OFFICERS FOR 1879.

PRESIDENT.

CHARLES A. SW EET,..............................................................Buffalo, N. Y.

VICE-PRESIDENTS.

A. D. WARREN, ................. *.............. ............. .................. _Worcester, Mass.PHILANDER WILLIAMS, ................................................. . Taunton, Mass.H. T. SPERRY,....... .............................. ...... ........................ .Hartford, Conn.E. L. LAMB,....... . ........................................................................ Chicago, Ills.S. J. BESTOR,....... ........ .............. ........................ ....................Hartford, Conn.R. O. CONANT,...............................................................Portland, Me.DANIEL ALLEN,................... ................................................... .Galt, Ontario.I. K. FELCH, .............................. ......... ........................ ...............Natick, Mass.S. H. SEAMENS,....................... . . . .................... ....................Wauwatosa, Wis.GREGG, E.................................. ..................................................P ittsburg, Pa.

SECRETARY AND TREASURER.

GEORGE S. JOSSELYN,............ ..........................................Fredonia, N. Y.

EX ECU TIV E COMMITTEE.

Charles A. Sweet, Buffalo, N. Y. P. W illiams, Taunton, Mass.E . L. Lamb, Chicago, 111.•8. J. Bestor, Hartford, Conn.I. K. Felch, Natick, Mass.E. Gregg, Pittsburg, Pa.J. Y. Bicknell, Buffalo, N. Y.J. M Lambing, Parker’s, Pa.Wm. Wright, Detroit, Mich.W. T. Rogers, Doylestown, Pa.W. H. Todd, Vermillion, Ohio. Henry T. Root, Providence, R. I. W. H. Hulick, Easton, Pa.P. F. Amidon, Hinsdale, N. H.Geo. C. Colton, Hcoversville Md. Albert French, Oakley, Ohio.

A. D. W arren, Worcester, Mass.H. T. Sperry, Hartford, Conn.R. O. Conant, Portland, Me. Daniel A llen, Galt, Ont., Canada.S. H. Seamans, Wauwatosa, Wis. Geo. S. J osselyn, Fredonia, N. Y. E. S. Ongley, Worcester, Mass.C. B. Elben, Pittsburg. Pa.E. P. Howlett, 830̂ 01130, N. Y.E. R. Spaulding, Jaffrey, N. H.V. C. Gilman, Nashua, N. H.L. E. Sinsbaugh, Syracuse, Neb.E. C. Comey, Somerville, Mass.E. C. A ldrich, Hyde Park, Mass.H. B. Thomas, Troy, N. Y.W. T. Fenton, Indianapolis, Ind.

P r & § e e M i n g BOF TH E

AMERICAN

A T T H E

SIXTH ASIUAL MBETUO,H E L D A T

BUFFALO, NEW YORK,

Commencing February 3d, 1879.

A L S O T H E

CONSTITUTION AND B Y -L A W SA N D

LIST OF OFFICERS AND MEMBERS.

FREDONIA, N. Y.W. McKjnstry & Son Printers.

1879.

Pr o c e e d i n g s .

A meeting of the Executive Committee of the Ameri­can Poultry Association was held at the Tifft House, Buffalo, N. Y., on February 3d, at 2 P. M.

Called to order by President Sweet in the chair.The following list of names was then presented for

membership, viz.:WALTER W. SHUTT,..........DANIEL PINCKNEY,...........ORLANDO H. BREWSTER, GEORGE M. WATERMAN,.J. F. FERRIS,............................H. A. GRANT, Jr.,............. ...A. M. HALSTEAD,.................W. S. H A R E ,...........................JOHN BIDELM AN,................HIRAM P. H O P K IN S ........JAMES FULLERTON,..........ALBERT FRENCH,................ELBERT T. BAILEY.............H. S. ANDERSON,..................JOHN K. CAM P,...................S. ELLIS BRIGGS,.............OSCAR DOOLITTE,................WM. F. R O SS,.........................J. R. D R A P E R ,....................H. C. G. B A L S,.......................F. K. PRATT, ...........................O. H. BATEMAN,...................W. T. FENTON,.......................D. N. G R EE N ,........................ALEXIS BROWN,________PHILIP H. DROZ,...................H. B. THOMAS,.......................JAMES LOCKIE,...................JAMES E. WHITE,................E. A. LAWRENCE,................

.............................Brentwood, N. Y..................South Onondaga, N. Y..............................New Orleans, La......................................Albion, N. Y......................................Albany, N. Y................................ Tarrytown, N. Y................. Rye, N. Y......... ............. Olean, N. Y.

.....................................A lbion , N. Y.

..................................... Buffalo, N. Y.

...........................Strathroy, Canada......................................Oakley, Ohio.

