for their accommodation, so far as is practicable, without charge, 

 but no premium will be allowed on any such exhibition , nor shall 

 it occupy space needed by the competitors for premiums. 



Individuals having works of art or curiosity, or antiquarian 

 articles which they are willing to exhibit without competition, 

 are respectfully solicited to do so free of charge. Cards will be 

 attached to the articles, and honorable mention made when 

 deemed worthy. 



The State Board of Agriculture, in order to better promote 

 the cause of Agriculture throughout the State, has made the fol- 

 lowing rules, which all societies are required to follow: 



First — That in awarding premiums, especially on I^ive Stock, 

 Vegetables and Fruits, there shall be established b}^ this Board 

 a scale of points, which shall be adopted by all the Societies, 

 so that there shall be a uniform standard throughout the 

 State. 



Second — That in awarding prizes for Butter and Cheese, Field 

 Crops and Experiments, a written statement shall accompany 

 each entry, setting forth how the Butter or Cheese was made, 

 the Crop raised, or the Experiment conducted; in short, giv- 

 ing a brief history in relation to the matter. 



Third — That in the judging of all Eive Stock, Fruit and Vege- 

 tables, each Society shall employ an expert or experts, un- 

 less excused by the Executive Committee of the Board. 

 These expert judges shall be instructed to appoint a time for 

 listening to appeals, and to give their reasons for the deci- 

 sions at which they have arrived, if called for; but their de- 

 cisions shall be final. 



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