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HISTORY

OF THE

SMITHFIELD CLUB

FROM

1798 TO IgOO.

BY

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Secretary.

PUBLISHED BY

THE SMITHFIELD CLUB
(INCORPORATED),

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PREFACE.

T was intended to issue this History at the close of the
Centenary Show, but as the question of the incorporation

of the Club followed immediately after, it was thought better
to bring it up to the end of 1900, the year in which the

Smithfield Club ceased to exist under its old organization.

In preparing the History free use has been made of the
historical notes and compilations published by the late Sir

B. T. Brandreth Gibbs, Honorary Secretary 1843 to 1885.

The extracts from the minutes have been continued
and an index added. The statistical tables have also been

continued, and in some cases amplified.

It is hoped that these alterations and additions, with
the illustrations which are now given, will make the work
useful and interesting to the Members of the Club, and to

others who take an interest in its operations.

E. J. POWELL.
December, 1902.

INCE this history has been in the press the
country has suffered an irreparable loss

by the death of Her Most Gracious Majesty
Queen Victoria, acknowledged by all to have
been one of the noblest and wisest of

monarchs,

No part of Her Majesty’s vast empire, nor
anything that affected its welfare, escaped her
notice, and a glance at the annals of the Club
will shew not only how much it has been
indebted for its success to the support and
countenance of the Queen, but how keen an
interest was taken by Her Majesty personally,
as an exhibitor and prize-giver, in the special
work for which the Club exists.

Whilst deploring this loss it is with feelings
of the deepest thankfulness that we remember
the great part His Majesty King Edward VII.
has taken in the affairs of the Club, and an
assurance that that interest will be continued
is afforded by a further gracious mark of
His Majesty’s Royal favour in presenting a
magnificent Challenge Cup for Cattle, to replace
the Cup graciously presented by Her late
Majesty Queen Victoria.

CONTENTS.

H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF WALES, K.G.

PRESIDENT, SMITHFIELD CLUB CENTENARY, 1898 .
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SOME EARLY PRESIDENTS OF THE SMITHFIELD CLUB,

HISTORY

OF THE

SMITHFIELD CLUB.

On December 17th, 1798, the great Smithfield market day
before Christmas, a number of agriculturists assembled
under the Presidency of the Duke of Bedford and laid the
foundation, under the title of the Smithfield Cattle and Sheep
Society, of the national society, now known as the Smithfield
Club. No small interest must always attach to the first
roll of members, and especially to the first name on the roll
—John Wilkes, of Measham, Derbyshire,—the proposer of
the Society, for the little institution then founded has grown
in the course of one hundred years to a more commanding
position and exercised a greater influence upon the Agriculture
of this country, than could ever have been hoped for or
anticipated by its founders.

In the June following, at an adjourned meeting held by
invitation of the Duke of Bedford at the Woburn Sheep
Shearing—a noted place and event in the agricultural
annals of the last century—the preliminaries for commencing
and carrying out of the object of the Society were completed.

This at the time took the form of offering premiums for
the best beast above a stated weight, and fed on grass, hay,
turnips, or cabbages; also for the best beast fed on corn or
oil cake; for the best sheep fed on hay, grass, turnips, or
cabbages ; and for the best sheep fed on corn or cake.

But the great object present in the minds of the founders,
viz. the improvement of the stock of the country, and
particularly the bringing out of the principle of early
maturity, which is only another instance of the application
of quick returns in trade to agricultural matters—was
emphasized by subsequent prize lists, and also by the
admirable speeches delivered at the dinners which were held
during each Show. When we remember that a great increase
in population was taking place in the country about this
very time (1798), we can see of what vital importance the

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increase of the food supply became to the nation, and how
opportune in its object and aims was the establishment of
the Smithfield Club.

Naturally the one and best way of carrying out such an
object would be by holding Shows, the value of which as
a means of exciting interest and imparting instruction, needs
no demonstration. Much interest, therefore, will always
gather round the different places where the Shows of the
Society were held, as marking more or less distinct epochs
of progress, and helping to mark off the three great periods
of the Club’s history.

1798-1838.

The first Show was held at Wootton’s Livery Stables
(Dolphin Yard), Smithfield. Fifty guineas were offered as
prizes in the four classes represented, and over £40 was
taken as entrance money. It was a beginning. The
animals exhibited attracted considerable notice, and the
prize sheep was considered to be the first that ever stood
on Smithfield stones.*

At an early stage it became necessary to correct an
erroneous idea that the aim, or at least one aim, of the
Society was to benefit a class. The President, the Duke of
Bedford, at the annual dinner in 1800, took occasion to refer
to this idea, and also to further define the real aim the
members should have in view. He said—

‘‘ Without doubt there are two things we should most
solicitously avoid: first, most certainly not to associate to
raise prices .... Secondly, we ought to pursue no
measure which would have even the appearance of raising
prices. The only true object of the farmer is to profit, not
by high prices, but by great products. The increase of

*In connection with this it may be interesting to quote from an
account of London, written by Fitz-Stephen in the reign of Henry II.
(1154-1189) in which he speaks of the-market as follows :—

Of Smethfield,

‘Without one of the gates is a certain field plain [or smooth] both
in name and situation. Every Tuesday unless some greater festival
come in the way, there is a brave sight of gallant horses to be sold,
many come out of the city to buy or look on, to wit, Earls, Barons,
Knights and Citizens, all resorting thither. ... In another part
stand the country people with cattle, and commodities of the field,
large swine, and kine with their udders strutting out, fair bodied oxen
and woolly flock.”

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quantity, not price, should ever be his aim.” He laid stress
on the necessity of not doing the slightest injury to the
public, but on the contrary, the doing of a great and decided
good to them.

‘* This,” he continued, ‘‘ we have in our power, and I
trust we shail show it in the effects of our institution ; for it
will be of essential service to prove what breeds of cattle
they are which give most food for man, from given quantities
of food for animals. This is an object worthy of any Society;
and this object, I trust, will be effected by the unremitted
zeal, enlightened views, and active exertions of this
Society.”

The five subsequent Shows were also held in the Dolphin
Yard, and it was during this time (1802) that the young
Society lost its first President, Francis, Duke of Bedford,
whose place was taken by his brother, John, Duke of Bedford.
It also changed its name to that which it now holds. As
early as the year 1800 the President had made a proposition
that the Society should be re-constituted, and the deter-
mination to establish it as a permanent Club was carried,
but it was not until 1802 that the title of the “‘ Smithfield
Club” became its permanent designation. At first the
proposal was to limit the Club to fifty members, these were
afterwards (1802) increased to 100, to I20 in 1804, and
finally in 1805 its membership became unlimited as to
numbers.

In the same year, 1805, the Show was held at Dixon’s
Repository, Barbican, and shortly afterwards came the
resignation of the Club’s first Secretary and Treasurer,
Arthur Young, Esq., who had been identified with its
working from the commencement. It is no small distinction
that the Club had succeeded in its earliest days in securing
the services of men of proved experience and ability, and
Mr. Young had already, as the first Secretary of the
Agricultural Board, held for years a strong and recognized
position in Agricultural circles’ Mr. John Farey succeeded
to the office of Secretary, and Mr. Paul Giblett became
Treasurer.

In 1806 the Show was removed to more commodious
premises in Mr. Sadler’s Yard, Sadler’s Wells, Goswell
Street, where it continued to be held until 1838. For
several years the Club’s record was one of steady progress.
The Agricultural organs of the day had begun to give full
accounts of its proceedings, and the attractiveness of the
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presence of ladies being now frequently alluded to. In
other quarters also it had attracted notice and appreciation,
as will be seen in the letter of a Scotch breeder in the
Farmers’ Magazine in 1810, advocating the establishment of
a similar Society for Scotland. A proof, too, that the Club
was already attaining some part at least of its object, is
seen in the classification of animals according to breeds,
which took place between 1807 and 1815, and the
consequent widening out of the prize lists. The Duke of
Bedford had, at the dinner in 1808, remarked, in noticing
the great increase in the number of beasts and sheep sold
in Smithfield, and the improvement and excellence of their
own exhibits, that ‘these results could not have been
attained but by the gradual banishment of numerous coarse
and unprofitable breeds from our pastures and supplying
their place with breeds disposed to early and _ perfect
maturity.” There is no question but that the Smithfield
Club had taken a leading part in bringing about this
improvement, and a great impetus was given to its
endeavours by the munificent act of the President, who in
1813 gave the sum of 125 guineas to be offered annually in
plate and medals, known afterwards as the ‘‘ Bedfordian
Plate,” and a die, with the profile of the Duke of Bedford,
engraved by Mr. Joseph Porter from the original bust of
the Duke by Mr. Nollekens, was prepared for the medals.
The same year, the Duke of Bedford temporarily resigned
the Presidency on proceeding to the Continent, but
resumed it, at the invitation of the Club, on his return.

But the great crisis was at hand which nearly brought
the Club’s existence to an end. A.society such as this
would naturally consist of what may be termed enthusiasts,
with a certain following of steady adherents, and
also a number of members who had been attracted for
various reasons. The defection of many of the latter, and
the backwardness of others in the matter of paying their
subscriptions, together with the general depression following
on the termination of the war, brought on the financial
difficulties which occasioned, in the year 1816, the determi-
nation to give no prizes in the following year, 1817, except
the Bedfordian Plate and Medals, and led in that year to
the suggestion of the President, that the Club, having
sufficiently attained the object for which it was formed,
should be dissolved. There were not wanting many who
were disposed to agree with the President, but there were
not wanting many also, who, as in the great nation of old,

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would not despair of their country, and who considered
that further and greater benefits in the improvement of live
stock might be brought about by a continuance of their
exertions, and the views of these prevailed. How far-sighted
and right these views were, have been amply demonstrated
by the subsequent history of the Club.

In 1821, however, the Duke of Bedford finally withdrew
from the Club, and announced his discontinuance of the
Bedford prizes.”

No history of the Club would be complete which did not
place on record the great and important services which the
Dukes of Bedford rendered to it. What a thoughtful, wise,
and generous parent is to the child, these noblemen were to
the Club in the early days of its existence. Their names,
indeed, were so identified with it, that its Shows at one
time were popularly known as the Duke of Bedford’s Cattle
Show. They will always stand high among the Agricul-
turists of this country, but none of their labours will
be remembered with more gratitude than the fostering
care which they bestowed upon the Smithfield Club in the
earlier years of the first great period of its existence.

For three years the Presidency was vacant, the duties
attaching to the office being discharged by one of the Vice-
Presidents—the late Sir John S. Sebright, Bart., until in
1825 it secured a worthy successor to its former Presidents
in the person of Viscount Althorp, afterwards Earl Spencer
—a nobleman, who, like his predecessor, was destined to
exercise a great and permanent influence upon its fortunes.

In 1826, the Secretary, Mr. John Farey died, and was
succeeded by Mr. William Farey, who held the office until
his death in 1836, when Mr. Humphrey Gibbs was elected
Honorary Secretary.

Between these dates the Club was gradually extending its
influence, and a lady exhibitor, Miss Strickland, a daughter
of Sir George Strickland—a noted breeder of Durhams—-
had already carried off a prize. Its sphere of usefulness
became so enlarged that steps were taken to obtain better
premises in order to provide for its increasing requirements.
This desirable end was accomplished in 1838, when the
premises known as the Horse Bazaar, in Baker Street, were
acquired for the Show of 1839.

*That His Grace did not cease to take an interest in the Shows
may be seen from the fact that in 1825, he, with three Herefords
defeated three Durhams belonging to the Rt. Hon. Charles Arbuthnot,
thus carrying off a sweepstake.

1839-1861.

The first Show in the new premises at Baker Street was
held under happy auspices. The situation was a little
distant from Smithfield, but this slight drawback was
counterbalanced by so many advantages that all concerned
agreed in congratulating the Club upon the change. Great
alterations and improvements had been made for the
purpose of showing to advantage the various breeds, and
affording room for the visitors. The wider thoroughfares,
the better lighting, and the arrangements generally by which
visitors could view the animals in greater comfort, formed
such a contrast to the Club’s late quarters in Goswell Street,
as to realise the expectations of those who had anticipated
that more spacious and convenient premises would not only
produce a larger exhibition, but would also induce a larger
number of persons to visit the Show yard. It was
estimated that from 20,000 to 25,000 people attended during
the Show days, including a number of ladies of rank, while
as to the exhibition itself, the journals of the day, as well as
the speeches at the annual dinner, laid stress upon its
unusual excellence.

It is pleasant to note also that the financial trials, once
so heavy a drag upon the Club’s usefulness, had now
disappeared. :

Not the least interesting feature of this auspicious meeting
was the reference by the President to the recently-formed
Agricultural Society (now the Royal Agricultural Society of
England), and ‘the drinking of the health of the President,
the Duke of Richmond. His Grace, in reply, anticipated
that the new society would be as successful as the Highland
Society—an anticipation which has been more than fulfilled
—and made a humorous appeal for recruits.

The late Sir B. T. Brandreth Gibbs considered that the
proposal for the formation of the Royal Agricultural Society
of England having been first publicly announced by the
President of the Club, at the Annual Dinner at the Free-
mason’s Hall, on December r1th, 1837, the Royal
Agricultural Society may, therefore, fairly be looked upon
as an offspring of the Club.*

* Such various versions have been given of the origin and foundation
of the Royal Agricultural Society of England, I may here state, that the
late Mr. Wm. Shaw (the Editor of the AZark Lane Express and Farmers’
Magazine, who, on the formation of the Society became Secretary), had
an interview with the late Earl Spencer, the President of the Club, and
Mr. Humphrey Gibbs, the Hon. Secretary, in the Club’s parlour in

Tue Smitueietp Cius’s Carrie Exmipirion, Dec. 11-14, 1839, ar tHE Horse Bazaar, BAKER STREET.
(From a print published by Messrs. Fores, Piccadilly.)

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Though some thought that the new Society would
develop at the expense of the older one, it has not turned
out so, and there certainly never was any idea of rivalry in
any shape or form in the minds of the agriculturists who
were associated with both these workers in the common
cause. The Smithfield Club had its own special aim, which
may be briefly described as scientific breeding and feeding.
It, therefore, could not fail to be at one with a Society
whose own aim was to bring science to bear upon all other
Agricultural operations. But in this connection it may be
noted that at the annual dinner during the Show of 1840, the
President, Earl Spencer, in laying stress upon the common
bond of action alluded to, said: ‘‘ It is now three years since,
in this room, I suggested the establishment of the Royal
Agricultural Society of England. I hope and trust that
there is not one of you, that chanced to be present, who
has reason to regret the establishment of the Society. But
for the Smithfield Club, that Society would never have
existed.”

Among the guests on that occasion was the President
of the Royal Agricultural Society for the year, Philip Pusey,
Esq., M.P., who, in reponse to the toast of his health and
success to the Royal Agricultural Society of England, said :
‘“‘T should feel great embarrassment in returning thanks for
the honour you have done me, but that I see present many
of the members of the Society of which I have the honour
to be President. It is natural that I should feel some
embarrassment on this occasion, the more so, as I feel that
this room is the cradle of the Royal Agricultural Society.
To our noble President, to the Duke of Richmond, to Mr.
Handley, and many others, the Society owes its existence.”

Mr. Pusey’s speech at the same meeting is noteworthy
for a reference to the Club’s own work. In noticing the
increase in population we have already referred to, and the

Goswell Street, on the 8th of December, 1837, and it was then deter-
mined that, if the co-operation of the Duke of Richmond could be
obtained, its formation should be publicly mooted at the dinner of the
Club on the 11th, as recorded above. In doing this, the late Earl
Spencer, after having alluded to the objects of the Club, as not embracing
agriculture generally, said,‘ If a society were established for agricultural
purposes exclusively, I hesitate not to assert that it would be productive
of the most essential benefits to the English farmer ;” and later in the
evening, the Duke of Richmond said, ‘‘ As an individual I feel it my
duty to give my support to my noble friend in his exertions to institute
such a society.” The late Mr. Handley also expressed his thorough
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fear that it would soon be impossible to produce sufficient
for the consumption of the country, he said: ‘‘ At this day
we produce two sheep fit for the market where our forefathers
only produced one, and this great result is owing in a great
measure, to the formation of clubs of this description.”

An example from the working of the Club of the desire
to encourage the development and improvement of breeds
specially suited to particular localities, is seen from the
establishment about this time of a class for Scotch and
Welsh (and later on Irish) cattle, in order that their develop-
ment should not be retarded by the discouragement
involved in competing with larger growing breeds.

The Show in 1840 was visited on the Tuesday by
H.R.H. Prince Albert, and also on the Thursday by
H.R.H. the Duke of Cambridge.

It was at the meeting in this year that, in increasing
the value of the Gold Medal, it was determined as a
token of the Club’s appreciation of their President’s interest
and labours on their behalf, that Earl Spencer’s likeness
be stamped on the side of it, and that his Lordship be
requested to sit to Mr. William Wyon, R.A., of the
Mint, in order that a perfect likeness be procured.

The progress of the Club was now very rapid. H.R.H.
Prince Albert, and H.R.H. the Duke of Cambridge, were
both elected members in 1841. In 1843, Mr. Humphrey
Gibbs resigned the office of Hon. Secretary, and was
succeeded by Mr. (afterwards Sir) B. T. Brandreth Gibbs,
whose name will always be honourably associated with the
Club.

In 1844 Her Majesty the Queen and Prince Albert
visited the Show.

Of course increased attention caused a _ certain
misconception of the effects of the Club’s efforts, by
those who were imperfectly acquainted with the objects
which the Club had in view, and this misconception
has continued among some until the present day.
The writer of ‘British Husbandry,” in Vol. I. of the
“Library of Useful Knowledge,” while placing the Smithfield
Club first among those who have contributed to the high
state of perfection which a portion of our cattle have attained,
says that it has been ludicrously objected to by the latter,
that the animals exhibited at their Annual Show are

‘Too dear to buy, too fat to eat,”

and an impression has gone forth that the premiums

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conferred on the feeders have been injudiciously bestowed.
But, as the writer justly observes, the object in view is not
the promotion of such a system of feeding as shall bring
cattle generally to that condition; it is to ascertain what
breed will soonest and with the most inexpensive food
become fit for the shambles. This view was brought out
forcibly by the President at the dinner of the Club on their
28th anniversary, when he combatted the idea that it was
throwing money away to bring animals to such a degree of
fatness as they had then attained. In the letter of the
Scotch Breeder, in 1810, already alluded to, the writer is
shrewd enough to see that because animals are brought to
the Show in such a state of fatness, that ‘‘is no reason why
they should never be killed untilin that condition; and such
a breed as will get so excessively fat, will certainly become
moderately so, sooner than another breed that can never be
overfed to such a pitch with any degree of attention that
can possibly be bestowed upon it.”

In 1845 the Earl Spencer died, having been President
20 years. As wecannot tell what the Smithfield Club would
have been, or whether it would not have fallen to pieces
without his efforts, so we cannot estimate the exact debt the
Club owes to him. He was a born agriculturist, with
views far ahead of those generally held in his day, and a
manner and power over men which gave him the greatest
possible influence in such matters. Many stories are told of
his love for all things agricultural, and there was no surer
way of gaining his attention, or securing an audience, than
a hint that the business was relating to the subject which
lay so near his heart. His opinion of the Club and its
mission was very great, and his zeal in carrying out its
objects indefatigable. He took charge of it when its fortunes
were at the lowest ebb, and with infinite care and judgment,
steered it into the safe harbour of prosperity. Whatever
position the Club now holds, was assured to it by his efforts,
and the members’ appreciation of his genial manners, his
whole-hearted services, and the change of fortune these
things brought them, was none too strongly expressed in the
resolution unanimously passed at the meeting after his
death—

“That we desire to record our lasting gratitude to the late Earl
Spencer, for his long exertions in the service of the Smithfield
Club, which were neither interrupted by the discharge of more
arduous duties, nor damped by retirement from public life, or by
the advance of years; and also to express our affectionate
veneration for his manly and noble character.”

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It was fortunate for the Club that a worthy successor
to the great men who had gone before him was at hand. His
Grace the Duke of Richmond, who as Vice-President had
for many years been intimately connected with the affairs of
the Club, was unanimously elected President. It was only
a natural outcome of the genuine regard and respect which
these many years of unceasing interest in their doings had
drawn forth, that in 1850—the same year in which Her
Majesty the Queen, and H.R.H. the Prince Consort again
visited the Show—led the members to passa resolution that,
in order to show ‘‘their appreciation of his services and their
feelings of respect, the Club desires that his Grace’s profile
should appear on the reverse of the Club’s medals, and that
His Grace be requested to sit to Mr. W. Wyon, R.A., of
Her Majesty’s Mint, for the preparation of a die.”

In 1851 it was resolved that in future the cattle should
be classified according to breeds, and consequently we
find them so arranged for the Show in 1852. This is some-
times spoken of as a new departure, but it should be noticed
that the classfication was not new; but that the Club only
reverted to the system of separate competition between
each breed as had been established at its shows some fifty
years before. The silver cup now offered for the best ox or
steer, and the best cow or heifer shown in any of the separate
classes, correspond exactly in principle with the extra prizes
offered in 1807, and following year, and the champion plate,
now given for the best beast in the show, carries out this
principle still more completely.

The Show of 1854 saw the first visit, in company with
their Royal Highnesses the Prince Consort and Prince
Alfred, of H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, and the beginning
of that interest which has since become such a popular
feature in the history of the Club.

‘Its operations, however, had now become so greatly
increased in every way, that the size of the Shows, and the
number of visitors attending them made it imperative that
once more steps should be taken to secure premises
commensurate with its needs.

In 1858, on the motion of Mr. John Giblett, a
committee was appointed “‘ to inquire into the practicability
of procuring a better and more commodious place for the
Smithfield Club to hold its annual exhibitions.”

The Committee received many suggestions and offers,
including one from the Crystal Palace Company at

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Sydenham, but that which received most favour and which
was recommended by the Committee was the suggestion
of Mr. John Giblett, that a Company be formed to
provide a suitable hall. They recommended that if this
was done, and adequate terms offered to the Club, the
Exhibition and Annual Show of the Club should be leased
to them for a term not exceeding twenty-one years. This
led to the issue of a preliminary prospectus of the proposed
Agricultural Hall Company, with Mr. Jonas Webb as
Chairman, and in the same year (1860) it was resolved that
the scheme be carried out—the Company undertaking to
erect a suitable building on a selected site in Islington, to
make all suitable arrangements, and to pay the Club £1,000
per annum; the Club agreeing to lease their exhibition for
a term not exceeding twenty-one years, commencing in
1862. The site chosen was that known as ‘ Dixon’s
Lairs,” Islington.

In the same year the President, the Duke of Richmond,
died, and at the meeting of the Club it was resolved—

“That this meeting desires to record its deep regret at the
irreparable loss the Club has sustained by the decease of its
late President, His Grace the Duke of Richmond, K.G., who
has, during a number of years, given the greatest attention to
further its objects, and promote its prosperity.”

His Grace had taken charge of the Club’s affairs when its
success was practically assured, but he had done much in
maintaining and increasing its position. His name will
always be associated with that of Earl Spencer, as one of
the two men whose personality influenced the Club and
swayed its counsels most during the second great period of
its existence.

With the death of what may be termed the last
permanent President, it was resolved that in future the
holder of the office should be elected for the term of one
year, and not be eligible for re-election for the term of three
years. The Right Hon. Lord Berners, elected President
for 1861, became the first of the Annual Presidents.

The remainder of the stay at Baker Street was taken
up by the ordinary work of the Club and, preparations
for the removal into larger quarters. Among other
things, the prize sheets were re-arranged, ‘fresh divisions
‘and classes added, this latter, in the year the Show was
held under its new conditions, being further increased
by another £600.

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THIRD PERIOD—I862 TO PRESENT TIME.

The Agricultural papers of the day gave great
prominence to eulogistic descriptions of the New
Agricultural Hall at Islington, and the first Show of the
Smithfield Club held therein. Some exhibitors even
described it as an escape from Pandemonium and the
shades of night, and yet the premises at Baker Street had
been a great advance upon the preceding ones in which the
Show had been held. But the sight of the arched glass
roof, with a span of 125 feet covering, at a height of 75 feet,
a hall of about 80,000 square feet, or nearly two acres in
extent, with galleries 36 feet wide all round it, and a second
hall roo feet square, was calculated to evoke enthusiasm,
and the Mark Lane Express of the day truly observed,
‘* Whatever may come of it, however the public may take
to the locality, there is no manner of question but that the
Building Company has done its duty. Grand in its
conception, ample in its proportions, and admirable in its
arrangements, there are few places more perfectly adapted
to its purpose than the Agricultural Hall.”

Amid the general congratulations, however, it was a
subject for regret that Mr. Jonas Webb had not lived to
see the completion of the building in which he had taken
so much interest, and many kindly references were made
during the week to his memory and the great business
qualities which had been so freely devoted to carrying out
the erection of such a splendid building, and a fund was
started to provide some memorial of him.

What one paper described as the ‘‘ House-warming,”’
was worthy of the new building. Not only the Heir to
the Throne, H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, but a striking
assemblage of Royal personages visited the Show. These
included H.R.H the Crown Prince of Prussia, H.R.H.
the Duke of Brabant (now King of the Belgians), and
H.R.H. the Prince Louis of Hesse (the late Grand Duke
of Hesse), also H.R.H. the Duke of Cambridge, H.R.H.
the Duchess of Cambridge, and H.R.H. the Princess Mary
of Cambridge (the late Duchess of Teck). On_ being
conducted round the Show by Lord Feversham, the
President for the year, the Stewards, and Hon. Secretary,
His Royal Highness expressed himself as being pleased
with the building and the arrangements. *

The general public also attended in such crowds that
its success was at once assured—upwards of 132,000
people visiting the Show.

SMITHFIELD CLUB SHOW, AT THE Royat AGRICULTURAL HALL, ISLINGTON.

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Naturally the general arrangements were appreciated
by the breeders of stock and other exhibitors, but the
Show itself, though very large, was of unequal merit.
There were some very fine animals, but the great majority
were below the average, whilst many writers waxed
humorous over the “improvements” needed in the new
classes, and even questioned the utility of offering prizes
for competition among breeds that were so poorly repre-
sented. The Mark Lane Express, of December 15th, says
in concluding its notice, ‘‘So ends our review of the
biggest, and as far as quality is concerned, the poorest
Show of Cattle the Smithfield Club has collected together.”

But all this is equivalent to saying that the Club had
still much work to do, to improve by emulation, com-
parison, and better methods what could be improved,
and eliminate what could not. The minutes of the sub-
sequent years, which record so minutely the working of
the Club, bear eloquent testimony to the infinite care and
patience with which this was accomplished.

At the General Meeting of the Club held at the time
H.R.H. the Prince of Wales was elected a member.

An important change in what may be termed the
constitution of the Club was also proposed at this time,
on the motion of Major-General the Hon. A. N. Hood—

1st. That the management of the Smithfield Club be vested ina
Council, consisting of the President, Vice-Presidents, Trustees,
Hon. Secretary, and 24 members.”

and. That one-third of the 24 members shall go out annually by
rotation, and not be re-eligible for one year.

3rd. That the Council shall prepare rules and regulations for the
management of the Club, and shall submit them for con-
sideration and adoption at a special general meeting of the
Club in May, 1863.

The proposed Bye Laws, as drafted by the Honorary
Secretary, were subsequently discussed and agreed to.
They set forth the general rules by which the proceedings
were to be guided: such as the rules of election, the
privileges of members, the powers of the Council, the
duties of the officers, summoning and regulation of
meetings, alterations of rules, management of finances,
preparation of prize-sheets. The main and fundamental
rule of all being, that it is a principle of the constitution
of the Club to exclude from its meetings and proceedings
all questions of a political tendency.

* Stewards added 1865.

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At the earlier shows of the Club much appears to have
devolved upon the Stewards, because the whole of the
arrangements in the yard had to be made on the spot,
and during the arrival of the stock; for the entries were
sent in with the animals, and, indeed, in the first instance
the certificates of feeding, etc., were delivered direct to
the judges. After the preparations for the annual exhibi-
tions of the Club became more systematic, the Stewards
were saved a considerable portion of this unnecessary
labour ; but they had still responsible duties to perform,
especially in the appointment of the judges, which duty
was entrusted to them from the year 1827 to 1863. Under
this new constitution they were relieved to a great extent
by the appointment of a Judges’ Selection Committee, of
which they were ex-officio members; but they have still, in
their respective departments, to decide upon any doubtful
cases of qualification, to supervise the weighing of the
animals, to be in attendance during the arrival of the
stock, as well as during the time the judges are making
their awards, and generally to see that the rules of the
Club are strictly adHered to.

In the same year, 1863, a special Divine Service was
given for the first time by the Vicar of Islington for
the men in charge of the live stock, and this has been
continued ever since. Other items in the Club’s history of
the years following may be noted, as the effect of the cattle
plague, prevalent in 1865, upon the Shows and working of
the Club, the appointment in 1867 of Mr. H. H. Dixon, the
author of ‘‘ Saddle and Sirloin,” to write the reports of the
Shows, which were discontinued in 1870, and the election,
in 1872, of Professor Brown (now Sir George T. Brown,
C.B.), as Veterinary Inspector to the Club* The want of
such an officer had been felt for some years, as animals
frequently suffered from the effects of travelling, and
occasionally from disease ; also doubts had constantly arisen
as to the ages of some of the pigs exhibited. These con-
siderations led to the appointment of the Veterinary
Inspector to examine the state of the dentition of pigs,
and later, the dentition of cattle and sheep also, and to look
to the animals generally. His assistance subsequently
became still more requisite. Cases of foot-and-mouth disease
had become frequent in animals that had been sent to other
exhibitions, and the fearful visitation of the cattle plague,
not only made it necessary for all animals to be examined
before they could be admitted into the Show, but also that

* Professor Simonds, who had resigned the office on his appointment to the Principalship
of the Royal Veterinary College, being elected Honorary Veterinary Inspector.

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there should be a veterinary staff in attendance during the
whole period of the animals remaining in the Hall. The
result of these precautions has been most satisfactory.

The extraordinary effects which a dense fog had on the
animals during the show of 1873 is worth recording. The fog
commenced on the evening of the Tuesday of the show, and
by the next morning some of the cattle had died, others had
to be slaughtered, and many had to be removed. A curious
coincidence was, that the sheep and pigs did not suffer to
any great extent, and this may possibly be accounted for by
their having kept their heads comparatively covered in the
straw, thus, as it were, filtrating the fog during respiration.
The loss to the exhibitors of cattle was very considerable.
The effect of the fog, however, was not confined to the fat
cattle in the show, but animals in various parts of the
metropolis were similarly affected.

In 1875, on the occasion of his 33rd election as Hon.
Secretary of the Club, Mr. Brandreth Gibbs was the recipient
of a vote of thanks for the valuable and efficient services he
had rendered for so many years. A copy of the resolution
embodying this was engrossed, and suitably prepared. This
illuminated copy, with the signature of H.R.H. the Prince
of Wales as President for the year, was subsequently pre-
sented by the Prince. For many years the Hon. Secretary
had had assistance, but Mr. David Pullen, the Assistant
Secretary, died in 1880. A resolution expressive of its
regret was passed by the Council, and the Hon. Secretary
was requested to write a letter of condolence to the late Mr.
Pullen’s family. Mr. H. J. Hine was appointed in his stead,
and the Club’s letters were now addressed to 12, Hanover
Square, W.

But in 1884 a message from Sir B. T. Brandreth Gibbs that
he was prevented by indisposition from attending the Council
Meeting, proved but the precursor of an intimation received
with general regret, that owing to continued ill health, he
was compelled to resign the Honorary Secretaryship.

The long period of time during which Sir Brandreth had
held office, viz. 43 years—a prodigious slice out of the
history of a century—speaks eloquently in itself of the
services which he had rendered to the Club, and when we
remember how many and varied were the efforts of the
Club during those years, and the strong and leading part
taken in them by Sir Brandreth, the sense of obligation is
deepened.

The Chairman of the Council was asked to write to Sir

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Brandreth an expression of their sense of the value of his
services, and of their great regret at the cause of his
resignation. Ata later meeting in the same year, when his
death was announced, it was unanimously resolved—

‘‘ That the Council of the Smithfield Club at this, the first meeting
held since the death of Sir Brandreth Gibbs, the Club’s late
Honorary Secretary, desire to express and place upon record
their deep regret at the great loss the Club has sustained
thereby, The Council gratefully acknowledge that the present
position of the Club is, to a very large extent, the result of his
untiring energy and attention to its interests through a period
of time close upon half a century, and they fully recognize his
devoted and invaluable services to the Club for so many years.
The Council also desire to express their deep sympathy and
condolence with Lady Gibbs and the family in their irreparable
loss.”

Mr. H..J. Hine was appointed Secretary, and he con-
tinued to act as such until the year 1888, when the Club
suffered another loss by his decease, at a comparatively
early age. At the Council meeting following, a vote of
condolence with his family was unanimously passed, and the
present Secretary was appointed.

Now and again, in the minutes of the Club, it will be
noticed how it takes cognizance, not only of what some
think its actual and only object, but also of other things
bearing upon it.

The question of the food supplies for animals must
always be of importance in any problem in which scientific
breeding and feeding is concerned. This was recognized
in very early days. Specimens of roots and grain, used for
feeding animals, were shewn in the loft at Goswell Street.
There were then added some half-dozen chaff-cutters, and
other machines for preparing food for cattle; afterwards a
few other kinds were sent, and, when the show was removed
to Baker Street, the facilities which the galleries offered
for displaying machinery to advantage, induced a constant
addition, from year to year, to the number of applicants
for the privilege of showing. For some time it had been
seen that the idea thus started was capable of a much
greater development, and in 1867 the Club entered into
arrangements with the Hall Company for an enlargement
of the galleries, the building of a dining room in which to
hold the Club’s annual dinners, store-room for fodder, and
the construction of a new building for the pigs, towards the
cost of which the Club contributed £1,000.

In 1881 the Agricultura] Hall Company proposed a

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further enlargement of the Hall, in order to provide
increased accommodation for implement exhibitors at the
Club’s Shows.

The Report of the Hall Committee embodying this
proposal was adopted by the Council, and the enlargement
became an actual fact in 1883-—the year of H.R.H. the
Prince of Wales’ second Presidency—the Club contributing
the sum of £2,000 towards its cost. The leading manu-
facturers of the kingdom have, as was anticipated, taken
such advantage of the extra facilities offered, that it is now
possible for farmers and others coming up to the Annual
Shows to see at the same time, what is perhaps the most
perfect museum, for its compass, of agricultural implements,
machinery, seeds, roots and feeding stuffs, to be found in
the kingdom.

Besides the grant for this addition, a further sum of
£200 was subsequently made towards the cost of widening
the Galleries in the Main Hall.

In 1894, the Hall Company submitted plans of a new
building adjoining the Great Hall, which it was proposed
to erect, and which would accommodate the pigs and the
overflow of sheep entries. The scheme was approved of, and
the Council contributed £1,500 towards the necessary out-
lay. A further sum of £200 was contributed by the Club
towards the provision of a room, for the use of the herdsmen
and shepherds attending the Show.

This last great enlargement gave an opportunity of pro-
viding for the carrying out of a new scheme, relating to the
carcases of animals shown, which is interesting because it is
really a return to the principle underlying some of the con-
ditions of the Shows, in the first days of its existence.

At the earlier Shows of the Club the Judges had to select
the two best animals in each class, and these had to remain
for public exhibition. The Judges had then to inspect the
killing of them, and were instructéd to take an account of
the weights, distinguishing the fore and hind quarters,
tallow, hide, pelt, offal, blood, &c., and having ascertained
these points, then to decide which animal was to be placed
first, and which second, in each class.

The return of the dead weights could not continue to be
-given by the Judges, however, because the butchers objected
‘'to purchase the animals under the conditions laid down by
the Club; therefore, in 1804, the exhibitors of prize animals
were required to obtain this information from the butchers.
The prizes were not paid to the successful competitors until

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these returns were made, and, in some cases, they were
finally withheld, in consequence of non-compliance with this
rule. Another plan was tried in 1806, when Lord Somerville
and Mr. J. King were appointed inspectors of dead weights,
but this was eventually abandoned; and again, in 1837, the
Honorary Secretary undertook to inspect the weighing ;
but such difficulties occurred, and the accounts furnished in
later years by the butchers were so unsatisfactory, that in
1847 the collection of the dead weight returns was entirely
abandoned. It was revived in 1871, but, although every
means were taken to ensure accurate returns, these were
found to be so unsatisfactory that the collection and
publication of them were abandoned in 1876.

At a meeting of the Council, in February, 1886, the
offer of prizes for carcases of meat was again suggested, and
a committee appointed to consider and report. For various
reasons, the chief of which was the want of a building
suitable for the purpose, this question of a ‘block test”
was found to be impracticable, and again in 1893, when the
question was revived—the difficulties in the way of properly
carrying out the scheme through want of space, and the
impossibility of slaughtering the animals at the Hall,
proved insuperable.

On the completion of the new Hall already referred to,
it was resolved to institute special slaughter classes at the
1895 Show, viz. two classes for steers, and for long-woolled,
and short-woolled wether sheep, four classes in all. The
animals to be exhibited alive on the Monday, slaughtered
the same night at the Metropolitan Cattle Market, and the
carcases returned to the Hall on Wednesday morning for
judging, exhibition, and sale. This new departure is well
supported, and has proved an interesting feature of the
Club’s exhibition. For the centenary year, additional classes
were added, the interest in this department of the
Show being materially increased.

Here it may be stated that particulars relating to the
different breeds, the judging and other regulations, prizes,
etc., with many other matters which have ruled from time
to time, have not been dwelt upon in this sketch, partly
from a desire not to break its continuity, and partly because
the information will be found in the minutes of the Club’s
proceedings, which have been brought up to date, an index
to which is also given, and in the different tables and
appendices which complete this volume. Reference,
however, may be made to the fact that in the earlier

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years the most coveted distinction was the Club’s Gold
Medal, which was given up to 1842 to the breeder of the
best animal in any of the Classes, and after that date to the
feeder, and it may also be noticed that up to the year 1845,
oxen, steers, cows, and heifers, competed together, but
afterwards two separate Gold Medals were offered, viz. one
for oxen and steers, and another for cows and heifers. In
1869, however, the Club determined to offer a Champion
Plate, value £100, for the best beast in the show, and this
may now be considered the “ blue ribbon” of the Annual
Meeting. It would be difficult to describe adequately the
keen interest which this contest draws forth, or the
anxious solicitude with which the many hundreds present
follow the movements of the judges, and await their
decision. In the same year, 1869, it was also resolved
to offer a Champion Plate, value £50, for the best pen of
sheep in the yard.

The tables following this history supply the list of
victors, but it may here be noticed, as the public have
noticed with enthusiasm, that Her Majesty the Queen has
more frequently than any other, won the eee of
the Show. She has taken it no less than times. Her
Majesty was not the first exhibitor or prize taker among
Royal Personages. King George III. was an exhibitor in
1800, and the Duke of York gained a prize in 1806, while the
success of Their Royal Highnesses the Prince Consort, the
Prince of Wales, and the Duke of York, as exhibitors, is
well known. But no exhibitor’s success has been more
phenomenal or more popularly greeted than the Queen’s.
Even after Her Majesty insisted upon the rule that all
animals shewn from the Royal herds must be bred there,
the Queen’s success has been most remarkable.

The very large amount given in prizes by the Club has
often occasioned surprise, considering the number of
members, but it should be noted that, in addition to
members’ subscriptions, the revenue of the Club is augmented
by the sum received from the Hall Company, which has
been increased since 1875 to what practically amounts to

1,355 annually, by fees from exhibitors of live stock, and
chiefly by the fees paid for standing space by the exhibitors
of implements. -

It might also be stated as a smaller matter, that with a

view to stimulating the interest of the servant in the success
of his master, it was decided, in 1864, to give a framed

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diploma and a gratuity of £1 to the man who fed and
attended each first prize animal or pen of animals. This is
a revival of the system in practice in 1800, when a guinea
was presented to the servant of each successful competitor.

Naturally the year which saw the centenary of the Club
caused a special interest to attach to the Show of 1898. In
1897 Sir Walter Gilbey was able to announce that H.R.H.
the Prince of Wales had accepted the Presidency of the
Club for the centenary year. Alterations and great additions
were made to the Prize List, the amount of which was the
largest ever offered, and a special centenary medal bearing
the profile of His Royal Highness the President, was ordered
to be struck for the occasion. It was resolved that silver
medals with suitable inscriptions be awarded to the
exhibitors and breeders of each prize animal, or pen of
animals, and a silver medal to the exhibitor, and a gold
medal to the breeder of each breed cup winner.

In another direction also the attractions of the prize
list were increased. In 1894 Her Majesty the Queen
honoured the Club by the presentation of a magnificent
Challenge Cup, value £150, for the best beast in the Show,
bred by the exhibitor, the Cup to be held for one year—
the Club’s gold medal being also awarded to the annual
winner—but to be won two years in succession, or three
years at intervals, before becoming the actual property
of the winner. For the Show of 1898 H.R.H. the Prince
of Wales graciously offered a Challenge Cup of the value
of £100, for the best pen of sheep or lambs in the Show,
and H.R.H. the Duke of York another:Challenge Cup,
of the value of £50, for the best pen of pigs, to be
awarded upon similar conditions to those governing the
award of Her Majesty’s Challenge Cup. So that the
Club possessed for its Centenary Show, three Challenge

Cups, presented respectively, by three generations of the
Royal Family.”

*We subjoin technical descriptions of these beautiful cups:—

Her Majesty THE QUEEN’s Cup.—A tall, chased cup and cover
with boss ornament, bull’s head handles, finely chased bas relief of

fighting bulls on one side, ornamental shield on reverse, surmounted by
model of Devon bull.

H.R.H. Tue Prince or Watzs’s Cup.—A richly chased ewer in
Italian style, with subject from Orlando Furioso, “ Rogers delivers

Angelico from the sea monster,” on one side, and Royal Arms on
reverse,

H.R.H. Toz Dux oF Yorx’s Cup.— small, part fluted pilgrim’s

bottle, with ornamental chains. ‘

CHALLENGE Cup. CHALLENGE Cup.

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The Show which assembled under such conditions in
the Royal Agriculturall Hall (permission to use the title
having been announced at the Show of 1884), was
acknowledged to be one of general excellence throughout,
and, in many respects, one of the finest the Club had yet
brought together. The total number of entries exceeded
those of any previous Show, the increase being accounted
for by the large number of entries in the sections for
Pigs, and for the carcase competitions.

In the Cattle section, a very striking feature was the
magnificent collection of Highland Cattle, which added
much to the picturesque appearance of the Show; but all
the chief breeds were well represented, particularly the
Cross-breeds, which were exceptionally strong in number
and quality. Long-woolled Sheep were very good, though
not numerous, but the whole section of short-woolled sheep
was not only unusually good, but strong in numbers;
Southdowns, Hampshires, and Cross-breeds particularly
so. Pigs also were better and more numerous than at
any previous Show.

When we add to the above that the exhibits in the
sections of agricultural implements, machinery, and seeds
and roots have never been surpassed, and that the
popular interest in the exhibition was evidenced not only
by the large attendance of Londoners, but also by crowds
of characteristic visitors from all parts of the country—
“the broadest Scotch,’ as a writer in the Press remarked,
‘‘being mixed up with the burr of Northumberland, the
drawling accents of East Anglia, and the clipped vowels
of the West’’—we have indicated briefly the leading features
of a Show which will undoubtedly be regarded as a
landmark in the future annals of the Club.

The Annual Meeting, which was held after the Council
Meeting on the 6th of December, was remarkable for the
large number of members of the Club who attended, and also
for the reception accorded to H.R.H. The Prince of Wales,
who presided. His Royal Highness had not only honoured
the Club by becoming its President for the Centenary
year, and increasing its attractions by the presentation
of the magnificent Challenge Cup which bears his name,
but had throughout shown the most marked interest and
taken part in all the preparations for the Show, his
presence at which had contributed in a great measure
to its success. This eventful occasion was recognized as

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a suitable one on which to give some expression to the
deep gratitude felt by all for His Royal Highness’s efforts,
and also for the generous and consistent support the
Club had received from the members of the Royal
Family.

The resolution embodying this appreciation, which
was proposed by Lord Tredegar, seconded by the Earl
of Feversham, and carried by acclamation, drew forth
a sympathetic reply from His Royal Highness, which
was received with the utmost enthusiasm.

His RoyaL Hicuness said: I beg to tender to you
all, and especially to Lords Tredegar and Feversham, my
acknowledgments for the very kind manner in which they
have brought forward their vote of thanks, and for the
cordial and hearty support you have given it. I have
known this Smithfield Club for many years—not quite one
hundred. I remember, as a boy, coming here with my
father for many years before I became an agriculturist
myself. I had the honour of being twice President for the
year of the Show and of the Club, and I was very much
pleased and flattered that I was asked on the occasion of
the Centenary of the Club to accept the Presidency. The
occasion has been a most interesting one to me, The
Club has now prospered so long that I feel its success
is completely assured, and that it will always continue to
flourish is my most ardent wish. I shall always continue
to take the greatest interest, as I have ever done, in
everything that concerns agriculture.

During the proceedings a cablegram was received from
the Guelph Canada Fat Stock Club, sending congratula-
tions on the Centenary Anniversary, and a suitable reply
was forwarded in return.

Nothing could better illustrate the enormous increase in
the Club’s operations, and the striking advancement which
has been made in the breeding of stock in this country, than
to place the Show of 1799, with its four classes, 50 guineas
amount in prizes, and 113 members, in contrast with the
94 classes and £4,965 11s. od. in prizes which made up
the prize list for the Centenary year 1898, and its 1,120
members. Breeds were represented which were not in
existence a century ago, while in everything that goes to
make up the essential elements of a great Show, the
difference was immeasurable.

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But no comparison, however slight, would be complete
which did not take into account the altered conditions of
travelling. It is hard to realise at this time what a difference
railway travelling has made in the character of the stock
exhibited. Whereas in the earlier days the competition was
practically confined to the home counties, through the
difficulties and expense of transit, since the railway system
has become developed the whole country has gradually been
brought to take part in the proceedings of the Show, so
much so, that the competition now almost resolves itself
into a keen contest between the breeders of the three
Kingdoms. The comfort also in which animals now travel
compared with that which ruled in the earlier days, is
no unimportant factor in the success of later Shows.
Exhibitors of the present day would hardly like to
experience the difficulties and hardships of transit en-
countered by their forefathers. We read of a Devon ox
being driven 126 miles to the Show in 1805, and as late as
1840 animals were exhibited which had to be conveyed
miles by road and canal, as well as by rail, and even
500 miles by sea. At the present time the splendid
facilities afforded by the Railway Companies, by means of
special vehicles travelling by fast passenger trains, enable
animals to be brought the longest distances—from the
ee of Scotland—with the minimum of discomfort and
oss.

With the Centenary Show the first great stage of the
Club’s existence may be said to have ended. The com-
mencement of a new century of its existence appeared to
the Council to be a fitting opportunity for making a change
in its constitution, the old organization, originally con-
stituted on the basis of a social club, not being in keeping
with the national character of the Society. The following
proposal was accordingly made at the May Council Meeting,
1899, on the motion of Mr. C. W. Tindall :—

** That in view of the Smithfield Club having now entered upon the
Second Centenary of its existence, it appears desirable that a
Special Committee should be appointed to inquire into the
whole subject of its present constitution and administration,
and report to the Council whether any, and if so what, changes
would in their opinion conduce to its extended usefulness in
the future.”

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At the meeting in July the Special Committee appointed
in accordance with this motion recommended that the Club
be incorporated under the Companies Acts, 1862 to 1808,
as a company not formed for profit, and the whole question
was brought forward at the annual general meeting of
members in December. The meeting, which was a record
one, was opened in the Club Room at the Royal Agricul-
tural Hall, but owing to the large number of members
present—nearly five hundred—was adjourned to the
Lecture Hall, Barford Street. The following resolution
was proposed :—

“That the Council of this Club be instructed to procure the
registration of an association to be called the Smithfield Club
Incorporated, and to be governed by the Memorandum and
Articles of Association, drafts of which have already been
prepared and passed by the Council, and provisionally approved
by the Board of Trade; that in accordance with such
Memorandum and Articles of Association, the objects of this
Club be henceforward carried out by the Smithfield Club
Incorporated; that the President, Vice-Presidents, members
of Council, and other officers of this Club, be the President,
Vice-Presidents, and ordinary members of Council of the
Smithfield Club Incurporated ; that the further persons named
in the Draft and Articles of Association of the Smithfield Club
Incorporated be also Vice-Presidents and ordinary members of
Council, respectively, of the Smithfield Club Incorporated ; that
all the Assets and undertakings of this Club be transferred to
the Smithfield Club Incorporated, on the terms that the
Smithfield Club Incorporated shall undertake to discharge all
the obligations and liabilities of this Club ; that the whole of
the Rules of this Club be superseded by the Memorandum and
Articles of Association above mentioned ; that this Club be
thereupon dissolved ; and that the Council of this Club be
hereby empowered to do all things necessary for carrying out
this resolution.”

A lengthy debate ensued on rule twenty-nine of the
Articles of Association, which required that each member
should vote for the eleven candidates to be annually elected
on the Council, and the rule was ultimately amended to
allow members to vote for one or more of the candidates.
The resolution providing for the Incorporation of the Club
and adopting the Articles of Association and Bye-Laws as
amended, was adopted.

On the 5th day of March following, the preliminaries
having been completed, the Club was duly registered
under the Companies Acts as the Smithfield Club
(Incorporated).

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It has often been noticed that institutions which in
other countries are originated and thrive only under the
fostering care of the State, are here initiated and nurtured
by private effort and enterprise. The history of the
Smithfield Club is an illustration of this fact.

What may be termed its democratic character accounts for
a certain measure of the popularity it has attained. But the
main cause of its long-continued progress and prosperity is
without doubt the strong conviction that the aim of the Club,
in seeking by all possible means to improve the stock of the
country, is a national one, and one that has not lost its import-
ance because at the present time our agricultural conditions
have changed. It is this conviction which has not only
gained for the Club the strong adherence of some of our
most noted agriculturists in the past, but continues to
draw to itself the support of the Royal Family, the
nobility, and others interested in the objects for which it
exists. |

The relations of the Royal Agricultural Society in its
early days to the Smithfield Club has already been alluded
to, but that is not the only Society which owes its existence
directly or indirectly to the influence or example of the
Club. Apart, however, from any particular case, if
imitations of its aims or its methods be considered a proof
of parentage, then its progeny is a large one.

But meanwhile the Smithfield Club has kept its own
place. Instead of detracting from its influence or
prospects, these offshoots have only in the main emphasized
its position as The National Fat Stock Show of Great
Britain, and the final arbiter in the competitions of the
many great societies which have sprung into existence
throughout the kingdom; and after a century of full and
useful work, its entry on another stage of its existence as an
Incorporated Society finds it, like the nation of which it is
a typical institution, strong in the consciousness of its
strength and‘ power to carry out its own mission, and
rejoicing in the number and importance of its vigorous
offshoots.

E.. J.P:
December, 1900.

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EXTRACTS FROM THE MINUTES,

From 1798 TO 1900.

Ar a meeting of agriculturalists, held December 17th, 1798 (being 1798
Smithfield great market day), ‘‘ The Smithfield Cattle and Sheep
Society ” was founded by mutual consent. Present, Francis, Duke of
Bedford, in the chair, Mr. J. Wilkes, of Measham, the original proposer,

and 27 others, including Lord Somerville, John Bennet, the Earl of
Winchelsea, John Westcar, Richard Astley, John Ellman, Arthur
Young, etc. Subscription, ros. 6d. each.

Eight other names were added later in the day, including Sir
Joseph Banks.

A Committee was appointed, who decided to offer premiums for the
best beast above a stated weight, and fed on grass, hay, turnips, or
cabbages ; also for the best beast fed on corn or oil cake ; for the best
sheep fed on hay, grass, turnips, or cabbages; and for the best
sheep fed on corn or cake.

Arthur Young, Esq., was requested to receive subscriptions.

The first Committee, formed on December 17th, consisted of the
Duke of Bedford, Earl Winchelsea, Lord Somerville, and nine others.

And at their first meeting Sir Joseph Banks, Bart., and ten others
were nominated in addition.

The first show was held at Wootton’s Livery Stables (the Dolphin 1799
Yard), Smithfield. The three days’ admission money to this show
amounted to £40 3s.

The first dinner of the subscribers took place at the Crown and
Anchor Tavern, on the Friday previous to the Christmas market.

The tollowing account is given of some of the animals :—

‘The largest sheep were of the true old Gloucester breed, bred by
Mr. Haines and grazed by Mr. Poulton—6 feet 5% inches girth, 27
inches across the back, 22 inches over the shoulders, and only 26
inches high,” considered to be the first sheep that ever stood on
Smithfield stones,

A Hereford bullock, fed by Mr. Grace, of Buckinghamshire, 7 feet
high, weighed upwards of 260 stone, and measured in girth 12 feet
4 inches,

Mr. Westcar’s first prize bullock, which sold for 100 guineas, was
8 feet 11 inches long, 6 feet 7 inches high, and 10 feet 4 inches girth ;
weighed nearly 300 stone.

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Among the winners were Mr. Westcar, the Duke of Bedford, Mr.
Edmonds, and Mr. John Ellman ; the latter “for the best ox fattened
with grass and hay only in the shortest time from the yoke.”

A committee of management, consisting of fifteen members was
appointed.

June 17th, at the adjourned meeting of the Committee, at the Duke
of Bedford's Sheep Shearing at Woburn—

Resolved, that premiums be 15 guineas for best beast fattened on
oilcake and corn.

15 guineas for best on grass, hay and turnips, etc., but no cake or

corn,
10 ‘a ‘5 Wether Sheep on cake or corn. |
10 ” ” sD on grass, hay, turnips, etc., but

no cake or corn.
No premium for beast less than 24 score.
Only animals selected by the Judges for prizes remained to be
exhibited to the public.
Resolved, that a guinea be given to the servants of each person who
show cattle.
No exhibitor entitled to two prizes in same class.

The pieces of plate offered this year as prizes were divided between
vegetable-fed and cake and corn-fed cattle, under roo stone, and above
80 stone, also above 150 stone, and varied in value from zo down to
to guineas. The pieces of plate offered as prizes for sheep were for
wethers, fed the same as the cattle, and were of the value of 12 and 8
guineas respectively.

The Judges had to select the two best animals from each class to
remain for public exhibition.

The owners of prize animals were expected to agree with the
butchers, that the “ Judges have full power to inspect the killing, for the
purpose of ascertaining the weight of each animal, distinguishing the
fore and hind quarters, the tallow, hide, pelt or offal, including blood,
etc., or by some other satisfactory mode to ascertain the comparative
live and dead weights;” and, having ascertained such points, the
Judges were then to decide which was to be placed the first, and which
the second best in each class, and to report accordingly.

The exhibitors were requested also to furnish an account of the
“ breed, age, time of fattening, sort of food, and the time the animals
had eaten cake or corn,” etc.

Early maturity in sheep was to be particularly considered.

The butchers having objected to the condition respecting the weights,
and having declared that they would not buy the animals under such
an engagement, it was resolved that this be not insisted on, but that
the proprietors and purchasers be requested to furnish such informa-
tion to the Judges as may enable them and the public to decide as
accurately as possible on the respective points of the prize beasts and
sheep. '

The Judges were appointed by a Committee, and were to consist of
three graziers and two butchers ; and the instructions to the Judges
were to “look to quality of meat, proportion of valuable meat, propor-
tion of meat to offal, and time of feeding; also to the early maturity
in the sheep, and not to consider certificates satisfactory unless explicit
as to the mode of feeding for some time back.”

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The proprietors of the yard received the money for the admission of
the public, and paid the society 60 guineas. The proprietors had also
to furnish hay, straw, &c,

Among the sheep shown were two horned, five years old, which had
been two years fattening, 22 months of the time on cake and corn.

The cattle prizes were won by Herefords, Sussex, and Long-horns.

The Judges suggested ‘that the prizes for cake and corn-fed sheep
be discontinued, and the money offered for two distinct breeds of sheep,
viz. for clothing and carding-woolled sheep; also that no sheep should
be shorn before showing.”

At the meeting of the Committee, Dec. 13th, 1800, the Duke of Bed-
ford first made the proposition of a new constitution of the society,
and ‘that it be formed into a permanent club, to consist of 50 members,
viz., the present Committee, together with Mr. Wilkes, of Measham,
the original proposer of the society, and 34 to be elected by ballot.
Annual subscription, one guinea.”

A guinea was paid this year to each successful candidate’s servant
(nine in number).

Distinct prizes were proposed for oxen, and for cows and heifers.

It was considered “that if the cattle shown had not worked, then
early ripeness was a merit equally as in sheep.”

Two oxen were exhibited this year (1800) by His Majesty King
George III.

Certificates of the animals produced by the owners to the Judges,
and examined by them.

December 13th, resolved that no premium be given that shall not
have a condition annexed requiring dead weight of offal and quarters,
so as to ascertain the real and specific merits of the cattle and sheep
rewarded,

‘‘ That the service of the Institution be to prove what breeds of cattle
give most food for man from given quantities of food for animals.”

The prizes offered this year varied in amount from 30 guineas down
to 10, There was a separate class for cows and heifers, and for long or
combing-woolled and for short or carding-woolled sheep; also for the
best fat pig, not more than 6 months old.

Exhibitors were required to state particularly the condition of the
flesh of the animals at the time of putting to fatten. :

March 30th, 1801, The following were elected officers :—

President ..........c0006 The Duke of Bedford.
SECTEtary: cssss, cesmtsews Arthur Young, Esq. ,
Stewards of the Show, Mr. Bennet and Mr. Ellman.

It was determined to have five Judges for the entire show, and that
each member of the Club might suggest in writing the names of such
persons as he thought qualified to be Judges.

A selection was made by the Committee, and the President and
Stewards ultimately appointed the Judges.

Doubts were expressed relative to the ages of some of the pigs
exhibited this year, and it was stated it was a difficulty to get at breed,
the animals being so much crossed.

_It was recommended that in future, the state of the flesh of the
animals when put-up to fatten be attested in the certificates by two
respectable persons.

The number of members of the Club was now extended to 65.

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1802 It was required that beasts shall have had no cake, except in the
year 1802, and that the whole of the food consumed from Oct. ist to
Nov. 30th be certified.

Heifers were excluded from competing. Only cows that had had
three calves and had calved either in 1801 or 1802 were qualified. The
time when dried of milk was to be certified. ;

Separate prizes were offered for two-year-old and shearling sheep.

Resolved, that for 1803, the prize be for the best fat pig, and the
most satisfactory register of its food. The pig to be weighed at six
months old, and both the sort and quantity of food registered till the
age of nine months, and so on, each three months.

The title of SMITHFIELD CATTLE AND SHEEP CuUB first occurs in the
minutes December 8th, 1802, and from that time it is styled the
SMITHFIELD CLUB.

Francis, Duke of Bedford, the President, died.

John, Duke of Bedford, was elected President, Dec. 8th, 1802.

The number of members of the Club was extended to 100.

Placards were placed over each animal, stating breed, age, etc. A
guinea was paid this year to the exhibitors’ servants in charge of first
prize animals.

Resolved, that premiums offered be printed in handbills, twelve
sent to each member for posting up in market towns in their neigh-
bourhoods.

That no premium be adjudged in any class if the stock exhibited
have not merit in the opinion of the Judges.

I 803 Resolved, that it be a condition of the prizes to be offered next year
(1804), that no beast shall have been put to fatten previous to the rst
of January.

Several animals were disqualified, in consequence of the certificates
not giving the requisite details as to mode of feeding.

That only one pen of sheep be allowed in a class, or two beasts
in any one class, by any candidate.

That no stock be admitted without certificates delivered with them,
sealed up and directed to the Judges.

That one guinea be paid to the servants of 1st prize animals.

1804 Several prizes were withheld, in consequence of no returns of dead-
weights having been sentin. The prizes were not paid until the re-
turns of dead-weight were produced.

