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FRIENDSHIPS RENEWED as told by Mrs. Myrtle Reid ‘ Wellington Centre WI members accepted an 1th- tation from the WI members to visit them in the South Vancouver Island District. Rain drops were falling after a 39-day drought. so there were many reasons for the smiling faces of the women who greeted our twenty-five member group. Boarding a bus. heading north to Duncan, .lean Robinson a former district secretary pointed out the sights along the wayâ€"the salmon streams. the totem poles, the acres of daflodilsâ€"one beautiful scene after another. Duncan has a large Forestry Station. One of 8 in the Province. The Forestry Service had a modest be» ginning 40 years ago. virtually now all seedlings are grown in nurseries maintained and operated by the Service. Aclual seedlings planted have risen from 7 million in I960 to 52 million in 1972. Cowichan Sweaters. There was a chance to visit an Indian store specializing in the famous Cowichan sweaters. (made from raw sheep wool with its original lanolin making them water resistant). Sights never to be forgotten such as walking among the famous Douglas fir trees. towering 180 feet and measuring five Feet in diameter; seeing the Earth stations for Can- ada's domestic satellite communications system. the saw mills in Alberni and visiting the beautiful Butch- Lll'l Gardens. Hospitality. Branches and individuals were most generous in making the stay enjoyable. Ida Boyd. Pro~ vincial Secretary met the group at the Provincial office previous to being dinner guests ol‘ the BC Ministry of Agriculture. Later there was a chance to eat clam chowder. shrimps and salmon served by Kay Maug- hth at an open house. Sooke Region Museum As the result ol‘a community efi'ort. local organiza- tions including the WI under the leadership of the Lions Club formed an Historical Society to build it museum. The countless hours of volunteer work by the whole community has resulted in the. completionvot~ a line project which all were happy to visit. The Ontario WI members were able to see and en- joy many ol' the regular tourist attractions. see the sights that tourists see. Bttt. because it was WI mem- bers. the visit had a special flare and warmth that could only be extended by members of the Women‘s Institute. ' 30 70th SebringVille celebrated their 70th year with two events. A special anniversary dinner and a bus the Erland Lee Home, The dinner meeting held in Mr. & Mrs. Cl (‘ Zehr‘s log cabin provided a lovely setting for the hm“; ric 70th. Mrs. Ronald Boyce, President was prEsCiilcd with a Wl cup and saucer. Special candles depicting special events and - _n. cos levels ole were lit in a candle lighting ceren. ny- The traditional sing song and resume of activities 'i the years. revealed the organizational meeting At held in the 1001: Hall with Mrs. Valentine Stot .ii Tavistock the organizer. The first president war. M. late Mrs. B. F. Kastner and the late Miss Marie t .t net. secretary. The first street lights erected in Sebringville in v w) were paid for by the Women’s Institute. Because or Wl‘s urging. a tennis court was built in 1948. also. l'l'l p to at 5C 'l Homemaking clubs have been sponsored by it- branch since 1948. ' 70m Sebringville Perth South District presenter 'e memberships to (seated), Mrs. Edgar Babb, standu - R. Mrs. Lorne Babb, Mrs. Norman Aitcheson. Mrs. " .l Keena who has belonged for 59 years and had mi i. new of cutting the cake. Strattord Beacon Hera/r; Mountsberg, Wentworth N, celet 25 years since formation. At the meeting 35 ladies joined, 0! group 6 are still active. As a so J honour life memberships were ': stowed on L-Ft Mrs. A. Huime, Mr Warner, Mrs. J. Bell, Mrs. A. P 6. Mrs. W. Flevell. Mrs. A. Elliott. 'T- 16 is a membership of over 30 still ltd report they are attracting rr "V young members. (ogre?