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Times-Advocate, 1978-04-13, Page 6Page 6 Times-Advocate, April 13, 1978 About 200 members gather to mark Wl 75th anniversary Thursday night was an evening of memories for the 190 women who attended the 75th anniversary party of the South Huron District Women’s Institute. The nine local groups which belong to the district include Seaforth, Elimville, Crediton, Zurich. Hensall, Kippen East, Grand Bend, Dashwood and Hurondale. Members of these in­ stitutes met at the Pineridge Chalet, Hensall for dinner and an evening devoted to recalling past highlights of the local institute movement and to a reminder there are many challenges ahead. Mrs. Grace Drummond, district president, told the institute members the last 75 years were "years of great achievement and progress" but now the women must go forward, "knowing greater tasks lie ahead." Mrs. M. Connolly read congratulations from a number of well wishers, in­ cluding Helen McKercher former head of the Home Economics Branch, and Jack Riddell, MPP for Huron-Middlesex, who forwarded an honorary scroll from the province. Following an opening sing along presented by Ellm- ville W.I., Mrs. Arthur Run­ dle, the Tweedsmuir curator for the district, reviewed highlights in the organization’s first 75 years. In 1900, 12 women in Hen­ sall organized the first local women’s institute, with Mrs. Wm. McCloy as presi­ dent. They were soon followed by Exeter, who organized their institute in 1901 and Bayfield in 1902. In 1903 the three groups began their 75 year tradition when they agreed to meet together an­ nually - the beginning of Sorority pick slate The March meeting of Xi Gamma Nu was held at the home of Eileen Ross. Plans were made to attend the Spring Fashion Show being sponsored by Clinton Beta Sigma Phi. Maude Connon presided over a quiz which reviewed famous persons from the study book. Eileen Ross presented interesting biographical details on the life of Sarah Bernhardt. On April 4 the chapter met at the home of Phyllis John- son. Hay township. Members received tickets for the Mexican Fiesta Dance on May 13 and registration forms for the Beyond the Stars Workshop May 6. Volunteers were re­ quested to assist Beth Jamieson with the Blood Donor Clinic on May 8. All chapters will attend Founder’s Day at the White Carnation with Goderich as hostesses. An interesting program on David Ben-Gurion was given by Phyllis Johnson and Diane Jefferey. Following this Louise Giffin conducted the election of officers. The officers to be installed on May 2 are; president, Glen­ da Wagner; vice president, Jay Skillender; secretary, Mary Ellison; treasurer. Phyllis Johnson. The evening closed with refreshments prepared and served by Yvonne Reynolds, Louise Giffin, Phyllis John­ son and Diane Jeffery. z------------------------------------X Decorate your home with beautiful CUSTOM DRAPES South Huron District. In 1912. Bayfield disband­ ed their institute, but the gap was filled by Egmond- ville women who met for two years. Over the years, district branches were organized, disbanded and reorganized. In 1914. Zurich and Grand Bend both started women's institutes, and both are still active. For the first 19 years of the South Huron District. Mrs. Al Hastings of Exeter Rebekahs fete official Pride of Huron Rebekah lodge entertained at a ban­ quet for DDP Bertha McGregor at the Exeter United Church. Wednesday. Noble Grand Joyce Morgan presided for the meeting following the banquet assisted by Vice Grand Shirley Cooper. A bus is planned for members to go to Huronic Lodge. Clinton on April 17 for the visit of Assembly President Jean Bolton. An invitation was extend­ ed from Stratford Lodge for May 16. Birthday wishes were sung for Sisters Aldeen Skinner, Evelyn McAllister, Myrtle Orr and Ruby Bell. Grand Master John Broad­ foot was also a guest and spoke briefly. Guests were present from Hensall and Clinton. Marjorie Arthur capably presented two monologue’s and Elaine Skinner favoured with two solos. A very successful dessert euchre was held on March 29 with 23 tables. Jean Noels received high prize; Norma Ashton, Clinton, second; Ruby Beaver , lone hands: low prize was won by Gladys McDonald. A surprise tally was won by Olive Thomson. Exeter and Anna Keller, Exeter had the closest birthday. Jean Noels won a centre piece donated by Mary Gar­ diner. were lost, leaving a gap in the early history of the organization and its member institutes. ed 62 members and a budget