Rule 5. — Breeding Pens shall consist of one male and four females, and 

 they will be divided into First, Second and Third Class, in the same manner as 

 single specimens, the score of the male and the average score of the females to 

 determine the class. 



The Breeding Pen of each variety enumerated, in which the score of the 

 male added to the average score of the females makes the highest number of 

 points, will be awarded the First Prize, the next highest scoring pen the 

 Second Prize, and the third highest the Third Prize. Breeding pens must 

 be in First Class to receive First Prize, Second Class or better to receive 

 Second Prize, and Third Class or better to receive Third Prize. 



Rule 6. — Specimens hatched during 1887 shall be termed Chicks, Cock- 

 erels and Pullets, previous to 1887, Fowls, Cocks and Hens. 



Rule 7. — Specimens artificially colored, doctored or altered in any way 

 from their natural shape and condition, will be debarred from competition, the 

 docking and trimming of Games and Game Bantams alone excepted. 



Rule 8. — During the exhibition no specimens can be removed from the 

 hall except by order of the Superintendent. Specimens showing symi>toms of 

 disease will be removed and properly cared for. 



Rule 9. — Entries shall be made singly or in Breeding Pens, except in 

 Miscellaneous Class, Turkeys, Ornamental and Aquatic, in which they must be 

 made in Pairs or Breeding Pens. 



Entry Fees will be : 



For Single Birds, . . . . $1 00 



For Pairs, . 2 00 



For Breeding Pens, . . . .• . 3 00 



This will entitle any exhibitor to the use of a separate coop for each entry, 

 care, attention and feed during the show. 



Rule 10. — Specimens entered in Breeding Pens may also compete for 

 prizes offered on single birds, by paying the single entry fee and being marked 

 by a band on the right leg. 



Rule 12. — In making entries of specimens that are for sale, exhiJaitoi ; are 

 requested to state the price in the entry in order that the price may be printed 

 in the Catalogue. 



Exhibitors who cannot attend the show mav authorize the Secretary fto 

 dispose of their specimens at the prices stated in the entry. On sales 50 m lAe 

 a commission of ten per cent, will be charged. Exhibitors selling their own 

 birds pay no commission. 



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