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Considering all the circumstances, he thought that they had a very excellent 

 Show, and perhaps, as Yorkshiremen should, they had kept in the Showyard the 

 chief exhibits — the horses. Every Yorkshireman liked a horse, and he believed 

 that every man who could would come to see the show of horses. And he had 

 no doubt that there would be a good attendance fiom that day until Saturday. 



Then, this year, tbey had a novelty in the shape of a show of Terriers, 

 which he was sure would also appeal to Yorkshiremen. 



The misfortune they had suffered should, he thought, be a warning to 

 them. Fault was sometimes found by people who asked why the Society did 

 not spend some of their reserve fund. He thought that all that had happened 

 only showed that the policy they were pursuing was right, and that, dependent 

 as they were so largely on the weather and other conditions, it was essential 

 that they should keep a substantial reserve fund at their backs. (Applause.) 



Just another word. Although cattle, slicep and pigs were missing, of late 

 years they had added to the exhibition many what might be called " side 

 shows," and the present occasion afforded an excellent opportunity for visitors 

 to improve their minds by inspecting the educational sections. Going round 

 on the previous day with Prince Arthur of Connaught they both found these 

 most interesting, more especially the Forestry, Horticultural and Educational 

 exhibitions, and the display of Australian products. He was sure they were 

 all delighted to have Prince Arthur in their midst. His Royal Highness had 

 been so much in Yorksliire that he was known to many, and he knew many of 

 them also. He was most appreciative of everything he saw, and had made 

 the remark that "the Royal Agricultural Show was the greatest show in the 

 world." (Applause.) 



Prizes for Yorkshire Farms. 



The Secretary then read the awards of the Judges in the competition for 

 the best managed farms in Yorkshire. (See page Ixxxv.) 



Plantation and Nurseries. 



Mr. McRow also read out the awards of the Judges of Plantations and 

 Home Nurseries in Yorkshire. (See ijp. Ixxxvi and Ixxxvii.) 



Thanks to Mayor and Corporation. 



The Earl of Northbrook moved "That the best thanks of the Society 

 are due and are hereby tendered to the Mayor and (Corporation of Doncaster 

 for their cordial reception of the Society." From the inception of the Show 

 until its opening that week the Society had received the greatest assistance 

 from the Mayor and Corporation. They had worked in the most cordial 

 co-operation with the Honorary Director in all matters connected with the 

 Show, and the Society were more than grateful for the help they had received. 

 Especially did they desire to thank the Mayor (Councillor Clark), for he had 

 never spared himself in doing everything in his power to promote the success 

 of their undertaking, and they desired to acknowledge the constant courtesy 

 and hoBpitality which he and the Corporation had extended to them during 

 their visit. 



Sir John Thorold begged to second the vote of thanks proposed by 

 Lord Northbrook. As one who had been present on the occasion of the Show 

 at Doncaster in 1891 he could testify to the great improvement that had taken 

 place both in the town and in the show ground. He could also bear testimony 

 to the great help the Society had received from the members of the Corporation 

 with the Mayor at its head. 



The resolution was then put to the meeting, and unanimottsly agreed to. 



Thanks to Local Committee. 



Sir Gilbert Greenall said that once again it was his very pleasant 

 privilege to propose a resolution thanking the Local Committee for the 



