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with a statement of the position of the Club’s funds, etc., and a second 
meeting being appointed, at least 21 days from the first, for discussing 
and deciding upon it. 
It was ordered to be mentioned in the Prize Sheet, that ‘‘ next year 
the prizes will be distributed to the successful candidates at the annual 
dinner.” 
Mr. John Farey died, having been Secretary 20 years. 
Resolved, “ that no officer receiving pay from the Club shall be 
made a member of the Club.” 
Mr. William Farey was appointed Secretary. 
Resolved, that in future the ears of one-year-old sheep be marked 
to prevent their being shown again. 
That in future no animals be shown without the exhibitors certify- 
ing that they have had them in their possession six months at least. 
Resolved, that the butchers’ returns of the dead-weights be again 
required. 
Resolved, that there be three Stewards. 
That there be three Judges for the whole show. 
That each Steward be expected to procure a breeder of cattle or 
sheep, or a grazier, who will be willing to act as a Judge of the Show. 
That the prizes be in pounds instead of guineas. 
That in future the officers of the Club shall not be allowed to answer 
in their official capacity any inquiries respecting the proceedings of 
the Club, except such as are entered and written in the minute book. 
That the Judges be paid their travelling expenses (fixed at £5 in 
1829). 
The President proposed sweepstakes for oxen and steers, and cows 
and heifers ; to be decided by the Club’s Judges next year. 
Two of the above sweepstakes were won by Lord Althorp. 
Resolved, that silver medals be given to the breeders of first prize 
animals: in classes 1, 2 and 3 this year, and for the future to the 
breeders of first prize animals in each class. 
Mr.. Kitelee placed at the disposal of the Club the £10 prize awarded 
to him, to be offered in a gold medal, for the best beast that may be 
exhibited in any of the classes at the Club’s next show. 
Resolved, that silver medals be given in future in Extra Stock for 
the best beast, the best Long-woolled sheep, the best Short-woolled 
sheep, and the best pig. 
That in future a gold medal (£5) be given to the breeder of the best 
beast in any of the classes, and also a gold medal to the breeder of the 
best pen of sheep in any of the classes. 
The officers and leading members of the Club decided to raise 
subscriptions of a guinea each, in order to present a piece of plate to 
Viscount Althorp, the President, in testimony of his valuable services 
in raising the Club to its present eminence. 
