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ublilhed through the nuaporation of the aderatad Women's Institute: of the Province rid the Women's Institutes Branch of the Ontario Report of the Stockholm Conference Mrs, W. It. Lang, 55 Woodlawn Ave.. Toronto, was the olt'icial resciilntive of the Canadian and Ontario Institute t lhl.‘ Intera ional (Tunfercnce held at Stockholm, Sweden. in .Tu Twenty- . countries had representatives of nationally organi ed country» en's associations in attendance. Many of these countries had e than the one nationally organized group and a number of vmciiil organizations were rcprcstnteil. Mrs. Lang stntex that one of the most persistent reports was the or how their associations had held the morale of the countrvi together during the present hard times; another was the dim. y of ettin adequate medical attention for scattered folk. ' ustra in this latter d.ll‘iculty is overcome by having the flying tor. who has a plane fitted with stretcher, etc., and manned by ll ctni'. nurse and pilot at a central point. Mrs. Lang suggests that sibly our Fire Ranging Service might be utilized for health i ice in cases of emergency. Instead of presenting her prepnrcd report Mrs. Lam.r asked the egntcs to read it. while she stressed the wonderful opportunity rural organizations atToi'd through which to show neighborliA s and cu-opcrato with a power proportionate to their numbers h all other women's organizations, and to advance the many ses which they have in common, notably Peace and Goodwill orig the nations. The Crown Princess of Sweden honored the delegates by attend- the great welcome meeting and took occasion to attend many he regular sessions of the Unnfurcnce itself. After much discussion it was decided to organize an independent ' rnational organization under the mime of the United Country- ien of the World. Any organization doing work in rural parts to help country i ien may affiliate. and the amount of the cuntributio 'e left tn h organization to decide. Mrs. Alfred Watt and Miss E. Zim- rn of London. England were appointed President. and Seerev y-trcasurer. respectively, of the newly organized United nlrywomcn of the World. Mrs. Lang gave the history of the establishment of the Peace iden between Canada and the United States. At a joint banquet of the U.(‘.W.\V. and the International ncil of Women, tendered by the (‘ity Council of Stockholm in .r marvellous Town Hall. there were nearly one thousand in cndance. The programme was carried through with dispatch. wing time for the delegates to spend an hour or more wander- ‘ through room after room of this palatial building. The Council oted some time to Production and Distribution, showing that men are becoming keenly interested in economic matters and are dy to do their part in making toward national and international bilization. Much interest was shown by the European countries the Animal and Garden Clubs and Junior work in general as ried on in Canada. Special interest was shown in the Food lection Score Card used in Ontario and Mrs. Lang brought back ny requests for further information along this line. The country around Stockholm is much like our Northern tario, with its many lakes and beautiful forests. In the curing their hay, they require, in many cases, to drape it over poles in the ground. The foundations of the International Organiza. n of the Countrywamen of the World were well laid and it is 1y expected that much valuable assistance and encouragement l result in all the countries concerned. ur Accomplishments and Opportunities Mrs. R. B. Colloton, President of R W. l. 0.. Lorne Park, Ont. During the past thirty-six are the Women’s Institutes ve accomplished so much along many and varied lines that it difficult to select any one hievement as outstanding. wever. one very significant d outstanding fact has been teblished during this wonder- l and prolonged record of hievement and that is that ey have shown that it is pas- le for women of many vary- g classes, of many different eeds. of many different shades politics, and of many varying ininns and trends of thought i unite in one common efiort ward the betterment of condi- ns in community life. The value of these efl'orts is parent. not only throughout 1' own Province and Dominion t in countries all over the orld where the inspiration of work has been felt: and ex- ple followed But the fact that a great deal 8 been done does not preclude a equal fact: that a great deal still remains to be doneâ€"that there is still wide scope for our efforts and greater heights to be scaled. In paying homage to our predecessors to whose efforts much of the credit must be given for the undoubted raising which has taken place during this time in the standards of rural com~ munity lifeâ€"not only by insti tuting needed reforms but by arousing public opinion to the need of such reformsâ€"we must not lose sight of the fact that; we in our turn are now the torch- bearers and the responsibility is ours to carry on in such manâ€" ner that we be worthy of our predecessors and measure up as worthily as possible in the judg- ment of our successors in the days to come. Another established fact which doubtless every one of us has cxperienced is the knowledgeâ€" old yet ever newâ€"that in help» ing others we have helped ourâ€" selves. Our horizons have been broadened, our visions made clearer, our knowledge increas- Published by The Ontario Woman's Institutes at Toronto, Ont. EDITORIAL COMM ITTEE: ed. Discussions of current events and kindred topics have increas- rd our interest in events of im- portance not only to ourselves but the world at large. The speakers who have come to us and the papers which have been prepared by our own members have given us food for thought and material to digest on wide ranges of subjects covering pracs tically every line of interest. Th . services of such inestimable value rendered by the Depart- ment have provider] us with knowledge which has helped us to practise as well as preach im- proved methods of sanitation. diet, clothing and housing. And to sum up, through all our work in whatever direction it has led us, we have found that tie that bindsâ€"not the so often ouoted “man's inhumanity to man"#hut the reverse, the com, mon binding cord of humanity running through all our efforts and, bringing home the realiza- tion that in genuine and true ro-upcration there is not only value but beauty. Attention of District Officers Will the District Secretary please