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SOUTH WINBLOI W. L

'1' 3 monthly meeting or South wt no. W. I. met at the homey 91 Mrs. Ivslr Turner on Jan. 3rd. Meeting opened with singing the lmgitutg Carol 'followed by the C.-ml, Roll call was answered by nine members; one new mom- 179' joining. There were three vulture present. The minutes of ghggleu meeting were read . and a raved. V . pgecretaw reported 316-98 am- ccadg from lecture by Mrs. Mao Lead and sale of lunches on Dec. witiwa. moved and seconded that e social evening and bazaar be mid in the hall at a later date.

sick and school committees did not have any report!- correspolldence, was read and

discussed. A Christmas card re- ceived from two former members who have left the Province was 11 reciated. - '"?.f.,.s”;):eetl-g to be held at the home at Mrs. liarold Diamond on Feb. 7th. roll call to be answered with a donation suitable for the balT..'&h committee: Mrs. A. B. Spnar, TMrs.e Ivan Turner. Mrs. ' urn r. Orville Mrs. Sterling Rodd.

Program:

Collection 90 cls.: fee "'25 Cir!-

Program consisted of a bean "guessing contest with by M"-

Eileen MacPherson hnd asking ot ,-males by Mrs. Val. MacDonald. After lunch ws. served by the hostess and committee the meet-. lng closed with Auld Lang Sime-

Mg: MAPIE LEAF W. I.

The regular meeting" of the Maple Leaf Institute of Traveller's East was held at the home of Mrs. Har- old Moese Thursday evening, Jan. tin, and was well -attended. Mrs. John Marchbank, .-resident, pre- sided. Roll call was sins. Bay or

P . . ' admin; business session. Mrs. Fred Waite was appointed to visit the school and t - decided to have an Auction sale at the next meeting. which will he held at the

acme or Mrs Roy Walker. Each ,

member to invite a guest. Letters of

thanks were received frcm lVira.,

II. P. Maclvleill and Mrs. Mary MacDonald. - Questions regarding social welfare were answered. Mrs. 1-mrold Moasa collected the Red Croea' Work and distributed new material. Mrs. James Champion sent in a generous contribution to- wards the Birthday Box. A pleasant letter from Mrs. Malcolm Maclleod about her trip to Copenhagen was read by Mrs. Amy Sherman. This message from the representative conveyed to all and I quote.

"Thee we are linked together by the work of our organization. when people plan together. share type and downs of 1 common project. then it is that tiendshlp and under- standing grow. We build a bridge at understand” by personal contacts. our condolence, our letter friends. our exchange visits in other lands. These help us to see other countries notaegovenlarlentshtltas, ,' andlothc people not as f q- allure but as human beings."

The National Anthem was slug. Then Mrs. Roy Walker took charge of .-the program and read an inter- otlng story. "The Best Year or My ufa". by Claire Wallace. Mrs. Walk- er also conducted an animal con- test. A dainty lunch was sewed by Mrs. James Mar hbsnk and Mrs. Bert Poole. taste by Mrs. Harold Moase. ollr hostess. Meeting then idjotlrned.

NEWANNANW.I.

The monthly meeting of me New Arman Women's Instituto was held at Jan 4th at the home or Mrs. Itobert Williams. The president took Hie chair and meeting opened -witlrlnstituto ode and creed. Roll call -was answered by eight mem- hera heading in material for quilts.

'lln-ee visitors present, two paid membership fees. , Sick committee gave fruit to

shut-ins at Christmas time as well as making other sick calls. The school children were remembered with treats. New sick committee - Mrs. Delbert Rayner and Mrs. A. Moose. school committee - Mrs. J. Moose. Programme committee - Mre. A. Moose and Mrs. J. Moose. Next meetlm at home of Mrs. Ro- bert Moose with Mrs. Harold Marl- derson and Mrs. Arthur wright to assist with lunch. ttoll call to be answered by ex- changing valentines. It was moved and seconded that the 'Inetituto News be sent to two charter mem- bers who are shut-ins, Mrs. N. J. McNeill and Mrs. Cheater Tuplin. A globe has been bought for the school: 04.00 given for two masses for the late James Oondon. I. card has been received from Mrs. con- don who is a charter member for their kind expression at sympathy. A donation was gratefully re- cclved ircm was wuby Moreshed. Mrs. Robert Williams donated .a

Quilt top. Mrs. Albert Moau of-

warm. institute il..u.g.

bachthlsquiltistohequlitedat Mrs Williams” home Jan ii, giv- en to the T3. nague. Mrs.- Rnyner and Mrs. Harold Mandar- aon offered to piece another quilt -with malarial that was handed in and members are asked to bring flour bags to next meeting. . Beonetary is to write'Miss Robin and find out particulars about an adult sewing club. , Secretary to send tor more Cod Ilver Oil Capuliee, one paid in money to Birthday box. Programme committee put on a contest won by Mrs. J. Moase and Mrs. H. Mulder- son. The hostess assisted by com. lnittoe served a dainty lunch. The greeting closed with National An- em.

