Chesley WI Tweedsmuir Community History Volume 5, p. 11

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was It was in February of this year (1925) that, at the suggestion of Mrs. William Krug, the experiment of? giving milk to the children in the lower rooms of the school was "b tried and has been continued ever since. much credit is due to the teachers for the . success of this work and for their cheerful co-operation. In hpril 19215 another three day Community Fair was held, the proceeds being 0615. The year ended with a balance of $600. _ For the year 1925-24 Mrs. leitch was re-elected President for a third term and Mrs. u. J. Krug, co'eeretary-Treasuresr. It was in September of this year that Sparrow's Hall was rented and was continually used until April 1937. Improvements were made to the Hall and a piano purchased for $100. Special features of this year's work were a play entitled "Hickory Farm" realizing $207. and a bale of clothing sent to Northern Ontario. A class in First Aid and Home Nursing, a class in Domestic Science I were held. _ The year 1924-25 Mrs. Leitch was elected President for the fourth year, with Mrs. W. G. Krug Secretary Treasurer. Beautifying Riverside Park was the chosen 3% objective for this year's work. About $400. was raised by a euchre party and another Community Fair. In November Mrs. Leitch resigned and Mrs. William Sutcliffe took office for the remainder of the term. A large sewing and dressmaking class was organized. xinarties and sale or basket-work added 3150. to the funds. A rug was purchased for the Chesley Room in Bruce County Hospital, Walkerton. The year 1925-86 Mrs. F. A. McLean was made President with airs. W. G. Krug I.€,.eleoted Secretary-Treasurer. During the summer $218. was spent in building and equipping a camp kitchen, erecting picnic tables and putting up swings for children. Under supervision of the Mayor and Mr. W. T. Kidd a bee was arranged, the underbrush cleared end a road built through the Park. .This year about $525. was expended on beautifying the grounds surrounding the Memorial, putting in shrubs, plants and bulbs. Money was raised by a lecture by Mr. c. J. Nickle, sale of? baking, . 800 tulip a play entitled "Green Stockings" by local talent. This year the Institute Cook Book ", bed and about $118. realized from its sale. lbs year ended with a balance was P"blis on hand of $4566

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