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"2" History on Park Head continued. In the early 1880's a portion of land on Con. 5 a s aS'Park Bead Village, nae divided into small lots on whichsfggmeknown houses were built and these still stand. Lots were taken by Archie McKinnon, James Pattieon, Alfred Hayhew, Richard Sylvester, Charlie Thempson, Joseph Smith, Joseph Young, Sidney Spencer and Josh Brinkâ€" man. In these early days the only Sweets were those made from the maple trees. Soap was made from lye taken from wood ashes and the fat of animals. Every settler had his Own leech and iron cauldron which was used to boil the sap for syrup, and boil the lye and fat for soap. On July 6th 1910 about twenty women attended a hostile in the school house and organized a woman's institute when twelve Womvn paid a fee of 25¢ each to become members. The first prwsident Mrs. Feed Farrow and the Secretary Treasurer Mrs. C. 1. Rourke. The first Directors were Mrs. T. B. Rourke, Mrs. Richard Sylvester, and Mrs. J. Cox. Through the years they have assisted in many cosm- unity activities such as parks, cemetries, relief funds, Fwd cross, Sick Children's Hospital. A sunshine fund was set up to send chunr into the homes of the sick and bereaved. iomen's Institute District Presidents from Park Head have been Mrs. A. B. Sanells, Era. J. A. Smith, Mrs. Norman Smith and Mrs. Percy Rndbourne. The Nomen's Institute and other ladies of the cormunity pltyod an important part in the welfare of overseas Soldiers by their nntirinfi efforts for world war 1914-1918 and 1939-1945., by Knitting rnwsteru, socks and scarves, mitts etc., making bandages, quilts and sending boxes of chocolates, homeâ€"made candy, nuts, fruitcake and Cooki‘s overseas. On Sept. 1, 1960 the Fiftieth AnniVersary of Park Mend Women's Institute was celebrated in the Hall with an attendance of ninety nine. The president Mrs. Thomas Pringle ass in charge nnd two charter members, Hrs. Sarah Cox and Hrs. Evelyn Hamilton out the birthday cake. The guest speakers were Mrs. Gordon McPhattor and Mrs. Naundrell. "as A war service unit was formed. Each one in uniform receiVnu a wrist watch, ring or safety razor. The first religious services were held at the Simpson home on Sept. 24th 1863, by Rev. Collins. On Sunday rev. Loch loco Rev. Green organized a Sunday School at the Simpson home. The Sunduy School was held in different hemes. Rev. Green left in Fay lhd? and was succeeded by Rev. Brown in July 1867. Thn first Sunday fichunl picnic was held Aug. 15th that year at Shallow Lake. Church services were held for a time in the log school on the Lewis farm. Rev. David lilliams stationed at Allenford conducted services here and during his pastorate a log church was built on the north west corner of the Simpson property where the present church now stands and where services are still held. In 1876 Rev. Jolly was pastor. Other ministers who served for short times were; hev.‘ Charles Berry, Rev. R. Johnston, Rev. T. Legate and Rev. A. Mohullmugh. In 1886 the trustee board consisted of fin. Simpson, um. Evans, Jonathon Cox, Robt. Miller, J. Smith, Joseph Marshall, Jeo. Jogarth, Samuel Rourke, W. Hamilton, N. Samells, D. Penington & J. Radbourne. On Oct. 9th 1890 plans were made to erect a new church xnd the minister was appointed to purchase a Bell Organ. The ceremony gal laying the corner-stone of the new church took place April as, IT. under the pastorate of Rev. A. Parser.le he dedication services .ere held on the 24th and slat of Angus - ' , !___J