By Mr. Baxter:

Resolved, That this Society, through its Executive Committee, join in the memorial to the Legislature in favor of an appropriation by the State of $2,000 to the State Pomological Society.

Mr. Beckwith moved that a committee of two, Messrs. Dean and Hyde, be appointed to settle certain matters at Kalamazoo.

Moved by Mr. Brown, that when the board adjourn it be to meet at the house of Mr. Pantlin, at Eaton Rapids, on Monday, the 24th inst. Adopted. Mr. Whitney reported as follows:

Your committee to whom was referred the matter of State Entomologist would recommend that the Executive Committee of the State Agricultural Society do unite with the State Pomological Society and others in respectfully asking the State Legislature to create the office of State Entomologist, believing that thereby the agricultural and horticultural interests of this State will be greatly advanced. Accepted and adopted, and committee discharged. By Mr. Hanford:

Resolved, That the State Agricultural Society borrow for the immediate use of said Society the sum of three thousand dollars, to be paid October 1st, 1873, and issue the negotiable paper of the Society in accordance therewith. The resolution was unanimously adopted.

A negotiable note was immediately executed by President, Secretary, and Treasurer, endorsed by all the members of the Executive Committee present, and placed in the hands of the Treasurer for negotiation. Adjourned.

MEETING OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE STATE AGRICULT URAL SOCIETY AT VAUGHAN HOUSE, EATON RAPIDS.

Monday Evening, February 24, 1875.

The committee met acording to adjournment, in parlor of Vaughan House, at half-past 7 P. M., and was called to order by President Griggs.

The roll was called, and the following members of the committee and officers answered their names:

Messrs. Sterling, Manning, Allison, Hanford, Humphrey, Kipp, Avery, North, Angel, Van Valkenburg, Beckwith, Baxter, President Griggs, Treasurer Dean, Secretary Kimball.

Proceedings of meeting of February 6th read and approved.

Reports of committees called for, and further time granted each.

The following Standing Committees and Executive Superintendents were announced by the President for the current year:

Business Committee-Edwin Phelps, Pontiac, Oakland County; J. M. Sterling, Monroe, Monroe County, S. A. Brown, Pentwater, Oceana County; W. J. Baxter, Jonesville, Hillsdale County.

Finance Committee-J. P. Allison, East Saginaw, Saginaw County; Charles Kipp, St. Johns, Clinton County; A. O. Hyde, Marshall, Calhoun County.

On Premium List-John J. Bagley, Detroit, chairman; C. L. Whitney, Muskegon; G. W. Phillips, Romeo; Wm. M. Ferry, Grand Haven; E. W. Rising, Richfield, Genesee County; Townsend North, Vassar, Tuscola County; C. W. Green, Farmington; N. L. Avery, Grand Rapids; H. O. Hanford, Plymouth; D. Wolverton, Grand Blanc; E. O. Humphrey, Kalamazoo; W. G. Beckwith, chairman pro tem.

On Speed Premiums-S. A. Brown, Pentwater, Oceana County; A. J. Dean, Adrian; E. Van Valkenburg, Hillsdale.

On Rules and Regulations-W. J. Baxter, Jonesville; Dennis Wolverton, Grand Blanc; F. M. Manning, Paw Paw.

On Programme of Exhibition-M. Shoemaker, Jackson; Abel Angel, Bradley, Allegan County; E. O. Humphrey, Kalamazoo.

Farmers' Clubs-President; Secretary; W. G. Beckwith, Cassopolis; H. G. Wells, Kalamazoo.

EXECUTIVE SUPERINTENDENTS.

Of Cattle, Sheep, and Swine-Dennis Wolverton, Grand Blanc; G. W. Philips, Romeo.

Of Horses-A. J. Dean, Adrian; F. M. Manning, Paw Paw; E. Van Valkenburg, Hillsdale.

Of Speed Trials-S. A. Brown, Pentwater.

Of Fine Art Hall-W. J. Baxter, Jonesville; C. L. Whitney, Muskegon; M. Shoemaker, Jackson; C. W. Green, Farmington.

Of Agricultural Hall-E. W. Rising, Richfield, Genesee County; J. P. Allison, East Saginaw.

Of Mechanics' Hall-Wm. M. Ferry, Grand Haven; A. O. Hyde, Marshall; Townsend North, Vassar.

Of Manufacturers' Hall-J. J. Bagley, Detroit; Chas. Kipp, St. Johns; E. O. Humphrey, Kalamazoo; N. L. Avery, Grand Rapids.

Of Implement Department-H. 9. Hanford, Plymouth; Abel Angel, Bradley, Allegan County.

Of Police and Gates-J. M. Sterling, Monroe; Edwin Phelps, Pontiac.
Chief Marshal-C. W. Green, Farmington.

