Kintore WI Tweedsmuir Community History, Volume 1, 1949-1973, page 8

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Cemnconer.__ \\ me 3 s > | The Soldiers‘ Monument was unveiled after 31 Aug 1921. 29 Nov, 1921 the money left over from the Red Cross fund was to be [PSs. used for Sick Children‘s Hospital, London, Ont. i 31 Jan. 1923 Every one was asked for an opinion on What Characteristics in a woman tended to make her noted. The conclusion was that the woman who faithfully did her duty by her children and home deserved renown as much as those who accomplish something which brings them into public notice. Jan. & Feb. 1923 a Home Nursing and first aid course was conducted. Mrs,. Corbin Pearson and Mrs, Allan Sims then sang "When you wore a red tulip". These girls were dressed in suitable dresses. \rs. Oliver McGee arranged for the musical number. Presidents for this period were 1913 â€" 14 â€" Mrs. Walter Armstrong 1916 â€" 17 Mrs. Fred Thornton 1915 â€" 16 Mrs. W. Js Dunster 1922 â€" 23 Mrs. I. H. McDonald The Presidents from this period who were present were presented with corsages by Mrs. Garlick. Mrs. Dro McDonald brought a few words of greeting then lit the second candle for the second 10 years of the W. I. 4 1923 â€" 1933 Dec. 2?/23 The Institute entertained the men to a social evening. Mr. S. Biggs sang a solo. 30 July l?ZA Miss'Bessie Crellin was appointed convenor of the young girls sewing class. Those who took the course were, Edna Rutledge, Mary Henderson, Helen Dunster, Mabel Oliver, Agnes McGee, Vera Stainton, Ruby Heron, Hilda Kew, Lillie Steele, Nora McDonald, Ruth Feddery, Marjorie Whetstone, Mildred Lovett, Iola McKenzie. Miss Slicter visited to examine the girls‘ work. 29 Oct/2 4 The Kintore Institute entertained Thorndale. A debate was held resolved (That a girl of today makes a better housewife than the girl of 50 years ago.) Mrs. B. Brown announced the judges decision in favor of the negative. 27 Jan/28 Mrs. A. MgMi}lan demonstrated the making of a family dessert. This is the first reference I find of ‘ demonstration. | At the March meeting 1928 moved by Mrs, Dunlop and | seconded by Mrs. McNally that Ruby Heron and Margaret Calder n PA be sent to Guelph convention in May. ) Sept. 1928 Mrs» Irwin Robson and Mrs, Jim Woods were appointed to interview Miss Oliver (teacher) about serving hot lunches at the school.. Instead of the regular collection each person brought * [

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