Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-15
WILL HAVE THE FAIR.
THE STATE SOCIETY DECIDES TO
HOLD ITS ANNUAL EXHIBIT.
Talk OF . Permanent Dispisy-Coisnei
Murphy Wants q Southern Exposition
Next Year-Ofncers Elected.

wexford Corbin was called to the chair.
The committee TO examine proxies re.
ported that 1850 shares were represented
IN person or by proxy. this being more
than quorum.
Among those from outside the city who
were present and participated IN the meet.
Ing were Major W. L. Sutherlin, of Dan
vile; Major X. '. Games, of Charlotte
Captain Haskins Hobson. of Powhatan.
and DIR. NJ. q. Holt. of Surry. Messrs. T..
Z. Campbell and J. Taylor Stratton repre-
sentod the city of Richmond.
PRESIDENTS REPORT.
Colonel A. S. Buford. the president, sub
United his annual report. In which, alter
explaining chat It was impossible 20 wind
mp the socicty's affairs and make "A COM
plete exhibit sooner. he SAID:
Notwithstanding these difficulties wo are
gfauned 20 DO able nov 20 prsfeut % the So
ciety condition which under all circumstances
y not only safe for It's Interests, but encouraging
for its future successful work II pursued with
proper care and energy"
The president refers 10 several financial
exhibits accompanying his report, and
continues:
"from those It appears that after the liqutda-
sion OF The balance o! about sl,O2Nh0
que by the society there ~ surplus
IN the treasury Of s3l4.5N, 10 which may
be added, on account OF assets accumulated
during tho last year, the sum Of s2,S4H.55. Of
which latter amount nom 81 200 to 81 800 may
he utilized for cash purposes, as the wants OF
the society may hereafter require.
CAUSE FOR SATISFACTION
talking into consideration the known ON
barrassed condition Of its affairs two years ago,
We certainly have cause for the highest satisfsc-
tion In the assurance that the good credit and
eficiency OF tho society for all its valuable uses
have been 90 well restored and maintained: and
feeling, As do, tho most earnest sOlicitudr for
its continued successful maintenance and ope-
ration, | cannot forbear cOngratulaung tho
stockholders ana life mem bore with en- express
sion OF my personal confidence that itk future
can he, and Will be, mode successful and valua-
Die 20 the people OF the state, and the property
itself well maintained. As ia well known 10 tho
society. Il was with misgivings ana reluctance
on account OF my other manifold personal en-
Cagemeuts that / consented, ~ yOur request, 10
continue as your president for another year
With tho earnest and cffectuAl aid OF the other
officers associated with me we have accomplish
cd the work OF the year with tho hest resuts oar
united wisdom could effect, and we leave 10 our
succossort, With confidence the important work
Of managing aud caring FOR your interests. from
which some Of US at least must now ask TO DO re-
heVed.'
THE FINANCIAL EXHIBIT.
The financial statements accompanying Colo
mol Bufords report furnish some interesting ig-
urcs. Inc amount Of cash On hand December
10, 1921, was t2,S23.36 and tho receipts rom
al sources since that time have been SOB
O35.SG. Tho disbursements aggregate 800
7OI1l, leaving a cash balance Of SljL1l. Tho
society owes S1.027.SO ana has due It the sum
Of Sl,1g0.07, which, with tho sljl.1l on hand.
viii leave cash halsnce when all accounts
have been settled o. S3lf.5S. The receipts on
account Of the last Exposition woro S1t,S24.e2
and there n stil due 81 ,O93.ll; the dsOurse-
monts have aggregated $50 }i.@'. ana tho
amount still duo * S635.S3. Tho difference Of
S-,S49.55 - credited % accumulated assets.
SOME OF THE ITEMS.
The following is classified statement Of tho
receipts and disbursements Oh account OF tho
Exposition:
Grounds md buidngs..S 3.Os3 zoe 077 20
Advertising ana printing 3,VOJ - 453 %
salary account. ....... &,4'H ~ ........
'f races .. @-a o' 4445 90 1888 20
Exposition expense, such
a. expert Judges. 1Xing
W machinery, carpen-
tiers, payroll etc.,. S,lNS 81 aS6 ~
Privilege ..... ......... ...... 5000 90
Extra attractions. ....... 1908 50 % -
Premiums ............. ., sGB 80 ........
