Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-04
AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY ELECTS
 ELMER R. PERSON PRESIDENT

AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY ELECTS |
 ELMER R. PERSON PRESIDENT
 James B. Palmer of Lisbon de- clined reelection for another year as president of the New London County Agricultural Society at it's annual 1 meeting Wednesday morning, held in the city court room, and Elmer K. Pierson, the well known Norwich horse dealer, was elected president.
 Gilbert s. Raymond was reelected secretary and Albert J. Bailey treas urer and speed secretary. The direc- tors elected were: E. Judson Miner, Fitchville; William ". Beckwith, Norwich; George A. Kahn, Franklin; 1 Clark, Ledyard; Allison B. Ladd, Jr. l Sprague; John D. Avery, North Sten i ington: Edward N. O'Brien. Montville; Clark Woodmansee, Preston; Dan D. i Home, Montyille; Edward A. Hoxie. of Lebanon: Ray Harding, Lyme; Charlesl I. sBeebe, Salem; Frank E. Fitch. of | Norwich; Lyman L. Chapman, Nor l wich Charles D. Greenman Norwich; 1 Casper K. Bailey. Norwich; J. Law 1 ence Raymond, Lyme. !
 Charles A. Gager. IT,, George A. | Kahn of Franklin and Charles D. | Greenman were elected auditors.
 Secretary Raymond reported in an interesting way on the various activi- l ties of the year.
 Among the other things MT. Ray mond mentioned that in the horse racing department six purses of sl,010 each were offered for stake races and widely advertised in the horse papers, but only one of these filled. tthe 225 pace), the others being declared off because of lack of entries. Seven late closing purses were offered and filled and more horses were on tic grounds than for many years which resulted in extra fine racing. The total number of entries in the eight races, was ninety, the eight costing $15s0, net to the society. Dr. L. J. Kiernan of Goshen, New York, of ficiated as starter for the second time to the complete satisfaction of all After several years of perfect weather his report continued, we this year suffered a lagre financial loss, l because the first two days of the fair were cloudy and threatening all day, with a sprinkling of rain on Monday. :. and it was remarkable that we had so
 many people on the grounds. Wed
 nesday was very rainy all day and 1t was necessary to postpone the entire programme until Thursday. In spite
 
 CTS report shows a gain of $719.5S
 made this year with decreased gate receipts and additional expenses.
 The receipts from the Midway and I the privileges were larger than ever before. The automobile show under the efficient management of ". Rus sell Baird was a new and very pop
 ular feature and should be continued. The receipts of this show were $550
 and although the expense was larger
 than it would be again the net cost
 to the society was less than $50, The poultry department had more entries
 than ever before and the birds, shown were much higher grade than previ-
 ous years.
 Dr. John T. Black, commissioner of | health of the State of Connecticut,
 visited the grounds on the second day of the fair, and made several sanitary
 recommends tiofs which will undoubt-
 edly be complied with before the next
 fair.
 l would suggest that the society open the fair to all exhibitors ire
 spective of residence. We now admit fast horses and poultry from any
 where and why not complete the job. We are each years obliged to refuse exhibitors the right to show here be-
 couse of rules prohibiting those who
 are not residents of this county.
 Statewide competition would enlarge our fair and in every way benefit it.
 You will notice that ali successful
 fairs are open to all competitors re
 gardlegs of place of residence.
 New buildings should be built for
 the swine and horses which are
 shown for exhibition purposes. At
 present there are no roofed stables
 for such horses and several exhibit
 ors refused to come this year on &C.,
 count of this condition. The accom- ' modations for swine are limited and , not properly located.
 A new and systematic arrangement ' for the proper care and parking of
 the hundreds of automobiles which come to the fair should be arranged for.
 1 It is very difficult to understand
 why more cattle breeders d) not ex-
 hibit and also why several of the , 1, most common dairy breeds are moi
 shown at all. Some concerted effor. . should be made to get more cattle and horses at the fair.
 I would suggest that the cattle and horse departments be each placed IT ! the charge Of one superintendent who should be given power and authority l to solicit exhibits and take charge O the same at the time OI the Idlr dnC that they be held responsible for tn, success of their departments and tha
 they be paid for their services.
 I would also suggest that the exec . utive committee meet at the grourd . some time during the week before fh = fair and also that they meet on fh'
 grounds while the fair is going on 8 = that they may be able to go owe
 with the secretary the problems whicl
 arise at that lime.
 The secretary's report was accepted
 It was voted at the meeting to loci e the gates of the fair grounds am n give out keys to all members who de : sire to use the premises during th :. winter. These keys can be obtaine V from the secretary free of charge t This action was necessary because c [, the large number of autos using tn e grounds and cutting up the track an Q causing the society much expense fo : repairs.
 1, Treasurer Bailey showed that tn o total income in the year. includin s last years balance of $403.61, wa q $1457794. After paying all bill e there is 8 balance of .$1 ,123,1e. Judge l. cost s1s5.4e, aIRusements s1.t73,3s
 fast horses S3Tee, adyeFtssing gs secs. .63