.................................Mt. Kisco, N. Y........................ Union Springs, N. Y.................................. Winsted, Conn....61 Rutger Slip, New York City..................................... Adrian, Mich...................................... Albion, N. Y ..........................................Troy, N. Y..............................Indianapolis, Ind....................................... Keene, N. H.113 Pearl Street, Cincinnati, Ohio............................... Indianapolis, Ind......................................Scranton, Pa. *...........................Mt. Healthy, Ohio..................................Cleveland, Ohio.............................. Troy, N. Y..........................Waterloo, Canada..................................Englewood, HI.

.................................. Bay side, N. Y.

PROCEEDINGS.

Moved and seconded that the above named individuals be confirmed as members of the American Poultry Association upon payment of dues. Carried.

Applications for judgeship were then presented as follows, viz.:J. E. LLOYD, of Cold Springs, Md., on Light Brahmas, and he was duly

elected on said variety.R. H. PECK, of Earlville, Ohio, on Brahmas, Cochins, Dorkings, Bantams,

and Water Fowls, and he was elected on the varieties named.

The meeting adj ourned.

The Sixth Annual MeetingOF T H E

American Poultry Association

Immediately organized with President Sweet in the chair, who briefly stated that the Association belonged to the fraternity, and had doubtless become endeared to the heart of every one associated with its workings. In reference to the noble objects and designs of the Associ­ation, he said it was open to all fanciers of reputable standing, and all these could become members by mak­ing the proper application with the required references. He hoped all the members would strive to increase the membership of the Association, and that the present meeting would be a harmonious one in all respects. In reference to the financial standing of the Association, he stated that the Treasurer’s report was at hand, but would not be read until a later session. This report showed that there was something over $700 in the treasury. This was the most satisfactory and encouraging report ever submitted. He re-called instances where the mem­bers (a number of whom were present) had been obliged to put their hands in their pockets to liquidate out-standing bills, but all this money had been refunded with interest.

Action was then taken on the report of Special Com­mittees. The first taken up was “ that the allowing of

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any points for weights above those now given in Asiatic class as perfect be expunged, leaving the standard weights as they now are, deducting two points per pound for any deficit from above weight, but making no allowance for over weight.” The Committee which was appointed at Portland last year on this matter consisted of Messrs. C. A. Sweet, E. C. Comey, and W. F. Bacon.

A communication from Mr. Comey was read, recom­mending that the standard remain unchanged on this matter. Petitions from other prominent breeders were also read, expressing the same opinion. Mr. Felch then took the chair, and the following resolution offered by Mr. Sweet was carried, viz.:

Resolved, That the present Standard on the weights of Asiatics remain unchanged.

The amendment to the Standard proposed last year regarding the under color of Light Brahmas was taken up and discussed by Messrs. Felch, Sweet, P. Williams, Daniel Allen and others. Mr. Felch offered the follow­ing resolution, viz.:

Resolved, That no Light Brahmas be disqualified for under color unless positive black appears in the web of the feather on back.

In remarks of Mr. Philander Williams he concurred with Mr. Felch on above subject, and thought that judges should have more discretion in deciding on the shading of the web of underfeathers.

On motion of Mr. Spaulding a committee of five was appointed to report at the next meeting of this session, a proper wording of the proposed change, so that it may be as plain and explicit as possible. The chair appointed Messrs. Felch, P. Williams, Hulick, Josselyn, and Todd, as such 'committee. '

The report of the Chairman on Pigeon Standard (Mr. S. J. Bestor) was read by Mr. Sweet, (there being no

member of the committee present,) in-which the Associ­ation was recommended to employ a competent person to confer with all the prominent Pigeon fanciers, and compile a Standard of Excellence for Pigeons. That the committee had made special Inquiry of Mr. Long, of Philadelphia, and his views were that it would take from four to six: months before a book of this description could be compiled, and that $100 per month would be a suit­able remuneration for the work. In. connection with this matter, a communication from Mr. Wm, Simpson, Jr., was read, requesting the Association to withhold their decision on a Pigeon Standard until the Standard which he is publishing, and which is now in press, could be shown to the members of the Association, <&c., <fcc.

Mr. P. Williams remarked that Pigeon fanciers should be consulted before any definite action was taken. On motion of Mr. Felch a committee of three was ap­pointed, consisting of f Messrs. P. Williams, Hulick and Crosby, to consider the matter and report at a future session upon the expediency at present of the Associa­tion publishing a Standard on Pigeons.

A communication from Mr. John E. Diehl was then read in^reference to perfecting a Standard for the Malay Fowls, and a Standard was presented by him for the same. This Standard did not correspond in general terms with that of other varieties, and called for more than one kind of Malays. After a short discussion, Mr. Spaulding offered a resolution that a committee of three be appointed to prepare a Standard of Excellence for Black Red Malay Fowls, and that when such Standard shall be perfected and approved unanimously by said committee, it shall be admitted into the American Stan­dard of Excellence, but that before being published in said Standard, it shall be made to conform in general to the present Standard. The resolution was adopted, and

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Messrs. Spaulding, Daniel Allen, and Diehl, were ap­pointed such committee.

