A History of Elmsdale, Elmsdale West, and Brookton, Prince Edward Island

Here is a list of the members of the Brockton Women’s Institute in 1930:

Miss Birdie McArthur and Miss Mildred Dunbar joined the Institute in 1931, and i Mrs. George McArthur and Mrs. Jake Hardy in 1932. a

At the November 23, 1933 meeting, as not enough members were attending meet- .

ings, it was decided not to meet for a while. In December 1934 meetings began . again with the December meeting held at the home of Mrs. Eugene McCarthy with eight members and a large number of Visitors present. The School Committee re- ’ ported glass was needed for the sChool windows. Officers for the next year were .: appointed:

President: Mrs. John Finnan, Vice-president: Mrs. Elmer Griffin “ Secretary-Treasurer: Miss Beatrice O’Brien

Auditors: Miss Anna O’Halloran and Mrs. Thomas Griffin Directors: Mrs. Elmer Griffin and Miss Margaret McCarthy. .

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On October 29, 1934 a very successful goose su per under the auspices of the Brockton Women’s Institute was held at the home of Mr. Frank O’Halloran. A large crowd assembled to partake of the food prepared, by the ladies of Brockton, who Were so skilled in the culinary arts.