It was resolved to appoint a person in future to attend at the killing
and weighing of prize stock, who shall report the results to the Club,
Mr. King, Junr., appointed.

The President, in his speech at the dinner, regretted the want of
competition in bringing yearling sheep to maturity.

The number of members was increased to 120.

The Show was held in the Swan Yard.

Class added with view to encourage the system of fattening on grass

~and hay.

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Resolved, that the number of members of the Club be unlimited.
Election to be by ballot, and one-third present to exclude.
A Devon ox was driven 126 miles to the show.
The show was held at Dixon’s Repository, Barbican.

Arthur Young, Esq., resigned the secretaryship, not being able to
attend at the time the meetings were held.

The offices of Treasurer and Secretary were made distinct.

Mr. John Frarey was appointed Secretary, with a salary, and “liberty
of publishing the proceedings and papers of the Club for his own
benefit, as Mr. Arthur Young had heretofore done.”

Mr, Paul Giblett was appointed treasurer.

The show was held this year in Sadler's Yard, Goswell Street.

H.R.H. the Duke of York gained a prize for a pig.

Lord William Russell was elected Chairman during the Duke of
Bedford’s absence abroad.

Lord Somerville and Mr. H. King, Junr., were appointed inspectors,
to attend the weighing of prize animals.

It was determined to offer for next year (1807) seven prizes for fat
oxen or steers, of the weight of 120 stone and upwards, viz.:—

Class I. Herefords 20 guineas.
Class II. Long-horns a +
Class III. Short-horns i ‘3
Class IV. Sussex or Kent ,, Pe
Class V. Devons 7 5
Class VI. Mixed Breeds ,, Ff

Also an additional prize for the best ox or steer in the above classes, £10.

The following conditions were added :—‘‘ The animals exhibited for
the above premiums must have worked at least two years ending the
ist of Jan., 1807, and must not have been put to fatten previous to
that day. No cake must have been given previously to the 5th of
April, and the whole of the food consumed from the 1st of October to
the 30th of November must be certified. The time of putting to feed,
and the state of the flesh, must be certified, under the attestation of
two respectable witnesses.”

There were no exhibitors for the Long-horned, Short-horned, and
Sussex prizes.

The prize in the class for Devons was not adjudged, for want of
sufficient merit.

There were no exhibitors for the cow prize.

Resolved, that in future there be three Judges instead of five.

That the Secretary’s salary be 30 guineas.

The Club’s dinner was held in the Freemasons’ Hall.

The Proprietor of Sadler's Yard, Goswell Street, paid the Club only
£50, he finding provender as usual.

The Club also entered into the same agreement with Mr. Sadler for
holding Lord Somerville’s show.

Again this year there was no exhibitor for the Long-horned prize.

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The only competitor for the Short-horned prize was disqualified.

There was no exhibitor in mixed breeds.

The Duke of Bedford very liberally paid upwards of £68, charged
for three years’ use of rooms, &c., at Freemason’s Tavern, for
meetings, &c.

Resolved, that no person who has gained a prize in either of the first
five classes, be entitled to show a beast in the same class next year.

For the Short-horned and Sussex prizes there were no exhibitors.

The Judges were not to be informed of the names of the owners of
the animals, but were to adjudicate by numbers placed over each.

Resolved, that from next year (1810) a prize be offered for pure
Merino sheep.

Resolved, that in future it be the duty of the Stewards to open and
examine certificates.

That the conditions respecting Long-horned and Short-horned oxen
having been worked be dispensed with.

It was decided that in 1811 Hereford, Sussex or Kent, and Devon
oxen or steers, be shown in pairs or yokes, of the same age, and one
person’s breed. The premiums to be equally divided between the
breeder and grazier.

A portable weighing machine for cattle was hired from Mr. Shepherd,
of Woburn.

Resolved that every member shall be considered as belonging to
the Club until he shall have given notice to the Secretary of his
intention of his withdrawing his name, and shall pay the subscription
for the year in which that notice is given.

Prizes offered amounted to 220 guineas.

There were no exhibitors for the prizes for yokes or pairs of oxen in
the Hereford or Devon classes.
The arrears of subscription amounted to 468 guineas.

Members were required to subscribe the “ signature book,” engaging
to pay subscriptions.
Some curious descriptions of the colours, &c., of animals occurred :—
A Hereford with a red ring round his eye.
A red frosty-faced Sussex.
A red and white Devon.
A smooth-coated Hereford.

The Duke of Bedford resigned the office of President when about to
proceed to the Continent.

The Marquis of Tavistock was requested to accept the office, but
declined.

A Committee of Management was elected, consisting of the Stewards
and 13 members.

Thomas Coke, Esq., was requested to become President, but declined.

Resolved, that in future the prizes be in plate instead of money.

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That certificates be sent to Secretary’s house.

The number of show days was reduced from three to two.

The subscriptions and arrears due to the Club amounted to £1086 15s.
The number of members was 272.

The Duke of Bedford offered 100 guineas annually for additional 1814
prizes. His Grace afterwards increased this sum to 125 guineas, in
order that a five-guinea gold medal might be given to the breeders of
the animals in each of the five classes proposed. These were subse-
quently styled the ‘ BeprorprAn ” plate and medals.

The Duke of Bedford was requested to continue President.

Lord Somerville.

Sir John S. Sebright, Bart.

C. Callis Western, Esq., M.P.} were elected Vice-Presidents.
(afterwards Lord Western.)

Thomas Mellish, Esq.

Mr. Thomas, of Bond Street, was consulted respecting a die with the
profile of the Duke of Bedford, for the ‘‘ Bedfordian” medals ; and sub-
sequently a die was engraved by Mr. Joseph Porter, cf Fleet Street,
from the original model for a bust by Mr. Nollekens.

Mr. Thomas undertook to have suitable articles of plate on view, for
the successful candidates to choose from.

It was ordered that the certificates be delivered to the Secretary
eight days before the show.

The Duke of Bedford was again elected President. 181 5
Mr. Paul Giblett resigned office of Treasurer.
Mr. Farey was elected Treasurer as well as Secretary, with 4o
guineas salary.
The rule requiring the dead-weights of animals was rescinded.
Resolved, that no animal once shown be exhibited again except as
Extra Stock,

Arthur Young, Esq., resigned being a member of the Club. 1816
The finances were in so bad a state that the President proposed that
the Club should not offer any prizes next year.

The classification of cattle according to breed was discontinued. 181 7

No prizes were offered this year (1817) out of the Club’s funds, only
the ‘‘ Bedfordian” plate and medals, value 125 guineas.

Nevertheléss the Judges reported favourably of the show.

The Duke of Bedtord suggested, ‘‘ whether the ends for which the
Club was associated were not now sufficiently answered ;”’ but in case
the Club should judge otherwise, he expressed his readiness to continue
the “‘ Bedfordian”” premiums.

Sir John Sinclair having expressed his anxious hope that the Club
should continue its useful exertions in this time of agricultural de-
pression, it was resolved—

“That it is the opinion of this meeting that great advantages
have accrued to the landed interest and the community in
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general, from the exertions of this Club, which have tended
materially to increase the supply of animal food of superior
quality, to meet our greatly increased population and con-
sumption.”

“ That the late exhibitions, and the present one in particular, show
that the improvements in live stock are yet in successful progress,
as to the essential points of disposition to fatten, early maturity,
and consequent cheapness of production, and that further and
greatey benefits may be rendered to the community by the
continuance of these exertions; under these impressions, it is
the decided opinion of this meeting that the Club should con-
tinue, and receive the utmost support from its members.”

The prizes offered out of the Club’s funds amounted to £50, without
classification as to breed of cattle, but with conditions as to weight
only. The ‘‘ Bedfordian”’ premiums were also offered as before.

Resolved, that one Steward retire each year.

That the Judges be taken in rotation from the list of names which
shall be determined on at the meetings of the Club.

That in future there be three Judges of cattle and three of
sheep and pigs, to be chosen from the following lists, viz. :—

ist. Experienced breeders and graziers of cattle.

and, 5 i $8 49 of Long-wools.
3rd, ” ” ” rn of Short-wools.
4th. a butchers in or near London.

That the Stewards supply, as heretofore, any vacancy that may
occur by non-attendance. %

That members at the meetings during the Show be requested to
nominate several persons whom they think fit and proper for Judges,
and who would be likely to act.

That no exhibitor be allowed next year to gain a prize in the same
class in which he has gained one this year, nor in future to win in the
same class any two consecutive years,

That the sheep be shorn before the Judges award the prizes,

A class for cows was re-instituted, the same as in the year 1815.

The Secretary reported the death of Lord Somerville, a Vice-
President of the Club, and one of its original members.

Prizes offered out of the Club’s funds amounted to 85 guineas.

N.B.—From the Prize Sheet for 1819, it appears that an exhibitor
was allowed to enter two beasts in the same class, but where two prizes
were offered, he was only allowed to gain one.

Mr. Sadler was allowed to charge non-members for the standing
room for implements.

Sir Joseph Banks, one of the original members and promoters, died.

That new members be admitted by show of hands, and the secret
ballot box done away with; that one-third negatives shall exclude,
as settled 18th June, 1805.

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Dec. 6th, 1821. A letter was received from the Duke of Bedford,
stating his determination to withdraw from the Club, and to discon-
tinue the ‘‘ Bedfordian” prizes; and expressing his opinion that :—

“The advantages which, on the first formation of the institution,
we held out to the public have been amply realized, and that
any further incentive to improve the breeds of cattle, sheep, and
swine is become wholly useless.”

“The only object was to increase the animal production of the
kingdom, and this object has been fully attained. The markets
of the metropolis and throughout the kingdom are abundantly
supplied ; the best and most profitable breeds of cattle and sheep
have been brought into notice, and have made rapid and extra-
ordinary progress in the estimation of the breeder and grazier.”

It was, however, unanimously resolved by the meeting of the mem-
bers, after considerable deliberation, “ that the Club ought to continue
and receive the utmost support from its members,”

Sir John Sebright, Bart., was requested to become President, but
declined.

Resolved, that in future an exhibitor be entitled to win in the same
class two consecutive years, provided he be both breeder and feeder.

Lord Strathaven, a Vice-President, died.

The Judges declared this to be one of the best shows they ever
witnessed.
The Club was without a President.

The Duchess of Rutland became a member.

Resolved, that in future the prizes be in cash or plate, the same as
previous to 1814.

That in future the restrictions as to an exhibitor not winning in the
same class two consecutive years, unless he be both breeder and feeder,
be abolished.

That in future there be two classes for cows—viz. one for fattened
dairy cows, which have calved at their full time twice at least, and
have given fair proportions of milk. The other class for cows or
heifers (not spayed) which may not be eligible for the above class.

N.B.—From the Prize Sheet for 1824, it appears that exhibitors
sending two beasts of the same class had to select which of the two
should compete for the prize.

Viscount Althorp (afterwards Earl Spencer), was elected the
President of the Club.

There was a sweepstake between three Herefords, belonging to the
Duke of Bedford, and three Durhams, belonging to the Rt. Hon.
Charles Arbuthnot ; won by the Herefords.

Resolved, that “‘no motion, having for its object either the dissolu-
tion of the Club, or materially altering its constitution,” should be
taken into consideration until a copy had been sent to each member,

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with a statement of the position of the Club’s funds, etc., and a second
meeting being appointed, at least 21 days from the first, for discussing
and deciding upon it.

It was ordered to be mentioned in the Prize Sheet, that ‘‘ next year
the prizes will be distributed to the successful candidates at the annual
dinner.”

Mr. John Farey died, having been Secretary 20 years.

Resolved, “ that no officer receiving pay from the Club shall be
made a member of the Club.”

Mr. William Farey was appointed Secretary.

Resolved, that in future the ears of one-year-old sheep be marked
to prevent their being shown again.

That in future no animals be shown without the exhibitors certify-
ing that they have had them in their possession six months at least.

Resolved, that the butchers’ returns of the dead-weights be again
required.

Resolved, that there be three Stewards.

That there be three Judges for the whole show.

That each Steward be expected to procure a breeder of cattle or
sheep, or a grazier, who will be willing to act as a Judge of the Show.

That the prizes be in pounds instead of guineas.

That in future the officers of the Club shall not be allowed to answer
in their official capacity any inquiries respecting the proceedings of
the Club, except such as are entered and written in the minute book.

That the Judges be paid their travelling expenses (fixed at £5 in
1829).

The President proposed sweepstakes for oxen and steers, and cows
and heifers ; to be decided by the Club’s Judges next year.

Two of the above sweepstakes were won by Lord Althorp.

Resolved, that silver medals be given to the breeders of first prize
animals: in classes 1, 2 and 3 this year, and for the future to the
breeders of first prize animals in each class.

Mr.. Kitelee placed at the disposal of the Club the £10 prize awarded
to him, to be offered in a gold medal, for the best beast that may be
exhibited in any of the classes at the Club’s next show.

Resolved, that silver medals be given in future in Extra Stock for
the best beast, the best Long-woolled sheep, the best Short-woolled
sheep, and the best pig.

That in future a gold medal (£5) be given to the breeder of the best
beast in any of the classes, and also a gold medal to the breeder of the
best pen of sheep in any of the classes.

The officers and leading members of the Club decided to raise
subscriptions of a guinea each, in order to present a piece of plate to
Viscount Althorp, the President, in testimony of his valuable services
in raising the Club to its present eminence.

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An extra gold medal (£5) was voted for the second best animal in
class 1, there being no second prize offered.

A gold medal (£10) was offered for any ox not gaining the prize
in class 1, but which shall, in the opinion of the Judges, possess
extraordinary merit.

Resolved, that the Stewards in future audit the Club’s accounts, and
if possible previous to the Friday’s meeting.

That there be separate gold medals in future for Long-woolled and
Short-woolled sheep.

Sir John Sebright, Bart., offered to give a gold medal in 1832 for
the best pen of three two-year-old Southdowns.

At the dinner, a candelabrum, value 200 guineas, was presented to
Viscount Althorp.

Richard Astley, Esq., the then father of the Club, and one of its
most active supporters, died, and Thomas Mellish, Esq., a Vice-
President, resigned.

His Grace the Duke of Richmond was elected a Vice-President.

Resolved, that in future the breeders’ certificates be required.

That any member who shall become 20 guineas in arrear be excluded
from the list of members.

That the extra gold medal in class 1 be discontinued.

The Duke of Richmond won a match made with Lord Huntingfield,
for the five best shearling Southdown wethers.

Messrs, Hoare were appointed the Bankers of the Club. The
Secretary to draw upon them.

The stone altered from 8 to 14 lbs., according to Act of Parliament.

No person allowed to send more than one ox and one cow into the
yard as extra stock.

That unless the proprietors of show yard give more for show in

- future, it will be held elsewhere.

The Marquis of Exeter won a match with Earl Spencer for the best
Freemartin heifer.

Mr. Ellman won a match with Thomas Coke, Esq., for Southdowns.

Resolved, that a silver medal be given to the butcher who shall
purchase animals to the largest amount out of the classes, upon his
duly producing to the Secretary the certificates of purchase.

N.B.—From the Prize Sheet for 1835, it appears that only one beast,
one pen of three sheep, and one pen of three pigs, belonging to the
same person could be exhibited in each class.

Humphrey Gibbs, Esq. (afterwards Humphrey Brandreth), was
elected Honorary Secretary. —

Mr. William Farey, for many years Secretary, died.

The use of Islington Market offered for Show.

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A Committee was appointed to see if better premises could be
obtained for the Club's show.

Resolved, that any member of the Club who has paid up all arrears
of his subscription, or any new member on his admission, may com-
pound for all future annual subscriptions by the payment of ro guineas.

The Duke of Richmond having called attention to the importance ot
the dead-weight returns, the Hon. Secretary offered to be present at
the weighing, which offer was accepted with thanks.

Non-members to pay tos. 6d. for standing room for showing Imple-
ments.

Resolved, that in future no butchers’ medal be given.

This was the last year of the show being held at Goswell Street.

The show was held at the Baker Street Bazaar for the first
time. :

Resolved, that in consequence of the great increase of stock shown
of late years, there be for the future three Judges of cattle and Long-
woolled sheep, and three Judges of Short-woolled sheep and pigs.

That three additional Stewards be appointed, for the purpose of
selecting the Judges of Short-woolled sheep and pigs.

That new classes for Scotch and Welsh cattle be formed.

Certificates of live stock to be sent so as to reach Hon. Secretary
on or before the last day of November.

All intending exhibitors of Implements to give six days’ notice
previous to the day on which they should arrive at show yard.

The Duke of Manchester became father of the Club.

His Royal Highness Prince Albert visited the show.

A die for the medals, with the profile of Earl Spencer, President,
was ordered to be engraved by William Wyon, R.A.

Days of Show to be on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
preceding the great Smithfield Market.

Class labels to be sent to exhibitors to admit their animals.

Resolved, that Stewards be allowed £7 each for their expenses.

His Royal Highness Prince Albert was elected a member of the
Club.

Resolved, that in future no animals fed on milk during 12 months
previous to the show, except pigs, be qualified.

The President having expressed a wish that the meeting would give
its opinion as to the age that drew the distinction between a cow and a
heifer, it was found to be the opinion of the meeting, that the term heifer
applied until the animal was four years old, and that after that it should be
considered a cow. Also, that the term steer applied until the animal was
four years old, after that it should be considered an ox.

Resolved, that in future the gold medals for both Long and Short-
woolled sheep be confined to the one-year-old classes only.

That the butchers’ medal be offered for the future the same as in 1835.

His Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge was elected a member
of the Club.

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A new class for Cross-bred sheep (Long and Short-woolled Cross) was
formed for 1843.

On the motion of the President, Earl Spencer, it was resolved, that
in future the Club’s gold medals be given to the feeders, in place of the
breeders.

The members who have paid 20 annual subscriptions be allowed to
compound for five guineas.

‘“ That no animal, the property of or bred by any person who has
been expelled from any agricultural society, or otherwise disqualified
from exhibiting stock at any agricultural show in consequence of
having been proved to have exhibited any stock with a false certificate,
shall be exhibited at the shows of the Smithfield Club: provided that
if the person so disqualified or expelled shall have taken any legal
proceedings in consequence of such expulsion or disqualification, and
a court of law shall have decided in his favour, the case may be sub-
mitted to the Club, who shall then have the right to determine whether
the above rule shall apply to his case.’

Stewards’ fees discontinued.

Charge to Non-Members for exhibiting Implements raised to one
guinea.

Humphrey Gibbs (now H. Brandreth) resigned the office of Hon.
Secretary.

B. T. Brandreth Gibbs elected Hon. Secretary.

Philip Pusey, Esq., M.P., elected a Vice-President.

Her Majesty the Queen and Prince Albert honoured the Club by
visiting the show, Dec. 13th.

Earl Spencer, the Duke of Richmond, and B. T. Brandreth Gibbs
were elected Trustees.

Resolved, that in future a separate gold medal be offered for the
best cow or heifer in the classes,

That no member who is more than one year in arrear of his annual
subscription shall enjoy any of the privileges of the members of the
Smithfield Club.

Lord Western, a Vice-President, died.

The Earl of Hardwicke elected a Vice-President.

The Earl Spencer died, having been President of the Club 20 years.
His Grace the Duke of Richmond, K.G., was elected President.
On the motion of Philip Pusey, Esq., M.P., the following resolution
was unanimously passed :—
‘That we desire to record our lasting gratitude to the late Earl
Spencer, for his long exertions in the service of the Smithfield
Club, which were neither interrupted by the discharge of more
arduous duties, nor damped by retirement from public life, or
by the advance of years; and also to express our affectionate
veneration for his manly and noble character.”

Resolved, that for the future, in the sheep classes which are
restricted as to weights, live-weights be substituted for dead-weights.

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Lord Portman was elected a Trustee, in the room of the late Earl
Spencer.

A class for Scotch, Welsh, and Irish cattle was re-established to1
next year.

It was determined to offer a gold medal for the best pen of pigs in
the classes.

Sir John S. Sebright, Bart., a Vice-President, died.

Earl Spencer elected a Vice-President.

A piece of plate was presented at the Club’s dinner to Humphrey
Brandreth, Esq., the late Hon. Secretary.

J. M. Cripps, Esq., a Vice-President, died.

Resolved, that in future all restrictions as to feeding in the oxen and
steer classes be done away with.

That in future non-members pay a fee of a guinea to the funds ot
the Club to entitle them to exhibit.

That in future the Judges be not made acquainted with the kinds
of food on which the animals have been fed.

That disqualified animals be removed from the yard before the
public exhibition.

That in future the Cross-bred sheep be judged by the Judges ot
Short-wools.

That in future no return of dead-weights be required from the
exhibitors or the butchers.

The names of servants to be in attendance on live stock to be stated
in certificate.

That the restrictions on the feeding of sheep be done away with.

That the Judges be not made acquainted with the travelling of the
animals to the show.

That a new class be formed for Short-woolled sheep, other than
Southdowns.

That in future exhibitors of stock be admitted to a private view of
the show, viz. between 8 and ro o’clock in the evening of the day of
adjudication, provided the Judges have signed their awards.

Thomas Gibbs, Esq,, the father of the Club, died.

Her Majesty the Queen and His Royal Highness the Prince Albert
again honoured the Club by visiting the show.

Full power was delegated to the President to admit the Royal
Family of this or other countries at whatever time he may consider
expedient.

Resolved, ‘that the Club being anxious to evince and perpetuate its
feelings of respect towards the Duke of Richmond, the President
desires that his Grace’s profile should appear on the reverse of the

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Club’s medals, and that His Grace be requested to sit to W. Wyon,
Esq., R.A., of Her Majesty's Mint, for the preparation of a die,”

Resolved, that artists be not allowed to take portraits of animals
in the yard after 12 o’clock noon.

Resolved, that in future the cattle be classified according to breed.

That all notices of motion be delivered to the Hon. Secretary on or
before the last day on which certificates are to be received.

That a copy be sent by the Secretary to each member stating the
meeting at which such motion is to be considered, &c.

That the Stewards be empowered to call in some competent person

to assist them, in case they entertain doubts as to the age of any
animal, &c.

The cattle were classified into distinct breeds, viz.:—
Devons.
Herefords.
Short-horns,
Scotch, Welsh, or Irish.
Other Pure Breeds.
Cross or Mixed Breeds.

A Committee reported its recommendation to add poultry to the
show, but it was subsequently found that the space would not admit
of it.

Imperial measure and statute acres to be adopted in future.

Resolved, ‘‘ that it shall be incumbent on the exhibitors and breeders
of animals exhibited at the Smithfield Club’s shows to prove the
correctness of their certificates, if called upon by the Stewards to do so.”

Separate classes were formed for Welsh cattle.

His Royal Highness Prince Albert, His Royal Highness the Prince
of Wales, and His Royal Highness Prince Alfred, honoured the show
by visiting it.

Resolved, that in future the ages of animals be calculated to a fixed
day, viz., the 1st of December.

That the Judges give in a reserve number in each class, in case of a
prize animal being disqualified.

That in future no person be eligible to be elected a Steward unless
he shall have been a member of the Club three years.

That in future steam engines, &c., may be exhibited down-stairs.

Stringent rules were adopted in reference to false entries, and as to
and prize animals taking 1st prize in place of disqualified animals.

That no exhibitor make more than one entry in the same class,

That for the future, in Extra Stock Long-wools, and also Short-

wools, there be a silver medal for the best wether sheep, and another
for the best ewe.

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That in future members who shall have paid their subscriptions for
the current year be admitted to the private view by a special card.

That a silver medal be awarded to the breeder of each first prize
animal in the Scotch and Welsh classes, provided he has furnished the
breeder’s certificate.

That the outgoing Stewards shall nominate their successors to the
Honorary Secretary previously to the usual notice paper being sent
to the members, prior to the annual meeting; and that no member
shall be considered eligible to be appointed unless he shall have been
three years a member of the Club. ;

A testimonial of plate was presented to B. T. Brandreth Gibbs, Hon.
Secretary, at the annual dinner of the Club.

Philip Pusey, Esq., M.P., a Vice-President, died.

Members admitted free to the show.

The amount of prizes offered by the Club was still further increased,
and additional separate classes added for Sussex, Norfolk or Suffolk-
polled, Long-horned, Scotch-horned, Scotch-polled, and Irish cattle.

Resolved that in future the award be not read at the dinner, except
the portion relating to the gold medals.

That in future the certificate be lodged with the Hon. Secretary,
on a fixed day, viz. always November Ist, except the 1st fall on
Sunday, and then to be on Monday, the 2nd.

That in future the Prize Sheet, with Rules, Statement of Accounts,
and List of Members, with date of election, &c., be printed in form of
a pamphlet.

The thanks of the Club were voted to the Hon. Secretary for his
‘* History of the Club,” and ordered to be recorded on the minutes.

That in future the Club’s accounts and statements thereof be made
up to the 1st of December; that the statements show the balance
carried forward from year to year; and that the Stewards audit the
accounts up to the 1st of December annually ; and that the statement
be that of cash actually received and paid.

Earl Spencer, a Vice-President, died.

Restriction on the hours during which artists are permitted to take
portraits discontinued.

The Right Honourable Lord Feversham elected a Vice-President.

On the motion of Mr. John Giblett, a committee was appointed
“to inquire into the practicability of procuring a better and more
**commodious place for the Smithfield Club to hold its annual
“ exhibitions.”

That there be three additional Judges—viz. three for cattle; three
for Long-woolled sheep and pigs, and three for Short-woolled and
Cross-bred sheep. Those for cattle and Long-woolled sheep and pigs
to be nominated by the Stewards of cattle and Long-wools.

That in future all the pigs exhibited shall have their dentition
examined by a competent authority previously to the Judges making
their award ; and that if the dentition shall satisfactorily indicate that
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Stewards shall disqualify such pig and report their having done so to
the first meeting of the Club, and that such disqualification shall be
final and without appeal.

That there be two Silver Medals for Extra Stock cattle—viz. one
for steers or oxen, and one for heifers or cows.

That the Judges’ award be not read in extenso, but laid on the table.

That no alterations be made in any of the implement stands, except
under the actual directions of the Stewards or Hon. Secretary, who
have the control of the arrangements.

That the exhibitors be bound to acquiesce in and observe any
decisions of the Stewards or Secretary, both as to the articles to be
exhibited and the arrangements of their stands.

His Royal Highness the Prince Consort visited the show.

The Show-yard Committee reported on the site, &c., that had been
offered for the Club’s Show, including a proposition from the Crystal
Palace Company at Sydenham. ;

Mr. John Giblett having suggested the formation of a company,
the Show-yard Committee recommended ‘That, if-a responsible
“company be formed and adequate terms offered to the Club, the
“Club should lease their exhibition for a term of not exceeding
“ar years.” The committee was empowered to further consider the
subject and report again in May, 1860.

That a tabular statement of the amounts offered in prizes and the
number of entries in the different classes during the last three years
be printed and furnished to the members.

That no article (excepting agricultural books) exhibited in the
implement galleries be allowed to be removed during the time the
show is open to the public.

The Right Honourable Lord Walsingham elected a Vice-President.

C. T. Tower, Esq. (the father of the Club), elected a Vice-
President.

Preliminary prospectus of the proposed Agricultural Hall Company
issued, with Mr. Jonas Webb as Chairman.
The Show-yard Committee reported their recommendation in favour
of the site known as ‘‘ Dixon’s Lairs,” at Islington—
‘That if a responsible company be formed who will enter into an
‘agreement to erect a suitable building on this site to the satisfac-
“tion of the Club, also to pay the Club £1000 per annum, and to
“enter into an arrangement on similar terms to those now made
‘with Mr. Boulnois, the Club shall lease their exhibition for a
“term of not exceeding 21 years, commencing 1862.”
Several meetings of the Club were held on the subject of the removal
of the shows to the proposed new Agricultural Hall.
On the 17th of July the following resolution was carried :—
“That the report of the Sub-Committee appointed at the
“general meeting of December gth, 1859, to inquire into the
“ practicability of providing a more commodious place for holding
“the annual exhibitions of the Smithfield Club, having been
‘adopted at the special general meeting of the 22nd of May, 1860,
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‘**on the same 22nd of May, to conclude the terms of an agreement
“with the Agricultural Hall Company having also been adopted
“at the special general meeting held on the 6th of June,
‘** 1860, this meeting does in the fullest manner confirm those
“ proceedings.”

Power was given to the Committee, or any two, to sign the agree-
ment, and a copy of it ordered to be entered on the minutes.

His Grace the Duke of Richmond, K.G., President of the Club, died.

Resolved, ‘‘ That this meeting desires to record its deep regret at

“the irreparable loss the Club has sustained by the decease of its
“late President, His Grace the Duke of Richmond, K.G., who
‘‘has during a number of years given the greatest attention to
“further its objects, and promote its prosperity.”

The Earl of Yarborough, a Vice-President, died.

Her Majesty the Queen and His Royal Highness the Prince Consort
visited the show, Dec. roth, 1860.

Her Majesty the Empress of the French visited the show.

Resolved, that the President be elected for the term of one year,
and that the said President be not eligible for re-election for the term
of three years, and that this be the rule of the Club for the future.

The Right Honourable Lord Berners elected President for 1861,
being the first of the annual Presidents.

Lord Portman and B. T. Brandreth Gibbs, Esq., resigned their
office of Trustees, and the thanks of the Club voted.

Charles Barnett, Esq., Thomas Greetham, Esq., and Samuel Druce,
Esq., elected Trustees.

Resolved, that all exhibitors of Cross-bred animals shall be required
to specify the exact nature of the cross—that is, the breed of sire and
dam respectively, and whether the animal exhibited is the result of a
first or more remote cross.

Prize sheet re-arranged, fresh divisions and classes added, and
prizes to amount of nearly £300 extra. (See appendix for year 1862.)

The following were added to the list of Vice-Presidents :

Lord Berwick.

The Honourable Colonel Hood.
The Earl of Leicester.

The Duke of Richmond.

Lord Berwick, a Vice-President, died.

Lord Tredegar elected a Vice-President.

Implement Committee appointed to arrange as to allotment of space
and determine the rules and regulations for the implement department,

Resolved, that the Hon. Secretary be requested to make the same
arrangements as to catalogues that he has been in the habit of making
with Mr. Boulnois, and that the entire arrangement shall rest with
the Hon. Secretary of the Club, who is to fix the maximum price at
which the catalogues are to be sold by the Agricultural Hall Company.

A Committee appointed to consider and determine the principle on
which the space devoted to implements, &c., in the new Agricultural
Hall shall be allotted in 1862, and to determine the general arrange-
ment to be adopted in planning out that department, &c.

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The Show held at the Agricultural Hall for the first time.

His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales visited the Show, accom-
panied by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince of Prussia, His
Royal Highness the Duke of Brabant (now King of the Belgians),
and His Royal Highness Prince Louis of Hesse, also His Royal
Highness the Duke of Cambridge, Her Royal Highness the Duchess
of Cambridge, and Her Royal Highness the Princess Mary of
Cambridge.

Prize Sheet revised, and £600 added to the prizes.

Resolved, that an Implement Catalogue be published on the same
terms as the Live Stock Catalogue. ;

That in future any member of the Club who has duly served his
three years as Steward of the yard shall not be eligible for re-
appointment for the next six years.

That both the nomination and election of the new Stewards be in
the business of the general meeting, and that no retiring Steward
have the especial right of nominating his successor.

On the motion of Major-General the Honourable A. N. Hood, it was
resolved:

1st. That the management of the Smithfield Club be vested in a
Council, consisting of the President, Vice-Presidents, Trustees,
Hon. Secretary, and 24 members,

and. That one-third of the 24 members shall go out annually by
rotation, and not be re-eligible for one year.

3rd. That the Council shall prepare rules and regulations for the
management of the Club, and shall submit them for consideration
and adoption at a special general meeting of the Club in May,1863.

His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales was elected a member of
the Club.

Two silver cups, value £40, for cattle, three silver cups, value £20,
for sheep, offered in lieu of gold medals, also separate silver medals
for ewes in Extra Stock.

On March 5th the Council of the Club held its first meeting and
considered the draft of bye-laws as preliminarily prepared by the
Hon. Secretary.

Resolved, that the Hon. Secretary be empowered to appoint an
Assistant Secretary, at a salary of 50 guineas per annum. That the
appointment, removal, and control of such Assistant Secretary shall
rest entirely with the Hon. Secretary.

Resolved, that one month be added to the ages of sheep—viz. to
be under 23 months instead of 22 months as heretofore, also to be
above 23 months and under 35 months, instead of above 22 and under
34 months,

ny a silver cup, value £10, be offered in lieu of the butchers’
medal.

Bye-laws of the Club finally discussed and agreed to.

The private view arranged to take place on the Monday afternoon
of the show, and the public to be admitted at 5s. each.

Resolved, that every member of the Council be invited to send in
the names of fitting persons for Judges in each particular class.

That the Council shall select the Judges. ;

That the Council shall have power to add names to the list.

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That the member of Council sending in any names shall first
ascertain that the respective parties are willing to act as Judges.

That the names be delivered to the Hon. Secretary on or before the
1st of November.

Resolved, that there be fifteen Judges—viz. six for cattle, six for
sheep, and three for pigs. ;

Resolved, that all the Judges of cattle shall be joined to decide the
adjudication of the silver cups, and in case of equality of votes, the
Stewards shall call in a Judge (as umpire) out of one of the other
divisions.

That the six Judges of sheep shall be joined to decide the last cup
named on the Prize Sheet, and in case of equality’ of votes, the
Stewards shall call in an umpire, as in the case of cattle.

A special Divine Service given for the first time by the Vicar of
Islington for the men in charge of live stock.

The first report of the Council laid before the general meeting.

Two Stewards of implements appointed.

Humphrey Brandreth, Esq. (formerly Hon. Secretary), elected a
Vice-President.

Resolved, that members of the Club and exhibitors be admitted to
the galleries during the judging.

That a framed diploma and a sovereign be given to the man (to be
named by the exhibitor) who has had charge of the stock winning the
first prize in each class.

The ages in the class for steers were re-arranged. (See Prize Sheet).

The marking of the sheep’s ears was discontinued.

Resolved, that all protests against animals exhibited at the Club’s
shows must be delivered in before 6 o’clock, p.m., on the Tuesday of
the show, and that no protest be received after that time.

Fines were instituted for the non-exhibition of animals that had
been entered.

Resolved, that the Club will not in any case, or under any circum-
stances, hold itself responsible for any loss, damage, or mis-delivery
of live stock, or any article exhibited at the Club’s shows.

Rosettes placed over winning animals.

Resolved, that for the information of the agricultural and such other
journals as may wish to publish the awards the same evening, the
winning numbers be posted on a placard in the gallery, from time to
time, as the Judges proceed.

That the reporters of the press generally shall obtain the complete
award by applying at the Hon. Secretary’s office in the Hall, at three
o’clock, when a clerk will be in attendance to read over the numbers,
so that the reporters may mark their catalogues.

Veterinary Inspector’s fee raised to £15.

Judges’ fees raised to £7.

Freemartins to be allowed to compete in the heifer classes.

The Marquis of Huntly, Vice-President, died.

Humphrey Brandreth, Esq., Vice-President, died.

Resolved, that the Stewards be paid a fee of £10 each.
That a silver cup be substituted for the gold medal hitherto given
for the best pen of pigs.

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That a gold medal be given in lieu of a silver medal to the breeder
of the best ox or steer, also to the breeder of the best cow or heifer, in
any of the classes.

That there be three but-hers’ cups ; one for beast, one for sheep,
and one for pigs.

The date of the show was put a week later than usual in consequence
of the cattle plague necessitating early slaughter after the show.

Various stringent rules were enacted, in order to guard against the
spread of the cattle plague; animals exhibited at any show within a
month being excluded; veterinary certificates being required to be
sent with the animals; conveyances to be disinfected; animals to be
examined by a veterinary inspector before being admitted to the
show ; constant attendance of veterinary inspectors night and day, &c.

Resolved, that this year the show shall close on the Thursday
evening instead of the Friday.

Resolved, that the Stewards of live stock and implements, not
already members of the Council, be so ex-officio, during their terms
of stewardship.

Resolved, that it is the opinion of the general meeting of the
Smithfield Club, held this 12th day of December, 1865, that it is the
duty of the Government, under the formidable visitation by which
this country has been afflicted, to issue such orders for the regulation
of the cattle trade in Great Britain as may be necessary to check the
extension of the cattle plague, so that the practice may be uniform
throughout the country ; also, that this meeting concurs in the spirit
of the recommendations made to the Privy Council by the Council of
the Royal Agricultural Society of England in reference to the cattle
plague, and begs to press on the Government the extreme importance
and urgency of its taking immediate steps to insure uniformity of
action throughout the country.

Resolved, that the death of the animal within fourteen days of the
show shall exonerate from the fine.

Resolved, that in all other cases the fine shall be paid.

Resolved, that the condition disqualifying spayed heifers be struck
out.
That the butchers’ cups be discontinued.

That the rule excluding animals exhibited elsewhere within a month
be rescinded for this year.

That ail the other rules and regulations in reference to cattle plague
be enforced as last year, with the exception of that altering the date
of the show.

That no steps be taken by the Council of the Smithfield Club to
obtain a relaxation of the orders of Privy Council in reference to the
cattle plague.

That a deputation, consisting of the President and Hon. Secretary,
shall wait on the Privy Council to advocate the following recommenda-
tions:

1st. That no fair or market for store stock should be opened before

the rst of April.

and. That the greatest care should be taken that the regulations

as to quarantine be rigidly carried out.

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Resolved, that a list of the winners of the gold medals and silver
cups at the past shows of the Club be printed at the end of the annua
Prize Sheets; the same to be a reprint and continuation of the tabular
statement in the appendix to the Hon. Secretary’s ‘‘ History of the
Smithfield Club.”

That a list of the members of the Club be printed at the end of the
Prize Sheets.

That none but the official placards respecting the food on which the
animals have been fed be allowed to be placed over the heads of the
animals in the Hall.

Lord Feversham, Vice-President, and C. T. Tower, Esq., Vice-
President and father of the Club, died; also Thos. Greetham, a
Trustee, died.

The Club entered into arrangements with the Agricultural Hall
Company respecting various alterations in the Hall, by which on the
one hand the Club has to pay the Hall Company £1,000, in considera-
tion of the enlargement of the galleries; building of a dining-room,
in which the Club’s annual dinners are to be held; store-room for
animal’s food, and construction of a new building for the pigs, and
other improvements.

On the motion of the President (Major-General Hood) :—

Resolved, that £15 be given for a report on the animals exhibited
at the Club’s show.

The Duke of Marlborough and the Earl of Powis elected Vice-
Presidents.

The President was requested to lay the following resolutions before
the Privy Council as recommendations from the Council of the
Smithfield Club :—

That all foreign stock be slaughtered at the place of landing.

That sheep be included in the present quarantine regulations for
store stock.

Mr. H. H. Dixon was appointed to write the report of the present
year’s show.

Resolved, that in future each member of the Council shall not
nominate more than one person in each division of Judges, and that
the conditions requiring that the nominators shall have first ascer-
tained their willingness to act be omitted.

Her Majesty the Queen exhibited for the first time in her own
name. His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales exhibited for the
first time.

A donation of £25 was received from Her Majesty the Queen, in
lieu of that of £5 hitherto annually paid by Major-General the Hon.
A. N. Hood.

W. Torr, Esq., elected Trustee.

Stringent regulations were enacted in reference to cattle plague
(Rinderpest).

Resolved, that 750 copies of the report on the last show be printed,
and the same number of the Honorary Secretary’s “History of the Club.”
Resolved, that this Council approves of the principle of the Metro-
politan Foreign Cattle Market Bill, introduced by Her Majesty’s
Government, and is of opinion that all fat animals imported should be
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subject to such a period of quarantine as would preclude the possibility
of the reintroduction of the cattle plague.

The President was requested to communicate this resolution to the
Privy Council to be forwarded to the Select Committee appointed by
the House of Commons.

A class established for cross-bred Long-woolled sheep.

Three divisions for pigs, viz., White Breeds,

Black Breed,
Other Breeds.

It was ordered, that the nature of crosses of all animals be stated in
full in the catalogue.

Resolved, that in future the live weights of all cattle, each pen of
sheep, shall be ascertained and made public, and that if necessary a
weighbridge be purchased.

Resolved, that a luncheon shall take place in the new Dining-hall,
at the Agricultural Hall, on the Tuesday in the show week, imme-
diately after the general meeting of the members on that day.

The price of standing room in the galleries was fixed at 6s. per foot
frontage, and on the ground floor 18s. per foot frontage.

Resolved, that the Council expresses its opinion that all cattle
exhibited at the Smithfield Show should, under proper regulations, be
allowed to be removed into the country at the close of the show.

A deputation was appointed to wait on the Lord President of the
Privy Council to urge the same.

_The same Committee was authorised to make the necessary arrange-
ments as to the disinfecting of cattle conveyances, &c.

The subject of additional space was referred to a committee to
examine into the details and report thereon.

It was ordered that Mr. H. H. Dixon should again write the report
on the animals exhibited at the Club’s show.

There was a preliminary discussion of the subject of the President-
Elect and Vice-Presidents.

The members, exhibitors, &c., were admitted to the unoccupied
portions of the area of the Show, instead of the galleries only.

Resolved, that the Judges shall be nominated by the Council and
appointed by a Judges’ Selection Committee.

In the Devon, Hereford, and Short-horn Divisions, and the classes
for steers 2 years 6 months old, and prizes increased, and 3rd prizes
added ; and-Sussex steers 3 years old, 3rd prizes added.

In the Irish Cattle Division the following to be the wording :—

Irish Breed of Cattle. All animals in these classes must be bred in
Ireland.

In the Divisions for Hampshire or Wiltshire sheep, also for Oxford—
shire, a new class to be established for fat Wether sheep, 2 years old
(above 23 and under 35 months.)

CHAMPION PLATE :—
Resolved, that a piece of plate, value £100, be offered for the
best beast in the yard, including Extra Stock; also
That a piece of plate, value £50, be offered for the best pen of
sheep in the yard; also
That a piece of plate, value £10, be offered for the best single
sheep in Extra Stock.

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In the Extra Stock Short-wools (not Southdowns)
That 2 silver medals be offered, viz :—

One for the best Wether,

One for the best Ewe.

Resolved, that in place of the disqualification of pigs being final
when the state of the dentition is not satisfactory, that the last clause
of Rule 21 shall in future be as follows :—

‘“‘Tf the dentition shall indicate that the age of any of the pigs has
‘been incorrectly returned in the certificates, the Stewards shall
‘call upon the exhibitor to prove to their satisfaction the correct-
“ness of his certificate.”

Resolved, that the fee to be paid by non-members be two guineas

instead of one as heretofore.

That the Judges’ Selection Committee shall consist of the President
and Stewards of live stock.

To recommend to the general meeting that the date of the Council
meeting, which is now fixed by the Bye-laws to be held in March, be
altered to February.

Determined, that the Club’s Annual Dinner shall take place in the
Dining-hall attached to the show, on Monday, December 6th, at 4.30.

Resolved, that the entries of foreign cattle must be received.

Resolved, thatin all cases in which one of a number of executors or
trustees shall in the capacity of executor or trustee become a member
of the Club, he shall be allowed to exhibit stock belonging to such
trust paying a separate subscription in respect thereof.

Resolved, that in the case of stock belonging to more than one
person, i.¢., a partnership, one of which partners is a member of the
Club, such stock may be exhibited on the payment of a non-member’s
fee on behalf of the other partner or partners. ,

In the Scotch-horned classes it was determined to substitute the
words ‘‘ West-highland,” and: to establish distinct classes for other
Scotch breeds.

In Leicesters In Hampshire or Wiltshire
», Cotswolds _» shropshire

», Lincolns », Oxfordshire

3, Southdowns

to establish a new class for 3 ewes above 3 years old, and that must
have had a lamb.

That the Champion Plate for the best single sheep be discontinued.

In the conditions of the silver cups in the divisions for Shropshire,
Oxfordshire, Cross-bred or any other breed, the words “‘ one year old”
be inserted so as to limit the competition to one year old sheep, as
already in the Southdown division.

Money prizes substituted for silver medals in the Extra Stock cattle.

A silver cup not exceeding £5 in value be given for the best wether
in the following divisions :—

ist. Leicesters, Cotswolds, Lincolns, Kentish or other Long-wools.

and. Southdown, Hampshire or Wiltshire.

3rd. Shropshire, Oxfordshire, Cross-bred, or other breed of sheep ;
also,

That a silver cup (as above) be given for the best single pig in Extra
Stock.

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The wording of Rule 17 was amended to read as follows :—

‘‘ It is incumbent on exhibitors and breeders of animals exhibited at
the Smithfield Club’s Show to prove the correctness of their certificates
if called upon by the Stewards to do so. If any mis-statement or
wilful incorrectness shall at any time be proved to have been made in
any certificate, the offender shall, for such wilful mis-statement, be
disqualified ever afterwards from exhibiting at the shows of the Club,
and no stock bred by him shall be allowed to be exhibited at the
subsequent meetings of the Club.

If such certificate belong to an animal which has been or shall be
awarded a prize at the Smithfield Club’s Show, the prize shall be
withheld, and Rule 18 apply, viz. prizes to go up by gradation.”

Resolved, that it be an instruction to the Judges’ Selection

Committee not to appoint as Judges any persons who will act as Judges
at the Birmingham Show the same year.
' Earl Powis offered prize for the best instrument for the slaughter
of animals by the severance of the spinal vertebrz, viz. £20 for the
best instrument that shall be an efficient substitute for the pole-axe
for slaughtering animals by separating the spinal marrow, commonly
called “ pithing.”

Resolved, to discontinue the Report on the animals exhibited at the
Club’s Show.

Classes established for ewes of the Leicesters, Cotswolds, Lincolns,
Southdowns, Hampshire or Wiltshire-downs, Shropshire and Oxford-
shire breeds,

A vote of thanks passed to the Right Honourable Lord Penrhyn,
for his handsome donation of £100 to the Club, and also the expression
of regret of the Council that his lordship is unable to accept the
Presidency of the Club for 1872.

That the class for Long and Short-wool Cross-bred sheep, 1 year old,
not exceeding 220lb. live weight, be abolished (light weight class).

That no animal exhibited at any previous show of the Club shall
again compete in the same class.

That in future the men in charge of live stock at the show yard lead
out their animals before the Judges.

That such of the eight senior members of Council as shall not be
exhibitors shall be added to the Judges’ Selection Committee, which
at present consists of the President and Stewards of live stock.

That the Council Meeting and General Meeting during the show
should be held on the Tuesday as heretofore, the former at 11 o’clock
and the latter at 1 o’clock.

That the statement of accounts for the past year should be printed
and distributed round to the general meeting instead of being read
as heretofore.

It was determined to take measures to insure the herdsmen and
shepherds having the prize cards to take home; also that copies be
prepared for the butchers purchasing the animals.

A committee was appointed to make the arrangements as to
disinfecting, etc., of the cattle conveyances.

‘That the separate Implement Catalogue be discontinued, and that in
lieu there shall be added to the Stock Catalogue an index giving the

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name, addreégs, and trade of each exhibitor or firm, the number of the
stand of each, a plan of the galleries, showing the position of each
stand and its reference number; also the name, address, trade, and
number of stand of each exhibitor or firm, on the ground-floor.

That the butchers purchasing cattle at the Club’s shows be invited
to send an account of the dead weights for publication, and that the
name and address of each butcher complying with this request be
published with his return.

Eighteen animals refused admission on account of foot and mouth
disease.

In accordance with the recommendation of the Council there was a
discussion at the general meeting on the following subject, viz.:—

‘‘ Whether animals exhibited elsewhere within a limited period
before the date of the Club’s Show should or should not be
admitted in future during the prevalence of the foot and mouth
disease.”

Resolved, to accept the offer of Earl Powis to renew the prize this
year for the best instrument for slaughtering animals.

Resolved, to establish a new class for Sussex steers, not exceeding 2
years and 6 months old.

Resolved, to abolish the class for light weight Leicester sheep, also
the class for the old sheep in the Oxfordshire breed. ;

Resolved, that any animal that has once won the Champion Plate
shall not compete for it again.

That no animal (cattle, sheep, or pig), exhibited at any other show
within one month previous to the 6th of December, 1872, be allowed to
be exhibited at the Smithfield Club’s Show this year.

That each exhibitor be required to certify that any animal to be sent
by him for exhibition at the Smithfield Club’s Show this year has not
been, and will not be, shown at any other exhibition within one month
previous to December 6th, 1872.

That all animals undergo a veterinary examination previous to
being admitted at the doors of the Agricultural Hall.

That exhibitors shall send with each animal a certificate that it has
not been, for 14 days previous to its leaving home for the Smithfield
Club’s Show, in contact with any animal suffering from contagious or
infectious disease.

That all animals (cattle, sheep, or pigs) coming by railway to the
Smithfield Club’s Show be sent in horse boxes, or in private conveyances.

Communication from Professor Simonds read, stating that his
election as the Principal of the Royal Veterinary College, would
prevent his continuing to be Veterinary Inspector of the Club.

Resolved, that a vote of thanks be passed to Professor Simonds for
the services he has rendered to the Club, and that he be elected
Honorary Veterinary Inspector,

Resolved, that Professor Brown be elected Veterinary Inspector to
the Club. That the fee be 40 guineas, on the understanding that
either he or a duly qualified veterinary surgeon appointed by him, be
in attendance day and night from Thursday morning, December 5th,
up to Saturday night, December 7th, to inspect every animal previous
to its admission into the show, and during the time they remain in
the yard.

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That the best thanks of this Council be given to the Council of the
Royal Agricultural Society of England for the course they are pursuing
in detecting and exposing the adulteration of feeding stuffs and manures,
and that the sum of £100 be voted from the funds of the Club towards
the expense incurred by that Council in the case of Kidd v. the Royal
Agricultural Society of England.

That the following alteration be made in the Bye-laws respecting
the preparation of the house list, of the eight names recommended as
members of Council to succeed those who retire annually by rotation,
viz.i—

‘‘ That the Council of the Smithfield Club shall select the names of
16 members instead of eight as heretofore, such 16 names to be
printed on a form similar to voting papers used for the election
of guardians, and also with a space for the substitution of other
names as heretofore, and that the same be sent by post to every
member of the Club in time for the member to record his vote
thereon and return it to the Secretary before the annual meeting.
No member to vote for more than eight names.”

Resolved, that the classes for Long-horned cattle should be dis-
continued,

Prizes for Irish cattle and Kentish and Cross-bred sheep increased.

Class established for Kentish ewe sheep.

Rescinded, that all animals (cattle, sheep, or pigs), coming by rail-
way to the Smithfield Club’s Show be sent in horseboxes or in private
conveyances.

The Judges reported that none of the instruments for the slaughter
of animals by “ pithing” effectually accomplished the desired object.

Resolved, that the catalogue of the show be handed to the Agricul-
‘tural Hall Company as heretofore on the express conditions that no
notices nor advertisements be inserted except at the end thereof.

Resolved, to increase the salary of the Assistant-Secretary to one
hundred guineas per annum, to commence from Christmas last.

That iron feeding troughs be provided for all animals sent to the
show in order to prevent the chance of disease being brought from
other places,

The Dinner Committee Report adopted, viz.:—

‘That so many meetings of various sorts usually held during the
show week, it does not appear likely that a sufficient number
would attend either a dinner or a luncheon to make it expedient
for either to be held.”

The Committee, whilst fully recognizing the very great hospitality
exhibited by some of the Presidents in recent years in inviting the
Council to sumptuous entertainments, and without wishing in any way
to interfere with the free action of the President, would venture to
suggest to the Council whether it is not too much to expect from the
Presidents of the Club, and indeed, whether if such entertainments
given at the Presidents’ expense should become a recognized practice,
it might not in some degree embarrass the general meetings of the
Club, in filling up the Presidency at the annual elections, and lessen
the compliment intended to be conveyed in nominating the prominent
supporters of the Club for that important office.

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Resolved, that there be—
g Judges for Cattle,
9 rn Sheep, In sets of 3.,
3 ” Pigs,

Resolved, that the date of each gentleman’s election as a member of
the Club be inserted in the voting paper.

Resolved, that the Council be empowered to nominate 3 scrutineers
to examine the voting papers for the Council before the general
meetings in December.

On Tuesday morning, December oth, a dense fog prevailed, and
several of the animals were found to be suffering from difficult breath-
ing during the day, others presented similar symptoms. In the night
the fog became more dense, and two of the cattle died.

On Wednesday morning many of the animals were removed from
the hall to the entrance yard.

During Wednesday night and Thursday morning gi cattle were
removed at the request of the owners or their agents; of these, 50
were slaughtered, some died in the vans in which they were taken
away, and some recovered.

Cattle in the open air of the Metropolitan Market were affected with
“Fog Sickness” to such an extent as to render their immediate
slaughter necessary; also in 18 places in Islington, St. Pancras,
Marylebone, Bloomsbury, Haverstock Hill, Dalston, Shoreditch,
Haggerstone, Hoxton, Clerkenwell and Aldersgate.

A class instituted for Scotch-horned breeds (not Highland) ; also a
class for Ryeland, Cheviot, and Dorset ewes.
Resolved, to offer—
CATTLE.

£100 Champion Plate as heretofore.
£50 Cup for the best Steer or Ox in the classes.
£50 ” ” Heifer or Cow 9

BREED CUPS.
£40 Cup for the best Devon beast in the classes.

£40 oy » Hereford ” ”

£40 45 am Short-horn 7 3

£40 ” ” Sussex ” ”

£40 ” ” Scotch ” ”

£40 i - Cross-bred iy $5 ;

£40 a5 is Beast of any of the other breeds in prize list.
SHEEP.

£20 Cup for the best pen of Leicesters in the classes.

£20 55 4 ‘is Cotswolds 43 3

£20 ” a 45 Lincolns - i

£20 8 ” i Kentish ‘is *f

£20 ” ” i Cross-bred _,, 2

Either Long-wool Cross, or Long and Short-wool
£20 Cup for the best pen of Southdowns in the classes.

£20 ” ” ” Hampshire ,, ° ,,
£20 ” r » Shropshire __,, “3
£20 ” ” ” Oxfordshire ,, -

£20 ” ” ” Ryeland, &c. ,, ‘“

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PIGS.
£20 Cup for the best pen of Three White pigs.
£20 ” ” ” Three Black pigs.
£20 ” ” 5 Three, any other breed.

It was decided that all the cup prizes could be had by the winners
either in plate or money at their option.

Class established for Ryeland, Cheviot, and Dorset ewes.

Decided, to strike out the words, that ‘‘‘The sheep must be shown
in their wool.”

Resolved, if the dentition shall indicate that the age of the pigs
has been incorrectly returned in the certificate, the Stewards shall
disqualify such pigs, and report the same to the Council.

Resolved, that one attendant should be admitted to each stand in
the Implement department, on the Monday in the week of the show,
and that the stands be uncovered by 1o o'clock on that morning.

That iron pails for the use of live stock at the show should be
hired of the Agricultural Hall Company, and that no others be allowed
to be brought in.

Increased ventilation was provided in the hall by patent louvre, 25
feet long, and 16 feet deep, at each end of the building, and also by
additional ventilation over each of the stair-cases.

Resolved, that in the classes for the old steers and oxen of the
Devon, Hereford, Short-horn, Sussex, and Cross or Mixed, the ages
shall be limited to ‘‘ not exceeding 4 years and 6 months old.”

Resolved, that the following classes be abolished, viz. :—

CATTLE—Scotch-horned steers or oxen (not being Scotch Highland),
“Scotch-horned heifers or cows, " %s ‘
Scotch-polled cows, above 4 years old.
Irish steers or oxen, of any age.
Irish heifers or cows, of any age.
Welsh heifers or cows, of any age.
SHEEP.—Cross-bred Long-wool sheep, 1 year old.
Southdown wethers, 1-year old, under 2oolb. live weight.

Resolved, to establish classes for wether lambs as under, born in
year 1875, viz. :—

Leicesters, Oxfordshire,

Cotswold, Cross-bred,

Lincolns, Kentish, Ryeland, Dorset, or
Southdowns, any other pure breed, not
Hampshire, before specified.

Shropshire,

Resolved, to offer £50 Champion Plate for the best pen of three
sheep in the show as tormerly.

Resolved, that exhibitors be required to indemnify the Club from
liability in the event of any damage or injury which may be caused by
animals or machinery which they send for exhibition,

That the Stewards shall have the power to remove from the
Agricultural Hall any animals they may deem fit.

Resolved, that a Committee be appointed to confer and consult with
the authorities of the Agricultural Hall as to the future tendency or
arrangement with them for holding the Smithfield Club’s Show after

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the expiration of the present lease, and report to the next Council
Meeting.
Decided, to increase the rent for space in the Implement Depart-
ment, viz. :—
Down Stairs to 2os. per foot frontage.
Bays in Galleries to 14s. i

That the Club’s members’ ticket of admission shall, up to 2 o'clock
on the Monday of the show also admit one lady, accompanying such
member entitled to entrance. :

The thanks of the Council were voted to the Agricultural Hall
Company for this concession.

Resolved, that a special vote of thanks be presented to Mr. B. T.
Brandreth Gibbs, on the occasion of his election for the 33rd time to
the office of Honorary Secretary in recognition of the interest he has
taken in the Club, and the valuable and efficient services he has
rendered it for so many years. That a copy of this resolution be
engrossed and suitably prepared, and that His Royal Highness the
Prince of Wales be respectfully requested to affix his signature to the
same as the President of the Club for this year.

Resolved, that the offer of the Agricultural Hall Company, Limited,
to give £1,250 per annum, and 100 guineas for cups, with a new lease
for 21 years, to commence with the Cattle Show, 1876, be acceded to:
(subject to certain conditions of detail). F

Classes established for lambs.

That the Extra Stock cattle, sheep, and pigs be abolished.

Resolved, that in the new open classes established in place of Extra
Stock, when the Breeders’ Certificates cannot be obtained, the
exhibitors must produce such evidence as will satisfy the Stewards of
Live Stock that the animal does not exceed the prescribed age.

That 2 entries be allowed by the same person in any of the cattle or
sheep classes.

That in future the breeders’ medals in all cases shall only be given
when the exhibitor and breeder are not the same person.

That the breeders’ gold medals for the best steer or ox, and best
heifer or cow in the classes which have been given in place of silver
be discontinued. :

That the classes for 2-year old sheep be abolished.

That the prizes in the lamb classes be increased.

That no animal or animals, having once won the Champion Plate,
or either of the silver cups offered for cattle, sheep, or pigs, can
compete for the same again.

That the food on which animals sent to the show have been fed,
shall be omitted to be stated.

That there be a class for single pigs, of any breed or age, to follow
the other classes.

Resolved—
1. That each distinct set of Judges of Cattle be requested to select
an animal which, in their opinion is best calculated to
compete for the Champion Prize.

2. That after the three animals have been selected, each set of
Judges shall depute one Judge from their own body to
assist in making the final award.

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3. That similar regulations be adopted for awarding the Champion
Prizes in the sheep classes,

That in future the Judges be furnished, before commencing, with
the weight of all animals, pigs included.

And that all pigs be sent to the show in crates (to facilitate the
weighing).

Authority given to the Trustees to sell out £300 Three per cent.
Consols, in order to meet the current expenditure.

Resolved, that the collection and publication of the dead weights of
animals exhibited at the shows be discontinued.

The illuminated vote of thanks was presented to the Honorary
Secretary by His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales.

That the following rule be added to the Prize Sheet—

“The Council of the Club reserves to itself the right to reject
“the entry or entries made by any person or persons, if it
‘should deem fit to do so.”

That the weighing of pigs be discontinued.

Resolved, that notice should be given by members of Council of
any important alterations they propose making in the prizes or rules
of exhibition, so as to enable these to be put on the agenda for the
February Council, when the Prize Sheet is settled.

Resolved, that no 2nd prize be awarded in any class unless there be
at least 3 animals (cattle), or 3 pens of animals (sheep or pigs) ex-
hibited, and no 3rd prize will be awarded in any class unless there be
at least 5 animals (cattle), or 5 pens of animals (sheep or pigs) ex-
hibited, except on the special recommendation of the Judges.

