Charles City intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa) 1864-1866, 1866-04-05
Bylaws, Rules & Regulations.

Bylaws, Rules & Regulations.
l. Exhibitors, at the time of the
Fair, must see to the delivery of their
articles, animals, &c, and their ar
rangement upon the grounds. The
Society cannot, in any case, provide
for their transportation, or be subjec-
ted to any expense, either in their de.
livery ut or return from the grounds.
The Committee of Arrangements will
use all diligence to ensure the safety
of stock and articles after their arriv-
al, and will see to their arrangement
on the grounds, but neither they nor
the Society will be responsible for any
loss or damage that may occur.
2. Articles upon which no premiums
are offered, will be entered in the
classes to which they naturally be-
long, and will be passed upon by the
Committees on those classes, who will
recommend such premiums as their
Judgment may dictate-such recon-
mendation, however, will be subject
to the approval of the Executive COM
mittee.
3. Those who present claims for
premiums on Field Crops must state
in writing, under oath, according to
their best knowledge and belief, as
precisely as possible, the following
particulars, to wit; The condition Of
soil at the commencement of cultiva-
ton, quantity of manure (if any for
the crop, as we'll as the previous crop,
and the kind of manure used the
kind of seed, time and manner of SOW
ing, the quantity of seed, manner for
harvesting and cleaning, the amount
of crop by actual weight, the expense
Of cultivation, &c, aud must furnish
a sample of the crop. The principal
facts must also be substantiated by a
disinterested party.
4. The Committee on Field crops
and Seeds will meet at the Secretary's
Office on the third Monday of Decem-
Der next after the Fair, at 10 O'Clock,
A. NJ, to award the premiums, and all
applications and statements must be
made either to the Secretary or one of
the Committee.
5. The awarding committees on
cattle, horses and other animals will
have regard to the symmetry, early
maturity, sire and general character
istics of the breed to which they be-
long. They will make proper allow
ance for age, feeding and other cir
cumstances affecting the character
and condition of the animal
g. All entries, except for field crops,
shall be made on the first day of the
Fair.
I. Any member of the Society who
has paid his fee for membership shall
be entitled to compete for any premi-
um to be awarded
8. No animal, article or product
shall be entered for more than one
premium.
8. Articles not included in any of
the classes may be entered for discre-
tionary premiums.
10. No premium will in any case
be awarded unless the animal or
article claiming the same is decidedly
meritorious.
III. Each Awarding Committee must
make their report in writing, signing
their names to the same, and deposit
it With the Secretary by IL O'Clock,
NJ, of the second day of the Fair, and
attach red cards to the animals or ar
ticles receiving the first premium /;
blue cards to those receiving the Sec
ond, and yellow cards to those receiv-
ing the third.
II. All animals and articles must
be registered, numbered, and labeled
by the Secretary.
Is. No article shall receive pre-,
MUM at more than two Fairs.
IA. The names of applicants for
membership may be received by any
officer of the Society and handed to
the Secretary.
Is. Should the money in the Treas
ury be insufficient to pay the full
amount Of premiums awarded, such
awards shall be paid pro rata to the
full extent of the amount of funds or
hand, after defraying incidental ex'
penses.
l6. No premium in cash, or its
equivalent, shall be awarded to any
article manufactured or produced out
of the County, but such articles are
invited for exhibition, and if founc
worthy, may receive certificate ol
diploma. The same shall apply tt
stock owned out of the County.
| IT. All Awarding Committees arr
especially requested to report them
selves to the Secretary as early as
o'clock, A. NJ, if possible, on the las
day of the Fair and any member o
any committee, unable to serve, shoulc
notify the Secretary Of the fact preyi
ous.to that time, in order that the va
cancy may be filled-which shall b.
done at once by the Executive Com
mittee. 1t is expected that gentlemel
appointed upon awarding Committee
will be members OF the Society.
Is. All animals or articles must b
exhibited in the name Of the bona fd
owner or producer.
4 10. Running or racing horses upo
J the Fair Grounds is strictly prohibit
ed, and it is made the especial dut,
J Of Officers having charge of tn
grounds to prevent the infringement
Of this regulation.
J 20. No article or animal entered fo
] a premium shall be removed before
O'clock Of the last day Of the Fail
without the consent Of Executive Con
mittee.
81. Exhibitors will confer 4 grea
favor upon the officers of the Societ