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Q; Department of Agriculture. Corres We wonder if the Institutes of . tario fully realize just what ey have contributed to the wel- re and advancement of rural omen, not only in the Dominâ€" o, but in practically all parts the Empire, and in many her countries. In a book re- ntly issued by the Oxford Uni- rsity Press, “Country-women - Council," by Mrs. Janet Court- y, this very significant state- ent is made regarding the acs mplishments of the Women’s etitutes: . , . . "A success so rapid and so riking that it has surpassed nything before done by women any part of the world, or in ny age of history. Such success illgs with it great responsi- lity." We should like every Institute ember to realize that she is a rt of and may be an impor~ nt factor in an organization l ich has made the greatest con- ibution to rural betterment at has been witnessed in any untry in any age. With this ct in mind, and a realization at the Institute can be of ever- creasing value, let us carefully rvey some of the important -5 ctors which have made for this uccess. The primary objective f the Institute is educational, n education which can be acâ€" uired at a minimum of expense ml which is of immediate and ontinuous practical value. The social advantages enjoyed n the'Institute and their influ- nce on the social and cultural ife of the community are a stab- lizing influence throughout the rovince. In addition to educational aild ocial features, the Institutes ave contributed to the needy nd unfortunate many times the mount spent on them by the overnment in grants and serv- e rendered. The Institutes have for a umber of yarn-s made a gummy f the conditions in their respeo England and Wales, countryside. . the nation. community opinion. together." of our work. Published - through the coâ€"oparai‘ion of lhe Fedoraied Women's Institutes of the Province and the Women's Insiiiuies Branch of the Ontario ondence to be addressed to “ OME AND COUNTRY" Parliament Buildings. Toronto. Ont. FROM REPORT OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING. Held in London, England. May. 1933 Message From the Founder of the First Women's Institutes In Mrs. Alfred “Inn, London, Englund It is seventeen years since. the first IrVonlen's Institute was formed in this country at Llnnfairpwllgwyngyll. “Vales. Today. with the formation of Market Bosworth Women's Institute. there are five thousand Women‘s Institutes. 7 u flash in eternity, but it is our period. During these distressen and shadowed years there has been little hope in much of the world, but we have brought hope to the holncniakers of thc Nothing less than a social revolution has taken place in our villages. Over three hundred thousand women hove been given u chance to better their condition in life. working day in the year two hundred Womcn's Institute niccl» lugs of an educational character huve had their inevitable and heneficent reactions upon our rural population. We have kcpt well before the nation the importance of the countrywomen to \Ve are proud to think that we have given new meanings and new values to thc key words or our sociul‘strucâ€" turc. Organization is with us n wcll-oilml ninthmeryi Which we know how to use and control. Service, as we give It, is a con- sidered policy of raising community standards and educating We ell-operate becuuse we wish to do so and not merely because we know it to be right. Democracy is with us absolute equality of opportunity Hull self»govcrnment. Our records of achievement will be rendlly conceded. But it is nol by what we have done that we should Wish to be measured, but by what we are. flll hear daily, “The “’onlen's Institute has brought us all Could there be a finer tribute to the qualities our membership means to imply. friendship, sympathy, understand- mg’.’ We are standing today at o milestone where we may sec fresh possibilities to enrich our common odvcnture, where we may resolve that high endeavour will match our high calling and where we may for u moment he humbly grateful thut we have been uerniitted to see in our lifetime some of the results HOME and COUNTRY / Mrs. R. B. Colloion Miss M. V. Powell tlve areas and in the majority of cases have looked well to the wants of the needy. The donations in cash for relief have not only been very considerable in many centres, but the contri- butions in clothing: and supplies of various kinds have been most generous. Where a community is not able to meet the local needs, their sisters in other parts of the province have very gener- ously contributed by sending bales of clothing and bedding. While. the Dennrtmeut has not a complete record of such contri- butions. we know of some 230 branches which have made con- tributions to other centres dur- ing the year, and many of these