New Britain herald., 1917-11-24

cured since he became affiliated with the organization 0 half a century ago.
 Several musical selections were given by choir and two aolos were rendered by A. w. White of West Haven.
 At the conclusion of the exercises the chairman paid a graceful tribute to the grand chiefs helpmate and presented Mrs. Lounsbury with beautiful bouquet of chrysanthemums and carnations. Turning to Rev. MT. Lounsbury. in whose honor the gathering was held, the chairman ex- pressed the love and reverence of the order for it's head and gave substan- tial proof in the form of Q handsome umbrella with the initials of the pas tor inscribed upon 1t. Taken oom- pletely by, surprise Rev. MT. Louns- bury responded in a witty vein saying that while he had been on the water wagon foF lifetime 1t had not oc- cured to him to use an umbrella there" He thanked the donors for their kindly feelings toward him and said that while he hardly expected to be Good Templar for the next fifty years he hoped to see the day when the principles of the order would be upheld in every community" After the benediction of the pastor a social hour was enjoyed.
 Grange to Have Service Flag.
 A service flag with twelve stars. signifying that dozen members from the Berlin Grange society are now in the service of Uncle Sam, will soon be flying from the Grange hall on Pennington road. Lewis Goodrich has charge of securing the banner. The following are some of the mem- bers now in the service: Lieutenant Matthew H. Griswold, Sergeant Ben son, Porter Allen Dean, Leon Hall, Orville Ventres, Harold Ventres Will liam Turner, Everett Turner, and Ambrose Barrett.
 Farmers Meet
 One the the most interesting and instructive get-to-gether meetings held here in some time. was held last evening in the court room of the { town hall under the auspices of Hart ford County League. Local Director William Fl. Webster presided, and ad- dresses were given by County Agent E. A. Brown, Secretary Otis Moore, and State President Charles M. Jarvis. MT. Moore related what tbe Hart 1 ford County League has done in se- curing help for the farmers. During 1 the past year he said, the league fur , nished 460 laborers, and 70 per cent proved to be efficient and permanent 1 farmers.
 MT. Brown explained the projects of the Hartford County League and told
 how they have become more profitable
 and enjoyable to the farmers. He had
 several charts on exhibition. MT
 Brown urged the local farmers to con
 duct their farms on a more scientific
 basis. He also advised cooperation
 in growing and marketing crops. This
 he said would be an advantage to the
 farmers and the consumers would be
 able to secure the products at reduced
 prices. He also praised the women.
 and children's clubs which were or.
 ganized about the state for tho con.
 servation of food.
 Col Jarvis also spoke briefly ex : plaining what the league should de during the coming year in assisting
 the farmers to secure larger and bet ter crops and using all available land
 Campaign to Close.
 , The campaign which has been con ducted during the week by the schoo children for the purpose of securinl funds to be used by the local Coun . Gil of Defense for rememb bering tn , local boys in service and in defray
 ing the expenses of farewell celebra , tions for the drafted men, will b , brought to a close this evening. En
 velopes were distributed at all tn