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I‘VHRN \TIUN «L \t \R (H [H] illll I’FAIR WEST END W I, WELLINGTON SOUTH DISTRICT, held an IYC Fair, honoring the special year to raise money specifically for the benefit of underprivileged children in newly developing countries. Every active member of West End Branch was delegated to one of the various committees. At a regular meeting the roll call was 7 bring something you have made. to be sold for the benefit of underprivileged children This produaed a good number of most attractive articles. A white elephant table produced a surprising number of very salable articles and the home made baking table was laden with delectable ‘goodies’ which were quickly sold out. Members had previously sold tickets on a number of stuffed toys, made and donated by a member, the lucky tickets were drawn at the Fair. Mrs. Ken Law, Wellington South District President, who officially opened the Fair, was presented with a tote bag. To emphasize the Year of the Child, displays and posters featuring children were arranged. Of particular interest was the display of toys, books, clothing, etc. of yesterday’s children. On the ‘well loved playmates’ table. a 45 year old, almost worn out teddy bear and a verylarge doll,obtained some 18 years ago by collecting Loblaw’s Green Stamps, attracted a good deal ofattention. A beautiful collection of dolls from a member’s “enchanted dollhouse' drew a group of admirers throughout the afternoon. Around the display of household antiques were heard many exclamations of “I remember having one just like that." The usual remarks one hears nowadays when articles in everyday use yesterday, are now seen as to-day's antiques. The Tweedsmuir History Books were on display and visi- tors who might be interested in attending a ‘book show1 were invited to sign their names on the pad conveniently l 14 , Convener of Tea, and Mrs. E. V. Thompson are two young guests admiring rays. placed by the curator. A good display of 4_H HEW Club work was on View. No event would be complete without tea and making The Fair was no exception, for the committee bountiful supply of delicious ‘goodies’ and the able wa most attractively decorated with an arrangmnem fangs flowers. 2 n MINI REVIEW A unique feature of the afternoon was a 4011c . mim- review presented by a group of members calling ISelm the 'West End Entertainers‘. Titled ‘Hits from ., 3m“,- the presentation was a collection of numbers fn lipug‘r musical productions. The members were colon 4mm which were discarded behind the scenes when th r tum~ emerged wearing the costume of the particular one; each portrayed. The bright lively music, the pres .mn U" the different numbers and the variety of cosh much enjoyed by a very receptive audience. The $1.00 admission charge was good value 3 F3” was a financial success realizing almost $750.00 n W; also a social success and good public relations, g ; pub. licity to one of the involvements of the W i. DONATION 0F $2000.00 DONATED T0 ACWV‘ From branch funds the amount raised was in ed to $2,000.00 which was forwarded to the the Int :onil Organization, ACWW. The project is for pure m «r ul- lages in Kenya. The lack of pure water is largely r stale for disease and death of many children in develo .oun- tries, but with toâ€"clay’s technology there are wa} .‘mth pure water can be made available in these areas, . such way is the installation of a newly designed, simpl . well and pump system, designed primarily for use ‘ndcl developed countries."