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be largely eliminated. It is difficult to get the exhibits ready to open on 

 time when there is so short a time to receive and place exhibits, and the 

 fact that there is so much to do in so short a time is one of the causes 

 of loss of exhibits. 



There is another matter, that of employing the help in the department. 

 Every one who recommends any person for a position in this department 

 should be sure that the person so recommended is a good worker. The 

 fact is that no one is of any use unless they work with a will and take 

 an interest in the work. Experience is a good thing, but remember that 

 a good worker is far better help in this department than a person of 

 experience who just wants to see the fair. 



In conclusion will say that I hope as soon as possible the management 

 will make some improvements in the Exposition building, such as putting 

 in a concrete floor and painting the building on the inside, in case a 

 new building cannot be erected soon. 



T. C. Legoe, 

 Superintendent Exposition Building. 



On motion of Mr. Legoe, revision of the premium list in his de- 

 partment was referred to himself and the secretary, with power to 

 act, and that tliey he authorized, to increase the premiums to the 

 amount of $50.00 if thoitght necessary. ]\iotion prevailed. 



Rules and regulations for the 1910 fair were adopted, the same 

 to be as printed in the 1909 premium list except as to changes in 

 dates and such other changes as were necessary to conform to the 

 rule adopted by the American Association of Fairs and Expositions 

 at their meeting in Chicago on December 2, 1909. and such other 

 changes as may be provided in special rules. 



Mr. Ledgerwood moved that the executive committee be author- 

 ized and instructed to confer with the attorney general and have 

 drawn such a form of contract or lease as may be needed for the 

 erection of private buildings upon the state fair grounds. Motion 

 prevailed. 



Mr. Olson moved that the program and other matters pertaining 

 to the Speed department be left to the executive committee and the 

 superintendent of that department. Motion prevailed. 



The board authorized the adoption of the uniform rules and 

 maximum classification for the live stock departments as adopted by 

 the American Association of Fairs and Expositions as verbally re- 

 ported by members present at said meeting, exact copy for same 

 having not yet been received from the secretary of above associa- 

 tion. 



Mr. Pike moved that all unfinished business be referred to the 

 executive committee with full power to act. 



