50 



The correct pedigree of pure-bred animals must be given 

 when the entry is made, in writing. 



It is very desirable that specimens of the stock of each Stal- 

 lion' should be exhibited with the sire. 



Competitors for premiums on crops will be furnished with 

 blank statements by a committee, Avho will themselves ascertain 

 the quantity of the crop. 



All statements respecting crops for premium must be sent to 

 the Secretary before Xovember loth, 1868. 



All- fruits offered foi premium must have their names annexed 

 an,4 must have been grown by the competitors. Every sample 

 of. Apples, Pears, Quinces and Peaches must include six speci- 

 mens and no more, and every sample of Grapes must include 

 four bunches. 



In accordance with the custom of similar societies, only fifty 

 p&r cent, of the above premiums will be paid when awarded to 

 persons not members of the Hampshire Society, except to minor 

 children of members. 



Any male person may become a life-member by paying to the 

 Treasurer the sum of five dollars, and any lady, by the payment 

 of one-half the amount. 



All premiums not called for within six weeks after the same 

 are awarded, shall be paid into the treasury and be considered 

 as presented to the Society. 



In extraordinary cases Gratuities may be awarded by Com- 

 mittees in addition to the advertised premiums, but the pay- 

 ment of them will depend upon a vote of the Executive Com- 

 mittee. Whatever Books may be presented to the Society for 

 the purpose will be awarded as gratuities. 



No animal can receive more than one premium, except at the 

 discretion of the Executive Committee. 



All Cattle entered for premium must remain on the ground 

 until 3 o'clock, P. M., except by direction of Executive Commit- 

 tee. 



