and bought materials for same, sewing club organized. Red Cross 
     
     work —— school won prize in Rural Beautification — bought share 
     
     in film projector — swimming classes sponsored — Honor Roll of 
     
     teachers in school. 
     
    
   
   
    
     DARNLEY. On a clear frosty night, Jan. 28, 1935, the resid- 
     
     ents of Darnley gathered to welcome a new family to the district. 
     
     The fellowship enjoyed led several ladies present to suggest a regular 
     
     get-together. Discussion led to the suggestion of a W.I. and before 
     
     leaving for home a group was set up with President Mrs. John Mac- 
     
     Nutt, Vice-President, Mrs. Lloyd Adams; Secretary-Treasurer, Miss 
     
     Annie Woodside. Miss Hazard visited the group and outlined the 
     
     aims and purposes of Institute work. 
     
    

    
     Efforts have been centered primarily around the sc'hool and 
     
     hall. Fencing material has been purchased for both — the men erect- 
     
     ed the fences. A tile floor was laid in the Senior room, and the inter- 
     
     iors of both rooms have several times been re-decorated. These, too, 
     
     have received gifts of equipment when needed. Cod liver oil capsules 
     
     are provided for the pupils, as are other necessary articles. A prize 
     
     for general proficiency for each grade is awarded by the W.I. as well 
     
     as contributing to the District Convention Area Grade X Scholarship 
     
     Fund. Treats are provided for the children at Christmas and the end 
     
     of the term. 
     
    

    
     This group has taken over the maintenance of the Community 
     
     Hall, built and equipped a modern kitchen, redecorated the interior 
     
     several times, provided new seats and chairs, purchased a piano, had 
     
     the roof shingled, the walls painted and electricity installed. A neat 
     
     sign helps tourists and others locate their destinations. Welcome 
     
     signs mark the entrance to the district. Contribute to all worthy 
     
     causes, remember the Orphanages with quilts and gifts of toys. Dur- 
     
     ing the War years boxes were sent to the boys overseas, and knitt- 
     
     ing and sewing done for the Red Cross. This knitting and sewing is 
     
     still carried on. The W.I. members conduct the district survey prior 
     
     to the Mobile Chest X-ray visit. Sick and shut-ins are remembered 
     
     with treats of fruit, etc. Funds are raised by suppers, ice cream soc- 
     
     ials, concerts, catering to organizations, card parties, etc. 
     
    

    
     The meetings are interesting, instructive and profitable to all. 
     
     A close friendship exists at all times. 
     
    
   
   
    
     SPRING VALLEY — on August 15, 1935 Miss Louise Hasz- 
     
     ard organized Spring Valley Women’s Institute. First President, Mrs. 
     
     W. J. Harrington, Vice President, Mrs. George Cotton, and Secretary- 
     
     Treasurer Bernadette McLellan. 
     
    

    
     School Improvements sponsored by this Institute include a new 
     
     fence, cement walk and a flag pole. 
     
    

    
     A kitchen was built on back of hall and fully equipped. A piano 
     
     and new stage were provided for community hall. 
     
    
   
   
    
     MARGATE — May 12, 1930. Miss MacPhail. Officers: Presi- 
     
     dent, Mrs. F. D. Marks; Vide-President, Mrs. Harry Brown; Secret- 
     
     ary-Treasurer, Mrs. Heath Mayhew. 
     
    
   
   
    
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