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l2 HOME AND COUNTRY Overseas 'l‘our Issue THE WOMEN'S INSTITUTE ' HOLIDAY ONTARIO AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE. GUELPI-l Jl'LY 9-13. 1951 "MOTHER TAKES A HOLIDAY" Ontario A gricultural College. Guelph. was the setting during the week of Jilly 9-1:! for the annual Ontario Women's Institute Holiday. Over 100 members registcred for the full weck's progrnninic and this num» ber nf dies" was augmented by daily n s of chartered busloads ruining: from all 'er Ontario. Over 1500 women part‘ ated in some part of the holiday activities. Eur-h day had its special desig- nation. .‘londuy. opening day, was “Knnw Your Colleges’ Day" featuring conducted tours of Macdonald Insti- tute, the Aniculutural College, the _ . which was “Meat and Poultry ‘, as well as inspection tours in the morning, informative and interesting lecture-demonstrations werc git-en in the afternoon by hlElll~ the College Studâ€"Professor ‘tillwcll and Professor E. S. 5n u. ‘I'iurucllliure Day”, Wednesday, ntl'crmi Campus Tours. and lecture- dcnmnstrations on “Floral Arrange~ men!" by Miss Louise W. Heringa, and "Beautiful Farm Homes" by Mr. John .-\. \\'c:ill. So irreat was ‘the at- traction of this colourful and instruc- tch programme that over 850 women were registered on this one day. Thursday . "M a c d o n a l d Institute Ilay", though marked with inclement weather was spent happily and With undampened enthusiasm. Women's In- stitute members participated in activ- ities planncd by the stat? of Mac- donald Institute. Lectureâ€"demonstra- tions on “Know Your Textiles", “Cool-ting with Small Appliances” and “Home Decoration" were stimulating and practical. Friday, closing day of the holiday, was “Cultural Activities Day", and as a special feature Miss Effie Smith. a Canadian painter of note, not only lec- tured on Canadian Art but illustrated her mill»: with a demonstration of “Painting a Flower Print". At this session also Professor Walter Car» pentcr gave a delightful address on “Treasures in Books” and Mr. liIel- Ville King sang several solos. ' Each day of the holiday opened With devotional exercises in Memorial Hall led by Padre Young, College Chaplain. After lunch a most enjoyable half hour organ and piano recital given by Mr. and Mrs. R. Kidd and a sing- song led by the versatile and much beloved Padre Young. Greetings and a sincere welcome were extended to the crowds on behalf of the College. the Women's Institute Branch, and the Federated Women's Institutes of On- tarlo. Erich day closed its formal pro- gramme with the Showing by Miss Anna P. Lewis of the lovely coloured pictures taken during her recent tours abroad and at home under the intrigu- ing titles “Let’s Visit Great Britain", “Scanning Scandinavia", “Through Holland, Belgium and France", “Glimpses of Historical Ontario" and “Here and There with the Women’s Institutes Across Canada". The pope ularity of these showings was attested by the fact that most of the buslaads stayed over the supper hour for these showings and several groups who were not able to get away from home dur- ing the day drove in for this evening treat. Other features that added to the general enjoyment of the week were numerous. Miss Beverley Bryan of the Women's Institute.Branch Stat? supervised swimming in the swunâ€" ming pool. Informal discussions of Women’s Institute problems were. led by Mrs. Clarence Hayes_in her usual happy and understanding manner. Miss Edith Collins gave an intriguâ€" ing glimpse into “Cultural Activities", Here and There With the Women’s Institutes Spring, summer autumn. winter, the work of the Women’s Institutes untiringly goes on. Scarcaly u hamlet or crossroad from east to west, from north to south, but has come under the benign influence of its spreading aura. Whether it be a tiny group in the remote hinterland, or n strong body on the city's edge, one spirit aniniatcs the membership, one goal is perpetually sought. that spirit and that goal welded and encompassed for one and all in the familiar well-loved motto "For Home and Country". Bruce East. Mildnniy: The library opcned in the Community Hall by tho Mildniay Women’s Institute is provâ€" ing to be very popular with the I‘ellllv ini: public. The number of books available is not large and the County Circulating Library accounts for most of the volumes on hand. A small col» lection of books has been donated by those interested in the library, and it is hoped that this collection will increase as time goes on. New books are being received from time to time. The Institute \iclcomcs such dona- tions, and thanks the donors for their generosity. Carleton East. Osgoode: The Os- goodc brnnch of the Women's Insti- tute launched