310 BOARD OF AGRICULTURE. [Pub. Doc. 



Notice the ploughing and drawing match, and if the cattle or 

 horses are overloaded or cruelly treated. Notice also if the 

 exhibits in the hall are properly displayed, and arranged in a 

 manner to aid the judges and the public in the examination of the 

 same, and if the fruits and vegetables are properly named, with 

 the names written or printed so as to be easily read by visitors. 



Ascertain the admission fee for members and the public, num- 

 ber of days the exhibition occupies, division of exercises and 

 exhibitions ; and, if there are special evening exhibits or exercises, 

 of what character they are ; whether the laws of the State and the 

 rules of the Board are complied with in every department of the 

 exhibition, particularly in regard to offer, manner of award and 

 designation of articles receiving premiums ; whether the officers 

 aire attentive to duty, and courteous. 



Plan of the society's dinner, if any ; suggestions for improve- 

 ment, if thought desirable. 



Notice if the exhibition is educational as a whole ; if exhibitions 

 or side shows are permitted that are of an objectionable character, 

 and if prizes are offered for the same. 



Observe the fulness of the various classes of live stock ; also 

 the amount of fruit and vegetables, considering the locality and 

 the territory which the society covers ; the proportion of collections 

 from societies, clubs, granges and individuals, and their effect 

 upon the success and value of the exhibition ; whether the number 

 and quality of exhibits are a fair representation of the agricultural 

 and other productive industries of the territory covered by the 

 society ; what proportion of the stock and hall exhibits come from 

 outside the limits of the society ; whether there are exhibits, and to 

 what extent, from those who make a business of preparing exhibits 

 of live stock and other things for a round of fairs, as a money- 

 making scheme, and whether the society solicits such exhibits. 



Convenience and adaptability of grounds, buildings, etc., for 

 the purpose of holding a fair, and for the convenience, safety and 

 comfort of the public of both sexes. Condition of the buildings, 

 fences and grounds. Condition of the property of the society, 

 and its fair value above the debts of the society. 



It is not expected that the inspector will embrace in his report 

 information on all the points to T\Lhich his attention is called ; but 

 all should be observed and criticised, if criticism is needed, or 

 commended when especially deserving. 



It is the opinion of the Board that it is not good taste for in- 

 spectors to report the names of exhibitors. 



Suggestions for improvement in any department of the exhibi- 

 tion are especially desired. 



