Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-08-26
RULES AHn RRauLATIoNs.

RULES AND REGULATIONS.
Family Tickets, 81 90
Single Tickets during Fair, %
Single Admission Tickets, .
Children under 10 years old when accompanied
by their pare nts OF guardians free
Children under 10 years Of age not admitted
unless accompanied by their parents
Checks wiki hegveu 81 the door 10 persons ds-
string pass out during exhibition. but VIII not
admit the holder to any other exhibition-eaeh
half day counting exhibition
Every person wishing TO be enrolled as a mem
Der Of this Society must apply or before the
frsi day OF the fair aud on the payment oi one
dollar 10 the Treasurer shalt receive ceTtlhcate
Of m bership containing the name of the aPph
cant and endorsed by the Secretary.
Every person becoming member as above sta
ted shall, on the presentation of his ceruhcafe.
receive ticket which will admit him free during
the fair Any person complying with the above
regulations and paying sic shall become iiie
member. and shall be exempt from all e"ntri"u
/ uOns and shall annually receive from the secTe-
/ tary free family ticket.
All persons must be provided with tickets,
/ which be had from the Executive Committee
/ Treasurer or Secretary. or at the oihce on the
/ ground. Persons acting as Judges are expected
! to become mem bers Of the Society Persons from
{ other counties can become mem beTS by complying
with the above rules. Ladies can become mem
/ beIs by making application az above, and paying
/ int" the Treasury fifty cents when they viii re-
! ceiye ticket 10 admit them free.
! Exhibitors must become members Of the Socl-
ETY. and have their animals and articles entered
/ OF the Secretary's books before the first day
of the Fair a9d all animals ard articles except
horses for . 'easure and for the trotfIng prizes
I must be brought within the enclr sure rs early
Z rs Wednes,!ay, at ciocy. NJ and all per
sons entering animals and articles for exhibition
i must procure cards from the SecTe AIRY with the
| class and number Ct entry Of said articles, pre
yiOus 10 placing said articles on the ground Hay
and straw will be furnished gratis tor al animals
entered for premiums and grain will be turn sh-
/ ed a cost for those that desire 10 purchase
/ Il, he
ura unless ne Is free from disease Horses will b.
| received until Wednesday noon but must be en-
/ tered previously. All persons who intend to ex
hibit horses. cattle sheep OF wine or who Intend
to offer stock any other article for sale should
| notify the Secretary of such intention on or be
. fore the lsf Of October aud have with him
/ list and full description OF the same
/ The numb and class. and the mum her in the
class with the Of the article will appear on
the card attached but the name Of the exhibit
or will not appear
Premiums and diplomas will be paid on and
/ after the first Monday after the Fair, and until
the LIST day Of Decem Der loES after which all mon
ey premiums unclaimed will be considered a a
donation 10 the Society The oTn'eTs Of the 20
I ciety and meIl bUrs Cf the committee of arrange
! neuts must wear "a badge signaling their ufice,
and II will he heir duty well a. pleasure To at
I teDi to the expressed wishes and wants Of eShib
itors and Others if it Is in their power to do
4 select police force win re in constant attend
ance for the preservation of order and protection
/ of property
The trotriBG course is level. well graded and
/ one third of a mile in circuit. Ample arrange
ments will be made for the convenience of Wis
/ iors.
distractions To JUDGES No animal TO receive
| an award in more than class
Judges are expressly required not to award pre-
miums TO oyer-ied animals. y q premiums to
be awarded to bulls, cows, OF heifers which shall
appear 70 have heen atteued. O5fy in the cIaSs of
fat cattle the object of the Society helm 10 have
superior animals OF this desc rilion for breeding.
I FAT CATTLE The judges on tat cattle will give
-
/ examination. 1t is believed all other things he
ing equal those the best cattle that have the
! greatest weight over the smallest superfcIes The
Judges viii ireq sre all in this class be weigh ed
and will take measures to give the supeTicies Of
each and publish ths result with their reports.
They Will also. before awarding any premiums
/ require the manner and cost of feeding as re
quiTed by the regulations of the premium list.
II there Is but one exhibitor, and he may show
/ several animals in one class premiums will be
awarded in accordance to the merits of the animal
The superintendent will take every preca ution
in his power. for the safety of stock and ticIes
on exhibition after their arrival and arrange
ment the grounds. but will not be respunsi bI Ie
for any loss or damage that may occur The so
ciety desires exhibitors to give personal attention
to their animals and articles and at the close of
the fair TO attend to their removal as the Society
cannot take further care of them
RULES or PLOWING-Ih he name cf the plowman
must be gwen as well as the kind of plow to be
/ used. at the time of entry.
The quantity of ground to be pIowed by each
:
The time allowed to do the work viii be three
! hours The furrow slice in all cases 0 he tapped.
The teams to start at the same time ana each
plowman do his with out driver or other assist
/
The premiums offered by the Society will be
/ awarded 10 the individuals. who in the judgment
/ OF the committee sha do their work in the hest
manner provided the work is done in the time
/ allowed for lis performance.
Each plowI to strike hi own land. and plow
/ entirely independent of the adjoining land
/ Within the fourth Of acre pluwel each plow
man will be required to strike two back furrowed
! lands and finish with the dead furrow in the
/ middle
ANY infn' nation required in regard to Matters
/ OF the Society can be gained by addressing the
/ Executive COMMITTEES or the Secretary. who will
be pleased TO give any information in their pow
| er AT any time
! Any article not enumerated in the above class
/ esand placed on hibiIion, if worthy of notice,
! will be suitably awarded
The Executive Committee reserve discretion
/ airy power TO award diplomas in any case for 2d
best articles or for articles not entitled to premi
ums by the rules
All articles may he entered free of charge.
/ ceptlHg horses for pleasure and for the trOttng
/ premiums