Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-09-22
Rules and Regulations.

To avoid confusion incident to Exhibitions of this kind
the MEMBERS owners and exhibitors requested OBJ
serve the following rules and regulations
ls Entries of stock to compete for premiums must be
made in writing and delivered the Secretary the time
Of entry at the Committee Room the ground before
ten O'clock A. A Wednesday, the 9TH day of October
with full pedigree when practicable Of the animals, the
Breed age and exhibitors names &c, and with such
other observations to their food thrift constitution and
appropriate qualities they may deem proper to add.
Entries Of all other articles intended for exhibition, and
to compete for premiums must be made above with the
name Of the maker, inventor, owner, exhibitor and
short description Of the article. This is absolutely
say that the Secretary may be able to prepare lists in time
for the of the Examining Committee and neither the
Secretary Executive Committee will be responsible for
the omission of any article the list, if this rule is not
complied with.
I'd. The Committees will report themselves to the Pres-
dent in the Directors Room on the ground ON Or before
o'clock, A. NJ, Wednesday, the 7th Of October to
ganze and proceed Immediately the discharge of their
several duties Those declining to act judges will please
give notice to the Secretary in time for other appointments
to fill vacancies. On completion Of their awards, the FIX
eeuyo Committee will append to place near coc pre-
MUM article, card designating the particular premium
awarded Premiums not called for within two months will
'4a .,~ red donations to the Society.
40 premium will be awarded to any animal, produc
ton, or article not deemed worthy by the Judges.
4th No animals or articles can be removed after entry
until the close Of the exhibitions without the consent of the
Directors, and premium will be paid animals articles
removed in violation of this rule
Oth All animals and articles Will be admitted on the
ground designated for the Exhibition the presentation of
ticket which the proprieors will obtain from
the Clerk, at the time Of entering the same.
9th No person whatever will be allowed to interfere with
the Judges during adjudcations.
7t The Judges stock if satisfied to the re-
gulary of the entries in their respective classes will apply
to the Secretary for information and should there be any
doubt, after examinations of their coming within the rcgu
tions if any animal is of such character to be
entitled to exhibition in competitions they will report the
facts to the Executive Committee, that such may be
adopted as the may require
Sh 1t is recommended that the Judges, in oH cases. in
making out their report give the for their decision,
Especially in the of anmals) embracing the valuable
and desirable qualities Of the animals articles to which
premiums awarded.
9th No animal article take than premium,
and animals that awarded first premium any pre-
vious exhibition of the society," will not be permitted to
pete for premiums in the first class but certificates dpo-
may be awarded by the Judges for such considered
entitled to such distinction
10th Owners of animals competing for the thorough bred
premiums must produce pedgees showing purity Of blood
to the satisfaction of the Judges, otherwise they will be
classed grades
1lth Competitors for premiums must become members Of
the Society," and the necessary attendants will be furnished
with tickets to pass at the stock gate These tickets will be
good at that gate only and transfer of them any other
person will forfeit all right to enter the ground
18th Discretionary pc ;"gs the recommendation of
the Judges, will be awarded by nc Directors upon such
articles of merit exhibited, Of every variety rs are not
enumerated in the schedule.
18th Diplomas may be substituted at the option Of the
competitor in all cases of awards of cash or other premiums
1lth All stock articles offered for premiums must be
owned byor be heproduct growth Of the manufacturer
the exhibitor, except when otherwise designated in the
schedule
18th. Hay will furnished free of charge, for animals
entered for exhibition during the two nights of the Fair
10TH The Executive Committee will take precautionary
for the safety of stock and articles exhibition
atcr their arriOa on the ground but will not be response
bic for any loss damage that may They desire
hibtors to give personal attention their articles and
animals and at the close of the Exhibition attend their
removal
18th The report of the Judges will be published by the
Directors, after the close Of the Exhibition prac
eabe after which the cash premiums awarded will be paid
by the Treasurer If called for within two months of the
date Of pubcation) and the diplomas will be furnished by
he SecretarY.