The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1882-09-26
Rules and Regulations.

l. Any person can become a member
of the Society upon the payment of One
Dollar. Members are entitled to admission
during the Fair, and shall be entitled to
vote at the Annual Election for officers of
said Society.
All articles and animals for competi-
tion must be placed in their proper po-
sitions by Tuesday evening, Sep
tember 2eth, otherwise they will be posi-
lively excluded from competition. The
Board will strictly adhere to the above
rule for the purpose of giving full
programme of Exercises on the 29th of
September. Entries must specify the
owners name, and the name, age, sex
and description of the animal offered.
Age of Horse to date from the first of
January Of the year foalded
2. No animal to be entered in the
name of any other than the bona jde
owner. Matched horses mu, be owned
by an individual exhibitor, or business
firm Should any be otherwise entered,
they will forfeit to 'he Society any pre-
MUM awarded BY the Judges. Premi-
ums will he paid on all kinds of stock,
Mechanic Arts, Farming, Dairy pro-
ducts, Painting. Needle Work or other
fancy work. Also upon School Work
in coEmor schools.
3. An animal entered for exhibition
in une class cannot compete for premi
um in any other, except in Trotters,
Sweep. takes and in Rule 4
4. A single animal may be exhibited
as one of pair or head, the Society will
pay premiums on all animals and arti-
cles for which it offers premiums in the
subjoined premium list and non residents
of Monroe County may compete on an
equal footing with resident of said
county,
5. Each horse shall be exhibited to
the satisfaction of the awarding COM
mittee.
6. Exhibitors are required to have
their articles entered on the books at
the Secretary's. Office before they are
placed within the enclosure.
z. Exhibitors must see to the delivery
of their articles upon the grounds and to
the Superintendent of the appropriate
department.
8. Persons exhibiting thoroughbred
animals will be required to furnish pedi
gree of the animals to be exhibited, 10 the
Secretary, at the time of making the en-
try, and duplicate to the member of
the Board in charge when the animals
are exhibited to the Committee. For
the convenience of exhibitors reference
NAV be made to the Herd or Stud Book,
instead of giving the full written pedi-
gree.
9. Evidence will be required that the
animals exhibited as Breeders are not
barren, and no award shall be made
where there is unsoundness in breeding
animals, if there is any question about
its transmisibility.
10. No person other than the Judges
will be PERMITTED to 60 into the ring
where the stock is exhibited, except
the officers of the Board or the Superin-
tendents.
IL. No stock will be allowed to enter
the ring unless under haulter, and in care
of groom.
IL. Horses, Cattle, and sheep will be
exhibited in the ring. prepared for the
purpose. and the premium ribbons or
cards attached by the Judges before
leaving the enclosure. First Premium
RED, Second Premium-BLUE,
l3. No animals or articles shall be re-
moved before the close of the exhibition
without the permission Of the member
of the Board in charge of the depart.
ment in which the article is exhibited.
Every exhibitor will be required to have
his articles on the grounds by Tues
day evening, and if delayed beyond that
time, they cannot, without the consent OF
the Board, come in competition for premi
xmS.
Il. The Board will take every pre-
caution in its power for tn, safe preser-
yaion of stock and articles on exhibi'
ton, after their arrival and arrangement
upon the grounds, but will not be re-
sponsible for any loss or damage that
may occur. Exhibitors. are desired to
give attention to their articles, and at
the close of the Fair to attend to their
removal
Is. If, any disrespect is shown to the
award, or to the Awarding Committee.
by the exhibitor or his agent, he shall
forfeit all the awards made to him. and
the member, in charge shall report the
same to the Board at its first subsequent
meeting.
Exhibitors in the live stock depart
ments will be required to display over
each stall or pen occupied by their stock
a placard containing the name, age, and
breed of the animal occupying the stall
or pen, also the name and postoffco ad-
dress Of the owner.
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