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Guelph Area Don‘t ever let anyone say that good research doesn‘t prove a point when talking about a resolution. Winterbourne W.l. proposed the original resolution on the standardization of jars in view of metric con- tersion. Mrs. Abner B. Martin. West Montrose carried on extensive research for her branch. Mrs. Delmar Smyihe, Area Resolutions Convener. also talked to the Mciric Commission on the feasibility of the whole project and found it was a resolution with merit. Hg ‘ ‘ t. ’_ ‘ l) Mrs. Delmar Smythe. Guelph Area Resolutions Con~ aner and Mrs. Abner B. Martin. Winterbourne Wt . look at he display of jars and bottles. picture K W. Ftecord A Kitchener .'entral Area Discussion groups were again most successful and the banquet was highlighted by the presence of The Lieutenant Governor of Ontario. The Honourable Pziuline McGibbon. who spoke to the group other life as Lieutenant Governor. The changes. the duties. the nod: and pleasures she experiences. The Hon. Wm, A. Stewart. Minister ot'Agricuiture and Food. extended greetings and told ol‘ his apprECia- non of the work of the Women‘s Institute. Central Area Executive. (L- ) Mrs. Milton Perch. 2nd Vice Dresident. Mrs. Percy Junkin. ist Vice President. Mrs L W. Hughes, President, receiving corsage from immediate Past President Mrs. irwin Maltby.‘ Mrs. Clayton Elliott, Sec- retary Treasurer, and Mrs. Melville Wisemari newly elected Board Director Subdivision 7. North Central Area East Manitoulin District Branches were respon- sible for the food. the branches divided into groups and served the various meals. A local bakery donated cakes and donuts while ice cream was donated by a lo- cal dairy. The delegates paid for the meals. conâ€" sequently the District is $450.00 richer. A t the Area Conventions The community was involved in the banquet. a lo- cal singing group and orchestra provided lovely enter- tainment. Northwestern Area An excellent representation attended the Conven- tion with [04 persons attending the banquet. This Convention covers an extremely large area. travel is lengthy and it speaks well of the interest of the mem- bers. it was encouraging to attain almost 100? reporting and find too the members are concerned with and making studies and surveys of current problems such as nutrition. drugs. recycling. immigration. abortion etc. A guest from Scotland presented some thoughts on Women‘s Institute work in her homeland. it was good to hear about our organization in another country. A demonstration of drying weeds and flowers made everyone want to try this cral't. The sale table was again successful and helped defray Area expenses. A quilt parade with commentary. telling about pat- lerns and how to assemble. interested all. A Speaker on Family Property Law was most timely. and later a workshop was to be held and some members had been invited. Trent Valley Area Originally the idea was proposed by a former Pres- ident. Mrs. Gordon Mncklin. Lind carried on by Mrs. ClilTord Reid. President. A request that the Area make the “ACWW Save Sight“ .1 special concern for Trent Valley. Branches were requested to make their donations through the Districts. these to be presented at the Area. In I973. $828.31 was presented and In [974. a cheque for $1251.00 was presented to FWlO to be for- warded for this worthwhile project. Also. the PRO reported almost ten thousand dol- lars was spent on education For members and 4H. Grey Bruce Area The annual attendance trophy was won by Bruce South District and accepted by the District President. Mrs. David lreland. The theme “Nothing great was achieved without enthusiasm". appeared to give the delegates incentives and ideas to encourage renewed interest at branch level. A display of Bruce County Tartan. originally a prize winner at a local fair. was exhibited. The Tartan has been a Women‘s Institute project for many years. A variety program Featuring Scottish dancers and soloists as well as a comedy fashion show proved en- tertaining at the annual banquet. Simcoe Area Discussion groups was a new innovation, and proved successful. so much so there were requests that this be on next year’s programme. Immediate Past and Present Board Directors along with the immediate past area president conducted the groups. Plans were well thought out and all used the same material 29