The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

T was really GREAT, wasn't it? Golden Jubilee Day . . . The day when members of the Leicestershire and R u t l a n d Federation "went to town" to show the Public how they stand after 50 years in existence. First impressions count. And how inviting had the city's De Montfort Hall become for the occasion in the hands of The Stagers who had worked throughout the whole of the previous day to bring a warmth of illumination to the scene . . . Suspense § A pervading golden look, which travelled right through the length of the hall to the focal point of the platform where, against a backcloth Of royal blue. the best part of zl score of W.I, groups had assembled their floral pedes- tal arranuements in competi- tion for the silver trophy pre- sented to commemorate the occasion by the county's second Federation chairman. Mrs. Sheila Munro, of Bucks. It was the climax of weeks of inteHristitute competitions to duelde just which W.I. should go forward to represent the whole of the Group to which they belong. Fascinated High suspense, resolved by the judges' decision to award the first prize--and the Munro [:up----tu the _ i-uGiiclioss GROUP, comprising Burhage. Claybroak. Elmesthorpe Estate, Sapcote, Sharnford. and Wigston Parva. Stoney Stanton, and Ullesthorpe. It was, in fact, members from BUREAGE whose majestic arrangement with a central theme of golden and blood red roses. won the day. Second place in the pedestal : "alignment trophy contest went to BOSWORTH FIELD. and the third to the WREAKE VALLEY. LElCE ER ADVER Golden Jubilee Da -- Climax Of Hard There was a lot to see--which was excellent, not just static exhibitions but live, Dn-the- spot demonstrations to emphasize how, despite keep- ing pace with modern crafts and new ideas, the Still stands for the preservation of niral crafts. People were fascinated by the work of three county women in ancient crafts. like that of Mrs. D. Harrison, Leicester Forest East, making pillow lace, surrounded by a loan collection of historic lace: Mrs. L. N. Hill, Waleote. spin- ning and weaving with raw material, that of "combings" from Welsh collies, Pyreneah mountain dogs, Dutch barge dogs -- and. of course, her own angoras; Mrs. Jean Hill, Gadl'lesby, intrigued still more follower: with her: apti' tude for making corn dollies (she's fully booked in demon- strating the craft for the next two years!). Questions were fired at her . . . the "corn" must he wheat picked just before it is ripe, A huge pyramid of dolls and soft 101/. , ' at the Golden Jubilee Day celebration HI. Ilezc - hm Hull, Goggle- eyed in adilm'nlinil, AIISDII mid PiI Hm'iml n] Melton Mowbmy. Work she explained ("01 barley or Knits which are U70 brittle and solt respectively) . . 10 in the hedgerows lid around the hedge of fields for material. WJ. wine-milking expert. Mrs, Elsie Homes. Scraptofl, staged her own displav and was on the spot to answer questions: n_ team or cake- icing enthusmsts kept up a running demonstration; Mrs. Betty Kendall. loughmmon. the Hill, demonstrated and displayed her OWn work in pottery and Sculpture: and Mrs. E. W. Marston. Eving- ton, painted at er easel. Mrs. Margaret Johnston, Hum- berstone, could fill in gaps in w.1. history Wm Tier 9" collection of local lustorical souvenirs. and. "39 Inter- national Committees salc'ol stamps had albmk start with the sale of First Day Covers. Hi ion: to i'cl'lEmher . . . tghhalté wonderful Dirramid of soft toys . . l t arrived in their hundreds or competi- ' I Ni ,1 lion in three classes. Child's Soft Toy (lirst p 21: Mrs, llill, our spinning 4|n(l we: » int! demonstrator with her horse and Saddlery). Dressed Doll (first prize Mr II. Joules. of llatliern). a d :l Deco t'lvc Toy (first prize for a lizard to lllrs. I". A. Bolt. Uf Ashby Magma). On the winner side there were two competition classes for VV.I. members -- wonderfully supported--mouth watering lo the public. The first Fri [or a doc ated gated" was Won by M J. A. McDowcn, oi" TlLTOlV. and the ill prize for the best open fruit "an by Mrs. M. Theaker, of ANSTEY. W.l.s lind promised there would be plenty to buy . , , which Is what the public demands: W1. markets personnel from Melton Mowbray and Oaklinm took turns to keep up a supply of home produced goods: the Produce Guild had conjured up a veritable gur- den shop. Adilitionallv a home-made cake stall must have seen W.. cakes being eaten in thou- sands ol homes throughout the county [in Sunday. Generosity And Handicrafts m e m b e r s deserve a special mention for their generosity--they had each made and given an article of craft work. On sale were hundreds of items rim:- jng [rum children's wear and soft toys. to lempshades, and articles or embroidery. What the W1. is doing in 1968 was all there--hats, embroi- (lcry pictures, and paintings were awarded a unanimous "mhrvellous." W.I. Drama allowed a pleasant sojourn as members from South Kilworth, Scraptoft and The Langtons staged tableaux from Greek, Saxon, Elizabethan, and Regency Dnys . Rutland ni e m o e r 5 had assembled from thei own homes complete furnishings for a kitchen--Bf 1915! We envied the copper of saucLL pans and jelly moulds for our own collections. but how many of ils had stopped in lhink that greatgrandmama didn't only have to cope with Washtulys and flat irons but suet choppers. apple peelers. lemonade bottle openers, and wooden pastry wheels. To 1968. when members are ER. FRIDAY, JUNE 28, 1968 I 9 currently working on a field names survey organised by the Education and Public Questions 5 ll b-Comm'ittec. They challenged the Illihlil'-- tip you know these fields? 'l'llackwracks (it's cussing- ton), Drunken Meadow and Cold Comfort (both Kirle Mallory). Porridge Pot (Thilr~ laston), among many others. Welcome What a splendid occasion it was. too. [or Lady Rutldle. as county_ chairman. to welcome the city's Lady ii yoress, with an especially \vnlm wel- some too. for Mrs. Leone . 3 Jackson. has 1' ed all her life in Stonoy C eck. Canada, and is the president of the Women's Institute whose name is known throughout the world. Stoney Creek, founded in 1897. is looked upon today as the Mother Institute. It was no at)» cidence that Mrs. Jackson 31' ved in time 3 .sis' «. ' It» . . . . v. . i. ~ ,_ ' -' v tinthe to sta wuh Fern c Gro ) SWto cine]. Wmnem Institute the Condition W1. uluch nos the firs Conveii'or. Mrs. R. 3. Emil. ZZfiiffi'...','.'mo the W. 1897 _ hm. Lcmic Jacksufl flew in. for the occasmn and meets Mrsé at The Coppico, Newton H M, minis. chairman aflthu Jubilee Ad Hoc Cam mzttee. tlie~Lndg Mayor-2:: (Mrs. K. Bowder) on court. for the occasion. Count" Furlcmtian chairman. Lady Ruddll'.