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- Springfield Pioneer Cemetery Headstone, Erected by the Springfield WIThe stones in the Springfield Pioneer Cemetery were broken, so the Springfield WI had a new stone erected with all of the names inscribed. Springfield WI and other donors restored the cemetery in 1997.The stones in the Springfield Pioneer Cemetery were broken, so the Springfield WI had a new stone erected with all of the names inscribed. Springfield WI and other donors restored …Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario
- Elderslie Township Remembers Pioneer CommunitiesGillies Hill and Williscroft WI of Bruce East District held a family barbecue in 1998, with proceeds used to erect signs to mark and preserve the pioneer communities in Elderslie Township. "Big Bruce" is in the background.Gillies Hill and Williscroft WI of Bruce East District held a family barbecue in 1998, with proceeds used to erect signs to mark and preserve the pioneer communities in Elderslie …Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario
- Seymour West WI Photo from 1913This is a group photograph of the Seymour West Women's Institute at an event of some kind, evidenced by the banners and flags hanging in the background. There are five (5) rows of people in this photo. The majority of them are women, but there are some boys in the …This is a group photograph of the Seymour West Women's Institute at an event of some kind, evidenced by the banners and flags hanging in the background. There are five …Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario
- Trout Mills Railroad Crossing LightTrout Mills Women's Institute, held first meeting on Nov.7, 1947 This picture is of the Crossing sign that was erected around 1964, after a petition was started by our W.I. member Rena Rowe after witnessing several near accidents. This is located in Trout Mills which is now part of North …Trout Mills Women's Institute, held first meeting on Nov.7, 1947 This picture is of the Crossing sign that was erected around 1964, after a petition was started by our W.I. …Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario
- Jarvis Women's Institute War MemorialThis cairn in Jarvis, Ontario was erected by the Jarvis Women's Institute. The group has since disbanded, but their excellent work over the years is represented by this project. Service people from WWI and WWII are named on the plaques mounted on this cairn.This cairn in Jarvis, Ontario was erected by the Jarvis Women's Institute. The group has since disbanded, but their excellent work over the years is represented by this project. Service …Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario
- Jarvis Women's Institute War MemorialThis cairn in Jarvis, Ontario was erected by the Jarvis Women's Institute. The group has since disbanded, but their excellent work over the years is represented by this project. Service people from WWI and WWII are named on the plaques mounted on this cairn.This cairn in Jarvis, Ontario was erected by the Jarvis Women's Institute. The group has since disbanded, but their excellent work over the years is represented by this project. Service …Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario
- West Haldimand District Centennial PavilionIn 1967, as part of Centennial Year, West Haldimand District undertook a project to build a pavilion. This impressive pavilion is located in Haldimand Conservation Park, near Featherstone Point. During the time of the construction of the pavilion, Haldimand County was divided into two Women's Institute districts: East and West.In 1967, as part of Centennial Year, West Haldimand District undertook a project to build a pavilion. This impressive pavilion is located in Haldimand Conservation Park, near Featherstone Point. During …Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario
- WI Centennial PlanterThe Maple Grove W. I. in Waterloo District marked Canada's Centennial by having a planter built at the old one room Riverbank School at the corner of the Preston Breslau highway and Riverbank Dr. At the time it had been converted into the Regional Library. It has since been the …The Maple Grove W. I. in Waterloo District marked Canada's Centennial by having a planter built at the old one room Riverbank School at the corner of the Preston Breslau …Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario
- Glasgow WI CairnThis cairn marks the site of the first school of Section 13 McNab. Built in 1868. The Glasgow Women's Institute erected the cairn in 1968. The cairn is located on the corner of Calabogie Road and Anderson Road in the township of McNab/Braeside.This cairn marks the site of the first school of Section 13 McNab. Built in 1868. The Glasgow Women's Institute erected the cairn in 1968. The cairn is located on …Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario
- Unveiling of North Easthope Cairn with Lord and Lady Tweedsmuir, 1936Lord and Lady (with flowers) Tweedsmuir pose in front of the pioneer cairn – unveiled May 28, 1936. Behind them – Mary Louise McLennan and to the right of Lady Tweedsmuir (behind youngster) is Katherine McCallum – both women researched and recorded kitchen table-type history of the North Easthope pioneers. …Lord and Lady (with flowers) Tweedsmuir pose in front of the pioneer cairn – unveiled May 28, 1936. Behind them – Mary Louise McLennan and to the right of Lady …Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario
