, 1874-04-18

TSventy-Secolld Annual Exhibition.
Tho Indiana State Board Of Agriculture, ou-
couragcd by tho grind auccess Of tho State Fair
aud Exposition Of 1879, have completed arrange
ments to hold tho Fair and Exposition for 1874,
with more extended facilities for tue co,lyoni6nce
mud accommodation of exhibitors aud yfstorB,
and extend cordial Invitation to agriculturists,
stocl-brccdcrs, manufacturers, and artists,
ing tho industrial interests Of the country.
Tho Fair Grounds contain Sc acres, lnid out
With walks, drives. and Bhatlo-trcos, aud fur
nshod with commodous halls dining-rooms
stalls, pens, largo amphitloatro, aud tho best
time-traek III the Stato.
Elegant and spacious Exposition-buildiuas
were erected last year at q cost Of Sl60 G60.
They ara Duo foet in 1oBgth. tho central portion
two stores OF 20 feot each in height, with yeran.
dah ln front, aud containing two galleries OK
tending tue ontire length OF tho building, ro-
curing in their construction 1,50o, 900 brick,
G50 000 feot Of lumbor, DUU cubie yarlB Of stone
md l90 Kegs of nails, aud afrording moro tlnn
3oo ooo square feet Of space, arranged in tho
most modorh style. and adapted to the display
Of every branch Of industry.
Power will ho furnished FREQ Of charge for the
exhibition of mnchnery iu motion.
A supcrahundauco Of water is furnished OH tho
grounds and in tho buildings for the numerous
fountains. closets, grottos, md for general use.
for tho pl leniums oirorod or for exhibition onty
at the option OF the exhibitor.
Tile grounds and buildings aro beautifully H.
luminaIed at night by gas-light from 1900 burn
err. and mado attractive by music nld other
special entertainments. Visitors can reach the
Exposition by mems Of the streot-cars and hacks,
at little cost.
The railroads centering at indianapolis, and
connecting lines (oyor Which oighty-llYe regular
pnsaangot-trains arrive aud dopart from tic
Union Depot daily), viii carry passengers an,l
freight to and trom the Exposition at reduced
ratns.
The Fair nnd Exposition is undor tile manage
mont Of tho State Buard Of Agriculture, orcatel
by Htatntc-law to promote aud Improve tho col-
dltlon OF agriculture aud mechanic aud house,
All communications, and nlt boxes, pnohagus,
and articles for the Exposition, should bo direct
cd 10 "lndiana State Fair and Exposition" l1l-
dianapo'is. A detailed statement OF tho COLI
und duplicate sont by mall, accompanied viii,
full instructions how to be entered, whether for
exhibition or competition, and for what promi-
umH. In case tho ownor or agent be not preaout
at the opening Of tho Exposition Otnless other
wiaa directol), the management will layo tho
right to linpaok, at the owners risk, and placo
tliom on exhibition. md to topaok md ship ut
tho ownor'e riak and e1pe1lso ut the oloso of tho
Exposition.
Open for tho reception Of articles, Aug. 90.
Animals for exhibition will be admitted to tho
grounds Un and after Sept. T..
Tho exhibition In tho livestock department,
for the award of premiums, will take plaoe o.
anil altor tlla 28tll Of September.
Trial Of farming implements will commonco
Sept. 29, and contlnue until completed.
Premiums, Increased ~. .01U oser last year, aud
amounting to 100000, payable in casl, gold anl
allvor medulB, and diplomas OF how and elegant
design, are oirorod iii tho several departments. :.
The protnium-list, with rules and rcgnlationsa,
and information for exhibitors, togatllor with
blank applications for space, may DO had by nd
dreas1ng "haorotarY State board OF Agriculture"
lndiatIapollst 1Md.
Tha Hon. john Sutherland, President Alex
andor lloron. Secretary; Carlos Dickaont TroaB-
uror; i. j: IIowlhnd, denoral Bnperlnte enlont
Executive Doard-rhe IIon. Jolli Sutherland,
William Grim, II. Caldwell, ". D. Seward, L. u.
Maltindale, Dr.. Il. Il. Allou, q. 4. Howla,id.