THE ANNUAL FAIR OF 1SS2. 95 



exhibit was thrown into a mass by the falling of the stage, was quickly 

 repaired by the nnited exertions of all concerned, and from first to last one 

 of the most admired features of tlie fair was the i)lant exhibit. Prof. Tracy, 

 an expert in tasteful arrangement of plants remarked that it was very rare to 

 see as good taste displayed as lie noted in the combinations of forms and 

 colors upon this stage. 



As if to add cream to tliis exhibit, Mr. John Gilbert, of tlie Business Com- 

 mittee, erected just opposite it in the center of main hall a summer house all 

 of green, which was the embodiment of exquisite taste. 



To be sure tlie fruits and ilowers should be together, but it was impossible 

 to secure this desirable combination with the arrangement of halls at Jackson. 

 But the fruits were not without their floral embellisliments, for Wm. M. Bennett, 

 of Jackson, a very successful amateur florist, made a capital display from his 

 gardens; and Mrs, John Murray ab:o brought of her choicest house plants, all 

 of which were shown in fruit hall. 



• 



THE VICK EXHIBIT. 



For years there was not an issue of our annual premium list without a 

 generous offer by James Vick, of Eochester. Now that he has closed his 

 eartiily labors and we cannot rely upon him longer to stimulate our lovers of 

 flowers to their best endeavors in floriculture, we are glad that his sons pick 

 up the threads of his undertakings and are to perpetuate his memory by still 

 urging the people by precept and example to cultiviite choice flowers about their 

 homes, thus adding to the pleasure of living in this world by the employment 

 of the best things found in it. Some days before the fair we were 

 notified that the firm of James Vick would make an exhibit at our fair if 

 space could be allowed for the purpose. The center space in our hall was 

 given for this display, and when put in place by Mr. E. (joleston Vick, it proved 

 to be a most admirable collection. A continuous throng of people wore about 

 the Vick display throughout the fair, and at a meeting of our Executive Board 

 a vote of thanks was given to Mr. Vick, and an award of the diploma of the 

 society made for the excellent display. 



OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES. 



President Lyon had charge of the nomenclature of the fruit exhibit. His 

 corrections were not made, however, in the interests of competitors, as com- 

 mittees were instructed to make tlieir awards upon the name given by exhibit- 

 ors. The correction of names is made a feature of the fair for the purpose 

 of educating people to know fruits by their correct names. 



J. N. Stearns, of Kalamazoo, was general superintendent of fruit hall. 

 W. K. Gibson, of Jackson, had in charge the entire plant and flower exhibit 

 of the fair. John Abbott, of Lapeer, officiated as superintendent of the gen- 

 eral collections of fruits. James Satterleo, of Greenville, supervised the 

 arrangement of special exhibits. Evart H. Scott, of Ann Arbor, looked after 

 the single plates, and S. M. Pearsall superintended the divisions of canned, 

 pickled, and dried fruits and jellies. 



The viewing committees in each division were appointed by the superintend- 

 ent in charge and the president of the society; and the superintendent accord- 

 ing to rule was secretary of the committee. Mr. Abbott had to assist him, S. 

 0. Knapp, of Jackson, and F. H. Parker, of Eaton Rapids. Mr. Satterlee's 

 co-workers were 11. Yf. Judd, of Jackson, and Wm. Rowe, of Grand Rapids. 

 Mr. Scott's associates were Wm. A. Brown, Stcvensville, J. S. Woodward, 



