The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1869-04-15
THE TWENTY-SEC
ANNUAL EXHIBITION,
Cattle Show and Fair.

year.
Contributors will please remember that the Society
nays erected and completed large and commodious ex
hhition hall at cost of $780, All articles offered for
premium or exhibition vii! be in charge OF faithful at
ieA1aIts ami protected from injury.
The Trustees the right to exclude from premi-
I'm and annul the award of the! Committees on any ami
md article entered for premium if in their Judgment
!hoy arc not meritorious.
rs Co les of the premiums and committees can be oh
ined on application 10 the Secretary
AE All vacancies on committees will be filled by the
Eoard of Trustees.
s1- The several committees will award premium on
rtices animals unless worthy of premium, and will
'y' q 'pp'''s s''" statements ~ A'' ''4' Cd y
~ ON tie second day of the Fair, the reports of the
different Committees, will be read from the stand by the
secretary and an aucioneer will be in attendance to sell
.ach Articles and STOCK as may be offered.
kE7 Voted, That the matter of Farmers Clubs and
Agricultural Lectures be left to Geo. E. Bracket to
towns in the County OF Waldo included in the North
waldo and Monroe socetiesamount of cash to be ex-
Tended not TO exceed oneourh of the State bounty for
both purposes.
"a All animals presented for premium shall not in
any case be entered only in one class.
pLoUGulNG.-Doube Teams-For best performance
in poGghng, at least oneeghth OF within one
hour less than inches in depth, $780, second
Single tcams-For best performance in ploughing, at
least eighth OF acre, less than six inches Deep
Horse 1eams-For best performance in ploughing with
horses, $500; I'd, $500.
NorE;-A double team will consist OF two yoke Of
oNe1, with without driver; single team, one yoke
o. oxen, with without driver. In awarding premiums,
one hour will be allowed for the OF the work
gard being had to the width and depth OF the furrow
lice, md the evcnncss ease and quiet with which the
work is performed.l
WHEAT-For best three acres of wheat not less than
one tushel each, sample LIST premium, $20.00 I'd,
$500 For best two acres, LIST premium, $3.50; %,
500. For best one acre, LIST premium, $500; I'd, $500
500 For the best specimen OF wheat exhibited
he sheaf, LIST premium, $500; ed, 100
etary thirty days prior to harvesting the crops in writ
ing Of their intention to compete for the premiums
For the best conducted experiment in Rye, on not
than acre, LIST premium, So 90; I'd, $l.00.
So All claimants fer Wheat premiums shall notify the
SeIetary, at least, thirty days before the Fair
For best conducted experiment in Oats, not less than
one acre, LIST, premium, $500; I'd. Sl00.
For best conducted experiment in Barley, on not less
than one acre, lst premium, So 100; I'd, 800.
For best conducted experiment in Indian Corn on
less than one acre LIST premium, 800; I'd, $780, Sd,
800: 18th Sl.0V.
Tor best conducted experiment in raising White Beans
o. not less than oneourth OF acre, LIST premium So 90
es- Claimants for premiums grain crops re9ur-
ed to exhibit sample of the at the Annual Fair,
accompanied by statement of the OF raising,
before the first day of December and showing also the
ne: profits OF the production.
Root Gulture-foT the best conducted experiment in
For best conducted experiment in raising Beets, 81 90,
arros, $780, Cabbages, Sl.00; Ruta Baga, 100. Sam
PICS OF not less than bushe be presented the
Annual Fair.
These crops must be raised on not less than
~ an acre 81 land and the quantity ascertaned as fol
lows rros % lbs, Bees 80, Ruta Baga 60, Turnps So.
1t shall be the duty of the committee these expert
hents TO take into consideration the character of the soil
which the crops have been raised, the capital eXpend
ed, the whole management and cost of the experiment.
and award the premiums with regard to the general
merits OF the applicant, who shall be required to make
a detailed statement.
All competitors for premiums on root culture and
ushes, are required to make statements Of all expert
lnpnts in writing,
\EoErAHlEs.-sq uashes-For the best conducted ex-
least onehaf dozen to be exhibited $780, 80 cents
Garden Negetabes-For best collection and variety of
Garden Vegetables regard icing had to quantity well
a. quality eNhibted, $500; 3D. 81 90.
PoatoesFor the best collection of Potatoes not less
than peek TO each variety, sl5o; Cd, so cents:
ANIMALS-Fat cattie-For the best beef animals fat
tened within the County, regard being had to the man
tr OF feeding and the expense thereof $500; 3D. 81 90
Eus-tor the best hull, not less than two years old
300; ID $500.
