366 STATE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE. 



speaks well for the intelligence and ability of the breeder, eliciting 

 expressions of admiration from the visitors, all of whom seemed to be 

 in good spirit and well pleased with the prospects of the future. 



The exceptional high prices for both pure bred and grade animals, 

 has given to the breeder an encouragement and an impetus to the sheep 

 business generally, which makes a 3'ear of great success. 



I regret to state that there was much disappointment and anxiety 

 by the failure of the judge on Middle wools to appear for his work, ac- 

 cording to agreement, delaying the work until the last of the week, 

 but thanks to the patient breeders who came to my relief and cheerfully 

 consented to i^ress into service an old breeder who reluctantly con- 

 sented to help us out with abilit}^ and fairness, giving general satisfac- 

 tion. 



The number of entries was 763; amount of awards, |3,020. 



For a more detailed statement I refer you to the report of the secre- 

 tary on same matter. 



All of which is most respectfully submitted. 



H. R. DEWEY, 



Dated, Detroit, January 9, 1906. Superintendent of Sheep. 



Report received. 



The Superintendent of the Swine Department reported: 



Mr. President and Members of the Executive Committee: 



Gentlemen — As superintendent of swine, I beg leave to report as 

 follows : 



The exhibit as a whole was very good and the judging passed off 

 very pleasantly. 



All of which is respectfully submitted. 



GEORGE KELLY, 

 ■ Superintendent of Swine. 

 Report accepted and placed on file. 



The Superintendent of the Poultry Department reported: 



To the President and Board of Directors of Michigan State Agricul- 

 tural Society: 



Gentlemen — As superintendent of poultry department, I beg leave to 

 submit the following report: 



The entries in this department were about 1,200. I was somewhat 

 crowded for space but all exhibitors seemed to be willing to make the 

 best of the situation and did all they could to assist me and all seemed 

 pleased with the judging. 



I think there ought to be a building erected for the poultry exhibit, 

 as all the fjirmers in the State are interested in poultry and the people 

 of the towns and cities of the State are more interested in poultry than 

 any other agricultural exhibit at the fair. 



I also wish to present to the board a petition signed by fifty-nine 

 exhibitors asking that a suitable building be erected for the poultry 

 exhibit this year, which 1 hope you will give favorable consideration. 



GEORGE G. WINANS, 

 Superintendent of Poultry. 



The report was accepted and referred to the business committee. 



