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Show D. A. & M. SOCIETY. For the first time In Its history, the D. A. and M. aoclety left the old exposition ex-position building on the east side and held Its State fair at the Agricultural park, which will hereafter be the permanent per-manent home of the noddy In preparation prepa-ration for the event u fine new bundling bundl-ing of attractive architecture was erected at n cost of about $23 000. A large number of sheds were also got In readiness for the stock exhibits, and all were well filled The exhibits were finer than have ever before been seen In the State, and the industries of Utah were presented in their finest st)le. One of tho finest dlsplajs wns the fruit exhibit, which was pronounced as line ns any ever seen In California, though ot course less extensive. One ot the new features of tho fnlr was a series of races, for which the half-mile track had been prepared and Improved, nnd the grand stand greatly enlarged. Next season several new buildings will be added to tho equipment, equip-ment, nnd the accommodations made adequate tor such a fair as Utah Is entitled en-titled to have. During the live dn)s ot the fair admission ad-mission tickets were sold to 21.736 adults and 7U02 children, a total of 32,63!. The total receipts from nil sources were $8497 05. As the management exceeded the $35,000 appropriation In preparing for the event, there was a slight deficit after pnjlng all bills. Secretary Sears is preparing a report to be submitted tu the Legislature.. |