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- OLD HOME WEEK -

AUGUST 15 to 20

G NIGT -I-3 ERNOONS HARNESS HDRSERAGIN

LIVESTOCK SHOW - - JUDGING COMPETITIONS - - HANDICRAFT

OPENING NIGHT

Old Home Week and Provincial Exhibition will be officially opened at 8 olclock Monday evening August 15th by the lion. R. H. Winters. Fed- eral Minister of Public Works.

ADMISSION TO GROUNDS

This year the Vaudeville programnie will be staged ill the Jones Livestock Pavilion (Coliseum). The admission of 50 cents will give pat- rons access to the main grounds including the Vaudeville Show, the cattle, horses, swine, sheep and poultry exhibits, the Women's Institute Display and the Bill Lym':h Midway. There will also be numerous industrial, mer- cantile and agricultural display booths. The main building will be open to patrons at all times. - .

It is hoped in this way to streainline the racing program and at the same time assure a full vaudeville program. regardless of the weather, both afternoon and evening. The performances will be at 1 to 2:30 p.m. and 7:15 to 8:30 p.m. Racing will follow. ,

The new Jones Livestock Pavilion which was constructed last year but not fully completed promises to be a meeting place for visitors to the Exhibition this year. Since the Big Show last year seating has been

' installed and an audience of about four thousand can be comfortably

handfed. . The building which is of all steel construction is 225 by 150 feet

and thus lends itself admirably to a show ring and for iudging purposes.

ADMISSION TO RAGE TRAGK

The admission to the race track will be 551.00 per performance for adults and 50 cents for children. It is proposed to have six night racing cards and at least three afternoon cards. '

HARNESS HORSE RACING

For thrills, competition, entertainment and crowds there are few athletic events in the Dominion to equal the Old Home Week harness racing program. Islanders and racing fans from across the continent join together during the week to make Charlottetown the mecca of the harness racing sport.

This yearls program bids well to be tiie ll-llilItlSi'..Zilld most. com- petitive ever staged here. The leading horses in the Maritimes and many from outside these seaside provinces will be racing over a lightning fast track which has produced some of the fastest miles in the Maritimes this your.

There will be six nights and three, possibly four afternoons of racing. some of the highlights will be:

M O N DAY N I G H T JUNIOR-FREE-FOR-A LL And THREE YEAR OLD PAGE

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. SATURDAY AFTERNOON

Invitation Free-For-All

TO I! RACID FOR S2T00.00 3 DASHES

Entries for Old Home Wool: Races Close August 1st.

I Outstanding horses including Free-For-Allers not entered in pub- lished list will be given an opportunity to race in overnitzhi Events. Weath- er permittlnx. . . .

The Old Home Week program climaxes the racing season in these seaside provinces. Records will be broken, long shots will come through to enjoy their moments of glory in the winners circle and receive the ap- plause of the aowd in the colorful racing program that has been ll?- veloped into a marvellous spectacle.

DON'T MISS AN AFTERNOON OR. NIGHT.

Dr. .I. P. Lantz, President - H. J. Kennedy, Vice. Pres. 8: Mgr.

VAUDEVILLE PROGRAM

A full programme of entertainment in the Jones I..ivest.ock Pavilion (Coliseum) afternoon and evening has been well looked after with the procuring of some top flight performers. There will be a great variety of acts including leaping feats from the trampoline, novelty juggling, rope walking, dancing, an animal circus, and acrobatics.

Here are reviews of the main attractions:

The ORANTO DUO

The ci'owds at the Provincial Exhibition during Old Home Week will see something new in the acrobatic field when they see the sensational Oranto Duo. Ku1't Oranto, and his partner have opened an entirely new field of endeavour for acrobats. Oranto has recently imported a new, specially built apparatus from Europe. Atop two 20-foot slender poles, a ladder is balanced equally. Oranto and his charming partner ascend the ladder to take their places at the end rungs of t.he ladder where the action takes place and theres plenty of hair-raising action.

MONTES DE OCA

There's a thrill a second in store for the audience when they see Montes De Oca and his beautiful girl partner going through a series of unbelievable and highly thrilling leaping feats from the bounding tramp- Qline. These two experts are known the world over for their antics in fancy and dangerous leaping and have held large crowds spellbound with their thrills, leaps and catching performances.

According to information received from the Al Martin Agency for outdoor attractions, the Montes De Oca act is ”A presentation never before equalled in skill, beauty and daring. '

BALABANOW DUO

Audiences in the Coliseum at the Provincial Exhibition have in treat in store for them when they see the Balabanow Duo who will feature an entirely new trend in musical ideas. Anna May and Henry Balabanow feature toe-tap grace and inimitable feather-footed dancing while playing accordions. As a matter of fact, they will be playing the smallest prac- tical piano accordions in the world.

They present a trick dance finish with some sensational jumping over one foot that rouses the audience to a cheering finale. Everyone will want to see this unusual and highly entertaining Balabanow Duo at the Charlottetown Driving Park during Old Home Week.

LOTT And ANDERS

Not to be outdone by any pair of performers are Lott and Anders who will delight the audience with their sensational novelty juggling and unicycle act. -

This team hails from Copenhagen, Denmark and ever since their arrival in North America have been in great demand. A sparkling young team they present a refreshingly-wonderful performance.

Miss Lott, a strikingly lovely blonde, is extremely adroit as she races madly about on the 16 foot high unicycle. Anders, a truly supreme master of the cycling art. performs hair-raising tricks aloft on his cycle, while executing feats of juggling that would be most difficult even at floor

1' IJNON

Linon, the famous tramp on the rope, is one of Europe's favorite pantomine artists and will bring a unique comedy performance to the spectators at the Provincial Exhibition during Old Home Week.

