The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1886-07-13
DIRECTORS.
RULES AND REGULATIONS.

Cicty upon the payment VI ono Dollar. Men,
hers are entitled to admission dn>ing the
Fair, and shall be entitled to vote at the An
nual Election for officers OF said Society.
All articles and animals for competition
must he placed in their proper positions by
Wednesday evening, Sept. p, otherwise they
will bc positively excluded from composition.
The Board will strictly adhere to the above
rule for the purpose OF giving full pro-
gramme OF Exercises on the 2Sd 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 foaled.
2. No animal to be entered In the name Of
any other than the bona fide owner Matched
horses must bc owned by an individual ex-
hibitor, or business firm. Should any be 9th
serwise entered, they will forfeit to the Socie.
ty any premium awarded l,y the Judges
Premiums will be paid on all kinds OF Stock,
Mechanic Arts. Farming. Dairy Products,
Painting, Needle " Ork or other fancy work.
Also upon School Work in common schools.
3. An animal entered for exhibition in one
class cannot compete FOR a premium in any
other class.
A. The Society will pay premiums
on all animals and articlns for which It
offers premiums in the subjOinG't prcmiula
list, ana non residents OF Monroe County may
compete on an equal footing with resident
OF said county.
5 Each horse shall be exhiDtedio 10 the satis-
faction Of the awarding committee.
6. Exhibitors arc required to have their ar
ticlcs entered on the books at the Secretary's
Office before they are placed within the en-
closure.
their articles Hnon the grounds and to the
Superintendent OF the appropriate dapSrt:
mcnt.
s. Persons exhibiting thoroughbred animals
will be required to furnish pciligree of the
animals to he exhibited, to the Secretary, at
the time OF making the entry, and a duplicate
to the member of the Board in charge when
the animals are exhibited to the Committee
Ear hp cor vpnipnrc OF nynibitOrs. reference
may be made to the Her,l or Sud Book. in.
stcid of giving the ;ull written pedigree.
EYidGpce will be required that the ami.
mails exhibited Us RrGe ers are not barren.
and 10 award shall he made where there fs
unsoun,lncss in breeding animals IL there 10
any question about its transmisibility.
10 80 perscn. other than thu Judges will be
permittod TO 20 into the ring where the stock
is exhibited. except the officers Of the Board
or the Supcrintendcnts.
IL. NO stock will be allowed to enter the
ring unless under the halter. anu in care Of
q groom.
H. Horses, Cattle, and Sheep will be cxhib-
tied 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.
IL. So animals or articles shall be removed
before the ilssb oi the exhibition without the
permission Of tie Nchilsf az The k0ard in
charge o. the departmest, n which tfe AttiecLo
ed to have his articles on the grounds by
Wednesday evening. and IL delayed beyspd
that time, they cdnnoS. 1eifh0nf the consentV V
the Bodrd. come IN cohPtfifion JOf prsmfams.
II. The Board will take every prccauti0n in
its power for the safe preservation OF stock
and articles on exhibition, after their arrival
and arrangement upon the grounds, but will
not be responsible for any loss or damage,
that may occur. Exhibitors are desired to
, give attention to their articles, and at the
s,ose OF the air to attend to their removal.
Is II any aisespcct is shown to tie award,
or to the AwariRg Conn Yt,se; i, by the % e1hib. .b
awards made to him, and tho member in
charge shall report the same to the Board nc
its first subsequent meeting.
Exhibitors in the live stock departments
will be required to display over each stall or
pen oeeppied by their stock placard con:
tnjuiug tie age. name fpil breed OF the animal
occupying the stall or pen, also tie nsme 9H9
postoilicc address Of the owner :,
Arrangements have been made with re-
sponsiblc party to furnish oats and corn on
the grounds at tmarket prices. in quantities to
suit purchasers.
No Awarding Committee shall award any
discretionary premiums. Whenever articles
of superior merit are exhibited. for which no
premiums have been offered, the Awarding
committee may enter the same in the book Of
awards: so that the Secretary may report the
same to the board for further action.
Awarding Committee must not attach pre-
mium caris to articles for which no premi-
.l.lts eys offered. Awarding committee may
a,a s I. s"ss sTs,iss sna
make an entry Of The same Ii the Lnas,
Awarding Committee fnding any article on
exhibition not mcritOrious shall not award
such stock or article any premium
Exhibitors will confer great favor on the
officers of the Society by making their entries
before the opening OF the Fair: for this pur-
pose the books Of the Society will be open for
that sii &iii gygii themselves OF this opportu-
nity,as the ling for masiag ecl9 entries on the
ENTRANCE FEES
Persous making entries will be required to
psy to the Secretary, on all articles and stock
rnterod for exhibition, an entrance fec equal
to ten per cent O: the pr. MUM for which the
entry is made. Provided. t9yeyer, no en-
trance fee will be charged Tor entries tAr pFes
miums undcr Sl.W.
PAYMENTS OF PREMIUMS.
The necessary expenses OF the Fair will be
paid first. and should there not be sufficient
funds TO pay the premiums in full they Will
be paid pr0 rata of the claims.
Premiums will be paid by the Treasurer,
only on the order OF the President and Secre.
tary. and will be delivered on application, ~
days after the Fair. These Orricrs must be
endorsed by the party to whom they are made
Pfys9le' PREMIUMS "a awarded must ,ss, be
Aorerson viii be allowed in tic h9Isa fiAs,
during the exhibition OF stock, except the
Judges, exhibitor and the prcessary attend
ants. Ii any nlieetipn is made to any OF the
Judges, it must be done in writing, addressed
to the President, Stating reasons which ne
alone shall decide upon
Vacancies in Committees, in the field, viii
be filled BY the officers in charge OF the De.
partment, except racing which will be filled by
the President; in the Floral Hall by the Vice
President.
All grOoms and attendants on stock will be
required to pay the regular admission fees at
the gate.
4 well regulated police force will be in at
ieadgfca TO enforce the rules OF the Society,
and iSiil be iIndef hGcharge OF the President.
ADMISSION TO TIE F4M GBnpNPs.
horse carriage, each day. 2,c.; for each per
son. whether In earrings. on horse or foot,
each day, s5c.; chiidren under ~ years OF age,
15c. children under years Ut aye free,
Grand Stand 10cts.; children under " yeare
of arc 5cts,: children under years OF sga