Resolved, that the new plan of judging the Champion Prize, as
adopted last year, be abandoned, and that the old method of all the
nine Judges acting as formerly be again adopted.

_ Resolved, that the words in the rule as to the state of dentition of
pigs—

‘* The Stewards of live stock shall disqualify such pigs, and report
‘‘the same to the Council,”

be altered thus :—

“The Stewards shall call upon the exhibitor to prove to their
‘““ satisfaction the correctness of his certificate.”

Resolved, that no animal be exhibited at the Smithfield Club’s Show
this year which has been exhibited elsewhere, alter the 1st November,
1877, and that a special circular be sent to all exhibitors to this effect.

Resolved, that the Council of the Smithfield Club desires to express
its gratification at the appointment of the Select Committee to enquire
into the recent outbreak of cattle plague, and the importation of live
stock, and it would respectfully urge upon the Government the de-
sirability of carrying out as early as possible the recommendations of
that Committee.

Resolved, that the Council is desirous to throw the Show open
and to abolish the special restrictions, Rules No. 1 and 2, provided the
stock of the country have a clean bill of health.

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Resolved, that the same be rescinded, subject to the confirmation
of a special Council to be held on October rst.

N.B.—This eventually could not be carried out in consequence of
the prevalence of disease.

In former years several different plans for adjudicating the
Champion Plate were tried, among others —

1. When there were only 6 Judges for cattle, the whole
adjudicated on the Champion Plate; this, however, was not
satisfactory and more than once resulted in an umpire having
to be called in.

2. The number of Judges was increased to g, and the whole of
these decided by a majority of votes. This, however, was not
deemed satisfactory.

3. Theg Judges selected 3 out of their own number to act, but
this method was in its turn rejected, and last year the whole
of the g again adjudicated.

Resolved, that there shall be 3 Judges for Champion Plate.

That the 3 Judges be selected by the Judges’ Selection Committee
out of:those who act for cattle. The same principle be adopted in
regard to sheep.

Resolved, that the ages of steers be altered from 3 years and 3
months, to not exceeding 3 years and 6 months.

That the classes of Devon, Hereford, Short-horn, and Sussex steers
and oxen be altered to above 3 years and 6 months, and not exceeding
4 years and 6 months.

That the prizes for Sussex cattle be increased to the same amount
as offered for the Devons, Herefords, and Short-horns.

That the prizes in all the lamb classes be further increased.

Resolved, that the word “Inclusive” should be added after the
words, ‘‘ The ages of all animals to be calculated up to the ist of
December.”

Resolved, that for the future the fine for non-exhibition shall be £1
for each beast or each pen of sheep or pigs instead of ros. as heretofore.

That a communication be made to the Agricultural Hall Company
enquiring whether more accommodation for implements can be given,
and that a Committee be appointed to confer with the Directors of the
Company thereon.

Resolved, that the rule prohibiting animals exhibited at other
shows, &c., cannot be rescinded this year.

I 879 That the following addition be made to the rule requiring exhibitors
to prove the correctness of their certificates—

“If the exhibitor or breeder should fail to do this by the 30th
day of January next, after the show, the Stewards shall report
the facts of the case to the next Council meeting, and the
Council shall determine whether the exhibitor or breeder, or
both, shall be allowed to exhibit in future at the Club’s Show.”

Also, the following addition be made to the rule in regard to
protests.

“Any person or persons lodging a protest shall deposit the sum
of £5 with the Secretary of the Club, and if on investigation
the protest is not sustained to the satisfaction of the Stewards,
the sum thus'deposited shall, at the discretion of the Council,
be forfeited to the funds of the Club.”

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Resolved, that the special rules hitherto in force, preventing
animals exhibited at other shows within a month previous to the
Smithfield Club’s Show shall not be in operation any longer.

A Committee was appointed to take evidence, consider, and report
on the Prize Sheet generally, and especially as to the advisability of
any alterations being made for the year 1880, prohibiting animals
once shown being again exhibited, also for preventing aged animals
competing for the Champion Plate, and of still further reducing the
number of prizes for the older classes of animals.

Resolved, to alter the rule which exempts Scotch animals from
having their ages certified so as not to apply to the Scotch-polled breed.
The exemptions to be only for the Highland, Scotch, and the Welsh
breeds.

Resolved, that the arrangements made for some years past with the
proprietors of cattle conveyances be discontinued, thus leaving it to
the exhibitors to make their own arrangements as to the conveyance
of their animals to the yard.

That names of Judges who have acted the last two years be printed
at foot of Judges’ Nomination Form, which is sent to each member of
Council.

Determined, to add the word “lambs” as well as sheep in the
conditions for the Breed Cups and Champion Plate (sheep), thus
admitting lambs to compete.

On the recommendation of the Special Prize Sheet Committee, very
considerable alterations were made for 1880, in the conditions of the
cattle classes in order to encourage early maturity (see Prize Sheet,
given for 1880, in the appendix).

That in any class where at least 10 entries are exhibited, the Judges
shall have the power, if there be special merit, to recommend to the
Stewards that an additional prize be given to the amount of two-thirds
of the last prize offered in that class.

Resolved, that the Champion Prize for sheep may be taken either in
plate or money, or partly in the Club’s gold medal and money.

That the old rule be reverted to, giving silver medals to the breeder
of 1st prize animals in all the classes, instead of as now only in the
case of the breeder, not being the exhibitor.

Resolved, that the gold medal of the Club be awarded to the
breeder of the Champion Prize beast, also—

To the breeder of the Champion Prize pen of sheep.

Resolved, that a nomination form (similar to that used for recom-
mending Judges), be sent to the members of Council, to enable each
to suggest two names of members qualified to be elected to serve as
Stewards of the Club.

The Agricultural Hall Company aquiesced in the Champion Prize
being taken, 30 guineas in a large gold medal, and 70 guineas in
money, or entirely in plate (as in past years) at the option of the
winner.

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Resolved, that all the pigs exhibited at the Smithfield Club's Shows
shall have the state of their dentition examined by a competent
authority previously to the Judges making their award. If the
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incorrectly returned in the certificate, the Stewards shall disqualify
such pigs, and report the same to the Council.

Resolved, that the necessary portions of Professor Simonds’ paper
on dentition of pigs be reprinted in a cheap form, after having been
revised by the Professor.

Resolved, that there be a class for Suffolk (black-faced) wethers.

Resolved, to abolish the classes for other breed of pigs, and to
substitute fresh classes for pigs of a large white breed.

Resolved, that there be 3 additional Judges for sheep.

That in order to relieve the Stewards from the necessity of going at
full length through the Club’s accounts at the annual audit, a paid
auditor shall be appointed to examine and certify the details pre-
paratory to the Stewards auditing the final balance-sheet for each
financial year.

That a paper similar to the one for nominating Stewards be sent
previous to the November meeting, to each member of Council, to
enable each to suggest the names of sixteen members of the Club
eligible for election on Council.

The Honorary Secretary announced the death of the late Assistant-
Secretary, Mr. Pullen. The Council passed the following resolution—

‘That the Honorary Secretary be requested to convey to the
“ family of the late Mr. David Pullen, the sincere regret of the
** Council at the loss the family and the Smithfield Club have
““thus sustained by his death, and the desire of the Council
“‘ to express its sympathy with the family in this bereavement.”

Mr. H. J. Hine, Secretary of the Shorthorn Society, appointed
Assistant-Secretary to the Club on the same terms as the late Mr.
Pullen.

The Club’s letters to be now addressed to No. 12, Hanover Square,
London, W.

The Honorary Secretary authorised to arrange as to the loan of the
Club’s troughs, etc., if application should be made for the use of them
by any other society exhibiting in the Agricultural Hall.

That the annual report be in future printed at the end of the Prize
Sheets sent to the members of the Club.

That the Council of the Smithfield Club is strongly of opinion that
the opening of the two metropolitan cattle markets on the same day
and at the same hour is highly injurious to both markets, and is the
probable cause of foot and mouth disease, and other contagious cattle
diseases being spread in the country ; and the Council therefore desires
that the Deptford Market should be held upon another day, or at least
that it should not be opened until 10 a.m., the time authorised by Act
of Parliament.

A vote of thanks was passed to Professor Simonds for having revised
the paper on the dentition of pigs, reprinted by the Club from the
journal of the Royal Agricultural Society of England.

Resolved, that in those cases where under the rule authorising
a special award of an additional prize (of two-thirds of the last prize
offered in the class) amounted to an uneven amount, it be increased to
even pounds.

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Resolved, that the word ‘‘ mixed” be struck out in classes 31, 32 and
33, and Rule 36 adhered to.

That the prizes for lambs be increased to £10, £7 and £5 in each
class.

That Suffolk (black-faced) lambs compete in the class for Kentish,
Cheviot, Ryeland, Dorset, etc., lambs.

The Stewards were empowered to give permission for Artists
to paint animals at the Show up to one p.m., commencing on the
Tuesday of the Show week.

Resolved, that the herdsmen, shepherds and servants, or some
person in charge, remain with their live stock until the close of the
Show, and that they be in attendance at their animal’s heads at
10 a.m., I p.m., and 5 p.m. each day of the Show, unless absent under
special permission of the Stewards.

Resolved, that the attention of the Veterinary Department be called
to the necessity of having the Cattle Vans, used for the conveyance of
animals to and from the Show, properly cleansed and disinfected, and
that an Inspector be appointed, under Professor Brown, to examine
and report upon the state of the vans.

A sub-committee appointed to ascertain the views of the exhibitors
of pigs, upon the subject of the dentition of the pig.

The Hon. Secretary’s proposal to continue his history of the Club
from 1867 to the end of 1880, was agreed to.

A communication suggesting the employment of paid or professional
herdsmen during the judging in lieu of the herdsmen connected with
the animals competing for prizes was considered, and the Hon.
Secretary requested to reply that the Council were not in favour of

adopting the suggestion, which had been discussed on former
occasions.

In November the Hall Committee presented a report upon a proposed
enlargement of the Hall by the Agricultural Hall Company, with the
view of providing increased accommodation for Implement Exhibitors
at the Club’s Show. The report was received and adopted, and the
Committee were empowered to still further consider the proposals,
and report finally thereon at the December meeting. At that
meeting the report of the Hall Committee was received and adopted,
recommending the Club to contribute £2000 towards the expense of
enlarging the Hall, by which about 700 feet frontage standing room
would be provided by throwing a wide archway into the Berners Hall
(the large room over the Piggery hitherto used as a refreshment hall),
and by the construction of a gallery connected with it and the main
hall over the arcade or entrance to the building from the Islington
End, such enlargement bringing in to the Club, in the shape of rent for
stand space, the sum of £228 per annum, the Agricultural Hall
Company agreeing to extend the present lease, which has fifteen

years to run, to twenty years, in order that the Club might enjoy its
investment for that period.

Communication received from the Corporation of London, officially
announcing that, after earnest attention to the subject, the Corporation
were enabled to meet the views of the Club as regards the hour of
opening the Foreign Cattle market.

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Resolved, that the bye-law fixing the Council meeting for the
Tuesday preceding the February Monthly Council meeting of the
Royal Agricultural Society of England, be amended by the addition of
the words “ or on the first Wednesday in February, as the Council may
from time to time determine,”

His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh, K.G., elected a
member of the Club on the nomination of His Royal Highness the
Prince of Wales, K.G.

Their Royal Highnesses the Prince of Wales, K.G., and the Duke
of Edinburgh, K.G., elected Vice-Presidents.

The President announced with regret the death of Lord Chesham, a
Vice-President, and of Mr. Edward Little, a member of the Council.

A letter having been sent to the Exhibitors of pigs at the late Show
on the dentition question, twenty-two replies were received offering
various suggestions, a large proportion being strongly in favour of the
dentition being continued asa safeguard against fraud. Two, however,
suggested that Exhibitors should be allowed to prove their entries.

Resolved, that the following recommendations of the Special Com-
mittee on Dentition of the Pig be received and adopted :—

(1) That the examination of the dentition be adhered to.

(2) That the words ‘‘ All pigs are exhibited subject to their dentition
agreeing with the certified age (as per rule No. 22)” be printed
conspicuously in the prize sheet at the commencement of the pig
classes.’”

(3) That a copy of Professor Simonds’ pamphlet on dentition be sent
free of cost to each exhibitor entering pigs for the show.

(4) That the exact ages be entered.on the certificate as heretofore, in
order to give the younger animals in each class the advantage justly
due to them in respect of early maturity—a matter of-great impor-
tance, and which should always be taken into consideration by the
judges, especially in cases where two or more pens closely approach
each other in merit.

That the present rule making the dentition absolute be adhered to,
the experience of past years having shown the very unsatisfactory
evidence produced to the Stewards upon very many occasions in order
to prove the correctness of ages.

That on the placards placed over the pens of disqualified animals,
the wording be altered to “ Disqualified, the state of the dentition not
agreeing with the dentition test required by Rule 22 of the Club.”

That Exhibitors be advised to have their pigs examined by a
qualified veterinary surgeon before they leave home for the Show,
and unless their dentition be in accordance with the recognised state
for their respective ages, not to send them to the Show.

Resolved, that the attention of the veterinary inspector be directed
to the desirability of paying a visit to the principal herds of pigs, witha
view of testing the correctness of the theory of detention, and to report
thereon.

Resolved, that the following Breed Cups for cattle should be offered
at the ensuing Show :—Devons £30, Herefords £30, Shorthorns £30,
Sussex £30, Norfolk and Suffolk Polled and Welsh £15, Scotch £30,
and Cross-bred £30.

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That the present class for Kentish, Suffolk, Cheviot, Ryeland,
Dorset, etc., lambs be divided into four separate classes as follows :—
Kentish with prizes £7 and £3, Suffolk with prizes £7 and £3, Dorset
with prizes £7 and £3, Cheviot, Ryeland, etc., with prizes £7 and £3.

That the prizes for Cheviots, Mountain, Ryeland and Dorset
etc., wethers, be altered to first prize £10 and second prize £5 in each
class.

That a new division be established for ‘Pigs of any distinct or cross
breed, not being of the breeds for which prizes are already offered
(Small White, Large White, Black breed and Berkshires), such new
division to have three classes, similar to the other divisions, with prizes
of £7 and £3 in each class.

Resolved, that those exhibitors who bring their own troughs for
their animals be allowed to use them in the place of those supplied by
the Club.

The following’ addition was made to the rule on protests :—

That in case the Stewards decide that the protest is sustained, they
shall have power to act immediately thereon, and shall report the result
of the same to the Council at its next meeting.

New rules as follows were adopted :—

Stock exhibitors’ servants who are leaving before the Show is over,
must give up their admission tickets to the foreman of the yard.

The distribution of handbills is strictly prohibited, except from the
exhibitors’ stands, and in reference to exhibitor’s own trade.

In consequence of the complaints of the exhibitors of Implements,
authority was given to the Yard Committee to determine to what extent
advertisements should be allowed to be placed or remain in the Hall
during the time it was in possession of the Club.

Delegates were appointed by the Council, on the invitation of the
Royal Agricultural Society of England, to co-operate with some of the
principal Agricultural Societies in making a representation to the
various railway companies with reference to the rates charged for the
conveyance of live stock to and from agricultural shows. A deputation
of about sixty representatives of various societies was received at the
Clearing House, and some modifications in the railway charges were
conceded.

Resolved, that the argeement with the Agricultural Hall Company
for an extension of the lease to twenty years, commencing from the
1883 Show, be signed on behalf of the Club by the President (Mr. J.
Walter, M.P.), Mr. Charles Howard, and Mr. W. Sanday, Trustees.

In consequence of the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in the
County of Norfolk, the Hon. Secretary was requested to communicate
with the Veterinary Department in reference to the approaching Show.

The attention of the Agricultural Hall Company was called to the
importance of adopting a better system of ventilation and disinfection
in the Piggery during the ensuing Show.

His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, K.G., graciously honoured
the Club by accepting the office of President for the second time.

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Resolved, that exhibitors making two entries in any class pay as
follows for the second entry :—Members, 5s. each ; Non-Members, Ios.
each,

That the heading of the Norfolk and Suffolk Polled Cattle be altered
to the Red Polled Breed.

That the age in the classes for Wether Sheep be altered from * one
year old and under twenty-three months,” to ‘‘ above twelve and under
twenty-four months old.”

That the age in the classes for Lambs be altered from ‘‘ born in the
year 188—,” to ‘‘ under twelve months old.”

That the prizes for Wether Sheep and Lambs in the Leicesters,
Cotswolds, Lincolns, Southdowns, Hampshires, Shropshires and
Oxfordshires be respectively £15, £10, £5, first, second and third prize
in each class.

That the prizes for Kentish Wether Sheep, Ewes and Lambs be
respectively £10 and £5, first and second prize in each class.

That the prizes for Suffolk (black-faced) Lambs be {10 and £5,
first and second prizes.

That the prizes for Dorset Lambs and Cheviot, Ryeland, etc., Lambs
be respectively £10 and £5, first and second prize in each class.

That the prizes for Cross-bred Sheep be respectively £15, £10 and
£5, first, second and third prize in each class,

That the following classes for Pigs be abolished:—Small White
Breed above twelve and not exceeding eighteen months old; Large
White Breed not exceeding nine months; Distinct or Cross-breed not
exceeding nine months old.

That a new division be established for Pigs of the Middle White breed,
with classes for animals above nine and not exceeding twelve months
old, and above twelve and not exceeding eighteen months old, and
prizes {10 and £5, first and second in each class.

That new classes be established for Single Pigs, viz.:—Not exceed-
ing one year old, first prize, £5; second prize, £3. Over one year
old, first prize, £5; second prize, £3.

That a Breed Cup of the value of £8 be offered in each division of
Pigs, and that a Champion Prize of £15 be offered for the best pen of
Pigs in the Show.

That the prizes for Pigs of any Distinct or Cross-breed be increased
to £10 and £5, first and second prize in each class.

That animals sent for exhibition must have been in possession of
the exhibitors three months previous to the Show, instead of six as
heretofore.

That the rule requiring Pigs under nine months old to be exhibited
by the breeder, be abolished.

That with each entry of Pigs a certificate be required, signed by a
qualified veterinary surgeon, upon a form supplied by the Club, testi-
fying that the Pigs have been examined, and that ‘their dentition is in
accordance with the recognised state for their respective ages.”

Resolved, that the Secretary each year request the two Senior
Stewards to arrange with their four colleagues the days and time of
their attendance at the Hall, and the division of their labours.

Also that a slip should be placed inthe Prize Sheet for Members
of the Club to nominate judges.

The Hon. Secretary reported the signing of the further agreement
with the Agricultural Hall Company, and authority was given for a
cheque to be drawn for £2,000, the sum agreed to be paid by the Club
towards the cost of the alterations at the Hall.

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In consequence of the rapid spread of foot-and-mouth disease
throughout the country during the autumn, a special meeting of the
Council was held to determine what steps should be taken to protect
exhibitors and to prevent the ensuing Show being the means of spreading
the disease, and the following special regulations were adopted :—

That no animal (cattle, sheep or pigs) exhibited at any other Show
after the 1st November, 1883, be allowed to be exhibited at the
Smithfield Club’s Show this year. That each exhibitor be required to
certify that any animal to be sent by him for exhibition at the Smithfield
Club's Show this year has not been, and will not be, shown at any
other exhibition after the rst November, 1883.

The Implement Committee reported that the new gallery over the
arcade entrance had been completed, and stands had been allotted to
exhibitors for this year’s Show.

Resolved, that the Assistant Secretary’s salary be increased by fifty
guineas, and that he be authorized to countersign the cheques drawn
upon the Club’s bankers.

One hundred and forty-nine members were elected during the year,
being the largest number elected in any year since the formation of
the Club.

Resolved, that the Welsh cattle follow the Red Polled in the prize
sheet.

That in the classes for lambs (Dorsets excepted) for the 1885 Show,
the age be altered from “ under 12 months old,” to “ born in the current
year of the Show.”

That the classes for all breeds of pigs, above 12 and not exceeding
18 months old, be abolished.

That the classes in each breed of pigs, viz., Small White, Middle
White, Large White, Black Breed, Berkshires, and any Distinct or
Cross breed be as follows :—(1) not exceeding nine months old, and (2)
above nine and not exceeding twelve months old. It was further
resolved to offer a third prize of £3 in each class for pigs (excepting the
classes for single pigs), to increase the breed cups for pigs from £8 to
£10 each; the Champion Plate from £15 to £20; and that each class
be for pens of two pigs.

The following newrule was adopted :—The judges of pigs will be
instructed, with the sanction of the stewards, to withhold prizes from
any animals which shall appear to them to have been entered in the
wrong class.

It was arranged that an official should be appointed to remain with
the animals all night during the Show in case an animal should require
to be slaughtered during the night.

In consequence of the illness of the Honorary Secretary, authority
was given to any of the three trustees to sign the cheques, the Assistant
Secretary to countersign the cheques as hitherto.

The report of the Committee appointed to consider and report, (1)
on the designation in the prize sheet of the various breeds, (2) on the
condition of the form of entry required from stock exhibitors, and (3)
on the question of dentition of sheep, was adopted as follows :—

That the designation Scotch Highland breed and Scotch Polled
breed be altered to Highland breed and Aberdeen or Angus and
Galloway breed respectively, and that the words “Scotch cattle’ be
placed above these classes.

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That no alteration be made in the designation of or conditions
applying to the other breeds exhibited at the Club’s Show excepting in
the classes for Cross-bred cattle.

With a desire to obviate, if possible, the trouble so long experienced
in connection with the eligibility or otherwise of animals in the Cross-
bred classes, the Committee recommended “that no animal with
more than three continuous crosses of the same blood shall be eligible
for the Cross-bred classes.”

That Professor Brown be invited to examine the cattle and sheep
exhibited at the ensuing show as to the state of their dentition and
report to the Council thereon, the Committee being of opinion that after
the Professor’s report has been received the Council will be better able
to decide upon the desirability or otherwise of instituting an examination
of the dentition of sheep exhibited at future shows.

A communication from the Bank of England, with reference to the
conversion of the Club’s reserve fund, invested in consols to 22 or 2}
per cent. stock, was considered, and it was resolved to take no steps in
the matter. ;

In consequence of the healthy state of the country, the restrictions
on the movement of animals out of the metropolis, which had been in
force for the past three shows, were removed, so that animals at this
show were able to be moved out of the metropolis without a licence.

Sir B. T. Brandreth Gibbs, Hon. Secretary, absent from the Show
through illness—the first time for 42 years. The President, at the
request of the members, agreed to send on their behalf a letter of
sympathy. :

The Secretary was requested to write in the name of the Council
a letter of condolence to the family expressive of the Council’s deep
regret at the death of Mr. Walter Farthing, a member of the Council
and Steward of the Club, and who had always taken a deep interest
and active part in the Club’s proceedings.

His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh, K.G., elected President-
elect, i.e. President for 1887.

Sir B. T. Brandreth Gibbs resigned, in consequence of ill health,
the office of Honorary Secretary, a position which he had held for 42
years.

Resolved :

“That this Council receives with extreme regret the resignation of
Sir Brandreth Gibbs, who has so ably filled the office of
Honorary Secretary for the past 42 years, and begs that the
Chairman will write such a letter to Sir Brandreth Gibbs as
will express to him the feelings of the Council, their sense of his
valuable services to the Club, and their great regret at the
cause of his resignation.”

Resolved, that Mr. Hine be requested to fulfil the duties of Secretary
of the Club until the general meeting of members in December next.

Shortly after his resignation Sir Brandreth Gibbs died; it was there-
upon resolved:— ;

“That the Council of the Smithfield Club, at this the first
meeting held since the death of Sir Brandreth Gibbs, the Club’s
late Honorary Secretary, desire to express and place upon record
their deep regret at the great loss the Club has sustained thereby.
The Council gratefully acknowledge that the present position of

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the Club is, to a very large extent, the result of his untiring
energy and attention to its interests through a period of time
close upon half a century, and they fully recognize his devoted
and invaluable services to. the Club for so many years. The
Council also desire to express their deep sympathy and
condolence with Lady Gibbs and the family in their irreparable
loss.”

Professor Brown’s report upon the dentition of the cattle and sheep
exhibited at the 1884 Show was considered, and it was resolved that
the Professor be invited to make a similar examination at the
forthcoming show, the Council being of opinion that after this further
report, the desirability or otherwise of instituting permanently an
examination of the dentition of cattle or sheep could be better
determined.

Resolved, that a class be instituted for steers not exceeding two
years old of the polled Aberdeen Angus or Galloway breed, with first
prize £25, second £15, third fro,

That the two single pig classes be altered to three classes for single
pigs of the White, Black, and Berkshire breeds respectively, with first
prize £5, second £3 in each class.

That the Club’s show be closed at 8 p.m. on the first day,
and on the four remaining days at 9 p.m.

In reply to an application for a cup prize for a proposed exhibi-
tion of ensilage, the Secretary was directed to say that in the
opinion of the Council the proposed prize for ensilage did not come
within the objects of the Club, and the Council therefore regretted they
could not accede to the request.

The special Committee appointed to revise the bye-laws in
reference to any changes necessary as to the appointment and duties of
a Secretary, recommended that the fundamental rules or bye-laws of
the Club be amended as follows :— ;

That the Office of Honorary Secretary be abolished and that the
appointment of a paid Secretary only shall be vested in the Council.

That at the end of the bye-law on page 1o relating to Life
Compositions the following bye-law be added :—

‘Should the annual subscriptions, with the income arising
from such investments, in any one year be insufficient to meet the
current annual expenses of the Club, the Council shall be
empowered to apply, in or towards the payment of such annual
expenses, such a number of life compositions, to be received by
them in any such year as shall be equal to the number of life
members of the Club dying in each year, and the excess in
number of such life compositions over and above the number of
life members so dying shall be invested as above directed, and
the income applied accordingly.”

At the Annual General Meeting of members the above bye-laws were
adopted.
Mr. Henry John Hine, Assistant Secretary, appointed Secretary.
A suggestion at the Annual Meeting :—
“That any animal which has taken a first prize at the Smithfield
Club Show shall not again be eligible for exhibition,”
was referred to the Council for consideration.

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1886 Professor Brown’s report on the dentition of the cattle and sheep
exhibited at the late Show, was received.

Resolved, that the veterinary inspection, as to the age of cattle and
sheep, be continued. That in case the veterinary inspector reports that
the dentition of any animal is inconsistent with the age given in the
form of entry, the stewards shall call upon the exhibitor to prove the
correctness of his entry, and shall report thereon to the Council, and in
the absence of a satisfactory explanation the animal shall be disqualified,
and if a prize winner the prize shall go to the next in order of merit
under rule 17.

Resolved, to adopt post entries for stock at double fees, such entries
to be lodged with the Secretary not later than the 5th November,
ordinary entries closing on 1st November.

Resolved, to omit the qualifying words ‘“ black-faced” in the
designation of the Suffolk sheep in the prize sheet, on the recommen-
dation of the Suffolk Sheep Society.

The suggestion made at the last annual meeting that any animal
having taken a first prize at the Smithfield Club shall not again be
eligible for exhibition at the Club’s Show, was considered by the
Council.

From a statement submitted to the Council, it appeared that during
the past five years the number of cattle exhibited a second or third
time was as follows:

Number
Percentage of total winning a 1st
SS Number. number of prize, at first
Cattle exhibited. or second time
of exhibition,
Exhibited in 1880
and again in 1881 \ 13 About 5 per cent. 5
in 1881 ! we
and again in 1882 ..j) 28 oy Ot ” 9
in 1882 ..
and again in 1883 .. } aot » S$ 4, 6
in 1883
and againin 1884 } 18! » 7 ” 6
in 1884
and againin 1885 } 19§ » OF oy 7

*Twoathird time. +Twoa thirdtime. t¢ Onea third time.
§ Two a third time.

The animals winning a first prize enumerated above were to a large
extent in the classes for steers under two years old, and the Council
were of opinion that the adoption of the proposed rule would be very
detrimental to the entry in these classes.

Resolved, that no animal shall be shown more than twice at the
Shows of the Smithfield Club.

That a portable platform be provided to enable the sheep and pigs
to be unloaded and loaded with greater ease and safety,

That on the days of public exhibition the Show should open at 9 a.m,
instead of 8 a.m. as heretofore. :

Resolved, to pay £20 per annum for use of rooms for the Club’s
office work.

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A Committee appointed in February to consider and report to the
Council upon the practicability of instituting a class or classes for
animals entered for slaughter, the prizes being awarded to the best
carcases, reported at the November meeting, and suggested the offer of
prizes in two classes at the 1887 show, viz. :

Class 1.—For the best carcase of beef from a Steer not exceeding
three years old. First prize, £25; second, 15; third, £10;
fourth, £5.

Class 2.—For the best carcase of beef from a Heifer not exceeding
three years old. First, £25; second, £15; third, £10; fourth, £5.

Resolved, that the report be printed, circulated amongst the Council,
and considered at the meeting of the Council in February next.

Resolved, that the printed list of members issued in the Prize Sheet
be arranged in alphabetical order.

His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh, K.G., President.

Mr. Joseph Druce resigned, through ill health, his position as
Steward of Implements.

Resolved, “that the members of this Council desire to express their
thanks to Mr. Joseph Druce for his many years’ service as Steward of
Implements, and their regret that owing to illness he is compelled to
resign that position.”

Resolved, that in consequence of the present state of the Club’s
funds the consideration of the report of the Carcase Committee be
deferred.

Resolved, that the prizes offered for lambs, be for lambs under
twelve months old.

That a class be instituted for Suffolk ewes above three years old,
with prizes of £10 first and £5 second.

That there be one class for fat wether sheep of any white-faced,
black-faced, or speckled-faced mountain breed of any age, with prizes
of £10 first and £5 second, instead of two classes as at present ;
that Dorset, Cheviot, Ryeland, &c., lambs compete together in one
class, with prizes of £10 first and £5 second.

That the breed cups for Devons, Herefords, Shorthorns, Sussex,
Scotch, and Cross-bred cattle be of the value of £25; and the breed
cups for Leicester, Cotswold, Lincoln, Southdowns, Hampshire,
Suffolks, Shropshire, and Cross-bred sheep of the value of £153 and
that a cup of the value of £15 be offered for the best pen of Cheviots,
&c., Kentish, or Romney Marsh, Ryeland, Dorset, &c., sheep, instead
of the three £10 cups, as at present ; and that the silver medals awarded
to breeders be done away with.

That the time for the removal of animals on the Friday night of
the Show be altered to 9.30 p.m. ; and that any animal, whether going
by train or not, might be removed at that hour.

The attention of the Council having been called to the disastrous
consequence of the spread of swine fever and pleuro-pneumonia, and
the management of the dairies in the Metropolis, Edinburgh, and
Dublin, and the necessity of making a strong representation to the
Privy Council tor the effectual stamping out of the disease, it was
resolved—

‘That in the opinion of this Council the time has arrived when
the powers of the Privy Council for stamping out pleuro-
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Great Britain and Ireland, should be exercised, and the Local
Authorities urged to enforce the provisions of the Act of 1878 as
amended in 1886.”

A copy was ordered to be sent to the Privy Council.

Resoived, that the live weights of cattle and sheep be published in
the first edition of the Catalogue issued on the opening day of the
Show.

Resolved, that the placards used by salesmen and purchasers of
animals at the Show be not more than fourteen inches square, and !n
the case of sheep and pigs printed on one side only.

In consequence of the very formal acknowledgement received from
the Privy Council in answer to the Club’s resolution on pleuro-
pneumonia and swine fever, passed by the Council in February, it was
resolved—

“That the Council of the Smithfield Club, having considered
the reply from the Veterinary Department of the Privy Council to
the resolution passed in February last, express the epinion that
the powers conferred upon the Department by the Acts in
force for stamping out pleuro-pneumonia and swine fever should
be rigorously exercised by the Department, and not left to the
discretion of the local authorities.”

At a subsequent meeting it was resolved—

‘‘That a deputation, consisting of the President, Vice-Presidents,
Trustees, members of Council, and any other members of the
Club, be appointed to wait upon the Chancellor of the Duchy
of Lancaster (on behalf of the Lord President of the Privy Council)
to represent to him the urgent necessity for adopting measures
for speedily stamping out pleuro-pneumonia and swine-fever
throughout Great Britain, and urging him to impress upon the
Privy Council of Ireland that it is all-important that similar
measures be simultaneously enforced in Ireland.”

The deputation was received on the Friday of the Show week by
the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, on behalf of the Lord
President of the Council.

A memorial having been received from the Agricultural Engineers
Association, asking for a reduction of the charges for Implement space
and for an interview with the Council thereon, a special Committee
was appointed to receive the deputation, and report to the Council.
The Committee submitted a report to the Council of the interview,
together with the following resolution :—

‘That for the reasons stated by the Chairman to the deputation,
your Committee cannot recommend the Council to make any
reductions in the charge for space for implements and machinery
at the Smithfield Club’s Shows.”

The report and resolution of the Committee was adopted by the
Council.

Leave of absence granted to Mr. H. J. Hine, the Secretary, owing
to ill health,
Resolved—
“That the Council have, with great regret, received from Mr.
Sanday his resignation as a Trustee, and desire to express their
obligations to him for his valuable services to the Club.”

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Mr. H. J. Hine, Secretary of the Club, died. 1888

Resolved—

“That a vote of condolence be passed by the Council and con-

veyed to Mrs. Hine on the much lamented death of Mr. Hine,
and that in recognition of his valuable services to the Club, a
sum amounting to half their late Secretary’s yearly salary be
granted to Mrs. Hine.”

Resolved, that Mr. E. J. Poweli be elected Secretary of the Club, on
the usual conditions.

A Committee of three members appointed to consider the list of
members whose subscriptions were in arrear.

Resolved, that there be two classes for Welsh Steers—viz., steers
under three years old, first prize, £15; second, £10; and steers or
oxen over three years old, first prize, £15 ; second, £10,

That the prizes for Highland Steers be as follows :—first prize, £15 ;
second, {10; and that the prizes for Highland Heifers be also—first,
£15; second, £10.

That Class 64, for Cheviot Sheep, be abolished; but that Cheviot
Sheep be allowed to compete in the same class with Mountain Sheep.

That two classes be instituted for ‘Devon or other pure Long-
woolled sheep not qualified to compete in any of the foregoing classes ”’
—viz., for lambs under twelve months old—prizes £10 and £5; and
wethers above twelve and under twenty-four months—prizes {10 and £5.

That two classes be instituted for Tamworth pigs, viz.:—Pen of
two pigs not exceeding nine months old, prizes £10 and £5, and pen
of two pigs above nine and not exceeding twelve months, prizes £10
and £5.

Hh: the ages in the three Single Pig classes be altered from ‘‘ any
age” to ‘not exceeding twelve months old,” and that a champion
prize of £5 be offered for the best single pig in these classes.

That the size of the pens for large breeds of sheep be increased.

That an alteration be made in the printing of the prize sheet.

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SHOW, 1889.

The Stock Prize Committee submitted for consideration at the
November meeting the following recommendations for the Show in
1889 :—

That the cattle classes (except Highland and Welsh) be rearranged
with the view of reducing the old class for steers and age of heifers,
and that classes 35 and 36 be abolished; and turther, that a commu-
nication, suggesting the institution of a class for small breeds of cattle,
be considered at the same time.

Resolved, that the following report of the special Committee appointed
to consider the recommendations of the Stock Prize Sheet Committee,
for the 1889 show be adopted.

That no alteration be made in the age of the old Steer class.

That class 36, for Steers not eligible to compete in any of the
foregoing classes, be abolished, and that the conditions for class 37
be amended to read, Heifer or Cow not exceeding five years old.

That in the classes for cows of the Devon, Hereford, Shorthorn,
and Sussex breeds, the prizes be £15 first and £10 second.

That two classes be instituted for Kerry, Dexter, or any other small
breed not qualified to compete in any of the foregoing classes—viz.,
Steers of any age, first prize, £10; second £5, and Heifer or Cow—
first prize, £10; second, £5.

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That the question of the formation of separate classes for
Galloway cattle, and a memorial from breeders of Aberdeen-Angus
cattle as to the formation of classes for heifers under three years old,
appointment of judges, &c., be considered at the February meeting.

The Council were glad to report (1) that several of the principal
railway companies had provided special trucks for the conveyance of
cattle, sheep, and pigs, &c., by passenger trains and at special rates,
with the usual concessions for animals travelling to or from shows, and
(2) that early in the present year an order was issued by the Privy
Council directing the slaughter in Great Britain of animals in contact
with animals affected with pleuro-pneumcnia, with compensation for
animals so slaughtered out of the local rates, and that the Irish Privy
Council had adopted similar measures.

It having been reported that the Dutch Government were
endeavouring to obtain the free admission into this country of Dutch
Cattle, it was resolved—

“That the Council and members of the Smithfield Club have
heard with grave apprehension that application has been made
by the authorities of the Dutch Government to admit the free
importation of animals from Holland. It is reported that
pleuro-pneumonia has recently broken out in that country, and
that Germany has refused to admit animals from Holland. The
Council learn that the matter is under the consideration of the
Government, and trust that, if these reports should be confirmed,
the application from Holland will be at once refused. They are
further induced to call the attention of the Government to this
matter, in consequence of the highly satisfactory results of the
prohibitory measures which have been so recently and wisely
adopted.”

A copy of the resolution was sent to the Lord President of the Privy

Council.

The President reported the death of Mr. James Howard, who had
been a member of the Council since 1867, and it was resolved that a vote
of condolence and sympathy be passed by the Council and sent’ to
Mr. Howard’s family.

Resolved, that in future the printed weights of the animals be
divided into classes, similar to the system adopted in the list of awards
of prizes.

That all animals shall have their numbers affixed on admission to
the Hall, and in cases where animals are numbered incorrectly for
weighing or placing in position, the exhibitor be fined £1 in each case.
The above rule to be printed on the labels, and no exhibitor to be
allowed to compete in future until such fine has been paid.

The servants to be in attendance upon their animals at ten a.m. on
the Friday and Saturday previous to the opening of the Show, to have
their animals weighed.

That Rule 21, page 18 in Prize-Sheet, be altered as follows—“ All
cattle and sheep exhibited at the Smithfield Club Show, shall have the
state of their dentition examined by the veterinary inspectors previous
to the judges making their awards. If the dentition is inconsistent
with the age as given in the form of entry, the stewards shall disqualify
such animals and report to the Council.”’

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The following is the state of dentition in cattle, sheep and pigs,
which will be considered as indicating that they exceed the ages
specified below : :

Cattle having their central permanent incisors cut, will be considered
as exceeding one year and six months. :

Cattle having their central permanent incisors fully up, will be
considered as exceeding one year and nine months. | .

Cattle having their second pair of permanent incisors fully up, will
be considered as exceeding two years andthree months. ;

Cattle having their third pair of permanent incisors cut, will be
considered as exceeding two years and eight months.

Cattle having their fourth pair (corner) permanent incisors fully up,
and their anterior molars showing signs of wear, will be considered as
exceeding three years. ;

Sheep having their central permanent incisors cut, will be considered
as exceeding ten months. :

Sheep having their central permanent incisors fully up, will be
considered as exceeding twelve months.

Sheep having their third pair of permanent incisors cut, will be
considered as exceeding nineteen months.

Sheep having their third pair of permanent incisors fully up, and
the temporary molars shed, will be considered as exceeding twenty-
four months old. :

Sheep having their corner permanent incisors well up, and showing
marks of wear, will be considered as exceeding three years.

Pigs having their corner permanent incisors cut, will be considered
as exceeding six months.

Pigs having their permanent tusks more than half up, will be
considered as exceeding nine months.

Pigs having their central permanent incisors up, and any of the first
three permanent molars cut, will be considered as exceeding twelve
months,

Pigs having their lateral temporary incisors shed, and the
permanents appearing, will be considered as exceeding fifteen months.

Pigs having their lateral permanent incisors fully up, will be
considered as exceeding eighteen months.

That the Aberdeen-Angus and Galloway cattle be placed before the
Welsh and Highland breeds in the prize-sheet.

That in Class 37, the words, ‘which has never been exhibited at
any Fat Stock Show during the previous year,” be expunged.

That the nine judges in the first three divisions of sheep, award the
champion plate for the best pen of sheep.

An application by the Galloway Cattle Society for separate classes
for Galloway Cattle was referred to the Stock Prize Sheet Committee.

That for the Show in 1890, class 25, ‘‘ Welsh Steer or Ox above
three years old” should read, ‘“‘above three years and not exceeding
four years old.”

In consequence of the endeavours in certain quarters to induce the
Government to relax its efforts in suppressing imported cattle disease,
the following resolution was passed :—

‘“‘ To the Right Honourable Henry Chaplin, Minister of Agriculture.
The Council of the Smithfield Club view with satisfaction your
appointment as Minister of Agriculture, conversant as you are
with the losses the nation has sustained in the flocks and herds
of the United Kingdom from the ravages of contagious diseases,

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foreign in their origin, and they express a hope that the flocks
and herds of the nation may be guarded with the utmost
vigilance against their reintroduction.

The Council are also of opinion that the time has come for the
Central Government to assume the direct and effective control
of the uniform arrangements necessary for the eradication of
the contagious disease of pleuro-pneumonia, and to relieve the
ratepayers from the charges imposed for compensation in case
of slaughter, such outlay being incurred as much for the benefit
of the consumers as the producers of this country.”

His Royal Highness Prince Christian of Schleswig-Holstein, K.G.,
elected a Vice-President.

In accordance with the recommendation of the Committee, adopted
by the Council in February 1889, Class 29, Welsh steers or oxen above
three years old, be for steers or oxen above three and not exceeding
four years old.

That a class be instituted for Welsh heifer or cow (heifers not
having had a live calf not to exceed four years old; cows above four
years old, must have had at least one live calf), with prizes {10 and £5.

That the prizes for Highland cattle be altered as follows :—High-
land steer or ox, of any age: first prize, £20; second prize, £10, and
third, £5. Heifer or cow, &c.: first prize, £10; second, £5.

That the extra stock class for steers not exceeding four years old not
qualified to compete in any of the foregoing classes be reinstated, with
prizes—first, £10: second, £5; and that the prizes in the extra stock
class for heifer or cow not exceeding five years old not qualified to
compete in any of the foregoing classes be—first prize, £10; second,
£5. The animals in these two classes not to be allowed to
compete for any of the cups.

That the champion prize for sheep be divided—£30 for best pen
of Short-woolled Sheep — viz., Southdowns, Hampshires, Suffolks,
Shropshires, Oxfordshires, and Cross-breds; and £20 for best pen of
Long-woolled sheep—viz.: Leicesters, Cotswolds, Lincolns, Kentish or
Romney Marsh, Devon, Cheviot, Mountain, Dorset, &c., with gold
medals to the breeders in each case.

That all sheep, except lambs, shall be shorn the year of exhibition.

That Rule 21, dentition of cattle and sheep, be altered as follows :—

‘“‘In cases where the veterinary inspectors report that the
state of dentition of any animal is not in accordance with the
certificate of age, the stewards shall call upon the exhibitor to
prove the correctness of his certificate before any disqualification
of the entry takes place, and shall report thereon to the Council ;
and in the absence of satisfactory proof the animal or pen of
animals shall be disqualified, and if a prize-winner the prize shall
go to the next in order of merit under rule 17.”

Attention having been drawn to the exorbitant charges made by
carmen for conveying animals to and from the Club’s show, the
stewards and secretary were requested to obtain if possible reduced
rates for this service, and appoint carriers to the Club.

As a result of this suggestion reduced rates were obtained and
carriers appointed.

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The following suggestion was referred to the Council for. con-
sideration by the Stock Prize Sheet Committee :—‘ Whether the
time had not arrived for the Club to make a further restriction as to
the ages of animals exhibited at the Smithfield Club’s Show in 18gt and
future years, and with this view, is it desirable to get the opinions of
members, by sending a circular to them, and to appoint a Committee to
consider their replies, and report at the November meeting ?”

The suggestion was adopted and a Committee appointed.

The Committee having considered the replies from the members to
the circular submitting the above suggestion to them, and the whole
question of the ages of the animals exhibited at the Club’s shows at
present, with various resolutions and amendments thereon, recom-
mended :— :

That the prize sheet remain as at present, with this exception,
that the heifer and cow classes (excepting Class 40, Extra Stock) be
altered as follows :—

Heifers not to exceed three years old.
Cows, which must have had at least one live calf, to be above
three, and not exceeding six years old.

This report was adopted.

A suggestion from the Committee, that in future no heifer or cow
should be allowed to be exhibited in calf, was referred to the Stock
Prize Sheet Committee for consideration in February next.

The President, with Mr. Clare Sewell Read and Mr. T. Duckham,
attended by request of the Council as a deputation to the President of
the Board of Agriculture, on the question of the control of outbreaks
of pleuro-pneumonia, with compensation in cases of slaughter from the
National exchequer.

At the December meeting it was announced that the Government
had acceded to the request of the deputation and assumed the control
of outbreaks of pleuro-pneumonia, awarding compensation in cases of
slaughter out of the National exchequer.

The President announced the deaths of Mr. Robert Leeds, Vice-
President, and Mr. Joseph Druce, Trustee, and it was resolved :—

“That letters signed by the President, expressive of the great
loss sustained by the Club by the death of Mr. Robert Leeds and
Mr. Joseph Druce, and of the Council’s condolence and sympathy
in their sad bereavement, be sent to the families of the late Vice-
President and Trustee.”

At the annual general meeting of the members it was resolved :—

“That the Council of the Club be invited to give their consider-
ation to the question of the disqualification of pigs under the
dentition test with a view to such alteration in the rules as may be
expedient and necessary in the interest of justice to exhibibitors.”

The President announced the deaths of the Duke of Bedford, K.G.,
and the Earl of Powis, Vice-Presidents, and of Mr. Edmund Beck and
Mr. Henry Overman, members of the Council, and it was resolved :-—

“That letters of condolence and sympathy from the Council

be sent to the families of their late Vice-Presidents, and Mr.
Beck and Mr. Overman.”

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Resolved, that separate classes be established for Galloway cattle, as
follows :—Steer not exceeding three years old: first prize, £15, second,
£10; Heifer or cow, heifer not exceeding three years old, and not
having had a live calf, cows above three years and not exceeding six
years old, and which must have had at least one live calf: first prize,
£15, second, £10.

That the Kerry and Dexter classes be confined to these breeds only,
and that the ages be altered to steers under three years old, and heifers
under three years old.

That a class be instituted for cattle not exceeding 11 cwt., live
weight, not qualified to compete in any of the foregoing classes—viz.:
Steer or Heifer above two and not exceeding three years old; first prize,
£10; second, £5.

That the report of the Special Committee of November last be
amended in so far that the age of the Highland heifers and cows be
allowed to stand as in last prize sheet—viz., Heifers, not having had a
live calf, not to exceed four years old; cows above four years old, and
which must have had at least one live calf.

That the Middle White and Large White pigs compete together, and
not have separate classes as at present.

The Stock Prize Sheet Committee having considered the resolution
passed at the last general meeting of members on the question of the
dentition test for pigs, recommended that part 1 of the dentition Rule 22
—viz., (i) With each entry of pigs a certificate shall be required, signed
by a qualified veterinary surgeon, upon a form supplied by the Club,
testifying that the pigs have been examined, and that ‘‘their dentition
is in accordance with the recognised state for their respective ages "—
be abolished, but that the Committee could not, at present, see their
way to recommend any alteration of the second part of Rule 22 as to
disqualification at the show.

The recommendations of the Committee were adopted.

Resolved, on the recommendation of the Implement Committee,
“That a sum of £200 be granted to the Royal Agricultural Hall
Company towards the expense of enlarging the galleries, subject to such
enlargement being carried out to the satisfaction of the Implement
Committee.”

The Committee appointed to consider the request of the Royal
Agricultural Hall Company for permission to place advertisements
in the Hall during the Club’s Show reported that they could not see
their way to accede to the request of the Company.

It having come to the knowledge of the Council that efforts were
being made to induce the Government to relax the existing measures
for stamping out pleuro-pneumonia, the following resolution was
passed :—

“To the Right Hon. the Minister of Agriculture.

“ The Council of the Smithfield Club view with great satisfac-
tion the regulations adopted for stamping out pleuro-pneumonia
in the United Kingdom, and they most earnestly hope that the
present regulations for guarding the flocks and herds of the
nation from the importation of contagious or infectious diseases
be continued until it is satisfactorily shown that all risk of the
importation of such diseases has ceased to exist.”

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The present Show of the Club being held in a scheduled district
under the Pleuro-pneumonia Act of 1891, animals coming into the
district can only be allowed out again for slaughter within four days
with a licence of the local authority of the district to which the animal
is to be taken, unless under Regulation C of the Act a licence of the
Board of Agriculture could be obtained, for the removal of cattle out
of the district not for slaughter.

Resolved—

“That no cattle from the scheduled districts of London and
Edinburgh shall be admitted to the Show.

That it be a condition of éntry—That cattle be moved in
conveyances only, direct from the railway termini to the Club’s
Show, and shall return from the show ina similar manner, unless
removed for slaughter within the metropolitan scheduled
district.”

The Board of Agriculture were then approached on the question
whether, with these conditions, permission could be given under
Regulation C for the return home of the young cattle exhibited, for
further feeding. The Board were, however, unable to grant this
permission, but they readily acceded to the further request for an
extension of the time for slaughter, after leaving the district, from
four days as mentioned in the Act to eight days.

It was resolved to inform exhibitors at once of these regulations,
and to give them the option of withdrawing the entry of any cattle
they might wish to retain for further feeding, and to return the entry
fees paid thereon. Forty-three head of cattle were withdrawn under
this permission.

The death of His Royal Highness the Duke of Clarence and
Avondale aroused throughout the land feelings of the deepest sympathy
with Her Majesty the Queen and the Prince and Princess of Wales,
and the Council felt that they were but echoing the sentiments of every
member in passing the following resolution, which was graciously
received by Her Majesty and the Prince and Princess of Wales :—

“That the Council of the Smithfield Club desires to convey to
Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen, their Royal Highnesses
the Prince and Princess of Wales, the Princess May of Teck,
and the rest of the Royal Family, its heart-felt sympathy and
condolence in the great blow which has befallen them and the
country in the lamented death of His Royal Highness the Duke
of Clarence and Avondale.”

Resolved, that the prizes in the Cowclasses 5, 10, 15 and 20 be £15,
fto and £5, instead of £15 and £10 as at present, and that the age be
not restricted to six years.

That class 28, Galloway breed, be for steers not exceeding four
years old, instead of three years old.

That the prizes in class 34, Highland heifer, be increased to £15,
£10 and £5.

That the prizes in the Extra Stock classes 42 and 43 be increased
to £15, £10 and £5 in each class,

That instead of the £15 cup for Red Polled and Welsh, three cups,
value £10 each, be offered as follows :—{£10 cup best Red Polled, £10
cup best Welsh, and {10 cup best Kerry or small breed.

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That three breed cups be offered as under :—f10 cup for Kentish or
Romney Marsh, £10 cup for Suffolk and Dorset, and £10 cup for
Cheviot and Mountain, instead of the £15 cup now given for these
breeds of sheep collectively.

That Tamworths have the same class prizes, &c., as the other breeds
of pigs, viz., £10, £5 and £3 in each class, and £10 breed cup.

That for the purposes of judging, the cattle be divided into four
divisions, with two judges in each division, to award prizes and breed
cups. Two other judges to award the £50 cups and champion plate
(umpires previously selected for each division and for champion awards)
the divisions being as under :—(1) Devons, Sussex, and Red Polled; (2)
Herefords, Welsh, Kerry, and small cattle ; (3) Short-horns, Cross-breds,
and extra classes; (4) Aberdeen-Angus, West Highland and Galloway.

That the sheep classes be divided into six divisions, viz., Division 1,
Leicesters and Lincolns ; 2, Cotswolds, Kentish or Romney Marsh, and
Devon or other pure Long-woolled breeds ; 3, Southdowns and Shrop-
shires; 4, Hampshires, Suffolks and Dorsets; 5, Oxfordshires and
Cross-breds; 6, Cheviots and Mountain breeds; and that there be two
judges in each division (with umpires), one judge from each of the three
Long-woolled divisions to judge champion Longwools, and one judge
from each of the three Short-woolled divisions to judge champion
Shortwools. Dorsets to compete for champion with Shortwools.

That the Pig classes be divided into two divisions, Whites and
Blacks (Cross-breds to be judged in the ‘‘ White” division), and that
there be two judges in each division (with umpire). One judge from
each division to decide the champion prize, (with umpire).

The Stock Prize Sheet Committee was requested to consider at
their meeting in February, 1893, the practicability of instituting a
block test at the shows of the Club.

As the result of an interview of the Managing Director of the Royal
Agricultural Hall Company with the Council, it was resolved that the
requirements of the London County Council be complied with.

The attention of the Council was called to the existence of swine
fever in this country, and the action of local authorities for its sup-
pression. It was felt that the diversity of action of local authorities did
not conduce to the eradication of this disease, and the Council therefore
passed the following resolution, a copy of which was sent to the Minister
of Agriculture :—

“The Council of the Smithfield Club beg to convey to the Right
Hon. the President of the Board of Agriculture their unanimous
concurrence with the sentiments conveyed to him by the deputa-
tion of the members of the Farmers’ Club and Central and
Associated Chambers of Agriculture, praying that similar
measures to those adopted for stamping out pleuro-pneumonia in
the United Kingdom may be adopted for stamping out swine fever.”

jn the Annual General Meeting the following resolutions were
passed :—

“To the Right Hon. the Minister of Agriculture.

(1) ‘In February last the Council of the Smithfield Club for-
warded a resolution to the late Minister of Agriculture,
praying ‘that similar measures be adopted for stamping out
swine fever as those enforced for stamping out pleuro-
pneumonia.’ The success of those measures with regard to
pleuro-pneumonia are so apparent that the members of the
Smithfield Club earnestly pray that they may now be extended
to swine fever,”

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(2) “That in the interest of the producers and consumers of meat
in the United Kingdom, it is essential, as a safeguard against
the introduction of foreign contagious diseases with animals,
that all cattle, sheep, or swine imported into the United
Kingdom from foreign countries, be slaughtered at the port of
debarkation, except in special cases, when they may be
admitted under such conditions as the Board of Agriculture
may from time to time consider necessary.”

A deputation from the Club, with deputations from other Societies,

waited upon the Minister of Agriculture to urge the necessity of the
prevention of the importation of disease by putting in force at once
the Act of 1878 as regards Canadian cattle. As a result of the
deputation the importation of cattle from Canada, excepting for
slaughter at the port of debarkation, was stopped.

In consequence of a notice issued by the Railway Companies, that
on and after January 1st a charge would be made for the conveyance of
men travelling with live stock, a communication was addressed to the
Secretary of the Railway Clearing House asking if the proposed action
of the Railway Companies would affect the present conditions for stock
and attendants travelling to and from shows, and that if it did, that the
Railway Companies would receive a deputation on the subject.

His Royal Highness Prince Christian of Schleswig-Holstein, K.G.,
President, announced that Her Majesty the Queen had been graciously
pleased to offer a Challenge Cup of the value of £150 for cattle to
be competed for annually at the Club’s Shows.

Resolved, that the thanks of the members be conveyed to Her
ee the Queen for the gracious gift of a Challenge Cup to the
Club.

His Royal Highness the Duke of York, K.G., was elected a member
and Vice-President of the Club, and exhibited at the Club’s Show for
the first time.

Mr. John Giblett, a member of the Council, and with one
exception the oldest member of the Club, died. It was mainly owing
to Mr. Giblett’s energy and enterprise that the Agricultural Hall was
erected. A vote of condolence and sympathy with his family was
unanimously passed by the Council.

Resolved, that in view of the large proportion of purely breeding
animals exhibited in the classes for heifers under three years old, the
prizes in these classes be withheld until such animals are certified to
have been slaughtered within a month after the show.

That a class be instituted for Galloway Steers not exceeding 3-years
old, with prizes of £15 and £10.

Also that there be a class for wether sheep above twelve and under
twenty-four months old, first cross from Cheviot, Scotch, and Mountain
breeds; first prize, £10; second, £5.

That the sheep Classes 75, 76, 77, and 78 be rearranged and altered,
as follows :— 5

Cheviot and Mountain breeds:—Pen of three fat wether sheep
of any age: first prize, £10; second prize, £5. Pen of three fat
ewes above three years old; first prize, £10; second prize, £5; and
that these classes follow the Devon Long-wools in the prize sheet.

Dorset or any other pure Short-woolled breed not specified in any of
the foregoing classes:—Pen of three fat wether sheep above twelve
and under twenty-four months old; first prize, £10 ; second prize, £5.

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Pen of three fat ewes above three years old: first prize, £10; second
prize, £5. Penof three fat wether lambs under twelve months old:
first prize, £10; second prize, £5; and that these classes follow the
Oxfordshires in the prize sheet.

That in the “Instructions to the Stewards’ the words “breed or”
be inserted in clause 3, before the word ‘‘ age.”

Resolved—

“ That in view of the efforts now being made in Scotland for
the opening of the ports to admit foreign cattle into the United
Kingdom, the Smithfield Club begs respectfully to represent to
the Minister of Agriculture the necessity of continuing the
present restrictions.”

That the question of the practicability of instituting .a ‘“ block test”
at the shows of the Club had been carefully considered by the Stock
Prize Sheet Committee to whom it had been referred, but as there were
many difficulties in the way of its adoption, the Committee recom-
mended the appointment of a sub-committee, consisting of the
Trustees and Stewards, with the two retiring Stewards, to confer with
the Directors of the Royal Agricultural Hall Company as to what
facilities could be given to the Club to carry out such test.

The Sub-Committee reported that they had been in correspondence
with and had conferred with the Managing Director of the Royal
Agricultural Hall Company as to the possibility of carrying out the
block test, and found that the difficulties in the way of slaughtering
the animals on the Company’s premises were insuperable, and that if
it had to be carried out, the animals would have to be killed at some
slaughter-house away from the show.

In reply to an offer by the Galloway Cattle Society of a breed cup,
value £10, for Galloway Cattle, the Secretary was instructed to convey
to that Society the thanks of the Council for their kind offer, and to say
that the Council were desirous of adhering to their rule and practice uf
offering prizes from the Club’s funds only.

A deputation from the Club (with deputations from the Royal
Agricultural and other Societies) waited upon the railway managers
with reference to the proposed abolition of the privilege of free
conveyance of men travelling with live stock to and from Shows. The
deputation was assured that the privilege would not be withdrawn.

John Walter, Esq., a Vice-President of the Club since 1879, and
a successful Exhibitor at its Shows, died. A vote of condolence and
sympathy was passed.

Resolved, that the following conditions, which had been approved by
Her Majesty the Queen, be adopted for the competition for the
challenge cup graciously offered by Her Majesty :—

That the “ Queen’s Challenge Cup” be awarded to the best beast
in the show bred by the exhibitor, and be won two years in succession
or three years at intervals, and that the holder of the cup give security
to the Club for its production before each show.

That a gold medal be added by the Club as a reward to the holder,
but not final winner of the cup.

Resolved, that the Sussex heifers and cows be shown together in
one class, and not separately, as at present.

That two breed cups of the value of £10 each be given to the best
Galloway and best West Highland beast.

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That separate classes be instituted for Cheviot and Mountain sheep
as follows :—

: CHEVIOTS, ist prize. 2nd prize.
Pen of three fat wether sheep of any age... £10 5
Pen of three fat ewes, above three years old... £10 £5
MOUNTAIN,
Pen of three fat wether sheep, of any age... £10 £5
Pen of three fat ewes, above three years old... £10 £5

That a gold medal be awarded to the breeder of the champion
pen of two pigs in the Show.

That the judges be required to agree to a condition that they will
not act in the capacity of judge at either Norwich or Birmingham.

That the suggestion of the London Butchers’ Trade Society for the
establishment of a block test at the Club’s Show, and offering a prize
for the best carcase, had been carefully considered by the Stock Prize
Sheet Committee, who, whilst thanking that Society for the offer of a
prize, were, however, unable to recommend the adoption of a block
test at the Shows of the Club.

