PROCEEDINGS. 
EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETINGS. 
Office of the Society, 
Pl.vnkinton House, Milwaukee, September 11, 1876. 
As required by the by-laws of the society, the Executive Board 
met at 7^ B* M., in the rooms of the society, Plankinton House, Mil¬ 
waukee, the use of which rooms had been tendered to the society 
by the accommodating proprietor, H. B. Sherman, Esq., and for 
which favor the executive board and society are under many obli¬ 
gations, and here say sincerely, thank you. Present, President Stil- 
son, Vice Presidents Clark, Mitchell, Warren, Bryant, and Torrey, 
Treasurer Blair, and Messrs. Martin, Fratt, McDowell, Dean, Boyce, 
and Secretary Field. 
President Stilson in the chair. 
The president called the board to order, and stated that the by¬ 
laws required a meeting of the executive committee on ‘‘ the first 
day of the annual fair,” the object being to take such action rela¬ 
tive to the exhibition as seemed expedient to insure the highest 
educational and financial success. 
By the generosity of the city of Milwaukee, represented by her 
common council and the public-spirited citizens of the city, the 
grounds were again placed in condition for the exhibition, free of 
charge. For this liberality and courtesy, we desire to express the 
thanks of the society and executive board. 
On account of the rainy, bad weather, it was resolved to keep 
the office of entry open until 9 P. M., Tuesday, the 12th, except for 
speed premiums. Gates to be closed on Tuesday at 8 A. M. 
On motion, it was resolved to admit the First Regiment Milwau¬ 
kee Militia, and the soldiers and sailors from the state, free, on 
Wednesday at 11 A. M. 
Adjourned to Wednesday evening at 
