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ST. ANDREW'S WOMEN'S INSTITUTE. A branch of the Women's Institute was organized on February 12 1955,11: the home of the late Mrs. Flora Saunders, Concession- 15, Yarmouth Township, Elgin County. Mrs. Curtiss East Elgin dis- trict president, spoke on the aims andIobjects of the Institute, and Miss Myrtle Paddon, district secretary, outlined the obligations and other points of routine. It was decided as fitting, to name this association 'St. Andrew's', as the community and church on Concession 8, Westminster, founded in the pioneer days of 1854, bore the name of the patron saint of Scotland. The list of officers was as follows: President, Mrs. Flora Saunders; 1st vice-president, Mrs. D.F. Thrner; 2nd vice-president, Mrs. A.V. Coulter; secretary-treasurer, Mrs. A. McInnis; Assistant, Mrs. D. MoLachlin; district representative, Mrs.- N Watson; branch directors, Mrs. J'. McMillan, Mrs. G. Carr, Miss Mary Belle Thompson, and Mrs. D.E. Fowler. 0n the roll for 1955 are the names of 52 members, and of these, the following have continued active members: Mrs. D Turner, Mrs. A. Coulter, Mrs. D. MsLachlin, Mrs. D. Fowler, Ms. A. Black, and Mrs. G. Wright. The first meeting was held. at the home of Mrs. Dan Thrner on March 14th, with an attendance of 55. The president was in the chair, and Mrs. J. K. Nichol was the accompanist. The program included a solo by Mis Jean Ferguson, a biography of St. Patrick by Mars. D. Ivhlach- lin, rrent Events, Mrs. A. Ciulter. a selection by St. Andrew's Ladies' Quartette (Mrs. Turner, We. Elliott, Mrs. McLachlin, and Mrs. McMillan), a rug-hooking demonstration by It‘s. McInnis and Mrs. McLachlin. This Institute was the thirteenth branch of the district, and has drawn members from both Elgin and Middlesex Counties, the largest enrolment being 45, the present number, 35. It serves a large area, stretching from Tempo on Highway , east to Belmont, and from south in Yarmouth Township, north 0 Concession'é of Westminster Township. This includes six school sections-- Tempo, 8.8. l4 West- minster. White Oak, 8.3. 15 Westminster, Townline, and Dewar's. The meetings are held in the homes, and for most of the soiial functions. the people of the community gather at the I.0.0.F. in Glanworth. at St. Andrew's Church, ancrat the new Westminster Township Hall. Hal 1 ,This Institute has made notable contributions to cultural activities in the comxmmity. It has giVen constant support, both intellectually and financially, to Glanworth Library, which in 1946 became a free public library. A member of this institute, MrsyWJ-I. Shore. gave devoted service for many years as librarian. On different occasions guest speakers have congratulated this group on their musical talent, which has been generously shared and enj oyxzd, not only at meetings,- but also at all community entertainments. In this_connection, speCial mention might be made of Mrs. James McLachlan, musm teacher in the district schools, and who has ever been ready to preside at piano or organ. Mrs. L. Carrothers has gathered valuable information from