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First Year of Ownership , The Erland Lee Home has been owned by the jn'embers of the Women’s Institutes of Ontario for a little over a year. The Committee have endeavoured to make this property a part of every Institute member. This has 0! been an easy task. but tasks are never easy. and st as all members of our own household are difl‘era gm, there is no reason to believe. as organizational . members. we are going to think alike. ‘ ' We had a few busloads through last May. as well Lass the delegates from Officers‘ Conference, The next ",four months were very busy. our records show we had épproximately 5.000 persons view the Home. exclud- ing the ofl‘tcial openings and Officers‘ Conference. 3‘ The Committee are much the wiser after the first year‘s effort. We do not need to tell you as home- r owners the hazards. pitfalls and headaches which arise tfrom the pleasures of ownership Property Improved The trees were trimmed and the hedge removed 7 from the front ofthe property. We now find it easier to '7'7‘lkarive in and out onto the busy County road. There is grow a lovely “Erland Lee Sign“ at the roadside and @ur Drive House has a sign adorning the from. both “"Tts of Saltfleet W.I. _ ‘ Our initial effort inside the Drive House was a and start for a first year. Thanks to Wentworth South istrict who assumed the responsibility for gathering . nd labelling the articles. it proved to be an interest ‘ oint for our visitors. We were pleased with the fine ‘ sponse of branch programs on display. which you cked on the display board. plenty of good ideas were und from glancing at this Board. We are still in need small articles which are reminiscent of the past and .1 mind all of rural Ontario. The Drive House affords plenty of space for more articles. The Craft centre. which was a dream. is still just at. it seemed physically. financially and mechani- lly impossible to work it out last summer. However. fibre are not disheartened and there is always next year. Picnic Area The grounds and picnic tables provided much en- .foyment for the visitors. The outdoor privy was noth- _ ng to brag abont. and the extreme heat ofthe summer i‘lidn’t help matters. However. all must realize that this ‘s an on-going project and next year more adequate ~acilities will indeed be top priority. Craft Gifts For Sale To those branches and members who donated to be sold. “thank you". The response was not as . eat as we had anticipated. however we were the ' 4 icher by $100.00. is: :3 in Private Living Facilities The apartment is quite functional and allows the ostess and her family the privacy they need. It is ' uch easier for visitors to view the Home now. The private living quarters are cosy and comfortâ€" able. The living room picture window looks out over he lawn and to the vineyards beyond. The kitchen Display of pressed glass shown by owners. Misses Charlotte M. Jones and Hattie I. Jones, Stoney Creek. during Officers' Conference visit. Miss Marjorie Lee in her home at Hamilton holding picture of her father, Erland Lee. on table mother and brother. Frank. and dining area are diVided by cupboards. the hostess says “she is enjoying the new avocado stove and reâ€" frigerator." donated by Simpsons. A laundry room ad- joins the garage. Upstairs are three bedrooms and a bath, We had two pieces of furniture on loan. the side- board in the parlour and a man's pine dresser in the display room upstairs. they have now been returned to the owner’s son. The new sheer curtains in the parlour were up for the oflicial opening and the red velvet side drapes have been hung and add an elegance to the room. There has been a fine response this Fall from Branches. Districts and Areas and the Committee will be purchasing needed articles on their behalf. Many have asked our advice before purchasing articles, also cash donations have come. leaving selections to us. (continued on page 28) 27