Prooeebings —Executive Meetings. 
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Monday, September 18, 7:30 P. M. 
Board met. 
President Stilson in the chair. 
Vice-President Clark moved that in view of the bad weather and 
hence small receipts, that the president and secretary be authorized 
to make a loan to meet the liabilities of the society, and to mort¬ 
gage any property of the society, to secure the payment of the 
same. Carried. 
Accounts, including all indebtedness of the society, except for 
premiums, were audited and paid. The payment of premiums 
postponed until the next meeting. 
Adjourned to Monday, September 25, at 2 P. M. 
Monday, September 25, 2 P. M. 
Board met. 
President Stilson in the chair. 
Quorum present. 
On motion it was resolved to pay 50 per cent, of the premiums 
awarded, and the balance as soon as the society could obtain the 
necessary funds. 
Several audited accounts and premiums were paid, when the 
board adjourned sine die. 
DECEMBER MEETING. 
State Agricultueal Rooms, 
Madison, Dec. 5, 187G. 
In accordance with the by-laws, the executive committee met in 
the rooms ot the society, December 5, 1876, at 7:30 P. M. 
Quorum present. 
President Stilson in the chair. 
The president stated that the principal object of this meeting 
was to settle with the treasurer, and compare his vouchers with the 
stub-book and vouchers of the secretary. 
The treasurer, F. J. Blair, presented his report, showing the 
