LIST OF HONORS, REGULAR AND SPECIAL, TO BE 
AWARDED AT THE BOSTON EXHIBITION, 
To be held on or about November 28th to December 7th, 1881. 
REGULAR PRIZES. 
Provided for Annually by the Constitution. 
For the best piece in entire exhibition, - - Specialty Medal, (Silver). 
For the second best piece in the entire exhibition. Second Specialty Medal, (Bronze). 
For the best general exhibit according to Article 
13, Section 3, of the Constitution, - - General Average Medal, (Silver). 
To each exhibit in Class A, Taxidermy Proper, as 
per exhibition catalogue, which shall stand 
at 85 per cent, or over, - - - - Diploma of Honor, 
To each exhibit in Class A which shall stand at 
75 and under 85 per cent., . - - Certificate of Merit. 
SPECIAL PRIZES. 
List compiled and approved by the Executive Committee. 
For the best miscellaneous exhibit which, in the opinion of the 
judges, presents, as a whole, the most creditable appear- 
ance, ---- Bronze Medal. 
For the best exhibit of Reptiles, Bronze Medal. 
For the best exhibit of Fishes, ------ Bronze Medal. 
For the best collection of heads, size and quality considered. Silver Medal. 
For the best display of articles of ornament or use. - - Silver Medal. 
For the handsomest article of ornament or use, - - - Diploma of Honor. 
For the second handsomest article of ornament or use, - Certificate of Merit. 
For the best exhibit of grotesque groups and animals grotes- 
quely mounted, -------- Bronze Medal. 
For grotesque groups, etc. , Diplomas and Certificates will be 
awarded at the discretion of the judges. 
For the best exhibit of Accessories to Taxidermy, in each 
section, - -- -- -- -- Diploma of Honor. 
For the second best in the same, ----- Certificate of Merit. 
It is to be understood that the judges have the power to withhold any one of 
the above Special Prizes, if it shall ever occur that the exhibit ranking “best ” or 
“ second best” shall be deemed unworthy of an award. 
By order of the Standing Committee. 
WM. T. HORNADAY, Secf. 
