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The P resident’s Comer Mrs. Everett Small, President, F.W.|.O. us, whether it is through the medium of the newspaper, radio or television we learn that plans are being made for special events. One of the important events for which the people of Ontario, as well as the rest of Canada are preparing is Canada’s Centennial year, 1967. It would be well for us to sit back and think of Canada as it was a century ago. The people of that day did not enjoy the luxuries which we take for granted. There were no paved high- ways; instead, a narrow road or a trail leading through the forest. The farmer would walk many miles carrying on his shoulder a bag of flour with which his wife would bake the bread and cakes. There was no telephone over which a lonely wife could call her neighâ€" bour and so relieve her loneliness. Doctors were scarce and very hard to reach. It was only after a long journey that a doctor would arrive at the bedside of a sick person. The leaders of that day had a vision; and a group of men who were dedicated to that vision with great effort and planning brought about resolutions which were incorporated into the British North America Act, which became effective July 1, 1867. Since that time Canada, which is the largest member of the Common- wealth and which ranks third in area among the nations of the world, has continued to prosper. Canadians can indeed be proud of the country in which they live. We, today, are given the privilege of assisting in the prep- aration for Canada’s Centennial year. “Make Canada Beautiful" is a phrase we frequently hear. To bring this about we must be planning and working toward that goal dur- ing the coming year. The members of the Women’s Institutes of Ontario working through their branches, districts and areas can do a great deal to make our country beauti- ful. Flowers, shrubs and trees add beauty to the countryside. A clean-up, paint-up cam- paign can also change the looks of a commu- nity. Let us see what the “power of women” dedicated to a common purpose can accomp- lish. IT APPEARS that planning days are upon 4 Expo 67, “The World’s Fair", which is be. ing held in Montreal in our Centennial year 1967, should bring visitors from man}. coun: tries to our province. We want these -.Mms to remember Ontario as a province with ham), and a clean appearance. Let us also show them that the people of Ontario are ho. liable and kind. When these visitors return . their homeland, we hope they will rememh their visit to Ontario as being one of the l'll :tgms of their trip. Just as it takes a great deal of planu and preparation for Canada’s Centennial it takes planning for successful Institutr Wt. ings. This is the season when the bran r. of the Women’s Institute are preparing 11â€", m} grams for the year. They will find that uful planning now will make the meetit. run smoothly and with less effort for the 9mg year. Let us then, as dedicated Wont ln- stitute members, when planning our p. .ims examine the goals toward which our bl :-. is working and see that the four objects the organization are included in its program May I say in closing how greatly hv .t-d I am to have been chosen as your pr m. I realize that with this honour goes , cut responsibility. I will endeavour to fut the trust and confidence you have placed me. I am looking forward to meeting you IllL‘ area conventions throughout the provin ml I ask for your support in the work he Women's Institute. By working togethe ch can be accomplished for home and c- w. Eileei :tll F.W.I.O. Tweedsmujr Competitions IN THE SUMMER 1965 Issue of ill: and Country, page 12, the F.‘ C Tweedsmuir Competitions for thu. m 1964-1967 were announced. Now WC vc the following announcement regarding ac competitions at provincial level. The competitions are: Handicraftâ€"Samples of Drawn Thread I‘k Cultural Projectâ€"A Centennial Poem Twaedsmuir Histories Citizenship Projectâ€"An original story 3‘1 on a Canadian hisotrical fact Provincial Prizesâ€"F.W.I.O. will award it h class, a First Prize of $25.00; a Second 49 of $15.00; a Third Prize of $10.00. Competitions will be held at DistriCl ml Convention Area levels, and the winnin it tries at Area level will be sent to the F.“ ‘J Office to be judged in the provincial '11- petition. The closing date for provincial compEl‘ 475 will be December lst, 1966. HOME AND cow 'RY