4 PROCEEDINGS AT BOARD MEETINGS. 



surely be raised among the members for an investigation of such importance to all 

 farmers. 



The Rev. John Gillespie said that, as a member of the deputation, he desired to 

 take tlie opportunity of saying that the deputation itself and the Board were under 

 great obligation to Sir James Gibson-Craig for the clear, and forcible, and admirable 

 manner in which ho represented the views of the Society to the Privy Council. 

 The statement could not have been more admirable than it was in every respect 

 from the lips of Sir James Gibson-Craig. He did not think they should be 

 doing their duty in regard to this important subject if they passed it without 

 doing anything more. He moved as follows: — "Resolve to recommend all local 

 authorities to ]jiohibit the importation of Irish cattle into their respective jurisdictions, 

 till 1st May." 



Mr Mackenzie of Portmore seconded the motion, which was unanimously agreed 

 to. 



Price of Farm Produce. 



The Secretary stated, with reference to the price of farm produce, that the 

 subject had been before the committee that forenoon, and he read the minute of 

 the committee recommending the Directors to publish in the Transactions the report 

 and relative tables. 



The Directors approved of the recommendation. 



The " Transactions." 



It was agreed, on the motion of Mr M 'Queen of Crofts, seconded by Sir Robert 

 Menzies, Bart. — "That it be remitted to the Committee on Publications to prepare 

 a fresh list of subjects for next year's Transactions." 



Glasgow International Exhibition, 1888. 

 On a letter being read from Mr W. M. Cunningham, secretary, inviting the Society 

 to nominate three of their number to act as members of an Agricultural Committee, 

 Mr Scott Dudgeon, Mr M'Queen, and Mr Murray were nominated. 



Agricultural and Forestry Education. 



The Secretary intimated that the examinations had been fixed for the 28th, 29th, 

 and 3()th March, and candidates' names must be entered with him before the 16th. 



Resolution on the Death of Mr H. M. Jenkins. 



A letter was read from Lord Egerton of Tatton, acknowledging the resolution 

 passed at the meeting on the 19th January, and, on behalf of the Council of the 

 Royal Agricultural Society of England, offering his sincere thanks for the kind 

 expression of sympathy therein contained. 



Testimonial in Memory of the late Mr H. M. Jenkins. 



A circular letter was read from Messrs Druce, Dyer, and Thornton in regard to a 

 testimonal in memory of the late Mr H. M. Jenkins, which, after consideration as 

 to what line should be adopted, was postjjoned tDl next meeting. 



Books Presented to the Society. 



The Secretary submitted Volume XI. of the Polled Herd-Book, and Volume IX. 

 of the Clydesdale Stud-Book, presented to the Society. 

 The books were accepted with thanks. 



MEETING OF DIRECTORS, 6th APRIL 1887. 



Present. — Vice-Presidents — Earl of Elgin and Kincardine ; Viscount Stormont ; 

 Rev. John Gillespie, Mouswald; Colonel Gillon of Wallhouse. Ordinary Directors — 

 Mr Elliot of Wolfelee ; Mr Middleton, Clay of Allan ; Mr Murray, Catter House, 

 Mr Paterson of Birthwood ; Mr Young of Cleish Castle : Mr Elliot, Hollybush ; Jlr 

 Mackenzie, yr. of Kintail ; Mr Maxwell, yr. of ISIunches ; Hon. R. liaillie Hamilton 

 of Langton ; Mr Buttar, Corston ; Mr Glendinning, Halton Mains. Extraordinary 

 Directors — Mr Dingwall, Ramornie ; Mr Ferguson, Kinnochtry ; Mr INIacduff of 

 Bonhard ; Mr Howatson of Glenbuck ; Mr Mackenzie of Portmore ; Mr Dudgeon, 

 Easter Dalmeny ; Mr M'Queen of Crofts ; Mr I'aterson, Plean Farm. Chemist— Dr 

 A. P. Aitken. Auditor — Mr Wm. Home Cook, C.A. Engineer — Mr James D. Park. 

 Chairman of Veterinary Department— Mr Hope, East Barns. The Earl of Elgin 

 n the chair. 