Adjourned to to-morrow morning at 8 o'clock. Approved.

Morning Session, Tuesday, February 25.

Roll called: quorum present.

Minutes read and approved.

The standing and special committees not being ready to report, further time was granted, with the exception of the special committee, consisting of Messrs. Dean and Hyde, which committee asked to be discharged.

On motion, said committee was discharged.

Moved by Mr. Beckwith that the Executive Committee pay the claim of Bush & Patterson of Kalamazoo, the sum of $525, for the erection of a building on fair grounds at Kalamazoo in 1871.

Mr. Bush was introduced, and stated that the Society owed him for erecting a building on fair grounds at Kalamazoo, costing $525. Mr. Baxter, from the business committee of the State Society of 1871, stated that the claim had been repeatedly repudiated as against this Society, and was a just claim of Mr.

Bush against Mr. Reed, under the latter's contract with the Society to furnish buildings.

Messrs. Sterling, Humphrey, Beckwith, and Hanford further discussed the matter, when Mr. Baxter offered the following as a substitute for the motion. of Mr. Beckwith, which being accepted was unanimously adopted.

Whereas, Messrs. Bush & Patterson present a claim against the Michigan State Agricultural Society for the erection of a building for them at Kalamazoo, in 1871, known as Manufacturers' Hall, for $525, and interest from Jannary 1st, 1872; and

Whereas, The subscriptions due from citizens of Kalamazoo amount to $175, therefore

Resolved, That in full payment and satisfaction of said claim, this Society turn over to Messrs. Bush & Patterson said subscriptions, amounting to $175, and draw an order in their favor for balance, to wit: Principal....

Interest...

and take their receipt in full.

$350 00
36 75

$386 75

Moved by Mr. Beckwith, and adopted, that Mr. Humphrey be and is hereby authorized and empowered, to commence suit against Mr. Reid of Kalamazoo, to recover balance alleged to be due the Michigan State Agricultural Society. Approved.

Evening Session, February 25, 1873.

Committee called to order at 7 o'clock, by the President.

Roll called: quorum present.

The committee on location, consisting of Messrs. Sterling, Hanford, Brown, Allison, Humphrey, Beckwith, and Dean, reported through the chairman, Mr. Sterling, as follows:

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON LOCATION OF STATE FAIR.

The committee appointed by your Society to visit the different localities competing for the next annual fair of your Society, would respectfully report: That the only places from which propositions have been received which your committee deemed it worth your while to consider, were Grand Rapids and Saginaw.

Both of these places were visited by your committee, who were accompanied by a number of gentlemen as invited guests.

Your committee were met at each of these places by committees of most prominent and public-spirited citizens, who extended to us and our friends the most generous courtesies and hospitalities.

At Grand Rapids this Society was tendered, through your committee, the use of grounds of sufficient extent, in excellent condition, with first-rate halfmile track, and fitted up with all the buildings and appurtenances required for holding the State Fair, of capacity, elegance, and finish not excelled by any it has been the fortune of your committee ever to examine.

The free use of these grounds and buildings in complete order and repair, fully decorated and trimmed, and ready for occupancy for the fair, are ten

dered to your society free of charge, with the further pledge made by parties amply responsible, that any additions or improvements deemed by your society necessary or advisable, should be made without expense to the society. The facilities for reaching these grounds from the city by railroad or otherwise, and hotel and other accommodations for visitors at the fair, are all that your committee could ask.

From Grand Rapids your committee went to Saginaw, and where, receiving the same generous hospitality and attention, they proceeded to perform the duties assigned them.

They have found grounds ample in extent, beautifully and conveniently situated, easy of access by railroad, street cars, and otherwise, with a mile track in perfect condition, which, with all necessary buildings and appurtenances, to be erected according to the plans, specifications and directions of such committee as you shall choose to appoint, in every way to be finished, prepared and decorated-the city of East Saginaw, through a committee amply responsible, tender for your acceptance for the next State fair.

In addition to the above statements we must add, that said committees from each of the above cities, intimated that if your society made further demands, as an inducement for holding the State Fair at either one of these cities, you had but to make known your wishes, and they would be met to any reasonable extent.

The facilities for visiting each of these cities by railroad and by water, are all that could be desired, and the ability and disposition of the people of each to accommodate and take care of the immense concourse of visitors who will without doubt attend our next fair, are undoubted, and about equal.

Under these circumstances your committee felt some inclination to report simply the facts without recommendation-but lest they might be regarded as shrinking a duty laid upon them, they finally determined to report the facts and then recommend the holding of the fair at one of these points, designating their preference, and giving in brief some of their reasons.

