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
had on request from the Deputy Minister of the Department of Health,
Ottawa.
In addition to the scientific report No. 37, a copy of which had been sent
to every legally qualified medical practitioner in Canada, there are two
popular reports, No. 38, entitled " Mother, a little book for Women," and
No. 39, entitled " Mother, a little book for Men," containing a summary
of the results of the enquiry.
These reports show that in the 59th year of Confederation, J u l y 1st,
1925, to July 1st, 1926, we lost in Canada from childbirth or from causes
connected therewith, 1,532 mothers. In other words, four mothers died
every day from these causes. The reports show, first, why the mothers
died; second, how these deaths may be prevented.
Dr. MacMurchy, in closing, gave reasons for t h i n k i n g that 1,000 mothers'
lives might be saved every year, anil spoke of the great progress of public
health work in Alberta, and of the advice of the President, Mrs. Huyck,
that the Alberta Women's Institutes should endeavor this year to study
and to prevent maternal mortality.
Report of District No. 1 was read by Mrs. Boyd, Vanrena.
Wednesday Afternoon
Presiding officers: Mrs. Huyck, Mrs. Rodgers.
Mrs. Rodgers told the convention what she had purchased with the purse
of gold given her last convention, and displayed a beautiful cluster diamond
ring, which she will cherish throughout life.
Report of the Standing Committee on Canadianization and National
Events was read by Mrs. W i l l i am Stewart, Peace River.
A piano selection by Miss Norah P h i l l i p s was much enjoyed.
Mrs. Short gave a report of the Women's Institute Exhibit in Toronto
in 1927.
ADDRESS— HONORABLE GEORGE HOADLEY
Wednesday Evening
An event much enjoyed by the delegates took place on Wednesday even­ing,
when they were guests at a banquet tendered by the Calgary W. I .,
assisted by the City of Calgary, The Hudson's Bay Co., and the western
members of the Canadian Manufacturing Association. Mrs. F . G. Grevette
was chairman for the occasion.
The tables, at which there were four hundred visitors seated, were de­corated
with carnations and lilacs.
Eulogistic speeches, brief and to the point, were made by Lieutenant
Governor Egbert, Honorable George Hoadley, Mrs. W. Huyck and Mrs.
Harold Riley.
The programme was as follows: Vocal solos, Miss Paul and Mr. Joseph
M c G u i r e ; reading, Miss Joan Mahood; v i o l i n solo, Mr. L . G. Cook; piano
solo, Mr. R. G. Gillespie.
A fashion show was presented by six mannequins of the Hudson's Bay
Co., displaying the latest models in frocks, hats and coats. The grand march
was led by Lieutenant Governor Egbert and Mrs. Osborne, Hon. George
Hoadley and Mrs. Huyck.
Thursday Morning
Presiding officers: Mrs. Huyck, Mrs. Boyd.
The meeting opened with the singing of " O l d Folks at Home."
The report of the Girls' Clubs was read by Mrs. J . Macgregor Smith.
Report of District No. 3 was read by Mrs. H . J . Montgomery.
Mrs. J. N . Beaubier, our past president, was called to the platform, and
received a hearty reception. Mrs. Beaubier said she was delighted to have
it " face to face moment" with the members again, and thanked the conven­tion
for the message of cheer and remembrance sent to her while i l l .
Greetings from Mrs. C e c i l i a Dahl were also received.
Report of P u b l i c i t y Convener was read by Mrs. J . F . Price.