GOIN' TO THE CORNER were placed in the Agriculturist during 1924. Here are two examples: August 20, 1924 - There will be a social and basket sale held at Elmsdale on Friday 22nd under the auspices of the Farmers' Institute. A social afternoon with the sale of basket lunches, and afterwards a dance. Proceeds will be donated towards providing prizes for School Fairs. October 1, 1924 - The Elmsdale Farmers' Institute will hold a public meeting in the Elmsdale Hall next Friday evening October 3rd at 7:30 p.m. A.W. Patterson of the Live Stock Branch, Charlottetown will speak on the co-operative sale and shipment of hogs, lambs etc. All farmers, particularly those interested in the modern and up-to-date method of marketing, should make a point to attend. As a result of the above ads, the newspaper reported October 29, 1924: The Farmers' Institute meeting held last Friday evening in the Elmsdale Hall to consider the co¬ operative marketing of their lambs, was largely attended by the lamb raisers of Tignish , and Elmsdale . After the matter had been discussed from its many angles in a lengthy and animated manner, it was decided that the Institute sell their lambs wherever the best price could be obtained. November 12,1924: The great success of the Elmsdale School Fair has instilled a just pride by all those who participated in the organization and execution of the project. The number of exhibits was 500, number of prizes awarded 171. The total amount distributed by the Farmers' Institute was $116. The total value of all prizes, $151. The attendance exceeded 600. The annual meeting for 1924 reported the growth of the Institute. Membership had now reached 143 and its business to about $13,000. It also indicated that 502,100 lbs. of coal had been purchased. In February 1925 at a regular meeting of the Institute, Mr. Clay of Charlottetown offered congratulations on the continuance of the Elmsdale Boys' and Girls' Swine Club. Boys and girls 10 to 19 years old were eligible for membership. Nearly $300.00 in prizes were distributed among members of this club in 1924. Mr. Clay reminded the Swine Club members that their boxcar of swine carried off first prize ranking above any car in Canada . This was a matter of pride as well as profit. Mr. Archibald 74