While the committee were not unanimous in selection of the place, they have determined to present but one report, naming the place selected by the majority, and reserving the right of voting in committee of the whole as in their judgment the best interests of the society shall require.

Each of these young and noble cities holding out inducements so strong, so inviting of themselves, so characteristic of the enterprise and energy of their people and so entirely satisfactory to your society, it became an embarrassing and even painful duty to decide between the two.

The determination of the majority of the committee, however, was in favor of recommending to you to accept the proposition of the citizens of East Saginaw, and that the next State Fair be held upon the grounds they tender for that purpose.

They were led to their conclusion,

First, Because no fair has ever been held in that section, and that other things being equal, the novelty of the first fair, and the facilities it affords to the great body of the citizens of the State of visiting the city for the first time would secure the largest attendance;

Second, Because by acceptance of the offer now made, the society will secure grounds and buildings in every respect suitable for the purpose, which will in all future time be open for our use;

Third, That while the committee have asked of each of the railroad com

panies of the State the same facilities and privileges, which requests on our part have been met on the part of some companies with a prompt and generous answer, from others we have not, as yet, been able to elicit any response, and from answers thus far received, the facilities and inducements from railroad companies favor the selection of East Saginaw.

Fourth, That while Grand Rapids and vicinity have already had great and important fairs, destroying to some extent the novely and attraction of such exhibitions, East Saginaw and that entire portion of the State will, for the first time, have had an opportunity to visit such an exhibition in their own section, and with reasonable sectional pride, are enabled to contribute to its success. These, with other considerations, have led your committee to the decision stated above. These reasons and conclusions, it will be understood, are those of the majority of the committee only, and not of the entire committee. J. M. STERLING, Chairman. The committee also submitted the written propositions from committees from the cities of Grand Rapids and Saginaw, as follows:

PROPOSITION OF GRAND RAPIDS.

FAIR GROUNDS AND CONTENTS AT GRAND RAPIDS.

Seventy acres of grounds; Fine Art Hall, form of Greek cross, 4 wings, 2 stories with gallery each wing 40x120 feet; Pomological Hall, 44x120 feet; Manufacturers' Hall, 40x120 feet; Agricultural Hall, 30x120 feet; Mechanical Hall, 40x120 feet; Carriage and Wagon Hall, 24x110 feet; Grand Stand, 30x180 feet; offices and mineral show rooms, 2 stories, including telegraph line and connections, 18x120 feet; Poultry Hall, 24x80 feet; 1 Dining Hall in form of Greek cross and wing, 24x80 feet; 225 good box horse stalls; 375 good cattle stalls; 2 good sheds for sheep and swine, each 24x100 feet; 100 good stalls for sheep and swine, additional; 30 good sized refreshment booths; 10 good wells with abundance good, clear water; a good half-mile track with judges' and reporters' stand.

If the consolidated fair shall be held at Grand Rapids in the fall of 1873, the citizens of Grand Rapids have authorized the undersigned to pledge them to add for the use of said fair, so to be held, in addition to the foregoing grounds and buildings the following, viz: Add to the grand stand in length, 70 feet; add, if required, cattle and horse sheds, 200; add to Mechanical Hall in length, 50 feet; add to carriage building in length, 60 feet; add to Poultry Hall, 40 feet; add to capacity of Pomological Hall, one-third; complete gallery in Art Hall; improve the track and grounds and enclosure to the value of $1,500.

The undersigned, in behalf of Kent County Agricultural Society and the citizens of Grand Rapids, hereby tenders to the Michigan State Agricultural Society, the use of their grounds, buildings, and fixtures, on which to hold their annual fair in the fall of 1873, as set forth in foregoing, and I hereby, in behalf of and for the said citizens, agree to make the additions and improvements above named to said buildings and grounds in time for the use of said society to hold their fair as aforesaid, on the condition that said society hold their fair on said grounds in the fall of 1873. And I hereby further pledge to said society that the use of said grounds, buildings and fixtures, including the addition above named to be made and used, shall be so furnished to said Michigan State Agricultural Society, in all respects as herein stated, free of all or any charge or expense for the holding of said fair as aforesaid. HENRY FRALICK, Chairman Citizens' Committee.

LANSING, February 6, 1873.

PROPOSITION OF EAST SAGINAW.

EATON RAPIDS, Mich., Feb'y 25, 1873.

To the Honorable Executive Committee of State Agricultural Society:

GENTLEMEN :-We, the undersigned committee, appointed by the citizens of East Saginaw, hereby tender to your society the grounds, track, judges' and grand stand, with 100 box stalls for horses of the East Saginaw Driving Park Association, also all other grounds necessary for the proper conduct of the meeting of said society for the year 1873; together with all proper and necessary buildings, to be erected thereon at our expense as may be