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which is sparsely settled for miles. Scattered here and there we saw a few houses where Indians lived and some Indians travelled on the bus with us. There didn’t appear to be any Indians in the immediate vicinity of the Institute. ' There was something refreshing about th1s Institute and its members. They seemed to have the ability to utilize the advantages of the North, capitalize on Opportunities and the varied experiences of their members, and to derive great satisfaction in doing so. One woman. a native of Finland. mentioned how very much she enjoyed the North, but she missed Grand Opera. Furnishings for Hoodless Homestead HE ADELAIDE HUNTER HOODLESS I HOMESTEAD at St. George. birthplace of the founder of the Women’s Insti- tute. has been a point of interest to many since its purchase by the Federated Women's Institutes of Canada in 1960. Over two thon- sand visitors, including fortyâ€"seven bus loads and individuals from many countries have registered at the Homestead this year. The Homestead, when its furnishing is com- plcted. will be a replica of a modest rural home of the period when Mrs. Hoodless lived there as a child, nearly a hundred years ago. Already several of the rooms have been com- pletely furnished and the committee is confi- dent the restoration will be completed by l967 â€" this is one of the F.W.I.C. Centennial proj- ects. All articles have been gifts of groups and interested individuals. some of the most prized donated by the Hunter family and now coming back to the old home. The grounds have been landscaped in keep- ing with the character of the home. Two acres of land adjoining the Homestead have been purchased by the South Dumfries Town- ship Council and the F.W.1.C. given the privi- lege of using them as a parkland. in addition to the three acres of the site already OWned by the national organization and utilized for a picnic area. The Homestead is open every afternoon dur- ing the season from 2.00 to 5.00 p.m., and at other times by appointment with the hostess, Mrs. Horace Lockman. St. George. Ontario. Furnishings Required: (revised list Oct. 1964) If any member of your Women‘s Institutes or in your community has items to donate to the furnishings of the Homestead. before send- ing the articles kindly contact the Convener of the Furnishings Committee. Mrs. H. C. Nixon. St. George. Ontario. Any articles donated should be of the period 20 1850 to 1881. Articles must be in goinl c0” dition, with transportation costs prepaiu .md U history of the article attached for rec mm The following are required.- Chest of drawers â€"bonnet boxes on tr... Blanket box â€" small Whatnot â€"- corner Rocking chair â€" cane seat Rocking chair â€" kitchen Kitchen chairs â€"â€" pine Kitchen table -â€"- pine Woodbox â€" pine Dry sink â€" pine Flour bin Fireplace equipment â€" iron Dining room wood stove Willow ware dishes Loom â€" small Coal oil lamps Hooked or braided rugs â€" (can be new Cushions for two bedroom ladderâ€"back Cushions â€" living room Baby buggy accessories â€" (shawl. ' at. pillow, etc.) Cradle accessories â€" (mattress, pillow. Let. quilt, etc.) Kitchen cupboard Kitchen utensils â€" iron or tin Child‘s rocking chair Overseas Book Sen ROVINCIAL UNITS of the F. wed Women’s Institutes of Canada at: in- lishing closer connections with ti: r- seas Book Centre of the Overseas Insi- wt Canada. Since 1961, when the Unesco Gift t w-n Plan No. 400, supported by F.W.I.C. at! of the Extension Division of the Univerv “1 lege of the West Indies, was conclude Ii- tacts have been maintained between inc val provinces and selected islands. Hundt vi books have been shipped to this are i" that time, but the project is now being J developed in co-operation with the OB! A major undertaking for International Co ' tion Year. A shipment of school and children‘s r '?‘1-' bucks is being prepared for the St. Lucia :i'i' en‘s Association at the present time. A“ request from the Sarawak Federation 0t ii" en’s Institutes is to be filled as soon "‘3 books can be collected. Editor’s Note: We suggest that any It “I or individual interested in this prof?“ '“ their Provincial Secretary or President fr» 4‘" titer information. In Ontario of 60"“ “"j address is Federated Women’s Instinct i" Ontario, 20 Spadina Road, T aroma 4. HOME AND COUHIRY