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at one of which $58.00 was realized. The President, Mrs. R. A. Quance, 

 reports very successful meetings, which very often commence at 2 p.m., 

 and they find very hard to conclude at six. The Nakusp Flower Show 

 was also a great success and Mrs. Davies' lectures were much appreciated. 

 The Department prize was awarded for the best collection of wild flowerfe 

 gathered and arranged by children, the second prize being $1.00. 



For the best collection of house plants, a prize of $3.00 was given; 

 second prize, $1.00. For the best bouquet of cut flowers, $1.50 was given. 



A demonstration on the making of ice cream was given at this 

 meeting, after which the cream was sold and enough made to pay for 



the prizes. 



I have, etc., 

 S. KILBY. 



VANCOUVER ISLAND DISTRICT. 

 Mrs. Watt's Report. 



The Superintendent of Institutes, 



Victoria, B.C. 



Sir, I beg to submit a brief report of my special work among the 

 Vancouver Island Institutes. On Vancouver Island, two new Institutes 

 have been formed during the year at Duncan and at Ladysmith. Both 

 started under favorable conditions. I visited Ladysmith on request of 

 Mrs. John Stewart, and spoke at two meetings. A few days later the 

 Institute was formed with a membership of 37, and since, I believe, 

 has increased its membership. 



The Duncan Institute was formed by Miss A. Hadwen. Miss Hadwen 

 is to be congratulated on forming an Institute in a district which has 

 previously been unresponsive. This Institute will, probably, however, do 

 a very good work, and there are certainly great prospects in Cowichan 

 District. There are many talented women in the locality and a spirit of 

 progress, so that we felt a good move has been made. Requests have 

 come in from Parksville, Nanaimo and Alberni for information regarding 

 Institute work, and it is possible Institutes may be formed in these places. 

 That is as far as Institutes can spread on the Island at present. 



The Gordon Head Institute I have not been able to visit this year. 

 On several occasions I planned to do so. The Secretary, however, answers 

 all letters promptly. The Institute is in good condition. I hope to visit 

 it next year. 



I have attended regular meetings and Flower Shows at Metchosin, 

 Royal Oak and olwood. In all of these places there are flourishing 

 Institutes well conducted, and under good leadership are making good 

 progress in the work. Lake Hill is another Institute of which Vancouver 

 Island may well be proud. Sooke keeps up its good record. Comox, 

 considering its more isolated position, is doing good work. 



I have, etc., 



M. R. WATT, 



Secretary, Advisory Board Women's Institutes, B.C. 



