The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1911-12-01
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THE coLoRED EXHIBIT. AT THE
FAIR

The colored citizens of Marion
county acquitted themselves most
creditably in the manner in which
they responded with fair exhibits and
their attendance each and every day.
Their exhibits showed great i'm
provement over those of preceding
years and as compared with those
made the first year of the fair the ev-
olution was a great contrast in their
favor. Besides the exhibits in their
building many exhibits from colored
farmers were found in the agricultu-
raj hall. Each year there is greater
interest manifested and the fair has
proved a school of practical lessons
and an inspiration to the colOred
farmers who have attended. The
large hogs, fine sheep, fine mules,
blooded COWS and improved horses
show the possibilities of the farmer
who perseveres, and the colored farm
ers are sure to do more and more in
the way of live stock improvement,
and doubtless the next fair will prove
of even greater benefit than the one
just closed.
The pride manifested by those in
charge of the colored building was
something commendable Mrs. F. K
Powers, Mrs w. P. Wilson, Mrs. G.
A. Sheehey and Pearl Anderson were
active in getting exhibits installed
and arranged. 1t should not be over
looked, however, that Johnson Lutte
man displayed great taste in decorat-
ing the building. 1t was draped with
flowers, palms and evergreens that
make Florida famous at this season.
The fancy work was of high grade
and showed great skill and fine taste.
The fruit exhibit was large. Perry
Edwards had over 80 jars and Mrs.
George Giles had over so. The latter
also made extensive exhibits of cook
ing, sewing, fancy work and crochet
ing.
Howard Academy made a creditable
exhibit of % pieces of sewing, and
was awarded a number of blue rib
bons. Ethel Jordan made a display
of eight pieces of fancy work DR..
Carrie Mitchell sent six pieces of Bat
tenburg fancy work that attracted
favorable attention. Ponnell Frazier
of Anthony sent a number of fans,
cups. crosses, tubs and barrels,
which he had carved with a pocket
knife.
Fessenden Academy of Fessenden
made a most elaborate display from
five of it's departments, sewing, cook
ing, wood working and iron and agri-
cultural The sewing showed all
steps from the simplest stitches to he
making Of garments suitable for any,
one to wear. The fancy work was ex-
cellent and the wood work showed al
most anything that could be made
from wood There were over 250I
pieces of wood work, carefully finish
ed and well displayed. The iron work
consisted of chisels, chains, latches,
horseshoes, etc. The agricultural de-
partment showed its advancement in
winning the Ocala Fertilizer Com
pany's offer for best potatoes.
The most attractive part of the
Fessenden exhibit was the glass case
filed with substantial and delicate
products from the kitchen. The ex-
hibit showed the ability to prepare
the simplest food in the most palata-
bic and dainty manner, and the cook
ink corner" was the most frequented
in the exhibit =.
Leafy Giles made a display of cook
ing corner" was the most frequented
splendid She is not fourteen years
Of age, and for one so young to accom-
plish so much makes older persons
take positive note of what application
and ability can accomplish
All in all the colored exhibits were
a notable part of the fair, and it goes
down in the history of the Marion
county fairs that the colored exhibit
ors did their duty. May they begin
now to get ready for the next fair,
and do even more next time.
OBSERVER.