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

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JACKSONVILLE, FLA, January 2S.-1he I'M
msnse crowd which has packed our hotels
and streets since Tuesday last Is being con-
siderably reduced now on the departure of
every train and boat, and the great attraction
the State Fair-is on the wane. To day the
effect OF this departure is perceptible at the
fair grounds Yesterday hundreds thronged
that place, and it was with difficulty that seat
at the grand stand could be obtained, or view
of the tournament had, so great was the as.
sembled multitude.
THE TOURNAMENT
was the attractive feature OF the day and fair.
Many had never seen one before; even our
home people were strangers to this display OF
horsemanship and tit Of the lance. The rid
ing was admirable, and was alone worth the
price Of admission to the grounds The steam
ers and livery stables failed to furnish trans
portation for all who desired to witness the
races and tournament in the afternoon, aud
many. determined not to be defeated in reach
iug the grounds, set out on foot and the result
was one continued stream Of human beings
pouring through the gates from ii a. M. till
p IN. 1t is estimated that 1900 people visited
the grounds.
NEW ARRIVALS
of exhibits were announced at headquarters
early in the morning, and these had to all be
inspected by the curiosity seekers in the fore
noon so they could give the outside sports
their attention in the afternoon. The most
worthy of notice among these new articles
were nine cocoanuts on one stalk, grown at
Lake Worth This was viewed with admiration
by many. Some fine paintings were also added
to the collection of fine arts
THE MILITARY REVIEW
was participated In by the Madison Guards Of
Madison, the Governors Guards of Tallabas-
see the Nassau Light Artillery and Nassau
Light Infantry of Fernandina, Lake City
Guards, and the First Florida Artillery and
display of military skill was all that could be
desired, acd reflected credit upon every com
mand and every individual member, as II was
quite evident that every one was striving to do
his best, ss some had done in days gone by on
the bloody fields OF battle. The judges award
ed the following prizes tlIis morning: To Mas
Sau Light Infantry, Captain G. W. Yulee, first
price $50; to Jacksonville First Florida) Ar
tillery, second prize $50; to Governors Guards,
special premium, not yet mentioned
THE KNIGHTS
were eight. all in costume, They were en-
rolled by the Judges, M L. Hartridge, w. A.
pen j B. MsTTna fn0as A q%ens P"hi and os Ham a. A.
ton county, Knight of the Red Plume; I. J.
Fearnsides, Knight Of the Black Plume; W. W.
Stapler, Knight of Madison; G. II. Dickerson,
Knight of Madison: G. w. Stevens, Knight of
White Plume, and j. K. Coffee, Black Knight
All the latter are of Madison. The frst named
Knight carried OF the victory; Mr. Fearnsides
second best tilt, and Mr.. Stapier third MessrS.
had to draw for the fourth honor, which re-
suited in favor of Mr.. Dickerson.
THE RACES
then came off and were spirited. The result
you have already received. The betting was
lively and much sport was had. This ended
the sport at the grounds. and the visitors all re-
turned to the city to prepare for the
GRAND MILITARY BALL,
to take place at night at Metropolitan Hall.
This was one of the most enjoyable occa sions
that ever occurred in Jacksonville, and from
p. N. till a. M. the may dance went on. The
their new uniforms, covered all over
with buttons" The beauty of our city and
State, and of several Northern States, were
out in force, and never has it been our good
fortune to witness more pretty faces, grace
and elegance OF dress than here. The best Of
humor prevailed throughout But the crown.
ing act of the day and evening was that OF
cRowSIEa TIE QUEEN oE LOVE AND BEAUTY.
Miss Lula Garvie, one OF Jacksonvilie's
fairest daughters, at the balls by the success
full knight Mr. Polhill The maids OF honor,
Misses Annie Smith, Lille HartridRe and Ida
Sollee, were the very personifcationS of beauty
and their smiling countenancos were never
more pleasantly beh. Id than on this occasion
This closed the fair programme for the day.
