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The motion prevailed. The communicatiou was again read, and after some 

 inquiry the matter was, on motion of Mr. Hanford, referred to the president 

 and transportation committee. 



The secretary presented a number of applications for entry in the live stock 

 department, which were received by him too late to be entered in accordance 

 with the rules. 



Moved and supported that the rules be strictly adhered to. Carried. 



On motion adjourned. ^ 



The committee was again called to order by the president. 



Eoll called. Same gentleman present as at previous call. 



Moved and supported that the twelfth annual election of officers and ten 

 members of the Executive Committee be held at the office of the Superinten- 

 dent of Police on the fair grounds, Thursday, September 30. Carried. 



Messrs. Adolf Wheeler of Adrian, E. W. Cotrell, Detroit, and M. Dorrell, 

 Jackson, were duly elected judges of election, and the committee adjourned. 



J. C. STERLING, HENRY FRALICK, 



Secretary. President. 



Tuesday Evening, Septeniber 18th, 18S3. 



Executive Committee met at 8 o'clock P. M.. President Fralick presiding. 

 Roll called, and the following named members of the committee found 

 present : 



President Fralick, Treasurer Dean ; Messrs. Sterling, Rising, Hanford, 

 Ball, Lessiter, Cobb, Mitchell, Hyde, Reed, Smith, Burrington, Wood, Cham- 

 berlain, Parsons, Angell, Howard, Young, Butterfield, Anderson, Baxter, 

 Phillips, and Secretary. 



Mr. A. S. Perrin, Parkville, Mich., stated that he mailed a letter containing 

 entries, at Parkville, September 8, 1883. The letter had not been received by 

 the Secretary, or returned to writer. His horses are on the grounds, and he 

 hoped to compete for premmms. 



Mr. Baxter moved that Mr. Perrin be allowed to make a duplicate entry, 

 and that the same be received, provided the gentleman will make affidavit 

 that the original entry was mailed on September 8, as stated. Carried. 



The committee was invited to dine at Senator Palmer's on Wednesday 

 evening. 



Moved and supported that the invitation be accepted. Carried. 



Treasurer Dean reported gate receipts for Monday, $176.35; Tuesday, 

 $1,949.35; total for two days, $3,125.50. Total for Monday and Tuesday in 

 1883, $631.75. Grand stand receipts, Tuesday, 1883, was $1.00; Tuesday, 

 this year, $89.00. 



An invitation to attend the theatre from Manager C. A. Shaw was received 

 and, on motion, accepted with thanks. 



Adjourned. 



J. C. STERLING, HENRY FRALICK, 



Secretary. President. 



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