Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-05-10
RULES AND REGULATIONS.
EXHIBITORS.

l. Competition open to the world.
8. Hay and bedding will be sup
piled free of charge. Grain must
be purchased by those requiring it.
8. Articles for which no premi-
um is offered will be entered in the
class to which they naturally belong,
and will be passed upon by the
Committees on those classes, they
recommending such premiums as
their judgment may dictate; such
recommendations, however, will be
subject the approval Of the Execu-
tive Committee.
4. Exhibitors must see to the de-
livery Of their articles and their ar
rangement upon the grounds. The
Society will use all diligence to in
sure the safety Of stock and articles
after their arrival and arrangement
on the grounds, but will not be re-
sponsiblc for any loss or damage
that may occur. 1t is particularly
desired that exhibitors will give
their personal attention to their
property, and at the close Of the
Fair, take charge of the same.
5. Exhibitors will be furnished
with tickets, upon which shall be
written the name Of the owner of
articles or animals exhibited, and
to be attached to the same. The
rule applies only to articles outside
the Hall. All articles within the
building will be designated by num-
bers only.
6. Exhibitors are expected to
obey the Marshals promptly in pro-
ducing their stock when instructed
to do so, and any person proving
refractory will be ruled out from
competition.
I. Should any individual enter
an animal or article in another name
than that of the bona .f9e owner, the
person making such entry shall not
be allowed premium, should one
be reported by the Judges.
s. Should any person enter any
vegetable production, or any manu-
factured article, or anything else in
any other name than that of the
producer, no premium shall be paid,
Notwithstanding one may be award
ed by the Committee.
9. Premiums will not be paid
on articles or animals removed
from the exhibition before its close,
unless such removal has the special
approval of the President.
10. The Diploma of the Society
shall be considered the highest
honorary reward awarded by the
Society.
IL. The same animal shall not
receive two premiums, except in the
regular classification Herd and
Sweepstakes, unless otherwise pro-
vided.
MARSHAL, AIDS AND POLICEMEN.
IL. The Marshal shall have
charge Of the grounds (under con-
troll Of the Directors) and command
Of the Police during the exhibition,
and it shall be his duty, with the
assistance of his aids, to preserve
order throughout. And it shall be
his duty to make himself familiar
with the programme, and execute it
without further orders, unless some
change be made therein by vote OF
the Directors.
Is. The Policemen shall be
J sworn in as conservators of the
peace, and it shall be their duty to
arrest any person creating disorder
or violating any Of the rules of the
exhibition, or the laws of the State.
No bills for police service shall be
! audited unless signed by the Mar
shall.
COMMITTEES.
IA. When there is no competi-
| ton, or nothing in class deserving
a premium, Committees may with.
hold it at their discretion.
j Is. The Judges Of stock, if moi
satisfied rs to the regularity Of the
i, entries in their respective classes,
will apply to the Secretary for infor.
| nation; and should there be any
| doubt after examination Of theii
i coming within tie regulations; 81 Il
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