The need for expensive renovations was the reason the Institute 
     
     members decided to sell this building and have it moved from the 
     
     property. 
     
    
   
   
    
     As part of the rink deal, Sterling Institute became owners of the 
     
     Farmer’s League Trophy for Winners of Old Timers games at Ken- 
     
     sington Community Gardens. This Trophy was lost in the Garden’s 
     
     first on December 1, 1977. 
     
    
   
   
    
     In April, 1977 Sterling Women’s Institute purchased the school for 
     
     $376. 
     
    
   
   
    
     Their latest acquisition came through the purchase of the 
     
     Masonic Hall for $2,000. It is being repaired and this Historic Building 
     
     will be preserved in the community. 
     
    
   
   
    
     Surely Congratulations are in order for Sterling Women’s In- 
     
     stitute, Stanley Bridge for their unique position as land and real estate 
     
     owners. 
     
    
   
   
    
     MAPLE LEAF - TRAVELLER’S REST W.I. 
     
    
   
   
    
     Safety has been one of the chief concerns to the members of 
     
     Traveller’s Rest Women’s Institute. As a result directional signs and 
     
     lights were installed where needed and improvements made on the 
     
     Traveller’s Rest hill, for which prizes were won in Safety Com- 
     
     petitions. The Women’s Institute also participated in other projects 
     
     concerning home and school. 
     
    
   
   
    
     In 1964 the Women’s Institute had Centennial projects beautifying 
     
     their hall and school grounds. They also had a member win third prize 
     
     in Kensington Centennial Parade and made a Centennial quilt. In 1973 
     
     they compiled a history of Traveller’s Rest District. 
     
    
   
   
    
     What was originally the Traveller’s Rest Hall property was 
     
     deeded to the Traveller’s Rest Women’s Institute, who proceeded to 
     
     have the dilapidated old building torn down. In June, 1976, the 
     
     Women’s Institute members had the grounds landscaped, a flagpole was 
     
     erected and a sign “Traveller’s Rest Memorial Grounds” was put in 
     
     place. It was designated as a park and a picnic table was set on the 
     
     site. 
     
    
   
   
    
     A “meet your neighbor picnic” was held on the grounds in August 
     
     1978 and Women’s Institute members received such favorable com- 
     
     ments that they decided to make this an annual event in the com- 
     
     munity. 
     
    
   
   
    
     In 1977 the Traveller’s Rest school property adjacent to the 
     
     Memorial Grounds was purchased. These two parcels of land together 
     
     ensure our growing community of always having a place for fun and 
     
     recreation. 
     
    
   
   
    
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