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Evaluation of programs and study of resolu- tions could be an important part of our meet- ings. Many subjects have depth for study and much material is available. Pollution is a probâ€" lem in today’s society and perhaps could prove to be a worthwhile meeting topic. The late Sen- ator Robert Kennedy once said, “One thing our two countries have in common is the great lakes, and whether you be a Canadian or an American you could fall into the lake and not drown but in both you would disintegrate. in the last quarter century we have polluted our rivers, lakes and streams not only in Canada but in many of the soâ€"called developing coun- tries. and sadly, in some of the developing countries there is little control Over pesticides and so the damage is done. Along with pollu- tion goes conservation, and a few years ago we were encouraged to study the advantages of a green belt. which resulted from a resolution. In our crowded cities, green belts are becoming more and more important to those residents who suffer from a constant noise factor and lack of fresh air. which, in turn. affect their physical being and sanity. I can think of a cartoon 1 saw which was so appropriate, depicting locusts destroying crops; along came the frogs and ate up the locusts; the frogs were preyed on by snakes, and the snakes were hunted by birds. So man de- stroyed the birds of prey, the snakes multi- plied and wiped out the frogs: the locusts in turn ate the crops, which provesâ€"it is so im- portant to take a look at the overall picture. for the very thing we destroy may not be the answer to our problem. Again the word evaluation comes back to me and I think of the human element that of the friendships gained through Women‘s In- stitute. The hand of friendship has been ex- tended to all of us at one time or another and we’ve held out our hands for our friends to grasp. As your president, I already have made many new friends and am looking forward to area conventions this fall; but may I say with sincere warmth. how grateful I am for the friendships within my own local branch. The Haysville Women‘s Institute. These are indeed precious to me. Evaluations or appraisals. it‘s good for us to ponder and take time to think. Margaret Zoellcr it 1k * "None preaches better than the ant and she says nothing." Benjamin Franklin * ‘A' * SUMMER 1969 CAST THY BREAD UPON THE WATERS (Ectlcsiasles 1121) By Jean 5. Fawn-rt Dear Lord. The manna which Thou sendst each day Upon my undeserving head Will mould and spoil if gathered And laid by to keep. Out of Thy generous bounty, Thou knowst i do not need it all. It cannot be that l. \‘Z’ell fed and cosseted in every way. Need all that has been laid before my door. And so. dear Lord. Help me etttb day to see the one \Vhose need is greater far than mine: His need. so far exceeding his supply. Could so well use what 1 would gladly spare. Then, only then. As my bread floats upon the watt-rs â€" (Guided. I pray, by Thy just hand To show where it should go) 7 Then can I share with Thee the joy of giving: And turn with thankful heart To my remaining part To find. behold! it has been llll'ssctl And now is truly mine â€" The heavenly repast of bread and wine. TH E PLOW/MAN All day I follow Watching the swift dark furrow That curls away before me, And tart- not for skies or upturntd flowers. And at the end of the field Look backward Ever with discontent. A stone. £1 root, .1 strayed thought Has warped the line of that furrow And urge my horses 'r0und again. Sometimes even before the row is finished I must look backward; To find. when I come to the end That there I swerved. Unappcasud i leave the field Expectant, return. The horses are very patient. \Vbcn I tell myself This time I The ultimate unflowed turning ls before my share. They must give up their rest. Someday. somedayI be sure, I shall turn the furrow of all my hopes But I shall not, doing it, look backward. Raymond Knister