The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-07-26

And during the examination by the Judges if
any person interferes with them, by letter or
otherwise, he will he excluded from the compe
tition. But exhibitors, when requested, are eX-
pected to make verbal or written statements
concerning their contributions
49, As one great object of the Society is to
collect valuable information upon the subject
matter OF the exhibition, the several committees
are requested to gather all the information pos
sibe from exhibitors in their classes, and to
make their reports as full us time and circum-
stances will permit.
90 Committees will make no awards for
animals or articles not meriiorious An animal
or article entered for exhibition cannot compete
for more than one premium, except that ami
mails are not prohibited from competing for
herd premium or sweepstakes, and all oxen and
steers are allowed to compete in town teams
and pulling oxen.
2l The reports Of the Judges must he hand
ed in to the Sccretary's office al the Fair
Grounds, before 8 o'clock Thursday morning,
August 30.
D. When the Judges have made their de-
cisions they will personally see that the premi-
um cards are attached to the pens of Sheep
swine, and other articles, and premium ribbons
to cattle and horses. First premium, Il blue
ribbon; second premium, a red ribbon; third
premium, white ribbon. Premium ribbons or
cards not awarded must he returned with the
book of entry to which they belong.
30 AT O'Clock p. NJ. on Tuesday, the
books will he delivered to the Judges at the
Secretary's office.
"a. The exhibition of stock in the cattle
rings and on the track will take place nj the
time speeifled and animals not prepared at the
proper time and place may, at the discretion of
the Judges, he ruled out of competition.
%. Stock etc, will he marked with cards
furnished by the Secretary, designating the
division ana number Of entry, and during the
exhibition they must be placed entirely under
the management of the officers of the Society.
26. Authentic pedigrcos of blood stock of all
kinds will be required, which must he filed
with the Secretary at the time Of entry. No
animal will be allowed premium unles, sound.
This rule will he rsidly enforced in all breed
ing classes.
81. No animal shall he excluded from com
petition for the first premium in any class by
reason of having taken the same premium ut
previous fairs.
IS. Entries will be made in strict compliance
with the offered premium list and awards must
be made in accordance with the rules Parties
must therefore, take particular pains to have
stock and articles entered properly.
20. The decision Of the Awarding Committee
lao tiT,1l faf ia lD
or fraud.
30 Appeals to the Board of Executive
Officers from the decision of the Awarding ON
mttee must he in writing, and must state
clearly the reasons for. and facts by which il is
proposed to establish the appeal and the same
must be made before the close OF the cXhihi
ton.
81. Blue ribbon or card denotes first premi-
um, red ribbon or card denotes second prcmi-
UNI; white ribbon or card denotes third pre-
MUM.
81. Premiums will not lie paid on animals
or articles removed from the exhibition before
the close, unless sneh removal has the special
approval of the Executive Officers of the
! Society.
80. Cash premiums will he paid by the
Treasurer, on and after October 10, lSSs, at his
office in Bangor, Me, and he will forward any
premium not paid, TO any point, In such
manner as the person entitled to the same may
indicate in writing, the following provision hay
4 ing been Adopted
That all premiums awarded except the So
ciety's medals, may he liable to pro-rata reduc-
ton sufficient To meet any deficiency that may
occur in the receipts, to meet said premiums
and other expenses OF the FAIR. Medals and
diplomas will lie delivered as soon as they are
secured from the manufacturer.
"a. A regular meeting Of the trustees and