The New Orleans crescent., 1869-03-27
xural 5nteliaenre.
Meehapics' and Agricultural Fair Associa'
tfon-Improvsments In the Fair Grounds.

Mechapfes' and Agricultural Fair Associa-
ties-I~prevsmenss In the Fair Grounds.
regular meeting Of the Association was held
at Mechanics Institute, at $3.50 last evening, the
president, /. N. Marks. ESQ.,, In the chair, and
Messrs; Secretary, Homes. Bailey. Bresux,
schmidt McCulloch, Bosworth. szer, Merriam.
Smith. Leeds. Jackson, Tyler, Buddecke, Rushs,
Folger and Bauer present.
The secretary and treasurer's monthly report
was read. showing balance on hand OF sl226 OIL.
Approved.
MIR. Schmidt, on behalf Of the finance commit.
tee reported that all liabilities pertaining to the
last fair had been paid, and that an amount of
s2500 still due the board of directors would doubt
less be paid before the coming fair begins. He
thought that by the Associations next meeting its
finances would be In better condition than for two
years past.
Mr.. Merriam, of the Fair Grounds committee, re-
ported that the improvements in the way Of floor
ing and laying Of gas pipes were progressing
finely.
Mr.. williamson Smith informed the members
that the Floral Hall is in progress Of construction,
and promises to be q fine ornament to the
Mr.. Merriam fnqusrsd whether exbsbtsor. we're
to be permitted to sx their names to the articles
exhibited by them before the awards are made.
After some discussion, 1t was decided as the
unanimous sense Of the board that they shall be so
permitted.
The invitation committee reported that invita-
lions 20 attend the fair had been extended to
Hons. Horstio Seymour, Andrew johnson and
other distinguished personages. Upon motion,
the entire question Of invitations was left TO the
committee.
The president stated that the project of opening
statuary and art exhibition prior 10 the inaugur-
alton Of the fair had been abandoned.
A communication was received from z. E. Nor.
ton, assignee in bankruptcy, asking the transfer
to him OF certain various shares held by number
of parties in bankruptcy, was referred to Col.
Breaux, the attorney for the board.
.rfa sian Aad frnr ha da ~
ment of agriculture to Senator Kellogg, referring
to seeds TO be sent to the association.
Provision was made for extending the national
and FIRE alarm telegraph wires to the Fair Grounds
during the festivities.
Mr.. Tyler mentioned q difficulty he had en-.
countered in procuring show cases for use in the
octagonal building. and requested the assistance
of the members in this direction. Twelve are
needed to fill the requirements Of the proposed
exhibition. .
The board then adjoWned to Tuesday evening.
Yesterday afternoohth This reporter paid a visit
to the Fair Grounds. He found large force of
workmen employed in the various departme nts.
all busily engaged in the work OF preparation for
the coming event. The numerous walks and
drives are being leveled and placed in proper con-
dition, while the various buildings are undergoing
thorough renovation. Additional booths and
stables are being erected, IN order to sccommo'
date all who may favor the fair with their pres
ence. new fish pond and fountain Is being built
on the west side of the grounds, which will add
greatly to the appearance Of the grounds and the
interest of the approaching occasion.
In the grand exhibition hall are quite number
of statues the most prominent of which is Powers
great statue Of Washington, notice of the arrival
of which recently appeared in the CRESCENT
There have already been several arrivals Of fine
stock, and more is expected to-day.
Extensive preparations in other ways are being
made for the approaching fair, which will. no
doubt, be the most interesting ever held in the
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