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Here and There with the Institutes More notes from Secretaries” Reports Suggestions for Programs Ferguson’s Falls especially enjoyed a talk and film on trees and fighting forest fires by the Deputy Chief Fire Ranger of the Depart- ment of Lands and Forest in their area. The people of the community were invited to this meeting which we presume was held 11'] the evening. The Institute provided a skit to add to the entertainment. McIlquhams had a talk and film on shoes and the members are now more interested 1n the fit of shoes, especially for children. Beechwood reports a “most interesting and informative“ meeting on Education. Two teachers discussed the new methods of teaching mathematics, English, art and reading. There were displays of new text books and a mural “Springtime At the Old Mill”, done by Grade V children. Part of the interest of the program came from the members’ questions answered by the teachers. Beechwood, for their June meeting, entertained patients from the mental hospital. They took them on a tour of several farms and had a luncheon at the Institute hall. The secretary says “This was a rewarding ex- perience for us and we all agreed that we want to repeat it next year.” Ilderton: After a talk on Poisons by our district president, Mrs. Murray Hodgins, we were more careful with poisons in our homes.” South Lobe: “A demonstration of wood staining without removing the old finish created a great amount of interest.” (We believe this demonstration may have been given by a rep- resentative of a paint firm. Ed.) Delaware likes its practice of having the roll call at the December meeting answered by presenting a gift for a patient in the mental hospital. Kerwood reports an interesting skit written by one of their members, Miss Mildred Rich- ardson. on “Housecleaning Then and Now.” The skit had two housewives of many years ago dealing with beating carpets, stretching curtains, straw ticks, etc. and stopping for a buttermilk break; and two housewives of the modern version with vacuum cleaner, washer, floor polisher and present day cleaners, taking a rest at a coffee break. The secretary says “Members should be encouraged to try someâ€" thing new.” Melbourne members “benefitted from a demonstration showing the different cuts of meat.” Long Point had a representative of the Liâ€" 24 brary Board speak at a meeting abo- the library books available. Among Lynedoch’s recommended pt yam features are an address on ARDA by [it cultural representative. Many branches report interesting tan. nth or without films by doctors, nurses 0 am health personnel. CastletOn found at ms. trated talk on Cancer very helpful; Cod. ion a talk and demonstration on Em. as}. Measures. White School had a shov of two cancer films. At Colhome a local artist gave a t on Canadian Art. Coldsprings considers the program pr ted by their 4â€"H Homemaking Clubs one i: .cir best. They sponsor two clubs of th me girls with four leaders. Zephyr reports: “As the township not gri- area system is being introduced here w and an address by our school inspector, 1‘ -ed by a question and answer period t. in- formative." Kinsale held a meeting the school when the inspector explained L new area setup and told what schools won in- stitute the area. Woodstock North had a very goot set discussion on “How to revitalize an In Brownsville mentions particularly an css by a Consultant with the London Ed- on Clinic, formerly a local girl, telling ab. “ter work. Burgessville. “A representative of the ra- beth Fry Society of Toronto gave a \w m- teresting account of their work, which V :ad known nothing about.” Jean Brampton Institute found an ;- ess on Water Pollution by a representative the Ontario Water Resources Commission :ry timely.” Mount Elgin mentions two displays a. ‘31"! special interest: colored slides picturir the four seasons and a display of wooden I fies showing the wide range in the use of w H1 sport, travel, literature, musical instrU‘ “its, furniture, household utensils, clothing and ad. Pleasant Valley found their visit to ll'! ad- vanced Training Centre for Retarded C t tn at Woodstock was “both interesting and ae- ficial.” Summerville Sponsored a Flowerama ‘ ‘1 a local florist demonstrating flower art “39' ments. _ Verschoyle had a program on Poiso. H1 the Home and antidote charts were git" ‘0 mothers of childrenâ€"both members and at wiri- HOME AND COUNTRY