Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1868-07-23
SEVENTH ANNUAL EXHIBITION
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Clearfcld %. Agricultural Society
nurrs ANp REGULATIONS.

Single tickets during fair-ss.'ss'.' .'f.f-s'.'' "
single admission niickets....a............. 70
Children under ten years old, when accOmpan
led b, their parents or guardians. Tree.
Children under ten years Of age not admitted
unicss accompanied by their parents.
Cheeks will be given at the door TO persons
desiring 10 pass out during the exhibition, but
will not adult the holder TO any other Sfhibi-
uou--esch half day counting nm exhibition.
Every person wishing to DO enrolled as mem
ber Of this Society must apply on or bet re tht
first day Of the Fair, and on the pay OF one
dollar 10 the Treasurer rhall receive cers'hca'e
Of membership, containing the name OF the ap-
plirant aud endorsed by the Secretary.
Every person becoming meinber as above
stated shall on the presentation Of his certificate
receive ticke, which will admit him irse during
the Fair Any person complying with the above
regulations aud payin5 SO, shall become life
member and shall be exempt T. ON all contriou-
tons and shall annual y receive from the oecre-
tary free family tfrket.
All persons must lie provided with tickets
which can be had from the Executive commiitee'
Treasurer or Secretary, or At the otheo on the
ground. Persons acting as judges are expected
70 ecome members Of the Society. Persons irom
ether couuties can become members by comply
inc With the above rules. Laiies can become
members by making application ~ above, ana
payisg into thu treasury hity cents, when ihey
Nvlll receive ncket 10 admit thcm free.
Exhibitors must become members OF the Soci-
city, sad have their animals and articles entered
on the Secretary's books on or before the hfst
dsy or the Fair ard al animals and articles,
except horses for lea u'e and for tho trotting
prizes, must be brought within the enclosure
ns early as Wednesday, at three v'ciocl y. NJ,
and ali persons entering animals aad articles for
exhibition mu procure cards from the Secretary,
with the class aud number Of entry OF said arti-
cles, previous to placing said article on inc
ground Hay and straw will be furnished gratis
for all animals entered for premiums, and grain
will be furnished at cost for thVse that desire 10
purchase.
No horse shall be entered or allowed a premi-
um unless he is free from disease. Horses will
be received until Wednesday noon, but must be
entered previously. All persons who intend 10
exhibit hores, eaitls, sheep or swine, or who
intend TO ofer stock any other article for sale,
should notify the Secretary Of such Intention, on
or before the 2Gth Of September, and have with
him list aud fusl description OF the same
The number and class, and the number ia the
class. with the name OF the arilcle, will appear
on the card attached but the name Of the ex-
hibitor will not appear.
premiuus and diplomas will be paid on and
after the first Monday alter the lair, and Until
the lst day of Decenb,r, 1865 after which all
us a donation tc the society. The officers Of the
Society and members Of the Committee Ct Ar.
rangements must wear badge designating theii
Office, and II will be their duty well as pleas.
ure 10 attend To the expressed wishes and wants
Of the cxhibitcrF and others, If 1t Is In their
power SO 10 DO. select police force will be Ia
constant attendance for the preservation OF order
aud protection VI property.
The trVtting course is level, we'll graded, and
enc ihird Of a mile in circuit Ample arrange
ments will be nade for the convenience Of visitors
4 Instructions TO Judges.-No animal to re.
ceve an award in more than one class.
Judges are expressly required not to award
premiums to over-fed animals. No premiums ars
10 be awarded 10 buls, cows or heifcrr which
shall appear TO have been fattened, ONLY In the
clais vf fat cattle the object Of the Society being
TO have superior animals Of this description for
breeding.
Pat CattIe.-1he judges on fat cattle will
gve particular attention to the animals submit
ted tor examination. Il is beIiesse.a al othcr
,hingi being equal tbess are The beet cattle thai
hasr me gssstssTv eight over the smnlle.t super.
fcies. The judges will require all in this class
to be ueir bed. and will take measures to give
he supsthees Of each,and publish the result
with their reports. They will also, before award
ing anys spiums. require of the competitors full
statements A. to the manner and cost OF feeding
as required by the regulations Of the premi uu
list.
Ifthere is but one exhibitor, aud he may show
several animals Ia one class, premiums will b
awarded in accordance With the merits Of the
animal.
Tho superintendent will take every precau tior
in his poser for the safety Of stock and arti eei
on exhibition after their arrival, and arrange
ment on the grounds, but will not be responsible,
for any loss or damage that may occur. The So
ciety desires exhibitors to give personal attention
to thgir animals and rticlcs, aud at the close =,
the Fair to attend TO their removal as the Society
cannot take further care Of them.
Rules Of Pi0wing.- The name Of the plow
man must be given. as well as the Kind Of plov
to be used, at the time Of entry. The quantit,
Of ground TO be pioWed by cash team 10 be one
fourth Of on acre. The time allowed to do tn.
work will be three hours. The furrow slice Ia
all cases TO be Tapped. The teams to start at III,
came time, and each plowman TO do his worn
without driver or other assistance. The premi
ums offered BY the Society will be awarded I,
the individuals who, IN the Judgment Of th,
committee, shall do their work In the best man
ues provided the work 10 done in the time al
lowed for iis performance. Zach plowman Is 4
strike bis own land, and plow entirely indepen
dent Of the adj ining land. Within the one
fourh Of nm ncred powed each plowman will b
required to strike two back furrowed Ian is an,
finish with the dead furrow in the middle.
Any Information required In regard To matter
Of the Society can be gainsd by addressing tn
Executive Committee or the Secretary, who vii
be pleased 10 give anyiuioamation in their pow
or At any time.
Z Any article not enumcrat ted In III above casse
and placed upon exhibition, II worthy Of notice
will be suitably awarded.
The Executive Committee reserve a discre
tionary power to award Diplomas in any ease o
second best articles. or for articles not entitled
premiums by the rules.
All articles may be entered free Of charge
except horses for pleasure, and for the trvttn
premiums
LIST or PREMIUMS.
Glass L Sreepsiakcs, open 10 all breeds az,
competitors
Bcst buil.....$i5; I'd best..-Sl0; "a bcst...s
Best cow...... u 2d best..... 10: I'd hesi...
All breeds come together IN this class and com
pete with cneh other, to be judged by their goo
points, symmetry Of frame, ability to fattcn, IN,
the stock they will produce.