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Published by J. H. & 6. G: filyrover, Corner Anderson and Old Streets, Fayetteville, N. C. VOL. 3 NO. G. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1875. WHOLE NO. 109. North Carolina Gazette. THIRTEENTH ANNUAL OF THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY AGRICULTURAL A S S 0 C I AT ! ON, TO BE HELD NOV. lGTIIr 17T1I, IS'J'H ami 19T7, 1875. PremiumJi-ist, Rules and Regulations. $1,500 IN PREIfllUMS. The (Jhjcd f this Society is the Diffusion of Knowledge. OFFICERS: . IIexuy E. Smith, President. Maj. Ki M. C. Williamson, J; P. Mc Lkax, T. W. Dkyank, O. H. Blocker, G.tr Lawuknoe, Yice-lWulents. A. X. MclvKTirA'x, Br., Genl. Supt. W. Alderman, .Secretary. A. A. McKethan, Jr., Treasurer. - EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: J A. Worth, C. Wr Broadfoot, E. II Evans, JJI. Williams, J. 1L Myrover, David Murptiv, Joint Kir K panic k, j. u . jWc, T. jj.ru-.s, W. O. Troy John Evans, II. McNeill, J. A. Gainey, J. T. Towiisind, Neill McQueen, A. K. Mc i)i;in:ii.l, J. McD. .JeSslip. R E C E P T I OlTTo M M IT TEE: W. 1). SMITH, W.C. TROY, J. C. IIAIGIL J1HIEF MARSHAL W.C.TROY. PREMIUM LIST. FIELD .CHOPS. .IDIIN EVANS, Sitpt: CLASS A. NO. 1 For V.ir-t crop of com produced on one acre of upland not less tlian A 50 bushels f 810 For largest crop of corn produced on j ji'ur acres tf upland, not less than I 50 Imsbels l15 For largest crop of wheat produced on one acre, not less than 20 bushels For largest crop of oats produced on one acre For largest crop of ryo produced on one acre 3r largest crop of field peas produced on one acre For largest crop of native grass hay produced on one acic, not less than . 4.000 lbs. land prepared for liay For largest crop of rice produced on . one acre -For largest crop of sweet potatoes, .not less than a half acre, and not less than 100 bushels per acre For largest -crop of cotton produced 10 10 S on one acre, not less than 2,000 lbs. per acre in the seed 10 For largest crop of cotton produced on four acres, and not less than 2,000 lTs.ipei'! acre in the seed 15 'Sjwifit Premiums on Yield Crops. ' Messrs. Derosset & Co., of Wilming ton, tlirotirrhj. C7 llaih, Agent at Fay- i- . -etteville, GOO lbs.. (3 bags) Carolina Fertilizer, for the largest yield of cot ton on four acres. .... 400 lbs. (2 bags) for the largest yield of corn on four acres of upland. The crops for these two special, premi--ums are to be. produced by the use of Car olina Fertilizer, or by that in connection with home-made manure. The al iove p'reuiimns on Field Crops are offered to the counties of Cumberland, Har nett, Chatham, Moore, Montgomery, Ilob 'n, Itichmoml, liladen, Sampson and Johnston. The measurement of the land and quan tities raised per acre must be vouched for by affidavits of two respectable' witnesses, the land to be in one body, i Samples of the above crops must be on I exhibition .at the Fair, as follows: two I bushels of corn in the ear, one bushel of i. peas, two ot turnips, two of potatoes, one ot w heat, one of rice, one of rve, one of ; oats, one bale of hav and one bale of cot ton." ; The "Committee will award no premium i Wiiere the yield per acre is ut considered 5 creditable. Awarding Committee. V7 . B. Draugh- on, Henry Fisher, Jt 1 Hodges, John j-.mott, A. l.aiuey, 11. McNeill, K. M. C. Williamson, G. AY. Billiard. CLASS A. NO. 2. sample field CRors ,wst, bale cotton, prem. 110 t " (packed) variety corn for stock, tt 3 a tt u tt tt tt tt ( '"T U tt it tt it it variety corn for bread, wheat sweet potatoes tt Largest Best variety Irish potatoes ' ueia peas oats Srrass-spd f.ir Law ti tt ! 