The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-07-05
Rules and Regulation.

l. All entries must be made by II VI. Of
the second day, and all stock and articles /
entered must be or the ground by the hour /
aforesaid. This rule will be riRidly en- /
forced
. Fifteen per cent Oh the premiums {
competed for must be paid on all articles .
entered for exhibition.
3. All classes are confined to the county /
unless otherwise named.
4. All aged or matured animals that re-
ceived the first premiums at the last + air
cannot again compete for premiums in the
same elass until two years thereafter, but
can compete for sweepstakes.
). No horse shall be shown in more than
one class, except in sweepstakes, and as one
Of pair.
6. The awarding committees will not at
taeh premium cards to articles not named in
the lis,
7. 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. Any entries otherwise made will
not receive premium though awarded by
the judges.
o. Committees are directed not TO award
premiums TO unsounded animals unless
they are fully satisfied the unsoundness is
the result Of accident.
10. Hay and straw will be furnished free
ofexpense to all stock entered and exhibit
ed, corn and oats will be sold at reasonable
rates on the grounds to all who desire it.
For all horses entered and not exhibited
there will be a charge for feed of one dollar
per day. This section Of rule ten will be
rigidly enforced. ...
IL. All stock and articles on exhibition
will be required to be on the ground until
the afternoon Of the third day unless spe-
eial leave il granted by the President. Any
violation Of this rule forfeits the premium.
IL. No gambling or betting will be al.
lowed on the grounds, and driving or rid
ing faster than a walk, and hitching horses
inside the ring is prohibited.
49, When any Director doubts as to
whether the exhibitor IL the real owner OF
the property or animal offered for exhibi.
ton, the party shall not exhibit without
first filing the affidavit with the Secretary
Of himself or herself, or creditable wit
ness known W some Director that he or she
is the owner Of the same.
IA. Persons intending to exhibit thor
oughbrea animals, in the subdivision O.
Cattle or Horses, will be required to furn
ish a pedigree to be delivered to the Award
ing Committee at the time of making tn
award Of premiums, and the committet
will return the same with their report t.
the Secretary.
Is. Every precauiion will be taken t,
prevent accidents and escapes, but the So
ciety will not be responsible for any tha
may occur.
16. Amy interference with or attempt t
bias the judgement Of an Awarding Com
mittee by an exhibitor shall rule said ex
hibi,or out from competition.
IL. Exhibitors Of matched and doubl
cams must be the bona fde owners Of bot
horses shown together.
IL. In riding or drawing animals on II
track competing for premiums. the We
established rides covering riding and dri,
ing On race courses be strictly observed. :
Foul driving and jockeying will insure
forfeit Of premium.
10. No Member in charge under any ci
cumstnnces will be allowed to exhibit h
entry book To the Awarding Committee.
20. Members of Awarding Commit
will please present themselves to the mel
brrs in charge Immediately on their arri
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81. Entries can he made with the Seer
tnry Tor one week previous to the Fair.