The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-09
ALL GEORGIA FOR 1T
GLAD THE STATE FAIR Is TO BE
HELD IN SAVANNAH.
SUBSCRIBERS so ASSURED
MEMBERS OF AGRICULTURAL So
CIETY MADE SPEECHES.


at the city MISREPRESENTATION t
Pope Brown Led the Discussion OF
What is Needed to Make the Fair
Success-Tentatfve Premium List
Read by MIR. Barrett-COmmittee
Satisfied with Ten Brock Course
for the Fair Grounds.
A clear outline of just what is proposed
for the State Fair to be held in Savan-
nah next fall was gained by those who
attended the meeting at the City Ex-
change yesterday afternoon. The infor-
nation was gathered from the committee
representing the State Agricultural So
ciety, each of whom discussed matters
bearing upon the fair.
Col. J. II. Estill, acting chairman of the
board of directors of the Savannah Fair
Association, called the meeting to order
The visitors were Hon. J. Pope Brown
president of the Agricultural Society; Mr..
James Barrett of Augusta, Mr.. NJ. V. Cal
win of Augusta, Mr.. r. F. Crittenden of
Shellman and Mr.. J. J. Conner of Car
tersville, all representing the society. Maj
G. NJ. Ryals was also present as a MEM
Der of the committee. Among the Sa-
vannah subscribers to the stock of the
Fair Association we're Messrs. ]. w.
Jackson, George w. Owens, S. Krouskoff,
H. f. Dreeson, Charles Levan, S. l.. Lag
aron, w. S. Byck, e. L. Byck, A. S. Mich
OILS, George w. Tiedeman, p. A. Stova1,
man and L. W. Neeson.
The purpose of the meeting was ex-
pressed by Col Estill, who invited Mr..
Brown and the other members of the Ag-
Ticultural Society Committee to address
the subscribers, as there were a number
of points upon which enlightenment was
desired
Mr.. Browns talk was the most com
prehensivG He gave a summary of the
history of the state fairs held under the
auspices of the Agricultural Society and
dealt particularly with the prospect for
the Fair in Savannah.
More than half a century ago, Mr..
Brown said. the Agricultural Society was
organized with the object of promoting
manufacturing and agriculture in Geor-
gia. After the Society had been in exis-
tence for some time, it was decided that
it would be a good plan to hold fairs,
and several were held prior to the war.
During the war the organization was dis
rupted but later it was recognized the
Legislature coming to the assistance of
those reviving it and appropTiating 81 500
to be expended annually upon the State
Fair held under the auspices of the So
ciety. The railroads, too, came to it's aid
agreeing to transport, free of cost every
thing designed for display at the fair.
The state, after a time, discontinued its
appropriation, the Legislature reaching
the conclusion that it was unconstitu-
tional, but the railroads have never ceased
10 foster the fairs and furnish free trans
portation for exhibits. aid that has been
material in promoting and perpetuating
the attractions.
Atlanta's experience with the State
Fair was referred to by Mr.. Brown, who
said that $4,000 had been donated by the
citizens, with the understanding that it
would be returned to them if possible af-
ter the fair had been given. Atlanta al
ready had the grounds and the fair build
ings, but those making the donations had
no thought that they would get their
money back. Their expectations, how
ever much to their satisfaction and that
of the members of the Agricultural So
800 clear after all expenses, which were
greater than had been anticipated, had
been paad and the donations refunded
The Atlanta Fair was successful, as was
that at Valdosta last year.
The executive committee of the Agri-
cultural Society. Mr.. Brown said. were
surprised, though gratihed to be invited
to Savannah. They had suspected that
Savannah had no desire for fair. but
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the city would be to people throughout
the state. and for this reason the COM
mittee and the entire society have be-
come unit in the determination to work
for the Fair, and do everything in their
power to secure a great attendance and
make IL an unqualified success. II have
not met a man." said Mr.. Brown, "since
the announcement that the Fair is to be
held in Savannah, either in or out of the
Agricultural Society, who, in discussing
the matter, has not assured me that he
is glad Savannah is to be the place for
it. This feeling is widespread, and Sa-
vannah must do its part to maintain its
reputation for hospitality and whole-soul-
ed generosity that is second to that OF
no city In the state"
More northern counties. said Mr.. Brown
have signified their intention 10 make ex.
hibits than ever before so early after the
decision to hold a fair and he believes
that as many displays from the south.
ern counties can be secured as there NAV
be room for their accommodation. 1t IS
estimated that something more than / 90,
square feet of floor space will be required
for the display of each county, and il i.
evident from this that large buildings will
have to be erected.
The cooperation of the Agricultural
Society, the people of Savannah, the
newspapers and the railroads is demand.
ed, said Mr.. Brown, for the success of the
fair For the best efforts of the Agri.
cultural Society he vouched. urging his
hearers to see that Savannah is NOT back
ward in doing all it can TO promote tn,
interests of the fair. OF the assjstanc,
of the newspapers, he said, he felt no
the slightest doubt, and he is assured
that the railroads will give it theh
hearty support.
The probable premium list was discussed
at some length, Mr.. Brown submitting on,
that had been agreed upon by his com
mittee as likely to meet with all require
ments and, at the same time. outstrip anv
thing ever before offered. The premium
list in Atlanta was $4,000, but in Valdos;;
last year it was considerably less. Tn,
bigger the list, Mr.. Brown said, the bet
ter the character of the exhibits. IN,
bigger the crowd attending the fair. ant
abe bigger the receipts. The list Shout
foot up about $4,000 The agriculture
list should be larger than heretofore an,
more should be given to etluca Uopa1 av