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implement-makers complained that they had not room 

 enough in Baker- street. Was it not doubtful whether they 

 would have sufficient space at Islington ? At the Bazaar he 

 could provide 30,000 feet ; and, if he understood the matter 

 rightly, the Company would provide only 37,000 feet. He 

 would not attempt to keep the show if he could not do what 

 was necessary ; but he would be happy to place the Bazaar 

 at the disposal of the Club for another year, and then await 

 its decision (Hear, hear). Having considered the dimensions 

 of the building which it was now proposed to erect, he stated 

 boldly that the promoters would not provide for implements 

 more than 7,000 feet beyond what he himself offered; and he 

 thought that before involving the Club and themselves in this 

 arrangement, they ought to show clearly that there would in 

 fact be sufficient space for them at Islington. He should vote 

 for the postponement of the question till December, in order 

 that every member of the Club might have an opportunity of 

 expressing an opinion on so important a subject. 



Mr. GiBLETT wished to state, in consequence of what had 

 just been said by Mr. Boulaois, that the committee appointed 



to see that proper space was awarded in each department, bad 

 determined that tho Company should provide 50,000 feet at 

 least in the implement department, and every possible accom- 

 modation for cattle, sheep, and pigs. 



Mr. Ade remarked that the space to be set apart for imple- 

 ments and other articles was 35,000 feet, which was exclusive 

 of the accommodation for the public, the avenues, and every- 

 thing connected with the viewing of the show. Mr. Boulnois, 

 he understood, provided at present only 20,000 feet, which 

 included all the viewing accommodation. 



The Chairman then put the question to a show of hands, 

 when the numbers were — 



For the amendment 10 



Against it S9 



Majority 29 



The original resolution was then put and carried. 

 Thanks were then voted to the Chairman, and the meeting 

 separated. 



EOYAL AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE CLUB. 



The second annual dinner of the above Club took place at 

 the Freemason's Hotel, Canterbury, on Wednesday, the 11th 

 July, Dr. Vce'cker, president, in the chair. 



The object of the society, which was inaugurated at War- 

 wick last year, is to afford the present and past students of 

 the college an opportuuity for a social meetiug, and the inter- 

 change of experience from year to year ; and as the annual 

 shows of the Royal Agricultural Society present a very gene- 

 ral rallying point, it was determined to meet at the show, 

 wherever that might be held. Besides members, the Club 

 was honoured by the attendance of Merrs. E. Bowly, J. Nib- 

 lett, Thomas Arkell, and Scott Burn, whose name is familiar as 

 an agricultural writer. 



Mr. E. Bowly, in rising to propose the toast of the 

 "Royal Agricultural College," alluded to the disinterested 

 and philanthropic conduct of bis friend Mr. E. Holland 

 (Unfortuaately unable to attend, on account of parliamen- 

 tary duties), who at a time when the affairs of the insti- 

 tution were in a moat critical, he might even say ruinous 

 condition, came forward, and advanced, at great personal risk, 

 a large sum of money, which, together with improved manage- 

 ment, was the means of raising the College to its present 

 satisfactory condition ; and it was with heartfelt satisfaction 

 that he could tell them as an eyewitness that it was prosper- 

 ing. He had lately inspected the farm, and considered it 

 well cultivated, and offering an excellent opportunity for study- 

 ing econoin'cal practice, whilst the educational department 

 was, he might sa\-, guaranteed by the staff of professors, at 

 the head of which staff stood the world-known nurae of Dr. 

 Voelcker, whose name he begged to couple with the toast. 



Dr VcELCKER, in replying, thanked the last speaker for the 

 flattering manner in which he had mentioned his name in con- 



nection with the college. It might, he thought, be injtrnc- 

 tive to learn the steps by which he came to occupy that po- 

 sition of which he felt justly proud. It was a common delusion 

 to imagine that genius was necessary to suecess. Now he was 

 thankful to say he never was a genius, neither could he boast 

 of more than average abilities. If genius was not, however, 

 essential, he would tell them what was — the constant striving 

 to excel, whatever position we may be called upcn to fill, en- 

 deavouring manfully to do the very best. The discipline ne- 

 cessary for such efforts is invaluable. In a humorous speech 

 the Doctor detailed his early school struggles, his chemical 

 apprenticeships, both in Germany and as Professor Johnston's 

 assistant, showing that his present position and success was 

 attributable, under Providence, to a constant determination to 

 do thoroughly whatever he attempted. 



The Secretary laid before the meeting the annual report. 

 He was glad to tell them that the names of about 50 members 

 were enrolled, and he hoped that number would be doubled 

 before the next meeting. Meagre as was the accommodation 

 provided, compared to what he trusted eventually to see, it 

 had not been secured without much trouble and anxiety, in 

 great measure owing to the difficulty of making arrangements 

 50 far from the spot. He would draw their attention to a 

 proposition from an absent member, as to electiug a local com- 

 mittee, who should be empowered to make the necessary ar- 

 rangements for the next meeting. He regretted that the 

 efforts to obtain permission to erect a tent in the show-yard 

 had not been successful ; he trusted, however, that after formal 

 application, the Council of the Roj'al Agricultural Society 

 would grant their request, and that members would find at the 

 Leeds' meeting show-yard accommodation. 



