Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-06-22
RULES AND REGULATIONS.


l. All premiums will be paid in cash. cxeen
when otherwise noted.
>. All awarded premiums uncalled for f,1
hatry days after the close of the Fair, shall b,
deemed douated to the Society.
3. Awarding committees may recommend dis.
sye,ionsry premiums for articles Of merit which
may be exhibited.
&. Premiums shall not be awarded when the
animal or article is deemed IN vorthv.
D. All articles must be marked with cards
which will be furnished by the Secretary. desig.
mating the class and nun and these osras
Eust not be removed until after the auardirg
committee have finished their examination.
3, An entry of ten per cent. on all premiums
will he required when the premium is five dollars
and upwards.
l.. The executive committee win take every
possible preSaution for the safe keeping Of al
articles on exhibition, after their arrival and ~
rangement but the Society will not be res pon-
sible for any loss or damage that may osrpr
They dsslre exhibitors 20 give personal a tentiop
To- their animals and articles, and AZ the close
Of The Fair to attend to their removal.
S.. Articles which are the results of mechanical
or artistic skill, mast be entered by the artist,
manufacturer, c~ontriver or ageut.
g.. Articles which are the prod ucts Of the soil,
must be entered in the name Of the producer Of
the same.
10. Blue Cavds viii ne attached to the animals
anu articles receiving the first premiums: Red
to those obtaining the second, and Telotr on
those obtaining the third.
II. All animals competing for premiums must
be entered IN the name OF the bona tide owners.
Should doubt arise, awarding committees nav
require afidavlss Of ownership from exhibitors.
IL. Exhibitors viii confer a great favor on the
officers Of the association by making their en-
tries at as early period ne possible. In no case
will entries he allow d at o later date than two
O'Clock Of the second day Of the Fair.
IL. Persons renting rofrcshmsnt booths will
not be permitted to sell Intoxicating drinks.
"a. Any person found Intoxicated upon the
Fair grounes, or acting in 4 disoFderly manner,
shall be Immediately elected from the grounds.
No betting will be allowed on the grounds.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
The Superintendent are required to take
charge Of all articles beIon cling to their depart
mcuts, on their arrival on the ground, and sec
that they are arranged in their proper places.
Superintendent must be on the ground early
Monday morning TO assist exhibitors in ticket.
ing and arranging the articles.
AWARDING COMMITTEES.
The awarding committees will in all case, be
chosen at the Fair. They will commend their
duties at two O'Clock Of the second day Of the
Fair, and they are requested 70 hand in their re.
ports at the Secretary's Office as soon a. they can
be made out.
All reports must be made in writing, and be
HANDED into the secretary's Office two O'Clock
Thursday.
N. B.-The Fair is open for competition to the
world, except where otherwise limited.
Va No person will be allowed TO interfere
with the Awarding Committees while in the dis
charge Of their duties, and any person ~interfer-
ing, by letter or otherwise, viii be excluded from
competition.
AUCTION SALE.
Auction sale will be held on the last day Of
eash AnnuG! Fair, for the benefit Of those wish
ing to sell after exhibition.