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HOME AND mUN’l'RY Summer. 1947 2 . The‘pa cant story he HOME AND COUNTRY Published Qu-mrly by Tbs Peder-led Women's Institutes ol Onurio and This Women's inuituu Branch and Home Economics 8mm Department 0! unnum- omuiu Earn)an Consul-"I Mn. 0. iiaimu, an. a, Bellovills. M a. summm 1. I‘onthlll. at Anna r. Lo 1mm 2. .t .u Eni'ron. a new Hood. Rhinitis or Pam/main BOARD: HMO-"‘1 Honorary Pyuuanu um Anna e. Lowll, Tammi 2. 1 Mn. cut-m. Ham... an. a, Bellanflo. Pvnflllunt Hrs. Hugh Summon, RE. 1. Foothill. [Zealova vtu Prnidonu L. A, McEwcn. nuuai. r. i. MrDmtz rut. 4. Thsmslvllls. n. r. Ilanle . a North BrodIo 8t... rm \vtmum. Illnclon on th. tug-urn Ben Jim“. an. 2, Aimum. win. nit-mum. tut. 2. sump-on. o. w, Rnl n. Oreno. Harry L. and. u Kitchener Avs., Brandon], . Hons Doddl. Claw. Mrs. Mrs. Mn. Mn. AAIIIIIf-UMI Dtnctan . 8. 1.. Heath. Portland. Armin Mitchell. int. 6. Bollwllls. . w. It. Mcllregnr, Deshorn. . F‘nd Bmiltnn. RJI. '1. "Ion- . Nmui Smith. Port Elma. Roy (lmrilIclan Strand. 1. Mlllgrovs . Illla. . JnmI-l mam. Anpln. . .tyimnr nnmpbcil. Huntnvllla. . r. w. Kant, an. I. l'tleItat-d‘s Itnndlnz. Mm, .u. I’l'vhl'r, an. I. Emu. Nina mum. liyr. n.R Mun. n... Ilnliy numb-u, n. . 2. anrguluwn_ Hrrrvlurvannlurr! John .\I- ' llnch. [LIL 2. Brampton. Mu. Cant-mundane should bu nddrnuud to “iimut'. and cnUN’rnY" n lnslilute Branch and Ernnnmlrn Hnn'lco Departmom of Agriculture T’nrllnlnunt Dulldingl. Toronto 2 TIIII napm t. dlulrlltull‘ll through the ricn (II Women's Illntlllilua to the t'R InIIIIuw Mnlnherl. EDITORIAL COMMENT WE FACE THE FUTURE The second half of the 50th Anni- versary theme. "We Face the Future" was admirably set forth in the clos- ing message of the Historical Pageant at the Guelph Celebration by Miss Anna 1". Lewis. and which We {ch is worthy of reproduction in full in this editorial ('ulttnin.â€"M.M.H. That Light still signs in hearts today. And guides us onward in The Way. We, the daughters and grand- daughters of the first Institute women face the. future with courage. deter- mination and faith. Truly we treasure the past. The deeds and accomplishments of the women who have gone before. their sterling characters and their high ideals inspire us to go on. May be worthy of our heritage. May we. the woman of today, accept our challenge and go on to greater things because these women lived, be- cause they had vision and because they built the foundations so straight. strong and true. Opportunities ahead are boundless. Our organization knows no barrier of race, colour, creed or politics. We women of various races. nation- alities. political and religious beliefs are proving that we can work together harmoniously for the good of all inan- kind. 'l‘lii'nltgh knowledge comes understanding. and. in understanding our neighbour and in perforating the neighbourlr ' s of friendliness, kind- ness. toleiumc and mutual help. we shall he a mighty force for world peace. This is our challenge; our oppor- tunity. Through intelligent study and prac» tical action we shall work together putting service before self. to bring the best “For Home and Country.” Our action now in our home com- munity, our Canadian community and our world community will be a yital force in shaping our future destiny. We enter a new era in the world‘s history as we stand on the threshold of a new Institute half-century. The success we attain and the influence we wield will depend on the conduct of each individual as she takes her part. Each will contribute _to the best of her ability. Each will strive through prayer, study and action tp better that best. Through family life, comA munity enterprise and active interest in world afi'airs our women can Rive effective leadership, When country women of the world work together for the common good we can determine the direction of human history. Neither guns, nor gold. nor governments can contribute as much as, working together, we can do. We accept this challenge. We face the future with courage and faith. QUEEN ELIZABETH SENDS REPLY TO INVITATION Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, in response to the invitation sent to her to attend the 50th Anniversary Cele bration of the Women's Institutes at Guelph. while unable to attend. sent the following gracious message to the Federated Women’s Institutes of Ontario:â€" WINDSOR CASTLE June 17, 1947. “The Lady-in-Waiting is com- manded by The Queen to write and say that Her Majesty is much touched by the loyal motives that prompted the members of the chv cratcd Women's Inslitutes of On- tario to send an invitation to The Queen for the Fiftieth Anniver- xary ('elehration to he held at the Ontario Agricultural C o l It: 1.: e, Guelph, June 18th. "The “drill-Waiting is to add that though Her Majesty cannot be present, The Queen‘s thoughts will be with the members on such an auspicious occasion.” 