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Batik, which goes back almost 2000 year; to the Orient, is revived in a summary day for members of Women's institutes of Brant. Mrs. John Durand (left) of the Alford and Park Road institute and Mrs. loyne Futon, a craft specialist with the Home Economics Branch of the Ontario Department of Agriculture and Food, examine items made and arranged by members of the Blue Lake and Auburn Insiiluie. HOME ECONOMICS AND HEALTH Coleridge Union ~ A talk on "Interior Decorating" at a Branch meeting provided much information for those attending. "Deco- rating," said the speaker, should give you "beauty as well as convenience and comfort.” Feneion Falls â€" After a talk and demon- stration of crafts in which she was interested. a guest speaker quoted the following poem: “Growing old is not too bad its just a simple case Of daily getting used to it And facing it with grace. Admitting and without regret That we have reached that age When we of plain necessity Must learn to act our age. Varied hobbies serve to keep Our minds and hands most active They help to make retirement A great deal more attractive. Maxville â€" Those attending a Branch meet- ing enjoyed a demonstration of hand crafted rag dolls. 30 Eiora â€" Members of this Women's inNt Branch assisted with a free rabies clinic h cording information about the animal- whom shots were given. Biuevaie â€" “Retirement” was the subje a talk presented at a meeting of this hr. The speaker suggested the need for retired sons to engage in activities, to enjoy hot: and to be vigilant in regard to health. Stayner â€" Motto â€" “Thrice happy I man with a hobby.” Haysville â€"â€" “A group health centre i~ ferent from a clinic,” a speaker explaint those attending a branch meeting. A qur; period concluded the speaker’s address. Coronation Motto â€" "Beauty Aids At Age." A member then read the following: “Money will buy a house but not a h luxuries but not culture; amusement but happiness: food but not appetite; a bed bu Sleep: medicine but not health; fineries bu beauty.” Durham â€"â€" A speaker read the folio quotation from the poet Goldsmith: “PL seldom improve when they have no other t el but themselves to copy“, at a branch r mg. HOME AND COUI i , RY