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Resolved, that the same be rescinded, subject to the confirmation 
of a special Council to be held on October rst. 
N.B.—This eventually could not be carried out in consequence of 
the prevalence of disease. 
In former years several different plans for adjudicating the 
Champion Plate were tried, among others — 
1. When there were only 6 Judges for cattle, the whole 
adjudicated on the Champion Plate; this, however, was not 
satisfactory and more than once resulted in an umpire having 
to be called in. 
2. The number of Judges was increased to g, and the whole of 
these decided by a majority of votes. This, however, was not 
deemed satisfactory. 
3. Theg Judges selected 3 out of their own number to act, but 
this method was in its turn rejected, and last year the whole 
of the g again adjudicated. 
Resolved, that there shall be 3 Judges for Champion Plate. 
That the 3 Judges be selected by the Judges’ Selection Committee 
out of:those who act for cattle. The same principle be adopted in 
regard to sheep. 
Resolved, that the ages of steers be altered from 3 years and 3 
months, to not exceeding 3 years and 6 months. 
That the classes of Devon, Hereford, Short-horn, and Sussex steers 
and oxen be altered to above 3 years and 6 months, and not exceeding 
4 years and 6 months. 
That the prizes for Sussex cattle be increased to the same amount 
as offered for the Devons, Herefords, and Short-horns. 
That the prizes in all the lamb classes be further increased. 
Resolved, that the word “Inclusive” should be added after the 
words, ‘‘ The ages of all animals to be calculated up to the ist of 
December.” 
Resolved, that for the future the fine for non-exhibition shall be £1 
for each beast or each pen of sheep or pigs instead of ros. as heretofore. 
That a communication be made to the Agricultural Hall Company 
enquiring whether more accommodation for implements can be given, 
and that a Committee be appointed to confer with the Directors of the 
Company thereon. 
Resolved, that the rule prohibiting animals exhibited at other 
shows, &c., cannot be rescinded this year. 
I 879 That the following addition be made to the rule requiring exhibitors 
to prove the correctness of their certificates— 
“If the exhibitor or breeder should fail to do this by the 30th 
day of January next, after the show, the Stewards shall report 
the facts of the case to the next Council meeting, and the 
Council shall determine whether the exhibitor or breeder, or 
both, shall be allowed to exhibit in future at the Club’s Show.” 
Also, the following addition be made to the rule in regard to 
protests. 
“Any person or persons lodging a protest shall deposit the sum 
of £5 with the Secretary of the Club, and if on investigation 
the protest is not sustained to the satisfaction of the Stewards, 
the sum thus'deposited shall, at the discretion of the Council, 
be forfeited to the funds of the Club.” 