The Council, however, proposed to reconsider the matter when the
new buildings contemplated were erected.

The Committee appointed to confer with the Royal Agricultural
Hall Company on the question of increased accommodation for pigs at
the Club’s Show, reported that they had considered and approved the
plans which had been submitted to them by the Royal Agricultural
Hall Company for a new building adjoining the great hall, and which
would accommodate the pigs and overflow of sheep entries at the
Club’s Show.

The scheme was adopted, and as the carrying out of the same
would entail a large outlay by the Royal Agricultural Hall Company,
the Club agreed to contribute the sum of £1,500 towards the cost of
the building.

The Club was represented in a deputation to urge upon the
President of the Board of Agriculture that the time had come when
the introduction of live animals into this country from abroad should
be, except under very special conditions, only permitted subject to the
invariable rule of slaughter at the port of debarkation.

Permission was given to the Royal Agricultural Hall Company to
have an opening to the annexe for an exhibition of dead poultry,
during the Club’s Show.

Owing to the prevalence of Swine Fever in the country, the Council,
acting on the advice of the authorities, and considering the action
which the Club had taken at previous meetings in urging the authorities
to undertake the suppression of this disease, and the serious position
in which the Club and exhibitors would be placed in the event of an
outbreak of disease in the Hall during the Show-—-Resolved, whilst
sympathising with the exhibitors in their disappointment and loss,
that it would not be prudent to hold an exhibition of pigs this year ;
and notice to this effect was sent to Exhibitors in October.

An outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in Essex, South Cambs.,
and Kent, necessitated the imposition by the Board of Agriculture of
restrictions on the movement of animals in those and neighbouring
counties, and, in consequence, several animals entered for the Show
were unable to be sent,

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Mr. T. Duckham having resigned his position as Trustee, the
members passed the following resolution :—

“That the members of the Smithfield Club hear with great
regret of the resignation of Mr. Thomas Duckham, one of its
Trustees, and desire to express their appreciation of the valuable
services which he has rendered during his long connection with
the Club, as a member of the Council, Steward, and a Trustee,
and their sympathy with him in the cause of his retirement.”

The Marquis of Exeter, Vice-President since 1868, and Mr. Charles
Howard, Senior Trustee, died. Mr. Howard had been a member of
the Club since 1852, and of the Council, of which he had been one of
the most active and influential members, for upwards of thirty years,
and Trustee since 1875. Votes of condolence and sympathy were
passed.

Resolved, that the Steer classes for Galloway cattle be altered as
follows :—

Steer, not exceeding two years old.

Steer, above two years old and not exceeding four years old.

That the Kerry and Dexter classes be altered as follows :—

Kerry,.—Steer, not exceeding three years old, with prizes £10 and £5.

Heifer or Cow: Heifers, not having had a live calf, not to exceed
three years old ; Cows, above three years old, and which must have
had at least one live calf, with prizes {10 and £5.

Dexter.—Steer, not exceeding three years old, with prizes f1oand £5.

Heifer or Cow : Heifers, not having had a live calf, not to exceed
three years old ; Cows, above three years old, and which must have
had at least one live calf, with prizes £10 and £5. .

That, for judging, the Herefords and Sussex form one division,
and that in the Cross-bred classes the judges be informed of the
nature of the cross, and that the rule precluding animals which have
once won the breed cup from competing for it again be abolished
(except heifers under Rule 33).

That prizes be offered tor Border Leicester sheep as follows :—

Pen of three fat wether sheep, above twelve and under twenty-
four months old—f10, £5; pen of three fat wether lambs, under
twelve months old—f10, £5 ; and that the Border Leicesters compete
with Leicesters for the breed cup.

Resolved, that for the 1896 Show the old steer class be abolished
(excepting in Welsh and Highland breeds, and Class 42, extra stock,
which remain as at present), and that for the Devon, Hereford,
Shorthorn, Sussex, Aberdeen-Angus, and Cross breeds the classes for
steers be as follows : (1) Steer not exceeding two years old; (2) steer
above two and not exceeding two years and six months; and (3) steer
above two years and six months and not exceeding three years old;
and that the steer classes for the Red Polled and Galloway breeds
be for animals not exceeding two years old, and above two, and not
exceeding three years old.

The Trustees and Stewards, with the two retiring Stewards,
appointed a Committee to consider the ‘ block test.”

The Committee having reported on the institution of a “ block
test,” and notice having been given by the Royal Agricultural Hall
Company that the new building for the exhibition of pigs and the
overflow of sheep entries would be ready for use at the forthcoming

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Show, it was resolved that special slaughter classes be instituted at the

1895 Show as under :—
First Second Third
prize. prize. prize.

For steers not exceeding three years old .. oe 15 Io 4
For steers 4 two n “e re 15 10 5
For one Long-woolled wether sheep, not exceeding

twenty-four months old.. 5 as 5 3 2

For one Short-woolled wether sheep, not exceeding
twenty-four months old.. aa ak oe 5 3 2

No animal entered in the ordinary classes at the Show to compete for
these prizes.

The judges not to award any prize unless they shall deem the animal
exhibited for such prize to have sufficient merit, especially where there is no
competition.

No second prize to be awarded in any class unless there be at least three
animals exhibited ; and no third prize to be awarded in any class unless
there be at least five animals exhibited, except on the special recommendation
of the judges.

The animals entered for these special classes to be sent to the Hall
before 7 p.m. on the Saturday preceding the Show, to be exhibited alive
up to 4 p.m. on the Tuesday of the Show, when they will be removed
for slaughter. The carcases to be returned to the Hall on Wednesday
morning, then quartered, weighed, and judged; two judges to be
appointed. The carcases to be offered by auction on the Wednesday
of the show at 4 p.m., and a commission charged to exhibitors at the
rate of three per cent.

The entry fees to members for these special classes to be £1 1s. for
each animal in the steer classes, and ros, 6d. for each animal in the
sheep classes ; to non-members, double these amounts. No exhibitor
to be allowed to make more than one entry in each class.

In the case of a larger entry being received than accommodation
can be provided for, a ballot to be taken of those breeds over-repre-
sented to reduce their numbers.

The record of the live and dead weights to be placarded above
each carcase.

The animals and carcases to be exhibited at the owners’ risk,
and under the usual conditions of the prize-sheet for stock where
applicable.

The carcases to remain on exhibition up to 1 p.m, on the Friday
of the Show.

The regulations for the ‘* block test” were afterwards amended as
follows :—

It having been found impracticable to allow of the animals being
exhibited alive on the Tuesday of the Show, it was decided that they
should remain on view up to 7.30 p.m. on the Monday evening, after
which they will be removed for slaughter, the judging to take place on
the return of the carcases on the Wednesday, and the sale of the
carcases to be held on the following day (Thursday).

Mr. T. Latham appointed a special Steward to superintend this
competition and empowered to arrange all further necessary details.

It was agreed to arrange with the Royal Agricultural Hall Company
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the use of the herdsmen and shepherds attending the Show, the
Club to contribute £200 towards the cost of the same.

The Secretary was authorized to return the entry fees paid for
stock which was prevented, by the restrictions in force, from coming to
the late (1894) Show.

Resolved, that the Smithfield Club join the deputation from the
Central Chamber of Agriculture, etc., to the President of the Board of
Agriculture upon the question of the slaughter of imported cattle,
sheep, pigs, and goats at the port of debarkation.

Resolved, that no pigs from swine-fever infected areas should be
allowed to be exhibited at the Club’s Show this year.

The sad loss which Her Majesty the Queen and the Royal Family
sustained by the death of His Royal Highness Prince Henry of Batten-
burg caused the Council to pass the following resolution, which was
graciously received by Her Majesty the Queen :—

‘“The Council of the Smithfield Club humbly desire to approach
Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen with the expression of
their constant loyalty and affection for Her Throne and Person.

They have learned with feelings of profound regret of the
death of Her Majesty’s son-in-law, His Royal Highness Prince
Henry of Battenberg, and they beg to assure Her Majesty that
by no class of Her Majesty’s subjects is this calamity more
deeply felt than by the agriculturists of her kingdom, who have
received at the hands of Her Majesty and of the Royal Family
so many distinguished marks of favour.

The Council desire respectfully to convey to Her Majesty
and to Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrice the assurance of
their deepest sympathy in the irreparable loss which they have
sustained, and the expression of their earnest hope that the
Royal Family may receive consolation and strength to support
them under the heavy blow which has befallen them.”

In accordance with the resolution passed last year the old classes
for steers were abolished for this year’s show.

Resolved, that the prizes in the Devon, Hereford, and Shorthorn
cow classes be reduced to first prize, £10, and second prize, £5, and that
separate classes be given to the cows of the Sussex, Red Polled, and
Aberdeen-Angus breeds, with prizes of £10 and £5.

That Rule 33, page 18, in prize sheet, withholding the prizes
awarded to heifers until such animals shall be certified to have been
slaughtered within a month after the show, also apply to the cow
classes.

That the classes for the Kerry, Dexter, and Small Cattle be abolished,
and the following classes instituted in lieu thereof, viz.:—

SMALL CATTLE
(Not qualified to compete in any of the foregoing classes).

Steers not exceeding two years old, nor exceeding g cwt. live
weight—10, £5.

Steers above two and not exceeding three years old, nor exceeding
11 cwt. live weight—Z£10, £5.

Heifers not exceeding three years old, nor exceeding 10 cwt. live
weight, £10, £5.

And that a {10 cup be offered for the best animal in these three
classes,

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That the prizes in the wether classes of the Cheviot and Mountain
breeds of sheep be increased to—first prize, £15; second prize, £10;
and third prize, £5.

CARCASE COMPETITION.
That the cattle section remain as last year, but that the sheep
section be altered as follows :—
ist. and. 3rd.
Class for one Long-woolled wether lamb of the £ £ £
Leicester, Border Leicester, Cotswold, Lincoln,
Kentish or Romney Marsh, and Devon breeds, not

exceeding twelve months old ak ee we. 5 Bo 2
Class for one Short-woolled wether lamb of the

Southdown, Hampshire, Suffolk, Shropshire,

Oxfordshire, Dorset, and cross breeds not exceed-

ing twelve months old ee 5 3 2

Class for one wether sheep of the Cheviot, pure or
cross-bred Mountain, and Exmoor breeds, above
twelve, and not exceeding twenty-four months old 5 3 2

That for the 1897 Show, the classes for Welsh steers be for steers
not exceeding 2 years old, and for steers above 2, and not exceeding
3 years old.

A recommendation by the Stock Prize Sheet Committee that one
judge be appointed for each breed of cattle, sheep, and pigs to act singly
was negatived by the Council.

The Club’s request, ‘‘ That the privilege of the free admission of a
‘‘lady accompanying a member on the first day of the show be extended
‘to the whole of that day, instead of up to 2 p.m., as at present,” was
acceded to by the Royal Agricultural Hall Company.

Resolved that as the question of the President for the Centenary
Meeting in 1898 is an important matter to the Club, the question be
referred to a special Committee.

Resolved, that the existing classes for cows be abolished, and that
all cows compete in two classes, viz.: A class for horned cows above
three years old (that must have had at least one live calf), with prizes
£15, £10, and £5; and aclass for polled cows above three years old
(that must have had at least one live calf), with prizes £15, £10, and
£5. The animals in these two classes to be eligible to compete for their
breed cups. :

That a class be instituted for cross-bred heifers not exceeding two
years old, first prize £10, second £5 ; and that Rule 33, page 18 in prize
sheet, should not apply to this class.

That Class 46 (extra stock) be altered to heifer not exceeding four
years old, not qualified to compete in any of the foregoing classes, with
prizes {10 and £5.

That the breed cups for the Red Polled, Galloway, Welsh, and
Highland breeds of cattle be raised to £15 each.

That the classes for Welsh steers be (1) for steer not exceeding two
years old, and (2) for steer above two and not exceeding three years old,
as resolved in 1896 for this Show.

That the present classes for ewes be abolished, and the following
two classes substituted: a class for pens of 3 fat ewes, above 3 years

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old, of the undermentioned breeds —Leicesters, Border Leicesters,
Cotswolds, Lincolns, Kentish or Romney Marsh, Devon, Cheviot
Mountain, Ryeland, &c., with prizes £15, £10, and £5; and a class for
pens of three fat ewes, above three years old, of the undermentioned
breeds—Southdowns, Hampshires, Suffolks, Shropshires, Oxfordshires,
Dorset, and Cross-breds, with prizes £15, {10, £5. The animals in
these two classes to be eligible to compete for their breed cups.

That the prizes in the classes for wether sheep and wether lambs of
the Suffolk breed be increased to: first, £15; second, £10; and third, £5.

That the prizes in the Cross-bred wether sheep class (first cross from
Cheviot, Scotch, and Mountain) be raised to: first, £15; second, £10;
third, £5.

That separate breed cups, value £15 each, be offered for Suffolk and
for Dorset sheep, and that the Kentish or Devon, &c., and the Cheviot
and Mountain breed cups be increased to £15 each.

That the champion plate for the best pen of Short-woolled sheep be
increased to £50, and the champion plate for the best pen of Long-
woolled sheep to £30.

That a class for single pigs of the Tamworth breed be instituted,
with first prize £5, second £3.
That for each second entry of cattle or sheep in the same class,

members shall pay Ios., non-members zo0s.; post entries for same,
members 20s., non-members £2.

That the Judges Selection Committee be authorised to meet in the
latter part of July, to select judges for the Show to be held in the
December following.

A Committee appointed to consider the question of the revision of
the Club’s bye-laws suggested some slight alterations which were
adopted by the Council and members.

On the completion of the sixtieth year of Her Majesty the Qucen’s
reign the following address of congratulation was unanimously passed—
‘To THE QuEEN’s Most ExcELLENT Majesty.

May it please Your Majesty.

We, the President and Council representing the Smithfield
Club, desire humbly to approach Your Majesty with the expression
of profound loyalty and attachment to Your Majesty’s Throne
and Person, and humbly beg to offer our dutiful and heartfelt
congratulations upon the completion of the sixtieth year of Your
Majesty’s eventful and prosperous reign.

We recall with feelings of pride and gratification that Your
Majesty has been for many years a regular and successful
exhibitor at the shows of the Club.

We heartily rejoice, in common with all Your Majesty’s
subjects, in the celebration of the longest and most glorious reign
in English history, and pray that the continued blessing of
Almighty God may rest upon Your Majesty and Family, and the
nations over whom your beneficent rule extends.

_Signed on behalf of the Council this fourteenth day of June,
one thousand eight hundred and ninety-seven.

Hunt ty, President.
E. J. Power, Secretary.”

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His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, K.G., graciously honoured I 898
the Club, in this its Centenary year, by becoming its President for the (Centen-
third time. ary).

The Earl of Cawdor and J. J. Colman, Esq., Vice-Presidents, and
Mr. W. Barford, a member of the Council, died. Votes of condolence
and sympathy were passed.

Resolved, that a sum not exceeding £1,000 be withdrawn from the
Club's invested funds for the purpose of increasing the prize list for the
Centenary Show.

That for the Centenary Show, silver medals,with suitable inscriptions,
be awarded to the exhibitors and breeders of each first prize animal, or
pen of animals, and that a silver medal be awarded to the exhibitor, and
a gold medal to the breeder, of each cup winner.

Resolved, that in the classes for Red Polled, Galloway, and Welsh
cattle, the prizes be increased to £20, £10, and £5 in each class.

That the Scotch Highland cattle have three classes—viz.: (1)
Steer, not exceeding three years old; (2) steer above three years
old; and (3) heifer, not exceeding four years old, with prizes of £20,
£10, and £5 in each class.

That the breeder’s certificate be required in the small cattle classes,
and that these cattle be placed at the end of the cattle section.

That in the yearling Cross-bred heifer class the prizes be increased
to £20, £10, £5.

That the cups for Red Polled, Galloway, Welsh, and Highland cattle
be increased to £20 each.

That the classes for cows (32 and 33), and also that extra stock
classes (42 and 43), be abolished.

Resolved, that in the classes for Kentish, and for Devon or other
pure Longwool sheep, the prizes be increased to £15, f10, £5 in
each class.

That the Kentish, Devon or other pure Longwools, Cheviot, and
the Mountain breeds of sheep, have separate breed cups of £15 each
(making two extra cups to be offered).

That the Long-woolled Champion Plate be of the same value as
that for Shortwools—viz., £50.

That the ewe classes be abolished..

Resolved, that the Middle White and Large White breeds of pigs
have separate classes similar to the other breeds.

CARCASE COMPETITION.

Resolved, that in the cattle section, the two classes and prizes for
steers remain as last year, and that a class be instituted for heifers not
exceeding three years old, with prizes’ £15, £10, £5.

That in the sheep section, the classes and prizes be as follows:

One Long-woolled wether lamb, not exceeding twelve £ f£ £
months, 5 3 @
One Long- woolled wether sheep, above ‘twelve and not
exceeding twenty-four months 5 3 2
One Short-woolled wether lamb, not exceeding twelve
months 3 2

One Short-woolled wether sheep, ahow ‘twelve ‘and not
exceeding twenty-four months. 3
That silver medals be awarded to the exhibitor and breeder of cen
first prize animal in these classes, as in the other stock classes, and a
gold medal to the exhibitor of the best carcase in the cattle section,

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and a gold medal to the exhibitor of the best carcase in the sheep
section.

Resolved :

“That the Council of the Smithfield Club desires humbly to
convey to His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, President
of the Club, the expression of their extreme regret at the
unfortunate accident which has befallen His Royal Highness,
and the hope that His Royal Highness may have a speedy and
satisfactory recovery.”

Resolved, that a special medal be struck for the Centenary Show,
and that a Committee, consisting of Sir Walter Gilbey and the Trustees,
approve a design for the medal, and that it be submitted to His Royal
Highness the President.

Resolved, that a portrait of His Royal Highness the Prince of
Wales, President of the Club, be given on the obverse of the medal.

His Royal Highness the President announced his intention to offer
a challenge cup value {100 for the best pen of sheep in the Show, and
that His Royal Highness the Duke of York wished also to offer a
challenge cup of the value of £50 for the best pen of pigs in the Show,
the conditions to be similar to those for Her Majesty’s challenge cup
for cattle.

A hearty vote of thanks was passed to His Royal Highness the
President, and H.R.H. the Duke of York for the very handsome gifts
to the Club by Their Royal Highnesses.

Resolved, that the Club’s History be brought up to date.

Mr. Garrett Taylor deputed to give evidence on behalf of the Club
before the Departmental Committee on the Inland Transit of Cattle.

Design for Centenary Badge for members of Council and Stewards
submitted and approved.

Letters were received from the Lincoln Longwool, the
Southdown, and the Hampshire Sheep Breeders’ Associations calling
attention to the fact that these breeds were not directly represented in
the judges for the Champion Plates and Challenge Cup, and suggesting
that the six judges of Longwools should judge Long-woolled Champion,
and six judges of Shortwools the Short-woolled Champion Plate, and
that the judges of Longwools and Shortwools should unite to award
the Challenge Cup. A motion to this effect was negatived by the
Council, it being pointed out that the various breeds were represented
in alternate years.

In view of the proposed action of the London County Council to
abolish private slaughter-houses, it was resolved—

“That, having become aware of the proposal by the London
County Council to take steps with a view to the abolition
of private slaughter-houses in London and the substitution
of public slaughter-houses or abattoirs, the Club is of opinion
that the proposals are unnecessary and inexpedient, and that
the adoption of them would be most injurious to the interests of
this Club and of all those engaged in British agriculture.”

A copy of this resolution was sent to the London County Council.

His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, K.G. (President), presided
at the Centenary Meeting of the members.

The following cablegram was received during the meeting :—
“Guelph, Canada Fat Stock Club sends congratulations Centenary
Anniversary,” to which a suitable reply was sent.

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In acknowledging the vote of thanks proposed by the Right Hon.
Lord Tredegar, and seconded by the Right Hon. the Earl of Feversham,
His Royal Highness, the President, who was received with enthusiasm,
said: I beg to tender to you all, and especially to Lords Tredegar and
Feversham, my acknowledgments for the very kind manner in which
they have brought forward their vote of thanks, and for the cordial and
hearty support you have given it. I have known this Smithfield Club
for many years—not quite one hundred. I remember as a boy coming
here with my father for many years before I became an agriculturist
myself. I had the honour of being twice President for the year of
the Show and of the Club, and I was very much pleased and flattered
that I was asked on the occasion of the Centenary of the Club to accept
the Presidency. The occasion has been a most interesting one to me.
The Club has now prospered so long that I feel its success is
completely assured, and that it will always continue to flourish is my
most ardent wish. I shall always continue to take the greatest interest,
as I have ever done, in everything that concerns agriculture.

Much regret was expressed at the death of Baron Ferdinand de
Rothschild, Vice-President and President-Elect, whose generous support
of agriculture and of the Smithfield Club was well known and appre-
ciated. The death of Mr. Robert Wortley, a member of the Council,
was also reported. Votes of condolence and sympathy were passed.

The Stock Prize Committee considered a scheme of prizes submitted
by Sir Walter Gilbey, Bart., suggesting that uniform classes, and prizes
of £15, £10, and £5 be offered for each breed of cattle, with £5 to the
breeder of each first-prize animal, and £15 breed cups; and with
uniform prizes of £10, £7, and £3 in each class of sheep and pigs
(except single pigs), with breed cups of {10 each, etc. The Committee,
however, being of opinion that the time had not yet arrived for the
adoption of the principle of the equalisation of prizes as suggested,
regretted they could not recommend the adoption of the scheme.

Resolved, that inthe Devon, Hereford, Shorthorn, Sussex, Aberdeen-
Angus breeds, and Cross-bred cattle, the class for steers above two
years and not exceeding two years and six months be abolished, and
that the older class in these breeds be for steers above two years and
not exceeding three years old.

That in place of the classes for small cattle the following classes
be instituted :—

KERRY, DEXTER KERRY, AND SHETLAND.

Steer, not exceeding two years old ... se o. £10 .. £5
Steer, above two and not exceeding three years old 10 ... 5
Heifer, not exceeding three years old is weit SHOP ees 55)

SMALL CROSS-BRED CATTLE.

First cross between Kerry, Dexter Kerry, Shetland, Ayrshire, or
Channel Islands cattle, and between these and other breeds.

Steer, not above three years old nee see ow. £10 oe

_. Heifer, not above three years old... -_ ducp DO ves we

with a £10 cup for best animal in these classes.
___ Resolved, that a champion prize of £25 be offered for the best beast
in the Show, not exceeding two years old. @

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That in the classes for lambs of the Leicester, Cotswold, Lincoln,
Kentish, Devon, Shropshire, and Oxford Down sheep, the prizes be
reduced to £10 first and £5 second prize.

That classes be instituted for lambs of the Cheviot and Mountain
breeds, and also for lambs first cross from Cheviot, Scotch, and Moun-
tain breeds, with prizes {10 and £5 in each class,

Resolved, that Gold Medals be awarded to the winners of H.R.H.
the Prince of Wales’ Challenge Cup for sheep, and H.R.H. the Duke of
York’s Challenge Cup for pigs.

That in the Carcase Competition a champion prize of £5 be offered
for the best carcase in the cattle section, and £5 for the best carcase in
the sheep section.

That the carcases be returned to the Hall from the slaughter-house
on the Wednesday morning and judged, and that the sale of carcases
take place at twelve o’clock (noon) on the Thursday, purchasers to be
allowed to remove the carcases the same day after seven p.m., and
that no commission be charged to exhibitors on the sale of the
carcases.

Resolved, to add the following rule to the prize sheet :—“‘ Exhibitors
are specially cautioned not to send cattle which are suffering from ring-
worm in any stage, or from any eruptive disease of the skin. Any
animal found to be so affected will, on the certificate of the veterinary
inspector, be disqualified from competition and removed from the
exhibition, and will subject the exhibitor to a fine of £1 in each case.”

The Judges’ Selection Committee was appointed, and also as a
Special Committee, to consider the question of the appointment: and
rearrangement of the judges.

A requisition from breeders and exhibitors of Highland cattle,
asking for a special breed judge for Highland cattle, and also a letter
from the Sussex Herd Book Society, asking that the Sussex cattle
might be grouped with Devons for judging, was read, and both communi-
cations referred to the Judges’ Selection Committee.

Resolved, that the Stewards be authorised to appoint two assistant-
stewards on the judging day.

A Circular-letter from the National Federation of Meat Traders’
Association with reference to providing compensation to meat traders
for meat confiscated on account of tuberculosis, etc., and asking the
Council to join a deputation to the President of the Local Government
Board, in the event of his being willing to receive one, was received,
and three members of the Council were appointed to represent the Club
on such deputation.

The Committee appointed to consider the question of the accom-
modation for the Carcase Competition in the future reported :—

That after hearing the statement of Mr. T. Latham, Steward, upon
the unsatisfactory atmospheric condition of the King Edward’s Hall
during the Carcase Exhibition at the late Show, and the report of Mr.
W. Coggan, as to the condition of some of the carcases exhibited, and
also the report of the managing directors of the Royal Agricultural
Hall Company as to the possibility of providing other accommodation
for the Carcase Competition, it was resolved to recommend :—

‘That the Club contribute the sum of £400 towards the cost to the

Royal Agricultural Hall Company of arranging the building at
the Barford Street entrance for the purpose of holding, the

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Carcase Competition therein, and that a sum of £15 per annum
be paid to the Hall Company towards the expense of removing the
implement exhibitors’ packing cases and boxes.”

Also that the animals in the Carcase Competition be removed for
slaughter at 5 p.m. on the Monday of the Show.

Resolved, that the recommendations of the Committee be adopted.

Resolutions passed by the Highland Cattle Society, the Galloway
Cattle Sales Association, and the Hereford Herd Book Society,
respecting the selection of judges at the Club’s Shows for the breeds
which they represented, were received.

The Committee appointed to consider the question of the appoint-
ment and arrangement of the judges at the Club’s Show brought up their
report, recommending practically the present arrangement of two
breeds in a division, with a judge for each of the two breeds acting
a ed but that all champion prizes should be awarded by a single
judge.

An amendment was moved that a single judge should judge each
breed, and this was carried.

Further amendments were moved (1) that three judges be appointed
to award the championships, and (2) that two judges be appointed, with
umpires as at present, to award the champion prizes, but were not
carried.

It was thereupon resolved—

_ . That each breed of cattle, sheep, and pigs be judged by a single
judge, with the exception that Kerry, Dexters and small Cross-breds
be judged by one judge, and Leicesters and Border Leicesters by
one judge, and that two judges make the awards in the Carcase
Competition.

That the champion Cups and Plate and H.M. the Queen’s Chal-
lenge Cup for cattle be awarded by one judge, the champion plate for
Long-woolled sheep by one judge, the champion plate for Short-woolled
sheep by one judge, H.R.H. The Prince of Wales’s Challenge Cup by
one Judge, champion plates and H.R.H. the Duke of York’s Chailenge
Cup for pigs by one judge, and that one judge award the champion
prizes in the Carcase Competition.

Resolved, on the motion of Mr. C. W. Tindall—

“ That in view of the Smithfield Club having now entered upon the
second centenary of its existence, it appears desirable that a
Special Committee should be appointed to inquire into the whole
subject of its present constitution and administration, and report
to the Council whether any, and if so what, changes would in
their opinion conduce to its extended usefulness in the future.

_ The following were appointed members of the Committee :—Earl
Winterton, Mr. J. Bowen-Jones, Mr. W. Cooper, Mr. J. D. Fletcher,
Mr. T. Latham, Mr. Clare Sewell Read, Mr. R. Stratton, Mr. Garrett
Taylor, Mr. C. W. Tindall, and Sir Jacob Wilson.

The Committee recommended that the Club be incorporated under
the Companies Acts, 1862 to 1898, as a company not formed for profit,
with Memorandum and Articles of Association and Bye-laws. The
Report of the Committee and the Memorandum, Articles of Association,
and Bye-laws were adopted, and the Solicitor instructed to submit the
Memorandum and Articles of Association, as amended for the approval of
the Board of Trade, with the view of submitting the same to a General
Meeting of the members.

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The Club’s Solicitor reported the recommendations of the Board of
‘Trade on the proposed Memorandum and Articles of Association, and
also a suggestion by the Board as to provision being made for voting
by proxy at General Meetings. The Council decided against the
suggestion as to proxy voting, and having considered the various
recommendations to the Memorandum and Articles of Association,
which were purely legal, and making some slight alterations thereto,
adopted the same.

The question of the condition of the dies for the Club’s ordinary
medals, was referred to the Centenary Medal Committee.

A circular-letter from the National Federation of Meat Traders’
Association, sending copy of resolution passed by that Association
with reference to the provision by Government of compensation for
confiscation of tuberculous meat, &c., and asking for the views of the
Smithfield Club thereon, was read.

Resolved—

“That the Government be asked to give compensation for the
carcases of animals condemned by Government or other in-
spectors as affected with tuberculosis, with proper reservations,
and that only duly qualified meat inspectors be appointed.”

Much gratification was expressed by the Council that His Royal
Highness the Prince of Wales had graciously signed and presented to
the Rev. Dr. Barlow, on the cpening day of the show, the illuminated
testimonial from the Council in recognition of the services rendered by
Dr. Barlow to the herdsmen and shepherds during the last twelve
years.

At the Annual General Meeting of the members, which was opened
in the Club-room at the Royal Agricultural Hall, but which, owing
to the large attendance of members, nearly 500 being present, was
adjourned to the Lecture Hall, Barford Street, the following resolution
was proposed by Mr. C. W. Tindall :—

“That the Council of this Club be instructed to procure the regis-
tration of an association to be called the Smithfield Club
Incorporated, and to be governed by the Memorandum and
Articles of Association, drafts of which have already been
prepared and passed by the Council, and provisionally approved
by the Board of Trade; that in accordance with such
Memorandum and Articles of Association, the objects of this
Club be henceforward carried out by the Smithfield Club Incor-
porated; that the President, Vice-Presidents, members of
Council, and other Officers of this Club, be the President, Vice-
Presidents, and ordinary members of Council of the Smithfield
Club Incorporated ; that the further persons named in the Draft
and Articles of Association of the Smithfield Club Incorporated
be also Vice-Presidents and ordinary members of Council
respectively of the Smithfield Club Incorporated; that all the
Assets and undertakings of this Club be transferred to the
Smithfield Club Incorporated, on the terms that the Smithfield
Club Incorporated shall undertake to discharge all the obliga-
tions and liabilities of this Club; that the whole of the Rules
of this Club be superseded by the Memorandum and Articles
of Association above mentioned; that this Club be thereupon
dissolved, and that the Council of this Club be hereby empowered
to do all things necessary for carrying out this resolution.”

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A lengthy debate ensued on rule twenty-nine of the Articles of
Association, which required that each member should vote for the
eleven candidates to be elected on the Council, and the rule was

ultimately amended, on the motion of Mr. W. Haydon, to read as -

follows :—

“29. Three weeks at least before the Annual Meeting a printed
list containing the names and addresses of the _ selected
candidates shall be sent to each member of the Club, and each
member shall then place his initials against one or more, but
not exceeding eleven of the said names, being the candidates for
whom he votes to fill one or more of the eleven vacancies, and
shall thereupon sign and return the said list to the Secretary of
the Club so as to reach him not later than one week preceding
the date fixed for the Annual Meeting. The initials of a member
against the name of a Candidate shall only be counted as one
vote for that Candidate.

The resolution providing for the Incorporation of the Club, and
adopting the Articles of Association and Bye-laws as amended, was
adopted.

Attention having been called to the excessive and extravagant
colouring of some of the sheep exhibited at the late Show, it was
resolved :—

“That in the opinion of this Council the excessive artificial
colouring of exhibits in the sheep classes is undesirable. That
this resolution be referred to the National Sheep Breeders’
Association for their consideration, and that they be asked to
make suggestions for changes in this direction.”

Attention was called to the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease
which had occurred on the borders of Norfolk and Suffolk, and the
manner in which it had been dealt with by the Board of Agriculture,
and it was resolved :—

“That the Council of the Smithfield Club earnestly request the
Board of Agriculture to exercise their powers of immediate
slaughter in the event of any further outbreak of foot-and-
mouth disease.”

In accordance with the resolution passed at the last Annual
General Meeting the Club was, on March 5th, Incorporated under the
Companies Acts, 1862 to 1898, as the Smithfield Club (Incorporated)
(the word “Limited” being omitted by Licence of the Board of
Trade), and that the Company is Limited.

Sir John Gilmour, Bart., Mr. Hugh Gorringe, and Mr. Howard
P, ae elected Members of the Council under Article of Association
No. 26.

The question of the Club undertaking the Table Poultry Exhibition,
referred to the Stock Prize Committee by the Council, was considered
by that Committee, and they recommended, and it was resolved: “That
as the taking over of the Table Poultry Exhibition would necessitate a
very serious reduction in the prizes now offered for live stock at the
Sak Show, the Committee cannot recommend its adoption by the

ub,

1900

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Resolved—

That the value of the Red Polled Cup be reduced to £15.

That in the conditions for classes for small Cross-bred cattle, the
words ‘“‘ Ayrshire and Channel Island cattle,” be deleted.

Thata maximum weight be stated in the classes for Kerry, Dexter
and Shetland cattle as follows :—

Class 32 oe a win 6 Not to exceed 8 cwt.
Class 33 sid oo ass ie Not to exceed 10 cwt.
Class 34 sigs re ar us Not to exceed g cwt.

That for the 1901 Show, the breeder’s certificate for Highland cattle
be required.

That no alteration in the ages of cattle shall be made in the future
without notice being given in the previous year.

That in the Leicester, Cotswold, Lincoln, Kentish or Romney
Marsh, Devon, etc., Shropshire, and Oxford Down breeds, the prizes for
lambs and wethers be transposed, viz. lambs, £15, £10, £5, and
wethers, {10 and £5.

That the value of the Border Leicester Cup be reduced to £10.

The question of the provision of a Common Seal for the Club was
referred to the Finance Committee.

Resolved—

That H.R.H. the Prince of Wales having graciously given per-
mission for his portrait (by Mr. Emile Fuchs) to appear on the obverse
of the medal, the portraits of Earl Spencer, President 1825-1845, and
the Duke of Richmond, President 1846-1860, which appear on the
Club’s old medal, be given on the reverse of the medal.

At the August meeting the Council expressed their deep sense of
the sad loss which Her Majesty the Queen and the Family Royal had
sustained by the lamented death of H.R.H. the Duke of Saxe-Coburg
and Gotha, K.G. His Royal Highness had not only been an exhibitor
at the Club’s Shows, but had since the year 1882 been a Vice-President
of the Club, and filled the position of President in 1884.

The following resolution was unanimously adopted :—

“The Council of the Smithfield Club humbly desire to approach
Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen with the expression of
their constant loyalty and affection for her throne and person,
The Council have learned with feelings of profound regret of the
death of His Royal Highness the Duke of Saxe-Coburg and
Gotha, and desire respectfully to convey to Her Majesty and
the members of the Royal Family the assurance of their deepest
sympathy in the irreparable loss which they have sustained, and
the expression of their earnest hope that the Royal Family may
receive consolation and strength to support them under the
heavy blow which has befallen them.”

At the November Meeting the Council expressed their sense of the
further great loss which Her Majesty the Queen and their Royal High-
nesses the Prince and Princess Christian of Schleswig - Holstein
had sustained in the death of H.R.H. Prince Christian Victor of
Schleswig-Holstein, and passed the following resolution :—

‘** The Council of the Smithfield Club humbly desire to convey to
Her Majesty the Queen and their Royal Highnesses the Prince
and Princess Christian of Schleswig-Holstein the expression
of their deep sympathy in the sad loss which they have
sustained by the death of H.R.H. Prince Christian Victor of
Schleswig-Holstein,”’

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Mr. Robert Garne, a member of the Council, died. A vote of
condolence and sympathy was passed.

A suggestion that pigs should be included in the block test, and
that the pigs exhibited in the other classes should be weighed, was
referred to the Carcase and Stock Prize Committees.

It having been reported that certain local authorities were adopting
the method of isolation in place of slaughter in cases of swine fever, the
following resolution was passed, and ordered to be forwarded to the
Board of Agriculture :— .

“That the Council of the Smithfield Club trust that the immediate
slaughter of pigs in outbreaks of swine fever will still be adhered
to by the Board of Agriculture.”

The following resolution was received from the National Sheep
Breeders’ Association in reply to the resolution passed by the Club.

‘“‘ That this Association deprecates the excessive use of oiling or
colouring of Show Sheep, but at the same time think as little
interference as possible should be exercised in allowing
exhibitors to show their sheep in the best possible form.”

Resolved—

“That the Smithfield Club appoint a Committee to wait upon the
Government with a view of bringing before them the question
of compensation for carcases confiscated as affected with
tuberculosis.”

Her Majesty the Queen’s Challenge Cup for cattle was awarded to
Her Majesty for the third time,* and His Royal Highness the Prince
of Wales’ Challenge Cup for sheep was awarded to the Earl of
Ellesmere for the second time in succession, both cups being thus won
outright.

* Her Majesty’s heifer, which won this Cup, not being slaughtered as required by the rules, the
Cup a to the Earl of Strathmore, and as the Earl had won it twice previously, it became his own
property.

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CHRONOLOGICAL INDEX TO MINUTES.

ABERDEEN ANGUS CATTLE, 1884, ’85, ’88,
89, '92, '95, '96, ’98, ’99.

Accounts oF Crus, to be audited by
Steward, 1831; to be made up to
December ist in each year, ’57;
printed, ‘71; audited professionally,
"80.

ADVERTISEMENTS, in catalogue, 1873;
committee to determine placing in
hall, '82; Hall Company’s request
not acceded to, ’gr.

AGES OF ANIMALS, 1854; of steers ar-
ranged, ‘64; old steers, ‘75; to be
calculated to December Ist inclusive,
78 ; exemptions as to age certificates,
‘79; lambs and wethers, '83; lambs
altered, ’84; and again in ’87; Welsh
steer altered for 1890 Show, ’89; re-
striction considered, and heifers and
cows reduced, ’yo; cows altered, '92;
Galloway steers altered, ’95; Welsh
steers and extra stock heifers altered,
‘97; no alteration in ages of cattle
without previous year’s notice, 1900.

AGREEMENT with Agricultural Hall
Company, to be signed, 1860; further
agreement signed, '83 (see also under
Agricultural Hall Co.).

AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERS’ ASSOCIATION,
memorial and deputation from, '87.

AGRICULTURAL Hatt, resolution con-
firming arrangement for Show at, 1860;
Show first held in, ’62; contributions
by club towards enlargement, ’67, '81,
*9I, '94.

AGRICULTURAL Hatt Company, sug-
gested formation of, 1859 ; prospectus of
and agreement with, ’60 ; arrangement
with as to catalogues, ’61; Club pays
£1,000 towards enlargement of hall,
67; offer of £1,355 for Show and new
lease from 1876, accepted, '75; Club
agrees to pay £2,000 towards enlarge-
ment of hall, 81; amount paid, ’83;
Club pays further £200 towards en-
largement of gallery, ’91; and agrees

H

to contribute further £1,500 for new
building— ‘“ Minor Hall’ —to accom-
modate the pigs and overflow of sheep,
94; permission given to, for dead
poultry exhibition in annexe, '94; pay-
ment to, by the Clubof £200 for herds-
men and shepherds’ room, ’95; agrees
to admission of lady with member all
first day, ’96 ; Club agrees to contribute
£400 towards rearrangement of build-
ing for carcase competition at Barford
Street entrance, ’99.

AGRICULTURE, MINISTER OR BOARD OF,
resolutions or deputations to, 1890, ’91,
”92,'93, 704, '95, 1900.

ALBERT H.R.H. PRINCE, member, 1841 ;
visited Show, ’40,'44, '50, 54, ’59, 60.

ALINGTON, Lorp, V.P. 1884.

ALTHORP, ViscounT, afterwards Earl
Spencer (whom see).

ARBUTHNOT, Rr. Hon. CHARLES, com-

- petes in sweepstakes, 1825.

ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION AND ByE-
Laws, 1899. Rule 29 amended, ’g9 (see
also Bye-laws).

Artists, rule as to painting, 1850,
rescinded, ‘57; permission to paint,
81.

AsTLEyY, R., on Committee, 1798 ; death,
"35

ae ae: professional, appointed, 1880.

Awarps, posting of, 1864.

AYLESFORD, Ear oF, V.P., 1868.

BakER STREET Bazaar, Show first held
at, 1839; last used, 61.

BANKERS, appointed 1834.

Banks, SIR JOSEPH, Barrt.,
1798 ; death, 1820.

BarForp, W., member of Council ; death,
1898.

Bartow, Rev. W. H., D.D., presentation
to, 1899.

BarnETT, CuHar es, Trustee, 1860.

BaTTENBERG, H.R.H., Prince Henry
oF, resolution on death of, 1896.

member,

98

Becx, Epmunp, member of Council,
death, 1891.

BEDFORD, FRANCIS, 5TH DukE oF, Presi-
dent, 1798; prize winner, 1799; pro-
posed reconstruction of Club, 1800;
President, ‘or; death, 'o2.

BEDFORD, JOHN, 6TH DuxeE of, President,
1802; pays for use of rooms, ’08;
resigns presidency, ’13; offers special
prizes, ’14; re-elected President,
‘15; suggests dissolution of Club,
‘17; withdraws from the Club and
discontinues Bedfordian prizes, ’21 ;
wins sweepstake with Herefords, ’25.

BEDFORD, FRANCIS, 9TH DUKE oF, V.P.
1873; President, ’78; death, gr.

BEDFORDIAN PLATE AND MEDALS, first
offered, 1814; discontinued, '21.

BENNETT, JoHN, on Committee, 1798;
Steward, 18or.

BERKSHIRE Pics, 1884, ’85.

BErRNERS, Lorn, V.P. 1853; first annual
President, ’60,

Berwick, Lorp, V.P., and death, 1860.

Brack Pics, 1868, ’74, ’84, ’85, ’92.

Brock Test, Stock Prize Sheet Com-
mittee to consider, 1892, Report of
committee and sub-committee, ’93,
London Butchers’ Trade Society offer
prizes for, ’94; Carcase Competition
adopted, ’95, ’96, ’98; suggested for
pigs, 1900 (see also Carcase Competi-
tion and Dead Weights).

Borpber LEICESTER SHEEP, 1895,'96,'97,
1900.

BowEn-JONES, J., Trustee, 1895 ;V.P.,'99.

Brazant, H.R.H., tHE DuxKeE oF (now
King of the Belgians), visits Show,
1862.

BRANDRETH, HumpuHreEy, V.P., see Gibbs.

BreEeED, Classification according to, dis-
continued, 1817; again adopted, ’51.

BreED Cups, 1879, ’82, 83, ’87, ’91, '92,
"93, 94, 95, '96, ’97, '98 (see also
Premiums and Prizes).

BREEDERS’ CERTIFICATES, required,
1832, and for Highland cattle at 1901
Show, 1900.

BrEEDERS' MEDALS, Silver, 1829; Gold
Medals, best beast, best pen of sheep,
1830; Silver, ’55, '65, 76, ’79; Silver
abolished, 87; Gold for winner Queen's
cup, and for champion pen of pigs,
94; gold and silver, Centenary Show,
’98; Gold for winners of Prince of
Wales’ and Duke of York’s cups, ’99.

Brown, Prof. Sir Grorce, C.B. ap-
pointed Veterinary Inspector, 1872;
to examine dentition of cattleand sheep
exhibited, ’84, and in '85; report re-
ceived, ’86.

Butcuer, to remain in hall all night,
1884.

Butcuers object to conditions respect-
ing weights, 1800; medals and cups

to. ’35; discontinued, 7°37; again
offered, ’41; cup, '63; cups, '65;
discontinued, ’66; asked to give dead
weights, ’71.

Bye-.aws, considered and passed, 1863 :
alteration in '72, amended ’85, further
amended, ‘97; new adopted on
Incorporation, 1900 (see also Articles
of Association).

CamBrRIDGE, H.R.H., THE DUKE oF,
member 1841, visits Show, 1862,

CAMBRIDGE, H.R.H., THE DUCHEss oF,
visits Show, 1862.

CamBripGe, H.R.H. Princess Mary
oF, visits Show, 1862.

CanapDIaAN CATTLE, Deputation as to
importation of, ’92.

CarcasE Competition, Report of Com-
mittee, 1886; consideration of report
deferred, ’87 prizes, rules and regu-
lations for, adopted, '95; sheep class
altered, '96; class for heifers and addi-
tional class sheep, '98; time, etc., of
sale of carcases, '99; champion prizes,
’99; removal of animals for slaughter,
’99, contribution towards new building
for '99, classes for pigs suggested and
referred to committee, 1900 (see also
Block Test and Dead Weights).

CatTaLocuE, Live Stock, 1861; Imple-
ment, ’62; separate for Implements
discontinued, ’71; rule as to adver-
tisements, ’73. .

CarTLE, to be worked, 1806; Longhorn
and Shorthorn exempted, 1810;
Hereford, Sussex and Devon, to be
shown in pairs or yokes, ’10; curious
colours, ’12; classification of, accord-
ing to breed, discontinued, ’17; again
adopted, '51, ’52; Cross-breeds, ’60,
’70; age of old steers limited, 75;
classes abolished, °75; classification
re-arranged, ’88; divisions for judging
re-arranged, 92; heifers to be
slaughtered, '93; Sussex cows and
heifers compete together, ’94; altera-
tion of steer classes for 1896 Show,
95; small cattle, '96; old class for
steers abolished, ’96; existing cow
classes abolished, ’97; classes in-
stituted for polled and for horned
cows, '97, and for yearling Cross-bred
heifers, ’97 ; prizes for yearling heifers,
Red-polled, Galloway and Welsh
increased, '98; abolition of 24 year
old steers, ’99; small cattle classes

abolished, ’99; classes for Kerry,
Dexter Kerry, Shetland. and small
Cross-breds instituted, ’99; penalties
for exhibiting cattle suffering from
eruptive skin disease, ’99; maximum
weights, Dexters, &c., 1900; breeders’
certificate for Highland cattle required
for 1901 Show, 1900; no alteration in
ages of cattle without previous year’s
notice, 1900.

CaTTLE PLaGuE, date of Show altered,
and stringent rules passed and reso-
lutions to Government, 1865, special
rules continued °66, ’67, ’68, °78.
special rules rescinded ’79, ’83.

Cawopor, Eart, V.P., 1891: death, '98.

CENTENARY SHow, sale of Consols to

increase Prize List, 1898. Gold and
Silver Medals, ’98.
CERTIFICATES, to be submitted to

Judges, 1800; ’03; to be sent to the
Secretary, ’13; eight days before the
Show, ‘14; required trom breeders, ’32,
before November 30th, ’39; false, ’42;
(again, ’54); correctness to be proved,
53; again, '70; required from Exhi-
bitors as to disease, ’72, ’79.

CHALLENGE Cups, offered by H.M. the
Queen for cattle, 1893; conditions of
competition, ’94; offered by H.R.H.
the Prince of Wales for sheep, '98;
and by H.R.H. the Duke of York for
pigs, ’98.

Cuampion Prize, for Cattle and Sheep,
1869; discontinued for single sheep,
’70; winner not to compete again, °72;
for cattle, ’74; for sheep, ’75 ; winners
not to compete again, ’76; mode of
awarding, ’76, 77, and ’78 (and again
’89); lambs to compete, ’79; may be
taken in money, ’79; for pigs, ’83; for
single pigs, ’88; for sheep divided, ’go.

Cuesuam, Lorn, V.P., 1871; President,
‘76; death, ’82.

CueEsHam, Lorp, V.P., 1884; resigned,
"93:

CuHEviot SHEEP, 1874, ’81, ’82, ’83, ’87,
88, "90, 92, '93, '94, 96, ’97, 98, ’99.
CHRISTIAN OF SCHLESWwiIG-HOLsTEIN,
K.G., H.R.H. Prince, V.P., 1890;
President, '93; resolution to, 1909.
CuRISTIAN VicTOoR oF SCHLESWIG-

Hocstetn, H.R.H., Prince, resolution

. ._ on death of, 1900.

CLARENCE,

H.R.H. tHe Duke or,
resolution on death of, 1892.
Coxe, Tuomas, afterwards Earl of

Leicester, declined
loses match, ’35.
Cotman, J. J., V.P., 1881; President,

86; death, ’98.

presidency, 1813;

99

ComMITTEE, Judges selection, 1869, ’71.

ComMITTEE, appointed, 1798; of
Management, 1799; meet at Woburn
Sheep Shearing, 1799; elected, 1813;
to consider if better Show premises
obtainable, 737; and again in '58;
report on site and recommend lease,
’59; recommends terms of lease, 60;
power given Committee to sign
agreement, ‘60; to consider future
tenancy of Hall, ’75; present report
upon proposed enlargement of Hall,
81; Reports, ’83, ’84, 87, '90, ’9I,
*92, 93, ‘94, 95, °96, 97, ’99, 1900
(see also Council).

Consots, authority to sell, 1876, '98

Contacious DisEases (Foreign ani-
mals), resolution, '92.

ConvVEYANCE oF ANIMALS, to yard,
1879; ’82, ’88; reduced rates for, '90,
QI, ’93.

CoTswoLp SHEEP, 1870, ’74, ’75, 83,
87, 'g0, ’92, 96, '97, '99, 1900.

CouncIL oF THE ‘CLUB, formation of,
1862; passed bye-laws, '63; Stewards
ex-officio members of, ’65, '66,’68, 71 ;
alteration in bye-laws, '72; Members
to give notice of alteration in prize
sheet, '77; reserves right to reject
entries, ’77; nomination form for, ’79;
form for Members of Council to
nominate sixteen Members of Club
eligible for Council, ’80, ’81 ; appoint
delegates, 82; Council meeting, date
altered, "69; date of, and General
meeting, '71; day of meeting, 81 (see
also Committee).

CoveNTRY, Ear
President, ’89.

Cowper, Eart, V.P., 1871.

Cows AnD HEIFERS, distinction between,
1841.

Cane AND HEIFERS, prizes and medals
for, 1801, ’19, 24, '44, 92, 96, 97.

Cows, qualifications of, 1802; to be
slaughtered, ‘96; existing classes
abolished, ’97; classes for horned and
for polled instituted, ’97; abolished,
*98.

Cripps, J. M., V.P., 1825; death, ’47.

Cross, OR MIxED BREED, CATTLE, 1806,
‘08, '52; Exhibitors to state nature of
cross, ’60; nature of cross to be given
in catalogue, '68; age limited, ’75;
Breed cup, °82, '95, yearling heifer
class established, ’97, ’98, small cross-
bred classes instituted, ’99, certain
crosses omitted, 1go00.

CRoss-BRED Pics, 1882, ’83, '84.

CROSS-BRED SHEEP, 1842, '47, '68, ’70,
74, °75, '83, °87, ’90, 92, 97, '99.

or, V.P., 1884;

100

CROSS-BRED SHEEP (First cross Cheviot,
etc.), 1893, '97.

CROSSKILL, ALFRED, V.P., 1900,

CrystaL PaLace Company, proposition
from as site for Show, 1859.

Darn ey, Ear or, V.P., 1889.

Dead WEIGcHTs, required 1800, ‘04;
rule rescinded, ’15; again required,
’26, ’37; suppressed in certain sheep
classes, 45 ; abolished, ’47; requested
from butchers, ’71; discontinued, '76
(see also Block Test, and Carcase
Competition)

Dentirion, doubt as to age of pigs,
1801, ’51, 58, ’69 ; disqualification, 74,
77,'80 ; sub-committee on, 81 ; report
of Special Committee, ’82; certificate
from Veterinary Surgeon, ’83; and
again, ’89; Veterinary Inspector to
examine cattle and sheep, ’84 and ’85 ;
examination of cattle and sheep
instituted, ’86; state of dentition
disqualifying, ’89; rule 21, cattle and
sheep altered, ’90; Council invited to
consider disqualification of pigs, ’90;
alteration of dentition rule (22) pigs,
"QI.

DeEptFroRD Market, proposal to alter
hour of, 1880.

DE TRAFFORD, Sir Humpurey, Barr.,
V.P., 18096.

DEvon CaTTLe, 1805, ‘06, ’07, ‘ro, “II,
"12, '52, ’69, '75, ‘78, '82, '87, '88, '92,

’95, ‘96, '98, ’99.
DEVON SHEEP, 1888, ’90, ’92, ’96, ‘97,
98, '99, 1900,

DeExTER CATTLE (see under Cattle, and
Kerry, &c., Cattle)

DINNER, ANNUAL, 1799, 1807, '68, ‘69,
discontinued, ’73.

Diptoma for servants instituted, 1864.

DISINFECTING CATTLE CONVEYANCES,
1868, ’71, '81.

DisguatiFicaTion of animals, 1803;
after one exhibition except as extra
stock, ’15; removed from show, ‘47;
if exhibited elsewhere within a month,
‘65; rescinded, '66; again enacted ’71,
‘72, '77, '78; rescinded, ’79; again
enacted, ’83; after having been twice
exhibited, ’86.

Disgua.iFicaTion of prizewinners, 1808,
"19, '21, '23, '70, '86.

DissoLutTion oF CLuB suggested, 1817;
further discussed, ’21.

Distinct BreED Pics, 1882, 83, ’84.

Divine SeErvicE for herdsmen and
shepherds instituted, 1863.

Dixon, H. H., to write report of show,
1867; and again in 68.

Dixon’s Lairs, Islington, site for new
hall, 1860.

Dixon's Repository,
1805.

Dorset Sheep, 1874, '75, *81, °82, '83,
"84, 87, '90, 92, '93, '96, '97.

Druce, A. F. Mirton, implements
steward, 1886.

Drucz, Joseru, Trustee, 1875; resigned
stewardship of implements, ‘86;
death, go.

Druce, SAMUEL, Trustee, 1860.

Ducxuam, T., Trustee, 1891; resolution
on resigning Trusteeship, ’94.

Dutcu CatTLe, importation of, 1888.

Earty Maturity, sheep and cattle,
1800.

EpinpurGH, H.R.H. Duke of, visited
Show for first time, 1854; member
and V.P., ’82; President-elect, ’85;
President, '87; death, 1900.

ELLEesMERE, Eart oF, V.P., 1878;
President, '94; wins challenge cup for
sheep, 1900.

Eximan, JoHN, on Committee, 1798;
Steward, 1801; wins match, '35.

EMPRESS OF THE FRENCH visited Show,
1860.

ENGINES, STEAM, allowed to be exhibited,
1854.

ENSILAGE, application for cup prize
refused, 1885,

EnTrIiEs, limitation 1803, ’08, 35; may
be rejected by Council, '42; only one
to be made in each class by same ex-
hibitor, ’54; not again in same class,
’71; two allowed, '76 ; may be rejected
by Council, ’77; special fees for second
entry, °83; certificate of veterinary
surgeon certifying age of pigs to ac-
company entry, ‘83 ; post entries
adopted, ’86; no animal to be ex-
hibited more than twice, '86.

Entry FrErEs, some for 1894 show
returned, 1895 (see also Entries).

EXECUTORS AND TRUSTEES, fees to be
paid by, 1869.

EXETER, BROWNLow, 2ND Marguis OF,
wins match, 1835.

EXETER, WILLIAM, 3RD Margulis OF,
V.P., 1868 ; President, ’71 ; death, '95.

Exuisitors, to furnish breed, age, time
of fattening, etc., 1800; not to win in
same class two consecutive years, ‘19;
to take one prize in each class only,
‘19; rule as to winning in two con-
secutive years rescinded in part, ’2r;
entirely in '23; to take one prize in
each class only, ‘24; to certify six
months’ possession of animals, '26; to
be admitted to private view, ’49; to

Show held at,

judging, '64; to area, '68; to prove
correctness of certificate, ’70; to
certify animals not shown one month
previous to Show, '72; or in contact
with disease, ’72‘ to indemnify club,
"75; to produce evidence, ’76 ; allowed
to make two entries, cattle or sheep,
76; addition to rule proving correct-
ness of certificates, °79; advised to
have dentition of pigs examined, ‘82;
three months’ possession to be certified,
83; to affix numbers on animals before
admission, or fine imposed, ’89 ; entry
fees, ’97; gold and silver medals to
Centenary Show, ’98; fine for sending
animals suffering from ringworm or
eruptive disease, '99.

Exmoor SHEEP, 1896.

Extra Stock, silver medals for cattle
and sheep, 1829, ’34; medals for sheep,
55; for cattle, 58; for sheep, ’69;
money substituted for cattle, ’70; cup
for pigs, '70; abolished, ’76; steer
class abolished for 1889 Show, ’88;
cow or heifer class amended, '88; con-
ditions for, altered, '89; reinstated for
steers, ’90; for small cattle, ’91, ’92,
’95; age of heifer class altered, ’97;
classes abolished, ’98.

FaLseE CERTIFICATES at other Shows,
1842 ; at Club’s Shows, ’54.

Farey, Joun, secretary, 1806; and
treasurer, 15; death, ’26.

Farey, WILtI1aM, secretary, 1826; death,
’36.

FATTENING, conditions of, 180r, ’02, ‘03,
’04, '06, ’41; restrictions removed in
oxen and steer classes, 47; in sheep,
’48 ; not to be stated, ’76.

FEEDING Troucus, 1873, '80,; exhibi-
tors may bring their own, '82.

FEES oF NON-MEMBERS, 1847, '69;
executors, trustees, and partners, ’69,
‘97.

FeversHAM, Lorp, V.P., 1858; Presi-
dent, '62; death, 67.
FEVERSHAM, EarL orf,

President, '88.

Fines For NoN-EXHIBITION, 1864, ’65,

2 ; for numbering animalsincorrectly,

V.P., 1872;

Foa-sIcKnEss, 1873.

ForjamsBe, F. J. S., now the Rr. Hon,,
V.P., 1872; President, ’8z. |

Foop (cattle and pigs), to be certified,
1802.

Foot anp Movutu Diszasz, animals
sefused admission, 1871; special
“regulations for Show, ‘80; owing to

101

outbreak Hon. Sec. to communicate
with authorities in reference to Show,
82; restrictions removed, '84; some
animals prevented attending Show
owing to, ’94; on borders of Norfolk
and Suffolk, 1900.

ForEIGN CaTILE, importation of, 1888,
92; '93, '94, ‘95.

ForEIGN CaTTLE MarkET, 1881.

FREEMARTINS, 1864.

GaLLoway CaTILE, 1884, ’85, ’88, ’89;
separate classes, ’91, ‘92; class for
steer under 3 years, '93; breed cup
for, ’94; steer classes altered, ‘95;
value of breed cup increased, ’97;
prizes increased, ’98.

GaLLoway CaTTILe Society offer Cup,

GarNE, ROBERT, member of Council,
death, 1900.

Georce III., His Majesty Kina,
exhibits, 1800.
Gisss, Sir B. T. BranpretH, Hon.

Secretary, 1843; Trustee, ’44; testi-
monial to, 55; his “‘ History,” 57, ’68 ;
resigns office of trustee,’60 ; deputation,
66; vote of thanks to, ’75, ’76; V.P.,
"78 ; illness, '84 ; resignation and death,
"85.

Gisss, Humpurey (afterwards Humphrey
Brandreth), Hon. Sec., 1836; resigns,
"43; testimonial to, ‘46; V.P., ’63;
death, ’64.

Gipsps, THomAs, Father of the Club,
death, 1849.

GIBLETT, JOHN, suggests committee of
enquiry for better site for Show, 1858,
and Company to erect Hall for Show,
59; death, ’93.

GIBLETT, PAut,
signs, ’15.

GitBey, WALTER (now Sir Walter
Bart.), V.P., 1889 ; President, ’96; on
medal committee,’98 ; suggests uniform
classes and prizes, ‘99.

GLOUCESTER SHEEP, 1799.

Gorpon-CuMMING, Sir W. G., Bart.,
V.P., 1882; President, ’85.

GREETHAM, THOs., Trustee, 1860; death,
67.