1 2 sample of pea-nats ' tt leaf tobacco chewing smoking " . tt tt alo of fodder ; second ' a ,-, " 1 1 Best bale second " 6hucks u tt a a tt tt it tt a " native hay second " " " lot N. C. hams Awarding Committee. A. J. Wood ward, T. C. Oakman, J. D. Williams, W. D. Smith, John Shaw, A. H. Slocomb, Xeill McQueen, J. li. Starr, E. F. Moore. CLASS A. NO 3. FRUITS, VEGETABLES, ETC. Best specimen of apples, prem., tt. 1 00 1 00 1 00 1 00 1 00 1 00 1 00 1 00 1 00 a tt it pears it it a ft ft it nuiMiC " pumpkins sample turnips, Largest " Best sample onions, a cabbage, display of fruits by one exhibitor, a tt 2 00 1 00 Second best display of fruits bv one exhibitor, Best display of vegetables by one exhibitor, , 11 display of fruit trees, " u u grape vines, " specimen' of collards, u tt tt a 2 00. 2 00 1 00 1 00 . Awarding Committee. 3 . P. McLean, W. W. Cole, Jas.-W. Strange, AVm. Hy bart, J. E. P. Daingerfield. CLASS A NO. 4. . FLOUR, "MEAL AND HOMINY, Best quality X. C. Flour, not less than one sack, prem., " sack buck-wheat flour, 3 00 dip. 1 00 1 00 1 00 LI it sample corn meal, " " pearl hominy (each kind) " viro flour nrom Aicrding Committee. Ilcnrv McDon ald,fcFI T. McKethan, A. Wicker, Isaac llomiVgsworth, F. Tavlor. CLASS A. NO. 5. BREAD, CAKES, CHEESE, ETC. Best loaf of bread, Second best loaf of bread, Best loaf of corn-bread, prem., 1 00 " 50 " 1 00 1, " 50 " 1 00 " 50 " 1 00 " 1 00 Best light rolls, Second best, light rolls, Best tea-cakes,. a li -cooked N. C. bam, specimen of fresh butter (from 2 to 5 Its.), Butter Knife Second premium on same, prem., 2 00 Best specimen or home-made . cheese, " specimen of X. C lard, 11 pound cake (iced and ornamented), Second premium on same, Best sponge cake (iced and ornamented), Second premium on same, Best fruit cake (iced and or namented), Second premium on same, Best jelly cake, " 1 00 " 1 00 " 1 00 " 50 " 1 00 " 50 100 " ' 50 " 1 00 " 1 00 " 100 . 1 00 " 100 display of cake (all sorts), plate of biscuits, out soda), specimen of beef, mut ton or venison. A warding Committee. Capt. Jas. Ev ans, chairman. This committee will be appointed at the fair. CLASS A. NO. 6. nosET, rRiF.r asd canned tkuit, pre serves, pickles, sugar, soap, etc. Best specimen of honey (in til A PAin 1-TTV1 1 00 1 00 1 00 n it sp'cm'n of honey (st'ned) " peaches, pears, figs, each " " specimen of peaches, straw hemes, pears (put up in glass or tin) each " Greatest varietv of preserv ed fruit, " Best specimen of grape, 1 00 2 00 peach, blackberry, raspberry, cranberry, strawberry jellv, each tt li it tt 1 00 1 00 1 00 1 00 1 00 tt a a it u specimen prVv'd peaches " - " pears and handsomest jar of preserves (any kind) specimen tomato catsup peachy tomato, cabbage, cucumber, melon, on ion, mango pickle, each Greatest variety of pickles (by one exhibitor) Second premium on same Best specimen hard or soft soap, eacb peach, blackberry or gTape jam, each " vVtyTiome-rnade candy Awarding Committee. Jos, it It it ti 1 00 1 06 50 1 00 " 1 00 " 1 00 A. Worth Mrs. A. A. McKethan, Mrs. J. A. Gainey, Mrs. J. P. McLean, Mrs. Roxana McNeill, Mrs. AY. Alderman, Mrs. A. S. McNeill, Mrs. W. C. Troy, Mrs. Jesse K. Kyle, Miss Sallie McNeill, Mrs. W. W. Shep herd, Miss Sarah Kirkpatrick. CLASS A NO. 7. dials, struts, vinegar, etc. It ti tt ft it tt ti tt ti native grape blackberry it tt peach cordial, blackberry " m display N. C. wine, wine made from Delaware, Concord, Clinton, or other improved grnpes, Best specimen peaches in liquor, . 1 00 ; 1 00 1 00 1 00 1 00 1 00 100 Pearce, cherries " " raspberry cordial, " syrup, Btrawberrv " apple vinegar, grape " Awardina Committee.