Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-27
GLYNN COUNTY FAIR.
PLUCK AND ZEAL CROWNED
WITH TRIUMPH.
The Grumblers on Hand as Usual
High q duality of ExhIbIts-A RIInIa-
Iure Jumbo In POrk-The Second
Days Race-The Knights at the
RIngR-A Night OF DelIghts-Per-
sOnai Paragraphs.
From a STAFF Correspondent.

from OtuU correspondents
BRUNSWICK, May 26.-The second day Of the
Glynn County Fair more than realized the san
guine expectations which had been aroused
and fully verified the prediction that in point
OF attractions and attendance it would eclipse
the experience of any previous year since the
organization Of the Agricultural Society.
The trains came in in the morning crowde
with people, and hotel propriators and board
ing house keepers were driven to the greatest
extremities to accommodate the visitors In
the Nelson House four and five were slowed in
rooms, and the corridors were turned into dor
mitories and lined with pallets The discom.
forts OF sleeping, however, are nothing as com
pared with the eating. The handling of such a
crowd is beyond the ability of mine host, and
in consequence there is general grumbling
Whether the crowd is greater than was
expected, or there was lack of suf.
flcient enterprise to provide for their
entertainment. will not say, though candor
compels the statement that the fare at tn
hotel might be decidedly improved 1t is a
prerogatlve that the native born free Ameri-
can cherishes to grumble. This right cannot
be Wrested from him, and he enjoys 1t to the
1ulleSr, especially on such OCCASIONS as this:
therefore it is not surprising to hear grumbling
on all sides because 'things are not Just and
go" After all, 1t is but another phase of the
ebuliit ons of good nature, as the ''grumblers'
or this class rarely harbor resentments, and
when finally his wants are satisfied in a
measure, forgets all about it, and is willing to
come again" and go through the same
eXperieI ce. The largest attendance on
any one day at the previous fairs has not ex-
ceeded fifteen hundred. Yesterday it was esti-
mated from the gate receipts that there we're
nearer three thousand. The President, D. T.
Dunn, is indefatigabIe and DISPLAYS a wonder
amount m tba ina Of fu h.
ing amusement, and continually surprises the
visitors with novelties He is ably assisted by
efficient sub committees, and indeed l have
rarely seen more enthusiasm and zeal dis
played on similar occasions by those who as
sumo such duties.
There were large additions made yesterday
to the vegetable and poultry Departments.
Glynn certainly has little to fear from being
excelled in the production of mammoth vege-
tables. The exhibits are a credit to the farm
ers, and show the capabilities of the soil
There were number of good size watermelons
and canteleupeS brought in, which, it is stated,
are perfectly matured. have ssen no account
of any other county in Georgia having thus
early introduced the luscious melon.
There is not the extent and variety of ex-
hibits that was desired, nevertheless the dis
plays in the several departments are unusually
good, and the fair has been very great sue
cess in bringing together the people of
result cannot be other than beneficial.
judging by the progres 'ive career of
the society since the Inauguration of these
annual fairs. friendly rivalry has been stim-
ulated among the farmers, and from the interest
shown it may be anticipated that the seventh
annual fair of Glynn county will pass into his
tory as the best agricultural fair ever held by
any county in the State. Considering the long
drought it is surprising that any cultivation
could have produced such vegetables as here
exhibited
The live stock department is not full, though
containing some fine horses and a few milch
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four months old of piney wo IDS nativity. rails
ed by Capt. S. A. Brockinton. which is ele-
phantine in its proportions, and is the object
of much interest to the farmers. / have never,
unfortunately, been able To discover much
beauty in fat hog, scarcely able to waddle
out of the mire, but it mlst possess some fas-
cinating qu lities. as l have noticed stalwart
Sun-browned men leaning on the fence gazing
earnestly at this monster, and ever and anon
calculating, IT'S regular beauty and am
willing to take their word fol it, and pronounce
the verdict.
Glover & Dunn have very neat display in
the stationery and fancy goods line, and their
tent is well patronized by the visitors Colonel
Glover is a regular ir' eDressibe, and is lone of
those fellows" whom it is difficult to do with
out on such occasions The balloon ascensions
which every afternoon take place under his di-
rectIon, assisted by a bevy of distinguished
amateur Bronauts, contribute greatly to the
pleasure of the public. These balloons are in
various shapes elephants. fish, dogs, globes,
etc.-all of mammoth proportions, and, when
well inflated. ascend beautifully and majesti-
cally. presenting a pretty sight. His partner,
Colonel Dunn, brother of the President OF the
society, is a genial scientist, as it were, and
takes prominent part in the ascensions.
