, 1877-12-21
Wool Growers Meeting at st. Louis.

The executive committee of the Nation
al Wool Growers Association, consisting
of Messrs. A. NJ. Garland, Illinois; L. n,
Bissell, Vermont; Sam'l Archer, Missouri; {;
and W. G. Markham Of New York, met
at St. Louis, October Sd. Of the COM
mittee, Mr.. Stlson of Wisconsin was not
present They were Joined by number
of breeders, representing the dliierent
State sheep breeders associations. Among
the latter were Messrs. j. Bell X Son, ,.
II. McFadden, J. Taylor, j. f. Marshal
tS Lippett of Illinois, W. 5. Archer OF
PENNSYLVANIA, T. A. Buchanan ot west
Virginia, ]. II. Craig of Ontario, Saml
Juett of Missouri, T. W. SamueIs OF Ken,
lucky, L. Townsend and s. b. Lusk OF
New York, and Albert Chapman OF YER
mont.
communication, addressed to the
committee, was received from the execu-
five committee of the National Associ-
alton of Wool Manufacturers Of Boston,
expressing regret at not being able to be
present at the meeting, giving an assurance
of their cordial sympathy and support in
protecting the great interests represented
by the respective associations, especially
in preserving our present tariff on wool
and woolen goods.
The subject of holding national sheep
show in the fall of 1878, which has been
under consideration during the past year,
was discussed. 1t was the unanimous
sentiment of those present that an exhi-
bition should be made, and that it would
be cordially supported by the sheep
breeders throughout the country. Chi
cago or st. Louis was thought more suit
able, all things considered, than any
other point for holding the fair. A propo-
by the st. Louis Fair Association offer
lug every facility for the accommodation
of sheep, free of expense to exhibitors,
and guaranteeing sum sufficient for the
necessary expenses attending the eXhibi-
tion, including liberal premium list
the premiums to be awarded under the
direction of the National Wool Growers
Association. This very liberal propo-
sition was held in reserve by the COM
mittee until they could ascertain whether
more satisfactory arrangements could be
made at Chicago.
The subject of a register for sheep was
discussed, and resolution passed rec
ommending that the several State associ-
ations should, unite in publishing Il ma
tional register for thoroughbred Merinos,
as also for each other variety of thor
oughbred sheep,
After vote of thanks for courtesies
extended by the st. Louis Fair Assooi-
alton, the committee adjourned to meet
at the exposition building in Chicago,
Oct. 9th. Messrs. Garland, Bissell and
Markham, of the committee, met pursu-
ant to the adjournment, and conferred
with the officers of the exposition associ-
alton. The use of the exposition build.
ing for national sheep fair next year
was rendered, and measures taken to Sc
cure guarantee fund to cover expenses
OF the exhibitors for premiums, &c. The
committee were assured that an ample
fund should be forthcoming if necessary
to secure the exhibition at Chicago. The
building is so admirably adapted to the
purpose, and Chicago is so much more
central than st. Louis, no. hesitation
would have been felt in fixing upon this
as the point for the exhibition were it
not that it necessitates deterring the
sheep show till the close of the exposi-
ton, bringing it the last of October and
into November, atime which was thought
not as suitable as earlier
To remedy this it was suggested by
the officers of the exposition association
that an arrangement might be made to
occupy grounds adjacent to their build
ing, and that it was not improbable that
their association would erect buildings
suitable for the purpose. This could not
be determined at once, and was left for
future consideration. A National Sheep
Show for the fall of 1878 is fixed upon,
probably at Chicago. A liberal premi-
um list will be made up and advertised
at an early date, giving breeders ample
time to make all necessary preparations
for an exhibition worthy the occasion.-
Cor. Country Gentleman.