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great interest to make it as fine an exhibit as possible. We were not 

 short of room, hence were able to please all for space. The manufacturers 

 are showing great interest in attending fairs of late. 



We cannot help but look for a good show at our fair of 1902. 



One year ago I asked for two premiums ; one on exhibits from outside the 

 State and one to Michigan exhibits, which was not granted. I renew the 

 request. I believe that it is no more than fair that this department should 

 receive something at the hands of the executive committee as well as 

 other departments which do not contribute near so much to the fair. 



Thanking you one and all for your assistance, I respectfully submit this 

 report. 



JOHN A. HOFFMAN. 

 Superintendent. 



MANUFACTURES AND MAIN BUILDING. 



To the officers and Members of the Executive Committee of the Michigan 



State Agricultural Society*: 



Gentlemen — As superintendent of manufactures and main building I 

 submit my report: 



In division L there were seven entries of samples of wool and |30 in 

 prizes were awarded. There were nine entries of furniture and three 

 diplomas awarded. In the main building there was a great lack of room. 

 Several fine exhibits were refused on this account. The floor space in the 

 main building is several hundred square feet less than the building pre- 

 viously used, and a portion of this space is used for fruits and flowers, 

 which were formerly shown in a separate building; while the dairy exhibit 

 occupied a large portion of one wing, these two divisions having a much 

 larger display than usual reduced the space for other exhibits materially. 



It will be necessary to cover the ceiling above fruit hall to prevent dust 

 sifting through and spoiling the appearance of fruit; also some minor 

 changes should be made in the floor. 



Respectful lv, 



F. E. SKEELS, 

 Superintendent. 



FRUITS AND FLOWERS. 



Owing to the illness of Supt. Graham, M. L. Dean of Agricultural Col- 

 lege, was called on to take charge of this department and assumed charge 

 on Saturday evening. Notwithstanding the delay Mr. Dean got the exhibit 

 arranged in good time and in fine shape considering the crowded condi- 

 tion of the hall. The following is his report: 



After investigating the newly constructed buildings and allotting space 

 in horticultural hall, it was found that table room was wanting, but 

 through the efforts of Supt. Skeels the tables were rearranged and en- 

 larged so as to permit a crowded arrangement of the exhibits. 



