Premium list of the Coffee County Fair : to be held at Douglas, Georgia, November 9-13, 1915

MIUM LIST

OF THE
COFFEE COUNTY FAIR

TO BE HELD AT

DOUGLAS, GEORGIA

NOVEMBER 9-13

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UNDER AUSPICES OF THE
COFFEE COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION
SECRETARY'S OFFICE: SECOND FLOOR TANNER-DICKERSON BUILDING
ENTERPRISE PRINT, DOUGLAS, QA.

PREMIUM LIST
OF THE
COFFEE COUNTY FAIR
TO BE HELD AT
DOUGLAS. GEORGIA NOVEMBER 9-13 1915
UNDER AUSPICES OF THE
COFFEE COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION
SECRETARY'S 'OFFICE: SECOND FLOOR TANNER-DICKJERSON BUILDING

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COFFEE COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION

F. W. DART,.....................President O. PETERSON,...............Vice President MELVIN TANNER, Secretary and Treasurer

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

F. W. DART,

O. PETERSON

J. J. ROGERS,

J. W. QUINCEY

J. C. BREWER,

MELVIN TANNER

B. H. TANNER,

W. C. BRYAN

J. M. DENT,

J. S. LOTT

J. F. OVERSTREET,

C. E. BAKER

LEVI O'STEEN,

DR. H. C. WHELCHEL

J. R. OVERMAN,

J. M. ASHLEY

ELIAS LOTT,

MOSE GRIFFIN

COMMITTEES

On Buildings and Grounds.--0. Peterson, F. W. Dart, Elias Lott, Levi O'Steen, Mose Grif fin, J. J. Rogers.
On Publicity and Advertising.--J. J. Rogers, Dr. H. C. Whelchel, J. M. Dent, J. R. Over man.
On Attraction.--Elias Lott, F. W. Dart, J. J. Rogers, Levi O'Steen, J. M. Dent.
On Entertainment.--J. R. Overman, W. C. Bryan, B. H. Tanner, H. C. Whelchel, J. F. Overstreet.
On Transportation.--J. M. Ashley, J. W. Quincey, Levi O'Steen.
On Exhibits and Premiums.--J. R. Overman, 0. Peterson, J. M. Ashley, W. C. Bryan, F. W. Dart.
On Auditing.--C. E. Baker, 0. Peterson, J. C. Brewer, Mose Griffin.
On Lights and Water.--W. C. Bryan, 0. Peterson, J. M. Dent.
On Concessions.--Levi O'Steen, 0. Peterson, J. J. Rogers, B. H. Tanner.
On Racing.--J. C. Brewer, F. W. Dart, Dr. H.

COFFFEE COUNTY FAIR
C. Whelchel. The Secretary is ex-officio member of all committees.
THE COUNTY FAIR.
The county fair is an institution, general ly speaking, occupies a place second to none in the field of education and development. A rep resentative display of the county's products showing variety and quality, assembled annu ally, gives a splendid opportunity for study and comparison, thereby leading to improvement along all lines.
The county fair stands as the active expo nent of improved agriculture; improved live stock and schools, and better homes. These things influencing, as they do, the lives and character of the people, their improvement means better and more patriotic citizens.
The Coffee County Fair Association will, this year, hold its tenth annual exhibition. To the end that the coming fair may far surpass all former efforts, the management invokes the co-operation and liberal patronage of all the people.
GENERAL RULES.
The rules governing each department will be found in connection with the premiums of fered, and all persons making exhibits should acquaint themselves with same.
Plans of the grounds and exhibit buildings are in the hands of the Secretary, and all par ties desiring information along this line will be supplied by calling at the Secretary's office.
All entries must be made on blanks sup plied by the Association for the purpose. If the entry blank sent with this premium list is lost, call upon the Secretary for another. In filling in entry blanks, please write plainly,

