The main objective of the O’Leary W.I. at its inception was pro- viding supplies and assistance to the O’Leary School. Some of their major contributions were new window blinds, coat racks, black- boards, paint for the trimming of the school, globe, lumber for play- ground equipment and a studio couch and mirror for the teachers’ lounge. They also helped with the purchase of a new electric bell sys- tem. This is just a sampling of the numerous items supplied by the Institute.

A Quilting Bee 1988.

Eileen C. Rogan was hired to come to the school to teach music. Her salary was paid in part by the W.I. At Christmas, treats were pro- vided for the children. Sponsorship was given to the Music Festival and for a visiting dental clinic.

This Institute also played a major role in the support of the Red Cross. Supplies sent from Charlottetown were distributed to the members who made these into various articles to be used for the relief of the needy.

An interesting fact was that the O’Leary W.I. was twinned with an institute in Cambridge, England. As a relief effort, with the end of World War II, O’Leary periodically sent canned lard and meat, as well as rice to its twin in England.

Sponsorship and charitable collection were provided for numer- ous groups and organizations, some of them being: sponsorship of Boy Scouts, Blood Donor Clinics, mobile X-ray unit, water safety and

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