Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-01-31

was correct. Those that had put on visiting
the grounds until to-day, will have to wait
year hence or hunt up azother fair.
THE CAUSE
Upon inquiry why such action was taken, on
officer said: 1t was not SO f-SuSfaining or pay
inE, and 60 continue longer would have maze
things worse for the association. The 6iffi.
cdlty IN regard to securing steamers to run be-
tween the city aud the fair was great draw
bacE, end did much to cripple the undertak-
ing" This can best be explained by the anec-
dote OF the Irishman's he0: "When Pat
thought he had the flea, he didn't"
THE PREMIUMS.
twill tax the association somewhat to pay
on the premiums, as they ara cash only. No
silver cups or napkin rings here
REMOVING.
This afternoon there Is but little left at tha
grounds to remove. The major part of what
had attracted the gaze and inspection OF thou
sands for several days past had about disap-
peared The odds and ends are being rapidly
collected and removed
NDEPExDESr RscEs
The horses were on the grounds, the pro-
granme arranged, and those In charge Of The
track consented TO allow a few independent
races this afternoon, which viii be the closing
scene of the sixth annual State fair of 1881,
ana until the balance sheet IS pre- pared no one
cess or failure. II II should be the latter it
viii be q source of regret, as the managers
have energetically pushed ahead for victory.
DISSATISFIED.
Already the murmur Of dissatisfaction il
heard in tha land. This principally emanates
from those who evidently expected to realize
something handsome from every potato aud
orange they exhibited That the cravings Of
the average American for gold Hill never be
satisfied is here exemplified 20 q remarkable
degree. Several of the exhibitors OF 1850 re-
fused to return with their contributions this
year, offering RS an excuse therefor that their
chickens or farm products were worthy OF
1880.
ORANGE COUNTY
has covered herself with glory by the splendid
display OF grove, garden and farm products
sent here. IL nay not receive any pscGniary
l. has done much towards attracting the atten-
tion OF our Northern visitors to that county,
and 1t Is predicted that within q very feI yesrs
Orange VIII reap very rich harvest from the
splendid display made at this far and this
Immediately following severe freeze abs
people of this noble old county always acluit
themselves nobly, particularly ia voting.
Other counties should have initiated Orange,
and thus advertised the wonderful productive
qualities OF their soil. as well as the genial
climate. Many could have done 50 without
much cost Public spirit is wanting all over
this State.
NEGLECTBUL
Many packages aud specimens were on ex-
hibition, of which the name of the
producer, the owner or where from
could not be ascertsined. Not only
was this the case with your correspondent,
bit 18th a number of others IL was one con-
slant inquiry without any satisfactory in
formation being obtained even from those at
tending the tables. Each specimen had tag
attached, but in very few instances could more
than the department. ard class be learned
therefroIi, the exhibitors name being left
blank. It was only through the SecrefarY's
books could this desire be gratifled.
The GAMBLERS
were much displeased at being barred out as
they expected to scoop in much from the inno-
cant and uDsuspecting. Propositions were
made, but at once rejected, nnd these paste
board gents begin to believe that their little
game Is not appreciated anywhere as much IS
it is in the city OF Jacksonville. Our Mayor
has acted the part OF a good friend towards
them in not busting up" their business.
ONLY BEER
There was nothing stronger than lager beer
allowed sold on the grounds, and this was for
the accommodation of the press gang and the
members OF the Florida Legislature. who were
visiting the city. The water here does not
agree with every one.
THE MOST SADLY DISAPPOINTED NAN
was Colonel Gentry, of your city, who mad
travelled al night over dangerous road, to be
on nand Thursday as judge of the finest baby
at the fair, only to learn that this to him. intet.
reslng feature had been abandoned, it Is sup.
posed, for the lack Of babies. The Colonel soon
wora an elongated eountenance and lost all IN
terest in the fair. He informed the fair officials
that he was peculiarly adapted to this work,
and Il was very pleasant duty, In which he
invariably satisfied all mammaS The unkind.
est cut OF all wes the frightened young man
who pointed out the Colonel to policeman as
a bunko man. This young greenhorn said he
knew he was one OF the gang as he had recent.
" approached him In very familiar manner.
A wicked thrust.
NOT ALL GONE.
Although the fair is closed, vet there is but
little difference In the number of people on
Bay street to-day. The hotels are chock-a-
block yet, and strangers were turned awaT
from several last night for the want of accom-
II makes no difference to what
part or Florida strangers are steering, they
seem to think it necessary to first come to
J1acksonville, and from here proceed to their
destination.
MINOR NOTES AND PERSONALS
The Sun and Press printing material passed
into the possession OF Mr.. H B. McCalluin, edi
tor and proprietor the Union, and associates
last evening.
Work is being pushed ahead at a rapid rate
on the new railroads.
1t IS SAID by those who should know that
some or our winter guests control millions Of
dollars, and 1t so seems from the chow some
make
The numerous shooting galleries, minstrel
saoWS, church fairs, hops, skating rinks here
and to be here, will finish up the amusements
Of the winter.
A number Of prominent gentlemen are In the
city. among whom notice DIR. J. II. Randolph
Gen. w. w. Loring, of GainesvilIe; s. A.
swann, OF Fsrnandina; ]. B. Q. Drew, Of New
\ York, and Others n lot now remembered
Ihe weather is cool, but bright and pleasant.