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Mrs. Wilbur Tm-lnor was hates to the West Royalty W. I. on the evening of Dec. 8. The president, M-rs. Willard Lank called the meet- ing to order and members repeat- ed the Creed in unison.

Seventeen members answered the roll call with a diaper to be sent to countries overseas.

Several members volunteered to collect for the Children's Aid So- ciety and others to attend civil defence " ,, in near future.

Card parties held in school dur- lng November realized is pleasing sum and it was decided to hold an- other and plans were made for same. V

Mrs. Bell volunteered to attend to annual Christmas treat for the old folks and a committee was appointed to prepare a treat for the school children.

Miss Powley reported having packed and mailed two parcels to the adopted Institute in Britain.

Mrs. Tralnor will prepare pro- gram for the next meeting which will be held on Jan. 10 at the school house. Lunch committee to be Mrs. Lank. Mrs. Moore, Mrs. Murray and Mrs. Macllae. Meet- -ing adjourned and lunch served by hostess and lunch committee, was enjoyed by all.

NEW GDASGOW W. 1.

Mrs. Elmer MacDonald entertain- ed the New Glasgow W. I. at her home on Tuesday evening, Jan. 2nd. Meeting opened by ' ' the Ode followed by repeating the Creed. Eight members and. five visitors answered roll call with a New Year's Poem. Minutes of last meeting were read and adopted, vice-president signed minutes. The sick committee being absent no re- port was given. school Committee reported a fibre mat was needed for school porch secretary to pur- chase same. Secretary to write to Batons and Simpsons for reinca- ants. -

several "Thank You's" were re- ceived from "Shut-Ins" for treats sent them during the Christmas Season.

New committees were then ap- pointed.

School-Mrs. H. K. Diclaieson and Mrs. Elbert Hill.

Sick-Mrs. John Bulman and Mrs. Murray Orr.

Lunch-Miss Elsie Laird and Mrs. J. B. Dickieson.

Plrograsrunm-Mrs. Percy Dickie- son and Mrs. Lorne Stevenson.

Next meeting to be held at the home of Mrs. W. L. and Mrs. Ralph Dickleson. Roll call to be answer- ed by passing in a sympathy 5? Get-Well-Card. A very interesting programme then followed. Collect- iom amounted to .36 cents. A delic- icious lunch was then enjoyed by all. Meeting closed with the Nat- ional Anthem. -

STANBOPE W. 1.

Mrs. Thomas Mccabe entArtain- ed members at the regular meet- ing of the W. I. on the kid Jan-

uary.

The president opened the meet- ing by having the members sing the "Ode". in unison. Roll call was answered by sixteen members and one visitor. Mrs. Isaac Lawson paid her fee. The minutes of the last meeti were read. UDPTWOG Ind signed. The sick Committee reported no calls made. New sick Comlnittoe ap- pointed were Mrs. Lewis Reilly and Mrs. John Misc-ner. school com- mittee appoin'll were Mrs. Bruce Ellis ind Mrs. Harry Macioughlin.

conrespondence was read and discussed, and it was moved and seconded to collect for the Child-. ren's Aid Society at the next meet- ing. The quilt squares were handed in and after some discussion it was decided to start work on it at the next nleetinx.

rm. Alvin Maclnughlin kindly invited the members for the Peb- ruu-y meettm. Roll call to be Ins- and a Valentine Verse: Collection amounted to 31-15-

