New Britain herald., 1918-09-21
AGRICULTURAL FAIR
 OPEN TO PUBLIC
Many Interesting Exhibits on
 Show in Grange Hall
SURPRISE FOR TEACHERS

Misses Stctson, Barry and Olson Re
 ceivc Many Gifts-EumeraI of H. l..
 Lamb-Colored Sclectives Ordered
 to Camp DevcnS.
 The first annual fair under the aus pices of the PIainville Agricultural association opened yesterday after noon in the Grange hall and so far promises to be a great success. The exhibit of the Junior Food Army sets a fine example to the older people of the town The most noticeable ex- hibit is a stalk of corn 15 feet high A man would have to stand on a ladder to pick the ears off the stalk Henry Tyler and A. A. Mcleod have very good exhibits taking all classes, both fruits and vegetables. The canned goods exhibit is considered a fine ex- ample of that branch, and Mir. H. J. Brundage, state controller of club work, who was present last night con- sidered the exhibits very commend able.
 Ribbons have been made up to be offered as prizes for the best exhibits. A purple ribbon will be given to the best exhibit, regardless of class. Tn each class a blue ribbon will be the first prize, a red ribbon second prize, and a. white ribbon third prize Yellow ribbons will be given to those who deserve special mention.
 The department for cooked food exhibits opened this morning. The fair will close this evening and re- ports of the judges will probably be ready Monday.
 Funeral of H. l.. Lamb.
 The funeral of Harold Lewis Lamb was held from the home of his par ents on Broad street this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Rev. $. K. Lawson of Higganum officiated and was assisted by Rev. c. R. Strobel. The pail bear CTS were Roger Freeman, Kenneth Seymour, Walter Dexter, Joseph White, Edward Sechrest and William Lamb. The last named is a. cousin of the deceased, and was called from the Plattsburg training camp for the funeral. Burial was in the West cem- etery.
 Surprise for Teachers
 Misses Stetson. Barry and Olson, three of Pla nvilles school teachers, were agreeably surprised last evening when 20 of the women of the Baptist church called on them at the home of Mrs. J. ". Beech of Whiting street. The young women have recently set up housekeeping and they were pre- sented with many useful and pretty gifts.
 Colored SeIectives Called
 Four colored men have been se- lected by local board No. to go to Camp Devens on Friday, September 27 from the office of the board in Plainvil1e. They are George E. Wes- ton of PlainviIle, James H. Holiday of Norfolk, Va; William T. Crawford of Bristol and Louis w. O'Neil of East Bristol.
 Captain Rooney ill France.
 Miss Catherine Rooney of Crown street received cablegram last even- ing announcing that her brother, Captain James Rooney, of the medical corps, T.. s. army, has arrived safely in France. Captain Rooney, before enlistment practiced medicine in Hartford and was connected with the board of education in that city in the capacity of medical advisor.
 Funeral of F. NJ. Wright.
 The funeral of Frank M. Wright was held yesterday afternoon from the home of his nephew, Fred Weston. of Pearl street. Several fraternities Dr which he was a member were reprr~ sented at the funeral, which was on of the largest ever held in PlainViIt Wright was one of the best know. colored residents of Planville, an, had conducted a barber shop in town for nearly 25 years
 Fourth Fighting Loan.
 In connection with the Fourth Fighting Liberty Loan drive the State Council of Defense has offered help with office force and equipment and with workers as they may be needed. Chairman Gwillim of the War Bureau has offered the assistance of that or ganization.
 Chairman Mcleod has called a meeting of the Liberty Loan Commit