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A few of Richard's land- ing Women's Institute class in Copper Tooling. Left to right: Mrs. G. Bishop, Mrs. E. Campbell, Mrs. 0. Forbes and in~ slruclor Miss Judy Gum of Home Economics Branch. The class was held in the local library. Working for a good library has been a special interest of this Institute for years. Photo Courtesy oi Sault Daily Star. This might offer a suggestion to man) branches: Sandfield says: "We invited the Pub- lic Health Nurse to speak to us and told her that our members were not young any more. so they would be interested in something for mature women. She gave us a very interesting talk on aging. especially as to hobbies and interests fer women and men in the middle and later years of life.“ Birr had a panel discussion on “Laws 1 would like to have changed." Bryanston had a tour of the county Court House with the sheriff explaining the functions of the Court. Beechwood’s outstanding meeting of the year was addressed by Mr. Chrisjohn of the Oneida Indian Reserve. The seeretary says: “We understand the problems of our Indian people much better after hearing this ad- dress." Coldstream had an address by a native ln- dian, a graduate of Wayne University and now acting as leader of the Oneida Youth Group. The secretary says, “As an Indian he was able to explain the feelings and the problems of his people and the ‘invisible barriers’ that exist be- tween the colored raccs and the whites." The secretary goes on to explain that they were urged to help the Indians, not with money but by helping them to help themselves. One way the Institute tries to do this is to hold rumâ€" mage sales where Indians can buy children's clothes and other things at low cost. Ilderton had two members demonstrate tossed salads. These and other salads were served for lunch with hot rolls and cold meats. At their grandmothers‘ meeting the main program was a contest in recitations. North Lobo mentions among its outstanding program features: a speaker from a local nursâ€" WINTER 1967 cry on Evergreen Shrubs and Asparagus Culâ€" ture: a medical doctor who spoke on Special Health Problems of Women; and a teacher explaining how the new mathematics is taught. Keyser bad a demonstration of hair dressâ€" ingr and facials by an instructor and pupils at Lt SChOOI of Hairdressing. South Lobo gives this. tip: Taking refresh- ments to a party in the County Home. they discovered that tea biscuits with jam or jelly were enjoyed by the old people more than sandwiches. Model had an address by a high school principal on “Changes in Education in Our Local High School." Mt. Brydges says: "Our members thought our Christmas meeting was our nicest this year. A lovely Christmas story was told and we had a demonstration on making Christ- mas candles and decorative holders. Three years ago the members discontinued exchangâ€" ing gifts with each other and now we take up a special offering for those who are on welfare in the township. Each child receives a gift and an article of clothing and we give groceries. candies, oranges and cookies to the family. If more money is needed we take it from the funds. Institute members deliver the gifts personally. Foote‘s Bay in South Muskoka arranged with a doctor of Parry Sound to give the women a lecture with slides on breast cancer and other forms of Cancer affecting women. Thibeault Hill considered disbanding this year but now they intend to continue. and they have seven new members. They sponsor two 4â€"H Homemaking Clubs. LynchCh had a speaker, with slides. on Water Pollution and Conservation: and a law- ycr on Wills and Succession Duties 3|