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REETINGS FROM Is the man who It has taken a lot of courage n the part of mos-i: of us these rying times to summon up that . ile and keep it on the job: and v hen sitting down to review the ‘ ork done by our organization uring the past two or three ears there was almost a fear hat we might find on the whole . little less accomplishedâ€"a light diminution in services ren- cred! But did we? No sir, we i id not! As in the bottom of our earts we hoped, we found these linost»fears groundless! In- tead we found in these times of tress which have crept on us so nsidiously that same spirit hich rose to meet the sudden larion call of War-time stress in e invincible cou , . .g and c . hese difficult peaceâ€" ime pro - Jr ms and surmounting them now 5 then. Never was there a greater op- ortunity for service and never as service been more freely giv- n. The fact that financial reâ€" ources are so diminished as to ave almost reached the com» lcte vanishing point in many uses has apparently served only 5 a challenge to show what can e accomplished in spite of it, and he result is that instead of a lackening of endeavour and les- ening of accomplishment we iew a. record of progress in very line of our work and in , umbers as well as in service; nd today in all sections of rural ortunate conditions but the men - charge of the difficult task of dministering their various mu- icipalities, say “Thank God for e Women's Institutes," . This recognition and apprecia- ion of our efl‘orts is a privilege 9 must carry as a sacred trust. t should be, and I am sure will e_, a stimulus to spur us on to till greater efl'orts. After all, ur greatest resources are with» our own hearts and minds and ard steadily surmounting ob» acles as they arise and leave ehind us a record of service ndered "for Home and Coun- y’ throughout these difficult >2 ys thlfit in_ the brighter days to me Will give us cause for pride nd serve as an inspiration to ose to whom we in our turn, hrow the torch." Departmental Assistance Recognizing the great value of e programmes being carried Women's Institutes d groups of girls throughout 9 Provmce, the Minister of A - culture, Colonel The Honorab e homas L. Kennedy, has ex- i D essed a desire that the service i ‘the Institute Branch be mainâ€" ined on a basis in keeping with er a“ v4 rv =‘ m ’ Ho Published through the co-operaiinn of the Federated Woman's Institutes of the Province and the Women's Institutes Branch of the Ontario Department of Agriculture. THE PROVINCIAL PRESIDENT, MRS. R. B. COLLOTON, LORNE PARK “It is easy enough to be pleasant When life goes along like a song: But the man worth while can smile, When everything over dead wrong.” the efforts being put forth by the local groups so far as possible with a reduction in appropria- tion. The Institutes Branch is, along with other Departments of Government, carrying on with a somewhat reduced appropriation. We will, however, be prepared to send speakers to a Summer Ser- ies, of Meetings embracing 385 points, a few more than a year ago, when the number was conâ€" siderably reduced. There will be approximately one meeting for each three branches. Short Courses Three»day Courses and Two- weeks Courses in Nutrition, Home Nursing and Sewing will be continued, preference being given to branches which have not had a course since 19.10. A special effort will be put forth to make the District An- nual Meetings of greater value than usual. and the branches are urged to have representatives in PROGRAM FOR Mrs. R. B. Colloton Miss M. ,. ~~ ) u Publish-d by The Ontario Women‘s Institutes at Toronto, Ont. EDIYORIAL COMMITIEE: V. Powell MAY, 1933 sary for them ‘to continue for your area. Mrs. I. Mr. Geo. A. Our News Bulletin HE publication of this initial copy Country," our news bulletin, is made possible through the contributions of the Institutes throughout the province to the Provincial Federation. If the officers and members desire that several issues of this leaflet be furnished them from time to time throughout the year, it will be neces- doubt, the branches which have not supported the Federâ€" ation from year to year will send at least sufficient to cover the cost of the leaflet and the amount necessary to ensure representation of your district at the Convention ME and COUNTRY Novaâ€"Copies are being rant free to each branch and district president and sacrehry, the officers of the pro- vincial board. convention area chairman and Secretariu, chairmen of standing Graves Putnam of "Home and their contributions, and, no attendance who will be prepared to carry back to the branch fea- tures which will make for effec- tiveness during the coming year. The number of Three-months Short Courses was the same as a year ago, but there was a considâ€" erable increase in the One-month Courses, 32 being held this year as compared to 22 last year. Since the expenditure on these short courses and girls‘ work has been heavier than usual, it will not be nossible to conduct coachâ€" ing classes ror girls at a number of points in each county the same as last year. Plans as outlined in the follow- ing announcement have been made for this year. JUNIOR WORK â€" 1933 â€" The Institutes Branch will pro- vide one of its experienced in- structors to spend a couple of days with girls who have attend- ed Short Courses or Coaching Classes and others who may be interested in Household Science Judging and Project Work. The instructor will outline possibili- ties in so far as project work is concerned, review the judging programme for the current year and direct the girls in attendance how to conduct coaching work. The coaching programme will be practically the same as last year and we shall issue a leaflet giv- ing a full outline and the neces‘ sary particulars, for distribution among those interested. We re- gret that the Institutes Branch will not be able to render assist- ance beyond the above except to provide a couple of judges for county judging competitions, where the activities in a county warrant it, assistance will' be provided for an achievement day. The material to be furnished each volunteer worker who will undertake coaching work will consist of Food Facts, Pro- gramme for Household Science Judging, Outline on Costume Planning, Simple Classification of Food Chart, copies of Menus and Lunches. and