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One of the mottoes was: “No one gets indigestion from swallowing his pride." One convener has this to say in a motto: “She considered six professions Any one would challenge life But she practised them all together So they called her just a wife.“ 1 Many speakers on Health, Ontario Hospital In- surance. et cetera were heard across Ontario. Many branches help canvass for funds for C.I.N.B., Red Cross, and Cancer Fund, and many helped with TB clinics. Interesting demonstrations were carried out, making foam rubber flowers. wrapping produce for freezing, and many others. “From the reports received it is evident everyone is vitally interested in health, and the best way to have it is to preserve it," said Mrs. lrwin. Agriculture and Canadian Industries Mrs. Dorothy Newhouse, convener of this com« mittee, said: “Agriculture as the basic industry of Canada is applying more emphasis on development and expansion with today‘s revolutionary methods of farming. Rural people require to have a more complete knowledge of world problems. Vertical integration is not new but does become an issue when it embraces mass prodUction. affecting our future way of life and the family farm. Reports indicate an increasing interest and keenness on the part of rural women to learn more of the new trend in agriculture and legislation and its effect on the farm economy. A high standard of living must be retained and social securities must” be adequate to make agriculture inducive to labour." This year branches have given more prominence to the study of Canadian Industries with participa» tion in tours and visits through many plants. They could well be called “Good Will Tours,” planned to create better understanding between rural and urban people. Papers have a two-way value if followed by dis- cussion periods. Among many were: "Electrical Hazards on the Farm, “The Growing of Christmas Trees," and the “Fire Hazard in Northern Districts," “Beautification of the Farm Homestead," “The Farm Accident Survey and how the Women’s Insti- tute can help." “The Economy of Northwestern Ontario, one of the most rapidly expanding of any area in Canada." "The evolution of corn from lndiun maize to the present hybrid." These formed the basis for many discussions. Mrs. Mcrre", right, on behqu of the F.W.|.O. Board pre‘ sent: a watch to Mrs. Hoggert. retiring President. Among the projects mentioned was the WWW, P of 4-H Clubs. The Farm Accident Survey w”, h,“ tioned‘ in all reports, as well as Conseriatmn m7 conservation of our natural resources, our hmumfi trees and wild life; conservation of the l‘hitlH .- our country by tidiness and, above all, the t..n,,:',._‘,i tion of goodwill and human life. “ Public Relations Report Reports show generous contributions -, mar, worthwhile local and national appeals. .‘\ Mini $142,307.54 was the amount of donations 4,. ,. about 1,000 branches during the year. 1 mm"; other than cash amounted to $7,123.46. i imuh' total of $159,431.00. Many branches did ,jnd in a report and it is quite possible the actu- mum is much larger. National appeals which included donatir -,, up Red Cross, Cancer Fund, Mental Health. 1 mi,» Dystrophy, Polio Fund, and others amt ,il in $44,442.14; Education, $24,382.37 which mg help to students and schools for retardety Many reports stated contributions to this well as money for prizes, flags, books, Sch Hip. Health, $24,371.22 which included aid to clinics, health units, sick and aged people, Miscellaneous, $59,011.81, included Supptl‘ cemeteries, community halls, parks, gifts [- baseball and hockey players and Clubs, - for community halls, help to fire and di» tims. This also includes an item of $1.7 ported from two Districts but was no. Donations in cash to F.W.I.O. and F.W.l.l amounted to $7,123.46 and included delegates fund, Ceylon Flood Victims. Lllt provincial and national offices. Donation used- clothing, quilts, et cetera, while no. paid for in money at the time, have a value amounting to $14,643.77. Donation to F.W,I.O. includes used clothing. lill Arabian babies and sweaters for Korean quilts for the Unitarian Services to the , $7,600.08. Reports show branches are using the Pi tions media more and more. More and ports are being published in the newspapi and TV are used more frequently ton reports show that district and areas are lit casting weekly or monthly from radio ‘ are being asked to submit articles of i Women‘s Institute members for radio un-‘ grammes. More films are also being \lA Many branches reported having links countries. Letters, Women‘s Institute and gifts were exchanged. A special proi branch is collecting used postage stamps forwarded to the British CancEr Fowl England and sold. The proceeds are used research, A tape recording of an lnstitu by a former resident of England was v former English branch. As F.W.I.O. Public Relations Reprc" wish to sincerely thank all branch at- P.R.R.s for their splendid donation FBI“ knowing where branches donated moor?! very difiicult to make up a donation rt” this year which could be easily follou P,P.R.s. However, you all did a £001: from your suggestions it is hoped the rr.‘ " for next year will be much easier for 3"" 5 HOME AND LOUNT'"