A committee reported its recommendation to
add poultry to the skow, but it was subsequently
found that the space would not admit of it.
1853. Resolved, That it shall be incumbent
on the exhibitors and breeders of animals ex-
hibited at the Smithfield Club’s shows to prove
the correctness of their certificates, if called
upon by the stewards to do so.
Separate classes were formed for Welsh cat-
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1854. His Royal Highness, Prince Albert,
his Royal Highness, the Prince of Wales, and
his Royal Highness, Prince Alfred, honored the
show by visiting it.
Resolved, That in future 'the ages of animals
be calculated to a fixed date, viz., the first of
December.
That the judges give in a reserve number in
each class, in case of prize animal being dis-
qualified.
That in future no person be eligible to be
elected a steward unless he shall have been a
member of the club three years.
That in future steam engines, etc., may be
exhibited down stairs.
1855. Resolved, That for the future, in extra
stock long-wools, and also short-wools, there be
a silver medal for the best wether sheep, and
another for the best ewe.
That in future members who shall have paid
their subscription for the current year be ad-
mitted to the private view by a special card.
That a silver medal be awarded to the breeder
of each first-prize animal in the Scotch and
Welsh classes, provided he has furnished the
breeder’s certificates.
That the outgoing stewards shall nominate


THE CELEBRATED FEEDER OF PRIZE STEERS, RICHARD SHIRLEY, AND FAMILY, OF BAUCOTT.
