National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-10-18

with n concise written statement OF feeding, and
other circumstances in relation TO the character
and condition Of the animal for fat cattle short
statement of the kind of food manner and length
OF time of feeding, &c, is required.
% Persons wishing to enter live stock for exhibit
tlon must give the age, color, sex, &C., OF the
Oillmali the name and residence OF the owner; the
class in which he wishes to enter, and oil other
facts deemed pertinent.
2s Cards win be furnished with the number and
class as entered at the Office which 10 be placed
on or near the animals articles on exhibition,
but no owner shall have his named placed on his
card until after premiums are awarded.
~. No article or animal can compete for more
than one premium, except ON trials of speed aud
sweepstakes.
pcnse to all stock entered for exhibition. Grain
rates.
JUDGES
81. You have been selected with great care from
the various sections, and your name will be found
published under the heads of classes by which you
and welfare of the Society at heart; that you will
act impartally, without fear, favor or affection,
and that the knowledge you have Of the
to judge will enable you TO make such awards
as Will reflect honor and credit upon our
society in asking your decision TO accomplish
the rules of the society carefully and carry them
out TO- the very letter Examine carefully before
you decide and remember that not only your
ton of the society is resting with you. 9th.
crs who may be as good judges as you will be
present, and no doubt will cricse freely your de-
clslon. You Will be expected to meet punctually
at the Office OF the Chief Marshal the Fair ground
wednesday, October 2gth, at 10 O'clock q. M. and
receive your entry books and instructions. a fail
ure TO comply with this request Will greatly en-
oarTass the ofhcers in the management OF the eN.
hibitiOn.
32. Vacancies will be filed by committee ap.
pointed BY the Board of Directors, and the Judges,
when called upon by the respective Marshals shall
ties.
S3. After the Judges have completed their labors
they will, at least majority of them, sign tlleir
names TO the report, ond without delay return the
book 70 the secretary.
81. The Judges of cattle will have regard TO the
symmetry early maturity, size and general char
acteristcs of the breeds which they judge. They
Will make proper allowance for age, feeding and
other circumstances Of the character and condition
of the animals
80. No person whatever will be allowed to inter
ferc with the Judges during their adiudications.
36 The Department Marshal shall have charge
OF the entry book whilst in the hands Of the COM
miltee, and make oil the entries therein according
10 their direction. II Will DO his duty 10 that
the rules Of the Society are strictly adhered to- as
selnble his committee, furnish the members with
blank paper for ballots receive and count ballots,
remove the entry and atiX the premium cards ac-
cording to their decision. After their labOrs have
been completed, he shall have tho report properly
signed and returned to the Secretary.
PREMIUMS.
81. Premiums must be called for within thirty
days after their award they will be forfeited 10
the Society.
DESIGNATION or OFFICERS.
Us. The officers of the Fair will be known by the
following insignia:
President-Nhite RoSette.
Vice Presldents-White Rosettes
Treasurer-Crmson Rosette.
Secretaries-Green Rosettes.
Chief Marshal-Red Rosette.
Assistant Marshas-Pink Sashs.