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4 HOME AND COUNTRY â€"â€"_â€"_â€"__’_’_/ RESOLUTIONS SHOW VARIETY OF INTEREST ANNUAL MEETING (Continued from page 3, col. 4)_ mers, Fonthill, made a presentation address and a gift of a leather hand bag on behalf of the members to Mrs. leatherdale. Mrs. Clarence Holmes was re- elected Convener of the Central Fund Committee and voting directors in» cludc Mrs. H. Wicks, Mrs. P. W. Merry, Mrs. A. E. McNaughton, and Mrs. E. A. Duke with Miss Mary A. Clarke, honorary member without vot- ing‘ power. he Central Fund Committee wel- comes your continued support. All contributions to the Central Fund should be made payable to: The Treasurer, Central Fund, F.W.I.O., Mrs. H. Wicks, and mailed to Mrs. H. Wicks, 27 Buck St.. Cobourz. Youth Movements Miss Eadie reported on meetings of the Ontario Girl Guides' Associa- tion which she had attended as the Institute representative. She re- orted that the Women’s Institute had en classified as a “kindred Society” and this was interpreted to mean a society working to form Guide com- panies. Since the Women’s Institutes have a Homemaking Club programme drafted to meet the needs of rural girls, the Board felt it was not wise to undertake the promotion of two girls’ organizations and for this rea- son it was decided not to name a rep- resentative to the Ontario Girl Guides. Re Canadian Youth Commission: Miss F. P. Eadie appealed to the members to make it their business to be concerned about rural youth and reported on this factâ€"finding com- mittee set up to study the needs of youth. Suggestions and recommendaâ€" tions were invited by the Youth Com- mission, eithcr sent direct to Miss Eadie or to the county home econ» omics coach. Speaking in Public. Mrs. Alfred Watt, M.B.E., who has conducted many International Speak- ers’ Schools, made an interesting and educational contribution to the meetâ€" ing in a brief lesson on public speak- ing. Topics covered included: Pre- paration. Presentation and Delivery, DifTerent Kinds of Talks and The Human Aspect. Other Business. Term of Convenershipâ€"The recom- mendation that the term of convener- ship be limited to not more than six years was adopted. From North Lanark District came a request from a group of five women desiring to be recognized as an Insti- tute in a community where there were not sufficient women to make up the required membership. After thought- ful consideration it was agreed that this group be recommended to afliliate with a near-by local Institute and to have officers named to receive litera- ture direct from the Department. Requests come from time to time, not only from Canada, but from as far away as Australia. for the purâ€" chase of a picture of Mrs. Hoodless, founder of the Women’s Institute movement. Arrangements have now‘ been completed to have a stock of prints on hand available to members at sixty cents each. These may be obtained upon application to the pro- vincial secretary. Size of print is 73" by 10;". Since the supply of song sheets is- sued in 1536 has become all but deâ€" plcted it was decided to plan to pub lish a new Institute Song Sheet. In considering the publication of a new W.I. Hand Book it was agreed to hold this matter over. Miss Clarke reminded the members that in 1947 the Women's Institute will observe the Fiftieth Anniversary and that it is not too soon to be con- sidering some suitable way of cele- brating this important occasion. With the new year we may have a forward look and the hope of peace, that the Golden Anniversary may he a time of real thanksgiving. (Contributed by Mrs. W. B. Leath- erdale, Secretary, F.W.I.0.) Mrs. E. A. Duke, provincial con- vener of Resolutions has submitted the following report of resolutions and action taken with respect to them by the Provincial Board. Board directors will be pleased to give any further 23:- planation desired by Institutes or Dis- tricts in their subdivisions. LANARK NORTH DISTRICT and ALGOMA EAST DISTRICTâ€"â€" Resolutions dealing with postwar educational development in Canada outline important matters for consid- erution, and ask specifically that teachers’ certificam secured in‘any province be valid in every provmce, and, that women be represented adeâ€" quately on commissions