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26th ANNUAL MEETING
CANADIAN SOCIETY FOR CREATIVE LEATHERCRAFT WEST PLAINS UNITED CHURCH BURLINGTON, ONTARIO
Friday evening April 30th and Saturday May 1st, 1976 April 30th - 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Set up displays -
coffee May 1st - 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. Registration; payment of: dues, coffee -10 a.m. - 12 noon-Business
meeting; election of officers; presentation of Fellows & Associates; branch competition awards;
appraisal Weston Trophy articles; question box -12 noon=1:30 p.m. Lunch - Draw Demonstrations
(1:30-5:00) 1:30-2:30 Leather-Sadie Roebuck 1:30-3:30 Bookbinding & restoring Bibles-Clarence Redman
2:30-3:30. Knife sharpening-Walter Mickey 2:30-3:30 Purse Patterns & Construction Nora Huyck 3:30-4:00 -
Coffee Break & Draw 4:00-5:00 Purse gussets, strap hangers-Clara Cavanagh 4:00-5:00 Covered
bottles-Carol McLean 4:00-5:00 Lino cuts-Anne Hook & Olivia Smith 5:00-6:30 Remainder od Draw & relaxing
time X 6:30 Dinner. Presentation Past; Presidents' Pins " Entertainment 11:00 p.m. Dismantle
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PRESIDENT'S REPORT:
I welcome everyone to the 26th annual meeting of the Canadian Society for Creative
Leathercraft. This brings to a close my first year as your President - a position I worried about
considerably as the time drew near -- and one I can say, thanks to the very willing and able executive
I had to assist me, I have really enjoyed.
It has been a busy year and in some ways a difficult one -
due to an unusually severe winter, necessitating the postponement of executive meetings and making
travelling rather hazardous. There have been seven meetings held throughout. the year in Toronto,
Woodstock, Barrie and Hamilton, with an average of 20 members present.
The sale at the C.N.E. was once
more very successful.; Anyone who has worked on this sale knows the big job it is to co-ordinate
everything and staff the booth for almost three weeks and I thank all who gave so generously of their
time and effort to make it the success it was. We have been invited to participate as a guest exhibitor
again in 1976.
In March we held our 4th biennial leather exhibition at the new Gallery of the Ontario
Crafts Council, which was enjoyed by many members as well as guests. This is always a very big
undertaking and those members responsible for its planning deserve a special vote of thanks; also those
who staffed the show on weekends.
Ten years ago the Ontario Government formed the Ontario Crafts
Foundation which was designed to assist craftsmen, and now this organization and the Canadian Guild of
Crafts (Ontario) have amalgamated to form the Ontario Crafts Council, thus combining the membership of
both organizations, resulting in one strong voice for all crafts.
I thank those members who attended
affiliate group meetings as my representative when I was unable to perform these duties. I did attend a
week end
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conference in Toronto sponsored by the Task Force on Arts & Education in Canada under the auspices
of the Canadian Conference of the Arts and the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education.
To those who
have lost loved ones through death this past year, on behalf of the Society, I extend our deepest
sympathy.
There have been three Canadian Leathercraft publications so far this year and the fourth will
be received in the near future. The branch responsibility for this effort seems to be working quite
satisfactorily, but I would ask the Members-at-Large to please send any material they might have, such
as technical articles, etc. to the Editor - Mrs. Margaret Monteith, R.C. #3, Lambeth, Ontario. This
would assist in providing material for this publication.
Looking forward to another successful year,
Respectfully submitted, May Corbett, President.
VICE PRESIDENT'S REPORT:
The close of the '75-'76 year
wins a sincere tribute for all the hard-working members of C.S.C.L. - to the executive of the branches
for the helpful guidance they give their members, and to the general members for their cheerful and
willing co-operation. Although we received some criticism on our '76 Leather exhibition, the general
consensus is that it was better than the last exhibition. Most of the fun of achievement is in doing
better each time. Would everyone in C.S.C.L. remember that you have two vice-presidents to call on, if
any help is needed. We may not know many of the answers ourselves but we have the enthusiastic backing
of every member of the executive council. Respectfully submitted, Beula Reynolds, Vice President
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MINUTES OF THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY ANNUAL MEETING April 18, 19 & 20, 1975 AT Y.M.C.A. GENEVA PARK
CONFERENCE CENTRE, LAKE COUCHICHING: Cares were left behind as the members drove on to the peaceful
grounds of Geneva Park amid white birches, beautiful blue water and even an occasional raccoon. What an
appropriate meeting place for our 25th Anniversary Annual Meeting:
The business meeting commenced at 10
a.m. Saturday morning, conducted by President Helen Wheaton. A highlight of this meeting was the
reading of the minutes of the original organizational meeting of C.S.C.L. by Ray Potter. He noted that
our first president was Dean Russell. He also remarked on the progress made by our Society over the
past 25 years. Helen gave a brief history of the original executive.
