12 



months, and previous to the Annual Exhibition. If no butter is 

 made, the statement must give the quantity and weight of the milk, 

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



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

 Milch Cows — not less than six — kept on any tarm in the Countj^, 

 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, $4 ; 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 Cow?, bred and raised by the exhib- 

 itor, twenty per cent, additional. In testing the strength, docility and training of Working 

 Oxen, the lo.ad shall not be 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. 



Town Teams. For 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., $S. 



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

 best, $6. 



For the best lot of Lambs, not less than six — bred by the ex- 

 hibitor, $5 ; second best, $3. 



For the best Ram — Cotswold, Leicester, Oxford Down, or South 

 Down — one year old or over, $5 ; second best, $3. 



