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scope of activities and have performed every possible service for their community and for; humanitarian projects farther afield. An everâ€"increasing number of visits to the aged, the sick, the shut-ins is noted and of distributing comforts and remembrances to them. It is encouraging to note the care and thoughtfulness that is being extended to patients in hospitals, sanatoriums and homes for the aged; concerts given, sewmg done, radios and various comforts provided. The upkeep of community halls, war memorials, parks, cemeteries and donations of money to hespitals and all worthy causes are reported from every area. The special project in 1954 was the Korean Widow's Self Help Project to which $7,021.86 was contribâ€" uted. Exhibits, demonstrations, displays at agricultural fairs and exhibitions are reported from all over the province. Bus trips are steadily growing in popularity. Social events are sponsored. These are but a few of the activities. A spirit of good fellowship is fostered by entertaining neighbouring Institutes, Quebec Institute members and groups from the United States. Good public relations are being established by contacts and co-opera- tion with other organizations. The Convener is pleased to note an increas- ing awareness of the importance of publicity and its relation to the interest of the organization. Excellent use has been made of the press, the radio and the telephone to acquaint the general public with Institute activities. Citizenship and Education, by Mrs. J. Cooper. Some points of special interest in this re- port were: Keen interest is shown in United Nations, International Affairs and educational radio programs. More Institutes are providing county scholarships for girls. More branches are using travelling libraries. Many Institutes have given flags and pictures of the Queen to their schools; several have had addresses on the Flag and the Crown and how the flag should be used and flown. A number of Institutes devote a few minutes at each meet- * i it i- * it it * MARRIAGE By A. Warren 1 know we loved each other when we walked So long ago in spring beneath the moon; When, hand clasped Close in hand, We softly talked Of that new Joy our hearts would shelter soon Perenially golden and secure , From any, change. But 0, we could not see That, springtime wonderment would not endure As first it was, but alter blessedly. We muld not know, my dear, we could not guess How years augment the miracle of love; How autumn brings a depth of tenderneSS That 15 beyond young April's dreaming of' How there would burn a richer flame some da’ Than that which first threw glory on our way3 ing to Current Events. International Day . observed by most Institutes and “EWCDm is 61's are welcomed and invited to take the program. In connection with [hop-:1 m besides donating various prizes and eqlii-C 001‘ some branches have arranged Spe[-ialpmem grams with the school during Bid“ lim- Week and members visit the St‘hoolamn Visitors' Day. Films on adult education U~n shown in the Institute or for m. H,“ community by many branches. \ 0'9 The Convener gave the fOllOWlnp ,ugBW tions gathered from reports: (I) “A r'iliz ship and Education Committee heath by Citizenship Convener in the branm ‘mulg demonstrate what women as Cltlzr’ mum really accomplish in a communit' [.Duld attend school board meetings and re nil-m and council meetings. They could we be alerted to new byâ€"laws. (2) Have ilk n:â€" vieWS at meetings; use Home and 'Itlnuiy as material. (3) Have more exchan, Mm; with those of other countries. (4) C em, should not send printed articles for if re: ports but have them re-written in 1‘ H mm words. (5) Try to make your count- heme, by boosting all forward moveme up Make more use of the Loan Libra: wi‘ the Institutes Branch. (7) Make more St Ofa woman’s duty as juror. (8) As ~Htule members we should strive in our hr‘ and communities to teach honesty and “ l'flnL‘E and to teach our children the 5 ions! Three R’s â€" Respect, Reverence and pan sibility. (9) A good forum topic ‘ d be made interesting with the title zidcr- privileged parents and overprivilegt hitit ren." Radio Evaluation Survey Repoi Mrs. D. S. MacNaughton said v .i in branches reported for this survey {malt their Citizenship convener. It v. the opinion of a cross section of Ontai The methods used were group study. i.€ K'Iltrl’t.‘ branches formed into groups with thi nilEli bringing back the findings; listening 'IulJ-n panel discussions, which were latei own Open to the general meeting; open d1 :smn led by the Citizenship convener; and '1.le- tionnaire with such questions as: Do 3" rum C-B-C- programs? Do you disapprOVe v wmv" D0 You send in constructive criticism Vim TYPE of program interests you mos1 Termed excellent were school drai. and Canadian short stories. Shakespeare» olai'r‘ were liked but it was felt the prol‘ mm: are of uneven quality. Some good p13\ were too condensed and hurried in their lint Sosl‘ Operas were not very popular. In MUSIC C.B._C. was congratulated on its eh f 0f musical programs. In religion more nun-h serv1ces and entertainment suitable In 3W" 6183/ listening was advised. Program Willi 01_'gan music rated high. In History â€" "iter- v1ews about other countries as well a, :an- ada were appreciated and popular \w 5! ’4“ ages. HOME AND coIJNTRY