- J. W Dr. S. J. Hinsdale, Maj. Dr. B. W. llobinsen, Hr - J. C. McRae, T. D. Haigh, Col. C. Wr. Broadfoot, Geo. M. Rose, Jno A. Pemberton, Jas. M. bmith, Jr FLORAL HALL. Superintendents: McRae, David II. Rat, Roger S. Wtilliams. R. S. CLASS B. NO. 1. Best piece jeans V 2 00 " satmet, linsey, or Kersey-, (each) " sheeting and shirting, " " drills 1 00 1 00 1 00 1 00 2 00 1 00 1 2 00 1 00 tt ticking cotton yarns (assorted Nos.) sample knitting yarns cotton batting displav of the above goods 2nd best " " " . Awarding Committee. Geo. Brandt, H. G. Hall, Isaac A. Murchison, T. C. Oak man, Peter McQueen, E. J. Lilly. CLASS B. NO. 2 household fabrics. Best suit clothes made by hand " coat " tt ft n tt tt tt tt tt a tt n n ti tt tt tt tt it tt it it n ti tt n a u tt tt a vest " " . pair pants " " suit of clothes for boy mattress domestic hearth-rug ti tt rag-carpet cotton coverlet wool u tt socks cotton . lady's cotton stockings bed comfort quilt, white solid work in muslin " silk patch work (: worsted " " calico " " ' laid " - raised bed-spread counterpane, wove ff " plain crochet , ft worked table cover shirt made by hand gentleman's dressing-gown lady's ; " - hand-made calico dress pair lamp mats 50 cents home-made spring mattress " hair " -ft pair blankets " second " " piece " woolen cloth " display of the above work Awarding Committee. W. N. Tilling- hast (Sunt.), Mrs. E. II. Evans, Mrs. T. W . Devace, Mrs.. Jno. Elliott, Mrs. A. D Mclver, Mrs. Jno. Williams, Mrs. Lydia L. Tvsor, Mrs. W. B. Draughon, Mrs. A Gainev, Mrs. N. R. Bryan, Mrs. Annie E. Finlator, and Misses Mattio McNeill, Re becca Carver and i anny Muse. CLASS B NO. 3. FAXCT STEEDLE-WORK, EMBROIDER V, &C Best I rench needle-work 100 " American " 1 00 " knitting in thread 50 " " crewel, 50 crochet work 50 plain needle-work by hand 50 pin-cushion 50 lace . 50 " tatting ' 50 " infant's dress 50 " raised work 50 a a it tt tt tt tt it n it it a ti a a U li it embroidery in silk floss 50 chain-stitch or braiding 50 embroidered letters for marking 50 embroidery in bead work 50 tidy 50 tapestry-work picture on canvas 50 embroidered infant's shawl 50 watch-case 50 sewing-silk, home-made, 50 chemise band and sleeves 50 gown yoke 50 6et linen collar and 6leeves 50 ' " chemise 50 muslin 6kirt 50 flannel silk embroidery 50 specimen tatting 50 " braid 50 displav of needle-work 2 00 All articles in this department must be the work of the exhibitor. Awarding Committee. R. B. MacRae, Mrs. W. McL McKay, Mrs. J. H. Myro ver, Mrs. W. A. Whitehead, Mrs.-W. A. Guthrie, Mrs. A. A. McKethan, Jr., Mrs. O. II. Blocker, Mrs. M. Lawrason, and the Misses Alice Campbell, Nannie Hatchell, Annie L. Rose, Cynthia Hardin, W. A. Carver,' Sarah A. Tillinghast, Katie J. McBryde, Kate Matthews, Fanny Camp bell. MILLINERY, ARTIFICIAL FLCWTERS, ScC. Best velvet bonnet 100 " sun " 1 00 u straw hat . 1 00 2 00 " child's ' 50 2 00 " riding " 50 1 00 " hair work - 50 1 00 ' " wax flowers or fruit 1 00 1 00 " shell work 1 00 3 00 " artificial flowers 1 00 " worsted " " I 00 " feather fan, home-ma4 50 1 00 " rustic frame 50 Best leather work. 50 " hair embroidery 50 Awarding Committee. Mrs. M. E. Dye, Mrs. E. T. McKethan, Mrs. W. L. Willi ams, Mrs. M. A. Baker, Mrs. R. T. Scan- in, Mrs. A. H. Slocomb, Mrs. Isaac Dodd, and Misses M. E. Dovane and Katie Mc- vde. FLOWERS. Best collection of roses 50 camelia japonica 50 geranium collection 50 petunia : 50 verbena . " , 50 display of magnolias 50 " green-house plants 2 00 floral wreath . 