Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-29

dCCUITI EU6Tgy I1UWsITy,
is gratifying in prominently display ing the
resources of the section. Particularly to the
farming interest has it been of benefit, in the
dissemination of information as to the best
and most improved methods of cultvating the
soil and producing the finest vegetables and
cereals Although encompassed by many un-
favorable circumstances, notably the long
drought, the fair has proven a financial as well
as agricultural and industrial success, and has
reflected credit upon Glynn county. The far
mers are encouraged and next year. unless
some unforeseen misfortune befalls the sec
tiOn it is confidently predicted there will be a
very large increase in the exhibits in farm and
garden products. Those who have failed to re-
ceive premiums have not been discouraged,
but rather stimulated to a friendly rivalry, an d
will put forth greater exertions in the future.
A SPLENDID EXHIBIT OF FLEECE.
Among the numerous exhibits none attract
ed greater attention from the farmers than
that of Captain }. NJ. COuper. This was lot
of very superior fleece, the shearing this spring
of an eighteen months old ram. 1t weighed
over eight pounds, and was of very superior
quality. Captain Couper has the ram and eve
at his range on Broughton Island, near Darien
They are pure Southdowns, imported by Mr..
Davenport Of Kentucky, and come Of the
Prince of Wales prize stock They we're with
a number of others on exhibition at the At
lanta Exposition, where they took the highest
prize. and where they were purchased by Cap
tain Couper, the pair costing him over seventy
dollars. Those informed on the subject say
the shearing is very large for one sheep, and
the wool is of the very finest quality.
The yield of wool from the average sheep
rarely exceeds three pounds, and the cost of
maintaining the finest stock is no greater. Yet,
as will be noticed, there are five pounds differ
ence in the yield.
THE PRIZE VEGETABLES.
In the department of farm and garden pro-
ducts the vegetables exhibited by Mr.. j. N
Walker, of which mention was made in pre-
vious letter. were awarded the highest prizes
These VRVACahlGS raised r Walker
on the plantation of Mr.. H. Fraser Grant. of
Savannah. on the Atamaha, OF which he has
charge, and which is regarded as one of the
most productive in this section.
BRUNSWICK VS.. DARIEN.
peehes hege fhessdy he2s of referred Ms WDg G the he
Darien, with his mare, which has such a
reputation throughout this region in quarter
of mile races. The mare was foaled in TAFT
nall county, and when two years old deVel-
oped remarkable speed for short distances
She had on several occasions ecpsed every
animal entered against her in a quarter mile
race, and horse owners here were reluctant to
risk another defeat, and hence declined to
enter. There was great desire to have the
mare run, however, and after considerable
talk halt mile race was arranged for s 90
side. and Mr.. John L. Lamb entered his flue
bay Hancock" The Darien horse, which
is named Island Queen" had never
run in half mile race before, and
8 strong local feeling being aroused,
which found vent In very free betting 1t Is
estimated that over $500 changed hands on the
result. The race took place during the morn
ing and the heretofore invincbe Island Queen
was vanquiShed, Hancock beating by two
lengths. The Brunswick boys were wild over
the victory, and even the fair ladies of the city
evinced the greatest pleasure at the triumph
Mr.. Wing had never made any claim to his
horse being half miller" and though natu-
rally disappointed at the result. does not con-
slider the reputation of his animal has suffered,
and at her distance-quarter of a mile-she is
still the champion of the section.
THE FIREMEN's TOURNAMENT
1t had been anticipated that there would be
two companies from Macon and one from
Cochran to contend with the "Oceanics' of
Brunswick in the f1remen's tournament, as in
timation to that feet had been received Only
one company, the Mechanics No. 4. of Macon,
made their appearance, and the competition
was narrowed down to two. There were two
tests, one hundred dollars to the company get
ting up steam and throwing stream through
one hundred feet OF hose in the shortest time.
Second test-run fifty yards, make connection
with engine, lay two lengths of hose and
throw stream one hundred feet. 1t was oIigi-
naly intended to have the contest at the fair
grounds, and both companies reported at the
tim- agreed on In consequence of the diff
Guilty in obtaining water, and the dust,
change OF location was made, and the contest
took place in Newcastle street, which was
densey packed with 'ople. Various opinions
were expressed as to the winner, and as usual
these opinions were backed with the cash, the
idea seeming to be prominent that an opinion
was not worth much unless it was sustained by
a display of greenbacks, and stake holder
was called into requisiJion. The result has al
readv been announced through your columns,
the Mechanics winning the first test and the
Oceanics the second.
AWARD OF PREMIUMS.
