STATE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. 317 



from the Capital and Marysville mills; a lace robe, by Mrs. .Roberts, 

 intended as a present to Miss Nellie Grant, and many other articles. 



I inclose the opening address of the President. The annual address, 

 by Hon. George Barstow, we have alread}' published, and forwarded you 

 a copy. 



The financial condition of the society is healthy. We were forced to 

 incur a small debt in building, but hold property to more than twice the 

 amount. 



Hereafter, with the railroad facilities now nearly approaching comple- 

 tion, the heavy expense of building partially met, the public interest 

 generally aroused, and the aid of the experience of the past, we trust, 

 within a reasonable time, to' make our annual fairs an attraction to all 

 who take an interest in agriculture and its kindred arts; and who does 

 not ? 



Very respectfully, }"Our obedient servant, 



E. HALLET, 



Secretary. 



