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Department; also, the guporvision of exhibits occupying the east half of upper 

 floor. It was with much diffidence that we entered upon our work, it being en- 

 tirely new to uf, having had charge of live stock departments since our connection 

 with the Board, but with the help of our able assistant, O. B. Gilkey, of the city, 

 whose natural adaptation to the work, combined with patience, good humor and 

 mechanical skill rendered most valuable aid, we pulled through with a good degree 

 of success. 



Many changes were made in location of exhibits from former years, which was 

 thought by many to be a material improvement. It certainly contributed toward 

 relieving the monotonous appearace of our halls. 



Every foot of available space was taken some three or four days before our fair 

 ■commenced,' and but for the courtesy and kindness of many exhibitors, who al- 

 lowed those who came in at the eleventh hour to edge in on one corner of their 

 space, they wonld have been left out; hence the importance of making early appli- 

 cations for space. 



As to my departmeat it was chock full, combining both the useful and beauti- 

 ful, many of the displays being of the most gorgeous and elaborate character, elic- 

 iting the praise and admiration of the thousands Avho thronged our avenues during 

 the fair week. 



The special iaerits of these exhibits will be thoroughly noted by expert com- 

 mitteemen, selected by the Board to examine and write up for our forthcoming re- 

 port, thertfore we deem it improper, at this time, to attempt an allusion to the 

 many excellent and meritorious displays in our department. 



We desire to say, before closing, that our new form of exhibitor's tickets "worked 

 like a charm," and is certainly a grand improvement over the old system of issuing 

 tickets daily. Our exhibitors seemed delighted with the change, and the Board ii 

 to be congratulated upon the success of this new feature which saves much val- 

 uable time and annoyance, both to exhibitors and department Superintendents. 



The Committee on Credentials made partial verbal report 

 and asked for further time, which, on motion of Mr. Jones, was 

 granted. 



President Mitchell announced the following standing com- 

 mittees: 



On Finance — Of the Board, Messrs. Seward, Jones and Gra- 

 ham; of the Delegates, Messrs. Reiter and Cumback. 



Rules and Regulations — Of the Board, Messrs. Lockhart, 

 LaTourette and Dungan; of the Delegates, Messrs. Robe, 

 Glick and Matlock. 



Fair Grounds — Of the Board, Messrs. Hargrove, Davidson, 

 ajid Sieg ; of the Delegates, Messrs. Steelman, Chamberlain, 

 and Billmeyer. 



