1932 Convention Report

              J- f A L B E R T A WOMEN'S INSTITUTES
any other year. Many splendid papers have been delivered by W. I. mem­bers,
the staff of Olds, Vermilion and Beaver Lodge contributing largely of
their services. The bulletin issued by the University of Alberta on " Beautify­ing
the Home Grounds" has been used extensively; the study of this good
bulletin cannot be too strongly advocated. " The Prairie Farmer's Vegetable
Garden," issued by the Federal Dept. of Agriculture, and the one " Make the
Garden Pay." published by the International Harvester Co., and presented
by the Bank of Montreal, contain much instruction which is valuable to the
gardener.
Among the various subjects discussed were " Weeds and how to fight
them," " Caring for and doctoring, dumb animals," " Is Beauty a Necessity?"
" Growing a Windbreak," " Care of house plants," " Turkeys, their care and
feeding" and " Raising the young chick." The results of activities undertaken
by the different branches of the W. I. is seen in the well kept and tree planted
cemeteries throughout the country, the improvement in many school grounds
and in assistance given school fairs.
In looking forward may I urge the conservation of our food supply. Too
often much of our hard work is lost because of lack of knowledge of storage.
Meetings given to discussions on the best methods of storage of vegetables,
also drying and canning; the storing of eggs for winter use or the making
of jams and jellies from our own grown fruits will produce wonderful results.
The true homemaker is ever eager to learn improved methods. Greater
returns from the dairy may be secured by cheese making in the home, demon­strations
in Gouda or soft cheese' making arouse wonderful interest. Good
bulletins on cheese making may be secured for the asking from the T. Eaton
Company.
In closing may I thank the members for the kind letters received during
the year, and also wish you one and all the best of health and happiness and
continued interest in Agriculture.
OUTLINE
Standing Committee on Agriculture, 1932- 33.
Agriculture at its best is a home making proposition and those who enter
it for other purposes meet with little success; our program must necessarily
for this year, deal with rural home making. In this connection we would
continue in our aim to make Alberta Beautiful.
Early spring meetings given over to round table discussions on gardening
methods, varieties of seeds, etc.. are helpful. It is often profitable to have an
exchange of plants, seeds, etc., the same day.
The local Agricultural Schools and Dominion Experimental Stations are
willing to co- operate with the different organizations and will give you what
assistance they can. I would therefore suggest that at least one meeting be
arranged with help from these schools or with a speaker from one of them.
Constituency Conveners can do much to assist those localities where there
is a failure in garden produce by putting them in touch with other Institutes
where there may be an over supply. We must endeavor to do all in our
power to help those who are less fortunate than we may be.
Any information I can give you will be gladly done if you write me.
( MRS. D. H.) ANNA P. G A L B R A I T H ,
Convener, Drawer 39, Vulcan..