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giving name, class and number of premium for
which entry is made.
All entries for competition shall be under the control of the Superintendent in charge of the department in which they are entered un less otherwise provided for by special rule.
All exhibits must be in place and properly installed by 10 o'clock on Tuesday, November 9th, the opening day of the fair.
Guards will be on the ground both day and night, and the Association will do all it can to protect exhibits, but will not assume responsi bility for any loss or damage that may occur.
Freight and express charges must be paid
by exhibitors. Should it be ascertained that the exhibitor
has made, or caused to be made, any false state ment in regard to an exhibit, or if he should in any manner attempt to interfere with the judges in the performance of their duties, he will be barred from competition and from furtheir exhibiting on the grounds.
No article in any of the departments can compete for more than one premium, unless otherwise stated.
The fair management reserves the right to decline any exhibit that may be objectionable, or that does not possess sufficient merit to be of interest to the fair.
No superintendent of a department will be allowed to compete for a premium in his own department.
All exhibits received and installed must be kept in their places until 2:00 p. m. on the clos ing day of the fair.
The judges will award cash premiums only on the articles named in the premium list.
The decision of the judges will be final, and no appeal will be considered except in case of

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protests, which must be filed in writing with the Secretary of the Association.
In all the departments, unless otherwise fixed by special rule, in case of no competition in any of the classes, first prize money will be withheld, but a first premium ribbon will be awarded and second prize money paid.
No premium will be awarded when the ex hibit is unworthy.
No one will be allowed to act as judge in the department in which he exhibits.
The premiums will be designated by colors: Blue meaning first; Red, second; White, third; Yellow, fourth.
Exhibitors may sell, at their respective stands, any article displayed to be delivered at the close of the Fair. In case the exhibitor cannot be present he must give written order to the Secretary or the Superintendent of the department in which the exhibit is made.
The following charges will be made for ad mission : Adults ................ ...............50c. Children, 6 to 12 years.................. 25c.
For season tickets, team passes, etc., apply to the Secretary.
SPECIAL RULES APPLYING TO AGRICUL TURAL EXHIBITS.
Exhibits must be in place by 10 o'clock a. m. of the opening day of the Fair.
All products contesting for premiums must be grown by the exhibitor in the year 1915 and must be of Coffee county production.
Artistic arrangement will be taken into consideration by the awarding judges.
Awards will be made on Thursday after the opening day.
No article can compete for more than one premium unless otherwise stated in connection

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with the prize offered.
DEPARTMENT A.--AGRICULTURE. Boys' Corn Club, Coffee County.
Winner First Prize, Short Course State College of Agriculture, value................. $25.00 Winner Second Prize, Trip to Atlanta Corn Show
Members Pig Club, Coffee County. Winner First Prize, Scholarship Short Course State College of Agriculture, value..... $25.00 Winner Second Prize, Trip to Atlanta Corn Show
Members Canning Club, Coffee County. Winner First Prize, Short Course State College of Agriculture, value................. $25.00 Winner Second Prize Trip to Atlanta Corn Show
Awards in above departments will be made in accordance with rules and regulations of State Agricultural College applying to County Demonstration Work.
DEPARTMENT B.--LIVE STOCK. Special Rules Applying to Live Stock Exhibits.
Entries will close at 10:00 o'clock, on the ipening day of the Fair.
Stalls and pens will be furnished by the pair Association without cost to the exhibitor.
Exhibitors must furnish feed at their own expense.
A competent man will be in charge of the department and will feed and water all animals regularly.
None of the animals will be permitted to run at large on the grounds.
All animals exhibited shall have been the bona fide property of the exhibitor for at least thirty days prior to the opening day of the fair.
Only one premium will be awarded where there is no competition, that is, a first and sec ond premium cannot be awarded for the same exhibit.

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Awards will be made in this department

at 10 o'clock on Thursday, by a competent and

disinterested judge chosen by the Fair Asso

ciation.

All animals received for exhibition must

be kept on the ground until the afternoon of

the closing day.

No animal with infectious disease will be

received on the grounds, if known to the Super

intendent.

Judges may require an affidavit from ex

hibitors when it becomes necessary to get in

formation not otherwise available.

First

Second

Premium Premium

1. Best Stallion ......... .$7.50

$5.00

2. Best Brood Mare....... 7.50

5.00

3. Best Colt under 1 year old 5.00

3.00

4. Best Colt over 1 year old

and under 2 years...... 5.00

3.00

5. Best Mule Colt under 2

years old.............. 5.00

3.00

6. Best single harness horse 5.00

3.00

7. Best Shetland Pony turn

out .................. 5.00

3.00

CATTLE

Jerseys.

