1930 - Annual Convention Report

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Mrs. W. F. Cameron, President of the Federated Women's Institutes of
Canada, then delivered her first official address to a provincial organization
since her election as national president. Forecasting the progress which the
next decade will bring to the Women's Institutes, the speaker squarely faced
the problems to be met and frankly discussed every department of work
included in the curriculum. Mrs. Cameron's address may be found in full on
page 61.
At the conclusion of her address Mrs. Cameron was presented with a
basket of beautiful pink roses by Mrs. Montgomery, on behalf of the assembly.
Musical numbers interspersed ' between addresses were greatly enjoyed
and appreciated by the audience; those contributing to this part of the pro­gramme
included Mrs. F. A . Nye of Edmonton, vocal soloist, accompanied
by Claude Hughes; Miss Mary Shortt, violinist, accompanied by Mrs. Lessing-ham
Shortt, and two numbers by the Danish choir, under the direction of
Miss Elma Knudsen. Assembly singing throughout the session was capably
conducted by Mrs. H . E . K e l l y , Calgary, at the piano, and Mrs. F. C. Norton,
Coaldale. leader.
The meeting closed with the National Anthem.
Wednesday Morning, May 21st
The meeting opened promptly at 9 o'clock with assembly singing, Mrs.
Montgomery and Mrs. Rogers presiding.
Mrs. R. E. Wood, of Stony Plain, was appointed to serve with the Execu­tive
and the Convener of Legislation on the Resolutions Committee.
A cheery letter from Miss Isobel Noble, Past Provincial President, now
residing at Wichita, Kansas, was read, conveying greetings and hearty con­gratulations
on our " Sweet Sixteenth Birthday." Typical of Miss Npble was
the urge to do something big; to hold our conventions amid different environ­ments
such as may be found at Jasper or Banff, and expressing the hope that
some time she might return to her first love, the Alberta Women's Institutes.
The message was received with general approval, and the Secretary was
instructed to acknowledge same, also to assure Miss Noble of our continued
interest in and love for her.
The Recording Secretary gave her report which appears on Page 16.
On motion of Mrs. Beaubier, seconded by Mrs. Lynch- Staunton, this report
was accepted.
The Business Secretary- Treasurer, Mrs. Regan, followed with her report
( see Page 17.) There are 259 active branches in the province, which have
raised a total of over $ 68,000 during the past year. Several branches averaged
over $ 1000. Fourteen new branches were organized. Thirty- seven constitu­ency
conferences were held with a total attendance of 2200.
On motion of Mrs. Regan, seconded by Mrs. Morley, this report was
accepted.
The Presidential address, presented by Mrs. Montgomery, introduced
many good suggestions, such as encouraging native handicrafts among new
settlers; urging teaching of music in rural schools; enforcing the advertising
signboard regulations, etc. The report will be found in full on Page 23. On
motion of Mrs. Montgomery, seconded by Mrs. Short, this report was
accepted.
A general discussion of reports and policies followed, which was both
interesting and instructive, clearing up many points which might easily be
mis- interpreted.