MICHIGAN STATE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. 875 



Michigan Agricultural College- 

 Some branches of the Michigan Agricultural College were also on exhibition, 

 but it is hoped that we will be favored with a more interesting exhibit from 

 the M. A. C. at the 1916 Fair. 



DEPARTMENTAL EXHIBITS. 

 Horses: 



The Horse Department exceeded any Horse Show I think we have ever had 

 and was enjoyed by all. 



Cattle: 



The Cattle exhibit was light, although about as many breeds were shown as 

 usual. The decrease in number of exhibitors was due largely to the hoof and 

 mouth disease. 



Sheep and Swine: 



The Sheep exhibit was in excess of 1914, while the Swine exhibit was about 

 equal to last year. 



Poultry: 



The Poultry exhibit was far in excess of last year. 



Farm Products: 



The exhibits in this Department fell off slightly over 1914, but the show was 

 one of the best ever held in the building. 



Machinery, Implements and Vehicles: 



The Machinery exhibit was very interesting this year, although our Machinery 

 Field was covered with water and needs draining. The tractor exhibits were of 

 more interest than heretofore and I believe can be made a great drawing card 

 for the 1916 Fair. 



Fruits, Plants and Flowers: 



The exhibits in these departments fell off slightly in number over 1914, but 

 in quality were far superior to any we have ever had. 



Dairy, Domestic and Apiary: 



The Dairy, Domestic and Apiary exhibits showed a splendid increase over last 

 year and every foot of exhibit space in the building was taken. 



Needlework, Handicraft and Fine Arts: 



I am pleased to make mention of the improvement made in the Needlework 

 Department, which was conceded by all to be the best exhibit we have ever 

 held. 



The Handicrafts and Fine Arts Department is also worthy of mention; a suit- 

 able building should be provided for this department, which would be the means 

 of bringing us an interesting exhibit, v/hich would be appreciated by many of 

 our visitors. 



Educational Department: 



Exhibits in this Department fell off slightly in number, but the quality of the 

 exhibit was good. 



Boys' State Fair School: 



The Boys' State Fair School Avas of usual interest and although expensive, it 

 assists us quite materially in advertising the Fair throughout the State. 



Better Babies' Contest: 



The Better Babies' Contest exceeded the 1914 exhibit, having 108 contestants 

 against 35 last year. 



