Smyrna times., 1857-05-13

gal John Truax, William H. Dawson, E. o.
Ecces.
The plOWing Match to Commence at 2
O'Clock, p. w., Thursday. The best plowman
Will receive medUl, to cost not less than so.
The second best, medal to cost not less than
'S4 The best plowboy, not over seventeen
years of age, will receive medal to cost $4.-
The second best medad to cost not less than
'S3. Commlttee-Wm. Cowgirl, II. b. Lock-
wood, Jacob Williams, William Graham, John
Sherwood, Joseph George, Asa w. Lofand.
Special Premiums.
For specimens of mechanical skill, in carpen-
terry, smIth-work, cabinet work, harness, boots,
shoes, &c, and for such other articles on exhi-
biton as DO not come under regular classifca-'
lion.
Committee.-Joseph p. Comegys, John A.
Nicholson, J. II. Bewley, Philemon c. Carter,
John Emerson.
FlOwers and Fancy Work.
For the largest and best collection of flowers
gift annual.
For the finest boQuelte, handsome boquette
holder.
For the finest specimen ofembroidery,a of work.
box as
For the finest specimen of home made linen
and fustain, work-basket
For the best specItnen of female handcra4. or
any other sort, work-basket.
Committee.-Mrs Eliza Frazier, Mrs. Gar
ret Lutf, Mrs S. NJ. Harrington, Mrs. ]. p.
Comegys, Mrs. G. p. Fisher, Mrs. Vim. J.
Clarke, Mrs G. w. S. Nicholson.
Articles for exhibition must be upon the
ground, for the inspection of the Committees
IL o'clock on the first day. :
The annual address will be delivered on
Thursday, at ii O'Clock, A. Nj.
CLAIMS for premiums on crops must be accom-
panied with a statement Of the situation of the
ground, time of plaHting, process of tillage, and
kinds of manure applied. The measurements
must be done in a manner satisfactory to the
committee on crops. Crops to be entered by
the day of exhibition, and the application may
be acted on by the committee at any time be-
fore the first Of March next.
If no specimen be offered worthy of dstinc.
tlon, the Society reserves the power of with
holding the premium. Suitable premiums will
be given for any articles not enumerated in the
published list, which are considered worthy of
distinction. IL.
Applicants for premiums will either receive
the amount awarded in cash, or its value in
some agricultural work, at their PLEASURE
Books will be provided by the Society for that
purpose. t.-:
All premiums not claimed within sixty days
fit OF the Society. NJ person except members
ofthe Society and ladies, will be awarded
premium ,
Committee of arrangements NJ. Hill, M.
Hayes, William Cowgirl, j. q. Napcs, T. B.
Bradford, Mcllroy McIlvane, Jonathan Brown,
e. P. Spencer, Garret Lutf. -
Price ofadmission.- Single tickets, 20 cents.a
For gentleman and two ladies, 30 centsr--i
For family ticket, 10 cents Members who
have paid their dues, admitted free. Tickets
good for both days OF the exhibition.
Mr. Manlove Hayes Corresponding Secre.s
tary, gave notice to the Society that Mr.. Hum
Jenkins, elected President at the annual meet
ing declined serving whereupon
An election was ordered.
Mr. Henry Cowgirl was nominated and un-
animously elected President for the balance of
the fiscal year. .,., -..,.-.
On motion of Mr.. NJ. Hayes, Mr.. T. B. Cour-
sey was elected to the Board of Managers TO
supply the vacancy created by the election of
Mr.. Henry Cowgirl, as President. '.'.' =
Messrs. t. B. Coursey and NJ. Hayes, theu
committee appointed for the purpose, reported +
sundry bylaws aud amendments to the CUnsti-
tuition, which
On their motion were laid over to the next
regular meeting. g. F.. ''....2
A quantity of seed, received from the Patent.
Office, consisting IN part OF Blood Red Lettace,
Short Red Carrot, ca. doom Cured Cress Rhu-
bard, Caraway, Cos Lettuce, Lavender, Onion }
and Kohl Rabi was distributed to the members
present. .. rt ... r.. l.
On motion, Society adjourned -.. ...
GEO. w. 5. NICHOLSON, -..
Recording Secretary.
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