FOURTH DAY. THURSDAY, September 27. The Board met pursuant to adjournment, a quorum being present. The price of children's tickets was placed at ten cents. The remainder of the forenoon was taken up in filling committees, and the Board adjourned, and met at 1 o'clock P. M., pursuant to adjournment, a quorum being present. The filling of committees of award was continued, and some other business of minor importance transacted during the evening session which followed. Board adjourned to 8 A. M. FIFTH DAY. FRIDAY, September 28. The Board met pursuant to adjournment, with President Mutz in the chair. A quorum being present, the Board proceeded with the filling of committees for the respective departments. Mr. Mitchell of Gibson, offered the following, which was adopted: Resolved, That rule 5 as published in the premium list does not bar four year old bulls that were not four years old when they took sweepstakes premiums at former fairs from competing for sweepstakes premiums at the present fair. The Board adjourned, and met at 1 o'clock. In the grand trot, open to all, it was decided to take no account of time provided there were six entries. Half the receipts from sale of tickets from 12 o'clock P. M. Saturday were ordered paid to Mr. F. G. Welch, of the Chicago Horse and Amateur Show Company. Board adjourned and met at 8 o'clock P. M., and, after a short session, adjourned to meet at 8 o'clock A. M. SIXTH DAY. SATURDAY, September 29. The Board met pursuant to adjournment, with President Mutz in the chair. On motion of Mr. Lockhart, Mr. Seward was requested to prepare a resolution expressive of the sentiments of the Board as to the failure of Professor Cox to make a display of geological specimens, as requested by resolution of the Board. Mr. Lockhart offered the following, which was adopted : Resolved, That the State Board of Agriculture hereby express their thanks to the press of Indianapolis and of the State for the good will manifested and aid rendered in making the present fair and exposition a success. Mr. Sutherland offered the following, which was adopted: Resolved, That the display of horticultural products under the direction of the State Horticultural Society is highly creditable, and deserving of the commendation of the Board, and that a diploma be awarded to the society for the same. The Assistant Superintendent was allowed $4 per day for his services during the fair. President Mutz and Messrs. Seward and Sutherland were constituted a committee to settle and audit the accounts of the General Superintendent. On motion of Mr. Seward, the Board adjourned sine die. SPECIAL COMMITTEE. THURSDAY, October 25, 1877. An informal meeting, for consultation with the General Superintendent, was held. Present-Messrs. Mutz, Crim and Ragan. A communication was received from a committee on behalf of the Central Mission Sabbath School, asking for room in the exposition building for the use of said school, which was referred to the next regular meeting. The President appointed Messrs. Crim, Haynes and Ragan on geological department, to act with the Executive Committee, and a meeting of the committee called for 1:30 P. M., Thursday, November 8. The General Superintendent reported sales of lumber to the amount of $203.03. After allowing several bills the committee adjourned. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. THURSDAY, November 8, 1877. Pursuant to call of the President, the Executive Committee met. Present-Messrs. Mutz, Ragan, Haynes, Claypool and Mitchell of Rush. The action of the officers in paying the premiums awarded at the last State fair, in full, was approved. A communication from F. G. Welch, of Chicago, claiming an additional payment of money for exhibiting his show at the fair, was laid on the table, and further payment declined, on the grounds of a strict compliance with the contract. The proposition of the committee from the Centennial Mission Sabbath School, asking the use of the exposition Hall to hold sessions, was accepted. A committee, consisting of the President, Secretary and Treasurer, was appointed to confer with the city officials in regard to the proposed exchange of the exposition grounds and buildings for the southern park, (lying south of the city of Indianapolis) to report to the annual meeting. Professor Cox was called upon, and urged to reduce the expenses of his department by dispensing with an assistant. He gave an explanation of the business of his office, which resulted in the adoption of the following resolution: Resolved, That the State Geologist be required to limit the expenses of his office in the future, for services of an assistant, to a sum not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) per annum, to take effect from and after November 1, 1877. The President and Secretary were authorized to arrange a programme for the annual meeting, and to invite representatives from kindred associations of the State, representing particular interests, as swine, cattle, etc., to participate, except in the election of members. The committee adjourned. ANNUAL MEETING. 1878. TUESDAY, January 8, 1878. The State and Delegate Board of Agriculture met in the new agricultural rooms, State Buildings, with Hon. Jacob Mutz, President, in the chair. The roll of the Board was called, and Messrs. Mitchell of Gibson, Haynes, Seward, Cofield, Mitchell of Rush, Mutz, Nelson, Ragan, Claypool, Crim, Sample, Caldwell, Sutherland, Lockhart and Johnson responded. The following counties were represented by delegates: NAMES. J. L. Wordon........ S. K. Rouick.... L. Hixon........... I. H. Furnas W. B. Seward... Captain Wm. P. Heron.... E. Wilson........ POST OFFICES. Fort Wayne. Rochester. Princeton. Marion. Corydon. Danville. Kokomo. Vincennes. |