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London Day at the is an opportunity for women in the 10 Lon- don Arena districts of the Federated Women's lnsti- tutes of Ontario to visit the home of the co- founder of the first Wo- men's Institute, it also gives members an opportunity to help in a practical way by provid- ing crafts, jams, jellies and pickles to sell at the Lee Home during the year. Money from the sale of these items will help provide funds to keep the Erland Lee {Museum} Home operat- ing. . In the autumn of 1896, Erland> Lee attended a meeting of the Farmer's Experimental Union in Guelph, Ont., where he heard a stirring address given by Mrs. Adelaide Hoodless of Hamilton. ln- spired by her enthusiasm and impressed by her ideas, Erland Lee felt there was a need for a women'sorganization. Accompanied by wife Janet, Erland Lee travell- ed the roads of Saltfleet Township. encouraging women to attend a meet- ing at Stoney Creek, Out, on Feb. l9, 1897, Some 10 women turned out to hear Adelaide Hoodless speak and, as a result, the first Women's institute was organized. original bylaws and con- stitution at the walnut diningroom table. which remains in the Lee home 'and is a focal point for all visitors. The Women's Institute has spread throughout the world. and about nine million women now be long. These include wo- men on remote islands in the Pacific; to Queen Elizabeth; to Queen Eli- zabeth II and members of the Royal Family; to women in communities in all parts of Canada; to Senator Martha Belish in Ottawa. The purchase on June 15, 1972 of the Erland Lee Home was a fitting re- minder on June 15, 1972 of Janet Lee penned the ' //l: 2, EL )4" London Day spells Opportunity for local Institute members 'W Lifest les the Erland Lee Home was a fitting reminder of the lnstitute's beginniners, and the 75th anniversary of the first Women's In- stitute. ln 1973, the idea for Area Days started. with Hamilton Area brin ing iams. iellies, and pic les to sell. ln t979, Trent Valley Area was re- quested to make craft items from a yard of 1. material, a hank of yarn, or a ball of cotton. _ This year, it is London Area's turn to make jams, jellies or various craft items. Each of the 10 districts in the London Area will be hiring buses on June 3 to take memb- ers to View the place where their great or-- ganization was started The members will see more than the diningroom table where the original constitution was penned, in the pioneer kitchen, one can observe the large floor-to--ceiling pine cup-- board bullt in 1301 using virgin pine from the pro« perty, Upstairs, there are two single beds, one three- quarter bed, two chests of drawers, a desk and a large wardrobe. which was brought by Janet Chisholm when she be» came the bride of Erland Lee. Visitors will also see some changes to the home, which make it suitv able for many visitors and structurally safe and secure.