PRIZE OF HONOUR
The prize of honour will be given to the most beautiful woman—the one having obtained the largest number of votes.
GENERAL CONDITIONS
The photographs of the “Beauties” to enter into the contest are filed in the “Minister’s” book. There are four hundred and sixty-four (464) pictures, charms, delights and fascinations, but voters are cautioned not to become too enthusiastic or overheated. Those carrying photographs (of favoured ones) in their pockets and pinned to their vests, as nearly as possible to their hearts, may submit them for inspection to the “Minister.”
It is hoped that the elections will be honourable, but “all is fair in love and war,” and in the “Ladyless South,” swindling of all kinds is allowable providing it is in an honourable cause.
Distribution of the Prizes
On the arrival of the Belgica in port the Minister will send the diploma, drawn by the “King’s” own hand, to the fortunate winners of the prizes. The presentation of the prizes is conditional upon the later appearance of the woman before the committee to exhibit the parts for which ballot has been cast, not for re-examination, but to obtain an official photograph.
(Signed)
Raconevipadeca, President of the “Pack Loafers.”
Lecointwhisky, Minister of the Land of Beautiful
Women, and “Lady Specialist.”