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Special Programs and Projects A Note to P.R.O.’s The purpose of this special Programs and :Projects section is to give Public Relations Officers a spot in Home and Country where they can tell all the Institutes of the Province about anything done in their own Institute which might offer a suggestion to other branches. As we have explained in previous issues, We cannot give space to routine reports of meat- ings â€" unless the program is so original or outstanding as to give an idea to other Inâ€" stitutes. A particularly good subject for a topic. discussion, debate, motto or roll call would be welcome. Some years ago it was decided that we could not report anniversary celebrations. These are of interest mainly in the local community where the participants are known and of course P.R.O.’s will see that they get into the local papers. And please note that to produce an illustraâ€" tion we require a photograph, not the nega- ‘tive; and that we cannot make a cut from a colored picture or from a slide. Perhaps the best way to see the sort of '_material we need for this section is to look at the topics in this and previous issues. Then, P.R.O. for your branch or district or area. 77 you have a story that should be told, do, lease, send it alongâ€"Editor. A Full Centennial Program RS. MADGE THOMPSON. a field worker for Home Economics Branch. recently sent this report to head of- fice: “In Marmora this past week I came across the most interested community yet in Centen- ial plans. Marmara has a population of 1250 ‘and the surrounding rural community is tak- 'ng part in their plans. For every month in the year. something is planned. “The year starts with a Watch Night Serv- ice, December 3l5t. 1966. All ChUI'ChES Will old services. “On January 11. a Costume Ball was held I. 5 part of the celebrations in honor of Sir John Macdonald’s birthday. It was called the WINTER 1967 Sampler display by Shelburne Women's Institute of the district lull lair. The samplers were made us the result of a course given by Miss Eleanor Flint of the Home Economics Brunch. 'Sir John A. Macdonald Birthday Ball.’ All the women won: centennial costumes. These will be worn again as often as possible during the year. They were copied from the Costume Centennial books put out by the Department of Tourism. showing the dress of the period for themselves and their husbands. “For February. a Winter Carnival is plan- ned. featuring all kinds of ice sports. Sleigh rides are to be a special feature. using horses as much as possible. Marmora is on a lake. so the event can be planned easily. "March will feature crafts. hobbies and an~ tiques. There are many crafts and hobbies in this small town. There will be many demon- strations throughout the month. A Senior Citi- zens group will put a quilt on frames and work at the quilting during the month. Re- finishing of antique furniture will be demon- slratcd. "May is Youth Month, with Empire Day especially marked by competitive sports of all kinds. “On June 27th the Centennial Caravan will visit Marmara and as it is the only place scheduled for a considerable radius. a big crowd is expected. An antique show will be on display in the Town Hall. which is being renovated as a Centennial project. There will be sidewalk display of art, open to the local people. cottagch and visitors. Century houses will be visited and tea served. Soap making will be demonstrated at one of these homes. using original utensils. 2]