A petition from J. C. Long, Jr., A. P. Groves, John E. Diehl, and G. W. Frederick, was then read, requesting that Jersey Blues be admitted to the Standard as a new breed. • On motion of Mr. Spaulding the communica­tion was referred to a committee of three, to report at next annual meeting. The chair appointed Messrs. Long, Felch, and Hulick as such committee.

A communication was then read from an eastern breeder, regarding the change made in the Standard last season, in the disqualifying clause in Brown Leghorns, which read as follows : •

“ That the clause ‘ white, or partially white feathers in Cockerels,’ be stricken out of the List of Disqualifica­tions of Brown Leghorns, the same to be -cut severely as a defect.” . .

Mr.- P. Williams, in remarks on the subject, thought the committee had acted wrong in the matter of chang­ing the color on Brown Leghorn Cockerels. Mr. Felch spoke at length, but in favor of the present Standard.Mr. Sweet stated that he had heard a great deal in reference to the Brown Leghorn Standard, and thought that all the members breeding this variety should assist in making the Standard. Mr. Sweet then offered the following resolution:

Resolved, That the disqualification in Brown Leghorns be changed to read as in the edition of 1876.

Under the rule it was laid over until next annual meeting.

Mr. Felch, in remarks, stated that the G. S. Hamburgs now on exhibition at the Rink, had laced feathers in the breast, which, according to the' Standard, should be dis­qualified ; and that he had disqualified some of these same birds on that account. He claimed that the Stan­dard should be changed, or that exhibitors should be />

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required to breed Spangled Breasts on Golden Spangled as on Silver Spangled Hamburgs. Remarks were also made by President Sweet and others. Mr. Felch offered the following resolution, viz.:

Resolved, That all resolutions offered at the meetings of the American Poultry Association be printed in a list, and that the same shall be transmitted to each and every member of the Association who shall vote by writ­ten yea or nay, and return the same within 30 days, and if decided in the affirmative, the same to be effective from that date.

Mr. Sweet calling Mr. Felch to the chair, took a decided position against this resolution for a number of reasons;

Mr. Spaulding moved that it be laid on the table, which was carried.

Mr. Lamb, of Chicago, then moved that a committee of five be appointed to present a list of officers for the year 1879.

The motion was carried, and Messrs. E. L. Lamb, Dan­iel Allen, Wm. H. Huiick, E. P. Howlett, and E. C. Aldrich were appointed such committee.

Mr. Bicknell offered the following proposed amend­ment to the Standard, viz.:

Resolved, That the Standard, regarding the legs and beaks of White Hamburgs, be changed so as to read as in the editions of said Standard of 1876.

Under the rule it was laid over until the next annual meeting.

Mr. Aldrich offered remarks on the color of the ear­lobe of Houdans as follows :

“ The old Standard called for red ear-lobes, and the “ new Standard calls for white, and that Houdans have “ neither white or red ear-lobes. According to the Stan- “ dard, as it now is, Judges should cut the specimens. “ We should not require either white or red ear-lobes, “ because it is unnecessary.”

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Messrs. P. Williams and Bicknell claimed that the color of lobes on Houdans should not be considered, but allowed a, full count regardless of color.

Mr. Felch offered a resolution, that Judges on Hou­dans shall give specimens full 'number of points in ear­lobes, until such time as the Standard can be changed. The resolution was adopted.

Mr. Bicknell offered the following proposed amend­ment to the Standard, which was laid over under the rule, until the next annual meeting :

Resolved, That the color of ear-lobes of Houdans be expunged from the Standard.

A petition from western breeders was presented, re­questing that in Black Cochins the required color of legs be Black instead of Yellow.

Laid over under the rule until next annual meeting.The resignation of W. E. Shedd, of Waltham, was

presented, and the same was accepted on condition that his dues have been paid in full.

Mr. Sweet called the attention of members to the col­lection called Black Javas and Spangled Javas, now on exhibition at the Rink.

Mr. N. T. Lattin said that he had bred this species of fowls for more than seven years, and testified to the good qualities of the birds. Mr. Lattin wanted to see them entered in the Standard of Excellence.

Mr. Todd moved that a committee of three be ap­pointed to investigate these varieties and report at the next annual meeting. •

The motion was carried, and Messrs. Todd, Doolittle, and Josselyn were appointed said committee.

Mr. Bicknell moved that the names of the newly elected members be not published in the list of members until their dues have been paid.

The motion was carried.

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Mr. Bicknell also moved that a Standard be perfected for colored Dorkings.

. This motion was lost.Mr. Bicknell also offered the following resolution :

, Resolved, That the Standard on Black Leghorn’s legs be changed to read Black instead of as it now reads.

Under the rule this was laid over until next annual meeting. .

Remarks were made by Mr. Fenton, courteously invit­ing the American Poultry Association to meet at Indian­apolis during the meeting of 1880.

Communications to same effect were presented for Richmond, Va., Utica, N. Y., and Washington, D. C.