50 ornamented dried grass 50 Most tasteful flat bouquet 50 " " pyramid 50 " " cut flowers 50 " , " hanging basket live plants 50 Best display of flowers 2 00 Awarding Committee. J. M. Lamb, Mrs. G. W. Lawrence, Mrs. G. M. Rose, Mrs. Dr. T. D. Haigh, Mrs. J. II. Mvro- ver, Mrs. E. L. Pemberton, Mrs. J. A. Mc Arthur, and Misses I. A. Leete, Fanny Lutterloh, Laura F. Pemberton, Mollie E vaus, Fanny Robertson. PAINTISTG IN OIL AND "WATER COLORS. Best landscape oil painting, original, stud ied from nature, and executed m North Carolina, ! 2 00 Best oil portrait, original, life size, ex ecuted in North Carolina 2 00 Best oil painting, animals or game 1 00 tt tt u tt " " fruits or flowers 100 ornamental penmanship 1 00 painting on glass dip. water color landscape, scene ia IST. C, from nature 1 00 Awarding Committee. Dr. T. D. Ilaigh, J. E. P. Daingerfield, J. H. Myrover, Mrs. F. R. Rose, Mrs. G. II. Haigh, Mrs. R. W. Hardie, Mrs. J. A. McArthur, Mrs. Jesse Smith, Mrs. Henry Smith. CLASS B.-NO. 4. PAINTINGS, SCULPTURE AND DRAWING. Best drawing in crayon " " drawing in pastelle tt t tt tt it tt tt it tt tt drawing in stamp or pencil drawing, Mechanical or Machinery, : specimen of architectural drawing " " sign painting, . " window shade painting dip. , wood and marble dip. display gilt frames dip. collection minerals, N. C, dip. display marine shells dip. display chromos dip. display dental instruments dip. Awarding Committee. Capt. T. J. Green, Dr. E. Floyd, Capt. S. W. Skin ner, L C. Jones, Mrs. Anua L. Ledbetter. Miss Carrie Covington, Mrs. B. Fuller, Mrs E. F. Moore, Mrs. G. P. McNeill. LIVE STOCK. Superintendents: Col. T. W. Devaxe, J M. Williams, Neill McQueen. CLASS C NO. 1. Best stallion, four years old $10 tt stallion, . under four years old mare four years old mare under four years old pair carriage horses buggy mare or srelding 5 saddle mare or gelding 2 walking mare or horse (under saddle) 2 Finest and best model mare or gelding Best filly or gelding under 3 years old i " brood mare , 2 u colt under 1 year old " mule colt under 1 year old " pair mules, broke, i jack of any age S " jennet of any age - ' Awarding Committee. Neill McQueen W. S. Evans, W. E. Murchison, Jas. P. Hodges, P. L. Cromartie, Dan'l McNatt, A. Moore, B. F. Shaw, J. A. McPherson, Col. II. McKethan, W W. Shepherd TROTTING AND PACING HORSES. (Bat timt on the Track.) Best trotting in harness, one. mile heat, $10 " pacing harness or horseback Awarding Committee. T. J.Jones, J D. WTilliams, Jr., W. B. Draughon, Jas M. Smith, Jr., A. B. Williams. CATTLE, SHEEP, SWINE AiTD GOATS. Best bull, any age, " cow, any age, " ' VtfkiFar omr o era Native Cattle. Best bull over four years old bull under four years old cow over four years old cow under four years old milch cow ,,T.' -. a it u tt a tt and fattest cow, bull or ox (each) 3 yoke of xen s herd of cattle by one person, not less than nve, SJiecp. Best buck or ewe (each) " flock of sheep, not less than five, Swine Berkshire. Best boar " sow over one year old " sow under one year old " . bow and pigs Essex. Best boar lt sow " sow and pigs Naiuie and Oihar Breed, Best boar Best sow - 2 u sow and pigs 2 Largest exhibition of hogs 3 Awarding Committee.' Jas. S. Evans, .H. Trov, U. H. Blocker, W.H. Tomlin- son, Jos. A. McArthur, Theo. Evans. POULTRY. Best trio liffht Bramah do trio buffed Cochin do trio dark Bramah do pair game do trio white Leghorn do trio brown Leghorn do trio barn yard "fowls do trip Sea-bright Bramah do trio Ducks do' trio Guinea fowls do pair geese do pair pea-fowls do pair turkeys do pair Bantams do pair pigeons - argest and best exhibition by one person Awarding Committee. A. McBuie, A. i. Evans, J. E. Elliott, Henry Fisher, !. H. Evans, Jr., S. W. Tillinghast, Jno. McLean, Alex. McNeill, G. G. Myrover. CLASS D. NO. 1. CARRIAGES, BUGGIES, WAGOJTS AOT "WHEELBARROWS. Superintendents! A. A. McKetetak, J. W. "Welsh. Best