A gold medal (£10) was offered for any ox
not gaining the prize in Class 1, but which
shall, in the opinion of the judges, possess ex-
traordinary merit.
Resolved, That stewards in future audit the
club’s accounts, and, if possible, previous to
the Friday’s meeting.
That there be separate gold medals in future |
for long-wooled sheep and for short-wooled |
sheep.
Sir John Sebright, Bart., offered to give a
gold medal in 183 32 for the best pen of ‘three.
year-old Southdowns.
At the dinner a candelabrum, value 200
guineas ($1,000), was presented to Viscount
Althorp.
1832. Richard Astley, Esq., the then father


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of the ani and one of its most active sup-
porters, died; also Thos. Mellish, Esq., a vice-
president.
His Grace the Duke of Richmond was elected
a vice-president.
Resolved, That in future the breeders’ certifi-
cates be required.
That any member who shall become 10
guineas in arrears be excluded from the list of
members.
1833. Resolved, That the extra gold medal
in Class 1 be discontinued.
1834. The Duke of Richmond won a match
made with Lord Huntingfield for the five best
shearling Southdown wethers.
Messrs. Hoars were appointed the bankers of
the club, the secretary to draw upon them.
1835. The Marquis of Exeter won a match
with Earl Spencer for the best freemartin
heifer.
Mr. Ellman won a match with Thomas Coke,
Esq., for Southdowns.
