The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-09-15
ALL THE PLANS ARRANGED
COL. CUNNINGHAM REPORTS
MUCH INTEREST AND PRE-
Diets A BIG FAIR.
A MANAGING COMMITTEE APPOINTED
And Plans Mapped Out for Great Exhibit and
a Great AutumnaI Gathering IN
the Capital City.

Carolina State Agricultural Society, met
ut the office of Secretary Nichols yes
tcrday afternoon at , o'clock. 1t was
the largest and most enthusiastic meet
ing that has occurred in years. and the
interest manifested was positive proof
that this years Fair is going to be a
big one.
Among the members of the committee
present at the meeting, were Colonel
John S. Cunningham, president; Il. II.
Battle, vice president; John Nichols.
secretary, and Messrs. Geo. Allen, w.
Il. Ashley, +. b. Arcndell, II. w
Aver. n. b. Broughton, c. NJ. Busbee,
Walter Clark, C. b. benson, j. G..
Drewry, w. Il. Grimes. +. r.. Hege.
julius Lewis, w. G. McMackin, +. O..
AIoring, Il. A. Olds, ]. Il, Pogue, r. B.
Raney. w. c. Stronach. w. A. Withers,
j. S. Wynne and Bennett Smedes.
The meeting was Il very interesting
one. and deep interest was manifested
in the approaching Fair by every mem
Der Of the committee
Colonel John s. Cunningham, the
president stated that he was in daily
communication with leading men all
over the State, and that every indication
pointed TO a fine exhibition and Il U'g
crowd, at this years Fair.
The committee mapped out extensive
plans for the conduct of the Fair, APP
pointed necessary committees with in
structions to proceed at once and per
feet avery detail for the very best Of
our continual State gatherings.
The following resolutions We're passed:
SENATOR DANIELS TO SPEAK.
A resolution that Senator John w.
Daniels be invited to speak on Thurs
day of the Fair and that the Invitation
committee. are hereby empowered to eI-
tend said invitation, in person or as
they may think proper and t. ans others
they may thiai proper.
EXAMINATION OF CATTLE.
A resolution directing that no cattle,
or stock of any kind, shall be brought in
the grounds or any other animal, that
is diseased, and that all shall bn subject
to examina4 ion. and in case amy are
found upon the grounds, diseased. they
shall be at once removed Mr.. w. G.
McMackin was elected veterinary ex-
aminer.
A TREASURER ELECTED.
A resolution was passed providing for
the election of Treasurer OF the sOcie.
ty who shall receive all funds of the as
ISOLATION and pay them out only on
vouchers endorsed by the President
and Secretary, the Treasurer to give
bond in the sum of $4,000
Captain G. Il. benson was unanimous
~ elected to the position of treasurer.
MUSIC FOR THE FAIR.
A resolution was passed instructing
the secretary to employ n band for Fair
week. 1t was stated that perhaps the
Second Regiment band might be secur-
cd.
Mr.. r. II. Battle made a verbal re
port as to the condition of grounds and
buildings. and an order was passed
that all buildings should be thoroughly
cleansed and disinfected and that analy-
sis should be made of the wells by Prof.
Withers, the State Chemist.
A committee was appointed to take
in charge the employment Of help for
the Fair to act with the Secretary.
The supervisor of races was empow
cred to employ a professional starter for
the races and Mr.. w. j. Carter Of the
Richmond Times was appointed.
The supervisor of races was authoriz-
ed to so amend the race programme as
to provide for n 2:20 trOtting race.
A resolution was passed appointing
the following committees to take charge
of the different departments of the work
of the approaching Fair
A committee on programme.
A committee on parade, amusement
and decorations.
A committee on invitation of speakers.
A committee on buildings and grounds.
A committee on transportation.
The names composing these different
committees will be named by the Presi-
dent in few days.
The following committee on advcrris-
ing were appointed: +. B. Arendell, y.
b. Broughton, John Nichols and Il. A.
Odds. Much interest is being manifest
ed by the officers of the association and
by the different members Of the eXecu-
tive committee and the Fair is going to
be a great big success.