Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-09-14
First Annual Exhibition
OF THE
CLEARF1ELD AGRICULTURAL
PARK ASSOCIATION
WILL ne HELD
ON THE PARK GROUNDS, NEAR
CLEARFIELD BOROUGH,
TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY AND
FRIDAY, OCTOBER llTu, l2TH, 18th
AND l4TH, 1881.
RULES AND REGULATIONS.


Children under ten years old, when accompa-
nivd by their parents or guardian, free, and un-
der that age not admitted unless accompanied by
parents OF guardian.
Exhibitors must have their animals and arti-
cles entered on the Seoretary's books on or
before the first day Of the Fair and all animals
and articles except horses for pleasure and for
trotting premiums, must be brought within the
enclosure as early a. nine O'Clock on Thursday
morning. All persons entering animals aud ar
ticles for exhibition must procure cards from the
Secretary, with the number md class upon them,
and attach the same 10 the animal or article pre-.
viOus to being placed upon the ground. Hay aud
straw will be furnished gratis for all amin ais en-
tered FOR premiums, and grain will be furnished
at cost for those who desire to purchase.
No horse shall be entered or allowed a premium
unless he is free frpm disease. Horses will be
received until noon on Thursday, but must have
been entered previously. An persons who intend
to exhibit horses, cattle, sheep or swine, or who
intend to offer stock for sale % the ground, are
requested to notify the Secretary Of such inten-
ton on or before the frst day Of October, aud
leave with him list and full description of the
same.
The number aud class, and the number In the
class, with the name Of the article, will appear on
the card attached, but the name Of the exhibitor
will not appear.
PREMIUMS ANB DIPLOMAS.
Premiums and diplomas will be paid on and
after the fret Monday after the Fair aud until
the irst day Of December, 1881, after which all
mOnied premiums unclaimed viii bo considered
as a donation 10 the Association. The officers Of
the Association and members Of the Committee Of
Arrangements must wear badge designating
their Office. A select police force will be in con.
slant attendance for the preservation Of order and
protection Of property.
rHE rRorrIS0 COURSE
The trotling course is level, well graded an
one half Of mile In circuit. Ample arrange
ments will te made for the convenience and com
fort Of visitors.
INSTRUCTIONS TO JUDGES.
No animal or article on exhibition for premi-
um to receive an award in more than one class.
This does not embrace horses entered Tor the troi-
ting premiams Judges are expressly required
not to award premiums to oveiied animals. No
premiums are 10 5e awarded to bulls, cows, or
beifers which shall appear to have been fattenod
only in the class Of fat cattle the object Of the
Association being to have superior animals nf this
description for breeding.
PAT CATTLE.
The Judges on fat cattle will give particular
attention to the animals submitted for examina-
ton II is believed all other things being equal,
the best cattle have The greatest weight over the
smallest superhoes. The judges will require all
this class to be weighed, and will take measures
to give the superGces Of each, and publish the
cult with the report. They will also, before award
Ing any premiums, require tho manner and cost
Of feeding, as required by the regulations Of tho
premium list.
lf there is but one exhibitor and be may show
several animals 10 one class, premiums will be
awarded in accordance with the merits Of the
animal.
The superintentendent will take every precau.
tion In his power for the safety Of stock and nr
ticles on exhibition after their arrival and ar
rangement on the ground, but the Association will
not be responsible for any loss or damage that
may occur. Exhibitors will be required to give
personal attention to the animals and articles,
and at the close Of the Fair to attend to their re-
moval.
RULES roR PLowISG.
The entry for the plOwing match must be mad
at least one month before the Fair, 20 that the
necessary arrangements can be made for ground,
etc. The name Of the plOwman must be given,
a. we'll a. the Kind Of plow to be used, at the time
Of the entry. The quantity Of ground to be plow-
ed by each team TO be one fourth Of 40 acre. The
time allowed to do the work will be three hours.
The furrow slice in all cases 10 bo Tapped. The
teams to start at the same time and each plowman
to do his work without driver or assistance.
The premiums offered by the Association will be
awarded TO the individual who, In the opinion Of
the judges, shall do the work in the best manner,
provided 1t be done ia the time allowed for lie
performance. Zach plowman to strike his own
land, and plow entirely indepoRden, Of the ad-
joining land
Any article not enumerated In the classes placed
on exhibition, II worthy Of notice, will he suta
bly, rewarded.
All articles may be entered free Of charge, ex-
cept horses for pleasure or for tho troiting pre-
miums.
Any Information desired can be obtained by
addressing any Of the officers.