8. Best Bull, 2 years or older 7.50

3.50

9. Best Bull, 1 to 2 years old 5.00

2.00

10. Best Calf, 1 month to 1 '

year old .............. 5.00

2.00

11. Best Cow in milk....... 7.50

3.50

Herefords.

12. Best Bull, 2 years or older 7.50

3.50

13. Best Bull, 1 to 2 year old 5.00

2.00

14. Best Calf, 1 month to 1

year old .............. 5.00

2.00

15. Best beef steer, any breed 5.00

3.00

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HOGS.

Open to Duroc Jerseys, Poland Chinas, Berkshires and Tamworths.

16. Boar, 1 year or older.... 5.00

2.00

17. Boar, 3 months to 1 year

old ................... 3.00

1.00

18. Sow, 1 year or older..,. 5.00

2.00

19. Sow, 3 months to 1 year

old ................... 3.00

1.00

20. Sow, with litter of suck

ling pigs, not less than 5 5.00

2.50

21. Herd, 1 boar and 3 sows,

1 year or older......... 7.50

3.00

DEPARTMENT C,--POULTRY. Special Rules Applying to Poultry Exhibits.

1. Entries in this department will close at 10:00 o'clock, on the opening day of the Fair, and no exhibit will be accepted after this hour without special permission from the Fair Asso ciation.
2. All cash and special prizes offered in this department are open to the world unless otherwise restricted in connection with offer.
3. The judges will use the American Stand ard of perfection as a guide in making the awards.
4. All exhibitors will be required to pay the following fees: 25c per entry for single birds, and 50c per entry for pairs, trios, and pens. Fees must be paid when entries are made.
5. All transportation charges must be pre paid by the exhibitor.
6. Awards will be made by competent and disinterested judges chosen by the Fair Asso ciation.
7. The Fair Association will have a supply of bands on hand and birds received without bands will be banded by the manager of poul-

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try department. 8. The Association will exercise due care
to prevent loss of or injury of birds, but will not assume responsibility for loss from any cause.
9. The Fair Association will furnish a com fortable and well lighted show room for the exhibition, also grain feed, and fresh water will be supplied.
10. The judging will be strictly private. Any exhibitor interfering with the judging will forfeit the claims he may have in the premium list.
11. Single birds, pairs, trios, and pens, can be entered for one prize only. Specimens for which no cash or special prizes are offered may receive such a ribbon awards as the judge may deem appropriate.
12. Birds for pen entries should be shipped in separate coops from single birds and plainly marked so as to avoid mistakes.
13. There must be two or more entries in each, and all classes, or first prize money will be withheld, but second money will be paid, also a first prize ribbon awarded.
14. Show coops will be furnished by the Fair Association.
15. Each specimen must be the bona fide property of the exhibitor, if entered to com pete for a premium.
16. No appeal from the judge's decision will be considered unless made in writing, stat ing the grounds for the appeal, and accompa nied by a deposit of $5.00, which will be for feited should the appeal not be sustained after a thorough investigation by the Association.
17. Birds, or fowls, with infectious dis ease will not be accepted if known to the Fair Association.

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18. No tags, signs, or other advertising matter will be allowed in the show room until after the awards have been made.
19. Exhibitors are not required to accom pany their entries, but are invited to do so.
20. All entries must be made on blanks furnished by the Fair Association.
21. "Pen" entries must contain one male and four female birds.
Premiums offered in this department as follows:
First. Second. Third. Fourth. Cock ........$1.50 $1.00 Ribbon Ribbon Hen ......... 1.50 1.00 Ribbon Ribbon Cockerel ..... 1.50 1.00 Ribbon Ribbon Pullet ....... 1.50 1.00 Ribbon Ribbon Pen ......... 2.50 1.50 Ribbon Ribbon
The following breeds are included in above premium offers:
Barred, White, Buff and Partridge Plym outh Rocks; Single and Rose-comb R. I. Reds; Buckeye Reds; R. I.-Whites; White, Black and Buff Orpingtons; White, Buff, Silver, Golden and Columbian Wyandottes; Light and Dark Brahmas; Black and White Langshans; Buff White and Partridge Cochins; White, Buff and Brown Leghorns (single and rose-comb); White and Black Minorcas; (single and rose-comb), Anconas; Blue Andelusians; Cornish Indian Games; Pit Games, any color; Red Pyle Games; Bantams, any standard breed.
Indian Runner Ducks--Colored and White. Drake ..First 1.50 Second 1.00 Third Ribbon Hen ...First 1.50 Second 1.00 Third Ribbon Pen ....First 2.50 Second 1.50 Third Ribbon
Turkeys.
Tom ................First 1.50 Second 1.00 Hen .................First 1.00 Second .50

