8 PROCEEDINGS AT BOAED MEETINGS, 



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Presentation of Books. — The following works presented to the Society's library 

 were submitted, and thanks voted to the donors : — "Decisions in the Court of Session 

 iu Cases connected with Agriculture," presented by the authoi', Mr J. Still Anderson, 

 F.S.A. Scot. ; "The Ayrshire Herd-Book, containing the Pedigrees of Cows, Heifers, 

 and Bulls of the Ayrshire Breed," i^resented by the Ayrshire Herd Society through 

 their secretary, M James M'Murtrie, Ayr ; volmne II. of " The American and Canadian 

 Ayrshire Herd Record," by J. D. W. French, editor; and "Some Information con- 

 cerning tlie Ayrshire Breed of Cattle," by the same author — both works published by 

 the Ayrshire Breeders' Association, Boston. 



New Steam-Ploughing Implement.— A letter was submitted from Mr J. Everad 

 Woods, The Friends' Retreat, York, sending drawings and a notice of Messrs Woods 

 and Whewell's patent turning plough. The advantages claimed for this implement are 

 tlie saving of land at the headlands, and the delay at each end of the field caused by 

 the ploughman having to change ends and to get into position for the return journey. 

 This is all dispensed with by the turning plough. It enables the plough to be drawn 

 close up to the windlass or engine, and turned quickly at the headland — the ploughman 

 never leaving his seat. The notice states that Messrs John Leeming & Son, North Vale 

 Works, Bradford, are the makers of this implement, and will be glad to show the 

 plough at work at a few days' notice. 



Miscellaneous Remits. — It was remitted to the Committee on Office-Bearers to 

 report on vacancies and suggest list for 1879 ; to the Committee on Essays and Reports 

 to read and report on papers lodged in 1878, and to revise the list for 1879 ; and to 

 the Committee on District Shows to revise the awards for 1878, and consider the 

 applications for 1879. 



District Competitions.- -The premiums awarded for brood mares in the district of 

 Easter Ross and western district of Fifeshire at the competitions held in 1877 were 

 reported to have been finally adjudged as follow : — District of Easter Ross — 1st, 

 Alexander Munro, Ord, Invergordon ; 2d, William Douglas, Arboll, Fearn ; 3d, said 

 Alexander Munro. Western District of Fifeshire — 1st, Hugh Butters, Masterton ; 2d 

 and 3d, no award- -the mares not having proved in foal. 



MEETING OF DIRECTORS, 4th DECEMBER 1878. 



Present — Sir John Marjoribanks of Lees, Bart. ; Mr Graham Binny, W.S. ; Mr 

 Dickson of Corstorphine ; Mr Gillon of Wallhouse ; Mr Hope, Duddingston ; Mr Irvine 

 of Drum: Mr Kennedy (of Svmdaywell), Brandleys ; Mr Martin, yr. of Auchendennan ; 

 Mr Mylne, Niddrie Mains ; Mr Plummer of Sunderland Hall ; Mr Ralston, Glarais 

 House ; Mr Smith, Whittinghame ; Captain Tod of Howdeu ; Professor Wilson ; Dr 

 A. P. Aitkeu. Mr Irvine of Drum in the chair. 



Mr F. N. Menzies reported apologies for the absence of the Hon. G. R. Vernon, 

 Auchans House ; Sir Alexander Jardine of Applegarth, Bart. ; Mr Howatson of' 

 Dornel ; Mr Hunter of Thurston; Mr Christopher Johnstone, Dinwoodie Lodge ; Mr 

 Murray of Dollerie : Mr Ritchie of Middleton ; aud Mr Walker of Rowland, C.B. 



Finance. — The Secretary, in submitting a statement of the funds at the close of the 

 financial year on the 30th November, reported that the books and vouchers had been 

 placed in the hands of Messrs Mackenzie & Smith, C.A., the Society's auditors. 



Board and General Meetings. — The Board Meeting for January 1879 was fixed 

 to be held on the Sth, and the anniversary General Meeting on the 15th of that month. 



Office-Bearers for 1879. — The repoi't by the Committee on Office-Bearers for 1879 

 was read, and the Secretary was instructed to communicate with the noblemen aud 

 gentlemen suggested to fill the vacancies which occur in January next before pub- 

 lishing their names. 



Perth Show, 1879. — At the meeting of the Board in November last, it was remitted 

 to the Committee on General Shows to arrange the premiums to be offered next year 

 at Perth. The Committee held its meeting on the 13th, and recommended — 1. That 

 the Show should, as usual, extend over four days, and be held on Tuesday, Wednesday, 

 Thursday, and Friday, the 29th, 30th, and 3ist July, and 1st August. 2. That the 

 prenaums for cattle, horses, sheep, swine, and poultry be the same as at Dumfries. 3. 

 That for wool the same sum be given ; but that, in place of only one prize of £5 for 

 each kind, there be two — namely, £3 and £2. 4. 'That the number of premiums 

 for Cheddar cheese (561b. aud upwards) be three, the prizes being £8, £6, and £4. All 

 the other sections of dairy produce to remain the same as at DumJFries. 5. Tliat tlie 

 Tweeddale Medal be repeated for the best shorthorn animal in the yard. 6. That the 

 two silver cups be repeated for the best stallion and for the best mare for agricultural, 

 purposes, all former pi'ize animals being eligible to compete. 7. That the class for 

 four-year-old geldings be altered so as to admit three-year-old animals. After giving 

 effect to the various suggestions, the premium list will stand as follows : — Cattle, £947 ; 



