502 STATE AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE. 



exhibitors were kept quite busy a good portion of the time instructing the seekers after 

 knowledge in this important industry. There were G3 entries, and S174 awarded in 

 premiums; 8189 was offered. The expenses were Si4.83, including hotel bill and rail- 

 road fare of superintendent. 



All of which IS respectfully submitted. 



M. J. GARD. 

 Superintendent of Be- s and Honey. 



REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT OF ART HALL. 



To the President and Executive Board of the State Agricultural Society: 



In submitting this report. I wish to state that the success of the department is due 

 to the able and efficient work of my assistant, Miss Longyear. Through her solicita- 

 tion many fine exhibits were made by citizens of Lansing. To Miss Longyear and Mr, 

 Moore is due the excellent arrangement of the hall. I am also indebted to Prof. "Wise 

 of Olivet and Mr. Foster of Charlotte, who acted as judges. The followmg are the 

 entries and premiums awarded: 



Division M, Class 56 — 1 entry. No premium. 



N, " GO and 61—241 entry. 

 Class 60— premiums offered, S606; awarded, S428. 

 " 61 " " 164; " 125. 



Owing to changes and advancement in art, a general classification and revision of 

 the premium is thought to be advisable, and Mr. Moore of Lansing has kindly offered 

 to submit a draft for same for use of committee. 

 All of which IS respectfullly submitted. 



J. P. SHOEMAKER, 



Superintendent. 



REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT OF MACHINERY. 



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

 Agricultural Society: 

 I beg leave to report the machinery department was quite well filled. The axhibit 

 from the Agricultural College was the main feature. I would recommend that there 

 be more space set apart for the Agricultural College exhibit and that the shelving 

 and fittings for said exhibition be left for their permanent use. 



Respectfully submitted. 



L. B. TOWNSEND. 



Su]3erinte7ident. 



REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT OF MISCELLANEOUS DEPARTMENT. 



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



In our miscellaneous department at last fair there was twelve entries in class 65, four 

 entries in class f 6, premiums awarded 826.00, expenses of superintendent 89.95. 



I have but one suggestion to offer. If this department is to be recognized in the pre- 

 paration for any future fair, a place should be assigned to it. At last fair the exhibit 

 was in different buildings, except the marble, stone, tiles, etc., which was outdoors. 

 If a suitable building, with space outside and adjoining, could be assigned to it, it 

 would add much to the convenience of both exhibitors, judges and superintendent. 



Respectfully submitted. 



A. O. HYDE. 



Superintendent. 



CHIEF marshal's DEPARTMENT. 



Circumstances over which I had not entire control made it necessary for me to leave 

 the State on Wednesday of the fair week, and therefore my department did not have 

 my personal supervision during the three active days of the fair. This was a source of 

 regret to me, but as before stated I was not responsible for the combination of cir- 

 cumstances. 

 The expenses of the department were $28.20. 



Respectfully submitted, 



H. H. HINDS, 

 Chief Marshal. 



On motion adjourned sine die. 



