Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1871-09-02
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ::

| EAECUI1NE COMMITTEE:
Edward Grady, j. NJ. Folmer, VIM. Waldron,
! j. NJ. Bartholomew, DR.. Joseph Eyster. Solomon
Martz, George Gaul, Samuel John, Thomas Johns
! ton, Peter Burrel, Joseph Nicely, Lewis Sticker.
Gen'l d. G. WATSON, Chief Marshal Capt.
A. Caldwell, Elias Wclst, Captain S. Bryson,
J. L. Muench, Peter Obcrdorf, Joseph IIaugha-
won't, A. N. Brice, Philip Forester, and j. K Da-
| Wis, assistant Mdrshdls.
| The Books of Entries will be opcn on and after
the First day of September, at the Office of the
Assistant Secretary, ut Northumberland, and con-
tnue open until the morning previous to the Fair,
when the Officers will be on the ground.
Exhibitors can enter goods without extra
charge upon the purchase of tickets to amount of
one dollar, which will admit the exhibitor and
the stock, or articles to be exhibited during the
continuance Of the Fair, and all persons purchas-
ing family ticket, will have the privilege to en-
ter all goods free of charge. These regulations
apply to all entries except where test of spec /,
is required, in which ten per cent of the whole
premium will be charged.
All persons who intend to exhibit horses. cat
tie, sheep or swine, shall have them entered upon
the Secretary's books far as possible, the week
before the Fair. Exhibitors will receive check
for each article entered designating the class and
number OF the entry, which must pc attached to
the article.
Articles or animals removed from the grounds
before the close of the exhibition, Except by per-
mission of the President,) cannot receive pre-
MUM, though awarded.
A general invitation is hereby extended to the
Farmers and Mechanics of Northumberland and
the surrounding counties, TO attend this EXhb-
tion, and bring with them such articles of their
own growth or manufacture, as will interest the
public, and Illustrate the improvements that are
going on in those branches of American industry.
To Agricultural Societies, we beg leave to say,
that any officers delegates whom they may
commission to visit us will meet with q cordial
reception. All agricultural friends honoring us
with their presence, as representatives of other
similar societies, or in official capacity, will be
considered rs guests of the Society, and free to
our grounds.
Judges are requested to report themselves at
the Presidents Office, the grounds, first day or
before ten O'Clock, p. M, second day of Fair,
when they will be furnished with books of entry,
which they are desired to fill up with the awards
and return to the Secretary during the second
day of Fair.
Those who cannot attend will please notify the
President. We invite, therefore, all, both mt
home and Abroad to attend and participate in it,,
either rs exhibitors or spectators, feeling sure
that none will be disappointed.
No premium will be awarded 1; ,;'' r1,ticlG or
Judges deem ii merltoriOus.
Cake, melon, confectionery or other stands, or
wagons, and shows or exhibitions, may be ad-
mitted to the Fair Grounds by application 10 the
President, and paying reasonable compensation
for the same. None of the above will be allowed
outside the enclosure near the grounds.
No species of liquor shall be sold or drank .on
the grounds, nor shall gambling be allowed on
the grounds during the days of the Fair.
strong and efficient police force will be on
the grounds day and night, during the Fair.
The Society will preserve all articles while on
exhibition, but they will not be responsible for
! any losses or accidents that may occur.
| Good stalls, bedding, and abundance of good
feed for animals on exhibition, will be furnished
| by the Society at fair prices.
All premiums not called for by the first of JAN
nary next, will be forfeited to the Society.
| s4y- Excursion Tickets on all railroads to and
! from Sunbury.
Exhibitors, upon receiving their checks from tho
Secretary, will report to the Committee of the
| Department to which the entry belongs, by whom
! the places for exhibition will be assigned.
| The Bridge at Northumberland will pass all to
the Fair at half price, and goods or stock to pass
! free, by order of the Directors.
Admission, SINGLE TICKETS, % cts.
'' Single Tickets during the Fair DO ="
90 Family Tickets, including all
s' under 81 years, good during
GO the Fair, III %
| A Grand Parade OF the Order OF Red Men. 60C
or more, will take place on Tuesday, the First
day of the Fair, on the Fair Ground
ReSolVed, That all members of the Press be
admitted free.
No winning horses can enter for a second pre-