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The President intimated that although the whole of the twenty- 
five guineas offered had not been awarded, he would pay the half 
of that sum, and thus leave the balance of the Society’s half of 
the sum awarded available for some other competition. The 
President was cordia'ly thanked for his generosity. 
On the motion of Mr Duyn, the Judges were thanked for 
the trouble they had taken in the matter, and their Report was 
remitted to the Council with power to frame an official scheme, 
and to report at a future meeting, 
OtTuer Essays. 
In the absence of Colonel Bailey, Convener of the Judges, 
the Secretary read their Report on the other Essays received, 
and the following Awards were made in accordance therewith,— 
the sealed envelopes accompanying the Essays being opened, 
and the names of the successful competitors announced to the 
Meeting. 
Crass I. 
I. On the best methods of Converting Timber. (Motto, 
“* Economist.”) 
No award. 
II. On the best methods of Converting Timber. (Motto, 
“Sawdust.”) By D. F. Mackxenziz, Factor, Morton- 
hall. 
Award, the Sitver Mepat offered by Mr W. M. Welsh, 
of Messrs Dicksons & Co., Edinburgh. 
III, On the Afforestation of Waste Land. (Motto, “‘Arboreous.”) 
No award. 
IV. On Forestry and Game Preserving. (Motto, ‘“Enthusiasm.”) 
By ArcuiBaLD Mircue tt, Forester, Dunraven Castle, 
Bridgend, Glamorganshire. 
Award, a BronzE MEDAL. 
V. On the Forest Institute of Vallombrosa. (Motto, “Thick 
as Autumnal Leaves,” etc.) By Grorce CapDELL 
(late Indian Forest Department). 
Award, a Bronze MEDAL. 
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