In Memoriam.— Tlie late Mr. T. C. Booth. 329 
three years he acted as a Steward of Implements, being most 
untiring in the performance of his duties, which were at times 
very arduous. Mr. Booth often took part in the discussions at 
the Council Meetings of the Society. Inrm and decided in his 
opinions, he was always listened to with attention. He spoke 
his mind freely, but, however strongly he advocated his cause, 
never hurt the feelings of those who differed from him, and 
no man was more popular even with his opponents. These 
qualities were testified to by His Royal Highness the Prince of 
Wales, when, as President of the Royal Agricultural Society of 
England, he announced the death of Mr. Booth to the Council, 
at their Meeting last November, in the following terms : — 
" It is my painful duty to announce to you the death of Mr. 
T. C. Booth, who has for ten years been on the Council of this 
Society, during which time he has been one of its most active 
members, serving as Steward of Finance, also of Implements, 
and Chairman of several important Committees. Of his work 
as an active member of the Yorkshire Agricultural Society, and 
other local associations, it is not necessary to speak. He is well 
known to us in regard to the untiring and unceasing efforts he 
made in conjunction with Mr. Jacob Wilson, for the passing of 
a measure for the prevention of contagious diseases in animals, 
watching with unflagging attention the proceedings of the Com- 
mittee of the House of Commons in 1877, and the passing of 
the Act this last Session. I have always been told that he was 
a man of most equal mind and temper, fair and unprejudiced in 
all matters, holding his own judgment and opinion, but always 
prepared to give way when shown to be in error ; one with 
whom especially it was a pleasure to work." 
He was also one of the first promoters of the Shorthorn Society 
of Great Britain and Iretand. From its formation he was one 
of the " Editing Committee," and his colleagues in that office 
can speak to the efficient manner in which he did his share of 
their somewhat invidious work. 
As a Judge of Shorthorns Mr. Booth was unsurpassed, and no 
man was more free from prejudice. As a breeder of a particular 
line of blood which had taken a very high position, he naturally 
preferred his own cattle to those of rival strains ; but these con- 
siderations never biased his judgment, and he always " went for 
the best animal " when it appeared before him. Though con- 
stantly requested to act as Judge, he almost always refused, 
holding that the owner of so many bulls whose stock were being 
exhibited had better leave others to decide on the respective 
merits of the animals. In the early part of his career at 
Warlaby he himself showed occasionally, and the once familiar 
names of " Lady Fragrant," " Patricia," and " Commander-in- 
