APRIL 21. 1947,

Rural. B

CHARLOTT GMUHARDIAN

P691? ..T_H!R°’TEEN

eautiliicntion Competitions

BErORE I946 COMPETITION '

SCORING BASIS:

Exterior repairs

‘SCORING BASIS:

Planting of trees

“School improvement Scoring. Basis

75 points

Exterior pointing points Planting and core of trees and hedges , . . . . . . .. 50 points Playgrounds, including levelling, seeding, and

provision of adequate space.............~..100 points Sanitation (outbuildings only) 75 points Fences 50 points School Sign Boards 25 points Flag Pole and_Flug 25 points TOTAL points

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Community Hall Improvement . Scoring Basis

Exterior repairs or extension to the building......l25 points Exterior painting

......._.......

.....75 points 50 points

Levelling, seeding and provision of adequate park- ing grounds and approach thereto 50 point:

TOTAL

point:

County.

Charlottetown.

May 8rd. I947.

Prizes.

Judging. September l, i047.

ported ornamentals.

/SI'ECIAL RULES

iul prize winners.

Towns.

ONCE nnl-"uusirs ROUTE

SPOCKHOLM —- (GP) — SWE- Iltifs skiing classic. the Vns. run. covering a. distance of 54 miles was held this yea-l- for the 20th time. and was won in a photo ...l.s.l. rile run commemorates the sctuil course taken by Gusts! Vasa when he tried to seek refuge in Norway from Dazl-ish agents in i520.

‘The lltngllh glow-worm. slthrwzh only one-hall irlcil long. can b0 wen 300 yards away.

T/qecalle ulu v: ,-_ Iillliﬁnorptiiilililig

"lldacha duo to Irlmlarlt . u t "my helium! Take for 1i: . OI? vs ro i. NR5 come in two l NR and NR Juniors ( “I0- - Plain or chocolate coa . hit Ail-vegetable.

10. All Trophies are for Annual Competition only. Cups will. however. be retained by all Trophy Winners.

liules 0f Competitions

l. All Contestls tn Home. School and Commuity liall Improve- ment are open only to those situated outside city or town lllllits in Prince Edward island.

2. Contestants must abide by theldecislon of the Judge in each

8. All Entrance ‘Fee pt 50 cents must accompany each applica- tion and be mailed to the Secretary. E. D. Reid.“ Box 21B,

i. All entries to the Competition moat be mailed not later than

d. This Society will appoint a Judge or Judges. other than the cnunty judges. to Judge the First Prize winners County and decide tllo winners of Spccisl and Provincial

in each

d. All work done or partially completbd in the spring o! 1H1. prior to initial judging will be noted by the Judge, and con- testants will receive marlrs for the same at tho time oi final

‘I. lnltlul Judging will begin May 5th and final Judging on ti. Planting of native trees will receive the seine msrlsa as ini-

9. A reduction oi 20% llclow catalogue prices on Nursery Stock in nvuilablo to contestants by arrangement with McConnell Nursery Company. Port Burwell. Ontario. but such stock

‘ must be ordered through the Secretary or this Society

Miniature

uom: COMPETITION-lat Year

This Competition is open only to Rural Homes which were riot entered in 194d Competition.

HOME COMPETITION-2nd YEAR

This Competition is open only to those who participated in 194d Competition. regardless ct whether or not they were success-

SCHOOL COMPETITIONS

All School Competitions are open to any Public School in the Rural Districts, I. e.. outside Charlattetowncr the incorporated

COMMUNITY HALLS

i‘. Community Hall Competitions are open only to Rural Districts, as described above for Schools. t

l_ For tho purpose of this Competition. Community Halls shall he considered as one operated and maintained by any Society nr Grnup for Community benefit. and not for tndivldual profit. Church or Municipal Halls are included.

roiiitsiilvioiiurr

While malny oi the market gur- dencrs of York are awaiting seed- nrz time the muddy roads oi spring is making hauling of pots- toes tor the British market and hauling of turnips to York Stu- tion very dittlcult. tor most oi the farmers.