However, by 1907, the of $112, part of which was South Huron District claim- spent on periodicals to give acted as district secretary. Unfortunately after her death, her minute books W.l. CELEBRATES — The Huron South district of the Women's Institute held a banquet at the Pineridge Chalet near Hensall, Thursday evening, in commemoration of their 75th anniversary.Prior to the startof the celebration, Mrs. Alma Rundle— curator of the Huron-South district, Mrs. Verna Maluske of Chesley, — the evening's guest speaker, Mrs. Mary Connolly, — secretary­ treasurer and Mrs. Grace Drummond, talked things over. T-A photo Hosted by Women Together Garden expert to share knowledge George Blais, popular host of C.F.P.L.’s radio show "Greening Up" will be in Exeter at the Town Hall. Wednesday .April 19 at 9:30 to share his expertise in hor­ ticulture. Besides hosting "Green­ ing Up”, Mr. Blais brings 30 years of experience in gar­ dening and horticulture. As sales development manager for Canadian Industries Limited, agricultural chemicals division, he ac­ tively develops and promotes fertilizers and pest control products for farm, garden and professional growers. Gardening is also his hob­ by; he owns a private greenhouse, and extensive gardens surround his home and cottage. He is a member of the On- tario Horticultural Recommendations Com- mittee and a director of the Edwards Gardens in Toron­ to. In his busy schedule of activities Mr. Blais also lists membership in a multitude of flower societies, the Golf Course Superintendents’ Association of America, and Garden Writers of America. Women Together are sponsoring Mr. Blais’ visit to Exeter, and because of the wide interest in garden­ ing at this time of year, men are welcome to attend the gathering. There will be free baby sitting at the Presbyterian Church for mothers with small children. members some 'current reading material. Up until 1926, the annual meetings were always held in Exeter, but after this, the member groups took turns hosting the event. The only time this policy changed was for four years during the Second World War - then the meetings were held in Hensall, the most central area for members in the days of gas and tire ration­ ing. In 1924, another milestone was the formation of the Ex­ eter Junior Women’s Institute, which disbanded 1969. In 1928, Seaforth also organized a junior branch, which became a senior in­ stitute in 1942. Today there are no longer any junior W.I.’s in the dis­ trict. It was during the war years that district women embarked on one of their more ambitious projects - war relief work. In 1940, they prepared one ton of jam to be sent to soldiers overseas - in the following two years, they sent over 9,- 000 pounds each year, preserved in large cans and pails. Over the years, the dis­ trict has sponsored many workshops, short courses, and taken part in a variety of competitions. In 1966, women pitched in to help with the International Plow­ ing Match, which was in Seaforth and they’ll do this again in September near Wingham. After 75 years the group is about to launch the second volume of its Tweedsmuir history, and provides the money for two student bursaries annually - one to a 4-H club girl having completed 12 projects, and one to a ward of Children’s Aid who plans further educa­ tion. Following an memoriam presented by the Dashwood Women’s Institute, Mrs. Herbert Maluske of Chesley, past president of the Federated Women’s Institutes of On- tario, spoke of some of the highlights of the Associated Country Women of the World conference, held in Kenya, Africa last fall. The conference attracted women’s institute members from 74 countries around the world and convention delegates were taken on safari to meet Kenya’s proud Masai warriors and see the country’s wildlife in its natural habitat. The 75th anniversary par­ ty concluded with a humorous skit presented by members of the Crediton Women's Institute on the possibility of training husbands to help around the house. in LIFE MEMBERS — Only five ladies of the Huron South district of the Women's Institute have been accorded life memberships and three of these ladies were present at the 75th anniver­ sary banquet. From left to right are Mrs. Jack Maclean, Mrs. Harry Strang — Hurondale and Mrs. Alma Rundle — Hurondale. Not present were Mrs. Wilfred Mack — Crediton and Mrs. Thomas Meyers of Zurich T-A photo * ■■ t--If MANY HAVE TRIED TO DUPLICATE THIS GREAT EVENT . . . 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