Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1871-02-23
Eastern Diyisien Fair.

Pursuant to notice. the Board of Direc-
tors of the Eastern Division Fair met yes
terday morning at the Board of Trade
Rooms. G.. NJ. Branner, President, in the
Chair.
The Secretary announced the resigna-
ton of j. A. Rayl, ESQ.,, one of the Dir
ectors, which was accepted and VIM. Rule
elected in his stead.
The transfer of the lien held by the State
on the grounds of the association to the
Stockholders was stated, and the Secretary
instructed to enrol the Act of. Assembly
making the transfer on the minute book.
The propriety of revising the oidandpre-
pairing a new premium list was suggested,
whereupon Mr.. G. W. Charlton was APP
pointed a committee of one to prepare the
same and to report at the next meeting.
Major O'Conner moved the appointment
of a committee to confer with the city au-
thorities in regard to improving the Fair
Grounds, they to be used as a city park
to plant trees, lay out walks and drives,
and to use it as a place of resort for the
citizens of Knoxville, to control the same,
the Directors, however, to relinquish none
of their franchises. The matter was dis
cussed, and the chair appointed Major
O'Conner, Col. John Williams, Capt.
Chamberlain and Rev. C.. W. Charlton as
such committee. On motion, the chairman,
Mr.. Branner, was added to the committee
of conference.
Mr.. Charlton read the following letter
from Senator Brownlow, which was order
ed spread upon the minutes:
U. S. SENATE CHAMBER, .
Washington, Jan. 80, 1871.
Req. @. W. Charlton:
DEAR SIR-For the use of the East
Tennessee Division Fair Association, in
the promotion of which your zeal and eff
ficiency are so commemorate, L have sent
to your adde's a full set of reports of the
paris Universal Exposition.
With best wishes for our success in
the good work so auspiciously inaugurated
bv YOU last year, L remain with res
pect,
w. G. BRowNLOw.
The thanks of the Directors were re-
turned Mr.. Brownlow for his courtesy.
Mr.. Charlton submitted a proposition
from Mr. John Lowe, offering to build
stables at the Fair Grounds for blooded
stock at his W expense, if the Associa-
ton would furnish the lumber. The
proposition was received and referred to
the Building Committee.
Capt. Boyd stated that a cistern was
necessary to furnish an abundant supply
of water during the progress of exhibitions,
which was referred to the Building Com
mittee.
Mr.. Charlton made some very forcible
remarks, urging the propriety Of holding
an Industrial Exhibition at the Fair
Grounds, aud the benefit that would result
therefrom. He suggested that it should
be held in May next.
Several other gentlemen made remarks
in support of the measure, and it was fully
discussed. There would be mechanical
horticultural and floral departments, and
if deemed proper, could be extended to
embrace stock, &c. The amount of good
to result from the movement is incalcula-
BILE, if properly carried out, and from the
indications yesterday, we have no doubt
that it will be a grand success. The CUES
ton was then put to the house, and it was
unanimously resolved to hold the Industrial
Exhibition, and Mr.. Charlton designated
to arrange a programme for the same.
The necessity of protecting the Fair
Ground buildings from damage and decay
was stated and Messrs. Charltor and Mar
liner instructed to purchase lightning rods
if in their judgment it was deemed neces-
sary. The Building Committee was in
structed to remove the earth from the sills,
to insure proper ventilation.
Col. Williams and Major O'Conner were
appointed a committee to agree upon the
salary of the Secretary.
On motion the meeting adjourned, sub
ject to call Of the President.