The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

paused to discuss old things they had. Two women gathered material in the Southampton area and in a thirtyâ€"six hour display in the fair building they had 856 visitors. The Indian collection was marvellous. We are as yet in a tentative stage but very optimistic. I â€"Mrs. Archie Given. LENNOX AND ADDINGTON Some years ago there was an Historical So- cietv in Lennox and Addington but it became defunct. Then when a new “Memorial Build- ing" was erected in Napanee one room was designated for use as a County Museum. Judge G. F. Smith of Napanee being persOnally in~ terested took the responsibility of investigatâ€" ing how this could be accomplished. The Lennox District Women's Institute was conâ€" tacted and a committee of three appointed to attend any meetings held in this connection. In April at meeting was called, at which it was learned that Judge Smith had secured several show cases from the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto â€" show cam,» were being replaced. These were 14.6"“ at a furniture shop and made ream m, . Also $1,000.00 has been received from Wu”. P. Bickell Foundation to help in sen...“ County Museum. ” ‘ The next step was to reorganize :1, torical Society. The Women's Ins“, an active part in this and in the uni '. followed. Already there is quite a of antique pieces and document,- I for use. At the first meeting, being one or v . mittee chosen to represent the Wor stitutes, I asked if the other organiza: resented were familiar with the am: the W. I. in regard to Historical Rest» , i. found they were not. So I took tun. muir Histories to the second meeting. ing what the branches were doings- piling these. They were surprised , how much was being done rurall ii“ connection. .E‘ 3-? .. â€"Mrs. D. W, V. Museum Do’s and Don’t’s By W. H. Cranston Executive Secretary Huronia House, Midland Editor's note: We are indebted to M. E. Bassingâ€" llricuigiliic of the Ontario Historical Society for this urtit'h' first published by Community Programmes. \TARTING a museum is just the same as 5 starting any other business. Line up your financing and your personnel, and make certain of the market for history in your trad- ing area before you go after your first mer- chandise. Talk over the project with others Whu have established local museums, and with specialists in the field at govornmental muse- ums and universities. Be sure you have enough interested people who are willing and able to work. Far too often the most interested persons are elderly and lack the necessary energy. Starting a museum requires brawn as well as brains. Tic in local educational authorities and teachers, Local museums should be an integral part of the teaching of history. Unless and until the children of the district become inâ€" tcrcstcd in the museum, it will not live. Adequate premises are a prerequisite and the lack of them has killed many a 'local musi‘llm project. Too often a start is made when only storage space is available. Hiding historical lights under a bushel does not make for expanding public interest. Check for available space in a library, school, church or other public building. Interview elderly citiâ€" zens whose homes are tied in to the history of the community who might be persuaded to leave their homes for a community museum Look for a fireproof residence if possible one With large rooms. Don't be afraid to 351-: It is an honour you are conferring. If you find 22 such a building and a willing donor. . “in your local council that the structui will: be deeded to the municipality. Mai .m- and conversion costs them become, i ii» gree, a tax responsibility and propm nu- can be avoided. Sell the councillor in educational and tourist value of ill. iiLE' prise. If possible, arrange to have tli .ilzi» ing ownEd and maintained by l‘ ..;i school board with classes in local hislo u- . given therein. Secure at the start the support of M newspapers and radio stations, char i-I commerce and service clubs. The pr- rm" radio can help you recruit exhibits and i w public interest. Chambers of commc. service clubs are sources of preliminary m i ing. Arrange speakers fer club meet the value of preserving local history. ‘ ‘ 1-i be surprised how few businessmen kri 'i‘h history of their OWn community. Junii mi ness or service clubs are sources of i: M physical help, as well, in setting up l hibits, cleaning the building, etc. Prepare a series of stories for the pi- ~10 radio on local history. Create the prn‘ “ mosphere for the project. When you are sure of your premis» mi“- public support, remember that articles ‘jr- torical value must be properly and sal- lir- PlayEd. as far as possible under glas or» Show cases cost a lot of money. Canvzr merchants for gifts of outmoded cases. . "'9 auction sales of stores going out of 131' '-‘ Advertise for what you want. Consider n:- ing cases out of storm windows, etc. HOME AND COLIMIY