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RULES AND REGULATIONS 



OF THE 



NATIONAL ASSOCIATION 



FOR THE PR0:M0TI0N" OF THE INTERESTS OF 

 THE AMERICAN TROTTING TURF. 



Enacted by the National Association at the An- 

 nual Meeting, held at Buffalo, New York, on 

 THE FIRST Wednesday in Febkuary, 1871. 



Rule 1. Mandate. All trotting and pacing engagements 

 and performances over the several courses, which are, or 

 sliall be represented by membership in the " National As- 

 sociation FOR THE Promotion op the Interests of the 

 American Trotting Turf," and each and every person who 

 shall, in any way, be concerned or employed therein, as well 

 as all associations and proprietors themselves who are or 

 shall become members of said National Association, shall be 

 governed by the following rules from and after February 1st, 

 1871 : [See, also. Articles 12 and 13 of By-Laws.] 



Rule 2. Entries. All entries for premiums must be made 

 under cover, enclosing the entrance-money for purses and 

 forfeits in sweepstakes, and then sealed and addressed to or 

 deposited with the Secretary, or some person authorized to 

 receive the same, at such time and place as the associa- 

 tions may have prescribed. Notices of intention to enter 

 will be received by talegraph up to the hour advertised for 