In an all silent comedy exhibition, Linon with facial expression! and body motions portrays every human emotion from pathos and help- lessness to unbridled hilarity. He will take his audience through an unfor- gettable performance in a maze of ropes and ladders. He will manage to entangle himself in a series of apparently hopeless predicaments. only to finally emerge, grinning cheerfully. Linon makes his audience feel sorry for him as his plight becomes more tragic, but he turns the sorrow of the audience to joy as he emerges successful in his efforts to extricate him- self from his trap of ropes.

Loon And Elana": Dane Circus

The man generally considered to be the leading trainer of chim- panzees in the country has been engaged for the Show during Old Home Week. He is Leon F. Smith, who during 14 years with the St. Louis Zoo trained over 60 chimps and created the famous St. Louis Performing Chlmpansee Troupe. .

Brought to the Exhibition by the noted booking agency of George A. Hamid and Son, Smith wili' exhibit a group of educated Great Dane dogs and Rudy, a four year old chimpanzee who can do practically every- thing a human can do but talk.

In the act one of the huge dogs walks a tight rope and the dogs do a drill similar to that of liberty horses. One of the most popular stunts, however, is a rough ride by Rudy on the back of a done which has been trained to buck like a bronco. For this one Rudy wear! an Indian war-bonnet. -

ELKINS SISTERS

Outstanding beauty and rare talent are combined in the intriguing performance of the Elkins Sisters. who are featured in the big Coliseum show at the Provincial Exhibition. Acrobatics in duplicate is their spec- ialty ll these two lovely Parisiennes perforfn astounding feats of body control and gymnastics in perfect unison. With mirrorilke perfection. each moves in flawless harmony with the other throughout their different routines. Their lithe, supple grace provides the ultimate in visual enter- talnmqit as they execute the most difficult backbends and handstands with the calm, sure poise attained by only the very best.

VAUDEVILLE INVJONES. LIVESTOCK PAVILON-LYNCH'S 1955 MIDWAY

LIVE STOGK I

The Livestock entries at the Provincial Exhibition have always at- tracted a great deal of interest. Without a doubt they are representative of the finest specimens in the Province. There is bound to be keen com- pietitign and the judges will have a difficult time in deciding the "best of

a s ow".

There will be plenty of fun and not a little excitement in the Jones Livestock Pavilion where the judging is scheduled to take place. Horses will be judged the first two days, Monday and Tuesday, followed by the cattle on Wednes.day'and.until completed. It is expected large crowds will flock to the judging rings and show circle where the cream of Island Livestock goes on parade.

Once again we take pride in the fact that t our encouragement coupled with that of the Dominion and Provincial Governments, has brought our standard of quality so high that we are known throughout the length and breadth of the American continent as among the boat producers of special types of horses, cattle, sheep, swine and poultry.

We want everyone to take an interest and lend encouragement to this very important side of our Old Home Week program. Our exhibitors are in no small way contributing to the prosperity of the Garden of the Gulf.

We invite and urge the public to visit the numerous Livestock bu-as which will be crowded with cattle valued at many thousands of dollars.

POULTRY

The Exhibition recognizes the growing interest in and importance of the Poultry Industry. Again this year the exhibits promise to be out- standing and should be viewed by crowds of poultry enthusiasts. The best of the live ones will be on display in the special Poultry Building. Interest in this aspect of the Fair extends from one and of the Province to the other.

BILL Lviicirs 1955 IIIIIIwAv'

The Midway has been a popular part of the Exhibition And Old Home Week down through the years. It is a mecca for the younger fry and a source of great entertainment for older folk. Bill Lynch and his retinuc of entertainers need no introduction to Island audiences. They are part and parcel of the Big Fair and always welcome.

Coming by special trip of the Car Ferry-the greatest collection of feature shows ever offered in the Maritimes-Specialties from leading circuses-Latest rides and old favourites should provide a barrel of fun for everyone.

Here is where you will find entertainment for the whole family at

EATS IN PLENTY

Delicious I-laniburgers. Wiencrs. Sandwiches, Pies, Cakes. Tea and Coffee-available in booths and Horse Shoe Bar. Meals will be served in the Main Restaurant.

Mrs. Maurice Burgoyne will be your catering hostess in the Ex- hibition concessions.

Music of afternoon and evening performances will be furnished by Les Alexander and his associates.

WOMEN'S INSTITUTES

One of the most popular Show Buildings on the Grounds is that run by the Women's Institutes. Be sure and include this outstanding show place in your visit to the Exhibition. There will be hundreds of ex- hibits, an indication of the steadily mounting interest in this part of the "Old Home Week" program. Exhibits will include handicraft and home- oooking and preserving, etc. In addition there will be a display of flow- ers in attractively arranged booths.

Mucii To SEE AND I:II'.Iov

From the Jones Livestock Pavilion. in the Midway. to the W. I. Building and the Cattle Barns there will be much to see and enjoy in the 1955 Centennial Exhibition. See the judging of the Maritimesl finest Livestock and compare your choice with those of the highly experienced judges. Your eyes will be opened when you see the top types of Marl- time Stock raisers led out for review. See too, the top flight vaudeville program staged afternoon and evening in the Coliseum.

Admission to the grounds through the main gate will be 50 cents. Children under 12 years of age accompanied by parents will be admitted free.

G. H. Buntain, Sec. Treas. 5. Frank -"Acorn, Race Secretary