24 PREMIUMS OFFERED BY THE SOCIETY IN 1868. 



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 1866, . £5 



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

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



In 1868, 

 Ayr is in competition for the first 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 Regulations 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 Premium 

 only can be awarded. The Eegulations for Cattle Shows, regarding intima- 

 tion — entry 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 pro- 

 duce. 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. 



ENTIEE COLTS. 



1. TJie County of Lanark. 



2. The District of Wester Eoss. 



3. The District of Perth, Fife, Kinross, and Clackmannan. 



Conveners of Committees. 



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



Second District — K. W. Stewart Mackenzie of Seaforth. 



Third District — Sir G. Graham Montgomery, Bart., M.P. 



PREMIUMS. 



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

 after 1st January I860. . . . £6 



