Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-24
THE STATE FAIR.
GUS Exh1bIts-The Closing Day
HOmeWard BOund-The End.


partment was there an increase in the number
of articles; but as whole, the display was su-
perior to former exhibitions Col. Hardeman,
the President, and Secretary Grier, have devo-
ted every energy to the success Of the enter
prise. While the multitude was prophesying
failure, they never lost heart, and they are
happy in the consciousness that they have
done their duty, and the people have sustained
them. The first two days were inauspicious,
but the latter two brought the crowds, and the
money as well.
Articles for exhibition continued to arrive up
to Friday mornin0. These delays were Vexa-
tious to the exhibitor as well es the officers of
the departments Accidents will happen. how
ever, and 1t is wisdom to make the best Of it.
MORE ABOUT The EXHIBITS.
At the entrance in Floral Hall is a collection
of the different sizes of scales from the famous
Fairbanks mandatory. They are the stand
ard all over the land, and received the blue
ribbon from the judges as the best. Messrs
Carhart & Curd, OF Macon, are the agents and
sell large numbers of them.
The contest in the culinary department was
between two we'll known Macon young ladies'
Miss Lily Barker and Miss Julia Johnson Their
displays were elegant, and the committee hesi-
tated long before deciding which should re-
ceive the award for the be display. AS the
day wore away, they finally decided to give it
to Miss Barker, although they heartily wished
that each could receive it.
Miss Johnson, however, carried off a majori-
ty Of the premiums for special articles This
is an industry that all of our good housewives
should encourage. Let the mothers instruct
their daughters in this all-important accom-
plishment and there will be fewer dyspeptics
to grumble, more happy homes to enrich the
world, and better husbands to provide the
comforts Of life
Miss Hattie Clark had most exquisite speci.
men OF needlework, and received the blue rib
bon.
Mrs Mary Womack, a lady of near sixty
finest n
Mason the largest display of fancy articles the
workmanship Of her own hands.
In the art department, presided over by Col.
R. j. Powell, of BarneSVille the students of
the Wesleyan Female College had magnifi-
cent display of drawings and paintings They
had many meritorious pictures, individually
considered, such as the crayon portrait of DR..
A. A. Lipscomb, the work of MISS Mary Lou,
daughter Of Speaker Becon.
Miss Ella Mason came in for the finest per-
sonal display of painting and drawing Some
of them were splendid, and would have passed
current in any collection. Mrs. j. @. Milburn
had handsome display, and kar oil painting
Of a storm at sea WIS decorated with the
blue ribbon. Mrs W. g. Smith had an oriental
picture which was greatly admired. Miss Su-
sic Scandret, of Butler, only eleven years old
had splendid moonlight scene On the coest
with the light house in view. And Miss Willie
N. Lippard had collection of drawings and
paintings that exhibits talent and merit and
attracted much attention. She,s quite young
and only needs instruction in finish to stand
with the best artists. Mr.. A. B. Miller had the
only specimens of pencilings. With common
Faber pencil ne has produced two or three
specimens that would be difficult to excel even
by professionals. Mr. @. Herbst had q coIlec-
ton of relicsfrom the Public Library that was
much commented upon. In the centre of the
display OF the Wesleyan College wss the spIen-
did pastel portrait Of George ]. Seney, the col
lege's benefactoF
The fawl department was the only real
Georgia display ever made on the fair ground.
Some of the chickens were beauties g TO form
and elegance of plumage. Mr.. +. M. Davis of
the Macon Telegraph. had the largest display
Mr.: I. Z: Branch, of Augusta, had four entries
and TOOK three premiums, so did Mr.. W. T.
Shinhoster, OF Macon. on game chickens. The
display of geese and turkeys was limited
The pigeons were splendid. In this depart
ment, under the care of Col, s. M.
II. Byrd: was also placed bees and honey.
Mr.. f. n. Wilder, of Forsyth, Ga. had the
largest display OF honey and apiary impIe
ments ever exhibited on the grounds. He had
the different grades, the clover bloom, the
poplar bloom, and the common flower honey
There is wonderful difference in the taste of
these varieties, as well as in the pricA OF the
honey. He has full colonies OF italian bees
Extractor, all great improvements in the
handling Of bees. He sold nearly every speci.
men he had on the ground.
Near this point is the machinery hall under
charge of our genial friend from the wiregrass
DR.. 2. Stotesbury, of Stock IN. He had
water pipe exf l21ed from the main, some dis
tanee. IL order to protect lis building in case
of fire, and to supply the machinery with
water. No man takes more pride in keeping
up ais department The contest for gins was
called off for want of seed cotton The Brown,
Massie and the Findlay gins were on exhibit
ton. Messrs. Schofeld had two engines.
MesSrs. A B. FarQuhar q Co. several engines,
Ieapers and mowers, and Farquhar's separator
for harvesting wheat, gang plows and other
implements. Among the articles attracting
attention was a rotary harrow. exhibited by
John II. Newton, Esq, Of Athens. 1t revolves
continually while in operation, so that
it cannot clog In consequence Of the rapid
motion Of the teeth. Another farming imple-
ment of great merit, but little understood in
the country, was the Standard Cultivator, with
combined corn and cotton planter attach
ments Also, the Standard Mower from the
same establishment at RoekpOrt Illinois
These implements came in too late to contend
for premiums. They are represented by Capt
d. GoodlandeF, who was In Macon last year as
a member of the Rockport Rifles. He receiyed
arm welcome from those whom ke met on
his former visit.
In the cattle department. Dr.W. B. Jones. of
Burke took the premium on the Devon breeds,
Ssr Alfred, the jersey bull, is splendid ami
NAL and attracted great deal OF attention
He will go home to Atlanta. and from there to
New York, where he viii PLACED on sale.
other of the same stock sold this last summer
for 4,5OO. The Gem Of st. Cloud" was the Jer-
sey COW that carried of the ribbon, and 'Aefll.
", a YedFl0R,bO LOOK IHe 0TSG prcllluFu- Df, w.
Fl Dunwoody, of Macon, had a splendid Jersey
COW on exhibition but coming In late did not
come in for preuliums. DIR W. B. Jones was
ahead on the hogs, the Essex aud Berkshire
Col Branch took premiums on sheep and
goats, and E. NJ. Davis on best milker
In field crops Mr.. John B. Gormea sook first
premium for personal displays, Dr. w b.
Jones & Co. on seeds aad Mrs. W. H. Fulton
and Mrs. Z. Y. Bryan for apples, Mr.. Berck.
mana for display of trees and Japanese per
sinamons. Talbot county received many special
premiums and carried off a considerable
amount of money. The Ocmulgee Farmers
Club was decorated with many hlua ribbons
and received the commentator of everybody.
Massie's cotton chopper meets a want felt
IN every section OF the country. He claims not
perfection, but the nearest approach to it vet
reached. He can chop from six to eight acres
per day, which enables him to get over his
crop quick Several practical farmers EXAM
lned It, and report very favorably upon is
hunts cotton planter took the premiupa over
all competitors. 1t is very simple in construc-
ton, with oscillating seed box, which prevents
all elogging, even with wet seed. 1t impresses
everyone with its practicabflity on first sight
Among the meritorious displays was that of
MarkW. johnson & Co.. Of Atlanta. OF seeds
and grain. 1t was extensive and well labelled
good deal of attention
The cotton in bale was very fine, and Mr.
Drewry, OF Monroe county, took the premium.
ais was exceedingly pretty and clean-not
speck Of dirt In it.