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stock has not varied much for several years, but we have turned over 

 a new leaf this year and instructed committees to act strictly according 

 to rules. 



The attendance at the Fair, as may be seen by reference, has 

 varied but little for several years. Thus it is evident that the Society 

 has made advancement in two of the three elements which combine to 

 make a successful fair, namely, finances and exhibition ; while in the 

 third element, attendance, we have held our own. 



It has been the aim of the managers to conduct all business con- 

 nected with the Society in such a manner that the debt shall decrease 

 steadily year by year, without detriment to tlie best interest of the 

 Society, or checking its advancement. We hope in selecting j'our 

 officers for the coming year, you will choose such as will not hesitate 

 to enforce the rules and who will be willing to labor in the interest of 

 the Societ}', so that the time will not be far distant when the debt will 

 be cleared and the premiums increased by the amount now used on 

 principal and interest, which is over one hundred and sixty dollars. 



The officers have endeavored in the discharge of their duties to 

 deal justly with all, and we now cordially thank the members for their 

 cooperation with us and rejoice in the hearty good will which has pre- 

 vailed throughout our whole term of office. 



W. L. BOUT WELL, Secretary. 



