Home & Country Newsletters (Stoney Creek, ON), Fall 1972, page 26

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Mrs. Doreen Topping who has achieved Advance Hon- ours [or her 4H Girls' Homemaking proiect in Lonork courtly. EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS \‘l’intcrhuurne â€" A teacher from the local school addressing a Women's lnstitute meeting mid that children learn what they live. It was emphasized that a child‘s outlook and attitude in life is shaped by those around him. If a child lives with criticism he learns to con- demn; hostility spurs fighting: fear breeds ap- prehension; encouragement gives confidence; tolerance teaches patience: honesty teaches truth. Snltt'lect â€" The program topic for a branch meeting was “Creative Art." A local art teacher explained what is meant by creative art. Hereward â€" Members give voluntary help at the County Museum on Sundays and at the tuck shop at the Home for the Aged. This branch also bought a new flag for their village park. Nonh Lobo â€" Roll Call "A problem facing youth today." Program for this meeting fea- tured it. tqu by an attendance officer who told of the underlying causes of truancy. A ques- tion and discussion period followed. Beechwood â€"â€" Motto â€" "Spend your hours learning instead of yearning." Marmion â€"â€" Roll Call â€" Members were given a choice of roll calls for this meeting: "Why I joined the Women's Institute" or “My impression of the new school system." These roll calls inspired interesting discussions. Little Britain â€" Motto â€" “One who ceases to learn ceases to live." 26 Massey â€" Roll Call â€" Ways by which i local library or museum could be improved Salem â€"- A speaker from the local BDQTL‘ Education explained special educational r. grams for the various types of handicar‘, children and proâ€"school education. Junetown â€" Samples of paintings by 1 Thomson, A. Y. Jackson, a local artist I_ Tennant ant other Canadian artists were .. played at a. Branch Meeting. Cheltenliam â€" Motto â€" “Domestic 1800 - 1900." Arkwright â€" A talk using the title "8'. bility. Then and Now" and telling hmt pioneer people enjoyed sociability. Foe stance they had bees when they assisted other with special jobs, etc. Ferguson’s Falls â€" A meeting 01 branch was a special treat when those at ing were taken to a nearby farm. The ho». tcrtained them by telling pioneer stories u area and showing articles used by his p.. ancestors. Elsinore â€" Roll Call â€" “A grandma; advice." Thombury â€" A Special feature at a bi meeting was a demonstration and dispr. handicrafts. Price’s Corners â€" Roll Call â€" "A h for retirement years." St. Paul’s â€" Motto â€" “History is I making; new is the time to record it." Bog'nol' â€" A member described a 0 family projectâ€"the moving and rencu; a one-hundred-year-old log cabin. Bothwell’s Corners â€" A visitor. a mi of the Countrywornan‘s Associatim Queensland, Australia and a pen pal member of this branch was entertained travelling afternoon tea. Four homes \ch ited and thus the visitor had an opportutsi sce four Canadian homes. From left â€" Miss Anne Shilllett, Mrs. L. A. 19"" President Wellington South District Women's ‘lnslt and Miss Carol Thomson. Miss Shifflett and Miss T son are winners of Women's Institute Scholarrhv Wellington South District. HOME AND COUI‘ “‘7

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