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was marked by a rigid determination to insist on members adhering

to the points under discussion, thus the meeting went off in splendid

style and we were grateful to Mr. Balfour for his ability in this matter.

There can be no doubt that the manner in which Pheasants were

classified last season did not meet with the approval of our members,

and in future there will be four classes instead of three, and Goldens

and Amhersts will be separated. If the enthusiasm shown by members

at this meeting is reflected by an increased number of keen exhibitors,

it will be most gratifying. At last our members appear to be aware of

the fact that Pheasants are most adaptable for showing purposes: it

is now an established fact. At this meeting a new Committee was

formed, some new members will undoubtedly strengthen our forces

and I must congratulate Miss Greenyer, Messrs. Malisoux, Edwards,

and Major Elliott Benham on being elected. We all regretted the

absence of our President, M. Delacour, but it was unavoidable. A

hearty vote of thanks was accorded him for his gift to the Society of

the coloured plates which adorn our Journal. Without such generosity

we could not possibly afford to present two coloured plates with each

half-yearly issue. We were pleased to welcome several members from

the Continent, these included Dr. J. Derscheid, Messrs. E. Fooks,

G. Blazer, and Schuyl, their enthusiasm was most infectious. Also

congratulations to Mr. Fooks for the able manner in which he judged

the Pheasants : his judgment was faultless. The thanks of our Society

are due to Mr. and Mrs. Bennett for the most able manner in which they

made all arrangements at the Palace Show. There is a lot of forecasting

to be done and nothing was neglected. Also our thanks to Mr. F. E.

Thomas for coming to our assistance at a vital moment. It was found

that hessian was not allowed at the Show as it is of an inflammable

nature : Mr. Thomas kindly provided, free of charge, hessian which

had been treated and made non inflammable.



Jerome Lambert.



