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e for questions as they received first-hand formation and saw the many steps from ower in the vineyard or orchard to the fin- 'shed product for market. At the completion of Mrs. Zoeller’s report the Board was treated to a moment in lighter vein when Mrs. S. Bride assisted her in preâ€" senting a short skit. Puppetsâ€"Carrot and Grapeâ€"extolled their nutritional values; but the crowning effort was portrayed by Mrs. Economy represented by a slinky daschund puppet conversing with Mrs. Peach. Assisted by the blushing. gorgeous Peach, Mrs. Econâ€" omy discussed stretching the food dollar. “Together we‘ll aid economy," they said. 1k 1k * THE OWL AND THE PUSSY CAT Edward Lear The Owl and the Pussy-cat went to sea In a beautiful peaâ€"green boat: They took some honey, and plenty of money Wrapped up in a fivevpound note. The Owl looked up to the stars above, And sang to a small guitar "0 lovely Pussy, 0 Pussy, my love, What a beautiful Pussy you are!" You are, You are! What a beautiful Pussy you are!” Pussy said to the Owl. "You elegant fowl, How charmingly sweet you singl Oh! let us be married: too long have we tarried; But what shall we do for a ring ?" They sailed away, for a year and a day, To the land where the hung-tree grows; And there in a wood a Piggy-wig stood, With a ring at the end of his nose, His nose, His nose! With a ring at the end of his nose. Dear Pig, are you willing to sell for one shilling Your ring? Said the Piggy, "I will." .50 they took it away, and were married next day By the turkey who lives on the hill. They dined on mince and slices of quince, Which they ate with a runcible spoon; And hand in hand, on the edge of the sand, They danced by the light of the moon, The moon, The moon, They danced by the light of the moon. ‘1' i * Consumers’ Assoeiation of Canada Reporting on the Consumers‘ Association of Canada, Mrs. Brownlee stated that most prominent among activities of C.A.C. have been the steps taken toward setting up of a Government Department of Consumer Affairs. It is expected that this department will be conâ€" cerned with both demands and supply and thus bring a new focus on consumer interest. Edu- eating the consumer is most important if We are to learn to shop wisely. Through its pubâ€" lication, C.A.C. does much in keeping people informed of products on market and in teachâ€" ing good buying habits. WINTER 1968 Mrs, James Gardiner the first president of Kemble Women's in» slitule (organized August “397). Women’s Institute Stary Mrs. Maryn Pardy. chairman, reviewed progress of this committee on the new book to be entitled “The Women‘s Institute Story." Women‘s Institute colours and crest will be on the cover. Target date had been set for February 1, 1967, or it could be delayed a few months to include the 75th anniversary story. In addition to stories connected with the or- ganization of the first Institute at Stoney Creek. the beginning of the second and third branches at Whitby and Kemble respectively will be included as well as a list of the other branches organized in the province in the first ten years. A section will deal with the new generationâ€"stories telling of Junior Women‘s Institute, 4-H Homemaking Clubs, extension services and special events. Lee Homestead Committee Report Mrs. R. Wise. chairman of the Lee Homeâ€" stead committee. reported the preparations leading up to, and. the dedication of the his“ torical plaque erected on October lst at the Erland Lee Homestead on the Ridge Road at Stoney Crack. The Archeological and Historic Sites Board of Ontario and the Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario cooperated in the erection of this plaque. Mrs. Wise reported on the activities of a committee to explore the possibilities of the Lee Homestead being preserved for its his- torical value. Further exploration for assist- ance has been requested from the Ontario Heritage Fund. * * * Ever insurgent let me he. Make me more during than devout; From sleek contentment keep me free, And fill me with a buoyant doubt. Open my cars to music; let Me thrill with Spring's first flutes and drumsâ€" But never let me dare forget The bitter ballads of the slums. From compromise and things half-done. Keep me with stern and stubborn pride; And when, at last. the fight is WON, God. keep me still unsatisfied. â€"Louis Untermeyer. 'll