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The drivers, saddlers and ponies were, I think, the best ever brought to- 

 gether on any fair ground in the United States; our appointment classes, while 

 a new feature, brought 16 entries. They were fine and would have proved a 

 powerful attraction. 



Our patrons expressed themselves in the highest terms on our newly ar- 

 ranged barn for this department. The stalls are roomy, well ventilated and 

 lighted, and such valuable animals as are shown at this "Greatest Fair on 

 Earth," can be properly cared for, with no risk of exposures. 



I would recommend the same classification for the coming fair. 



Below find statement of offerings and awards in this department for the 

 past 24 years, as prepared by our worthy secretary: 



Entries, Offerings and Aivards, Fair 1900. 



