The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-08-21
state Agricultural Society.


THE NEXT FAIR-THANKs TO MIR. B0OTlT-
vICK'S PIEMlUNs-GENERAL WADE lfAMP-
TON INVITED TO DELIVER THE OPENING AD-
DRESs-THE MILITARY DRILL-VARloCSA NAT
TERs OF BUSINESS DISPOSED OF.
\ meeting OF the Executive Committee
of the Agricultural Society was held by in
yitation mt the house OF George W. Palmer,
Esq, Of Saltvilc, Washington county, Va,
during the last week, and was in session
several days. Present: Major A. Fl. Drew
rv, president: James Newman, Robert
Beverley. S. w. Ficklin, \. NJ. Borcmnn,
George Chrisman. George w. Palmer, DR..
S. =. Moore. DR.. W. II. Walker, Colonel r.
Harrison, DR.. r. +. Taylor, and eX-Presi-
dent Knight, consulting member; +. G.
Leigh, secretary.
1t was reported to the committee that
the building known and used at the Phila-
dclphia Centennial Exposition rs the "Fir-
sinia House" had been by its founder. Ed
win G. Booth, Esq, presented to the So
cicty, and had been removed and regretted
on the Fair-Grounds near Richmond. On
motion,
Resolved. That the thanks OF the commit
tee be rendered Mr. Booth for the donation,
and that the building be at the disposal OF
James Wick, OF Rochester, \. Y, having
authorized the officers OF this Society to
offer in his name the following premiums
to wit: For the best collection OF cut
flowers, 900: second best, $40; third best,
25: fourth best, Il floral chrome; and for
the best ornamental floral work bouquet or
ornamental work), So
ReSohcd That the committee thankfully
accept Mr.. Yick'S offering, and will place it
in the schedule OF premiums for the ap-
preaching Fair.
\ committee, consisting OF DR.. 5. l..
Moore (chici marshal, John It. Brown, and
Philip IIayall, OF the Virginia Riding Club,
was appointed to arrange for the parking OF
carriages and tho terms OF admission to the
@rant-stand and quartcr-Strctch during the
trials Of speed at the Fair; that they report
to the President. and, with his approval,
the particulars be published for the infor-
nation OF visitors.
4 committee. consisting OF the President,
Colonel w. {. Knight, Dr.. S. z. Moore, and
Major +. II. y. Myers, were appointed to
examine into the condition OF the buildings
and structures on the Fair-Grounds and
cause to be done what is necessary FOR re-
pair and improvement, so that the grounds
and buildings be in proper order and condl-
ton for the holding OF the fair.
1t was unanimously resolved that General
Wade Hampton, OF South Carolina, he in
Yitcd t, attend the next Fair and make the
annual address, and that the President COM
mrnicatc this resolution 10 General lamp
ton.
ReSo!red, That the President OF the
United States and his Cabinet officers be in
vited to attend the next State Fair, and that
~ pro-
Drcwry, Robert Beverley. and Colonel w. G.
Knight, communicate this invitation in
writing or by Il visit to Washington, as they
may deem best.
In compliance with the request Of the
First regiment Virginia volunteers to hold
a competitive drill on the Far-Grounds it
was resolved that permission be granted.
The President is authorized to arrange with
the commandant OF the regiment AS to time
and terms OF admission.
The President OF the Society, Colonel W.
c. Knight, DR.. S. 7. Moore, and Colonel L.
II. Carter, are authorized to make arrange
ments with the Virginia Tournament ASso-
citation for the holding OF grand tourna-
mcnt during the Fair. One hundred dol
lars is appropriated by the Society to be cX-
pended in plate or other form OF premium
to the successful knights.
A premium of five dollars Is directed to
be paid C.. thinner for the best exhibition
OF candy at the last Fair
Colonel Thomas II. Carter is appointed
member OF the Advisory Board in place OF
General w. c. Wickham, declining.
\. II. Drewry (prcsident), Robert Bever-
ley, George Chrisman, Henry f. Peyton,
r. L. Ragland, Thomas II. Carter, John
Dodson, George W. Palmer, and james b.
Ficklin, arc appointed delegates Of this So
cictv to the National \ Agricultural Congress,
to he held ut Chicago, commencing 18th
September next.
Resolved, That no smoking be allowed
on the grand-stand during the Fair; that
the Chief Marshal cause this to be placarded
and the resolution strictly enforced.
RcSOlred, That the Chief Marshal organ
ize plan for the best public display OF pre-
MUM animals on the Fair-GroundS.
ResoIucd, That the expression in the
schedule oil premiums OF " COW two years
old and under three" be construed to mean
co,v or heJer.
Rules and regulations under head EN-
were amended by inserting the words,
..under the Supervision Of the chief Of de-
pdrtments."
s. w. Ficklln rendered his resignation as
one Of the Executive Committee.
Resolued, unanimously, That it be not
accepted.
The thanks OF the committee are rendered
George w. Palmer, Esq, for bis courteous
invitation to hold the present session at bis
house; and the thanks OF the committee
are hereby expressed to himself and family
for their hospitable entertainment on the oc-
casion.