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HISTORY OF _ CUMMUNITY WOMEN‘S INSTITUTE cont‘d 1959 â€" 1960 President â€" Mrs. Dean Chapman Sec‘y Treas â€" Mrs. Coltman One hundred Souvenir spoons were sold to commemorate the opening of the St. Lawrence Seaway by Queen Elizabeth. A float was entered in the Centennial Parade receiving 2nd prize. It was decided to separate the offices of Secretary and Treasurer. Mrs. Roame was elected Secretary and Mrs. Coltman as Treasurer. Members were requested to act as guards of Antiques at the Masonic Temple. Bedroom display was entered at the Fair. $30.00 was realized from prizes. A collection Plate made from Canadian Maple by Stewart Kilbank was sent to England. A Book on Feather Sitichery was received. It was decided to place the old minute books in the Safe at the Masoni Temple. They were . later removed and placed in the Agriculture Building. 1960 â€" 1961 President â€" Mrs. Maurice Bulman Secretary â€" Mrs. Rome Treasurer â€" Mrs. Coltman Ten dollars was donated to Scout Auxiliary to send John Freeman to Scout Jamboree at Colorade Springs. Food Basket donated for Trenton Hospital Festival. Bus trip to Niagara and Midland. Bed Jackets and gifts presented to Golden Plough Lodge. A food hamper and donation of money given to a bereaved family. Two subscriptions to the Family Herald were sent to Devon and Community received a book entitled "The Country Women‘s Year. 1961 â€" 1962 President â€" Mrs. Maurice Bulman Secretary â€" Mrs. Rome Treasurer â€" Mrs. Coltman Mrs. Whitehouse attended Farm Safety Congerence as guest of the Federation of Agriculture. Picnic was enjoyed by the members and a visit to Serpent‘s Mound, The Foster Child Plan was adopted. An Oil Painting of a Canadian Scene by Mrs. Griffith "Mr. Dallison‘s Sister" was sent to Devon and a book again received entitled "Lady Denham". 1962 â€" 1963 President â€" Mrs. A. Morgan Secretary â€" Mrs. Rome Treasurer â€" Mrs. Coltman Entertained Wooler and York Road Branches. A motion was passed that the Institute Grace be sung before lunch at each meeting. A Hammered Aliminum Tray sent to England and Printed Linen Tea Towels of Maps and Scenes were received at Xmas. 1963 â€" 1964 President â€" Mrs. A. Morgan Secretary â€" Mrs. Rome Treasurer â€" Mrs. Coltman Mrs. Semple donated a quilt to be raffled. Patsy Stewart drew the winning ticket sold by Mrs. Gummer. A Pot . Luck Picnic was held at the Knapp Bros. Museum at Trent Bridge. Gift to Devon, an engagement Calendar composed of works of Canadian Artists. Hankerchiefs were received by each member. In January 1964 the fees were raised to $1.00. 1964 â€" 1965 President â€" Mrs. Dallison Secretary â€" Mrs. Pearson Treasurer â€" Mrs. Coffee A Parade Flag and Mount was presented to the Boy Scouts. Picnic and tour of Bata Shoe Company was enjoyed. Fiowering Crab Trees were ordered by members for Centenial Year. Trophy purchased for Grade 12 Shorthand at E.N.S.S. Flower seeds and Stoney Creek Plate sent to English Link. A Tray was received which is used by the Hostess at each meeting.