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glossum polyxanthum grandiflorum, an exceptionally fine variety (F.C.), 
O. crispum grandiflorum, an immense flower, and the plant well-grown 
(Cult. C.), Cattleya Mendelii, and Cattleya Schilleriana. 
Dr. E. J. Sidebotham, Bowdon (gr. Mr. Shiner), showed Cypripedium 
caudatum. 
Duncan Gilmour, Esq., Sheffield (gr. Mr. Day), showed four very fine 
forms of Cattleya Mossiz, namely, Sandygate Beauty, grandiflora, 
Distinction, and imbricata, the last-named receiving an Award of Merit. 
Mr. A. G. Keeling, Bingley, showed Odontoglossum Rossii majus, and 
Cattleya Schroedere splendens. 
Mr. John Robson, Altrincham, showed Cypripedium Rothschildianum 
giganteum (A. M.), Diacrium bicornutum, and Cattleya Skinneri alba. 
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING. 
Tue Annual General Meeting was held at the same place at 2.30 p.m., 
and the chair was taken by W. Thompson, Esq., who was supported by a 
large number of members. Dr. E. J. Sidebotham, the Hon. Treasurer of 
the Society, having presented his balance-sheet, which showed a sum of 
£52 in the bank to the credit of the Society after paying all liabilities, Mr. 
T. Mills, Hon. Secretary, stated that there had been twenty new members 
added during the year; the number of exhibits brought before the Com- 
mittee during the year was 773, and the three medals to be awarded to 
those members who obtained the highest number of points had been won 
as follows :— 
Gold Medal ... sae tc J. Leemann, Esq. 
Silver-Gilt Medal ... 5 .» d= mtatter, Esq. 
Silver Medal ... ae es Saree Ball, Esq. 
Mr. Mills concluded by stating that be found he would be unable to con- 
tinue the duties of Hon. Secretary, and much regretted to have to resign 
that office. A resolution was then passed accepting Mr. Mills’ resignation 
with regret, and resolving that a cheque for £10 10s. be handed to him in 
recognition of his services during the past year. 
The following were then elected members of the Committee :—Messrs. 
Thompson, sen es Sete Schofield, Statter, Greenwood, Gratrix, 
Warburton, Hodg] tham, Lovell, Parker, Bolton, Rappart, Duck- 
worth, Leeann. Guphes, Robson, Holmes; Johnson, Stevens, and Upjohn. 
Mr. P. Weathers was appointed Hon. Secretary for the year, and Dr. 
E. J. Sidebotham Hon. Treasurer. 
Resolutions were then passed deciding that, in future, the painting of 
flowers required by the Committee should be done at the expense of the 
Society, and that no Cultural Certificates should be awarded in respect of 
plants that had not been in the possession of the Exhibitor for twelve 
months at the least. . 
