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Here and There With the Institutes More Notes From “Reports of Meetings” Only about half of the year’s “Reports of Meetings“ were reviewed in our Last issue, Fol. lowing are notes from the rest of the Teports. As we have explained. in previous issues, me items reported are ofi‘ered mainly as possible suggestions from one Institute to another, and some of the best Institutes in the province may not be mentioned from one year to another because the sort of thing they do is already well known as good Institute workâ€"Ed, Suggestions for Programmes The Institutes were asked if they had some special feature in their programme this year that they would especially recommend to other branches, These are some of the recommenda- tions: Friendly Corner recommends a talk on safeâ€" ty by a member of the Provincial Police force. Lakeside also had a member of the Provincial Police speak and show films on safe driving. Chandos had an O.P.P. talk on traffic laws. Lynnville recommends demonstrations. This year they had demonstrations in making wood fibre flowers, salads, patching overalls by ma. chine, and flower arrangements for the living room, dining-room and for anniversaries. Wilvancrest especially liked its demonstraâ€" tions on breadmaking and on artificial respiraâ€" tion with practice for the members under the supervision of a registered nurse. Atherton had a demonstration of artificial respiration by their homemaking club girls who were taking zhe club project: “The Club Girl Stands on Guard." Long Point had an address with slides on \lova Scotia by a woman from that province. Marburg was especially interested in a talk 'iy a teacher from the nearby school for rcw arded children, telling of the progress the 'hildren were making. Baltimore reports: “At our November meetâ€" :ng we started at noon with a pot luck dinner EOI‘ the members and guests. This was followâ€" l‘d by two health films, then the meeting prop- 01‘, after which we played cards. It made a nice hange from the regular type of meeting. Elmview is making a survey of radio and -elevision programmes and “hopes all other oranches will get behind this project so that we may be able to get better programmes." Brooklin recommends that any Institute in Dntario county would find it interesting to visit the Harlanders at Brooklin to see their pottery and wood carving. On Brooklin Insti- iute’s visit, Mrs. Harlandcr demonstrated making pottery from clay to the finished arâ€" ticle. This branch also enjoyed a Visit to Fair- view Lodge at Whitby where the Superintend- ent gave a talk on the care of older people. WINTER 1958 Brown‘s: “The historical research proâ€" gramme brought back the wonderful food served years ago and the lovely old costumes.” Princess Elizabeth in North Oxford had a “Talent Night" when not only Institute mem- bers but others in the community took part. The programme consisted of readings, soles, duets, various musical numbers, a square dance and short skits. Tavistock especially recommends the film, “Kitimat.” At their December meeting they had a film strip “Peace on Earth.” Salford recommends a visit to the Pinecroft Pottery at Aylmer. Vex-schoer enjoyed a skit on an oldâ€"fashioned Institute meeting. Jean Brumpton branch reports that one of their outstanding programmes was a film on Fish and a demonstration on Cooking Fish. (This may have been provided by the Federal Department of Fisheries. Ed.) For Mono Road’s International Day, mem- bers of the Institute and other women from other countries were asked to make and bring a favorite dish of their home land. Thc recipes were given and the food was sold by auction at the close of the meeting. Breads made from recipes from many countries were served for lunch. Terra Cotta says: “Make use of the study kit ‘Canadian Art and Artists‘ from the Loan Libâ€" rary, Home Economics Service." Castlemore had an especially interesting programme on Books. There was a panel disâ€" cussion on Books for young Children, books for teenagers and for adults, and poetry. A librai: ian gave a paper on “Good Books." The root- to was “Wisdom and Companionship l have found in Books." and there was an exhibit of new books rcady to be put in the library. Erindale would pass on their idea for a His- torica] Research programme. Thrcc mcmbcrs spoke on these topics: “My early days in Erin- dale School'K “Early days in Erindale W0. men’s Institute" and “Historical facts about this part of the township.” Malton‘s exhibit at Brampton fair was plain ncd in keeping with its fiftieth anniversary year. It was an exhibit of articles fifty or more years old. Streetsviile especially appreciated a talk by Mrs. Gordon Graydon on the Juvenile Court and Home Lifeâ€"“very educational in explainâ€" ing how to deal with teenagers.” Britton says: “Let the 4-H Homemaking girls take over a meeting. It gives them a chance to show what they have learned and gives members an opportunity to see just what our training schools and club work can doâ€" and what our leaders doâ€"as well as teaching us something new that perhaps we did not know." 33