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Provincial Convener‘s report at a Branch meeting, reading reports of resolutions that appear in Home and Country and encouraging branch studies on current topics. Historical Research and Current Events Mrs. Morris Martin, Convener, presented a review of Provincial Reports. A lack of coor- dination of the programs was mentioned, and an example of good coordination was given; 1.e. Roll Call â€" Name an article found in Grandâ€" ma’s bedroom. Motto ~â€" A priceless pessession is a heritage. Program â€" Old fashioned program in an old fashioned setting. Members wore period cost- umes, used antique china, old furnishings and oil lamps. Display â€" Night attire worn through the years. Lunch â€" Each brought her own in a paper bag and ate by candlelight. The convener said that the branches re- ported that many anniversaries had been held, scrap books made, and museums visited. As convener her activities included attending a Tweedsmuir History workshop and making suggestions for study. She suggested that more District workshops be held. Reporting Current Events she told of branches participating in local fairs, hobby fairs, sending letters and telegrams expressing opinions to governments, simulated newcasts, promoting contests and quizzes on current events. One Area Convener suggested tuning in via short wave radio to newscasts from other countries. Hearing different interpretations of the same event is an eye opener. Concluding her report Mrs. Martin referred to the value of Historical Research and quoted. “It is true we cannot drive into the fu- ture looking in the rear View mirror but people will not look forward to posterity who never look back to their ancestors." Cultural Activities This report compiled by Secretary Mrs. Murray Smith was read by Mrs. Wm. Miller. Mrs. Smith reported that little musical activ- ity was reported but one branch told of enjoy- ing a “Kitchen Kutie hand," using kitchen tools for instruments; another put on 3. Min- strel Show; members enjoy singsongs and a few help local music festivals. More interest is being shown in drama, with branches putting on plays. some original, and members attending classical and Shakespearean productions. Much interest is shown in Literature with members reading biographies, donating books and assisting libraries. A favourite book was “Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson. High participation in Arts and Crafts was 14 reported with members attending shun Courses offered by the Home Economics Branch of the Ontario Department of Agricul. ture and Food, and sponsoring 4-H Home. making Clubs. Art Galleries were visited, posters and school projects promoted and arts and cyan; encouraged among senior citizens. Starting and keeping Tweedsmuir Histories up to date was strongly urged. Museums were staffed and visited by members. Adult Educaâ€" tion is gained through short ecurses and tour» and Women‘s Institute members are takini' part in events where leadership and publii speaking abilities are developed. Mrs. Smitt- urged conveners at all levels to give ZlCliVi leadership for the newly established convene: ship of Education and Cultural Activities. United Nations Convener Mrs. R. C. Moffat, report res by Mrs. Wm. Miller. Ninety-five per cent i the branches sent in reports on activities to u with the United Nations â€"â€" 315 branches 11; United Nations or International Day pr. grams, an increase from the previous yea Topics included U.N., F.A.O., Feeding Tl Hungry, North American Indians, Transie Young People and Outer Space Communit tions. 136 Branches reported examples of PI‘ gram materials with another country throng.- pen pals or showing personal letters. 200 to ter children are adopted by Branches, Distriv: and Areas, mainly in Hong Kong, Korea, Tu key, Greece and West Indies. Six handicapp‘. children in Smith's Falls and Orillia have Lil been adopted. U.N.I.C.E.F. is supported 115 Branches. In one District every Bran fills Christmas bags for children who rece. no other gifts. In answer to a quCSIlODI‘Ittl 526 would like ideas for programs, and I would like a nation-wide program. Mr Branches collect “Pennies For Friendship“ A.C.W.W. Home Economics and Health “Roll Calls and Mottos should fit into 1 program theme and stimulate discussion," x. Convener Mrs. J. A. Fairman. “Try not to peat those used last year but to come up w some new thought provoking ideas." The convener reported the use of spealu' films. debates, papers on knowledge of sai- sigm. eye bank, hair care, abortion, cant. detergents, new fabrics, etc. Tours PTOVlL visual education; Short Courses were well tended, branches sponsored. gave financial . sistance, provided leaders for 4-H Homent. ing Clubs, and attended achievement rim Members canvassed for other organization visited sick and shut-ins. remembering ilk ‘ with gifts. HOME AND COUNTY "'