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Since the above was written, I learn that the Show will be 

 held on Dec. 8th, 9th, and loth, at the Crystal Palace — the 

 Mecca of all true exhibitors. 



The British Bird Club has accepted the invitation to under- 

 take the British Bird vSection. 



J. A. Swan. 



LETTER TO THE MEMBERS. 



In looking over the reports for the last year I notice the 

 absence of any reference to the alterations the Show Com- 

 mittee thonglit fit to make in the method of awarding the 

 ]\Ie(lals. It nia}^ be they thought the less said the soonest 

 mended. They only say " we have been able to offer more for 

 com})etition and we liope still further to extend the list, and the 

 members can find the Medals granted and their respective 

 winners by going through the Show reports." 



I would suggest that they publish a list for last season, the 

 same as on page 118 of Bird Notes. 



I quite agree with "A Member" that a vote ought to be 

 taken, but as the way of awarding Medals is not one of the 

 rules of the Club, the members cannot bring Rule 7 into force. 

 The Show Committee for the time being, with the sanction of 

 the Council, have it all in their hands. I am looking forward 

 to see the balance sheet for the last year — the last one was 

 published in Bird Notes for June, 1902. 



John Acutt. 



The following is a list of the winners of the Medals 



granted last season, printed 

 expressed above. 



in compliance with the wish 



