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A New Year's Levee Moore Centre and Eirkhall Wls hosted a New Year’s Levee in January. About 75 people tram the commu- nities and surrounding areas attended. The aftemoon included a reenactmenl of the first Institute meeting at Stoney Creek and a portrayal oi Lady Tweedsmuir, Local Tweedsmuii History Books were on display, along with artifacts from the Victorian era tram the Moore Museum. A Victorian Tea followed with members dressed in period costume. Pictured from left to right are Janet Smith - President. Moore Centre WI, Queenie McBeart - TweedsmUir History Curator, Birkhell WI and Carol Htompson - Presi- dent. Birkhall WI. Submitted by Marilyn Shaw. PRO, Birkhatl WI. Lamblon Centre Welland West and East Districl WI The Educational Project for these two Dis- tricts was a presentation by “Coco.” a local .gourmet cooking expert, on Victorian Teas. It featured a sampling and study of many teas and fancy sandwich techniques. scones and other goodies. At Niagara's Heritage Day celebration, Welland West set up a large display featuring both past and present WI endeavours. District Tweedsmuir Histories were on exhibit, as well as a special display on the centennial of the Women’s Institute. Welland West donated copies of For Home and Country to five local libraries. Castletun W'l, Nnrlhumberltmd East Like many, this Branch reviewed its ac- complishments over the years. Some of the more recent contributions to their commu- nity included donations to local ball diamonds, farm safety, CATSCtm equipment. bicycle racks. flags and picnic tables, and a trophy given annually to the most improved student in Grade 4, 5 and 6. The Lansdowne and Fairgrove Women's Institutes in Leeds District were honoured in February for their outstanding community service over the years. Formed in 1909, Lansdowrie WI grew in numbers until it was deemed necessary to divrde itin 1947 and [dim a new Branch known as Fairgrove. On behalf 0/ the Front of Leeds & Lansdowne Historical Soci- ety. Glenda Olivier (centre) presented a plaque to Beatrice Webster (left) of Lansdowne WI and Mar- garet Gray (right) of Fairgrove WI. Submitted by Pat Barnes, PRO. Kingston Area Six members at the Bethel-Zion WI Program Plan- ning Committee are admiringa blue and yellow bow that will adom all WI members mailboxes in June. These hours will not only identity W/ members homes, they signify June as WI month and the 100th anniversary celebrations at the Women ’s institutes Subn’utled by Susan McConnell, PRO. Betheth WI, Hastings East This Distnct entered a liner in the Niagara Grape and Wine Festival parade in Sir Catharines and the Santa Claus parades held in Stoney Creek. Niagara-on»the-Lake and Virgil. It not only promoted the founding ol the Women‘s Institute, it served to publicize the upcoming centennial as well. Subtitde by Lena flyl, Virgil WI. Lincoln Dislrim ANNIVERSAHIES: Scugog WI, Ontario South . . . . . . . , 25 Lekelet WI. Huron East . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Edy's Mills, Lambtcn South . . . . . . . . 50 Kent Centre WI, Kent West . . , . . . . . 50 Niagara Falls WI. Welland East . . . . PeaceWLPerthNonh Cedar Brae Newington WI. Stonnont . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , t . . . 75 Capetown WI. Wentworth North. . . . 75 Oliphant WI. Bruce North . . . . . . . . . BO Bethel Zion WI. Hastings East . . t . . 85 Buriss WI, Rainy River . . . . . t , . . . . 90 VendoerI.YorkCenlro. . . . . .. . .. 90 Chesterville WI. Dundee . . . . . . . . . . 95 Winterboume WI. Waterloo North. . . 95 50 60 LIFE MEMBERSHIPS: Kent Centre WI, Kent West - Margaret Meymard - Madline Snobelin - Doreen Stewart Lakeside WI, Oxtorid North - Donna Kittmer - Ruth Skillings The Women ’5 Institute Women‘s Institute rrernbers strive forth With dedication. Working hard lor the community. filled with ambition, Committed to the job, volunteering many hours, Striving to make a better place, this land ol ours. Al the hospital you'll see her, a smile on her lace. Volunteering her time. With potse and Mill grace You'll find her at Gateway Haven or at the Feeder Salas. Perhaps you'll find her gardening wtth hoe, rake and pail Women's Institute members are quite interesting to know. Their interests are quite varied and they have a lot to show Time is well spent, each and every day well planned. Why. Institute members are always in demand. Who else can you count on to pass a resolution. Or work very hard until they find a solution, They try to keep the community all pulling together. You'll find them working hard at it. no matter what the weather. New members are welcome to become part oi our lamily, To share Ideas and thoughts and express your individuality, All working as 5 learn. though we are all individually unique. So,ilwe've sparked yourinterest. come on outartd take apes It. Be an Institute men‘berl Written by Rosanne Vaysey. aliphant WI. Bruce North District Home a. Country, Spring 1997 15