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Even though the Atlantic and the Arctic ceans surround Iceland, the Gulf Stream en- pes its shores making the coean warm, 37 55 degrees Fahrenheit, and providing favor- ble conditions for various kinds of animal life. fact the Icelandic Banks are among the ealthiest fishing grounds in the Atlantic, and or centuries fishing vessels from various ountries in Europe have come there for their atch. The sea abounds in fish, cod, salmon, addock, halibut and the herring is considered he best in the world and commands the best rice. We saw millions of fish hanging on acks right out in the open in every part of he conntry that we visited. The process of rying takes three months. Fortunately, there e no flies in Iceland, and most of this fish 3 shipped to Italy. Instead of the crude fish- 'ng vessels used in days gone by, Iceland now assesses modern trawlers with their new sci- ntific equipment for navigation and fish de- tection, motor ships of more than 100 tons nd a large number of motor boats. Now hat the fishing grounds have been extended rom three miles surrounding the Island, the catch has reached tremendous proportions. About 17% of the population are occupied in fishing. Sheepraising is another basic industry. The sheep fend for themselves most of the year feeding on the grass and moss growing on the mountain slopes. The sheep are rounded up in the fall and put into corralsâ€"the largest corral that we saw would hold from 20,000 to 30,000 sheep. The farmer knows his own herd by the brand on the sheep’s horns, and they are put into an enclosure close by the corral that is penned off for each farmer’s sheep. September 20th, annually, is a gala day when all the farmers meet to round up their sheep. They make the most of this outing as they may not see each other until the next fall. Many other industries, among them seal- catching and whaling, have developed in the last two decades so that already one third of the population is earning a living from them. The coast of Iceland is rocky, steep and dented with numerous fiords except in the south where the coast is low and sandy and consequently dangerous to shipping. There are many excellent harbours, situated around the coast. Iceland is for the most part, a plateau about 2,499 to 2,700 feet above sea-level but above this plateau rise higher mountains, that are covered with glaciers. There are many beautiful valleys between mountains stretching up from the fiords. Many of these valleys are rich in verdure and are dotted with farm« steads on either side. The entire coast line is inhabited but the central portion of the country rs uninhabitable, although now there are two {Continued on Outside Back Cover SUMMER I965 Margaret Grilfllh who was awarded the North Perth On- tario Women‘s lns'll- tute Jean Scoll schol- arship for l964, in recognition of her outstanding work and leadership in 4 - H Homemaking Club work. Margaret is o Sunday school teacher and a choir member in her church. She is now taking the General Arts course in Waler- loo Lutheran College. Shiriey Anne Avery, winner of the first leads Eost District Dnlorio Women's In- stitute scholarship awarded in l964. Shirley's mother is an Institute member and club lender. and her grandmother a charler member of Lyn Institute. She has completed twelve 4- H Homemaking Club units with a high standard of work; and is now a nurse- in-lroining in King slon. Ellen Black was awarded the Dufferin County Ont, Wom- en's lnslitule schol- arship for l?64. Ellen has completed fourteen 4-H Home- making Club units and five agricultural clubs. She is now attending Teochers' College but hopes to do more homemak- ing club work later. Mrs. Jos. West. or member of Kemble Institute in Grey couniy, photo- graphed iusl after her lDlst birthday. 33