712 STATE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE. 



mittee is submitted, containing in detail and by items, all expenses in- 

 curred during the year. These reports are published yearly by the State 

 Board of Agriculture in its yearly report. These statements were made 

 so that if any were misled by the criticisms referred to above, they 

 could easily ascertain the truth of the whole matter. Owing to the fact 

 that the railroads sold coupon tickets to the fair for the society, which 

 took in some instances, some weeks before a settlement could be effected 

 with the roads, an apparent delay in furnishing a statement of the results 

 of the fair financially was presented, but no intentional delay in making 

 such report. It is to be hoped that all persons interested in the affairs 

 of the society will avail themselves of the privilege of listening to the 

 financial reports of the society at the annual meeting of the Executive 

 Committee where convenient. If it is decided to hold a fair in 1898, 

 the strictest economy should be seen in every department connected 

 with the management of the exhibition. It seems to me that the im- 

 provement shown to quite an extent in the business interests of the 

 country would tend to an increased attendance at another fair. If I 

 can judge correctly of the conditions in business circles, they are hopeful 

 and are likely to prevail for some time to come. If a fair could be made 

 to pay expenses last year, there is hope that a profit might be secured 

 this year. 



The society is in a better condition financially than it has been for 

 quite a number of years. All realize the necessity of economy and all 

 will be done that can be done to make a fair a creditable one so far as 

 exhibits are concerned, and to pay the few remaining debts of the society. 

 I have thought best to throw out some suggestions that to me seemed 

 worthy of mention. They are for your consideration." 



It was moved that a committee of three be appointed to report sub- 

 jects from the president's address for consideration. Messrs. Maynard, 

 Dewey and Graham were appointed such committee. 



The secretarv submitted his report of the entries and awards at the 

 fair of 1897. 



The following shows the entries in each class and division: 



Division A — Cattle. 



Class. 



1. Shorthorns 33 



2. Devons 33 



3. Herefords 31 



4. Jerseys 72 



5. Galloways 32 



6. Aberdeen Angus 28 



7. Holstein Friesians 18 



8. Red Polled ' 43 



9. Fat Cattle 18 



10. Sweepstakes for Dairy Cows <> 



Total 314 



