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An extra gold medal (£5) was voted for the second best animal in 
class 1, there being no second prize offered. 
A gold medal (£10) was offered for any ox not gaining the prize 
in class 1, but which shall, in the opinion of the Judges, possess 
extraordinary merit. 
Resolved, that the Stewards in future audit the Club’s accounts, and 
if possible previous to the Friday’s meeting. 
That there be separate gold medals in future for Long-woolled and 
Short-woolled sheep. 
Sir John Sebright, Bart., offered to give a gold medal in 1832 for 
the best pen of three two-year-old Southdowns. 
At the dinner, a candelabrum, value 200 guineas, was presented to 
Viscount Althorp. 
Richard Astley, Esq., the then father of the Club, and one of its 
most active supporters, died, and Thomas Mellish, Esq., a Vice- 
President, resigned. 
His Grace the Duke of Richmond was elected a Vice-President. 
Resolved, that in future the breeders’ certificates be required. 
That any member who shall become 20 guineas in arrear be excluded 
from the list of members. 
That the extra gold medal in class 1 be discontinued. 
The Duke of Richmond won a match made with Lord Huntingfield, 
for the five best shearling Southdown wethers. 
Messrs, Hoare were appointed the Bankers of the Club. The 
Secretary to draw upon them. 
The stone altered from 8 to 14 lbs., according to Act of Parliament. 
No person allowed to send more than one ox and one cow into the 
yard as extra stock. 
That unless the proprietors of show yard give more for show in 
- future, it will be held elsewhere. 
The Marquis of Exeter won a match with Earl Spencer for the best 
Freemartin heifer. 
Mr. Ellman won a match with Thomas Coke, Esq., for Southdowns. 
Resolved, that a silver medal be given to the butcher who shall 
purchase animals to the largest amount out of the classes, upon his 
duly producing to the Secretary the certificates of purchase. 
N.B.—From the Prize Sheet for 1835, it appears that only one beast, 
one pen of three sheep, and one pen of three pigs, belonging to the 
same person could be exhibited in each class. 
Humphrey Gibbs, Esq. (afterwards Humphrey Brandreth), was 
elected Honorary Secretary. — 
Mr. William Farey, for many years Secretary, died. 
The use of Islington Market offered for Show. 
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