Ellsworth American., 1912-08-07
BLUEHII.L FAIR.
PLANS FOR THE EXHIBITION AT
MOUNTAIN PARK.
PREMIUM LIST AND INFORMATION FOR
EXHIBITORS ISSUED BY HANCOCK
COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.

Hancock county AGRICULTURAL roclety VIII
be held at Mountain park, Bluehill, Tues
day, Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 3, 4
and s. The society has issued its premium
list and circular OF general Information for
exhibitors, which is printed below.
The officers OF the society are f. p. Mer-
rill, president; F. II. Allen, vice-presi-
dent; Max r. Hinckley, treasurer; q. s.
Snowman, secretary; e. l.. Osgood, G. A.
Morse, J. NJ. Snow, A. G. 0sgood, w. S.
Hinckley, directors.
IMPORTANT TO EXHIBITORS.
For any Information concerning the
fair, address the Secretary, G. s Snotr-
man, Bluehiu, Maine.
Entry book for exhibitors will be
opeued with the secretary after Septem-
Der 2, 1912.
All entries for the trotting races must
be made on or before August 30, 1912, as
the entries for those classes will positively
close on that date at II p. m.
Entries for the draft contests must be
made at least one hour before the time for
such contests to take place.
Entries for all articles, stock, manu-
factures, produce, etc, must be made be-
fore II m. Tuesday, September 8, and all
persons contemplating making an exhibi-
tion of any kind are requested to give
notice Of such intention as early as
possible, naming articles, ETC., to be ex-
hibited, space required, etc.
Promptness on the part OF the exhibitors
will save much annoyance and delay, and
tIv faa hty hn
managers.
No entrance fee will be charged on ex-
hibits OF any kind made by residents OF
Hancock county. limited amount Of
space will be reserved for exhibitors out
side OF the county, at reasonable rates, but
no premium will be awarded to such ex-
hibits.
Plenty of stalls and pens will be fur
nished for horses, cattle, sheep and swine,
but exhibitors will please notify the sec
retary early Of space required, so that
ample accommodations may be furnished
in time.
Plenty OF water on the grounds to sup
ply the stock in the driest time, and for
all other purposes for which water is
needed.
GENERAL REGULATIONS.
ALI articles exhibited for premiums
should be on the grounds Monday even
ing, Sept. 2, and nothing will be received
later then u m. Tuesday, Sept. 3.
Entries for articles and stock to be
made on Monday, Sept. 2, and positively
not later than IL m. Tuesday, Sept. 8.
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tary, C. !. Snowman, Bluehill, Maine.
Cattle not drawing premiums, driven over
five miles, will be entitled to mileage of
five cents per mile, distance to be reck-
oned one way.
Stock to be on the grounds by a. m
the first day.
Stock will be judged at 8 O'Clock on the
second day. Each person owning stock
must be on hand to bring his animals out
in judges ring.
Specimens OF agricultural products
must be thoroughly cleaned and in boxes,
tubs or baskets, and have suitable place
to be numbered by the secretary or super
intendent Of the department.
No two members OF the same family can
enter vegetables, farm crops, dairy prod
ucts, canned goods, etc., and fruit, in the
same class.
No premiums will be paid except on
articles raised or manufactured and
animals owned and kept within the limits
OF Hancock county.
Judges examining animals and articles
are requested to report their awards to the
secretary before II a. m. OF the second day,
and to him only until after the award OF
premiums is published.
Any driver exercising cruelty or using
profanity while driving his team shall be
Immediately ruled OFF the ground by the
judges.
No person who Is an exhibitor can act as
Judge on the class in which he exhibits.
No premium or mileage will be paid on
articles or performance unless adjudged
worthy By the judges, although there is
no competition.
Gratuities will be paid on articles OF
merit, farm stock and manufactures not
included in the premium list, IL recon-
mended by the judges and approved by
the directors.
Premiums toiu not be paid to exhibitors
1nta ttco toeeks after the fair.
III the society should not receive money
enough to pay premiums to exhibitors in
full, they will be paid proportionately, ae-
eording to what the society may receive.
Premiums will be forfeited il not called
for before January 1, 1918.
Every animal or article entered for pre-
MUM must be owned by the person en-
tering it, or his family, and all products
OF the farm, dairy, orchard, garden, house
or shop must be entered by the producer
or his special agent, and must be finished
and complete.
All farm and garden products must have
been produced or harvested the present
year, and only one exhibit OF every va
riety from the same planting or crop can