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Mr. Baxter moved the acceptance and adoption of the report, which being supported, a general discussion was had, and Mr. Dykeman, President of the State Pomological Society, by invitation, addressed the committee upon the business of his society. Report adopted.

A communication from Mr. James Vick of Rochester, N. Y., was read, offering $150 as special premiums for floral exhibitions from his customers in this State.

On motion, same was referred to State Pomological Society.

The president submitted a communication from Governor Bagley, which was read and referred to committee on premiums.

The president also submitted the excuse of Mr. Whitney for non-attendance. Adjourned to 7 o'clock P. M.

Evening Session, February 26.

Called to order at 8 o'clock, president in the chair.

The premium list committee, through its chairman, Mr. Beckwith, submitted its report, which was accepted.

The committee on premium list reported that the Michigan Poultry Association would exhibit with this society, as individuals, under our rules and regulations, and that the poultry premium list submitted by Mr. West, president of said association, would be the premium list upon poultry of the Michigan State Agricultural Society at the coming fair of said society.

Report accepted, and on motion adopted.

The consideration of the premium list was proceeded with by Mr. Hanford reading the report.

On motion, the report of the premium list committee was adopted, as follows:

DIVISION A-CATTLE.

A-CLASS 1.-SHORTHORNS.

Committee S. L. Fuller, Grand Rapids; Wm. Smith, Detroit; F. H. Kellicott, Flint,

Genesee county.

Best bull, four years or over..

Second best bull, four years or over.

Third best bull, four years or over..

Best bull, three years old..

Second best bull, three years old.

Third best bull, three years old.

Best bull, two years old...
Second best bull, two years old.
Third best bull, two years old.
Best bull, one year old....

Second best bull, one year old.
Third best bull, one year old..
Best bull calf.

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Second best heifer, two years old..

Third best heifer, two years old..........
Best yearling heifer..

Second best yearling heifer.
Third best yearling heifer.
Best heifer calf..

Second best heifer calf..

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NOTE TO EXHIBITORS.-The exhibitor shall be required to exhibit a pedigree of the animal competing, and the winner of the premiums must file with the secretary a copy of the pedigree of the animal which was the successful competitor. Where all other points are equal, the committee is to be guided by the condition of the animal, and its superior fitness for breeding purposes. The pedigree must show descent on both sides from imported stock. Directness of descent and an acknowledged celebrity of ancestry to rule in the comparison of pedigree. Quality of animal and fitness for breeding, with justness of proportion, to be considered next after establishing purity of blood. This rule applies to all the improved breeds of cattle.

The entry of young stock in the appropriate section does not preclude them being shown with their sire or dam.

A-CLASS 2.-DEVONS.

Committee-E. T. Lovell, Climax, Kalamazoo county; Warren Frink, Battle Creek; F. M. Holloway, Hillsdale.

Best bull, four years or over.......

Second best bull, four years or over..

Third best bull, four years or over..

Best bull, three years old.....

Second best bull, three years old.

Third best bull, three years old..
Best bull, two years old..

Second best bull, two years old.
Third best bull, two years old....
Best bull, one year old.

Second best bull, one year old.

Third best bull, one year old.......
Best bull calf..

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Committee-Boyd Thomas, Edwardsburg, Cass county; David Schram, Flint, Genesee

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Committee-Geo. W. Lawton, Lawton, Van Buren county; Mason Jones, Vandalia, Cass county; Ira H. Butterfield, Lapeer, Lapeer county.

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A-CLASS 5-ALDERNEYS AND GALLOWAYS, SAME AS CLASS 4.

Committee-Same as in class 4 (Ayrshires).

The same premiums offered as for class 4 (Ayrshires).

A-CLASS 6-GRADE AND NATIVE CATTLE.

Committee J. R. Monroe, Paw Paw, Van Buren county; Oscar Teachout, Rome, Lenawee county; John C. Blake, Galesburg, Kalamazoo county.

Best grade or native cow, four years or over.......

Second best grade or native cow, four years or over.