Communication from C. W. Bolton, was then pre­sented, proposing the following changes in Standard :

Resolved,, That in the disqualification for W. C. B. Polish be inserted, in place of ‘ White feathers in any part of plumage.’ ‘ Feathers other than jet black, ex­cept in crest.’ Also to legs, after the word ‘ age ’ or ‘ feathered ; ’ and that the latter clause be added to all the Polish varieties in their disqualification.

Resolved, That the Golden or Silver Polish, plain or bearded, have the words ‘ absence of wing-bars ’ added to their disqualification.

Resolved, That in the disqualification for White Polish, plain or bearded, be inserted ‘ feathers other than pure white,’ substituting the word ‘feathers’ for ‘ color’ as more definite. '

Under the rule these were laid over until next annual meeting. ' . ‘

Adjourned until 10 A. M., February 4th.

February 4th, 10 A. M.The American Poultry Association met pursuant to

adjournment. There was a large attendance of mem­bers. In the absence of President Sweet, the meeting

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was called to order by Vice-President (Williams. The committee appointed to prepare a list of'(officers for the ensuing year presented their report. They stated that Mr. Sweet had requested that the Association would this year give heed to his oft-expressed wish, that some one be elected to the Presidency besides himself; he had served the Association for a number of years, and thought it only fair that somebody else should have the honor, as well as the responsibility. Out of deference to

j this wish on the part of Mr. Sweet, the committee have recommended the name of Philander Williams for Presi­dent, and ballots were cast for President, and Mr. Philander Williams was unanimously elected. This | gentleman thanked the members for the honor, but posi­tively declined to accept the position.

Mr. Lamb offered a resolution that the Secretary cast ] the ballot for Mr. C. A. Sweet for President. This resolu­

tion was adopted, and Mr. Sweet was declared elected.Mr. E. R. Spaulding moved that a committee be ap­

pointed to call upon Mr. Sweet and inform him of his re-election. The chair appointed the following com-

i mittee : Messrs. E. P. Howlett, Oscar Doolittle, and P. F.| Amidon. *| The report of the Secretary and Treasurer, Mr. J. Y.! Bicknell, was then read and accepted. The report was ' i considered in every way satisfactory, showing a balance ! in the treasury of $716.36. ,

On motion of Mr. Aldrich the .name of President Sweet was taken from the list of Vice-Presidents re­ported, and the*name of P. Williams substituted.

The Committee appointed to apprise Mr. Sweet of his re-election, reported that they had seen Mr. Sweet and informed him of the fact that Mr. Williams had been elected and declined, and that he (Mr. Sweet) had been " unanimously re-elected, and that they had been ap- j

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pointed a committee to apprise him of the fact, and secure his acceptance. They stated that Mr. Sweet placed himself in the hands of the' Association, and if they deemed it for the best interests of the Association for him to serve them another year, he would do so, yet he was disposed to believe that the best interests of the Association would be served by the election of a newman.

On motion of Mr. Felch, which was carried, the Secre­tary was ordered to cast the ballot of the Association for the remaining officers for the ensuing year as follows :

VICE-PRESIDENTS.

| A. D. WARREN, ............................................PHILANDER W ILLIAM S,.................................H. T. SPERRY,........................................................E. L. LAMB,.............................................................S. J. BESTOR,............t ...........................................

| R. O. CONANT,.......................................................j DANIEL A L L E N ,...,...........................................! I. K. FELCH ,...........................................................j S. H. SEAMENS,........................................ , ...........! E. GREGG,........................... ....................................

.Worcester, Mass. ...Taunton, Mass. . . Hartford, Conn......... Chicago, His...Hartford, Conn---- Portland, Me.---- Galt, Ontario.---- Natick, Mass.Wauwatosa, Wis. ---- Pittsburg, Pa.

SECRETARY AND TREASURER.

j GEORGE S. JOSSELYN,................. .......................| EXECUTIVE 'COMMITTEE.

J. Y. BICKNELL,..................... ...................................| E. S. ONGLEY,u. ........................................................I J. M. LAMBING,..........................................................i C. B. ELBEN,..................................................................! WM. W R IG H T ,...: ..........................1........................j E. P. HOWLETT,.........................................................i W. T. ROGERS,...................................... - ..................[ E. R. SPAULDING,.......................................................! W. H. TODD,...................................................................

V. C. GILMAN,............................................................HENRY T. ROOT.........................................................L. E. S1NSABAUGH,........ ................................... ..W. H. HULICK,................................................. ..........

! E. C. COMEY, .............................................................

j GEO. C. COLTON,..............- .......................................

Fredonia, N. Y.

..............Buffalo, N. Y.

........Worcester, Mass.Parker’s Landing, Pa............... Pittsburg. Pa............... Detroit, Mich...........Syracuse, N. Y.........Doylestown, Pa...............Jaffrey, N. H.----- Vermillion, Ohio...............Nashua, N. H.........Providence, R. I.............Syracuse, Neb...................Easton, Pa.---- Someryille, Mass*..........Hinsdale, N. H.---- Hyde Park, Mass.---- Cold Springs, Md.

