The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-11-21
Marion County Fair Exhibits

exhibits not only of absorbing inter-
est but Of great educational value as
well. The first place of interest WIS.,
tied by the reported yesterday aft
ernoon was the rest room maintained
by the hospitality committee of the
Woman's Club. Mrs. E. C.. Bennett is
chairman of this committee, with Mrs.
H. w. Henry chairman of the hospi-
tally committee booth. Mrs. Henry
has appointed an assistant chairman
for each day. The opening day of
charge, with Mrs. Sidney Whaley and
Mrs. Cox assisting her. Mrs. George
Pasteur acted as chairman Wednes-
day, assisted by Mrs. DeCamp, Mrs.
Preer and Mrs. Harold. Today Mrs.
Hampton and Mrs. Holcomb will sell
war savings stamps at the woman's
department This committee is doing
fine work at its pleasant little booth.
There you will receive a cordial
greeting If you are tired there is a
couch to rest upon, easy chairs and
other conveniences, telephone and
pure fresh water Miss Katherine
Livingston is assisting there with a
ready welcome for all visitors
A display that is creating much in
terest in the educational department
is that of the industrial school girls,
one especially fine exhibit being
rug knitted by Elizabeth Dent, hand
woven and most admirably done
Many of these girls could not sew
when they entered the school and
their display of fancy work is won
derful one, including tatting, en-
broidery and fancy work of all kinds
very beautifully and painstakingly
wrought.
Among the community school ex-
hibits we noticed North Ocala, Belle
view, Calvary and Lowell, the last
named having won eight blue ribbons.
In the community exhibits. McIn-
tosh, Reddick, Anthony and Summer
field take the lead in a magnificent
display. The oranges and grapefruit
from the grove of Crosby & Wart-
mann, with one twig containing more
than dozen luscious golden beau
ties, is the admiration of all. In the
Mcintosh division we are shown oil
nut from which oils and varnishes are
extracted. These nuts are from the
| home place of Mr.. w. NJ Gist. An
| thony has fine exhibit of eggs and
various other good things
Next in line to this is the space oc-
cupied by the eighth grade of the
| Ocala public school. Their posters
are noticeably fine. They are 100
per cent efficient Their victory serv-
ice flag occupies a conspicuous place
and altogether tits a splendid exhibit.
All of the grades have good exhibits.
The fifth grade is especially exhibit
ing music, compositions and map
| drawig. The fourth grade has done
remarkably well, with a varied line
of exhibits. Their maps and draw
ings were well done and they have
secured three blue ribbons.
1t would be impossible to mention
in detail the good work done. by the
boys and girls of Marion county in
the educational department, for all
displays are attractive and interest
! ing.
| One finds the way to the Affleck
| Millinery Parlor by this conspicuous
sign, "Ocala House Block Hair goods,
hair work specially. Latest styles
at reasonable prices" Miss Julia
Thompson is in charge of this inter-
ssting booth, filled with a varied col
lection of hats in all shapes and styles
depicting the newest models.
The woman's department is under
the direct supervision of Mrs. j. H.
| Brlnson, Mrs. Cook. Mrs Dye and
/ Mrs. Yonee. There are many indi-
vidual exhibits, among which might
be noted those of Mrs. L. B. Hinton,
Miss Hynderman and Mrs. T. B.
Shook, with preserves and jellies SO
temptingly displayed as to make the
mouth water. Mrs. Carney's exhibit
of ten varieties of the finest vinegar
Is an unusual one. Every article in
this department seems to us to de-
serve blue ribbon.
One should not leave the fair with.
out peep into the agricultural build.
! ing, where if once in they are sure tc
remain longer. There the smiling ano
- e r.