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South Line Brant â€" A paper, “Focus on Food” was presented by the Home Economics and Health convener. She said, “Food proceSs- ing is an area of food research where some of the greatest achievements are being made." York West District â€" welcomed one hundred and ten women from the eight branches of the District to an A.C.W,W. Luncheon. Members who had attended the In- ternational Conference in Lansing told of their experiences there and slides were shown. Some members who had been hostesses to overseas delegates told of their pleasant associations of letters and gifts given to them from the visi- tors. Willow Grove â€" held a family type party. including games for children, dancing for teen agers. cards and square dancing for adults. Lunch was served to over three hundred peoâ€" ple. Blyth â€" A coordinator of volunteer services at a PSychiatric Hospital was a guest speaker at a meeting of the Blyth Women's Institute. She said that many patients once considered untrainable, today are instructed in a trade so that they can work in sheltered workshops. She stressed the importance of volunteer work- ers and visitors as loneliness is the greatest problem for these people. "What is grace?" was asked of an old colored man who, for over forty years had been a slave. "Grace," he replied, "is what I should call giving something for nothing." if * it Dungannon â€" The theme â€" “Fabrics From the Past" set the pace for an Historical Research meeting of this branch. The F.W.I.C. Centennial book, “A Heritage of Canadian Handicraft“ was reviewed. On display were woven floral coverlets, a crocheted cap worn in the early days of open cars, a hand made christening dress and needle point pictures. The history of the Benmiller woolen mills. originally built in 1850 and a new mill built in 1877, was presented. Derry West â€" The Historical Research meeting of this branch was held in the Peel County Museum. A panel discussion brought [0 light many interesting stories. It was pointed out that Adelaide Hoodless’ father, David Hunter had first settled in Derry West, then moved to St. George. SUMMER I969 A churIer member of the Hopeville Women‘s lnstiIuIe helps Io celebrate the 70th anniversary. Mrs. Wiliiom Dingwull joined Branch in 1909 and served us a Provincial Board Director for Grey Counly from 1929- 1931. Dunvegan â€" “Resolved that this communiâ€" ty is a better place to live in than it was twenâ€" ty-five years ago" was the subject of a debate which was part of a program at a branch meeting. Wild Rose â€" “Drugs and You” was the program topic at a Women‘s Institute meeting. It was stressed that people should beware of takes and quacks; drugs save lives but it is their misues that kills. Desboro â€" Roll Call â€"â€" “How to Keep Your Figure and Your Vigor.“ Stanley # “Immunization against disease is for adults as well as children.“ said the con- vener of Home Economics and Health at it meeting of the Stanley Branch. it ~k * Maturity 7 is the ability to wait. to stay With a problem until it is finished, to face up to reâ€" spnnsibilities, to harness your talents, to aim high and miss the mark rather than to aim low and make it. * * * THE CELESTIAL SURGEON By Robert Louis Stevenson [f I have faltered more or less in my great task of happiness; II I have moved among my race And shown no shining morning face; If beams from happy human eyes Have moved me not; if morning skies, Books, and my food, and summer rain Knocked on my sullen heart in vain: Lord, thy must pointed pleasure take And stab my spirit broad awake. 27