studying post- war education and that a copy of this resolution be sent to the Prime Min~ ister of Canada and to the premiers of each province. Carried. N. LANARK DISTRICTâ€" A resolution dealing with the lack of medical service in this area, asks to have this matter brought to the attention of the Minister of Health for Ontario, with a view to improving conditions. This resolution was conâ€" sidered carefully and it was decided to refer it back to the District for action and that a sup orting letter would be sent from t e Provincial Board. I? USS ELL DIS TRI OTâ€" A resolution, in the interests of those handicapped by blindness, asks for improved financial assistance and increased facilities for education and training, to make it possible for the blind to become independent, finan- cially. Tabled until further informa- tion may be secured. BELLEVILLE AREA. Resolved that the Government be asked to take steps to have ladies’ beverage parlors closed. Carried and sent to the Ontario Temperance Fed- oration. YORK N. DISTRICT and RAINY RIVER E. DISTRICTâ€" Resolutions presented by these dis- tricts ask that men and women servâ€" ing in the Navy, the Army and the Air Force, be granted free transporta- tion in Canada when on furlough, from camp to home and return, for the duration of the war. Carried. BLOUNT W. I.â€"â€"Accepted as an emergency resolution at the Toronto Convention, and MIDDLESEX E. DISTRICTâ€" These resolutions ask for increased rations for transient labor. Carried. BURLINGTON W. I.â€"Accepted as an emergency resolution at the Guelph Convention. The mounting death toll result ing from level crossings of rail- road tracks urged this W. I. to ask for the removal of as many such crossings as possible where bus and other vehicular ‘trafiic pass; these measures to be undertaken on a plan satisfactory to any public highways, and within the jurisdiction of the De« partment controlling these crossings, Carried. WATERLOO S. DISTRICTâ€" This resolution, pointing out the dis- advantages experienced through the adoption of daylight saving time. asked the Government to consider the ad- visability of returning to Standard time. Lost. The three resolutions following will be passed on to the various offices of the Wartime Prices and Trade Board. WA TERLOO S. DISTRICT and WENTWORTH N. DISTRICTâ€" These resolutions ask the Wartime Prices and Trade Board to appoint to their Ottawa olfice, or as an adviser, a woman who has had the responsibility of managing a farm home, in order to interpret the needs of the farm home to the W.P.T.B. and to interpret to the press and regional chairmen of the Consumer Branch the regulations of the W.P.T.B. as they apply to farm homes. Carried. WATERLOO 5'. DISTRICTâ€" solution designed to support the Goéei‘iiment policies of _curbing infla- tion and of conservation of goods pointed out that the length of servme textile goods can give depends on both quality and care. It asks that the following be considered: (a) that the W.P.T.B. set prices fair to consumer, retailer and manufacturer, for staple cotton goods; (b) that staple goods whether said by the yard or in maiiu- factured articles be labelled accgrding to thread count; (c) that textiles be labelled according to fibre content to ensure better care; (d) that regulaâ€" tions which lead to the manufacture of goods of poor quality be removed; (e) that the manufacture of ill-fitting garments be prevented; (f) that ’the use of the label “Made in Canada’ be required. Carried. THUNDER BAY DISTRICTâ€"This resolution expressed dissatisfaction with the distribution of sugar for canning purposes during the past year and asked that the same amount of sugar per person be given in future, regardless of the place of residence in Canada. Carried. WENTWORTH S. DISTRICTâ€" A resolution presented by this W.I. asks for the prohibition of the openâ€" ing of motion picture houses Comm'er- cially, on the Sabbath Day. Carried. WELLAND DI STRI C Tâ€" Whereas the wives of urban_dwel- lei-s who are employed in war indus- tries nre allowed an exemption from income tax on income up to $660.00, it was resolved that farmer’s wives who assist in the production of food, the first requirement for all war work, be given the same exemption. Carried. NORFOLK S. DISTRICTâ€" A resolution from this District asks that some recognition in the Women’s Institute organization be accorded to Mrs. T. B. Barrett of the Marburg Women's Institute, Norfolk County, who was instrumental in starting and carrying on in her county the “Jam for Britain" project which has devel- oped into a contribution of great mag- nitude. The Board members were unanimous in expressing appreciation of Mrs. Barrett’s work and the resolu- tion was carried. Winter' 19.