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REPORT OF THE COUNCIL TO THE 



ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF GOVERNORS 



AND MEMBERS OF THE SOCIETY, 



Held at the Royal Agricultural Hall, Islington, N., 



On WEDNESDAY, December 6, 1911, at 'd p.m. 



The Right Hon. Sir Ailwyn E. Fellowes, K.C.V.O. 

 (Acting-President) in the Chair. 



Thk Council, in presenting their Annual Report, desire to 

 place on record the following letter addressed to the Acting- 

 President by the President, His Majesty the King, at the com- 

 mencement of His Majesty's year of office : — 



Windsor Castle, January 2^d, 1911. 

 My Deae Fellowes, 



It is a matter of sincere gratification to me that the third occaeion 

 of my occupying the position of President of the Royal Agricultural 

 Society should be when its visit is to the county of Norfolk, where I 

 have for so many years made my home, and in the agricultural develop- 

 ment of which 1 shall always take the keenest interest. 



I learn with much pleasure of the prosperous condition enjoyed t.y 

 the Society to-day, and of its increased activity in all matters generally 

 affecting the welfare of agriculture. 



Much of the good results upon which the Society can rightly con- 

 gratulate itself is due to the untiring work and personal influence of our 

 Honorary Director, Sir Gilbert Greenall. 



I am delighted to hear that there has been an addition of upwards 

 of 200 members from the county of Norfolk, and I trust that this example 

 may prove an incentive to other counties to increase their membership 

 of this great Society. 



I know that you and your colleagues are making every effort to 

 secure the highest possible standard of excellence, both in exhibits and 

 as regards the general arrangements of the Show-yard at Norwich, and 

 I feel certain that, given fine weather, we shall be able to record an 

 eminently successful Show. 



I understand that many of the Ministers of Agriculture from my 

 Oversea Dominions have been invited to attend the Show. I trust that, 

 at all events, it may be possible for some of them to be present, and 

 that they will derive both pleasure and experience from their inspection 

 of the varied and comprehensive exhibits of live stock, implement*, and 

 produce of this country, which will be brought together in the Showyard. 



I greatly appreciate your kindness in discharging the duties of 

 President of tha Society on my behalf during this year. 



Believe me, very sincerely yours, 



GEORGE, R.I. 



