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Tlic T.ondon Silver Cup is offered for competition at nil Shows under 
patronagre in the Lon(h)n I'ostal District, where ten or more classes are 
given, and the Trovincial Silver Cup at siiows outside this area, for 
points gained thnuighout the season hy nominated birds. 
These Cups become the property of those who have won them three times 
(not necessarily in succession), and only three birds at each Show can 
be nominated, which is done bv writing the word " Cui> " after the 
entries on entry form. If members nominate more than three birds 
they will be disqualified for that show. 
These conditions only hold good where Show Societies and Members 
observe the rules. Failure to conform annuls all offers, and the birds 
of a member whose subscription is unpaid at the time of making an 
entry' are ineligible to compete. 
Points ior the Cup to count as follows: ist, 7 points; 2nd, 6 points; and 
one point off for each lower award. Should a tie take place, the member 
taking the most prize money to win. 
Any item not herein provided for, may be dealt with at the discretion of 
the Show Committee. 
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Rules re Breeding Medals. 
The F.B.C. Medal for Breeding a Species or Hybrid for the first time in 
captivity in Great Britain, will be awarded on the following conditions 
only : 
fa) As detailed aiv account of the success as possible must be sent 
for publication in BiKi) NoTi'.s as soon as the young can fend for 
tiiemselves. 
(b) The Awards Committee, whose decision shall be final, to make 
the awards from the Secretary's d.lta, and the published articles record- 
ing successes. . ' 
( c) The.avvauls will be made, and the medals distributed at the close 
of each successive season, or as soon afUrwards .-is the publication of 
said articles permit. 
