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

 the manner of feeding the Cows and Heifers, will be required. 

 Also a written 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 weight of the milk, the char- 

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



Herds op 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, $12 ; second do., $8 ; third do., $6. 



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

 wards, $6 ; second best, $4 ; third best, $2. 



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

 under four, $1 ; second best, $3 ; third best, $2. 



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

 |3 ; second best, $2. 



Note. For Oxen or Steers, and also for Herds of Milch Cows, bred and raised by 

 the exhibitor, tvveniy per cent, additional. In testint; the sirenglh, docihty and training 

 of VVorkinif Oxen, tiie load shall be not less than 3U0O pounds for oxen five years old 

 and upwards ; and not less than "2500 pouuds for oxen under five years old. In testing 

 the character of Steers, as the Committee may direct, .special regard will be paid tq 

 their docility and proper training. 



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

 ten yokes of Oxen or Steers, from any city or town in the County, 

 first premium, $12 ; 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, $5 ; 

 second best, $3 ; third best, $2. 



Sows. For the best Sow, not less than six months old, $5 ; 

 second best, $3 ; third best, $2. 



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

 ber, and not more than six months old, $5 ; second best, $3 ; 

 third best, $2. 



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

 age and feeding, $5 ; second best, $3 ; third best, $2. 



SHEEP. 



For the best lot of Sheep, not less than six, $8 ; second best, 

 $6 ; third best, 



