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On motion of Mr. Davidson the proposition was declined, lor 

 reasons that space on the grounds being limited, it could not 

 well be spared without too much inconvenience to other ex- 

 hibitors, and also the danger to life attending such contests, 

 and the check be ordered to be returned to the Newark Ma- 

 chine Company. 



Mr. Davidson called attention to the matter of an erroneous 

 entry of heavy draft team in Book 3, heavy draft grade horses, 

 and the award of the premium on same as being contrary to 

 the provisions of Rule 6 of the rules governing exhibits, as one 

 or both of the horses constituting the team had been entered 

 for other premiums, and asking the sense of the Board thereon. 



Mr. Banks moved that the premium be withheld, for the 

 reason that the entry had been made in violation of the rules, 

 which was carried. 



The Board then took recess until 2:30 p. m. 



Afternoon Session, 2:30 p. m. 

 Board met, President Mitchell in the chair. 

 There being no business requiring special attention, recess 

 was taken until 9 o'clock to-morrow morning. 



FIFTH DAY. 



October 3, 1884. 



Board met, President Mitchell in the chair, and all the mem- 

 bers present. 



On motion of Mr. Sunman it was ordered that, at the discre- 

 tion of Department Superintendents, such exhibitors as were 

 intending to make exhibits at other distant fairs, or for other 



