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HARNESS RACING

Highlighting, as in the past, the great week ahead is Canadals top Harness Racing Meet. Six nights and three afternoons of speed bringing together a galaxy of entries-Vail the fastest trotters and pac- erseali the best. drivers in the Maritimes. '

Charlottetown Old Home Week climaxes the horse racing season in these seaside provinces and from near and far racing enthusiasts gather for the week. Leading merchants in both Charlottetown and Summerside sponsor the events.

DONT MISS AN AFTERNOON OR NIGHT! '

NIGHT RACING Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday - Friday - Saturday

AFTERNOON RACING 6't-dnesday - Thursday - Friday

YOUTH DAY Tuesday, August 12th

YOUTI? Dsgcgtial feature of Old Home Week activities this year is

The programme for the day begins at 9:30 a.m., in front of the grandstand, and includes:

Pou"nSv?:30 - 11:00 a.m.-Talks on Cattle, llorses, Sheep, Swine and .1l:()0 - 12:00 a.m.-Films: Exhibits: Weaving and Nutrition.

2:00 p.m.-Free Vaudeville Show.

All school children in the Province are invited to attend. The Department of Education announces that all schools taking six weeks summer vacation will not open until August, 13th, so that teachers and children may have the opportunity to attend. It is desirable that school

gigildren come in groups accompanied by the teacher or some responsible rson.

Essay Contest: All children attending Youth Day l”rogi'aiiiiiic (Grades l-IO) are

to enter an Essay Contest. The topic is YOUTH DAY AT THE

There will be two competitions:

SENIOR (Grades 8 to 10 inclusive).

JUNIOR (Grades 7 and under).

In each competition, the prizes arcalst 5525.()t); 2nd 3815.00; 3rd,

Forestry, Silo, Pottery,

3l0.0tl.

Further details concerning this contest will be announced during the Youth Day programme. ' - - ' '

LIVE STOCK

The largest. entry of cattle in the sixty-two year old history of the show features the Live Stock Departments. We take pride in the fact that our encouragement coupled with that of the Dominion and Provincial Govemmens, has brought our standard of quality so high that we are known throughout the length and breadth of the American con- tinent as among the best producers of special types of Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Swine and Poultry. We want everyone to take an interest in our Exhibition for the men who are exhibiting are contributing in no small measure to the prosperity of the Garden of the Gulf. .

Our cattle barns, built through the co-operation of the Dominion and Provincial Governments, are up-to-date in every respect. In addit- ion we have spent many thousands of dollars in improving our plant. Over 313,000 in purses. prizes, premiums and awards is being offered for this, the greatest Live Stock Show in years. Our cattle barns, includ- ing the new ones, will be filled to capacity with animals valued at 3350,- 00O. There will be a grand parade of all animals Thursday sfte-moon, August 14th, at 5 p.m. ' ' I

DR. 1. P. LANTZ, P. talent. II. J. KENNEDY, Vice-President and Manager.

, THE GUARDIAN, CHARLOTTETOWN

GET READY! GET SET! LO HOME WEEK UG. 11th to AUG. 16th

BIGGER,BETTER THAN EVER A WEEK OF FIIII FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

LIVESTOCK SHOW - HORSE RACING - VAUDEVILLE

VAUDEVILLE PROGRAM

Entertainment with fun for old and young Krill once again be provided by a selected group of Vaudeville stars.

THE BRIANTS

There will be "The Briants", a two man comedy act, featuring the New Look in men's fashions. The act, has been a smash hit wherever played throughout the con- tinent. ' '

KAY &' KAY

Then there are two of the most, original and entertaining performers in the entire theatrical galaxy of stars, Kay and Kay. They are seen in their screamingly funny "Lesson in Acrobatics". This top notch

team of entertainers serve up comedy, variety and remarkable acrobatic skill in a most enjoyable manner.

REVUE

Another attraction will be a colorful revue consisting of twelve lovely young ladies. In addition to their various dancing routines this bevy of talented dancers are gorgeously costumed-really a presentation worth seeing , ' ” it '”

HANDICHAF T -JUDOING COMPETITIONS-MIDWAY

POULTRY

The Exhibition will be a mecca for poultry enthusiasts. The best of the live ones will be on display in the special Poultry Building. Now a big business, interest in poultry extends from one end of the Province to the other.

Bill Lynch's 1952 Midway,

Coming by special trip of Car Ferry-the greatest collection oi feature shows ever offered in the Maritimes-Specialties from leading cir- cuses-Latest rides including the new Super Duper-Fun for the whole family at small expense. -- See the Side-shows - over a dozen of them andgyou should see everyone. I

A BARREL or FUN eon EVERYONE BRITISH CONSOLS TROPHY

Will be awarded to the leading driver in afternoon and night rac- ing-eHundreds of dollars will be paid out to drivers and grooms in prizes.

FREE ADMISSION TO GROUNDS

We are the only Fair in the United States or Canada that gives free admission through the Main Gates to our grounds-See the judging of the Maritimes' finest Live Stock shown each morning from nine until twelve o'clock-Sit in comfortable stands and pick out the winners and compare your choices with the highly experienced judges brought here

at great expense. - Your eyes will be opened when you see the top types of Maritime stock raisers led out for review. a ' ADMISSION

A100 to Afternoon and Evening Harness Racing and Vaudeville: Children 50c. A Tuesday afternoon Vaudeville only, cents; Children free.

OPENING NIGHT

Old Home Week and Provincial Exhibition will be officially open- ed at 9:30 P.M., Monday evening. August 11th. i

EATS IN PLENTY

T, WI , S dwlches, Pies, Cakes, Tea and Coffee I-3-(E"tTil0alTT;8i:-T: ancTri:TETse EITTOE Bar. Meals will he served in the Main Restaurant by the ladies of the Cornwall and Meadowbank Women's Institutes who have a reputation for serving delicious and SamfyiiTTtTiTitiid.MacLean will be your catering host in the Exhibition oncessions. . , C Les Alexander and his associates will furnish the music for all the acts at all afternoon and evening performances. ' '

WOMEN'S INSTITUTES

This year the Women's Institutes are taking even nter interest in our Exhibition and will occupy the entire Shfmgitiguilf gig; gigs been enlarged and remodelled. There will be fxl di 10 f flowers and home-made baking. There will also be a specl hsp Hlglfndlng and see several attractive booths--Be sure and visit the S ow d th oh. what the Women's Institutes can do when they set behln I wor y I ject.

6. ii. BUNTAIN, saoreuny-'1'reuu'rer- E. FRANK ACORN. Rm Socr9t&l')'-

AUGUST 2. 1952