The Alaska citizen., 1916-09-11

dSrlt ltultuTdl ldu Helu ldSI MOuudy and Tuesday at the roller rink, was Chairman William c. Edes, of the For after viewing the exhibits, Mir Edes expressed great surprise at the size of some of the vegetables and the grains. although he had been prepared for what he saw in an agricultural way by reports sub mitted to him long ago concerning agricultural conditions in Alaska, and by what he has seen since his ar rival here some days ago, or in his visits to the farms adjacent to Fair banks.
 The fair was held for two days. ending with grand harvest ball on the evening of Tuesday, July 2 IL was not general celebration such as has been held here in past years. for, excepting the two ball games, there Was no attraction oth- CT than the fair and the dance
 Then, too, the fair was held under conditions which were not Condu- cive to good exhibits For, although there were many exhibitors and all of the exhibits were good, num- Der of those who should have had products on exhibition failed to have them there on account of the announcement made by the members of the executive board of the Com mercial club to the effect that no prizes other than ribbons, would be awarded And the lateness of the season last spring, as well as the great amount of rain which fell during the summer also had the effect of making the general exhibits much poorer than they otherwise would have been.
 The judges of the agricultural products were Falcon Joslin, J. w. Neal and Arthur McGown. The judges of the home and house pro- ducts and the childrens depart ment were Mesdames Drury, Nor rell and Rickert
 Prizes awarded were as follows:
 Beets, Mangels-First, Frank Bet schart; second, H. A. Lazelle.
 Beets, Table-First, H. A. Lazelle; ser ond, Frank Betschart
 Beans-First, James Weist; sec ond, Daniel Buroh.
 Cabbage-First, Fairbanks Garden; second, Grljevich X Radak.
 Carrots-First, Fairbanks Garden; second. Geo, Missen.
 Cauliflower- First, Grljevich X Radak; second Vincent Matetich.
 Celery-First, Arctic Green House; second, Fairbanks Garden.
 Leeks-First, Arctic Green House;
 Onions-First, Grljevich & Radak; second, Arctic Green House.
 Parsnips-First, Roy Shafer; sec ond, Frank Betschart.
 Peas-First, James Weist; second, Vincent Matetich
 Potatoes Frank Betschart; second, Grljevich & Radak.
 Rutabagas--F First, Geo. Missen; second, Fairbanks Garden
 Rhubarb-First, James Weist. Turnips, Yellow-First, Fairbanks Garden: second, H. Ballaine.
 Turnips, White-First, Fairbanks Garden; second, Vincent Matetich.
 Sweet Corn-First, Grljevich & Radak; second, Roy Shafer.
 Alfalfa-First, Frank Betschart.
 Oats, Seed-First, Vincent Mate itch; second, C. L. Davidson.
 Hr Wheat, Seed-First, Vincent Matetioh
 Winter Wheat, Seed-First, Yin cent Matetich
 Sheaf, Display-First, Grljevich X Radak; second, Chas. DesJardins.
 Clover-First, c. R. Davidson; sec ond, the Buzby boys.
 Squash-First, James Weist.
 Pumpkin-First, Frank Betschart
 FlaX-First, c. R. Davidson.
 Veatch-First, Fairbanks Garden
 Sunflower-First, Hal Bailey; sec ond, Roy Shafer.
 Timothy-First, Frank Betschart; i; second, c. R. Davidson.
 HOT HOUSE PRODUCTS.
 Egg Plant-First Arctic Green House.
 Lettuce-First, Arctic Green House; second, Fairbanks Garden.
 Radishes-First, Arctic Green House.
 Tomatoes-First, Arctic Green House; second Fairbanks Garden. Peppers-First, Fairbanks Garden.
 General Display-First, Fairbanks Garden; second Grljevich & Radak.
 Sage-First, Fairbanks Garden.
 Hanging Baskets-First, Mrs. Dan Driscoll; second, Mrs. Friss.
 Floral Display-First, Mrs. Sel- berg; second, Mrs. Durham.
 HOME PRODUCTS BOOTH.
 Meringue Tart-First, blue ribbon, Arcade restaurant.
 Cake-First, blue ribbon, Mrs. J. F. Lytle; second, red ribbon, Home Do