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Tweedsmuir Histories By Mrs. R. C. Walker Provincial Convener of Historical Research and Current Events have again come and gone,‘and, as al- ways, very beautiful and informative Tweedsmuir Histories have been entered. This year 56 of the 940 known Books were entered, and having seen many of them, I wish to con- gratulate the judges in their tedious task of picking three to go on to the Dominion Com- petition, as well as the ten for Honourable Mention. May I stress, that although your Book did not receive the honour of a placing, it does not mean that your efforts are not appreciated or well worth while. On the contrary, it was deâ€" lightful to have seen more Books than ever in the Competition, and each and every one of them showed a remarkable contribution to the preservation of localized history, as well as the time, the thought, and the many hours of work put into each one. It is truly marvellous to see the individualistic methods used in bringing out the historical data, human inter- est stories, and statistical information with pictures and articles in their appropriate secâ€" tions. The judges have made some suggestions which I would like to pass along to the Branches: (a) Screen your articles, that they be about your locality only. Articles of other places, persons, and events not actually con- nected with your community should be de- leted. (vb) “Tabs” depicting the various sections are an advantage for ready reference, but do have these “tabs” of plastic or some similar transparent material as they do not bend or break, These histories are being written not only to preserve your local community history, but to show the type of community, and your own community achievements and advancements, as well as to preserve the memories of person- alities, industries, buildings, roads and any- thing else of vital interest in the community. Draw your boundaries and do keep therein. Remember you are trespassing on another’s territory if you record their historical data Should a neighbouring branch not have a his- tory, help them to get started. Just a beginâ€" ning will stimulate someone interested and capable. Careful selection of the Historical Research Convener and her committee will greatly aid in the compiling of our Histories. It is not nec- essary that each Book be compiled with the idea of Competitions, but instead think of it as something to be held in the Community as an authentic record of the past and present Should any help he needed, do not hesitate to contact me; I am at the service of any branch THE Provincial Tweedsmuir Competitions 18 in Ontario, and will be only too glad to discuS any problems that confront you, 5 The question has arisen as to how to set u additional volumes where the original Book is becoming unwieldy. This, I feel, will have 10 be decided by the individual Book Committee Here is a suggestion: If your Branch has beef, organized 35 to 50 years, for instance doubtless have a large number of pageS 1,, section of your history. Then this wholc secâ€" tion could be removed to another VOl‘Lll‘nv and called “Tweedsmuir History Book, Volu,.,e 2 W.I. Branch History.” The same cou‘ i be' done with the section of Farm Historie Do be careful that you have a strong COlm. link between your volumes without ox ping the material in the original. Have any of you felt that "exhibits" lam replace these Provincial and Dominion - om. petitions? At some District Annuals. one]: branch exhibiting its History Book is g ,n, dollar. Whenever the opportunity aris let us have District or County Exhibits: at :s 1mg Fairs, Hobby ShoWs, Historical Society not; ings, Library Exhibits, Fall Fairs, Count: 15:1,. lies, and any place else where a small n. be: of books may be shown to advantagt mrl where careful care can be taken of then Ele- member at all times, they must be so I ' wed as to not be handled by anyone but a spv wed person in charge. Could we not let our schools, collegiat‘ .gid colleges know that local histories are up compiled by the Women’s Institutes? A; “as for displays at Open House, Education at Home and School Association Meeting wic. History is definitely an education, and . tiJ’ ject loved by many; others would lovv if they had a chance to learn by doing. ‘ 1'] member in our branches is capable of a ll.“- torical contribution, no matter how trivia be: this not be overlooked, [but nurtured. ' or. and will surprise everyone. You this ‘ ling 'lap- SIXTIETH ANNIVERSARY IN 1‘ As most Institute members know, in 1's: Women’s Institute was organized at S .iej- Creek on February 19th, 1897. This meat. .J’dT the sixtieth anniversary of the Women‘s :11- tute movement will come on Februa. 19‘ 1957. It is an interesting coincidence the ‘he founder of the movement, Mrs. Adelaide I wd~ less, was ‘born in 1357 so 1957 will be thl m- dredth anniversary of her ‘birth. Already a provincial committee is WU mg on plans for a provincial celebration w the sixtieth anniversary and any plans they 41* will be announced later. In the meat m6 branch Institutes may want to arrans for local celebrations on February 19. It i‘ 1305‘ sible that radio and television statiom .‘nal' produce features that can be worked nw these local programmes. Watch for anno .ice- ments of these. HOME AND COUNTRY