carriage for two horses $5 5 5 5 5 3 1 do open buggy for one horse do buggy for one or two borse fonr-horse wagon ' two-horse wagon horse-cart wheelbarrow do do do do CARRIAGE, BUGGY AND WAGON MATERIAL- AND HARNESS. Best buggy wheel, N. C. make, SI 1 1 3 do do hubs, do do do felloes for buggy or wagon, do set of buggy harness do do double do 5 do do do do do do wagon harness set of cart harness riding saddle cart do display of castings, N. C. make, do horse-shoes 2 1 3 1 3 1 do cutting knife, N. C. make, 2 do doz. brooms do 1 CLASS D. NO. 2. FURNITURE. Best bureau dip, do wardrobe do sofa drwbedstead dSextension table do office chair dip. dip dip dip. dip. do do do do do do do do do do easy do home-made split-bottom chair work-stand centre table parlor set of furniture bedroom do dip dip dip dip. dip. dip, dip dip writing desk book case lady's work box spring bed bottom dip. dip. dip. dip. do specimen of carving in wood do collection cabinet furniture CLASS D. NO. 3. CARPENTERS' WORK AND TOOLS. Best home-made panel door dip, dip, dip dip dip dip do do slat blind do do do do do window sash do moulding do patterns and most tasteful mantclpeice CLASS D. NO. 4. HATS, CAPS, BOOTS AND SHOES. Best pair home-made boots $2 do do do lady's gaiters do do do slippers do display of hats and caps dip Awarding Committee. P. McLean Wm. Overby, Jos. A. McArthur, Hector McKethan, Wm. Butler, Silas Keerns N. R. Bryan, J. W. Emmitt. Tlbis com mittee includes .No.'s T, 2, 3 and 4 in Class D. CLASS D. NO. 8. SILVER, GILT, TIN AND EARTHEN WAR? Best display silver ware dip dip dip dip dip do do , plated ware do do do do do do do . t do gilt ware do glass ware do crockery ware . do gold pens do tin ware, home-made, . do copper and brass ware Bpecimen jewelry dip. 2 00 dip dip CLASS D. NO. G. GUNS. HUNTING APPARATUS AND FISH ING TACKLE. Best shot gun dip do breech-loading gun dip do rifle , dip do display of tire-arms and accoutrements dip do display of fishing tackle dip do. do do seines dip CLASS D. NO. 7. Best sole leather, N. C. tanned, do upper leather, N. C. tanned, do display leather, N. C. tanned, do display paper do book binding ' do coil baling rope do bagging dip dip dip dip Best display job printing 2 Awarding Committee. M. A. Baker, G. . Ilaigh, J. W. Hollingsworth, W. D. Smith, Alex. Carver, Jas. Thames, Wal ter Watson, This Committee includes Nos. 5, G and 7 in Class D. AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY. E. II. Evans, Supt. CLASS E. NO. 1. 1 Best 1 do 1 do. 1 do 1 do 1 do 1 do 1 do 1 do 1 do 1 do do 2 do - 5 4 3 dip. 3 1 1 dip. 2 1 1 1 2 drawing 'machine threshing machine horse rake : cultivator corn planter cotton planter corn marker cotton chopper guano distributor subsoil plow cotton sweep CLASS E. NO. 2. COTTON GUTS, PRESSES, SEED H17LLER3, ; CORN' SIIELLERS. Best cotton gin dip do cotton gin feeder dip do cotton press - dip do hay press, N. C. make, 3 do corn 6heller, N. C. make, 2 do wheat fan, made in North Carolina, 2 do straw cutter, N. G. make, 2 do cotton seed huller, N. C. make, 1 do corn busker, - 1 CLASS E. NO. 3. MISCELLANEOUS, lies plantation uorse power tup do stump extracter dip do ox yoke . dip oo oee mve- dip do chum dip do potato digger dip do plantation gate dip do portable fence dip do hand loom dip do platform scales r dip do wine or cider mill dip do exhibition brick 1 do exhibition shingles 1 do farm implements - dip do cotton press, N. C. raakev 5 do collection agricultural imple ments, made in N. Carolina, 5 do sewing machine dip do display of sewing machines dip Awarding Committee. John W. Era mitt, John P. McLean, Chas. Blocker, Chas. Banks, J. A. Worth, Prank Thorn