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Accepted and referred. 



The secretary read the report of Superintendent Miss Miniiie H. Brow, 

 Divisions and Q, as follows : 



DIVISIONS O AND Q. 



Gentlemen of the Michigan State Agricultural Society: 



The time for annual reports comes again, and 1 wonld respectfully submit the fol- 

 lowing: The display of articles in my department at the last fair was very large and 

 full. The several classes were well represented, and the quality of work far above 

 the average. Very much to my gratitication, I was given a mucli larger space in 

 whicli to make the display, and numerous expressions of approval were heard from, 

 the exhibitors. There were very few complaints made, excepting in regard to the 

 dust arising from the sawdust which served as the carpet; and in all truth I would 

 say that the idea of sawdust on tlie floor over which hangs the finest kind of hand- 

 work, and a well constructed board floor underneath machinery and wire goods, does 

 seem a little incongruous. In order to save some dissatisfaction and complaint, I 

 would respectfully suggest that, if possible, the floor at the coming fair may be 

 covered with rough boards, if notliing better. 



The Children's Department was quite full, and a growing interest is seen in this 

 division every 3^ear. It would seem a good idea to me to make out a premium list 

 for the coming fair, so that the children may have something definite to work for. 

 In the awarding of premiums the committees exercised unusual discretion, and the 

 comparatively small amount expended — $243.25— seems sufficient proof of their care 

 in tliis regard. I have taken the liberty of offering for your inspection a revised 

 premium list, as the new styles of work constantly appearing make a frequent change 

 necessary. In closing my report, I would thank the gentlemen for all favors shown 

 to myself and Miss Sterling, wlio so kindly assisted me, and trust that my duties 

 have been performed to your satisfaction. 



Very respectfully, 



MINNIE H. BROW. 



It was moved by Mr. Baxter that so much of the report as refers to making 

 out a new premium list for Children's Department, be referred to Miss Brow 

 and the secretary. Carried. 



Balance of report accepted and referred. 



Mr. Wm. Chamberlain, Superintendent of Division K, asked for and was 

 granted further time to report. 



Mr. J. Q. A. Burrington, Superintendent of Division J, vehicles, submitted 

 the following, which was accepted and referred. 



DIVISION J— VEHICLES. 



To the President and Executive Committee of the Michigan State Agricultural Society: 



lu Division J, vehicles, at the last fair of this society, there were 14S entries. The 

 amount of premiums offered by tliis society, in this division, was $215. The amount 

 awarded by the committee, $191. ^ 



The exhibition in number and excellence of workmanship, excelled that at any for- 

 mer fair of this society, since I have had connection with it. 



I would recommend that there be no money pi-emiums offered the coming year in 

 this division, and that a larger amount be expended for the accommodation of exhib- 

 itors, by furnishing them with more covered space for their exhibits than has here- 

 tofore been done, and that the diploma of the society be offered for the best display 

 of light work in this department, and the same for heavy work. 



All of which is respectfuU submitted. 



J. Q. A. BURRINGTON, 



Superi7itendent, 



Mr. F. Smith, Superintendent of Manufactures, Division L, reported as 

 follows : 



DIVISION L— MANUFACTURES. 



To the President and Members of the Executive Committee of the Michigan State Agri- 

 cultural Society: 

 Gentlemen, — The number of entries in Class L, manufactured good, were 114. 

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