Arizona republican., 1915-01-19
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MESA CHICKEN SHOW IS
 ASSURED OF SUCCESS
Coops Have Arrived. Entries to be Made by This Evening. Judging
 Will Take Place Tomorrow

The chicken show, the first ever given Mesa promises to be a sue cessful affair." The coops which were used at the state show have been received and were set up yesterday at the Barnett building where the exhibit is to be made on Thursday, Friday and Saturday of this week. The building was made ready yester- day for the reception of the fancy fowls which will be received today. It should not be forgotten that this is the last day for the reception of entries and all who contemplate talk ing part in the first show should not fail to have their birds ready l. is not necessary to be a member of the association. The only re- ouisites being that one have the fowls to show. The judging of the fowls will be done tomorrow by A. R. Higinbotham who is reputed to be one of the best in this section of the country.
 The rules governing the show are as follows:
 1. Entities close Tuesday. January 18th. at D. m. All premiums are open to the world, except club prizes and specials as hereinafter noted.
 ,. The entry fee for poultry, ban tams. ducks, geese, turkeys and rab- bits is 25c in single classes; exh- bition pen, male and females. $1. This includes feed, water and attendance.
 1. The exhibition hall will be open for the reception of exhibits at s:30 "a. m. Thursday. January 19. and those not received by p. m. will be declared barred from competition.
 ,. Specimens of the several vari- cites named in the American Stand ard of Perfection are eligible for en- try. provided specimens offered for entry are free from disease and excessive vermin.
 s. All specimens exhibited shall remain in the exhibition room un- less removed for cause. or until re- moved by the Secretary. or with his consent. The penalty for the viola ton of this rule shall be a forfei- ture of all rights to the exhibitor [. The regulation GOODS furnished by the Association without charge, shall be used in the exhibition room. The Association disclaims all liabil ity or responsibility to exhibitors for i, the specmens exhibited. but all req soDable diligence in the care and protection of specimens will be used by the officers and employees of the Association.
 8. Transportation charges on all specimens must be paid by the ex- hibitor. The Association will re- ceive. feed, coop and care for speci- mems during the exhibition and at it's close will dispose of the speci- mems as directed by the owner Ex- hibitors desiring to sell speciments exhibited will note same on entry blank, and give price The Secre- tary will act as agent for the owner l, in making sales. retaining for the AS sociation 10 per cent on all sales made.
 9. The handling of specimens dur us caiipitioii- eDy. otutiS lildH tIOSt authorized by the Secretary is pro- hioited- Display cards and adver- |; Using will not be permitted on GOODS until after awards have been made 10. The Judge shall make his awards known. only to the Secretary or his authorized agent. Judging shall be by comparison and any per son in any way interfering with the Judge or attempting to influence his decisions will forfeit all rights as an ] exhibitor.
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