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H. B. THOMAS,...................................................................................... Troy, N. Y . -ALBERT FRENCH,.............................................................................Oakley, Ohio.W. T. FENTO N,....................... ...................................................Indianapolis, Ind.•

Note—The Executive Committee includes the President, Vice-Presidents, and Secretary.

The committee on undercolor of Light Brahmas re­ported through its chairman, Mr. Felch. The report was as follows, under disqualification : '

Instead of “ undercolor other than white or bluish white,” we substitute undercolor of back, black running into the web of the feather, and to the present description add “ or slate color.”

The report was adopted, so that the undercolor clause in disqualifications of Light Brahmas as adopted at this meeting now reads as follows : Undercolor, any other than white, bluish, white, or slate color. In undercolor of back, black running into the web of the feather.

Mr. P. Williams, as chairman of the committee on Pigeons, reported that the committee did not favor a Standard as proposed, for the reasons of its cost, and particularly as Mr. Simpson will very soon issue one which he desires to submit for our approval.

Mr. Halstead remarked that he understood that Mr Simpson had spent much time and money in having compiled a Pigeon Standard, and that the same had been copyrighted. He urged no Speedy action in this matter.

On motion the report of the special committee was accepted, and they were discharged, and on motion the old committee were continued to whom the matter was referred, and also the new Standard in press (Simpson’s) was referred to this committee to report at next annual meeting.

Mr. Felch offered the following resolution, which was adopted, viz.:

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Resolved, That when new score cards are printed, the disqualifications of the different classes of fowls beprinted on the proper cards. '

* % %

On motion of Mr. Josselyn, the thanks of the Associa­tion were tendered to Mr. Tuthill, proprietor of the Tifft House, for the excellent accommodations which he had generously furnished for these meetings.

Mr. Howlett offered the following resolution, which was adopted :

Resolved, 'That the thanks of the Association be, and are tendered, to Mr. C. A. Sweet, for his untiring devo­tion to the interests of the American Poultry Associa­tion, and his perseverance in furthering the objects of this organization, and that we fully appreciate his uni­form courtesy and dignity as presiding officer of this Association. f

Mr. Daniel Allen offered the following resolution, which was also adopted :

Resolved, That a committee of five be appointed for the purpose of devising means for examination of candidates for the appointments of Judges.

On motion of Mr. Ferris, and amendment by Mr. Felch, to include Albany, the following resolution was adopted :

Resolved, That the thanks of the Association be, and are tendered, to the press of Buffalo and Albany for their kindness in attending these meetings of the Amer­ican Poultry Association, and their full and correct reports of the same.

The following resolution offered by Mr. Bicknell was adopted:

Resolved, That all invitations received in relation to the place of holding our next annual meeting, and all that may be received this year, be referred to the Exe­cutive Committee.

Mr. Halstead gave notice that he proposed a general disqualification clause for the Standard. This clause

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will soon be printed and sent to each member of this Association.^

- On motion of Mr. Felch, a vote of thanks was tend­ered to Mr. Bicknell, the retiring Secretary and Treas­urer, for the efficient manner in which he had discharged his official duties during the past two-years.

The following committee on the examination of can­didates for Judgeships was announced by the chairman, namely :

Messrs. Daniel Allen, C. A. Sweet, I. K. Felch, W. T. Fenton, and E. C. Aldrich.

On motion of Mr. Ferris, the meeting adjourned sine die, and a meeting of the Executive Committee was im­mediately organized.

PROCEEDINGS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.

Mr. W. H. Doel, of Toronto, Canada, and Mr. W. H. Cummings, Milldale, Conn., were elected life members.

• Mr. A. M. Halstead was elected Judge on the follow­ing named varieties, viz.:

Asiatics, Games, Bantams, Spanish, Leghornsj Polish, * Dorkings, Hamburgs, French, American, Aquatic, Mis­cellaneous, Rabbits, and Minor Pets.

The meeting then adjourned, subject to the call of the President.

At a meeting of the Executive Committee, held Feb­ruary 4th, at the Rink, President Sweet in the chair, Mr. Isaac Murdoch, of Springfield, Mass., and E. O. Damon, of Northampton, Mass., were elected life members.

Moved and seconded that the matter of a Standard for White Polish Bantams be referred to a committee, consisting of E. S. Ongley, W. H. Todd, and Charles H. Crosby, and if they should deem this variety worthy, to

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report a Standard for same at next annua^ meeting of the American Poultry Association. Carried.

Moved and seconded to strike from disqualifications of White Crested Black Polish, “ white feathers in any part of plumage, except crest.”

Under the rule this resolution lies over until next annual meeting.

Adjourned subject to the call of the President.