a new project this past summer when they sponsored a Re- gatta at the lighthouse, Osgoodc. Proceeds from the Regatta will start u fund for the erection of a coinâ€" Inuriity hull for the Osgoode District. An excellent attendance of both spec- tators and competitors combined with unexpected leniency of the weather- man to ensure the success of both water sports and boat races. Prizes for these events were donated by iner- chants and business men from the sur- rounding district. A dance and social evenng brought to a close a happy and profitable (lay. Halton District Anniversary: On June 26th about three hundred and fifty Women’s Institute members he- longing to the branches of Halton County gathered at Milton to cele- brate the 50th Anniversary of the organization in the county. Long tables decorated with bouquets of flowers and blue and gold streamers, were set with salad plates as the ladies sat down after registering at the door of the Arena. During the lunch hour, Mrs. Albert Biggar of Omagh, 90, cut the tiered white birth- day cake. Mrs. Milton Brown of Hornhy Branch welcomed all who had come "to celebrate 50 years of work in Halton County". Second vice~presi- dent, Mrs. E. A. Manning, Hornby, introduced a candle-lighting cereâ€" mony, with Mrs. Rhinehart of Nas- sagaweya, the past president, lighting a candle for those who had none on before; Mrs. Milton Brown lighting hers for the present members, and Mrs. J. L. Ellerby of Limehouse, first viceâ€"president, for the future. These three flames burned brightly during the afternoon affirming that "people who don’t laugh are not good citi- zens". Col. the Honourable T. L. Kennedy, Minister of Agriculture, proceeded to make good citizens of the ladies as he spoke of the changes in the last fifty years. Miss Ethel Chapman, as guest speaker of the afternoon brought real inspiration to the women and a challenge to go on with even better work in the future. Lanai-k North, Almonte: Eighteen members of the Almonte Women's In- stitute toured the plant of Findlay’s Limited in Carleton Place. Special exhibits of foundry work, enamellinc work and sheet steel work were laid ‘out to illustrate various processes carried on in the manufacture of stoves and furnaces. The members were keenly interested in the pro- cesses and finished products. After *5 and Misses Orma Wainwright and Beverley Bryan led interest groups in Textile Printing and Moccasin Making. Numerous "after hour" parties add- ed zest and hilarity to- this happy holiday occasion. . the tour, tea was served in the coin- un 's Gucst House. p Linnox. Stella. Amherst Island: Upwards of one hundred Womcns Institute members from Lennox and Addington, Frontenac and Leeds counties visited Amherst Island to participate in the 50th Anniversary of the founding of the local Institute. One of the highlights of the day-lent: session was the cutting of the birthâ€" dflv cake by Mrs. William McMastei‘. 88; the only li m: charter memch and the first secretary of the organiâ€" zntion. In the afternoon Mrs. Arthur J. Hudson of liyn gave an nccount of her trip tu Copcnhugcn as a delegate to the triennial conventinn of the AiC.W.W. Other speakers were: Mrs. R. J. Pcnncy, Chairman of the King: stun Convention Area, Mrs. B. lhivy of Wilton. Mrs. E. J. Boyce of Hiir~ rowsmith and Mrs. Donald Hannah of Enterprise. Much credit was give.“ the Amherst Island Institute for their faithful and careful preservation of the original records of their brunch. which include the text of the innug- nral address of the first president. Lennnx. Odessa: Odessa Women's Institute members were hostesses at a social event held in early June in the library rooms to "June bridcs of the past". A lace covered'table was decorator] in pink and white With a rose as a favour for each bride. A brides’ rake, decorated in matching colours. bearing the inscription “Wed- ding Anniversaries" adorned ihc table, the cake having been made by Mrs. Clark Boyce. A coinage was given to the bride married the longest, Mrs. Montgomery. Norfolk South. I’ori Dover: con- tributed $50. to a local appeal for help in raising funds for the purchase of a diving suit, a much needed piece of equipment for the town lifesaving department. Northnm‘ierland East. York Road: Members of the York Road Women’s Institute entertained their Dutch neighbours of the surrounding com- munity. Mrs. Witt, wife of the Min- ister of the Christian Reform Church, Trenton, spoke on the problem of thc Netherlanders in their own land which prompted them to seek new homes across the seas. Mrs. Witt bespoke for the newcomers friendship and understanding and complete honesty in all dealings, and stated that those among them who had been in Canada long enough, had already