Daily Kennebec journal., 1870-08-25


Augusta; Treasurer, VIM. L. Morris, Esq,
Portland; Trustees Hon. Warren Percival,
Vice President of the Soci ty and Chairman
of the Board Cross Hill Hon. Samuel Was
son Of Ellsworth: S. +. Holbrook, Esq, Ok
ford; Nathan Dane, Jr Esq, kennebunk
Hon. VIM 2. Wingatc, Bangor; Seward Dill,
Esq, Phillips.
The gates will be open for the admission of
the public. from eight o'clock A. M, until
sundown of each day.
The Chief Marshal and Superintendents of
the various departments will meet at the
Presidents Head Quarters at A. M. on
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday,
TO perfect arrangements for the day.
SUPERINTENDENT AND ASSISTANTS.
The General Superintendent will have the
general supervision of the grounds, and OF the
police arrangements of the Fair.
The Assistant Superintendents will have the
charge of their respective departments under
his directions. and be held responsible for their
proper arrangement. They will have animals
and articles arranged for exhibition at the time
required. and will accompany the Judges ana
point out the animals and articles TO be eX-
amincd and affix the prizes as directed by the
judges.
4 room connected with the General Super
intendents office upon the grounds Will be
prepared, where all attendants and laborers IN
the employ of the Society must remain when
not engaged, so that the Superintendent may
avail himself of their services when needed
The Superintendents of the several depart
ments of the exhibition will take every posi-
ble precaution for the safe keeping OF stock
and articles on exhibition, after their ARRIVAL
and arrangement upon the grounds, but the
Society will not be responsible for any damage
that NAV occur. Exhibitors must give per-
sonal attention to their animals and articles,
and at the close of the Fair, attend To their
removal.
The Superintendents will also see that all
animals and articles in their respective depart
ments are arranged, as near as may be, in
their numerical order, to lesson and facilitate
the labors of the Judges in their examinations.
All persons having any inquiries in relation
to the arrangements of the Fair, will make ap- |
plication at the Superintendent's office
The JupGEs.
The Judges are requested to report them
selves at the office of the Secretary, at the |
entrance of the grounds where badges will be /
furnished.
Vacancies will be filled by the Board of
Trustees at the Presidents quarters, on We'd /
nesday, Sept. 2lst, at 10 A. NJ, when the |
books of entries will be delivered.
No person who is an exhibitor can act as
Judge on the class in which he exhibits. And
during the examination by the Judges, II any |
person intertcres with them, by letter or other
wise, he will be excluded from the competition. |
But exhibitors, when requested are expected
to make verbal or written statements concern
ing their contributions.
When animals or articles are not deemed
worthy of premium. the Judges will, in all
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tered for exhibition in one class, cannot COM
pete for premium in any other, but cattle in !
other classes are not prohibited from compe- !
ting for the Herd Premium, nor horses enter |
ed for exhibition from competing for the pre-
miums for speed.
No person other than the Judges, will be
permitted to 90 into the ring where stock is
exhibited, except the officers of the Society, |
or Superintendents.
The Judges are desired to pay particular at
tention to the regulations and arrangements in
the list of premiums, ard upon the Judges
book.
The Judges shall in all cases withhold pre-
miums where the animal or article is not wor-
thy, through there be no competition.
The books of entries must be filled up with
the awards, and returned to the Secretary by
Thursday, Sept 22d, at o'clock, 7. NJ.
RULES FOR ExHIBIToRs.
Notice of the intention to enter live stock
should be sent to the Secretary on or before
Tuesday, September 9th, 1870, that proper
arrangements may be made for their accom-
mediation.
All articles intended to be exhibited upon
the grounds or in the Hall, should be entered
on or before Monday, September 10th, at
o'clock, =. M.
Exhibitors and their assistants will be re-
qured to enter at the exhibitors gate, and
the attendants will examine the tickets when
presented, and if any person offers ticket
with any other name upon 1t than his own,
the ticket will be retained, and the person re-
ported to the General Superintendent for
fraudently attempting to enter the show
grounds.
Exhibitors will be required to place their
articles. entered for exhibition, an the place
designated for them, and no person will be al
lowed 10 sell articles upon the ground, 10 be
renaored previous to the close of the exhibi-
ton, without permission from the General
Superintendent, who is especially enJoined
to that this requirement is enforced. Ex-
hibitors are particularly requested To examine
the requirements of the premium list, so as
TO be prepared for the committees when ready
10 discharge their duties.
Exhibitors must to the delivery of their
upon Tue SHOW RTOuHus, ana
the Society cannot in any case make provision
for their transportation, or be subjected to
any expense therefor, either in their delivery
at or return from the grounds; but all ex-
penses connected Herewith must be provided
Tor by the exhibitors.
Fer the convenience of exhibitors, stalls
will be provided for the stock; forage, con-
sisting of hay, (and straw for litter,) with
water, and grain for swine and poultry, will
be supplied without charge; SO that animals,
on their arrival, may be driven TO the show
grounds and need not be removed until the
ex'ibtion is closed. Grain for stock, will
also be upon the grounds, and will be fur
nished to those who desire it at market price.
In Dept l., (Poultry,) it is expected that
every trio will consist of cock and two hens.
The coops of all specimens must be labelled
with what the exhibitor believes TO be the true
name. Exhibitors are expected to furnish
their own cages but no rough or clumsy
ones will be admitted. All cages should be
made light and tasteful, and as small as con-
venient.
Authentic pedgrees of blood stock of all
kinds will be required, referring to volume
and page Of Herd Books where the same can
l. af which padiUraus