SECOND 
Competitive and General Exhibition 
OF THE 
Society of American Taxidermists. 
Boston, Mass., Dec. 14.-21, 1881. 

All the honors to be awarded before disclosing any exhibitor’s name to the 
Judges. 
JUDGES. 
Mr. Jas. C. Beard, Artist, New York City. 
Prof. J. W. P. Jenks, Naturalist, Brown University, Providence, R. I. 
Mr. Thos. H. Hinckley, Artist, Milton, Mass. 
RULES AND REGULATIONS 
1. It is to be understood that Diplomas and Certificates are not to be awarded 
for single pieces or groups, except in the cases indicated by Art. 13, Sec. 3 of the 
Constitution, and also those provided for in the list of Special Prizes. Regular 
Diplomas and Certificates are intended to show a degree of average excellence, and 
possess a high value. 
In order to indicate clearly to both members and Judges the exact basis upon 
which future awards are to be made, it has been decided that ; 
2. An “ exhibit ” cannot be entered for a Diploma or Certificate in its respec- 
tive class, unless it contains, either of single specimens or specimens arranged in 
groups, as follows : 
a. If of Mammals, at least six small or three large specimens, or the equivalent 
composed of both small and large, counting one large specimen as being equal to 
two small ones. A Setter dog shall be considered the minimum size for large 
Mammals. 
i. If of Birds, at least fifteen small or five large specimens, or the equivalent 
composed of both large and small, the Red-tailed Hawk being considered the mini- 
mum size for large Birds. 
