244 PREMIUMS OFFERED BY THE SOCIETY EST 1866. 



PREMIUMS. 



1. For the best Stallion, for agricultural purposes, not under 



three years and nine months, and not above twelve years 



old, . . . . . . £25 



2. For the best Brood Mare, for agricultural purposes, . 10 



3. For the best Filly, foaled after 1st January 1864, . 5 



These premiums are granted for two years, £30 being contri- 

 buted by the Society, and £10 by the District. 



In 1866, 

 Nos. 1 and 2 are in competition for the second year. 



RULES OF COMPETITION. 



1. The Members of the Society in the several Districts are appointed 

 Committees of Superintendence. They shall be convened in the manner 

 and for the purposes prescribed by Nos. 1 and 2 of the Eegulations for 

 Cattle Competitions. 



2. The Competition for Stallions, and that for Mares and Fillies, 

 may be held at different periods, but both must take place within the 

 districts named, unless, in reference to Stallions, special permission has 

 been obtained to the contrary. 



3. If fewer than three animals be exhibited in any class, half the Pre- 

 mium only can be awarded. The Eegulations for Cattle Shows, regard- 

 ing intimation — entiy of stock — its exclusion, if of inferior quality — false 

 entries — extra expenses — and the manner in which the Reports are to 

 be certified and transmitted to the Society — are severally applicable to 

 the Premiums for Horses. Evidence must be produced that the Prize 

 Stallions have had produce. Mares must have foals at their feet, or be 

 entered as being in foal ; in the latter case payment of the Premiums 

 will be deferred till certificate of birth. 



ENTIRE COLTS. 



1. The County of Linlithgow. 



2. The County of Edinburgh. 



3. The County of Lanark. 



Conveners of Committees. 



First District — P. H. Johnston Stewart of Straiton. 

 Second District — Sir James Gardiner Baird, Bart. 

 Third District — J. G. C. Hamilton of Dalzell. 



PREMIUMS. 



1 . For the best Entire Colt, for agricultural purposes, foaled 



after 1st January 1864, . . . £6 



2. For the best Entire Colt, for agricultural purposes, 



foaled after 1st January 1865, . . £4 



