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Whereas, We have positive iufoi'matioii that said association is ser- 

 iously contemplating transferring these functions to some centrally lo- 

 cated fair or exposition, the dates of Avhich are some months earlier 

 than those of the International, thereby increasing the popularity and 

 utility of their sale; and 



Whereas, We believe the Michigan State Fair to be the best located and 

 the best equipped for holding their sale and exhibition; therefore be it 



Resolved, That the Michigan State Agricultural Society hereby ex- 

 tend to said association at a most cordial invitation to transfer these sev- 

 eral feature to the Michigan State Fair of Detroit, and we hereby pledge 

 to them our hearty cooperation, and every consideration consistent with 

 a sound business policy ; be it further 



Resolved, That the iPresident of this society appoint a committee of 

 one or more at his discretion to negotiate with said association and that 

 said committee shall, by and with the advice and consent of the business 

 committee, have power to act. 



On motion of Mr. Aitken, the sale of admission tickets previous to the 

 fair was left with the business committee with authority to sell such 

 tickets at the rate of three for one dollar, under such restrictions as may 

 be thought desirable by the committee. 



On motion the business committee was authorized to appoint a suit- 

 able person as business manager, who shall have charge of such detail 

 work as may be assigned by the committee. 



The premium list being under discussion, it was resolved that it is 

 the sense of the executive committee that but one class be made for each 

 breed in all the live stock divisions in the premium list. 



On motion of Mr. Galbraith, the dates of the fair were fixed for Sept. 

 3rd to 11th inclusive, except Sunday. 



It was resolved that the secretary be reimbursed to the amount of 

 1239.00 loss, by theft, of money belonging to the society. 



On motion the secretary was instructed to cast the ballot of the coui- 

 mittee for A. J. Doherty for general superintendent. Ballot so cast and 

 Mr. Doherty elected. 



On motion the secretary was directed to cast the ballot of the com- 

 mittee for Lawrence W. Snell for member of the business committee. 



Ballot so cast and Mr. Snell declared elected member of the business 

 committee. 



On motion of Mr. Aitken, the by-laws were amended with reference to 

 manner of drawing checks to pay vouchers so that they may be paid by 

 check drawn on the treasurer Iby the secretary and countersigned by 

 the general superintendent. 



The president announced the following committees: 



Rules — Galbraith, Edwards, (Jreen. 



Premium List— Fitield, (V)llior, Peek, Aitken, Taft, I'ostal, Buttertield. 



Program — Tyler, AVatkins, Peek, Edwards, Marston. 



Receptiou — Rich, Horton, President. 



Finance — Aitken, Fitield, Marston. 



SUPERINTENDENTS OF UEI'ARTMENTS. 



Cattle— C. A. Tyler. 

 Horses — L. W. Watkins. 

 Speed — Eugene Fi field. 



