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of the place on which they live. This may be a start for our Tweedsmuir history.” Brunner reports that local school children obtained information from their Tweedsmuir history to use in a school project. Classic had a display of antiques at their district annual and a member gave a talk on “Canada Company Huron Tract." Staffa has a committee on historical re- search and this year they added a few men to this committee. Among the interesting historical features presented in Demorestville was the story of slavery as it was once carried on in Prince Edward County. Hawkestone “had a talk and a display of old pictures, newspaper clippings and old books that seemed to get members interested in col- lecting material for their Tweedsmuir his- tory." Pine Tree put on a pioneer variety conâ€" cerL Kakabeka Falls’ historical research convener has collected information on the first homes and stores of the community, hoping this may some day be put in a Tweedsmuir history. McGregor reports: “We continue to keep a scrap book of local events apart from our Tweedsmuir history book.” South Neebing held a tea, where they disâ€" played the Tweedsmuir history book along with handmade quilts and antiques loaned by local residents. Maple Grove says: “We helped erect a com- memorative plaque at a local church in honor of the first denominational Sunday school in the district." DeCew Falls reports: “The Institute helped with data re Old Beaverdams Church which was made a ‘historic site’ in June. Rev Egerâ€" ton Ryerson was the first minister in 1832. Our curator helped college students with their 38 theses. loaned material to a student at Ten. ers’ College and helped people from vari.‘ parts of Canada and the States with infOl'lv -_ tion about their U.E. Loyalist ancestors u settled in the district. Carluke says: “ 'Grandmother‘s Bedrot was one of the most popular attractions at . local fair. Many of the furnishings came 1" our members‘ homes. Some members set it ‘Grandmother’s Parlor' in a HamiltOn Store a few days to promote sales for their Fashioned Sale Week‘.” Saltfleet reports “We felt that the visit 1‘ our local antique dealer with the story be} many of his collector’s items, was most formative." For a historical research roll call Edg» members were asked to model something in clothing or jeWelry. To Gain New Members-â€"â€"Puhlic Relzit' Innisville plans to try starting their evt- meetings with a dessert. They think this increase the attendance and also make it sible to close the meetings earlier. Granton plans two of its meetings. Min. November, as recreational meetings. Thc‘ held in the evening and the program pt is given to playing euchre. They also hm, annual trip or outing by bus or car. ‘ members are invited to these events as \to home economics extension services. 1 new members joined last year. South Loho: “We like to sponsor col We find that we can interest other worth the community in these and so make aware of the Institute. Sometimes the) come members.“ Mt. Brydges also says. usually get new members through our Cv and training schools.” They stress the that women should be invited personally. Members and friends of MosborOUQh Institute who took a bus trip to Milton to visit the School for the Deal. The Superintendent talked to them about The education of deaf chil~ dren and conducted Cl [our of the school grounds. residence, hospital, audi- torium and classrooms. HOME AND COUE . m J l