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mart @QIZWWW %e/6Wm.z/ Hulton District WI 1 Halton District Women's Institute celebrated their 100th anniversary in grand style. Outgoing President Marion McPhaii (left) and outgoing Secretary Doris Calder (right) helped plant a tree at Moun tvlew institute Hall at Country Heritage Park in Milton. Each Past President and Secretary helped fill the hole with a shovel full of soil. Entertainment, games. presentations and an evening banquet rounded out the most excellent day. Submitted by Eve Martin. FRO. Halton Hastings East District WI -. gel; ' The Past Presidents of Hastings East gathered with other members in celebration oi the District's math anniversary. The day began with a gathering and ceremony in the Village of Read. allow! the store where the first meeting was held. After lunch. the Past Presidents were presented with copies of the M”)! Stewart Collect to commemorate their years of service. The Tweodsmuir History Curator read a short history of the District. Cake and tea was “fwd. followed by presentations of 50 Year Pins, Submitted by Jean Deshana. PFlO. Hastings East ‘ (ookstown WI, Simcoe South Members at this Branch were surprised when ACWWPresident Hilda Stewart arrived at their 100th anniversary gathering to bring greetings and best wishes. Stewart commented: “Cookstown. Ireland. was my birthplace where my mother was a founding member of that community's Wt. To come to Cooksto wn, Ontario. Is a unique experience for me. Thanks to Joan Drysclale from Tec-Wevalil. whom I met earlier, l was given this opportunity to attend this special event and visit our sister Cooksto M! in Canada. " other special guests included FWIO President Christine Raetrurn. local Councillor Lynn Dollln. larmer/historian/columnist Brian Baker and Cookstown and District Chamber of Commerce representative Bev Nix. Tweedemuir Curator Joan McLean gave an interesting synopsis of the Branch history. Pictured tram left to right are Cookstawn members Helen Little. Olive Parker - Treasurer. Stella Webster - President, Mabel Riley â€" Secretary and Joan McLean. Millbrook WI, Durham East Last March. approximately 50 people joined with Milihraok WI members to celebrate their 100th anniversary. Greetings and certificates were received train all levels of government. As well. representatives Irom numerous local organizations attended and brought greetings. Central Area President BemiceAndrews presented 100 Year Pins to the members and Provincial Advisory Councillor Paula Williamson bro ught greetlngs and certificates from FWIO. Robert Winslow, founder of the Fourth Line Theatre, introduced playwright Leanna Brodie and actress Adele Flnney. who periormed two scenes from a play called "Home and Country" that was part of the Theatre schedule this past summer. From left ta right In the back row are Jean Larmer, Lola Thexton. Dorothy Olan. Opal Nelson and Maxine Hopkinson. in the front row from left to right are Helen Corie. Jessie Lermer and Barbara Mun/take. Submitted by Jean Lamar. Secretary. MIIibrook WI. Durham East Submltled by Stelta Webster, President. Cookslown WI. Stmcoe South ,Wyebridge WI, Simme Centre An afternoon Tee was held last July to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Wyebridge WI. with 105 in attendance. Four past members, including two centenarians, were honoured guests. Wl dignitaries and representatives from four levels of government extended congratulatory greetings. Members from all Branches in Slmcoe Centre and from two Branches In Simone North shared the afternoon. The community centre was decorated with displays at antique china, quilts, furniture, clothing. utensils and tools. A timeline highlighting the Branch's accomplishments through the years proved it has reached out to those in the local community, across Canada and around the world. From left to right in the front row are Marg Thomson, Lorna Dorian. Mantle Reynolds. Joan Metcalte. Mary Hargra ve and Marian Falils. From left to right in the back row are Annie Middleton. June Butler. Joy Reynolds, Hazel Guthrie. Ruth Curry. Anita Newman, Marg Mulroy. Peggy Withers. Kay Doyle, Doreen Lulfman, Yvonne Preston and Antle Clarke, Submllted by Clndy Lockharl. Simone Centre Home 1. Country, full 200] l I