Home & Country Newsletters (Stoney Creek, ON), Fall 1966, page 13

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]..-.;a] ethnic groups be asked to contribute their talents to centennial festivals-â€"their sing- ii 3', dancing, dramatic performances, crafts u‘ld skills, and that other groups sponsor their g-Vipearances in ethnic costumes. Communities re also urged to sponsor a pageant depicting He community‘s early history. Another sug- ‘ stion is to hold bake sales and teas featuring .ods appropriate to centennial year. Films. The National Film Board has ex- :ilent films relating to centennial year. It suggested that an organization might well range for film ShOWings at regular intervals sting the year. Addresses of regional offices here films can be obtained are given in the .ticle “Putting Films to Work" in this issue. entennial Planning Branch also reminds us at films are made available through the Ca- adian Film Institute. 1762 Carling Ave. 0t- iwa as well as at the addresses given in the rticle “Putting Films to Work”. The Women’s Activities Committee of the Ientennial Planning Branch has published One Hundred Suggested Projects and Pro- grams to Commemorate Centennial Year." based on ideas submitted by Mrs. Evelyn .iacks, a regional (so-chairman. Most of these suggestions have an educational direction, such as studying textiles, design, embroideries, furni- ture including styles of period furniture, clas- sical and modern; introducing basic sewing classes for housewives with small children, es- Our Heritage In act for 4-H Homemaking Clubs, the Ontario Home Economics Branch is in- troducing a project “A World of Food in Canada.” This promises to be a most inter- esting study. The introduction to the club members’ pamphlet explains the project very well. It reads: “It's a rare privilege to have a part in a nationâ€"wide birthday party that takes place only once in a hundred years! Canadians in all ten provinces, in the Yukon and the Northwest Territories, are celebrating Canada’s Centennial in one way or another throughout the whole of 1967, and visitors from all over the world will join with them during the months when Expo ’67 focuses the spotlight on Canada. 4-H Homemaking Clubs in On- tario are marking the Centennial by tTaCing AS A CENTENNIAL YEAR Foods projâ€" FALI. 1 966 it 'k * BEYOND ELECTRONS By Adelaide Love The new believers of our age are they, The Inien of science, who have come to learn There 15 a will that points the cosmic ray, A power that directs what they discern In atmosphere, in star and wave and sod: Beyond electrons they discover â€" God. Front microscope and tube evolves a faith Of modern days, sustaining ancient creeds: It is the scientist who makes a wraith Of doubt, and finds a God behind His deeds. i: ‘k 'A' tablishing community and district hobby groups, creating folklore Canadian Centennial design samplers for future records. One suggestion from these ideas that will appeal strongly to some women is a Gingham Fair. The text says: “It is interesting to note what can be made from gingham. Everything should be carried out in the gingham theme â€"flowers, place-mats, napkins a all articles sold. to be made of gingham. Try to use the Centennial symbol appliqued on articles as much as possible." Another idea is to arrange a Centennial luncheon or tea with a demenstration of Danc- ing Through the Ages; also to hold a concert with dances and songs that were popular one hundred years ago. Canadian Food the development of Canadian food customs from the days of the early settlers to modern times. “In a study of this kind. girls will learn how our food habits are influenced by Ca- nadians of many different backgrounds and will gain a respect for the traditional food practices of various cultural groups who have made this country their home. “This project includes an assortment of recipes. some of which will be familiar, others somewhat different. Members may enlarge this collection by adding traditional recipes from their own or neighboring families and from friends in other countries or provinces of Can- ada. It is hoped that club members will try as many recipes as possible and enjoy adveu. v1! turing into ‘A World of Food in Canada. 13

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