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name which appears not only in the account, but likewise those 

 in the specimens given for arranging a schedule and catalogue, 

 are, as a matter of course, imaginary or fictitious. After 

 the conclusion of the meeting, the treasurer should hand over 

 to the secretary all the accounts he has paid, and the balance 

 sheet, which should be carefully checked, and afterwards filed. 

 Sometimes auditors are appointed to examine the accounts, and 

 certify their correctness ; but in a matter of this kind such a 

 course appears to me to be unwarrantable and offensive, unless 

 there is some just ground for adopting it, more especially when 

 the appointments are purely honorary. A treasurer should 

 render the secretary all the assistance in his power, as he is 

 the individual on whom the brunt of the battle falls. 



SENDING PRIZE MONEY. When the prize money is sent to 

 the exhibitors, an acknowledgement should be obtained. Keep 

 the numbers, dates, and amounts of the Post-office Money 

 Orders sent to each, so that payment can be proved if neces- 

 sary. Never send postage stamps in payment of prize money, 

 however small the amount, nor Postal Orders, which are not 

 by any means secure. 



ADVICE TO JUDGES. Never accept an appointment to 

 officiate as judge at any show unless you feel morally certain 

 that there is no reason why you should not be able to fulfi] 

 your engagement, as it is a great disappointment to the 

 managers when a judge, after accepting office, fails to attend. 

 Should you happen to feel at all unwell a few days before 

 a show is about to take place, where you are under an 

 engagement to act in that capacity, it will be advisable to 

 communicate the fact to the secretary without delay, so that 

 he may be prepared, in the event of your not being able to 

 officiate, with a substitute to fill your place. Be sure always 

 to be in attendance in good time on the day fixed for your 

 services. If the show is held at a town situated a great 

 distance from the one in which you reside, it will be best for 

 you to arrive there the previous night, unless you prefer to 

 travel all night, or can reach it before 9 a.m. by proceeding 

 by an early morning train on the day of the show. It is not 



