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that he shall be kept for use in the County, at least two years 

 from the day of exhibition, - - fif^^^^^ dollars. 



For the second best do. do. do. - - ten dollars. 



For the best bull of any other breed, not less than one year old, 

 on satisfactory assurance being given as aforesaid, 



fifteen dollars. 



For the second best do, do. do. - - ten dollars. 



iCP'NoTE. As these premiums for bulls are liberal, and as 

 the object in offering them is to promote improvement in our 

 breed of stock; the Trustees have thought it proper to direct, 

 that the persons who may receive the premiums shall sign an ob- 

 ligation, to be left with the Secretary, that they will observe the 

 conditions on which the premium is offered, or forfeit the same 

 for the benefit of the Society. 



For the best milch cow, not less than three nor more than ten 

 years old, with satisfactury evidence, as to the quantity and qua- 

 lity of her milk, and the manner in which she has been fed, 



fifteen dollars. 



For the second best do. do, do. - - ten dollars. 



For the third best do. do. do. - - five dollars. 



For the best heifer, that has been in milk, three months or 

 more, with satisfactory evidence of the quantity and good quality 

 of her milk, - _ . . ten dollars. 



For the second best do. do. do - - five dollars. 



For the best pair of four year old steers - fifteen dollars. 



For the second best do. - - ten dollars. 



icZP' Note. In determining the premiums on steers, regard 

 will be had not only to their size and appearance, but to the man- 

 ner in which they have been trained, and their power in the yoke; 

 and the committee will test these qualities in such way as they 

 may think proper. 



|C3^ To encourage the farmers of Essex to raise the offspring 

 of their best stock, the Trustees have thought fit to offer to the 

 owners of the cows that may obtain the premiums, further simi- 



