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legislation requiring ambulance drivers and at- tendants to hold a recognized first llld cer- tificate. (6) That the F.W.l.0. contact the Cana- dian Association of Consumers to encourage the manufacturers of cardigan sweaters to use only preshrunk bindings. (7) That due to the increasing number of automobile accidents resulting in hardship to innocent victims of uninsured drivers. be it resolved that F.W.I.O. ask the Department of Transport to pass legislation requiring every applicant for a motor vehicle permit to submit proof that his vehicle is insured to a minimum level set by the government. (8) That F.W.I.O. support a recommenda- tion from the Food Council requesting that red food coloring may be added to canned sour cherries. A resolution that FAW.I.O. request the Minâ€" ister of Northern Affairs and Natural Re- sources to investigate the possibility of explor- ing historic mounds was not sustained but a motion was passed supporting it as a local concern and asking that the resolution be diâ€" rected to the area concerned. Board directors voted to support a brief which the Canadian Association of ConSUmers will present to the provincial government. Mrs. Garnet Francy will represent F.W.I.O, when brief is presented to Premier Robarts. iv Notes of Note Due to the increased cost of production, the price of the F.W.I.O. cup and saucer has been raised to $5.75. ‘ - The amendments to the constitution and general bylaws of the Federated Women’s In- stitutes of Ontario are ready for District An- nuals and board directors were given 25 copies before conclusion of Board meeting. Branches can procure same for insertion at back of their members’ Hand Books. 'The F.W.I.O. Hand Book will be reviewed again in 1967 and any proposed changes or amendments should be sent in to the constitution committee at 20 Spadina Road. Mrs. Small appointed Miss Helen McKer- cher, Mrs. John: Charlton, Mrs. W. A. Good- fellow and Mrs. Clarence Diamond a commit- itee to draw the format for membership cards. When cards are printed, fifty will be sent to each Branch. New Board members visited the Adelaide Hoodless Homestead on Tuesday evening. A tour of the new residence at the University of Guelph was arranged for Wednesday night. Mrs. J. Charlton represented the president at a meeting of Canadian University Federa« tion of Women on May 3rd. 10 The names of twentyâ€"one girls Winn“... F.W.I.O. scholarships were ratified and m E chairmen will be notified of these recipim. Miss Ethel Chapman, Editor, will he It. orcd with an Honorary Doctor of Lam | grec at the Spring Convocation of the 1 versity of Guelph on May 20th and FW l will present her with an orchid in hon“- the occasion. Districts and Branches wishing to use Women‘s Institute crest for gate signs 01 n bers must apply to F.W.I.O. for permisgl. use crest and they must state name of Br. District and Area and that it is to he no a centennial project Many visitors from outside the provinc- expected during the next two years espct Mrs. John Charlton was appointed chm. to set up a hospitality committee and sh: be requesting assistance from Board met in their particular subdivision. Graduation Party Eight Board members attired in deed costumes from even the far twenties, and ing themselves “The Crazy Eights” hadr well to their confreres at their grad. party on Thursday evening. Guests, incl- Mrs. Anna P. Ewen, went through the av- reception line and later learned it was 1:. the fun to guess what song each retiring ‘. member’s hat represented. During the evening a minor infracti. etiquette caused a lot of merriment an- _quired a contribution to the Pennies for F2 ‘ship jar. The following morning, Mrs. “ Griffith, on behalf of The Crazy Eights sented their three dollar collection to Small for Pennies for Friendship. A fashion show for clothes of distih. songs, dances and recitations under the r manship of Mrs. G. R. Lane combined I i evening of enjoyment. Lunch was SEI'VCi ll fond farewells exchanged as well as p 1 gifts. The retiring board directors were C. L. Griffith. Mrs. W. A. Goodfellovt. Garnet Francy, Mrs. G. R. Lane, Mrs. SI Mollard, Mrs Roy McNeill. Mrs. Donal. r Nabb and Junior board director, Mrs. ‘ Coneybeare. Concluding motions at the Spring ' Ll meeting included an expression of 1 ‘5 moved by Mrs. L. Trivers to the Home A- nomics Branch for .the printing of the a d- ment to the Hand Book. Mrs. Small expt Id special thanks to Miss Helen McKercher -*- L. Trivers, Mrs. 'John Charlton and F‘- Clarence Diamond for their assistance x :lk’ 'Spring Board meeting 'a-‘nd announced th. the annual meeting of "the F.W.I.O. Board \ LIN ' be held in Toronto on November 22-25. HOME 'AND cou “iRY