Telegram-herald., 1888-01-18

Balance on hand Jan T. lsSg --.--.......t 2597 "a
Received ron ticket sales ............ II. .0J525
booth privileges "a 50
. speed entries s-.....-.--...... to790
herd entries --.. .s.......-- 500
Z" is,6 premiums foreflted 1910
q" Grand Rapids street Rail
way Company .....--.-.--.. ...-.-.-..--. l9otO
Received from sale OF strxw....-..-......... l&2o
T0tal. .. SIS, $3.50
DIsBURsEaKSTs
Expended By the Business Committee 5 l0S-e
Expenses OI the laiF 4.s55g2
Basnce Oh hand Jaa- IL. lsss......-........ 4669S
Total...................... ..sl5,es5.ss
This shows that uader the abe manage
ment of q corps OF competent officers. a
fair can be made successful as an exhibi-
ton, and be financial success The Asso-
citation cleared something over 5000 from
the last exhibit. President Sherwood, IN
speaking OF the State fair, said he attended
their annual meeting and told them the
West Michigan fair would be held the same
week as heretofore and If they so desired
they could hold theirs on the same date.
But they have wisely chosen a week ear
lier so that the next State fair will be
during the week of September 10, and that
n this city during the week of September
II. 1883.
The election of officers then took place.
resulting in the choice of all the old Off
GERS, as follows:
Nce President ]. G.. Ramsdell Traverse
City; Treasurer, +. B. Dikeman, Grand
Rapids, Secretary, James Cox, Grand Rap
ids.
Dirsctc-z-One year, John Fl. Whitney.
Cascade; William Lsdner, Big Rapids; K.
B. Caruss, St. johns Wesbrook Divine,
Bedding; j. G. Ramsdell, Traverse City.
Two years. f. A. Story. Vicksburg; Il. J.
Russell, Hart; III. ID. Adams, GAlesourg; G.
l. Whitney. Musksgon; b. q. Buell., Little
Prairie R0nde. Three years, Levi Averill,
Grand Rapids: II. G. Sherwood. Watervleit;
N. L. Sweet. Grand Rapids; A. F. Kelsey,
Ionis, Asa W. Aeach, Grand Rapids.
Az the evening session the committee OF
the whole made its report. 1t was decided
that the rates for the coming FAIR would be
he same as previously. The youths de-
partmsnt viii be made more attractive in
the future and will be separated from the
other Departments. A session will be held
today at which the premium list will be
perfected. President Sherwood presented
his annual address TO the society at the af-
ternoon session. the substance of which
was as follows. I'VE give all due credit to
the friends o. Grand Rapids aud Wester n
Michigan, who 50 generously support
ed us, and especially to the press
10 We return thanks Their course
IS very commendable in encouraging
our work. To the railways which rendered
| valuable assistance in reducing the rates Of
| fare. during the exhibition We return
4 thanks and also for the $1,000 generously
| contributed By business men for special
premiums. Toe military display was a
marked feature and added much to the
| success OF the faIr, for which praise is due
| Gen. |. G. Smith, the officers and com
| paniss OF Grand Rapids and especially Col.
/ Irish, VINO commands the Second Regiment
| Of Michigan troops, aided by Lieut.. Col.
/ Chester, OF I0nis. who we're so active in en-
| coursying large representations from
| Kalamazoo, Grand Haven. MuskegOn.
| lOnia and this city. The condition of
/ the crops was very discOursging owing
/ TO the long continued droath. aud the State
/ Fair WIS held on the same days "a ours
/ but nOJwithstsnding all these obstacles we
we're successful in our efforts. This istter-
/ ing result prompts me 30 suggest tnst our
/ system be somewhat changed. providing
/ for longer time Ia which to hold The fair,
and With the fGll cooperation of Kent
| county, the society, with It's valaabls prop
erty. In addition 20 which the SIS 900 or
/ $4,000 which am positive could be raised
/ 70 provide for an exposition building with
z greater capacity and more couvenienoes.
either on the same or Dther grounds, We
| could hold q fair which would interest
not only the people throughout the
State but would greatly benefit Grand
Rapids hy inducing people 70 remain longer
/ IN our city. and oecoms better acquainted
With ifs desirable features. / believe the
/ location 20 be the best IN the North wesf.
situated az II IS in the heart Of our prosper
Gus state. With perfect railway and water
communications with the States and Prov
4 inc@s which surround "a IL affords me-
much pleasure to quote the generous Offer
| OF Hon. c. &. Comstocs Of 100 acres of valu-
able property near the city. which he pro-
poses 20 give the society for PARK and fair
/ purposes. We greatly appreciate the conf
] dsnce ne has in the future success OF the
( society. and We should do everything in
I cur pOwsr to merit IT," The address was
listened 70 hy the msjority Of the members
n sttendsnce at the meeting