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Women‘s institute Branches in the Districts of North and South Waterloo County partial- pated in a project at Doon Pioneer Village. The Women‘s Institutes planned a handicraft exhibit. Examples of the quilting arts were disâ€" played including patchwork designs, appliques and liquid embroidery. One quilt had an origt- nal Centennial theme combining all three tech- niques. Other hobbies such as rugâ€"making, emâ€" broidery and knitting were featured. Tweedsmuir Histories were displayed along with prized family heirlooms. Each week members took turns selling home baking, Jams and jellies, sandwiches and coffee. The Use of the Spoken Word Everyone recognizes the need to choose a language which is understood by the listener but it is not always realized that the appropri- ate choice of words is also very important, For instance, it is of little value telling people who do not understand what a germ is, that disease is caused by “the invasion of the human body by pathogenic organisms." That may sound an extreme case; it is much more common to hear teachers telling groups about “proteins, carbohydrates and fats” when the group does not even understand why the body needs different kinds of foods. The teacher should always remember that he is teaching people ideas which are often quite different from the present culture and beliefs. He must use simple words and sim- ple explanations the grOup can understand, and any comparisons he makes must be with things the people already know. It must also be remembered that there are limits to what speech alone can teach. For example. it is difficult to teach a mother how to mix food for a baby without her seeing it done. Sometimes nutrition education as practised appears to be too much concerned with talk- ing and too little with doing. People must be told new ideas and new ways of doing things, at the right time and in the righ place, but the limitations of speech used by itself should always be considered. There is an old Chinese saying: “If I hear it, I forget, If I see it, I remember, If I do it, I know.” This is true. People do forget what they only hear because the human brain finds it difficult to remember all it hears. People can 30 learn and remember better if they am we their eyes as well as their ears. But pt. .le learn and remember best of all when, h;.- .g heard and seen they are encouraged in . part. i l Always remember: Talk, Show, Do it together, Do it alone. Tale With a Twist 10 little drivers, cruising down the line; had a heavy foot and then there Were l Speed limits are set for your safety. 9 little drivers, the hour was getting late: dozed a moment, and then there Were c A tired driver is a dangerous driver. 8 little drivers, and the evening seemed heaven; one showed his driving skill, and there were seven. Drive sensibly and sanely at all times car is no place for a clown. 7 little drivers, their lives were full of lo one bought a bottle and then there were Gasoline and alcohol are a deadly i: Don’t drink when you drive. 6 little drivers, impatient to arrive; one jun'i a traffic light, and then there were five. Don’t gamble years of your life to sm few seconds. 5 little drivers, wheeling near the shore: i viewed the scenery, and then there were f. Careful driving demands alertness at times. 4 little drivers, happy as could be; one pan» upon a hill; and then there were three. Never pass another car when your vis is obscured. 3 little drivers were busy, it is true; one r... lected car repairs, and then there were t‘- For safety’s sake, always keep your car top condition. 2 little drivers, and day was nearly done; (i didn‘t dim his lights, and then there Was OI Slow down for dusk or darkness; adjust ye driving to existing conditions. Yes, 1 little driver who’s still alive today; I? following the safety rules, he hopes to 818 that way. (British Columbia MVB Bulletin‘ * * * Self-understanding is a first step towards _eflj10' tional maturity; and to rid oneself of childish reactions and attitudes is necessary if one 15 to become emotionally secure. HOME AND COUNTRY