32 TWENTY-SECOND ANNUAL YEAR BOOK— PART I 



Mr. McHenry moved that the improvements as requested in the petition 

 and the recommendations made by Mr. Tow be carried out, and that the 

 secretary acknowledge receipt of the petition and report that the board 

 has taken favorable action upon same. Seconded by Mr. Reeves and 

 carried. 



Mr. Curtiss moved that the State Board of Agriculture express to 

 Colonel Brown and to the Fourteenth Cavalry Troop their cordial appre- 

 ciation of the excellent drills and fine entertainment furnished at the 

 night horse show under the direction of Captain Gerhardt. Alotion sec- 

 onded by Mr. Mullen and carried. 



It was moved and seconded that the expense of $25.65 for the secretary's 

 meals at the club dining hall be allowed. Motion carried. 



Mr. Weaver moved that the matter of settlement with the street car 

 company be left in the hands of the executive committee with power to 

 act. Seconded by Mr. Davis and carried. 



On motion the board adjourned to meet at the call of the president. 



EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING 

 October 7, 1921 



Committee met with Cameron, Mullen and Corey present. 



The committee approved the contract made by the secretary with the 

 Midwestern Racing Association, Roy Welch, manager, for the use of the 

 race track on Saturday, October 8, for the purpose of putting on motor- 

 cycle races. The compensation to be 10 per cent of the gross receipts. 



The committee met with Major Park A, Findley and Captain Gill, 

 representing the National Guard Cavalry stationed just north of the fair 

 grounds. Major Findley stated that the cavalry would like the privilege 

 of using the stock pavilion as a riding hall during the winter months. 

 The executive committee made a proposition that if they would pay for 

 the light used and one-half the expense of replacing the tan bark in the 

 ring each year, they might have the use of the pavilion without any addi- 

 tional charge. 



The committee visited the fair grounds and instructed Mr. Deets, su- 

 perintendent of grounds, to enclose the alleyway back of the sale ring 

 as per instructions. This to include raising the brick wall about four 

 feet and placing a floor above the alleyway. 



The committee also instructed the superintendent of grounds to plow 

 the inside half of the race track and cover same with a good heavy coat 

 of well rotted manure, leaving the outside of the track in good shape for 

 winter training. 



The committee also discussed the plans for the annual meeting, and 

 it was suggested that arrangements be made for the executive committee 

 to meet the program committee of the Iowa County Fair Managers' 

 Association for the purpose of arranging the joint program. 



The committee met with Mr. Waymack, managing editor of the Register 

 and Tribune, and Mrs. Schultz, society editor, and other representatives 



