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In regard to all subjects for which premiums are offered, it 

 is to be distinctly understood that the Trustees reserve to 

 themselves the right of judging the quality of the animal or 

 article offered ; and that no premium will be awarded unless 

 the objects of them are of decidedly superior quality. 



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

 culture. 



The Proof that 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. 



Standards adopted : — American Jersey C. C Register and 

 American Jersey Herd Book, Ayrshire Record and Holstein 

 Herd Book. 



Premiums to be Awarded at the Show. 



The Committees wVl take notice that no premmni icill be 

 awarded unless the (otimals or objects are of a. decidedly supe- 

 rior quality. 



Diplomas may be awarded for animals or articles of 

 special merit, in all departments of the Fair. 



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 mouths previous to the date 

 of exhibition, except Working Oxen and Working Steers. 



All animals, whether teams for ploughing, or animals 

 entered for premium or exhibition, will be fed during the Ex- 

 hibition, 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 Ihe expense thereof, all^of which shall 

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

 Secretary, with committee's report. 