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Miscellaneous.
Best Buff Orpington Ducks........2.00 1.00 Best Display of Guineas................2.00 Best Display of Geese...................2.00 Best Display of Pigeons................2.00

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WOMAN'S DEPARTMENT.--D.
Ladies' Executive Committee.
Mrs. John McLean, Chairman. Mrs. W. C. Bryan, Vice-Chairman. Mrs. C. A. Ward, Mrs. J. W. Quincey, Mrs. S. J. Stubbs. Mrs. J. W. Mathews, Mrs. Turner Brewer, Mrs. J. W. Powell, Miss Nola Johnson, Miss Delia Lott, Miss May Dart,
RULES GOVERNING LADIES' EXHIBIT.
No. 1. All exhibitors competing for pre miums must be "bona fide" residents of Coffee county, and the work exhibited to be the work of the exhibitor.
No. 2. All exhibits entered for competition shall be subject to the control of the committee of the department in which they are exhibited and no article on exhibition may be removed until the close of the fair, except upon the written permission of the Executive Commit tee.
No. 3. All exhibits, except cut flowers, and cooking, must be entered by 5 o'clock Monday, November 8th.
No. 4. No article entered in a collection can compete for another premium.
No. 5. No premium will be awarded where the exhibit is unworthy, though there be no competition.
No. 6. If it is ascertained that any exhibi tor has made or caused to be made, false state ments in regard to article exhibited, or if any exhibitor shall attempt to interfere with the judges in the performance of their duties, she

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shall be excluded from competition. No. 7. So far a spossible, the judges will
be selected from disinterested parties visiting the Fair, and will be selected by the committee having that special department in charge.
No. 8. No appeal from the judge's decis ion will be considered unless accompanied with proofs of partiality shown, and all. such com plaints must be written and presented to the chairman of the Ladies' Committee before the close of the Fair.
No. 9. Should any doubt arise in regard to any exhibit, or any other important matter, which the judges feel incompetent to decide, they shall report to the committee in charge of that department, who shall in turn report to the chairman f the Executive Committee for decision.
No. 10. No article that has been entered twice at former fairs can compete for premiums.
No. 11. No premium will be awarded when there is no competition. A blue ribbon will be given.

Kitchen Products, Canned Products and Mis

cellaneous.

Mrs. C. A. Ward, Chairman.

Miss Noa Johnson.

Mrs. W. C. Bryan.

First. Second.

Kitchen Products.

Prem. Prem.

1. Lemon Pie................. 50

2. Cocoanut Pie............... 50

3. Potato Pie.................50

4. Pumpkin Pie...............50

5. Apple Pie..................50

6. Pound Cake.............$1.00

.75

7. Fruit Cake. ............. .$1.50

.75

8. Loaf Cake.................75

.50

9. Chocolate Cake..............75

.50

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10. Lemon Cheese..............75

.50

11. Nut Cake..................75

.50

12. Caramel Cake..............75

.50

13. Tea Cake..................50

.25

14. Ginger Cake...............50

.291

Canned Products.

15. Doughnuts ................50 16. Loaf Home-made Light Bread 50 17. Pone Corn Bread...........25 18. Best 1/2 Dozen Rolls.........50 19. Best 1/2 Dozen Biscuits..... .25 ; 20. Best 1/2 Dozen Beaten Biscuits 25 | 21. Best Collection Canned
Fruits ................. .$2.00 22. Best Display Canned Prod
ucts, ten or more jars, Fruits and Vegetables, Can ned, any style.......... .$5.00 23. Best collection Preserves..$3.00 24. Best collection Sweet Pick les .................... .$2.00 25. Best collection of Sour Pickles ................ .$2.00 26. Best collection Vegetables $2.00 27. Best collection Jam....... $2.00 28. Best collection Jelly..... .$2.00

.25 .25
$1.00
$2.50 $2.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00

Miscellaneous.

