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5 In the absence of a report on Immigration Miss Guest gave several recommendations re this service and asked for its support. Mrs. R. iMcCulloch reported on Agriculture and Community,Activities, which in- cluded coâ€"eperation in School and Agricultural Fairs. IMrs. M. E. iMabee, in Commâ€" unity.Activities, reported a variety of work undertaken by the branches in their. communities. Mrs. Porritt contributed a solo. Miss E. 2M. Chapman, assistant superintendent, in an inspiring address, "Work with the Girls", stressed the educational, social and spiritual, She encouraged old- fashioned hospitality and entertaining young people in the heme. IMrs. W. R. Munrp presented reports on Home Economics and Legislation, which contained many suggestions for future werk. .A general discussion followed. , The closing session opened at 1:30 with.Mrs. J. A, McFee‘presidingu She gave an interesting account of the growth of the Belleville playgrounds, which originated twelve years before when the Women's Institute Was operating in Belleville. Miss E. Guest of the Agricultural Department gave a comprehensive address on WProgramme Planning" and suggested having a local doctor, lawyer, dentist and banker attend and address the branch.meetings. Prizes were presented to the various classes of exhibits: Programmes â€" Bloomfield, Rednersville, Wooler .Collection of Baking - Cherry Valley, Wooler, Gilbert's Mills, Springbrock, ‘ Quinta, Wallbridge First Aid Kit â€" Yerk Road ,Girls â€" Garment Making - Percy, Wallbridge Dresses â€" 'York Road, Rylstono, Bonanlaw School Lunch ~ Ivanhoe, Rylstone, Chatterton Hats (Worn in Parade) â€" mrs. Munro, Mrs. Gee. Ianryt Mrs. Orvis. Mrs. R. 0, Allen presented the resolutions, which were adopted: 'l;' That the law fer the elimination 0f unsightly weeds and brush at the roadside be put into force. 2. That the thanks of the Convention be extended to the City of Belleville for the welcome and the use of City Hall; to the hospitable homes Opened to delegates; to florists fer plants and cut flowers for decoration; to those who donated prizes; to the Cheese Board for their liberal donation to Convention funds, $100.00; to the proprietor of Queen's Hotel for the use of rooms for committee meetings; to the Department staff and Provincial Officers for their assistance; to all who helped to make the convention a success. Mr. Putnam announced the new officers for 1927 and 1928 and congratulated the Area on the success of the first convention. Mrs. D. Jackson, Woodreus, was elected by the District Representatives as director, for our subâ€"division, on the Provincial Board. MrS- Frank Aiken sang a 80100 mrs. Charles Macoun gave the closing address on OVER