demon- strated their willingness and ability to make good Canadian citizens. Ontario South, Brougham: The Brougham Institute had as an enjoy- able feature of the May meeting a debate “Resolved that active middle- ac-e surpasses youth in the joys of life”. After quite a controversy, both amusing and thought-provoking, the issue was decided by a vote. The concensus of opinion was that active middle age did surpass youth in the joys of life. Oxford South, Mount Elgin: A sal- vage drive was successfully under- taken by the Mount Elgin Women's Institute. Four trucks, with three Institute members to each, ’worked steadily the greater part of a day in the village, travelling up and down the concessions, gatherin papers, cartons, rags, and ferti izer and cement sacks. 0n the following day the work continued from 8.30 to 12 o'clock getting the salvage into saloâ€" ablc condition for shipment With helpifrom a number of boys fr ‘ i “is continuation school, the trucklmw eventually completed. The COIIEL -| totalled six and one-half tuna an. Mrs. Aubrey Swain, president, re- ceived a cheque for almost one hun- dred_dollara from the venture. Prince Edward, Hillier: About thirty-five members and friends of the Hillier Women’s Institute drove in a chartered bus to visit the County Home in Fiction, and to put on a pro- gramme .for the residents there. At the meeting, the women of the home were each presented with a carsage and the men with a boutonniere. ‘ chfrew South: Chartered by the South chfrcw District Women’s In. stitutua five Renfrew County buses left Renfrew at 6.46 am. for Brock- ville, carrying 185 passengers, to enjoy the Thousand Island boat trip leavmu Btockville at 10 a.m and re. turning at 3 pm. The members en- thusinatically JJI'DCIulmed it a most interesting an enjoyable trip. Simcne Centre, Barrie: Mayor Mar. joric Hamilton of Barrie addressed the Bnrrie Women’s Institute on “Publicity”. "An Institute back. ground must be an excellent prepar. ution for public life, for”, said Mrs. Hamilton, who holds the proud honour of being Harric‘s first woman mayor and is one of the first women in th- pravincc to achieve the mayorality in any municipality. “I was practically raised in The Women’s Institute". Victoria West. Grasshill: The Grasshill Women's Institute enjoyed in lovely trip by chartered bus to Ottawa on June 1, returning the fol. lowing: day. The Indies were greeted on their arrival at the Parliament Buildings by Mr. Clayton Hodgson, MJ“. for Victoria and Haliburton, and were his supper guests. They were present at one session of Parliament and toured the buildings and Peace Tower. A sizhtsccing bus was char~ tered which toured the City of Ottawa visiting many points of interest, and crossing over to the Quebec city or Hull for a visit to the mills there. The return trip was along the St. Lawrence. the beautiful scenery and vrlimpscs of Brockvillc and Kingston bein-r greatlv cnioycd by all. \Vntcrloo South. New Dundee: New Dundee at a special meetinw held in the local school had as its guest speaker Mrs. R. Hendry of Galt “'IIAI gave a most interesting account of her trip to Copenhagen as a delcgatc to thc A.C.W.W. Conference. Mrs. Hendry had the unique privilege of being the first Canadian woman to register for a week's course at Don» man College. The Women’s Institute College in England. York Centre. King: Collections from a district canvas amounting to over $130. sponsored by King Wo- men’s Institute for York County Hos» pital will assist in purchasing a steriâ€" lizer for hypodermic needles, 3 much needed piece of equipment for thc hospital. Thunder Bay, Red Rock: Sponsored an Empire Day programme at the school grounds under the leadership of Mrs. I. Sigurdson, convener for Citizenship and Education. The pro- gramme had as its theme “Canadian Citizenship". Assisted by the Red Rock branch of the Legion, the Red Rock Scout Patrol, the Red Rock Girl Guides and the Red Rock Fireman‘s Club, a most interesting evening of entertainment was provided, including addresses on "What Canada means to me", "Canada as an Industrial Nation", and “The Right to Vote”. There was a presentation of the colours by a Legion member, and all joined in the repetition of the Oath of Allegiance to Our Country in both English and French. At the conclusion of the programme, the firemen took charge of a monster fireworks dis- play. The Institute sold coffee and doughnuts during the evening with the proceeds going to the Red Rock school to add to the film slide library. ank East. Agincniirt: Twenty-two rs of Agincolii't Women’s In- led the combined picnic lurk County Pioneer and His- ~o.ic:! society. and York‘ County WI)â€" men's Institutes June 16. The! \Irns-n Hm 1......» ~I~ figup among 53 ‘The fl <7?” A?