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New Zealand Institute who wanted them. A “Link” correspondent was then appointed, and a most interesting correspondence ensued. We learned how bad conditions were for them and that fats were almost non-existent, so members saved dripping, and hundreds of tins of clari- fied fat were sent. Soaps, biscuits, anything that would help went across the sea. We sent Christmas cakes every year, also parcels con- taining individual gifts to be distributed at their Christmas parties. On one occasion, an Institute raffled a large Christmas cake for Pa- triotic funds. A member took a ticket saying it she won it, she’d send it to the Link. She won it. An 0.5. tin was made, and the cake duly despatched. A letter was received, signed by every member of the Link. expressing grati- tude. Our “Links” wished to show their apprecia- tion of our interest, but their resources were limited. However, many beautiful embroiâ€" dered tablecloths were received by Institutes here, and these are proudly used at each meet- ing. We exchanged ideas for programmes and competitions, also our “Home and Country” magazine. Through this contact, many lasting friend- ships have been made -â€" one member has been a “pen friend” with an English member for 26 years. If any New Zealand members travel over- seas. and visit our Links, they are assured of a wonderful welcome. Nothing‘s too much trou» ble for the members, hospitality arranged, and everything done to make their stay pleasant. Sometimes they’ll speak at a meeting, thereby taking New Zealand into the midst of the Eng- lish countryside. We have had the pleasure of meeting members from overseas here and it has been good to do so. Last year 25 new Links joined, showing the venture was very worth while. We now have Links in South Africa. England, Australia, Scotland, Wales, Canada, Holland, United States of America, Solomon Islands, Sarawak, Isle of Wight, Eire, and Rarotonga. All manner of items are written about, We learn of their home life as well as Institute matters. Here are snippets from letters we‘ve had. First from Sutton CW1 England. “We had an interesting talk about Denman College. It is 3‘ Iarge house in the country not far from Oxa ford. The Institutes bought it after the war, and equipped it to a residential college for members to go on with their education. There are courses in almost every possible subject of interest to wives and mothers.” From Holland, “In February my husband was 25 years doctor here. We had a reception in the country house presented by the villagers. My husband received a writing table, two chairs, a table lamp, and 65 flower banquets. SUMMER I 969 Miss Janet McCormick at Trenton, the I963 winner of the East Norlhumberlcrnd District Women‘s Institute Scholarship. The whole house is one flower garden. Very nice." From Scotland, “I have just had a love- ly holiday in Cortachy, the home of Angus Ogilvie. who married Princess Alexandra. The Princess is a great favourite with the estate workers. She pops in to see them when she is staying at the castle and has a cup of tea." We feel that. wherever we go, where there‘s a CWI we‘re never strangers in a strange land. We meet on common ground, have the same interests, and the same motto, “For Home and Country.“ Surely this can only be for the good of all in this troubled world. * it it "An error in medical practice may endanger a human life; "An error in judgment in politics may endanger a whole generation; "An error in teaching may endanger tens of thousands of generations." Chinese proverb ‘k i * "Mind unemployed is mind unenjoyed." Boyce * i 'k 29