GuELpH, Canapa, Fat Stock Croup,
sends congratulations Centenary An-
niversary, 1898.

Treasurer, 1806; re-

HAMPSHIRE OR WILTSHIRE SHEEP, 1869,
"70, '74, '75, '83, °87, '90, ’92, ’96, ’97.

Hanpsitis, distribution prohibited,
1882.

102

HarDWIckE, Eart oF,
President, '68.
Hastincs, Lorp, V.P., 1884; President,

V.P., 1844;

Haypon, W., moves amendment to
Article 29, 1899. :

Herrers, excluded from competing,
1802; distinction between heifer and
cow, *41; Freemartins compete as
heifers, ’64; spayed, 66; not to be
exhibited in calf,’’90; prizes withheld
till slaughtered, ’93; class instituted
for yearling cross-breds, ’97. See
also under Cows,

HeErpDsMEN and Shepherds’ Room, ’95.

HEREFORD CaTILeE, 1799, 1800, '06, ’10,
"II, ’12,'25, °52, ’69, 74, 75, 78, 82,
87, '88, 92, ’95, '96, '98, ‘99.

Hesse, H.R.H. Prince Louvis orf,
visits Show, 1862.

HIGHLAND CATTLE, 1870, ’79, '84, '88,
*89, ’90, ’91, ’92: breed cup for, ’94,
’95; value of breed cup increased, ’97 ;
additional classes and increased prizes
for, ’98; requisition of breeders, etc.,
’99; breeders’ certificate required for
tgor Show, 1900.

Hine, H. J., appointed assist. secretary,
1880; secretary, 85; illness, ‘87;
death, ’88.

History, 1867, '68, ’98.

Hoare, Megssrs., appointed bankers,
1834.

Hoop, Hon. Cor., afterwards Major-
General, then Lord Bridport: V.P.,
1860; motion by, '6z; President, ’67.

HOTHFIELD, Lorp, V.P., 1890.

Howarp, CuHaRLEs, Trustee, 1875; death,

Howarp, JAmeEs, M.P., death, 1889.
HUNTINGFIELD, Lorp, loses match, 1834.

HuntLy, Marguis or, V.P., 1839;
death, ’64.
Huntiy, Marguis or, V.P., 1891;

President, ’97.

IMPERIAL MEASURE and statute acres
adopted, 1852.

IMPLEMENTS, charge for exhibition, 1820,
’37: six days’ notice by exhibitors, '39 ;
charge raised, '42: steam engines
allowed downstairs,'54; arrangement,
58: no articles to be removed (except
books), 59, 61; catalogue to be pub-
lished, '62; stewards, ’63; charge for,
68; separate catalogue discontinued,
71; attendants, 74; indemnify club,
75; charges raised, 75; question of
increased accommodation for, ’78; en-
largement for, '81; arcade gallery

opened for, '83; application for reduc-
tion of charges from Agricultural
Engineers’ Association, ’87; enlarge-
ment for, ’9gr.

IMPLEMENT CoMMITTEE appointed, 1861.

Importation of live stock, 1888, ’g2,
"93, ‘94, ’95-

INCORPORATION OF SMITHFIELD CLUB,
committee of inquiry appointed, ’99;
recommends incorporation, ’99; re-
solution for incorporation passed, ’99 ;
article 29 amended, ’99; incorporation
completed, 1900.

INFECTION, precautions against, 1872;
see also Cattle, Cattle Plague, and
Foot-and-Mouth Disease.

IRISH CATTLE, 1845, 752, 56, 69, '73,°75.

Istincton Market offered for Show,
1836.

JERSEY, Eart or, V.P., 1879; President,
84.

JuBILEE memorial, 1897.

JupceEs, to select two best animals from
each class, with power to inspect
killing before awarding prizes, 1800,
1801 ; three instead of five, ‘07; not to
know names of exhibitors, ’09; selec-
tion and nomination of, ’18, '27; three
for entire Show, ’27; travelling ex-
penses, '28; increased to six, °39;
feeding not to be disclosed to, '47;
travelling of animals not disclosed to,
48; to give reserve number, ’54; in-
creased to nine, ’58, to fifteen, and
committee to select, 63: all judges to
award cup, ’63; fee, 64; nomination
of, 67 and ’68; selection committee,
’69; Birmingham judges not to be
appointed, ’70; additional members
selection committee, ’71; twenty-one,
‘73; to have weights of cattle, sheep
and pigs, °76; three for Champion
Plates, ’78 ; power toaward additional
prize, ’79; three additional for sheep,
’80; to withhold prizes in pigs placed
in wrong class, '84; nine to award
Champion Plate sheep, '89 ; re-arrange-
ment of divisions for, and for champion-
ships, ’92; not to judge at Norwich or
Birmingham, ’94; to be informed
nature of cross in Cross-breds, ’95;
Selection Committee’s recommen-
dation to act singly negatived by
Council, ’96; selection, '97; special
committee to consider re-arrangement
of judges, ’99; a single judge for each
breed, '99; breeds bracketed together
for judging, '99; one judge to award
Champion Cups and Plates, ’99.

KENTISH OR RomMNEY MarsH SHEEP,
1870, ’73, 74, 75, 81, '82, ’83, ’87, 90,
"92, 96, '97, '98, '99, 1900.

KERRY AND DEXTER CATTLE, 1888, ’91;
Breed Cup for, and small cattle, ‘92;
classes altered, 95; separate classes
abolished, '96; re-instated, ’99; maxi-
mum weight, 1900,

KESTEVEN, Lorp, V.P., 1871.

Kine, H., Junr., appointed to attend
killing and weighing prize animals,
1804 and ’o6.

Kinescote, Cot. (now Coi. Sir Nigel,
K.C.B.), V.P., 1871; President, ’79.
KITELEE, Mr., gold medal offered by,

1829.

LaBELs, class, to be sent to exhibitors,
1840.

Lamps, 1875, '76, '79, ’81, '82, ’83, 84,
"87, 93, '95, '96, 97, '98,’99.

LarRGE WHITE PIGS, 1883, ’84, ’91, 98.

LatHay, T., appointed a special steward,
1895.

LEEDs, RosBert, V.P., 1887; death, ‘go.

LEICESTER, Eart of, V.P., 1860.

LEICESTER SHEEP, 1870, 74,'75, '83, 87,
’90, 92, 95, 96, 97, ’99, 1900.

Lire ComposiTION, 1837, ’85,

LiIncoLN SHEEP, 1870, ’74, °75, '83, '87,
"90, ’92, '96, 97, ’99, 1900.

Linpsay, Cor. Loyp, afterwards Lord
Wantage (which see)..

List oF MEMBERS, prinied, 1867.

LivE WErcuHTs, substituted for dead
weights in certain sheep classes, 1845 ;
of cattle and sheep to be made public,
’68; to be published in first edition of
catalogue, ’87; divided into classes,
89.

Lonpon ButcHers’ TRADE SOocieErTy,
offer prize for Block Test, 1894.

Lonpon County CounciL requirements
complied with, 1892.

LonG-HORN CATTLE, 1800, ’06, ’07, ’08,
*t0, 56; classes discontinued, ’73.

LONG-WOOLLED SHEEP, 1831, 68, ’71
(see also Sheep).

LuNCHEON, 1868.

MANCHESTER, WILLIAM, 5TH DUKE OF,
Father of the Club, 1839.

MANCHESTER, WILLIAM-DroGo, 7TH
Duke or, V.P., 1878.

MarvgorouGH, DuxeE or, V.P., 1867;

President, ’69.

Menpats, Bedfordian and Die for, 1814;
discontinued, ’21 ; additional gold and
silver, ’29, ’30, ’31 ; one discontinued,
33; to butcher, °35; discontinued,
37; die for medals, ’40; again offered

108

to butcher, ’41; to be given to ex-
hibitors not breeders, ’42; best cow or
heifer, ’44, ’55 ; additional and cups in
lieu of, ’62; breeders’ medals, ’65, 76;
fcr each class and champions, ’79;
silver medals abolished, ’87; gold to
winner of Queen’s Challenge Cup and
champion for pigs, ’94; special gold
and silver, centenary, ’98; gold to
winners of Challenge cups for sheep
and pigs. ’99; portraits of H.R.H. the
Prince of Wales to appear on obverse,
and those of Earl Spencer and the
Duke of Richmond on reverse of
medals, 1goo.

MELLIsH, THOMAS,
signed, 732.

Memsers, number of, extended to 100,
1802; to 120, ’04; unlimited, ’05;
election by ballot, ’05 ; resignation,
10; in arrears, ’11; to sign engaging
to pay their subscriptions, ‘12; in
arrears, ‘13; number, 272, ’13; elec-
tion by show of hands, ’20; officers of
club receiving pay ineligible, ’26; in
arrears, ’32; conditions of Life Mem-
bership, °37, ’42; in arrears, ’44; to
be admitted free to private view and
Show, ’55; and to judging, ’64; list
printed, ’67; admitted free to area,
’68 ; members’ ticket also to admit
lady on Monday, '75; slip in Prize
sheet to nominate judges, '83 ; list to
be printed in alphabetical order, °86 ;
committee on arrears, 88; Lady’s
admission accompanying member ex-
tended, '96; entry fees, ’97.

MERINO SHEEP, 1809.

METROPOLITAN CATTLE MarkETs, open-
ing same day, 1880, ’81.

METROPOLITAN FoREIGN CATTLE
MarkeET BI, 1868.,

MIDDLE WHITE Pics, 1883, 84, ’91, ’98.

Moreton, Lorp, V.P., 1883; President,
"go.

Motion, Notice of, 1825, ’51.

Mountain SHEEP, 1882, ’87, ’88, ’90, ’92,
93, 94, 96, '97, ’98, '99.

V.P., 1814; re-

NATIONAL FEDERATION OF MEAT
TRADERS’ ASSOCIATION, communica-
tion from, with reference to confiscation
of meat on account of tuberculosis,
*99 ; sends resolution thereon, ’g9.

NATIONAL SHEEP BREEDERS’ ASSCCIA-
TION, resolution from, ve colouring of
sheep, Ig00.

Non-Members’ entry fees, 1847, '69, ’97.

NorFoLtk OR SUFFOLK POLLED, 1856,.
82; name altered to Red Polled, '83;
which see.

104

OFFICERS OF THE Cxus, rule as to
giving information, 1828.

OFFICES OF CLUB, 1886.

Open CLassEs, 1876.

OTHER Pure BreEEps, cattle, 1852.

OvERMAN Henry, member of Council;
death, 1891.

OXFORDSHIRE, OR OxFORD Down SHEEP,
1869, '70, 74, '75,’83, 90, '92, 96, '97,
"99, 1900.

Paixs, iron for use of stock, 1874.

Penruyn, Lorp, V.P., 1868; donation
to Club by, ‘71.

Piccery, disinfection of, 1882.

Pics, doubts as to ages of, 1801 ; prizes
offered, ’or, ’02, '45; dentition rule,
58, '65; three divisions for, ’68;
disqualification of, ‘69, ’70, and ’74;
class for single pigs, ’76; weighing dis-
continued, ’77; disqualification of, ’80 ;
other breeds abolished, classes for
large white established, ’80; Sub-
committee on dentition, ’81 ; Report of
committee, ’82; classes for Cross-bred,
*82; certain classes abolished, others
instituted and for single pigs, ’83 ; rule
requiring young pigs to be exhibited
by breeder abolished, ‘83; classes
above 12 and not exceeding 18 months
old abolished, '84; other classes
rearranged, °84; classes for Tam-
worths, '88 ; age of single pigs altered,
88; Council invited to consider dis-
qualification of, ’90; middle and large
white compete together, ’91; alter-
ation of dentition rule 22, ’91; prizes
for Tamworths, ’92; classes re-
arranged, ’92; divisions for judging
re-arranged, ’92; gold medal for
champion, ’94; scheme for increased
accommodation for, ’94; not allowed
from infected areas, '95; class insti-
tuted for Tamworth single pig, ’97;
separate classes for middle and large
white, ’98; champion prize offered by
H.R.H. The Duke of York, '98;
suggestions that the pigs be weighed,
and block test for pigs, referred to
committees, 1900 (see also dentition).

PITHING, instruments for, 1873.

Pracarps, 1802; to show feeding only,

- ’67; wording for disqualification, '82 ;
size to be used by salesmen and
purchasers, ’87,

PLATE, 1800 ; to be on view, 1814.

PLEuRO-PNEuUMoniIA, resolytion and
deputation to Privy Council, 1887;
order by Privy Council, ’88; reso-
lution to Privy Council ve Dutch cattle,

88; resolution to Minister of Agri-
culture, ’89; deputation to President
of Board ot Agriculture, ’90 ; resolution
to Minister of Agriculture, ’91; show
in scheduled district, special regu-
lations, ’o1.

PortaBLlE PrLatrorm, for sheep and
pigs, 1886.

PortLanD, DuvuxE oF, V.P., 1884;
President, ’gt.

Portman, Lorp, Trustee, 1845; resig-
nation, ’60.

Portraits of animals, 1850, °57, ’81.

Post-ENTRIES adopted, 1886.

Pouttry, proposed exhibition of, 1852;
exhibition of table poultry, in annexe,
943; question of Club taking it over
considered, 1900.

PowELL, E. J., appointed secretary, 1888.

Powis, Eart oF, V.P., 1867; prize
offered by, for slaughtering instrument,
’70 and’72; President, ’70; death, ’gr.

PREMIUMS AND PRIZES, 1798; revised,
99; to be printed in handbills, 1802 ;
to be withheld if not of sufficient
merit, ’02; Champion, ’06; for oxen,
120 st. and upwards, ’06; to be divided
between breeder and grazier, ‘10;
amount of, ’10; to be in plate, ’13;
Bedfordian Plate and Medals offered,
14; none offered, ’17; £50 offered,
718; 25 guineas in, ’19; to be in either
plate or money, ’23; to be distributed
at annual dinner, ’25; pounds instead
of guineas, ’48; tabular statement to
members, ’59 ; increased, ’60; further
increased, °62, ‘65, ’69 ; cups for single
wethers, ’70, °72; cups for cattle,
sheep, and pigs, 74; either in plate
or money, '74; champion plate, sheep,
‘75; prizes for lambs, ’75 ; increased,
76; for single pigs, ’76; 2nd and 3rd
withheld, unless 3 or 4 exhibits, ’77;
increased for Sussex cattle and for
lambs, ’78; additional prize when 10
entries, ’79, ’80; for large white
pigs, ’80; increased for lambs, °81;
breed cups and lamb prizes, and
for Cross-bred pigs, '82; increased for
sheep and pigs, °83; champion for
pigs, °83; increased for pigs, '84;
additional for Aberdeen Angus, and
Galloway steers and for single pigs,
85; alteration in breed cups, °87;
altered for Welsh and Highland cattle,
88; offered for Devon sheep and
Tamworth pigs, ’88; for Galloway
and small cattle, ’91; altered for
cows, ’92; Highland heifers, ‘92;
extra stock, ’92; Galloway steers and
sheep, ’93; Cheviot and Mountain

105

sheep, ’94; Kerry, Dexters, Border
Leicesters, and carcases, ’95 ; reduction
in prizes, ’96; additional cow classes
instituted, ’96; small cattle, ’96;
increased for Cheviots and Mountain,
’96; additional classes, carcase, ’96;
Cross-bred yearling heifers, 97;
increased prizes and breed cup, ’97;
prizes increased for Centenary, ’98;
additional classes in cattle and sheep
Carcase competition, ’98 ; equalization
of prizes suggested, ‘99; Champion
prize for best yearling beast, ‘99;
reduction of prizes, lamb classes, ’99 ;
prizes for fresh classes, Cheviots, etc.,
’99 ; gold medals to winners of challenge
cups, ’99; champion prizes in Carcase
competition, ’99; one judge to award
champion cups and plates, ’99; value
of Red Polled cup reduced, 1900;
value of Border Leicester cup reduced,
1900; prizes for lambs and wethers
transposed, 1goo.

PRESIDENT to be elected annually, 1860 ;
deputation, ’66; entertainments given
by, ’73; for Centenary meeting in
1898 referred to special committee,
96.

Press, posting of awards for, 1864.

PrivaTE View, exhibitors admitted,
1848; members admitted, ’55.

Privy Councit, deputation to ve fairs,
quarantineregulations, and lairs, 1866 ;
resolution to, ’67; deputation to, ’68 ;
memorial to, on swine fever, ’87;
resolution to, ve free admission of
Dutch cattle, ’88.

PrizzE ANIMALS, alone exhibited, 1799;
disqualified from again competing in
same class, ’08; rule modified, ’21;
abolished, '23; proposed reinforce-
ment rejected, ’86.

Prize Carps for herdsmen, etc., and
butchers, 1871.

PrizE SHEET to be printed as a
pamphlet, 1856; rearranged ’60; re-
vised, ’62 ; list of members and winners
added to, 67; Committee to revise,
*79; to include annual report, ’80;
report of Committee on designation of
breeds in, ’84; list of members in, to
be given in alphabetical order, ’86.

Protests, rules regarding, 1864, addition
to rule, ’79, and ’82.

Prussia, H.R.H. THE Crown PrIncE
oF, visits Show, 1862.

Putten, Davip, assistant secretary,
death, 1880.

Pusey, Puiuir, M.P., elected V.P., 1843;
moved resolution, ’45; death, '55. .

QueEN, Her Majesty THE, visited
Show, 1844, ’50, '60: first exhibited
in own name, ’67: donation from, ’67:
resolution to, ’92; presents Challenge
cup, ’93; resolution to, ‘96; address
of congratulation to, on completion of
sixtieth year of reign, '97; Challenge
cup awarded to, 1900.

Raitway ComPaNnlgs, animals to travel
in horse boxes or private conveyances,
1872: prices and accommodation for
conveyance of live stock, ’82; depu-
tation to, ’82: provision of special
trucks, ’88; communication to, re-
specting free passes to attendants, ’92;
deputation to, ’93.

Reap, CLARE SEWELL, Trustee, 1888;
V.P., 796.

RED-POLLED CATTLE (see also Norfolk
or Suffolk-polled), 1883; separate cup
for ’92, ’95. ’96; value of breed cup
increased, ’97; prizes increased, ’98 ;
value of breed cup reduced, 1900.

REMOVAL OF ANIMALS after Show, 1887.

Report, ANNUAL, to be printed in prize
sheet, 1880.

REpoRT oF SHoew, written by H. H.
Dixon, 1867, 68: discontinued, ’70,

RESERVE NUMBER, 1854.

RICHMOND, CHARLES, 5TH DUKE oF,
V.P., 1832; wins match, °34, 737;
elected Trustee, '44; President, 1845-
1860; profile on medals, ’50; death,
60.

RicHMOND, CHarRLES HEnry, 6TH DUKE
or, V.P., 1860; President, 66; and
again in '73.

Romney MarsH sHEEP (see Kentish).

Room FOR HERDSMEN and shepherds,
1895.

RosgEBERY, Ear_ oF, V.P., 1894.

Rosettes for prize winners, 1864.

ROTHSCHILD, BARON FERDINAND DE,
V.P., 1890; President elect and death,
1899.

ROTHSCHILD, LEOPOLD DE, V.P., 1888;
President, 1900.

RoyvaL AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY OF
EnGLanp, Club concurs in recom-
mendations by, to Privy Council in
reference to cattle plague, 1865; grant
to, ’72; invitation by, to join deputa-
tion, ’82.

RusseEtt, Lorp WIL.1am, chairman in
absence of Duke of Bedford, 1806.

RutvLanp, DucueEss or, member, 1823.

RYELAND SHEEP, 1874, 75, ’81, '82, °83,
87,97.

106

SADLER’s YARD, Goswell Street, Show
held at, 1806; proprietors’ contribu-
tion, ’08; to give more, °’34; Show
held at for last time, 38.

Sanpay, W., Trustee, 1877; resigns, '87.

SCARBOROUGH, Ear- oF, V.P., 1838.

ScoTCH CATTLE, 1839, '45, 52, °55, 56,
"70, '74y °75; '79, '82, 784, ’87, '88, ’89,
99, ’91, 92, '94, 97, °99, I900.

SCOTCH SHEEP, 1893.

SCRUTINEERS, 1873.

SEBRIGHT, SIR JoHN, V.P., 1814; de-
clines Presidency, ‘21; offers gold
medal for Southdowns, ’31 ; death, ’45.

SECRETARY, 1798, 1801, '06, ’07, ’15, '26;
hon., '36; paid, ’85.

SECRETARY, ASSISTANT, hon. sec. to
appoint, 1863; salary increased, ’73,
783; authorized to countersign
cheques, ’83, '84.

SECRETARY OF STATE, acknowledges
vote of condolence to H.M. the Queen,
96.

SERVANTS OF EXHIBITORS, gratuity to,
1799, 1800, ’02, ’03; names to be
stated, '47; service for, ’63; diploma
and gratuity for,’64: to lead out own
animals before judges, ’71: duties, 81:
to surrender tickets on leaving, ’82; to
be in attendance for weighing animals,
89; room for, ’95.

SHEEP, Gloucester, 1799 ; early maturity
of, 1800; to be unshorn, 1800; two
classes, long and short woolled, 1800;
new classes, '02; want of competition
in yearling sheep, ’04; shorn, ’19;
ear marking instituted, ’26; gold
medals, ’31; Southdowns, ’34, °35;
gold medals confined to one-year old
classes, ’41; to exhibitors instead of
breeders, ’42 ; Cross-bred class, ’42,
47; feeding of, ‘48; new class, ’48;
silver medals for extra stock, 755 ;
ages, 63; all judges to award cups,
763; ear marking discontinued, ’64;
Cross-bred long-wool, ’68 ; Hampshire
and Oxford Down, '69; champion
plate for, ’69 ; champion plate,
single sheep, discontinued, ’7o; new
classes for ewes, ’70; cups for single
wethers, ’70; Cross-bred class for
sheep with limited weight abolished,
‘71; other classes abolished, ’72;
Kentish, ’73 ; Cross-bred, 73; class
for Ryeland, Cheviot, and Dorset
ewes, ’74;; wethers, '75 ; lamb classes,
established, ’75 ; champion plate, ’75 ;
classes for two-year olds abolished,
’76; lambs eligible for champion cup,
’79 ;; gold medal for breeder of champion
pen, ’79; class for Suffolk wethers, 80;

three additional judges for, 80; Suf-
folk lambs, ’81; alteration of classes,
’82; alteration of ages and prizes, 83;
Suffolk, words “ black-faced "’ omitted,
86; classes amalgamated and prizes
altered, ’87; classes instituted for
Devons and Long-wools, '88 ; separate
classes for Cheviots abolished, ’88 ;
nine judges to award champion plate,
'89 ; shorn, ’90 ; champion prize
divided, £30 short-woolled and {£20
long-woolled, ’90 ; to be shorn year of
exhibition, ’90; breed cups, Kentish,
Suffolk and Dorset, Cheviot and
Mountain, ’92; divisions for judging
re-arranged, ’92; Cheviot classes re-
established, ’94; Border Leicesters,
95 ; Cheviots, ’96; champion plates
increased, short-wools to £50, long-
wools, £30, alterations in prize list,
‘97, ’98; champion long-woolled cup
increased to £50, ’98; ewe classes
abolished, ’98 ; prizes in certain lamb
classes reduced, and new classes
instituted, ’99; excessive colouring
deprecated, 1900; lamb and wether
prizes transposed in some breeds, 1900 ;
Border Leicester cup reduced, 1900;
National Sheep Breeders’ Association
send resolution on colouring, 1900.

SHORTHORN CATTLE, 1806, ’07, 08, ’og,
"10, ’25, '52, 69, '74, '75, '78, '82, '87,
"88, '92, '95, '96, 98, ’99.

SHORT-WOOLLED SHEEP, 1831, ’41, ’48,
*69, 71 ; see also Sheep.

SHow, duration of, reduced to 2 days,
1813; altered to 4 days, ’40; date and
duration altered owing to cattle
plague, 1865.

SHROPSHIRE SHEEP, 1870, ’74, '75, '83,
87, '90, '92, '96, 97, '99, 1900.

Simonps, ProFeEssor, resigns office of
veterinary inspector, 1872; vote of
thanks to, and elected honorary
veterinary inspector, ’72; paper on
dentition of pig to be reprinted, ’80.

SincLair, SIR JOHN, Opposes proposed
dissolution of club, 1817.

SINGLE Pics, new classes for, 1883.

SLAUGHTERING CATTLE, instrument for,
1870, '72,'73; see Pithing.

SMALL CATTLE, class instituted for, 1891,
‘92; classes rearranged, '96, ’98.

SMALL WHITE Pics, 1883, '84.

SMITHFIELD CATTLE AND SHEEP SOCIETY,
founded 1798; first show and dinner,
‘99 ; reconstituted, 1800; assumed
name Smithfield Club, 'o2; proposed
dissolution, '16; again urged by Duke
of Bedford, ‘21; without President,
’21; Council of, ’62, 63, '65,°71, °72,

'81; hours of closing Show, '85;
centenary, '98; incorporation recom-
mended by select committee, ’99;
incorporated, 1900.

SMITHFIELD CLUB not responsible for
non-delivery of stock, 1864.

SOMERVILLE, LorD, on Committee, 1798 ;
appointed to attend weighing of prize
animals, ’06; Show, ’08; V.P., ’14;
died, 1819.

SOUTHDOWN SHEEP, 1831, '34, '35, '48,
"70, 74, '75y '83, 87, '99, '92, ’96, '97.

SPENCER, JOHN CHARLES, 3RD Ear_,
President, 1825-1845; wins sweep-
stakes, '29; testimonial to, ‘30, ‘31,
35; profile on medal, ’40, ‘42;
elected Trustee, '44; death, ’45.

SPENCER, FREDERICK, 4TH Ear, V.P.,
1845; death, ’57.

SPENCER, JOHN Poyntz, 5TH Eart,
V.P., 1860; President, '65.

STEERS AND OXEN, distinction, 1841 ;
ages rearranged, 64; ages altered,
‘78; class for old steers abolished,
95, '96.

STEWARDS, I80I1 ; to examine certificates,
‘og; one to retire each year, ’18; 3 in
number, '27; to audit accounts, '31;
three additional,’39 ; expenses allowed,
40; fees discontinued, ’42, ’51; must
have been members three years, 54; to
nominate their successors, to Secretary,
"55 ; election of, ’62; two for implements
appointed, '63; ex-officio members of
Council and fee, ’65 ; power to disqualify
pigs, ’74; to remove animals, ’75 ;
election of, 79; duties of, '83 ; control
of stands, '88 ; instructions to stewards,
"93; authorised to appoint twoassistants
judging day, ’99.

Stock to be conveyed in horse boxes,
rescinded, 1873.

STONE, altered to 14 lbs., 1834.

STRATHAVEN, Lorp, V.P., 1819; death,

’ar.

STRATHMORE AND KINGHORNE, Eart OF,
wins challenge cup, 1900.

SUFFOLK SHEEP, 1880, '81, ’82, 83, '86,
'87, '90, ’92, ’96, ’97.

SUSSEX CATTLE, 1800, '06, '07, ’09, ’I0,
"12, '50, 69, °72,74,'75, 78, '82, 87,
"88, '92, 94, 95, '96, ’98, 'g9.

SUTHERLAND, Dukxz orf, V.P., 1871.

Swan Yarp, Show held at, 1804.

SWEEPSTAKES, won by Duke of Bedford,
1825; proposed by President, ’28; by
Lord Spencer, ’29.

107

SWINBURNE, SIR JoHN, Bart.,
1884; President, '92.

Swine Fever, resolution and deputation
to Privy Council, 1887; resolution
concerning, ’92; exhibition of pigs
not held owing to, ’94; pigs not allowed
from infected areas, '95; resolution to
Board of Agriculture, 1900,

V.P.,

TaBLleE Pourtry ExHIBITION, com-
mittee’s report on question of Club
undertaking, 1900 (see also Poultry).

TamwortH pics, classes for, 1888;
prizes increased and breed cp, ’92;
single pig class, ’97.

Tavistock, Marguis or, declines pre-
sidency, 1813; V.P., ’19.

TINDALL, C. W., moves for special com-
mittee to enquire into the Club’s con-
stitution, 1899; and resolution of
Incorporation, ’g9.

Torr, W., Trustee, 1867.
Tower, C. T., V.P., 1859; death, 67.
TREASURER, 1798, 1806,

TREDEGAR, CHARLES, IST LorpD, V.P.,
1861; President, ’64 and '72.

TREDEGAR, GODFREY, 2ND Lorp, V.P.,
1875; President, ’80.

TRUSTEES, 1844; to sell out Consols, '76;
to sign cheques, 84; authority to sell
Consols, ’98; to approve design for
centenary medal, ’98.

TUBERCULOSIS, resolution asking Go-
vernment to give compensation for
carcases condemned, as affected with,
’99; resolution to appoint committee,
1900.

Vans, inspector to superintend cleansing
of, 1881.

VENTILATION of hall, 1874; piggery,
82,

VETERINARY INSPECTOR, fee increased,
1864; attendance night and day, ’65;
examination, '72: Professor Simonds
resigns, and Professor Brown ap-
pointed, ’72; to inspect herds of pigs,
*82: to examine dentition of cattle
and sheep exhibited, '84 and ’8s,
continued, ’86.

VoTING PAPER, dates of election as
members to be given on, 1873.

VoTinG by proxy, suggested and decided

against, 1899; amended rule relating
to voting, ’99.

Wates, H.R.H. Prince of, visits Show,
1854 and '62; member, ’62; exhibitor,
67; President, ’75 ; second time Pre-
sident, '83; resolution to, ’92; third
time President, '98 ; portrait on special
centenary medal,’98; challenge cup
for sheep offered by,’98 ; resolution to,
"98: vote of thanks to, at centenary
meeting, and reply of, ’98.

Watsincuam, Lorp, V.P., 1859; Presi-
dent, '63.

WatsincuaM, Lorp, V.P., 1874; Presi-
dent, ’77.

Wa ter, A. F., V.P., 1896.

Wa ter, JOHN, V.P., 1879; president,
*82; death, ’93.

WANTAGE, Lorn, V.P., 1871; President,

Wess, Jonas, Chairman of Agricultural
Hall Co., 1860.

Wess, Jonas, Trustee, 1895; V.P., ’99.

WEIGHING, INSPECTION OF, 1804, '06, '37.

WEIGHTS, stone altered to 14 lbs., 1834,
45, 68; list of to be divided into
classes, '89 ; see also *‘ Dead Weights”
and “ Live Weights.”

WELSH CATILE, 1830, ‘45, 752, 53,55;
75,79, '82,’84, '88, 89, 90; separate
cup for, ’92, ’95, ’96; value of breed
cup increased, ’97; ages of steer
classes altered, ’97; prizes increased,
98.

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West HIGHLAND CATTLE (see Highland
Cattle)

WESTCARR, JOHN, cn Committee, 1798.

WEsTERN C. Cortis, M.P., afterwards
Lord Western, V.P., 1814; death, ’44,

WHITE Pics, 1868, '74, '85, ’92.

WiLkeEs, JosEpH, of Measham, original
proposer of Smithfield Club, 1798.

WILson, Sir Jacon, V.P., 1896.

WINCHILSEA EarL oF, on Committee,
1798.

WINTERTON, Ear, V.P., 1886; Presi-
dent, ’g9.

Wootton’s Livery STABLES, first Show
held at, 1799; last Show, 1804.

Wort Ley, Ropert, member of Council:
death, 1899.

Wyon, Wittiam, R.A., to engrave die
for medal, 1840, ’50.

YARBOROUGH, Eart oF, V.P., 1847;
death, ’60.

Yorx, H.R.H. THE Duke orf, prize
winner, 1806,

Yorx, H.R.H. THE Duke or, K.G.,
member and Vice-President of Club,
1893; challenge cup for pigs offered
by, ’98.

Younc, ARTHUR, Secretary, 1798, 1801 ;
resigns secretaryship, ‘06; resigns

membership, '16.

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OFFICERS FROM 1798 TO 1900.

Presidents.
From
FRANCIS DUKE OF BEDFORD ie ies a «. 1798 ———
JOHN DUKE OF BEDFORD .. ia ae as -- 1802 ————
Ditto Ditto Ditto ». 1815 ———

Without President.—The duties of President were chiefly
performed by Sir John Saunders Sebright, Bart., | 1821 ——-——
Vice-President ..

VISCOUNT ALTHORP (atterwards EARL SPENCER). 1825

THE DUKE OF RICHMOND, KG. 1845

LORD BERNERS .. aie ey al on ae a for the year i

LORD FEVERSHAM .. |...

LORD WALSINGHAM .. ....

LORD TREDEGAR 1 Go se

THE EARL SPENCER, K.G.

THE DUKE OF RICHMOND, K.G. 3

MAJ-GEN, THE HON. A, N. HOOD (now VISCOUNT BRIDPORT) .

THE EARL OF HARDWICKE, KG... ..

THE DUKE OF MARLBOROUGH, KG.

THE FARLOF POWIS .._.. ..

THE MARQUIS OF EXETER ..

LORD TREDEGAR a hs

THE DUKE OF RICHMOND, K.G. |. a

COLONEL LOYD LINDSAY, V.C., M.P. (now LORD WANTAGE) ;,

HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS THE PRINCE OF WALES, K.G., K.T.

LORD CHESHAM .....

LORD WALSINGHAM .. ge

THE DUKE OF BEDFORD .

COLONEL KINGSCOTE, C.B., M. P. (now COLONEL SIR NIGEL’
KINGSCOTE, K.C.B.)’ .

LORD TREDEGAR is

F, J. SAVILE FOLJAMBE, M. ‘P. (now the RIGHT “HON, F. J.
SAVILE FOLJAMBE) aay

JOHN WALTER, Esq., M.P.

HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS THE PRINCE OF WALES, KG. KT.

THE EARL OF JERSE :

SIR W. G. GORDON- -CostinNs, BART.

J.J. COLMAN, Esq.,

HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS THE DUKE or EDINBURGH, K.G.

THE EARL OF FEVERSHAM

THE EARL OF COVENTRY

LORD MORETON

THE DUKE OF PORTLAND

SIR JOHN SWINBURNE, BART., MP. :

HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS PRINCE CHRISTIAN C ‘OF SCHLESWIG-
HOLSTEIN, K.G. eels ¥

THE EARLOFELLESMERE =. 2. 2) 2! ‘

LORD HASTINGS . mir Sa ee ae a

SIR WALTER GILBEY, BART. 9. 1). 1! a

THE MARQUIS OF HUNTLY :

HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS THE PRINCE OF ‘WALES, KG, Kt, 7

EARL WINTERTON 5 Bs

LEOPOLD DE ROTHSCHILD, Esq. 7.1.

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LORD SOMERVILLE ie .. 1814. —-——
SIR JOHN S. SEBRIGHT, Bart., M. P .. 1814 ————
Cc. C, WESTERN, Esq., MP. (afterwards LORD 1814
WESTERN) . } 7
THOMAS MELLISH, “Esa. oe a axe we -. 1814 ——---
MARQUIS OF TAVISTOCK ace ats ie a -. 1819 -—--—
LORD STRATHAVEN .. - ais = é .. 1819 ———
J. M. CRIPPS, Esq. .. its 25 ar as -» 1825 ——~—

DUKE OF RICHMOND, Ka. 3! ren
EARL OF SCARBOROUGH ay mi

1819
1845

1844

1832
1821
1839
1846
1860
1844

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To
EARL OF ABOYNE falerward® usa OF gee. “188 ———-_ 1864
P. PUSEY, Esq., M.P. . 843 1855

EARL OF HARDWICKE a a ts iG we
EARL SPENCER, K.G, oe : -2 is ie
EARL OF YARBOROUGH
LORD BERNERS .
LORD FEVERSHAM oe
LORD WALSINGHAM ..
C. T. TOWER. Esq is

EARL SPENCER, oc, G. .. . ot Ae aed “i still a V.P.
LORD BERWICK a2 1861

THE HON. GEN. HOOD (now LORD BRIDPORT) ae _— still a V.P.
EARL OF LEICESTE vin dt a

THE DUKE OF RICHMOND and GORDON, K.G.
LORD TREDEGAR

HUMPHREY BRANDRETH, Esq.

THE DUKE OF MARLBOROUGH, K.G.

EARL OF POWIS 53

THE MARQUIS OF EXETER :.

LORD PENRHYN .

THE EARL OF AYLESFORD .

THE DUKE OF SUTH ERLAND, KG.

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LORD CHESHAM .. ies = on 1882
EARL COWPER, K.G. = ev + in ai a still a V.P.
LORD KESTEVEN, P.C.

col. KINGSCOTE, CB. (now COL. SIR NIGEL) still a V.P.
KINGSCOTE, KCB B.) . iam

COL, LOYD LINDSAY, V.C., MP. (now ‘LORD }
WANTAGE) .

THE EARL OF FEVERSHAM . 1

F. J. 8. FOLJAMBE, Esgq., ee (now the RIGHT HON. } 1872
F. J. SAVILE FOLJAM BE).

THEDUREOFBEDFORD 1. 2) 1.1.) 1873 ———— 1691
LORD WALSINGHAM .. .. |. 2. 1. 4. 1874 —~—— stilla V.P,
LORD TREDEGAR . eon, ten ee ISTS Sean
THE DUKEOFMANCHESTER |. |. |. |) 1878 ———— 1892
THE EARLOF ELLESMERE... |... ‘1978 ———— stilla V.P.
SIR B,T. BRANDRETH GIBBS. 1.7). 1): 1878 ————_ 1885
JOHN WALTER, Weg, MP... 2 2... 2, 1879 | ——— 1894
THE EARLOF JERSEY .. .. 1. 1.1. L. 1879 ——-— stilla V.P.
J. J, COLMAN, Esq., M.P IN ags1 --——— 18es
HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS THE DUKE OF fi) aes ane
EDINBURGH, E.G. Pe | ae
SIR W.G GORDON: CUMMING, Bart. Me. Gao se 1S8O 1808
LORD MORETON .. TD TD 4gs3 ———— still a v.P.
LORD HASTINGS a ee SIBBE eee gig
SIR JOHN SWINBURNE, B Bart. TORS Aue SI lege ee
EP OR ORE OS pgp = ang
LORD ALINGTON TD hth iD agg4 still a VP.
THE EARLOFCOVENTRY |. 7. 7. 7) 2) igse ——— ,, |,
THF DUKE OF PORTLAND Te. ee ao a BE ee
EARL WINTERTON... .. .. sss 1886 ———— |,
ROBERT LEEDS, Esa. N)ID ID 1ss7 —-—— 1880
LEOPOLD DE ROTHSCHILD, Esq. |. |. |. 1888 ———— stilla V.P.
WALT UTLEY eq. siz warren ; oO 7
sq. (now H eer ee ‘
GILBEY Barty } 1889 still a V.P.
HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS PRINCE CHRISTIAN ‘OF eth eee
SCHLESWIG-HOLSTEIN, K.G. me (a
LORD HOTHFIEL: me he! ig eos ie
BARON F, J. DE ROTHSCHILD; MP, 1. Ll) 1890 ———— io
THE MARQUIS OF HUNTLY .. f)oTD TD qg91 ———— still a V.P.
THE EARL OF CAWDO 1891 ———— 1898
HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS THE bux OF YORK, KG. 1893 ———— stilla V.P.
THE EARL OF ROSEBERY, K.G. Daa, 1994 ——— ,, ,
CLARE SEWELL READ. Esq. Bo ge Ses. oae, See eS.
SIR H. F, DE TRAFFORD, Bart. fe ey Se 1898 ——— 5 os,
SIRJACOB WILSON... fs) 1896 ———— sr
A. F. WALTER, Esq. 1. 0.) 98 ————
J. BOWEN-JONES, Ma@vea.. cael Ge. tase es eg BOO et ES

JONAS WEBB

Esq. Me ee IBD
ALFRED CROSSKILL, Esq.

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Crustecs,
From
EARL SPENCER _.. re - 2 sls ae .. 1844
DUKE OF RICHMOND .. ss es 5 .. 1844
B. T. BRANDRETH GIBBS... a 3 oe .. 1844
LORD PORTMAN . ne te a ft +» 1845
CHARLES BARNETT, Esq. ve ie <A ae .. 1860
THOMAS GREETHAM, Esq. .. a si ore .. 1860
SAMUEL DRUCE, Esq. .. <a ate st i -- 1860
WILLIAM TORR, Fsq. .. an oa hs a -» 1866
JOSEPH DRUCE, Esq. .. wo use me i «» 1875
CHARLES HOWARD, Esq. a abe hs sk: .. 1875
WILLIAM SANDAY, Esq. A ra ee we 1877
CLARE SEWELL READ, Esq. wis ee is .. 1887
THOMAS DUCKHAM, Esq. a Bi a es .. 1890
J. BOWEN-JONES, Esq. ais eo ag we i -. 1894
JONAS WEBB, Esq. i on ais Sie aa »» 1895
Creasurers,
ARTHUR YOUNG, Hon. Peerehiry a a a «. 1798
PAUL GIBLETT ae ne es -- 1806
JOHN ee Secretary - te i es -» 1815
W. J. RUFF a a Sy is .. 1826
WILLIAM FAREY, ‘Secretary | we ‘ .. 1834
HUMPHREY GIBBS, Hon, Secretary -- 1836
B, T. BRANDRETH GIBBS (afterwards SIR B. T. 1843
BRANDRETH GIBBS), Hon. SERIE HAEY i
HENRY J. HINE, Secretary .. ae .» 1885
EDWIN J. POWELL ns 6 es aie des -» 1888
Secretaries,
ARTHUR YOUNG, Hanenery ce a o a +» 1798
JOHN FAREY a es oie oe .- 1806
WILLIAM FAREY . «» 1826
HUMPHREY GIBBS (afterwards i. Brandveth), Honorary 1836
B, T. BRANDRETH GIBBS (afterwards SIR B 1843
BRANDRETH GIBBS), asa le ee }

DAVID PULLEN (Assistant)
HENRY J. HINE ”

HENRY J, HINE .. ia ae Ae <a aie bis
EDWIN J. POWELL a oe ee i wa .. 1888

1888

still Secretary,

LIST OF

STEWARDS,

From 1799 to 1900 inclusive, with dates of Office.

Autzen J. D., 1895—1897.

Auten J. W., 1818, 1814.

ANsTEY SamMvuEL, 1861—1863.

ARKELL WILLIAM, 1845—1847,

ARNOLD JOHN, 1826—1828.

AYLMER HuGu, 1874—1876.

Barney W. J., 1824—1826,

BEASLEY JoHN, 1828—1830.

BEASLEY JosEPH Nostz, 1869—1871.

Brasuey T. C., 1884—1836.

Breck E. W., 1889—1891.

Bennett Joun, 1799—1802.

BENNETT SAMUEL, 1829—1831.

BissHorp J., 1840—1842.

Boorn T. C., 1874—1876.

BoweEn-Jonzes J., 1890—1892.

Brown F. P., 1889—1891.

Brown Tuos., 1879—1881.

Buckxiry Joun, SEN., 1827, 1828.

Bucxury Joun, 1850—1852.

Buraxrss James, 1850—1852.

Byna Roper, 1807, 1808.

Cannina W. B., 1869—1871.

CasE J. P., 1892—1894,

CHAMBERLAIN Henry, 1847—1849.

CHAMPION CHARLES, 1823.

Cuapman THomas, 1833—1835, 1842
—1844.

CuayprEn JoHNn, 1852—1854,

Cripps J. M., 1815, 1816.

CROSSKILL ALFRED, 1890—still a
Steward.

Davy J. Tanner, 1852—1854.

Denman ARNOLD, 1844—1846.

Dopp GrorGE, 1817—1819.

Droucz A. F. Mitron, 1880—1882,
1887—1899.,

Druce JosrrH, 1863—1866, 1868—
1886.

Drouce SaMuEL, 1835—1837, 1844—
1846,

Ducxuam TuHos., 1867—1869, 1888—
1890.

Exuis J. B,, 1887—1889,

Evitman JouN, Sun., 1801, 1802,
1815, 1816.

Eriman Jonn, 1847—1849,

Eriman R. H., 1864—1866.

FartHing WaLTER, 1875—1877,1884.

Fooxrs Henry, 1855—1858, 1874--
1877.

Fooxrs WILLIAM, 1862—1864, 1872
—1874.

Forp Joun, Jun., 1859—1861.

Frankuin E. L., 18838—1840.

FRANKLIN JOSEPH, 1884—1886,

Frost Epwarp, 1855—1857.

FuLcHER THomas, 1883—1885,

Garne Ropert, 1877—1879.

GiBLETT Pau, 1805, 1806.

GorRince Huaeu, 1876—1878.

GRAHAM WILLIAM, 1897—1899.

GRANTHAM STEPHEN, 1822—1824,
1848—1850.

GREETHAM JOHN, 1873—1875.

GREETHAM THOos., 1854—1856.

GrirFIn RicHaRpD, 1832—1834.

Hayter Epnery, 1896—1898.

Hemeson J. A., 1890—1892.

Hemsiey Joun, 1878—1880.

HEssELTINE WILLIAM, 1885—1887,

Hoare H. H., 1803, 1804,

Hoses J. T., 1898—1900.

Hoxsss WILLIAM FISHER, 1846—1848.

Hoxie James, 1855—1857.

HoruEy THomas, Jun., 1873—1875.

Howarp CHARLES, 1866—1868.

Howarp JAMES Haroxp, 1900.

Hupson Ricwarp, Jun., 1819, 1820,

Insxip G., Jun., 1824, 1825.

Jonas F. M., 1876—1878, 1886—1888,

Jonas GEoRGE, 1882—1884.

Kary H. W., 1863—1865.

Kipnier SaMvEL, 1895—1897.

Kine Henry, Jun., 1807, 1808.

Kine Jamns, 1811, 1812.

KireLer JouN, 1830—1832.

Lapps WiLu1am, 1840—1842.

Lampert Henry, 1893—1895.

LatrHam THomas, 1892—1894, 1895—
still a Steward.

Lrrps Rosrrr, 1868—1890.

Litttr W. D., 1893—1895.

Lorr Witxtam, 1851—1853.

Mettisa# Tuomas, 1813, 1814,

Mitwarp Ricuarp, 1844,
1862—1864.

Moors EH. W., 1871—1873.

NApPPER GEORGE, 1885, 1886.

Newton R. J., 1870—1872.

Newton Witi1am, 1886—1888, 1900
—still a Steward.

Nickouts Joun, 1821, 1822.

Norraeast T. B., 1860—1862,

OvEeRMAN Henry, 1868—1870, 1881
—1883.

OvEeRMAN Henry, Jun., 1894—1896.

OvERMAN RoseErt, 1865—1867.

Pappison Epwarp, 1877—1879.

Painter JouHn, 1867—1869.

PaRKINSON R., Jun., 1843.

Pore Epwarp, 1853—1855, 1865—
1867.

Porz THos., 1878—1880.

PRAED JAMES MacKWELL, 1805, 1806.

Purnanp J., 1840.

QuARTLY JamEs, 1858—1860.

RigDEN Wiuiiam, 1863—1865.

Rowranp W. R., 1891—1893.

Ryuanp P. Howarp, 1891—1893.

Sanpay WIxLt1aM, 1856—1858, 1865—
1867, 1870—1872.

Savipcr Matruew, 1885—1887.

Saxsy Joun, 1840, 1841, 1851—1853.

SaxBy W., 1842—1844.

SEBRIGHT Sir JouN S., Barr., 1809,
1810.

SuHaRPLeY Henry, 1888—1890.

Smith Henry, 1859—1861, 1883—
1885,

SmitH Rosert, 1845—1847.

Stace Wixi1am, 1841—1843.

1845,

118

Stokes CHARLES, 1831—1833, 1860
—1862.

TANNER WILLIAM, 1846—1848.

Terry J. P., 1887—1889, 1898—1900.

THURNALL H., 1862—1864.

TinpaLt C. W., 1881—1883.

TorR WiLiiaM, 1848—1850, 1857-—
1859, 1863, 1864.

TREADWELL JoHN, 1882—1884.

TRINDER WiLLiam, 1841—1843.

Turner A. P., 1894—1896, 1900—
still a Steward.

TuRNER GEORGE, 1849—1851.

TuRNER Jamus S., 1843—1845, 1854
—1856, 1868—1870.

TwITCHELL Tuomas, 1866—1868.

Umerrs THomas, 1836—1838.

WALLIS OwrEn, 1864—1867.

WARMINGTON JOHN, 1809,
1817, 1818.

Waters E. T., 1811, 1812.

Waters Henry, 1858—1860.

Watts V. B., 1879—1881.

Wess Henry, 1872—1874.

Wess Herpert M., 1899—still a
Steward.

Wess Jonas, 1849—1851, 1857—-1859.

Wess Jonas, 1880—1882.

WEBSTER Danie, 1820, 1821.

Westcar Joun, 1803, 1804.

WIiti1ams CHRISTOPHER, 1899—still
a Steward.

Wits J. Dann, 1896—1898.

Wittmore Lawrence, 1853—1855.

Witmot EH. W., 1837—1839.

Wiuson Jacos, 1871—1873.

WortHineton R., 1839—1841.

Yeomans J. H., 1897—1899.

1810,

114

MEMBERS OF COUNCIL.

ADAMS GEORGE, from 1895 to 1898.

AGATE ALFRED, from 1894 to 1896.

ALLEN J. D., from 1869 to 1872.

AYLMER HUGH, from 1868 to 1871; 1872 to 1875; 1876 to 1879; 1880 to 1883;
1884 to 1887 ; 1888 to 1891.

BALDWIN JOHN, from 1866 to 1869.

BARFORD WILLIAM, from 1884 to 1887; 1889 to 1892; 1893 to 1896 ; 1898.

BARTON JOHN, from 1886 to 1889 ; 1892 to 1895.

BEASLEY JOHN, from 1862 to 1863 ; 1864 to 1867; 1868 to 1871; 1872 to 1874.

BEASLEY J. N., from 1873 to 1876.

BECK EDMUND, from 1876 to 1879; 1880 to 1883; 1884 to 1887 ; 1888 to 1891.

BECK E. W., from 1883 to 1886; 1887 to 1890.

BECK FRANK R., from 1891 to 1894; 1898, still a Member of Council.

BENNETT B. E., from 1862 to 1863; 1864 to 1867.

BENNETT THOMAS, from 1862 to 1863.

BIGGAR JAMES, from 1897 to 1900.

BIGGE G. §8., from 1868 to 1871; 1872 to 1875.

BOOTH J. B., from 1882 to 1885.

BOOTH T. C., from 1870 to 1873; 1874 to 1877.

BOOTH W. C., from 1890 to 1893.

BOWEN-JONES J., from 1893 to 1894 (elected a Trustee 1894, and Vice-President
1899.

BOWLY EDWARD, from 1873 to 1876; 1877 to 1880.

BROWN THOMAS, from 1874 to 1877 ; 1878 to 1881 ; 1882 to 1885; 1886 to 1889;
1890 to 1893 ; 1894 to 1897.

BUCKLEY JOHN, from 1868 to 1866.

CHANDOS-POLE-GELL H., from 1885 to 1888; 1889 to 1892; 1894 to 1897.

CLAYDEN JOHN, from 1862 to 1863 ; 1864 to 1867; 1868 to 1871.

COGGAN WILLIAM, from 1898; still a Member of Council.

COLEMAN JOHN, from 1884 to 1887.

COOPER WILLIAM, from 1897 to 1900.

CRIDLAN J. J., from 1897 to 1900.

CROSSKILL ALFRED, from 1874 to 1877; 1878 to 1881 ; 1882 to 1885; 1886 to
1889 ; 1890 to 1891 (elected a Steward’ of Implements, and still a Steward) ; ;
elected a Vice-President 1900.

DE TRAFFORD Sir H. F., Bart., from 1893 to 1896 (elected a Vice-President).

DOWNING J. B., from 1867 to 1870.

DRUCE A. F. MILTON, from 1875 to 1878 ; 1879 to 1882; 1883 to 1886 (elected a
Steward of Implements),

DRUCE JOSEPH, from 1862 to 1864; 1865 to 1868; 1869 to 1872.

DUCKHAM THOMAS, from 1865 to 1868; 1869 to 1872; 1873 to 1876; 1879 to
1882; 1884 to 1887 (elected a Trustee).

DUDDING HENRY, from 1891 to 1894; 1895 to 1898 ; 1899, still a Member of
Council.

EDGINGTON B., from 1862 to 1864,
ELLIS J. B., from 1892 to 1895; 1896 to 1899.

115

FARTHING WALTER, from 1864 to 1867; 1869 to 1872; 1873 to 1876; 1877 tc
1880; 1881 to 1884.

FERGUSON W. §S., from 1897 to 1900.

FLETCHER J. DOUGLAS, from 1898; still a Member of Council.

FOOKES HENRY, from 1874 to 1877; 1878 to 1881; 1882 to 1885.

FORD JOHN, from 1875 to 1878.

FULCHER THOMAS, from 1886 to 1889.

GARNE ROBERT, from 1875 to 1878; 1879 to 1882; 1883 to 1886; 1887 to 1890;
1891 to 1894 ; 1895 to 1896 ; 1899, still a Member of Council.

GARRETT RICHARD, from 1862 to 1865 ; 1876 to 1879; 1880 to 1883.

GIBLETT JOHN, Senr., from 1862 to 1863; 1864 to 1867 ; 1870 to 1873; 1874
to 1877 ; 1879 to 1882; 1883 to 1886; 1889 to 1892.

GILBEY WALTER (now Sir WALTER GILBEY, Barrt.), from 1881 to 1884,
1885 to 1885 (elected a Vice-President).

GILMOUR Sir JOHN, Barr., 1896 to 1898 ; 1900, still a Member of Council.

GORRINGE HUGH, from 1878 to 1881; 1882 to 1885 ; 1886 to 1889 ; 1890 to 1893 ;
1894 to 1897 ; 1900, still a Member of Council.

GREETHAM JOHN, from 1871 to 1874 ; 1877 to 1878.

HAYDON WILLIAM, from 1898, still a Member of Council.

HAYTER EDNEY, from 1899, still a Member of Council.

HEATH WILLIAM, from 1872 to 1875.

HEMSLEY JOHN, from 1881 to 1884.

HOBBS JAMES T., from 1898 to 1900.

HOBBS W. FISHER, from 1862 to 1864; 1865 to 1866.

HORLEY THOMAS, Junr., from 1871 to 1874; 1875 to 1877.

HORNSBY JAMES, from 1872 to 1881; 1882 to 1885; 1886 to 1889 ; 1890 to 1893 ;
1894 to 1897 ; 1898, still a Member of Council.

HORNSBY RICHARD, from 1866 to 1869; 1870 to 1873.

HOWARD GHARLES, from 1863 to 1866; 1868 to 1871; 1872 to 1875 (elected a
Trustee).

HOWARD T AMES, M.P., from 1867 to 1870; 1873 to 1876; 1877 to 1880; 1881 to
1884 ; 1885 to 1888.

HOWARD JAMES HAROLD, from 1889 to 1892 ; 1893 to 1896 ; 1897 to 1900.

HOWARD R. G. F., from 1886 to 1889.

JAMES J. W., from 1872 to 1875.

JONAS F. M., from 1878 to 1881; 1882 to 1885; 1890 to 1893; 1894 to 1897.

JONAS GEORGE, from 1881 to 1884; 1887 to 1890; 1892 to 1895; 1896, still a
Member of Council.

JONAS SAMUEL, from 1867 to 1868.

KEARY H. W., from 1863 to 1866 ; 1867 to 1870; 1871 to 1874.
KIDNER SAMUEL, from 1891 to 1893; 1898, still a Member of Council.

LADDS WILLIAM, from 1862 to 1863 ; 1864 to 1867 ; 1868 to 1871; 1872 to 1875.

LAMBERT HENRY, from 1896 to 1899.

LATHAM THOMAS, 1897, still a Member of Council as Steward of Carcase
Competition.

LEEDS ROBERT, from 1863 to 1866; 1867 to 1870; 1871 to 1874.

LITTLE EDWARD, from 1880 to 1883.

LONSDALE THE EARL OF, from 1871 to 1874.

LUTTRELL COLONEL, from 1882 to 1885.

McDOWALL JOHN, from 1898, still a Member of Council.
MARSHALL H. D., from 1898 to 1899.

MASFEN R. H., from 1876 to 1879.

MILWARD R., from 1862 to 1864; 1865 to 1868.

MOORE E. W., from 1862 to 1865 ; 1866 to 1869 ; 1870 to 1873.

116

NEWTON R. J., from 1873 to 1876; 1877 to 1880.
NEWTON WILLIAM, 1891 to 1894 ; 1895 to 1898 ; 1899, still a Member of Council.

OVERMAN HENRY, from 1870 to 1873 ; 1874 to 1877 ; 1878 to 1881 ; 1884 to 1887 ;
1888 to 1891; 1899.
OVERMAN ROBERT, from 1868 to 1866; 1867 to 1870.

PAINTER JOHN, from 1866 to 1868.
PARKER Hon. A. E., from 1895 to 1898.
POPE EDWARD, from 1862 to 1865.

QUARTLY JAMES, from 1867 to 1870; 1871 to 1874.

RANDELL CHARLES, from 1868 to 1871.

RANSOME JAMES E., from 1879 to 1882; 1883 to 1886; 1887 to 1890; 1891 to
1894 ; 1895 to 1898 ; 1899, still a Member of Council,

RANSOME R. G., from 1875 to 1878.

RAWLENCE JAMES E., from 1876 to 1879; 1880 to 1883 ; 1888 to 1891; 1893 to
1896.

READ CLARE SEWELL, M.P., from 1866 to 1869; 1873 to 1876; 1877 to 1880;
1881 to 1884; 1885 to 1887 (elected a Trustee, 1887, and Vice-President 1896).

REDMAN F., from 1899, still a Member of Council.

RIGDEN WILLIAM, from 1862 to 1864 ; 1865 to 1868 ; 1869 to 1872 ; 1873 to 1876.

ROBINSON JOHN, from 1863 to 1866.

ROBINSON JOSEPH, from 1867 to 1870.

RYLAND HOWARD P., from 1900, still a Member of Council.

SANDAY W., from 1862 to 1865; 1866 to 1869.

SAVIDGE MATTHEW, from 1888 to 1891: 1892 to 1895.

SENIOR J. T., from 1867 to 1870.

SENIOR T. i. from 1870 to 18738.

SHUTTLEWORTH JOSEPH, from 1862 to 1863; 1864 to 1867; 1871 to 1874;
1875 to 1878 ; 1879 to 1882.

SIMMONS HENRY, from 1885 to 1888.

SMITH HENRY, from 1863 to 1866; 1887 to 1890; 1892 to 1895; 1896 to 1899.

SMITH R., from 1862 to 1863 ; 1864 to 1867.

STEPHENSON C., from 1870 to 1872; 1887 to 1890; 1891 to 1894; 1895 to 1898;
1899, still a Member of Council.

STIRTON THOMAS, from 1894 to 1897.

STOKES CHARLES, from 1862 to 1865.

STRATTON JOSEPH, from 1874 to 1877; 1880 to 1883.

STRATTON RICHARD, from 1862 to 1864 ; 1865 to 1868; 1869 to 1872; 1877 to
1880 ; 1881 to 1884; 1885 to 1888; 1889 ‘to 1892 ; 1893 to 1896; 1897 to 1900.

STREET FREDERIC, from 1877 to 1880.

SUTTON MARTIN JOHN, from 1879 to 1882; 1886 to 1889 ; 1890 to 1893 ; 1894 to
1897 ; 1898, still a Member of Council.

TAIT W. H., from 1883 to 1886; 1887 to 1890; 1891 to 1894.

TAYLOR GARRETT, from 1877 to 1880 ; 1881 to 1884 ; 1885 to 1888 ; 1889 to 1892;
1893 to 1896 ; 1897 to 1900.

TAYLOR WILLIAM, from 1870 to 1878.

TERRY J. P., from 1890 to 1893; 1894 to 1897 ; 1898 to 1900.

THOMPSON JOHN, from 1868 to 1866; 1875; 1876 to 1879.

