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o. rt and Handicraft Contests The following awards were made in the Women‘s Institute Competition sponsored by the Salada Tea Company. As usual the projâ€" ects in this competition were the same as those assigned by F.W.IC. for the Tweedsmuir Com- petitions: Cultural Project: A Canadian Landscape. First: Mrs. A. E. Jarvis of King‘s Women's Institute. Second: Mrs. I. Zimmerman of Bridgeport Institute. Third: Mrs. R. Rowe of Classic Institute. Honorable Mention: Mrs. Geraldine Green, Elgin County; Mrs. E. Chrysler. Kent; Mrs. A. Winslow, Thunder Bay. Handicraft Project: A Hope articles). First: Upsala Institute in Thunder Bay. Second: West End Institute in South Welâ€" lington. Third: Irwin Institute in West Kent. Tweedsmuir Histories: F.W.I.O. Competition. First: Bridgeport Institute in North Waterâ€" Chest (ten 100. Second: Haystack Bay Institute in North Muskok-a. Third: Sparta Sorosis Institute in East Elgin. Honorable Mention: (The list is alphabeti- cal, not in order of merit.) Altona, Bogart- Mrs. Gordon MccPhuller, president F.W.|.O., presents the first prize award, a cheque from the Suloda Tea Company to Mrs. A, E. Jarvis, right. lor her pointing. Patterson. RlCllViGW', town, Eden Crest, Grace Laskay, Laurentian View. Riverview, Tiverton. Wellburn. book which through the years retain for us their charm. The discussion period was stimâ€" ulating and brought out many new thoughts on well-known literature. In these days of radio and television, reading can be neglected but in the opinion of the women a good book 15 remembered long after some programmes are forgotten. Pleasing to everyone was Miss Chapman’s selection of poetry and agreeable to everyone was her plea that in this day of mechanized farming we try to retain some- }fling of the fundamental simplicity of country e. In discussing “The Care of African Violets” Mrs. E. E. Thompson of Ottawa, Canadian Representative of the North American African VioIEt Society, had much valuable advice for the members. Soil preparation is considered to be one of the most important factors in the successful growing of African Violets. “Better Bazaars," an illustrated talk by Miss Dora Burke of the Home Economics Service. should result in better bazaars as she had many good suggestions for her audience. Plan 331'13’. was her advice. The time of year and day of the week are very important. An attractive atmosphere creates an air of well- belng and articles for sale will look better in such surroundings. All the articles on display were useful as well as decorative. FA“ 1956 Dr. T. A_ Culham of the English and Econ- omics Division. K.A,S.. showed slides and gave a commentary on student activities at the school. Interesting also were Miss ltorkc's slides, taken this summer in Hawaii and Hono- lulu. Mrs. Violet l-liggs and Miss Linda Evans. Home Economists from Monmouthshire Coun- ty, Wales and on holiday in Canada. wcrv welcome guests at the holiday. A brief talk by Mrs. Higgs, explaining their work at the Institute of Agricuiture. was enjoyed and Miss Evans expressed their pleasure on being able to meet members of the Women‘s Institute in such a happy and cordial atmosphere. Refreshments. thoughtfully provided by Miss Rorke and her staff, were served at the close of these most enjoyable evenings. Miss Helen McKercher, Director of Extension Branch. Home Economics Service, spoke to the meme bers and asked that they send in any sug- gestions they might have for the next year’s holiday. The last afternoon of the holiday featured a demonstration by the Choral Group and a display of paintings by the Art Group. “Hope to see you next year" was the theme as “Good-byes" were said, and a happy holiday at Kemptville came to a close. 17