There are various other amusements con-
stantly inaugurated by President Dunn, who
seems imoued with the determination that the
visitors shall get the full worth of their money
and be well entertained.
THE RACES.
In the afternoon the quarter of mile race,
best two in three, came off, and was quite ex-
citing The entries were Holzsndorf's "Stone-
wall'' and Putnam's Ruby" The starts were
well made, and though the course is the
heaviest have ever seen run over good time
was made. RUBY" won in two straight heats,
and was declared the winner OF the prize amidst
the enthusa tic cheers of the large throng She
is a Brunswick raised mare, only three years
old, and will make record.
THE TOURNAMENT
was the principal feature of the days enter
tainment Originally sixteen knights had en-
tered the lists, but in consequence Of unavoida-
BILE causes, seven of them were compelled to
withdraw. The contest, therefore. opened
with nine knights in the ring. all in character.
There were three runs to each man, six rings
to be taken on each run, the one taking the
greatest number of rings to be awarded the
first prize and the honor of selecting the Queen
of the ball. The knights proved themselves
good riders. and some displayed rare skill. AS
is often the case. the successful knight
proved to be one who was not considered
powerful rival, having had but limited time to
practice There were three prizes to be award
ed-the first very fine saddle and bride and
cloth, handsome silver plated cake basket
and purse of nine dolars-the latter being
made up by the knights themselves. The re-
suit was as follows:
d. D. Atkinson, as "Ivanhoe," 10 rings
John Dillon, as Spanish JESTER Is rings.
John Mauve as Napoleon" IA rings.
D. B. Randolph, as knight of Pekin,"
rings.
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]. Dubberly as "Prince of Shakers, - 10 rings.
W. S. Virgins as Richard III. ," IL rings
w. D. McIver, as Henry H." 13 rings.
IN. Wiggius, as Knight of Malta, - l2 rings.
was conceded at the outset that he would win
the first prize. On his second run. however he
was ruled out, IN consequence of not making
the run in the time allotted, 1516 seconds, los
ing by only half a second.
THE BALL
The evening closed with the grand ball at
LariosO Hall, which was very elaborately and
handsomely decorated with buntin, the flags
from different vessels in port being loaned for
the occasion. The hall is a very handsome
and attractive one, we'll lighted and the deco
rations gave an artistic and pleasing appear
ance. The floor committee. composed of COL
H. T. Dunn, Col. J. T. Collins, Capt. ]. NJ.
Couper, Messrs. A. ]. Crovatt, w. T.
titled to the thanks OF the strangers
within the gates of Brunswick for the numer.
Ous courteous attentions. The beauty and
chivalry of Brunswick were out in force. and
through the ministrations of the aforesaid
committee the strange visitors of the mascu-
line persuasion were most charmngly taken in
and delightfully."- treated. The ball was social
success in every point, and the remembrance
of its pleasures will long linger with the Wis
itors to the Sixth Annual Fair of GlYnn
county. The dancing was continued until four
O'Clock. and then it is said that so reluctant
were some to leave that only the intimation
that the lights were to be extinguished had
the effect ofinducing their departure.
GROWING OF THE QUEEN.
At eleven O'Clock the announcement was
made from the stage that the prizes we're to
be presented, and that the successful knight in
the afternoon contest would crown the Queen
of the bal" :" Immediately the prom
and ''sitters'' hastened to the front 10 witness
the royal ceremony. Capt. J. NJ. Couper. in a
few. pertinent and graceful remarks, pre-
sented the prizes. Mr.. John Dillon, the
D. R. Dillon, Of Savannah. accom-.
panied by President Dunn, made tour Of
Queen" in the person of Miss NJ Lucy Barku-
loo, charming young lady, who wore her
honors gracefully and with becoming dignity.
RANDOM NOTES.
Capt. A. G. Macarthur surprised me yester-
day with cordial shake, ere l knew of his
presence. was glad to see him and to know
that he retains his lively interest in Savannah,
and is wide awake as of yore to the good of the
First district and the State
Albert B. Wrenn. General Southern Passen-
ger Agent Nashville, Chattanooga and st.
Louis Railway, and E. p Jordan, Passenger
Agent OF Star and Crescent Line, Atlanta, are
here en- route to Cumberland Island
Mr.. A. L. Richardson, formerly of Savannah,
now OF Jacksonville has been confined to his
room at the Nelson House by a severe attack
Of the rheumatism
The fair will be closed to-day, and the pre-
miums awarded.
The train from Macon thic yoornino, hro,oht
two fire companies from that city and large
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