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Cultural Activities: Mrs. E. R. James. Manitoba. A new dimension has been added to Cultural Ac- tivities with inclusion of leisure time activities. hob- bies. studv and recreation. because of shorter working hours and earlier retirement age. Making of quilts. all kinds of needlecraft. knitting. macrame. sewing wrth knits. floral arrangements ete. Creative writing should be encouraged. Workshops and projects have been en: cotiraged on Save our History. history books should bt. mtcroftlmed for permanent records, Ontario has pur» chased the Erland Lee Home at Stoney Creek. where the Women‘s institute movement all began. Agriculture and Canadian Industries â€" Mrs. Donald Melnnes. Nova Scotia. Provinces presented programs on pollution. con- servation of wildlife. and in-depth studies of land use. Rural beautification was still receiving much support. Women's Institutes continue to strongly support 4-H programs and supply leaders. Highlights of report of United Nations and Inter» national Exchange as presented by Mrs. Stanley Bride. Many years ago. children learned a nursery rhyme: For want of a nail the shoe was lost For want of the shoe the horse was lOSl For want of the horse the rider was lost For want of the rider the battle was lost For want of the battle the kingdom was lost And all for the want of a nail. This was a moral tale and is no longer fashionable. But battles still go on and women have to fight their battles in a diflerent way. A.C.W.W. is the only inter- national organization of countrywomen and home- makers in the world. who fight wtth Pennies. We number some 8 million members but many cannot give even a penny. They live in countries where not only starvation. but extreme illness from fatal dis- eases threatens the lives of their families. So “pennies” are the only stable income and without it A.C.W.W. could not function. Pennies for Friendship in Canada were obtained through auctions ~ a penny for each inch of hip measurement. Penny Teasi Penny waist lines. Penny aprons. and emptying purses of pennies. - Since it is you. the ordinary members of A.C.W.W. everywhere. who make good things and miracles hap- pen with your pennies. think of the nursery rhyme and realize that “Because of your Pennies. the battle‘s being won." Here is a most promismg road toward a more solid and friendly understanding among the everyday people of all the world‘s nations. It is along this road of co-operation that the thoughts of mankind must travel if we are to arrive â€" and arrive we must â€" at a world of enduring peace among men of good will. “Save the Children‘s Eyes” has been used as the No. 1 project this year. A.C.W,W. members pledged themselves to finance the scheme whereby young chil« dren who lose their sight after they are born. because 18 of poor nutrition. will be given a diet‘with the necot. sttry vital Vitamin A. protein. and medical care. so [hm they are saved from blindness. All branches who have a United Nations mecimg learn so much preparing the program. that it is we wonder that interest is increasing. The dirvcloprng counties need our Pennies us much as we need in know and understand their life style and need}; ASSOCIATED COUNTRY WOMEN OF 'i |[ WORLD Mrs. J. P. Matheson. Area Vice President for Canada and Dr. lrcne Spry, Deputy World President An afternoon session provided the (‘0th in with a wide range ofthoughts about A.C.W.W.. Ir J brief background outline of the organization to . Ai programs. Dr. lrene Spry spoke briefly and emphasizct' 41 problems face all women throughout the A.(‘ .t‘ but each of us can help to identify the problem in provide ideas for a solution. Various needs as hr in beings are what tie us together. Mrs. John Drover. Nfld.. International (‘i r. ences. These Conferences prove to be a common . <. ing place where all can present their ideas. prob \_ hopes. and solutions. Bridges are built between i t. oping and developed countries which provides a derstanding which leads to confidence in one anti: Mrs, John McLean, N.S., A.C.W.W. Societies , plained that all branch members are a memt ii A.C.W.W. because of the 2¢ derived from fee- is told of the three different societies which belo A.C.W.W. Constitutent (Ontario is in this cute .i Associate and Corresponding. All play a role I c world wide organization. Mrs. Stanley Bride. Ont.. A.C.W.W. role i we United Nations. By way ofa mobile. she told of the part play A.C.W.W. especially through our representaurt ~ Roberts of New York. The World Health Organization, Food and culture Organization. Status of Women. projects :1 cultural and educational are all arms of the Lt :l body working toward a world of peace Penna tr Friendship is the backbone for providing finanu it useful programs. Mrs. Whitson, Alberta â€" Letter Friends From a small beginning this program has d Ir oped the confidence of members around the war ll has been a learning experience through letter in s. A fine way “to know one another better." Mrs. Frank Ross â€" P.E.l. â€" Exchange Programs Mrs. Ross told about her own branch expert I over the past quarter century with an oversea \- Change- With the aid of an overhead projector shr ld about the program sharing. the confidence thESL' *- grarns build and the clearer understanding ofant t“ societies” objectives.