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Mrs. George Thorn presenting Mrs. Russell Fitler with a plaque lor her efforts in obtaining second place in the A.C.W.W. Needlework Competitions at Provincial level. Mrs. Thorn and Mrs. Fitter are members of the Thibeoult Hill Branch of the Women's Institute. Bunvick â€" A local stamp collector told of his hobby at a meeting of this branch. He also presented a brief history of the letter carrying service from before the time of the post office. Hurondale â€"â€" Motto â€" "Don't let yester- day take up too much of today." This meeting also featured a debate on teenagers. today and yesterday. Two girls represented the teenagers, a young married women represented young mothers and an older member represented the grandmothers. "A man. sir, should keep his friendships in Conâ€" stant repair.“fiSamuel Johnson, Stayner â€" A speaker presented some interâ€" esting stories of the Canadian Fur Trade and showed samples of skins of beaver. otter, mar- tin. fisher, wild mink, wolf. bob-cat and lynx. all caught in Southern Ontario. at a meeting of the Stayner Branch arranged by the Convener ot Canadian Industries. York Road â€" A discussion followed the presentation of a paper. “Caution With Sprays“. A film. “Poisons, Pests and People” was a part of the program at a meeting of this branch. New Dublin â€"- Roll Call â€" “Hints â€"â€" on shopping for the home” was a part of the pro- gram at a meeting of this branch. Later a liveâ€" ly discussion on “How advertising influences the home buyer" took place. 24 Blue Lake and Auburn â€"â€" “Nature spr. .4 her carpets and gave man his inspiration," speaker told members of this Women’s in tute Branch. He gave an illustrated talk methods of manufacturing and types of m rials used in making carpets. Kirkwallâ€"Valens â€" A chief inspector or Lands and Forest Department brought in mation to the Branch meeting on rattlesnn The speaker had .a rattlesnake with him. Ardtrea - Motto â€" “Let us not look it in anger, not forward in fear, but aroun. awareness.” Charlton â€" A guest speaker brought in mation on the growing of small fruits sucl strawberries, raSpberries, currants, etc., to members of the Charlton Branch. New England â€"â€" A demonstration of c ing and spinning wool, information on hl‘ made dyes, and a display of wool from combings of Samoyed dogs and angora from rabbits were a part of the program 1. Branch meeting. Coleridge Union â€" Several members ol branch go to the local hospital once a m to help with mending. Eganville â€" Roll Call â€" “Why we sh buy Canadian goods.” .l sir * 1r Samuel Johnson said, "Life affords no h pleasure than that of surmounting difficulties. ing from one step of success to another, for new wishes and seeing them gratified. Hr labours in any great and laudable undertaking his fatigues first, supported by hope and after- rewarded by joy." 1* 1t: * The members of the Whitby Women's Insliiute E served a breakfast to raise funds for the purcho walking and three prong canes for a nearby hm Pouring colfee in the above picture is Mrs. Fergu: hostess, left, with Mrs. William Bayes (right) Mrs. Earl Ward. Whitby Brunch was founded on 29, 1897 making it the second Women's Institute organized. HOME AND count?