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Resolved, that the same be rescinded, subject to the confirmation 

 of a special Council to be held on October rst. 



N.B. This eventually could not be carried out in consequence of 

 the prevalence of disease. 



In former years several different plans for adjudicating the 

 Champion Plate were tried, among others 



1. When there were only 6 Judges for cattle, the whole 

 adjudicated on the Champion Plate ; this, however, was not 

 satisfactory and more than once resulted in an umpire having 

 to be called in. 



2. The number of Judges was increased to 9, and the whole of 

 these decided by a majority of votes. This, however, was not 

 deemed satisfactory. 



3. The 9 Judges selected 3 out of their own number to act, but 

 this method was in its turn rejected, and last year the whole 

 of the 9 again adjudicated. 



Resolved, that there shall be 3 Judges for Champion Plate. 



That the 3 Judges be selected by the Judges' Selection Committee 

 out of those who act for cattle. The same principle be adopted in 

 regard to sheep. 



Resolved, that the ages of steers be altered from 3 years and 3 

 months, to not exceeding 3 years and 6 months. 



That the classes of Devon, Hereford, Short-horn, and Sussex steers 

 and oxen be altered to above 3 years and 6 months, and not exceeding 

 4 years and 6 months. 



That the prizes for Sussex cattle be increased to the same amount 

 as offered for the Devons, Herefords, and Short-horns. 



That the prizes in all the lamb classes be further increased. 



Resolved, that the word " Inclusive " should be added after the 

 words, " The ages of all animals to be calculated up to the ist of 

 December." 



Resolved, that for the future the fine for non-exhibition shall be i 

 for each beast or each pen of sheep or pigs instead of IDS. as heretofore. 



That a communication be made to the Agricultural Hall Company 

 enquiring whether more accommodation for implements can be given, 

 and that a Committee be appointed to confer with the Directors of the 

 Company thereon. 



Resolved, that the rule prohibiting, animals exhibited at other 

 shows, &c., cannot be rescinded this year. 



That the following addition be made to the rule requiring exhibitors 

 to prove the correctness of their certificates 



" If the exhibitor or breeder should fail to do this by the 3oth 

 day of January next, after the show, the Stewards shall report 

 the facts of the case to the next Council meeting, and the 

 Council shall determine whether the exhibitor or breeder, or 

 both, shall be allowed to exhibit in future at the Club's Show." 

 Also, the following addition be made to the rule in regard to 

 protests. 



" Any person or persons lodging a protest shall deposit the sum 

 of 5 with the Secretary of the Club, and if on investigation 

 the protest is not sustained to the satisfaction of the Stewards, 

 the sum thus deposited shall, at the discretion of the Council, 

 be forfeited to the funds of the Club." 



