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TRIBUTE TO MRS. ADELAIDE HOODLESS Flttur's Now. \Ve publish below ex- [‘15 from the fins tribute paid some 3 ago to Mrs. Headless 10‘ her Edna Boslwlc are inspired l\.\' the fine vlec our beloved organlzer . rel)‘ pattern for . hm; Set. lily mother’s name has become so identified throughout the world with We en’s Institutes that her other acti ities are apt to rccede in the background. The motto “For Home and Country" which she sug- gested to the first Institutes and which szs adopted by them, might well have been the guide to her own life. As a homemaker, she was an in- spiration. Our old home “Eastcourt” was open house and she was the gracious centre around which every- thing revolved. Mother had traâ€" veiled widely in Great Britain. the United States and Canada so there were always interesting people coni- incr and going. She had a stimulating and lovable personality that drew young and old alike. In retrospect she seemed to have time for every- thing and she accomplished so much in a comparatively short life. She used to sayâ€"women must learn not to waste valuable time on nonâ€"essentials and I think much of her success in living was due to her wise choice of efiscnfials and her concentration on t em. At the time of her death in 1910 at the age of fifty-two, she was one of the most widely known educationalists in Canada and hardly less known in the United States A pioneer in advo» cating the teaching of Domestic Science and Technical Education in the curriculum of Public Schools. she eventually started the Normal School of Domestic Science and Art in Ham- ilton to train teachers to have them ready when the demand grew for them. It was when this school outgrew its quarters that she interested Sir Wil- liam Macdonald the result was lilacdonald Institute in Guel h and lilacdonald College in Que ec. I remember well having lunch in Man- treal with mother and Sir William Macdonald when Sir “’illiam re- marked, “But I cannot give to On- tario unless I do something for Que- bec". Mother replied, “Well. why not do the same thingr for Quebec. That province needs it as much as On- lario". HOME AND COUNTRY Sprint, 1947 It has often been said that mother was twenty-five years ahead of her time and certainly she had a splendid vision for her works have lived after her. She had a national outlook on women’s influence in the scheme of things and it is interesting to remain» her she was a leader in founding more than one national organization. Her first active interest was in the Y.W.C.A. and it was while workinfl' with underprivileged girls and wo- men that she became convinced of the necessity of more practical education to fit them as homemakers. While president, of the local Y.W.C.Al she organized and became an officer of the Dominion Y.W.C.A. She was likewise one of the group of women who formed the National Council of Women of Canada with Lady Aberdeen as president and she served as treasurer and convener of the Committee on Household Econ- omics for ten years. While on the Council she was present at a meeting of its executive at Government House in Ottawa when Lady Aberdeen sug- gested organizing a nursing servwe to commemorate the Jubilee of Queen Victoria in 1897. As a result the Victorian Order of Nurses was formed â€"the first branches being organized by Local Councils of Women. Mother was a firm believer that no higher vocation has been or ever can be given to women than that of home- makers and citizen builders. It seemed only natural that she should suggest, while addressing a meeting of the flourishing Furmers‘ Institute, that women of the rural communities should have the same advantages as men. That is really how the first In- stitute came into being. When Mr. Erland Lec took her up on her sug- gestion. she agreed to speak at a meeting of women in Stoney Creekâ€"â€" that famous meeting of 101 women and 1 man. How far-reaching the re- sults would be, I am sure even mother did not foresee. The portrait of my mother, Mrs. Hoodless, presented by the Ontario Women’s Institutes to Macdonald Institute in Guelph is very like her. probably because it was painted by a man who knew herâ€"«J. W. L. Forster, the eminent Canadian portrait painter. He was able to put some of her vitality and charm on canvas. I wish I had her ready pen that I might convey to you what a grand person she was and how well and truly she exemplified the ideal of the Institutes “For Home and Country". iF.VV.I.C. Cunt. from Page 1) the Aquitania and dinner as guests of the Department of Agriculture. On Wednesday a special lobster dinner party was arranged by the ’l‘. Eaton Company. Junior Day The Open Day gave an opportunity for the Board to meet Nova Scotia Institute members, and for those members to hear about Juniors in W I. work acrOSS the Dominion. Each province explained its set~up emplur sizing the value of competitions, local, provincial and national. Leadâ€" ers feel that we are reaching less than of the possible number with our program for Juniors and urge Senior members to hold Mother- Daughter meetings, to strive to get the young mntrons to attend, to attend Achievement Days, to help with funds for various projects. At a later session of the Board the motion carried that F.W.I.C. afiliate with the Canadian Council on Boys‘ and Girls’ Club Work. F.