544 MICHIGAN STATE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. 



DIVISION L— MANUFACTURED GOODS. 



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



The undersigned, Superintendent of Exposition Hall, containing five divisions, viz., 

 Fine Arts, Music, Needle Work, Children's Department, and General Manufactures, 

 respectfully makes the following report: 



The hall had been considerably improved in the floors and roof, and was in fair con- 

 dition. The building is old and will need extensive repairs before it will be safe to 

 occupy for another Fair. The exhibitors were generally disposed to make the best of 

 the situation, and there was no claim for damage to, or loss of goods. 



The exhibition in this hall in the various departments was very large, and generally 

 very full in their line. Some of the departments were somewhat crowded, but all were 

 well and tastefully arranged and displayed. The exhibitors were generally well satis- 

 fied with position, space, attention and awards. 



As Superintendent of Division L, Manufactured Goods, I respectfully report as 

 follows, viz. : 



The regular exhibition in most of this department was very full and good, and of 

 non-enumerated articles very large and attractive, and many of great practical utility. 

 This division includes six classes, Nos. 52 to 57 inclusive. Whole number of entries, 

 102; whole amount of premiums offered, $436; whole amount awarded, $i51; regular 

 premiums, $144; discretionary, $7; amount offered more than awarded, $285. 



Class 52. Materials, 



There was but one entry and one exhibit in this class, and that was of flax, which 

 was of a very good quality and nicely dressed. Amount of premiums offered in this 

 class, $70; amount awarded, $3. The amount of premiums offered in this class, on 

 ivool, in 1887, was $45; iu 1888, $40. There were in 1887, 13 entries and exhibits of 

 wool. Some of the samples shown were of a very superior quality of their different 

 grades. The whole exhibit of wool in 1887 was creditable. Amount of premiums 

 awarded was, regular, $42; discretionary, $7, on a very fine collection. The same 

 amount of premium on wool was offered for 1888, but there were no entries nor 

 exhibits of wool, and of course no awards. In a State that produces as much and as 

 good wool as Michigan, there must be some good reason why there are no exhibitions 

 of wool. I trust the Premium List Committee will be able in their I ist to be made at 

 this meeting to offer such inducements as will result in a large and creditable exhibition 

 of wool at our next annual Fair. 



Class 53. Factory-Made Coods. 



In this class there were no premiums offered nor awarded.. There were four entries 

 and exhibits, but were of indifferent quality and of no special merit. 



Class 54. Articles of Dress. 



In this class there were no premiums offered nor awarded. There were four entries 

 and a very large exhibit, and a very attractive display, for which the exhibitors are 

 entitled to credit, as it was quite an addition to the attractions of the Hall. 



