CINCE this history has been in the press the 

 country has suffered an irreparable loss 

 by the death of Her Most Gracious Majesty 

 Queen Victoria, acknowledged by all to have 

 been one of the noblest and wisest of 

 monarchs. 



No part of Her Majesty's vast empire, nor 

 anything that affected its welfare, escaped her 

 notice, and a glance at the annals of the Club 

 will shew not only how much it has been 

 indebted for its success to the support and 

 countenance of the Queen, but how keen an 

 interest was taken by Her Majesty personally, 

 as an exhibitor and prize = giver, in the special 

 work for which the Club exists. 



Whilst deploring this loss it is with feelings 

 of the deepest thankfulness that we remember 

 the great part His Majesty King Edward VII. 

 has taken in the affairs of the Club, and an 

 assurance that that interest will be continued 

 is afforded by a further gracious mark of 

 His Majesty's Royal favour in presenting a 

 magnificent Challenge Cup for Cattle, to replace 

 the Cup graciously presented by Her late 

 Majesty Queen Victoria. 



