RESIGNATION OF THE SECRETARY.



It is with very much regret that I am compelled by the pressure of

other duties to resign the office of Secretary, which I have held (not, I

hope, altogether inefficiently) since the formation of the Avicultural

Society.


It is of great importance to the well being of the Society that this-

office should be held by one who is willing to devote to it a considerable

amount of time and labour ; more indeed than I am likely to be able to

afford in the future. I feel, therefore, that it is only fair to the Society that

another should take up the work, and I have the great satisfaction of

proposing as my successor Mr. H. R. Fillmer, whose devotion to the work

of the Avicultural Society is too well known to need any comment from me.


I have to offer my most hearty thanks to the officers and members of

the Society, and especially to the Executive Committee, for their unvarying

forbearance, kindness, and courtesy to me during my term of office.


Majr I, in conclusion, express the hope that I may still be permitted

to serve the Societj 7 , though in a less onerous position ?


Charges S. Simpson.



RULES FOR THE PRIZE ARTICLES.


(See page /77D


1. The articles should contain from 1,500 to 2,000 words.


2. The prizes will be awarded by the Executive Committee, whose


decision shall be final, and who shall have power to withhold either

or both prizes.


3. The competition will be limited to those members of the Society who


do not hold office.


4. The articles must reach the Secretary before the first of December,,


1896. They must not be signed, but should be distinguished by a,

motto or nom de plume , the name of the writer being communicated

to the Secretary in an accompanying letter signed by the competitor.


5. The names of the competitors will not be communicated to the-


Executive Committee until after they have made their decision.


6. Both prizes will not be awarded to the same competitor, but both may


be competed for by the same member.


7. The prize articles will appear in the Magazine, and the right is reserved


of publishing, in the Magazine, all or any of the unsuccessful articles..



