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l , s i l‘ " “fil/ , 1 / "‘l 'i H z" W, i 50 «7 / 5 ~ 42 f 22. Z7 3 u We =(xiatsi amt Net â€"Free Press Northern Bureau Photo Lucknow Women's Institute branch celebrated the 50th anniversary of their founding with o banquet and special program in the Community Centre. More than 60 women attended the banquet with Institute members from area branches as guests. Shown with the anniversary coke are, left to right: Mrs. Philip Stewart, South Bruce district director; Mrs. George Andrew, o former president who cut the coke, and Mrs, Bert Roach, president of the branch, 7274/40 77 “74/11 , m, It WW /"" gAZAAI/Ié/id i‘E‘B. Lilith, 1958 W.I. ORGANIZED FIFTY YEARS AGO Lucknow Women's Institute marked a memorable milestone inn Thursday evening when they .celebrated the fiftieth anniver» ‘sary of the formation of the local ‘branch, which was organized some ten years after the move- ment had its birth in Ontario. The evening commenced With a banquet served by the Angli« can ladies Mrs. R. H. Thompson, the only charter member of the Branch. presided as toast mis- tress, and during the evening expressed appreciation of the honour. She said she had enjoy- ed ! ing her part in Institute acti ies during the hall cen- tury, and noted that younger members were now joining the Branch. which is as it should be. Reeve George W. Joynt con- gratulated"tho Institute on their 50th birthday and noted the many good works they had done during the years. “Lucknow has been a better place in which to live, because of the Institute". he said.’ ‘ Mrs. J. W. .10an conducted a sing-song. Mrs. Burt Roach, the presi- dent, proposed a toast to the past presidents and introduced those present who were at the head table: Mrs. Charles Steward, 1924-25; Mrs. W. G. Andrew, 1931-3 Mrs, J. L. MacMillan, 1930-31; Mrs. W. J Douglas, 1932-34, 1939-40; Mrs, Philip Stewart, 1940-42. 19454-17; Mrs, A. J‘ Wilson, 1947A5‘; Mrs. Charles Cooke, 195357. Mrs. Douglas re- plied on behalf of the past pres- idents and ext‘ended best. wishes for success to future leaders of the Branch. . Thgibicthday cake was cut by Mrs. W. G. Andrew. L, C. Thompson brought greet-i lugs from the press. Dr. James Little played Violin selectionsi with accompaniment by Elmer Umbach. Mrs Russell Robertson thanked the ladies who catered with Mrs. Stewart Lavis reply- ing, Miss Dean MacLeod recit- ed a humorous poem Members of neigrhoring bran- ches were welcomed by Mrs. Roach and Mrs. Philip Stewart introduced Mrs, George Wilson who had been a delegate to Cey- lon from the Associated Country Women of the World. She show- ed pictures of her round-the~ world tour. and was thanked for an interesting evening by Miss Mary MacLecd. Mrs. Jaynt and Mrs Philip Stewart sang a duet. Mrs. Hare vey Houston gave a piano solo and as district president of South Bruce, brought greetings After the singing of Auld Lang Syne, refreshments were served to conclude a noteworthy occasion. Representatives from visiting branches expressed their appreciation of being invited.