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The West Bourke Agricultural Society. 
The usual monthly meeting of the West Bourke Agricultural Society 
was held at the Lancefield Junction Hotel on the 1st inst. Mr. John 
Hurst was in the chair, the other members present being Messrs. Morrison, 
F. Williams, F. W. C. Riddell, J.P., G. Jeans, R. Clarke, J.P. ; H. 
Campbell, T. R. Watt, and A. N. Thomas, secretary. 
From the Department of Agriculture a letter was received, inquiring as 
to the society’s experience regarding the depredations of the codlin moth 
in the orchards of the district. Several members spoke of the prevalence 
of the pest, but the Secretary was instructed to make further inquiries, and 
report to next meeting. 
Mr. A. H. Hopton wrote with regard to the question of professionally 
judging dogs and poultry. After some discussion, it was decided to be 
unnecessary to alter the present system, as no difficulty had hitherto been 
experienced in obtaining competent judges in these classes. 
Letters were received from a large number of the leading agricultural 
societies of the colony, in response to the society’s circular, with regard to 
the working of the system of giving medals as prizes at shows. With one 
exception only, the whole of the replies, sixteen in number, were averse to 
the system, the general feeling being in favour of cash prizes. No further 
action was taken. 
The Secretary read a letter from Mr. A. Graham, resigning his position 
as a member of the council. It was decided that the Secretary should 
acknowledge it, and state that it had been accepted with regret. Mr. 
Morrison then moved, and Mr. R. Clarke seconded, that Mr. Claud W. 
Hamilton, of Melbourne, should be elected to fill the vacancy, which was 
carried. 
The Zoological and Acclimatisation Society. 
The Council of the Zoological and Acclimatisation Society held a 
meeting on Monday afternoon, 17th August, at their office, 69 Temple 
Court. There were present — Mr. Robert Simson (the president), Mr. C. 
J. Jenner, M.L.C., Mr. C. M. Officer, M.L.A., Mr. J. Halfey, Mr. C. 
Purchas, and Mr. J. C. Tyler. At the conclusion of the meeting, the 
members visited the Zoological Gardens, Royal Park, and inspected the 
zoological collection, especially the large number of animals and birds 
which have been recently received from England and the Continent. It 
was determined to erect several new enclosures and small buildings for 
animals that at present have no suitable location. 
The following stock, which have been added to the collection, have been 
received from donors, to whom the council express their thanks : — Two 
snakes from Mr. John Inglis, Pine Lodge ; one kangaroo from Miss A. 
Teague, Rochester ; one bronze-wing pigeon from Mr. Buller, Parkeville ; 
one magpie from Mrs. Newley, Clifton Hill ; one wallaby from Mr. Hall, 
Punt Hill, South Yarra ; one native bear from Mr. John M‘Mahon, Tra- 
falgar, Gippsland ; two wallabies from Mr. John Lewes ; one porcupine 
from Mr. A. E. Bitton, High Street, Charlton ; one platypus from Mr. F. 
