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Here and There With the Institutes More Notes From Secretaries’ Reports In the last issue we published our first lat ‘af gleanings from the Secretaries' Reports of Meetings for the year. Following are notes taken from the remaining reports. As explained previously. these notes are chosen not to give publicity to any branch but to pass along ideas that may offer suggestions from one branch to othersâ€"Editor. Program Features Recommended Among the program features mentioned by many Institutes as their most valuable or in- teresting of the year. were lectureâ€"demonstra- tions on Safety With Electricity. by a repre- sentative from the Ontario Hydro Commission and a film on Cancer Detection obtained from the Cancer Society. Delhi had a fine panel discussion on world affairs by five local high school students with a history teacher as moderator, an excellent re- sult of sponsoring a high school student to at- tend a Seminar at United Nations. Teeterville reports: “An address by our school principal and the discussion period that followed helped to clear up many things the parents had not understood in regard to mod- ‘ ern methods of teaching and changes being made in the curriculum." Atherton had a valuable panel discussion on “The Effects of Advertising on Children.“ The report also says, “After the talk by a Hydro representative members were more conscious of lamp cords and sockets as well as caution around an electric washer.” Long Point: “Our best program was on Pauline Johnston. We should study more about our Indians" Lynedoch: “We had an organ recital which everyone enjoyed. Perhaps Institutes are over- looking something of this nature which would liven up meetings and give talented people a chance to demonstrate their abilities." Cod‘rington: “At our Home Economics and Health Meeting the convener gave each mem- ber a slip of paper on which was written a pertinent question. The member was to lead a discussion on the question. Some of the ques- tions Were: “What Future Has the Farm Child?" “Why do some women dislike house- work?" “Should a girl’s education differ from a boy‘s?" Seymour East, on Grandmothers’ Day had an impromptu discussion by grandmothers on the subject of earlier days in schools. homes, churches and community life. Gamebridge found a demonstration on reâ€" WINTER 1964 finishing furniture and one on Christmas deco- rations very helpful. Embro and West Zorra had an interesting Progmm Trilatng to school readers for years back with quotations read front books of dif- ferent periods. Lakeside: “The convener of our December meeting thought of asking a florist to demon- strate Christmas decorations. When she found florists were too busy to come at that season. she and her committee decided to give the demonstration themselves. They had :1 won- derful display of all sorts ol‘ Christmas decoruâ€" tions to show at the meeting." Mount Elgin suggests “SI-tits and pluylets give a light touch and a change from concentration at some lengthy business meetings." One of this lnstitute’s quizzes was to name Canada's Prime Ministers since confederation, Salford: “Our high school principal gave us an enlightening talk on the new secondary school curriculum. Mothers of children about to enter high school found this of great help." Salford also mentions a program on Physical Fitness. Two high school girls gave a demon- stration of exercises and they had a panel dis- cussion on exercise suitable for different ages. Mono Road had an inspector of secondary Schools explain Ontario‘s new plun of cdum» tion for Grade VIII students entering high school. Zenda: “Our most interesting spcukcr v\'u\‘ u worker with the local Children's Aid Society," Bolton Juniors planned their program around the theme “Keeping Up To Date." The girls gave most of the talks and demon- strations themselves. the principal subjects be- ing beauty. food and clothing. Brampton East gave $25 at Christmas tune for the girls in :in Ontario Training School in the district. Castlcmore says: “Be sure to have the Agri- cultural Representative and the County Home Economist at some of your meetings." At Derry West‘s grandmothers meeting which came in December. the grandmothers put on an amusing skit. "The Christmas Spirit of '62." Gravclridge members find their demonstraâ€" tions especially interesting. The demonstra- tions this year included: How to make a wool ball cushion using a frame; How to divide. plant and grow iris; Making noodles; Artificial respirationfithree methods: How to make bins binding; Christmas decorations. table centres and gift wrapping: Making ribbon corsang; 33