The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-07-23
Rules and Regulations

Accommodation in regard to entries should
be addressed to Secretary, lola, Kansas.
1. Entries in any department or class, except
speed ring, can be made at any time before the
fair, by application to the secretary, personally
or by letter at his office, and on the fair grounds
up to 500 D. m. on Tuesday, september Z, at
which time the entry books will be closed
3 The fair grounds will be open for the re-
ception of all articles on the 7th day of Septem-
Der, and they may be shipped in care of the
secretary but in no case will articles be brought
on the grounds except by and at the expense
of the owner or his authorized agent.
g. All articles entered must be on the fair
grounds the first day of the fair, except cut
flowers bread. cake and butter which must be
in their proper place by noon Thursday, Sep
tember 10
ring and sweepstakes. entrance IN all sweep
stakes 10 per cent. of p. emium will be charged.
Horses entered in speed ring will not be eligible
TO compete in any other class or lot.
5. Articles that are the result of mechanical
or artistic skill must be entered by the artist
manufacturer or owner.
6. Articles that are the product of the sol
must he entered in the name OF the producer oil
the same in Allen county.
7. Animals must be entered in the name OF
the owner.
g It's the express understanding that if any
person violates rules 8 4. 5. g. or :, he shall not
only forfeit all right TO any premium on the
article entered. but shall forfeit all other pre-
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forever barred from the privilege Of making
entries in future fairs of the society
o When an entry is made the secretary shall
give to the party card containing the NUMBER
of the entry, class and lot when must De al
tached to the article.
10 No article or animal will be assigned q
place on the grounds until entry shall have been
made as above.
II. Exhibitors will at all times give the
necessary personal attention to whatever they
have ON exhibition, and al the close OF the lalI
take entire charge of the same
p Every article or animal on the ground
shall during the fair. be under the control OF
the board of directors and while every precau-
ton will be taken for the safe keeping OF the
same the association will in no case be respon-
sible for any loss or damage that may occur.
10. All articles and stock must remain on the
fair grounds during the fair, exception written
permit of the superintendent OF the class IN
which the article is shown.
IA Where no premiums or diplomas are
offered, space will be allotted TO those wishing
to exhibit, and every convenience allowed for
advertising. Persons so eXhlolung VIII oe al
lowed to place signs and show cards over their
stands
INSTRUCTIONS TO SCPERINTENDENTS.
Is. The superintendents have full control of
the arrangements of all articles competing Tor
premiums in their several departments, and eX-
hibitors will refer all matters relating to the
same directly 70 tEem.
Is. In all cases where the superintendent
find animals or articles enormously entered
they shall have power to rule out such entry
without prejudice. Recently IN the proper lot
may be made provided the class book has not
gotten into the hands of the superintendent.
INSTRUCTIONS TO AWARDING COM
MITTEE.
Il. No person can act as Judge of any lot in
which he is an exhibitor.
Is. No animal or article, whether having
competition or not shall be awarded premium
unless II possesses merit
10. The Judges shall report only the animals
or articles entitled 10 premiums, except that IN
case of special merit they may mention the AM
NAL or article, but not with recommendation 1911
premium.
20. should any doubt arise as to regularity OF
entry. or Sny other important matter whlSh the
committee feel incompetent 10 decide, they
should at once report the same through the su-
perintendent of the proper department TO the
board
u. Nopremium shall be awarded to barren
females shown in breeding classes, and the
proof of breeding qualities must be exhibited 10
the committee.
% ANY improper interference with duties of
awarding committees viii be promptly report
ed TO the board and premiums withheld for the
reason
% Each award must be written in plain,
legible manner in the blank form opposite the
entry, and The committees are REQ uested TO hand
awards are made Great care must be taken TO
preserve awarding committees books as pre-
Iniums viii be paid upon their authority only.
"a. Two entries by one person are not con
sidered in competition unless entries are MADE
by others for the same premium
PAYMENT OF PREMIUMS
D When but one entry is made in any class
and there is no competition, One-hat only OF
first premium viii be paid
Dc Premiums viii be paid on the second
Monday following the fair al the secretary Of
fee. Parties entitled 10 premiums are request
ed 70 call for them on that day.
REFRESHMENTS.
Ample arrangements viii be made upon the
grounds for refreshments for all who may at
tend the fair.
81 All persons occupying booths or furnish
ing refreshments are requested TO lay in their
supplies before o'clock q. m, and II required
10 20 ont at later time must procure tickets
from the secretary for re-admission- All booth
passes must contain the holders signature and
unless this precautiOn is taken, they must pay