give us the names of three branches in her district. one of which she will choose (I) because of its educational programme; thropic work it has done; and the other (3) because of the social opportunities provided. We wish to get from three branches in each district ade- tailcd account of their actiwties along the lines indicated. so that we will have valuable material, not only as to what has been done, but how it has been ac- complished, to pass on to other Institutes. Now that the District Secre- taries are not required to make out lists of members to forward to the Department, nor to send in regular reports from the branch- es from month to month, their labours will be much lightened, and they, as well as the district president. will be able to give a little more time and thought to the branches which are in need of assistance and encouragement. There was never greater need of Institutes than at the present time. and the opportunities for making the Institutes of real in- terest: and value to the rural homemaker were never before so promising. o the Members This will be the first copy of “Home and Country" received be' the great ninjority of been sent to the secretary of the branch to provide a copy for all who were members last year. Those who wish to get copirj to be published in November. December, February and April will he required to pay Ten Cents (.10c.) for the four numbers, to the branch secretary. who will forward themoney from all mem- bers who wish to subscribe for the balance of the year. This must be attended to not later than October 3lst. The Department of Agricul- ture and the Provincial Federaâ€" tion are compel-sting in providing complimentary copies of each is- one (2) because of the philan-i Address epflfimani 0‘ Agriculture. Mrs. R. B. Colloion Mn. l. Graves Correi endcnce to be addressed to Miss M- V- POW?” Mr- 690. A. Putnam “ OME AND COUNTRY" Parliament Buildings, Toronto, Ont. volume1 SEPTEMBER, 1933 Number 3 Notice to Branch Secretaries See that a copy of this issue l-. [flVI‘n tn “a n ' We arr: mailing tho n.4- memhrr last year. >ecretary. Please colth Ten (‘nnb l.1fit:.t from var h mania» the President and Secretary. who vii»h:-~ in November, December, February and send the total of .‘LlL'l’l L‘Ullkttlvirh to "Home Parliament Buildings, Toronto, making Mo Miss M. V. Powell. not later than Ot-t'itx-r ship is larger than last y , of additional copies of thl l with a copy. Complimentary cripi r, pie .. of each and Secretary of each branch and <li~lricv UFL’ charge. HOME and COUNTRY Ir Y‘A'lilr"' ar‘: guy i. p. and April number- '1 “ll U m. -itn. le' u~ ml. at requirml :n ~upp i-sue ml] be Mr- Il‘ you have not already SPnt a «any at your fir'd’l’i’llllh“ ’ i ‘ 111:]! earliest convenience. write to the individual branch to more effective educational wor l branch )5 giving to the Individual. will be appreciated in <0 far as the method» followed in by other communities to advantage. outstanding in the way of providing whnle: me Elrclal HDDM"‘,‘17. ai. a minimum of expense. we will be The branch secretaries and . two copies The Royal Winter Fair will does not require any certificate, in former years. H to the Institutes Branch, will you kindlv do "l at V By looking river I paring them. We are able to give genera tutes which are found very helpful. Th4- . of "Home and Lount ‘circulate them among the member: s. {3. 3. pi. ‘ Royal Winter Fair â€" clusive, and the delegates who leave home un Inter may take advantage of tho fare and a quar are buying a ticket to attend the R , l 1 statement will be quite in order for all the tion will have the privilege of attending the Royal wimr rm .1: h a \‘lL' Partlv, the fami n you hav» rlnn, plea-ed to hear or pr lent la be hold Noremhev Wm". on but simply a \l on F' . delegates Iu shui sue of “Home and Country" for all branch and district presidents and secretaries, the members of the Provincial Board, as well as Ofiicers and Chairmen of Stand in: Committee: for the various Convention areas. The cost of this is no greater than what was spent formerly in sending circuA lars and reports of Board meet~ ings to the officers, but we must ask the rank and file of members to pay the cost of publishing the additional copies required. While this issue consists of eight pages. most numbers will be of only four pages The Department and the Feds eration will welcome suggestions as to how this publication can be made of greatest interest and value to the ofi'icers and members. Literature Available While we cannot give herein a full list of literature, we wish to draw the attention of the mbers to the fact that the fol owing bulletins are avail» abl y; 52 "Preservation of Food, Home Canning." No.312 “Vegetables, their Food Value, etc." “Food for the Family.” No. 367 “Park on the Farm." No.368 “Farm Poultry." No. 369 “Vegetable Gardening." No.371 “Butter Making on the Farm.” No.372 “Soft Cheese Making.” No. 374 “Use More Honey." No. 3'15 “Lettuce.” In addition to the above, there are several bulletins, most of them bearing on agriculture, in which many women are interest- ed. A list of available literature will be furnished to those who make enquiry. We prefer to have the individual member write direct to the Publir Branch. Parliament Bull Tor-mm, for the litera: ed. If. however. a m “rites her name and addr’ indicates the bulletin il a slip of paper. and ham same to the secretary. she Will forward it along With the re, quests from other members to the Publications Branch of the Department of Agriculture, Food Poin+ers tor the Autumn By Miss ( A. Gray. Nutrition Specia 15!. Toronto Does each child, under eight- can. in the family ire! at 19 l a pint of milk. better a quart. each day in some for-m Does each adult get from oneâ€" half to one pint in the day's meals? Are you serving enough vege- tablesâ€"at least two dailyâ€"one of which is potatoes. and. :n ai~ i ditiun. a green or yellow, or ran- regetable as in alads, four or five times weekly? Do you have enough fruits two or more servings daily one of which is freshâ€"or toma~ toes. fresh or canned? Do you use whole cereals in the form of bread nr porridge each dar? Do you have one serving of meat or fish each day and eggs in some form at least four times :1 week 7 Do you drink enough waterâ€" onc and onehalf quarts or more liquid daily! Do you have a hot vegetable. other than potatoes, for the child who has had a cold lunch at school? Do the children get ten hours' sleep in a wellwentilated room?