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general, from the exertions of this Club, which have tended 
materially to increase the supply of animal food of superior 
quality, to meet our greatly increased population and con- 
sumption.” 
“ That the late exhibitions, and the present one in particular, show 
that the improvements in live stock are yet in successful progress, 
as to the essential points of disposition to fatten, early maturity, 
and consequent cheapness of production, and that further and 
greatey benefits may be rendered to the community by the 
continuance of these exertions; under these impressions, it is 
the decided opinion of this meeting that the Club should con- 
tinue, and receive the utmost support from its members.” 
The prizes offered out of the Club’s funds amounted to £50, without 
classification as to breed of cattle, but with conditions as to weight 
only. The ‘‘ Bedfordian”’ premiums were also offered as before. 
Resolved, that one Steward retire each year. 
That the Judges be taken in rotation from the list of names which 
shall be determined on at the meetings of the Club. 
That in future there be three Judges of cattle and three of 
sheep and pigs, to be chosen from the following lists, viz. :— 
ist. Experienced breeders and graziers of cattle. 
and, 5 i $8 49 of Long-wools. 
3rd, ” ” ” rn of Short-wools. 
4th. a butchers in or near London. 
That the Stewards supply, as heretofore, any vacancy that may 
occur by non-attendance. % 
That members at the meetings during the Show be requested to 
nominate several persons whom they think fit and proper for Judges, 
and who would be likely to act. 
That no exhibitor be allowed next year to gain a prize in the same 
class in which he has gained one this year, nor in future to win in the 
same class any two consecutive years, 
That the sheep be shorn before the Judges award the prizes, 
A class for cows was re-instituted, the same as in the year 1815. 
The Secretary reported the death of Lord Somerville, a Vice- 
President of the Club, and one of its original members. 
Prizes offered out of the Club’s funds amounted to 85 guineas. 
N.B.—From the Prize Sheet for 1819, it appears that an exhibitor 
was allowed to enter two beasts in the same class, but where two prizes 
were offered, he was only allowed to gain one. 
Mr. Sadler was allowed to charge non-members for the standing 
room for implements. 
Sir Joseph Banks, one of the original members and promoters, died. 
That new members be admitted by show of hands, and the secret 
ballot box done away with; that one-third negatives shall exclude, 
as settled 18th June, 1805. 