Jean Hunter, a member of the
library committee reported that some boxes of books were ready for distribution at this meeting.
It was
moved by Ruth Haig/Olivia Smith that all reports be accepted as printed in the annual report. CARRIED.
Margaret Monteith read the correspondence.
The much awaited presentation of the Weston Trophy followed
with Vice President Beula Reynolds giving a brief history of the trophy. Much to Beula's surprise, she
found she had to present the trophy to herself, as Woodstock Branch were the happy recipients of this
year's coveted award. The percentage marks were as follows: Woodstock - 87.6%
Toronto - 87.
Hamilton - 85.
Barrie - 80.2
Belleville - 66.2 Carol
McLean received her Fellow Standing and Jean Hunter was presented with her Associate award. Three books
were donated by Clarice Packham to the two above members and also Madeleine Mitchell of Woodstock
branch for being the newest member receiving the highest mark in the Weston Trophy Competition.
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Three life memberships were given by the Society at this meeting. Bea Austin presented an
Honorary Life Membership to Mrs. Lorna Brigden for her service to the Society. Her husband, Gel,
accepted for her. An Honorary Life Membership was given to Edith Roscoe and accepted by Gladys
Riddell. Clarice Packham was presented with an Honorary Life Fellowship and was there to accept it
herself. She told members what the Society meant to her.
Exhibitions Chairman, Irva Ford, presented
ribbons to all participating craftsmen commemorating Leather '74.
Immediate Past President Irva
Ford presented the 1975-76 slate of officers as follows: Past President - Helen Wheaton President -
May Corbett 1st Vice President - Beula Reynolds 2nd Vice President -
Treasurer - Dorothy Proctor
Recording Secretary ~ Kay Cloughley Corresponding Secretary - Sherle Bottrill Council members (15
limit) - Bea Austin, Clara Cavanagh, Fred Brown, Evelyn Burgess, Gel Brigden, Jessie Little,
Margaret Monteith, George McPhail, Carol McLean, Olivia Smith, Sadie Roebuck, Robert Sutton, Marion
Kehoe, Irva Ford and Jean Hunter. Branch Presidents: Barrie - Gary Walsh Belleville - Irene Girling
Hamilton - Hope Drysdale Toronto - Gladys Riddell Woodstock - Beula Reynolds
The slate's acceptance
was moved by Jean Hunter and second ed by Fred Brown. CARRIED.
Irva presented Helen with a gift as
retiring President and thanked her for her efforts.
Newly installed president, May Corbett, gave
her opening remarks and listed a few announcements for the week-end.
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She called the next executive meeting for May 2nd, 1975, at the home of Sadie Roebuck, Toronto.
Hamilton President, Hope Drysdale, extended an invitation to members to hold their next Annual Meeting
in Hamilton.
The meeting was adjourned, followed by lunch..
Throughout the week-end there were many
draws for the donated prizes.
A special display was on view called "Leather Through the Years'', showing
the progress of work from our very beginning to the present. Another display drawing attention was of
Antique Leather Articles brought by the members. A previous C.S.C.L. travelling exhibition loaned from
the Canadian Guild of Crafts' Permanent Collection was on view.
The afternoon saw many interesting
demonstrations: Jessie Little - dyeing techniques, John Marsden-Pine Cone Carving, Jack Meharg-Nature
Tan Leather, Vera Farrara- Cattails, Clara Cavanagh-wallet interiors, Muriel McKnight-braided belt, Ruth
Haig-a wallet for adult beginners, Marg. Jennings-hobbies for the Ageing, and Nora Huyck-inlay work.
Following the evening dinner, we moved into the lounge where Marie Aiken of Gravenhurst, Ontario, gave
an informative talk on design and also leather garments, bringing many examples with her.
Sunday morning
was the showing of slides of past prize- - - winning work followed by the Question Box, conducted by '
Fred Brown, and assisted by Jean Nean Newton, Edith;. Melchior, Nora Huyck and Carol McLean. Next
followed a "Brain-storming Session" on the future of C.S.C.L. with the membership breaking up into small
groups under leaders who later reported their findings.
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Many new ideas were presented and it is hoped that we can grow and benefit from them.
Sunday
afternoon saw the majority of the members leaving with many fond memories of a most delightful 25th anniversary annual meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
Carol McLean
Recording Secretary.
MEMBERSHIP REPORT
Total Membership for 1975-1976 is 210
Members-at-Large 54
Branches: Barrie 22
Belleville 22
Hamilton 36
Toronto 41
Woodstock 21
Life Members 9
Sustaining Members _5
210
No. of Fellows 18
No. of Associates 36
New Members this year 10
Three new members have registered for next year, from Hawaii and one gift
membership to Buffalo.
Respectfully submitted,
Jean Hunter.
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FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR THE PERIOD APRIL 1, 1975 to MARCH 15, 1976
RECEIPTS: C.N.E. $6,489.29 Memberships 706.50 Leather '76 202.00 Draw Proceeds 88.75 Contributions to Annual Meeting 30.00 Bank Interest 28.36 Annual Meeting 2,843.57 Interest re Michigan Leather Artisans Fund 59.02 Interest on Reserve Fund 77.50 Miscellaneous 32.05 Fellowship Fees 6.00 Stamp Fees 7.00 Sales "Canadian Leathercraft" 5.00 $10,575.04 DISBURSEMENTS: C.N.E. $5,493.88 Leather '76 204.04 "Canadian Leathercraft" 572.67 Annual Meeting 2,910.72 Membership-Ontario Craft Foundation 50.00 Storage 100.00 Insurance on showcases 35.00 Stationery 197.57 Purchase of adding machine 67.20 Postage 13.05 Printing 32.34 Deposit for 1976 Annual Meeting 55.00 Miscellaneous 45.76 $ 9,777.23 Surplus for year $ 797.81 Starting bank balance 1,366.08 Bank Balance at end of year(1975-76) $ 2,163.89
continued.....
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Treasurer's Report continued:
NOTE
In addition to above bank balance, we have $1,000.00 invested in a Guaranteed Investment Certificate.
The money turned over to C.S.C.L. by the Michigan Leather Artisans ($638.00) is invested in a Guaranteed Investment Certificate and the yearly interest is available for awards.
The Draw Fund at present amounting to $166.00 is included in the above bank balance of C.S.C.L. Money may be drawn from this fund for entertainment expense at Annual Meetings.
D. Proctor
Treasurer
audited by (George A. McPhail
(Dorothy Muma
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COUNCIL OF FELLOWS 1975-76 In 1975, the postponed (on account of the BIG SNOWFALL) Annual Meeting of the Council
of Fellows was held at Geneva Park on the evening of April 18th, prior to the C.S.C.L. Annual Meeting the next day.
Articles were submitted for Associate Membership by JEAN HUNTER, who was elected to Associate Membership with an
average mark of 78.92%. Articles were submitted for Fellow Membership by Carol McLean who became an Associate Member
in 1970. She was elected a Fellow in 1975 with an average mark of 89.45%. Five branches competed for the WESTON
TROPHY. It was won by Woodstock, with a percentage of 87.6%. At the business meeting, Anne Hook was re-elected as
Chairman of the Council of Fellows, and Jessie Little was re-appointed as Secretary.
Meetings of the Council: All
available Fellows met at the Arts, Crafts and Hobbies Building, C.N.E. on Tuesday, August 12th, 1975 to receive the
work for the sale. 2060 articles were received and adjudicated, of which 1926 were sold during the Ex. The Council of
Fellows met at the Muma Studio on February 20th, 1976 to select the works for the LEATHER '76 Exhibition to be held
at the New Gallery of the Ontario Crafts Council, 346 Dundas St. W., in March. 114 works were received from 34
members and the Council selected 96 of these for the Exhibition. This was reduced to 80, by the judges who awarded
the prizes. At this meeting details of the Past Presidents' Pins were finalized, so that the pins may be ready to be
awarded at the Annual Meeting. continued
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A certificate was requested, suitable to be given to Award-winners and Honorable Mentions
at our Exhibitions: to be planned by Anne Hook and Robert Muma. This had been done, and
the certificates were printed in Woodstock, ready for this year's Exhibition.
Members of
the Council of Fellows met on March 1st at the Gallery to deliver the works, unpack them
and check them, and assist in Hanging if needed.
Members of the Council met on Monday,
March 29th to dismantle the show and pack it for returning.
Respectfully submitted,
Anne
Hook Chairman, Council of Fellows.
PUBLICITY REPORT
This past year saw C.S.C.L. hold its
4th Biennial Exhibition of leatherwork called LEATHER '76. This was held at the Gallery of
the Ontario Crafts Council, Toronto. We gained much in publicity of our work by having a
show in such a place. Our exhibition was publicized through various newspapers, magazines,
and community colleges. Each year a little more recognition is gained for our Society and
I feel we are taking steps ahead, all the time.
Individual members and branches do much to
further our Society's aims also. It is necessary for the individual member to take a pride
in the Society because that way it can then by "your guild".
Respectfully submitted,
Carol
McLean Publicity Chairman.
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LIBRARY REPORT 1975-76
The Larmour Memorial Library began its circulation in April 1975 with 132 books
from the library of the late Ralph and Reta Larmour. In November 1975, 24 more books were added and the
branches exchanged boxes. 25 more books were added in Feb., 1976.
The Library Committee would be grateful for
donations of leathercraft or other craft books. Also, if you know of any good books, we would appreciate a
memo stating the name of the author, the title and the publisher. The Committee for 1975-76 consisted of:
Jessie Little, Chairman Fred Brown, Treasurer Anne Hook Sadie Roebuck Olivia Smith Jean Hunter
FINANCIAL STATEMENT
Receipts from sale of Larmour tools $1,085.00
EXPENDITURES:
Supplies - Carr McLean(boxes) $ 87.30
Rubber Stamp 19.17
Paper Tag 27.30
(book envelope)
Books -
Oct./75 Canadian Library Supply $ 32.33
Oct./75 Baker-Taylor 44.37
Nov./75 W.H. Smith 43.40
Dec./75 Baker-Taylor 29.48
Feb./76 Coles, Smith, etc. 13.89 $ 297.24
Balance $ 787.76Thank you for your co-operation. Respectfully submitted, Jessie Little.
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EXHIBITIONS The fourth juried exhibition, Leather '76, was held during the month of March at the new
Ontario Crafts Council Gallery, 346 Dundas St. West, Toronto, It proved to be an excellent location as
there were approximately 125 persons viewed the display daily and 19 articles were sold. It was
encouraging to hear so many complimentary remarks about the excellence of workmanship and variety of
entries, Eighty articles from 113 entries by 33 craftsmen were exhibited. Prize winning pieces were
selected by Robert Muma and Viola Harris and awards and certificates were presented at the Opening on
March 6th. The winners were as follows: AWARDS
Most outstanding piece Rex Lingwood Most original entry
Gladys Riddell Best craftsmanship Carol McLean Best functional design Anne Hook Memorial Award Daphne
Lingwood HONORABLE MENTION Daphne Lingwood Jessie Little Mary Patterson Dave Trotter Margaret Weldon
Paul Williams Paul Williams Itsuko Yasui
The Opening was a gala event. Our president, May Corbett,
graciously acted as master of ceremonies and after welcoming the guests, she called upon Fred: Brown to
introduce Mrs. M.E. Hogg to open the exhibition. continued
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Awards were presented by exhibitions chairman, Irva Ford. Paul Bennett then commented on the
exhibition. About 125 guests enjoyed refreshments consisting of wine, cheese, fruit and relishes, tea or
coffee, provided by, C.S.C.L. under the convenership of Olivia Smith, assisted by the social conveners
from each of the branches and members of the Women's Committee of the Gallery. The. table was decorated
with spring flowers and candles. I sincerely thank all those who worked so hard for the success of the
show. I am particularly grateful to Anne Hook and Olivia Smith who helped to set up the show on March
1st and take it down on March 28th. The O.C.C. staff were also most co-operative and helped with this
work. Although we had many setbacks in presenting the exhibition due to the postal strike, etc., I feel
it was a great success and it was my pleasure to serve as your exhibitions convener. Yours respectfully,
Irva Ford.
C.N.E. REPORT 1975 SALE This has been the best sale in many years. Most members know the
pleasures and discomforts when staffing the booth, but few members are aware of the work in preparation
for the sale...the letters to be prepared, the envelopes to be addressed, the purchase of postage
stamps, receipt books, paper bags, tissue paper, cleaning supplies, and application for sales permit.
Arrangements for bank account in the C.N.E. grounds. Passes to the grounds to be distributed and the
largest task of all, the schedules for persons staffing the booth. All this preparation begins about
three months before the sale starts.
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All is not finished at the closing day of the sale. There are items to be returned to storage and
sales slips to be counted and sorted. Articles to be counted and sorted, sorted and recounted again, so
that everyone received his/her proper share of the sales. After all work was finished, we found it was a
good year at the C.N.E., but only because I had so many good people to help me.
With this, I say an
extra thank you to those who helped me with these tasks. Robert Sutton
SUMMARY OF C.N.E. SALE 1975
Thirty-two members submitted 2,060 articles for sale. Of these, 1,926 were sold. Gross Sales $6,367.75
Provincial tax 304.65 $6,063.10 Commission-CSCL $1,212.62 Value articles missing $ 10.40
The bookkeeping
has improved again this year and for the -most part, the tickets on the articles were clear and well
marked. However, members are asked to carefully check the price on the ticket against the price entered
on the list. Clara Cavanagh EDITORIAL:
Margaret Monteith needs articles (in particular, technical) for
our bulletin. Let each one resolve to send her one article this year so that she will be able to
"select" and not "search" for material. Her address is: Mrs. Margaret Monteith
R.R.#3
LAMBETH, Ontario
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BARRIE BRANCH ANNUAL REPORT
Meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month at St. Monica's School, Barrie.
'74-75' ended with regular meetings in April and May. On ' June 7th our branch took part in the Newmarket
Trading Days by taking a booth to sell our leather articles. In June our annual barbeque was held at Helen
Anderson's home, Longford Mills where a program of games and social time was enjoyed by all.
'75-'76 began on
September 3rd which was a business session. On September 13th five members travelled to Belleville for a
weekend visit to the Belleville branch where they were warmly received and a good workshop was held on
cattails, small flowers and vases. Arrangements are pending for a return visit by Belleville to Barrie this
spring. We hold two meetings in: September (to catch up on the lazy summer months) and on the 24th May
Corbett demonstrated macrame pot hangers, using jute as the medium.
Our annual Christmas sale was held at the
Georgian Mall _ November 22nd and again proved to be a successful effort.
The fall season was brought to a
close with our Christmas party. This time, in two parts, a fun workshop was held at the home of May and
Clarence Corbett where we made boxes to hold leathercraft items, as demonstrated by Emma Knowles and owl
necklaces demonstrated by May Corbett. At 5:30 p.m. ' all proceeded to the home of Kay and Les Naftel for a
bountiful pot-luck repast and social time.
Again in January we had two meetings; January 7th-Elsie Tuck
demonstrated and conducted a workshop on scissor cases. ~ January 28th Clara Cavanagh demonstrated the
techniques used: in covering a shoe horn and a 4-thong braided lace hanger. ~ This was followed by a
workshop.
In February Kay Cloughley demonstrated the Jiffy Wallet.
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Time did not permit a full workshop but all present made patterns so they could complete the
project at home.
March again brought forth the members articles for submission to the Weston Trophy
competition. Sherle Bottrill gave a brief demonstration on the colouring (Q-tip) method of governing
copper with natural goat lining (as originated by Nora Huyck) to make a pendant. Respectfully
submitted, Pres.: Gary Walsh Emma Knowes, Treasurer: Kay Naftel Sec'y.
BELLEVILLE BRANCH ANNUAL REPORT
Meets on the first and third Mondays. Average attendance is 12.
June 2nd meeting held at home of Mona
Ray. Following a pot-luck supper, Jack Layton showed travel slides. Another social event took place at
the summer property of Vera Farrara on the Trent River.. During the day a demonstration of covered
vases was held and everyone enjoyed a cook-out dinner of stew.
Belleville members assisted at the
C.N.E. sale on two different occasions. On September 13 five Barrie branch members joined with us for a
day of leather led by Vera Farrara who demonstrated a small vase covered in leather and holding
miniature cat-tails.
Since Christmas, members have been making moccasins and nature tan purses. Had a
display at the Rotary Science Fair the last of March. Respectfully submitted, Irene Girling, President
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HAMILTON BRANCH ANNUAL REPORT
After a very quiet period 1975-76 has been a most productive and busy
year. We have had nine monthly meetings followed by demonstrations, including slides from the Larmour
Group, picnic, lace cutting, inlay, Christmas party with a silent auction, jiffy wallet, turned edges on
a pocket secretary, covering a stool in leather, a long-awaited lesson on judging for competition and
instructions on design.
One workshop was held at Smithville with a potluck dinner; this was on "Complete
your project"; many tips were received and exchanged. In May we are having another on Cuir Bouilli. Irva
had work in the Hamilton Art Gallery; won a cash award at the Ontario Craft Foundation in the Toronto
Dominion Centre; best leather in St. Catharines Festival; first in the Artisans Guild Sale; and had a
piece accepted at Cross Roads. Her work was also shown at the Dam K Jar-Burton Gallery.
Ruth Haig won
second at the Artisans Sale and Margaret Weldon won an honorable mention at Leather '76. Other members
participated in "It's your day" at Gage Park, C.N.E. sale, Sufferegettes Day and Women's International
Day at Mohawk College, The Canvas Gallery and Guelph Creative Arts Association.
We had exhibitions at
The Tyner Shorten Stag Shop and three Libraries, Main, Terryberry and Saltfleet, to add interest, our
guild presented ribbons at our annual meeting for these.
We are also proud to have nine full or
part-time teachers in our Group. A bus trip to Leather.'76 and the annual in Hamilton completed a busy
year. Respectfully submitted, Hope C. Drysdale, President Secretary Vice President Treasurer Mrs. Ruth
Haig Miss Audrey Gorten Mrs. Marie Jonasson
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TORONTO BRANCH ANNUAL REPORT This has been a very enjoyable year for the Toronto Branch.
Our
October meeting started the season off with an artistic workshop given by John Marsden from Newmarket
on the making of Pine Cones. In November Vera Farrara from Belleville gave a fun workshop on the
construction of Cattails. Then in December, Clara Cavanagh presented a very enjoyable demonstration on
Covering Bottles.
In January Anne Hook gave an educational talk on Basic Shape and Design. At the
February meeting Fred Brown very capably demonstrated how to make Book Covers. Our March meeting was
devoted to the making of Gun Holsters by Jack Meharg.
The following are yet to come: April -
demonstration of Small Articles by Gel Brigden May - demonstration of Book Repair and Binding by Ray
Potter June - demonstration of Finished Edges by Gladys Riddell Our meetings were all well attended
with an average of 21. Refreshments were served after each demonstration.
The following executive
served for the 1975-76 season: President ~ Gladys Riddell Treasurer ~ George McPhail Secretary - Pamela
Frith Respectfully submitted, Pamela Frith, Secretary, Toronto Branch, C.S.C.L.
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WOODSTOCK BRANCH ANNUAL REPORT The Woodstock branch of the C.S.C.L. Held a total of 8 meetings
during the past year with an average attendance of 10 members, plus guests.
Many interesting and varied
demonstrations were given by Edith Melchior, Dorothy Stanton, Edna Powell, Joy Hutcheson, Lorene Manuel,
Carol McLean and Hilda Darbyshire. A special demonstration on making "3 D" desk blotters was given by
Fred Brown, F.C.S.C.L. Several members also attended an informative workshop held by Kay Cloughley,
A.C.S.C.L. on "Different Dyeing Techniques"
During the summer we had a picnic at the home of Roma
Middleton in Washington which was followed by a tour of the pottery. We also had a Christmas party.
Several events highlighted this year for Woodstock. At the Annual Meeting at Geneva Park, Carol McLean
became a "Fellow'', Madeleine Mitchell received an award for the highest mark given to a Novice and most
important of all, Woodstock won the coveted "Weston Trophy"'!
Carol McLean also won the Chatelaine Award
at the C.N.E. and at Leather '76 received an award for outstanding Craftsmanship on the purse she
submitted for her "Fellow".
The group has a present membership of 21.
Officers for the coming year are:
President - Beula Reynolds Vice Pres.- Madeleine Mitchell Secretary - Christine Kingston Treasurer - Kay
O'Riley Respectfully submitted, Christine Kingston, Secretary.
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