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PROGRAMME OF THE 



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First Day, Tuesday, September 11th. 



The Treasurer will attend at his office at the entrance to the grounds, to 

 receive dues from members, to issue Certificates of life membership, to re- 

 ceive dues from those going on the grounds, and to furnish tickets of ad- 

 mission to members. Persons wishing to become members will apply to 

 him. JNo money taken at the gate. 



Programme for 1888. 



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First Day, Tuesday, September 11th. 



The exhibition of Cattle, Sheep, Swine, Poultry, Cheese, Bread and Bis- 

 cuit, Butter, Vegetables, Seeds, Fruits, Floral Department, Household 

 Manufactures, Manufacturers' Department, Merchants' Department, Paint- 

 ings and Works of Art, Agricultural Implements and Mechanical Produc- 

 tions. 



The Chairman of the several Committees of Award will apply to the 

 Secretary at 12 o'clock for the list of Entries, and attend to their duties re- 

 quired by the Society. 



All animals proposed for premium must, be entered with the Secretary on 

 or before SATURDAY, September 10th. 



The cattle will be arranged in distinct divisions and pens, under the di- 

 rection of O. T. Benedict. 



The Sheep and Swine will be arranged and placed under the direction of 

 Henry C. Hale. 



The Poultry will be arranged and placed under the direction of D. ('. 

 Smith, Jr. 



At 12 o'clock, M., examination by Committees. 



Cattle, Sheep and Swine must remain upon the grounds until 3 o'clock of 

 the first day. Amusements will be announced in a circulated program. 



Second Day, Wednesday, September 12th. 



Exhibition of Mares and Colts, Young Horses, Stallions. Stud Colts and 

 Trotting. 



10.00 o'clock— Mares and Colts. 

 11.30 o'clock— Young Horses. 

 1.00 o'clock— Stallions and Stud Colls. 



2 o'clock, P. M., Trotting. 



g 30 Class— For Stallions that have no record better than 2.30. Mile heats, 

 best 3 in 5 iii harness. Premiums $80. Entrance fee $6. First premi- 

 um $40, second premium 20. 



Three-year-old Class — Mile heats, best 2 in 3 in harness. Premiums $40. 

 Entrance lee ,$4. First premium $25, second premium 15. 



Two-year-old Class— Mile heats, best 2 in 3 in harness. Premiums $30.00. 

 Entrance fee $3. First premium $20. second premium 10. 



