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Mrs. E. V. Thompson, F.W.I.O. Conference Sec- retory, presents the On- tario Women's Institute Entrance Awards to Mac- donold institute to the girls winning the awards this year. Left to right, the girls are: Isabelle Gilchrist, Shanty Bay; Ruth Graham, Morkdcle; Marilyn Gilmour, Bur- gessville; Kathleen Mar- tin, Sudbury; and Linda Strong, Wilson, Ont. proposal with any who might be interested. In recent years many Women’s Institute members have shown increasing interest in these children whose lower I.Q. results in disappointing failures and slower progress through school. Perhaps some branches will be moved to establish a bursary to encourage more teachers to take the special training. Perhaps some will help through contributions to the Stothers Exceptional Child Foundation. For further information contact Dr. C. E. Stothers, 46 Great Oak Drive, Toronto 13. The Royal Winter Fair The Royal Winter Fair Booth convened by Mrs. Charles Agnew, attracted a great deal of attention this year. The making of hats by Mrs. Fox and Mrs. McKay of the Richmond Hill Women’s Institute showed what could be done as a result of the extension course in Millinery. A number of hats made by the members of the branch were on display during the Fair. Mrs. E. V. Thompson displayed a number of stuffed toys and dolls, demonstrat- ing one of the projects at the Institute Holi- days in Guelph and Kemptville. The first naâ€" tional prizeâ€"winning layette was also on dis« Play and its exquisite work by the members of the Fonthill Women's Institute was greatly admired. The theme of the Booth, The Diamond An- niversary of the Women’s Institutes, was symâ€" bolized by a display of replicas of some of the most famous diamonds of the world. Mrs. Agnew expressed her gratitude to Mr. Earl Fahl of the O.A.C. and his staff for their help, also the committee, Mrs. H. Francis, Miss 3- McKercher and Mrs. McCandless, and to those taking“ part in staffing the booth, Mrs. G. Burkitt. Mrs. Thompson, Mrs. Fox and Mrs. McKay. WINTER I958 Scholarship Winners Heatheranne Hayward, Halton county, was given the regional Ontario Women’s Institute Scholarship, and the Dorothy Futcher Ontario Women’s Institute Regional Scholarship was awarded to Isabel McEachern, RR. 2, Alvin- ston. These scholarships provide $60 each to two 4-H Homemaking Club girls in regional divi- sions of the province. These scholarships may be used for professional education such as Teacher’s College, University, Nurses’ Train- ing, or a business course; or the girl may use the money for music lessons or some other special study. These awards are made on the basis of the quality of the girl’s club work, the improvement she has made during her club experience and the leadership of other help she has given to her club. A.C.W.W. Conference Mrs. G. Gordon Maynard was leader of the Ontario delegation to the A.C.W.W. Confer- ence. In reporting the business side of the Confer- ence, Mrs. Maynard stated that the Governor- General of Ceylon, Sir Oliver Goonetilleke, at the opening of the Conference said that the delegates should try to understand the country in which a conference is held. Continuing, he said, “The Ceylon pattern of life is not difficult to understand. We want to be friends with the whole world. We believe in the United Na- tions Organization. We ask for settlement of all disputes, whether national or international, by friendly relations." The ceremonial Light- ing of the Lamp was done first by the Goverâ€" nor-General, then by Lady de Soysa and then by Mrs. Berry, President of the A.C.W’.‘W. Round table discussions were held on many subjects. On Home Economics and family life 21