ton, A. B. Daingerfield, W. W. Cole, A A. McKethan, Jr., M. Dodd. Tthis com mittee includes Nos. 1, 2 & 3 in class E.l CLASS E. NO. 4. TURPENTINE AND ROSIN. Best barrel virgin turpentine 1 do barrel rosin 1 do spirit barrel 2 do turpentine barrel 1 do lot hacks and dippers, N. C. make, 2 Awarding Committee. W. D. Gaster, Daniel McNatt, Wr. W. Shepherd, W. T. Rhodes, Jos. A. Gainey, J, B. Starr. PLOWING MATCH. Best plowing by a white man $3 do plowing by a white boy o The plowing majch will come off during the fair. Parties wishing to compete will be required to furnish their own teams and plows. Awarding Committee. A. Gainey, W B. Draughon, Jesse B. Carver, Col. T. W. Devane, William Bottoms. SPECIAL PREMIUMS. F W Thornton, handsome Set of Furs, valne $25, for best and largest display of Needle Work, made and exhibited bv anv one lady. E F Moore, one barrel Flour, for the larg e'st vield of corn on five acres or less. E F Moore. $5 cash, for the best hand made Spirit Barrel. Henry McDonald, one sack Salt, for the largest yield ot corn on one acre. R W Hardie, 10 silver half-dollars 7 to the first and 3 to the secondto win ners iu a foot race none to enter over -21 years old. ; G-M Itose. 5 cash to winner in a mule race mules to be ridden by owners. M E Wade, one box fine Cigars for best Saddle Horse. Cole & Gainey, one sack of Flour for best Bale of Cotton. I - Cole & Gainey, on Sack of Flour for the Largest yield of corn per horse quality f land to be taken into consideration. Jas A Banks, 10 lbs. Candy, to the hand somest young lady on the fair grounds on the 3rd day of the fair himself ta be judge. ' I B Davis, handsome Tin Toilet Set, val ue $6 50, for best and largest exhibition of Preserves made by any one exhibitor. F Kosenthal, pair Ladies' Gold Sleeve Buttons, value $12, for best bSme-made Quilt. . ' "' . ' R T Scanlin, one gallon whiskey, 5 years old, for best pair of hogs. -: L Strauss & Co, fine pair Ladies' Gaiters, value $5, for the best embroidered gen- tleman's shirt.- W A Whitehead & Co, f 5 cash, for the best barrel N C Family Floor. W A Whitehead & Co, one sack liver pool Salt for best lot N C Hams. Geo W Davis, a Fancy Coffee Pot for best piece home-made Jeans made by ex hibitor. James Robinson, handsome Toilet Set for best specimen Crochet Work made by exhibitor. GF Williams, box "fine cisrars for best brood mare. W Thillips, 1 gallon "Zeb .Vance Rye Whiskev for fastest trotting horse. G H Haigh, the choice of Mrs. Leslie's or Mrs. Mason's cook book or "Fifty Years in a Maryland Kitchen," for the best lot of butter, from 3 lbs to 5 lbs. f s f Additional special premiums will bo of fered in the course of three or four days, and will bo published in the Gazette, in a separate list. j . ROLES AND REGULATIONS, INTRODUCTORY. . " The Fair will be opened, on Tuesdav. Nov. 16th, and close 'en Friday, the 19th. btock and articles for exhibition will be received by the Secretary at the Fail Grounds, on Monday, Tuesday and Wed nesday, until 5 o'clock, p. m., each day. l'remiums not called lor within thirty days after the Fair will be considered for-. eited, and will not be paid. Awarding Committees are requested to meet at 2 p. at., on-Thursday, at the Sec retary's office. Persons appointed on Com mittees are expected to . serve, as the busi ness of the Fair canriot be transacted with out their prompt assistance. TO CITIZENS OF NEIGHBORTSTG COTJXTIES. We invite vou to compete with vour neighbors, and have placed yo upon an equal footing with Cumberland in refer ence to premiums. Bv thus uniting, on a t y q; - materially aids the other in building up the interest and prosperity of this soctioa of the State. ' r. ' TO