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Novemhor Ind Doelmber, 1933 % THE PROVINCIAL BOARD We have pleasure in present- ing, on the front page, a photo graph of the members of the Provincial Board, except Mrs. Chas. Stewart of Harrowsnuth. List of Convench of Standing Committees and persons ap- pointed as representatives. to other organizations will be given in a later number. ' The Standing Committee on "Health" will henceforth be de- signated as "Health and Child Welfare", and "Immigration" will be replaced by "Canadiapiâ€" z‘ition“, a more comprehensrve ’ le. mThe financial statement of the Federation showed a healthy balance to the credit of the Board, and a substantial sum has been placed at the disposal of the editorial committee of “Home and Country”. This pub- l‘cntion will continue to be pub- l|=hed through the co-operation of the Federation and the De- partment. . ‘ The Board, recognmng the profit value in international rcâ€" l‘lIlOHSthS. decided to support the international organization now known as "The Associated Countrywomen of the World" hy a contribution of Twenty lmllars ($20.00), in addition to the small charge made for On- lurio’s share of annual report. The special committee apâ€" pointed reported that progre 5 had been made in securing boo tnr travelling libraries of special interest to Women's Instituti- members. Assurance was given the Community Welfare Council that the Institutes were willing to coâ€"operate where such action ~cr'med desirable. The Superintendent expressed appreciation on behalf of the Department of Agriculture for h; efficient and hearty co- operation of the Institutes in making the educational service of the Department of greater value and expressed the hope that the funds available this vcur would make it possible to hold group meetings here and there throughout the province for the benefit of the leaders. both in branch and district. The directors reported the Institutes as carrying on very effectively and very optimistic .5 to the future. At the request of the Members of the Board, a special effort will be made to avoid conflicting dates for the Summer Series of Meetings and District Annuals. The Provincial President gave most helpful information and suggestions to the Members of the Board, some of which are of value to the members in gen» eral, especially, "know your Hand Book"; “take constructive Higgestians to District An- nuals"; "discourage controver- sial topics"; “devotional exer- cises should not be elaborateâ€" the Ode and the Lord’s Prayer are acceptable to all and sufii» cient for any opening." A special committee was apâ€" pointed to revise the Hand Book, and any suggestions for changes may be sent either to the Institutes Branch, or to the Provincial President. The Board ,will continue to mpport Tempei-ance education. It was. strongly recommended that District Annuals consist of both morning and afternoon sessions. ' , Arrangements, have been made for broadcasts on Health over CERB, at 5.25 pm. each Saturd ’* ' " “ r' 'oflmolufibns; were ‘ ant’tot 1. request that the Juvenile Act in Ontario be amended to include all children up to the age of eighteen years. 2. That the Hydro Electric Power Commission be requested to reduce their service charges to rural communities. 3. That the charge for license be reduced in the districts where cars cannot be used for several months during the winter. 4. That all bicycles, wagons and other wheeled vehicles be re- qulred to carry reflectors of the size used by trucks. 5. That the law banning and prohibiting immoral shows at our rural fairs be more strongly enforced. 6. That adequate financial support be given to the various Demonstration Lecture Courses. 7. Possibly the most far- reaching resolution, and one which the Institutes are asked specially to support, urges the Dominion Government to make recommendations to the im- perial authorities, praying that the manufacture and distribur ‘ion of all munitions and imple- ments of war be made a state enterprise and placed under thz Department of National Deâ€" fence. Appreciation was expressed to Colonel Kennedy for the ef forts put forth on behalf of thr producers of farm products, It was requested that at leas“ one woman be retained on the Mothers' Allowance Board. Both the Provincial and Do- minion Governments an? beinr asked that the claims of out standing women be considered in the appointment of specia‘ committees, commissions and civil servants. It was also requested that one Board, Iiomininnrvnde, re~ place the eight existing Provin- cial Boards for Moving Picture censorship purpo: and that when such a Board is formed women should have representa- tion thereon. Both the Dominion and Pro- vincial Governments am being asked to give sympathetic con- sideration to the reduction of rate charges to patrons of rural telephones. The heavy expenditure by the Radio Commission was deplored, and reversion to the former license fee of One Dollar ($1.00) was requested. The Institutes are asked to contribute Ten Cents (.10c) of the Twenty-five Cents (.25e) membership fee to the Provin- cial Federation. the branches sending their contributions to the District Secretary, who will forward them to the Secretary- Treasurer of the Federated Board. Short Courses in be Held at O.A.C., Guelph. 