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RULES FOR TUMBLER FLYING 

 CONTESTS. 



1. Each competitor to fly from three to 

 twenty birds. Each kit of birds to be 

 started at the same time. The birds 

 longest on the wing to win. Time allowed 

 at the finish. The birds to be marked 

 before starting, settled at home, and shown 

 the same day. The birds to be started at 

 9 a.m. 



2. Any person frightening or causing 

 the birds to be frightened, directly or in- 

 directly, to be disqualified, if proved to 

 the satisfaction of the appointed Judge. 



3. Any member being found having 

 more birds out than the number he has 

 started, either by accident or any other 

 cause, will be disqualified. 



4. Any member insulting any of the 

 Umpires in the execution of their duties, 

 to be disqualified; and that they shall 

 have access to any place they may be ap- 

 pointed to watch. 



5. Should the weather be misty, snow, 

 or heavy rain, another day to be appointed 

 by the Committee. 



