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the proper protection of exhibits and grounds will require such a force. 

 A new barn for the horses of the mounted police is an immediate and 

 absolute necessity and must be provided before another fair. 



I would urge the attention of the board to the matter of wages and 

 recommend an increase of fifty cents per day for both the mounted and 

 foot men. It has been particularly difficult to get men with good mounts 

 at the wages allowed, for by the time the freight, the feed bills and their 

 own board is paid, they find it hard to break even. 



The question of uniform is worthy of consideration and I hope to 

 interest the board in the matter later. 



The growing popularity of the camp grounds is making additional de- 

 mands for sanitation and I recommend two new closets to be built near 

 the eastern end of the grounds, and that the old closets be rebuilt with 

 such changes in location as may best serve the interests and conveniences 

 of the patrons. 



On motion the board adjourned until 1 :30 p. m. 



AFTERNOON SESSION. 



Board convened at 1:30 with the following members present: 

 Cameron, Olson, Oorey, Johnston, Phillips, Reeves, Wentworth, 

 Summers, Mullen and Pike. 



The secretary read the following communication from Mr. W. 

 C. Brown: 



Des Moines, Iowa, Dec. 13, 1912. 

 To the Board of Directors, Officers and Managers of the Iowa State Fair 

 and Department of Agriculture: 



Gentlemen: I desire to thank you for the appointment to the position 

 of Superintendent of Privileges and Concessions, but having been elected 

 treasurer of state at the recent election it will not be possible for me to 

 accept the appointment. 

 Thanking you for past favors and courtesies, I beg to remain. 



Sincerely yours, 



W. C. BROWN. 



Mr. Wentworth moved that the resignation be accepted and 

 that the secretary tender to Mr. Brown the thanks of the board 

 for the long, efficient and faithful service he has given the fair. 

 Motion seconded by Mr. Olson and unanimously carried. 



Mr. Mullen moved that the executive committee make the se- 

 lection of a superintendent of privileges and concessions to 

 succeed Mr. Brown. Motion accepted by Mr. Pike and carried. 



The president appointed as committee on per diem and mile- 

 age Messrs. Johnston^ Summers and Pike, 



