Conditions for Second Winnipeg Trials.
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July 71h to I7th of next year will tness another International Competi
m at Winnipeg. The rules and con;ions are : i. The classes shall be, for internalinbustion—(A), 2ob.h.p. and under; ), 21 tO 30b.h.p.; (C), over 3ob,h.p.; r the steam engine—(D), 75b.h.p. and :der. First prize, gold medal; second ize, silver med.al; third prize, bronze
each section. A championip prize shall be awarded to the motor iningthe highest number of points ;tether with its suitability for general rposes. 2. All entries must be made on or fore June 1st, two. Entry fee for rnpetition, $5 per motor. 3. Accompanying the entry form sst he sent a specification giving a d description of each motor entered • competition. This specification 1st include the bore and stroke of [inder, size of driving pulley and sed. Size of wheels, brake and rated rse power, fuel and water capacities cubic inches). the class offuel used. !ling pries. F.O.B. Winnipeg. Any firm or individual may enter /re than one motor.
;. No restriction will be placed on the tore of the fuel used, or class of enle. It is to be understood that the
shall be such as can be readily pro7ed in Canada, and that the Winnig prices of the various fuels shall be :en into consideration.
6. The class of fuel should be stipulated, such as coal or wood for steam engines, and gasolene or coal oil for the internal-combustion engines, when sending in entry form.
7. All fuel shall be supplied by the Association during the competition at cost, and water free.
8. Each competitor himself shall make all arrangements for the necessary staff for running his motor.
9. All motors entered for competition must be on the Exhibition Grounds not later than Tuesday, July 6th, 1909.
to. All competitors must have their motors ready for weighing and taking particulars of the fuel, tank capacities, brake horse-power, etc., on Wednesday, July 7th, 1909.
tr. Each motor will be allotted an official number which shall be displayed during the competition.
12. The ploughing competition will take place Tuesday and Wednesday, July isth and ilth, 1909. 13. The tests will comprise—ploughing, hauling, belt driving, and brake test, but the Association reserve to themselves full powers to rate the engines and carry out any additional tests they may deem necessary.
14. The ploughs and other implements must be supplied by the contestant.
ts, The ploughing competition will take place in dose proximity to the Exhibition Grounds. 16. The decision of the judges shall be final.
17. Each contestant must supply for his motor a recording dynamometer. /8. All enquiries or complaints during the competition must be made to the engineer in charge or to the judges. 19. No motor shall leave the Exhibition Grounds before Friday, July t6th, 1909.
In considering the merits of the competing motors, special importance will he paid to the following points : I. Weight of motor.
2. Brake horse-power developed.
3. Fuel and water consumption. 4. Distance that can be travelled without replenishing. 5. Turning capabilities. 6. Protection of working parts from mud and dust.
7. Accessibility of all parts. 8. Travelling speeds.
9. Ease of manipulation.
ro. Clearance of working parts from ground.
IL Steadiness of running for belt power.
12. Selling price F.O.B. Winnipeg. /3. Design and construction of engine.
Further particulars may be had from Prof. A. R. Greig, Engineer in Charge, Manitoba Agricultural College, or Mr. A. W. Bell, General Manager, Industrial Exhibition, Winnipeg, Canada.