At a meeting at the Rink, of the Executive Committee, February 5th, President Sweet in the chair, Mr Henry J. Haight, of Goshen, N. Y., was elected a life member of the Association.

The following resolution was offered by Mr. Ongley :Resolved, That from the disqualification clause in

Golden Spangled Hamburgs, which reads “solid black or laced breast,” the words “or laced” shall be stricken out.

Under the rule this resolution lies over until next annual meeting.

The following resolution was offered and adopted :Resolved, That a committee of three be appointed to

present a Standard on Black Sumatra Fowls.The chair appointed Messrs. E. S. Ralph, J. Y. Bick-

nell, and Daniel Allen as such committee.The meeting then adjourned.

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LIST O IE1 TUB

Resolutions, Motions, Petitions and NoticesO f f e r e d a t t h i s m e e t i n g , a n d w h i c h w i l l c o m e u p

AT THE NEXT ANNUAL MEETING FOR FINAL DISPOSAL

AS UNFINISHED BUSINESS.

No. 1.Resolved, That a committee of three be appointed to

prepare a Standard for Black Red Malay Fowls, and that when such a Standard shall be perfected and approved unanimously by said committee, it shall be admitted into the American Standard of Excellence, but that before being published in said Standard, the * wording, etc., shall be made to conform in general to the style of present Standard. .

The chair appointed Messrs. E. R. Spaulding, Daniel Allen, and John E. Diehl, as such committee.

No. 2.A petition was received from Jno. C. Long, Jr., and

others, asking that Jersey Blues be admitted to the Stan­dard. On motion it was referred to a committee, con­sisting of

Messrs. Jno. C. Long, I. K .. Felch, and Wm. H. Hulick.

No. 3.Resolved, That the disqualifying clause in Brown Leg­

horns be changed to read same as it did in 1876, (before the change made at Portland). '

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No. 4.Resolved, That the Standard, regarding the legs and

beaks of White Hamburgs, be changed so as to read as in the editions of said Standard of 1876.

No. 5.Resolved, That the color of ear-lobes of Houdans be

expunged from the Standard.No. 6.

Resolved, That the Standard on Black Cochins’ legs he changed to read Black instead of Yellow.

. No. 7.Mr. N. T. Lattin presented the matter of Black and

Spangled Javas, and asked for their admission into the Standard, and the following committee was appointed to report at next annual meeting :

Messrs. W. H. Todd, Oscar Doolittle, and George S. Josselyn.

No. 8.Resolved, That the Standard on Black Leghorns’ legs be

changed to read Black instead of as it now reads.No. 9.

Resolved, That in the disqualification for W. C. B. Polish be inserted, in place of ‘ White feathers in any part of plumage,’ ‘ Feathers other than jet black, ex­cept in crest.’ Also to legs, after the word ‘ age ’ or ‘ feathered ; ’ and that the latter clause be added to all the Polish varieties in their disqualification.

No. 10.Resolved, That the Golden or Silver Polish, plain or

bearded, have the words ‘ absence of wing-bars ’ added to their disqualification.-

No. 11.Resolved, That in the disqualification for White Polish,

plain or bearded, be inserted ‘ feathers other than pyre white,’ substituting the word ‘ feathers ’ for ‘ color ’ as more definite.

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NO. 12.The old Committee on Pigeons was continued, con­

sisting of Messrs. S. J. Bestor, Jno. C. Long, and E. H. Moore, to whom was referred the Simpson Standard when out.

No. 13.Mr. Halstead gave notice that he proposed a general

disqualification clause for the Standard. This clause will soon be printed and sent to each member of this Association.

No. 14.Report of committee on examination of candidates for

Judgeships: Messrs. Daniel Allen, C. A. Sweet, I. K. Felch, W. T. Fenton, and E. C. Aldrich.

No. 15.Moved and seconded that the matter of a Standard

for White Polish Bantams be referred to a committee, consisting of E. S. Ongley, W. H. Todd, and Charles H. Crosby, and if they should deem this variety worthy,..to report a Standard for same at next annual meeting of the American Poultry Association.

No. 16.

Moved and seconded to strike from disqualifications of White Crested Black Polish, “ white feathers in any part of plumage, except crest.”

No. 17.Resolved, That from the disqualification clause in

Golden Spangled Hamburgs, which reads “solid black or laced breast,” the words “ or laced ” shall be stricken out.

No. 18.Resolved, That a committee of three be appointed to

present a Standard on Sumatra Fowls. The chair ap­pointed Messrs. E. S. Ralph, J. Y. Bicknell, and Daniel Allen as such committee.

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APPOINTED BY THE AMERICAN POULTRY ASSOCIATION.

W. P. Atkinson, Erie, Pa.—Buff Cochins, Leghorn class, Dominiques, Plymouth Rocks and Black Spanish.

Seward Merry, Ilion, N. Y.—Light Brahmas, Buff and Partridge Cochins.

