The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1871-02-18
Equestrianism and root-Raeing

Jason Wheeler, Superintendent.
Best Equestrienne. 90
Best foot race one-fourth mile (entrance fifty
centsl purse ......... $40 90
Arrangements will be made and premium
offered for the best trap shooting. duo notice of
which will be given in the papers,
General Remarks.
Hay and oats win be provided the grounds
at reasonable rates.
Good opportunities for camping, with plenty of
The people in general, and especially the la
dies, requested to furnish pictures and other
ornaments for the pavilion. They will be well
cared for.
A general invitation is extended to the citizens
of other counties in Oregon to participate in and
compete for premiums at the approaching Fair.
The committees win be arranged and announc-
ed on the I'd day of the Fair.
All animals or articles that have heretofore re-
ceived two first premiums to be barred out.
The pavilion Marshal shall have charge of the
same, with power to appoint assistants, and such
other duties the Directors shall direct.
The ield Marshal shall have power to select
his aids, to preserve order, and to perform such
other dnties as the Board of Directors shall di-
rect.
The Board of Directors shall meet at the pa
| vion at nine O'clock A. NJ. of each day of the
Fair. 4.
The President shall have general supervision
or the Fair ground and officers, aud see that the
| laws, rules and regulations of the Association
and Board of Directors duly observed, and
| that the rights aud privileges of exhibitors and
| persons are not abused.
/ Superintendents shall select three CD persons
| as judges in their respective classes, and shall
submit the to the Board of Directors or
President for approval.
| Snperintcndents will report their attendance to
the Directors by nine o'clock A. NJ. of the second
day of the Fair.
The Board of Directors will use every precau-
ton in their power for the safe preservation of all
articles and stock on exhibition; but will not be
accountable for tares or damoges Exhibitors
/ must give attention to their articles animals
during the Fair, and at the close of the exhibit
/ tion attend to their removal.
Rules for Racing--Trotting & Running.
| RULE 1.-No person shall act as judge in any
race which he may have bet, or in which he
may be interested.
| RULE 2.-The person entering for race Cor
his proxy will draw for position the track,
under the supervision of the judges.
RELE 3.-In all trials of speed, only three
starts will be allowed, and any person who shall
fail on the third trial shall be ruled off by the
judges, but may have the privilege of going
against the time of the
RULE 4.-In trotting and pacing races, all an
imals to carry one hundred and 45 pounds in ad-
diton to the vehicle.
RULE 5.-The premium will be withheld from
| one or both of the parties in any race. if in the
opinion of the judges it is not fair contest, as
| no jockeying foul riding or driving viii be
allowed.
RULE 6.-Any animal or animals entered in a
race may go against the time of the race, proyid
before any of the animals start. Any animal
boiling or flying the track may have the same
privilege.
RULE Amy animal that is not in readiness
at the precise time appointed, shall forfeit all
claims to the contest.
rule s.-The usual time between heats will
be allowed. The weight for running will be-
three years old, seventy five pounds four years
old, eighty Eve pounds; five years old, ninety
five pounds; six years old, one hundred and
five pounds; three pounds off mares and geld
ings.
rifle 9.-No racing shall be allowed the
Fair Grounds, but what is ordered by the Direc
tors and under their control.
RULE 10.-No person shall be permitted to
occupy the stand during trials of speed, but of
| feers, judges and such persons as may be in
vited by the President and interference will
| be permitted in weighing riders.
/ RULE ll.-No race will be without patrol
! judges.
General Rules.
Rule 1.-AH articles on exhibition must re-
main throughout the fair, and no premium will be
paid on any article or animal taken away before
| the close of the same, with written permit
by the President and said permit must be placed
on file by the recording Secretary.
RULE 2--All entries to made by eleven o'clock
of the second day.
/ RULE 3.-Artcles entered for premium in the
! pavilion, including machinery, Is per cent. en-
| try fee, and the rate for sheep and hogs at
the pens. All other entries of stock 90 per cent,
except for speed, embraced in Glasses III and
", which shall be 25 per cent.
RULE 4--Aii ANIMALS competing Tor nremt-
ums, and all premium animals must be paraded
| on the track at such time the President
| through the Marshal, shall designate. Premium
aplinals with appropriate badges.
RULE 5.-Any persons having animals oil
stock entered Cor premiums, entered for speed
shall have the right to object to any judge upor
the wher in that competitor is interested
and the Superintendent shall fill the vacancy fol
! that case.
Officers of the Association.
MARTIN LUPER, Pres.
j. III. EVANS, Sec.