20 



Ten dollars in gratuities may be awarded, at the discretion of 

 the Committee. 



Note. — Poultry must be entered on the first day of the Exhibition , before 

 12 o'clock, to be entitled to a premium. 



HORSES. 



In awarding the premium on Roadsters, the general good quali- 

 ties — such as style, action, constitution and enduring properties — 

 as well as speed of the animals, will receive special consideration. 



In testing the speed of horses, each animal — four years old and 

 over — will be required to draw a carriage weighing, with driver in- 

 cluded, not less than 350 pounds. 



It is understood that horses which have heretofore been classed 

 under the head of "Thoroughbred and part Thoroughbred," may 

 compete as Roadsters, or in any other class. 



Colts and fillies will compete in separate classes, as heretofore, 

 the premiums being the same for either sex. 



No Stallion will be entitled to a premium without a guarantee of 

 his remaining for service in the County six months. 



In testing the strength, docility and training of Draught or 

 Team Horses, the load shall not be less than 2000 pounds for a 

 single horse, and 3500 pounds for a pair of horses. 



Every entry for premium must be made before 12 o'clock of the 

 first day of the Exhibition, and the Stock must be present the 

 second day on or before 9 o'clock a.m. 



It must be distinctly understood that premiums will not be 

 awarded to any animal that does not, in the opinion of the Com- 

 mittee, possess decided merit and a sound constitution. 



Augustus P. C alder, Dorchester, General Chairman. 

 Class A. — Roadsters. 



Committee.— Henry Jones, Stoughton; William T. Thacher, Hyde Park; Francis B. 

 Ray, Franklin. 



1st Division. — Stallions. 

 For the best Stallion, 4 years old and upwards, a premium of $10 00 

 2d best " " « " 7 00 



2d Division. 



For the best Brood Mare, with a Foal at her side, a premium of $7 00 

 2d best " " " " 5 00 