1934 “Poultry Raising”fila.nl 3rd- 27th. “Beekeeping“â€"J an. 3rd-13th. “Horticultural Courses". 1. Vegetable and Fruit Grow- ingâ€"Jan. 22ndâ€"Feb. 2nd. 2. Ornamental Horticultureâ€" Feb. Sch-16th. In addition, courses will be held on Livestockâ€"Production and Marketing, Drainage, Dairying, Farm Power and Farm Me- chanics. Reduced railway rates and reasonable board. Copies of calendar, giving full particulars, may be procured by writing to the Ontario Agricul- " i total College, Guelph, pater-in. HOME and COUNTRY Demonstration-Lecture V Courses As announced in the Septem- her number of "Home and Country", the Department is prepared to furnish instructors ror Demonstration Lecture Courses. r'ull particulars Wlll be sent to the runners who Wlal'l additional information to place before their members. The num- ber of centres where Two Weeks" courses are asked for has gradually decreased in recent years, indicating that the busy nomemakers are not prepared to spend each afternoon for a couple of weeks in attending special classes; so, we are sug- gesting that, for the busy home- makers, they plan for three, four, or five-day courses. In some communities they do not appear to be able to get regular attendance at a class for more than three days, but it is well worth the extra effort to have a four or rive-day course, in- stead of the three~duy course. l‘hese special courses Ior three, four or five days are available in the following lines: “Food Values and Cookery", “Home Nursing and First Aid”, and "Sewing". Space will not en‘ able us to give full particulars herein regarding these courses. Those interested should write for fuller announcements. We require classes of at least fifteen in all these courses and prefer- ence will be given to those who can guarantee a class of twenty or more. Special consideration will be given to the north coun- try, so far as the size of classes is concerned. There is possibly no service rendered by the Government which is more appreciated, or of greater value to the residents of the rural communities, and for this reason we suggest to the officers to appoint a committee to canvass the community as to the possibility of forming class» as and thus bringing to the members and others living in the community this very much worthwhile service. There is no charge except what the mem- bers of the class find it neces- sary to collect to defray local expenses. A number of very snxccessful classes have been held in private homLs, but, in most communities, some hall or other suitable building can be secured for this purpose. Loan Paper Collection By Miss V. Powell The Loan collection has seem- ingly been meeting a definite need for Institute members and others. During the six months from May to November, inclu- sive, the Institutes Branch has loaned material from this col~ lection on a great variety of subjects. and it is interesting to note that, of the 635 papers sent out during this period, the most popular ones have been on the following subjects: Christmas, Birds, Home Eco- nomics, Making Home Attracâ€" tive, Child Education. Canadian Industries, Interior Decoration, Home Management, Canadian Women. Art as applied to Pic- tures, Debates and Plays. The number of loans in No- vember reached the total of 238, the largest for any one month. Many letters have been reâ€" ceived expressing appreciation of the helpful and valuable ser- vice rendered the members and branches through this work. We quote from a few received: “They certainly were a great help, I copied the paper"â€" "Spleudid suggestions and Ima- A LITANY FOR. CLUB WOMEN By Roselle Mereier Montgomery Let there be light upon our W4lTfl’ATl’n way: Give us the vision of the Grant u. ttunc our ears to catch, newer day; each one, to see beyond her dmr; above the war Of life beyond the threshold, each new cry Of anguished need wrung from humanity. 