The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-06-22
Programme, Ticket Schedule, Rules and Reg
ulations, Schedule Of Premiums Of
Somerset Central Fair
RULES AND REGULATIONS

/ All Cattle Sheep Swine Horses and Colts must
be upon the grounds and in their proper places Thurs
day morning the first day of the Fair, at o'clock, ex-
cep that animals (or other exhbits) actually entered
and the Maine State Fair at Lewiston, which
closes, Thursday September 7, 1916 will be accepted
provided they entered and the grounds, Friday
morning second day of the Fair, at o'clock. In this
event they should be entered in advance that the
judges may know what animals are to be delayed for
this and be on the lookout for them.
>. All stock entered for premium must be labeled
with the name of the owner, town from which driven
breed and age.
3 All competitors be present with their stock
and exhibit the same to the committee or it will not be
noticed.
A. The committees are instructed TO withhold
premiums if in their opinions the animals or articles
not deemed worthy of them
;. No animal will be allowed TO enter in more than
one class, except in Town Teams and Draft Oxen.
6. No person shall serve on a committee where he
is personally interested competitor.
7. Premiums not called for previous to the next
annual Fair will be considered as given to the society
g. The Society having provided sheds for the
commodation of stock, no animal entered for premium
Will be allowed to leave the park before o'clock on
the last day of Fair, without the consent of the
Trustees. Any person disobeying this rule will forfeit
all premiums awarded
g. All animals entered for premiums must be owned
by the exhibitor at least five days prior to the
exhibition.
10. No animal be entered for premium as
"purebred" without the presentation in writing OF
an undoubted pedigree at the time of entry. No
premiums are offered or will be paid for grade males.
This rule is in compliance with the requirements OF the
Maine Department of Agriculture
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residents of the county shall receive the attention
appropriate committees and if considered worthy
shall receive grauitics be suitably noticed.
H. II will be noticed that the premiums in the
cattle horse department were increased in our 1914
schedule and for the present year. This change was
made enable exhibitors supply hay for their AMI
mails Hay and grain will be for sale on the grounds
at market rates Plenty of straw will be furnished
free.
-. Exhibitors must furnish their tie ropes.
IA. No driving the track will be allowed during
exhibition except by the consent of the Trustees or
on business connected with the show.
Is. All entries at the Hail. free. All exhibits
should be in place by 10 a. m. of the first day.
Is. No articles shall be removed from the Hall
without the consent of the Superintendent until the
close of the fair but all must be removed by o'clock
the last day. All articles exhibited will be carefully
cared for and faithful wachmen will be on duty each
night
ing to enter stock will be required to pay the sum of
Fair
18. Any person entering borrowed animals, or
making fraudulent representations in reference to his
animals will forfeit all premiums that may be awarded
him.
10. All vegetables must be the growth of the
of 1916.
30 No premiums will he paid unless the above
regulations complied with
21 Should the receipts of the Society be made
quae meet the expenses, all premiums will be SUB
jcct a pro-rata reduction.
% No article vegetable shall receive more than
premium.
90 All premiums will be paid above on and
after the first day of November. 1916.