The singing of the National Anthem brolllht the meetinl to a

Yercd to dye nour bags for the

close. An auction sale followed, ah-

wcred by landing in I b-by card. 1

Women's Institute for the month of January. The meeting opened with the rinsing of "Auld Lang Syne" followed by Creed upon. ed in unison. Roll call was re. minded to by twelve meubere. School committee reported new lrloor ' - completion, Ineti. 4-"10 l3Il'1D8 350.00 towards it. Sick committee reported two sick calls made. and treats taken, thanks were extended at this time lfor same. Institute sent home. made fudge to shut-in member

and older residents of the district at the Christmas season. Corres- pondence read and' disposed of. Red Cross sewing and knitting was distributed to the dldfercnt vmcmfbers. It was decided to hold the opening crorkinole party for the winter season on Thursday night Jan. lath. Treasurer gave her monthly report at this time, also reported 311.15 proceeds from sale of candy at Christmas concert. A number or the member. paid in their donations towards the Children's Aid Society. Feb- ruary meeting to be held at the home of Mrs. George MacLenna.n. Lunch corrunlttee. Mrs. Mil-ton Wood, Mrs. Benj. Wood. Mrs. At- wood MacKay. Collection amount- ed to 31.20. The meeting closed with "The King" sitter which a delicious lunch was served by hostess and committee in charge.

CLYDE RIVER W. I.

The Clyde Ever Women's Insti- tute met at the home of Mrs. Allie Maclean for its December meeting. The vice president Mrs. J. H. Mac- Phall presided - The meeting opened with the Ode and Collect for Club Wornon. Out of the even- ing's collection it was decided to buy fruit for a Chrlsilrnes treat to the P. E. I. Orphanage children.

which was held at the home of Mrs. George Dixon. were read, approved

Several members expressed their desire to have oieum Capsules pur- chased through the Institute. An order is to he sent as soon as can be arranged.

A "thank you' letter was received from a sick member ior a treat received. The school committee re- ported new blinds bought for the school.

Papers were read on Christmas Gift Wrapping. Christrnaa Decorat- ions and Origin of Christmas Cus- tcms.

The roll call for January is to be aignuwered by a New Year's Resolut-

The hostesses for this meeting are to be'Mrs. J. H. Mec'Phail and Mrs. Eric MacPhail.

The programme isito consist of readings by any volunteers. follow- ed by ls slng song. After the meet- ing adjourned Mrs. C. D. Macncarl ll-islilliyed some cd her handicraft of needle point, and demonstrated on how it was made, she also had an display some of her fancy crochet woollen garments.

A da.t.nty lunch was served by Mrs. Allie Macbean and committee ap- polntod.

HIGHFIELD W. I.

The annual meeting of. l-lighiield W. I. was held at the home of Mrs. wallay Rodd. 'l'he'pr-esldent pre- sided, and , d the meeting with the creed. Roll call was responded to by twenty-one members. The minutes of the last annual and monthly meeting were read and ap- prov

ed.

The president. in her report, thanked the members for their co- operation and help during the past year. she also gave a t telhent of the money spent on the school and ccsnmunity and the total receipts from the card parties and dances.

The Treasurer's report allowed total receipts of 2175.53 and total expenditures of 31134.61. leaving a bclance on hand of 3390.90.

It was oved and seconded that six bottles of cod liver oil capsules be pumtlasod by Mrs. Wallace Rodd for-theuaecrthcchildrm inthc district. It was decided that all munhers wishing .to send woolen

the hall Friday Dec. 1 to prepare them for shipment. ' Plans were made to have the hall

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Minutes of November meetingl

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Despite poor skiing conditions ,t.-housands of skiers from all over ,Ontario took advantage of what show there was to enjoy this al-

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most lost are (due to lack of snow lfor past few years) over the week- end at Blue Mountain, at Coiling- wood. One of many enthusiasts.

Donna Little. anxious trouble, is seen giving her equip- ment final check before taking to the trails.

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stage put up on Wednesday and for the women of the Institute to clean ;the hall on Thursday afternoon .and evening. in order to have it 'ready for the three deyglectures on Dramatics.

i The election of officers. on mot- lions duly moved and seconded. re- suited. as follows: President -- Mrs. Lemuel Macxinnon. Vice-President - Mrs. Wallace Rodd. etary - Mrs. Dennis Neal. Treasurer - Mrs. Ralph Gay. Auditors - Mrs. John Rodd and Mrs. John Stockman. Directors - Mrs. Stewart MacFar- lane, Mrs. Albert Weeks. Mrs. stopherl l-lolroyd and Mrs. John Good.

Mrs. Weckr moved a vote of thanks to all the retiring officers, and Mrs. Lemuel Mocxinnon moved it special vote of thanks to Mrs. James Ccles, the retiring presid- ent. who had been so Ialthful in performing her duties. Mrs, John Rodd seconded these motions.

