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.Hgnticultural society Happenings On May let, Rideau Lakes Horticul- tural Society took a chartered bus to go to Montreal to see the indoor flower show at Floralies, being held in the Olympic Velodrome. The day was perfect. We did have to endure standing in a line-up for 2% hours. Everyone forgot all about their feelings of weariness when they caught the first glimpse of the utter beauty waiting for us. There were displays from Gautemala, Peru, China, Italy, Japan, Holland, Argentina, Canada, Venezuela, and I know I have missed some. The size and beauty of the floral arrangements were breath taking. Several desert scenes were created. The task of keeping this type of show fresh for two weeks when many of the flowers have to be flown in from their natural climates must be ter- rific. Rideau Lakes Horticultural Society held its June meeting in Newboro Municipal Hall on the evening of June 3rd. During the business period routine matters such as minutes, treasurer's report and incoming bills were taken of. It was decided that we should buy a book entitled "Inheritance" about the century farms of Ottario. Mrs. Heywood read an article about the very useful and helpful plant "Aloe Vera". Mrs. Merriman contributâ€" ed the information and also two plants which were given to members. Our former president, Mrs. Pat VanBruggen, talked to us about "Herbs". She brought a stationâ€"wagon load of herb plants. The planting, growing conditions, propagating, many uses, harvesting and preserving of these herbs was amply explained. Mrs. Van Bruggen distributed informative sheets concerning "Herbs" among the members. The door prizes were distributed. Our July meeting will be held on the FIrGI‘Tuesday, July lst. A lovely lunch was served by the ladies of Newboro and surrounding area. Pride? @3371” ' -._. .i~~r_ _ 1-... ._.-._1 a .mmy’s;1.ocx WWENS INSTITUTE, The W.I. met June 12 in the home of our president, Mary Warren with seven- teen present. A dessert and beverage began our fellowship. The Ode and Mary Stewart collect were repeated, followed by the roll call which consisted of updating information since 1972 for the village book. The motto was "compassion is the most healing of emotions. If we'd just let it, it could transform the world." This is the "Year of the family and W.I." Women must learn not to waste time on non-essentials. The minutes of the previous meetâ€" ing were read by the secretary Kathryn Scott. Ellen Bonwell volunteered to go On the resolutions committee. Glenna Langlois gave the treasurer report and Diane Brown reported on the sale of the cookbooks. Correspondance was read and dealt with. Tentative plans were made for a Wine and Cheese party in July and a bake sale in August. Susan Lukits reported on the pro~ gress for the lockmasters house, our future museum. Our speaker for the evening was Ms. Jane Monaghan, a young lawyer who has begun to practice in Elgin and district. Her topic was "Women and Law" which proved very interesting and informa- tive. A question and answer period followed. Kathryn Scott gave a vote of thanks to our hostesses. Because of a tour of German police to Ottawa on May 20th, the R.C.M.P. put on a special presentation of the famous musical ride. This unexpected event added much pleasure to the Chaffey's Locks bus tour sponsered by the Women's Institute and Senior Cit- izens. The fine disPlay of horseman- ship was followed by a walk through the stables and talking with the R.C.M R.C.M.P. trainees. In the morning we drove through the experimental farm with rows of flowerâ€" ing crab trees, followed by the tulip display along Queen Elizabeth Drive. Our tour of the Parliament Buildings had a personal welcome by Tom Cossett, MP and each was given a Canadian flag pin. Kathyrn Scott is to be thanked for all the work in planning such an enjoy- able tour. For only $2.00 you can reach 2,700 . householdsiPut a classified ad in the North Leeds Lantern. GROUP ANNOUCES LARGEST, RICHEST BASS TOURNAMENT IN CANADIAN HISTORY C.A.S.T. has announced final plans for it's THIRD ANNUAL CANADIAN OPEN BASS CHAMPIONSHIP to be held July 11, 12, 1981 at Chaffey's Locks. The tournament will be presented by C.A.S.T. in cooperation with the Rideau Lakes Civitan Club, Inc. and net proceeds will be used for Civiâ€" tan charitable work. This event is expected to be the largest and richest Bass Tournament ever presented for Canadian partici- pation, with a total purse of $15,000 in cash. The first place angler will get $5,000; 2nd place $3,000; 3rd place $1500 and 4th place $500; with the next 20 anglers each netting $200. In addition, there will be awards of $500 for the big fish caught on both Saturday and Sunday and added merchandise prizes. The field will be limited to the first 200 anglers applying, and start- ing lineup position will be based on date application is received. Entry fee will be $100 per angler, and all prizes are based on a full field. Announcement of the event at this early date is an unprecadented step taken due to the limited number of contestants which can be accommodated and the huge early response from local anglers, area vacationers and tourist operators who have learned of the event in the planning stage. It is the desire of both the C.A.S.T. and Civitan executives that as many ang- lers as possible have the opportunity of fishing in the event, and we urge all interested persons to request a copy of the Rules and application, and to return same at an early date. This tournament will be a partner- draw style event based on professional ; B.A.S.S. National rules designed so that even novice tournament anglers will enjoy an opportunity to earn prize money on an equal basis with tournament pros, local experts etc. The governing factors will be skill at finding and catching bass. Con- testants with or without a boat can be accommodated although rental of a boat in the local area might be neces- sary depending on the luck of the draw. For further information, rules and application, please write: Brian Evoy, Tournament Director 275 Cassandra Blvd. Ste. 1201 Don Mills, Ontario Canada M3A 1V7 Phone: 416-447~7160 Entry fees made payable to RIDEAU LAKES CIVITAN CLUB, INC. IN TRUST .________J Nothing is quite so annoying as to have someone go right on talking when you're interrupting. A. 81 J. HENNESSY INCOME TAX and BOOKKEEPING SERVICE RR. #2, PORTLAND, ONTARIO KOG 1V0 Telephone (613) 283-6728