Many very beautiful meta have been hooked du‘rlng miel;:“l!°"m Th atierna ar ml - sonata pvery original which striklnl" ly point out the artistic talent

ong the lair sex oi the oldal ma. Even the pro-teen age still are showing unusual ability in i. a mastering the atitchery and hi9" ot colors in embrolderlng. oi n"- low cases and luncheon cloth!- Soma oi these may later be ex- hibited in Women Institute rooms throughout the summer.

Th0 April meeting e! Dev ""1" mirion circle met at the Il-‘ﬂli oi ml. allsll Swan. Yo" "'1 Tuesday evening 59F" IP- m‘

Homer... Schools .1. Community Halls

Sponsored By I Prince Edward Island

Rural Beautiﬁcation Society

Vica-Prasidant-Mr. P. W. SQCIGIGTY-TIGCSUIGF-Ml’ E.

Mr. Donald A.

Hon. President-His Honour Lt. Gov. J. A. Bernard. Preaident-Lh-Col. E. W. Johnstone, Kensington. DIRECTORS: Major J. A. MacDonald

Mr. W. E. Darby

Mr. J. A. MacGregor. JUDGES OF COMPETITIONS: Kings Counry-Mr. Walter

INTRODUCTION

Luit year cl beginning was made in Rural Beautification in P. E. I. This year the program will be expanded as indi- cated in the following competitions open to Rural Homes, Schools and Community Halls oi the province. The aim oi this Society recently incorporated by an Act of the P. E. I. Legislature is to enhance the Beauty of our Rural surround- ings and enrich the lives of our Rural population.

Turner, Charlottetown. D. Reid, Charlottetown, Box 218

MacDonald

Every effort is being made to ensure the success of the scheme with generous prizes being offered—aIl that is necessary_now is active cooperation of our people.

Beer, Montague. _ "Queens-Mr. Harry Brown,

Kensington. Prince-Mr. Ralph Monkley, Please submit your entries early, and save this advt. for Miscouch-e. future guidance.

KING'S COUNTY:

KINGS COUNTY:

KINGS COUNTY: ' Some as for Queens

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beauiliul Easier Lesson. Tile d:- votional period opened by the leader. Mrs. Richard Vesscy. by singing the Doxology followed oy prayer Hymn No. 36. When I Sol‘- vey the Wondrous Cross. 1st. les- son was ma by Miss Wlnniired Hayter, 2nd. lesson read by Mrs. Rosco MacDonald and Mrs. Dewar Swan. The Leader than read a lovely extract on the lesson lol- lowed by alnginghymn M. Third lesson was read by Miss Ann Mao- Pheraon followed by prayer. ‘rile hymn 104. Christ is Risen. war sung by all present. This part ot meeting closed by prayer. The business oi the evening opened by roll caii responded to by a verse oi scripture containing the word Master and answered to by l8 membera_ One member “who has been tbaent through illness tor over a year was cordially welcom- ed back nd twovlsitors were also welcomed. The minutes oi the lost meeting were read and unmoved- Business arising out ct the min- utes was a report by the Secre- tary on Sale of Assorted Greeting

tilellls tol- tIiI evening was 1R0

FIRST PRIZE FOR QUEEN'S nun rnov lNCE-lilid Toombs, Rllstlco, winner o1’ the cups donated by Lieutenant ince. and by LL-Col. E. W. Jollllstouc for first in Co]. G. E. Full (or lirst iii 2nd District oi Queen's.

Same as for Queens County.

COMPETITION-Residence of Mr. Cyril l Governor Bernard for first in the Prov- Qllccns County; also \\-'lnl-lcl~ oi prize donated by

PRIZE LISTS IMPROVEMENT - First

QUEENS COUNTY:

Year PRINCE COUNTY:

1st Prize ...................$l00.00 1st Prize . . . . . . . . ...........$100.00 2nd " 75.00 2nd " 75.00 Prizes as for 3rd " 50.00 3rd " . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 Kings County 4th,5th&6th........ . . . . . .. 25.00ea. 4th to 25.00ea. 7th to 15.00 ea. 10th to 16th................ 15.00 ea. 11th to 10.00ea. 17th to 28th . . . . . 10.00 ea. HOME IMPROVEMENT —- Second Year KINGS COUNTY: QUEENS COUNTY: PRINCE COUNTY:

lat Prize lst Prize '

2nd " 30.00 2nd " 30.00 Prizes as for 3rd " 20.00 3rd " 20.00 Kings County 4th 8r 5th . . . . . 15.00 ea. 4th to 7th 15.00 ea.