outline of proj- ects in Home Beautification, Food and Clothing. At the county judging competitions, a patch, needle and thread will be provided for the contestants by this Branch. We believe a large number of girls in the various counties can be induced, largely through cor- respondence and encouragement from the Agricultural Repre- sentatives to take advantage of the coaching and to undertake worthwhile projects. The Women‘s Institutes aic asked to encourage the girls in their respective centres to take advantage of the coaching classes and to co-operate With the Agricultural Representatin in planning for groups of girls in be coached. We shall furnish additional information regard- ig the coaching classes, judging competitions, projects, etc, to the Women’s Institutes at an early date. Material for Preparation of Papers The great value in both Junior and Senior Work is the develop- ment and utilization of the tal- ents of the girls and women. Greater assistance will be given in the matter of rogrammc planning and furnishing materi- al to be utilized in study and in preparing papers and addresses. The Institutes Branch has gath- ered together information hear- ing upon a variety of subjects of general interest to the homemak- ers. Among these may be men- tioned: Child Training; Canadian Women; Civics: Economies we may practice and enjoy; Indus- trial life and activities; Pioneer times and people; Health to ics, Leisure in the farm and alied topics; Social life; Phases of homemaking: Studies of special Home Economic features under Nutrition and Housing. Members of the Institute and others wishing to get this ma~ terial may do so by writing flu the same at least ten days in advance of the date upon which the material will be presented. It is very gratifying and en- couraging to receive notes from various sections of the Province indicating that the Institutes are carrying on very eficclively. special attention being gi ‘en in the production of the nec sary foods on the farm to provide adeâ€" quately from home grown prod- ucts, the foods to maintain well- Laianced meals tinuugimn. the year. Annual Conventions The splendid reports presented at the Conventions last fall and the keen interest and enthusiasm shown, together with the aggresâ€" sive work being done by the In- stitutes, leads us to take it for granted that all areas wisl‘ their Conventions held next fall, Si, provisional dates have but-n sci as follows: MontcilhiSepl. Hilton BeachfiO Manitoulin IslandiOct, 61h. Huntsvilleâ€"Oct. lllth-lltli, Barrieâ€"Oct. 12th-13th. Ft. William it Pt. Arthurâ€" om i->ih.i:zih Klnflal‘ll‘illeiot‘ti 17thv18th. Kingstonâ€"Oct. lillhvmth Ottawaâ€"Or Z-ltIi-25th-26th. London~0cL 3151, Nov. lst.- 2nd. Hamiltonâ€"Nov. Tih-St’h-Ilth. Bellevilleâ€"Nov, Shh-10th. TorontuiNov. 2151,22ml-23rdl We expect that either the Pro- vincial President, or one of the ex-Pi‘esidents, will be in attend» ance at each of these Conven- tions, and the Superintendent, or assistant to the Superintendent, will plan to be present. The committee for each Con- vention Area will be furnished with further details as to the as- sistance available from the De- partment at the Convention. We hope to have reports of the Standing Committees presented in a manner which will occupy a minimum of time, thus making it possible to stress some features of particular importance, includ- ing Nutrition. economy meas- ures, the utilization of wool and other material at hand. to the best advantage Exhibits and demonstrations bearing u p o n these features will he provided for. if desired. ‘We trust that every branch will appoint a representative to attend the Convention for the cummifleas for the various con- vcnlions, and the leaders in rural women's organizations in other countries. Correspondence to b. addressed to nannies Branch, Parliament Buildings. Tami-nu. Number 1 Words 0F Encour- agement From the Superintendent The Women's Institutes are to be congratulated on the devel‘ opment 01 an organization which has maintained a judicious bal- ancc between the educational, social and service features of itheir programme, adjusting it lfrrim time to time to meet the , needs of existing conditions. The education of grownvups through their mvn ettorts, .itli a minimum of assistance from the Government. has proven to we very encctive for the home- niakers of rural Ontario, their social undertakings have been wholesome and constructive, while their service programme might well be copied for effi- ciency at a minimum of exâ€" pense and for kindline§. The splendid spirit of the in- stitute members has enabled women of all sects, parties and classes to meet on common ground and unite their furcus in the interests of the family iian the cnmmunitv. No group u| rural women "n uiluru tn ow privc themser of the m‘n)’ advantages to lie II we] through co-opemtive actlni i the interests of their fam and the community in which they the I I am looking forward with confidence to the extension of the organization to many new centres duringr the year, and we confidently expect effective wri on the part of the intlivillu groups, for both the Depart- ment of Agriculture and try Federation are prepared tn render more helpful leafll'l‘slll l and assistance than in the p on to her fellow-members sonic of tho information and sugges- tions received at the Liflnventllln. We confidently look forward to most successiul Conventions in 1932}. Standing Committees In order that the editors may have before them the programme for each of the Standing Com» mittees, we repcat the same here, with: Health and Child Welfarce Medical and Dental services. health rules and laws, preventive measures and disease, nursing and fi " aid, diet for corrective purpos and disease, public sanitation, health conferences and exhibits. Home Economicsâ€"The study of clothing, feeding and housing, including food values and desir» able combinations, clothing re- quirements, h o u s a planning, labour saving equipment, water supply, power, heating and light- ing, household budgeting. I EducationaThe utilization of literature,~standard works, bul- letins, reports, periodicals, etc. Programmes for regular meet- lngs, lecture courses. debates, plays, music. All coâ€"operation With and assistance to the schools, except along “health” area who will be prepared to pass lines and supplies and equipment