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2 HOME AND COUNTRY ‘ " - HOME AND COUNTRY Published unnorl)‘ by _ Thu Federated \ omou'a Immine- oi Ontario and The Insiiium Brunei: Depnrlniunl ol humunum Ontario Erin'onui. Couurm‘iiz: Mrs. T. .1. McDowell, Milvcrtnn. Miss M. V. Powell, Whitby. Misc n, McDermund. Suvl. Iniiiiuica. Toronto. Women's Alumnae or Puovixouh BuAnu: Him-mini I'rm'dent: iiur Excellency Tho Lady Twccdsmuir. Honorary rm Prmdenu: ilni. n. B. Cullntnli, Lorna Park. Mus B. MoDunnnud. Toronto. Pie-Merit: T. J. McDoval. Ezrrulir McNeil, R. R. c. Wundhridga. ' It. ll. 1., Ronlrcw. Rainy River. n. It. 0. Mn. Milvorion. . A. 1.. E. inn-2r .ndic nuiiu . Ilnrry uni-Fay. cumpbei, Gaorgctown. ‘ v n. r. LnWYL‘ncL n. 2, Barrie. M. . . '. .u, Ecllcvillu. n Additional Dimiom mu 1. am. 1:. i: 2. Braiki’lllu. . w. Brosec, L ndhurot. 'r. .1, Newman. rnui'ille. .i. w. six-“mun. Marhdalo. , .i. It. curicniiim. Bllrtouvilin. . Lloyd wnuau, St‘fluhfld. . A. Ul‘ol‘ge‘ liarclicrlnr. . .i..i.u Youngaun. \vnlffll‘d. . n, It. 1. my. Charlton. R It. i. simn SI". Mario. . n. n. i. ran \Villllull SEErclMy-Trwilnrcr: .um w. n. Lnnlminniiu. Goldwater. .Illciilord. L‘orri-Miilmdonm nlmlllll bu addressed to "HOME nnd COUNTRY“ l‘nrlliiincnl. Buildings, Toronto. Ti... pn}u-r is distributed through the mm mm». .. Brunch \Vuinon's lnsututcii to line wimi '« immune lnnnth-rn. EDITORIAL COMMENT HAIL “Home and Country" extends to Mrs. T. J. McDowell, the newly elected president of the Federated Women’s Institutes of Ontario, the best of good wishes for her term of office. The Women’s Institutes of Ontario are to be congratulated on having in a posi- tion of leadership a woman of the line talent and understanding possessed by Mr McDowell. One of her rc» spoiisilnlities will be to preside over the meetings of the Provincial Board, half of the personnel of which changes each year. At the last meeting the following new membch were greeted: Mrs. J. H. Carscallen, Bartonville; Mrs. W. Swanton, Markdale; Mrs. D. C. iii-var, Fort William; Miss Bessie Ross. R.Il. No. 2, Brockville; Mrs. J. McAuley, Charlton; Mrs. A. B. Sainclls, RR. No. 1, Allenford; Mrs. Lloyd Wilson, Scotland; Mrs. T. J. Newman, Loi'neville and Mrs. 1'". W. Bresse, Lyndliurst. A warm welcoin is also extended to the new presiding officers and secretaries who were elected to plan and take charge of the conventions for this year. Mrs. H. M. Lang, Montcith and Mrs. Hyde, Monteith, will be the new chairman and secre- tary {or the Cochrane nnd Temis- kaniing area. Algomn and St. Joseph Island ilistiict will have their pro- gramme directed by Mrs. D. C. Alder- 5on, Gordon Lake, as chairman and Miss M. Hollin sworth, MacLennan, as secretary. rs. Ferguson will be one of the new officers in charge of the Manitoulin Convention. Kenora, Rainy River and Thunder Bay will have the services of Mrs. Jessie Cooper, Fort William, as Chairman and Mrs. C. 1. Russell, Port Arthur as secretary. The Muskokn and Parry Sound Convention will be directed by Mis. Geo. Dufi‘y, Cnllander, and Mrs. Herbert Alkins, Cnilander. Mrs. Wm. Elliott, Gait, and Mrs. F. Wil- son, Londun, will be the new chair- man and secretary to take charge of the London Convention. The two officers, Mrs. J. F. Davis, Wiarton, and Mrs. R. J. Gates, Colpoy’s Buy Will take the res onsibility for the Huron, Bruce, N. erth and N. Wel- lington area. The Barrie, Kingston, and Belleville areas have new presi- dentsâ€"respectively, Mrs. R. M. Black, Elinvnle; Mrs. C. S. Stewart, Harrowâ€" smith and Mrs. Holmes. Belleville. The Toronto Convention has a new secretary, Mrs. F. M. H. Hallidny, Brookl n. TheyI-Iamilton and Ottawa conâ€" ventions kept their good officers of 1935 for the coming year of 1936. Mrs. M. B. Weese, Rednersvâ€"dlc, and Mrs. G. W. McNaughton, Sydenhaiii, continue to do the secretarial work for the Belleville and Kingston Cont ventions, respectively. Mrs. . Harris will continue as president of the Toronto area. FAREWELL Farewell is not being said to Mrs. R. B. Colloton. for the past'tliree years president of the Federation'of Women’s Institutes of Ontario, With any sense of finality, as she \vill still be on the Provincial Board as honorâ€" ary vice-president. This. new posi- tion does not carry with It‘d)? some sense of activity and initiative,_as that which she formerly occupied. However, Ontario Women's Institutes are fortunate to have her retained in a position where they may profit from her