1928 - Annual Convention

              A L B E R T A W O M E N ' S I N S T I T U T ES
stocks the present Canadian population, more p a r t i c u l a r l y the recently im­migrated
population, is derived. The word Canadian under this heading is
not accepted, as the purpose of the question is to obtain so far as possible a
definition of " Canadian" i n terms of racial derivation. Nationality, on the
other hand, refers to the country to which one owes allegiance, either by
b i r th or naturalization. Under this heading in our census returns, every
person born in Canada, or who has been naturalized i n Canada, is recorded
as a Canadian.
The participation of Canada in the Peace Treaty and in the League of
Nations, has made it necessary for an official definition of Canadian nationals
and Canadian nationality to be made in Canada, since among different
measures adopted in connection with the operation of the League, where
provision defining certain rights and privileges to be enjoyed by the nationals
of members of the League.
Accordingly, a Canadian National was defined as:
( a) A person born in Canada who has not become an alien.
( b) A B r i t i s h subject who has a Canadian domicile.
( c) A person naturalized under the laws of Canada who has not subse­quently
become an alien, or lost his Canadian domicile.
( d) Any person born out of Canada whose father was a Canadian
National at the time of such person's birth.
So, ladies, when the next census is being taken, or when you are record­i
n g the birth of your new baby, don't hesitate to state that your grandfather
was an Irishman. It won't make you any less a Canadian.
REPORT OF A. W. I. COMMITTEE ON HOUSEHOLD ECONOMICS
( Mrs. F. Parkinson, Convener)
Last fall I prepared an outline of work and had it sent out i n time for
the fall conferences. It contained suggestions for programmes and new
ideas to be t r i e d out at home, as well as explaining the rules of the contests
for the year. In January a circular letter was sent to each constituency
chairman urging her to have her committee take an interest in the contests,
as well as in household economics in the home. With very few exceptions
all have taken up some phase of household economics, such as flour sack
competitions, thrift contests, basketry, sewing, cooking and millinery courses.
One branch said it did not understand the meaning of household econ­omics,
but if it could be shown it was worth while it would do what
they could. I wonder how many people there are who think the home is
only a secondary consideration. Surely any clear- thinking woman knows that
the home is the centre of activity upon which our whole life depends.
I t is our duty as home- makers to be enthusiastic about our jobs instead
of considering them a bore. Do not regard home- making as inferior to
the professions, as it is the most important from a national standpoint.
Furthermore, we are not the only ones that have to work hard. Every pro­fession
has its work, also some drawbacks, along w i t h the attractive qualities.
Household economics is a study of all things pertaining to the home, such as
food, home management, clothing and shelter. The conserving of time and
energy is one of the greatest problems of the housekeeper. I have received
a number of reports that show splendid progress. Some letters offered
suggestions that were very much appreciated, others have asked for help in
preparing papers. Like the conveners of other committees, I received letters
as late as A p r i l asking for copies of the outline of work. At the time
appointed for the close of the recipe contests, I received some letters asking,
" What is the contest about?" You can all understand how d i f f i c u l t it is
for your convener to accomplish anything when the members will let the
best part of the year pass before they even think of the work to be done.
In planning the contests it was my idea to help further the cause of the
Committee on Canadian Industries by calling for recipes using Canadian
products only. The other collection called for recipes suitable f o r correcting
constipation. I had hoped for at least one entry from each branch, but was
disappointed on that score. However, the quality of the recipes sent was
very gratifying. Miss P a t r i c k and Miss M c l n t y r e , of the University, acted
as judges, and I feel sure you w i l l be satisfied with their decision. They