The Monticellonian., 1915-10-21

4h /" "ih ONNi bilC SlbufiuS dHd through the different Depart ments convinced us that no sec tlon of the State can excel, if, indeed, equal, Southeast Arkan- sas, in Live stock, poultry, field and orchard products and the handiwork of it's people, especial ly that of the ladies. The Agri- cultural exhibits were a panorama of the excellencies of the fields. Here we found the largest, the heaviest, the most symmetrical ears of corn ever pulled from the stalk, as we'll as from } to s we'll developed ears still clinging to the parental stem. The display of peas, pumpkins and potatoes was par excellent, and in one place we found three sweet potatoes which combined, weighed B pounds, the largest of the three, weighing 12 pounds. These inn mense potatoes were of the Triumph variety, and were grown in our neighboring county of Bradley. Everything grown in this climate could be found in this department, and all of it good. The display of Pears, by Mir. Geo. M. Wilson, was the ad- miration of all beholders. He had several bushels on display, and we make no exagerating as- sertion when We announce that they were world beaters. Next to the pears was an exhibit of apples of most known varieties, that caught the eye of the passerby and made his mouth water. They were a challenge to the boosted apple growing country of Northwest Arkansas. Wheth- CT this was an individual or col lective display We did not learn, but were informed that every plate was of Drew county growth. Outside of the general display in the Agricultural line, Messrs. McOloy, Dillinger, Ar duengo, the Agricultural School, and perhaps others, had large individual exhibits, consisting of everything usually grown on the farm and all was good, and much praised by the visitors.
 Upstairs, in the Floral Hall, we became bewildered. Among pictures and flowers, embroid- cry and laces, preserves and jellies, canned goods and cakes, a great variety of elaborately made garments, and beautiful women, presiding over the de- partment with many others look ing on, we rapidly passed through and out, hoping to re- tain the lovely picture for many days to come.
 The Poultry Departure mt was full-up and good. The Live stock was little short on cattle, but the herds shown, and indi- viduals, did very we'll. Some fine hogs were in this exhibit, consisting of Poland China, Berkshire, Hampshire, Tam worth, Jersey Reds, and others. Among the horses, were lot of fine horses, brood mares, colts and mules. Among them were two young mules colts, owned by Mir. Cone, of Montrose, which attracted much attention.
 The Colored people, in their department had an excellent dis play of agricultural, culinary, and handiwork, which attracted much attention and elicited much praise from all the visit ors. Their department was re- plete with fine specimens and was most tastefully arranged.
 We are proud to announce that the 3rd Annual Fair was a success in every way, and that the institution is clear of debt, with ample means to meet it's every obligation, and then will have money in the Treasury.
 Too much praise cannot be &C., corded the Officers of the Fair Association and their able assist ants for their excellent manage ment, which made the Fair so successful. They were constant ly on the job, and be it said to their credit everything worked as smoothly as clock. and there