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the society, and the premiums the}' contemplated making the pres¬ 
ent year, and hoped the liberal appropriations made by the board 
in 1875, would be continued in 1876. 
On motion the sum of $800 was voted to the Horticultural Soci¬ 
ety, conditioned that $2,000 be appropriated by the State to this 
Society. 
Vice-President Dousman moved that Vice-President Bryant be 
appointed as custodian of the Fair Grounds of the Society. 
Mr. Dean moved to add the names of Matt. Anderson, president 
of the Dane County Agricultural Society, and Secretary Field of 
this Society, which was agreed to, and the motion was then adopted. 
On motion of Vice-President Bryanfc, it was resolved that the 
pedigree of all animals competing for premiums in the Short- 
Horn, Devon, Ayrshire, and Jersey classes be furnished the super¬ 
intendent of the cattle-department, before premiums can be award¬ 
ed. If the animal is recorded, the name of the herd-hook, volume, 
and number, must be given. If not recorded, a certificate must be 
furnished of acceptance for record. 
First and second herd-premiums were offered on.each of the 
above classes. 
Adjourned to 2 p. m. 
Afternoon Session. 
Vice-President Clark moved that the vote appointing a committee 
to take charge of the Fair Grounds be reconsidered. Carried. 
Mr. Clark then moved to amend the motion by inserting the 
name of Geo. C. Russell, secretary of the Dane County Agricultu¬ 
ral Society, in place of the president, Hon. Matt Anderson, which 
prevailed, and the motion was then adopted. 
On motion, the pay of assistant superintendents, including 
clerks, ticket-sellers, and gate-keepers, but not including assistant 
treasurer and assistant secretary, were fixed at $3.50 per day, night- 
watchmen $2.50, and laborers $2.00. 
Case of Vice-President Clark, against Ex-Governor Taylor, taken 
up. 
Testimony taken by the committee read, and arguments were 
submitted by Hon. S. U. Pinney and Vice-President Clark. Brief 
remarks were also make by Ex-Governor Taylor. 