0U R INSTITUTE COLOURS It was in the classroom at the On- tario Agricultural College where a few dozen womenâ€"delegates to the Women's Institute Conventionâ€"in the very early years of the organization discussed the matter of colours for our Women's Institute. Due to the fact that our conventions were held in Guelphâ€"the Royal City, for Guelph wits the family name of good Queen Victoriaâ€"then reigning. and as the roval colours are purple and gold, we chose them for our Women's Institute. Experience proved that purple was a llillicult colour to obtain in ribbon. paper, etc. It was just gradually changed to blue with no fuss or worry so now blue and gold arc the official colours of the Women's Institute. (Laura Rose Stephen) ‘ OUR MOTI'O In convention at Guelph the subject of a suitable motto was brought up. I was one of several selected to submit what we thought would be suitable. That evening I sat at the table in my dear mother's hack parlour and after quietly thinking for some time. I just. wrote four wordsâ€"“For Home and Country". Was it all inspiration or just a chance thought? Mrs. Adelaide Hood- Iess and Miss Urie Watson. Dean of Macdonald Institute were the judges. As a result of their decision those four small words. "F‘nr Home and Conntrv" are used all over t' world as the motto of the Women's Institutes. (Laura Ruse Stephen) Newmarket. York North: Spon- sored the Ice Follies in Februsry and made over four hundred dollars. Cave in five dollar prize for the pupil in grade seven having the highest standing at the end of the erm. OMEN’S INSTITUTES w CELEBRATE THEIR 50th ANNIVERSARY (Continued from Page 1) of Women, said she was port-y there was not s closer cu-operation between the Institutes and the Local Councils. "’I‘hcre is not as good an understandâ€" ing between the women of the towri and the country as there should be, she said. “And I would urge you, with all earnestness, to advertise your wonderful farm life, not as a means of earning a living, but as a way of 4 .. l“I‘IORIIIER SUPERINTENDENTS Another high light was the attendv once of two former superintendents oi the Women’s Institute Branch. Miss Mary A. Clarke, said that as a former superintendent of the Women's Insti- tutes of Ontario, she had seen the force and strength of the co-operative effort of a body of thinking .women. Mrs. Guy Skinner, formerly Miss Bess MclJermand. said. "The_Institute is morn than an organizationâ€"it is Is service of education. We women in our homes do a lot of back work as well as a lot of enjoyable work. so we want contacts that make for han- piness. The Institute is invaluable in meeting this need." Miss Amy Kane of New Zealand brought greetings from the rural women of that sister Dominion, and greetings from the United States were extended by Mrs. Walter G. Fentort of Michigan. A message from the Women's Institutes of South Africa was read. PREMIER GEORGE A. DREW Premier George A. Drew of Onâ€"- tario, arrived in time to extend of- Iicial greetings from the Government of Ontario. “We in Canada are a fortunate people today," he said. “In how few places in the world could such a meeting he held, under such pleasant surroundings,” He said the Women’s Institutes of Ontario could feel justly proud of what had been accomplished in their fifty years of existence. particularly in the improve- ment of farm homes. “No country." he said. "can rise above the level of llapfllness found in its agricultural areas. and the Institutes have made a great contribution to bringing greater happiness to the farm people of the Province." RECEPTION RY LIEUTENANT-GOVERNOR At the close of the afternoon pro- grnimnc. tea was served to the great multitude of visitors. and the staff or the O.,\.C. performed wonders in the speed and smoothness with which the long'hnes of people were served with their bags of sandwiches and their beverages. It was a marvel of smooth organization. At the same time. Hon. Ray Lawson. O.B.E., Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario. sc- ('Dlll[m_lllEtl_ by