PREMIUMS OFFERED BY THE SOCIETY IX 18GS. 25 



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



foaled after 1st January 1867, . . . £4 



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

 half, premiums. The other regulations for Horses are generally 

 applicable. These premiums are granted for two years. 



In 1868, 



No. 1 is in competition for the last rear. 

 Nos. 2 and 3 for the first year. 



Section 3.— SHEEP. 



The Premiums for Sheep are granted for three alternate years, under the same 



conditions as those for Cattle. See Note, p. 22. 

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



years. 



1. LEICESTER BREED. 



1. The County of Edinburgh. 



2. The Steivartry of Kirkcudbright. 



3. The County of Forfar. 



4. The District of the Border Union Society. 



Conveners of Committees. 



First District — Sir James Gardiner Baird, Bart. 

 Second District — Wellwood H. Maxwell of Munches, M.P. 

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

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



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 compete 

 for the Money Premiums. 



In 1868, 



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

 Nos. 3 and 4 compete for local Premiums. 



2. CHEVIOT BREED. 



1. The District of Midi, Coll, and Tyree. 



2. The Districts of Eskdale and Ziddesdale. 



3. The Pastorcd District of Ross-shirc. 



4. The County of Sutherland. 