- North Easthope Township Cairn, Presentation of Pioneer History to Lord Tweedsmuir, 1936Hampstead Women’s Institute president passes the leather-bound copy of “History of the Pioneers” over to Lord Tweedsmuir May 28, 1936 STORY: In 1934, the residents of North Easthope township planned to build a cairn to honour the early settlers in their area who had emigrated from Scotland and Ireland. After …Hampstead Women’s Institute president passes the leather-bound copy of “History of the Pioneers” over to Lord Tweedsmuir May 28, 1936 STORY: In 1934, the residents of North Easthope township planned …Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario
- Reid's Corners WI Learning Chair 1BBFG photo –caption Members of Reid’s Corners Women’s Institute gather round the Learning Chair they have donated to the Bruce Botanical Food Garden in Ripley: back L Brenda Ramsdale, Ruby Walden, Alberta Munro, Judy Snobelen, Lucille Fischer, Linda Campbell, Nancy Copeland, Ellen Waye; front L Barb Messenger, Evelyn Elliott, president …BBFG photo –caption Members of Reid’s Corners Women’s Institute gather round the Learning Chair they have donated to the Bruce Botanical Food Garden in Ripley: back L Brenda Ramsdale, Ruby …Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario
- Temagami WI Group PhotoThis photograph has the caption "Annual Meeting June 11 WI Temagami." It likely dates from the 1950s and the location could be the Temagami Train Station. No names are associated with this photograph.This photograph has the caption "Annual Meeting June 11 WI Temagami." It likely dates from the 1950s and the location could be the Temagami Train Station. No names are associated …Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario
- Gillies Hill Adopt a Road - 20th anniversaryIn 2017 Gillies Hill WI members proudly marked their 20th anniversary of cleaning the roadside of a section of road north of Chesley, Ontario.In 2017 Gillies Hill WI members proudly marked their 20th anniversary of cleaning the roadside of a section of road north of Chesley, Ontario.Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario
- Farnham Cemetery WI 100th Anniversary BenchTo celebrate Arkell WI's 100th Anniversary we dedicated a bench in Farnham Cemetery. Previously Arkell WI supported the Cemetery by providing the funds to build the gate in 1931 and again in 1967. See other photos of gates and plaquesTo celebrate Arkell WI's 100th Anniversary we dedicated a bench in Farnham Cemetery. Previously Arkell WI supported the Cemetery by providing the funds to build the gate in 1931 and …Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario
- Beamsville CenotaphThis is a picture of the Beamsville Cenotaph that was erected in Beamsville following World War I to honour the young men who had fought in that war and did not return home to their loved ones. Beamsville Women's Institute donated the 2 white cement urns in 1921 and has …This is a picture of the Beamsville Cenotaph that was erected in Beamsville following World War I to honour the young men who had fought in that war and did …Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario
- Malcolm WI CairnThis picture is of the Malcolm Cairn located at the intersection of Concessions 10 and 11 at the 25th side road of Brant township (which is now a part of the municipality of Brockton). The hamlet of Malcolm grew up around a Presbyterian Church erected at the crossroad in 1859. …This picture is of the Malcolm Cairn located at the intersection of Concessions 10 and 11 at the 25th side road of Brant township (which is now a part of …Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario
- Usbourne School BellUsbourne Central School Bell November 8, 1976 Wincheslea School Bell was erected at Usbourne Central School. Cost of Bell shared by Student Council of Usbourne Elmville, Hurondale, and Kirkton Womens Institutes. Erected by Fred Bischoff and sons of Exeter. The metal work was done by Carl Gower. The cost was …Usbourne Central School Bell November 8, 1976 Wincheslea School Bell was erected at Usbourne Central School. Cost of Bell shared by Student Council of Usbourne Elmville, Hurondale, and Kirkton Womens …Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario
- Home & Country Rose Barn Quilt, 20053 branches (Consecon, Mountain View & Rednersville) in Prince Edward Dsitrict cooperated to sponsor a barn quilt which was mounted on the Ameliasburgh Township Hall and included in the barn quilt trail. The block was the winner at the FWIO quilt show in 2005.3 branches (Consecon, Mountain View & Rednersville) in Prince Edward Dsitrict cooperated to sponsor a barn quilt which was mounted on the Ameliasburgh Township Hall and included in the barn …Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario
- The Go Getters - Clue #3Submission part of the WISH challenge for WI's 125th anniversary.Submission part of the WISH challenge for WI's 125th anniversary.Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario