WOMAN'S INSTITUTE
BOULTON.

   Miss. KESWICK, Eskrigg, presided at the monthly  meeting at which twenty
members were present. A lecture was given by Dr. Mabel  BARKER, Caldbeck, on
"The Middle Ages - castle and abbey, villages, markets and  forests." She was
accorded a hearty vote of thanks on the motion of Mrs. WILSON,   seconded by
Mrs. J. HARRISON. There were some splendid exhibits in a baking  competition, and
the prize winners were as follows:

Fruit cake:

1. Miss. KESWICK

2. Miss. THOMPSON

Fruit pie:

1. Mrs. J. HARRISON

2. Mrs. MAGNAY

Scones:

1. Miss. J. WILSON

2. Miss. KESWICK

Small pastries:

1. Mrs. MAGNAY

2. Miss. TIMPERON

Mrs. MORTON of Wigton judged the entries, and was extended a vote of thanks
by Miss. KESWICK. Mrs. WILSON was appointed delegate to the Spring Council
meeting at Cockermouth. The entertainment arranged by the Misses. HENDERSON
consisted of a competition, drawing for and naming a doll, and was won by Mrs.
COULTHARD. The prize was given by Miss. HENDERSON. The usual cooperative supper
was served. The hostesses were:

Mrs. THOMSON

Miss. SPROAT

Miss. WATSON.