The morning was devoted by the Judges to
an examination OF the various exhibits. and
the awards were subsequently announced
The following is list:
DIVISION A-FARM AND GARDEN PRODUCTS.
Judges-J. NJ. Couper. L. w. Hazlehurst, w.
E. Burbage.
J. N Walker, best display of vegetables. 81 on
W. w. Watkins, best varieties vegetables. 90
John Morrison, second best varieties
vegetables. Observation-Disclosures. 90
]. N Walker, best bushel potatoes 90
W. II. Harris second best bushel potatoes 2 90
Mrs. B. G. Houston, third best bushel
p0' aCOess ....,............. U0
John A. Phillips, best sweet potatoes. 3 90
Mrs. B. @. Houston, second best sweet
Robt. Clubb, pest new Irish potatoes. 90
Cullough Robinson, best corn in ear. 8 90
Robt Clubb second best corn in ear. 90
Mrs. B. G. Houston, best upland rice. 80. 3 90
j. N. Walker, best lowland rice. . 90
F. Grant Troup. second best lowland rice 90
K. M. Bailey, third best upland rice.. 90
j. N. Walker best 100 pounds sheaf oats. co
F. Grant Troup, second best 100 pounds
J. N. Walker best six cabbages. so
w. E. Tucker, second best six cabbages 40
J. N. Walker, best six punches beets. . 90
w. W. Watkins, second best six punches
OeetS. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 5D
w. W. Watkins. best punches onions 90
J. N. Walker I'd best punches onions 50
Robt. Club. best bunch rutabaga turnips 90
B. @. Houston, I'd best bunch rutabaga
W. H. Harris, best 6 punches white tur-
mps ......-.... ..-. -..---...-......... l O0
W. W. Watkins quarts tomatoes. 49,. 90
B. @. Houston. best peck snap beans. ! 90
Jno. P. Lamb I'd best peck snap BEANS. so
]. N. Walker, best gal. Georgia syrup. 3 90
Jno. P. Lamb, I'd best gal. Georgia syrup. 2 90
B. G. Houston, Sd best gal Georgia syrup. 90
Jno. P. Lamb, 10 lbs. Georgia sugar ...... 90
w. A. Shadman, best picked olives 49, / 90
W. A. Shadman, best olive oil ........... 90
Jno. Morrison, quarts tomatoes. .... co
DIVISION B.-PoULTRY.
Judges-W. B. Burroughs, s. L. Ballard, N.
j. Colson.
Mrs. H. L. Hines, best coop fowls. 90
Asa NJ, Burney, best coop fowls. 90
James Waters, game fowls ............ 3 90
Henry Burgan, Brahmas as.............. 1 90
Richard Walker, bantams ms....... 90
DIR. E. A: Brewster, two cocks. four hens,
black Spanish and Houdau ......... 2 90
Mrs. l.. North, premium Of one dollar each
on one Leghorn, four black Hamburgs, and the
best coop OF spring chickens.
Mr.. H. Harris received special mention for an
exhibit of fine geese and goslings
DIVISION D-TLowERs AND PLANTS
Judges. NJ. Couper. W. B. Burroughs and
B. H Richardson. of the Savannah MeRNINe
NEWS Editorial Staff.
Mrs. q. F. Smith, best pot plants ..... z 90
Hrs. T. w. Dexter, I'd best pot plants. 90
Mrs. d. L. Dunn, Sd best pot plants 49, 90
Mrs. Jno. NJ. Dexter, 4th best pot p'a ANTS so
Mrs. w. w. Watkins, 5th best not plants. 2 so
Mrs. Jno. X. Cook, 9Th best pot plants 90
MRS. w. =. Hurbage. best cut flowers. 3 90
Mrs. W. Barkuloo, I'd best cut flowers m 90
Miss Lee Treadwell, Sd best cut flowers 90
DIVISION E-HousEHoLD DEPARTMENT.
BEST Dread. .......... mrs. j. s. Marlin
second best same. Mrs. G. s. Cook
Best two pounds butter. Miss Emma Laing
Second best same. Mrs. Dave Houston
Best fruit cake. Mrs. john H, Mccullough
Second best same. Miss Lille Litteheld
BEST pound cake. ,......... Mrs. Alt. Crovatt
Second best same. ......... Mrs. +. A. Brewster
Best sponge cake. e.......... Mrs. John 7. Collins
Best chocolate cake. ..,... Miss Goldsmith
Best display fancy cooking. Miss Maud Miller
Best display canned fruits, preserves, jellies,
marmalade, pickles, catsup. ETC., Mrs j. s.
Marlin
second pest same. e......-...:. Mrs. A. Q. Ward
EAlrd best same, Mrs. VIM. Barkuloo