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Farming was her parents‘ occupation and al< though. with urbanization, much of the-farm IS gone, part of that farm is now Black Creek Pioneer Village and for those who have visited it. the original “Dalzrel Barn" is now part of Black Creek history. Antiques are plentiful in the Agnew home. Imany handed down through the years. The latest proyect is restoring the private cemetery on the property which contains eight graves. A start was made by replactng the wooden fence which fell apart. With a cement block wall. Next, will be to repair and clean the headâ€" stones. I Jean and her husband share many interests. one especially is travel. Their two sons and three grand- children ”keep both young." The Constitution and original minutes, property of the Stoney Creek Women‘s Institute, was photoâ€" graphed by the Home Economics Branch. The photoâ€" graphs were put together. glued and sewn. Boards were cut for the cover and the red Oasis leather (Nige- rian Goat) was glued to the boards. then put under pressure until the amount of pressure needed was ob- tained. Care must be taken to avoid indentations. Mrs. Agnew did the work under the supervision of Mr. Robert Muma. Toronto. The gold tooling on the cover as well as inserting the end papers was the work of Mr. Muma. Mrs. Chas. J. Agnew donated this book in memory of her mother. Mrs. J. W. Dalziel. life member of Edgeley W.l. The workmanship is so perfect one can scarcely beâ€" lieve it is the work of human hands. The book is now at the Erland Lee Home for all visitors to see. Mrs. Victor E. Beachin Erland Lee Hostess Hilda Jean Haney was born at Canfield, Ontario, Haldimand County. the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Haney. She has one Sister. After receiving her elementary education at Cayuga. she attended the Dunnville Business College. and upon graduation was em- ployed at the Head Oliice of Confederation Life Asso- ctation in Toronto. In 1937. Hilda married Victor E. Beachin. and they have one son and one daughter â€" both of whom are married. Mrs. Beachin is a member ot‘the Winger Wainfleet Women‘s Institute where she hits served as President 111 two difl‘erent times. as well as being Secretaryâ€" Trcasurer. She was honoured by her Branch with a Life Membership in 1966. She frequently attends the Welland City w.t. Brunch also. ' At District, she became the first President of the newly formed Welland West District in 1959. and later became president of Hamilton Area for the 1968-69 term. She IS very active in her Church and has served for several years as Provincial Treasurer as well as Re- gional Secretary of the Women‘s Work in Ontario. 6 This position gave her the privilege of going 10 ML tralia in 1970. Mrs. Beachin’s hobbies are reading and knittin She does a great deal of knitting for the Quad-lei: Save the Children’s Fund. In June 1974 “Hilda” was appointed hostess at [he Erland Lee Home. Her appointment adds warmth and grace and helps to make the Home an interesting 5pm to visit. The Women’s Institute members of ommo welcome both Hilda and her husband to the Erland Lee Home. Thanks for the Quilt Blocks The Erland Lee Committee thank all those mum. hers for sending in Quilt Blocks. We have CnDLl‘fh [0 make a display in the Drive House in 1975. Thl‘xitear we have them on display in the Home. and thei lack very nice. Please. No More Blocks. Calendar to be on the wall at Erland Lee Hut 9 WMKH W remark REETINEE_B75 EENTRAIJ BNTflRlEI AREA V WBMEN'S lNS‘Fl‘FflTES i A project of Central Area, 8 1975 calendar of lnlert mg and historic places within the Counties comprisir' the Area. These are to be sold at the Area Convention Pull it out and the hole that's remaining Is a measure of how you‘ll be missed. You may splash all you please when you enter You can stir up the water galore. But stop and you’ll find in a minute That it looks quite the same as before. The moral of this quaint example Is to do the best that you can Be proud of yourself but remember There is no indispensable mart. Author unknown.