0h grant us strength and courage; make us hold To face and help to right To hold our dream, our vision, in 1: Of crowded living, turn from littler of old ; press the Wang: Enlarge our radius of mind and heart; Enligth us to play a larger part; But grant us wi:tlom, in our new ound power, To keep our womanhood the world's. svi bet (lower, Though further vi; To new paths which our 3- bcckon as til-day daring feet essay, Though we have earth for our circumference, Let home still hold its dear preeminence, And be our centre. Let the huthstone fire Remain the beacon of our heart’s (IESlrEl HEAL'l'l-I HINTS FOR WINTER By Flora Mama" Alexander. RAJ, Torunlu This is the age of preventiv ever written is ‘ Prevention i. and leaves one expmed to almo: tention to treat “colds”, but to better than cure.” it is well to remember that the “common cold" 10“ l'r (- mcdiclne. The [rue-t pro :i‘b the» t any infection. It I: not my 111- urge my readers in prevent dis ease by using common sense. Let us remember that a ‘clean house is the surest way to pr keep the organs of elimination active. event disease. How? By thlr I mean 1. A daily bath, sponge or tub. 2. Drink at least six glfises 3. See that the bowels move every day. of water each day. Whole flaxseel sprinkled over cereal is a splendid means of aiding, or, drink a cupful of flaEeed ta at bed time. To make flamed tea, pour a quart of boiling water over a cup of flaxseed and simmer for one half hour. for use. It hen ready (I: is not necessary to remove seeds.) 4. Before retiring, clean the teeth and gargle the throat. Ten drops of Tincture of Iodine in a glass of Warm water makes an excellent gargle. 5. Sleep in a well~ventilated room. Eight hours of undisv turbed sleep is necessary to renew the vital forces. So much for the ‘clcan hous . must see to it that the daily diet ' This alone is not sufficient. One such as meets the body’s needs, bearing in mind that fresh fruit of the citrus variety leaves an alkaline ash in the bloodstream, thus raising body resistance. kept warm and dry. In addition to this, it is well to see that the feet are terial furnished, which I re- ceived very promptly"â€""Ma- terial \\':E of great assistance in preparing my paper ’â€"“Many thanks for the papers they were just what I needed"â€"”I typed out copies for our Instituteâ€" ‘What Should Christmas mean to me?’ was just what I had been looking for". Papers may be borrowed unâ€" der the following regulations: Two papers may be borrowed by one person at one time, for a period of two weeks. Applica~ tion should be made at least ten days in advance of the date upon which the material is required. In sending requests for loan material, a third choice should be made in event of the fi . and second not being available. Papers should be returned to the Institutes Branch within two weeks from date upon which they are received. Material is available on the following subjects in addition to the list published in Septemv bet ‘Home and CounW: “The Value of Household Accounts", “How to Make the Best of What You Have", “Teaching Etiquette to Chil- dren”, “More time for Leisnlre in the Farm Home", “Value of Pictures", "Value of Music in the Home”, “New Year’s Thoughts", “Health Habits", “Well-built and well-functioning body", "Rock Gardens” (Clark), “House Plants" (Clarke) , “ Shrubs” (Clarke), “Spring Cleaning", “Home Cleaning Helps”, “Methods of Removing Stains", “Courtesy”. iSummer Series of Meetings The reports of Summer Ser- ies of Meeting; held in 1935.2 would indicate that this :emce is very much appreciated by the Institutes generally, and a valu- able factor in maintu'ning the interest of the membe ' and in- duang the Institu to stress a little more intens 'ely and ef- fxtively the educational fen- tures of Institute work. We find that, since a number of Insti- tutes have expressed their wills ingness to do without the reg‘w lar grant, We can increase the number of meetin to be held in the Summer Seri by about twentyâ€"five per cent. So, we shall be glad to have the Branch and District ofiicers co-operate in making recommendations for the series to be held the latter part of May and throughout June, 1934. Where three or four meetings were held last year, an additional meeting may be added this year. The gen» eral plan will be to have, say. two meetings for each five branches. The number of branches in the district and their location will be considered in deciding upon the number of meetings to be held. This is a matter which should be consid- ered at the January meeting and Branch District secretaries “ill receive shortly a special communication regarding the Summer Series. The lecturers will be chosen very carefully from the leaders in local work and given special preparation for the work in hand.