THURNALL H., from 1862 to 1865; 1866 to 1869; 1875 to 1877.

TINDALL GC. W., from 1888 to 1891 : 1892 to 1895 ; 1896 to 1899.

TORR WILLIAM, from 1862 to 1864; 1865 to 1867 (elected a Trustee).

TREADWELL JOHN, from 1878 to 1881; 1885 to 1888; 1889 to 1892; 1893 to
1896; 1897 to 1900.

TRETHEWY HENRY, from 1871 to 1874; 1875 to 1878.

117

TURNER A. P., from 1899, still a Member of Council.
TURNER J. &., from 1862 to 1865; 1866 to 1869; 1870 to 1873.
TWITCHELL THOMAS, from 1862 to 1864; 1865 to 1868; 1869 to 1870.

WALKER ROBERT, from 1883 to 1886 ; 1889 to 1892.

WALLIS OWEN, from 1862 to 1865; 1866 to 1869.

WEBB HENRY, from 1869 to 1872; 1876 to 1879; 1880 to 1883; 1884 to 1887;
1888 to 1891; 1892 to 1895; 1896 to 1899.

WEBB HERBERT M., from 1899, still a Member of Council.

WEBB JONAS, from 1879 to 1882; 1883 to 1886; 1887 to 1890; 1891 to 1894; 1895
to 1896 (elected a Trustee 1896, and Vice-President 1899).

WILLIAMS CHRISTOPHER, from 1899, still a Member of Council.

WILSON JACOB (now Sir JACOB WILSON), from 1868 to 1871; 1872 to 1875;
1876 to 1879; 1880 to 1883; 1884 to 1887; 1888 to 1891; 1892 to 1895 (elected
a Vice-President). :

WOODS HENRY, from 1874 to 1877.

WORTLEY ROBERT, from 1896 to 1899.

118

LIST OF JUDGES,

From 1799 to 1900, inclusive, with dates of Office.

ADAMS THOMAS, 1817,

ALLISON JOSEPH, 1824.

ANDERSON ROBERT, 1897.

ANGER EDWARD, 1809, 1814,
1815.

ANGUS JOHN, 1871, 1875,
1887, 1895, 1899.

ANSTEY SAMUEL, 1857.

ARCKOLL WILLIAM, 1842.

ARNOLD MATTHEW, 1883,
1887.

ASHWORTH ALFRED, 1877.

ASTLEY RB., 1806.

ATTENBOROUGH G., 1825.

ATTENBROW BAYLIS J., 1824.

ATTWATER J. G., 1890.

AUSTIN w., 1802.

AYLMER HUGH, 1864, 1865,
1869, 1870, 1873, 1878,
1879, 1882.

AYLMER J. B., 1876.

AYRES. ROBERT, 1802, 1806.

BAILEY STEPHEN, 1880,
1884.

BAKER G. w., 1864, 1867,
1870, 1874, 1875, 1885.

BALDWIN THOS., 1870.

BANNISTER J., 1818.

BARFORD V., 1838.

BARKER THOMAS, 1807,1816,
1817.

BARRON JOHN, 1884, 1889,
1893, 1896, 1900.

BARTHOLOMEW W.,
1860.

BARTON JOHN, 1886, 1894.

BARTON WILLIAM, 1824.

BAUNTON £E., 1875, 1877,
1881, 1884.

BEACH JOSEPH, 1884, 1897.

BEASLEY THOMAS, 1838.

BEAUFORD H. w., 1880.

BECK k. w., 1888.

BEDDIE ALEXANDER, 1884.

BEDFORD GEORGE, 1868.

BEMROSE R, C., 1898.

BENNETT J., 1800.

BENNETT Josury, 1868.

1848,

BENNETT J. B., 1885.
BENNETT SAMUEL, 1833,
1834, 1835, 1841, 1843,
1847.
BENNETT w. F., 1877.
BENNETT WILLIAM,
1860.
BERRIDGE R. J., 1896.
BERRY-TORR E. R., 1900.
BETTRIDGE H. D., 1900.
BICKLE RICHARD, 1895.
BIDDELL HERMAN, 1880.
BIDDELL MANFRED, 1878.
BIRKBECK MORRIS, 1810.
BLAKE ANDREW, 1886, 1890.
BLAKER GEORGE, 1868.
BLAND G., 1874.
BLOFIELD HERBERT, 1900.
BLOMFIELD JOHN, 1858.
BLOXSIDGE SAMUEL, 1852.
BOCOCK F, N., 1900.
BODLEY JOHN, 1856.
BOND JAMES, 1803.
BOOTH JOHN, 1849.
BOOTH T. C., 1872, 1877.
BORTON HEBDEN, 1890,1893.
BORTON J., 1868, 1872.
BOSWORTH DAN, 1804.
BOTTERILL RICHARD, 1881.
BOWEN-JONES J., 1886,1900.
BOWERMAN A., 1996.
BOWLY &., 1864, 1867, 1874,
1877.
BOYS ROBERT, 1845, 1847.
BREEDON FRANCIS, 18381.
BRINE JAMES, 1847.
BRITTEN RICHARD,
1891.
BRODDEBANK JOSEPH, 1900.
BROWN Davis, 1894.
BROWN F. P., 1880, 1884.
BROWN JOHN, 1863, 1865,
1866.
BROWN J. w., 1875.
BROWN THOMAS, 1867, 1872,
1878, 1875, 1877, 1882,
1885, 1887, 1890, 1893,
BROWN T. PEARCH, 1879,

1854,

1883,

BROWN w. J., 1881.

BRUCE A. D., 1899.

BRUCE JAMES, 1875, 1877,
1884.

BRUCE ROBERT, 1878, 1879,
1881, 1895.

BRUSHFIELD T. v., 1804.

BRYAN JOHN, 1864, 1871,
1876, 1896.

BRYAN J., JUN., 1893.

BUCKLEY JoHN, 1822.

BUCKLEY JOHN, SEN., 1842.

BUCKLEY JOHN, 1855, 1857,
1868, 1865, 1866.

BUDD F., 1882.

BULFORD JAMES, 1882.

BULL JOHN, 1820.

BULL JOSEPH, 1799.

BURBIDGE JAMES, 1892,1900.

BURGESS JAMEs, 1847.

BYNG ROBERT, 1803, 1806.

CANE EDWARD, 1870, 1876.

CANNING J. c., 1875.

CAPPE w., 1877.

CARPENTER JOSEPH, 1897.

CARTWRIGHT THOS. T., 1823.

CARVER RoOBT., 1868.

CASE J. P., 1884, 1887, 1895,
1899.

CASSWELL J. B., 1897.

CASSWELL J. H., 1888.

CASSWELL Tom, 1890, 1899.

CHALK FREDERICK, 1898.

CHAMBERLAIN HENRY, 1851.

CHANDOS - POLE - GELL H.,
1885.

CHAPMAN THOMAS, 1821,
1828, 1829, 1880, 1831,
1832, 1848.

CHATFIELD JOHN, 1819.

OHICK JOHN, 1885, 1890,
1897, 1899.

CHRISP L. c., 1887.

CHRISTY LUKE, 1899.

CLARKE CHARLES, 1865,
1869, 1870, 1872, 1879,
1884, 1893, 1896.

CLARKE EDWARD,1824,18381.

CLAY JOHN, 1885,1889, 1891,
1893

CLAYDEN JOHN, 1849, 1855,
1857, 1858, 1866, 1868.

CLAYDEN J. c., 1876, 1884.

cOGGAN w., 1899.

COLEMAN JOHN, 1862, 1863,
1865, 1874.

COLLARD F. DE B., 1897,
1900.

COOK NATHANIEL, 1890.

cook s., 1800.

COOKE ROBERT, 1881, 1884,
1891.

COOPER ALLAN, 1898.

COOPER JOHN, 1828.

COOPER THOMAS, 1873,1878,
1881, 1884.

COOPER WILLIAM, 1897.

CORNER RICHARD, 1876.

COULSON w. H., 1881, 1893.

COXON CHARLES, 1888, 1893,
1896, 1899.

CRAIG JOHN, 1897.

CRANE JOHN, 1892.

CRESSWELL ROBERT, 1862,
1867.

CRISP A. W., 1892.

CRISP L. C., 1844, 1895.

CULVERWELL J. c., 1881.

CUNNINGHAM JOHN, 1899.

CURETON G., 1864, 1867.

CURTIS ROBERT, 1822,

DALBY THOMAS, 1819, 1820.

DALBY WILLIAM, 1799, 1811.

DALE JOHN, 1874.

DAVIDSON SAMUEL, 1900.

DAVIES JOHN, 1887,

DAVIS JONATHAN, 1869.

DAVIS W. H., 1895.

DAVISON JOHN, 1887.

DAVY CAPTAIN J. T., 1862.

DAVY EDWARD J., 1878.

DELVES HENRY, 1824.

DENMAN ARNOLD, 1843,
1848, 1850, 1853, 1856.

DENT JOHN, 1826.

DODDS THOMAS, 1890.

DOMINY ROBERT, 1876.

DOUGLAS GEORGE, 1896,
1900.

DOUGLAS JAMES, 1861.

DREWRY GEORGE, 1865,
1866, 1885.

DRUCE A. F. M., 1866, 1878,
1900.

DRUCE JOSEPH, 1860.

DRUCE SAMUEL, 1832, 1833,
1834, 1841, 1842, 1843.

DUCKERING C, E., 1897.

119

DUDDING HENRY, 1885,1889,
1894.

DUDGEON R. F., 1893, 1898.

DUKE R., 18438.

DUNN PETER, 1887, 1893,
1899, 1900.

DUTHIE WILLIAM, 1889, 1897.

EADY J. c., 1892.

EAGLE J. w., 1898.

EAGLE T, B., 1899.

EDEN PETER, 1885.

EDMONDS ALBERT, 1867.

ELLAND THOMAS, 1807

ELLIOT JOHN, 1899.

ELLIOT THOMAS, 1881, 1883.

ELLIOTT WALTER, 1886,
1890, 1893.

ELLIS CHARLES, 1885.

ELLIS JAMES, 1816.

ELLIS J. B., 1886, 1891, 1895.

ELLIS JOHN, 1821,1825,1827.

ELLMAN JOHN, 1807.

ELPHICK WALTER,
1817, 1820.

ELWORTHY w., 1900.

EMERY R., 1841, 1842.

ENGLAND RICHARD, 1879,
1883.

EVANS EVAN, 1899.

EVANS FRANCIS, 1887, 1895,
1900.

EVANS JOHN, 1873, 1881.

EVANS Pp. A., 1892, 1894,
1896.

FABLING FERDINAND, 1892.

FARMER J. E., 1882, 1889.

FARNCOMB T., 1841, 1843.

FARNCOMBE JOHN, 1844,
1850, 1852.

FARTHING HERBERT, 1895,
1899.

FARTHING w., 1874, 1878,
1883.
FEATHERSTONE
1821,
FERGUSON THOMAS, 1879.
FERGUSON w.S., 1896, 1899.
FIELD SAMUEL, 1862, 1864.

FINN ARTHUR, 1898.

FISHER CHARLES, 1800.

FISHER JOHN, 1871, 1874.

FISHER ROBERT, 1883, 1891,
1895, 1900.

FLOWER JAMES, 1900.

FLOWERS WILLIAM, 1803.

FOOKES HENRY, 1850, 1854,
1855, 1861, 1865, 1867,
1870, 1872,

FOOKES ROBERT, 1876.

FOOKES WILLIAM, 1859.

1815,

WILLIAM,

FORD HENRY, 1873.
FORD JOHN, 1869, 1872, 1875.
FORD JOHN, JUN., 1849,1851.
FOWLER F., 1864, 1866.
FOWLER RICHARD, 1889.
FRANKLIN EDWARD, 1835,
1836, 1837.
FRANKLIN E. L., 1861.
FRANKLIN JOSEPH, 1882.
FRANKLIN THOMAS, 1844,
1845, 1846, 1879, 1886.
FRANKLIN w. 1., 1880.
FRESHNEY T. B., 1891, 1894,
1897, 1899.
FRIEND J. M., 1890.
FROST JOSEPH, 1799, 1802.
FULCHER THOMAS, 1875,
1877, 1880, 1886, 1889.
GARLAND H., 1873, 1877.
GARNE ROBERT, 1866, 1870,
1874, 1880, 1883, 1886,
1889, 1893.
GARNE WILLIAM, 1868.
GARNE w. 7., 1878, 1891,
1900.
GEEVES WILLIAM, 1813.
GERMAN WILLIAM, 1880.
GIBBINGS Ww. H., 1899.
GIBBONS THOMAS,1872,1873,
1876, 1880.
GIBBS ANDREW, 1827.
GIBLETT PAUL, 1800.
GIBLETT WILLIAM,
1820, 1823.
GIBSON A. S., 1899.
GIBSON J. c., 1816.
GODWIN JAMES, 1892.
GODWIN J. g., 1884, 1888,
1895, 1898.
GOORD RICHARD, 1814, 1819.
GORRINGE HUGH, 1874,1879,
1880, 1883, 1890, 1899.
GORRINGE JOHN, 1889.
GORRINGE PENNINGTON,
1894.
GOUDE MARSHALL 1., 1827.

1813,

GRAHAM WILLIAM, 1892,
1896.

GRAY CHARLES GORDON
1807

GREEN D. A., 1893.
GREETHAM JOHN, 1872,1881.
GREETHAM THOMAS, 1851.
GRIFFIN RICHARD, 1828.
GRIFFIN w., 1802, 1805.
GRIFFITHS J. u., 1882.
GROVE Ww. R,, 1883.
GROVES LEvi, 1873, 1877,
1881.
GROVES WILLIAM, 1890,1897,

GUERRIER GEORGE, 1812.
GULLIVER WILLIAM, 1860.
GUNNING GEORGE, 1810.
HALL THOMAS, 1826.
HALSE PHILIP, 1861.
HAMSHAR RICHARD, 1896,
1899.
HAND JOHN, 1807.
HARDING GEORGE, 1862.
HARDING T. KING, 1878.
HARISON WILLIAM, 1812.
HARRIS R. H., 1881.
HARRIS THOMAS, 1845, 1884,
1888.
HARRIS w. M., 1895.
HARRISON GEORGE,
1898.
HARRISON JOHN, 1813.
HART HENRY, 1869.
HART H. P., 1853, 1859.
HARVEY WILLIAM, 1889.
HAWKINS F., 1887.
HAWKINS THOMAS, 1855.
HAYDON w., 1895, 1896.
HAYTER EDNEY, 1899.
HAYWOOD H., 1874, 1885.
HEALY RICHARD, 1824.
HEANLEY MARSHALL, 1863.
HEASMAN A., 1890, 1895,
t900.
HEASMAN J. #., 1891.
HEATON CAPTAIN, 1883,1898,
1900.
HEMBRO THOMAS, 1803.
HEMPSON J. A., 1881, 1887,
1893.
HENDERSON WILLIAM, 1880.
HENMAN w. J., 1889, 1892,
1895, 1898.
HESSELTINE WILLIAM, 1855.
HEWIT MR., 1842.
HEYWOOD H., 1878.
HIGGINS JOHN, 1799, 1801.
HILL JOHN, 1888.
HILL JOSEPH, 1804.
HILL JOSEPH, 1892, 1898.
HIRST MR., 1836.
HITCHINS JOHN, 1822.
HOBBS CHARLES, 1873, 1879,
1884, 1888.
HOBBS R. w., 1889, 1894.
HOBBS WILLIAM FISHER,1856
HOBGEN EDWARD, 1886.
HOLE JAMES, 1858,1859,1868
HOLLAND GEORGE, 1826.
HOOPER REV. w., 1885.
HORDERN F. A., 1895.
HORLEY THOMAS, 1870,1871.
HORLEY THOMAS, JUN., 1876
HORWOOD RB, B., 1897.

1894,

120

HOUSLEY JOHN, 1884.

HOw JAMES, 1876.

HOWARD CHARLES, 1869,
1874, 1876, 1879, 1882.

HOWARD R. G. F., 1874,
1876, 1882, 1889.

HOWATSON C., 1892, 1898.

HUGHES ROBERT, 1811.

HUMFREY HEBER,1878, 1886.

HUMFREY WILLIAM, 1862,

HUNTER JOHN, 1888.

HUTCHINSON 1T. H., 1878,
1880, 1882, 1883, 1886,
1888, 1891, 1892, 1896,
1899.

INSKIP G., 1823.

INSKIP w., 1868.

JACKSON w., 1899.

JACOBS ROBERT, 1887, 1896,
1899.

JACOMB GEORGE, 1823, 1827.

JAMES J. P., 1888.

JELLICOE JOHN, 1837.

JOLLY ALEXANDER,
1893.

JoNAS F. M., 1875, 1880,
1883, 1889, 1892.
JONAS GEORGE, 1885, 1888,

1891, 1895.
JONES H. P., 1864.
JONES J. E., 1864.
JONES JOHN, 1900.
KEARY H.W., 1869, 1871,1885
KEELING CHARLES, 1868.
KEELING c. R., 1873, 1879,
1885.
KIDNER SAMUEL, 1900.
KIMBER J. w., 1895, 1900.
KING F., 1846.
KING GEORGE, 1887.
KING H., JuN., 1803.
KING JOHN, 1842.
KING J. PITTMAN, 1890,1893,
1896.
KING w. P., 1881.
LADDS WILLIAM, 1844, 1868.
LAMBERT HENRY,1889, 1891,
1898.
LAMBERT WILLIAM, 1806.
LARRATT DANIEL, 1815,1818.
LATHAM THOMAS, 1882, 1890.
LAWRENCE J., 1887, 1898.
LAXTON R. w., 1830, 1832,
1885.
LECHMERE A., 1801, 1805.
LEGG B. G., 1884,
LEWIN F. s., 1900.
LEYBURN GhoRGH, 1801,
LINTON DAVID, 1899.
LITTLE w. D., 1897.

1891,

LITTLE EDWARD, 1870, 1871,
1872, 1873, 1875, 1876,
1878, 1879, 1881.

LOFT JOHN, 1826.

LOFT WILLIAM, 1848.

LOMAS JOHN, 1805.

LOVELL J. A., 1888.

LOWE HENRY, 1873.

LUGAR HENRY, 1846, 1848,
1850, 1857, 1864, 1869,
1872.

LUTLEY WILLIAM, 1881, 1889

LYNN JOHN, 1871.

LYTHALL EDMUND, 1875.

MC.DIARMID D., 1894, 1899.

MC.DIARMID JOHN, 1897.

MC.GILLIVRAY goHN, 1900.

MACKENZIE ANDREW, 1889,

MACKINDER H., 1877.
MC.WILLIAM JAMES, 1900.
MANGLES GEORGE, 1882.
MANN GEORGE, 1859, 1863,
1866.
MANN J. w., 1871.
MANSELL A. E., 1898.
MANSELL THOMAS, 1872.
MARRIOTT J., 1864.
MARRIS T., 1873.
MARSHALLSAY E., 1881.
MARTIN JAMES, 1883.
MASFEN H., 1869.
MASFEN R. H., 1874, 1878.
MAUNDER E. F., 1882, 1883.
MAXWELL WILLIAM, 1820.
MAYNARD A. L., 1853.
MAYNARD A. 8., 1858.
MAYO HENRY, 1880, 1883,
1886, 1888, 1891, 1893.
MILES EDWARD, 1892.
MILLER Isaac, 1804.
MILLER THOMAS, 1801, 1804,
MILWARD R., 1866.
MINTON T. s., 1890, 1895.
MITCHELL A., 1874, 1876,
1877.
MITCHELL W. H., 1895,1900.
MITOHISON REV. h. S., 1899.
MOFFATT JAMES, 1899,
MONTGOMERY 4., 1891, 1895,
1898.
MOON JOHN, 1859, 1868,
1865, 1866, 1867.
MOORE F. R., 1893.
MORRIS THOMAS, 1826, 1841,
1844,
MORRIS THOMAS, 1887.
MUNDELL WALTER, 1895.
MURRAY GILBERT, 1869.
MURRAY JOHN, 1894.

MYDDLETON THOMAS, 1895.
NAPPER GEORGE, 1877,1879,
1887, 1888.
NEAME F., JUN., 1885.
NEWBERY S. P., 1873, 1876,
1879, 1882, 1885, 1891.
NEWMAN C. 0., 1894.
NEWTON RALPH, 1869.
NEWTON R. J., 1864, 1866,
1878, 1875, 1876.
NEWTON WILLIAM, 1896,
1899.
NICHOL A. F., 1899.
NOAKE JOHN, 1885.
NORMAN J., JUN., 1891, 1893,
1896.

NUNN J, STURLEY, 1882,
1888, 1891, 1896.

O'HARA W., 1899.

OLDAGRES R., 1830, 1837,
1847, 1850.

OLVER RB. §., 1889.

OVERMAN HENRY, 1874,
1875, 1876, 1877, 1880,
1881, 1889.

PADDISON EDWARD, 1873,
1875, 1880.

PAINTER BENJAMIN, 1867,
1897. .

PAINTER JOHN, 1866.

PALMER THOMAS, 1888,1892.

PARKINSON RICHARD, 1840.

PARKINSON THOMAS, 1845,
1863, 1868.

PARR JOHN, 1884.

PARSONS w., 1882.

PATERSON ROBERT, 1894. °

PAWLETT wv. E., 1829.

PENFOLD G. B., 1886.

PENFOLD HUGH, 1896.

PERRY W. 8., 1892, 1896.

PESTER EMAN., 1804, 1812.

PESTER P., 1854.

PHILIP D. w., 1897.

PHILLIPS JOHN, 1863.

PINNOCK WILLIAM, 1892.

PITCHER JOSIAH, 1874, 1882.

PITFIELD G. R., 1897.

POPE EDWARD, 1851, 1852,
1857.

POPE THomaAS, 1865, 1870,
1871, 1875.

PORTER THOMAS, 1897.

POTTER THOMAS, 1862, 1877.

POWELL THOMAS, 1892,1895,
1899.

POWELL w. s., 1889.

PRATT w., 1839.

PRICE JOHN, 1822.

PRICE JOHN, 1879, 1886.

121

PRICE w., 1891, 1899.
PUTLAND J., 1823, 1827.
QUARTLY HENRY, 1887, 1894.
QUARTLY JAMES, 1851, 1854.
RANDELL c., 18638, 1866,
1867, 1870, 1873, 1877,
1883.
RAWLENCE JAMES, 1861.
RAWLENCE J. &., 1874, 1876.
REA GEORGE, 1877, 1879.
REA G. G., 1898.
READ CLARE SEWELL, 1875,
1880, 1884, 1898.
READ J. K., 1885.
REDMAN FREDERICK,
REID JAMES, 1883.
REID WILLIAM, SEN., 1900.
REYNOLD ‘THOMAS, 1849,
1850.
RIDLEY MATTHEW, 1898.
RIGDEN HENRY, 1898.
RISDON JOHN, 1865, 1874,
1877, 1880.
ROBERTS JOHN, 1893.
ROBERTS JosuPH, 1872.
ROBERTS W. B., 1891.
ROBERTSON WILLIAM, 1885,
1888, 1892, 1894.
ROBINS HENRY, 1826.
ROBINSON JOSEPH, 1868.
ROBINSON WILLIAM, 1825.
ROGERS g., 1864.
ROPER JOEL, 1860.
ROPER JOHN, 1808.
ROPER JOHN, 1876.
ROSE THOMAS, 1823.
ROUMIEU G. F., 1894, 1898.
ROWLAND J. w., 1881.
ROWLANDSON 8., 1896, 1898.
RUDDOCE T. w., 1871.
RUTHERFORD G., 1878, 1882.
SAINSBURY WILLIAM, 1865,
1867, 1870.
SANDAY G. H., 1881, 1887.
SANDAY WILLIAM, 1859,1862,
1868, 1869, 1879, 1884.
SANDON SAMUEL, 1822.
SAVIDGE MarrHEW, 1871,
1879, 1881, 1889.
SAXBY WILLIAM, 1840, 1848,
SCOTT JOHN, 1897.
SEAGO JEREMIAH, 1878.
SEXTON G. M., 1868, 1870,
1872, 1882, 1883, 1886,
1890.
SHARPLEY HENRY, 1886.
SHEILD Ww. M., 1821.
SHENNAN ROBERT, 1900.
SHORT w., 1839.

1900.

SHUKER F. w., 1893.

sim J. A., 1891.

SIMMONS CHARLES, 1897.

SIMMONS HENRY, 1888.

SKINNER A. C., 1898.

SLATER JOHN, 1866.

SLATER Ss. w., 1880, 1886,
1891, 1894, 1899.

SLATER THOMAS, 1825,

SMITH D. F., 1817.

SMITH HENRY, 1867, 1879,
1880, 1887, 1892, 1895.

SMITH JAMES, 1892.

SMITH JOSEPH, 1869, 1871,
1873, 1875, 1881, 1885.

smMiItH JosEPH (The Croft),
1885.

SMITH J. w., 1893.

SMITH MR., 1846.

SMITH ROBERT, 1852, 1855,

863.

SMITH R. B., 1881.

SMITH WILLIAM, 1858, 1886.

SMYTHIES G., 1871.

SMYTHIES REY. J. B., 1846.

SOMERVILLE LORD, 1800,
1806.

SPENCER FRANCIS, 1861,
1863. 7
SPENCER SANDERS,
1883, 1888.
SPROAT A. G., 1900.
STACE WILLIAM, 1840, 1845.
STANFORD ALFRED, 1897.
STEPHENSON CHRISTOPHER,

1878.

STILGOE N., 1885.

STIMPSON B., 1882, 1883,
1887, 1888, 1895, 1896,
1899.

STIMPSON GEORGE,
1900.

STOKES CHARLES, 1829,1834,
1836, 1840, 1841, 1852,
1856.

STOKES THOMAS, 1886.

STONE N. c., 1853, 1860.

STONE THOMAS, 1811, 1820.

STRANGER R. J., 1886.

STRATTON J., 1894.

STRATTON RICHARD,
1892, 1898.

STREET GEORGE, 1880.

STUNT WARWICK, 1894.

SWAFFER DANIEL, 1892.

SYMONDS GEORGE, 1878.

1880,

SEN,,

1888,

SYMONDS WILLIAM, 18538,
1856.
TANNER WILLIAM, 1840,

1845, 1852, 1860.

TAYLOR ALFRED, 1890, 1896.

TAYLOR WILLIAM, 1872.
TAZEWELL JOHN, 1878.
TERRY EDWARD, 1888, 1897.
TERRY G. c., 1894.
TERRY J. P., 1882, 1884,
1890, 1893, 1895.
THOMAS JOHN, 1801.
THOMAS RICHARD, 1891.
THOMAS WILLIAM, 1896.
THOMPSON JOHN, 1873,1878,
1883
THOMPSON JOHN B., 1857,
1866.
THORNTON THOMAS, 1876.
THURNALL HENRY, 1859,
1874.
TIMMS P. G., 1895.
TINDALL c. W., 1886, 1891.
TOMALIN JOHN, 1809.
TOOP WILLIAM, 1900.
/TOPHAM J., 1864, 1870.
TOPHAM J. B., 1827.
TOPPIN HARRY, 1898.
TORR WILLIAM, 1847, 1854,
1861, 1865, 1867, 1871.
TOWNSEND THOMAS, 1849.
TREADWELL JOHN, 1877,
1881, 1888, 1892, 1897.
TREADWELL SAMUEL, 1883.
TREMAINE James, 1861,
1875, 1876, 1877.
TREMAINE WILLIAM H.,1880,
1893, 1896.
TRINDER WILLIAM,
1839, 1840.
TURNER ARCHIBALD, 1896.

1838,

122

TURNER ARTHUR P., 1898.

TURNER GEORGE, 1889, 1890

TURNER GEORGE,JUN., 1860,
1864, 1874.

TURNER JAMES 8., 1858,
1861, 1863, 1866, 1871,
1873.

TURNER JOHN, 1886.

TURRILLF., 1894, 1897,1899.

TWENTYMAN JOHN, 1898,
1900.

TWITCHELL THOMAS, 1865.

UMBERS THOMAS, 1833,1848.

VEVERS C., 1862, 1867.

WACE THOMAS, 1799.

WALKER G. J., 1887, 1890,
1894, 1895, 1898.

WALKER w., 1808.

WALLIS G., 1870.

WALLIS G. S., 1874.

WALMSLEY GEORGE, 1865.

WARMINGTON JOHN, 1805,
1819, 1825.

WARREN RICHARD, 1860.

WATERS CHARLES, 1898.

WATERS JOHN, 1863, 1865.

WATKINS w., 18C5, 1808.

WATKINSON GEORGE, 1810,
1814.

WATTS JOHN, 1887, 1890,
1897.

WATTS R. C., 1689.

WATTS WILLIAM, 1858,1872.

WEALLEANS J. w., 1887.

WEBB F. N., 1896.

WEBB HENRY, 1863.

WEBB JOHN, 1821.

WEBB Jonas, 1879, 1890,
WEBSTER DANIEL, 1819.
WELLS HENRY, 1802.
WETHERELL JOHN,
1825.
WETHERELL WILLIAM, 1859.
WHITE MICHAEL, 1822.
WHITFIELD FRANCIS, 1818.
WHITFIELD J., 1809.
WHITING J. E., 1896.
WHYTE WILLIAM, 1899.
WILEY R. J., 1859.
WILEY SAMUEL, 1850.
WILKEN GEORGE, 1893.
WILLIAMS CHRISTOPHER,
1897.
WILLIAMS D., 1897.
WILLIAMS G. T., 1878, 1879,
1882, 1883.
WILLIAMS JOHN, 1890, 1895,
1896.
WILLIAMS SIMON, 1898.
WILLIAMS WILLIAM, 1821.
WOODMAN RIgHARD, 1846,
1854, 1856, 1868, 1869,
1873.
WOODS RICHARD, 1875, 1884.
WOOLNOUGH M. H., 1894.
WORKMAN J. B., 1886.
WORTHINGTON R., 1844.
WORTLEY JOHN, 1900.
WRIGHT ROBERT, 1898.
WRIGHT WILLIAM, 1900.
YEOMANS J. H., 19C0.
YEOMANS w., 1869.

1819,

128

AVERAGE WEIGHTS IN CATTLE AND SHEEP CLASSES.
CENTENARY SHOW, 1898.

STEERS. HEIFERS.
Under 2 years. || Sader of yours. || under 3 years, || Under 8 years.
CATTLE. ewts.| qrs. | lbs. || cwts.| ars. | lbs. || cwts.| qrs. | lbs. || cwts.| qrs. | lbs.
Devons a --| 10 0 24 13 1 1 13 3 6 10 2 8
Herefords .. «-| 12 1 21 14 0 12 15 2 23 12 1 10
Shorthorns.. --| 12 3 23 14 3 7 16 2 23 14 2 8
Sussex a oe] 12 2 4 14 2 17 15 3 27 13 3 24
Red Polled.. --| 10 3 5 14 1 25 _- = = 13 3 2
Aberdeen Angus..| 12 0 7 15 3 0 16 0 21 14 1 14
Galloways .. --{ 11 iL 15 — _ _ 14 2 0 12 3 13
Welsh . »| 12 2 12 = = = 15 3 11 14 0 24
Cross-Bred.. «| 12 3 4 14 0 25 15 0 19 14 3 18
3 Heifers | 11 3 17 _ -~ _ = - _ _ _ _
Small Cattle ves] OF 3 12 = _ _ 9 0 9 8 0 17
unde|r 3 yjears. || abovje 3 ylears. || undelr 4 ylears.
Highland .. “| = _ a 12 2 23 15 3 19 11 3 27

LAMBS. WETHERS. | WETHERS
SHEEP. Under 12 months. I cs 24 reba fhe: Of any age.

(Pens of 3 Sheep.) | cwts. qrs. | lbs. || cwts.| qrs. | lbs. || cwts.| ars. | lbs.
Leicesters .. sa| ff 0 10 6 3 9 ~ aa ee
Cotswolds .. 4 3 23 6 3 27 =_ = =
Lincolns 5 1 22 8 3 26 _ au =
Kentish, &c. --| 38 3 15 6 3 16 = = =
Devon, &c... 4 3 17 7 0 4 eal oes ce
Cheviots .. ..| — — | - - — 5 2 1
Mountain .. od io -—-]J- _ ~ _ 5 0 5
Southdowns 3 3 4 5 1 16 _ _ —
Hampshire Downs| 5 1}. 5 7 1 18 - ed =
Suffolks .. val 0 2 7 Q 15 _ — —
Shropshire .. a] 4 0 25 6 1 3 _ _- =
Oxford Downs ..| 4 3 4 6 2 21 = = =
Dorset 5 0 18 7 al 7 - - -
Cross-bred .. 5 1 2 7 1 8 _ a os
Cross-bred (1st

Scotch or Moun-

tain) oe ee = aes — 6 a 5 -|-|f{-

124

LIVE WEIGHTS OF CATTLE EXHIBITED AT THE CLUB'S
SHOW IN 1897, AND AGAIN AT THE CENTENARY
SHOW, 1898, SHOWING INCREASE IN WHIGHTS.

No. at No. at
show.|| ayeasod. || show. || 3yearsola, in weight.
ewts.| ars. | lbs, ewts.| qrs. | lbs. || cwts.| qrs, | lbs.

Devon .. o . 6 9 1 9 10 12 0 6 2 2 25
O16: ss o. ie 1 10 0 12 11 13 3 17 3 3 5
do. .. ne “ 2 10 2 20 12 14 0 4 3 i 12
do... on . 7 il 3 19 17 14 3 25 3 2 6
Hereford gel) a2 12 1 17 38 16 1 ay 4 0 0
GO. we aa wal 42 12 1 0 39 16 0 8 3 3 8
Os des) ae cayl| 989 11 Oo} 4 40 14 2 | 22 3 2 8
Shorthorn... ..| 59 12 1] 12 70 16 3 | 18 4 2 6
do. .. a of 55 12 3 9 71 15 2 18 2 8 9
do... «. ..| 61 wz] o| of ie | 1 | 25 4] 1 | 19
Sussex... .. «.| 102 iw | 1] 2 98 | 2] 7 3] 1] 5
do... we eel 108 12} 0 | 16 |! 493 16 | 1] 2 4 o | 14
Red Polled .. «-| 124 12 0 4 115 15 3 12 3 3 8
do... o «| 125 nh 2 10 116 16 3 4 5 0 22
do. .... a «-| 126 i 1 20 118 13 3 6 2 A 4
Aberdeen-Angus ..| 135 13 0 12 133 17 1 26 4 1 14
do... a «| 139 12 3 12 134 14 3 ak 1 3 27
do... a --| 142 14 1 2 135 18 3 14 4 2 12
do. .. a «| 148 11 1 21 137 15 0 14 3 2 21
do. .. on vo) Sde 11 3 12 143 16 0 23 4 1 11
Galloway i «| 171 10 3 4 164 14 0 18 3 1 14
do. .. + «| 172 10 2 10 165 14 | 13 3 3 8
Welsh .. on ++{ 189 12 1 2 186 15 0 4 2 8 2
Cross-bred .. ..| 299 14 0 0 251 19 1 6 5 1 6
- GO. 2. ee ee] 298 13 3 6 267 W 3 19 4 0 13

A Statement of the Breeds and Ages of the Animals which
have won the Gold Medals offered by the Club for
Cattle, Sheep, and Pigs, together with the names of the

Exhibitors and Breeders.

CATTLE.

EXTRA PRIZE £10.
For best Ox or Steer in the first Siz Classes.

To FEEDER. BRED BY. BREED.
1807 William Flowers .. James Walwyn .» Hereford Ox, no Bee Hea
1808 Samuel Chandler -. William Walker .. Hereford Ox ..
to | Discontinnea
1829
GOLD MEDALS for the best Beast.
To BREEDER. FED BY. BREED.
1830* Marquis of Exeter .. Self .. ais .. Durham Steer os ae
1831 Earl Brownlow -. Self .. oa .- Durham Ox .. ag 3a
1832 J.B. Topham .. .. Self .. Durham Ox ..
1833 William Townsend .. Henry Townsend :. Durham Heifer
1834 EarlSpencer .. .. Self .. Durham Ox.
1835 John Dent George Peach | -. Durham Heifer
1836 Marquis of Tavistock John Verney .. .. Hereford Steer
1837 R.W.Baker_ .. Self ak abe .. Shorthorn Heifer . oe
1838 Ex. of late Mr. ‘Talbot C. Hillyard .. .. North Devon Ox sig ais
1839 R. Hill Earl of Warwick .. Hereford Ox on
1840 en 1 Spencer ae .. Self as ..» DurhamOx .
1841 Wright Self .. Durham Cow ..
1842 fir Chas. Tempest, Bt. Mr. Maxwell ; .. Shorthorn Cow
To FEEDER. BRED BY. BREED.
1843 Sir Chas. Tempest, Eb Self eva be .» Shorthorn Heifer
1844 Henry Brown .. Self .. ve .. Durham Heifer

N.B.—After this year (1844) two Gold Medals were given—one for the best

Steer or Ox, and one for the best Heifer or Cow.

* The Gold Medal in 1830 was offered by Mr. Kitelee.

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Earl of Warwick

W. D. Manning on
Earl of Leicester
Richard Jones .. aie
William Heath.. on
Edward Longmore
Richard Stratton
Richard Stratton
Duke of Rutland
Marquis of Exeter
William Heath..
Edward Wortley
Richard Stratton
Richard Shirley

R. W. Baker .. aie
George Taylor ..

126

STEER OR OX.
GOLD MEDALS for the best Steer or Ox.

BRED BY.

P. Prosser
John Thomas

Self eS a

Self ae
James Cartwright .

James Bill ..

Self

Self

John Passmore
Self

Self es
Self ee 5

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Christopher Clark .

BREED.

Hereford Ox .. Ci ee
Hereford Ox .. ee ats
Shorthorn Ox.. es ke
North Devon Steer ..
Hereford Ox .. ee
Hereford Steer

Hereford Steer

Shorthorn Ox ..

Shorthorn Steer

Shorthorn Ox ..

Shorthorn Steer

Devon Ox

Shorthorn Steer
Shorthorn Steer

Hereford Steer

Shorthorn Steer

Shorthorn Steer

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After this year (1861) a a Silver Cup value £40 9 was substituted for the Gold "Medal.

SILVER CUPS for the best Steer or Ox.

To EXHIBITOR. BRED BY. BREED. g ae
1862 John Overman .. .. Self » Devon and Shorthorn BIRHE - 840
1863 William Heath.. .. Thos. Lockley Meire Hereford Ox a . 400
1864 JohnWalesby Kirkham Luke Harrison Shorthorn Steer 2 5 20
After this year (1864) a Gold Medal to the Breeder was substituted for the Silver Medal
hitherto given.
1865 Duke of Sutherland .. Dr. McGillivray .. Scotch-horn Ox - 5680
1866 RichardHeath Harris Alexander Cowie Shorthorn and Scotch Polied Ox 480
1867 William McCombie .. Self Scotch Polled Ox .. ee 480
1868 Wm. Heath .. i] Late Thos. Elesmere Hereford Ox .. aie aa - 43 0
1869 Earl of Aylesford .. Self = Shorthorn Steer ve . B28
1870 Wm.Taylor .. « &R. Stranger ais Devon Ox a a¢ ae 460
1871 Joseph Stratton The late Rd. Stratton Shorthorn Ox. 4 3 0
1872 James Bruce .. as 4 ae McPherson Aberdeen-Angus Steer 3 811
1873 J. S. Bult.. Shorthorn Ox . 4 20
After this is year i) the value ¢ of tthe Silver Cup was increased to £50.
1874 J. 8. Bul «. Sel: Shorthorn Steer .. 3.2 3
1875 G. ects A Sclt a oy Shorthorn Ox .. sie 420
1876 Samuel Kidner.. oe, Belk cs ate Devon Ox ee ne eo 411
1877 H.R.H. the serid ot
Wales .. Wm. Shapland .. Devon Steer .. fs oe «. 3820
1878 James 8. Bult .. we BOLE ss a .. Shorthorn Steer .. 3 - 311 0
1879 poy D. Adamson .. James Bruce.. Shorthorn Steer 25 3
1880 J.J.Colman, M.P. .. James Durno Shorthorné&A berdeen-AngusSteer 3 716
igs81 Sir W.G.Gordon- ie
ming, Bart. .. G. Mera . Scotch Polled Steer. . oe » 28 6
1882 Lewis Lloyd .. Self ve .» Hereford Steer th ae «» 211 23
1888 H.M. The Queen F. Platt ; .. Hereford Steer - 388 4
1884 Robert Wortley Late Charles Doe :. Hereford and Shorthorn Steer .. 3 6 14
1885 Robert Wortley Hugh Gorringe . Shorthorn Steer “2 ae - 21112
1886 Frederick Platt . Late T. Oliver . Hereford Steer na sia - 38 6 3
1887 Sir W. G. Gordon-
Cumming, Bart. Self .. Aberdeen-Angus Sire » 211 0
1888 John Wortley .. ‘) Richard Bickle Deyon Steer .. WA -» 211 28
1889 H.M. The Queen .. dames Bruce. Shorthorn Steer as ae +. 3 7 20
1890 John Cridlan ‘ Griechton and Horn, Shorthorn Steer - as - 211 6
1891 John Wortley .. T. H. Risdon... Devon Steer .. + 2 714
1892 SirJohn ByinbUnis, Bt. J. H. Harrison Shorthorn and Galloway Steer - 386 5
1893 H.M. The Queen .. Her Majesty .. .. Shorthorn Steer ia ie « 8 614
1894 H.M. The Queen .. Her Majesty .. .. Shorthorn Steer .. iin 211 26
1895 John Wortley .. .. William Barneby .. Hereford Steer x 2911
1896 W. EE. Learner . John Ross... ‘7 Shorthorn&Aberdeen-AngusSteer 2 817
1897 John Wortley . W. Parkin-Moore .. Galloway and Shorthorn Steer.. 210 8
1898 Exors. of J.J. Colman John Ross .. ce Shorthorné&A berdeen-AngusSteer 211 25
1899 H.M. the Queen .. Her Majesty.. . Hereford Steer.. a oa) « 211 21
1900 John Wortley .. -» H. F. Russell . Hereford Steer . o» 2 6 24

127

HEIFER OR COW.
GOLD MEDALS for the best Heifer or Cow.

To FEEDER.

William Trinder ae
John Booth “6 or
EarlofRadnor.. ...
John Mann sia
Samuel Wiley ..
Stephen Gooch.. Bi
Samuel Druce .. is
J. D. Cook

Henry Smith aa
Charles Towneley ..
Henry Ambler . is
Richard Stratton
Lieut.-Col. Towneley..
J.W. Brown .. :
Lieut.-Col. Towneley..
Richard Hill ..

John Faulkner..

Bee SHEEP Pe Pe eee
@Omo Dm SCE
ee.

After this year (1861) a Silver Cup value £40 was substituted for the Gold Medal.

BRED BY.
oe eneeberce

Self |.
Self

Self
NathanielCartwright
Self 1...
William Smith

AlexanderBannerman Shorthorn Cow

Late W. D, Manning
Self .. ove aia
Self .. we oe
Si : ata oe
Self .. me de
Self

SirJ. HarperCrewe, Bt.

BREED.

Durham Heifer aa ie oe
Durham Cow
HerefordéLong-horhCrossiiciter
Durham Cow .

Shorthorn Cow ae on a
Shorthorn Cow
ShorthornéHerefordCrossHfeifer
Hereford Cow.. a

Shorthorn Cow en a es
Shorthorn Cow a oe -
Shorthorn Cow oe of

Shorthorn Cow es as en
Shorthorn Heifer... .. ai
Shorthorn Heifer .. ee ae
Hereford Cow . ae wwe ats
Shorthorn Cow

SILVER CUPS for the best Heifer or Cow.

To EXHIBITOR.

1862 Robert Tennant
1863 Charles Swaisland
1864 Richard Taylor..

After this year (1864) a Gold Medal fa the Breeder was substituted for aha

1865
1866
1867
1868
1869
1870
1871
1872
1873

Earl of Radnor..
Richard Stratton
Henry Bettridge
Earl of Hardwicke ..
Sir W.C. Trevelyan,Bt.
Trevor L. Senior
James Bruce
Trevor L. Senior ace
John Walter,M.P. ..

1874
1875
1876
1877

Richard Stratton 7
William Fox Beaven..
Joseph Stratton
N.Catchpole .. oa
Richard Stratton an
Richard Stratton as
Charles Thos. Lucas..
Sir W.G. eee
ming, Bart. ..
Richard Stratton
H.M. The Queen
John Strachan . 3
Clement Stephenson ..
J. J. Colman, M.P. ..
Clement Stephenson ...
J. G. Macgregor a
Clement Stephenson ..
H.M. The Queen ae
H.M. The Queen ue
Robert Copland
J. D. Fletcher .. aie
Clement Stephenson. .
H.M. The Queen,

BRED BY,

Self
oat ae Lubbock

BREED.

Shorthorn Heifer .. ara o
Shorthorn Heifer ..
Shorthorn Heifer ..

hitherto given.

Self .. a ne
Self .. a ae
E. es oh os
Self oa

Self . oe
Late Chas Gibbs |!
AlexanderPaterson. .
Walter Farthing
Harry Micklem

Self .

Self _

Self a .
Self .

Self ’ 2
Self

Self

George “Turner
Self on

Self ie
Joseph Stratton
G.8.Grant .. a8
Self .. oy tre
Self a
William Duthie
Her Majesty .
George Fraser A
Self is ae is
Self i
Her Majesty .. ie .

Shorthorn Heifer .. wa
Shorthorn Cow ae ae
Hereford Heifer ne are
Shorthorn Heifer
Shorthorn Cow
Devon Heifer .. z
Scotch Polled Heifer’
Devon Heifer ..
Shorthorn Heifer

After this year (1873) value of Cup increased to £50.

Shorthorn Heifer
Shorthorn Heifer ..
Shorthorn Heifer ..
Shorthorn Heifer .
Shorthorn Heifer
Shorthorn Heifer ..
Shorthorn Heifer ..

Scotch Polled Heifer ao
Shorthorn Heifer
Shorthorn Heifer ..
Scotch Polled Heifer
Aberdeen-Angus Heifer
Shorthorn Heifer
Aberdeen-Angus Cow
‘Abordpeti-A neued:BhortharnGross
Aberdeen-Angus Heifer .. oe
Shorthorn Heifer 7 oi
Shorthorn Heifer

Cross-bred Heifer iss ai
Aberdeen-Angus Heifer .. ofa
Aberdeen-Angus Heifer
Shorthorn Heifer

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HEIFER OR COW (Silver Cups—continued).

SR ow

72S

as Pel ee i Self .. aie .. Aberdeen-Angus Heifer .. +» 211 21
read eel ut Rosebery, K.G. James Lawson .. Aberdeen-Angus Heifer .. + 2 828
98) Han pi paceyrameade } Self % ie .. Aberdeen-Angus Heifer .. 210 12
1899 W. H. Learner ., .. John Ross .» Shorthorn & Polled-cross Heitor 29 7
1900 W. 4H. Learner .. +» John Ross... .. Shorthorn & Polled-cross Heifer 2 9 29

BEST BEAST, not exceeding Two-years-old.

SILVER CUP, VALUE £25.

To EXHIBITOR. BREEDER. BREED. ys.ms.ds.

1899 Miss A. de Rothschild BaronF.J.de. .. Aberdeen-Angus and 111 15
Rothschild Shorthorn Steer

1900 John Ross aa + Self .. ae -- Polled & Shorthorn Cross Heifer 1 11 11

CHAMPION PLATE value £100 to the Exhibitor of
the best Beast in the Show.

To EXHIBITOR. BREEDER. BREED. ys.ms.ds.
1869 Earl of Aylesford -. Self vie sis .. Shorthorn Steer es fe 3.2 8
1870 Thomas Pulver.. . Self z Shorthorn Ox .. oe : 3.9 0
1871 Joseph Stratton ‘) The late Rd. Stratton Shorthorn Ox .. 430
1872 James Bruce .. :. John MacPherson... Polled Aberdeenshire Steer 3 811
1873 John Walter, M.P. .. Harry Micklem .. Shorthorn Heifer .. ‘he 320
1874 H.R.H. The Prince of
Wales .. Pt .. Hugh ed Naas ‘ .. Shorthorn Cow.. a = 45 0
1875 Thomas Willis .. -. Self .. Shorthorn Cow.. a oe 470
After this year (1875) wale of Plate increased to 100 Guineas.
1876 Samuel Kidner.. «. Self ee a »» Devon Ox 411
1877 N.Catchpole .. ee Self a ue -. Shorthorn Heifer ae 3.7 0
1878 Richard Stratton .. Belf .. a .. Shorthorn Heifer .. 310 14
1879 James John Ratcliff .. Self as on -. Shorthorn Heifer ae 3.4 0
After this year (1879) the Club’s Gold Medal was given to the Biesilen
1880 J.J. Colman, M.P. .. James Durno.. .. Shorthorn-Aberdeen ea a
Steer .. ais ais 3 716
1881 Sir W. G. Gordon- sesscet
ming, Bart. .. Self .. on -. Scotch Polled Heifer.. ais 2 8 0
1882 Richard Stratton .. Self . .. Shorthorn Heifer 6 be 3 10 27
1883 H.M. The Queen .. George Turner .. Shorthorn Heifer fe ae 2 817
1884 Robert Wortley ‘ .. Late Charles Doe .. Hereford-Shorthor Steer .. 3 614
1885 Clement Stephenson.. Self .. .. .. Aberdeen-Angus Heifer .. 284
1886 Frederick Platt .. Late T. Oliver . Hereford Steer.. ie 7 3.6 3
1887 Clement pe area . G,8.Grant .. .- Aberdeen-Angus Cow 5 715
1888 John Wortley .. .. Richard Bickle .- Devon Steer .. ae ‘ 211 28
1889 H.M. The Queen .. James Bruce.. .. Bhorthorn Steer ie we 8 7 20
1890 H.M. The Queen .. William Duthie .. Shorthorn Heifer ks: 2 910
1891 John Wortley .. .. T.H. Risdon. .. Devon Steer .. ie 2714
1892 Sir John Swinburne, Bt. J.H. Harrison .» Shorthorn-Galloway Steer a 8.5 5
1893 J.D. Fletcher .. .» Belf ie ‘ .. Aberdeen-Angus Heifer .. 21113
1894 Uisment Stephenson.. Self .. Aberdeen-Angus Heifer 211 20
1895 H.M. The Queen .. Her Majesty | Na .. Shorthorn Heifer... Ais 21017
1896 aa aed } Self .. .. .. Aberdeen-Angus Heifer .. 211 21
1897 John pcg Ae .. W. Parkin Moore .. Galloway-Shorthorn Steer .. 210 3
1898 Harl of Strathorne 5 hes
and Kinghorne } Self ” ati .. Aberdeen-Angus Heifer oa 21012
1899 H.M. The Queen .. Her Majesty .. .. Hereford Steer .. aa oP 23121

1900 John Wortley .. H. F, Russell.. .. Hereford Steer.. ox se 2 6 24

129

THE QUEEN’S CHALLENGE CUP.

Value £150, for the best Beast in the Show, bred by the Exhibitor.

To EXHIBITOR. BREEDER.

1894 Clement Stephenson.. Self... ea
1895 H.M. The Queen .. Her Majesty : se
1896 Earl of Strathmore Self

and Singhorne e
1897 J.D. Fletcher .. .. Self a
1898 Earl of Strathmore

and Kinghorne } Self ve
1899 -M. The Queen .. Her Magesty .. tis
1900* Earl of Strathmore Self

and Kinghorne } ne mee s

BREED.

Aberdeen-Angus Heifer
Shorthorn Heifer oo

Aberdeen-Angus Heifer...
Shorthorn -Aberdeen Anns

Heifer .. ae a3
Aberdeen-Angus Heifer
Hereford Steer aia ae

Aberdeen-Angus Heifer

ys.ms.ds.

211 20
21017

21121

211 3
210 12
211 21
210 24

* Awarded to Her Majesty the Queen’s shorthorn heifer, but as this heifer was not

slaughtered as required by the rules, the Cup fell to the Earl of Strathmore; and as the Earl
had won it twice previously, it became his absolute property.

LONG-WOOLLED SHEEP.

GOLD MEDALS for the best pen of Long Wools.

1831

To BREEDER FED BY
Charles Stokes.. Self ate o. ae
There was only one Medal for the best pen of Sheep, either Long
Marquis of Exeter Self ‘ 3
Richard Redgrave .. Self a
Wm. Pawlett,of Barnock Self i ace
William Pawlett - Self ae
Richard Bird .. Self i
J.5. Burgess .. Self on
H. Chamberlain Self wits -
H. Chamberlain Self ‘ j
Duke of Bedford . Self ‘ 2
TT, Twitchell .. .. Self 3
W. Sanday is oie BOLE» ak nie ste
To FEEDER. BRED BY
Thomas Twitchell .. Self a ; 7
Duke of Bedford .. Self i i 3
John Painter .. .. Self e ate
John Painter .. .. Self f .
Thomas Twitchell Self i ‘
John Woo : Self qi ‘
George Walmsley Self .. .
G. 8S. Foljambe.. .. Self 2
R. L, Bradshaw .. Self
Marquis of Exeter .. Self ‘
G. 8. Foljambe.. Self s
Marquis of Exeter Self
R. L, Bradshaw .. Self
George Walmsley .. Self
Lord Berners .. Self
Francis Jordan.. .. Self
Francis Jordan.. Self ois oa Se
Thomas Twitchell Self ae
G. S. Foljambe.. .. Self .

BREED.
Old Leicester ie

Old Leicester

Old Leicester

Old Leicester

Old Leicester . a
Leicester .. as eee
Old Leicester aa oe
New Leicester be

New Leicester .
Leicester

New Leicester wi S

Old Leicester we are
BREED.

Old Leicester

New Leicester a
New Leicester .
New Leicester

Leicester .. as ae
Leicester .. ai
Leicester .. sie
Leicester .. ae
Leicester .. ee
Leicester .. *s sia
Leicester .. F nie
Leicester ay
Improved Leicester
Leicester .. aa
Pure Leicester ..
Leicester i's

Leicester .. ats
Leicester .. aie
Leicester .. :

months.

32

or Short-wools,

211 wk.

After this year (1861) a Silver ae value £20 was substituted for fee Gold Medal;

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130

LONG-WOOLLED SHEEP—continued.
SILVER CUPS for the best pen of Long Wools.

To EXHIBITOR.

G. S. Foljambe..
G.S. Foljambe..
George Walmsley
Lord Berners
Lord Berners
Lord Berners

868 Lord Berners

Lord Berners
Lord Berners ..
John Byron ..
John Byron ..
John Byron

BREEDER.
Self uw x
Self

Self .. on
Self .
Self

Self a

Self ‘

Self 3
Self .. is
Self .. ae

BREED.

Leicester .. a
Leicester .. ve
Leicester .. an
Leicester

Leicester

Leicester

Leicester

Leicester

Leicester Wethers
Lincoln Wethers ..
Lincoln Wethers ..
Lincoln Ewes

months.

211 wk.

After the year 1873 a Cup value £20 was given for the best pen of three Sheop of each breed.

SHORT-WOOLLED SHEEP.

GOLD MEDALS for the best pen of Short Wools.
To BREEDER. FED BY BREED. months.
1832 S. Grantham -. Self ar 0; South-down .. ad be a» 20
*§. Grantham «.» Self a South-down .. bie 32
* This Medal was given by Sir John S. Sebright, for the best pen of 2-year-old South-downs.
1833. Thomas Ellman Self ee 5 .. South-down.. - 20
1834 Thomas Ellman - Self ie is South-down .. ms - 20
1835 S.Grantham .. . Self an} asi South-down .. ae . 82
1836 Dukeof Richmond .. Self ta ‘ South-down.. i . 32
1837 Duke of Eacemone . Self 7 South-down .. od - 20
1838 S. Grantham - Self South-down .. od - 20
1839 §.Grantham .. . Self aA South-down.. on -. 382
1840 S.Grantham .. . Self i ‘ South-down .. any . 32
1841 Jonas Webb... . Self P South-down .. ae 20
1842 S. Grantham . Self . South-down .. a +. 20
To FEEDER. BRED BY BREED.
1843 S.Grantham .. . Self ao ve South-down .. wl ‘ +. 20
1844 Henry Upton .. . J.A,Pinnix .. South-down .. ans . +. 20
1845 Samuel Webb .. . Self i South-down .. 5 on -. 20
1846 Samuel Webb .. Self South-down .. . ‘ +. 20
1847 Duke of Richmond Self ia ys South-down.. sa . +. 20
1848 Samuel Webb .. Self os oe South-down .. ne . +. 20
1849 William Rigden Self < 5 South-down.. anh cs wien QI
1850 John Williams .. Self on South-down .. es +» 20
1851 Duke of Richmond Self fe South-down .. a a «x, BA
1852 William Sainsbury ., Self .. South-down .. si i we 1
1853 Dukeof Richmond .. Self on South-down.. + 21
1854 Dukeof Richmond .. Self we . South-down .. . ate +. 20
1855 William Rigden . Self és South-down .. ae ae - 202 wks.
1856 Dukeof Richmond .. Self a South-down .. a sie - 20
1857 Dukeof Richmond .. Self... ra South-down .. fe ee - al
1858 DukeofRichmond .. Self Sie wie South-down .. a ais +» 20
1859 William Rigden . Self South-down . as Fi +. 20
1860 John Kent . ) Duke of Richmond... South-down.. +. 21
1831 Duke of Richmond Self ee South-down .. ae +. 21

After this year (1861) ¢ a Silver Cup seine 20 was substituted for the Gold Medal.

131

SILVER CUPS for the best pen of Short Wools.

To EXHIBITOR.

William Rigden

Lord Walsingham
Lord Walsingham
LordSondes_..

Lord Walsingham
Lord Walsingham
Lord Walsingham
Lord Walsingham
Lord Walsingham
William Rigden
Alfred Morrison 7
Lord Walsingham ..

BREEDER.

Self ..
Self ae
Self

Self ka ce

BREED.

.. South-down.. ee
. South-down . a is
South-down .. we te
.. South-down.. oe ae
.. South-down.. si :
South-down .. s
South-down .. oi ea
South-down .. . ae
.. South-down .. es ie
. South-down .

i Hampshire or "Wiltshire-down..

. South-down . a ae

20 2 wks,
20 2

After the year 1873 a Cup value £20 was given for the best pen of three Sheep of each breed.

SHROPSHIRE, OXFORDSHIRE, CROSS-BRED,

CHAMPION PLATE value £50 to Exhibitor of the best

Or any other Breed not before specified.

SILVER CUPS for the best pen of the above Breeds.

To EXHIBITOR.

Zachariah W. Stilgoe..
John Overman .. ws
John Overman .

Duke of Marlborough
John Overman .
Samuel Druce .. a
Alfred Rogers .. ws
John Overman .. a
John Overman .. a
Lord Chesham .

Duke of Marlborough
Duke of Marlborough

BREEDER.

Self .. oe
Self .. a

Self :

BREED.

Sussex and Cotswold...
Leicester and South-down
Leicester and South-down
Oxfordshire-down .
Leicester and South- down
Oxfordshire sts
Oxfordshire

Long Wool and South-down |.
Long Wool and South-down Wethers

Shropshire Wethers re
Oxfordshire Wethers ..
Oxfordshire Wethers

After the year (1873) a Cup value £20 was given for the best Pen of Sheep of each preed.

SHEEP.

Pen of Sheep in the Show.

To EXHIBITOR.

Lord Walsingham
Lord Walsingham
John Byron sie
Duke of Marlborough
Lord Walsingham
(Not offered.)

George Street .. ais
Lord Walsingham
John Pears

BREEDER.

Self a
Self ee 34
Bele 4. ats
Self .. Ae
Self ..

Self
Self
Self

BREED.

.. South-down Wethers ..
.. South-down Wethers ..
.. Lincoln Wethers ‘i
.. Oxfordshire Wethers ..

South-down Wethers ..

