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gRegnnlh'e (Ilreek Reynold's Creek Women's Institute celebrated 100 years of the organization on Feb. 19, 1997 at the decorated Hutcheson Hall of Putman United Church. Displays of keepsakes, a 100 year old plate, 4H books and life skill courses over the years lined the walls. Tweedsmuir books and scrap books were on display also. Everyone participated in the planned programme. Greetings were received from England: a representative from North Dorclrester Township presented a congratulatory scroll to the branch of the accomplishments over the years. Members were pleased to have Esther Peterson, oldest and charter member and Wyn Law, District PRO, present for the meeting. Several members attended the celebrations in Hamilton in June. Our branch marked 43 years of community involvement also on Feb 19th QRifrerfiieEn Feb. 19, 1997 found Riverview Women's Institute at the Masonic hall in Ailsa Craig, for this special meeting celebrating 100 years of W.I. Margaret Wilson President, welcomed all present The planned programme was followed Ruth McCallum related some history regarding Lady Tweedsmuir, the founder of the Tweedsmuir History Books. Margaret Wilson and Joyce Pederson presented a dialogue about the changes that have taken place with W.I. since 1910. We enjoyed Anniversary cake and ice-cream at tables decorated with lovely flowers and W.I. serviettes. Some members wore old-fashioned clothing to add to the occasion ' "N" n v mm in mu Lmndcw rtt' A tn ll't'll "Wit 1311311112523: North Emma (Klanhehtrge President Barbara Caner welcomed 50 members, past and present and guests to the Feb. 19, 1997 meeting held at Beech St. Apartment, Lucan. Ourbranch was formed in 1907, so we were celebrating the 100th Anniversary and 90 years of W.I. work of our Institute. Greetings were received from Marg Harris and the Provincial Premier. The Centennial song was sung also several old and almost forgotten songs. A collection of women's clothing dating from the 1900's to the present, which came from trunks belonging to pioneer ancestors and a display of antique kitchen tools were viewed with interest and "questions of what is it?" Our branch presented a copy of "Home and Country" to the Lucan Public Library. Lunch and fellowship were enjoyed by all present. Barbara Carter displaying urunentionables as Betty Coughlin does commentary and Edith Worthington and Ruth Hill enjoy the show and pretend to be shocked. (granted! Granton Women's Institute celebrated the 100th Anniversary of the W.I. at their regular meeting day, Feb. 18, 1997. On Feb. 19, the branch was invited to celebrate with Clandeboye, a neighbouring branch The suggested programme was followed. The history of the organization being related refreshed everyone's memory and was of interest to the guests. Our guest speaker was the District Secretary who described how she became a member, then helped the audience sing the Centennial song A tasty lunch was served by the hostess branch finrflr Elisha Nine members and a few visitors met on Feb. 19, 1997 to celebrate the W.I.'s 100th Anniversary everyone took part in the planned programme. We remembered the short coursesand homemaking skills that were taken such as needle work, bread making, landscaping, etc. To mark this occasion we had new name tags made for each member. Two members attended Ontario Day Celebrations in Hamilton. The afternoon concluded with the W.I. Grace and lunch of homemade tea biscuits with jam and cookies. A display of short course articles }