Premier Drew, held a reception in the Community House for over 190 guests, who had tea there. The ‘ Lieutenant-Governor was most gracious in his praise of the work which had been done by the Women’s Institutes. "LET THERE BE LIGHT" Alter tea, the great crowds once again assembled in front of the beau- tiful stage which had been erected for the mansion. and thrilled at the presen ation of the historical pageant ‘Let There he Light", produced by. Brownlo‘v Card with Horace Lspp and his orchestra supplying the music Both symbolical and historical the' pageant reviewed the fifty yesi‘s of Women's Institute History, and the spread of the organization across Can- zidnland throughout the world. Those taking part: â€" and there were hun- (lre:|sâ€"â€"\\'ere all either active Institute members. .lnnior Institute and Home- making Cluh girls. and Junior Farm- l‘hc colourful costumes ranged from the period dresses worn by the women portraying the first meeting held at Stoner Frock in 1897 to the national costumes of the various coun- tries represented as having become part of the Associat d of the World. 2 Countrywomen presentation ‘of’ the Spiiz-iitn 0‘2"]: the which shone throughout, ortrayed how Mrs. Adelaide Hood ass, out of her sorrow at the that}; of her own child. ‘eyzolved the ma I an organization, which would tea"). home economics and the care of dill dren to rural women. The first rivet: Marjorie Lee appeared in this all? taking respectively the role 1‘ ' -" father, Erlsnd Lee. the movin'i: behind the first meeting. and their mother, Mrs. Lee. From _then on, the story or Insti, tute achievement and growth - d._ picted in graphic and beautiful vie with first the Provinces of Plain-la. and later the nations of the 5.1.] joining the ranks. The grand rm]; brought the spirit of the futula. rep. resented by Miss Lewis, to the l. 1cm. phone. with a stirring plea : g.) forward With faith, vision and deter. mination for greater achievmw nt in the years that lie ahead. Tin Hm, monettes’ suctette from the \K i1". Junior Institute brought the to a close with a beautiful in . of “The Lord's Prayer". Th. m". tribution made to the pageant ‘w. Junior Institute and HOmI-i ’ Club members was outstandii Miss Florence Eadie of the \Institute Branch deserves a gr. of credit for her work in org.- these groups. DINNER IN EVENINI: In the evening. a dinner \l: for a limited number of special and leaders from other pit Mrs. Hugh Summers acted as mistress. and. in the inform gramme of speeches, many . were heard of those who ha. responsible for the day's pro: and its outstanding success, . i at those who had taken apt-r, ,wial mention must certainly be in v Mr W. R. Reek, President of the M). and his staff and especially of it lr. Tolton, Director of Public Rt‘ u for their great efforts which hit“ .. , the handling of so great a gm «me of people so eminently succes So the celebration of the 5!" niversary of the Women's In, of Ontario passed down into i and will live long in the menu the 12,000 women who attended l min in» it, they draw inspiration to gr- w llreater effort, to realize thn‘ were part of a great worlu . uh organization working for the 1 hr- ment of human relationship i~ hoped that from that inspiratn w ill come a revitalized organization v im- tario that will continue to g: in numbers and in influence and a. mu as a result of the celebration. To the 50th Anniversary Conn composed of Mrs. Hugh ASup Foothill; Mrs. H. R. McCrie. 5 Mrs. Ernest Duke. Port Csrlinc Anna P. Lewis, Toronto; Mr ‘ 1M Kelly, Almonte; Mrs. W. B. l r- t’sIE. Goldwater; Mrs. A. E. \‘- r- Hamilton. and with Mrs. Gordon lbw- nard of Unionville, as the efiicim: .l hard-working secretary, goes a ‘ measure of credit for all the arr meats made and the excellent i ner in which they were carried w i It was in every way a great day, mnl the members of the committee ni' 9'“ titled to feel a great deal of sol * tion over the success of their L‘il"!r One of the pleasing feature > as the souvenir programme._“'lfh ‘ “' and gold cover, and bearing in front the anniversary message Majesty Queen Elizabeth, wh Presented to all delegates. Thx. sramme. prepared by M. Mel Hood, Director of Publicityo Ontario Department of Azrlmlllu”; wss printed by the T. Eaton Cnm‘pnmyl Limited. and presented to the F.\- I ‘ - as its contribution to the 50th Anni- versary celebration. Markham. York East: StepS 3”: on the way Ea provide a will" Health Nurse for Markham \tllau and District.