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licking. sewing. and taking part in agricultural clubs. Urban folks who move to the country are roman- cs who wish to have park lands and avoid the noise achinery. Their vision of rural Ontario is the old ooden barn and broken down wagon wheel as deco- tive scenery and most of all they show contempt for e farm odours. These folk make it tough for the nner and are really a problem to the industry. Dr. Hawden conceded that the family farm as we it today might change and become non-existant. he farmer‘is an intelligent individual capable of eing the businessman and scientist and yet he ouldn‘t hesitate to keep the cow in his herd whose reduction lost him money. simply because he ration‘ lized “she had a bad year." Dr. Hawden urged that farmers unite. Unless they ojust that. they might suffer. ifthe Hog. Dairy. Corn nd all the other producers would recognize they have ommon needs and not be fragmented. Rural Ontario 5 not where the power is. so it is doubly important hat all groups work together. Otherwise the farm mup will be dominated by the urban group, The i alue of this 4-H Conference is that it cuts acmss the ines and gets you to see what you have in common. H, B :I 9 a: Challenge of Shaping Your Life Mrs. M. B. Bristow. Regional Supervisor spoke to . he girls and threw out a challenge. the qualities l ceded to shape your life. how to develop your talents. what does success mean in a lifetime? The importance ofliving a full and meaningful life. where are your priâ€" critics and how can you make the most of you. Discussion groups were held on the lawn and in turn when the groups reassembled a reporter from ‘each group presented the group ideas. The girls pre- sented their findings with such poise. ease of delivery and the effectiveness which was a credit to the whole conference. Among the many fine reports was one from Brenda Trask. Wellington County. “Living is an art and to really live. one must not be afraid to speak up. try new ideas and be considerate of others.“ Discussion group under clear blue skies. Miss D. Hepburn, Regional Supervisor. chaired this session and introduced Dr. R. E. Vosburgh. acting dean of the College of Family and Consumer Studies. The delegates toured Macdonald Institute. Banquet This was the highlight of the Conference. mainly because the delegates said farewell to Miss Jean Scott who is retiring. The delegates showed their warm af- fection toward her by presenting her with a lovely bouquet of red roses and the presentation of a scroll on behalf of the Conference. Miss Helen McKercher. Director of the Home Economics Branch as well as Mr. K. E. Lantz. Assistant Deputy Minister. O.M.A.F. both extended thanks and good wishes. pi. _ : 1 Flowers for their friend. Lynn Dee Nuttall, Algoma; Miss Jean Scott Supervisor Junior Extensron; Pat Flaafiaub. Parry Sound. Mr. Robt. Eaton. MPP and Parliamentary Assist» ant to the Hon. Wm. A. Stewart. Minister ol‘Agrlcul- ture and Food spoke to the girls during the banquet. “You have set the goal ol‘cotnpletion through your 4- H proyects but most important you have accepted this responsibility out ol'chouse." Mr. Eaton continued to say “Do not rule out the challenging career of Agri- culture." There are opportunities in fields hurtle touched in the past. There will he need for people with new skills to meet the challenge ol' increasing the food supply. Mrs. Wm. G. Miller. Secretary Treasurer ol' the Federated Women's institutes ot' Ontario brought greetings. Mrs. Miller said it was one oli the greatest rewards to the Brunch members to sponsor 4-H Home~ making Clubs. Middlesex girls with Mr. Hobt. Eaton MPP. Parliamentary Assistant to the Hon. Wm. A. Stewart. L-r. Debra Hall. Sharon Wood. Kathi Fludl, Mrs. B. Obokata, Home Economist. Mr. Eaton, Lia Gooyers. Janice Bryant. Marlene Down. Joan Roberts, Rita Van Burgsteden. ll