The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1844-04-03
CONDITIONS ON WHICH PREM
Inns WILL BE AWARDED.

In awarding premiums on farms, regard
mast be had TO the general management OF
the farm, the expenses ofconductlng the same,
81 the amount of produce, and the relative con-
diton OF the farm at the commencement
and Of the close of the year, together with
the condition of the same so far as known
two years previous. The preference would
he given 10 the most economical and profta-
bic mode OF forming, or that which combines
the largest net profit per centum from the cap
ital invested with the greatest improvement
in the fertility of the soil, and the general con-
dition of the Farm.
All applicants for premiums on farms must
be made in writing addressed to the Secreta-
r. of the Society, and left at his Office in
Middlsbury, On or before the first day Of May
next
FIELD CROPS.
The premiums on field crops will be awar-
dad on the principle that that crop is the most
profitable in which the crop bears the greatest
ratio or proportion TO the cost of production.
tAppicaUts for premiums ON any of the field
crops will be required TO lodge specification
with the Secretary, particularly detailing the
manner OF cultivating the crop, the expense
thereof. and the condition of the land the year
previously
The quantity of land specified in the list of
premiums must in all cases be in one piece.
The land is TO be measured and the entire crop
harvested and measured in the presence of the
Claimant. and compctentdisinterested witness
CO furnishing certificate of the same,
STOCK.
No premium shall be awarded on any live
stock, unless the claimant shall have been the
-of caal
pterious to The Fair.
in adludsing the premiums OH sheep,regard
sh-li be had to the build of the sheep, weight
OF fleece, lineness of the wool and the man
n,r in which they have been kept; the Geeces
last shorn of the bucks to be presented with
the buck, and it is desired that the fleeces of
the ewes or a sample of the fleece with the
weight be presented with the ewes.
There should be no stamp on the sheen bv
which the owner may nc known.
FARMING IMPLEMENTS.
No premium shall be awarded on farming
implement unless invented by The claimant,
aad presenting nc,g aii. useful Improvement,
Or constructed By lin, and possessing some
highly useful and distinguishing property
which shall render ii decidedly preferable to
others of the kind in common use--or paten-
tel implements the right for this County be-
ing owned By the applicant. Claimants pre-
seating any farming implements for the pre-
.niAm will be required 10 fuuish written de-
scription Of The particular improvement, or
distinguishing property OF S,e implement for
Ta;ch he claims the premium.
DAIRY.
Competitors for premiums on butter and
cheese will be required 10 ledge Z full detailed
specification Of the numSer Of cows kept 10y
them, manner of keep, and process OF mama
fac1ure and preservation Of the articles pre-
scented.
No premium shall be awarded TO any per
son for any property unless he shall have paid
one dollar, and signed The Constitution OF the
Society at least ten days previous TO the an
nual fair.
Unless the Commtce who are TO Judge
sn the case shall be fully satisfied that the state
ulcnt OF the applicant for any premium shall
be in all cases essentially correct, the pre,ni-
I'm will not be awarded.
Should the funds Of the Society permit dis
cretionary premiums will be awarded on some
articles not enumerated above. which may be
doomed worthy Of attention and encourage
IN ent.
All reports OF viewing eoHlmittees shall be
made in writing and sigBed by the membets
Rsseniing thereto.
TIE rules and regulations are given only in
part. they ssilI he made more complete at
some future meeting Of the board of managers.
S..n. jEElSON, President.
II. Bell. Sec.