PREMIUMS OFFERED BY THE SOCIETY IN 1866. 245 



Four lots in each Class will warrant the award of full, and two lots 

 of half, premiums. The other regulations for Horses are gene- 

 rally applicable. These premiums are granted for two years. 



In 1866, 



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



No. 3 is in abeyance on account of the General Show at Glasgow. 



Sections. SHEEP. 



The Premiums for sheep are granted for three alternate years, under 

 the same conditions as those for Cattle. See Note, p. 242. 



A Silver Medal, as in the case of Cattle, is allowed for the intermediate 

 years. 



1. Leicester breed. 



1. The County of Forfar. 



2. The District of the Border Union Society. 



3. The County of Edinburgh. 



4. The Stcwartry of Kirkcudbright. 



Conveners of Committees. 



First District — Sir John Ogilvy, Bart., M.P. 

 Second District — Sir George H. Scott Douglas, Bart. 

 Third District — Sir James Gardiner Baird, Bart. 

 Fourth District — Wellwood H. Maxwell of Munches. 



1. For the best Tup, belonging to a Proprietor — The Silver 



Medal. 



2. For the best Tup of any age, . . , £5 



3. For the best Shearling Tup, . . . . £5 



4. For the best Pen of five Ewes, not more than four Shear, £5 



5. For the best Pen of five Gimmers or Shearling Ewes, £4 



Proprietors farming the whole of their own lands may com- 

 pete for the Money Premiums. 



In 1866, 



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



No. 3 for the first year. 



No. 4 competes for local Premiums. 



2. cheviot breed. 



1. The District of West Teviotdale. 



2. The County of Peebles. 



3. The Pastoral District of Ross-shire. 



4. The County of Sutherland. 



b. The District of Mull, Coll, and Tyree. 



