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The plaque erected to the memory of Agnes Camp- bell Macphail at Hopeville by the Historic Sites Board of Ontario and those tak- ing part in the unveiling ‘ ceremony. From left to 1' right: Mr. Leslie R, Gray at the Historic Sites Board; Mrs. Ivan McClure, Presi- dent Grey Counly Woâ€" men's Institutes; Mrs. James Black, President Hopeville Swinion Park Inâ€" stitule; Mrs. Gerlha Renny, sister of Miss Mocphoil; Mr. Forquhar O l i v e r , M.P.P.; Mrs. Lillian Bailey, sister of Miss Mocphoil; Mr. E. A. Winkler, M.P.; Mr. N. S. Campbell, Reeve of Proton Township; Mr. Wm. McLennan, Secretory Grey County Historical Society. ‘ chaeological and Historic Sites Boards of On- io. The plaque was unveiled by Mrs. Gertha any and Mrs. Lillian Bailey, sisters of Agnes acphail. . Many tributes were paid by the various speak- ;s to Miss Macphail’s contributions to agricul- ‘ e, youth, prison reform and old people. As meone has fittineg remarked, “No person was er honoured for what he received. Honour has run the reward for what he gave." Miss Mac- ail gave the best years of her life for the terment of her country and this is sufficient ason for us to honour her memory. Convention Features Education ‘ EDITOR'S NOTE: For its 1960 convention, Engla- rt area took the theme, “Education â€"â€" Every- dy's Business” and officials from outside the :i who attended the convention were so im- essed with the programme and its close relation 3 the theme that we asked Mrs. Bert Browniee, ‘1' 2 Area Chairman, to tell us More about it, This i Mrs. Brawnlee's reply: I "We did try to carry out our theme, “Educaa onâ€"Evcrybody's Business’ throughout the en- -n convention. I think that all the extra little ails add so much to the success of a con- “The panel discussion was, of course, the high- - ht of the convention. Panelists were our Public 'hoo] Inspector as chairman, a teacher, a trus- '- a parent, a minister and a Women's Institute 'ember. These, we felt, represented those most '05er connected with our education. “Talent for the evening session was entirely 1 school pupils. I felt the chorus ‘School Days' .. the beginning set the stage for a truly school ‘i INTER I961 programme. The audience was invited to take part in singing the final chorus of the song. “The demonstration, ‘Beauty in the Home‘ on the second day was very interesting. It stressed making the most of what we have at hand to beautify our homes and was indeed a bit of edu- cation for the delegates. “To further carry out our theme we had Lt huge poster. hand-painted. depicting our theme and topped with the Women's Institute crest, placed at the front of the hall. A smaller poster was mounted on the stage of the high school to name the panel discussion. The centrepiece for the banquet head table was a small red school house made of cardboard, mounted on a green base and surrounded by miniature figures of children. made of pipe cleaners, dressed in bright attire. Placccards Wcrc stand-up folders with a small girl or boy painted on each. Following the banquet a school lunch kit was passed around to collect the banquet tickets. On display through out the convention was a collection of work school pupils had exhibited at the local fall fairs. "Our evening session was held in the high school auditorium and it was advertised in adâ€" vance as open to the public. Approximately 200 people were in attendance and from the many comments I have heard since, I do believe this gesture was good public relations for the Institute. “Local merchants were invited to donate souve- nirs of their choice to be passed out to dele- gates attending. The response was quite favour- able and the delegates are most appreciative of this courtesy. “Federation representatives, district delegates and district presidents were introduced at the first morning session, with a brief outline of the duties of each. This, I feel, helps to keep before the members the importance of these offices and their connection with the branch, the district, the area and the provincial board." 23