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| e VI L _ &n | S ¢" The first annual meeting was held in Fune 1905, C At those times,the éounéil'gave free use of the hall for regular meetings,providing they d4id4 not interfere with the council meetings.It was in 1907 that the W.I, began holddng their meetings in the members homes . ' | White ribbon 2%" wide was puréhased fir members b;dges. Post cards were sent to members to announce meétings. August 1907 was when the first mention of tree planting was made,. It was in September of the same year that the W.I.decided to visit the council in regards to having a by--law passed prohibiting cows from running on the streets. In November 1907 there was some talk of disbanding but decided to _ give 1t another try,each member to bring a new one to the next meeting. ,' Apparently they had good hopes of carrying on for it was at this same mecting that they discussed the possibility of having street lights and declided to visit council to see what assistance they would give.Mrs Moore,Mrs Cooper and Mrs Gardner were appointed as a committee to interview the council.At the February meeting in 1908 the committee reported that the council could not see their way clear to give any assistance .However, the ladies had canvassed the Village and had brought in a good report,so it was. decided that they undertake the lighting of ' the town independently,Five gasoline lamps were to be ordered,same to be placed on the Kain Street.In March,they asked permission of council to erect lamp poles.Cost of poles was $30.00.A Mr Wilson was the caretaker and later on Mr Brady.A pie social was held to help defray expenses. y The planting of trees was'again discussed in May 1908;yrs L.A, K;/ Bruin and NMrs Brooks were appointed to interview two or moré responsible men in regards to trees. , . Lrow's rEap w.L. TwEEpsmUIR msroRy -- COPIED 2004 | - '{3 o