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Native Whstes, Cordials, &c. 



For the best specimen of Wines from cultivated or wild grapes, 

 not less than two bottles to be exhibited, $2 ; second best, ^1. 



For the best specimen of Wine or Cordial from currants, black- 

 berries, raspberries, or elder berries, not less than two bottles to 

 be exhibited, each, $1. 



Note. It is to bo understood thiit all articles presented for premium, in caeli of the fore- 

 going departments, shall have been niaiuifacturcd or produced within the County during the 

 last year, and by the person presenting them. Also, that in every case, the Examining Com- 

 mittee shall have the right to substitute the Society's diploma for a premium or gratuity, or to 

 give it where no premium or gratuity has been offered, at their discretion. 



All discretionary premiums or gratuities shall be proportioned to the actual value and utility 

 of the articles. 



Articles in either of the above departments, contributed to the Exhibition by persons not 

 resident in the County, shall receive suitable attention from the Commitlee, and if worthy, be 

 awarded the Society's diploma. 



MISCELLAjS'EOUS. 

 agricultural laborers. 



For a certificate — signed by his employer, and countersigned by 

 any two of the Trustees residing nearest to the apphcant — of the 

 superior qualification of any man or youth, in the employment of 

 any member of the Society for a period next preceding, of not 

 less than two years, attesting the industry, integrity, respectful 

 demeanor and general good habits, during the time, of the bearer 

 of such certificate, a premium of Membership of the Society and a 

 diploma. 



CABINET OF INSECTS. 



For the largest and best Collection of Insects found within the 

 County, beneficial or injurious to vegetation, properly arranged 

 and classified, to be exhibited on the Society's tables, at the next 

 Annual Fair, one copy of Harris' Treatise on Insects. 



AGRICULTURAL ESSAYS. 



For the best Essay on the relative importance and value, as 

 sources of profit, of the various grasses, or cereal, fruit or vegeta- 

 ble crops, a premium of $10. 



For the best Essay on the relative importance and value, as 

 sources of profit, of the breeding and raising of the different classes 

 of farm stock, a premium of $10. 



For the best Essay on the fattening of cattle, swine or sheep, 

 detaihng the process and expense of the same, a premium of $10. 



■ Forest Trees. For the best Essay on the raising and cultiva- 

 tion of Forest Trees, a premium of 



