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solution asking the Provincial ealth to exert its influence and bring about a ban on cigarette adverttsmg in the news media were sent to both the Pro~ vincial and Federal Ministers of Health. The ministers expressed their concern and the hope that young people in increasing numbers might avoid the habit, Discussion wrll continue in Federal Department. The Hon. Wm. A. Stewart, Minister of Ag- riculture and Food answered, regarding a reso- lution, requesting the government to pass legisâ€" lation requiring roll bars and safety belts be standard equipment on all new tractors, by stating that these are already optional equtpâ€" ment and can be purchased by any farmer wishing to buy them. It appears an educational program for farmers, their families, and ma- Chinery outlets will be needed to encourage the purchase and use of this equipment. A further resolution requesting the Federal Government to retain existing laws on illegal drugs and that information pertaining to their disastrous effects be broadcast and made known was answored by Hon. John Munro. Minister of National Health and Welfare. He expressed his deep concern over the increasing abuse of drugs and that no changes in the pres- ent legislation are contemplated until a final report and recommendations of LeDain Com- mittee are thoroughly studied. Copies of a re Department of H The Federal Government was requested not to legalize marijuana and a reply was received from Mr. Ian C. Inglis, Chief, Minister’s Sec- retariat for Hon. John Munro. BXpressing ap- preciation for opinions from members of pub- lic which are considered along with medical and legal problems when changes in legislation are contemplated. Mr. Inglis referred the reso- lution to Ian LeDain. A resolution requesting the Federal Minister of Finance to exclude Capital Gains Tax on family farms as written in proposed White Pa- per was replied to by Hon. E. .l. Benson. He stated that the government wants to exempt most homeowners from a tax on gains realized on their residence, But the government also believes that there are sound reasons why there should not be a blanket capital gains tax ex- emption for the sale of all houses which might invite speculation and permit large profits to he made tax free by exploiters. Also it is felt that some equity should be established betWeen persons who invest in a house and persons who invest in shares or bonds and rent their accommodation. Three emergency resolutions were presented to the Annual Board Meeting, A vote was tak- en on each resolution to first establish if the 14 Board Directors considered them of an enter gent nature. A resolution re payâ€"dim, an group deduction hospitalization paymwm not considered an emergency as it am”. a specific case where failure to give a - who. resulted in confusion. The resolution requesting the Feder ernment to take measures to assure r d “’3‘ _ . . no more publishing firms be sold to oth. rim those under Canadian control was con cred an emergency and sustained by vote. apt was also sent to the Hon. Wm. DaviS, _‘ Of Education for Ontario. It was stress. Canadian content is most important ant Directors were urged to go home . in something about content as many [ext «rt are available and teachers have to ht vant and choose wisely. The emergency resolution requestl L, Federal Government to do all in its pi retain the Dominion Day Title and - lst, was sustained as the general conse opinion was that there are some vall u. need to be retained and July lst is Canada’s birthday. ' Mrs. Small urged greater considerati- in whether emergency resolutions submitt u. ly are of an emergent nature or are t‘ to shot through to be considered more l. “Sometimes wheels of progress may \ a. move slowly through District, Area, u t0 Provincial Board but, researched t. cussed at these levels, greater weight, at tr. ation and understanding is given to th ‘n- lem in question." In her provincial report Mrs. Sn si- pressed disappointment that there \ 'e: 100% reporting from Districts. Convc: rt reminded to fill in all statistical info :1 All Branches are urged to have a res w convener and although it is not meet l“ have a resolution presented each year. ul‘» of the resolutions sustained at F. :u‘ Women’s Institutes of Ontario Board .l passed by our governments is vital to at; Understanding by our Women's lnstitu .m- bership. One resolutions workshop was he‘ in grams included group discussions, pa: .lnc skits on subjects relating to resolution w resolutions were presented and rest H1 needed improvements of conditions l .m communities. Scholarship Committee Mrs. George Meredith presented [It .l‘w’ of Scholarship Committee which met " It the Opening of the Annual Board MBEI‘ The Florence P. Eadie Scholars}. W‘ HOME AND c r-JN'“