510 STATE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE 



The committee from Detroit, consisting of Messrs. Zenner, Swartz, 

 Oarr, Traver, Carmicliael, and (Jibbons, presented a proposition for 

 holding- the fair at Detroit for the next two years, followed by remarks 

 by the various members explanatory of the proposition submitted. It 

 was moved by !Mr. Zenner that the matter be considered in committee 

 of the whole. Mr. Hinds moved as an amendment that a committee be 

 api)oiu(ed to confer with Detroit committee. 



On motion of Mr. Boyden, the motion and amendment were laid on the 

 table. 



On motion of Mr, Graham, a committee of five was appointed to con- 

 sider the nuitter of holding the next fair. 



On motion, adjourned to meet at 9:00 a. m. Thursday. 



Thursday, February 25, 1897, 9:00 A. M. 



Committee called to order by the president. Roll called, quorum 

 present. 



The secretary presented his report, which was accepted and referred 

 to the finance committee. Eeport was as follows: 



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

 cultural Societ}^: 



Gentlemen — I respectfully submit the following report from the secre- 

 tary's office for the year 1896: 



Receipts by Secretanj, 1S96. 



Casli from J. H. Steiuer, suspensions 1895 $31 50 



Cash from memlDerships sold 473 00 



Casli from stall rent 182 50 



Cash from entries, trotting races 1,615 00 



Total ?2,302 00 



Paid C. W. Young cash as per receipts 2,302 00 



The treasurer presented his report, which was accepted and referred to 

 the finance committee. Report was as follows: 



To the President and Members of the Executive Committee of the Michi- 

 gan State Agricultural Society: 

 Gentlemen — I herewith submit the following as my report as treasurer 



for the year 1896: 



Cash on hand February 4, 1896 $204 26 



General admissions 11,027 25 



Grand stand 1.147 50 



Secretary 2,302 00 



Privileges 1.714 60 



Speed 1,355 00 



Police 5 60 



Stalls 29 00 



Memberships 20 00 



Fines 5 00 



Note 1,005 51 



Board of trade 1,905 48 



Former secretary 244 72 



Business committee 531 65 



Refunded premiums 21 80 



$21,519 37 



