Part I. 



REPORT OF SECRETARY. 



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of our old-time societies, and unless there is a speedy reawaken- 

 ing definite changes are bound to come about. 



The great variation in the quality and standard of exhibits 

 has called for some definite standard of perfection, and we now 

 have in process of preparation a model premium list for all 

 fairs and in all classes of exhibits. It is hoped that this will be 

 out before another season. 



Poultry Premium Bounty. 

 The seventeen incorporated poultry associations holding shows 

 in the year ending June 30, 1916, and applying for bounty, com- 

 plied with the law and regulations of the Board in all but three 

 instances. The delinquent associations were notified that they 

 were not eligible, and the remaining associations awarded bounty, 

 as follows: — 



It will be noted that each association received about two- 

 thirds of what it expended in "State first premiums." Yet, ac- 

 cording to law, these premiums were advertised in its premium 

 list as ofi'ered by the Massachusetts State Board of Agriculture 



