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would have a more definite standard in view, and the attention of 
breeders would be called to what, in my opinion, is the most profi¬ 
table horse of the day. 
Under the adverse circumstances of a muddy track, the races 
went olf as satisfactorily as such performances usually do. The 
Society paid in premiums $2,100, it received in entries $1,200, re¬ 
ceipts from grand stand $279, leaving $621 to be accounted for at 
the gate. Notwithstanding the inclement weather, it is safe to say 
that the Society profited by the speed premiums offered at the last 
fair. Where exhibitions are held near large cities, there can be no 
doubt of the pecuniary advantage of good races. These cannot be 
had without generous purses. 
In retiring from the horse-department, I have to thank my co¬ 
laborer, Mr. N. S. Green, for his unvarying kindness to me in our 
undertaking, an undertaking in which he has worked longer and 
more faithfully than myself. 
DEPARTMENT R.— Cattle. 
BY GEORGE E. BRYANT, SUPERINTENDENT. 
The exhibiton of horned cattle far excelled in numbers that of 
any previous year. Twenty additional stalls were built, and all 
were filled. More fine grades were on exhibition, and the herd of 
“ blacks ” shown b} r Mr. Davis cast longer shadows than ever be¬ 
fore. I believe there should be a change in the classification of 
this department, which would be more acceptable to the exhibitors, 
and add to the beauty and usefulness of this branch of the fair. 
No animal in the thorough-bred classes should receive a premium 
unless its name, number, and volume of herd-book, in which the 
same is recorded be given. Short-horn breeders have brought them¬ 
selves to this standard, and the breeders of other breeds should be 
brought to the same standard, and I recommend that the Secretary 
of the Society be directed to purchase full sets of herd-books for 
reference. Your superintendent again bows his thanks to the ex¬ 
hibitors in his department for their uniform courtesy to him and 
each other, and hopes that on this Centennial year, the breeders of 
choice stock may make our exhibition at your State Pair, worthy of 
themselves and the year. 
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