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In her talk on “Literature and Living" M155 Ethel Chapman suggested that members give thought to developing reading habits as a fam' fly interest, and in quoting from well-known prose and poetry she made a P163 that for every new book that was put down an old one be taken up. On the same programme Miss Margaret Borthwick, accompanied by MIS- Bruce Smith, delighted her listeners With four songs. “To the Rescue of Canada's Past" was the subject of a talk by Mrs. Elsa Neal. Slides of her reconstructed log home showed how artiâ€" cles in everyday Use in pioneer days should 'be preserved, to “show the future how the past lived." In these days of rapid changes such articles are disappearing and soon the memory of them will be gone also. “We should gather together this early equipment.” said Mrs. Neal, “so that we may never lose the knowledge of how they laboured to develop the land and life that we enjoy." A highlight of the holiday was the bus trip to Waterloo County. Stops were made at Cressmans Woods, suggested site for Waterloo County's Pioneer Village; Doon Memorial Tower, erected to the memory of the early Mennonite settlers; and the Doon School of Art. formerly the home of Homer Watson, noted Canadian artist. A picnic supper was enjoyed in Waterloo Park. Much appreciation was voiced by the “holidayers” to Miss Beck, the college dietitian, her assistant, Miss Parker, and all the members of their staff, for the deâ€" lightful meals enjoyed during the holidays. Much of the enjoyment. of the holiday lies in the fact that for the “holidayers” there are no meals to prepare and no dishes to wash. The Talent Party one evening brought forth a most surprising amount of talent in songs, readings, original choruses, skits and a most hilarious presentation of “How not to run an Institute Meeting." A prize to the person whose home was most distant was awarded to Mrs. Sidney de Silva of Ceylon whose husband is attending the O.A.C. on a Colombo Plan Scholarship. Mrs. de Silva was a welcome Visitor at several sessions of the holiday and was most attractive in her beautiful and colourful saris. At the Talent Party Mrs, de Silva sang the song that the carters of Ceylon stng as they drive their oxen. At one session a brief talk by Mrs. de Silva was enjoyed The Interest Groups were “Let‘s Paint” with Mr. Gordon Couling, well-known artist and member of the staff of Macdonald Institute, and a Choral Group, under the direction of Mr. Ralph Kidd, Director of Music for the O.A.C. A demonstration of serious and sprightly numâ€" bers by the thirty-two members of the Choral Group. and an exhibition of paintings by the forty-three members of the Art Group showed what progress could be made in a short time undena good teacher. Much credit is due to Mr. Kidd and Mr. Couling for their expert and kindly instruction, Many requests were made for a continuance of these groups next year Members were unanimous in their praise of 16 the stafi of Macd-onald and Watson Hall. The excellent accommodation provided and m thoughtfulness of the staff left nothing to b: desired. As “Good-byes” were said mam m. tentions of meeting next year at the “holidan were heard and everyone went home the richer for having enjoyed the companion mp of friends old and new at the Guelph Hg} ilziv Kemptville Holiday Fiftyâ€"four visitors enjoyed the hospitg , of the Kemptville Agricultural School f_ r... Eastern Ontario Women’s Institute }: 43". held August 7, 8 and 9. Mr. A. M. Barr. Ill» cipal, in welcoming the guests gaVe ,. history of the school and told of the unr- tunities ofiered to students at the KB» A tour, by tractor train, of the barns, -- .fl. mental plots and campus was the fir:- one, on the holiday programme. Follow“: Miss Rorke, Director of the Home E011. Department and the school’s hostess, to members on a tour of her departmeni Rorke’s friendliness set the pace for a gq, relaxed holiday. Mrs. James Haggerty, Napanee, F.W.I r :.,-. gional Viceâ€"President, presided durin holiday and led a short devotional . -‘< each morning. Her daily address 2w, women was timely and much enjoyed Under the enthusiastic direction n it George Miller, Community Progr Branch, Department of Education, tit Acquainted Party” was a great sucee it included different types of games, son L. for everybody, so everybody took part 21 Ill fun. Time passed all too quickly for the members enrolled in the Art Group Paint” with Mr. Gordon Couling, well-1 artist and member of the staff of Mao Institute. Under ideal weather conditir- sons were conducted on the campus. very creditable pictures emerged from ' struction given. A highlight of the ll - was the visit of the Art Group to (1 I'd Mills, a very pretty and historic village to Kemptville. Here are several love! stone buildings. The focal point to Hit ir ding artists was the picturesque old mi; .. in operation after a hundred years of at‘ The paintings of the mill which were that day will recall to many the happ‘-‘ spent at Oxford Mills. Under the direction of Mr. Harri l- Community Programmes Branch, Depal' l" of Education, the Choral Group had an mative and entertaining course. In an esting, humorous and informal way MT discussed with the twenty-one members "a group the origin and make-up of a varit H! songs, from bright and breezy sea ch. -:‘= to Negro spirituals. Mrs. Ray Graham, ‘. in Mountain, and Mrs. A. Franks, Madoa i=- sisted at the piano during these sessions a 11 other times during the holiday. In her talks on "Literature and Life" Ethel Chapman recalled many of the “C HOME AND we TRY