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Fall and Winter, 1949-50 lN MEMORIAM Miss Viola Powell The Women’s Institutes of Onâ€" tario will feel a sense of personal loss in the death of Miss M. Viola Powell, on January 9th, 1950, at Whitby. Miss Powell, a descendant of the United Empire Loyalists was born ,n Whitby, where she attended Col- jugiate and Ontario Ladies' Col- isgg, and later had special train- mg in recognized schools of art, music, voice-culture and home ecoâ€" : oniics. In 1908 Miss Powell joined the lecture staff of Ontario Women's nstitutes. During the war years 014-18 she was active in a cam~ high for the conservation of fruit ,nd vegetables by canning, with e.idquarters in London. In 1927 he conducted the first short course -.i Needlecraft for girls and was iopointed assistant superintendent ..f Women’s Institutes in 1931. She "ill long be remembered for her me contribution through Officer's ‘Jollies, Conventions, District An~ .uals, Loan Library and Home and ountry. From the time of its incen- inn, Miss Powell was enthusiastic i n support of the provincial federâ€" : ition, and served as secretary- , reasurer for F.W.I.0. from 1930- I:').'l3 and made. a_ notable contribu- l ion as Dominion Convener of ‘aiiadian Industries from 1931-35. In 1911 Miss Powell was invited :0 New Brunswick to present an vutline of Women's Institute work o the Government, and in Septemâ€" er of that year conducted a tour .n that province which resulted in .ixty Institutes being organized. , The following year she prepared their first hand-book. In addition to her Institute work ‘, \liss Powell was in great demand A judge in the Women‘s Di on n: Fall Fairs. She was also judge ini'ldecturer for Horticultural So~ 16 IES. ' In 1941 Miss Powell published a ~iiook "Forty Years Agrow-ing", a valuable history of Ontario Women’s Institutes, from which we quote her summary of the spirit ,’ If): our motto: For Home and Coun- .v. “To be cheerful, to be neighborly, to love little children, and cherish their right to be well-born, welL fed, and well-bred; to make our houses, homes whose influence for life’s best shall radiate throughout our community; to be cordial to strangers, generous to our friends, _and helpful to every human life . \\'e_ touchâ€"in short to love our neighbor is little better than ourâ€" selves: To be ready to pass along what we have learned, whether of homemaking or homekeeping, and quietly to teach those about us by word and action that fine spirit of co-operation which springs from unselfish enthusiasm in our com- mon idealâ€"right living". The Women‘s Institutes of On- tafm gratefully remember the in- sDiration, and practical help which Miss Powell gave so generously, and _her associates on the stalf cherish_the memory of one who was a sincere friend. E.M.G. 4 Women's Institutes wishing mater- ial "for .a talk on “Foundation Plant- lnz' wdl be interested in the ofl’ci‘ Which has been received. The H. C. Downham Nursery Co, Ltd-. MW available 35 mm. coloured slides deal- "IE With foundation planting of roses, trees, flowers and fruit. This is a very beautiful collection and is educational in nature. These slides may be shown in the average home or in a hall. The slides, projector, screen and projectionist are Drowded. If you wish to avail your- 5913’95 of this opportunity you may Write direct to the above Nursery C°mvany at either Bowmanville or Shaflmy. Ontario. HOME AND COUNTRY WOMEN'S INSTITUTE BRANCH AN CON FERENCE. DECEMBER, 19-19 D HOME ECONOMICS SERVICE STAFF TAKEN AT STAFI“ Front Row (left to rig/u)- Edith M Collins (‘l ' ‘ . V U . . _. alhin : Ele SIIIJEI'VIsnr of Nutrition; Anna 1’. Lewis Director: E “or fziiéeenlgiofiadli‘e,t:liiperrnilsorrof Junior Ex cnsion: Helen i\l..\loKerchcr, ‘ ; a ten . at: art, Su erviso I H 4‘ I ' .‘ Centre Row (lelt to right): [guy H. I") r 0 “me I “Inwhlnm cer, Home Crafts: Irene H. Grace E. Ha Lindsay (Grenville, Lanark, Leeds, ‘ McBride, I’s cholovi; Ethel .I _ ilton, Health; Mrs. ZetloyHaveL3 Myer, Nutrition; Barbara v. Broadloot ' \V. Burke, Clothing; Mary G. Thompson. Loan Library: Back Ron; (left to right): Flora M, Durnin (Dull‘crin. G , to the Director; Edna L. Peters. Stcnngrapher; Jean M. \V coo Counties); Anne F. h'arnalcgucn (liennra. Rsinv River. Oxford):'Lucille Barber (York. Halton, Peel); Jean 1. N Doreen l\elly( Essex. Kent. Elgin): C. Elizabeth Lucas (Dundas, Glcngnrry, Prescott, Russell, Hastings, Leiinox Addinizton, Prince Edward). upen‘isnr to u Edith Hopkins. Home ['ra ogue, Milneographing and Mailing; Nam A. C . Cownn. Loan Library: _ Administrative Leadership: Lulu A. Row. Clothing; .