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77w; flag %.WM~z/w Whig/$4 ' ' 3 J] L A) / W4 64; d' (2 I e .' a a M d / 725T ANNIV SARY OF THE WOMEN'S INSTITUTE W To the memeory of the Founder,the Late Mrs John Hoodless. Down the years,since you were first inspired With that dear thought,which blossomed in your mind; All that you wished,all that you then desired You have attained, and more.You leave behind-u Fruits of your work,long years of labor ended: But on life's way yOu leave till endless time Traces to show the path your feet have wended, Down life's great way; which lead to every clime. Litt you thought when firSL the seed was planted How firm and deep the roots would take a hold: Whose branches grew like some grand tree enchanted; Till countless women gather ' neath its fold. From Stoney Creek,the parent of your Order: Outward it spread,like sunshine in the spring Shines for awhile,on some old garden border; When to our eyes each rare bloom it does bring. Onward it gues,as silent as the moonlight Creeps far afield; it spread from coast to coast- From year to year like starlight thru the dark night Guarding aright an ever gathering host. With helping hand where help is badly needed, Your precepts teach them not to look in vain, Many a call yet none are passed unheeded; Working for love,with never thought of gain- When duty called your loved ones o'er the ocean, Battling for right on Flandersvwar swept field, l1'orward your work went on without commotion; Many a wound,your handagfig did shield. Often the heart with grief was sadly reeling, Many a sigh,was packed within each ba1e. Awful the mind when came that dreadful feeling Can all be we11,out on the death strewn trail. Now branches spread across our great Dominion, Yearin,year out,they but extend the more. . Women uphold,and share in your opinion Over the sea,on Britian's age worn shore. FrOm Time's dim past great deeds are still left shining, 0n history's page is recorded their strife; You in your time,hrought down the silver lining Out of dark clouds,advancing woman's life. / ' Stoney Creek Courier Ed.Ward4: af'ekztww,tgyf"f 0C 9' June 22nd,1922 xbOLCJ iieek, Ont.