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HomeMy WebLinkAboutX2023-006-241PRIZE FIST TWELFTH ANNUAL Rural School Fall Fair To be held by BROUGHAM Rural School Fair Association —AT— BROUGHAM SCHOOL GROUNDS —ON— Friday, Sept. 19th 1924 f!� _-Y_- 1 OFFICERS President: Beatrice Fuller, S. S. No. 6, Pick. Vice -President: Billie Saunders, S. S. No. 5, Pack. Secretary: Muriel Sheppard, S. S. No. 10, Pick. Treasurer: Jack Mitchell, S. S. No. 12, Pick. —x— DIRECTORS, Vera Anthony, S. S. No. 8, Pick. Vernon Disney, S. S. No. 9, Pick. Ada Michell, S. S. No. 11, Pick. Hazel Gillespie, S. S. No. 13, Pick. R. A. Hutchinson, R. M. Tipper, P. S. I. Whitby Dept. of Agri. Uxbridge, Mgr. 'i Prize List Judging will commence at 11.00 a. m. Exhibits not in place when Class is judged will not be con- sidered. Four cash prizes and six ribbons are offered for each class. POTATOES Class 1-Irish Cobblers, 12 tubers 2-Irish Cobblers, 1 peck 3-0reen Mountains, 12 tubers 4-Green Mountains, 1 peck Prizes-30c, 25c, 20c, 10c, and ribbons GRAIN Class 5-Barley, O.A.C. No. 21, 1 quart 6-Oats, Banner, 1 quart 7 Sheaf of Oats, any variety, 3 inches in diameter 8-Sheaf of Barley, any variety, 3 inches in diameter. 9-Sheaf of Wheat, any variety, 3 inches in diameter. Prizes-30c, 25c, 20c, 10c, and ribbons NOTE -Sheaves of grain should show full length of straw and should be selected from the standing crop. Prizes will not be awarded for sheaves that are not hand -selected. CORN Class 10 Sweet Corn, Golden Bantam, 6 ears Prizes 30c, 25c, 20c, 10c, and ribbons 11-Sweet Corn, Golden Bantam, 1 ear Prizes-25c, 20c, 15c, 10c, and ribbons 12-Flint Corn, Salzers North Dakota, 6 ears Prizes 30c, 25c, 20c, 10c, and ribbons 13-Flint Corn, any variety, 1 ear Prizes-25c, 20c, 15c, 10c, and ribbons 14-Dent Corn, any variety, 1 ear Prizes-25c, 20c, 15c, 10c, and ribbons NOTE -Husks should be removed from all exhibits of ear corn. ROOTS AND VEGETABLES Class 15-Mangels, . Mammoth Long Red, 3 roots Prizes 30c, 25c, 20c, 10c, and ribbons 16-Mangel ,any variety, 1 root, named Prizes-25c, 20c, 15c, 10c, and ribbons 17-Turnips, Good Luck, 3 roots Prizes 30c, 25c, 20c, 10c, and ribbons 18-Turnip, any variety, 1 root, named Prizes-25c, 20c, 15c, 10c, and ribbons 19-Table Beets, Detroit Dark red, 6 speci- mens Prizes 30c, 25c, 20c, 10c, and ribbons 20-Table Beet, any variety, 1 specimen Prizes-25c, 20c, 15c, 10c, and ribbons 21-Table Carrots, Chantenay, 6 specimens Prizes 30c, 25c, 20c, 10c, and ribbons 22-Table Carrot, any variety, 1 specimen Prizes-25c, 20c, 15c, 10c, and ribbons 23-Parsnips, Hollow Crown, 6 specimens Prizes 30c, 25c, 20c, 10c, and ribbons 24-Onions, Yellow Globe Danvers, 6 speci- mens Prizes 30c, 25c, 20c, 10c, and ribbons 25-Onion, any variety, .1 specimen Prizes-25c, 20c, 15c, 10c, and ribbons 26-Pumpkin, any variety, 1 specimen Prizes-25c, 20c, 15c, 10c, and ribbons 27-Citron, any variety, 1 specimen Prizes-25c, 20c, 15c, 10c, and ribbons NOTE -Tops of roots and vegetables should be removed but not too closely trimmed. FRUIT Class 28-Apples, Snow, plate of 5 29-Apples, Spy, plate of 5 SO -Apples Fall, variety named, plate of 5 31-Winter variety, named, plate of 5 32-Pears, any variety, plate of 5 33-Tomatoes, any variety, plate of 5 Prizes-25c, 20c, 15c, 10c, and ribbons NOTE -Fruit should be free from bruises and blemishes, uniform in size and shape and of good color. FLOWERS Class 34-Sweet Peas, Spencer Giant Hybrids, mixed, table bouquet 35-Asters, Giant Comet, mixed, table bouquet 36-7innias, table bouquet 37-French Marigolds, table bouquet 38-Mixed flowers from home garden, table bouquet Prizes 30c, 25c, 20c, 10c, and ribbons NOTE -Variety, quality and arrangements will be considered when judging, and bouquets should be suitable for a (lining room table. COOKING Class 39-Bread, home-made, 1 loaf 40-Plain