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ERLAND LEE HOME Mrs. Margaret Zoeller ~ Chairman The Home of Erland Lee is gradually becoming better known both to the Women‘s Institutes and the public. Since 1972. when the Home was purchased by the members. great strides have been taken in both renovations and furnishings ofthe ISSO era. Members. Branches. Districts. Areas and friends have contrib- uted lovely artifacts and many dollars. to preserve this house where the original Constitution was hand pen- ned by Janet Lee. Improvements I975 will he remembered as the year of the well drilling. You can believe we held our breath. for water is not the most plentiful commodity in that area. but there is an adequate supply at 53 feet. The new wash- rooms were built and this was another “musf' on the priority list. Directional Signs You Will be pleased to know there are new di- rectional signs on Highway 20 directing trallic east on New Mountain Road. north on the Second Line and east on Ridge Road to the Lee. The Regional Muniei- pailit) of Hamilton Wentworth was responsible for the erection of the signs. as well as a nest bridge on Ridge Road on the east side of our property. Dreams Do Come True I‘or those who attended Area Conventions you saw the slide and tape documentary "Dreams Do Come True." Miss MeKercher. Director of the Home Eco- nomics Branch was responsible for this presentation and on behalf of the Committee a sincere "Thank You". the slides and tape or script is available I‘ree tipon request from the Information Branch, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food. University ol‘ (iuelph. (iticlph. Supplies Iirlttnd Lee spoons. $2.00 each; hasti-notcs. 35c a package of three or three packages for 51.00: Ontario Women's Institute Story. $3.00: all available when \‘lfv iting the Home. Commencing this summer post cards “I” be available. also a small brochure on the history of the Home. ' Visitors from April through to September. 3.200 persons visited the Lee. Seventyâ€"five bookings were made many more people dropped in than in former year; and overseas visitors were plentiful. ‘ Visiting Hours During I976 Mrs. Victor Beachin will continue as Hostess and Mr. Beachin will be responsible tit. [he grounds and flower beds and all the other mam to” We appreciate their fine work and warm in 'ode toward the visitors. Visiting hours will again be weekdays 10:00 » uh . 3:00 pm. with the exception of February whi; Home is closed. Busloads must make applicatior. -_‘, single carload may drop in. On the back page M issue is an application form if you wish to reo. A tour this year. There is a change â€" requests are in be made directly to the Erland Lee Home. h: W.I. Week Ontario Women‘s Institute Week will be Ma June 4. Refinishing Furniture The twin beds. bonnet chest and commode been refinished. It has improved the look of the room and this lovely old furniture looks more - tiful than before. Aims for the Coming Year Restoration of verandah â€" as it was originu Paint house and Drive House. Furnish child’s room (we need donations). Post cards. Purchase new flags. Catalogue and photograph all artifacts. Brochures. The Committee are indeed grateful for your r. t and financial support. It is only through your at and enthusiasm that this project has pro‘gressr: well. We again have the l0¢ assessment on the fee at which is slowly building up into a foundation t. Eventually the operational expenses will come i‘ the interest earned from this fund. At the close ofour third year of ownership. we only say every member has contributed â€" it is. “o i and yet we have preserved it, not only for ours. but as a living memorial to Women's Institutes is: has spread around the world into 69 countries kn as the Associated Country Women of the World. With the F. W]. 0. Branches KII’I’IZN WI George Thompson and Susan I'yudall told about the 4AH Regional Conference and the Provincial I eadership Conference. George showed slides of Alberta and told ol'his e\periences with the 4- Il [Exchange programme. BEECHWUOD WI present life membership badng and certificates to Mrs. Donald Campbell. Mrs. (Brant Cameron. Mrs. Earl McLarty. Mrs. Roy Gal- braith, and Mrs. Silbur Leatherdale. - 26 SPEEDSIDE WI celebrate 601h anniversary 5 per was prepared from recipes from the 4â€"H Ct‘t Shplf and Let‘s Bake Bread by the 4-H leaders . gir s. Forty-five members were present including two members. Mrs. Henry Carter, Fergus and Mrs. \Robinson. Guelph. Four members who have belonged for over twent five years were honoured. Mrs. Franklin ArmSlW' Mrs. J. C. MacGregor, Mrs. Albert Sobal, and Mrs. i mer Allan.