Song about A.C.W.W.:

First and Second Prize - Members from Institutes belonging to N.F.W.I., England and Wales.

Third Prize - Illinois Homemakers, U.S.A.

Then followed the official opening of an exhibition “Rural Co- operatives in Ireland” which, in picture form with brief captions, told the history of Rural Co—ops in Ireland.

The International Handicraft Exhibition was opened by Mrs. Sean Lemass. Some forty countries had sent examples of traditional arts, making a fascinating display. Prince Edward Island was represented by a lovely hand hooked rug made by Mrs. Helen Herring; an oval door mat braided of binder twine by Mrs. John Dewar of New Perth; an attractive copper enamelled pin by Mrs. Margaret Stewart of Bunbury; a hand turned birdseye maple plate by H. Leavitt, Alberton.

In the afternoon we were privileged to witness a horse show and a “riding to the hounds” display of horsemanship followed by a pony show. At 8 pm. a Ceilidh held us enthralled as we enjoyed singers, harpists, ac- tors and dancers. To me the most amazing feat was a choir of 823 members of fifty-four Guilds from Ireland and Northern Ireland who sang familiar Irish songs. What impressed us most was the fact that these women had practiced by themselves and had had one rehearsal together that afternoon.

On Friday the finance report was presented by the honorary treasurer, Mrs. Mungo Barr. She emphasized the need for space for new headquarters, and the need for increased membership dues. She urged us all to become very aware of the financial requirements of A.C.W.W. as it carries out its programs and projects around the world.

The Lady Aberdeen Scholarship Committee report was presented by Mrs. Carlton Smith who spoke of the introduction of local training projects. Briefly, these were:

West Bengal — three year pilot project to train women in eighteen villages in literacy, nutrition and home management.

Rhodesia - a series of short residential leadership training courses.

Denmark - the Danish societies offered two 2 year scholarships on a “learning by doing” household program, to two students from Assam.

Norway - a four month scholarship to a member of the All Pakistan Women’s Association and a six month scholarship in home economics to a student from Kenya.

Kenya - L.A.S.I.X. provided 300 pounds ($840) to run local leader- ship training courses in Western Kenya.

Natal - a three year degree course at the University of Zulaland was allocated, but only two students availed themselves of the opportunity, taking one year each.

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