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Last year the Summerland W. I. had papers on out-door occupations for 

 women, on Bees, on Chickens, on Roses and Dahlias, on The Making of 

 Lawns and so forth. 



At a recent Cranbrook W. I. meeting there were present 30 members 

 out of a membership paid-up of 33. That is the right sort of a meeting. 



The Metchosin W. I. has bought a vacuum cleaner and a stencil outfit for 

 the use of its members. This Institute intends to try further means of co- 

 operation among its members. 



At the close of a meeting of the Chairman of the Board with the Mission 

 W. I. some new members joined and an increased interest in the work is 

 likely to ensue. 



In Penticton the institute have had to do the work of a hospital auxil- 

 iary owing to the difficulty of organizing the necessary Society. The mem- 

 bers find plenty of work raising funds. 



The Salmon Arm W. I. have given $50 towards the building of an 

 agricultural hall in which they will have a room for their meetings. This 

 is a worthy object. 



The Kaslo W. I. reports that they have now a membership of 47 and 

 that all are workers "For Home and Country." 



The Royal Oak W. I. understand fully the value of good newspaper 

 accounts of their meetings. This is the way to keep up interest and dis- 

 seminate useful information. 



The Lake Hill W. I. is willing to engage lecturers at their own expense 

 to supplement the government lectures. They consider this a most valued 

 part of their work. 



The Gordon Head W. I. shews great interest in its annual exhibit at the 

 Victoria Fair. This year they won the silver cup by a most praiseworthy 



exhibit. 



The Sooke W. I. held a picnic last summer in conjunction with the 

 Farmers' Institute and all say that it was a great success. 



Prizes are given to the children who raise best flowers and vegetables 

 by the Agassiz W. I. Many other W. I.'s are intending to do the same 

 this season. 



At Royal Oak the Christmas Tree for the district children was under- 

 taken by the W. I. and a glorious time was had by young and old alike. 



The secretary of the Agassiz W. I. paid a visit in February to the Chilli- 

 wack W. I. and reports herself as greatly pleased with their work. 



Officers of the Matsqui W. I. intend next month to visit the Chilliwack 

 W. I. Interchange of visits among adjacent Institutes will soon be more 

 frequent in B. C. as the value is realized. 



"We have always heard and read a great deal about the brotherhood of 

 man, but I think it was left for the organization known as the Women's 

 Institute to bring out the true significance of the sisterhood of women." 

 Mrs. Brethour, Burford W. I., Ontario. 



