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United Nations Report Mrs. P. Radbourne reported 964 branches 'lled in the questionnaire given to them at Dis- ict Annuals although not all items reported eferred to the United Nations. With Expo 67 n our Canadian soil people from every coun- in the world have learned about Canada, nd by visiting their national pavilions we have earned something of their way of life. United ations structure and responsibilities have been tudied more closely. Speakers from Canada ave travelled to Russia, Africa and Asia. etc. 0 help solve world problems. Mrs. Aroti Dutt. alcutta, and Mrs. A. G. Wurie of Sierra eona were two who visited our province, hile many guests from other lands, dressed their costumes, spoke at meetings. Letter riends were reported from every country here an A.C.W.W. conference has been held. orty branches had exchange programs. For nternational Day, U.N. programs Were used. inety-eight branches sponsor a foster child ointly with their District and one District sup- orts seven children. Information on Ontario ndians was compiled by Mrs. Radbourne nd sent to National Convener to be used on a rogram in England. The Minister of Agriculture’s Banquet Hon. Wm. A. Stewart, Minister of Agricul‘ ore and Food for Ontario was host to a ban- quet in the Hunting Room of the hotel in onour of the Federated Women‘s Institutes of Ontario. Paying tribute, Mr. Stewart said "No organization in Ontario over the first century of our history has made a greater contribution ban the Women's Institutes. You have estab- lished a sound standard of values; you have brought the rural people together to help them. elves and have communicated those standards of living which. although called outmoded, are still the standards by which we should judge. am concerned about rural Ontario. We have to face the fact that things are happening. but what counts is. have we let them happen to me or have I adjusted? To me you are essen- tial in the moulding of public opinionfithcre are thousands who have no idea of what is vailable to help themseIVes." Miss McKerchcr was master of ceremonies and introduced Dr. Don Huntley. Director of Agricultural Research who reviewed the origin of our research program. “Started in France by a few dedicated people." said Dr. Huntley “its development was related to keeping sugar on the table. It had a slightly different origin in England~it was tied up with money. as a Chemist learned how to make fertilizer and established an experimental station to learn ow to use fertilizer. Next research developed in the US. and in 1870 Ontario sent people outh to study this talked about but not rcally WINTER I968 To celebrate their 70th birthday the members ol lhe Kemble Women's lnslilule re-enuct the organization meeting at their brunch which took place in August, l897. understood. program. Out of this came the Ontario Agricultural College and the begin- ning of experimental stations in every province in Canada." Mrs. J. W. Kearney supplied pro-dinner music and accompanied sisters Mrs. Bruce Munro and Miss Margaret Graham in well rendered vocal selections. Mrs. Small. F.W.I.O. President expressed th‘ appreciation of the Board to Mr. Stewart, his department and Miss McKerchcr. not only for the banquet but the close cooperation and assistance received throughout the year from the Department of Agricullurc and Food: also from home economists and agricultural repre- sentatircs in the province. She challenged lhc members to take Mr. Stewart’s thoughts back to their home communities. resolving to do what we can to hpr rural Ontario. “May the happy feeling of ctr-operation which we have enjoyed in this anniversary year continue on and on." Mrs. Small concluded. Those who oishcd remained alter the hun- tluel to hear the tape recording of Dr. Wilder l’cnficld’s address to 1hr: Macdonald lnstilnlc .I‘ilumnac on the Vanicr Institute. Mucrlnnnlil Institute Reporl Mrs. Trivcrs. Mrs. Small and Miss MCâ€" Kcrchcr were reappointed a committee lo ex- plore Ihe possibilities ol' :1 l-‘.W.l.(). project :11 Mncdonuld Institute, 'lhu Board members supported a motion that l-‘.W.l.(’). establish :1 possible goal of $50000 towards expansion and development nl Mncdonilld lnslilulc :is a project to be completed for our 7Slh anniver- \fll'V. ' it i iv The wind was .1 torrent of darkness among the gusty trees. The moon was .1 glmsllv gnlicnn tossed upon cloudy was. The road was :I rililmn of numnlight over the purple moor, And the highway man (arm: riding fie Riding â€"- Riding- - The highway-man mmc riding, up to the old inn (illtll‘. Alfred Notes 17