6th d: 7th............ I0.00 ea. 8th to 11th .. . . . . . 10.00 ea.

-4— SCHOOLS -—

QUEENS COUNTY: PRINCE COUNTY:

1st Prize . . . . ..$I00.00 Same as for Queens County 2nd " 80.00 3rd " 70.00 4th " ... _ .. 60.00 5th " 50.00

6th " 50,00

SPECIAh-Provincial Prize for best oi three county winners—$75.00.

—— COMMUNITY HALLS —-“

QUEENS COUNTY: rrmcc couum

1st Prize .................$75.00 Same as for Queens 2nd " 50.00 ' 3rd " 25.00

snmv. Proceeds for Iutids of illc Circle. New ilusiilcss for evening were ciloslng oi roll call a verse oi Scripture i-oiltnillillg ivorri neigh- bor. Quiz for next meeting taken from Luke l0. Vcrsr-u 25 to 42 l-l charge or Miss Anti MilcPllel-sul Lunch committee icl- May to be Mrs. Richard Vessey and Miss Francis Vesscy.

Miss Ann MacPlierson very gratefully thanked the Girdle mem- bers for Card oi Sympathy gent her in her recent sad bereavement, Thank offering amounted to $5.30. ‘llrcssurcr reported $l8_00 to be sent. to the missions lor the quar. tcr ending April 1st. The Quiz was carried out tor the evening by Mrs. Rilymond Vessey. A dainty lunch was served by committee us charge assisted by Mrs. Allan anal Dewar Swan. Social conversation and games brought a very interest- ing and PlCfl nut. evening to l. close lly repealing Mizipah dele- diction.

Lloyd Jny oi Mount sir-trait m‘ Tuesday.

A nleetins of rare occurrence of floor generations nil "timing in. York ilhd ncnrlly Picnsatlt Gravel took place at the llonlo oi Mis. Arthur Wyatt, Pleasant Glove nrl the oitemoon oi April 9th Theae tour generations are Mr. ' Dover, Pleasant Grove. His daughter. Mrs. Frank Watts. her laughter, Mrs. Richard Veaaey and her son hel- aon who is one and a halt yeala old. Mr. Dover is one oi the 1.‘.- land'a grand old men. Although he is blind his mind is very clear and has overcom his affliction by the training-o! his organs oi sound. Ho recognized his old friends cry readily ac was the case last ed- nesday when Mr. and Mrs. Milton Vesaey visited Mr_ and Mrs. lir- ihur Wyatt, his daughter with whom hc lives. Mr. Vesscy on cm irlg Into Mr. Dover's room mid asking him ii he knew hinl and immediately Mr. Dover told him he was Milton Vesaey. Then they] chatted about events oi titty years

Mrs. Auan Bwan- was very plealanly surprised by an unex-

Oarde and completion ot sale ei

pected visitor. her mother, Ike. III-

For IQlI-l

Arlen i340 Lumrlzi i l IUI!

iiome Improvement Scoring Basis SCORING BASIS; ‘

l. Repairs to, or replacement ot buildings, point- ing and whitewashing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..90 points

2. Planting of trees, hedges and shrubs, eic. . .. 75 points 3. Removal of irreparable buildings, dead trues, weeds and rubbish . . . . points

4. Tidiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. v . . . . . ..50 points

_5. Fences around buildings . . . . . . . .25 points

6. Lawns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..25 points

7. Flowers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 50 points

8. General improvement in appearance . . . . . . H60 points 9. Improvement in approach to Home, including

widening of gateway, care of mailbox, provis- ion of sign post, fences along lane leading to the home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .50 points

10. General improvement in frontage on main road including removal of weeds and rubbish along roadside; and care of fences . . . . . . . ._ . . . . . . . .25 points TOTAL points

sPi-zciii rmzes

HOME IMPROVEMEN'I‘-—i947

Most Improved Home In P. E. L-Siiver

Cup donated by His Honor, Lieut. Gov. J. A. Bernard.

