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University of Saskatchewan Photograph Collection Brock (Sask.)
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Orange Day Celebrations in Brock, Saskatchewan

Seven men walking and standing along a road. One man plays a bass drum, another plays a fife while another carries a sword.

Bio/historical note: The Better Farming Train served as an agricultural college on wheels. Sponsored by the Provincial Government and the Extension Department of the University of Saskatchewan, these trains were in common use during the summers from about 1914-1920. Consisting of lecture, exhibit, and demonstration cars, visitors were informed concerning agricultural products, equipment, and practices.

Orange Day Parade in Brock, Saskatchewan

The inhabitants of Brock, Saskatchewan turn out to celebrate Orange Day. A brass band plays in the foreground as the crowd stretches up the town's main street.

Bio/historical note: The Better Farming Train served as an agricultural college on wheels. Sponsored by the Provincial Government and the Extension Department of the University of Saskatchewan, these trains were in common use during the summers from about 1914-1920. Consisting of lecture, exhibit, and demonstration cars, visitors were informed concerning agricultural products, equipment, and practices.