For best yearlin= bull, se.o I'd, 100.
For the best bull calf sl.o0.
Mch Cows-For best mich cows, not less than three
old, $500; I'd, $500.
For best stock COW, $780, cd, $500.
Tor best hciier in milk not than three years Old,
100; I'd Sf.Go.
Ter best two year heifer, $500; I'd, $780,
For best yearIing heiter, $500
For best hcifer calf, 81, 90.
Working ONen-For the best pair OF draft Oxen $500;
a. $500 to be tested as to their discipline, both the
cart and drag.
For best pair of working oxen five years old and up
Fer best pair working oXen four years DID, $500; ID
OF Dcst team ol lOul OAcl owned by any one
For best team not less than eight yoke owned in any
ono town, $500; I'd, 500. No town to present two
tcams.
Steors-For the best pair three years old steers and
under four, brt ken to yoke, $500; I'd, s1.o0.
Or the best pair two years old and under three
llokcn to yoke, $500; I'd, $l.00.
For best pair year old steers, $500; ed, e1oo
Galveston best pair of steer calves, 5000 3D. $OO.
or the boy under fourteen years of age, who shall
t The best trained yoke of steers under years old
FARM Stockton the best Farm Stock consisting
Of oNfn steers, cows heifers horses colts hee and
amtS nality and number being taken into considera.
ton, $1,000; 3D. $1,000.
norscsFor the best pair fancy matched horses, $500;
for the best family carriage horse, So 90: Cd. s1o
For the best work farm hors e, 81 90; I'd, sioo.
For best Stallion owned in the county, 81 co. 3D. So co.
For best mare geding colt, four years old, $500;
$780, Three years Old $500; 3D. $.00 Two years old,
$500; I'd s 100.
For best one sn year ao old colt 800 "a o9
Two years old, $500; I'd, $1.00
Swine-For best boar, less than six months old,
For best breeding sow, with pigs $500; I'd, $500.
sheep-For best flock of Sheep, not less than in
For best flock Of lambs not less than ten in number
For best Buck $500; I'd, sl.oo.
Live Fowls-For best lot OF Geese slOo: TURKEYS
8 ioo Live Fowls oo; I'd, so cts; Best variety $500
Dary-For best specimen of butter, not less than
fifteen pounds must be made in June, $500; I'd, $500
I'd, 800. Each lot presented for premium must be num-
bered but not marked; any public or knoFn mark
he completely concealed nor must the competitor be pre-
sent at the examination.
For best specimen Of cheese, not less than fifteen
bounds, $780, "a, $100
EreadFor best loaf of wheat and Indian bread of two
to four pounds, 80 cts: I'd, Is cts.
For best loaf of wheat bread of two to four pounds
20 cts; ID, % cts.
The bread presented for premium be made ON the
day previous to exhibitions, by some female member Of
the family exclusive OF hired help in whose
.ntres shall be awarded Names Of contributors must
be made known to the committee, and person shall
serve on the committee any member of his family shall
b. n competitor.
needle work, crotchet work, shell work millinery draw
ing, painting, &c. also articles wrought by children un
der II years OF age exhibiting superior ingenuity and
industry. For SUCH articles in this department as may
he worthy, premium or gratuy, at the discretion of
the committee.
For best specimen of patching, so cents.
For best specimen of darning, so cents.
For best specimen Of Cotton and Wollen Cloth mixed
Of any description, not less than ten yards In quantity
premium Of 81 90; 3D. 50 cents.
For best specimen Wooden Blankets, $780,
For best specimen Wooden Hose, SO cts 3D. Is cts.
For best specimen Wooden half Hose so cts Is cents.
For best specimen Cotton Hose, so cts; Cd, rs cts.
For best specimen Cotton half Hose, so cts 3D. %
cents.
For the best specimen Worsted Hose 50 cts; 3D. Is
cents.
For best specimen Knitting Yarn, not less than one
pound SO; Cd 25 CENTS
For best specimen Fleece Wool, 800; I'd, so cts.
For best specimen Double Mittens, rs cts.
FOR best Rag Rug, manufactured within the year,
s LEO; I'd, 80
Fo For best best f hao G6a f s9e "a 50 Cts
Earthefn and Wooden Ware-For the finest selection
and best specimen of articles In either of these depart
me.s premium or gratuty, at the discretion Of the
Brass, Conner. Iron and Rr;to{r,o W..