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A section of lhe head table al the Onlario Govern- ment's dinner in honor of the F.W.I.O. Board. From left to righl: Mrs. Purcell, Dr. Graham. (Mrs. Goadâ€" fellow was silling at Dr. Graham's right but she seems to be hidden by the waiter); next, Mrs. Mac- Pholler, Hon. W. A. Good- lellow, Mrs. Hoggeriy and Mrs. Graham. Mr. Garner and Miss McKercher were next in line, but not in the picture. National Film Board investigate the possi- bility of producing such films. That manufacturers be asked to guarantee upholstering materials used in higher priced chesterfield suites against wearing and fading for one year. That the Department of Public Welfare increase the amount of the Mothers‘ Allow- ance, as the amount the Mother now receives is not sufficient to meet the increased cost of living or the much higher standard of educa- tion. F.W.I.0. TENT AT THE ONTARIO PLOUGHING MATCH Mrs. Robert Birrell gave the report of the tent at the Ontario Ploughing Match. She said the cookies and tea supplied at the tent were greatly appreciated by the young mothers, and also the facilities for them to take care of their children. Over 200 registered at the booth from all over Ontario, including visitors from Manitoba and Bermuda, ONTARIO RURAL LEADERSHIP FORUMS Delegates to the first provincial rural lead- ership training forum to be held from Febru- ary 17th to 23rd at the Prudhommes Garden Centre, Vineland, Ontario, were appointed as IOIIOWs: Mrs. Harry Coulter, Foxboro; Mrs. Stanley Mallard, RR. 3, Parkhill; Mrs. J. J. McKay, RR. 2, Embro; Mrs. Ira Mitchener, RR. 3, Welland; and Mrs. R. L. Ditmars, Kakabeka Falls. Alternates: Mrs. Donald Mc- Cash, RR. 3, Ripley, and Mrs. Ted Bardell, Eden Mills. WOMEN’S INSTITUTE SPOONS FOR SALE A large supply of sterling silver five o’clock teaspoons will be purchased by the Board. The crest of the Women’s Institute will be engravâ€" ed on the handle. These will soon be available for purchase as souvenirs, prizes or trophies. The price will be announced later. DELEGATES TO THE F.W.I.C. ANNUAL MEETING Ninety voting delegates will be appointed to attend the first annual meeting of the F.W.I.C. which will be held in Ottawa in October, 23th to 315t, 1957. Thirty-one of these will include the members of the F.W.I.O. Board, including WINTER 1957 u!" two Junior Institute members, the president and secretary of the F.W.I.O. Each district will be allowed to appoint one member, except Where the district is represented by a delegate from the Board. All names must be sent to the secretary by March 28. 1957. The name from the first 59 districts received will be accepted at the spring session of the F.W.I.O. Board. ONTARIO WELFARE COUNCIL Mrs. G. Gordon Maynard One of the problems dealt with at the anâ€" nual meeting was how the Visiting Home- makers Services might be extended to reach out to our rural women. It is possible that the Women’s Institute members may be able to assist in this project when it is established. In developing a homcmakers service, it was agreed that the service should be acceptable to all types of homes. since the demand is so wide. The need for subsidy in order to make the service available to all, Whether on full pay, part pay or free basis, was discussch and the example given was of Britain where such a subsidy is granted by the Government to communities establishing a service. The Rehabilitation of the Handicapped was studied and it was most encouraging to learn that more and more business firms are emâ€" ploying these citizens and find them very satisfactory. The needs of the mentally defec- tive persons were studied and, where possible, these needs have been met. There is still much to do along this line. ONTARIO FOLK SCHOOL COUNCIL Mrs. Maynard mentioned that in the Januâ€" ary news letter of the Ontario Folk School Council under the heading of “Pioneers in Adult Education" was an article honouring the founder of our organization, Mrs. Adelaide Hoodless. Mrs. Maynard also reported the On- tario Folk School Council will establish a pro~ vincial forum. HAND BOOK COMMITTEE Mrs. L. G. Lymburner, convener of the committee for compiling the new Hand Book, reported some progress is being made. The committee would welcome any suggestions of changes for consideration. I'l