single shipments could not be replaced by purchase at the usual rates for seventyrfive or a hundred dollars. In addition to the “relief” contributions. most generous support has been given by the Institutes to Children‘s Shelters, Hospitals, Homes for the Aged, Libraries, Schools, etc, When we consider that the ef- penditure by the Government in grants, office expenses and services, including lecturers. demonstrations, lesson leaflets. conventions, etc.. for the 1,250 branches with 42.000 members, totalled less than $333,090 dur- ing the past year, it is very gratifying to review the benefits resulting therefrom. Biennial Meeting of Domin- ion Federation The Eighth Biennial Meeting of Doniininn Federation of Wo- men’s Institutes which was held at Winnipeg, June 5th-8th, 1933, was truly inspirational and pro« ductive of an increased spirit of co-operatlon and helpfulness. as the official representatives gathe ered from all provinces in_the Donlinion to consider the varl_ous aspects of this great organizaâ€" tion of women. Provincial superintendents Seventeen years is but Every To give a single exuniple. We Volume 1 "WHAT IS AN INSTITUTE?" Publishud h, The Ontario Women's Institutes at Toronto, Ont. EDITORIAL COMMITTEE: JULY, 1933 Address Mrs. I. Graves Mr. Geo. A. Putnam Number 2 HILE in England lhls summer I heard and saw n great deal of the Women's Institutes which have been established in over five thousand centres, in the countryside, towns, villages unii some hr the smaller cities. No other undertaking by woan has been of such vulue to the holncnlnkers: of the English, “'clsli and Scottish Institutes are aware that their organization is patterned after the example set by Ontarin. To quote one of their leaders: “The Women's Institutes in the Province of Ontario are looked up to more than liny other undertaking or organization in Canada.” The women of Ontario have made a great cuntrihutmn to the homemaker: of the mother country, where they are still looking to our people for leadership, especially in our methods for instructing the homemakers along practical lines; nutrition. housing, clothing unuI health. They showed special interest in the program whl h has been carried out in Ontario for the benefit of the ruml girls. expressing particular admiration for the clusscs in foods and cookery, scwmg and health, We trust and hope that the methods of organizutinn. edue cutionnl undertakings, social stumlurds and service of the girls and ynum: women of the provirlCe may he at as great value m the girls of the mother land a. um has been to the I travel. theI more I see, and the more I learn of the activities in the interests of country women, the greater my ullliilrcitluli for the women of rural Ontario Whil lire maklnl! such carries! effort to equip themselves for the responsibilities resting upon them. and in addition are rendering most valuable service in “'onicn's Institutes comlnunll)v life. WORDS 0F APPRECIATION from COLONEL. TIIE HONUURABLE THOMAS L. KENNEDY. Minister of Agriculture for Ontario and the members programs of the hilnienlakers. The more were in constant attendance at the sessions, each contributing in a generous way to the inter- est by outlining various phases of the work in their respective provinces and of the extension work being carried on under their guidance. The work of the organization was dealt with from provincial. national, and world wide con- tacts. The fullest goodwill and friendship was expressed in re- lation lo the overseas Institutes,‘ and a spirit of neighbor-liness evidenced by the many links of friendship forged through core respondence between individual branches. Letters have been ex- changed between Canadian Ina stitutes and England. Ireland. Scotland. Australia. and other British Dominions. as well as with 10 other countries. Reports showed an increase in membership and sustained in- Iciest throughqu n..- Dominion, with an approximate member- ship of 71,000. actively working along Health, Home Economics, Industrial. Community. and other lines of national import» ance. Humanitarian work in co- operation with departments of governments in public welfare has been prominent in all the provinces. Under the various standing committees nluch educational work has been accomplished and a better understanding of the needs and possibilit' s of the homenlakers has been reached. Resolutions advocating the appointment of outstanding wo- men to special committees, coni- missions, and civic services; the appointment of a Dominion Board of Motion Picture Censor- ship; Radio Commission, and other national matters, were dealt with by the Board. The Convener of Canadiani- zat‘ion in her report fittingly expressed the activities of the organization in these words: “Through the media of the W0- men‘s Institutes the intense loneliness