Oxfordshire Wethers ..
South-down Wethers ..
Lincoln Ewes .. 3

COCONONNOOCOCONW

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132

Sheep— continued.

To EXHIBITOR. BREEDER. BREED. ms.wks.
1878 Lord Chesham .. « Self oe or .. Shropshire Wethers .. fie « 21 0
1879 H. Humphrey .. .. Self ie sie .. South-down Wethers .. ne .. 20 0

After this year (1879) the Club's Gold Medal was given to the Breeder.

1880 Lord Walsingham .. Self “a ue .. South-down Wethers .. ne .. 20 2
1881 Lord Walsingham .. Self ne aa .. South-down Wetbers .. -. 20 3
1882 Lord Walsingham .. Self wa <a .. South-down Wethers .. i .. 20 2
1883 William Parsons » Self .. aie .. Hampshire-down Lambs ..about 10 0
1884 Willinm Toop .. .. Self Pe eo .. South-down Lambs ots -. 110
1885 H.R.H. The Prince of

Wales .. xa .. His Royal Highness South-down Wethers .. as +. 21 0
1886 Henry Lambert .. Self on fe .. Hampshire-down Wethers ..about 22 0
1887 Joseph Grout Wine Self ie He .. Oxfordshire Wethers .. : -. 20 3
188s A.S. Berry Sa Self 6 a .. Shropshire Wethers .. Tabout 20 0
1889 Edwin Ellis... Self ee a South-down Wethers .. ad » 20 1

After this year (1889) the £50 Plate was divided as toilieses: £20 to the best Pen of Long-Woolled
Sheep, and £30 to the best Pen of Short-Woolled Sheep.

Plate value £20 to Exhibitor of best PEN OF LONG-WOOLLED SHEEP in the Show.

1890 John Pears ra .. Self on Be .. Lincoln Wethers ae ae ~+ 21 3
1891 John Pears he .. Self ue ole .. Lincoln Ewes .. see . above 36 0
1892 E. ¥. Jordan . Self ae we .. Leicester Ewes .. “s . above 36 0
1893 Frederick Craddock |! Self abe oa .. Cotswold Lambs or oe aw 23
1894 E.F.Jordan .. Self aa ae .. Leicester Wethers ty via -. 20 0
1895 Frederick Craddock .. Self ae ee .. Cotswold Lambs a af - 9 2
1896 E.F. Jordan .. «. Self a .. Leicester Wethers five oe ~« 20 0
After this year (1896) the value of the Plate was increased to £30.
1897 Henry Dudding .. Self is ee .. Lincoln Wethers a - .. 20 0
After this year (1897) the value of the Plate was increased to 250.
1898 William Thomas «. Self oe we -. Cotswold Lambs as about 10 0
1899 John McDowall .. Self os ae .. Mountain Wethers .. as so 19 2
1900 John Pears oi .. Self A aia .. Lincoln Wethers a about 21 3
Plate value £30 to Exhibitor of best PEN OF SHORT-WOOLLED SHEEP in the Show.
1890 William Newton «. Self ac a .. Hampshire Wethers .. ae: are 22D
1891 Albert Brassey .. Self ee a .. Oxfordshire Lambs .. as .. 10 2
1892 SirF.A. Montetiore,Bt. Self or oy .. South-down Wethers .. ee er ae
1893 William Newton «. Self a in .. Hampshire Lambs .. 9 -- 10 2
1894 J.J.Colman,M.P. .. Self ave ae .. South-down Wethers .. = .. 21 0
1895 Lord Rothschild .. Self ee are .. Hampshire Wethers .. ot .. 22
1896 H.R.H. The Prince ot
Wales .. sa His Royal Highness South-down Wethers .. os ws 21 2
After this year (1896) the value of the Plate was increased to £50.
1897 J J.Colman .. .. Self on ee .. South-down Wethers .. a 21 0
1898 PhiloL. Mills .. .. Self .. .. .. Shropshire Wethers .. ‘about 21 0
1899 Earlof Ellesmere .. Self $i eS .. Suffolk Wethers jie i . 21 3
1900 Earlof Ellesmere .. Self ae if .. Sutfolk Wethers a8 ‘ie + 21 2

THE PRINCE OF WALES’ CHALLENGE CUP.

Value £100, for the best PEN OF SHEEP OR LAMBS in the Show, bred by the Exhibitor.

ms, wks,
1898 Philo L. Mills .. «. Self on Ye .» Shropshire Wethers .. . about 21 0
1899 Earlof Ellesmere .. Self 26 as «. Suffolk Wethers re a +. 21 3

1900 Earlof Ellesmere .. Self nc ak -» Suffolk Wethers o ave eae) ame

The Earl of Ellesmere having won this Cup two years in succession, this veur (1900) it became
his absolute property.

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PIGS,

GOLD MEDALS for the best peu of Pigs.

To FEEDER.
Earl of Radnor . Self
Edward Whitfield Self
W. M. Barber .. belf
Earl of Radnor.. -» Self
John Coate Self
Jobn Coate Self
Jobn Coate a Self
H.R.H. Prince Albert Self
J. V. Williams .. .. Self
John Coate : -. Self
John Coate x6 .» Self
G. B. Morland . «. Self
George Beal .. Self
H.R.H.ThePrinceConsortSelf
George B. Morland Self
John Coate a .. Self
William Baker .. . Self
Major-Gen. The Hon.

- Hood .. «» Self
John Saunders | Self

BRED BY.

BREED.

Coleshill ,. on aie is on
Essex “i ee as
Improved “Middlesex. ais si
Coleshill . oe “ ae
Improved Dorset aN oes
Improved Dorset se a% ae
Improved Dorset ia an oy
uffolk .. 68 bie tis
Improved Leicester |. ore ne
Improved Dorset
Improved Dorset aig

Improved Chilton
Improved Leicester ..
Windsor .. en
Improved Chilton
Improved Dorset AG
Improved Hampshire

Prince Albert's Win1sor
Yorkshire & Cross

After this year (1864) a Silver Cup value 200 was substituted for the Gold Medal.

SILVER CUPS.

To EXHIBITOR.
Earl of Radnor.. af

John Coate an ae

Earl of Radnor.. ae
Thos. Chamberlay ne..
John Coate ia eas
A. Benjafield

John Biggs si a
A. Benjafield .. ae
Charles MeNiven

BREEDER.

Self
Self
Self
Self
Self
Self
Self

Thos, Batt
elf

BREED.

Coleshill . He
Improved Dorset ane
Coleshill . ee
Improved. Sussex oe
Improved Dorset Se
Improved Dorset F
Berkshire : am
Berkshire and Dorset ie be
Improved Dorset

After the year (1873) a Cup, value £20 was given nitos the best pen of Pigs of each brecd.

CHAMPION PLATE.

Plate value £15 to Exhibitor of best PEN OF PIGS in the Show.

To EXHIBITOR.
Joseph Saunders .
Af

Self :
ter this year see the value of this Plate was increased to £20.

Tom Coate ate .

BREEDER.

Francis Sparkes «» Self
Francis Sparkes Self
John Newton Self
uke of Hamilton &
Brandon, K.T. - Self
Nathaniel Benjafield.. Self
Nathaniel Benjafield.. Self
James A. Caird.. «» Self
Julius A. Fricker Self
J. E. Lywood .. ». Self
(No Exhibition)
H.R.H. The Duke of York His Hey Highness
Nathaniel Benjafield.. Self
Alfred Brown .. . Self
Julius A. Fricker Self
Arthur Hiscock, Junr. Self
Richard Fowler Self

BREED. ms.
Berkshire .. ‘ « 8
Cross Breed es ase oe 10
Black Breed ae os il
Black Breed as “a - ll
Berkshire Breed.. 11
Black Breed ae a or 10
Berkshire Breed.. a 8
Berkshire Breed.. c ee 11
Berkshire Breed.. ay Or 8
Berkshire Breed... a a 11
Berkshire Breed.. ae ms 10
Berkshire Breed... ae os «wo 8
Berkshire Breed. . 2 dd
Berkshire and Large White Gross 11
Berkshire .. ae 9)
Large wale and Berkshire. ee dd,
Berkshire . -- 10

134

THE DUKE OF YORK’S CHALLENGE CUP,

Value £50, for the best PEN OF PIGS in the Show, bred by Exhibitor.

To EXHIBITOR, BREEDER. BREED. = as,
1898 Julius A. Fricker -. Self : Fi .. Berkshire . : 9
1899 Arthur Hiscock, Junr. Self 3. 1. 3. Large White and Berkshire Du on z
1900 Richard Fowler -» Self .. a .. Berkshire... ro i A . 10 26

CHAMPION PLATE, valve £5 to Exhibitor of best PIG in Single Pig Classes.

To EXHIBITOR. BREEDER. BREED. ms, ds.
1888 Joseph Saunders «. Self ad ies .. Middle White .. bs +e -. 11 23
1889 John Mills . .. Self fs Re .. Berkshire Breed.. oe ae «11 9
1890 T. P. Willis a .. Self is aa .. Berkshire Breed.. a e -. 11 27
1891 C. W.B. Calcott .. Self .. ea .. Berkshire Breed.. ss 3 -- 10 13
1892 Edney Hayter .. .. Self — ‘ia .. Berkshire Breed.. ai ae . 11 17
1893 G. Wood Homer -» Self an ae .. Berkshire Breed.. vs sN -. 11 22
1894 (No Exhibition) .
1895 Arthur Hiscock, Junr. Self wis a .. Middle White .. wie ‘he ~- 10 22
1896 George Attkins.. .. Self és vs Middle White .. ais or vs dl 98.
1897 Julius A. Fricker .. Self .. Berkshire .. a we ie -. 11 28
1898 EarlofCarnarvon .. Thomas Chick .. Berkshire .. ai si ean ged 26

1899 George Attkins.._.. George Petitit - Suffolk .. «. -. « ll 3
1900 Harl of Rosebery, K.G. Self ie Large White “e me te .. 10 19

BREED CUPS for the best of each Breed.

CATTLE.
BREED CUPS, value £40 each.

To the Exhibitor of the Best Beast of each Breed.

1874. Age. Weight
mo .

EXHIBITOR. BREEDER. BREED. gc 29 = 2 2

Sey OUR

T. L. Senior $a ie .» Richard rae ee .. Devon Ox Na . 4 0 0-15 018

Richard Hill... Wee . Self io .. Hereford Ox .. . 4 4 Q18 218

James §. Bult .. a Self ae tie .. Short-horn Steer 3.2 3-21 2 20

John Kent if Wm. Wood .. «. Sussex Steer .. 3 7 0-18 1 22

Sir W. Gordon- -Cumming, Bt. W. Webster |: .. Highland Ox .. -. 410 20—19 1 24

Henry Humphrey is .. Sir C, Goring.. .. Cross Heifer .. -. 311 0-18 2 0

Benjnu. Brown .. re .. Self os set .. Norfolk Polled Cow .. 5 8 O—14 3 26
1875.

T.L.Senior .. .. .. Richard Stranger .. Devon Ox - 5 0 0-15 020

William Groves... = Heignwny & Bou .. Hereford Steer... - 3 1 0-20 125

Thomas Willis .. ., .. Self .. Short-horn Cow - 4 7 0-18 1 4

William Wood .. ass -. Self .. Sussex Cow +» 49 0-17 016

Duke of Sutherland .. .. Self +» Scotch Highland Ox.. 5 7 0-19 117

Thomas Statter ai .. George Shand’ .. Cross Cow fs . 5 4 0-19 3 6
1876.

Samuel Kidner .. a .. Self ice .» Devon Ox ai - 41 2119 0 0

Robert Wortley 5 +» Thomas Lowe .. Hereford Ox .. + 4 3 0-21
Joseph Stratton sa ». Self aia .. Short-horn Hoifer .. 311 0—16 2 20
| és oo .. Bussex .. 0 SSS
Wm. McCombie +... Jamos Barron’ <! Scotch PolledGx 11 4 6 0-91 18
James Reid ae ee .. James Merson .» Cross Steor .. +. 3 9 0-23 1 24

EXHIBITOR.

H.R.H. The Prince of Wales
Henry Page ate
Nathatiel Catchpole 9
Alfred Agate

Sir Ww. Gordon-Gumming, Bt.
Lord Lovat

John Robert Overman
Robert Wortley ee “
Richard Stratton ora ie
John Woodrutt

Sir W. Gordon-Cumming, Bb.
George Shand

John Walter, M.P.
Mrs. Edwards .. ‘in
Richard Stratton mg
John Kirkpatrick <5
Sir W. COU Si Caninig, Bt.
Lord Lovat of

John Walter, M.P.
Frederick Platt : j
Charles Thomas Lucas .
John Stewart Oxley
J. J. Colman, M.P.
J.J. Colman, M.P.

John Walter, M.P.

Lewis Loyd ae

W. 8S. Gibbs He F
Alfred Agate ..

Sir W. Gordon- Cumming, Bt.
Sir John Swinburne, Bart. .

135

1877.

BREEDER.

Wm. Shapland a
D. ‘iia es
Self

Self Jyca) ae “en

Alex. Paterson as

Wm. Brown on
1878.

Mys. Clarke

J. U. Farmer .

Self Ae
John Kirkpatrick

George Williamson ..
Self a

1879.
Samuel Kidner
Self ~ we
Self
Self

C. Grant
William Kelman

1880.

Peter Beattic..
James Durno..

1881.

Walter Farthing ..
Self a tee oy
Self

Self Ade fs ee
Self te a ae
Self ae ave ;

BREED CUPS, value £30 each.

EXHIBITOR.

T. H. Risdon .. er
Lewis Loyd... i ote
Richard Stratton ais an
E, & A. Stanford .

John Wortley (£15 cup)
John Cridlan

Clement Stephenson...

John Wortley .. Af
Thomas Myddleton ..

H. M. The Queen ais

J.S. Hodgson ..

Major Henry Platt (£15 Cap)
Clement Stephenson..

John Baker

1882.
BREEDER.
Self
Self
Self
Selves
Self

George Williamson ”
John Davidson

1883.

T. H. Risdon ..
Self oa as

G. Turner

Sel. és xa
Thomas Edwards ..
J. Cattell ae oe
Lord Lovat .. oe

Age. Weight.

BREED. -@ 2 8 eg

Seg 2a8

Devon Steer . 3 2 0-14 210

Hereford Ox .. . 4 2 Q-20 218

Short-horn Heifer 3.7 0-18 0 22

Sussex Steer... 3.2 0—18 015

Scotch Polled Heifer.. 310 0—18 0 20
Shorthorn-Aberdeen-

Angus Steer 310 0-22 2 3
Devon Steer 3 4 7-14 3 8
Hereford Ox... -. 4 3 21-20 310
Short-horn Heifer .. 31014—18 3 8
Sussex Heifer .. « 3 9 O-18 314
Scotch Polled Ox 4 7 0-19 210
Cross Steer 3 8 0-21 1 5
Devon Steer 4 025-17 2 0
Hereford Cow .. 4+ 320-17 3 24
Short-horn Heifer 3.°719—17 3 0
Sussex Steer... - 3 716—18 314
Scotch Polled Stecr .. 2 8 9-17 214
Cross Steer ha -» 3 6 7-20 1 26
Devon Stecr .. 211 23-12 314
Hereford Steer.. - 3 423-17 2 20
Short-horn Heifer .. 3 6 O—18 0 24
Sussex Heifer .. «- 3 519-15 2 23
Scotch Polled Steer .. 21116—18 2 0
Cross Steer i +» 3 7 16—20 1 23
Devon Heifer .. -. 3 029-12 3 26
Hereford Heifer 3 1 3-14 116
Short-horn Cow .. £10 7-19 27
Sussex Heifer .. 3 513-15 111
Scotch Polled Heifer 2 8 0-15 3 24
Cross-bred Steer . 2 4 0-16 110

BREED.
Devon Steer .. 0 23
Hereford Steer.. 2 20
Short-horn Heifer 3 8
Sussex Steer .. - 28
Norfolk Polled Steer. 112
Scotch Polled Steer .. 112
Cross-bred Heifer 3 14

Devon Steer 29 6—12
Hereford Heifer 3 5 27—18
Short-horn Heifer 2 817—18
Sussex Steer .. .. 211 23-19
Welsh Steer... 3 10 21—19
Scotch Polled Heifer.. 2 8 14—17
Cross-bred Steer 3 8 24-19

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H. M. The Queen
H. M. The Queen
H. M, The Queen
Major M. G. Best iv
Alfred Taylor (£15 Cup)
Clement Stephenson
Robert Wortley

136

1884,

BREEDER.

.. John Surridge ais
.. George Child.. a
.. Thomas Beverley ..
Mrs. Allcorn .. a
Self ne
Adam Todd !: ae
.. Charles Doe .. ao

1885.

Major-Gen. Sir R. cullen, v.c, Self

Robert Wortley
Robert Wortley
John Kirkpatrick...
Lord Hastings (£15 Cup)
Clement Stephenson..
W. B. Greenfield

HM. The Queen
Frederick Platt. .
J.J.Colman, M.P. ..
W. Stewart Forster ..
Alfred Taylor (£15 Cup)
William McCombie ..
Owen C. Wallis

H.M. The Queen
H.M. The Queen
Richard Stratton
J. Stewart Hodgson ..

. George Child:
«. Hugh Gorringe
.. Self... se rs
» Self .. te ae
-» Self .. ie oe
.. John Reid .. ea

1886.

John Risdon .. se

.. Late T. Oliver oh
.. Joseph Stratton ..
. Alfred Holmes ae

. Self is =a
.. Self x ee
> William Forbes ::

exrtSactms.

Short-horn Heifer

Red Polled Steer
Scotch Polled Steer
Cross-bred Steer

2 to C9 CD LD OLD YS.
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mb
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Red Polled Steer _..
Aberdeen-Angus Heifer
Cross-bred Heifer

Crwowor
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Bawls

Hereford Steer ..
Short-born Heifer

Red Polled Heifer |
Aberdeen-Angus - Heifer
Cross-bred Steer

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BREED CUPS, value £25 each.

1887.

.» William Hancock ..
. HF, Hasselt : ot
- Self .. 9)
Self ae

J. J. Colman, M.P. (£15 Cup) John M. Spinks

Clement Stephenson. .

Sir W.G. Gordon-Cumming, Bt. G. W. Murray

Edward Caddie «

John Kirkpatrick S

J. J. Colman, M.P, (£15 Cup) Self
John Lee Barber
J. G. Macgregor

John Wortley ..
H.M. The Queen

ster .
Colonel H. Platt (£15 Cup)..
Clement Stephenson .. Pa
George Wilken..

H.M. The Queen
Frederick Platt

H.M, The Queen
T. B. Haywood,.

H. P. Green (£15 Cup)
Clement Stephenson..

G.8.Grant .. 1.
1888.
». Richard Bickle
.» Self as

Sef 2.2.
elf oe

as Countess of Seufield
Self

1889.

-» 1, H. Risdon ..

+. W.T. Crawshay

. James Bruce.. ate
John git i ea
a Pe

lf
Alexander Smith

1890.

.. George Risdon ve
«+. Thomas L. Stokes ..
+» William Duthie ..
.» Executors of &.
ie

‘) Belt Ee

. Alexander Keith 3:

Short-horn Heifer

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Red Polled Steer
Aberdeen-Angus Cow..
Cross-bred Heifer

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Hereford Heifer...
Short-horn Steer

Red Polled Stecr $3
Aberdeen-Angus Heifer
Cross-bred Heifer 7

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Short-horn Steer

Aberdeen- Angie Heifer
Cross-bred Steer

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Short-horn Heifer

Red Polled Steer
Aberdeen-Angus Heifer
Cross-bred Heifer

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EXHIBITOR.
John Wortley .. a
Earl of Coventry dis site
James Bruce .. a
Major Best ois
H. P. Green (£15 Cup) ai
Arthur Eggington .. ve
George Shand .. a

John Wortley .. ag ve
_H.M. The Queen on :
H. M,. The Queen ois
Sir F. A. Montefiore, Bart..
Duke of Hamilton and Bran-
don, K.T. (£10 cup)
Clement Stephenson .. a
Colonel H. Platt (£10 cup) ..
Thomas Clayton (£10 cup) ..

Sir John Swinburne, Bart...

James Blyth .. its “a
John Wortley .. ai wis
H.M. The Queen . ai
Alfred Agate . ‘
Lieut.-Col. Lucas (£10 cup). -
J.D. Fletcher .. ae
W. E. Oakeley (£10 cup) .
i. R.H. the Beince of Wales,
K.G, (£10 cup)
BaronF.J. deRothschila,M. P,

T. M. Rudland .. coe vs
H.M. The Queen irs aia
H.M. The Queen re ss
Arthur Chitty ..

Lieut.-Col. Lucas (£10 cup)
Clement Stephenson.. ae
Leonard Pilkington ..

W. E. Oakeley (£10 cup)
Earl of Cawdor.

Sir H.F. de Trafford(£10 cup)
R. Copland A

Sir W. R. Williams, Beet
W.H.Cvoke .. ‘
H.M. The Queen a ds
Frederick Warde a
H.R.H.TheDuke of York, K.G.
J. D. Fletcher .. as
H. G. Murray Stewart
Hon. F. G. Wynn si
W, Nimmo : oe
R. T. Robertson. .
Earl of Rosebery, K.G.

J.C. Williams . as be

John Wortley ..

Earl of Rosebery, K.' G.

Frederick Warde

H.R.H. the Duke of York,
K.G. (£10 cup)

Earl of Strathmore ..

W. Parkin-Moore (£10 cup).

ColonelHenry Platt (£10 cup)

Earl of Durham (£10 cup) ..
C. Cookson (£10 cup)

W.E. Learner ..

137

1891.

BREEDER.
T. H. Risdon.. os
Self a Ss ae
ger a es
, ie Hammond

Self ..

T. H. Risdon..

Her Majesty . if
Her sia ge se

Self -

Self ote a

Self es

Robert Owen.. si
William Whyte ace

J. H. Harrison

1893.
W.H.Punchard .
R. T. Griffiths

Her Majesty .
Aylesbury Dairy Co.
Self .. ,

Self .. ‘

Self

His Royal is aunaed
George Cran .

Lee 4.
E. Philbrick . i
Her Majesty ..
Her Majesty .
James Gorham
Self .. ons

Self
Sir Robert Jardine.
Self

Donald Watson
R. T. Robertson
Self .. ei

ABO:
Self .. ee fi
Self Si os
Her Majesty . ao
J. Stewart Hodgson
J. Hammond...
Self wae
ae Skimming. 4

Feria Ferguson
Ralph Arthur.. es
John Ross oa

Self te So
W.Barneby ..
James Black ..
Self ee eye hi

ve Hea. W- Ww. Bs a: ‘anit
Self _.. ae
Hugh Roberts.
J.R. Se
Selt ee

John Ross

es

1896.

BREED.
Devon Steer ai ee
Hereford Steer .. :
Short-horn Steer ae
Sussex Steer #4 he
Red Polled Steer é
Aberdeen-Angus Heifer
Cross-bred Steer i

Devon Steer os oe
Hereford Steer .. aca
Short-horn Heifer
Sussex Steer ae

Red Polled Steer
Aberdeen-Angus Heifer
Welsh Steer F
Small ek (Cross- bred

Steer) . avs
Shorthorn-Galloway
Cross Steer .. ce

Devon Steer

Hereford Steer ..
Short-horn Steer
Sussex Steer 33

Red Polled Steer is
Aberdeen-Angus —
Welsh Heifer ..

Dexter Kerry Heifer ..
Aberdeen-Angus-Short-
horn Cross Steer ..

Devon Steer o
Hereford Steer .. ava
Short-horn Steer be
Sussex Steer... Ae
Red Polled Steer
Aberdeen-Angus Heifer
Galloway Steer .. at
Welsh Heifer .. aa
Highland Steer ..
Kerry Steer a
Hereford-Aberdeen-
Angus Heifer “e

Devon Steer os ws
Hereford Heifer.. On
Short-horn Heifer
Sussex Heifer .. os
Red Polled Steer
Aberdeen-Angus Heifer
Galloway Steer .. 7
Welsh Steer ie
Highland Steer ..
Kerry Steer ne
Shorthorn-Aberdeen-—
Angus Heifer +

Devon Heifer .. or
Hereford Steer .. sg
Short-horn Heifer Ff
Sussex Heifer .. a

Red Polled Heifer .
Aberdeen-Angus Heifer
Galloway Heifer ee
Welsh Steer Br se
Highland Steer ..
Small Cattle(Cross- bred
Steer) ..
Shorthorn - Aberdcen -
Angus Steer..

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210 22-15

2 8 26—8

2 7 0-11
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1897.
EXHIBITOR. BREEDER.
Sir W. R. Williams, Bart... Self
C. H. Learner .. John Price

Sir H. F. de Trafford, Bart.. John Ross...
Sir F. A. Montefiore, Bart... W. Robinson..
H.R.H. The Duke of York,

K.G. (£15 cup)... His Royal Highness
Earl of Rosebery, K.G. .. James Lawson ee

William Nimmo (£15 cup) ... Lord Polwarth ay

Coionel Henry Platt (£15 cup) Self ae ng
Lieut.-Col. H. E. 8. H. Drum-

mond (£15 cup) .. +. TV. Smith .. ..
J.J. Colman (£10 cupy .. James Robertson ..
John Wortley .. .» W. Parkin-Moore ..

1898.

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Age. oo
BREED. gé.
geg é
Devon Heifer .. «= 2 8 5-13
Hereford Steer .. +» 210 38—15
Short-horn Steer +. 211 20—17
Sussex Steer .. + 2 8 TIT
Red Polled Steer «» 211 17-15
Aberdeen-Angus Heifer 2 8 28-15
Galloway Steer .. ~ 2 7 0-15
Welsh Heifer... +. 2 8 26—14
Highland Steer .. -» 810 3—I17
Dexter-Kerry Steer .. 2 8 16—10
Galloway-Shorthorn
Steer .. sis +» 210 3—16

Centenary Show.

H.M. The Queen a -. Her Majesty .. is
H.M. The Queen <5 .. Her Majesty .. _
W.E. Learner .. a ». John Ross .. ave
Alfred Agate .. Self x aie
Exors.ofJ.J. Colman(£20cup) J.J. Colman « a
Earl of Strathmore .. Self ‘ ue
Thos. Biggar & Sons (£20 cup) ‘W. McGill aa
Col.Henry Platt, C.B.(£20 cup) Owen Owen ..
Sir R. A. E. Catheart, Bart.

(£20 cup) Self ..
Exors, of J. J. Colman +» John Ross
Sir John Gilmour, Bart.

(£10 cup) . «. Self

1899,

H.M. The Queen 5 »» Her Majesty .. te
H.M. The Queen “a .. Her Majesty .. oe
James Bruce .. is .» Self aa sie
Earl Winterton .. Self or saa
James H. Platt (£20 cup) .. H.P.Green ..

Earl of Strathmore .. .. Self

Thomas Bigger & Son McCormick aud
(£20 cup) Matheson .. ie
Col, Henin 'y Platt, C.B.(£20 cup) Self ai a ay

Sir W, O. Dalgleish, Bart.
(£20 cup) .. aia .. John Stewart.. wis
W. E. Learner .. we .. John Ross... a

Sir aes Gilbey, Bart.
(£10 cup) .. Si «. Self ee

Earl of Derby .. Self es 28
Russell J. Goman (£20 cup), . BE. Colman..

1900.
John Wortley .. aie .. A.C. Skinner...
John Wortley .. .. H.F, Russell..
Tarl of Rosebery, Kx. G. .» A.M. Gordon es
FE

George Bruce . John Hunter ..
Sir John Swinburne, Bart. a

(£20cup) .. .. Christopher Graham
R. M. Geeniven (e0 cup) .. Self af a fi
Lieut.-Col. H. E. §. Home

Drummond (£20 ean) .. Duke of Athole Z
W.E. Learner .. f .. John Ross .. ‘

H.RB.H. the Prince of Wales,
K.G.(£10 cup) .. .. His Royal Highness

Devon Steer a +» 210 7—13
Hereford Steer .. -» 111 21—12
Short-horn Heifer . 210 8~—16
Sussex Steer 5% . 2 8 1-17
Red Polled Steer .. 2 8 22-16
Aberdeen-Angus Heifer 2 10 12—15
Galloway Steer .. «- 210 4—14
Welsh Steer ee «» 211 21—19
Highland Ox. » 4 6 24-17
Shorthorn-Aberdeen-

Angus Heifer -. 2 815-17
Small Cattle (Cross- br ed

Heifer) ae . 1911-9
Devon Heifer .. .. 2 8 7—Il
Hereford Steer .. -» 211 21—17
Short-horn Steer 1. 211 26—18
Sussex Steer ae +. 211 20—16

Red Polled Steer «» 2 9 12—15
Aberdeen-Angus Heifer 211 6—16

Galloway Steer .. -» 210 14—17
Welsh Heifer .. «» 21017—17

Highland Steer .. -. 8 6 25—17
Short-horn and Polled-
Cross Fleifer . 2 9 T—I16

Dexter-Kerry Heifer .. 2 9 16—8

Devon Steer ais «+ 911 13-14
Hereford Steer .. «» 2 6 24-17
Short-horn Steer + 210 715
Sussex Heifer .. +) 2 0 5-15
Red Polled Heifer .. 2 9 Q4—I14
Aberdeen-Angus Steer 1 10 25—13
Galloway Heifer +. 210 21—12
Welsh Heifer .. +. 210 21—16
Highland Steer . 8 5 12—17
Short-horn and Polled-

Cross Heifer 2 9 29—14

Dexter Steer... +. 210 25—9

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SHEEP.
BREED CUPS, value £20 each.

TO THE EXHIBITOR OF THE BEST PEN OF SHEEP OF EACH BREED.

EXHIBITOR.

Benjamin Painter
Robert Jacobs ..
John Byron ..

H, J. Hopkins ..
H.H. Penfold ..
Alfred Morrison
Francis Bach ..
Samuel Druce (Exor:
H. Farthing ..

Benjamin Painter
Robert Jacobs ..
John Byron ..
Lord Walsingham
Jonathan Rigg..
Mrs. Beach “f
George Street ..
John Overman..
Mrs, Langdon ..

George Turner, Jun...

Thomas Mace ..
Charles Sell ..
Lord Walsingham
Alfred Morrison
Lord Chesham
George Street ..
John Overman..
Herbert Farthing

John Green & Son
8. Smith .. sa
Jobn Pears o
Lord Walsingham
Alfred Morrison
Thomas Nock ..
A. F. Milton Druce
John Overman

Henry Page ..

Benjamin Painter
Samuel Smith ..
Charles Sell

Hugh H. Penfold
Alfred Morrison
Lord Chesham..
Albert Brassey ..
William Robinson

R. J. Stranger (£10 cup)

Henry Page

$s. of) 1.

1874,
BREEDER.
Self .. AS ae
C. A. Faulkner te
Self es 8 E
Self ts Be aie
Self fe we .
Self .. :
Self .. Ee oe
Samuel Druce a
Self a
1875.
Self -
Self
Self
Self
Self oo
Self a
Self ote
Self ey te ‘i
James Davy .. Pe
1876.
Self .. ne oe
Self oe ey
Thos. Close, Jun.
Se ee ee
Self he
Self
Self afd
Self a
Self eS

1877.

W.5S. Lovell .. F
elf a 58

Self
Self
Self :
Self 3

Self (2 1.

1878.

Self

Wm. Collingwood a®

Richard Stranger re
Self .. hs on

BREED. g
Leicester Wethers ae OL
Cotswold Ewes .. .. 69
Lincoln Ewes «» 44&68
Cross Wethers .. eae BL
South-down Wethers .. 20
Hampshire Wethers .. 20
Shropshire Wethers 32
Oxfordshire Wethers 21
Dorset Wethers .. 23
Leicester Wethers oe QL
Cotswold Ewes... oe OT
Lincoln Wethers .. se 21
South-down Wethers .. 32
Hampshire Ewes - 46
Shropshire Wethers .. 32
Oxfordshire Wethers .. 21
Cross Wethers .. «. 20
Exmoor Wethers .. s. 44
Leicester Ewes . 44 & 56
Cotswold Wethers -. 21
Lincoln Wethers + 21
South-down Wethers .. 20
Hampshire Wethers .. 21
Shropshire Wethers .. 20
Oxfordshire Wethers .. 21
Cross Wethers 20
Dorset Wethers .. 23
Leicester Ewes .. 55
Cotswold Wethers oe BL,
Lincoln Ewes wis « 45
South-down Wethers .. 20
Hampshire Wethers .. 22
Shropshire Wethers .. 21
Oxfordshire Ewes..above 36
South-down and Long-

wool Wethers Ql
Kentish Wethers .. 20
Leicester Wethers 20
Cotswold Wethers 21
Lincoln Ewes,

1—45 mos, & 2 57
South-down Ewes -. 56
Hampshire Wethers . 21
Shropshire Wethers « 21
Oxfordshire Wethers eh aah,
Cross-bred Wethers 20
Exmoor Wethers .. -. 45
Kentish Wethers .. -. 20

e. Weight,
6 2; -
mM sf &
8 S48
2-6 114
3—8 118
o—9 118
0—7 0 23
2—5 3 20
2—7 112
3—8 0 23
0—8 226
0O—6 1 22
0-6 17
0—8 227
0—8 0 20
0o—5 3 2
0—6 314
2-7 3
o—8 13
0o—7 110
o—6 015
0O—6 222
1—7 120
o—8 120
0—5 310
2-7 014
2—6 324
o—7 110
0—7 0 6
0—6 012
2—8 216
2—8 0 0
o—9 114
o—6 0 8
0—7 0 26
0O—6 2 2
0-7 3 1
0—7 210
o—8 0 5
2-7 020
o—8s 122
o—9 O11
0—5 210
3—7 3 4
0o—6 115
2—8 0 24
2—6 219
0o—5 1 6
2—T7 0 24

EXHIBITOR.

John Green & Son .. a
Robert Jacobs .. va os
Thomas Close, Jun.

H. Humphrey .. aa aye
Alfred Morrison 39
Lord Chesham .. ae
William Cooper ‘i oe

David Buttar ..
Mrs, Langdon (£10 cup)
J.S.S, Godwin.. ,

Exors. of Benjamin Painter
Joseph Craddock

John Pears oi on oa
Lord Walsingham .. on
Alfred Morrison ee .

Thomas Nock .. aa
William Cooper

John Overman..

R. J. Stranger (£10 cup )
Henry Page (£10 cup) 5
Herbert Farthing (#10 cup)

Mrs, Perry Herrick .. i
T. & S. G, Gillett we or
John Pears on on an
Lord Walsingham

Alfred Morrison on
Robert Loder, M.P.

Albert Brassey ue
Hubert V. Sheringham

R. J. Stranger (£10 cup)
Henry Rigden (£10 cup) ..
Herbert Farthing (£10 cup)

Exors,. of Benjamin Painter
G. W. G. Thomas ne a
William Roe... ‘ ps
Lord Walsingham ..
James Read... 6s ae
Lord Chesham .. “3 ale
George Strect é ae
W.&J. Toop .. i
R. J. Stranger (£10 cup) aie
Henry Page (£10 cup)
Herbert Farthing (£10 cup)

Exors. of Benjamin Painter
J. H, Elwes
John Pears oe
Lord Walsingham
William Parsons

Lord Chesham .. on eit
Albert Brassey .. 2 ie
V. Sheringham .. re
Lord Poltimore (£10 cup) ..
Henry Page (£10 cup) é
Herbert Farthing (210 cup)

140

1879,
BREEDER.

Selves .. ae 4
Self ne nie
Self i ‘ oe
Self rs
Self . a
Self oe
Self .. ‘
Self
Self na
Self

1880
Selves ..
Self Ao ny
Self :
Self ‘
Self
Self 8 an a.
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Richard Stranger

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1881.
Self oe
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1882.
Selves ..
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Self ty st a
pelt i a

BREED.

Leicester Ewes
Cotswold Ewes
Lincoln Ewos o
South-down Wethers
Hampshire Wethers
Shropshire Wethers
Oxfordshire Wethers
Cross-bred Wethers yt
Exmoor Wethers .. ms
Kentish Wethers ..

Leicester Wethers a3
Cotswold Ewes ..above
Lincoln Wethers .. oss
South-down Wethers
Improved Hampshire
Wethers <
Shropshire ‘Wethers
Oxfordshire Wethers
Cross Wethers ais
Exmoor Wethors ..
Kentish Wethers ..
Dorset Lambs a

Leicester Wethors on
Cotswold Wethers aie
Lincoln Ewes . above
South-down Wethers
Hampshire Wethers..
Shropshire Wethers
Oxfordshire Wethers ..
Cross-bred Lambs.. fi
Exmoor Wethers .. aa
Kentish Ewes vie aie
Dorset Wethers .. we

Leicester Wethers
Cotswold Wethers
Lincoln Ewes . above
South-down Wethers ..
Hampshire Ewes ..above

Sel
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Selves

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1883.

Selves .. as we
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Ox! fordshire Wethers,about 22,

Cross-bred Lambs
Exmoor Wethers .. ew
Kentish Wethers ..
Dorset Wethers ..

Leicester Wethors ite
Cotswold Lambs ..under
Lincoln Ewes . above

South-down Wothers
Hampshire-down Lambs,

nbout
Shropshire Wethers ‘oe
Oxfordshire Wethers ..
Cross-bred Weothers
Exmoor Wethers .. a
Kentish Lambs 7
Dorset Wethers

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EXHIBITOR.

J.B. Green , or

T. & 8, G. Gillott a
John Pears on iva sig
William Toop .. oe
Sir C. M. Lampson, Bart. 2!
A. S. Berry ise
Albert Brassey

J. B. Ellis

Lord Paltimare. (£10 Cup) |
Henry Page, (£10 cup

Herbert Farthing, Ce10 a
J. B. Green 3 ae or
Russell Swanwick |. A
John Pears es

H.B.H. The Prince of. ‘Wales
Henry Lambert x
‘Thomas 8. Minton .. .
Albert Brassey .. ve oe
William Robinson .. a
John McDougall, (£10 cup) ..
Henry Page, (£10 cup) aa
John Kidner, (£10 cup) ae

Ernest F, Jordan aii oy
Russell Swanwick .. age
John Pears a MG Pa
Henry Upton . .
Henry Lambert ‘ce
Robert Loder .. ae
Charles Howard as ‘3
Hubert V. Sheringham a

W. H. Walrond (£10 cup) ..
le, Hothfield (£10 cup) ..
John Kidner (£10 cup)

141

1884,

BREEDER.

Self he oa oe
Selves .. as oe

Self ce as: ks

Self aie ae a
Duke of Bedford,K.G,
George Howison ..

elf ee aie ais
Self at ee =)

1886.

BREED.

Leicester Ewes .. an
Cotswold Ewes ..above
Lincoln Ewes . above
South-down Lambs
Hampshire Lambs
Shropshire Ewes ..above
Oxfordshire Wethers
Cross-bred Lambs
Exmoor Wethers ..
Kentish Wethers ..
Dorset Wethers

Leicester Wethers
Cotswold Ewes ..above
Lincoln Ewes . above
South-down Wethers ..
Hampshire Wethers about
Shropshire Wethers
Oxfordshire Wethers
Cross-bred_Wethers ae
Black-faced Wethers

Kentish Wethers .. ;
Dorset Lambs a am
Leicester Ewes .,above
Cotswold Ewes’ ..above
Lincoln Ewes . above

South-down Lambs ss
Hampshire Wethers about
Shropshire Wethers ne
Oxfordshire Wethers
Cotswold- eerie
Lambs .. ais
Exmoor Wethers .. ie
Kentish Lambs... ie
Dorset Wethers .. ‘

BREED CUPS, value £15 each.

EXHIBITOR.

Exors. of Benjamin Eelniee
Russell Swanwick ..

William Roe .. of

J.J.Colman, M.P, .. ie
Henry Perry-Keene .. oe
Alfred G. Lucas ae nn
Joseph Grout Williams ..
William Robinson ae

John Kidner ..

wa oo

J. B. Green aia es is
J.H.Elwes..
John Pears
William Toop ..
George Judd

A. 8S. Berry ine
J.G. Williams ..
Thomas Rush .
John Kidner ..

1887.
BREEDER,
Selves ..
Self .. q
Self a
Self .. i oe
Self ie ne or
Self a ate i

Self... 53 on
Duke of Bedford, K.G.
Self uae ass 6

BREED.

Leicester Wethers et
Cotswold Wethers about
Lincoln Ewes . above
South-down Wethers
Hampshire Lambs Ga
Shropshire Wethers
Oxfordshire Wethers ..
Oxiprade mn Hamipst ies:
Wethers .. i 4
Dorset Lambs aie

Leicester Wethers on
Cotswold Lambs ..under
Lincoln Wethers .. he
South-down Lambs ae
Hampshire Lambs ath
Shropshire Wethers ..

Oxfordshire Wethers
Cross-bred Lambs os
Dorset Wethers ., fe

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EXHIBITOR.

Exors. of Benjamin Painter
Russell Swanwick .. +
John Pears ais + s
Edwin Ellis... oe
George Judd

W. F. Inge

Charles Chappel
Thomas Rush . ‘
John Kidner .. Bs

Exors. of Benjamin Painter
Russell Swanwick ..
John Pears is
William Toop ..
William Newton
Grimwood Cooke
BaronF.J. deRothschild, M.P.
James Toop bse ae
Alfred C. Skinner 1.

E.F. Jordan .. ag ie
Russell Swanwick .>
John Pears os
Edwin Ellis...

William Newton .

W. F. Inge ats -
Albert Brassey .. aie oy
Thomas Rush .. ae nO
John Kidner .. one Oe

E.F. Jordan ..
Fredeniel Craddock |
John Pears <i
Sir F. A. Montefiore, Bart.
William Newton :
A. 8. Berry ie
Albert Brassey ..
Sir J. Blundell Maple, MP.
Henry Rigden (£10 cup)
Joseph Smith (£10 cup)
John Gilmour (£10 cup) ..

E.F.Jordan ..

Frederick Craddock |

John Pears ag

H.R.H. The Prince of ‘Wales
William Newton aa

W. F, Inge a ea oe
Albert Brassey .. ate tes
James poe

Alfred C inner (£10 cup)
Joseph Smith (£10 cup)
William Tod (£10 cup)

E.F, Jordon .. a ei
T. R. Hulbert .. as te
John Pears we on a
J. J. Colman, M.P,
George Judd .. ote an
A. 8S. Berry

Baron F.J. eRothschild, MP
William Robinson ..
Alfred C. Skinner (£10 cup}
ere Smith (£10 cup) ..
G, & A, B. Lawson (£10 cup)

142

1889.

' BREEDER. BREED.
Selves .. . Leicester Wethers
Self +» «+ 4. Cotswold Wethers
Self «. +» + Lincoln Ewes ae
Self a . South-down Wethers
Self .. .. «. Hampshire Ewes
Self +. «+ «» Shropshire Lambs
Self +. «+ «+ Oxfordshire Wethers
Self i . Cross-bred Lambs
Self oe . Dorset Wethers

Selves .. ..

Self .. Lincoln Wethers .. es
Self . Southdown Lambs xe
Self . Hampshire Wethers..
Self . Shropshire Wethers
Self . »» «+ Oxfordshire Wethers
Self dj . Southdown-Hampshire Lambs’
Self +» «+ «+ Devon Long-Woolled Lambs
1891.
Self . Leicester Wethers sa oa
Self . Cotswold Lambs .. ii ae
Self .. Lincoln Ewes in « above
Self ea . South-down Wethers . ie
Self .. «+» «+ Hampshire Wethers are
Self .. Shropshire Lambs . about
Self .. Oxfordshire Lambs ‘
Self Oxforddown-Hampshire Lambs
Self - Dorset Wethers ..
1892.
Self . Leicester Ewes . above
Self .. Cotswold Lambs .. ai oe
Self . Lincoln Wethers . about
Self . South-down Wethers ica
Self . Hampshire-Wethers a
Self . Shropshire Wethers . about
Self . Oxfordshire Lambs a
Self . Oxforddown-. -HampshireWethers
Self . Kentish Ewes . above
Self . Suffolk Wethers .. ae
Self . Blackfaced Wethers ..
1893.
Self .. Leicester Wethers ia a
Self i .. Cotswold Lambs i
Self .. « «» Lincoln Wethers .. :
His Royal ‘Highness South-down Wethers ..
Self .. «+» Hampshire Lambs fs a
Self .» «+ « Shropshire Wethers ..about
Self +» «+ «+ Oxfordshire Ewes . above
Self +» «+ «. Southdown-Hampshire Lambs
Self +. «- «+ Devon Long-Woolled THEE 4 ‘sa
Self -. «+ « Suffolk Lambs .. aie a
R.S.Gibb.. .. Cheviot Wethers .. . we
1894,
Self 1. «. «+ Leicester Wethers os 2
Self «sss +» Cotswold Wethers
Self .. .. Lincoln Lambs .. “about
Self 5 . South-down Wethers ..
Self - Hampshire Lambs
Self . Shropshire Wethers ‘under
Self . Oxfordshire Wethers .. avs
Benjamin Alien Cross Wethers . :
Self +... »» Devon Lambs a“ about

Self ie Ye
Selves .. .,

1890.

. Leicester Wethers
. Cotswold Wethers

.. Suffolk Lambs...
.. Cheviot Wethers

. about
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EXHIBITOR.

E.F. Jordan .. 38
Frederick Craddock |: si
John Pears i

H.R.H. the Prince of Wales
Lord Rothschild %

J. Bowen-Jones

BaronF J. deKothschild, M.P.
William Robinson

Henry Page (£10 cup) ie
Joseph Smith (£10 cup) ai
John McDowall (£10 cup) ..

E.F.Jordan .. ta Pr
T. R. Hulbert . aie oe
Henry Smith, Jun. 2:

H.R.H. the Prince of Wales

Lord Rothschild

J. Bowen-Jones at $i
Albert Brassey, M.P... ae
James Toop... oe ar

J. P. Matthews (£10 cup)
W. J. Horn (£10 cup)
John McDowall (£10 cup) .
E.F. Jordan .. dea oe
T.R :
Henry Dudding a8
J.J.Colman .. or

T. F. Buxton ae
Philo L. Mills ..

Hugh W. Stilgoe

Thomas Rush ..

Thomas Wotton

Earl of pasate

W. J. Hor we aa
John Mebowall” a ae

E.F,Jordan .. asa we
William Thomas... ..
Henry Dudding oe
Henry Rigden .. oe
James Reddaway .. au
Alexander Guild sid +
John McDowall i ia
Exors. of J. J. Colman Pe
Lord Rothschild ite pa
Earl of Ellesmere on
Philo L. Mills ..

Hugh W. Stilgoe

H.L.B. MeCalmont, MP. !
Thomas Rush .. ae

E.F. Jordan .. a Be
J.D. Fletcher .. ef
William Thomas

Henry Dudding

South Eastern ein College
J. H. Gibbings . etal
John McDowall - ite ia
John McDowall
H.K.H. the Prince of Wales
T.F. Buxton .. es i
Earl of Ellesmere
Philo L. Mills .. *
Hugh W. Stilgoe on
W. J. Horn ar <i
Thomas Rush ., .

143

1895.
Age. Weight.
BREEDER. BREED. g = z £ g
Self ie ss -» Leicester Ewes.. above 36 0—7 3 20
Self are a Cotswold Lambs 9 2-6 0 0
Self .. Lincoln Ewes .. above 36 0—9 316
His Royal Highness South-down Wethers .. 21 0—5 0 9
Self ae .. Hampshire Wethers .. 22 2—8 1 2
Self on as .» Shropshire Wethers,about 21 0—7 1 2
Self ef ’. Oxfordshire Wethers .. 22 0— 7 010
Thomas Rush ey gee hea as
Wethers we - 22 0—8 2 6
Self Kentish Wethers +» 20 0—7 8 20
Self 8s aia Suffolk Wethers .. « .. 22 0—7 324
J. K. Borland Mountain Wethers . 19 0—5 127
1896.
Self Ae ‘a Leicester Wethers -- 20 0—7 020
Self ae ie .. Cotswold Wethers -- 20 2-8 1 2
Self .. Lincoln Ewes above 36 0—9 0 0
His Royal Highness South-down Wethers .. 21 2—5 211
Self se .. Hampshire Lambs » 10 1—5 215
Self Re cits .. Shropshire Ewes, above 36 0—6 2 0
Self He ite .. Oxfordshire Lambs -» 10 2—5 017
Self .. te Southdown-Hampshire
Lambs .. on « 10 2—5 112
Self .» Devon Wethers 21 0-7 3 0
8. and F. Hecks Dorset Lambs ‘n 11 1—5 1 26
Self os ae .. Mountain Wethers 19 0—5 2 3
1897.
Self ae Be .» Leicester Lambs .. 8 0—4 026
Self oe = ++ Cotswold Lambs .. 9 2-5 28
Self oe ne Lincoln Wethers .. 20 0—9 3 6
Self a i .. South-down Wethers 21 0—5 3 5
Self is aga Hampshire Wethers .. 22 1—7 117
Self oe ait .. Shropshire Lambs, about 9 0—4 213
Self aan aA .. Oxford-down Lambs .. 10 2—5 1 24
Self ae ae ee eons
Lambs « 9 2—5 299
Self aie Ate . Kentish Wethers . 22 2—7 117
Self -- Suffolk Wethers .. . 21 9-7 112
§. and F. *. Heeks Dorset Wethers .. -. 23 0-7 2 8
Self oa +. Cheviot Wethers 19 2—5 3 26
1898.
Centenary Show.
Self sta en .. Leicester Wethers -- 20 0O—7 127
Self He wie .. Cotswold Lambs ..about 10 0—5 1 22
Self os = -. Lincoln Wethers .. + 210-9 2 3
Self ae ae Kentish Wethers .. +» 20 2—7 220
Self .. Devon Lambs a « 9 0-5 112
John Jameson’ +» Cheviot Wethers .. - 21 0—6 018
Self é -» Mountain Wethers «+ 19 2—-5 116
J. J. Colman |. South-down Wethers - 21 0-5 2 6
Self ze ze . Hampshire Wethers 21 0—7 2 38
Self Suffolk Wethers .. 21 2-8 0 9
Self ShropshbireWethers, about 21 0—6 3 8
Self is Oxfordshire Lambs - 10 8—5 2 6
John Kidner .. Dorset Wethers .. 23 0-7 316
Self we 8 ac Oxforddown-Hampshire _—
Lambs .. - 9 2-5 319
1899.
Self = ea Leicester Wethers 20 0-7 020
Self ae a8 +» Border Leicester Wethers 20 3—6 110
Self aye Cotswold Lambs ..about 10 0—5 018
Self ae xe Lincoln Lambs .. - 9 B—5 27
Selves .. ee Kentish Wethers .. 20 0—8 016
Self o ae +» Devon Lambs a « 9 O—5 2 22
Belt oe Wee Cheviot Wethers .. 19 2—6 015
Sel: -- Mountain Wethers 19 2—6 0 1
Be Royal Highness South-down Wethers 21 0—5 3 0
Self -» Hampshire-down Lambs 10 1—5 314
Self on Suffolk Wethers .. 21 2-7 3 0
Self fa . .. Shropshire Wethers, about 21 0—6 3.2
Self .. Oxfordshire Lambs «. 10 2—5 122
S. and F. Hecks 1) Dorset Wethers .. - 2 0-7 26
Self ar ave .. Oxforddown- -Hampshire™
Tambs .. *% « 9 8—5 296

EXHIBITOR.

E. F. Jordan ..

Earl of Rosebery, K. a.
Frederick Craddock .
John Pears 5
Thomas Wotton

J. H. Gibbings

John McDowall

John McDowall

144

1900.

BREEDER. |

Sel: wa
Duke of Richmond & Gordon Self as ne

T. F. Buxton ..
Earl of Ellesmere
Philo L. Mills .. a
Hugh W. BStilgoe ow
James Toop .. ie
F. I, Matthews ..

Self 3. 1. :
Self vi 8 ‘

Self
Self
Cc. B. Stiby
Self

BREED.

Leicester Wethers

Border Leicester Lam bs

Cotswold Wethers
Lincoln Wethers
Kentish Lambs
Devon Lambs ae
Cheviot Wethers ..
Mountain Wethers
South-down Wethers

. about

Hampshire-down Lambs

Suffolk Wethers

Shropshire Lambs. .about

Oxford-down Lambs
Dorset Lambs ia
Oxforddown: Suffolk

Wethers.. iis

PIGS.

BREED CUPS, value £20 each.
TO THE EXHIBITOR OF THE BEST PEN OF PIGS OF EACH

EXHIBITOR.

E.C.Tisdall .. i
Allan Benjafield oy
H. A. Brassey .. aie

John T. Homer
Charles McNiven
Charles McNiven

J. T. Homer

1874,
BREEDER.
Self ie
Self .. da
Self a an
1875.
Self... su
Self "
Self

1876.

Self

Charles MeNiven (Exors. of) Selves ..

Thomas Baker . ane

William Jennings : :

BREED.

White
Black ais
Berkshire

White ..
Black ae
Improved Dorset

Dorset White ..
Dorset Black . ae
Berkshire ee ar

BREED CUPS, value £15 each.

Earl of Radnor.. aa
John Coate ite ais
Lord Chesham . 26
Joseph Saunders

Earl of Radnor ax
William Wheeler on
Lord Chesham .. a
Tom Coate aie i

Earl of Radnor ay

Lord Chesham... a oie
Tom Coate on oe

1877.
Self .. as se
Self .. ,
Self as ba
Self i a

1878.
Self
Charles ‘Wheeler a
Self .. ia
Self 6

1879.
Self as ee vis
Self as (sg as

Self i, 1...

Coleshill White
Dorset Black
Berkshire

Whito and Berkshire

Coleshill ne ave
Black se ‘ a

Berkshire

Improved Black Dorsot
Coleshill vein oH
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Berkshire ‘ce

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Age. Weight,
ue 8 43 gos
20 0— 6 3 23
8 2-42 6
20 2-7 29
21 3—10 011
8 2—4 218
9 0O—5 3 0
19 2-7 O17
19 292—5 310
a1 C—5 01
10 2-6 2 2
91 2-8 2 2
9 0—4 2 22
10 2-5 0 9
11 1—5 110
Q1 1-7 323
BREED.

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EXHIBITOR.

Horatio Edward Wortley ..

Joseph Saunders
William Wheeler
John Pittman King ..

Earl of Radnor
J.T. Homer
John Coate .
Harris & Biggs

Lord Moreton, M.P. ..
Sanders Spencer

J. A. Smith ;
Richard Fowler

1880.

BREEDER.

Self
Self
Charles Wheeler
Self

1881.
Self
Self

Self ae
Selves ..

Self ve. an

Self

BREED.
Small White ..
Large White
Black re
Berkshire

Small White
Large White
Black qe
Berkshire

Small White
Large White
Black ie
Berkshire

BREED CUPS, value £8 each.

Earl of Radnor 7
Captain Philip Grecn |

1883.

Self
Self

James and Frederick Onn pares . ic ie

W.S. Northey .
Joseph Saunders
G. M. Allender ..

elf a ats ae
Self als 3 it
Self .. ite

Small White
Middle White
Large White
Black
Berkshire
Cross-bred

BREED CUPS, value £10 each.

Earl of Radnor
John Coate
T. P. Willis
Tom Coate

Harl of Radnor ae
H. P. Harris

William Wheeler
Francis Sparkes
Nathanie Benjafield..
Joseph Saunders

Earl of Radnor..

C. BE. Duckering Me
F. A. Walker-Jones ..
Francis Sparkes
Gaius F. Vincent

Tom & Fred Coate

General Owen Williams
Joseph Saunders 6
James gees

W.S. Northey .

John Newton ..
Arthur Hiscock, J un.

L

1884.

Self ns
H. Coate

Self ..
Self

1885.

1886.

1887.

Small White
Black as
Berkshire
Cross-bred

Small White
Middle White
Large White
Black "i
Berkshire
Cross-bred

Small White ..
Middle White

Large White

Black

Berkshire

Dorset and White Cross

Small White .
Middle White ..
Large White
Black...
Berkshire
Cross-bred

ona

146

1888.
EXHIBITOR. BREEDER. BREED.

Earl of Kadnor.. Self ve Small White ..

EH. Henry Loyd.. ‘ Self Middle White ..

Arthur Hiscock, Jun.) Self Large White

Duke of Hamilton, K.T. Self Black

Nathaniel Benjafield. E Self Berkshire

George Andrews Self Large White and Berkshire Cross
1889

A. C. Twentyman te Self 3 . Small White ..

H. P. Harris Self a .. Middle White ..

Arthur Hiscock, Jun.. Self . Large White ..

Francis Sparkes Self Black ot a

Edney Hayter .. Self Berkshire

Frederick Coate Self Cross-bred
1890,

General Owen ee Self Small White .. ite

H.P. Harris .. 7 Self - Middle White .. ay

Arthur Hiscock, Jun.” .. Self Large White

Duke of Hamilton, K.T. .. Self we Black a

Nathaniel Benjafield.. -. Self Berkshire a 2 oe

Robert Ibbotson ae William H. Ibbotson Tamworth me £6 ae
1891,

Joseph Saunders Self i Small White .. we an

E. Henry Loyd.. Self fi Middle White .. ae x

John Coate Self : Black ae ne ave oe

dames A. Caird.. Self ais Berkshire

George Attkins Francis Reckitt Large White and Berkshire Cross
1892,

General Owen Williams Self Small White

Arthur Hiscock, Jun.
George Pettit. .. aii .. Self
Julius A. Fricker oa ny

Robert Ibbotson Self
Joseph Saunders Self
£
General Owen Williams .. Self
George Attkins.. es .. Self
George Pettit .. . .. Self
John E. Lywood Self
J. A. Herbert an Self
Arthur Hiscock, Jun. Self
No
Hon. D. P. Bouverie .. 1. Self
Arthur Hiscock, Junr. Self
George Pettit

An Self
H.R.H.TheDuke of York, K, Ge. His
D. W. Philip . Self
Arthur Hiscock, ‘Junr. ee

Self
Hon. D. P. sae cs ee .» Self
J.G. Williams. a .. Self
John Coate se : Self
Nathaniel Benjafield . Z Self
Robert Ibbotson it +. Self
Arthur Hiscock, Junr. .. Self

Denston Gibson

1894,
Exhibition
1895.

Royal Highness

1896,

Large White .. a3
Black oa oe a

Berkshire

Tamworth

Berkshire and Middle White Cross

Small White .. oy on
Middle White .. e a

Black A or ute ate
Berkshire a a ne ae
Tamworth $ sie
Berkshire and Yorkshire Cross 1!

of Pigs.

Small White ..

Middle White ..

Black ar oe os ts ai
Berkshire Oe . eg wa
Tamworth é

Berkshire and Middle White Cross

Small White .. ive MRS
Middle White 8
Black .. we i ene -
Berkshire , sa ng oe as
Tamworth

Large White and Berkshire Cross

EXHIBITOR.
Arthur Hiscock, Junr.
Robert Graham’ ‘
George Pettit ..
Earl of Carnarvon
Robert Ibbotson
Alfred Brown ..

Arthur Hiscock, Junyr.
Sanders Spencer ,
Arthur Hiscock, Junr.
George Attkins..
Julius A. Fricker
Garrett Taylor ..

J. P. Chissell

Arthur Hiscock, Junr.

H.R.H. the Prince of \\ ales

Sanders Spencer ‘
Nathaniel Benjafield..
Joseph Saunders as
Robert Ibbotson oa
Arthur Hiscock, Junr..

Hon. D. P. Bouverie..
Hon. D, P. Bouverie..
Harl of Rosebery .
Nathaniel Benjafield. .
Richard Fowler

D. W. Philip ..
Arthur Hissoales unt..

147

1897.
Age.

BREEDER. ms, ds.
Lord Alington Small White 8 13
Sanders Spencer Middle White . 8 12
Self .. ord -- Black ie ll 21
T. Chick es .. Berkshire | 1l 27
Self ae an .. Yamworth 8 27
Self ae oy .. Berkshire and ‘Large White Cross 11 10

1898.

