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Committee on contract reported. 



Keport acccepted and adopted and contract signed. 



Upon motion, Chairman Hyde was authorized to execute the proper papers 

 on the part of the Society. 



Upon motion of Mr. Fifield, the dates of the Fair for 1889 were changed 

 to Sept. 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13. 



Upon motion of Mr. Turner, the Speed Committee was requested to con- 

 fer with the officers of the Central Society in reference to consolidating 

 stake races. 



On motion, adjourned until 8 o'clock, Tuesday morning. 



A. 0. HYDE, 

 J. C. Sterling, Chairman. 



Secretary. 



Tuesday, May 14, 1889. 



The committee met as per adjournment. 



Chairman Hyde presiding. 



Quorum present. 



The following changes of Executive Superintendents were announced : 



Superintendent Forage, A. F. Wood ; Superintendent Police, N. J. Kel- 

 sey ; Superintendent Bees and Honey, M. J. G-ard ; Superintendent Agri- 

 culture, H. 0. Hanford. 



Mr. Butterfield tendered his resignation as a member of the Business 

 Committee. 



Moved and supported that Mr. Butterfield be requested to withdraw his 

 resignation. 



The motion prevailed and Mr. Butterfield consented to act. 



Upon motion Mr. Turner was added to the Business Committee. 



Chairman Wells stated that a large sum of money would be required to 

 fit the buildings and grounds for the Fair. 



Mr. Dean moved, and it was supported, that the Business Committee be 

 and they are hereby authorized to pledge the credit of the Society for money 

 necessary to prepare grounds and buildings. 



Carried. 



It was then voted to change the rules referring to forage, and that a 

 charge be made for hay. 



Mr. Hanford moved that Mr. Young be associated with the Business Com- 

 mittee to locate permanent buildings that any exhibitors of farm implements 

 may desire to build on the Fair grounds. ; 



Carried. 



On motion the Business Committee was authorized to locate all buildings 

 and stalls on the grounds. 



Adjourned. 



A. 0. HYDE, 

 J. C. Sterling, Chairman. 



Secretary. 



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