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it was agreed the A.C.W.W. plays an important part in this study by creating confidence and good fellowship among rural women. The support of the United Nations projects by A.C.W.W. members, and their deep and sincere interest in the specialized agencies, will keep the needs of the rural women of the world in the foreground and will result in improved family living in all parts of the world. In the discussion of economic production, rapid industrialization and the problem of overproduction, it was the opinion that there was general mental, spiritual and emotional strain brought about by a rapid change from the tranquility of rural villages to the stress of modern conditions in industrial centres. It was felt that every effort should be made to develop agriculture to meet home require- ments rather than attempt great industrial development in countries like Ceylon where 850% of the population is rural. Education in the spacing of families was suggested as a .possible measure of relief from overâ€"popula- tion. Discussion on the means of preserving and sharing the best of the national cultures brought out the fact that research in some countries is going on in folk music and classi- cal music of ancient times. The very best in handicrafts is being encouraged by women’s organizations all over the world. From all countries stories were heard of how art was being encouraged, from the branch in England who had commenced a painting class for its members, to the Canadian Government who had allotted nine million dollars for further culture. The findings in the discussion of the contri- bution of rural women's organizations toward their country's development included their coâ€" operation with organized authorities in such =".= =a= INDEPENDENCE By Elizabeth Ellen Long Oh, wise is he who all his days Saves every lovely thing, Though it be common as the grass Or meadowlarks in spring: Who treasures every happiness Against the future's need, When he will have old bones to house, A hungry heart to feed; \Vho, well aware that no one yet Ever had too many Of Time's bright coins to spend, makes sure That he wastes no penny On shoddy things like bitterness And hate, for he will be His own man when the rest of us Are taking charity. at 1' $ :1: fr Blessed are the loyal souls who work on bended k . Or polish tops, or mangle clothes, or miit ., "(Q' of tea, ‘ mp Who rise up early everyday and work in any um} And all to be a homemaker and keep [hr in, together. From "Forty Years Agwwins” by M. th [1 z: 2s "A sharp tongue is the only edged [Hill It,“ grows keener with constant use." â€"Washingt\m Irving lL‘l’ me “\Krll ways as assisting in spreading informal. . on health and other matters. In evaluau, H“. services administered by government: cern was expressed that in some instan, many special services are free. Experien, proved that things which are free a; valued as highly as those for which v: The emphasis should be on “self help," ‘ ing people to help themselves. Soil, trees and water all need good t‘L-i: l" practices to keep them in order, but the . ii. est resource of any country is its peopli r the main thought in the discussion on .. servation and. Natural Resources. Where fires occur volunteer fire brigades haw . in set up and most valuable aesistance i.- an- spotting is given by comercial pilots. Ji git- land in Ceylon has been cleared and lall families settled into new houses. in, 10:} ifis ‘llJl Miscellaneous Reports and Appointmei Mrs. Linden Clark gave a resume o u'l trip to Ceylon as one of the Ontario delcg. Mrs. L. Herbert reported the F.W.I.C. Co- -1‘- ence and Mrs. Haggerty will have this 1' on sent to the Institutes in one of her ma]: .~ Mrs, Ewart Hunt and Mrs. E. V. Thon -n gave reports of the F.W.I.O. tent at the it ing match and the Institute Holida} il Guelph and Kemptville. Mrs. Haggert} we ported the first Ontario Conference on A held in Toronto last June. Mrs. Gordon MacPhatter gave a repel Hf the meeting convened immediately aftcs .n: F.C.W.I. Convention at which appointi'z z< were made. Mrs, James Haggerty “‘21 F' pointed a representative to the F.W.I.C. E M and to the Joint Planning Association. 7 MacPhatter was appointed to the Comx . ship of Home Economics and Health, H» r- sentative to the Canadian Welfare Cot ail and Projects and to the Health League. .7 G. Gordon Maynard was appointed rank" sentative to the Royal Winter Fair Board Mrs. George Burkitt gave a compreher W report of the' Ontario Federation of Agl": “\"l' ture. This report will be mimeographed rid forwarded to branches. Mrs. L. G. Lymburx-Jr. reporting for the Hand Book Committee le ‘ HOME AND COUNTRY