‘lurgnret .l. . Nutrition: R. Elaine Found. Nutrition; Helen B. Gordnvr. Health: Doro idney Harvey, Mimcographing and Mailing. . \Vclling’lon Counties): Inna M. Winlurburn. Secretary aszliorne, Stcnngraphcr: Ruth 1. Shaver ((lnlurio N" Thunder Buy): New Y. George (Laiuliiuu, Middle . (Iblc (Durham. Norlhumherlnnd, Pclcrbiirough, Viclorla : (llaldimund, Norfolk. LincolnI \Vellund): Agnes I. Mnus Stormont): Catharine .l. Gillespie (Brant, “’utcrloo. Weiilworth): Ina R. Renfrew): Jean M. Scott (Bruce, Huron, Perth): Elsic M. Kidd Supervisor of Clothing: Annc LAUVMHI. R. S. Duncan. Ass (ant Deputy Mi ' «or of Agriculture; Flur- wilh Home Economics yke. Clnlh g; Audrcy Snow 3! Petty, Northern Ontario: Irvine (Frontenac. F.W.I.O. BOARD DINNER PARTY. NOVEMBER, 1919 Head Table Guests (left to right:) Mrs. C. D. Graham: Mrs. J. ll. McL'iilluch, F_W.I.0. gi'crcliiry-lrcusurcr. Bramptons C. D. Graham, Deputy Minister oi Agriculture: Mrs. .I. ll. Fun-her. l’.\V.l.0. President, ILR. 1. St. Thomas: Colonel the Hon. T. L. Kennedy, Minister of Agriculliirc; Mrs. Hugh Summers. l‘nsl l’rcsiidi-nl. F.W.l.0., RR. 1, Fonihill; Miss Anna P. Lew Director: The Hon. \V. A. Goudlclluw, .‘llinislvr of Welfare; Mrs. T. L. Kennedy; Mrs. W. A. (loodl‘ellow; Mr Leslie Hughes. THANK YOU FROM HOLLAND Our members who have contributed towards “Canada Day" will be very interested in the following letter re~ ceived from Miss M. Boekel of tlic Nederlandsche Bond Van Plattclniiil- syrouwen. Heeresingel 20, Graningen: Dear Miss Lewis: “Really I do owe you a letter for a long time. It is hardly an excuse any more that I was so busy and nearly all the time on my way to somewhere. “In the meantime I have received, besides the many materials you sent me, several parcels with Journals, mops, pictures, song hooks, clippings and all sorts of useful things from Canadian Institutes. Most of'itl sent on to Dutch branches studying Can- ada. We are all so grateful for the really marvellous help you render Us. It makes this year’s study so easy, pleasant and interesting. I “As you know, we made a series of printed leaflets dealing about'the his- tory of Canada, the Women s Insti- tutes, farming in Canada and so on. Also. some leaflets with typical Can- adian animals for drawmg program- mes and making table decorations, etc.: some songs with the musu: notes and a Dutch translation of the words; several Canadian recipes; 3 map of Canada and still more. All you sent was a great help to me who had to compose the series of leaflets. "Now our branches can buy such :i series of leaflets, which they distrib- ute amongst their members for study. And on the (lily of their Ciincidizin meeting everybody docs hi-r shnrc; sonic nit-ml)ch have made the sweets and cakes after Canadian recipes some sing the Canadian songs ant teach them to the rest; some made the programmes; one tells iiliout Cun- ndian history after the inl‘nrniatious of her leaflet: another about Indians nr Eskimos. and so on. It is u very fine way to study a country. Lust year we did it for the first time in this wziy and found it very instructivv. Tho branches love it, too, for it is such a charming and easy way to bring every member into the pro- gramme. “Already more than 200 series of lcaflcts were sold. This means (as we have an average membership in the branches of 50) that already 10,- (‘00 Dutch country women are occu- icd in the study about your countrv. Bon't you thing this is a nice result! “Now as to your film "Let There Be Light", I only had yesterday my first opportunity to see it and enjoyed it very much. It is a thing to be very proud of for your organization, proud because it shows such excellent woik the Canadian countrywonicn are do- ing.. The pageant must have been delightful. "Last week it was decided who will be in the group of 5 delegates and 2 observers to the Conference in Copen- hagen. I am lucky enough to be one of the observers of the group and sin- ccrcly hope to be lil'llt‘ wally to go. Ari' you coming to Eiirnpi- ugiiin too? And are you travelling over to Hol< laud then i Tim. m must prniiilsi- to warn lIlL‘ \i‘i-ll in advance, for then 'c should liki- [u givc you linsiiiliillty ulul tn show _\‘uu i'uuiid.” Women's Institutes Find Link in Common Members of Women's liistitutcs who visit Brilniii from nilii'r binds know that they will TN ’ u help and advice from Mrs. Mnrjoi - Frcciiiaii if they call on llt'l‘ nt the Naliiinnl Federation of Women‘s Institutes hcud quarters in London. Many of the visitors Mrs. Freeman secs are students, For a young Bel- gian girl studying adult education and u'clfarc, for cxoinplc sent to her by Brit 'n's National Council of Social Service, she arranger] visits to Women’s Institutes in vurious coun- tics. A Kraduatc of Culcutia Uni- versity who hus chosen Women's In- stitute work as the subject of her thesis at the London Institute of Edu- cation, has been able to visit Women’s Institutes in Surrey, Essex, Bucking- hamsbire and Cheshire, rind a Span- ish~snenking inhabitant of Puerto Rico received similar help. A holidiiy house party of students is being arranged at Deni-nan College early in the New Year.