29. Best Pound Butter...... .$1.00

.50

30. Best Display of Home-made

Soap .....................50

.25

General Needlework and Dresses.

Mrs. J. W. Mathews, Chairman.

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Mrs. J. W. PowelL

I 31. Best made Suit of Under wear--3 pieces......... ..$3.00
32. Best Worsted Quilt...... .$1.00 33. Best Quilted Quilt....... .$1.00 34. Best Pieced Quilt Top....$1.00

$2.00

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35. Best Home-made Coat Suit $2.00 36. Best Hand-made Table
Cloth and 6 Napkins--not less that 22 inches...... .$1.50 37. Best Lingerie Dress, HandMade .......... ........$2.00 38. Best Hand-Made Infant's Dress ................. .$1.00 39. Best Hand-Made Child's Dress ..................$1.00 40. Best Hand-Made Infant's outfit consisting of 3 pieces $2.00

$1.00
.75 $1.00
.50 .50 $1.00

Embroidery, Crochet and Lace Work.
Mrs. Turner Brewer, Chairman. Miss Delia Lott.

Embroidery.
41. Best collection of Embroid ery, 8 pieces or more, dif ferent kinds of work, white and colored............. .$3.00
42. Best Embroidered Lunch Cloth, not less than 42 in. .$1.00
43. Best Embroidered Lunch eon Set--Centerpiece not less than 27 in., 6 Plates, 6 Tumbler Napkins...... $2.00
44. Best Embroidered Bedroom Set, consisting of 5 pieces.. $2.00
45. Best Embroidered Sheet and Pillow Cases........ .$1.00
46. Best Embroidered Library Set--white or colored--3 or more pieces ............. $1.50
47. Best Embroidered Pillow Cases ..................$1.00
48. Best Embroidered Scarf..$1.00 49 Best Embroidered Ladies'
Dress ................. .$2.00

$1.50 .50
$1.00 $1.00
.50
$1.00 .50 .50
$1.00

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50 Best Embroidered Child's Dress ..................$1.00
51. Best Embroidered sofa Pil low ....................$1.00
52. Best French Embroidered Shirt Waist.............$1.00
53. Best Embroidered Eyelet Shirt Waist.............$1.00
54. Best Embroidered Punch Work Shirt Waist....... !$1.00
55. Best Embroidered Corset Cover ..................$1.00
56. Best collection of Sofa Pil lows ...................$2.00
57. Best Collection of Embroid ered Centerpieces ........ $1.00
58. Best French Embroidered Centerpiece ............. $1.00
59. Best Embroidered Eyelet Centerpiece ............ .$1.00
60. Best Embroidered Center piece ...................$1.00
61. Best Stenciled and Em broidered Centerpiece.... .$1.00
62. Best Cut Work Centerpiece $1.00 63. Best Embroidered Center
piece on colored Linen... .$1.00 64. Best Embroidered Baby
Cap ......................50 65. Best Embroidered Hand
kerchief ..................50 66. Best Embroidered Guest
Towel ......... ...........75 67. Best Embroidered Towel. ... .75 68. Best Embroidered Picture
Frame .................... 75 69. Best Embroidered Collar
and Cuff Set... ............75 70. Best Embroidered Night

.50
.50
.50
.50 .50 .50 $1.50 .50 .50 .50 .50 .50 . .50 .50 .25 .25
T
1 .50
50 .50

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Gown ........... .......$1.50
71. Best Embroidered Combi nation ............... . .$1.50

$1.00 $1.00

Crochet.
72. Best Collection of Crochet, 8 or more pieces........ .$2.00
73. Best Crocheted Bed Spread $3.00
74. Best Crocheted Runner.. .$1.50
75. Best Crocheted Gown Yoke $1.00
76. Best Crocheted Pillow Case $1.00
77. Best Crocheted Bath Towel .75
78. Best Crocheted Tea Jacket $1.00
c0. Ecst Crocheted Baby Saque .75 81. Eest Crocheted SKpr^rs. ... .50 1 2. Test Crocheted Centerpiece $1.00 83. Best Crocheted Eaby Cap....50 84. Best Crocheted Luncheon
Set--Centerpiece not less than 24 inches--6 plates, 6 Tumblers............. .$2.00 85. Best Knitted Sox. ..........50 86. Best Knitted Hose..........50 87. Best Knitted Gloves or Mitts .....................50