W. H. Todd, Vermillion, Ohio.—Asiatic and Leghorn classes, French class, Dorkings, Plymouth Rocks, Gold- laced and Silver-laced Bantams, African Bantams, Black­breasted Red and Brown-breasted Red Game Bantams, Hamburgs all varieties, Black Spanish, White-crested Black Polish, Turkeys and Water Fowls.

A. P. Groves, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, Pa.—Par­tridge Cochins.

Jesse G. Darlington, Philadelphia, Pa.—Dominiques.M. H. Cryer, 111 Girard street, Philadelphia, Pa.—

Games and Game Bantams, Black Spanish, Hamburgs and Rouen Ducks.

John Stone, Coatsville, Pa.—Games and Game Ban­tams.

W. T. Rogers, Doylestown, Pa.—Hamburg class.E. R. Spaulding, Jaffrey, N. H.—Games and Game

Bantams.Frederick Masten, Buffalo, N. Y.—Hamburg class.George W. Chidsey, Elmira, N. Y.—Light Brahmas,

Buff, White and Black Cochins, Bantams other than Game. . .

Seir Curtis, Buffalo, N. Y.—Games and Game Ban­tams.

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Edward B. Smith, Buffalo, N. Y.—Game Bantams.George L. Williams, Buffalo, N. Y.—Buff and White

Cochins.E. S. Ongley, Auburn, N. Y.—Hamburg, Polish, and

Bantam—other than Game—classes.' Chas. H. Crosby, Danbury, Ct.—Cochins, Brahmas, and Game Bantams.

H. A. Mansfield, Waltham, Mass.—Dark Brahmas.R. F. Shannon, Pittsburg, Pa.—Light and Dark Brah­

mas. 'C. C. Plaisted, Hartford] Conn.—Light Brahmas.J. Y. Bicknell, Buffalo, N. Y.—Brahmas, Cochins,

Black Spanish, White and Brown Leghorns, Dorkings, Houdans, Creve Coeurs, La Fleche, Plymouth Rocks, Dominiques, Sebright and Black African Bantams, Game class, Geese, Ducks and Turkeys.

C. A. Johnson,-Newbury port, Mass.—Light and Dark Brahmas, French class, and Water Fowls.

John P. Buzzell, Clinton, Mass.—Light and Dark Brahmas, French class, and Partridge Cochins. *

Philander Williams, Taunton, Mass.—Asiatic, French, and Bantam—other than Game—classes.

E. C. Comey, Quincy, Mass.—Light and Dark Brah­mas, Buff, White and Partridge Cochins.

Dr. A. M. Dickie, Doylestown, Pa.—White and Brown Leghorns, and Plymouth Rocks;

E. P. Howlett, N. Y.—Games and Game Bantams, Light and Dark Brahmas. ,

S. J. Bestor, Hartford, Conn.—Games and Game Ban­tams.

A. D. Warren, Worcester, Mass.—Black-breasted Red Games, and Black-breasted Red Game Bantams.

P. W. Hudson, North Manchester, Ct.—Game, Game Bantam, and Hamburg classes.

I. K. Felch, Natick, Mass.—Asiatic and Spanish classes.Henry F. Felch, Natick, Mass—Asiatic class.Henry E. Wolcott, Fairport, N. Y.—Polish class.A. P. Coddington, Tecumseh, Mich.—Plymouth Rocks.

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Henry S. Magrane, Woodside, Newark, N. J.—Light Brahmas and Bantams other than Game.

A. McLaren, Meadville, Pa.—Game and Game Bantam classes.

Clement B. Elben, Pittsburg, Pa.—Light Brahmas, Black Rose Comb Bantams and Aylesbury Ducks.

Henry S. Ball, Shrewsbury, Mass.—On the following named classes, viz.: Asiatic, Game, Bantam, Spanish, Polish, Dorking, Hamburg, French and American.

Sharp Butterfield, Sandwich, Ont.—Asiatics, Games, Game Bantams, Hamburg, Polish and Bantams other than Game.

C. W. Bolton, Armonk, N. Y.—Hamburg and Polish classes.

L. D. Ely, Jr. Rochester, N. Y.—Hamburg class, White and Brown Leghorns, Rose Comb White Bantams, Bronze Turkeys and Rouen Ducks.

Samuel P. Courtney, Philadelphia, Pa.—Buff Cochins.Henry Bisco, Leicester, Mass.—Polish class.Francis Taylor, Oakdale, Del. Co., Pa.— Hamburg

class.T. A. Winfield, Hubbard, Ohio.—Game and Game

Bantam class.M. Eyre, Jr., Napa, Cal.—Light and Dark Brahmas,

White and Brown Leghorns, Houdans, ar.d Bronze Turkeys.

W. T. Bell, Franklin, Pa.—Hamburg class.Newton Adams, Utica, N Y.—Hamburg class and

White Leghorns.James M. Lambing, Parker’s Landing, Pa.—Light

Brahmas and Black Hamburgs, Black-breasted Red Game Bantams, White, Black and Partridge Cochins, White and Brown Leghorns, and Plymouth Rocks.

