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2 HOME AND COUNTRY HOME AND COUNTRY Published qunrtorly liy redunina “‘oniun's Iiiatilumu ni onuno .nn Thu \\'ou|eii's luslitutu Branch Department oi Agriculture Ontario The EDITORIAL uouuirns: Mrs. Erin-n. Duke, Pan Curling Miss M. v. PowulL \Vliilby. Miss Mary A. oinnkn 'rnmnio. Mixum or PuoleolAb BoARD: 1039-40 Honorary Fraulein“. Miss hlary A. Cinrko. Tnmnio. MN. ’1‘. J. McDowell, Milvorton. Fraulein: Mrs. Ernest Duke. Port Curling. Tia-Preridrnll: 3m. D. Porter. Pomomko. Mr; J. E. McCulluuh, 1%.“. No. 2. Brnmplon. )IcLuciuin. Kinguvllle. Dinclau on [Ila Executive: Mn. T. J. Nickle. undue. ers. J. I). Siewnrt. Thornton. I Ilka. F. Poll. 83. No. l, Proton Station. ms: Isabella Young. Si. Mun-x. him. E. L. Curler. Sonora. Directors: his. W. D. Puyno, Kumptville. Mrs. Thus. Sunlin, 'rninn-oi-ui. hlh's. Noble I’uri‘lii, Hlt. No " CQIIILII’OII, mu Celia Synott R. . . Mrs R. J. Miiiignu, CI > J. 0. Thompson, ILR. No. a, Bonmuvillo. Mrs. D. Z. Gibson, L‘ulcuonui. Mrs. Archie Fraser. ILR. No. i. iluorion. Mrs. L. S. Eilnr. Fnicanbridgo. His. J. Lolhiuu, gloatcith. i r . win. Hillinr , 'ngnwon . C. .1. Romeo, :51 Woliolloy st, Port Arthur. Secular-y Treaxnnr: Mrs. W. B. Leatherdnle. Cfildwlwr. ,â€"_â€".â€" hlni. J. Correspondence should be addressed to "HOME nnu coum‘nr" The “'omeu's Instilulu Branch Department ni Agricninini Yarliamenl awnings. Toronlo ruis paper is dislrlbuied through inn IBCK‘G- ini-izs oi' \Yoniuu's insiiiuiu in His Womoul Institulu members. EDITORIAL COM MENT THE FALL CONVENTIONS In these days of war, when none can foretell what. changes a munth,_ or even a week, may bring, the question naturally has arisen in the minds of some of our members, ‘Sliould we hold conventions this year 2" This matter has been given careful thought and both the Federation and the Women’s Institute Branch feel that, to-day, the conventions have a real purpose to fulfil. Now, more than ever, the Women’s Institute members need the inter- change of thought, the opportunity to plan together, the wise counsel and the inspiration which the conventions can furnish. Those committees which you have chosen to plan your conven- tions have worked thoughtfully to develop programmes which will make a valuable contribution to the solu- tion of the problems of Institute mem- bers in Ontario to»day. Then, too. the very fact of meeting together to chat with friends and ex- change cheery greetings helps us to keep our chins up. ‘The Institute conâ€" ventions have cher been extravagant in their social features, but this year plans are being made to reduce these expenditures to a minimum, but with- out any loss of true sociability. Have you a report to present as con- vener of a standing committee'.7 Here is your golden opportunity to present not only the highlights of the past year’s activities, but to emphasize the ways in which your committee can be of practical value in meeting to-day’s problems. Speaking at the district annual meetings in Emtern Ontario, Miss Lyla Calder, county coach, requested this contribution from the Women for the girls workâ€"“If you have knowl- edge, let others light their candles at it": Let this be true of conventions. Bring your knowledge, your wisdom and your inspiration; share these with others and both you and they Wlll return enriched “to carry on". PRAYER WITHOUT CEASING Mrs. Alfred Wnlt, President of (In: Assncinl World, has broadcast to all lllemlil‘l': un “won-l lur E\'cry member, whntci‘er licr religious nililmtiiiii, is which prompted this message and we ('IIII iissiirc I the members of the Ontario Women’s Institutes wi “To the Country Women of America, L‘unudu, iiiid Otlie the Associiiloil Country I speak to you as President of World, to which most of you belong, to be; > God in prayer without ceasing, until the b llch 'ou to mnke your supiilicntion know _ . I “Sk “Ch 0f ) I ask you so to pliin, Lllut, when you iirisc {iom world. of all the faiths you hold. your knees, there is nuothcr to take your pl _ _ I , stunt and there be a country womnn chum o! priiyoi in L“ cry There are arising clouds of bitterness iind I ' l t rtui'ed livcs, clouds which ll _ . agommd hearts am 0 of our faith will be a beacon Iiglit in the hopes. It may well he that evidence darkness of despair. Country women, who live_by the soil, view and harvest and the resurrection of growth, _und they _ enewal of life and continmty since time began. There purpose there has been r cd Country Women of‘llu'i ‘pi'uyer without ccnsmg. conscious of the faith lllis. Wutt thiit the pi'luyei's‘of 1] form ii port of this chiun. r Lmids: Women of lthe you to iiitercede with Almigity ‘ shadows pass from this, His n in all the temples ncc so thnt enli‘cnty may be con- lnud. 