phrase: “A day of worrying is more exhausting than a week of work.” Convenors were appointed for 1977-78, and November 3 the K WI would be in charge of the White Elephant Booth at the Fall Fair. Two members volunteered to work the table, Elva Smallman and Freda Woodside. A letter addressed to the public was read requesting financial aid for a cardio

pulmonary resuscitation machine. It was moved that $5 be donated to this cause.

A Halloween party at the school was discussed. A planning committee was appointed to organize

a party for the institute’s 50th anniversary. A lively auction closed the meeting.

Roll call for November opened with 15 members telling of something they bought at the store and something they hadn’t. Cora Smallman was hostess. Treasurer’s report was given and Lillie

Adams and Elva Smallman reported on the recent leadership course.

Mrs. Winburn Harris was hostess at the December Christmas meeting at her home which was decorated so lovely. Empress McDowell reported there was an order for 2 more quilts and she also reported on a recent quilt workshop. It was decided to make the quilts during the winter months. It was also requested that the ladies continue to help out at the rink canteen. Joan Smallman recited the Christmas story and Christmas carols were sung in unison. Greetings were extended to one another and all left for home, with a Merry Christmas to all and a promise to

meet again in the New Year.

“We are not interested in the possibilities of defeat. They do not exist.”

Queen Victoria

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