The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1891-08-06

headq uartarS, at O'Clock on the morning or
each day, to perfect arrangements for the day.
The various local officers of ths Fair will
wear badges when upon duty. The President
and Vice President will wear badges with white
ribbons the Secretary and Treasurer, badges
with blue ribbons and tho Superintendents Of
the differ3n mt departments badges with red rib
bons.
Premium list, posters, or any information in
regard to the Fair, may be hal by applying to
the Eastern Maine State Fair, Bangor, Maine.
SUPERLNTENDENTS.
!. The general supervision Of the exhibition
will be under the control and direction Of the
President, and in his absence, Of the Vice Pres
ident, and all general orders will be Issued
from his c0ice. During the exhibition the
Superintendents Of the different departments Of
the Fair will have charge and control OF Their
respective departments. Any complaint OF ir
regul3rities, neglect or violation Of the rules and
regulations Of tie Association s5ouly be prompt
ly made 10 the Presidents headquarters.
z The Superinendents OF departments vii
see that the divisions in their respective depart
ments are in proper order for the reception of
exhibits. and for the convenience Of exhibitors
and visitors.
s. The managers will take every precaution
for the safe keeping of animals or articles on
exhibition, after arrival Arrangement for ex-
hibition; but the Association will not be re-
sponsibe for damage that may occur to animals
or articles on exhibition. Exhibitors MUST give
personal attention to their animals aud articles
and at close Of the Fair attend to their removal,
aad upon this condition only are entries re-
ceiyed
4. Exhibitors must see to the delivery Of
tEer contributions at the fair grounds; the
Association cannot in any case make provision
for their transportation, or be subjected to any
expense therefor, either in the delivery at, or
return from, the exhibition; but oil the expen-
ses connected herewith must be provided for
by the exhibitors
8. Exhibitors should give early notice by
correspondence, OF their intention to exhibit,
stating the amount Of space, pens or stalls, re-
quired, that ample provision may be made for
their accommodation.
6. For the convenience Of exhibitors covered
stalls will be proyioed for the stock and litter
for bedding, with water, will be supplied with
out charge, SO that animals, on their arrival a.
the Fair Grounds, need not be moved until the
exhibition IS closed. EXHIRIToRs WILL BE RE
CURED to furnish their HAY, STRAW AND GRAIN
which will DO for sale on the grounds at market
rates. A liberal amount Of edger sh4vings and
/ gawdust for bedding will be furnished free.
! 7. Persons serving on Comm tees Of Award
should be punctual in attendance at the time
/ and place designated for meeting, as such
| punctuality will prevent confusion, and enable
I the committee TO perfect the examinations with
less delay, and to make prompt return Of the
books to tine Secretary's office.
4 :. Committees must not take their books
from the grounds but leave them at the secre-
tary headquarters where they can be obtained
/ when the examinations ere II ID resumed.
/ 9. Ccmuj:,srs acsT ,2Edue their awards
strictly to prel4iU;- offered by the Society.
/ 10. No JrDGz GR 5 crsRlNT8NDEHr is gu
thorzed to make atsy sGtist.os 3r e!terations !;
grat1ities nay We r-c1 plu.elted tor mentorious
ardelos not aaned in the premium ist but the
Society reserves tle exclusive control in such
/ cases as to paying such award.
I ii. AS soon as committees complete their
awards, they will deliver their reports to the
Secretary ottlCe.
u. Due notice Will be given, through the
OFFICIAL PROGRAM. to Judges, and by Depart
ment Superintendents to exhibitors OF she time
for examinations Of animals and articles enter
ed for competition and premiums
10. The Judge will report not only the ami
mails and artictas entitled to premiums bat also
those next In merit in each ciass, to meet the
coutipg gencies Of any objection which may arise
to the awards, and also that they may receive
commentator. AIRY animal or article which,
in the opinion Of the judges, deserves a special
commentator will also be reported in their re-
port.
IA Regard will be paid to purity OF blood
as established by pedigree, symmetry, size and
general characteristics, of the several breeds of
animals and the Judges will make proper a.
lopance far age feeding and other circumstan-
cos. They are expressly required not to give
encouragement to overfed animals in the breed-
ing classes.
Is. II the judges are rot satisfied as to the
regularity Of The entries in their respective
classes, they will apply to the Secretary for in
formation, and should there be any doubt,
after examination, 81 If the animal or article is
OF such character as not TO be entitled 10 exhib-
tion, in competition, they viii report the facts
tc the Secretary, IN which case there Will be no
award the exhibitor having the right to appeal
to the Executive Committee.
l6 When there Is no competition, and but
one competitor in a GLASS, the Judges may
award the first premium, If meritorons, and
80 1-8 per cent. Of the premium will be retained
by the Society. The judges will mention in
awarding the premiums that there was no com
petition. This rule does not apply to special
State premiums, but no premiums Shall BE-
awarded when tho article Is unworthy, though
there be no competition; and if not worthy Of
receiving the first premium OF the Society, and
if in the opinion Of the judges the animal or
article should he worthy of second or thira
premium, then the judges must only award she
second or third premium.
II. Medals awarded or gratuities rec1m-
mended BY the judges must receive the approv-
81 of the Executive Committee.
49, No person who is an exhibitor can act
as Judge in the class in which ne exhibits
And during the examination by the judges if
anv person interfeges with them, by letter OF
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