In 1965 we celebrated our Fiftieth Anniversary in Travellers' Rest Hall. A very delicious banquet was served by the ladies of Travellers' Rest W.I. We have house-warmings for those moving into our district with the intention of staying with us. We also help out in the Golden as well as Silver Anniversaries. Our funds were raised principally by homemade ice cream socials, making quilts for sale, pantry sales, putting on plays and concerts, basket socials, etc. All these activities mean considerable work but we are happy to promote them knowing that their full value stretches into the future, "for years beyond our kin." Over the years the following members have been made Life Mem¬ bers: Mrs. Robert Williams , Mrs. Robert Moase , Mrs. John Mclnnis , Mrs. Albert Moase , Mrs. Stewart Moase , Mrs. Lewis Moase , Mrs. Walter Moase , Mrs. Delbert Rayner and Mrs. Keith Thompson . In 1971 we entered the Safety program and came third in . A Defensive Driving Course is now being carried on in our district. The New Annan Women's Institute wishes to retain the informa¬ tion pertaining to the older days for the benefit of the coming genera¬ tions ; Mrs. Albert Moase is compiling a history. The following are our Institute members 1970-71: President, Mrs. Clarence Moase ; Vice-Pres., Mrs. Robert Marchbank ; Secretary -Treas ., Mrs. Edwin Wall ; Mrs. David Schurman , Mrs. Bert Poole , Mrs. Delbert Rayner , Mrs. John Grose , Mrs. Chester Gallant , Mrs. Donald Schurman , Mrs. Hubert MacDonald , Mrs. Peter MacDonald , Mrs. Charles Bryanton , Mrs. Wilfred Curley , Mrs. Charles Waugh , Mrs. Lewis Moase , Mrs. Donald Moase , Mrs. Errol Thompson, Mrs. John Mclnnis , Mrs. Robert Williams , Mrs. Robert Moase , Mrs. Albert Moase , Mrs. Wm . Waite, Mrs. Elmer Moase , Mrs. Wendell Profitt , Mrs. Stewart Moase , Mrs. Oliver Paynter and Mrs. Keith Thompson . NEW ANNAN INSTITUTE In the district of Where it is our lot to stay, A band of willing workers Nobly toiled from day to day. They're a group so free and happy And no one on earth can root, And this band of young and old ones Formed a branch of Institute. We're proud to boast, the good we've done In the school as well as in the home. You can not find a truer lot No matter where you chance to roam. Everything is done in order From the bottom to the mast 26