550 MICHIGAN STATE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. 



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

 In Division I, Farm Implements, there was a fine exhibit, although the number of 

 entries was not so great as in 1887. 



The arrangement of the several lines of goods was in some instances interfered with, 

 for the reason that space needs to be newly assigned each year to all the several exhib- 

 itors, whereas, if the Fair were permanently located, the larger and better class of man- 

 ufacturers would take pride in putting up suitable and substantial buildings, in which 

 to not only show their several lines, but where they could put them in shape to show, 

 at their leisure, before the week of the Fair. 



In view of the fact that one of the most— if not the most— attractive department in 

 the whole Fair does not cost our Society one cent in premiums, and but a small item 

 by way of power furnished, and also that nearly all of the exhibitors have repeatedly 

 asked that some permanent location be selected where they can erect suitable buildings 

 in which to display their goods, we will say that, in our judgment, the time has fully 

 come when, for the best interest of the farm implement manufacturers, the State Fair 



should be permanently located. 



C. W. YOUNG, 



Superintendent. 



Accepted. 



General Superintendent Chamberlain reported verbally. 



Mr. Chamberlain was requested to reduce his report to writing, including 



mention of the Georgia exhibit. 



Upon motion of Mr. Sharp, it was 



Resolved, That the Business Committee provide for a President's lunch room during 

 the next Fair, according to the old-time custom. 



A recess until 7 p. m. was then voted. 



EVENING SESSION. 



The Committee resumed business at 7 o'clock, President pro tern. Hyde 

 presiding. 

 General Superintendent Chamberlain presented his report, as follows: 



The exhibits in every department of the Fair were excellent, and]arranged in a con- 

 venient and attractive manner by the exhibitor. Abundant space was provided for all, 

 and the best of feeling prevailed. Everything was in order by Tuesday, when visitors 

 began to appear upon the grounds. The weather was all that could be desired. 



The side-shows and attractions of this character which are usually numerous at such 

 times, were noticeably wanting on the grounds last year. So far as an educational 

 feature, they were no loss to the public ; but as a source of revenue to the Society there 

 was a falling off from/preceding years from this source. 



The Society and visitors were greatly pleased with the exhibit of the products from 

 the State of Georgia, made by Major Glessner of that State. The display of cotton in 

 its various stages of growth, together with different varieties of grasses, grains, fruits 

 and minerals ;of that State, was a feature of the Fair which was new and highly 

 appreciated by all. 



I recommend that arrangements be made at future Fairs for the accommodation of 

 State exhibits from other States, and that similar displays as made by Major Glessner 

 be encouraged by this Society. 



