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Heifers. For the best Heifer, two years old and under three, 

 Foreiiijn Stock, of either class, each $3 ; second best, $2 ; third 

 do. $1. 



Native or Grade, each $1 ; second best, $2 ; third do. $1. 



For the best Heifer, one year old, of any stock, ^2 ; second 

 best, $1. 



Milch Cows. Three years old and upwards. For the best 

 Milch Cow, Foreign, Native or Grade stock, each $10 ; second 

 best, $8 ; third do. $6 ; fourth do. $4. 



For the best Heifers in Milk, not over three years old, Foreign, 

 Native or Grade stock, each $6 ; second best, $4 ; third do. $3. 



A written statement of the quantity and quality of Milk, and of 

 the manner of feeding the Cows, will be required. Also, a writ- 

 ten statement of the butter made from milk, during two periods, 

 of ten days each, with an interval of three months, and previous 

 to the annual Exhibition. If no butter is made, the statement 

 must give the quantity and Aveight of the milk, the character of 

 the last calf, and the time when it was dropped. 



Annual Produce of INIilk. For the largest quantity and best 

 quality of Milk, of ten Cows, a premium of $15; of six Cows, a 

 premium of $10 ; of four Cows, a premium of $6. 



A written statement will be required of the breed, age and 

 character of the cows, and of the method and expense of feeding 

 them. Each cow must yield, on an average, not less than eight 

 quarts of milk per day, for the entire year. 



Working Oxen. For the best yoke, four years old and up- 

 wards, $8 ; second best, $6 ; third best, $4 ; fourth best, $3. 



Steers. For the best yoke, well broken, three years old and 

 under four, $5 ; second best, $4 ; third best, $3. 



For the best yoke, well broken, two years old and under three, 

 $4 ; second best, $3. 



Note. For Oxen or Steers bred aiui raised hy tlie exhibitor, twenty per cent, addi- 

 tionai premium. If broken and trained by a youtii under sixteen years of a^e. fifty per 

 cent, additional premium. In testinij tiie strength, docility and trainiiiij of VVorkinff 

 Oxen, the load siiall be not less than 3000 pounds for oxen five years old and upwards; 

 and not less than 2500 pounds for oxen under five years old. In testing the character of 

 Steers, as the Committee may direct, special regard will be paid to their docility and 

 proper training. Working Oxen — except for ploughing — need not be on the grounds 

 before the second day of the Exhibition. 



Town Teams. For the largest and best team, of not less 

 than twelve yokes of Oxen or Steers, from any city or town in 

 the County, first premium, $15 ; second do. $10. 



Herds of Milch Cows. For the largest and best herd of 

 Milch Cows — not less than six — kept on any farm in the County, 

 and exhibited at the Show, regard being had to their breed, age 

 and milking properties, with written statement thereof, first pre- 

 mium, $10; second do. $8. 



