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efore granting any license for a bird sanc- ary to have the permission in favor of such equests by the landowners in the area. That Women's Institute members vote as ey like but that they vote and encourage ther women to vote also. That whereas birth certificates are often equired as proof of age or identification when 'ravelling or enlisting in the armed forces, e Provincial Government be asked to again ssue the birth certificate when the birth is egistered. That the Department of National Health and elfare be asked to provide pensions for all 11nd persons without a means test and that he means test be abolished on pensions to ar veterans' widows. That the federal, provincial and municipal overnments be asked to organize civil de» ence in every community. That Ottawa reconsider its decision not to amply with the Institutes' request for a eekly broadcast of the Carillon. That the provincial Department of Educa- ion be asked to have more time spent on pelling, English grammar, reading and arithâ€" etic in our Public and Separate schools. That the federal Government be asked to equire all municipalities to have sufficient igns pointing out their post offices. That whereas there is a crying need for ore doctors, nurses and other personnel for ospitals, mental homes and other institutions, nd whereas many clever young men and romen who wish to enter the medical and ursing professions are barred by lack of unds, the F.W.I.O. appeal to the Departments 1' Health and Education to increase grants and other forms of help to such young people. That the Government take steps to provide financial asistance or employment to patients released from mental hospitals. There were resolutions concerning keeping roadsides free of litter; requesting the Pro- vincial Government to make it illegal for persons under sixteen years of age to own and operate motor vehicles; asking that the Forest Fires Act be amended to permit a municipal~ ity anywhere in Ontario to pass a by-law it * i' * it i i ir THE LITTLE OWLS By Glenn Ward Dresbach The road through the wood was hard and rough And the wind was blowing cold enough; The great boughs swayed against the light Of the rising moon. I thought of storm Crouching somewhere over the bIOW Of the hillâ€"then suddenly I was warm Because three little owls on a bough, Pressed Close together against the night, Looked- down . . . You know how such things are! And I had just as far to go As if I had not seen them 50â€"- But it did not seem as far * air * ‘k s a t * WINTER 1955 O..'LC, Photo Miss Brink, centre, Head of the Women's Insl'ilules In lhe Netherlands, on a visit to the Ontario Agricullurul College, chats with Dr. McCreody, Principal of Macdonold Institute and Miss lewis, Diteclor of the Onlario Women‘s Inslilule Branch and Home Economics Service. making the Northern Ontario Act applicable in any municipality desiring it: asking that the age for entry in a 4»H Homemaking Club be lowered to admit girls who will be twelve years old before the end of the year: asking the Ontario Government fer legislation making it compulsory for all operators of motor vehicles to provide insurance to cover bodily injury or property damage; asking the Minister of External Affairs, through the Canadian Government, to try to influence the Canadian PreSS to maintain a permanent correspondent to report the activities of United Nations Organization; several resolue tions to be sent to manufacturers regarding clothing and food containers; and a resolution recommending that the Institutes of Ontario introduce a course of study on the history and activities of Canadian women; that hospitali» zation insurance plans be extended to cover care in Governmentâ€"inspected nursing homes; that Government Departments concerned with conservation advise municipalities as to the best way of disposing of waste products, keep~ mg in mind the conservation of soil fertility; that in resisting Communism all hysteria is to be deplored, likewise any departure from the traditional safeguards of Canadian justice. and that education is to be commended which teaches the evils of Communism and the advantages of our own form of Government; that a member of the Provincial Board, with the exception of the President, may not be elected or appointed as a provincial committee convener until at least three years have elapsed since she last served on the Board in any capacity; and that the time limit for provincial conveners to hold office he cur- tailed to three years, this ruling to take effect November, 1954; that the Provincial Board choose one or more U. N. projects under the gift coupon plan as special projects for this year. 13