Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-18
PRIZES AT FLORIDA's FAIR.
Who Took Them, and the Success of the
Fruit and Floral Display.

Correspondence Of the Norni7l0 Neacs
JACKSONVILLE, FLA, Feb. 15.-The
fourth and last day Of the State Fair closed
to-day, after a successful season. The
various trains and steamers left crowded
with passengers, and the pressure upon
the capacity of the city is greatly dimin-
ished. 1t is thought the general attend
ance has been larger than on any previous
similar occasion. No casualties or un-
toward incidents have occurred to disturb
the general harmony and pleasure.
This morning contest took place be-
tween the rifle teams of the three city
military companies, resulting in the vic
tory of the artillerists.
The award of premiums in the fruit de-
partment was made this morning, and l
give it in full, as it always attracts the
greatest interest, and excites the HveIiest
competition:
For the best display and collection of
fruit grown in Florida, G. b. Magruder.
OF Rock Ledge, $780, second best, T. X.
Spencer, of Tampa, $25. Best peck of or
anges, one variety, E. II. Hart, of Put
nam county, $40. This exhibitor also
took premium for best peck of lemons.
$40; best 100 oranges, $40; and best two
boxes, $40; best dozen Tangerine and
Maltese blood oranges, s. each; best col
lection OF Seeding oranges, Col f. l..
Dancy, of Putnam county, $40; best Navel
oranges, W. 5. Abbott, of Volusia county,
So; best display of oranges from one
limb, G. b. Magruder, of Rock Ledge, S5:
second best peck of lemons, F. L. Dancv.
80; best dozen shaddocks, Richard Booth,
OF Hlllsborough county, SO; also best peck
OF lines, So, and dozen grape fruit, SO; best
dozen guavas, a. j. Phares, of Sumter
county, 50; best two boxes of oranges pre-
pared for shipping, S. b. Harwood, Volu-
sia county, $40.
Thus it will be seen that Brevard
county has worthily won the first honOrs,
closely followed by HillsbOrough. Putnam
county carried off several important
prizes.
Duval county obtained the premiums in
the floral and horticultural departments
"a very creditable achievement consider
ing the severity of the winter.
nave said but little of the machinery
and implements from elsewhere on exhi-
bltion, as such articles can be INSPECTED
IN the stores at any time. Displays of
fruits, flowers and vegetables in mid
winter should always be the prominent
features of fair held at such season,
ana these should receive the most marked
attention.
1t is said that the Fruit Growers Asso-
citation have it in contemplation hereafter
to contine themselves to an annual exhi-
bItion of the three departments mentioned
above, and to discard the features of live
stock, specimens of art, fancy work, etc.
II they adopt this plan, they will issue
an invitation to the various counties to
compete, and Will arrange the display
within some hall in this city.
Gen. Sebring, appointed by President
Arthur as one of the commissioners of this
State at the Cotton Exposition in New Or
leans, is busily engaged in perfecting his
arrangements and appointing local agents
for each county. He has engaged 10000
feet of space, and two acres of land for
growing plants, flowers and trees. He
Will do yeoman's work in this position dur
ing the summer.
Secretary of State Hon. j. l.. Crawford
had his pocket picked of $500 while on
the fair grounds. Many Others were re-
lieved of valuables. Jacksonville is fun
OF thieves and rascals of all descriptions.
The proceedings Of the Fruit Growers
Association have been very interesting
and instructive, and will be noticed in
subsequent letters. w. H. B.