Cookies, I dozen - 41-Plain Cookies by girl under 12 years dozen 42-Tea Biscuits, 1/a dozen 43-Layer Cake, light 44-Layer cake, dark 45-Box containing school lunch for one 46-Jelly, 1 jar 47-Beets, pickled, 1 jar 48-Corn, canned, 1 jar SEWING AND NEEDLEWORK Class 49-Plain hand -sewing by girl under 12 years 50-Work Apron, hand made 51-Hand-made towel, hemstitched with em- broidered initial 52-Useful article made from nrize ribbons won in previous years 53-Hand-embroidered centre -piece, white 54-Hand-embroidered centre -piece, colored 55-Fancy Needlework 56-Crocheting with cotton 57-Crocheting with wool 58-Knitting 59-Darning on socks or stockings 60-Patching on an old garment Prizes in classes 39 to 60-30c, 25c, 20c, 10c, and ribbons NATURE STUDY (Collections) 61-Weeds, at least 10 must be noxious 62-Weed Seeds, at least 10 must be noxious 63-Insects, at least 10 injurious 64-Grains and grasses (Plants) 65-Leaves of native trees 66-Native woods 67-Wild flowers Prizes-40c, 30c, 20c, 10c, and ribbons NOTE -All collections must be NEATLY MOUNTED and named with common English name. Collections of woods must be 4 inches long and one half or more inches thick, and cut to show bark and grain of wood. WRITING AND DRAWING Class 68-Handwriting, alphabet; in small letters capitals, and the chorus of "The Maple Leaf" 2nd book and under. 69-Handwriting, same as class 68. 3rd book and under 70-Handwriting. Same as Class 68. Open 71-Freehand drawing in lead pencil 72-"Union Jack" in water colors. Jr." 3rd and under 73-"A Landscape" in water colors Prizes-25c, 20c, 15c, 10c, and ribbons NOTE -All work in Class 68 to 73 must be done at school and signed by the teacher. FARM MECHANICS Class 74-Useful device, hand -made (full size) Prizes 50c, 40c, 30c, 20c, and ribbons 75-Bird house, hand -made Prizes 50c, 40c, 30c, 20c, and ribbons 76-Plans and specifications for Poultry House to accommodate 50 hens, drawn to scale of % inch to one foot Prizes 50c, 40c, 30c. 20c. and ribbons 77-Work done with jack-knife Prizes-25c, 20c, 15c.. 10c, and ribbons POULTRY Class 78-Barred Plymouth Rock, cockerel 79-Bared Plymouth Rock, Pullet 80-Barred Plymoth Rock hen from 1923 eggs 82-Dressed chicken from home flock, not drawn Prizes 40c, 30c, 20c, 10c, and ribbons NOTE -Separate birds will be required for each entry of poultry. Wire coops for exhibiting will be supplied 83-Eggs, brown, 1 dozen 84-Eggs, white, 1 dozen Prizes-25c, 20c, 15c. 10c, and ribbons LIVE STOCK Class 85-Calf, beef breed 86-Calf, dairy breed 87-Calf, training and grooming only con- sidered 88-Colt, training and grooming only con- sidered Prizes 75c, 50c, 20c, 10c, and ribbons NOTE -Live stock must be born after January 1st, 1924 and must be property of pupils's home. Bull calves will not be considered unless registered or eligible for registration. SPECIALS A bonus of 5a for each money prize won, will be awarded to any school that contributes $5.00 or more to the prize list fund in addition to the Trustees' Grant each room to be considered as a school in case of schools with more than one room. For best collection of flowers and vegetables taken from the School Garden. Prize $1.00. CHAMPIONSHIP (The Championship Silver Shield) This Trophy will be awarded to the school winning the greatest number of points per pupil on the roll at midsummer, shield to be won three times before becoming the permanent property of the winner. This Shield was won in 1923 by S. S. No. 10, Brougham, who will return it Fair day. APPRECIATION The School Fair Association wishes to thank all those who have in any way contributed to the success of the Fair. CONTESTS Class 89—Public Speaking for Boys Class 90—Public Speaking for Girls Class 91—Button-hole Contest Class 92—Grain and Roots Judging Contest. Class 93—Weed Naming Contest Prizes-30c, 25c, 20c, and ribbons Class 94—Physical Culture. Teachers will select such exercises as may be undertaken with propriety by mixed classes. Five exercises must be given and each exer- cise must be repeated three times. Two prizes $2.00 and $1.00. PROGRAM FOR THE DAY Until 10.45 a. m. Exhibits in place. 