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function after the passage of The Auxiliary Classes Act of 1914. “The present plan is to organize a foundaâ€" tion which may have memberships by groups or individuals and which will provide some support, both moral and practical. Such organizations as the Women’s Institute, The Trustees Associations, The I.O.D.E. and the Junior Red Cross may possibly be interested. “From the practical interest which you have showu in special education and after reading your article in Home and Country, I feel certain that you would be a most useful mem- ber of the governing committee who would represent the Women’s Institutes. Yours, Carmen Stothers." Women’s Institute Holidays W. I. HOLIDAY, GUELPH BY EDNA GUILD HE Melody Lingers On”â€"that could be I a postscript to the Women’s Institute Holiday at Guelph. Judging from the farewell remarks and the letters received since July 22nd, the 1955 Holiday will be a happy melody in the album of memories for the members who attended. One hundred and thirty~six applications were received. Nine cancellations reduced the number to one hundred and twenty-seven, the largest resident group to register in the eight years since the annual Holiday was started. Once again the women were billetted in the girls’ residences, Macdonald Hall and Watson . Hall and once again new friends were made and “auld acquaintance” renewed. This is a good week of inspiration, fun, ‘ learning and relaxation. The program is varied to meet all tastes. Eight members were pres- ent from one Institute. As always Mr. Young’s contribution was greatly appreciated. There was full attendance for morning devotions and the afternoon singâ€" ‘ song remains a highlight for the residents as well as for the day guests. The Panel Discussion brought forth so many ' thoughts that it was continued on Tuesday 7 evening in the Common Room under the guidâ€" ance of Mrs. MacPhatter. There’s no doubt about it, women do like to talk! After his address on Tuesday afternoon, Mr. Gordon Couling discussed the paintings that were brought in by members. Mr. Couling is a . sympathetic and enthusiastic teacher and he offered to conduct a class in painting at the 1956 Holiday. He thinks that painting should be a permanent W, I, project. The Women‘s Institute Branch was respon- sible for Wednesday and Thursday afternoon programs. The tremendous amount of work prepared by Miss Nora Creyke on the subject, “Your Wardrobe, a Plan with 3 Present and a Future” was justified by the interested re- sponse of the members. A full house always greets Miss Chapman and on Thursday We lis- tened with delight as she brought to life charâ€" acters in literature and made them our friends. Mrs. Geo. Brownlee gave a generous violin re- cital, making the afternoon one to remember. V Mr. Jolliffe's lively and informative talk on WINTER I 95¢ Public Speaking was a happy close to a week of high level programs, The extra activities included a bus trip to Hamilton, a party Thursday night, program by the guests and two interest groups. Mr. Kidd's class on Choral instruction was Well attended and they added to the Friday afternoon pro- gram by singing three numbers. The puppetâ€"making class conducted by Mrs. Guild produced some odd looking creatures. Clowns, Imps and Devils predominated. Among the members of this group were school- teachers, leaders of 4-H Clubs, Cubs and C.G.I.T. groups who hoped to use this experiâ€" ence in their work. (Please don’t misunderâ€" stand meâ€"It wasn’t the members of the class who were Clowns, Imps and Devilsll but the puppets they made. How easily our words can entangle us. We had fun making the silly things.) The President and the Holiday Secretary are deeply grateful to those who helped with the week's program: On the Panel, Mrs. Chas. Agnew, Mrs. John H. McCulloch and Mrs. Richard Starkey. Mrs. G. Gordon Maynard, in for a day, was put to work as was Mrs. Keith Edwards, It was pleasant to have Mrs. W. T. Ewen in (with a few housewifely complaints) between her household duties. A special thanks to Mrs. R, D. Hendry of Gait who cheerfully and efficiently helped with registra- tion and every other job that turned up. Bed looked good to her every night. If you have any suggestions for the Holiday, please send them to the President or Holiday Secretary. The Holiday is for you. W. I. HOLIDAY, KEMPTVILLE HE Eastern Ontario Women’s Institute I Holiday held at Kemptville Agricultural School in August had a registration of something over the seventy limit stated in the announcement; but with its characteristic hos- pitality, the School managed to take them all in and make them welcome. This was the largest attendance on record and the enthusi~ asm seemed to be in ratio with the numbers. Many who came were busy farm women who had had to make special arrangements to have someone take care of things at home in their absence, but they had wanted this holiday and they were sure they would feel the benefit of it when they went home again. 21