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the other hand we had the refining influences of the Horticultural 

 hall. But, speaking upon the resolution, I fear the result of going 

 in with the Agricultural Society. If they control we are hut under- 

 lings. I would only go in on the agreement that they furnish the 

 hall and we the exhibition. 



Earle — I have sympathized with the views of Mr. Shepherd; 

 but the morals of the Agricultural Society are improving. They 

 prohibited horse racing this year. 



Long — Our attempts to hold an exhibition with the State Agri- 

 cultural Society have been failures. Let us contribute to their 

 exhibitions as individuals, but not as a society. 



Hull — We did not fail at Peoria; we had a good show, and were 

 well treated. 



Dunlap — I offer as an amendment, "That the Executive Com- 

 mittee take into consideration the propriety of offering premiums at 

 the winter meeting for fruits and other horticultural products." We 

 can have separate rooms for exhibition and the discussions. I don't 

 think we should go in with the Agricultural Society. 



Freeman — There is not much congeniality between our pursuits 

 and these fairs of the Agricultural Society. 



Galusha — I wish to say a word in defence of the Agricultural 

 Board. No betting, selling liquor or gambling is allowed on the 

 grounds. We cannot of course entirely suppress it, but that is our 

 endeavor. We have prohibited horse racing, and now is our time to 

 give the society our countenance. 



Dunlap — If the Agricultural Society has not done badly in this 

 respect, then it has been " damnably traduced." 



Amendment carried. 



Preamble and resolution, as amended, carried. 



