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

 $4 ; second best, $3. 



Note. For Oxen or Steers bred and raised by the exhibitor, twenty per cent, addi- 

 tional premium. If broken and trained by a youth under sixteen years of age, filty per 

 cent, additional premium. In testiuij the strength, docility and training of VVorkmg 

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

 and not less than "2500 pounds for oxen under fi\e years old. In testing the character of 

 Steers, as the Conimiltee m:iy direct, special regard will be paid to their docility iind 

 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. 



Fat Cattle. For the best beef animal fattened by the exhib- 

 itor, within the County, regard being had to the manner and ex- 

 pense of feeding, — of which a written statement will be required, 

 first premium, $8; second do., $6. 



SWINE. 



Boars. For the best Boar, not less than six months old, $6 ; 

 second best, $4. 



Sows. For the best Sow, not less than six months old, $6 ; 

 second best, $4. 



Weaned Pigs. For the best litter, not less than four in num- 

 ber, and not more than six months old, $6 ; second best, $4. 



Fat Hogs. For the best Fat Hog, regard being had to breed, 

 age and feeding, $6 ; second best, $4. 



SHEEP. 



For the largest and best flock of Sheep, not less than six, $5 ; 

 second best, $4 ; third best, $3. 



For the best Fat Sheep or Lamb, regard being had to manner 

 and cost of fattening, $2; second best, $1. 



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POULTEY. 



For the largest and best collection of different varieties of 

 Fowls, not less than twelve, owned by the exhibitor, $6 ; second 

 best, $4. 



For the best collection of either Shanghae, Black Spanish, Dor- 



