The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-03-22
SOUTH FLoRIDA's FAIR.
The Attendance on the Increase and
the Display Excellent.

The Attendance on the increase and
the Display Excellent.
orlando, Fla. March 21.-The attendance
on the second day Of the South Florida fair
was much better than on the opening day
and the prospects are improving for the
three remaining days. The heavy wind
which prevailed throughout most Of the
day greatly interfered with the comfort
Of the visitors and also exercised a some
what dispiriting effect upon the partici-
pants in the polo game. the trap shooting
anS. the races.
The judges made the awards in the de-
partment of citrus fruits yesterday. The
,ize and variety of the exhibits in this de-
partment were a surprise to the judges
themselves and TO the visitors, who had
considered the offer Of premiums for
citrus fruits somewhat of a farce after the
cotd waves which swept over the state in
December and February. But the fruit
was there and the exhibitors viii get their
premiums in spite of the freeze.
There were some oranges on exhibition
from this county (Orange) but the bulk of
the citrus fruits came from Lee and De
Soto counties, where there was greater
water protection from the cold.
There was no collection of five or more
varieties seemed to be most seriously af-
fected by the cold. The first premium
for Washington navels was awarded to
De Soto county, as was also first prem
iums for best collections Of lemons, best
plate of lemons, and heaviest shaddock.
The names of the exhibitors from De Soto
were not given. The entries were made
in the name of the county and the awards
were made to accord with the entries.
W. p. Gardner of Fort Myers took the
first premiums for king oranges, late or
anges, tangarines and mandarins Mr..
Pfeifer of Oakland, this county, took first
premium for medium season oranges. The
first prize for other varieties of oranges
was given to Mrs. NJ. NJ. Werner of Fort
Myers.
The best plate of grape fruit was ex-
hibited by e. Edwards of Alva, Lee
county, and the second best by L. +.
Washburn of Fort Myers.
DR.. w. f. FOOse also of Fort Myers
took second premium for late oranges.
In the forenoon there. was an exhibition
polo game by six picked players of the
Orlando Polo Club three on a side 1t was
spirited and exceedingly interesting game,
and the visitors greatly enjoyed it.
The shooting contest among the WELD
ers of shotguns was much interferred with
by the high and unsteady winds, and the
boys made scores which. difficult of ac-
comphshment under the conditions. were
not up 10 the average. In the contest for
the SIS medal offered by the association
there were six entries on the first round
for twenty-five single birds, Messrs. Boy
kin, Taylor and Mooney tied on twenty
each. In the shoot-of at ten birds, Mooney
scored nine against four for Taylor and
six for Boykin, and won the coveted medal.
In the races in the afternoon Billy Ack-
erson won three straight heats in the first
event trotting or pacing 2:35 class, best
three in 1--WE, for a purse of $50. Oakland
Prince was second and T. A p. third.
Time 2:35.
purse of 500. Chess Rogan was first,
Billy Bush second and Canebrake third.
Time 81 seconds.
IN the third race, one mile dash, run
ming for purse of $50, Lord Henry was
the winner, with Bag Pipe second and
Lake Shore third.
The poultry and I've stock departments
are fine. 1t is the first year since the or
ganization Of the South Florida Fair
Association that there has been a live
stock department The attention which
has been given to this feature this year
will stimulate the association to greater
Efforts hereafter. and will also arouse
d little rivalry among stock men to obtain
and exhibit better stock than the old
time gothic built COW of many points
and gables which has heretofore prevailed
in Florida, and was considered the only
COW that could survive the climate or
suhSfsf here