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TWEEDSMUIR HISTORIES Mrs. R. C. Walker, Curator HOUSE LOGS Many times it has been sug- gested in the Provincial Curator’s reports that our people in Ontario would be wise to make a HOUSE LOG. Still it is found that many of our Women‘s Institute members. and therefore many outside the or- ganization. have still never heard of the project. Being a Custom in many parts of Europe. it is one which would ve helped many of us in the accumulation of data re ‘omes. families, and even farms. throughout Ontario. All that is needed is a simple substantial notebook. .I you might wish to have something much more soâ€" histicated such as a book with wooden covers, How. er. the contents would be the same: Location of the house â€" lot. concession, tournship. unty. Pictures of the various houses on the property I rough the years. or “before and after“ pictures of ame (porches added or removed. picture-windows in- talled. etc). Name of designer and builder. When built, Size of the building. Materials used. Early floor plan with later plans showing changes. The various families who have owned and lived in he house. with dates of births. marriages and deaths, Subsequent changes in water systems. lighting. I eating. communication. etc. The HOUSE LOG is chained to someting in the house where it would always remain throughout fu- ture times. with any subsequent families filling in the details during their sojourn. We find some farm folk who prefer to call these records “HOUSE AND FARM LOGS". and in these they inject pertinent bits re the farm # acreages. weather. special crops. purebred herds. equipment. and any other relevant data. Why not have a contest in the various Districts throughout Ontario to see which Branch could get the the Women's Institute start them also. FIFI‘IETH ANNIVERSARY Wexl'ord Women‘s Institute presented historical facts in an interesting way. On the walls were posters listing the past Presidents as well as a few of the outâ€" standing events. The Tweedsmuir History and Com» munity Book proved of genuine interest to the guests. The organizer of the Branch and special speaker. Dr. Ethel Chapman. spoke to the guests. telling about life and events in the early years and reading excerpts from her books. Mrs. Hilda Loveless (hostess at the Adelaide Hoodless Homestead) charter member read the minâ€" utes of the first meeting and as first President. cut the cake. most Logs begun during the year? Do let folk outside V Desboro W.I. # Guest speaker. Mrs, Carl Klages. for Citizenship and World Affairs meeting. spoke on “Citizenship # its laws. obligations and privileges." Belgrave W.I. â€" Roll call â€" Name a way that changing agriculture is changing our minds. Winger Wainfleet W.I. â€" Agriculture and Canaâ€" dian Industries A Motto ~ “What hast thon done with the land I have given thee?" Roll call ~ What I like or dislike about rural living. Programme e a demâ€" onstration on making pictures from straw flowers. grasses. Central Yarmuuth W.I. â€" Family and Consumer Affairs. An interesting talk on growing and use of herbs. There are over 400 herbs grown in Ontario so there is much to learn in how to grow and use herbs. Chisholm W.I. Demonstration of making and bak- ing bread baskets. Made from braided dough used as containers for fruit or candy. Cavan W.I. â€" celebrate 60th Anniversary. Two members. Mrs. H. Braithwaite and Mrs. E. McCamus who joined 50 years ago. were present. Birthday cake. made and decorated by Mrs. C. Tripp was enjoyed. A medley of old songs. readings and poems comâ€" pleted the program. Two new members joined # both are third generation. Jumbo Gardens W.I. â€" promoted the work of the Women’s Institute by presenting copies of the Ontario Women’s Institute Story to the local libraries in Thun- der Bay as well as sending a copy to their friendship link in Summerbridge. Yorkshire. England. Maple Leaf Lennox W.I. # 60th Anniversary. Miss Vivian Boston. only remaining charter member. was presented with a maple leaf pin at the celebration at Morwen. Approximately 135 members and guests from Lennox enjoyed the history review by Mrs. M. Wannemaker. Mrs. Don Clement welcomed all and greetings were extended by Mrs. Elfie Ellerbeck. Board Direc- tor. along with those from the Area and municipal government. Nine past presidents were presented with corsages, and Mrs. W. A. Fretts received a life mem- bership. All enjoyed an anniversary cake made by the Mcsdames Cuthiil. Mrs. Richard Hill. Convener. thanked all for attending. South Macauley W.I. â€" Roll call a Name a posâ€" sible injury or illness caused by improperly fitted clothing. Grenard W.I. â€" Convener of Family and Con» surner Affairs. Mrs. Edna Mitchener. meeting on “Budget Cookery”. Budgets of three different sized families were shown and an explanation how each had nourishing meals by watching supermarket specials and using recipes made with nutritious economical in- gredients. Hampshire Ardtrea W.I. i special prizes offered at the Fair. Grade 3 and 4 students for best Kooky Monâ€" ster. to be made out of fruits and vegetables. Walsingham W.I. dedicated the Ontario Women’s Institute Story book in memory of the late Mrs. Jessie Pearlman. A trophy case is to be built at the Commu- nity Hall which will house the book. 19