The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1875-07-09
Rnles and ReguIatiOns.


Rules and Regulations.
l. All entries must be made by II NJ.
of the second day, and all stock and ar
ticles en- tered must be on the ground by
the hour aforesaid. This rule will be
rigidly enforced.
2. Fifteen per cent. on the premiums
competed for must be paid on all arti-
cles entered for exhibition.
3. All classes are confined to the coun-
ty unless otherwise named.
4. All aged or matured animals that
received the first premiums at the last
Fair cannot again compete for premiums
in the same class until two years there
after, but can compete for sweepstakes.
5. No horse shall be shown in more
than one class, except in sweepstakes,
and as one of pair.
6. The awarding committees will not
attach premium cards to articles not
name in the list.
Z. When animals or articles are not
deemed worthy of a premium the judges
will refuse an award.
8. No animal or article to be entered
in the name of any other than the bona
fde owner. Amy entries otherwise made
will not receive a premium though
awarded by the judges.
8. Committees are directed not to
award premiums TO unsouned animals
unless they are fully satisfied the un-
soundness is the result of accident.
10. Hay and straw will be furnished
free of expense to all stock entered and
exhibited, corn and oats will be sold at
reasonable rates on the grounds to all
who desire it.
For all horses entered and not exhib-
tied there will be charge for feed of
one dollar per day. This section of
rule 10 will be rididly enforced.
IL. All stock and articles on exhibit
tion will be required to be on the ground
until the afternoon of the fourth day
unless special leave is granted by the
President. Any violation of this rule
forfeits the premium.
12. No gambling or betting will be
allowed on the grounds, and driving or
riding faster than a walk, and hitching
horses~inside the ring is prohibited.
13. When any Director doubts as to
whether the exhibitor is the real owner
of the property or animal offered for ex-
hibitIon, the party shall not exhibit
without first fling the affidavit with the
Secretary Of himself or herself, or a
creditable witness known to some Direc-
tor that he or she is the owner of the
same.
IA Persons intending to exhibit
thoroughbred animals, in the sub-divis-
ion of Cattle or Horses, will be requir-
ed to furnish pedigree of the Animals
exhibited. The pedigree to be delivered TO
the Awarding Committee at the time of
making the award of premiums, and
the committee will return the same with
their report to the Secretary.
Is. Every precaution will be taken TO
prevent accidents and escapes, but the
Society will not be responsible for any
that may occur.
16. Any interference with or attempt
to bias the judgement of an Awarding
Committee by an exhibitor shall rule
said exhibitor out from competition.
II. Exhibitors of matched and double
teams must be the bona ide owners of
both horses shown together.
Is. In riding or driving animals on
the track competing for premiums, the
well established rules covering riding
and driving on race courses be strictly
observed. Foul driving and jockeying
will insure a forfeit of premium.
10. No Member in charge under any
circumstances will be allowed to exhibit
his entry book to the Awarding Com
mittee.
20. Members of Awarding Commit
tee will please present themselves to
the members in charge Immediately on
their arrival.
q. Entries can be made with the Sec
retary for one week previous to the FAIR.
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