Best heifer, three years old....

Second best heifer, three years old.

Best heifer, two years old...

Second best heifer, two years old.

Best yearling heifer..

Second best yearling heifer.

Best heifer calf..

Second best heifer calf..

All native cows rank as grades.

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The executive committee do not esteem it for the best interests of the State to encourage the breeding of grade or cross-blood bulls. But when a superior animal is shown, the viewing committee is authorized to make such recommendation as may seem appropriate, as a testimonial to the skill of the breeder; hence bulls may be exhibited, though no premium be offered.

A-CLASS 7-WORKING OXEN AND STEERS.

Committee Frederick Fowler, Reading, Hillsdale county; G. Thompson, Dowagiac, Cass county; Robt. Gould, Ceresco, Calhoun county. Best yoke of working oxen, five years and over.. Second best yoke of working oxen, five years and over..

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Third best yoke of working oxen, five years and over.

Best yoke of steers, four years old....

Second best yoke of steers, four years old..
Third best yoke of steers, four years old..
Best yoke of steers, three years old..
Second best yoke of steers, three years old.
Third best yoke of steers, three years old..
Best yoke of steers, two years old..
Second best yoke of steers, two years old.
Third best yoke of steers, two years old...
Best yoke of steers, one year old..

Second best yoke of steers, one year old..

To the trainer of best exhibition of trained stock.

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The working oxen, five years old and over, will be tested to draft in such manner as the committee may direct, for the purpose of proving their quality as working stock.

The trained cattle are to show as competent for actual service on the road or field. Mere 'fancy" training in the yard is not what the Society desires to promote.

A-CLASS 8-FAT CATTLE.

Committee-John Heck, Monroe; John C. Crouse, Hartland, Livingston county; E. W. Pendle, Battle Creek, Calhoun county.

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Awarding committee to be appointed on the grounds. Premiums $175 00.

For herds of thoroughbred cattle composed of one bull over one year old, and not less than four cows or heifers owned by the exhibitor.

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Committee James D. Bateman, Walled Lake, Oakland county; John Parker, Kalamazoo; Southwick Merritt, Ionia, Ionia county.

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Best brood mare, four years or over, with foal by her side..

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Second best brood mare, four years or over, with foal by her side..

15 00

Third best brood mare, four years or over, with foal by her side....
Best mare, four years old or over, without colt....

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15 00

Second best mare, four years or over, without colt...
Third best mare, four years old or over, without colt..
Best three year old filly..

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Second best three year old filly..

Third best three year old filly.

Best two year old filly....

Second best two year old filly.

Third best two year old filly..
Best yearling filly...

Second best yearling filly.

Third best yearling filly....

Best colt gelding, four years old..

Second best colt gelding, four years old.

Third best colt gelding, four years old..

The competitors who enter thoroughbred horses will note:

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First, That the judges will be required to reject any animal whose pedigree is not authenticated, and which cannot be traced back without flaw on either side of sire or dam, to well known English or American thoroughbred stock.

Second, Soundness, symmetry, and size, as well as the utility of the recorded animal for improving the stock of horses in this State, should be considered. The pedigree settles the question as to blood and breeding.

If the stallion can be accompanied by any number of his colts, of any ages, to show his quality as a stock horse, so much the better.

B-CLASS 11-HORSES OF ALL WORK.

Committee-E. N. Cady, Grand Rapids; Walter Cross Mondy, Flint, Genesee county; J. T. Escott, Mecosta county.

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Best brood mare, four years old or over, with foal by her side..

Second best brood mare, four years old or over, with foal by her side..

Third best brood mare, four years old or over, with foal by her side..

Best mare, four years old, without colt....

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Second best mare, four years old, without colt..

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Best pair of matched horses of all work, five years old or over, speed, size, style, and fitness for carriage or farm work to be the points; weight of each horse to be not less than 1,200 pounds..

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Second best pair of matched horses for all work, five years old or over, speed, size, style, and fitness for carriage or farm work to be the points; weight of each horse to be not less than 1,200 pounds....

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