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Delegates at the Girls' Conference touring the textiles laboratories at the College of Family and Consumer Studies at Guelph University, For us, the Lanark County delegates, the ex- citement of the conference began when we all boarded the train in Smiths Falls; for some, even the train ride was a new experience. By the time we had reached our destination, Guelph University, we had met many of the girls we were to be with for the next three days. Life in Lambton Hall consisted of meet ing girls from other counties throughout Onâ€" tario and early morning discussions. The theme of the conference was "A Girl and Her World" which really was a suitable topic for the young girls of today; our speakâ€" ers, Dr. Ethel Chapman, who proved her abili- ty to reach out to the youth of today and pro vided us with food for thought; also. Miss Jean Slccklc who shared with us her experiences in Africa and also slides of the area dealing with her topic "Homemaking Around the World." The banquet was entertaining for all and the head table guests were very interesting. Every- one enjoyed the speakers' comments. The orâ€" ganizers of the conference. the Home Econoâ€" mists and the Interest Groups, Leaders, all were very pleasant and made our trip a very memorable one. We hope in the future to be rcacqurtintcd with the girls we have met here at the conference and that other girls will have the opportunity of being chosen to represent their counties in the future. Lanark County Delegates. 197] for the Girls‘ Conference: Jane Brady, Joan Leach. Mary Lowry. Marilyn Stead. * * * In the field of social service, our role may be compared to a lamplighter who works in the for- lorn roads of villages in the eastern hemisphere. His duty is to light the lamp so that others can walk in safety, saved from darkness and pitfalls. Those who walk may never see the lamplighter, but that does not minimize the greatness of the service. We have to give our service for what it is worth and not in expectation of any reward." Armi Dutt i' i * 22 "Hey, who put the ice cubes into my bed?" or "What‘s going on here?“ were just a few 01' the several comments made by the girls and home economists at the 1971 Girls‘ Confer- ence at the University of Guelph. Obviouslt the girls had a good time socializing and mix:â€" ing. Now to pttt all "Tomâ€"foolery” aside. I found the conference to be interesting, informative and fun. Dr. Chapman’s speech encouraged all girls to be individuals. For those interested in working overseas, Miss Steckle’s presentation provided the extra push. For me the conference had an extra mean- ing. It allowed me to see what my life might be like this fall as I shall be going to universi» ty. In conclusion, I enjoyed the four days and i hope the Department of Agriculture and Food continues this conference and will maybe start more, Judy Howse. Wellington County. Miss Shirley Marie Siddon with Mr, Kaethler, Director of Music for the Girls' Conference. It was a busy three days but the rushing didn’t seem to bother the girls at all, for they were in as high spirits on the last day as they were at the beginning. I realize that this conference could never have been possible without the people who arranged it or the peo ple who spoke and headed the interest groups. music, crafts and effective speaking. These in- terest groups I think were one of the favorite times of the girls. My favorite speakers were Dr. Ethel Chap- man and Miss Jean Steckle but the speakers didn't step there and I am sure all found the speakers educational and entertaining. I enjoyed my three days at Guelph Universi- ty and I am sure everyone involved also did. Etta Jane Dodds. Cochrane. HOME AND COUNTRY