to change the wording, so the recipes still retain the spontaneity and charm
and some regional expressions, especially in our old-time recipes.

“Good cheer passing and repassing, those tokens of regard, and quick-
ness of kind feelings.” (Washington Irving’s Sketch Book.)

As in other parts of our great land early settlers gave freely of
hospitality and food. Doors were always open to travellers, and so we are
happy to have the opportunity to compile this Cook Book to mark our
part in this Centennial Celebration of our Province.

ETHEL WHITE,
Convener of Home Economics,
British Columbia Women’s Institutes.

BRITISH COLUMBIA

“Land of Golden-Twilight, on the rim of earth’s richest zone;
Land of painted totem; land of graven stone;

Wrapped in mystic folk lore, yet bright with a promise neu;
Land of Today and Tomorrow—fresh as the morning dew.”

‘THE PROVINCIAL BOARD OF B.C. WOMEN’S INSTITUTES

Mrs. E. J. Roylance, President Mrs. R. C. Palmer, Director
Mrs. J. O. Decker, Vice President Mrs. R. Partington, Director
Mrs. R. Doe, Secretary-Treasurer Mrs. S. E. Gummow, Superintendent

Mrs. J. Frolek, Director