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article offered ; and that no preminm will be awarded unless 

 the objects of them are of decidedly superior quality. 



Pure Bred Animals, defined by the State Board of Agricul- 

 ture. 



The Proof tha.t an animal is so bred should be a record of 

 the animal or its ancestors, as recorded in some herd book, 

 recognized by leading breeders, and the public generally, as 

 complete and authentic. 



Standard adopted : — American Jersey C. C. Register and 

 American Jersey Herd Book, Ayrshire Record and Holsteiu 

 Herd Book. 



Premiums to be Awarded at the Show. 



The Committees will take notice that no premium will be 

 awarded unless the animals or objects are of a decidedly super 

 ior quality. 



Diplomas may be awarded for animals or articles of 

 special merit, in all departments of the Fair. 



In case of a deficiency in the receipts at the Fair in any 

 year, the society reserves the right to reduce the premiums 

 offered, pro rata, not to exceed one half the amount offered. 



Cattle and Other Farm Stock. 



TO BE ENTERED IN THE NAME OF THEIR REAL OWNER. 



All animals to be eligible to a premium, shall have been 

 raised by the owner within the County, or owned by the ex- 

 hibitor within the County, four months previous to the date 

 of exhibition, except Working Oxen and Working Steers. 



All animals entered for premium or exhibition, will be fed 

 during the Exhibition, and longer, when they are, of necessity, 

 prevented from leaving, at the expense of the Society. 



FAT CATTLE. 



Fat cattle, fatted within the County, regard being had to 

 manner of feeding, and the expense thereof, all of which shall 

 be stated by the exhibitor in writing, and returned to the 

 Secretary, with committee's report. 



For Pairs of Fat Cattle, premiums, $8, 6 



For Fat Cows, premiums, $6, 4 