Most Improved Hume in King's Countp-Siiier Cup donated by Senator J_ A. hlaeDonnld.

Moat lmprol eti Homo ill Queen's County-Siiicr Cup doilrltt-d by Lt. Col. E. W. Juliiislonr.

Moat Improved Home in Prince County-Siiler Cup donated by Hon. Thane A. Czlmpllcu.

TRAVEL BUREAU PRIZES

BUILDINGSz-Oiitstaildlllg lnlpl-oielllent in painting. repair, and condition of Farm llulllrs and Buildings in each County TWO FREE Air Travel Tickets to any point in the Maritimes.

TREES AND QIEIRUBBERY2—GI'CMI£SL achievement in the plant- ing of trees and shrubbery about Farm Homes in each County TWO FREE Rail or Bus Tickets to any point in the Marltimea

MUItDOCK iliucllljOD Pltlllﬂz-hlr. Murdock IIITICLCOd, Long River, offers a. prize oi 1 dozen Community or Rogers i847 Silver Tcuspuolla to the contest-ant ranking highest in Home Improvement in the School Districts oi Long River, French River, Iﬂshtomt, Soaview and Springbrook.

PATTERSOPPS JEWELLERY STORE-RESIDENCE PRIZE- Patterson's Jewellery Swrc, Charlottetown, otters is $35 Man- tel Clock to the contuitnnt in Queen's County showing the greatest improvement in the appearance of his RESIDENCE only.

OUTSTANDING HOME PRlZl-Ia-Thia prise is olfcrcd for the outstanding Home among entrants in each county. It will bo noted thnt tills prize is to be presented to the best home at:

the time o! final judging. and is not based entirely on ilrl- provemcsit made in 1947.

King's County Prlzc-SSO donated by Mr. H. I" MacPhco Queen's County Prize-Silo donated by Mr. P. ‘W. Turner. Prince County Prlzc-$50 donor to be announced later.

COL. G. E. FULL PRIZEX-l-lighcst Point winner in Rural Homes

Conlpctirloil in 2nd Queens, north oi CyNJt. line: 1st Prizc-SZS

_ 2nd. Prise-ﬂd 3rd. Pdao—$10.

COMMUNITY PRIZES

Special Prize to the School District garnering the greatest total number of polnils in Home. School and Community Hall Improvis- moat: King's County-ﬁt) donated by Major J. A. MacDonald and Leslie Hunter.

Qugsn’; County-SM donated by Garden City Dairy, Char- lottetouwi.

Prince County-SM donated by Hon. Dr. W. J. l’. MacMlllan. 0_B.E., Charlottetown and Mr. Heath Strong, M.L.A.. S‘Slde.

Hon. W. F_ Alan Stewart and Mr. Walter MacKenzie, M.L.A.. have donated $50 to the School District in the electoral district o! 1st Queen's showing the greatest inlprovcmcnt in Public Buildings. i.e., Schools and Public llails. \

SCHOOL PRIZEI gpQdl t 300 ha been d nated by R. T. Holman‘s for A tho trldailizcstolnglprovenicnt in schools In the Province. This

has been divided equally among the three Coilniiea as in- dicated in the Prize List. above.

PHOTOGRAPH“) SERVICES (Donation!)

'11‘ {allowing Photographic Studios have co-operatcd by altering go ppqﬂdg photographs of the High-ranking Homes. Schools and Community Hails in the above rilnipet-itiims to thr- vllluc of $1001 Kingi County-Gurnhiun‘! Photo Studio, (‘lt'I4lu'n. Qugglfl (Iounty-Crnswells Studio

Prince County-Meyer's Studio. (‘h‘town.

(B0 Queen Street, Charlottetown

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