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Delegates to the F.W.I.C. Convention Dele ates and alternates chosen by ballot to attend gthe Convention of the Federated Women’s Institutes Convention in Banff. Al- ) ta, June 1973 are as follows. bull/its. Rebecca Johnson. Mrs, EdwardlUrâ€" stadt. Mrs. Ross Johnston. Mrs. William Mitch- ell. Mrs. George Henderson. Mrs. Austin Rumble. Mrs. Clifford Barber, Mrs. Norman Tuck. Alternates â€"â€" Mrs. Norman Coulthard, Mrs. Peter Timmins. Mrs. Cridwyn Isee. Mrs. George Burnside. Mrs. E. A. Darling. Mrs. William Fletcher. Mrs. Effie Ellerbeck. A LETTER RE THE ERLAND LEE HOMESTEAD The Erland Lee Home R.R. 1. Ridge Road Stoney Creek. Ontario Dear Institute Members: A sense of pride in OWnership was renewed when I opened a letter from a Women’s Instiâ€" tute member from Rhodesia who stated, “what an opportunity your members have in Ontario to hold the deed to the lovely Erland Lee Home and more important, own the table on which the original Constitution was hand written." How do you feel about our “Home”? It is certainly an achievement in which We all have played a part. It is not over; there are so many things to do before spring. The Committee has done a great deal of exploration and evaluating of the best methods for use of the Home. Our aim is to have some of the rooms furnished in the period of 1850 and still use a couple of the rooms for Special displays which would be changed from time to time. Above everything, we are hopeful that this house will be functional as well. Not only will you have an opportunity to visit and reminisce about the past but especially to become more aware of the present. From time to time we expect to have mem- bers involved in quilting. weaving. needleeraft etc. Would you like to have an opportunity to see a prize winning Tweedsmuir book or perâ€" haps the Provincial Tweedsmuir book? You’ve all heard of the House Logs. proposed by Mrs. Walker. Provincial Curator: have you really ever seen one? Come to the Home and we‘ll have one on display. I There is a barn on the property; we have interesting ideas for its use. You‘ll be as thrilled as we are when you see it. Picnic tables will be on the spacious lawns for you to enjoy. 26 We ask that you plan bus trips and individual visits commencing in July, continuing through the fall. We will have detailed infOI'l'llulliln ready for District Annuals. To those who have articles for the How. and have offered them to us, a “thank yr- . " If any other individuals have articles.I t|.- '[ forget to write; however a Branch. District . Area might like to donate money. We 2 i purchase needed furnishings in your name special thanks to Grey Bruce Area who t up a collection at their Convention and to District of Northumberland East for their g erous donation as their 75th Anniven project. The back part of the Home is being t vet-ted into private living quarters and _\’l- see further information in this issue requesv a hostess. See page 20. Last year was a very good year for Worn. Institutes. We celebrated and reflected on achievements of the pioneers and tonne members. Now, as we look towards the fun let’s involve each member (the 20% inert as well) by having an Erland Lee meeting st- all know the original history and have a be understanding of this magnificent project, let your enthusiasm rise and be caught in wings of pride. As I close, did you know that one of committee members, Secretary Treasurer 7* Wm. G. Miller had the misfortune to break ankle before Christmas? A nasty break \n.’ will confine her to her home for a long I! We all wish her well. Sincerely. Margaret Zoeller Chairman. Erland Homestead Comm: 1r * * AT MIDNIGHT I REMEMBERED Wakening at the touch of a wind-blown curtaii Wakening to joy in the soft loneliness of mnunh I remembered that I must go down the hall Past the small beds all sweet and warm with st Down the white resting stairway To the front door. And step out onto the cold, Moon-shadowed porch To bring in little, frozen Galoshesl â€"Mary Brennan Cl * * * HOME AND COUN"