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On motion of J. 0. Eaton, a committee of three life-members, ex¬ 
cluding members of the executive committee, was appointed by the 
chair to examine the Treasurer’s report and compare it with the 
books, vouchers, &c., in the office of the Secretary. The chair ap¬ 
pointed as such committee, S. D. Carpenter, John S. Dean, and H. 
A. Tenney, who, after a careful examination, submitted the follow¬ 
ing report: 
Mr. President, and Gentlemen of the Wisconsin State Agri¬ 
cultural Society: 
The undersigned committee, appointed to examine and compare 
the vouchers of the Secretary and Treasurer, having performed that 
duty, herewith report that we find the same correct, and that the 
receipts during the year from all sources amounted to $23,756.88; 
total disbursements, $17,012.36; amount on hand, $6,744.52. 
All of which is respectfully submitted. 
S. D. CARPENTER, 
J. S. DEAN, 
Id. A. TENNEY. 
Amendments to article 5, of the constitution, submitted by Pres¬ 
ident Stilson at the annual meeting in December, 1873, and which 
were recorded in the minutes of said meeting, were, on motion, 
indefinitely postponed, the object having been partially accom¬ 
plished by action of the society at its last meeting for the election 
of officers. 
J. 0. Eaton presented an amendment to the constitution of the 
society as follows: Amend article 3, entitled, “of the officers,” so 
that it shall read as follows: The officers of the society shall con¬ 
sist of a president, two vice-presidents, secretary, treasurer, and one 
additional member from each congressional district of the state, 
who shall hold their respective offices for the term of one year from 
the first day of January next succeeding the date of their election, 
and until their successors shall have been elected, and all of whom, 
together with the ex-president latest in office, shall constitute the 
executive board. 
Simeon Mills offered an amendment to the constitution of the so¬ 
ciety as follows: Amend article 6, of the constitution, entitled, 
“of amendments,” by adding the following to said article: 
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