The first Women's Institute was organized in Stoney Creek on February 19, 1897, through the influence of Adelaide Hoodless, who felt that women in rural areas should meet together to discuss their problems, just as the farmers were doing. It was not until two years (1899) later that the second Institute was organized and this was at Whitby. The report of the years work following the organization showed that meetings during the year had been held at Whitby, Brooklin, Kinsale and Columbus. Although Kinsale and Columbus formed separate organizations soon after this, it was not until May 15, 1910 that Brooklin was fully organized as a separate society. Mrs. John Ormiston was appointed President and Miss Lela Hannah, Secretary, and two meetings are recorded under the leadership of these women. Then in September Mrs. Ormiston asked to be relieved of her duties as President and Mrs. Norman White accepted this office, and since that time Brooklin society has sent an annual report to the Women's Institute Branch of the Department of Agriculture, each year. It is significant to notice that at the time of organization of this society in 1897, Mr. F. W. Hodgson was made Superintendent of Women's Institutes and at the same time Hon. John Dryden was Minister of Agriculture. Both these men were from Brooklin. The membership of the society has varied during the years, but has never been below 25. When this history is being compiled in 1947, there are nine charter members still living in Brooklin and six of these have never missed a year in paying their membership fees, and are active in the organization and some of them still hold office. It would be impossible to recall all that the Institute has accomplished during these 37 years, but we shall list a few things done by them. The township hall has been a centre of interest and the very fine entrance, which was