Gsto receipts all sources ........ 40,JU3 o.
fupcrintendeuis, en-
. ployecs and gatemon... 3o03 o. ........
Observation-Disclosures. I.sgg 90 ........
Electric hgtt.-........... 2.@53 33 ........
spec.si poilce............ 9l2 90 .......
MR.. wooD's SUGGESTIONS.
Mr.. T. ". Wood suggested as the future !
policy Of the society that, If possible. II Sc |
euro vi" tAL4Nit~ Oh the SDutUtIn STATES AT
Chicago nnd make them. with the state |
railroad EXHIBITS and the collection of the
State Board Of Agriculture, a permanent
exhibit ia the Exposition building. This
would not interfere with ;he annual OK
hibits of the FAIR. He further suggested
tGat the headquarters Of the State Board |
Of Agriculture should be removed 10 the |
Exposition building, and competent /
clerk be employed 10 explain the EXHIBIT. |
ELECTION or OFFICERS.
At the conclusion Of Mr.. Woods re- |
marks the society decided TO proceed 70 |
the election Of officers for the ensuing !
wear. Major W. T.. Sutherlin spoke briefly |
and urged that the wise thing 10 DO was /
to re-eloct the old officers. This. he SAID. !
was going 10 be wear of inquiry. a year |
when people would be seeking lnfOrma- !
ton about the State. The present officers
were In "a position 10 give this infOrma-
ton. In his Judgment the State would |
lose immensely by making q change of
officers IN the present crisis. Some sacri-
dee would DO involved. but we ought to /
make sacrifices for the bencfi; of Virginia.
Major Sutherlin mOved. III conclusion,
hat the old officers be elected unanI-
nously.
Colonel Buford moved rs substitute
Tor MAJOR Sutherlln's motion that Or. Holt |
he elected president of the society. He
lid not fear tho work of the Office of presl-
dent of the society, but his connection |
with the Chicago Exposition would pre- |
,lude his giving the attention TO the So
,iety II would require. lie was compelled !
10 insist upon q decllnatlon, not a decllna- !
lion OF work, but simply IA declination OF |
rs Office because ITS labOrs would be IN !
with the demands of ms posi-
ton az president of the Board OF Worlds /
Fair Managers.
Major Sutherlin said be had made his
notion on the assumption that DR.. Holt .
WAS first vice president. He found that /
such was not the case. He therefore would /
not insist on his motion hut would second F
The nomination OF DR.. Holt.
DIR. Holt said he felt himself untitled tor
the position. He knew he was united
Tor IT, He would not accept the position .
4 elected. He appreciated the honor and
insisted that his name be withdrawn.
This was done and Major Sutherlln said
be would nominate Colonel ButOrd for
president with the distinct understanding
that he would follow 1t with To- nOmlna-
ton of DR.. Holt as vice president. Colonel
Butord was elected and Major Suthethn
dominated DR.. Holt for vice-presldent.
vICE-PREsiDENT.
Colonel Murphy nominated Colonel
Wickham. The Chair explained that
Colonel Nickham held over and only one
Mr. L. +. Campbell, went
put.
Mr.. J. Taylor Stratton nominated Mr..
Campbell
Mr.. Campbell requested that his name
be withdrawn.
This was done and DR.. Holt was elected
Mr.. Everett Waddey declined reelection
on the Executive Committee.
Colonel Murphy and MIR. Wood testified
10 the hard work done 10y Mr. Waddey on
the committee
Mr.. /. L. Campbell was elected TO sue
need Mr. Maddey. Mr.. G. w. Hardwicke 10
succeed Mr.. Lewis ID. Crenshaw. Mr. "A. l..
.ymaD 10 succeed Captain Vawtor aud
Mr.. h. Clay Chambhn TO succeed himself.
DR.. w q. Brook, of King and Queen,
Was elected 10 hll the vacancy on the Ex-
scutive Committee caused by the election
Of DIR. Holt rs vice. president.
MAJOR Sutherlin called attention 10 the .
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