1928 - Annual Convention

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Summary of Reports
Pincher Creek ami Rocky Mountain Constituencies have done some very
outstanding work in community improvement. Cowley planted 1,350 cara-gana
and 65 trees i n the two village church yards, and are hard and faithful
worker* for the school fair. Arrangements are now under way to plant
trees i n the cemetery and to build a fence around it. Pincher Creek cleaned
up the old cemetery, planted trees and a hedge around it, and the neglected
graves have been taken care of. Beds of flowers have been planted where
many of the early settlers have been laid to rest. They also helped with
the horticultural show, donating $ 10 to this purpose. This constituency
plans to hold a flower show in connection with the conference this fall.
L i t t l e Bow Constituency.— Vulcan has its own tree nursery, and each
year any trees on the streets that have died are replaced. The tree- planting
on the streets is extended every year, an improvement that is not only en­joyed
by the townspeople, but gives a good impression to people passing
through. The school grounds were also planted with trees. Some of the
members have nice hedges and plantations t h r i v i n g on their farms which
enable them to grow vegetables, even ripening tomatoes, while small fruits,
crab apples and Rocky Mountain cherries are doing well behind these belts.
Champion hold a flower show last year, and intends enlarging it this year.
Reid Hill sent n shipment of potatoes and canned vegetables to Wood's
C h r i s t i a n Home.
Pembina Constituency is taking up such work as the advantages of the
Swine Club for hoys and girls, better poultry with greater profits, how to
obtain good hatching eggs, and corn- growing in Alberta. Westlock sends
three plants a month to the hospital.
Red Deer and l n n i s f a i l West Constituencies.— Penhold devoted one meet­i
n g to agriculture, when a fine paper was given on the subject. The school
f a i r is supported and a flower show was held in August. Other Institutes
have had talks on bulbs and flowers, perennials, shrubs and poultry with
r o l l - c a l l answered with garden hints or a favorite tree. Burnt Lake had a
contest for the best bouquet of flowers, for which a prize was given. Sylvan
Lake is an enthusiastic supporter of the school fair. A silver cup was won
by a Sylvan Lake boy for the best stock- judging at the school fair. This
branch held a " bee" to clean up the beach. This constituency gave two
prizes at the conference for the best bouquets of flowers. Three Institutes
gave $ 10 each to the school fair.
Sedgowick Constituency.— Beekeeping is on the increase here, and is
proving to be a profitable sideline. A marked interest is shown in tree-planting
and ornamental shrubs are grown extensively. Small fruits are
grown here and fruit trees are being planted. School grounds and ceme­teries
are being cared for. One Institute held a flower show and hail a
lecture on perennials. The V i k i n g W . I . planted 300 trees and shrubs in the
cemetery and raised $ 39 for its upkeep; $ 6 was given to the school fair,
and $ 60 was given towards the upkeep of a rest- room for country ladies
and their children. Three members gave $ 150.00 worth of bulbs to be
planted around a memorial.
Red Deer and l n n i s f a i l East.— In this constituency Delburne, E l n o r a and
Lousana report that owing to three good crops many new homes have been
b u i l t and old ones renovated ami the grounds are being beautified with
flowering shrubs, while everyone has a good vegetable garden. The tender
vegetables do well, and small fruits arc receiving more attention each year.
School fairs are supported and school gardens encouraged.
Olds and Didsbury East.— Three Hills have prepared ground in the
cemetery ready for planting t r i e s next year.
Hand Hills Constituency.— Drumheller had a fine address by Charles
G. D. Roberts on Animal Life. Wayne W. I. members are enthusiastic
gardeners.
Acadia East Constituency.— Springburn had a demonstration on culling
hens. Sibbald raised $ 106 for the cemetery fund.
A c a d i a West Constituency.— Chinook presented a petition to the Provin­cial
Government asking for ' fully qualified official lady judges at the agri­c
u l t u r a l fair. Prairie Circle W. I., at Cereal, has been active i n school fair-work,
planting tree belts and beautifying homes. Youngstown devoted one