193 



For pairs of Chickens of above varieties, premiums, S2, 1 



For tlie best breeding pen of each variety — Diploma of the So- 

 ciety. 



For the best pairs of Native Fowls, premiums, S2, 1 



Pairs can be exhibited in "breeding pens," by marking the com- 

 peting female (with a ribbon or colored string), which, with the 

 male will form the pair. 



For lots of Turkeys, and Ale8bury,Eouen, Caouga, Pekin, White 

 and Colored Muscovey, and Brazilian Ducks, and Toulouse, Em- 

 den, Brown China, and African Geese, premiums. S2, 1 



For 10 or more Fowls exhibited, whether thoroughbreds, 

 crossed or mixed, with an account for one year, showing cost and 

 method of keeping, production and profit, premiums, .$8, 6, 5 



As above, with an account for six months, premiums, .f 5, 3, 2 



For the best pair of Dressed Fowls, Chickens, Ducks and Geese, 

 weight to be given, premium for each pair, ^2 



For the best 12 Eggs from Asiatic, American, Game, French and 

 Spanish classes (Hamburg?, Polish, Dorkings to compete in the 

 Spanish class), premium for each class, $1 



Any exhibitor interfering with the Judges in the discharge of 

 their duties or interfering with, or handling any specimen on ex- 

 hibition, other than his own, shall forfeit all claim he may have in 

 the premium list. 



All breeds exhibited separately and to be judged by the rules of 

 the " American Standard of Excellence. " 



For best exhibit of Poultry Appliances, $5- 



PLOUGHING. 



General Note on Ploughing.— Stags are excluded. Teams must be entered 

 in the names of their owners, and only double ox-teams to have drivers. A team 

 consisting of one pair of oxen and a horse will be considered a double team. 

 The owners of separate teams may unite the same and be allowed to comjiete for 

 premiums. The ploughmen and drivers must have been residents of the County 

 at least three months before the exhibition. Those who intend to be competitors 

 must give notice to reach the Secretary on or before Saturday previous to the show. 

 The lands will be staked, but each ploughman will be required to strike out his 

 own lands in the presence of the "Committee on Striking out Grounds for 

 Ploughing, " after half past nine o'clock on the morning t>f the trial. Plough- 

 men with land side ploughs are to back furrow three furrows on each side of the 

 stakes set, the last furrow to be of the depth required in the class. Ploughmen 

 with swivel ploughs to turn the outside of their furrow to the stakes on one side, 

 and to tinish one foot from the stake on the other. Committees to note and re- 

 port the kind of plough used. 



Ploughing with Double Teams.— One-eighth of an acre,^ 

 at least eight inches deep, premiums, .f 10, 8, 6 



Ploughing with Single Teams. — One-eighth of an acre, at 

 least six inches deep, premiums, SIO, 8, 5 



Ploughing with Horses. — With any form of Plough, except 

 Swivel, one-eighth of an acre, at least six inches deep, premiums, 



-f 10, 7, 5 



Ploughing with Three Horses.— One-eighth of an acre^ 

 eight inches deep, without driver, premium, SIO 



Same with four horses, with driver, premium, $10 



Ploughing with Swivel Plough. — One-eighth of an acre, 

 with double ox-teams, at least eight inches deep, premiums. $10, 8 



Same with single ox-teams, at least six inches deep, premiums, 



$10, 8 