'l'etl wherever there are on vision and obliterate the miracle of seed time know tlint in God's will alwa's be ho e and new life for the stricken among our sisters find always prhyer thatpthey may live again on their own fields and see the rebirth of their own land. You have chosen me as your lender throuin all these troubled years. We have rejoiced together and now we mourn together. But I believe in prayer. I beg each of you to be a living link in u chain of prayer which will keep together in spirit and in faith the country women of the world. HISTORICAL RESEARCH PROJECTS Among the many interesting and valuable ideas presented last year in the reports on Historical Research and Current EVEnts, was one which appears to be of such outstanding worth that it is hereby suggested that, if possible, it be included in the programme of work of every Insti- tute. The idea originated with The Lady 'l‘weedsinuir, wife of the late Lord 'l‘weedsinuir, Governor-General of Canada, who, in one of her frequent visits to \Vomen’s Institutes, suggest- ed that the members might enjoy coin- piling “Village Books”, as do the women of England and Scotland. A practical suggestion from another re- port seems the perfect answer as to methods of procedure. This is it. Buy a large, loose-leaf note-hook. Distribute a few pages to each meni- her, asking her to write the story of her home, her- family, farm, church, school, or of other places of historical interest in the community. To these add snap-shots, sketches, news clipâ€" pings. Include stories of local cur- rent events and of outstanding na- tional occurrences. This book will be the property of your Institute and should be kept with other records of the Institute. Ad- ditional information should be added each year. Make your book as interv esting and artistic as possible. Have an exhibit of these books at your next district annual and two or three of the best might be sent on to your area convention. Tweedsmuir Books Since the idea of the Village Books originated with The Lady Tweedsmuir, the Secretary of the Federated Wo- men’s Institutes of Ontario, Mrs. W. B. Leatherdale, was instructed to ask the consent of The Lady 'I‘weeds- muir and to invite her to select a name and to write a foreword for our books. The gracious reply of The Lady Tweedsmuiz' follows: Elsfield Manor, Oxford, England, May 11, 40 Dear Mrs. Leatherdale: Thank you so very much for your very nice letter. Yes, indeed, my hus- band was_always interested in Wo- men‘s Institutes and thought so highly of the work you are all doing. I think it would be very nice if you cull the-books you are compiling “ 'eeds« muir Village Histories". I will send you a little message as a foreword, with great pleasure. I am always interested to hear what the Women’s Institutes are doing. Yours sincerely, (Signed) Susan Tweedsmuir The Foreword I am so glad to hear that the \Vomcn’s Institutes of Ontario are going to compile village history books. Events move very last nowa- days; houses are pulled down, new roads are made, and the aspect of the countryside changes completely some- times in a short time. It is a most useful and sutisf’ing task for Women’s Institute me ers to see that nothing valuable is lost or forgotten and women should be on the alert always to guard the tradi» tioiis of their homes, and to see that waiter colour sketches and prints, poems and prose legends should find their way into these books. The oldest people in the village will tell fascinating stories of what they re- member, which ths younger members can write down, thus making a bridge between them and events which hap- pened‘beforc they were born. After all. it is_ the history of humanity which is continually interesting to us, and your village histories will be the basis o_f accurate fncts much valued by historians of the future. I am proud ‘to think that you have called them The Tweedsmuir Village Histories." Value of Books IMay I suhggest that this "Foreword" aong wit stories and ictures 0' The Lady Tweedsmuir ariil the lat: II‘..ord 'I\\'eed‘smuir, be included in your Tweedsmuir Village History". The collecting of material and preserving historic records was a subject dear to the heart of