Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1859-09-03
RULES
RULES
T n % A NJ NJ U AL FAIR,
Farmers g. Mechanics Association,

Tuesday, Wen'sday Thursday, Sept 81, 2S, 20.

HELD
Tuesday, Weu'sday Thursday, Sept 81, 2S, 20.
I-MEMBERS AND VISITORS.
RULE l.-All persons paying one dollar to the
Treasurer, will be considered members for the
year ensuing also, shall be furnished with a
ticket or badge siguifyiDg the same
RULE 2-'Gickets admitting the holder once
only, will be sold for dime each or packages
of IL for Que dollar. Day tickets for Is cents.
RULE 3.-The law Torbidding the sale ofutox-
icating drinks in the vicinity of the Fair Grounds,
will be strictly enforced.
IL-EXHIBITIONS.
RULE l.-ADy member may enter as many
animals and articles as he or she may own
Trains of Oxen or horses from townships must
pay entry.
RULE 2.-All manufactured articles must be
exhibited by the manufacturer all stock, exA
cept horses or cattle in trains, must be exhibited
by the owner. All farm and garden products
must be exhibited by the grower
RULE BAH entries for competition must be
made and entered on the Secrelary's book, on
or before the first day of the Fair. Persons
living at a distance may, if they prefer, make
their entries by letter. TO the Secretary, stating
the articles and class in which they wish to com
pete.
RULE 4.-AlI articles for exhibition must be
brought in and arranged by 10 o'clock, A. NJ,
the second day of the Fair, as no entries for
competition can be made after that 1t is very
desirable that all heavy articles, requiring care
ful handling, should be brought in and arrang-
ed the first day of the Fair
RULE 5.-NO article or animal shall be enti-
tied TO compete 10 more than one class, except
the Sweepstakes List, and Cattle in trains un-
less by paying separate entry.
RULE 6.-No animal or article entered for ex.
hibiton, must be removed till the close of the
Fair, unless by permission of the Managers (;
and any premium animal or article will, if remov.
ed forfeit the premium, TO which it may be ent-
tied.
RULE Pens will be provided for cattle,
sheep, and swine and hay and water free, for
all animals on exhibition and the grounds will
be carefully watched nights and all property
suitably protected from injury. Free pasture
will be provided for all stock on exhibition
| from distance, ut convenient distances from the
Fair Grounds, and in different localities, so as
to accommodate all, as well as practicable.
RULE S.-NO person will be allowed to enter
the Ring at any time, unless by permission of the
| Marshals.
RULE 9-Competitors for the best managed
Farms, and competitors on Field Crops, shall
be governed 10 their statements'byrules prescrib.
ed by the Ohio State Board of Agriculture and
no premium shall be awarded without full and
satisfactory statement in writing. Premiums on
crops will be awarded in accordance with state
ments at u meeting to be held in November for
that purpose.
RULE l0.-Compettors in Dairy Products
shall make statement in writing, showiog-lst
Location of farm and quality ofsoi End. Kinds
OF grass best adapted for pasturage and for hay.
Sd. Number Of acres used in sustaining cows
specifying pasture and meadow. 4th. Average
yearly cost of keeping cows. 5th. The average
product OF each COW in butter and cheese 9th.
The proper temperature of a room for curing
cheese, and the effect of higher or lower tenn
perature upon the quality of the cheese 7th
A detailed description of the process of manu-
facture.
lIL-RULES FOR COMMITTEES.
RULE l. Committees for each day will be
called at 10 A. M. Judges are requested to
report themselves promptly at the time, as va.
cancies will then be filed.
RULE 2.-No person will be allowed TO inter-
iere with the Judges during their examination.
No premium will he awarded where the owners
name is attached.
RULE 3.--No premiums shall be awarded FOR
objects not merilorious. Where there is no com.
petition, Judges may award first or second pre-
miums, according to merit.
RULE 4'-Oommittees will be cautious IN Civ
,ng carus J lneir reports must correspond entire
" Win the manner cards are given.
hULE o.--heports must be iptelligiblv and
distinctly marked or written ont 10 full. and tbe
names and Post Office Of all the judges mus
be alhxed, and the reports must be returned &c
the secretary, as soon Is practicable, after ths
examinations are made