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tion in the preparation of exhibits during the school year. Tlie assistance 

 and cooperation given by state fair officials and all those concerned in 

 the schools exhibit was most satisfactory in every way, and I want to 

 express my appreciation for the privilege extended and the helpfulness 

 of the board and those concerned in carrying out the regulations of the 

 state fair as applied to the schools exhibit. 



Respectfully sumbitted, 



E. C. Bishop, 



Superintendent. 



Mr. Curtiss moved that the report and recommendations of the 

 superintendent of the school exhibits department be referred to 

 the executive committee ^Yith power to act. Seconded by Mr. Cur- 

 tin. Motion carried. 



Mr. Curtin moved that all departments not filing report at this 

 time be referred to the executive committee and the superintendent 

 of the respective departments with power to act. Motion seconded 

 and carried. 



Mr. Summers moved that the department bear one half the ex- 

 pense of the college exhibit at the 1914 fair, provided, however, 

 that one half the expense shall not exceed $-800.00. Seconded by 

 Mr. Mullen. Motion carried. 



The matter of permanent improvements was taken up and con- 

 sidered at length. 



Mr. Curtiss moved that the executive committee be authorized 

 to secure plans and bids, and let contract if bids are considered 

 favorable, for one section of the permanent cattle barn, to consti- 

 tute the southwest corner when the barn is completed. Seconded 

 by Mr. Curtin. Motion carried. 



Mr. Curtiss moved that the executive committee and the super- 

 intendent of the speed department be authorized to visit other 

 race tracks and get information about designs, and to have plans 

 prepared, secure bids and let contract for paddock. Seconded by 

 Mr. Mullen. Motion carried. 



Mr. Legoe and Mr. Mullen Avere at this time excused from at- 

 tendance during the remainder of the day. 



Board adjourned until 1 :00 o'clock p. m. 



