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sequently hunted by Lord Gififord under that arrange- 

 ment. 



That, under these circumstances, it is the opinion 

 of this meeting that Mr. Morland, as Master of the 

 Old Berkshire Hunt, should resume possession of the 

 country in question, the same having become impor- 

 tant to the existence of the Hunt, and that the 

 owners of the coverts in the disputed country be 

 requested to reserve them exclusively for the Old 

 Berkshire hounds, and that due intimation be given 

 to Lord Gifford of the resolutions now come to. 



That, inasmuch as it may be desirable, with a 

 view to the promotion of sport, that some conces- 

 sion should be made in favour of Lord Gifford, this 

 meeting is of opinion that such concession of Coverts 

 as may be mutually agreed upon between Lord 

 Gifford and Mr. Morland should now take place, 

 and that in case of such arrangement taking place, 

 Mr. Atkins and Mr. John J. Galley be requested, on 

 the part of the Old Berkshire Hunt, to negotiate 

 with Lord Gifford on the subject, and conclude any 

 arrangement which may be satisfactory to all parties, 

 provided that no such concession shall compromise 

 the rights of the old country as now declared. 



That, in our opinion the line by which the Old 

 Berkshire country should be from time to time sub- 

 divided, is a matter to be decided by the owners 

 of coverts solely, and not by the Masters of fox- 

 hounds who may have temporary occupation of the 

 country. 



That the Chairman be requested to forward a copy 

 of the above resolutions, and also of the resolutions 

 of 1832, to Lord Gifford ; and that 



The thanks of the meeting be given to Mr. 

 Morland for the very temperate manner in which he 

 has asserted his claim to the country in question. 



