456 STATE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE 



several states and the Dominion of Canada. It is manifest that if this 

 exposition is held, no State fair can be held that year. Farther than 

 this, the State Agricultural Society is the legitimate and natural instru- 

 ment to assist the management of this exposition in securing an exhibit 

 of live stock and agricultural products commensurate with the standing 

 of the State in agricultural interests. 



If the exposition association could be induced to put the management 

 of this part of the exposition in charge of this Society it would bring 

 to the work an experience which I feel sure would greatl}^ aid the exposi- 

 tion in securing a successful exhibit in these departments. 



I suggest that steps be taken to bring the Society into mutual relations 

 wuth the exposition management and secure some suitable arrangement 

 for co-operation in this line. 



The success of this Society is due to the untiring, self-sacrificing labors 

 of its officers, who give time and labor without price. Co-operation and 

 unity of action by such a body of men will always bring success. Let 

 us this coming year, as in the past, combine our efforts to bring pros- 

 perity to the Society in this semi-centennial year. 



The Michigan Buggy Company was presented with a silver cup offered 

 for the best exhibit for three consecutive years. 



The secretary presented several petitions to the legislature for State 

 aid which had been secured by vote of the executive committee. On mo- 

 tion of Mr. Ball they were laid on the table. 



The president appointed committee on premium list: Ball, Reed, 

 Boyden, Lessiter, Barnes, Maynard. Kice. Also committee on rules: Fi- 

 field, Hinds, Hardv. 



A recess was taken to the call of the president. 



Wednesday evening, February 1st. Committee called to order by the 

 president. Quorum present. 



The premium list committee reported, with few changes from the list 

 of 1S9S. The class for milch cows to be tested on the grounds was 

 stricken out. Dorset Horns were added to the sheep classes. Tam- 

 worths were added to the swine classes. The report was adopted. (See 

 premium list for 1899.) 



On motion the secretary was authorized to procure separate entry tags 

 for classes in which no premiums are awarded. 



On motion the committee proceeded to the election of a member in place 

 of N. J. Kelsey, resigned. 



Mr. S. O. Bush, of Battle Creek, was nominated. On motion the secre- 

 tary was instructed to cast the ballot of the committee for Mr. Bush. 

 Ballot so cast and Mr. Bush declared elected to fill vacancy. 



Mr. T. D. Seeley appeared before the committee in behalf of himself 

 and other parties in relation to premiums unpaid of 1892, protesting 

 against accepting 50 per cent of balance due in full. After remarks and 

 conference, however, Mr. Seeley agreed to accept the offer, and the secre- 

 tary was intructed to draw an order for the amount. 



On motion of Mr. Skeels the committee on rules were instructed to 

 report a rule providing that all rents and privileges must be paid for in 

 advance of the fair. 



On motion of Mr. Ball the dates for the fair of 1899 were made Septem- 

 ber 25-29. 



The following resolution was adopted: 