“ A Articles have appeared in WB Institute publications, both in can and in England, voicing the “mall: and appreciation for the spiel-mm ""3 fort put forth to send such quantitii of jam for use by all those of ties allied forces who are in hospital he convalescent homes and for Bruin" children and civilians. “h OXFORD N. DISTRICT and WATERLOO N. DISTRICT_ These resolutions stress the ‘ ance of healthy family life "Foi'ml-‘lgg and Country". and Voice ithin-mail oi the blood tests for syphillis now bei" given prior to demobilization, with mi hope 1; at this will be continued. The. also ask for (a) Premarital blood test”. for syphillis; (b) Pre-natal blood test; for syphillis; (0) Subsequent COmpIIL sory treatment for all cases. Carried OXFORD S. DISTRICTâ€" Becognizing the importance of the new Canada Approved Vitamin 3 white flour. and that it is not generally available for home cooking, this dis» trict asks the Department of Pensions and National Health at Ottawa to take steps to make Canada Approved Vita. min B white flour available to Con- sumers in convenient packages for use in their homes. This resolution fur. ther asks that individual members and Institutes, and convention areas of the Women's Institutes write to do Da partment of Pensions and aninnal Heglth, asking for this service. Car- I‘Ie . THUNDER BAY DISTRICT; Whereas at the present timn- fruit growers are permitted to cov-r has» kets of peaches with red auzo, there» by concealing the state 0 ripcru;:s of the fruit which is often too gluon to ripen properly, it was resolvwi that We petition the Dominion Govcrnment to enact legislation prohibiting the use of this red gauze. Carried. RAINY RIVER DISTRICTâ€" Whereas throughout the River District, great loss h been caused by the depredation of l s on live stock, and no compensatiw: [or such loss is now provided by Luv, it was resolved that the Provincin Gave eminent be petitioned to provirlv com- pensation to farmers losing liw. stock by bears. and that the bounty on hear: he continued. Carried. men'; P. ainy FINANCIAL STATEMENT. OCT. 1, 1942 --- SEPT. 30, 1913. Federated Women’s lnslltutes of Ontario Racmns Balance, October 1, 1942 .._....$1,746.90 Federation fees and exchange 3,409.48 Sale of Life Members‘ Pins. 133.65 " Directors’ Pius 31.30 " F.W.I.C. Pins 54.00 " Hand Books 72.25 " Song Sheets 10.92 " Motto Cards _ 3.05 Provincial Life Member, Nor- folk N. _._.____. 10.00 Refunds: Fed. Representatives 25.70 Lakehead Convent’n 30.00 Bank Interest _. 3.84 Total Receipts _..$5,53I.09 DisavasEMnNrs. Allocation, F.W.I.C. ...-_.$ 500.00 Allocation, A.C.W.W. 25.00 Afiiliation, Ont. Federation of Agriculture ...___._.__.. 25.00 Grants to Conventions _..__ 395.00 Fed. Representatives to Con- ventions ._._ _... 403.53 Printing Home and Country 409.86 Directors’ Meeting, Novem- ber, 1942 _. ___..._ 565.38 Sub-eagecutive Meeting, 'Spring, 1943 - 104.05 Directors to District Annuals 815.30 President’s Expenses to Con- ventions .. ...._ 272.00 President’s Travelling Allow- ance ._.. .__.- 57.00 Representatives to Other Organizations 14.80 Provincial Conveners’ Post- _ age 16.0a F.W.I.C. Biennial, Toronto .. 190.95 Special Meeting, Pres. Sec. 31.40 Putnam Memorial Fund ... 2.55 Gifts â€" Retiring President, V W Miss W. Brodie & Flowers J1 w Motto Cards for Sale m... 10.00 Pins for Sale __ $38.13 Memberships and Subscrip- n '7 tions _..____ ...S Secr ta ’ ' nd bulir’fiff’i‘f’ffli. .1100 Stationery: 95.95 Auditor’s Fee _______.__ 10.00 Interest on Loanâ€"1 month..â€" Excbange _.________.,___, ll~.l)b Cheques Payable .â€" 13-13 _/ Total Disbursements _....a 54350-3” Balance, Sept, 30, 19,43... 51.450713 â€"_’. $5,531.09 Nora: Excess of expenditures 0"“ receipts for yearâ€"$266.17. Certified correct, J. C. PRIOR, Auditor.