good council. Hcr generous understanding and ability to sec the facts of a case and make her Judg» nients accordingly, have straightened out many tangled problems. This has taken courage and Mrs. Colloton has had the power to make her cour- age and foresight contagious where- ever she meets with Women‘s Insti« tutes. Among Mrs. Colloton's perm» anent contributions to the Women’s Institutes is the clarification of many problems an organization. After being associated with the Provincial Board for eight years, Mrs. A. E. Walker, Bartonville. has re- tired as honorary president. During her regime as president, Mrs. Walker was responsible for the successful organization of the treasury . The following members of the Board retire : Mrs. D. B. Fraser, Fort Arthui Mrs. A. Davis, Lake- field; Mrs. Johnson, Mathcson; Mrs. C. Smith, Harrowsniith; Miss E. Beslcy, Sliclhourne; Mrs. F. Tanner, Vars; Mrs. J. E. Houck, Chippewa, and Mrs. A. E. Linnington, Paris. The London Convention area paid tribute to the retiring president and secretary, Mrs. B. Fitzgerald and Mrs. Norman Anderson. The Barfie, Bellevillc, Kingston and Cochranc areas appreciated the help of their retiring presidents, Mrs. D. G llcll. Mrs. W. R. Munro, Mrs. C. l“. Myers and Mrs. P. McLachlan, respectively. The 1935 presidents of the Mani- toulin and Algoma areas, Mrs. W. Edmunds and Mrs. H. McCrea, did not accept office for the coining year. Mrs. G. Haines and Mrs. C. de Forest retired as chief executives of the Muskoka and Parry Sound Con- VI’IItItifl, and Mrs Jas. Bissct and Mrs. H. Tichbourne retired after carrying on the Convention at Godcrich. Mrs. A. Armstrong, secretary for Toronto Convention area handed over the work to a new secretary. . We do not say farewell to these re- tiring officers for they will carry their EXRETIeflCe_intO further use, whether it is .to lugher office or being that most important functionury. an excel- lent Women’s Institute member. new YEAR GREETINGS. 1 Women's Institutes of the .I’rovince of 0 » I “06 "my “uh he but I can confidently expz‘ff’ga lish a great deal during; 1:11: year 1936. ‘5 ‘~ work during a year a is just a . bservw the“ attend a i‘ilumber of the alth D St’ and It - ' uiiization an in every case Ive seen e\.~ I I’m” held by W" 01gin] work ‘which makes this one of the leadiiijge his the whole of I ft .c h ‘ tulate the Junior ns i_u es or. w at the , and to egrpress the high. hopes]; vahich I lithium ‘ ' d 'n havin wit respec o eir war or 1936‘, . doubtlam Juslhiiieewled a vegr'y fine display of the handiwork of which was on exhibition in the Department of Agricultum wed the good taste and excellent ability of the members of and I am slim gigiry inedoii‘lthem Wilfl be glad ii. 33 ‘ t d better woi‘ o is in ccause o the us i '- . that She 15 me o O Institutes througfhififit {the Province. 9 “I m i a rest pleasure to members 0 e nstitutes to learn “1' HernElixliisclljgfigv Tilie Lady Tweedsmuir has been a prominent Supporter the Scottish R‘ural Women’s Institutes across the water, and that she has the Honorary PreSident of the Women's Institu g in.- This interest, particularly in rural life town and village districts in this Provinc c of the educated-and cultured people of Britain, all of whom ha c very firm faith in the people who live on side especially In an agricultural country like happy and successful New splendid body to accomp I have 0 has been my pleasure to of constructive and use men’s organizations in I wish to cough; achieved in the past year, months ago. Ontario riris, This diin :iy sho our Junior Institutes, sti-uc‘iion cariicil on by the consented to become _ the Province of Ontario. Find it in the country always been clinractc the grant industrial centres, Canada. I have been very [)Imised'at the many expressions of high regal” for Miss ll‘lcllei‘niflnd, the Superintendent of Women’s Institutes, which have come to me from every part of the PraVincc, and particularly from mm who have b~en doing leading work in the Ontario Women’s Institutes over a period of years. GREETINGS FROM THE PROVINCIAL PRESIDENT HELEN MCDOWELL The New Year is a time for stock- taking. As we look back over the past years of achievement in Women's Institute artivities, we feel the joy and reward of work well done, but realize also that the future holds new opportunities for advancement We must at all times be pro- gressive, and, with this thought in mind, I trust the Institute members will become more aware