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padding to the basic shape. Dolls purchased from dealers are always expensive, often dressâ€" ed completely out of period. and entirely With. out any interesting history. _ In 1607 Capt. John Smith brought the first doll to America when he came to Jamestown; then handmade wooden. rag, cornhusk and manv others appeared on the market. Few articles today have the same usefulness, beauty and importance to a child that dolls have. The newest doll combines all the fea- tures that today’s child expects in a doll, and IS truly the result of 4000 years of evolution. ('arel'ul consideration is given to children's likes and emotional needs. Their educational value of dolls has finally been recognized. Perhaps the most exciting aspect of being a doll collector is that one never knows whence the next doll is coming. The great advantage of doll collection is that it is a hobby which can run into a small fortune and keep one happily employed forever. The joy of re-cre- uting. planning displays and owning such love- ly things, apart from the satisfaction of shar- ing with others for deserving causes, is an all absorbing and complete relaxation. Leadership Forum Announced HE ONTARIO RURAL LEADERSHIP I FORUM COMMITTEE will again spon- sor a week-long training course for rural people. It will be held February 14th to 20th at Geneva Court, the National Leadership Training and Conference Centre of the Cana- dian Y.M.C.A. at Orillia, Ontario. Cooperat- ing in this project are the Federated Women’s Institutes of Ontario, Ontario Federation of Ag- riculture, Farm Radio Forum, Folk School Council, Junior Farmers‘ Association, Ontario Departments of Agriculture and Education and United (To-operatives of Ontario. The theme will feature community develop- ment and will follow much the same pattern as that presented in 1964. Plenary sessions will provide information on the human, physi- cal and natural resources available in rural On- tario. These sessions will be followed by dis- cussion in small groups to seek understanding and application of the topic. There will be opportunities for the delegates to obtain training in the various skills neces- sary for holding office in organizations. These will be presented for short periods each day as options. so that each delegate may spend his or her time on one particular skill during the course. Delegates will be selected on the basis of two per county or district. Delegates to pre- wous courses are not eligible for selection. 28 County Federation of Agriculture Pm .anh will act as Chairmen of the selection ct «nit- tees. In order that the programme it s geared to the needs of the delegates 1h. odd» line for receiving applications has beer. December lst. 1964. Farm Forum Tapi. 1964-65 OLLOWING ARE THE Farm FForum topics announced for l and winter. The topic of Febrtt. l “The First Hundred Years" is the or fled to be of special interest to womenk ;. “The Outsiders," on January 4th is th :3 topic. November 2, “The Price of Life." 7. costs can weigh heavily on those with comes or more than their share o1 _ Would a standardized medical plan. pl at private, distribute the burden of “Ted‘- more fairly? November 9, “The Sunday Farm It every community, there are people to v farming is not a full-time job. Who .1 people? Do they contribute to the ru- rnunity? Do diverse interests and plfl'l'l‘.‘ er income give their contribution partit- nificance? November 16, “Farmers in Trai 1 Automation is the process of l’EpiaCl u' with machines. In the farmer‘s strug automation, what are the decisions 1 w make? How can he make the right p 7'1 the next twenty years? November 23, “To Be Announced.’ November 30, “Two Roads to .Marketing boards operate by the contri .al‘ of a commOdity. They may direct ll u modin to certain processors. This ca I fere directly with the right of a co-tv w to receive all the produce of its n" ' Smaller farmers gain marketing power “1 ways. Can they have marketing boat ‘21.? co-operatives together? December 7, “Talkback.” This I“ -*”‘ will provide an opportunity for groups 1 ‘6‘ tion speakers on the “Two Roads to :\ J' broadcast. ' December 14, “Regional Broadcasr \rn rural young people handicapped by tilt! 7‘“ ground when they try to create a N "‘l themselves in urban society? January 11. “The Farmer's Image." Jul People Often express concern abou in“ "than people think of them. How can I run convey to their urban neighbours a Hut 1 "-‘I‘ of the difficulties and rewards of moder 5"" culture? January 18, “The Split Personality 0t 1"“ HOME nan co NT"