our late beloved Gover- nor-General Lord Twecdsmuir. In compiling these books we will not only pay tribute to his memory and honour The Lady Tweedsmuir, but will pre- serve in our own community the records of integrity, honesty and in- dustry of our pioneers. These achieve- ments of construction may well be worthy of our doc consid ' thought in these dgys. entan and A second project for Histori search may be noted in the refill-iii; the Biennial Convention of the Feder- ated Women’s Institutes of Canada 1939, page 3, where all Institutes are, advised to collect the six issues of the national magazine, "Canadian Home and Country", along with the report and keep these in their archives as 2i recAurd of Women's Institutes History. 5 we review and stud' the stories of the past, nia;D§Ve:h§: conscious of a new discipline of spirit to urge us on to a realization that we too. have an important part to pills. in the destiny of our beloved countryy (contributed by Mrs. L. Reesor- ovmcial Convener, Historical Re’ search and Current Events). I Summer 194“ w our WAR SAVINGS CERTIFICATES The Government of Cnmi lug all citizens to support wnr clfort b buying Wur llll .. W \ iiimln‘6 Stumps nnLl ortificntcs. \\‘ ii ,3,‘,|',“’=,‘ no you can to promote Uni] ch" in your Institute and in yum mink niuiilty'.’ This is a true |l7lll'|ii[‘l. effort, second to none. The “living: inent requires a continuous Mon at money for this purpose to hvlii “nan the war. They ask us to ‘liin hue. iinil continue to buy’. Largo ninl mull contributions are alike noccln win. In some districts, requests M (h, committee In charge are licinu' direct to the Institutes to immum this sale. For example. in F: mum“ county the president of each in illule is acting as chairman of ii». mm. iuittcs in her own community on m, sole of stamps. Speakers will n- on, plied within the districts in ..,,L,,,, the undertaking. The Instilu . inn have a booth to sell stumps ll, {lip Kingston Fair. A message from the War : sling, Committee is being sent to llll 1m“. tute secretaries with this 1: on n “Home and Country". It «owns the iarl: which organization: mil in. divi unls may play in prom-iii '1' an sale of Certificates. nun (Continuod from page 1, (u, H, which has gained such a gnu. tuition abroad. Surely Csnmlim deserves more reco ition in l , where it is produce . A tnnci‘: of course, to acknowledge its to use it more freely in cm Butter and other animal fats 2i dairy products which we slin preciute having in suflicicm tities to meet our needs. Fl garden and orchard come a w v. = variety of fresh aun»buthed fi n - and vegetables which we should no u flli~ vantage while they are in sea l'n. tataes are n year-around min- which we should keep right or ~iuc, for they rank high in the list no nomical, nourishing foods. Er inn, deserve special mention, as (In llill’y and meats, all products of l‘ nlian farms: while 11 word should i Salli ulso for honey and maple 5) ‘ill. I repeatâ€"should we not be ll‘i'll'x'flll for the abundance and variety 4 .unils produced on Canadian soil? Prevention of Waste It seems presumptuous on i to draw the attEnt‘ion of Wonii stitute members to the import. preventing waste of foods. I“ iiml home-makers like yourselves llJllUl‘ waste and in times like these _\ i {\ill not only continue to practise r. "IHI‘ ness and thrift in your own hmV - but will do your share in prci will”: waste of any foods which can i pre- served in some way for future :v null] or emergency use. It is quite l‘ ‘uial then to find homemakers busi‘ “‘9' fully "putting- dowu" the exec: pro ducts from the garden and orrli ad Ill sealers or cans for use in the n nth: ahead. Although it is impossniln to predict the exact demand hot» here and abroad for Canadian foo-V , we can rest assured that any ell'm‘t to make the fullest and best use of home grown products will be a real con- tribution to our country. A few months ago an appenl “'35 made to Canadian housewives to use moreup lea. The reason for than 31" Feel is, am sure, familiar to .le fl“- Thc important point is that .W‘U 3"“ other housewives answered that aili- Deal and helped to relieve the elk normal situation. If similar animals must be made to you from time to time. the will he made with the os- surance at your fullest ca-opemt‘” Will again be forthcoming. . Thus Canadihn women play 3119“ Part and will continue to do so with a port '5 In- ‘e of steadfast p one, for back of it all is an earnest eaire tones-we Home and Country. ’ ’