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run by the Local Committee, and he could assure them that their work was 
much appreciated by the Society. The Bristol Committee had done everything 
in their power to make the Show a success. He was much indebted to them 
for the assistance they had at all times given him personally, and in moving 
the resolution he would like to add the names of Mr. George Nichols, the Local 
Honorary Secretary, and Mr. Edmund J. Taylor, the Town Clerk. 
Mr. John Evens had the greatest possible pleasure in seconding this vote 
of thanks. Bristol had given them a hearty welcome, a good railway centre, a 
splendid showyard, and beautiful weather. One thing more was necessary, 
and that had been supplied. These conditions had been backed up by the 
very practical, common-sense, business-like transactions of the Local Committee. 
The resolution having been agreed to, 
Sir Frank W ills, in response, said if he was brief in his reply he begged 
them not to think that he was not in earnest. He was sure that all the 
Bristol Executive recognised that they could not have accomplished anything 
like what they had done had it not been for the kindly way in which the 
Council of the Society in London met them on every point, and more especially 
he might refer to Sir Gilbert Greenall, who had made things go so smoothly. 
(Hear, hear.) He was one of those men who always believed in the “oiled 
feather ’ which made the hinges of life work a great deal easier. He was sure 
they in Bristol recognised that, and he was speaking not only for the Executive, 
but for Bristol itself, in saying how heartily they welcomed the Society in 
their midst. 
Railway Companies Thanked. 
Sir Richard P. Cooper, Bart., proposed that a hearty vote of thanks be 
given to the various railway companies for the services they had rendered to 
the Society in dealing with the traffic arising out of the holding of the Show. 
He reminded the meeting of the enormous amount of extra work imposed on 
the railway officials, many of whom had worked night and dav during the 
past week. 
Mr. J. Marshall Dugdale seconded the proposition with the greatest 
pleasure, because he knew the enormous amount of work thrown on the 
railway officials. 
Suggestions by Members. 
The President inquired if any Governor or Member had any remark to 
make or suggestion to offer for the consideration of the Council. 
Mr. H. J. Elwes, F.R.S. (Colesborne Park, Cheltenham), said he wished to 
bring to the notice of the Council the request that they should appoint an 
expert in wool upon the same lines as in connection with the Chemical, 
Zoological, and Botanical Departments. He had found in the course of his 
experience that there were no men to go to for information and advice except 
men who were interested as manufacturers. He then read to the meeting the 
following letter on the subject which he had received from Mr. A. F. Barker, 
Professor of Textile Industries at the Bradford Technical College 
June 30th, 1913. 
Dear SIR,— I have this morning been discussing with Mr. J. E. Fawcett, the 
President of the Bradford Chamber of Commerce, and Chairman of the Wool 
Section of that institution, the question of the appointment of a wool expert to 
link up the wool grower with the wool consumer. Mr. Fawcett is of the opinion 
that this is such an important matter that it should receive the careful con- 
sideration both of the Boyal Agricultural Society and of the Bradford Chamber of 
Commerce and he is prepared to recommend the proposal for the consideration of 
the Chamber upon receiving a distinct, expression of opinion from the Roval 
Agricultural Society. 
Bradford wool consumers have long felt that wool-growers have not made 
th emselves as fully acquainted with the requirements of the trade as might be, and. 
although many isolated attemp's have been made to form some sort of a connection 
comparatively little has been accomplished, and it is evident that much good 
might accrue from some such action as we understand the Royal Agricultural 
Society may be prepared to take.— Yours truly, 
aldred F. Barker, 
Professor of Textile Industries. 
