Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-01-29

The Third Day Of the FaIr-Ladies,
HandiwOrk Machinery, Flow.
ers and Fruits Orange COun.
tV Ahead ON the Vegetable Display
Fine Cows and HOrses-POultry-
The Miscellaneous Department
The Races.
JACKSONVILLE, January 27.-TEe State Fair has
been the great centre of attraction to-day, and
hundreds have visited the grounds. The trains
and steamers last night brought large mum.
bers Of persons, and this morning Bay street
was crowded with mass OF human beings,
come in search of hotels or any place where
they coul1 be accommodated with sleeping
apartments, and others inquiring for the boat
to the fair grounds. The number OF
visitors to the fair has been greater today
than at any time since it opened, and the
receipts at the gates greatly augmented. All
day yesterday and last night exhibits were
being received, many of which have been de
layed on the road, and to-day new and interest
ing objects were to have been seen In Exhibit
tion Hall The fresh green vegetables and
tropical fruits attract considerable attention
from our Northern visitors. Some refuse to
credit our genial soil for its productions. but
rather think that the tender vegetables and
flowers seen here are from some h0t-houSe
which is an erroneous opinion
The displays in the departments of ladies'
handiwork, table luxuries, native wines, bit
ters. cordials. ETC.. are large and varied.
counted fortY-swo specimens of wines and cor
dialS on one table.
The display Of machinery is not up to that
of previous fairs. That familiar hum of ma
chinery heard at most of our Southern fairs is
wanting at this one. A few patents pumps
gins, and agricultural implements comprise the
collection in this line. But to the credit of
Florida. be 1t said, many Of these are Of home
invention.
Mr.. Perry, Of CoIumhia county, has novel
ty in the shape Of cultivator on exhibition.
and he offers ten dollars to anv one who will
perform the same work with plough that his
cultivatOr is capable of doing
The fruit department does not pan out as
well In variety and quality as was expected
The first day OF the fair the receipts of fruits
were good, but very few have arrived since,
and they come from the up-river country. Mr..
Echelberger, of Marion county, has lines,
lemons and citronS, with blooms from the
same trees from which the fruits came. The
flowers are as fresh as those gathered in the
midst Of summer. The tender buds show no
signs OF cold weather
There Is no display of cut flowers. Messrs
Bidwell and Puetz florists, exhibit some very
rare pot plants and rustic work. The promi-
nent feature Of this department Is an ingeni-
Ously formed statue of man, full life size:
the body and limbs are the natural growth Of
q cypress root; the head bamboo brtar root.
This model has each hand extended, holding In
the right bulbs etc, in the left seeds of differ
ent kinds Nothing is more attractive ia the
hall than this "old flower man." II was made
by Mr.. A. PuetZ, of this city.
Orange county is ahead of all other counties
in the vegetable line. and is one OF the best ad.
vertisements that could be had of the climate
and soil. The caulidower is equal to any seen
in Fulton Market, New York. Ore barrel of it
brought ten dollars in Philadelphia last week.
An Orange county gentleman informed me to-
day that he sold seven hundred and 1fty dol
lars worth Of this food vegetable last year
Magnificent specimens of ripe tomatoes, let
tuce Every large heads, potatoes, turnips. etc,
from Orange county, are exhibited. Mr.. J. Ry-
der of Duval county. has splendid assortment
Of fine vegetables. that are enough TO tempt
the most delicate palate. His peck of tomatoes,
large red and luscious, are much admired, He
has a new variety of turnips which are curl
osity. They are pure white and resemble an
egg in form.
Many neat aud useful articles, the work of
little children, are to be seen In the children's
department. Some are indeed creditable when
It is remembered how very young are those
who made them.
The display of fine arts is small, and nothing
like the displays on former occasions The
best specimens in this department consist of
carving.
There are some very fine cows, horses and
bulls 70 be seen here, but the collection is
small. a few Florida horses.
The poultry are not to be excelled. There
are about forty trios among which ere game
cocks, bronze turkeys, Rouen ducks, Plymouth
rocks and bantams.
In the miscellaneous department are to be
seen groceries, sewing machines, seeds, fertiIi-
zers, shells. sponges, job printing, Florida
jewelry, carved canes. candy, sugars etc.
The attendance was very large at the races.
he following is the result of the races yes
terday:
First race half mile heat, by horses owned
Ia Florida, was won by Alfred Wynne, In two
straight heats. Time "a, 541&
Second race, two minute class: First heat
won by Birdie A.; time Of. Eddie T. won the
three next heats. Time 1858, 1856 and 1851.
Third race, dash OF one and a half miles,
was won by Planeroid. Jr. Time 2:a4I&.
The delay Of military compsnies in reaching
the city interrupted the programme for this
morning. Arp IN. the military contest had
not taken place, as the Fernandina company
had not arrived.
The following order was issued last night:
BEADQUARTERs FOURTH BRIGADE,
JACKSONVILLE, FLA, January %, 1881.
Special Orders No. g.
i. Capt. A. E. willard is hereby appointed
Acting Assistant Adjutant General, aud will
be obeyed and respected accordingly.
g Commanders OF companies with their
win report to Captain willard, on
8. The brigade win march at p:so a. m. for
the fair grounds
Review and inspection at II O. m
WIN BAYA, Brigadier General.
The grand military bail viii come of this
evening" at which perfect jam is expected,
as extensive preparations are on foot, and
many invitations have been issued
The prominent feature Of the fair to-day was
the tournament. which Is going ON at this time
3 p m. Eight entered this mornin1-hve Of
them from Madison The crowning of the
Queen will follow. and this Is attracting many
TO the grounds. Several orators will display
their powers on this occasion The prize drill
will come OF late this afternoon.
The race books have the entries for the day
recorded as follows:
First Rsce-Mileheat three In five. free for
all, purse $3.50; Sf75 to first and SIS to second
horse.
j. A. Bland enters r. 8. Ross.
Z. Y. Geers enters s m Annie n
3. L. Softer enters b. S. Livingston.
Second Race - Running race, mile heats,
purse 81 o; $3.50 to first and $50 to second horse
~. II. Bates enters b. z. Joe Thompson.
]. A. Bland enters g. g. Mainsail.
U w. Lyons enters b. z. Alfred Wynne.
Third Race Trotting or pacing match for
Florida horses, three minute class; purse $3.50;
SI00 TO first and $50 to second horsa.
@, b McClenny enters blk. Ii. Lucy
McMurray & Britain enters &. m. Kate
g. W. Lyons enters s. &. Robin Adair.
The hour for the closing Of the mail has ar
rived, and / must close. SUBSTITUTE.
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Wesley G. Meadley, aged 50, OF Earl
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