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(‘l LTl'RAL COMPETITION i A CHILDREN‘S STORY Topic â€" writer's choice. it is hoped that this project will interest members in another form of uritmg. Regulations: 1. The competition is open only to members of the Women‘s In- stitute. The story must be original and s'uttable for children from 5 to 8 years of age. 3. The story length should be ap proumately 1,500 words. 4 The story may be illustrated by writer if she \sishes. 5. The story can be typed â€" double spaced, hand Mitten or printed. on one side, leasing a margin of one inch on all sides. 6. The size of pages should be 871/2 K II inches ( 22 cm x 28 cm). 7. Name of entrant and her In some should be enclosed in a settled entelope which is attached to back of the story iti such a way that it uill not mar the entry. ihis mil be left scaled until the iudging is completed. Ia (‘OMML'NITY HISTORY PROJECT â€" “LOOKING AT MY LOCALITY" This is a project for an individual \t‘onien‘s Institute member. It is to he a truxel diary or story ol’ a trip tlrlilllILI the area where the member lites. The \IL‘VT} should include some histoiy of the area and photographs oi the urea taken by the competitor. It L'HLIILI include specuti geographical tcaittircs. tourist attractions. chiel' in, dtistrics and places of interest. The purpose of the project is to encourage members to learn more about their own areas and to share their knowledge with others. Regulations: I This is to be an competition. . it is open only to members of the Women's Institute, 3 The story should be put into a book or folder 8-] {"3 inches by ll inches (12 cm by 28 cm). A loose leut' book \tould be acceptable. 4. It is advisable to have pictures cmeretl with plastic page covers. individual 1 :4 it at July. .‘\1II:.. Supt. With 5. The story can be typed, hand written or printed. 6. Name and address of the entrant and her Institute should be placed in a sealed envelope which should be attached to the inside of the back cover, in such a way that it will not mar the entry. The enve- lope will remain sealed until the judging is completed. COMPETITION IN HANDICRAFT â€" A QUILTED CUSHION TOP The item to be entered in this comv petition is to be a quilted cushion top. Regulations: |. The competition is open only to members of the Women’s In- stitute. . The cushion shall be of a pracâ€" tical type. 3. The size should be 16 inches (40 cm) square, or round â€" 14 inches (35 cm) in diameter. 4. Construction of cushion top may be by machine (as in a pieced patâ€" tern) or by hand if that better suits the technique or pattern used. . The quilting on the cushion top MUST be done by hand. 6. The top may be attached to the back by machine. 7. The design can be original, or in a traditional or established pattern. 8. Material used should be cotton or polyester or a blend of these. 9. Acceptable techniques include piecing. applique, stained glass or any other suitable method â€" i.e. suitable to a practical cushion and to the material used. Id 'Jl 10. Cushion top must be completed with back attached, ready to pm on cushion form. Cushion farm NOT to be included for easier mailing. Zipper or button closing acceptable. 11. Name ofcompetitor and her In. stitute should be enclosed in a sealed envelope which should be attached to back of the cushion top in such a way that it will n01 mar the entry, and will remain sealed until after the judging is completed. Suggested points for judging: Workmanship 40 Color and design 30 Suitability of pattern to material 10 Finishing â€" reâ€"attaching to bat-le General appearance is 100 CITIZENSHIP PROJECT â€" A FAMILY TREE Regulations: 1. The project “A Family Tre. " is a project for an indivi luai Women’s Institute membei 2. It is to be "A Famin Tree ' of that member. 3. It may be hand written, land printed or typewritten. 4. It should contain on the last page your Pedigree Chart. (Detai : t on where to get this will follow iii an upcoming issue of Homt & Country.) 5. Clippings, pictures, etc. an all permissable as you tell your story. 6. Information may be contained in a looseleaf binder. album. or whatever is most convenient. Do remember that you may with to add additional pages later. 7. Points to be awarded: a) Content . . . . . . . . . . . 65 b) Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l5 c) Originality . . . . . . . :1 ’29 100 Winners of these competitions will be announced at the 1988 FWIC Convention in Newfoundland. Further details, including where and when to send your entry will be included In upcoming issues of Home 8: Country- w