8 BROOKE-HUNT on the National Fruit and 



on, an attractive exhibit from the Institute may form a dis- 

 tinctive and interesting feature of each Annual Show, and that 

 the pages of the Society's Journal may be enriched by matters 

 of a scientific and practical nature, which will be of real value 

 to those Members whose interest lies in the direction of growing 

 fruit and its utilisation when grown. 



The question of the constitution of the proposed Institute 

 naturally occupied the careful and close attention of the Com- 

 mittee. Two courses seemed to be open. Either the entire financial 

 responsibility could be taken by one of the bodies concerned, 

 under guarantees from the others, or a limited liability company 

 of a non-profit making character could be formed, under licence 

 from the Board of Trade, in conformity with the provisions of 

 section 23 of the Companies Act of 1867. The latter course was 

 deemed to be much the better, and a Memorandum and Articles 

 of Association were prepared and the Board of Trade approached. 

 From this office, and from their counsel, Mr. W. F. Phillpotts, 

 every possible consideration was shown and help received. The 

 former dispensed with every unnecessary formality, and the- 

 latter gave most willing and able advice as to the framing of 

 the Articles. 



The Memorandum of Association set out inter alia that 



The name of the Association is THE NATIONAL FRUIT AND 

 CIDER INSTITUTE. 



The Eegistered Office of the Association will be situate in 

 England. 

 . The objects for which the Association is established are : 



1. To investigate and demonstrate the best methods of 



cultivation of all kinds of fruit and vegetables ; their 

 habits of growth and leading characteristics ; the best 

 and most suitable varieties for all purposes, but, as 

 regards fruit, with special reference to the manufacture 

 of Cider and Perry. 



2. To investigate and demonstrate the best methods for 



the utilisation of the above products, especially with 

 reference to the manufacture of Cider, Perry, and 

 kindred liquors ; to promote and carry on research 

 into the causes which affect the manufacture of any 

 such products. 



3. To improve the present varieties of fruit and vegetables, 



and to create and introduce new varieties. 



4. To disseminate, as from time to time may be deemed 



desirable, by means of classes, lectures, or any other 

 method, such results of investigation and research as 

 may be considered likely to be of use. 