and isolation once felt by women in rural communities has given way to a spirit of friendly interest and neighbor- lincss.” In the election of officers for the next biennial term Mrs. A. E. Walker. Bartonvllle, Ontario, was unanimously elected na- tional president of the Fedciu ateil Women’s Institutes of Can- ada. Mrs. Walker is a member of the original Institute at Stoney Creek, and has just con~ cluded a most successful three- year term as Provincial PI‘ESI- dent of Ontario Institutes and a biennial term as vlccrpresldenl of the Dominion organization. Thoroughly familiar with the foundation principles of the In~ stltute, an enthusiastic member and an experienced branch, lIIS» trlct, and provincial officer. Mrs. Walker brings in her new office all the enthusiasm, intern eiqilanatinn of methods and a discussion of the literature available, methods of utilizing ll. the extension at the work to (if: centres, keeping up intere-t and giving assists to [lie ' ’Iév! nranches might well occupy the whole time a 'lable. It was gratifying to "Mt! lhr: Optimist": spirit which ‘hara' terlzed the oath-2 in s and a gen- eral interest in extending the work to new centres that others might benefit directly from the organization. Many ofiicers expressed themr Selves as curllident of efiicient organization m vheir mnem. districts, and fifth - arcely an exception the district were car r) n): on effectively and the ln- tzrests of the work well sustain- e . Financially the majnr nurnlwr of districts are experiencing no ilirliculty in carrying on. anii while some few are not ramming the u. al County Grant, the ‘ branches are planning mnri; gi-nr ernus support that the district work may not he curtail-«L and i in man)", if not the majririty ..f est and knowledge which ensures I wise and efficient leadership of this organization. The 8th Biennial gathering was characterized by delightful social features, lnteresting pro- vincial exhibits of handicraft work, and the fo nding or friendships \l‘lilcli ui bind the provmces in greater unity and strength than ever before. District Annuals Great joy has been taken by the members at District Annual Meetings in learning of the splendid accompli‘llments in the various branch These annual gatherings are u great stimulus to the leaders and the optimism and hope manifest this year in- sures a gradual forward pol y in the educational and service features of the Institutes and a keener inter is being taken in social activi s. for the inclina- tion is for the rural residents to stay in their home communities rat er than to go to other centres for amusement and en» tertainment. At the majority of the District Annuals, the whole time available was taken up with a View to stimulating a more intelligent and wider in- terest in the general work of the organization. District Annuals are no time for instruction along any particular line and it is doubtful if demonstrations should be given a place, certain- ly not if the purpose is to adver- tise some particular line of goods. Reports of what has actu- ally been accomplished With an distn offirers are glvlhlj untary . r\‘lce ur acceptlni: nnlv small remuneration for the services that the work may on forward with greater sum through the co~0peration ul‘ nlhrers and liiembers. There are ill 35w r... ruling which an: 11 wk.» v in some of the member. .il: but which are definitely stated lIl the 19120 Hand Bunk and thus may be thoroughly understood if the members {{H‘v‘ careful study in this pub r tion. The di ricts without emuâ€"p. lion expre il themselves feeling definitely that gatherings and the Insrltu wo * in its entirety are \virrth while and meeting needs of tho hilmemu other organization ha Appremaliwn of (II: III? l lecturers. and other from the Department w voice ed throughout the distrlcts. and 1 ggngrql q...” .,f pglnrnlnaes prevailed. Radio Talks lVe hope that all our members possessing radios are 1' lenlng Ill every Monday at 5.15 stnnrl~ ard tinie (6‘1' DST! to ‘he splendid SCl‘ll’ of nrt 3dr dresses nnw being glx n under outstanding supervision on Health and Child “’elfare. Th ,, series has been arranged by the Provincial Convener of Health and Child “Welfare, \Irs. TV. F B. Parson of Port Credit, who would greatly appreciate any comment you bar to offer "Cattle in the Stall" \Vritten by the late Nina Moore Jamieson. is being util- ized in many of the Senior and Junior Institutes by having se» lections read from time to time at the regular meetings and many members have secured a copy for personal use. We are pleased to be able to announce that copies can be secured for one dollar and fifteen cents ($1.15) per copy. Cheques al.â€" conipanying ni‘tlEl‘ must be made payable to S. B. Gundy, und all orders should be addressed to the Institutes Branch. Parlia- mellt Buildings, Toronto.