Centenary Show,

Lond alingtan Small White 10 22
Sel be .. Middle White .. ll 14
Self .. Large White 11 26
George Pettit .. Black ll 24
Self a te .. Berkshire 9 0
Self a a .. Tamworth 10 27
Self on ate .» Berkshire and Middle ‘White Cross 8 10

1899.
Lord Alington «. Small White 11 13
His pagel Highness |Middle White .. 41 14
Self ana » Li i 8 14
Self ae ere .. Black ‘ 11 25
Self x ia Berkshire 8 24
Self a ea .. Tamworth 11 17
Self a a .. Large White and Berkshire Cross 11 27

1900.
Self . oe .. Small White .. & 26
Self an sc .. Middle White .. 8 27
Self .. ¥: .. Large White 10 19
Self ae zs .. Black 7 21
Self eg i . Berkshire 10 «26
Self ia 5 .. Tamworth 10 31
Self ie “A .. Large White and Berkshire Cross 11 26

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150

RESULTS,—GOLD MEDALS or SILVER CUPS—CATTLE, UP TO 1900.

Shorthorns| Herefords.| Devons. eee Cross-Breed

Oxen.‘Cows.JOxen.:Cows.|Oxen.'Cows.JOxen. :!Cows.JOxen.:Cows,

1807-8, Extra Prize, for best, : : i :
Ox or Steer, being the same | SS as ee Bes er are eS) El:
in principle asa Gold Medal | : : ' i if

Goup MEDALS, as best Beast
(Ox, Steer, Cow or Heifer)

an
_
to
|
an
\
|
|
|

Ditto, one for Oxen or Steers,
and one for ‘Better: or
Cows we

Cups, one for Oxen or
Steers, and one for Cows
or Heifers

1868 to 1872 inclusive, Silver
Cups, one for Oxen or
Steers, and one Hoe vene
or Heifers

1873 to 1877 img lusive Silver
Cups, one for Oxen or
Steers, and one tor OOWe
or Heifers

1862 to 1867 inclusive, Je)
t
|
ot

Cups, one for Oxen or tere | 1
Steers, and one ban nai re
or Heifers

1878 to 1882 inclusive, ira)

Cups, one for Oxen or
Steers, and one for ebm
or Heifers

1888 to 1892 inclusive, Silver
Cups, one for Oxen or
Steers, and one OB. Cows
or Heifers

1833 to 1837 inclusive, Silver _

Cups, one for Oxen or
Steers, and one for Cows

1893 to 1900 inclusive, a
or Heifers

Total .. . fia fiw: s| sia] sin] s: 6

151

An Account of the Prizzs, SinvEr Cups, and Menpats, &c., offered
by the Club, at various periods.

It should be observed that the Bedfordian Medals were given to the Breeder, in
specified Classes only, and were therefore in principle the same as the Silver
Medals given to the Breeders of all First Prize Animals up to 1887.

1898

1900

PRIZES. esta hee GION | LENGE eae
GoLD SILVER PLATES) CUPS.
Plate 50 Gns.
1s . 120 ,,
” - 135
” 220 ,,
na 7 M0 +) IBeaforaian
{ peatord’ Plate 100 ,, } 5 | '
eee and rae es } Bedfordian |
Bedfordian Plate 100 ,, 5
Plate or Money 175 ,,
” ” £180 1 15
Witeleo)
” if £205 3 16
” . £330 3 18
” ” £400 4 22.
* a £520 5 26
” ” £695 5 36
a £1050 5 50
, ” £1800 1 61 5
” ” £2010 2 66 6
is an £2190 2 72 10 2
” ’ £2195 — 16 21 2
” cr £2397 2 80 23 2 £3400
” » £2570 2 _ 24 3 £3237
o i £2688 3 _ 28 5 £3403
rr * £2928 42 223 35 5 3 £4965 11s.
fs aa £2598 7 _ 36 7 3 £3893 15s.

152

An Account of the Amounts AGREED To BE Paip To THE CLUB by
the Proprietors of the Premises where the shows have been
held; the Proprietors receiving the Admission Money at the
Doors, and finding fodder, &c. This Account includes the first
year, the first year at Baker Street, and also an account taken
about every fifth year, the first year at the Royal Agricultural
Hall, and also about every fifth year to 1900 inclusive.

This year the Club paid £21 £a da

pe ae = - pe ate
olphin Yard, and too:

1799 the Admission Money at a0 00 ‘i

the doors, viz., for three

days ... dts oe “a

1800 At Wootton’s Yard ies 63.0 0

At Dixon's Repository in
1805 { Barbican ... Pe at 62:10. 0

In 1806 the Show was held
in Goswell Street for the

first time.

1810 At Goswell Stréot ... oo 40 0 0

1815 —_—— 40 0 0 £10 extra if fine weather
1820 Soetemmmeed 5210 0 Ditto Ditto
1825 —_——- 100 0 0

1830 —— 140 0 0

1835 _ 140 0 0

1839 1st year at Baker Street... 300 0 0

1840 At Baker Street... snd 300 0 0

1845 —_— 400 0 0

1850 —_——— 500 0 0

1855 —- 500 0 0

1857 —_—— 700 0 0

1862 ist year nt Agricultural Hall | 1000 0 0

1867

~ 1000 0 0

1872 _—— 1000 0 0

1877
to ——= 1355 0 0
1900

153

NUMBER OF VISITORS TO THE SHOWS

AT THE ROYAL AGRICULTURAL HALL.

Kindly furnished by the Secretary of the Royal Agricultural Hall Company.

a Monpay. || TUESDAY. [WEDNESDAY] THURSDAY.| FRIDAY. TOTAL
: 5s, 1s, Is, Is. Is VISITORS,
1862 1,529 27,051 44,995 36,832 24,262 134,669
1863 863 26,821 36,991 39,383 17,358 121,446
1864 1,002 26,638 39,214 33,039 17,355 117,248
1865 812 24,784 382,416 18,395 Closed 76,407
1866 778 22,655 31,607 24,814 12,666 92,520
1867 667 19,712 33,738 32,069 16,601 102,787
1868 788 99,307 38,894 34,074 14,721 110,784
1869 782 23,632 38,789 31,379 14,721 109,303
1870 851 18,850 37,892 33,137 11,832 102,562
1871 791 23,248 38,132 29,108 12,318 103,597
1872 920 93,258 44,350 36,151 14,552 119,226
1873 1,144 20,019 31,625 21,488 7,746 82,022
1874 1,118 23,065 43,378 39,217 13,587 120,360
1875 688 20,167 37,355 31,557 12,699 102,466
1876 972 25,877 52,103 34,248 16,741 129,944
4877 1,229 28,009 44,997 34,627 12,499 121,285
1878 1,246 25,643 41,905 32,255 12,164 113,213
1879 1,066 19,307 35,295 28,525 12,280 96,473
1880 1,171 24,514 43,439 36,536 14,732 120,392
1881 983 24,655 44,928 38,555 12,289 121,410
41882 1,121 22,278 39,398 25,957 12,136 100,890
1883 1,181 24,661 38,810 34,128 12,668 111,448
188% 1,220 19,904 34,310 27,877 12,589 95,900
41885 807 18,124 28,692 24,731 9,521 81,875
4886 794 16,356 21,158 20,008 8,763 67,079
4887 950 16,186 29,206 18,906 9,896 75,144
1888 833 17,171 30,017 21,392 7,305 76,718
4889 733 14,185 21,935 15,427 5,806 58,086
4890 809 17,830 22,482 17,829 6,987 65,937
4891 640 17,540 24,852 16,082 7,608 66,222
1892 719 16,490 95,351 19,193 6,722 68,475
1893 724 15,733 27,566 20,162 6,016 70,201
1894 708 16,994 23,732 17,065 4,005 62,504
1895 649 18,614 24,044 18,719 6,368 68,394
1896 749 18,725 26,104 19,719 5,633 70,930
1897 776 15,919 25,902 21,815 \ 5,151 69,563
1898 883 14,871 27,711 99,441 6,509 72,365
1899 677 11,212 22,011 17,142 5,038 56,080
1900 783 14,110 26,516 17,831 5,124 64,364

154

A Conpensep Account oF THE CONDITIONS OF THE
Ciasses, oR Prize SHEETS,

Taken about every fifth year.

Note,—Where not stated to the contrary, the Classes ure without restrictions as to feeding.

Up to 1834 the Stone was reckoned at 8 lbs., and from 1834 to the
present time at 14 lbs.

1799.

OXEN or STEERS.
Class for Beasts fed on oil cake or corn.
ts aia .. grass fed, &c.
a +. under 24 score.

WETHER SHEEP, of any breed.

pus i Sheep fed on cake or corn.
+. grass—no cake, &e.

1800.

OXEN or STEERS.

Class for Beasts under 150 stone, above 80,
grass fed, &c.
: fed on oil cake, &e.
above 150 stone, grass fed.
ais cake or corn fed.

WETHER SHEEP, of any breed.

Class toe BREED fed on grass, cabbages, &c.
cake or corn.

1805.

OXEN OR STEERS,
Class for 160 stone or upwards, not to have
cake or corn before 5th of
April, 1805.

100 stone, not to have had cake
or corn,

.» Under 100 stone, not to have had
cake or corn.

Oxen or Cows that have gained
the greatest weight from
1st April or later to 1st
December, grass fed.

COWS.
Class for Fat Cows, must have had three
calves at least.
SHEEP—LONG-WOOLS.
Class for Pen of 1-year old, never had cake
or corn,
2-year old, no cake or
corn.

of on ve

SHEEP—SHORT-WOOLS.

Class for Pen of 1-year old, never had cake
or corn,
2-year old, no cake or
corn

PIGS,

Class for Pigs of any age, and an account
of feeding, three months’
register of food, and live
weight.

or -» not exceeding 12 months,
register of live weight,
and food every 3 months.

1810.

OXEN or STEERS,

Class for any age, classified separately, ac-
cording to breed, as follows :—
Herefords.
Long-horns,
Short-horns,
Sussex or Kent,
Devons.

oe ne Beh 5 Bie above 100 stone.
wi nnder 100 stone,

COWS.
Class for Fat Cows, must have had three
lves,
SHEEP—LONG-WOOLS.
Glngs for 1-year, never had corn or cake.
2-yenr, never had corn or cake.
SHEEP—SHORT-WOOLS.
isin for 1-year, never had corn or cake.
2-year, never had corn or cake,
MERINO WETHERS, 2-years
PIGS.
Class for under 2-years.
1-year,

155

1815.

OXEN or STEERS.
Class for any age, classified separately, ac-
cording to breed, as follows :—

Herefords.
Sussex or Kent.
Devons,
Long-horns,
Short-horns,

.» Any breed, under 5 years, 100
stone or upwards,

under 100 stone.
Bedfordian Plate for Oxen, 110 st. upwards,
ee os ae +» under 110 stone.

COWS.
Class for Fat Cows, had at least 3 calves.

SHEEP—LONG-WOOLS.

Class for 1-year.

ie .. 2years,

Bedfordian Plate for Any age.
SHEEP—SHORT-WOOLS.

Glhes for 1-year,

2-years,

PurRE MERINO, 2 years.
Bedfordian Plate for Any age.

PIGS.
Class for between 1 and 2 years,
es Under 1-year.

Bedfordian Plate for three Pigs under 12
months.

1820.

OXEN or STEERS.
Class for any breed, under 36 months.
160 st., notexceeding 5 yr.
above 120 stone andunder
160, not exceeding 5 yrs,
under 120 stone, not ex-
ceeding 4 years.

Bedfordian Plate for 130 stone and up-
wards,

under 180 stone,

COWS.
Class for any breed, calved twice.

SHEEP—LONG-WOOLS.
Class for 1-year old.
Fe .. 2Qyear old.
Bedfordian Plate for under 36 months,

SHEEP—SHORT-WOOLS.
Class for 1-year old,
2 year-old,
Bedfordian Plate for under 36 months.

PIGS.
Class for under 9 months.

Bedfordian Plate for three Pigs, any breed
under 12 months.

1825.

OXEN or STEERS.

Class for a breed, under 36 months.
z 169 stone and upwards,
unger 160 stone, above

under 110 stone.
= None of the above to have had cake,
&c., previous to the September twelvemonth
preceding,

COWS.
Class for Cows that have calved twice at
least.
a% ‘te -. not spayed.

SHEEP—LONG-WOOLS.
Class for 1-ycar old,never had cake, corn
&e.
.. 2-year old
Shown in wool, and not shorn till after
award.
SHEEP—SHORT-WOOLS.

Class for 1-year old, never had cake, corn,
c,
.. Qyearold..
Shown in wool, and not shorn till after
award.

PIGS,
Class for under 9 and above 4 months,

1830.

OXEN or STEERS,
mai tar any breed, under 6 years.

orage, 160 stone upwards,
had no cake, corn, &c.,
before Aug. Ist, 1830.

under 160 and above 120
stone, no cake, &c., as
above.

under 120 stone, no cake,
&c., as above.

COWS.
Class for Cows that have calved twice at

Any age, must have calved once
in years 1828 and ’29, and not
been dried last time previous
to Nov. Ist, 1829. .

Cows or Heifers not eligible
as above, Freemartins and
Spayed Heifers not qualified,

SHEEP—LONG-WOOLS.
Class for 1-year old, never had corn,
cake, &c.
, Q-yearold ..
Shown in wool, and not shorn till after
award.

SHEEP—SHORT-WOOLS.
Class for 1-year old, without restrictions,
2-year old
Shown in wool, and not shorn till after
award.
PIGS.
Class for above 4 and under 9 months.

156

1835.

OXEN or STEERS.

Class for any breed, under 5 years.
under 6 years, 90 stone
and upwards, no cake,
&e., previous to Aug.
Ast, 1 1835.
es under 5 years, under 90
and above 70 st. no
cake, &c., as above,
on re ony not more than 4 years 3
months, under 70 st.,
no cake, &c., as above.

COWS.
Class for under five years.
.. 5 years and upwards
Freemartins and Epayed Heifers not
qualifie
SHEEP—LONG-WOOLS.
Class for 1-year old, never had cake,
corn, &¢.
1-year old, mashed Yr erent
2-year old * Ae
SHEEP—SHORT-WOOLS.
Class for 1-year old, eon PeReElOMens,
o +» 2-year o an
PIGS.
Class for above 4 and under 9 months.

1840.

OXEN or STEERS.

Claas a any breed, under 5 years.
ie under 6 years, 90 stone
and upwards, no cake
&c., previous to Aug.
1st, 1840,
under 5 years, under 90
and above 70 stone,
no cake,&c.,as above.
under 44 years, under
80 stone, without re-
strictions.
not exceeding 4 years 3
pone under 70 st.,
ocake,&¢.,a8 above.
Scotch or Welsh, above 70 stone,
no cake, &c., as above.
on on a under 70 stone, no cake,
&c., as above.
COWS or HEIFERS.
Class for under 5 years.
-» 5 years and upwards,
Freemartius and Spayed Heifers not
qualified.

SHEEP—LONG-WOOLS.
Class for 1-yoar old, never had cake, &c.
.. Il-year old, under 8 stone, never.
had cake, &c.
1-year old, without restrictions,

SHEEP—SHORT-WOOLS.
Giese for 1-year old, without restrictions.
+» under 8 stone, without
restrictions.
.» 2year old, with restrictions,

PIGS.
Class for above 4and under 9 months.

1845.

OXEN or STEERS.

Class for anid breed, under 5 years.
ws .. under 6 years, 90 st.
and upwards, no
cake, &c., during
9 months, previous
to May Ist, 1845.
under 5 years, under
100 and above 70
stone, no cake, &c.,
as above,
not exceeding 4 years
3 months, under 85
stone, no cake, &c.,

as above,
under 4 years 6 mths.,
under 80 stone,

without restrictions.

COWS or HEIFERS.
Class for under 6 years. Freemartins and
Spayed Heifers not qualified,
5 years and upwards,
had two calves at least,

SHEEP.
LONG-WOOLs.
Class for 1-year old, never had cake, &c,

ae «. under 8 stone, never
had cake, &c.

. Without restrictions,
Cross-BRED—Long and Short.
Class for 1-year old, without restrictions.

SHORT-WOOLS,
Class for 1 year old, without restrictions.

under 8 stone, with-
out restrictions,

2-years, without restrictions.
PIGS.
Class for above 13 and not exceeding 26
weeks.
above 26 and under 62 weeks.

1850.

OXEN or STEERS.
Class for any breed, nbove 4 not exceeding
years.
+. abovo 3 not exceeding
yoars.
. vhove 2 not exceeding
3 years,
. above 80 and under
95 stone,
oe Ki a .. notexceeding 80 stone,
re .. Scotch, Welsh, or Irish,

COWS or HEIFERS.
Class for under - ee Spayed not quali-
ed.

ae .. Byenrs and upwards,
had two live calves,

157

SHEEP.
LonG-Woo.s.

eee for 1 year old.
.. not to exceed 2201b. live weight.
LonG-wooLs—Not Leicesters.
Class for 1-year old.

CRross-BRELD—Long and Short.
Vleee for 1-year old.
not to exceed 220Ib, live weight,
SHORT-WOOLS,

aaa for 1-year old.
not to exceed 2001b. live weight.
2-year old.

SHORT-wooLs—Not South-downs.
Class for 1-year old.

PIGS.
Class ter above 13 not exceeding 26 vee

12 and under 18 months,

1855.

DEVONS.
camil for Steers, not exceeding 3 years.
‘ ‘ above 3 years.
ie Heifers, not exceeding 4 years.
ia .. Cows, above 4 years, must have
had at least one live calf.

CATTLE.

HEREFORDS.

ease for Steers, not exceeding 3 years.
6 above 3 years.
Heifers, not exceedin

Cows, above 4 years,

SHORT-HORNS.

oe as Steers, not exceeding 3 years.
: aa above 3 years.
Heifers, not exceeding 4 years.
Cows, above 4 years, had 1 calf.

ScotcH on IRISH.

oe for Steers, any age.
.. Heifers or Cows, any age.

4 years,
ad 1 calf.

WELSH.
Class for Steers, any age.
a .. Heifers or Cows, any age.

OTHER PURE BREEDS.
chai sor Steers, any age.
Heifers or Cows, any age.
Cross oR MixED BREED.

Class for Steers, not exceeding 3 years.
ei és es above 3 years.
Heifers, not exceeding 4 years.

SHEEP.
LoNG-WooLs.

Class for 1-year old.
not to exceed 220Ib. live wt.

Lone-WooLs—Not Leicesters.
Class for 1-year old.

Cross BREED.

ms ne 1-year old.
+. notto exceed 2201b. live wt.

SHORT-WOOLs,

Class fer 1-year old.

not to exceed 2001b. live wt.

2 year old, above 22 and
under 34 months.

SHORT-wWOOLs—Not South-downs.
Class for 1-year old.

PIGS.
Class! for aboye a & not exceeding 26 wks.
3 2

12 and ‘under 18 months,

1857.

CATTLE.
DEVONS.

eine for Steers, not exceeding 3 years.
oa Fe above 3 years.
Heifers, not exceeding 4 years.
Cows, above 4 years, had at least
one live calf.

HEREFORDS.

iad for Steers, not exceeding 3 years,
oe above 3 years.
Heifers, not exceeding 4 years.
Cows, above 4 years, had atleast
one live calf.

SHort-Horns,

olaae for Steers, not exceeding 3 years,
a above 3 years.
Heifers, not exceeding 4 years.
Cows, above 4 years, had at least
one live calf.

Sussex.
Class for Steers or Oxen, any age.
.. Heifers or Cows, any age.
NORFOLK OR SUFFOLK POLLED,

Class for Steers or Oxen, any age.
Heifers or Cows, any age.

Lonc-HoRNED.

ail for Steers or Oxen, any age.
Heifers or Cows, any age.

ScorcH-HORNED,.

Class for Steers or Oxen, any age.
tie .. Heifers or Cows, any age.

ScoTcH POLLED.

Class for Steers or Oxen, any age.
me .. Heifers or Cows, any age.

InisH BREED,

Class for Steers or Oxen, any age.
acs .. Heifers or Cows, any age.

WELSH BREED.

Class for Steers or Oxen (Runts), any age.
.. Heifers or Cows, any age.

Cross oR MIXED BREED.

one for Steers, not exceeding 3 years,
nae sats above 3 years.
Heifers, not exceeding 4 ) ears.

ae ne

158

SHEEP.
LONG-WooLs,

Cine for 1-year old,
+» notto exceed 2201b. live wt.

LonG-wooLs—Not Leicesters.
Class for 1 year old.
Cross-BREED.
Class for 1 year old.
+.» not to exceed 2201b. live wt.
SHORT-WOOLS,”

Class for 1 year old.
at i - not to exceed 200)b. live wt.
2 year old, above 22 and under
34 months.

SHORT-wooLs—Not South-downs.
Class for 1 year old.

PIGS.
naa for not exceeding 4 months.
above 4and not exceeding 8 mths.
above8 and notexceeding 12 mths
above 12 and under 18 mths.

1862.
CATTLE,
DEvons.
Class for Steers, not exceeding 3 years.
ws -. Or Oxen, above 3 years.

. Heifers, not exceeding 4 years.
Cows, above 4 years, must have
had at least one live calf.

HEREFORDS,

inne si Steers, not exceeding 3 years.
.» or Oxen, above 3 years.
Heifers, not exceeding 4 years.
Cows above 4 years, must have
had at least one live calf.

SHort-Horns.

aes for Steers, not exceeding 3 years.
or Oxen, above 3 years,
Heifers not exceeding 4 years.
Cows, above 4 years, must have
had at least one live calf.
SussEx.

Class for Steers or Oxen, any age.
cs .. Heifers or Cows, any age.

NORFOLK OR SUFFOLK PoLLED,

Class for Steers or Oxen, any age.
Heifers or Cows, any age.

Lone-Horns.

sige for Steers or Oxen, any age.
.» Heifers or Cows, any age.

- ScorcH-HORNS.
Class for Steers or Oxen, any age.
Heifers, or Cows, any age.
ScotcH PoLLED.

Class for Steers or Oxen, any age.
Heifers or Cows, any age.

oe oe

TRIsH.

Class for Steers or Oxen, any age.
Heifers or Cows, any age.

WELSH.
Class for Steers or Oxen (Runts), any age.
ais) .. Heifers or Cows, any age.

Cross oR MIXED BREED.

elie for Steers, not exceeding 3 years.
e aie . or Oxen, above 3 years.
Be ia Heifers, not exceeding 4 years.
SHEEP.
LEICESTERS.

Class for 1-year old, under 22 months.
ars .. each sheep not to
exceed 220lbs. live
weight.
CoTSWOLDS.

Class for 1 year old, under 22 months.

LINCOLNS.
Class for 1 year old, under 22 months.

KENTISH OR ROMNEY MaRsH, OR OTHER
LOoNG-wWOooLLED BREEDS—Not being
Leicesters, Cotswolds, or Lincolns.

Class for 1 year old, under 22 months.

SovuTH-DOWNS.
oe i 1 aa old, under 22 months.

.. each sheep not to
exceed 200lbs. live
weight.

2 year old, above 22 and under
34 months.

HAMPSHIRE OR WILTSHIRE DOWNS.
Class for 1 year old, under 22 months.

SHROPSHIRE.

Class for 1 year old, under 22 months.
2 year old, above 22 and under
34 months.

OrHER SHORT-WOOLLED BREEDS—Not
being South-downs, Hampshire or
Wiltshire, or Shropshire.

Class for 1 year old, under 22 months.

OXFORDSHIRE BREED.
Class for 1 year old, under 22 months.

MovUNTAIN BREED.

Class for White-faced Mountain, any age.
Black-faced or Speckled-faced
Mountain, any age.

Cross-BREED.

Class for Long and Short-woolled 1 year
old, under 22 months.

1 year old, under 22 months,
each sheep not to oxceed 220
Tbs. live weight.

PIGS.
Pigs oF ANY BREED.

Class for not exceeding 4-months old.

* -» above 4 not exceeding 8 months.
st .. sbovo 8 not exceeding 12 months
aie +» 12and under 18 months.

159

1867.

DEVONS.
Class for Steers, not exceeding 2 years
and 6 months.
not exceeding 3 years
and 3 months.
or Oxen, above 3 years
and 3 months.
Heifers, not exceeding 4 years.
Cows, above 4 years, must have
had at least one live calf.

CATTLE.

HEREFORDS.
Class for Steers, not exceeding 2 years
_and 6 months.
uh v te not exceeding 3 years
and 3 months.
or Oxen, above 3 years
and 3 months.
Heifers, not exceeding 4 years.
Cows, above 4 years, must have
had at least one live calf.

SHORT-HORNS.
Class for Steers, not exceeding 2 years
and 6 months.
not exceeding 3 years
and 3 months.
or Oxen, above 3 years
and 3 months.
Heifers, not exceeding 4 years.
Cows, above 4 years, must have
had at least one live calf.

Sussex,
Class for Steers or Oxen, not exceeding 3
years.
ae . above 3 years.
in Heifer, not exceeding 4 years.
Cows, ‘above 4 years, must have
had at least one live calf.

NORFOLK oR SUFFOLK PoLLED,

Class for Steers or Oxen, any age.
Heifers or Cows, any age.

LONG-HORNS,
Olas for Steers or Oxen, any age.
Heifers or Cows, any age.
ScoTCH-HORNS.
ee for Steers or Oxen, any age.
Heifers or Cows, any age.
ScorcH PoLLED

Class for Steers or Oxen, any age.
Heifers or Cows, any age.

IRISH,

oe for Steers or Oxen, any age.
Heifers or Cows, any age.

WELSH.
Class for Steers or Oxen (Runts), any age.
Heiters or Cows, any age.

Cross OR MIXED BREED.
Glnes for Steers, not exceeding 3 years.
; or Oxen, above 3 years.
Heifers, not exceeding 4 years.

SHEEP,
LEICESTERS.
Claes for 1-year old, under 23 months.
each sheep not to exceed
220lbs. live weight.

. CorswoLps,
Class for 1-year old, under 23 months.
LINCOLNS.
Class for 1-year old, under 23 months.
KENTISH OR RoMNEY Mans.
Class for 1-year old, under 23 months.
LONG-WOOLLED SHEEP—Not being Leicesters.
Cotswolds, Lincolns, or Kentish.
Class for 1-year old, under 23 months.
SourH-Downs.

Class for 1-year old under 23 months.
or a3 each sheep not to exceed
2001bs. live weight.
. 2-year old, above 23, under 35 mos.

HAMPSHIRE OR WILTSHIRE DOWNS.
Class for 1-year'old, under 23 months.

SHROPSHIRE.
Class for 1-year old, under 23 months.
2-year old, above 23 and under
35 months.
OXFORDSHIRE,
Class for 1-year old, under 23 months.

MovstTaIn,
Class for White-faced Mountain, any age.
Black-faced Mountain or Speck-
led-faced Mountain, any age.
RYELAND, CHEVioT, Dorset, &c.

Class for Ryeland, Cheviot, Dorset, orany
other pure Breed not specified in fore-
going divisions.

Cross-BREED.
Class for Long and Short-woolled, 1-year
old, under 23 mos.
a - 1 year old

“under 23 n mos., each sheep not to exceed
220lbs. live weight.

PIGS.
Pics OF ANY BREED.

Class for not exceeding 6 months old.
above 6 and not exceeding 9 mos.
above 9 & not exceeding 12 mos,
above 12 and under 18 months.

; 1872.
CATTLE.
DEVonNs.

Class for Steers, not exceeding 2 years and

6 mos.
te .. Syears and

3 mos,
or Oxen, above 3 years and

3 months.

Heifers, not exceeding 4 years.

Cows, above 4 years, must have
had at least 1 live calf.

160

HEREFORDS,

Class for Steers, not exceeding 2 years and
6 mos.
-. 3 years and
3 mos.
or Oxen, above 3 years and
3 months.
Heifers, not exceeding 4 years.
Cows, above 4 years, must have
had at least 1 live calf,

SHoRtT-Horns.
Class for Steers, not exceeding 2 years and
6 mos.

.. 3 years and
3 mos.
or Oxen, above 3 years and
: 3 months.
ee .. Heifers, not exceeding 4 years.
Cows, above 4 years, must have
had at least 1 live calf.

SUSSEX,
Class for Steers, not exceeding 2 years and
F 6 mos.
. 3years and

mos.
or Oxen, above 3 years and
: 3 months
Heifers not exceeding 4 years.
Cows, about 4 years, must have
had at least 1.live calf.
NORFOLK OR SUFFOLK FOLLED.

wise for Steers or Oxen, any age.
Heifers or Cows, any age.

Lone-Horns.

vi for Steers or Oxen, any age.
Heifers or Cows, any age.

ScoToH-HIGHLAND.

erues for Steers or Oxen, any age.
Heifers or Cows, any age.

OTHER ScoTcH-HORNS.

Gines for Steers or Oxen, any age.
Heifers or Cows, any age.

ScotcH POLLED BREED.

Class for Steers or Oxen, any age.
.. Heifers, not exceeding 4 years.
Cows, about 4 years, must have
had at least 1 live calf.
IrntsH BREED.
oC for Steers or Oxen, any age.
Heifers or Cows, any age.
WELSH BREED.
ee for Steers or Oxen (Runts), any age.
Heifers or Cows, any age.
‘Rees OR MixED BREED CATTLE.

ae for Steers, not exceeding 3 years.
Steers or Oxen, above 3 years,
.. Heifers, not oxceeding 4 years.

SHEEP,
LEIOESTERS.
Class forWethers, 1-year old, under 23 mos.
Ewes, above 3 years.
CoTswoLDs.

Class ak fe ae 1-year old, under 23 mos.
. Ewes, above 3 years,

LINCOLNS.
Class for Wothers, 1-year old under 23
months
Ewes, above 3 years.

KENTISH OR ROMNEY MarsH.
Class for Wethers, 1-year old, under 23
months,

CROS8S-BREED LONG-WooL SHEEP.

Class for Wethers, 1-year old, under 23
months,

Sovuru-Downs.
Class for Wethers, 1-year old, under 23
months.
+. 1-year old, under 23
months, each sheep
not to exceed 200Ib.
live weight.
2-years old, above 23
and under 35 mos.
Ewes above 3-years old.

HAMPSHIRE OR WILTSHIRE-Downs.
Class for Wethers, 1-year old, under 23

.. months.
Ewes, above 3-years old.

SHROPSHIRE.
Class for Wethers, l-year old, under 23
months.
.. 2-years old, above 23
and under 35 mos.
Ewes, above 3-years old.

OXFORDSHIRE.

Class for Wethers, 1-year old,
months,
Ewes, above 3-years old.

under 23

RYELAND, CHEVIOT, DoRsET, &c.

Class for Wethers of the Ryeland, Cheviot,
Dorset, or any other pure breed, not
before specified, any age.

Mountain BREED.
(Not being Cheviots.)
Class for the White-faced Mountain breed
any age.
Black- faced or speckled-faced
Mountain breed, any age.

CROSS-BREED LONG AND SHORT-WOOL SHEEP,

Class for Wethers, 1-year old, under 23
7 mouths,

PIGS.
WHITE BREEDS.
Class for not exceeding 9 mouths old.
above 9 and not exceeding 12
months.
above 12 and not exceeding 18
months.

BuAck BREEDS,
Class for not exceeding 9 months old.
above 9 and not exceeding 12
months.
.. above 12 and not exceeding 18
mouths,
OrTsaER BREEDS.
fenes for not exceeding 9 months old,
above 9 and not oxceeding 12
months.
above 12 and not exceeding 18
mon

161

1877.

DEVONS.
Class for Steers not exceeding 2 years and
months.
not exceeding 3 years and
3 months.

.» or Oxen, above 3 years
and 3 months, and
not exceeding 4 years
and 6 months.

. Heifers, not exceeding 4 years.
Cows, above 4 years, must have
had at least 1 live calf.

H&EREFORDS.

Class for Steers, not exceeding 2 years and

months.
not exceeding 3 years and

3 months.
or Oxen, above 3 years
and 3 months, and not
exceeding 4 years and

6 months.

Heifers, not exceeding 4 years.
Cows, above 4 years, must have
had at least 1 live calf.

SHort-Horns.
Class for Steers not exceeding 2 years and
6 months.
not exceeding 3 years and
3 months.
or Oxen, above 3 years
and 3 months, and not
exceeding 4 years and
. 6 months.
.. Heifers, not exceeding 4 years.
Cows, above 4 years, must have
had at least 1 live calf.

SUSSEX.
Class for Steers not exceeding 2 years and
6 mouths.
not exceeding 3 years and
3 months.
or Oxen, above 3 years
and 3 months, and not
exceeding 4 years and
i 6 months.
Heifers, not exceeding 4 years.
Cows, above 4 years, must have
had at least 1 live calf,

NORFOLK OR SUFFOLK POLLED,
Class for Steers or Oxen, any age.
aie Heifers or Cows.
Heifers not having had a live
calf not to exceed 4 years old,
Cows above 4 years old, must
have had at least 1 live calf.

CATTLE.

Scorcu-HIGHLAND.
Class for Steers or Oxen, any age.
Heifers or Cows.
Heifers not having had a live
calf not to exceed 4 years old.
Cows above 4 years old, must
have had at least 1 live calf.

ScotcH PoLLeED.
Class for Steevs or Oxen, any age.
ne Heifers or Cows.
Heifers not having had a live
calf not to exceed 4 years old.
Cows above 4 years old, must
have had at least 1 live calf.

WELSH.
Class for Steers or Oxen (Runts), any age.

Cross oR MIXED BREED—CATILE.

Class for Steers, not exceeding 3 years.
4 ae or Oxen, above 3 and not
exceeding 4 years and
6 months.
Heifers, not exceeding 4 years.

Animals that cannot be exhibited in the
other Divisions, either from not being
qualified by breed, or from it not being
possible to obtain the Breeder's Certifi-
cate.

Class for Steers or Oxen, not exceeding
4 years and 6 months.
Heifers or Cows.

SHEEP.
LEICESTERS,

Class for Wethers, 1-year old, under 23
months.
.. Ewes, above 3 years.
.. Wether lambs, bornin the year

CorTsWwoLD.

Class for Wethers, 1 year old, under 23
months.
ae .. Ewes, above 3 years.
.. Wether lambs born in the year
1877.

Lincouns.

Class for Wethers, 1 year old, under 23
months.
Ewes, above 3 years.
Wether lambs, born in the year
1877.

KENTISH OR ROMNEY MARSH.

Class for Wethers, 1 year old, under 23
months.
.. Ewes, above 3 years.

SourH-Downs.

Glass for Wethers, 1 year old, under 23
months.
.. Ewes, above 3 years. —
Wether lambs, born in the year
1877.

HAMPSHIRE OR WILTSHIRE Downs.

Class for Wethers, 1 year old, under 23
months.
Ewes, above 3 years. |
Wether lambs, born in the year
1877.

SHROPSHIRE.

Class for Wethers, 1 year old, under 23
months.
.. Ewes, above 3 years. |
Wether lambs, born in the year
1877.

OXFORDSHIRE.

Class for Wethers, 1 year old, under 23
months.

Ewes, above 3 years. |

Wether lambs, born in the year
1877.

162

CHEVIOTS,

Class for Wethers, any age.

RYELAND, DoRsET, ETC., WETHERS,

Class for Wether sheep of the Ryeland,
Dorset, or any other pure breed, not
before specified, 1 year old, under 23
months.

CHEVIOT, RYELAND, DoRSET, ETC., EWES.

Class for Ewes, of the Ryeland, Cheviot,
or Dorset, or any other pure breed, not
before specified, above 3 years.

KENTISH, CHEVIOT, RYELAND, DORSET,

ETc., LAMBS.

Class for Wether lambs, of the Kentish,
Ryeland, Dorset, or any other pure
breed, not before specified, born in the
year 1877.

MovUNTAIN BREED.
(Not being Cheviots.)

Class for Wethers, of any White-faced
Mountain breed, any

age.
any Black-faced or
Speckled - faced
Mountain breed, any
age.
Cross-BRED SHEEP.
Class for Wethers, 1 year old, under 23
months
.. Wether lambs, born in the year
1877.

PIGS—
WHITE BREED,
Class for not exceeding 9 months.
-» above 9 and not exceeding 12
months,
.» 12 and not exceeding 18
months.

Buack BREED.

bel for not exceeding 9 months.
above 9 and not exceeding 12
months,
ae 5 +. 12 and not exceeding 18
months.

-BERESHIRE BREEDS.
Class for not exceeding 9 months.
or ade Beers 9 and not exceeding 12 mos,
aa . 12 and not exceeding 18 mos.
Oanen BREEDS.
eens rs not exceeding 9 months.
cnbove 9 and not exceeding 14 mos.
- 12 and not exceeding 18 mos,
SINGLE Pia.
Class for any breed or age.

1882.

DEVons.

GUIS sl Stcers not exceeding 2 years,
+» above 2and not exceeding
3 years.
above: 3 and not exceeding
4 years,
-. Heifers, not exceeding 4 years.
. Cows, above 4 years, must have
had at least 1 live calf,

CATTLE.

HEREFORDS.
Clas for Steers, not exceeding 2 years.
above 2and not exceeding
3 years.
above 3and not exceeding
4 years.
.. Heifers not exceeding 4 years.
Cows, above 4 years, must have
had at least 1 live calf.

Suort-Horns,
Class for Steers, not exceeding 2 years.
ae re .. above 2 and not exceeding
3 years.
ay .. above 3 and not exceeding
4 years.
. Heifers, not exceeding 4 years.
. Cows, above 4 years, must have
had at least 1 live calf

SUSSEX.
Class for Steers, not exceeding 2 years.
a ne +» above 2and not exceeding
3 years.
.. above 3 and not exceeding
4 years.
. Heifers, not exceediuig 4 years.
. Cows, above 4 years, must have
had at least 1 live calf.
NORFOLK OR SUFFOLK POLLED.
ie for Steers, not exceeding 3 years.
re .» above 3 and not exceeding
4 years,
. Heifers or Cows.
Heifers not having had a live
calf not to exceed 4 years.
Cows, above 4 years, must have
had at least 1 live calf.
Scotch HIGHLAND BREED.
aanad toy Steers or Oxen, any age.
- Heifers or Cows,
Heifers not having had @ live
calf not to exceed 4 years.
Cows, above 4 years, must have
had at least 1 live calf.

ScorcH POLLED.
oe ue Steers, not exceeding 3 years.
above 3 and not exceeding
4 years,
-. Heifers or Cows
Heifers not having had a live
ealf not to exceed 4 years.
Cows above 4 years must have
had at least 1 live calf.

WELSH BREED.
Class for Steers or Oxen (Runts), any age.

Cross BREED.
Class for Steers, not exceeding 2 years.
as se oS nboyes 2 he not exceeding
year
+» above 8 aad not exceeding
4 years.
.. Heifers, on exceeding 4 years.

Animals that cannot be exhibited in the
other Divisions, either from not being
qualified by breed, or from it not being
possible to obtain “the Breeder's Certifi-
cate, &c.

Class for Steers, not exceeding 4 years.

6 .. Heifers or Cows, which have
never been exhibited at any
Fat Stock Show during the
previous year (1881).

163

SHEEP.
LEICESTERS.
Class for Wethers, 1 year old, under 23
months.

Ewes, above 3 years.
Wether gs born in the year

CoTswoLpbs.

Class for Wethers, 1 year old, under 23
months.
Ewes, above 3 years.
Wether es born in the year

LIncouns.

Class for Wethers, 1 year old, under 23
months.
.. Ewes, above 8 years.
-. Wether oe born in the year

KENTISH OR ROMNEY MARSH.
Class for Wethers, 1 year old, under 23
moaths.
oe .. Ewes, above 3 years.
Wether mts born in the year

Sou1H-Downs.

Class for Wethers, 1 year old, under 23
months.
Ewes, above 3 years.
welien a abe born in the year

HAMPSHIRE OR WILTSHIRE-Downs.

Class for Wethers, 1 year old, under 23
months.
Ewes, above 8 years.
Wether te born in the year

SUFFOLK (BLACK-FACED).
Class for Wethers, 1 year old, under 23
mon

8.
a6 .. Lambs, born in the year 1882.
SHROPSHIRE,
Class for Wethers, 1 year old, under 23
= months.

Ewes, above 3 years.
Wether jerabe, born in the year

OXFORDSHIRE.

Class for Wethers, 1 year old, under 23
months.

as Ewes, above 3 years.

ate .. Lambs, born in the year 1882,

CHEVIOTS.
Class for Wethers, any age.

MOUNTAIN BREED.
(Not being Cheviots.)

Class for Wethers, of any White-faced
Mountain breed,
any age.

.. Black-faced or
Speckled - faced
Mountain breed,
any age.

RYELAND, DorsEt, &¢., WETHERS.

Class for Wether sheep of the Ryeland,
Dorset, or any other pure
breed, not before specified,
lyear old, under 23 months.

CHEVIOT, RYELAND, AND DorsET, &c.,
EWEs.

Class for Ewes, of the Cheviot, Ryeland,
Dorset or any other pure
breed, not before specified,
above 3 years.

Dorset LAmMBs.

Class for Wenner athe born in the year
1882.

CHEVIOT RYELAND, &c., LAMBS.

Class for Wether lambs of the Cheviot,
Ryeland, or any other pure
breed, not before specified,
born in the year 1882.

Cross-BRED SHEEP.

Class for Wethers, 1 year old, under 23
months.
Wether lambs, born in the year
1882.

PIGS.
SMALL WHITE BREED.
Class for not exceeding 9 months.
Hf . above 9 and not exceeding 12 mos.
a a ADE aig oft . 1...
LARGE WHItE BREED.

Class for not exceeding 9 months.
ie .. above 9and not uzocedne mos.
ne 1D) we ee a ove

BuacK BREED.
Class for not exceeding 9 months.
we .. above 9 and not exceeding be mos.
2 ats nie. 33

BERKSHIRE BREED.
Class for not exceeding 9 months.
above 9and not exceeding te mos.
-. 12 ‘3 . a

Any DIsTINCT OR Cross BREED.

(Not qualified to compete in any of the
foregoing classes.)
Class for not exceeding 9 months.
aa .. above 9 and notexceeding 12 mos,
ie aeoy AD. see ,

SIncLEe Pic.
Class for any breed or age.

1887.

DEVONS.

Class for Steers not exceeding 2 years.
above 2 and not exceeding
3 years. A
.. above 3 and not exceeding
4 years.
as Heifers, not exceeding 4 years.
Se .. Cows, above 4 years, must have
had at least 1 live calf.

CATTLE.

164

HEREFORDS,

ous for Steers, not exceeding 2 years.
oe .. eabove2and not exceeding
3 years.

above 3 and not exceeding

years.

.. Heifers not exceeding 4 years.

.- Cows, above 4 years, must have
had at least 1 live calf.

SHont-Horns.
GIRS for Steers, not exceeding 2 years.

sis «» above Zand not exceeding
3 years.
oe Cie .. above 3and not exceeding
4 years.
td .. Heifers, not exceeding 4 years.
a .. Cows, above 4 years, must have
had at least 1 live calf.
SUSSEX,

Class for Steers, not exceeding 2years.

above 2and not excceding
3 years.

above 3 and not exceeding
4 years.

Heifers, not exceeding 4 years.

Cows, above 4 years, must have
had at least 1 live calf.

RED POLLED.

ica for Steers, not exceeding 3 years.
is wh above 3 and not exceeding
4 years.
Heifers or Cows.
Heifers not having had a live
calf not to exceed 4 years.
Cows above 4 years must have
had at least 1 live calf.

WELSH BREED.
Class for Steers or Oxen (Runts), any age.

ScotcH HIGHLAND BREED.

Class for Steers or Oxen, any age.
.» Heifers or Cows.

.. Heifers not having bad a live

calf not to exceed 4 years,
Cows above 4 years must have
had at least 1 live calf,

ScorcH PoLLED.

Glass for BORE not exceeding 2 years.
ae . above 2 and not exceeding
3 years.
above 3 and not exceeding
4 years.
Heifers or Cows.
Heifers not having had a live
calf not to exceed 4 years.
Cows above 4 years must have
had at least 1 live calf,

Cross BREED,

Class for Steers, not exceeding 2 yeurs.
above 2 and not exceeding
3 years.
above 3 and not exceeding
4 years.
. Heifers, not exceeding 4 years,
Animais that cannot be exhibited in the
other Divisions, either from not being
qualified by breed, or from it not
being possible to obtain the Breeder's
certificate, &c,

elane for Steers, not exceeding 4 years.
Heifers or Cows, which have
never been exhibited at any
Fat Stock Show during the
previous year (1886).

SHEEP.

LEICESTERS.

Class for Wethers, above 12 and under 24
months.
Ewes, above 3 years.
Wether lambs, under 12 months
old.

CorswoLps. |

Class for Wethers, above 12 and under 24
months.
Ewes, above 3 years.
Wether lambs, under 12 mos,

LINCOLNS.

Class for Wethers, above 12 and under 24
months

tis . Ewes, above 3 years.

we +» Wether lambs, under 12 mos.

KENTISH OR ROMNEY Marsa.

Class for Wethers, above 12 and under 24
months.

ne .. Ewes, above 3 years.

ar .. Wether lambs,under12 months,

SoutTu-Downs,

. Class for Wethers, above 12 and under 24

mon
.. Ewes, above 3 years.
Wether lambs, under 12 mos,

HAMPSHIRE OR WILTSHIRE-Downs.

Class for Wethers, above 12 and under 24
months.
Ewes, above 3 years.
Wether lambs, under 12 mos,

SUFFOLES.

Class for Wethers, above 12 and under %4
months

ee Ewes, above 3 years. *

am .. Wether lambs, under 12 mos.

SHROPSHIRE,

Class for Wethers,. above 12 and under
24 months
se .. Ewes, above 8 years.
as .. Wether lambs, under 12 months,
OXFORDSHIRE.
Class for Wethers, above 12 and under
24 months,
Ewes, above 3 years.
Lambs, under 12 months.
CHEVIOTS,
Class for Wethers, any age.
MOUNTAIN BREED.
(Not being Cheviots.)

Class for Wethers, of any White-faced,
Black-faced or Speckled-
faced Mountain breed, any
age.

RYELAND, DoRSET, M'TCO., WETHERS,

Class for Wether sheep of the Ryeland,

Dorset, or any other pure
breed, not before specified,
above 12 and under 24 mos.

165

CHEVIOT, MoUNTAIN, RYELAND, AND
DonrsEt, /TC., Ewes.

Class for Ewes, of the Cheviot, Mountain,
Ryeland, Dorset, or any other
pure breed,not before specified,
above 3 years.
CHEVIOT, RYELAND, DoRSET, EYC.,
LAMBS,

Class for Wether lambs, of the Cheviot,
Ryeland, Dorset, or any
other pure breed, not before
specified, under 12 months.

Cross-BRED SHEEP.

Class for Wethers, above 12 and under
24 months
+» Wether lambs, under 12 months,

PIGS.
SMALL WHITE BREED.
Class for not exceeding 9 months.
+. above 9 and not exceeding 12 mos.
MIDDLE WHITE BREED.
eles for not exceeding 9 months.
above 9 and not exceeding 12 mos,
LARGE WHITE BREED.
eh for not exceeding 9 months.
above 9 and not exceeding 12 mos.
BuLack BREED.
Class for not exceeding 9 months.
ae .. above 9and notexceeding 12 mos.
BERKSHIRE BREED.

Cisse for not exceeding 9 months.
. above 9and not exceeding 12 mos.
aay District or Cross-Breed, not qualified
to compcte in any of the foregoing
classes.
ieee for not exceeding 9 months.
. above 9 and not exceeding 12 mos.
SINGLE Pies.
Class ae aed White Breed, of any age.
oa - Black Breed, of any age.
‘i as - Berkshire Breed, of any age.

1892.

DEVoNs.

is for Steers, not exceeding 2 years.

ae .. above 2and not exceeding
3 years.

above 3 and not exceeding
4 years.

Heifers, not exceeding 3 years.
Cows, above 3 years, must have
had at least 1 live calf.

CATTLE.

HEREFORDS,

Class for Steers, not exceeding 2 years.
re ae 2and not exceeding
Ca:
above 3 maa not exceeding
4 years.

Heifers, not exceeding 3 years.

Cows, above 3 years, must have
had at least 1 live calf.

SHORT-HORNS.

epee aoe teeta, not exceeding 2 years.
2 above 2and not exceeding
3 years.
es above3 and not exceeding
4 years.
Heifers, not vxceeding 3 years.
Cows, above 3 years, must have
had at least 1 live calf.

SussEx.

eee for Steers, not exceeding 2 years.

above 2.and not exceeding
3 years.

above 3 and not exceeding
4 years.

Heifers, not exceeding 3 years.

Cows, above 3 years, must have
had at least 1 live calf.

RED POLLED.

ee for Steers, not exceeding 3 years.
te above 3 and not exceeding
4 years.
.. Heifers or Cows.
Heifers not having had a live
Calf not to exceed 3 years.
Cows above 3 years must have
had at least 1 live calf.

PoLLED ABERDEEN-ANGUS,
Class for Steers, not exceeding 2 years.
.. above 2 and not exceeding
3 years.
.. above 3 and not exceeding
4 years.
ats .. Heifers or Cows.
Heifers not having had a live
calf not to exceed 3 years.
Cows above 3 years must have
had at least one live calf,
GALLOWAYS.
Class for Steers not exceeding 4 years.
Heifers or Cows
Heifers not having had a live
calf not to exceed 3 years.
Cows above 3 years must have
had at least one live calf,

WELSH BREED.

‘Chis for Steers, not exceeding 3 years.
wis .. above 3 and not exceeding
4 years,
Heifers or Cows.
Heifers not having had a live
calf not to exceed 4 years.
Cows above 4 years must have
had at least one live calf.
ScorcH HIGHLAND BRED.
Class for Steers or Oxen, any age.
Heifers or Cows.
Heifers not having had a live
calf not to exceed 4 years. |
Cows above 4 years noust have
had at least one live calf.

KERRY AND DEXTER.

Class for Steers, not exceeding 3 years:
Heifers as

ae oe

SMALL CATTLE,

Not qualified to compete in any of the fore-
going ones and not exceeding 11 cwt.
live weight

Class for “Steers or Heifers above 2.and
not exceeding 3 years.

166

Cross BREED.

Class for Steers, not exceeding 2 years.

above 2and not excecding
3 years,

es -» above 3 and not exceeding

4 years.
Heifers not exceeding 3 years.
Animals that cannot be exhibited in the other
Divisions, either from not being qualified by
breed, or from it not being possible to obtain
the Breeder's Certificate, &c.
Class for Steers, not exceeding 4 years.
Heifers or Cows, not exceeding 5
years old, not qualified to
compete in any of the
foregoing Classes.

SHEEP.
LEICESTERS,

Class for Wethers, above 12 and under 24
months.
Ewes, above 3 years.
Wether lambs under 12 months

CorswoLDs,

Class for Wethers, above 12 and under 24
months,
Ewes, above 3 years.
Wether lambs, under 12 months.

LINcoLNS.

Class for Wethers, above 12 and under 24
months:
.» Ewes, above 3 years.
.. Wether lambs, under 12 months.

KENTISH OR ROMNEY MARSH.

Class for Wethers, above 12 and under 24
months.
tis .. Ewes above 3 years.
Wether lambs, under 12 months.

DEVON OR OTHR PORE LONG-WooLLED
BREED.

Not qualified to compete in any of the
foregoing Classes.
Classy for Wethers, above 12 and under 24
months.
.. Lambs under 12 months,

SoutH-Downs.

Class for Wethers, above 12 and under 24
months,
. Ewes above 3 years,
.» Wether lambs, under 12 months,

HAMPSHIRES.

Class for Wethers, above 12 and under 24
months.

Ewes, above 3 years.

Wether lambs, under 12 months,

SUFFOLES.

Class for Wethers, above 12 and under 24
months.

Ewes, above 3 years.

Wether lambs, under 12 months

SHROPSHIRE,

Class for Wethers, above 12 and under 24
months,

i .. Ewes above 3 years.

oe .. Wether lambs, under 12 months,

OXFORDSHIRE,

Class for Wethers, above 12 and under 24
months,
.. Ewes, above 3 years.
.. Wether lambs, under 12 months,

Cross-BRED SHEEP,
Class for Wethers, above 12 and under 24
mouths.
Wether lambs, under 12 months-

CHEVIOT AND MOUNTAIN BREEDS.
Class for Wethers, any age.

RYELAND, DoRSET, ETC,, WETHERS.

Class for Wether sheep, of the Ryeland,
Dorset, or any other pure breed, not
before specified, above 12and under 24
months.

CHEVIOT, MounTAIN, RYELAND,
Dorset, ETC., EWES.
Class for Ewes, of the Cheviot Mountain,

Ryeland, or Dorset, or any other pure
breed, not before specified, above 3 yrs.

CHEVIOT, RYELAND, DORSET, ETC.,
LAMBS.
Class for Wether lambs, of the Cheviot,
Ryeland, Dorset, or any other pure
breed, not before specified, under 12 mos,

PIGS.
SMALL WHITE BREED.
Class for not exceeding 9 months.
+. above 9 and not exceeding 12 mos.

MIDDLE AND LARGE WHITE BREEDs.

Class for not exceeding 9 months,
. above 9and not exceeding 12 mos.

Buack BREED.

Class for not exceeding 9 months.
. above 9and not exceeding 12 mos,

BERKSHIRE BREED.

Class for not exceeding 9 mouths.
. wubove 9and not exceeding 12 mos,

TAMWORTH BREED.

Class for not exceeding 9 months.
.. above 9 and not exceeding 12 mos.

Any Distinct or Cross-bred, not qualified
to compete in any of the foregoing
Classes.

Class for not exceeding 9 months,

above 9 and not exceeding 12 mos.

SINGLE PIGs.
Class for any White Breed, not exceeding
12 months.
Class for any Black Breed, not exceeding
12 months.

Class for any Berkshire Breed, not exceed-
ing 12 months.

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1898.

DEVONS,

lags ae Steers, not exceeding 2 years.
above 2 years and not ex-
ceeding 2 yrs. and 6 mos.
above 2 years and 6 mos.,
and not exceeding 3 yrs.
ae .. Heifers, not exceeding 3 years.

CATTLE.

HEREFORDS.

pela for sss not exceeding 2 years.
above 2 years and not ex-
ceeding 2 yrs.and6 mos.
above 2 years and 6 mos.,
and notexceeding 3 yrs.
. Heifers, not exceeding 3 years,

SHort-HORNS.

Oyen ue Steers, not exceeding 2 years.
on above 2 years and not ex-
ceeding 2 yrs.and 6 mos.
above 2 yrs. and 6 mos.,
and not exceeding 3 yrs.
. Heifers, not exceeding 3 years.

SussEx.

eines eal pateuess not exceeding 2 years.
fi above 2 years and not ex-
ceeding 2yrs.and 6mos.
oe above 2 yrs. and 6 mos.
and not exceeding 3 yrs.
. Heifers, not exceeding 3 years.

RED POLLED,

uae oP Steers, not exceeding 2 years.
.. above 2 and not exceeding
3 years.
. Heifers, not P erenedins 3 years.

ABERDEEN ANGUS.

lags for Steers, not exceeding 2 years.
as a above 2 yrs, and not ex
ceeding 2 yrs.and 6 mos.
above 2 yrs. and 6 mos.
and not exceeding 3 yrs.

. Heifers, not exceeding 3 years.

or oe

GALLOWAYS.

Class tan Steers, not exceeding 2 years.
: above 2 and not exceed-
ing 3 years.
.. Heifers, not exceeding 3 years.

WELSH BREED.

aes ou Steers, not exceeding 2 years.
above 2 and not exceeding

3 years
ae .. Heifers, not exceeding 3 years.

HIGHLAND BREED.
Class for Steers, not exceeding 8 years.

: or Oxen, above 3 years.
Heifers, not exceeding 4 years.

Cross BREED.
Class ee Steers, not exceeding 2 years.
oe 5 above 2 years and not ex-
ceeding 2yrs. and6 mos.
above 2 years and 6 mos.,
and not exceeding 3 yrs.
ore .. Heifers, not exceeding 2 years.
‘ 3 above 2 and not exceed-
ing 3 years.

SMALL CaTTLE—Not qualified to compete
in any of the foregoing Classes.

Class for Steers, not exceeding 2 years,
nor exceeding 9cwt,
live weight,
above 2 and not ex-
cceding 3 years, nor
exceeding 11 cwt. live
weight,

Heifers, not exceeding 3 years.
nor exceeding 10 cwt.
live weight,

SHEEP.
LEICESTERS.

aaa for Wether Lambs, under 12 mos,
Wethers, above 12 and under 24
months.

PoRDER LEICESTERS.

Class for Wether Lambs, under 12 mos.
Wethers, above 12 and under 24
months.

CoTsWoLpDs,

Ging? for Wether Lambs, under 12 mos,
«. Wethers, above 12 and under 24
months.

LINCOLNS.

Class for Wether Lambs, under 12 mos,
Wethers, above 12 and under 24
months.

KENTISH OR ROMNEY MarsuH.

Clase for Wether Lambs, under 12 mos,
Wethers, above 12 and under 24
mouths.

DEVON OR ANY OTHER PURE LONG-WOOLLED
BREED—Not qualified to compete in
any of the foregoing Classes.

Class for Wether Lambs, under 12 mos.
Wethers, above 12 and under 24
months.
CHEVIOTS.
Class for Wethers of any age.

MOUNTAIN BREEDS.
Class for Wethers, of any age.

SoutTH-Downs,
Oiees for Wether Lambs, under 12 mos,

.. Wethers, above 12 and under 24
months.

HAMPSHIRE Downs.

ake for Wether Lambs, under 12 mos.
Wethers, above 12 and under 24
months.

SUFFOLKS,

Class for Wether Lambs, under 12 mos.
ee .. Wethers, above 12 and under 24
months.

SHROPSHIRES.

phase for Wether Lambs, under 12 mos,
.. Wethers, above 12 and under 24
mouths,

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OXFORD-DOWNS.

Class for Wether Lambs, under 12 mos,
aie .. Wethers, above 12 and under 24
months,

DORSET OR ANY OTHER PURE SHORT-
WOOLLED BREED—Not before specified.
Class ve Wether Lambs, under 12 mos.

Wethers, above 12 and under 24
months.

Cross BREED.

OS es Wether Lambs, under 12 mos.

Wethers, above 12 and under 24
months.

Wether Sheep, first cross from
Cheviot, Scotch, and Moun-
tain Breeds, above 12 and
under 24 months.

PIGS.
SMALL WHITE BREED.

ones for not exceeding 9 months. -
above 9 and not exceeding 12
months.

MIDDLE WHITE BREED.

Class for not exceeding 9 months.
above 9 and not exceeding 12
months,

LARGE WHITE BREED.

Class for not exceeding 9 months.
above 9 and not exceeding 12
months,

BLacK BREED,

Class for not exceeding 9 months,
a above 9 and not exceeding 12
months.

BERKSHIRE BREED.

Class for not exceeding 9 months. _
above 9 and not exceeding 12

months,

TAMWORTH BREED.
cai for not exceeding 9 months,
above 9 and not exceeding 12
months.

Any Disiincr on Cross BrrEep — Not
qualified to compete in any of the
foregoing Classes.

Che for not exceeding 9 months.

above 9 and not exceeding 12

months.

SINGLE PGs,

Class for any White Breed not exceeding
12 months. :
. Black Breed, not exceeding
12 months.
.. Berkshire Breed, not ex-
ceeding 12 months.
. Tamworth Breed, not ex-
ceeding 12 months.

CARCASE COMPETITION.

piu Ais Steer, not exceeding 2 years.
above 2 and not exceeding
3 years.
Heifer, not T ateadling 3 years.
one Long-woolled Wether
Lamb, not exceeding
12 months.

Long -woolled Wether
Sheep, above 12 and
not exceeding 24 mos.

Short-woolled Wether
Lamb, not exceeding
12 months.

Short - Woolled Wether
Sheep, above 12 and
not exceeding 24 mos.

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