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A recitation of the creed then followed after which a short discussion took place as to the advisability of holding a pie social, the proceeds to go towards the fund for the improvement of the school. It was decided to hold an entertainment and pie social in Elmsdale Hall on April 6“. An entertainment committee was appointed, namely: Mrs. John Cameron, Miss Linda Currie, Miss Aletha Currie, Miss Frances Matthews, Miss Carrie Haywood, Miss Milly Adams, and Miss Aileen Matthews. More song sheets and handbooks were requested. The regular meeting was to be held on the second Tuesday of each month. The next meeting was held at the home of Mrs. Bruce Currie. There were 14 members and two visitors present. The main objective of the WI was to aid the building fund. Three new members answered roll call. It was decided to serve lunch at the meetings. OVer the year money was raised with pantry sales, an ice cream festival and other socials. The Institute purchased an extra half-acre of land from Mrs. Walter Sentner for the school grounds, which cost $75.00. The expense for writing of a deed for the land was $4.25. The school was moved to the new grounds, repaired, enlarged and painted. The moving of the school by Spurgeon Jeffery cost $7.00 and the painting cost $38.00. In 1927 concerts were held in Elmsdale Hall and at Bloomfield. A new porch was added to the school, the inside of the school was painted, a sign board was erected, and $25.00 was given towards the baseball club as an expression of gratitude towards the boys who had helped the members on different occasions. In 1928 the school was painted outside and the out buildings were whitewashed with the trim painted. At Christmas each year treats would be given to the school children. In 1929 the members planted trees, had the school grounds fenced, bought a new chair for the teacher, as well as a globe, a case to hold the globe, a flag and a flag pole. Sometimes the men attended the meetings. For entertainment they had contests, singing, games, dances and mu— sic. In 1930 four—dozen cups, saucers, plates and two—dozen spoons were bought. A donation was sent to the Prince County Hospital for an electric elevator. John Burke dug a well at the school. Concerts in Elmsdale and Tyne Valley were held. The members were sewing linens for the Sanatorium. The district convention was held in Elmsdale in 1930 for the West Prince area. In 1931 a school bell and black board were purchased. Visits and treats were given to sick members. A play was put on at the Institute Hall in Alberton entitled “After You I’m N ext’ ’=. At the end of the school

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