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of clicap work for the money that I ever saw lofj;ether. l>otli dealer 

 and manufaotiirer seemed to realize the importance of atlendinj^ this 

 fair and from information collected on the spot both were satisfied. 



The space designated was all occupied and more could ha\-e been 

 used to advantaj^e. Except for crowdin*; exhibitors of the same (piality, 

 jrrade and i)rice toj^ether, which occasioned some little annoyance, but 

 their was usually ^ood feelin<>-. There mijijht have been some kicking 

 but not loud as it did not come to my ears. I can bear testimony to 

 the uniform courtesv and kindness with everv exhibitor in mv de- 

 ]>artnient. 



The question of tents or arranging for covers for the exhibits is one 

 annoying to the superintendent, exhibitors and business committee. I 

 am satisfied that tlie renting of tents by the society should be aban- 

 doned entirely, as a better way would be in my opinion to allow ex- 

 hibitors a certain sum to furnish their own tents. (The premiums aban- 

 doned which are only.) 



The grounds are very rough and uneven and if occupied this year 

 by the same department it should, at least be smoothed up a little, 

 and drained and then just a few days before the fair mowed and 

 cleaned off. The expense would be very small. 



The total expenses including three trips to Grand Rapids, hotel bills, 

 etc., f 10.59. 



I am but saying what is true when I say that the president, secre- 

 tary, business committee, kept me in line and it affords me much 

 pleasure to thank them and to say that but for their assistance my 

 dei)artment would not have been so successful, pleasant, easy and 

 so little friction. 



Respectfully submitted, 



D. IIORTON, 

 Superintendent of ^'ehicles. 



FARM IMPLEMENTS AND MACHIN1:RY. 



Mr. President and members of the Executive Committee: 



Gentlemen — I beg leave to submit to you my report as superintendent 

 of farm implements and machinery at the late fair held in this city. 

 We had a very fine show of farm implements, visitors and exhibitors 

 seemed to be well pleased. We did a great deal of correspondence and 

 went to some expense to bring this about. It was, however, the means 

 of bringing new exhibitors here, before unknown to the Michigan State 

 Fair, as well as exhibitors who have not attended our fairs for many 

 years past. I recommend that my successor be urged to continue the 

 corresy)ondence with manufacturers of the United States, setting forth 

 the advantages of our fair. 



Respectfully submitted, 



JOHN A. HOFFMAN. 



