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2. That the class called General be divided into two classes, Collective 

 and General. 



3. That there be an increase in the number of premium numbers in 

 the collective exhibits so medium sized cities need not compete against 

 larger ones. 



4. That there be more and larger premiums offered under each prem- 

 ium number in the Collective class. 



5. That the appropriation for this department be $1,100 for 1911. 



6. That the premium list be issued early in January. 



7. That the premium list for 1912 be issued in October, 1911. 



8. That more space be provided for the year 1911. 



9. That some better provision be made for watching exhibits and ex- 

 plaining them to the public. 



The judges books have been so improved that it is less necessary for me 

 to report to you some details which I included last year, but I have ap- 

 pended some data which may be of interest. 



In closing, I wish to thank the officers and members of your board 

 for their uniform courtesy, encouragement and assistance, and particu- 

 larly Mr. Legoe and Mr. Deemer for their kindness and helpfulness. 



I also wish to express my gratefulness to the school men, women and 

 children whose labors alone made such an exhibit possible, and to Mr. 

 C. R. Scroggie and Mrs. Laura L. Thornburg of Midland Schools for the 

 publicity which they have given the exhibit in their excellent report. I 

 congratulate you on the results of this movement which you inaugu- 

 rated two years ago and bespeak for it your encouragement and support 

 in the future. 



Sincerely yours, 



A. V. STORM, 

 Supt. Schools Exhibits. 



Secretary here presented several communications from various 

 persons with reference to a plot of ground to be used for demonstra- 

 tion purposes by manufacturers of traction engines, etc. The mat- 

 ter was discussed at length and the secretary instructed to see 

 what could be done in the way of leasing the land immediately north 

 and east of the race track for such purpose and report to the exec- 

 utive committee. 



Vice-President Ledgerwood here took the chair. 



Mr. Cameron moved that the board proceed to the election of a 

 secretary and treasurer for the ensuing year. Motion seconded 

 and carried. 



Mr. Cameron moved that J. C. Simpson be elected to succeed 

 himself as secretary of the State Board of Agriculture for the en- 

 suing year, at a salary of $1,800.00 per annum. Motion seconded 

 and carried. 



