Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-08-31
RULES

Rule l--All persons paying One Dollar to
the Treasurer, will be considered Member for
the year ensuing also shall be furnished with
a family ticket of admission to the Fur
Rule 2.--Tickeis admitting the holder once
only, will be sold for dime each.
Rule 3-The law forbidding The sale of in.
toxicating drinks, and the exhibition Of shows,
swings &c. without license, Ia the vicinity OF the
Fair Grounds, will be strictly enrorcd.
I1-ExHIBIToNs ....
Rule Any 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 PAN manufactured articles must be
exhibited by the manufacturer all stock, ex-
cept horses or cattle in trains, must be exhibited
by the owner. All farm and garden products
must be exhibited by the grower
Rule 3-All entries for competition must be
made and entered on the Secretarys book, OIL
or before ! 2 o'clock on 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 compete.
Rule 4-Al articles for exhibition must be
brought in and arranged by 10 o'clock, A. NJ the
first day of the fair, as no entries for competi-
tion can be made after that.
Rule 5-No article or animal shall be entitled
to compete in more than one class, except the
Sweepstake List, and cattle trains, except by
paying separate entry.
Rule 6-No animal or article entered for ex-
I hibition must be removed till the close of the
fair, unless by permission of the managers and
any premium animal or article will, if removed
forfeit the premium to which it may be entitled
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 suit
ably protected from injury. Free pasture will
be provided for all stock on exhibition from a
distance, at convenient distances from the fair
grounds, and in different localities, so as to ac-
commodate all as far as puctcable.
Rule 8-No person will be allowed to enter
the ring at any time, unless by permission of the
Marshals.
Rule 9-No premiums shall be awarded on
Farms or farm crops, without full, correct and
satisfactory statement, in writing, TO be furnish
cd the Secretary before the meeting in Novem-
Der, for determining such premiums.
Rule lO-Competitors in Dairy Products
are requested to make a statement in writing,
showing-lst, location of farm and quality of
soil I'd, kinds of grass best adapted for pastur-
age 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 6th the proper temperature of a room
for curing cheese, and the effect of higher or
lower temperature upon the quality of the
cheese 7th, detailed description of the pro-
cess of manufacture.
Rule ll-Persons receiving as premiums
more than one copy of paper, may have the
cost of the same in cash or other papers, at
their option.
H-RULEs FOR COMMITTEES.
Rule l-Committees for each day will be
called at 10 o'clock AM Judges are requested
to report themselves promptly at the time, as va
cancies will then be filed.
RUE mo person will be allowed to inter
fcre with the Judges during their examination.
No premium will be awarded where the owners
! name is attached.
Rule 3-No premiums shall be awarded for
! nhi pof 20
competition, Judges may award first or second
premiums according to merit
Rule 4-Committees will be cautious in Civ
ing cards their reports must correspond en-
tirely with the manner cards are given.
Rule 5-Reports must be intelligibly 90,
distinctly marked or written out 10 full ant
the names of all the Judges must be affixed anc
the reports must be returned TO the Secretary
as soon as practicable, after the examinations
are made.
Rule 6-Discretionary premiums may be re-
commended on any articles, regularly entered
though not embraced in the published list
y-oRDER OF ARRANGEMENTS.
Rule 1.-The preceding day of the fair will
be devoted to making entries and arranging ar
tices for exhibition.
Rule 2-Committees viii be called the first
day, at 10 A. NJ and will proceed Immediately to
the examination Of all classes except horses.
Rule 3-At l0A. N. the second day, the sev.
eral cassas of horses will be called, TO wit
lst, all unbroke horses and colts, including
brood mares I'd, stations Sd, carriage an(
farm horses.
Rule 4-All animal. must be in readiness Il
enter the ring on the call of the Marshals, an,
must leave when directed.
Rule 5-Badges will be given the premium
animals, and they must then be led around The
ring, at the discretion Of the MarShals.
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