Home & Country Newsletters (Stoney Creek, ON), Winter 1964, page 11

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Mottoes: There is history in all men‘s lives; on’t let yesterday use up too much of today. Mrs. Mack suggested programming could r‘ built around a display. Paintings by local tists benefit both the Women‘s Institute mem- rs and the artist. Needlewurk is a rare craft ) d the weaving of a family tree could prove .a be an historical treasure. Papers: On the history of old quilts; Aprons om leaves to the present; Wedgwood and custom: china; Glass from Egyptian times: 'he first darning needle. Explanation was giVen regarding the His- rical Research packet which could be dis- tayed at District Annuals. This contains inâ€" ormation on Women's Institute work at arious levels and on phases of Historical Re- earch. Conveners‘ files at all levels should he assed on to the new converter. Mrs. Mack as F.W.I.O. representative to the ntario Historical Society presented her re~ ort. rs. J. D. Moclnchlan presenting the Adelaide Hoods ess Scholarship to Macdonold Institute students; Miss . G. A. Book and Miss 5. C. lemmex. Citizenship and Educationâ€"Mrs, Joe Sherman Mrs. Sherman emphasized the value of using he Citizenship Kit available from the area onvener or Loan Library, but expressed CHIP cern that from a survey taken. live out of thc ourteen area conveners do not have the kit; omeonc did not return it. The booklet “Citi- en" offers information to this convenership. Roll Callsâ€"Education: How to get your hild to want to learn: What. to you. really ' akes the educated man or woman? Roll Calls â€" Citizenship: Why I continue to he a omen's Institute member; One way of help- 'ng a New Canadian become a citizen: One eason I buy Canadian-made goods. Mottoes â€"â€" Education: To be able to‘ speak several languages is valuable, but the ability to WINTER 1964 Mrs. Chester W_ Nash presenting Stoney Creek Women's Institute Bursary to Miss E. M. Hamilton. kccp onc‘s mouth shut in one language is priceleSs: The only place success comes before work is in the diCtionary; The life you live is the lesson yoti teach: When you educate :i man you educate an individual. when you educate a woman you educate a l'antily. Mot- IOCs â€" ('ilizcnship: The (‘anada we enjoy “as not hrought to nationhood hy timid citizens: A good mother is worth a hundred school mas- tcrs; What (anada makes masz t'anadaiit‘ \yc huy “hat (‘anada makes: Be quick to see what is good and slow to see what is evil; Keep your uord with your children the same as you do “till your hankcr. Talks. and Papers 7 Education: ’l‘caching slou‘ learners: Month in elementary schools; How to keep children in school talks and Papers 7- ('iti/cnship: lhc lolly ot l'ilL'L' on.» judich The slitlll’x ol' the Indian in ('anuda; Women on jury duty: Spring on an Arctic island \iilh an kainio: l‘irsl Negro at the liar: How the Eskimo is learning l'rom Christmas ('arolx: Making our history live for the fun: tennial. Debates and Discussions on lllL' value at TV, modern education trends. and uhich is the mast inllucntial in hringing up a childirhonic. school or church'.) Mrs. Sherman spoke on panel tllsctlfifiltlt‘h or discussion groups. stating this is an cwellcnl way to have your member- ship express their thoughts and to hring every» one into the discussion She suggested us: aimly another country belonging to A,('.W,W,, also the Northern (‘annda Study Kn. ( lit/,L'll- \hip workshops u.ch conducted and Him days reported. Public Relations Report~ Mrs. Austin 8. Zocller The Public Rulatiom ()lliccr's responsibility ix [u mould a true and honest image of the Women's Institute. this is a trccwltcehng job and tht‘ position is what you make it The

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