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From Representatives to Other Organizations ntario Society of Aging â€" Mrs. Allen Neal Statistics show the retired group because of ur way of life are on the increase and we ow must constantly be preparing ourselves for isure hours by developing hobbies when oung. Our community must develop services 0 interest senior citizens and so keep them in ur area. There must be constant contact and n increase of education for the respect of lderly people and in turn a higher respect for ‘self.” lizabeth Fry Society â€" Mrs. Wm. G. Clark There was nothing to report as neither Mrs. iark or F.W.I.O. office had had answers to I ommunications. During Board Meeting. Mrs. older talked to their office and apologies ere made. They stated they would like our - ontinued interest. 1 arm Forum â€" Mrs. Wm. G. Clark Mrs. Clark represented Mrs. Trivers at the . arm Forum Conference. The broadcast in r hich the Women's Institute participate was eld the evening the Board was arriving so in- ormation was not available regarding this eeting. “Women in Their Place.“ Mrs. Clark utlined the meetings for the winter months. i ederation of Agricultureâ€"Mrs. Geo. Burkitt Mrs. Burkitt reported on meetings attended 77: representative from F.W.1.0. She was elect- v- to the Board of Governors at the annual ceting. The Ontario Federation of Agricul- ure has many services to offer those in Agri- - ulture. The annual brief to the Premier of I ntario has many recommendations; one with egard to the new assessment manual and the atter of expropriation practices were re- eived and dealt with satisfactorily. As a re- ult of the Federation’s expression of concern ver the spread of vertical integration in agri- * ulture, a Food Council has been established. ntario Conservation Councilâ€"Mrs Burkitt Mrs. Burkitt attended a meeting of the The main objective is to encourage e conservation, restoration and best use of all atural resources. The Council has nine stand- -_ g committees. This year a new committee on .R.D.A. has been set up. Polluted water is - asted water and an adequate program of ollution control is essential; thus, one of the » ouncil’s major projects this year is the com- _ilation of a water pollution report which will In presented in its final draft at its meeting in Ilecember. o c: i: Q. NTER I964 Mrs. Bert Browniee presents the Cochrane - Temiskoming Area Ontario Women‘s Institute Scholarship cheque to the FWIO Secretary Treasurer’ Mrs, Gerald Holder. Centre, Mrs, Triversl Pres_ FWIO. Standing Committee Reports Agriculture and Canadian Industriesâ€" Mrs. Geo. Burkitt. Convener Mrs, Burkilt urges district conveners to con- tact branches failing to report. This would in~ crease the percentage reporting. The following roll calls. mottoes and topiCs were reporlcd. Roll Calls should relate to the lopic. the cou- vcner said. Roll Callsâ€"A new product from our gro- cery shelves and my reaction to it: A press clipping of agricultural interest; My favourite cheese: A Canadian manufactured article I should like to see improved; A textile and from what it is woven; An experience in farmâ€" ing which might help my neighbour. Mottocs â€"~ He who never makes it mistake never makes anything: Agriculture is the strongest spoke in the wheel of industry: it's not enough to know the cost. be sure no quality is losl. Topics â€" Growth of the dwarf apple tree; Wheat growing countries of the world; From pinc sap to turpentine; Sugar from boots to bowl; Foreign type cheese made in Canada; Manufacture of curling brooms. Mrs. Burkitt drew attention to the. number of students entertained from the Federated Colleges and Veterinary School by our Women's Institute members. Tours were prominent and visits were on- joycd to cheese factories. salt mines, pottery plants, packing houses. glass famories, airports, ship-yards. Agricultural Hall of Fame and Douglas Point Atomic Energy plant. Films on oil, electrical safety, irrigation, phases of agri- culture. Home Economics and Healthâ€" Miss Lily Dempsey. Convener Miss Lin Dempsey presented her first re- port to the Board, saying: "It is up to us to transpose the results of research so that they 9