Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-08-08

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Uanbria Gsunsy Agricultural So
s Clefy.
ED. SHOEMAKER, President.
. JNo. {, MCCOY, SooYs - Vice Presidents
~ g7s JOHN WILLIAMS, Treasurer.
- A. J. RHEY, Secretary.
% A. yICKROY, p. II. LEAfPKE,
MICHAEL INQUIRE, j. II. DOUGLASS,
J.R- STULL, Managers.
FIRST ANNUAL EXHIBITION AND FAIR
Regulations for 1855.
EEJHE fist annual Fair to be held at Ebensburg.
in the month Of October, the days for which
will be fixed on hereafter, and notice thereof
given
The general exhibition of animals, poultry, ag-
rcultural and horticultural products, fruits, i'm
plements, machinery. domestic manufactures,
works of art, handiwork, products OF the dairy,
and culinary articles and luxuries will be cxhibi-
ted on the first day.
A ploughing match will take place on the sec
ond day at 10 o'clock, A. NJ, and the ladies' ri
ding match on the same dSs at 2 O'Clock, r. M.
All articles and animals for premiums must be
entered and brought to the fair ground on the day
prece,ling the rst day of the exhibition, between
che hours of 10 A. d. and p. NJ No animals
or articles can be entered after that time.
Exhibitors are required to become members of
the Society," and their articles must be entered at
the business Office, as above specified.
Members Of the Society, and all who may be
c..me such at the time of exhibition, by the paw
sncnt of dollar, viii be furnished with ticket
which will admit the person and his wife, and
also their children under 81 years Of age.
Single tickets, admitting person during the
continuance of the fair, will be issued at 25 cents,
children half price, to be had at the Office of the
Treasurer OF the Society.
M animals he f-,kpp from, Fi., oropj no.
fore the close Of the exhibitions except by permits
sion of the managers sssr,se.
On she catry cf enimals and articles at the bust
ness Office cards will be furnished, with the num-
Der as entered at the office, to be placed ON the
articles and animals 10 be exhibtieds and all per
sons who enter neritor7ous articles at The fair,
and who not competitors for premiums, shaIl
be entitled to free tickets Of admission to the fair
ground. -a .s -
The Judges are reqested 10 report themselves at
the Sccretary's Office ON the ground, the NOR
ming of the FIRST day of the fair, before o'clock
when their will bo Called and vacancies il
any. supplied,
IssrRrcruoS 70 IUDeEs.-Fhe Judges on ami
,nals will have regard to the symmetry early
snaturty, size, and general characteristics of breeds
which they jsdee. They will make proper allow
ances for age. feeding, and other circumstances on
the character and condition of the animals No
5rernianss are to l,c awarded for bulls cows and
5leifers which shall appear to have iscn fatenctl
tor the putSuct. me oDJecJ Dclng TO have
aHirnals for breeding. No person whatever will
be allowed to interfere with tic pslges during
fheir ad3nSioatiens, and wlcr any Judge is inter
lested he shail Withdraw, and the balance of the
commtte shall decide the merits of the article
FAT CATTLE.-The judges on fat cattle will, 5e-
sore awarding premiums, require of the cornpeti-
tors full statements as to the manner and cost Of
feeding. II is believed that, ali other things be-
ing equal, those are the best cattle which have
the greatest weight in the smallest saperhces.
FIELD DCRoPs.--Staterrents to be furnished by
applicants for premiums On farm crops. lsf
Statement 81 the previous crop, if any, and how
manured. ID. The kind and condition of the soil
and the location. 3D. The quantity ef manure
uh the crop, the manner of its application. the
quantity OF seed used. 4th. The time and man.
ser OF sowing. planting, harvesting, and cleaning
the crop, and the actual yield by weight 9Th
"A detailed account of the expense of c;,ltivation
9th. sample OF the prodscs must be presented
to the Society. 7tl The land must be measured
with chain or pole, and Che person who meas
sres the same shall make affidavit to his survey.
Sns aPpncahs and one other person who assisted
N harvesting and measuring the crop must make
atidaylt OF the quantity of grain raised The en-
be harvested. es "
GEsEaAI. RULES APPLICABLE TO pnrN,uxs
any aecepsloA IN statements made. or attempts
70 obtain premiums by unfair practises. shall a.
feit the premium otherwise entitled To- and Viii
also preclude tho offender from being ner,n;ttei
TO apply for premiums in future
Any article exhibited ON which a nren,;,,,,,
offered, although the best that is presented to tbe
Inspection Of the judges yet if in their opinion Il
IS not of that quality kind worthy Of q preTn;.
urn, none shall be paid.
Animals exhibited, if owned in the countv
whether raised N it or not, shall be equally enti-
Judges 5 sN - % = W. u 'iie
All competition for premiums ON articles Of
fayauct'on dependent on the statement cf indi-
..;..s ss's interested, shall be accompanied by q
s'sn account Of the particulars. certified Inv
uiss1strested witness or witnessas
40 article exhibited shall be ent;t,os =. a.,
prcmiums-as, Tor instance the bess &c -
receiving the premium shah moi r. 80, - - s,&.'
the best hel6 on which prernn,n :; Ecu ueu N
All premiums to be deuanded within s;~
after they are awarded alter which time s ,s
De held as donations to the society ''''s WIN
Committees will report by the number -, :,
article exhibited, and in awarding s.'e
must be governed by the printed list with the a
caption OF miscellaneous articles generally sxvber
they shah have the power to award discretionar,
premiums on ything Of special merit not emu
merated IN the list
The several committees appointed to awarf
premiums viii be required to report in writine
.ne premiums awarded by them respectiyelv. wifi
such remarks relating to the merits Of the animals
sfuces coming under their official ex at,ina1;es,
sucn suggestions r..u,vr1;S,x tb. ,l<.~s-.4.----