Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-02-17

Meeting of the Roard Of Directors-An I'm.
dustrial Exhibition to be Held.

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Pursuant to notice, the Board of Directors Of
the Eastern Division Fair met yesterday morn
ing at the Board of Trade Rooms, G. M. Bran
ner President in the Chair
The Secretary announced the resignation Of
j. A. Rayl, Esq, one of the Directors, 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 Stockhold-
ers was stated, and the Secretary instructed to
enrol the Act of Assembly making the transfer
on the minute book.
The propriety of revising the old and prepar-
| ing new premium list was suggested, where
upon Mr.. c. w. Charlton was appointed COM
mittee of one to prepare the same and report at
the next meeting. q na 1ufttt
Major OConner moved the appointment of a
committee to confer with the city authorities 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 asa place of re-
sort for the citizens of Knoxville, to control the
same, the Directors, however, TO relinqush none
of their franchises. The matter was discussed
and the chair appointed Major o. Conner, Col.
John Williams, Capt. Chamberlain and Rev.
c. w. Charlton as such committee Onmotion,
the chairman, Mr. Branner, was added to the
committee of conference HNfs 1888
Mr. Charlton read the following letter from
Senator Brownlow, which was ordered spread
upon the minutes: 81 - . q
u. S. SENATE CHAMBER,
Washington, Jan. so, 1871.
Rcr {. " Charlton sN3A3hf tot @faHEH
DEAR SIR-For the use of the East Tennessee
Division Fair Association, in the promotion of
which your zeal and efficiency are so commend
able l have sent to your adddess full set of
reports of the Paris Universal Exposition"
With best wishes for your success in the good
work so auspiciously inaugurated by you last
year, | remain with. respect,
w. G. BRowNLow.
s The thanks of the Directors were returned
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 own ex-
pense, if the Association would furnish the lum-
Der. The proposition was received and referred
to the Building Committee. ERfN #EE
Capt Boyd stated that cistern was necessary
to furnish an abundant supply of water during
the progress of exhibitions which was referred
to the Building Committee ssfrf- -
Mr.. Charlton made some very forcible re-
marks urging the propriety of holding an In
dustrial Exhibition at the Fair Grounds, and the
benefit that would result therefrom. He sug-
gested that it should held in May next
Several other gentlemen made remarks in
support of the measure, and it was fully dis
cussed. There would be mechanical, horticul
tural and floral departments and if deemed
proper, could be extended to embrace stock
&c. The, amount of good to result from the
is iincalculable, if Improperly carried
out, and from the indications yesterday, we
have no doubt that it will be grand success
The question was then put to the house, and it
was unanimously resolved to hold the Industrial
Exhibition, and Mr.. Charlton designated to ar
range programme for the same.
The necessity of protecting the Fair Ground
buildings from damage and decay was stated
and Messrs. Charlton and Mariner instructed
to purchase lightning rods if in their judgment
it was deemed necessary. The. Building Com
mittee was instructed to remove the earth from
the stills, to ensure proper ventilation.
Col. Williams and Major o. Conner were ap-
pointeda committee to agree upon the salary of
the Secretary. a~k IhStU{
On motion the meeting adjourned, subject to
call of the President.