ANON oa oH Ce a ea uy a) VcastLeGar NEWS, February 17, 1982)” On Dec, 18, 1981, the Executive Council of B. with the approval of t! Lieutenant-Governor — de- clared Feb. 14-20 as Women's Institute Week. The following is a copy of a talk given by Mrs, Eleanor , Carter at the 60th Anniver- sary of the Robson Women's Institute which was organ- ized May 14, 1919, Since the 50th Anniver- sary the Institute has con- tinued much the same work, but-has lost our two charter members — who have passed on — as well as quite a num- ber of the older members. ‘The Institute has also sold the Institute Park and in- vested the proceeds in two scholarships for graduates of Stanley Humphries School, and the West Kootenay Dis-. trict Women’s Institute bur- sary at Selkirk College. The Institute still takes an active interest in the rec- reation society, the hospital, Raspberry Lodge, handi- capped society, and others. The Institute still raises its money in much the same way — teas, coffee parties, and community suppers,.and has managed to keep active al- though the number of insti- ‘tutes in the West Kootenay District has dropped to eight. ee ee By ELEANOR CARTER “Sixty-six years ago in 1897 the world’s first Wom- Low-cost By CAROL BARCLAY Guest speaker, Rory Lind- say, of the Slocan Valley Ad- visory Planning Committee, gave-a presentation of a Se- nior Citizens’ ‘low-cost hous- ing development to the wom- en of the Slocan Valley Wom- en's Institute at their second meeting of the new year. Lindsay | stated « that a group is needed to: take on the work of such a program for Slocan City. It was de- cided that a meeting of inter- _ ested ‘persons, the. Slocan W.1..and those who are al- ready involved in such a pro- gram, be arranged in the near future. : One project decided upon for the new year was a doll and wardrobe to be raffled at the end of the year, along with a handmade wooden high chair and credle; second prize would be a wooden helicopter; the wooden items — to be made by Terry Dods of Slocan. A second project was to begin making a new cook- book entitled “More Favorite Recipes from Slocan Valley Women’s Institute.” ‘Mem- bers were asked to bring in recipes from now to April after which time the typing would begin. It was agreed to help the W.E. Graham Grade 12 grad class with a St. Patrick's Day. Tea and Bake Sale and to eater to their graduation banquet at cost. The mem- bers also agreed to cater to three weddings; one in April, two in July. Stocan W.L recently pur- chased an examining table for the Slocan Medical Clinic. The decision was made to continue sponsoring the 4-H Club for another year. . A donation was made to- ward uniforms for the girls’ volleyball team at wW. E. Gra: ham School. * «1 . Members will meet. this month to make wheelchair. raincoats for the patients at the Children's Hospitals. It was moved to raise the to Mt. Sentinel School at South Slocan and to also give a bursary toa grad- uating student at W.E. Gra- ham: School in Slocan, now that the Grade 12 class is back there. Members gave pennies for OW OPEN Sun Crest & BotileNeck Pop “You hove tried the rest, Now buy the best. 24 — Reg. in Case 12 — 26 oz. (750 mls.) $6.00 to $6.25 Case PLUS DEPOSIT BOB'S PAY'N TAKIT STORES en's Institute was organized in Ontario. Sixteen: years later ‘on May 14, 1918, the Robson Women's Institute was organized. ; But let me read from the report of the advisory board dated Victoria Nov. 4, 1913, and signed by Laura M. Kilby ° who was then the advisory board member from Nelson representing the Kootenay District: “On the 2nd of May I wrote the Secretary of the Farm- er’s Institute at Robson re- garding the formation of a branch of the Women's In- stitute at that place. :. “Receiving a favorable re- ply, and with the consent of the Superintendent of. In- stitutes, arrangements were made to have two spring lecturers stop off at Robson to hold a meeting on the 14th of May. “I attended this meeting and was successful in start- ing the organizing of a Wom- en's Institute for Robson. ‘Those present, 22 in number, were very enthusiastic and I think their's will prove a suc- cessful Institute. . “The Officers are: presi- dent Mrs. Mitchell, vice- president Mrs. Foxlee, sec- retary-treasurer Mrs. Squires, directors — Miss win, Mrs. Slater and Mrs. Gibbons. “The present membership is 26, which takes in nearly ‘ housing. friendship, which is the life- line of Associated Country Women of the World, for roll call. This was raised by each member giving 2 cents for each year of their age. Those over 50 years of age were given a senior citizen's dis- count of 1 cent per year. Members were asked to save stamps for ACWW 1983; the World Conference to be held at UBC in Van- -couver. - : Members were reminded * that Feb. 14-20 is B.C.-Wom- en's Institutes week in B.C. It is hoped that every member will do her part to’ make Women's Institutes known to all The Women’s Institute motto is “For Home and Country” which reflects the memberships’ involvement with family and community iife and is open to all women, regardless of race, ethnic origin, religion, political per- suasion or economic position. It is extended to the inter- national lével by the founding of the Associated Country. Women ofthe World with a membership of 9. million. The evening closed with a spelling bee run‘ by citizen- ship and education conven- ers, Kim, Roth, Barb Irving and Naomi Bixler. The win- Hird. Hostesses for’ the, lunch served after. the meeting Carol 3 - Farmer's Institute we bought. everyone in the maigihes ea er think their's will prove a successful Institute” — how true. was “this thought: ex- preased 50 years ago for