of the ad- vantages of the educational services which have been planned for them as Ontario homemakers, and by cordial cooperation incorporate new and pro- gressive methods of procedure in their 1936 programmes. Many new branches have joined our ranks and these vigorous young mem- bers are welcomed to the Federation. Without a doubt the new contacts formed will stimulate activities in the various communities concerned. The Institute women have ever been guided by high ideals and to all their tasks have brought ability and smcenty of purpose, rendering happy and eli‘ertive service wherever need- e_d. They have learned that, "We are richer for what. we give and only by giving we live”. Our hearts ' e aglow at this sea« son of the year, and the spirit of good will, Icindliei‘ feelings and good cheer irradiates our pathway. Let us strive to keep this spirit throughout the coming year. Financial Statement Oct, 1, 1934â€"Sept. 30th, 1935 Federated Women’s Institutes An examination of the following financial report will show that the expenditures and the receipts of the Federated Women’s Institutes of Qntario Just about balance each year. 'lhe federation fee of 10 cents for each member seems to be satisfactory at the present time. The reserve fund of about $5,000.90 was built up a few years ago and is desirable from the standpoint of security and as a means or meeting possible emergencies. Receipts Balance in bank .. Federation dues $6,063.40 3,553.86 Pins . . . . . . . . . . . Refundâ€"Mr. Putnam “Home 66.82 and Country" 25.08 Son sheets . . . 7.86 Ban interest .. 88.20 $8,805.22 Expenditures Dominion Fed. allocation ...$ 500.00 Country Women of the World 25.00 Convention grants . 400 00 Peace Garden 100.00 Dist. ann'ls, Coni , e c: 599-14 Board meetings . 1034'70 Stationery and supplies . '122'83 Pins ................ 73'09 Delegates to Biennial 223'50 Home and Country . . . . 552-25 ending secy. f: honorarium 287‘00 Auditor ............ who cut to Mr. Putnam so‘se Exchange 24'06 Refund . '90 President’s .)J Soc . is'oo 4,093.08 Balance in bank . . . . . . . . . . 34,71214 Certified correct, .I. C. PRIOR, Auditor. Year, Canada. \I‘itli kind regards and best wishes for the New Year, I am, Yours Sincerely, DUNCAN MARSHALL. Minister} of Ag'n‘culhw, “mils at cemml L‘iio ill CITIZENSHIP BUILDING STRESSED BY CONVENER OF EDUCATION The Women's Institutes of Ullllll‘lfl show an ever increasingly aim -d in tercst in matters educational. \lany of the old aims, and methods 4.1 edu- cation of the cpast are being di L‘llIilEiI as obsolete an are being replm ml by i new conception of its real pulp [-â€" character, culture and CIlJ/l‘l. \l|'l building, and, as a result, the Indi tutes are directin bending their 2 these great ends. From the local community Illll'Iifnl which was first develo ed, thi in has pra- their Enel'pliw and arts to help .iitain gradually come into eing :i nounced national consciousiic consciousness that each truv Fau- adian woman citizen is an imugml part of one great organization with individual responsibilities Wllll‘ll '17]- not be shirked or assigned to anon“ without weakening our social, palm- cal or educational institutions. , To properly develop this national consciousness, arrangement mini be made for systematic study, and most careful selection is needed tlizit the sources of information may he "I that character which will he iu'os ductive of the truest Consti‘m'ilV? activities and spirit. We are not likely to perish in Can- adn for Want of ideas. Tim 9" plentiful but ideas without edin‘ lion to digest them means chaos. Tilt '_all is for wise leadership and COHStI'UI‘lIVB pro amines that Will meet the llL’Pd‘ e are living in an ever changing age where a splendid generation I! in process of development. The? “Fad steadying and wise handling. lWfi“Se conditions have changed so mmll during the last few years. But they are worthy all the study and careful guidance we can give them. , . _ The aim of the Women’s Institute? is to measure up to their rcSl‘0“5" bilities in this matter and the)’.“"‘“!d gladly welcome helpful suggestions iii meetin their problems of with (Mrs. . M. Abbott, Erin, Provmcia Convener of Education). DO YOU KNOW What business was transacted at your annual school meeting? In what grade your schqol “’“5 placed by the Inspector and If the“ Is any assistance you can offer to better conditions? T, What are the necessary qua“. cations for a school trustee? How we are governed?