Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-06

The many former exhibitors of the fairs of the Washington County Agricuir- tural society at Kingston have receivei the premium linst for the forty-sixth annual event, which IS to be hel :iSepser,- Der Is, 15, 16 and IT. Several innoya tions will be introduced among which will be an autoornibIe show baby show and ths firennen's muster, as well as field events for grown-ups and the kidd,es. The fair is the largest and oldest held in the state, and for the residents of the South County it is an Old Home Wesk.
 This year new score car daas been adopted for the sc 1T -lg e apples in I:s.te exhibits which in substancefi is :rs Iol- lows: Form, 10 points, size. 10, co.or, 2l uniformity, 20; quality 25 points. Apes have always formde an excellent exhibit at the Kingston Fair and spss.ial arrange ments will be made to induce the farmers and othars to have this a record year. Experienced judges vii be chosen to puace the awards.
 Specia rules with score of loo points have been arnde for box exhibits, an dno person compete for more than one premium with the same variety of fruit, except that a single plate may he ef the same variety, but not the same speci- mems. as one of q collection ar1 in the judging, perfection of speciments will be regarded of first importance rather than sifie. Special prizes will be offered on apples for the best collection grown by the exhibitor for each town in the coun- try.
 The Juvenile department will come in for a considerable amount of attention sboth in exhibits and in activities during the fair. There will be spelling. speaking and other contestes for grammar and high school students, a swell as individ- uals. In the speaking contests for high schools the following are eligible: West erly, Hopkinton Hope Valley, North Kingstown and South Ringstown. In this event silver cups are to be offered for the winner and runner up. and no more than two speakers will represent any one school.
 The second day will be chased Grange Day and besides the exhibits in the ex hibirion hall, which will be larger than ever, a parade of floats for prizes will be held. There will be speaking in Hazard hall by prominent grangers from other states. The exhibits will consist of farm produce as well as every known produce as well as every known product brought about by farm labor. Each exhibit will occupy big booth to be worked out by novel decorative ideas by the members in charge. It is expected at least eight or ten granges will compete this year.
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 The officers of the association are: President, Hon. Rowland Hazard; vice presidents, John Babcock, South Kings town George L Salisbury, Jr, North Kingstown; William l.. Saunders, Vest erly; Albert s. Babcock. Hopkniton i; Charles D. Kenyoun, Richmond; George c. Cross Charlestown; Philip A. Money, Exeter; Charles J. Tucker Narragansett i; secretary, John c. Clarke, West Kings ton treasurer, John A. Allen, Peace Dale i; l auditor, Frank W. Robinston, Wakefield i; | executive committee, President, vice pres idents and George L. Stillman, Thomas W. D. Rathbun, Herbert E. Lewis, Wen dell Phillips, Asa T. Hoxsie, Horace Arnold, Stephen B. Gardiner and Earl c. Whaley; general superintendent, Philip A. Money, exeter; committee on fair, Herbert F. Lewis, John A. Allen. George C. Cross, Thomas W. D. Ratflbun; secre- tary of the races, Dr. George l.. Salis- bury, Lafayette.
 Superintendent of the various depart ments are as follows: Cattle, Charles Burdick; Horses. Isaac T. Hopkins: i: sheep Stephen A. Sweet poultry, Frank c. Burdick; swine, Stephen Sweet; grains and vegetables, Thomas P. Brawman 1: fruits, Mrs. Allen Money; plants and flowers, Peter S. Byrnes; dairy and other far raproducts Mrs. Oliver Watson i; domestic manufacture and needlework, Mrs Charles c. Armstrong; needle and fancy work, Mrs. Nellie Burdick; child ren's department, Mrs. c. c. Armstrong i; fine arts and paintings, Mrs. James Palmer.
 By arrangement with the war depart ment, the American Legion becomes the instrument for distribution of the Victroy medals which the government is present. ting every American soldier, sailor, ma rine, field clerk CT nurse who served hon. orably for any period between April 6, 1917 and November II, 1918 in the world war, according to information re- ceived by Merrill Post of Westerly.
 The presentations will take place on Armistice day in series of simultaneous ceremonies to be held under legion aus pices throughout the world, making pos sible a stupendous celebration. The le- zion hopes to make the event of Novem- Der Il the crowning feature of the great est of all Armistice days.
 Persons who are to receive the medals will be asked to give the delivery ad- dress as in care of the commander of the nearest legion post, who will take charge of all such medals forwarded and ar range for ppropriate distribution on Armistice Day. Individuals who receive medals direct from the government will be asked to place them in the custody Of the post commander and participate with the legionnaires at the presentation cere- monies. The functions, according to the plan, will be of a community nature and details will be left to local committees composed of ligionnaires, public officials business men and representatives of pa- triotc and civic representatives of patri- otic and civic organizations.
 The twenty fifth anniversary of the Junior Order of American Mechanics, will be observed by the Rhode Island councils with a parade in Providence and a day of field events at Rock Point, July IT, The order in Rhode Island numbers 2700,