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The P resident’s Co mer Mrs. Everett Small, President F.W.I.O. Canada‘s Centennial Year, 1967 has arrived. Not only is it Canada‘s Cen- tennial. it is also the 70th Anniversary Of the founding of the Women‘s Institute which took place February l9th, 1897 at Stoney Creek. At this meeting a group of dedicated women laid the foundation for an organization which has spread to forty-six countries and encircles the globe. Today, we as members or the Women‘s Institute can be proud that we are a part of this great organization and that we are citizens of Canada. Do we stop and appreciate what we have? Do we re- member that while we live in a prosperous country more than half the population of the world go to bed hungry every night? Let us stop to think and to be thankful. Recently. while riding the subway in To- ronto i looked up to read the advertisements, which seem to attract my attention. This time I read “What is the Centennial? â€" It is the celebration of the 100th Anniversary of Cana~ dian Confederation. It is a time for us to enjoy ourselves â€" to discover the many won- ders of our country and to contribute in our own way to the most exciting year in our country‘s history. It is a time to reflect on past achievements; on our growth into a modern dynamic country; and to look ahead to a fu- ture of prosperity and greatness. What are you planning for Centennial?" When I read these words, a sense of pride went through me as I thought of the many ways you. the members of the Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario, are contribut- ing to Canada’s Centennial. You have been working to "Make Canada Lovelicr" these past years. Because of your efforts, visitors to Onâ€" tario will find beauty in the flowering crab trees. the flower beds of perennials, and the many flowers you will plant this spring. They add to the beauty and fragrance of the country- side. I am certain also that as good citizens you will contribute to the success of the Cen- tennial projects in your community. THE LONG AWAITED TIME is here; 4 Fifteen scholarships of one hundred and fifty dollars each will be presented to girls attending Macdortald Institute â€" your 70th An- niversary gift to them, in this Centennial year. This is possible through interest which has ac, cumulated on the Adelaide Hoodless Scholar. ship Fund, established at the time of the 50th Anniversary. This shows your interest in [hL education of our young people. You are help. ing to prepare these girls to be good home makers and leaders in their community. One of the greatest contributions we, as u. organization, can make to our country is 5. increase the membership of the Women‘s 1n titute. Our motto “For Home and Countr- tells where our interests lie. If we increa- our membership and put our Aims and (l jects into effect in all our branches, we r. be contributing to this Canada of ours. The Aims and Objects of the Women’s ln~ tute are: (l) to help women to acquire sound .2 approved practices for greater home cl ciency. (2) to help discover, stimulate and devci leaders. (3) to help develop a more abundant i in our communities and a deeper appreciat' of the things near at hand. (4) to help develop better, happier more useful citizens. Where could one find higher ideals? us be enthusiastic and invite others to i. with us as we work for “Home and Countr} As we move forward into 1967, may remember that each of Us is given twenty-ir hours in each day. Let us use them wi- so that at the end of the year we can it back and be proud of what was accomplish The words of Thomas Carlyle seem most ting: “Lo here hath been dawning another l day Think. wilt thou let it slip useless away?’ Eileen 5? * * it THE WINDING ROAD OF LIFE By Patience Strong Does the road of life go running on withir bend? No, the track's a. twisty one that winds [" [0 the end. That is why you cannot see what ahead of you. Every comer brings another ‘»" into view. Would you have it: otherwise? How drear would be â€" if you never had to Change direct ‘ ‘ suddenly . . . If you‘re bearing right or left u‘ a zigzag way â€" you are bound to meet With It. adventures every day. It’s the unexpected H the surprise of change / chance â€" that puts the music into life. the d" ‘ and the romance . . . It‘s the unforeseen events. it sudden turn of fate. Wouldn’t it be boring if it road ran smooth and straight? HOME AND COUNTR‘v