oiir fellow beings we must have well informed minds. Al- though our school days are long past we must continue our education if we are going to pull our load as citi- zens. We must continue our education in every way possibleâ€""to keep our minds npen; to base judgment upon facts; to keep abreast of new knowl~ edge; to prepare for new occupations; and to direct social change.” We must laiow not only To-day, but Yesterday as Well. The more we know about the past Who better builders we will be of the future. The good citizen realizes that change is inevitable and she will be realy to help guide the change into proper channels. Education for Youth We know “The Youth of To-day is the Man of Tomorrow" and for that reason his education as a citizen of theworld is very important now, es- pecially if he is going to be free from hatred and intolerance, and to act according to the principles of jus- tice and truth. Every one of us (none can escape no matter how much we may try to isolate ourselves) in this great democracy of ours has a respon- sibility, and it is our duty to see that youth has a good start in life. We can teach him the principles of a good citizen while still young and at home with us, but it is when he goes to school that our teachings are ap- plied. hs the Man of Tomorrow his education to-day is important. Are we as interested as we should be? Flave we met our child’s teacher,â€" discussed his progress? Have we any idea what the new course of study is about and how it is planned to give him a good grounding for his after- school days? Why not invite your local teacher to a meeting and have her go through the course of study to show how Citizenship is being taught in the schools. > I hope that all our rural ladies or at_ least, a delegation from each’ln- stitute, will attend the annual school board meeting to see that the most 'capable persons are put in as trustees. If one of the ladies is suggested for the posmon, please don’t turn it down. Remember it is our dutyâ€"yours and minkto put our shoulders to the wheel and share the responsibility. If we shift our responsibility to someone else we lose our personal Libertyâ€"th very}; thing for which our oys ave on t ' ingv g and are still fight- I know in these strenuous times our Institute women are sharing and shoulder-mg a great many jobs. But u ttday - , . u “T . Citizenslfie t our Vel- 0 and not to be sail a , alone _yuted but to get as well. ' , that the gum] mi. 0 Tiplerancell ’ I e roug t abuu knowledge knowledge cant ' hrought abo _t‘_by’rea§ling and Study. ing:~Reading is one of the Cheapest forms of' eduoa on and a gree; pro. motcr of citizenship. Yet, aha.» it 15 i one of, the mast neglected. mainlv be. cause ofpoot ading facilitie .' The citizenship and social welfai. con. veners can do' a great work 'l try. ing to get better libraries ‘n our , schoolsâ€"libraries which can lJ‘ used 1 by both young and’old. New Canadian Member» Now that fie European stringle i; ‘ over do not let us forget on New Canadians in our moments of great Joy and thanksgiving. Now the time we should be striving with lilght and main to get these neighbou into our Institute. A most imports part of our post-war planning is to s that all New Canadians in our disti' r are contacted and invited to becomr bars of our world-wide organ non. We must remember a better ‘Ul‘lll can he built by co-operation a 1 not isolation of these people. W not have a special roll call the ‘1 our New Canadian ,members join "I‘m glad I live in Canada becau- ,‘ or “The most neighbourly thin: that ever happened to me". Why no nave one of these new members give talk on her homeland? When we have learned to understand their n. iUndl life and interests we will have .ieat- er sympathy. tolerance and gm ,s-ill. nem. Opportunities for Tomormi- What are we.doing with . we study, read, discuss, etc., on ( ship and post-wai- planning? \‘lsr brides are coming, and new um» grants and, in the near futui» our own men and women will be !< urn- ing. “In these we have every i pui- tunity to give them a \VelCOlli‘ Ullll make them feel this is their lo inc" Are we ready to discuss rehai ilu- tion with our sons and daugl There is so much material ava] on this that we need not be law information e.g. “Back to Civil i dc Department of Veterans’ ' Ottawa; “Post-War Flaming time Information Board, Otto”: “The Veteran’s Land Act." the liinc‘s Printer, Ottawa. These booklets \ “I” make excellent sources for studs 1”“1 discussion at our meetings. Do M “5 be ready to help these peOple all we possibly can. So much more can be written 0!] Citizenship, but I have tried to “ to the points planned for this 3%” work. In closing I urge you to make self more familiar with the prohles of the day, We will be making serious decisions in the next I ' Years. How we make these will «it'- Pend in no small way on our ll?!“ sonal knowledge as to what ohli '- iions should be accepted or P35: Y. (Contributed by Mrs. C. L. Mainl- Provincial Convener of Citizenship-l is “I! Wur- cd