The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-10-12
STATE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.
Important Proceedings of the Executive CONF
mittce.

Important Proceedings of the Executive CONF
mittce.
4 regular meetingo of the Executive Com
mittee of the Virginia State Agricultural
Society was held at the Exchange Hotel,
Richmond, on Tuesday, 10th Instant
Present: Mr.. Lewis Il. Harvie, president
Messrs. Noland, Haskins, Irby, Drewry,
Ficklin, Watkins, Carter, Walker, Lee and
Haxall. (NIr. Watkins in the chair.)
The following resolutions were adopted:
Resolved, That the account of L. G. Leigh,
Secretary and Treasurer be referred to a COM
mittee, consisting of Messrs. Knight, Haslnns and
lrby, and that they proceed to examine, state
and settle the same to the end of the fiscal year.
closing with the 30th of September.
Resotced. That the Secretary, under direction
of the President, employ such clerical aid as may
be necessarily in anticipation of and upon the
occasion of the approaching Fair.
ResotUed, That the Chief Marshal be author
lied to employ band of music by the day, to be
continued at his discretion during the Fair.
In the matter of q premium awarded to
John p. Herndon for the imported short
horn bull, "Duke of Fairview," it was
Resolved, That the whole subject be referred to
S. W Ficlilin, with the request that he inyesti-
gate the matter and repert to the next meeting
of the committee.
On motion of Mr.. holland,
Resolved, That the Committee ON Discretionary
Premiums be authorized to award the diploma
of the Society for any invention invented and
exhibited by Virginian which may be deemed
beneficial and important to the cause of agricul-
ture or the mechanic art.
On motion, the last part of the 18th para
graph of "Rules and Regulations" was
amended SO as to read:
"And though animals or articles for exhibition
may be received at any time during the Fair, yet
no premiums will be allowed for any article or
animal not entered and in place on Monday, 30th
October"
The 18th paragraph was amended so as
to read:
'Stocl and horses may be sold at auction, ex-
cept the first day of the exhibition, during the
exhibition, but shall not be removed etc.
On motion, it was
Resolced, That the request of the Virginia Hur-
die Club for the privilege of free entrance to the
Fair Grounds be granted, and that the secretary
make public the time of the hurdle race by pub
lication in the press of the city.
Resotued, That n committee, consisting of Col.
Knight, Dr. Haskins and the Chief Mar shall, be
appointed to direct and control all the measures
necessary to refreshments for the Fair Grounds.
ReSotred, That the President be authorized to
appoint two aids to receive and extend the cour-
tesies OF the Society to distinguished guests.
Committee Messrs Noland and Carter.
On motion of Mr.. Harvie
ResolUed That the sectional societies of the
State be invited to send delegates to the annual
meeting of this Society, to be held on the 3lst of
october, to consider and adopt the WiseSt and
most efficient method of enlsting the practical
cooperation of these societies. and the farmers
and mechanics of the State, in the promotion of
the true interest ofagriculture and the mechanic
arts through the instrumentality of q State or
ganiZation.
I'd. That where the annual meeting of the local
societies have already been held, the president
thereof be respectfully requested to appoint such
delegates.
8. That an invitation be hereby cordially ex-
tended to the Presidents of all local agricultural
and mechanic societies to attend annual
meetings and take part in the consultation above
suggested.
4. That the Secretary cause these resolutions
to be published in the city papers, with request
that they be copied in all the papers of the
State.
On motion of General Lee, resolved that
at the next meeting of the Executive Com
mittee the question of making the presi-
| dents Of the different societies throughout
the State er-o6Scio Vice Presidents of the
| State Society be considered and the sense
of the committee be taken upon the subject
ReSolrsd, That should it be the opinion Of the
| Executive Committee that such action would ad
| vance the cause of agriculture and the interests
of this Society, that they recommend to the gen
eral meeting OF the Society such changes in tht
| constitution would accomplish that object.
Resotced, That the President and a COMMITTEES
OF Tour be appointed to confer with the various
railroad and steamboat authorities and arrang,
the best terms for transportation of freight ant
| life members TO the Fair.
Committee: Messrs. Lee, Ficklin, Irby
and Noand.
Resolved, That the Chief Marshal and the See
retary provide suitable rooms for the genera
meeting of the Society.
On motion of Mr.. Irby, resolved tina
the diploma of the Society be awarded a
premium to the county that shall max
the fullest exhibition of its agriculture
and mineral productions at the next annus
Fair.
Adjourned.