The meeting then adjourned. at- ter which a. dainty lunch was serv- ed by the hostess, assisted by the committee in charge.

81'. I'E'l'Bll'S W. I.

The regular December meeting of st. Peters Lake women's Insti- tute was held at the heme of Mrs. Vernon Anderson with eleven mem- bers in attorldemce and two visitors. Two new munbera were welcomed and added to the membership roll. With the new I-resident Mrs. Ron- ald MacDonald irl the chair, the meeting opened by the manbers, singing a Christmas carol.

Minutes of the last meeting were read adopted and signed. Roll call was answered by each member re- spending with a Christmas verse. The President and secretary sing- ing a Christmas Carol with Mrs. Vernon Anderson at the organ.

A collection was taken amount- ing. to 90 cents. with two new mem- bers paying membership fees. The meeting was then opened for busi- ness. sick reported making two sick calls and a bill of co cents paid for fruit for sick. It was moved and seconded that the secretary pur- chase two coal hods, cne shovel. two rolls of toilet paper and coat hooks for school.

It was also moved and seconded that the secretary pay &00.(l0 out ct funds in Bank on debt on the school.

Committees for following month were appointed: Sick - Mrs. Clor- dan Macllwen and Mrs. llxmcr Mac- Ewen. school - Mrs. Joseph Mac- Donald and Miss. Ronall Mac- Donald. Programme - Mrs. Roth- ven MacDonald and Mrs. Elmer

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Program for the evening consist- cd or Bingo, with prizes won by Mrs. Mac Maclawen and Miss Mar- jory Devaux. Mrs. Ronald Mac- Donald kindly invited the members to her home for next meeting. Roll call to be answered by each member responding with a New Year's resolution.

Meeting closed by singing Na- tional Anthem. A delicious lunch was served by the hostem. The re- mainder of the evening was spent by a Sing Scng with Mrs, Vernon Anderson at the organ and was much enjoyed by all.

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BIRCH GROVE W. 1.

Tile Jamlary meeting of.Bircll Grove Women's Institute met at the home of Mrs. Pratt Deacon on Thursday evening Jan 4th with sixteen members and several visi- tors present. The President Mrs Tnlman Paynter presided and Mrs. Brewer A.uld acted as secretary in the absence of secretary Mrs. John Lewis. The meeting opened with the ode, and the Club Woman's CFNG. repeated in unison,

Correspondence received since December meeting was read and discussed. Amcrlg the con -'-

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read the report of the school nurse on her recent visit to the school.

weir report. A reading was given by Mrs. A-uetin Scales. Mrs. Ralph Burns and Mrs. E. B. Dammarell were appointed as the school com-

lunch was served by the hostess assisted by ittee. Next meeting to be at the home of Mrs. George Jerdine .

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quotes a bill for the mortuary ex- penscs of David Porter of Hart- ford, Conn.. which shows how liq- uor was served to all who had to do with the funeral:

One pint of wine for the diver! who recovered his body.

A quart of liquor for those who brought the body home.

Two quarts of wine and one gal- lon of hard older to inquest.

Eight gallons. and 3 quarts of wine for funeral.

One barrel of elder for funeral.

Total cost of drink bill (as. ....The coiifin and the winding sheet amounted to only 3) shill- ings. They buried them in style then. .

I recall clearly in my childhood seeing a table provided with liq- uor at a country funeral held in this province. Every one who en- tcred removed his hat, walked up to where the corpse lny. took a look at the deceased, then went over to the table and helped him- self to a stilt drink. After that he joined the others in an adjoining room where they all discussed everything from crops to the weather.

In September ad each year a grotesque scene takes place in the ilarger markets of Paris. A huge lpurnpkin decorated with a crown .of paper and tinsel and borne upon in board is carried in state through the streets. The market people pay homage to the royal vegetable.

land afterward King Plnnpkin is islssected and sold at auction to

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What is a rousing staff and what was it once used for? A ions stick once used by bcadles in churches to prod sleeping mem- bers of the congregation . . In the early years or the 19th century. at Holy Trinity Church, Warring- ion. a woman named Betty Finch held the office of aluggard-waker. During the service Betty walked up and down the aisles, and the dozcrs were given a sharp prod oi her stick. Her son, who was sexton of the same church, often sang this ditty:

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My sister's a singer,

My mother's thei prodder

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