24 



carried. It was also agreed that the cups be won tliree tiniesv 

 not necessarily in succession before becoming the property of 

 the winner. 



The application of the Preston Ornithological vSociety 

 for Gold INIedal and support was granted, on the proposition 

 of Mr. Tolhurst and seconded by Mr. Sandy. 



The Manchester and Northern Counties Ornithological 

 vSociety submitted their classification, which was approved. 



The application of the Wrexham Slicrw was considered, but 

 so few particulars being given was laid on the table. 



The application af the Sligo Cage Bird vSociety could not 

 be entertained. 



The application of the P. and S. O. Society was adjourned 

 till next meeting. 



vSonie discussion took place upon a letter from Mr. Weston, 

 and it was agreed to consider the same later on. 



On the proposition of Mr. Vale, seconded by Mr. Dewhurst, 

 a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Sir William Ingram, 

 Bart., for his generous donation to the Club. It was agreed 

 that the donation should go to the general fund of the 

 Club. 



Six new members were elected. 



The classification for the great Amalgamated Show was 

 agreed upon, with the following additional Classes for the 

 Hybrids: — Siskin and Canary Hybrid, Greenfinch and Canary, 

 dark yellow and dark buff Goldfinch and Canary Hybrids. In 

 the British Section, hen Bullfinch, Reed Bunting, and pairs 

 matched for Hybrid Breeding Classes, were added. It was also 

 agreed that a Continental Class be added for species of birds 

 not on the National British Bird and Mule Club's list. 



The Committee adjourned till the ist October. The 

 gentleinen then present being Mr. Robson (Chairman), and 

 Messrs. Morgan, Tolhurst, Jones, Fulljames, Dewhurst, 

 Maxwell, A. Plumbridge. Trower, and the Hon. Secretary. 

 Letters were read from Messrs. Sandy, Urch, Vale, and Pollard. 



The election of Judges for the- Show was next for decision, 

 and it was proposed by Mr. Tolhurst, and seconded by Mr. 

 Jones, that three Judges be elected, one for Hybrids and two 

 for British Birds. Carried. 



It was proposed by Mr. Fulljames, and seconded by Mr. 

 Tolhurst, that the Judges be elected by ballot. Carried 

 iinanimouslv. The result of the balloting was as follows :— 