FRIDAY.
This morning your correspondent found. on
entering Exhibition Hail. the following ex-
hibits displayed, not before mentioned: j.
Day, of Gainesville, an improved McCarty
cotton gin; f, ]. Woods, of Alachua
county, an improved wheelberrow; Peters
and Adams OF this city. two quarters very fine
Tennessee beef, weighing 200 pounds each; ex-
ira fine mutton shipped from New York on the
10th inst, and in state Of perfect preserva-
ton. 1t was quite fat and fresh. Berry BASKET
holder, which nearly doubles the capacity Of
the berry picker for work, by holding the
basket securely balanced In front of the wearer
in position most easy to get at, aud thus leav-
ing both hands free for work. This Is sent by
w. j. Robinson & Co., Hamlet HILL n. Y. E.
w. Gillen. Of Duval county, sugarcane,
averaging 2S matured joints to The stalk; DR..
E. CramShaw, Lawtey. sack of gold hull
rice, and raised on rev pine land. Chestie &
Leprey, Archer; o. p. hooks, Leesburg, fine
fruit trees; II. Myers & Bro, Savannah a large
lot Of 'KidEeReu" and Rock and Rye" Wm.
Clarke of Jacksonville, Kinney's patent tubu-
lar fountain fence for cemetery lots. The
fence is constructed Of tubular pipes, when
filled With water series not only as fence,
but vases are attached in which flowers, plants
and vines msy be placed. These are supplied
with constant moisture caused by the eTapo-
ration OF water from the pipes through the
vases, By once filing the fountain. plants
grow LOT WITHOUT IurIQGr
attention. 2. Liblitts. Of Jacksonville. fine
hogs and cattle: VIM. Esterza, Waldo, tobacco,
grown from Cuba seed.
RIFLE CONTEST
was had at IL m, and three teams tried their
Workmanship. as follows Messrs. b. K. Oak,
F. Jordan, M. H Jones, 7 Ball and A.W. Berrs,
of the Jacksonville First FIorida) Artii.
Iery Company; John f.. Tyler and L. W.
Lund. Jr.. of the JacksonvIe Light Infantry;
Messrs Clark. Carroll and Lester, Of the Gov
o., ElNno- -1a 80 Fl,HA
rifles, two hundred yards, off hand, seven shots
ca h. Mr.. Oak made the best Individual
score C25). and received the gold medal and the
prize of twenty dollars was awarded to the
company has covered itself with glory not
only at this, but at every fair it has visited
Three cheers for Jacksonville.
THE RACES
were the next attraction, which ars being run
as l write.
LAST DAY.
To morrow wi close the week and the sixth
annual State Fair Many of the visitors and
exhibitors viii return home to night
PREMIUMS
The committees are hard at work making the
awards, The wine and bitters committee have
done any amount Of testing to-day and it is
doubtful if they can make out a report before
to morrow night. But there is no doubt but
what the collection in this department was of
the very best quality and numerous in variety.
NOTES.
The first person to ask 'twhere the baby
show came OF" was the irrepressible Gentry
of the NEWS who arrived this morning and
proceeded at once to hunting up the baby
show superintendent, but when last heard
from he had not found the babies or the off,
cial
A gentleman asked to-day who that gawky
fellow was that was so familiar with all
Don't know, replied q bystander ''WelI,
believe he is an old bunko rascal" remarked
the stranger. 1t was the man in search of
babies.
The appointment of J. N. Baker, Judge Of
this circuit. meets with the hearty approval OF
all, irrespective of politics. 1t is l.
The burning Of the railroad shops at TaIla.
hassee is generally regretted here.
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Notes.
JACKSONVILLE, January 90 The old adage
that there is always a calm after a storm, ;, Is
Eery applicable to this city to-day. The con-
'psion and hustle necessitated by the State fair
since Tuesday is at an end, that is so far as