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Trotting horses shall be tested in harness, by going at least one mile 

 and repeat, under the direction of the viewing committee. 



The judges on trotting stallions will take into consideration other 

 qualities in connection with speed. 



All horses, of every class, entered for premium, must be on the 

 ground at 10 o'clock A. M. of the second day of the Fair, in order to 

 enter into a grand cavalcade, and to be walked around the ling. 



All horses will be required to remain on the ground for the space ol 

 four hours in each day, under the direction of the marshals. 



All neat cattle must be led into the ring for examination, when re- 

 quested by the marshal, and there remain until the judges have decided 

 upon their merits, when the winners of prizes will be designated by 

 badges, and returned to their stalls. 



In Division C, Class 3. 



All foreign machinery and farm implements that shall be presented 

 for exhibition, and thought worthy of a premium, shall be entitled to a 

 diploma only. 



We would recommend that some disposition be made of all foreign 

 articles that may be offered for exhibition, that they have a place in our 

 exhibition, and if thought worthy, that such a premium be awarded as 

 seems judicious, to-wit, a diploma. 



As soon as the viewing committees have fully determined on the 

 premium articles, they shall be designated on the cards. 



When a majority of a viewing committee are present they shall con- 

 stitute a quorum, and be authorized to award the premiums; and the 

 first named on the list of those present, shall be chairman. 



No discretionary premiums will be paid until approved by the busi- 

 ness cominittee, and they may modify or refuse to allow the same, as 

 they may think t)est. 



All stock entered as thorough bred, must be accompanied with a 

 concise written statement, certified to by the owner, specifying the 6xact 

 age, breed and pedigree. Unless this rule is strictly complied with, the 

 animals will be excluded. 



REPORT OF FINANCE COMMITTEE. 



The amount of indebtedness of the Michisran State Agricultural So- 

 ciety for the year 1854, and paid since the fair of 1855, and previous 



