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"Data's. 1P“ 3.5:}; $.12.“ Four generations of Women's Institute members, left, standing â€" Mrs. Chapman, president of the Clute Brunch, Miss Shirley Chapman, Mrs. A. G. Stiles. Chor- ter Member and lite Member, Clute Branch â€" seated, Mrs. E, M. Cowan (90 years old) Charter Member and Life Member of Clure Branch. at * * I sought to hear the voice of God And climbed the topmost steeple. But God declared: "Go down again, I dwell among the people." â€"Louis I. Newman * ‘k 1* Conservation Council of Ontario The program of the Conservation Council of Ontario is carried out chiefly through com- mittees appointed to specific studies and proj- ects. The Council presented a brief to Premier Robarts asking for consideration of effective land use, A brief was also presented to the Ministers of Highways, Lands and Forests, and Tourism and Information in which proposals on roadside appearance were presented. Counâ€" cil was asked to make a submission on the recreational potential of the Rideau waterway. On December 4-6 a conference is being held on “Pollution” when Specialists will discuss problems. An important part of Council's pro- gram is to provide public information and education through the nevvs media, and to pro- vide the public with accurate data on the main issues of Conservation in Ontario. An hisâ€" torical account of events leading to formation of a Conservation Council is being prepared for publication. Note: During business, Board Directors ap- proved a motion that a letter be written to the Conservation Council supporting F.W.I.O.’s original decision to not join the Conncil. 8 Conference on Rural Community lire Mrs. Small and Mrs. Diamond repruucnted F.W.I.O. at the conference on “Rural Com munity Life" called by Hon. W. A. 5 wan, Minister of Agriculture and Food for Ontario, Following luncheon, Mr. Stewart explain. J the reason for the assembly of 2.2 Iepl’eser dive, from senior farm organizations, Junior Hm. ers, Women‘s Institute and clergy. C. gem over problems has brought about Chan as. fecting rural life in Ontario. Discussion ,ucd on need for emphasis on environment de. velopment of human beings; the basi- 2co- nomic factor coupled with the exodus of mg people from farms to cities; the imports _ of rural women’s part in farm managemtw de. cisions; the lack of action to keep youn ms in rural communities; and difficulties c: m pastorates. Previous 0.A.C. summer c \CS for clergy were acclaimed as an excelle up. portunity for clergy to get a clearer - lerâ€" standing of rural problems. The .np approved a suggestion for re-instituti- of schools for rural clergy by Departmr; of Agriculture and Food at the regional a, ul- tural schools. Rural Learning Association The Rural Learning Association was t} to enable rural people to participate l veloping knowledge of themselves, their munity, country, and their business by tr courses at regional and provincial level. 1 the past year conferences and folk 5- have been held, and an interprovincial travel project carried out. A conference. ite- sign for Tomorrow” was held in Auror 10- vember 215i for young farmers. At th. ?p- tember Board Meeting, Peter Hannam, L ph was elected president following the resig' on of Donald Sanderson. At the November wlh meeting a provincial training course in at was planned at a probable cost of $6: Jar person, subject matter to include parliam~ =T_,\‘ procedure, social action skill or com an awareness. Information will be forthco 1?- R.L.A. membership is down this year. In dv ual membership is $2., group $5. Mrs. N. Jamicson reported on the A. :Jl Meeting, the theme of which was “Look? ill the Past, Present and Future in Rural Nil Education.” _ The objectives of the Association are l to promote, develop and improve a compr: “- sive adult education program (2) to co-OP "15 with adult education organizations and "3 as a clearing house for information and l 50 secure and accept donations for furtherins-I ’15 above ends. n p. 3:47,: noqul, 3;.“ * 1k * Problem â€" to keep the family’s yearnings “3 1i“ the family's earnings. HOME AND COUM : RY