De Cew Falls Women’s Institute Hear About Norway Norway borders on Sweden. Finland and for 122 miles on the northern part of Russia. It is a peninsula about 1,200 miles long but due to its many fjords its coast line is 12.000 miles long. These fjords bring the warm waters of the gulf stream far inland and help moder‘ ate the climate so that much fruit is raised along the fjords. There are more than l50,000 islands along the coast. many inhabited. Nor- way is a mountainous country ranging from 8,100 feet to 1.640 feet. Only about 4% of its land is tillable. Norway became part of Sweden in l319 but gained its independence in 1905. At this time they chose a Danish Prince to rule them. He became King Haakan. King Olaf is the present king. He is very democratic and is said to go about the streets of Oslo. the Capital on his bi- cycle. The people are very friendly and help- ful. always offering to help with the reading of menus or with directions. They tell us that they are very happy with their form of govern- ment and with their lives. There are enough jobs for all who are able to work and liberal Social Security for those who are too young, too old. or unable because of illness. Guests with Mrs. Wm. Porter, centre, president, when Goderich brunch celebrated its 70th Anniversary. From left, Mrs. Hurry Worsell. Mayor Hurry Worsetl, Mrs. Austin Zoeller and Mrs. Ciaranre Diamond â€" photo courtesy Goderich Signal Star. SUMMER 197! Four generation of Women's Institute members, front. Mrs. James Treslain, past president Clachcm Women's Institute and a West Elgin Dislrict President; back left. Mrs. Donald Gray, granddaughter Secretory-Treasurer Aughrim W.|, Mrs. Roy Downie, daughter post president Aughrim Miss Ellen Gray, former president Brooke Junior Women's Institute. Norway is :1 delightful place to shop. Ail prices are the same in the stores. the PriCES having been set by government regulations. The quality of their clothes is very good and beautifully tailored. All the women wore hats when we were there in May. Later in the month some of the young girls came out with- out hats but none were kerchiefs. The people are very fond of sunning themselves and there are many benches set up to catch the sun. and people sit there with their faces turned up to the sun. and rest. There are also many out~ door refreshment places where beer and coffee are served. Food in Oslo is good but quite ex- pensive. and there is not the variety of fruits and vegetables as there is in Canada. Breakfast may consist of bread and cheese with coffee or beer. Lunch is usualy large open-faced sandâ€" wiches. 43