Second best miniature size photographs, six in number. Best and largest photograph of the society's fair ground in 1873.. Diploma and 3 00 1873.. 100 ..Diploma and 3 00 Diploma and 2.00 The entries for the two last named premiums need not be made until Thursday, at 12 o'clock. The specimens will then be placed in a conspicuous place in the Hall of Fine Arts. Best specimen of fresco painting. .Diploma and 5 00 Second best specimen of fresco painting.. 3 00 Best collection of articles of ornament, made from the gypsum of Michigan, Diploma and 5 00 Best specimen of ornamental printing, by a Michigan printer.... .Diploma Best specimen of bookbinding.. Diploma Best specimen of sign painting.. -Diploma SPECIAL PREMIUM.-Best collection of not less than thirty photographs of Michigan scenery, by a Michigan artist, 1st prem. $20, 2d prem. $10; 3d prem. $5. H-CLASS 45-MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS. Committee-Judge J. S. Dewey, Pontiac; Wm. Phelps Marshall; Dr. Thompkins, Cassopolis; Mrs, C. W. Greene, Farmington; Mrs. Zelenski, Grand Rapids. H-CLASS 46-CLOCKS, JEWELRY, PLATED WARE, CUTLERY, ETC. Committee-T. W. Melcher, Paw Paw; W. R. Owen, Romeo; Jas. Grant, Monroc. Best exhibition of clocks for household use or parlor ornament.. Eest exhibition of silver or plated ware.. Best set of mathematical instruments.. Best exhibition of table cutlery. Best barometer.......... Best thermometer for all use.. Best set of surveyor's instruments.. Best display of American watches. Best exhibition Brittania ware.. Best self-regulating thermometer for general use. Best case of jewelry. Best case of gold pens.. Diploma and $5 00 -Diploma and 5 00 Diploma and 2.00 .Diploma and 2.00 3.00 Diploma Diploma and 2.00 -Diploma and 2.00 3 00 Diploma 3 00 -Diploma .Diploma Best and most elegant skates. Best exhibition of bronze ware.. Best exhibition of fancy glass ware.. H-CLASS 47-NEEDLE, WAX, SHELL, AND OTHER FANCY WORK. Committee-Mrs. Chas. B. Potter, Battle Creek; Mrs. Henry Clay, Adrian; Mrs. Boyd Second best Affghan robe.. Best child's Affghan... Second best child's Affghan. Best sofa pillow.... Second best sofa pillow. Best toilet cushion... Best cambric or muslin embroidery.. Second best cambric or muslin embroidery. Best skeleton leaves or bouquet. --- Second best and most beautifully wrought set of under garments. Best specimen of hair work. 5 00 3 00 5 00 3. 00 3 00 2.00 3 00 2.00 2.00 3 00 2.00 2.00 Diploma and 5 00 3. 00 5.00 Best specimen of plain sewing, by a girl under fifteen years old.. Diploma and 5 00 Second best specimen of plain sewing, by a girl under fifteen years old.. 3 00 Third best specimen of plain sewing, by a girl under fifteen years old.. Best ornamental wreath of dried grasses or plants.. Finest exhibition of laces... Best lace mantilla.. Finest embroidered child's dress.. Second finest embroidered child's dress.. Best specimens of flannel embroidery.. Second best specimens of flannel embroidery. Best specimens of braided work.... Best artificial fountain, to be exhibited in full play. Second best artificial fountain, to be exhibited in full play. DIVISION I.-MISCELLANEOUS. I-CLASS 48-MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES. Committee-Judge Monro, Jonesville: Silas Stiles, Monroe; R. E. Trowbridge, Birmingham; George Platt, Niles; John S. Nowland, Ann Arbor. Best collection of work in marble....... Diploma and $5 00 Diploma -Diploma Best specimen of sawed lumber, not less than twenty boards, different varieties Diploma and 2:00 Best specimen of dressed lumber, not less than fifteen boards, different varieties Diploma and 2.00 Best M. of white pine shingles, hand made.. Diploma and 2.00 Best M. of machine made shingles.. Diploma and 2.00 3 00 2.00 Best collection of sawed lath.... Second best collection of sawed lath. Best collection of fire brick.. Best collection of building stone, natural. Diploma -Diploma 2.00 1 00 2.00 1.00 2.00 Best horse shoes, not less than three in number, of each of the following kinds, viz. : Best specimen of native copper, from mines in the State. Best prepared drain, not less than two rods in length, upon the fair grounds, showing the drain merely excavated, the tile laid down, the tile prepared for covering with earth, and a section completely covered, having the discharge open at the end, the exhibitors furnishing a statement of the cost of the tile, expense of preparation, etc., the drain not less than ten feet deep, premium of.. $10 00 3 00 Best set of tools used in digging ditch, and laying the tile, premium of. Diploma and 10 00 Best self-operating swing.. Best assortment of circular saws. Diploma -Diploma Diploma Best hangings or other fixtures for saw mills. Best machines connected with the making of sash, doors, blinds, etc.. Best specimen of concrete or artificial stone.. Best specimen of bricks made by hand or machinery.. Best and finest specimen of wood turning. Best specimen of mineral paint--- Best cement roofing.... Diploma or medal Medal I-CLASS 49-MODELS AND SMALL MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES FOR USE IN FARM, GARDEN, WORKSHOP, OR HOUSEHOLD. Committee-J. W. Childs, Ypsilanti; B. G. Ball, Grand Rapids; Mack Hull, Dowagiac; E. P. Potter, Homer; Allen Potter, Kalamazoo. All models, of whatever kind, must be entered in the class, and the viewing committee will examine them, report on them, and if considered worthy, a diploma or certificate of the society will be awarded by such committee. All small utensils and articles of machinery, not elsewhere classified, may be entered in this class, and will be reported on by the viewing committee, who are empowered to award such premiums as they may deem just, if the article is meritorious. I-CLASS 50-RAILROAD ROLLING STOCK. Committee [To be filled by the president on the ground.] Best passenger engine.... Best freight engine... Best passenger car for service... Best car for transportation of live stock. Best combination freight car.. Best sleeping car for passengers.. Best drover's car... Silver medal ...Silver medal Diploma Diploma ...Diploma .Diploma ...Diploma To articles useful to the farmers, and having valuable properties, and not included under any of the classes before mentioned, discretionary premiums may be awarded; but no award in this division shall be made upon articles which properly belong to any other division, and if such articles are entered in this division they shall be transferred to their appropriate places by the superintendents in charge. I-CLASS 51-PRINTING AND STATIONERY. Committee-A. L. Aldrich, Flint; Francis Raymond, Detroit; J. H. Stone, Kalamazoo ; John N. Ingersoll, Corunna; S. D. Bingham, Lansing. N. B.-All diplomas should be applied for at the office of the society at Pontiac. If not applied for they will be sent by express on notification of address, when it is possible to do so. On motion of Mr. Green, each member of the committee was instructed to visit and ascertain of manufacturers and breeders in their immediate neighborhoods, if they will exhibit at our next annual fair, and report such information as may be obtained to the secretary. The following additional premiums, on motion of Mr. Brown, were added to the premium list: For the best horse shoes, not less than three in number, of each of the following kinds, viz: Plates, trotting shoes, bow shoes, shoes for general purposes, and for heavy work-1st premium, $15; 2d do., $10. For the best shod horse, $10; second best, $5. Adjourned to to-morrow at 8 a. M. Morning Session, February 27. Called to order by the president at 8 A. M. Minutes of last meeting read and approved. Mr. Sterling offered the following resolution, which was unanimously adopted: Resolved, That the Michigan State Agricultural and Mechanical Society borrow, for the immediate use of said society, the sum of one thousand dollars, to be paid on the 1st day of October, 1873, with interest at the rate of ten per cent per annum, and issue the negotiable paper of this society, in accordance herewith. The negotiable paper was immediately issued. By vote of the committee, the printing was made subject to the express order of the business committee. By vote of the committee, the admission and dinner tickets were ordered obtained by treasurer. Mr. Hanford offered the following additional premium list rule: Exhibitors with articles or animals which require their personal attention, will be furnished with entrance tickets, on application to the superintendent in charge of the several departments at the latter's discretion, which tickets will be taken up on presentation at the gate. Adopted. Mr. C. W. Green, of Farmington, declined the position of chief marshal, and resigned his position. The members of the committee without exception, expressed regret at the resignation, and his resignation was not accepted. Mr. Green again tendered his resignation, and insisted upon its acceptance. Mr. Sterling offered the following resolution, which was adopted: Resolved, That the chairman of the business committee be authorized to take up and cancel the checks of the Northern Michigan Agricultural and Mechanical Society, named in a schedule of orders, to which a certified copy of this resolution is appended, with the exception of order No. 604, for $700, |
