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Noted Home Economist and author, Dr. Ethel Chapman was one of five "Centennial Agriculturisls" honored by the Ontario Institute oi Agrologists at their annual meeting held at the University of Guelph recently. A long-time member of the Board of Evangelism and Social Service of the United Church of Canada, Dr. Chapman has made maior contributions to health education, national insurance and the rural church. The Hon. William A. Stewart, Minister of Agriculture and Erlnnd Lee Home Mrs. Russell Wise, RR. 3‘ Puslinch. Chain man of the Committee which has hccn inves- tigating the possibility of preserving the Erlttnd Lee home at Stoney Creek for its historic value, raported that the Historic Sites Board of Ontario had agreed to erect a plaque at the Lee home. This plaque was to huve been erected and unveiled in 1967. Since the death last October of Mr. Frank Lee. a son of Erland Lee. some difficulty has been encounv tered in receiving permission as to the site of this plaque and further progress has l‘cun de» layed. Officers’ Conference Mrs. Gerald Holder. Officers' Conference Secretary. reported that 606 applications had been received for the 19th annual conference. The Conference is reported in detail in this issue of Home and Country. Women's Institute Story Mrs. John Charlton reported on the meet- ing of the committee cencerncd with “the Women’s Institute story.” Everyone reported on their homework and a vast amount of material has been collected, but more research SUMMER 1'96? Food those who have contributed to agriculture in the prov- lor Ontario (right), praised such recognition ol into. Mr, Stewart said "The Department is primarily untamed with people and our programs are instituted to serve the people in agriculture." Other award win- ners were (from leftizGeorge E. Roiihby, Dr Chapman. thilflm P‘ Watson, Harry A. Dawson, (missing) Frank Hart. is still needed. Muicrizil yet to he prepared was assigned to the vurious mcmhers of the CDI‘tlt'lttllL‘L‘ und :1 further meeting uill he held in the summer. Elizabeth Fry Society Mrs. N. Payne reported on the general meetâ€" ing of the Elizabeth Fry Society when hiluws were revised rind an interesting, pnnel discus- sion hold on "Why send people: to prison?" it was the opinion oi Miss McNeil. :1 member of the panel. that large institutions. are outdated l'ecztusv: firxtitimc ol‘tenders tire in contact with mor: frequent offenders and Life soon com- panions in crim3. it was felt that if a number of these cases were considered in smaller groups and not segrcgutcd from society. they cwid he employed in supervised. useful work. The lilizuheth Fry Society is in need of at good. used sewing machin-r. Hutâ€"heeled shoes and good used clothing. Macdonald Institute Project At the time of the nnnuul lull hoard meet- ing. it was arranged that the appointed com- mittee investigating Mztedonnld institute exâ€" nnnsion meet with the Dzmity Minister of Public Works. Mr. T, Hilliurd thtd others rethe 9