Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1921-08-19

Inc county people are busy now solicit
ing contributions for their community ex-
hibits. We are hoping to have a fine
showing of what our farmers can and
are doing, and there is no better way
OF advertising than through the exhibition
of the Agricultural Society at Rockville to
be held August 2S, "a. rs and 20.
1t is earnestly requested that those ex-
pectine to exhibit will notify the chair
man, Mrs. James H. Jones, of the Wom-
ems Fair Committee. as early as possible
to reserve booths, which will be erected
in the Fair house free of charge, but each
community exhibitor will decorate his own
booth, which will count to his credit in the
score; which will be judged for quality so,
attractiveness 80, variety 20-total 100
points. The exhibit receiving first prize
at the Rockville Fair will be carried, free
of charge. to the State Fair to compete for
one of the ten prizes, ranging from $50 to
$500. This is wonderful opportunity for
our farmers to show the neighboring coun-
ties what they can do. We hope each section
OF the county will compete for the prizes.
The Social Service League is erecting
milk booth again this year for the benefit
of the portable tuberculosis houses. 1t was
great success last year and we are ex-
pectins it to be greater this year. Stop to
see it on 1.-THE hill" at the Fair and see
and taste for yourself.
The Daughters of the American Revolu-
ton are to contribute wonderful collection
of historical treasures that have been pre-
served by our county folks.
A feature of the Fair will be an exhibition
of relics of the Civil War; This will be held
by the Ridgely Brown Chapter, u. D. C.
Any one having relic of the War is re-
quested to bring it to the Fair house on
Monday, August %, or to communicate
with Mrs. VIM. A. Waters, of Gathers
burg, under whose direction the exhibition
will be held.
The Maryland State Department of
Health will have a wonderful exhibition
at the Fair. 1t will bring six tents, with
moving pictures and all manner of health
suggestions. Admission will be free and
II earnestly solicits a call from every one
visiting the Fair Its tents will be by the
grandstand. so you can't miss them
Mothers bring your babies and have them
weighed and measured and see il they
come up to the standard Mr.. Donovan is
in charge and will treat you in the most
courteous manner.
The State Blind Institute will have
an exhibit in charge of Miss Latimer, who
Is totally blind. She will have many arti-
cles. such as broOms. baskets. &C., for sale
made by the blind of that Institute. You will
find her stand at top of the stairs in the
house department.
The auction sale is an innovation at
the Fair, and it is up to the county people
to make use of it. Any article exhibited
Except live stock) will be auctioned off.
if so desired, beginning at 8 O'Clock, p. NJ,
Friday. Those wishing to sell their pro-
ducts please mark on them "for auction"
The Maryland State Fair at Timonium
has extended an invitation to the ladies'
of Montgomery county to send exhibits to
its Fair. which will be held from Sep
TENDER 5th to 10th. 1t will be a fine idea
for those receiving first premiums to send
same to the State Fair. The MONTGOMERY
County Fair Board will arrange for trans
pOrtatiOn.
The judges for the House Department have
been appointed by the chairman as fol-
lows: Flowers. Mr.. z. d. Blackstone, of
Washington; fancy work and domestic
manufactures, Miss Daish. of Washington
art. Miss Doub, of Frederick antiques,
expert from Washington; culinary depart
ment. Miss Kellar and assistants from
Maryland State College education, Mrs.
Lewis W. Call. Garrett Park.
The Folk dances will take place We'd
nesday afternoon on the platform ia front
of the grandstand. The prizes awarded
will be-lst. $40: End. So; 3rd. SIS.