PREMIUMS OFFERED BY THE SOCIETY IN 1067. 465 



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, 1865, . 5 



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

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



In 1867, 



Nos. 1 and 2 are in competition for the last 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 Stalhons, 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 Stalhons, 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— entry of stock — its exclusion, if of inferior quality — false 

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

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

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

 Stalhons 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. 

 '1. Tlie Counti/ of Edinburgh. 

 3. The County of Lanark. 



Conveners of Committees. 



First District — Sir William Baillie of Polkemmet, Bart. 

 Secostd 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 1865, . . . . £6 



