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By JEAN SYMINGTON of The Free Press Women's institute members “.iil‘u gust, West and North liiigl ex marked the 75th an- éiversury of the founding of ' he institutes at a celebration ”' i Thorhtlzilc Community Hall ~Monday night. The first Women’s Institute in the world was established at Stoney Creek in 1897 by Adelaide lloudless. aided by Erland Lee. Mrs. H. L. Nublitti Ottawa Dissident of the Federated Women’s Institutes of Ontario, Alas guest speaker. ' In an interview Mondayf Mrsi Nobljtt said, “Apart Ilium these celebrations being fun. there are resulting bene- fits.” Preparing for celebrations develops leadership. on objec tivc o1 WIs, she said, and members will loam the histo- ry of the organization doing research for programs. “Because they‘re more fa- miliar with the history. they will appreciate what we’ve ac» complishcd over the years so much better. It will utter the women a challenge to work constructivuly,” she said. Mrs. Nohlitt has attended nine celebrations, including the provincial celebration in Toronto in February. She said tho colebration that interested her most was at a small brant'h, where husbands and Children were invited to participate. “Our motto is ’tor home and country.‘ and they ('el‘minly brought in the whole commun- ity," Mrs, Noblitt soul. The groups are formed to teach hon-remaking s l; i l 1 5. leadership, and involvement in community problems. Mem- bership in Ontario is 31.031. al- most half the total Canadian membership of 66,000 women. Although originally a rural organization? Mrs. N D b1 itt feels the program is valuable to any homemaker, city or . country. 1 Ontario W15 offer scholar- , ships on both area and provin< ‘ ciaL levels. This year $100 ‘ scholarships are being offered to Ell’f’girls entering famfly and l ‘Vorsity of Guelph. ‘ conmmier studies at the Uni« . A scholarship is also offered through the international or- ganization. The Associated Country Women of the World. Money recently aided a Turk» ish girl, According to Mrs. Noblitt. the WI's future plans include a '1 , , hats illustrating events in WI hist membership drive. completing purchase of the Erland Lee homestead in Stoncy Creek, and possibly the establishment of archives. Other guests at the celebra- tion were: Past president. FWIO, Mrs. Austin Si Zoeller; “Emmy, April ll, tenâ€"27 aâ€"x'fijmmvay: and, curatol of the go provincial Tweedsmmr hista’ - fies, Mrs R, C, Walker. , __(_ provincial board director, sub« dent, Mrs. Charles- Munro; sex North president, Mrl Clif- Hogg; a home; division 21..Mrs. James Pilk- Middlesex West presidfit, ford Playter; Middlesex East the London d‘e lngton; London area piesi- Mrsi Verne Towers; Middle- president, Mrs. Kenneth ncul’ture and Members of Women’s Institutes in nudged the rounding of the WI at ' aylnight in Thomdale Commu . Noblitt of Ottawa, FWIO president, Elaines Pilkingvon, Mt. Brydges, loo ' '62! of the hoinestead of Erland Le \- the founders.