to- day, we are celebrating the # 50th anniversary of the Rob- son’ Women's Institute. * I. shall try as. briefly as posaible to give you an out-: line of those 50 years. Our. Institute has always held a prominent place in the com- munity. For many years it was the ‘ only women’s organization in Bobson and for many-years every. women-in Robson was_ an Institute member. All s0- cial'and cultural life was car-' riéd‘on under the pnetitate leadership. * Following our organization in 1918, the next year, 191 saw, the outbreak ‘of’ Worl Institute 'm GRA some faces have gone, identified ture include'Mrs.: yroxlee: Ruth Waldie, phries, Eva War 1, During the two world | 11 wars our: Institute. worked unceasingly for ,. the Red Cross, for War Charities, for Jam’ for Britain,’ for “our adopted ©: English « Institute and for many-other’ projects. “Our total contribution ’ ‘to the war effort is something of which every member can be’; justly proud. We have indeed fulfilled that part of our Mot-- to“... for country.”” Can the same be said of the other part of our, Motto “for hom 7” Will you consider the following facts as related to the home and the com- munity and answer this ques- tion for yourselves? Immediately following the World War 1, much effort was exerted in. trying to ob- tain a district nurse and a dental clinic. Due largely to our. Institute's - efforts: a Superior School was estab- lished in Robson: in 1921, a physical. culture course was sponsored, a well baby clinic was. organized and operated by. one of our, membera who was a registered’ ‘nurse, Christmas .Tree parties for the children became an insti- tution and for’ some years wholesome entertainment was provided ft for-the teen- agers, .)- There “was. an Institite Library. Continuing. its’ ac- tive interest in many fields of education, the Institute still offers a scholarship at the local secondary school. Spon- sorship of both Guides and Scouts did much to help these movements become estab- lished. ‘Money-raising has been no small part of our work during these 50 years for money was required to support world arid ‘district Institute projects -(which'I will not relate here and which are familiar to all ‘Women Institute: members) as well as: projects for our own, community. One of our first large ex- penditures was a_ piano bought 43 years ago and still in use’at the Robson Rec- “reation Hall. In: co-operation with the -. the Institute Park which we support to our District Hos- pital! and we. share the cost, ith: The KRC Welfare Fund for © Robson -is' ‘administered by our, Institute and the Koot- enay Society for Handi- capped Children supported. Since 1947 our Institute has been in charge of the an- nual Red Cross Drive. 'There Robson money? Through: Attention Men. & Boys! For oe Seasons velyn Campbell, J Mace. Ballard, Mrs. uc mely Mrs. C.S; Squires. jor other, charter member, channels — tea money, bake’ t sales, whist drives, coffee parties, teas, ete., ‘But most profitable were our concerts and plays in the early days followed by the annual : And 80. we feel that over” the past. 50 years we have lived up to our motto — “For _ Home and Country.”. In conclusion, what of our members over these 50 years? : On our 80th Anniversary in 1943 life memberships in our, Robson Institute .were to host WK zone. meeting Robson Women’s Institute held “its. regular’. monthly. meeting on Wednesday. of last week at the home of Mrs. * A. Kitchen, with 12 members answering roll call. The West Kootenay Zone- meeting willbe held here in : May with Kinnaird W.L be- ing hostesses. It: was: noted that the Hamper Draw iad been suc- will. ‘be. donated ‘to - the “Recreation Society to be used towards the new roof for ‘the Robson Recreation Hall which is used ~ for all community events.’ Several ‘members .pre- © sented a brief. report ‘of events which they. had. at- tended on behalf of the W.L These included ' the Open House of the Daye Centre, oe they had Eouated ‘shown the room and the members ‘purchased these articles which also included a large assortment of baking. The. proceeds of this small sale were added to the Pennies for. Friendship and will -be sent to the provincial board. Refreshments were served by hostess Mrs. Kitchen. Francis for some years, The. '- next longest record’ as a. “Women's Institute member that the daughters of four of our’ original ‘members ‘are members of the Robson Insti- tute. Mention has not been made of many members over the’ years who have made out- standing contributions in tal- ent and time, -or, of those many, members who have - now. passed on who we think, of, ‘especially today as we celebrate another anniver sary. And now what of the fu- ture? Let us always remem- ber that we are only one of a yast number of. Women’s In-. stitute groups with one com- mon, motto, and with . our whole organization culminat- ing. in that great interna- :tional movement of ‘ which we, as members, are a part — The . ‘Associated Country: «Women of ‘the World.” “WISHES TO ANNOUNCE THE COMMENCEMENT OF | HIS LAW PRACTICE ATS 640 Baker St.,| Nelson 52-64 iF YOU COULD LOSE WEIGHT BY YOURSELF, YOU ‘WOULD HAVE DONE SO BY NOW. ~ Together we can make it happen! ) NO SHOTS @ NO DRUGS > @NO CONTRACTS - CALL TODAY FOR A FREE CONSULTATION | Freedom Machines - from. BeOS after their meeting, etc. It = cia] was decided by the members that the W.I. should take out membership in the Kootenay ° Handicapped Society. Nominations were. made for the executive of the West Kootenay, W.L. Board, to be acted upon at the Meeting. in May. Pen for Friendship were collected prior to the opening of the meeting. 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