$1.00 $2.00 $1.00
.75 .50 .EO .50 50
.75 .25
1.CO

Tatting.
88. Best collection of Tatting $2.00 89. Best Tatted Pillow Case.. .$1.00 90. Best Tatted Baby Cap..... .50 91. Best Tatted Centerpiece. .$1.00 92. Best Tatted Handkerchief. . ..50 93. Best Tatted Collar. .........50

$1.00 .50 .25 .50

Lace Work.
94. Best collection of Print Lace ...................$2.00
95. Best collection of Battenburg ...................$2.00

$1.00 $1.00

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Art.
Miss Mae Dart, Chairman. Mrs. J. W. Quincey.
98. Best Landscape in Oil.... $1.00 97. Best Floral Picture in Oil $1.00 98. Best Head in Oil.........$1.00 99. Best Animal Study in Oil $1.00 100. Best Landscape in Water
Color .....................75 101. Best Floral Pictures in
Water Color............... .75 102. Best Head in Water color.. .75 103. Best Animal Study in
Water Color................75 104. Best Crayon Picture....... 75 105. Best Tinted Picture........50 106. Best Collection of Hand-
Painted China, two or more kinds .......... ....... .$3.00 107. Best Conventional Piece of China................$1.00 108. Best Naturlaistic Design in China................$1.00 109. Best Gold & White Piece $1.00 110. Best Hand-Painted Sofa Pillow ..................$1.00

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$2.00 .50 .50 .50

Floral Exhibit.
Mrs. C. A. Ward, Chairman. Mrs. W. C. Bryan. Miss Nola Johnson.
111. Best Collection of Potted Plants, 8 or more, nicely potted .................. $3.00
112. Best Palm............. .$1.00 113. Best collection Ferns.... $3.00 114. Best Fern............. .$1.00 115. Best Sprengen........... .$1.00 116. Best collection Begonias $3.00

$1.50 .50
31.50 .50 .50
$1.50

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117. Best Begonia.......... .$1.00

.50

118. Best Vase Cut Flowers.... .50

119. Best Vase Chrysantheum .75

.50

120. Best Vase Roses...........50

Children's Department--6 Years to 14 Years.

Mrs. J. W. Powell, Chairman. Mrs. J. W. Mathews.

121. Best Loaf Cake............25

122. Best Layer Cake.......... 50

123. Best Pound Cake. .........50

.25

124. Best Glass Jelly...........50

125. Best Divinity. ............50

.25

126. Best Fudge...............50

.25

127. Best Caramel.............50

.25

128. Best Dress Cut and made

by child................ .$1.00

.50

129. Best Apron Cut and made

by Child...................25

130. Best Dressed Doll..........50

.25

131. Best Rafia Work..........25

132. Best Embroidered Center

piece ..............:......50

.25

133. Best Work Bag. ..........50

.25

134. Best Hemstitched Hand

kerchief ........ .......... 25

135. Best Pin Cushion..........25

136. Best Quilt Top............50

.25

137. Best Collection of Em

broidery ............... .$1.00

.50

138. Best Water Color Picture .75

.50

139. Best Stencil Embroidery .$50

140. Best collection Crochet $1.00

.50

141. Best 1/2 Dozen Biscuits..... 25

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BETTER BABIES' DEPARTMENT.
The ladies who are promoting this depart ment feel sure that the keynote of success has been sounded, for who does not want to claim health for their children? There will be a "Better Baby Contest" for this department, which will be opened to all children from 6 months to 3 years. To the most perfect baby, the most perfect physical make-up, there will be given a Silver Loving Cup, ana a souvenir will be awarded every Jbaby presented for ex amination. This contest is for every Coffee county citizen, and it is designed for stronger men and women.
The Woman's Club will ha\c a "Better Baby" Float in the parade, gotten up by Mrs. Ashley. The following ladies will furnish any information desired: Mrs. C. H. Ross, Chair man; Mrs. Melvin Tanner, Mrs. J. N. McDon ald, Mrs. F. M. Appleby, Mrs. T. S. Price, Mrs. Geo. Stanton.