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felt that its best meeting was a social afternoon when each member brought as a guest a former member or another friend. Clachan advises hav- ing as many demonstrations as possible. Two of theirs were on floral arrangements and making ar- ticles from sponge rubbert A very practical feat- ure at one of their meetings was a talk by a local doctor on "The Care of the Feet.“ Wallacetown says: “Our March programme was Irish, Papers were given on “St. Patrick,“ “Our Irish Pioneers" and a travel talk on Ireland. (Any other country could be studied and made interâ€" esting)" No doubt they had some Irish music and perhaps Irish refreshments at least there would be some green or a shamrock in the decorations. Chesley says “Our programme on Fine Arts was most educational." The Chesley librarian gave a concise review of the ten most read Canadian books of the year. There was a Canadian display and a member who had recently visited the To- ronto Art Gallery gave an excellent description of the Tinteretto painting. Williscroft advises having the 4AH Homemaking Club girls take charge of a programme. Their girls demonstrated flower arrangement, setting a table. acting as guest or hostess, packing a suit case. Laugford had a talk on Indian affairs. Al~ lenfflrd: a display of handwork and hobbycraft by the members. Moer reports: “We used more of our own talent this year and it worked well. Our ‘Do-It- Yourself‘ programme when everyone has to say, sing or act ‘goes over big.” Tranquillity and Fairview felt that their favorite meeting of the year “was the December meeting Plaque unveiled at Stoney Creek in June. 30 when they held the meeting at Fairview Lotluu‘ me Home for the Aged, provided entertainment and refreshments and acted as Santa Claus in the residents." Mount Hope enjoyed a talk on home -.I‘ ,tll'Lli» ing with a demonstration on the use of pn 5N“ wall paper. Dunrobin had a demonstration on a quick way to iron a man’s shirt. They bellL .i; that more of these demonstrations on Short “in in housework would add to the interest of t mute meetings. North Gower says: “Our meetings Web Mn and informal but each member enjoyed 1. My cussions." Lavender considered their flower show t:- with standing event of the year. Many of the branches in Duflerin count kg; had addresses on Wills and Property Right a lawyer. Coleridge Union thought one of their bt .n- gramme features was a panel discussion on ' y, and Wherefors of Women’s Institute work ‘Iiu Maples had a panel discussion by workers it 'u; county Children's Aid. Iroquois had det‘ tions of table setting for Christmas and S: rick's Day. Belmont puts first a family night when y entertained the 4â€"H Homemaking Club girl 1 their fathers and mothers, brothers and s; .. The girls displayed their books and the Skirls y made in their club work and put on the do. stration given at the Achievement Day. Calton: “We especially enjoyed the Men; Variety Night when each member contribuu x the programme. In some cases several to: a group to give a musical number." Special sit in this branch were: The Status of Women l! gard to Succession Duties and Ownership it Property, The Importance of Making a Will. Work Being Done for Retarded Children. Eden in East Elgin: "We feature informs from the Canadian Association of Consun bulletins and find it very interesting." Spencer. joined the Canadian Association of Consuti so we suppose something from the CAC literal , finds its way into the programmes. Roseland had each meeting begin by a me“ reading or reciting a. short poem â€" a dil‘lci member at each meeting. Johnston/n is trying promote more reading through having book views at meetings, One book reviewed was “(it Morning, Miss Dove." Heathcote had a dentist give a talk, with r tures. on The Care of the Teeth. Maxwell l special talks by a banker and a nurse. Raven' » recommends the film “Postmarked Canada.“ Ti -» film with others from the local film council v shown at an evening meeting open to the PUb‘ ' Ayton suggests more stress on humour. CameEll’s Corner had a talk on recreation " ' a recreation director and they recommend tlii to other branches where a recreation director ‘.~ available. (Some Institutes might get a spealm from the Community Programmes Branch in “u district.) Cedarville’s most popular meeting featured 7‘ flower show. This was a fall meeting. l’Lâ€"~ HOME AND COUNTRY