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19005 in Review .By Rosella Clancy This year - I999 » is an opportune time for curators and their committees to review the Tweedsmuir history volumes foromissions. The 20th century witnessed wars. the Depression and advancements in travel. communication. medicine and labour saving devices. Have World War II Branch contribuâ€" tions been mentioned? Who was responsible for the cenotaph‘s placement in the community's Memorial Park? Have you overlooked the inclusion of the many time-saving kitchen appliances? “Wash Day" before electricity would make some value their automatic Ina- chines. A member who milked cows by hand might be encouraged to make a compari- son ofmilking methods "Then and Now.“ A review of Women's Institute .programs from l923 to I933 in the Brockville District proved interesting. It might be enlightening to repeat some of the roll calls » “Hints for Putting Up Stove Pipes" - or demonstrations - “Something Made from Sugar Sacks," “Footing a Stocking" or “Pressing Trousers." “Something Made from Sugar Sacks“ could serve as either a roll call or display. Sugar sack articles were numerous, with the bleached. durable sacking becoming material for undershirts. knee-length bloomers, tea towels and pillow slips. Have you considered a pictoral cover- age of your community? This could document the community‘s existence at the close of the 19005, Changes in busi- ness ownership and land development could then be recorded as they occur. Consider challenging members to write about their community. Encourage them tb describe the community‘s spirit and cultural advantages (etc). These overâ€" views will reveal what makes y0ur area .unique at the close of the century. Be sure to add pictures to support these written statements. Assemble a “20th Century Time Line.“ with pictures and captions to show the progress in your community. Add a con- densed summary of the l9005. At each workshop. I've noted the beautiful Branch-designed Tweedsmuir History Book covers. If a cover is ofques- tionable material or the pages of the book are not enclosed in sheet protectors. I feel it would be wise to purchase an acidâ€"free barrier to be placed between the cover and the pages. Rosella Clancy is the FWI'CI Tweedsmuir History Curator. She can be reached at flux 63, Stirling ON KOK 3501 Phone: (6138954515. Tweedsmuirs on the Internet Halton District has given permission to the Halton Hills Library to scan the original Tweedsmuir History Books in their ar- chives and to make them available on the In- ternet. Each entry will state that it has been reproduced by the permission of the Halton District WI and a link with the FWIO web site will be created. Other Branches and Districts might consider doing the same. It will not only give proper credit to the source of this valuable historical information, it will give the WI a higher profile on the Internet! Submitted by Annemarie McDonald, Tweedsmuir Curator, Halton. FI'VIO Tartan for Sale ardage required to make a vest: McCall‘s Pattern 8940 has seven vest styles for sizes 4 to 22 using 60" material. For example. size l2 to 14 uses I to I 3/8 yards depending on whether you want edgeâ€"to-edge waist length or buttoned hip length. Leftovers can be used for buttons and bows. hat bands. book marks and covers. blouse orjacket trim, pillow or Cushion edges or centres. belts. doll clothes, mini draw-string bags and coin purses (etc). How to order the FWIO Tartan Place your order based on the following: l t Metres: x $60.00 = l Shipping/Handling = $500 " Subtotal = 7% EST on Subtotal = i 3 Total = 1 Mail your order and cheque, payable to FWIO. to the Provincial Office at , 7382 Wellington Rd, 30. RR 5. } Guelph ON NIH 612. Phone: ‘ (519)836~3078. Fax: (5|9)836- 9456. ' Notes from the Provincial Office Guelph-Eramosa Township is making use of the Provincial Office Committee Room as a site for its Emergency Plan. During an emergency people will come to the Office to register be fore being reâ€"routed. The Township has requested the names of six local volunteers who could provide tea and sandwiches to people while they register in the event ofan emergency. The volunteer's names would be kept on file and they would be reimbursed for the cost of the food items, Any volunteers interested in helping out, please call the FWIO Provincial Office. Home 5 Country, Spring I999 ll