THE LADIES. Knowing that it is impossible to succeed without the presence and co-operation of the ladies, we havje offered special induce ments to you to 1 participate fullv at our next Fair, and we expect you to be largo contributors in the several departments in wuicn the evidences of your handiwork can be displayed. ? . ; GENERAL ARRANGEMENTS. The Fair will be open to the public on Tuesday, Nov. 16th, antTwill close on Fri day, Nov. 19th. , lh& gates will open each day at 8 o' yckrx. m., add at that time every em ployee is required to be at his'post. MARSHALS, f The Chief Marshal and his Aids will have charge of the Fair Grounds and will preserve order and enforce- the rules and regulations of the Society, and such other rules and regulations as may be adopted for the government of the Fair. A well regulated police, under the Control of the Chief Marshal, will be on the grounds to aid m maintaining order. ne police will be under the control of the Chief Marshal or General Superintendent, but in case of an emergency will obey an order from tho President, -Secretary or any member of tho Executive Committee. " The Society has a right to eiect by force from the Fair Grounds, wjthout writ, war rant or notice, any person disturbing its good order or decorum. . -. 'v- Drunkenness, gambling, quarreling, loud talking, cursing, obscene language, and the like, are oneusive, for which ejection from the grounds will bo summarily en forced. The' Executive Committee will employ a sumcient guard to tase cuarge ol tuo Grounds during tho night. INVITED GUESTS. Officers, of other agricnltoral societies. ministers of tie Gospel and members of the Press are respectfully invited to at tend the Fair. Complimentary tickets will be furnished them by the Secretary. THE SECRETARY AND HIS ASSISTANTS. The Secretary shall appoint one. two or more assistants, one of whom shall attend at Floral Hall, to register all articles en tered for that department, and to supply the exhibitors with cards; and one or more of his assistants shall aid him in register ing articles and animals for exhibition oa the Fair U rounds. .: THE TREASURER. The Treasurer shall appoint one or more assistants to aid him in his depart ment at the Fair Grounds. . EXAMINING COMMITTEES. . " .' The Examining Cojnmittees shall pro ceed to Iheir work immediately , after the instructions given them by the Secretary on the third day of the Fair. Preniiuins will bo withheld on articles and animals not worthy, though Hero be no competition. ; ? Oommitteos are particularly reqnested Vinn1 Vair rarnrt a in tV( SAPrfttortr oa soon as the decisions are made, j STALLS. ' ' Stalls for horses and- cattle, and pens for sheep and hogs will be furnished dur ing the Fair to such as are exhibited. Grain, hay and shucks will bo- furnished free of charge, to feed cattle, hogs and sheep. Grain, hay and fodder will bo fur nished exhibitors of horses and moles at cost price on the Grounds. ; v 4; ANIMALS. :" Every article or animal Hpon tho Grounds during the Fair shall bo under tho control of the Executive Committee; and, whilo every possible precaution will be taken for the safe keeping of the same, the Society will in no way be responsible for any loss or damage that may occur. - Articles for exhibition may bo conveyed over the Railroad and Steamboats free of charge. ' . v Persons wishing to visit our Fair will be passed over the Western and Chatham Railroads and the different Steamboats run ning on the Cape Fear lfiver for half-fare, by purchasing tickets with ticket admit ting them to the Fair. Grounds attached. W; .ALDERMAN, Sec'xv
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