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The only competitor for the Short-horned prize was disqualified. 



There was no exhibitor in mixed breeds. 



The Duke of Bedford very liberally paid upwards of 68, charged 

 for three years' use of rooms, &c., at Freemason's Tavern, for 

 meetings, &c. 



Resolved, that no person who has gained a prize in either of the first 

 five classes, be entitled to show a beast in the same class next year. 



1809 For the Short-horned and Sussex prizes there were no exhibitors. 

 The Judges were not to be informed of the names of the owners of 



the animals, but were to adjudicate by numbers placed over each. 



Resolved, that from next year (1810) a prize be offered for pure 

 Merino sheep. 



Resolved, that in future it be the duty of the Stewards to open and 

 examine certificates. 



1810 That the conditions respecting Long-horned and Short-horned oxen 

 having been worked be dispensed with. 



It was decided that in 1811 Hereford, Sussex or Kent, and Devon 

 oxen or steers, be shown in pairs or yokes, of the same age, and one 

 person's breed. The premiums to be equally divided between the 

 breeder and grazier. 



A portable weighing machine for cattle was hired from Mr. Shepherd, 

 of Woburn. 



Resolved that every member shall be considered as belonging to 

 the Club until he shall have given notice to the Secretary of his 

 intention of his withdrawing his name, and shall pay the subscription 

 for the year in which that notice is given. 



Prizes offered amounted to 220 guineas. 



I 8 1 I There were no exhibitors for the prizes for yokes or pairs of oxen in 

 the Hereford or Devon classes. 



The arrears of subscription amounted to 468 guineas. 



l8l2 Members were required to subscribe the " signature book," engaging 

 to pay subscriptions. 



Some curious descriptions of the colours, &c., of animals occurred : 

 A Hereford with a red ring round his eye. 

 A red frosty-faced Sussex. 

 A red and white Devon. 

 A smooth-coated Hereford. 



The Duke of Bedford resigned the office of President when about to 

 proceed to the Continent. 



The Marquis of Tavistock was requested to accept the office, but 

 declined. 



A Committee of Management was elected, consisting of the Stewards 

 and 13 members. 



Thomas Coke, Esq., was requested to become President, but declined. 



Resolved, that in future the prizes be in plate instead .of money. 



