copied from a minute book 25th,Anniversary. â€˜ï¬ o1 ~â€" 19 30, = The July meeting of the Cheltenham Women‘s Institute was held at the home of Mrs.George Wilkinson,wednesday July 9th, 1930.There were 50 ladies present. The meeting was opened with singing the Institute Ode. The. Roll Call was answered by naming Beauty spots.in Peel : County. (~ C This being the Twentyâ€"fifth,or Silver Anniversary of 7 our Institute,an invitation was extended to past presidents, es and Secretaries. Mrs.W.W.Wilkinson,"irst president of the Cheltenham branch presided,and gave a short address on"When the Institute was Founded,and named the Presidents and Secretaries,.who have held offilce to 1930. Greetings,and short talks were given by the past Presidâ€" â€"ents. b Mrs.W.W.Wilkinson,Mrs.Jack McQuarrie,Mrs.Thomas Lyons, Mrs.George Love,VUrs.A.T.Haines,Mrs.John Troughton,Mrs.Wilbert Wilkinson.Atributec6f respect was pald to Miss Mary Hunter, the only president who has passed away. Short addresses were given by Miss McIntosh,Mrs.wWn.Mcâ€" Clure and Mrs.J.Forter. Mrs.J.A.McBride of Malton,%ave an excellent address on "The Rural Women‘s Opportunities",Women‘s duty lies in doing her best,no matter what office she may have,try to leave it just a little better,as one good turn is a stepping stone to something higher.Have less concern for Honour and Glory,set aside petty jealousiessand allow the sun a chance to smile on your face,she also said"Nationality"is not the biggest thing on earth,but "Humanity".Good housekseping is not a necessity to good home making,what is it all,if your body is shelteredâ€" and the soul starved.What we need in our homes and communities, is to practise good will to all. Musical numbers were given by Miss Evelyn Lyons and! | Miss Mariam Haines. A reading by Miss Floella Henderson on"The Maple Leaf\l Miss Elizabeth‘ Campbell,read an address to Miss F.Henderson j and Mrs.J.Moddison presented her with a pearl necklace and a Birthday book on behalf of the Institute. Miss Henderson expressed her appreciation in a few well chosen words. The meeting was closed with singing"God Save The King", f after which lunch was served and a social hour spent. { f ; f The collection amounted to $2.068. copied 1955â€"G@.Campbell. uzo7 _ 2004