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ducted by the State Board of Agriculture, and to provide ways and means 

 therefor. Upon motion, the President, Messrs. Green, Chase, Shafter, and 

 the Secretary were named as such committee. 



After the consideration of other matters of minor importance relating to 

 the business of 1888. the Board proceeded to organize for 1889. 



ELECTION OF OFFICERS. 



The Board of 1889 is composed of the same members, Messrs. Green, 

 Carr, and Shafter having been reappointed to succeed themselves. 



The election of President being the first order of business, Director 

 Shafter named Hon. Christopher Green, of Sacramento, for that position, 

 saying it had been quite a number of years since this position had fallen 

 to the lot of a member residing in Sacramento. He referred to the many 

 years of service given the society by Mr. Green, as Director, also to the ster- 

 ling qualities possessed by the gentleman for this position. He bespoke a 

 bright future for the society under Mr. Green's guidance should he be 

 selected. 



There being no other nominations made, the Secretary was directed to 

 cast the ballot for the Hon. Christopher Green for President, as -the unani- 

 mous choice of the Board. 



Hon. L. U. Shippee, the retiring President, in presenting his successor, 

 thanked the Board for the honor they had conferred upon him by election 

 for two successive terms, assuring them he would be found in the future as 

 in the past, working for the interest of all concerned. He then introduced 

 President Green, who, in assuming the chair, thanked the Board for the 

 courtesy extended, remarking that it was the happiest moment of his life, 

 his aspirations were fulfilled, and he hoped to receive the assistance of the 

 entire Board in his endeavors to bring about a successful result. 



Upon motion, H. M. La Rue was reelected Superintendent of Pavilion, 

 and G. W. Hancock Superintendent of Park. 



The usual trotting stakes for two, three, and four-year olds were ordered 

 to be opened, and close March fifteenth, with the Secretary. 



The Chair named as a Committee on Speed Programme Messrs. Chase, 

 Shippee, Hancock, La Rue, and Swan. 



Upon motion, the President was added. 



President Green named the following members on standing committees: 



Finance — Messrs. Cox, Shippee, La Rue, Chase, and Mr. President. 

 Printing and Publication — Messrs. Boggs, Singletary, Shafter, Mr. President, and Sec- 

 retary. 

 On Library — Messrs. La Rue, Perkins, Carr, Hancock, and Secretary. 



After the consideration of other business relating to the Fair of 1889, 

 the Board adjourned to meet Wednesday, March 20, 1889. 



