Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-02

Of the committee by which these dainties were
discussed.
Florida curiosities, embracing the myriad
oods ana ENDS enumerated under that head.
tive designs In scale 1ewelry, ornaments from
alligator and boar tusks, feather flowers, fans,
shell paintings. carvings. etc, all showing
originality and good taste Each year uahers
in many new fashions in these goods
The military contest was close and interest
| ing, the Gainesville Guards bearing of the
honors: The uniform Of this fine company Il
snowy In the extreme, consisting Of bright
scarlet coat. with gilt lace trimmings sky-blue
pants. and helmet with feathers. The Gaines
Vile Cadets. and the Jacksonville Artillery and
Light Infantry made fine appearance, and
went through the drill and manu- IL Of arms in
| a manner that indicated thorough acQuaint-
ance with the tactics A gay ball wound up
the day, when the men with brass buttons had
| the field to themselves
The tournament developed some fine horse
manship, and great dexterity In tilting. Here
| our country friends also claimed the laurels,
/ Middle Florida taking the prizes.
The play of THE Rivals was twice per-
/ formed during the week by an amateur COM
pany in a style that would have reused the
| amount of latent histrionic talent in this COM
| munitv. Minnie Wallace and the Big Four
Combination also appeared during the week,
before large and appreciative audiences.
had the pleasure last Sunday OF witness
| ing marriage ceremony in accordance with
| the customs of the Hebrews The parties
were Miss Sadie Halle, Of this city, and Mr..
| Max Myerson, of Savannah. The address Of
| Rabbi Mendez was most happily conceived and
| gracefully delivered, and all Of the proceedings
were of highly impressive character.
The Florida Press association was fairly at
tended and measures were taken which should
result Ia signal benefit to the craft, when they
are inaugurated. An annual address v i'll be
one of the features of future meetings.
Captain John Triplett, Charley Pendleton,
Ben Russell and Judge Tillman represented
the Georgia press gang, and tore themselves
away from Florida with extreme reluctance.
Premiums for fruits have been awarded as
follows:
Rest dieplsy of fruits grown in Florida. first
premium, $50; to @. B. Magruder, Of Brevard
county.
Best peck of oranges. first premium diploma
and $40; to Col. f. L. Dancy, of Putnam
county.
Best one hundred oranges, first premium,
$50; to Mrs. Higgins, of Sumter county.
Best two boxes of oranges, first premium.
$40; to E. H. Hart of Putnam county.
Best ten specimens seeding oranges, first
premium, diploma and $40; to .. P. Rocks, Of
Sumter county.
Best peck Of lemons. first premium, $40; to
Col. F. L. Dancy, of Putnam county.
Best peck shsddocks, first premium, So; to
o. B. Enechs & Co.
Best dozen grape fruit. first premium, 81;
to .. 7. Rocks, sumter county.
Best peck Of limes first premium, IS; to
0. P. Rocks, Sumter county.
Best dozen pine apples, first premium, $40:
to Bellair Grove, Orange county.
Best dozen guavas, first premium, So; to
o. P. Rocks, Sumter county.
SPECIAL CRoCKERY PRIZES BY-N. o. FANsTER Coz
Best display of oranges, first premium, set
OF crockery of 1872 pieces, worth 500; TO d.
Greenleaf, of Putnam county
Second best display Of oranges, second pre-
mium, set Of glassware, worth $50; to Mrs. C.
Higgins.
Third best display of oranges, third premium
tea set, valued at $40; to G b Magruder.
Best display of pineapplts fifth premium,
tea set Of 81 pieces valued at $40; to E. In.
graham, Of Sanford. W. H. B.