INCE this history has been in the press the 
country has suffered an irreparable loss 
by the death of Her Most Gracious Majesty 
Queen Victoria, acknowledged by all to have 
been one of the noblest and wisest of 
monarchs, 
No part of Her Majesty’s vast empire, nor 
anything that affected its welfare, escaped her 
notice, and a glance at the annals of the Club 
will shew not only how much it has been 
indebted for its success to the support and 
countenance of the Queen, but how keen an 
interest was taken by Her Majesty personally, 
as an exhibitor and prize-giver, in the special 
work for which the Club exists. 
Whilst deploring this loss it is with feelings 
of the deepest thankfulness that we remember 
the great part His Majesty King Edward VII. 
has taken in the affairs of the Club, and an 
assurance that that interest will be continued 
is afforded by a further gracious mark of 
His Majesty’s Royal favour in presenting a 
magnificent Challenge Cup for Cattle, to replace 
the Cup graciously presented by Her late 
Majesty Queen Victoria. 
