Fair Ground Trade

The board of managers of the Washtenaw county Agricultural society held another meeting, last Saturday, and voted to place the question of trading the fair grounds for Israel Hall's Ü2 acres and $5,000 to a vote of all the members of the society on April 20. They had to give 30 days notice for such an election. Some of the speakers were not in favor of the trade unless it would entirely relieve the society of debt Others thought it a liberal offer, and a fine chance for tbe society even if it should be left $500 in debt. There is some slight prospects tbat the offer may be withdrawn. Mr. Hall bas land on each side of the tair ground, which makes it desirable for him to make the trade. The fair ground lessens the value of his own property, henee he can afford to pav more for it than any one else. He considera, however, that he has made the best offer pos6ible, and a number of excellent judges of the value of Ann Arbor real estáte declare that it is a rare chance for the society. The society's debt is now about $4,700. The $5,000 bonus, after paying the debt, would leave a sraall amount, although probably not sufflcient to meet the expenses of moving the buildings. The board of managers haa advertised for bids for the job of moving the building.