Daily globe., 1878-03-17
THE COMING FAIR.
MEETING OF THE RAMSEY COUNTY
AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.
Unanimous Resolve to Hold a Fair with
the State Society at st. Paul--"orking
Committees Appointed.

The Ramsey County Agricultural Society
hold meeting yesterday morning at the
chamber of commerce. The GLOBE repor-
ter being the only representative of the Press
present.
The president, Lorenzo Hoyt, called the
meeting to order, and stated that by refer
ring to the minutes of the proceedings at
meeting last June, it was voted not to have
any fall meeting on account of the State
fair being held at Minneapolis, but all the
members were asked to go in and 40 their
utmost to make the Minneapolis
enterprise a success. Things are diff
ferent this year. The State society
have concluded to hold their exhibition
in St. Paul. and he the President) thought
that this society should make even greater
effort for successful show.
The secretary's report showed the society
to be in flourishing condition, and that they
would have large amount for special pre-
miums.
It was unanimously agreed to hold fair
simultaneously and conjointly with the State
society on the St. Paul fair grounds.
A committee of five, Messrs. s. Deering,
r. Knaphide, w. G.. Hendrickson, r. f.
Brigham and Truman NJ. Smith, was ap-
pointed, to prepare premium list.
The secretary, G. H. Hazard, stated that
his time was so occupied that he would be
unable to give that attention to the matter
that his Office required. He therefore de-
sired to resign.
The secretary was unanimously asked to
withdraw his resignation. But he being firm
in his conviction that he would not be able
to give his time and attention, his resigna
ton was accepted on condition that he would
continue to act till another was elected in
his place.
The following committee was appointed
to select judges for awarding premiums: W..
B. Quinn, w. E. Brimhall, l.. S. Woodruff.
The executive committee were instructed
to see that the pens and buildings were IN
proper condition for the reception of stock.
Mr.. S. Deering stated it was his intention
of exhibiting his herd of shorthorns.
r. Knaphide expressed his hope OF being
able to make greater exhibit of grapes,
fruit and horticultural produce than ever
before.
Truman Smith hoped to vie, and success
fully too, with Mr.. Knaphide, in grapes and
fruits.
W. ". I1ouQFlChSOu uA1tAo Ao WouAu
be able to carry away more than one blue
ribbon--the best of his herd would be on
hand in September.
Wm E. Brimball said that his exhibits
would be greater than at any time since his
first appearance, and that was on the first
State fair, held at the capitol grounds in So,
when Mr.. VIM. Markoe made a balloon as
cension.
S. Nadeau wished the society to under
stand that his horses would be there and
would require stabling room. He should
also exhibit largely in fruit and vegetables.
A general discussion ensued, in which G.
Il. Finch, Esq, president, and other mem
bers of the State society joined. They ex-
pressed their appreciation of the desire
shown by this society to augment the at
fractions of the grand exhibition which the
State association are determined to make IL
September.
The meeting then adjourned till saturda,
next, at two o'clock P. NJ, at the same place