New Britain herald., 1930-07-03
River cemetery. Clinton.
 Festival SuccesSfuI

fore, was a tremendous success from every standpoint. The affair was held in honor of the day in which th2 George D. Mastin property pass cd into the possession of the town as the official site for public library.
 Last evening the Marine band of which was sponsored by Charles H. Norton, prominent local resident, who played in the band when young man, gave one of the most interesting band concerts ever heard in this neighborhood. The se- lections were mostly of old time airs. The band was liberal in re- spending to encores.
 Thanks were given to the local drum corps. of which Adrian Smith is leader which really saved the day" Monday night when rain threat ened. Otherwise the crowd might have remained away from the strawberry festival, thinking that it had been postponed.
 Mrs. C. R. Clark, chairman Of the committee, stated today that with all expenses paid, little over $500 will be turned into the library fund. This is more than anticipated. Miss Ab- bic Usher and her young girl com mittee, who took in over 500 for tags, helped greatly.
 The merchants of the town CO., operated heartily. The cuts of the Mastin house used on the tags and post cards were furnished with the compliments of the Capitol City En- graving Co. Of Hartford. Harry Turner donated the posters. Through the courtesy of First Selectman James Simpson, the sign on the lawn was furnished. The Trumbull Elec- tric Mfg. Co. furnished all the print ed matter, including the post cards and tags.
 The committee in charge wishes to thank Mir. Raymond and Mrs. Fergu- son who did all the electrical work. A vote of thanks is given to everyone who in anyway helped to make this affair q. success. especially to the Herald.
 The next extensive program is the flower show which will be held some time in August. IL will be sponsored by Miss Mary Drake and her com mittee.
 Ccnstables on Duty
 All of the consta bles of the town will be on duty tonight to keep quiet and peace and see that there is no premature celebration of the Fourth. For many years Plainville had the reputation of being the most dis orderly town in the state preceding the Fourth but last year things were very quiet here through the efficient work of the constables and the CO., operation of the townspeople, es- pecially the younger class. The old habit of ducling people in the trough at the center died down last year following an order from Prose- cutor Charles F. Conlon, and is not expected 10 be revived tonight. Any one caught attempting to duck a person will be arrested.
 Seven fremen will be stationed at headquarters on Pierce street pre- pared to answer any alarm.
 Complaints Rolling In
 Dr. George F. Cook. health off cer, stated today that he is still re- ceiving numerous complaints about the bad odor and queer taste of the water Of the town.
 After receiving countless inquiries concerning the water over the week end, Dr. Cook requested the Plain vile Water Co. 10 shut of the supply from the local reservoir and connect up with the New Britain system. Plainville people have been drinking New Britain water for three days, but find 1t no better than the local water.
 The whole situation is summed up by Dr. Cook. At the bottom ot both the Plainville and New Britain reservoirs. a plant called algae grows in large quantitits, giving the water q yellow color and f1shy taste. The plant in no way harms the water, but causes the bad taste and odor. At the present time it l' thriving in large numbers because of the recent rainy season.
 Long before any complaint was received by Dr. Cook, the Plainville Water Go. anticipated the trouble that would be caused by the algae and did everything in its power tc eliminate the plant. The company has been treating the water with copper sulphate for a number ot weeks and is still doing its best tc give Plainville residents clear drinking water.
 Today officials from the state health department visited Plainville and took an analysis of the water They founl the trouble 10 be iron, the algae and stated that there was nothing harmful in the water. The3 will continue making analyses Gt different times.
 The state health department off cials stated today that New Britain is experiencing the same trouble as Plainville and is also treating the water with copper sulphate. Plain vile Is connected with the mair supply pipe from New Britain at th' present time.
 It will probably be about two weeks before the health authoritle! in both towns can restore the wate> in their reservoirs to its natura taste. It is plain, according to Dr Cook. that there have been no care less practices that have led to pres ent conditions. Everything possible will be done 10 better condition through daily treatments ant