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POULTRY AND PET STOCK. 



This department has proven to be one of the central points of interest 

 on the Grounds under the efficient management of George Kelly as Mem- 

 ber in Charge, and Professor Burgess as Superintendent, giving their 

 personal attention to the many little details so necessaiy to the success 

 of any department. This building has proven to be a wonderful addition 

 to our Fair Grounds and I hope I maj' live to see all the live stock housed 

 in a like manner. 



DOG SHOW. 



The Pog Show, held three days on the upper floor of the Poultry 

 Building, made a decided hit at the Fair this year. We made a charge 

 pf 25 cents admission and received from this source |2,333.35. We heard 

 no complaints from the visitors on account of this charge. 



The Pet Stock and Pigeons occupied the upper floor of the Poultry 

 Building, the balance of the Fair, and the exhibitors were pleased to 

 have their stay shortened up three days on account of the Dog Show. 

 The change was made in the night time and during the early morning 

 and did not interfere with tlie visitors. We should continue putting on 

 an annual Dog Show. 



FARM PRODUCTS. 



Each year this Department seems to grow in popularity. It only 

 goes to show that with experience we become more successful, as is the 

 case with the handling of this department by Mr. Marston. The building 

 was tastefully arranged and decorated. It is true we allowed a few con- 

 cessions in this building this year; however, they did not interfere in 

 any way, and the money received from such concessioners was sufficient 

 to pay all the expense of the Department outside of the premiums. 



FRUITS^ PLANTS AND FLOWERS. 



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Taking everything into consideration, dry weather and a shortage of 

 flowers, the exhibit in this Department was a great credit to those in 

 charge. This, like the Agricultural Department, headed by H. S. New- 

 ton, is sure to be better every year. On account of the Fair being held 

 at such an early date we all know it is impossible to get the finest kind 

 of fruit, and when we have a failure in the flowers it is a difficult Depart- 

 ment to handle and make a projier showing; therefore, I feel that Mr. 

 Newton is to be congratulated on having such a good exhibit. 



MACHINERY. 



The machinery and implement show this year was extensive, and Mr, 

 Stevenson deserves great credit for the manner in which it was arranged 

 and displayed. The Macliinery Building was filled and many exhibitors 

 who desired space inside were forced to take outside space. As a whole, 

 this exhibit was vei-y creditably and ofliciently handled. The tractor 

 show is becoming more important eacli year and tlie tractor is a machine 

 in which the farmers are very much interested. We should have more 

 room in which to make tractor demonstrations. 