11 a. m. Judging commences in the tent 11-12. Contests Noon —Lunch 1.15 p. m. Program of races, etc. 3.00 p.m. Tent open for inspection of ex- hibits. 4.00 p. m. Distribution of prize money. 4.15 p. m. Removal of exhibits CERTIFICATE OF HONOR A certificate of Honor will be awarded to the pupil in each shcool winning the highest number of points at the School Fair, this Certificate to hang in the school for one year, after which it becomes the permanent property of the winner. SCHOOL PARADE School parade of all schools around the ground in order of School Sec`ion at 1 p. in. sharp. Each school to be led by Director carrying school flag. Prizes awarded on the following basis: 1. Ability to march well 25 points 2. Arrangements of pupils 20 points 3. Originality 20 points 4. Singing or School Yell 25 points 5. Attendance 10 points Note —If a drill is included, it must not exceed seven minutes' duration. Two prizes $2.00 and $1.00. COUNTY COUNCIL SILVER MEDAL for Champion Exhibitor The Ontario County Council has donated a suitably engraved Silver Medal to be awarded to the individual exhibitor who wins the greatest num- ber of points at the Fair. TO EXHIBITORS Exhibitors should remember that neatness in preparation of an exhibit is an important factor to be considered when judging. Uniformity of size, shape and color, with quality and freedom from blemishes must be kept in mind when selecting ex- hibits of Fruit, Vegetables or Roots. A bulletin "The Judging of Roots and Vegetables" by Pro- fessor A. H. MacLennan, 0. A. College, Guelph, may be had on application to the Department of Agri- culture, Uxbridge, Ont. RULES 1. No entry fee will be charged for any exhibit. 2. Ribbons only (no money prizes) will be al- lowed to any school not donating to the prize list ` fund. ( 3. All exhibits must be the property or work of the exhibitor. 4. No pupil may make more than one entry in any one class. 5. All exhibits of Potatoes, Roots. Corn, Grain, Flowers and Poultry must be from the seeds or eggs supplied by the Department of Agriculture except where otherwise stated. 6. Exhibits which have won a first prize in pre- vious years must not be entered again for com- petition. 7. In Manual training and Domestic Science Classes, parents may be required to sign a declara- tion stating that the work was performed by the exhibitor. 8. The number of entries, as far as possible, must be made to the School Fair Director, who will then advise W. M. Croskery, Department of Agricul- ture, Uxbridge, of total number of entry tickets needed at least one week before the Fair. 9. All exhibits must be in place by 10.45 a. in., and left until 4.15 p. m. 10. Pupils shall mean boys and girls who have attended Public School at least six weeks since January 1st, 1924, or who are attending Public School at the time of the Fair. 11. Any person found guilty of wilfully break- ing the rules of this Association shall not receive a prize and will be barred from exhibiting for one year. 12. All exhibits are at the owners' risk but will be protected as far as possible by the Fair Man- agement. TROPHY, similar to the one illus- trated, seven inches high and suitably engraved, will be presented to the boy or girl winning the highest number of points at each Rural School Fair held in the Province of Ontario during the year 1927. These Trophies have been donated by -17. EATON CI , Toronto, to promote greater interest among the boys and girls in the splendid agricultural educational work being carried on in the schools by the Ontario Department of Agriculture.