New Dundee Tweedsmuir History Book A, p. 11

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Baking contests, also candy contests and table setting demonstrations. In 1921 the Institute presented a flag to the village. This was given during a special program in Kavelmans Hall. Mrs. E. B. Hallman was in the chair, and Mrs. Bristol presented the flag to Mrs. Amos Helbarn who received it for the village. In 1928 the Institute decided to give prizes to the two pupils having the highest standings in the Entrance examinations. These were given for the first time at the official opening of the new school, and has been continued since. Nijle Futher received a $5.00 gold piece for the highest standing and Elgin Brubacker was awarded a $3.00 for second highest. Nijle Futher is now a successful business man in Kitchener, and Elgin Brubacker gave his life as a missionary in Africa, and is burried there. The Institute has stressed agriculture and horticulture through the years, and very successful flower shows have been held. Exchange of bulbs and seeds is a very popular feature of our agriculture meeting. The Institute has also been interested in the Wilmot Township Fair and has shown exhibits and taken many prizes in almost every class. Money has always been fully donated to the carious projects such as, Fire Protection, Building of Band Stand, out door sink, etc. and has always supported the Public Library with Substantial donations. In 1939, one of our members was appointed to the Board of Community Pork Sauce that time we have had change of booth at the annual garden

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