“’.I.C. participation in the Can- adian National Exhibition, with space for a publicity exhibit was discussed. Ontario was to investigate and if possible, to arrange it Inspiring Addresses Col. Chas Krug, Citizenship Branch, Secretary of State Department, Ottawa, stated that the problem fac- ing Canadians with so many displaced people coming to our shores is (1) that they need jobs in order to "pull their own weight”, and (2) they need a working knowledge of the language, English or French. He asks, “Have we adjusted the newcomer to our life, and our life to the newcomer ?“ Make the newcomer feel he belongs to a Canadian community. Study of basic English brings amazing results. It is easy to reach the end of Grade 3, in a year by studying basic English. The newcomer must realize he has left behind in Europe old political attitudes and must learn to appreciate the way we have come and where we are goingâ€"for himself and his family, if he is to be one with us. Miss Roe, Editor of Country Guide, Winnipeg, speaking on Housing urged us to encourage permanent homes. A permanent home will help us with» stand the economic storms and “isms” that surround us and will anchor our roots in Canada. In Alberta local carpenters attended the Housing Course to get new ideas. Miss Bell, of the Red Cross, said that two-thirds of the world is under- nourished. U.N.O. says the world can be fed but they find the food insufficient for living. Mothers give up food to the children and as a result sufi‘er many complications. Many speakers told of the need to help the British people. Mrs. Dow reminding us that “the most we can do is the least we should offer!" Institutes are urged to cheer and help in every way possible. Resolutions Resolutions dealt with the impor- tance of an immediate immigration policy with proper regard to selec- tive immigration allowing only those people to enter Canada whose love FAIR EXHIBITS ENCOURAGED THIS YEAR Miss Anne Lawson, supervisor of nutrition, Women’s Institute Branch and Home Economics Service, demonstrates Good Food for Good Health at lmmlun Seed Fair. The exhibit pictured above will be available for limited distribution to Class B. fairs, this year. Apply to Women’s Institute Branch and Home rm“. omics Service, Department of Agriculture, Parliament Buildings, Tommi; 2, of freedom and desire for democracy fit them for our way of life in Canada. Others dealt with citizenship; a request that the recommendations of the Archambault Report be imple- mented immediately; that the F.W. .C. bend every effort to insure a steady supply of food to countries still in want; that sex criminals be detained until no longer dangerous; Daylight time; Dominion Day, The new Flag; a national Memorial Day; sanitation at railway and bus stations. The group went on record as being opposed to the proposed memorial to be erected at Ottawa, suggesting instead, a scholarship for the youth of Canada as a more fitting tribute to the fallen soldiers. The Dominion Government was commended on the formation of 3 Standards Division within the Trades and Commerce Department, and urged that steps be taken to establish standards in household equipment furnishings and clothing which would provide the consumer with informa- tion as to content, quality and care of textiles regarding colour fastness and shrinkage. New National Policy The National Policy recommended for the ensuing Biennial term embodies, (3) Education for citizen- ship (b) Home improvement and rural development with accent on youth Contributed by Mrs. L. W. Challand Ontario Director to F.W.I.C. TWEE DSMUI R CUP COMPE- TITION S Our congratulations are extended to the winning Institutes in the pro- vmctal Tweedsmuir Cup Competitions. They,r are as follows: Shopping bags Firstâ€"Limehouse W.I., Halton County. Secondâ€"Gadshill W.I., Perth North. Honourable Mentionâ€"Malton W.I.I Peel. Essays First~Islayezion W. 1., Victoria West. Secondâ€"New Dundee W,I., Water- loo South. Honourable Mentionâ€"Delh' Norfolk North. I W' I" Tweedsmuir Histories Firstâ€"Berwick W.I., York West. Secondâ€"Carrel) W.I. . New]. 3 n ,Wellmgton Honourable Mention~ ' Perth North. Class“ W!" A MESSAGE TO STANDWG COMMITTEE CONVENEHS Many new standing committu ion, veners take office for the fiTsl [line this year. Remember, you are 2: mild: line for the Institute. The who‘ll mo- gram for the year is Dfli‘ inn] around the standing committee in will receive from your predrr. \sur material to help you in youi m-w office. This year we have sent vi n In each convener, through your in inch and district secretaries. the pro' “ml convener’s outline of work. 11 sllrl‘ you have this in your files, em . ii thoroughly and put into praclr as many of the suggestions as Do Me, If you do not possess thr- )wtl “Functions of Standingr Comiil we” send in to Miss Lewis for z W’- This will be a great help to you. ‘- how you follow your duties as outlin ii on this sheet you will know you all rill- ing the position to the best oi our ability. . If we are to keep our orgam ,zmn strong, each must take her slim ol'itl more, Be an enthusiast. But enthu. is!“ is not enough. Good common u: - hard work and dependability mu. company enthusiasm. Do even lliL’ Possible to further the intere the Institutes It is fascinating \\ we put our whole selves into the irl‘ We just can’t help but bring pl'orl’l‘ss when we all pull together in the wk Study the needs and condmn your community, prepare a work, set the goal high, then achieve that goal. ' We congratulate you and wish mu every success in your new venture. CONVENTIONS 1947 Place Dalu September .. September 1h Kentvale, St. Joseph Island September 13-1“ Kenora September 23-24 Huntsville . . October 7-5 Coclirane October 9-1“ Barrie October 14-15 Hamilton October 16-} Kingston . October 23â€":4 London . October 2 0 Belleville November 4-., Toronto November 10-115 Ottawa November 18-15I