The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1879-02-26


things. We heard many persons as
they looked at the jellies, jams, pre-
serves, pickles, wines, marmalades,
pies, cakes, etc, wish they were on
the tasting committee" and the
needle aud fancy work displayed,
would have been a credit to a tair in
New York city or Cincinnati. The
specimens of shell work, fish scale
flowers, and feather flowers, were
elegant; so, likewise, were the bou-
quets of native grasses. We do not
particularize and give names Tor the
simple reason that we were confined
so close to the Journal office, that
we could not get time to make inquir-
les and take notes, sufficient to do
justice to all those who deserved IA
vorable mention. This article, to-
gether with the premium list pub
lished, will have to suffice this time
but next year, we propose to give
the Fair close personal attention.
THE FINE ART DEPARTMENT
was complete and very interesting,
and contained works of great merit,
both by amateur and professional ar
lists. The works comprised fine oil
and water-color paintings, and crayon
and pencil drawings.
POULTRY DEPARTMENT.
This department was very credita.
BILE, and some fine chickens, ducks,
and turkeys, were on exhibition.
The amusements during the Fair
were varied, and with the exception
of the balloon ascension (which tried
for two days, but couldn't ascend)
were successes and well patronized.
The Cantsta of the Flower Queen,
on Tuesday night, a beautiful presen-
tation by the home talent, passed off
satisfactorily, but the attendance was
abbreviated by the unfavorable
weather The Templeton Theatri-
cal Troupe, which gave three enter
tainments, were agreeably surprised
at the 1attering patronage they re-
ceived, and will carry away pleasant
remembrances OF their warm recep-
tion, and will spread far and wide
glowing descriptions of our first Fair
and good accounts of the hospitality
and appreciation of our people.
The Grand Tournament came off
in the afternoon of the last day, and
was participated in, by seven gallant
knights, and caused much amusement
and interest. Mr.. A. d. johnson,
Jr., of Brevard county, was the most
successful, and won the privilege of
choosing and crowning the Queen
of Love and Beauty; and Messrs. p.
J. Parramore. M. T.. Hughey and
Frank Hardeman, the next three
most successful, were to crown the
Maids Of Honor. The Tournament
Ball came off in the evening, but the
crowning did not, no crown having
been prepared.
The Base Ball tournament did not
occur. The Unions were on hand in
neat costumes; the grounds put in
readiness, but no club opposed them.
A scrub nine played them five innings,
making three to the Unions fifteen.
We think next year the proud
Unions will have to compete pretty
lively for the premium.
The premium list does not include
the names of all who had handsome,
creditable exhibitions in the differ
ent departments.-In In truth it was
difficult and delicate duty on the
part Of the judges, very often, to de-
eide on which one to place the pre-
MUM cards. and no doubt, i'll some
cases, exhibitors felt and expressed
dissatisfaction at the awards. But
where everything was so good and
so nearly equal, no one should feel
dissatisfied at defeat but should feel
proud of having helped show to vis-
itors what there is in Orange county.
To the President, Gen. Flnegan,
and Messrs. J. N. Whitner, Jr., and
r. w. Shine, of the Executive Com
mittee, and few others who were on
hand to perfect the arrangements for
holding the fair, and on whom fell
the brunt of preparation, all credit is
due for the faithful, energetic and
persistent manner in which they pros
ecuted it in the face OF every discour-
agement. The people now appreci-
ate their labors.-iS0yord Journal