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t t * LARKSPL‘R Isla Paschal Richard M in I planted some larkspur, but all of it was blue, My old gardener smiled. V "I wouldn't worry. Enjoy it as it is â€" and “'3”. Next year you'll be surprised." Following the reclbird and the robin It came again this Spring. This time i had no part in it, Just the Springtime â€" and God There was blue larkspur as before, But mingled with i[ white and pink, the color of tin}.r sea shells. A swaying flash of pastel shades abm‘e the green. it might have been a fair)"; scarf left fluttering on the grass. My gardener was wise. [didn‘t know that was the way of larkspur Since then I haven't worried about â€" oh. a lot of things; i i * mittec COHVCDCI’ chooses members like choos- ing sides for a spelling-match only there are four teams. till all the members are chosen: then the committee chosen plans the meetings for the year and not just the one converter." (Editor‘s Note: In case you don‘t like “choos- ing” until someone is left to the last. what about cutting as many slips of paper as there are members. numbering the slips 1, 2, 3 or -l. each number indicating one of the standing committees. shaking them up in a hat. having members each take one and go to whatever committee her number indicates?) [.yncdoch: "Having heard Mrs. Fairclough speak at the convention on the help needEd by the Indians in Labrador. we Wondered if the Institutes might consider this a national project for the coming year.“ Brooklin. which takes keen interest in 4H Homemaking Club work and had over twenty girls in each of three projects this year, recâ€" ommends the promotion of club work as one of the best means of preparing girls for In- stitute work in the future. Emsdnle Scotia: “At our final meeting We decided to withdraw the feature ‘Lucky Draw” as a matter of principle." . , . “We wonder if Florence Focey, winner _F _ of Oxford County On- -\ -»â€" tario Women's Institute “A scholarship for 1962. .al ‘ .. Florence has completed “a t 14 4-H Homemaking i 1 Club projects. She plans to lake Nurse's Training. 34 0:57am w I . HEN? IIV [I “LID! ILLIM ‘ rm m “in: . mun This banner at blue satin with letters of yellow fol was made by the Trent River Institute members in in picture: Mrs H. Mann, Mrs. E. Vuness and Mrs C Creighton our organization is not getting too lopâ€"hcmv losing its original grass roots approach." Alton: “We are trying to get conveners vtlr are interested in certain crafts and skills ttorl ing at what they do best. In that way the give the best of their own talents to help :ini inspire others," Belfountain-Rockside: “Our annual mectim no“ takes the form of a luncheon and u have a good attendance.“ Listowel Junior Institute works c105ely will: the Junior Farmers‘ Association. The report says: “After discussing our past year‘s pro gram we have decided to cut down our social activities. This year we would like to discuv our membership and have a ‘closer-knit’ groui‘ who do not just put in an appearance for field day and such events.“ Eady: “We feel that the Institute should not OHl)’ my all the expenses of local leaders but should show appreciation. perhaps in a small gift or a hearty vote of thanks. Or think otii some simple way to bring them pleasure in they have brought pleasure to us.” Churchill sponsored a concert by the To ronto Chapter of Barbershop Quartcttcs. Cookstown says: “Having the program the beginning of the meeting and the businey later has worked very well.“ Ouimet-Dorion: "Use your own members talents. special skills and hobbies. . . Invite i! non-member who has been a long time resident of the community as guest speaker.” (Perhap this applies particularly to a historical meet- ing‘ Ed-l “We recommend more workshoi material for each convener. such as that sen: out last year to Citizenship and Educatioi conveners." HOME AND COUNTRY