Prizes to EiKjine-Drivers. 
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ExcaxK DuiVEus. 
Class G. To the Driver of an Aj^ricultural Portable Steam Engine £. s. d. 
who shall have shown the greatest, skill, care, and competence in the 
management of the Engine, of whicli he shall have had charge not 
less than 18 months, the sum of 6 0 0 
To the second in merit as above 4 00 
lOntries to be made on or before the 5th of May. — Blanlv Forms can bo 
obtained of the Secretary. 
It will be necessary that the Owner of the Engine shall certify : — 
1st. That during the time that the competitor has been in his service, no 
accident whatever, either to ])roperty, life, or liznb, has occurred to 
or with the Engine, tlnmmh his neglect. 
2ndly. That he is quite satisfied with his management and care of the. 
Engine, and that he can testify to his character for sobriety and 
general good conduct. 
The above considerations are chiefly to guide the Conmiittce or Judges in 
making their awards, but they arc empowered to employ a competent practical 
Engineer or Inspector. The person taking the hrst prize not to be eligible 
again for three years, and no competitor to take the second prize twice. 
Many considerations had to be borne in mind in settling the 
above conditions. Besides special ability shown as an engine 
driver, it seemed desirable that in the case of each competitor, 
length of service, care of his master's property, and general good 
conduct should have their due weight, while the varying circum- 
stances connected with each engine should also be taken into 
account. The certificate alluded to, which has to be filled up 
by the employer, is in the following form : — 
Peterboroucui Agricultural Societt, 186 . 
Certificate. 
I of in the county of hereby recom- 
mend to compete for the prizes in Class 5, and 1 declare 
him qualified to do so, according to the rules and restrictions of the Societv. 
Dated this of 186 . 
The following Questions to be answered by the employer : — 
Questions. Answers. 
1. How long has lived consecutivel}' in 
your service as engine driver ? 
2. Had you a satisfactory character from his previous 
employer ? 
o. For what length of time was he emploj'ed as engine- 
driver by him ? 
4. Are his habits strictly sober? 
5. Is his general conduct satisfactory ? 
G. Are you satisfied with his general management of 
your engine and machine.'' 
7. Is he particular in keeping his engine and machine clean ? 
8. Is he capable of doing small repairs ? 
9. Has any accident whatever occurred to or with the 
engine, cither to property, life, or limb, through his 
neglect since he has been in your service ? 
I hereby certify to the correctness of the above certificate. 
(Signed) 