J. C. Long, Jr., Philadelphia, Pa.—Asiatic and French classes, and White and Brown Leghorns.

John E. Diehl, Beverly, N. J.—Buff, White and Black Cochins, Games and Game Bantams, Bantams other than Game ; also French and American classes.

S. H. Cook, McDonald, Pa.—Black-breasted Red Game Bantams, and Turkey class.

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F. R. Wotring, Mansfield Valley, Pa.—Light and Dark Brahmas.

David Jones, Tecumseh, Mich.—Buff Cochins.Richard McMillan, Galt, Ontario.—Silver and Golden

Penciled Hamburgs, Black Hamburgs,^Black Spanish, Silver Duckwing Game Bantams and Black Rose Comb Bantams.

Daniel Allen, Galt, Ontario.—Cochins, Brahmas, Ham­burgs, Games, Spanish, Game Bantams, Bantams other than Game, Turkeys, and Water Fowls.

Chas. S. Lincoln, Warren, Mass.—Game class.G. O. Brown, Brooklandville, Md.—Asiatic and Poland

classes ; Silver Spangled, Hamburgs, Houdans, C reve Coeurs, Spanish, Plymouth Rocks, and White and Brown Leghorns.

W. F. Bacon, Lexington, Mass.—Light and Dark Brahmas, Leghorns, Spanish, Plymouth Rocks, Games and Game Bantams. ' ,

R. Y. Fairservice, 104 Mount Clair Avenue, Newark, N. J.—Asiatics.

R. Twells, Montmorency, Ind.—Games and Game Ban­tams.

P. Frank Amidon, Hinsdale, N. H.—Asiatics, Ply­mouth Rocks, Dominiques and Leghorns.

J. E. Lloyd, Cold Springs, Md.—Light Brahmas.R. H. Peck, Earlville, Ohio.—Brahmas, Cochins, Dork­

ings, Bantams, |md Water Fowls.

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L I F E M E M B E R S .

ABBOTT, A. E................ADAMS, NEW TON___ALDRICH, E. C...............ALLEN, DANIEL............ALLEN, HENRY I.........ALLEN, F. L O U IS........AMIDON, P. F R A N K ...ATHOLE, GEO. C...........ATKINSON, WM. P. . . .BAILEY, ELBERT T__BALL, HENRY S...........BALS, H. C. G................BARNES, THOMAS F...BASSETT, WM.................BESTOR, S. J...................BETTS, C. S......................BICKNELL, J. Y .............BIDELMAN, JO H N___BISCO, HENRY...............BOLTON, Rev. C. W._._BOYDEN, JOHN T........BRIGGS, S. ELLIS-------BROWN, A L E X IS ........BROWN, GEO. O...........BURNHAM, GEO. P . . . .BUTTERFIELD, S.........BUTTERS, GEO...............BUZZELLE, JOHN P.. . CARPENTER, EMORY CARTWRIGHT, C. P.--CHIDSEY, G. M.............CHURCHMAN, WM. H.CLINTON, J. W ..............COCHRANE, T. A .........

__ East Hampton, Mass.........................Utica, N. Y.............Hyde Park, Mass....... .Galt, Ont., Canada.............Schoolcraft, Mich.....................Buffalo, N. Y................. Hinsdale, N. H*................New York City........... ..................Erie, Pa............... Mt. Kisco, N. Y...........Shrewsbury, Mass.___ ...Indianapolis, Ind.............Blairstown, Iowa............... Sacramento, Cal................. Hartford, Conn............... Mt. Kisco, N. Y..................... Buffalo, N. Y.....................Albion, N. Y.................Leicester, Mass...................Armonk, N. Y............ Lincoln, His.__ Pompton Plains, N. J........... Mt. Healthy, Ohio......... Brooklandville, Md.................... Melrose, Mass.Sandwich, Ont., Canada.................... Oak Park, HI.....................Clinton, Mass.................Hartford, Conn...................Fairport, N. Y.....................Elmira, N. Y

..........Claymont, Del..................... . . . . .Polo, Ills...................Baltimore, Md.

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CODDINGTON, A. P . ........COLTON, G E O ....................COMEY, E. C........................CONANT, R. O.....................COURTNEY, S. P...............COVERT, S. B......................CRYER, M. H.......................CROSBY, CHAS. H...........CUMMINGS, W. H.............CURTIS, S E IR ...................DAMON, E. O......................DANIEL, WARREN F. . . .DARLINGTON,...................DARRAH, H. C...................DAVIS, WM. S................... .DIEHL, JOHN E.................DOEL, WM. H.....................DOOLITTLE, OSCAR........EDMONDS, CHAS. H.......ELBEN, C. B.........................ELLIS, M. I........................-ELY, L. D., J r .,...................ENOS, Dr. HORACE..........ESTES, A. B.........................EYRE, M., Jr.,.....................FAIRSERVICE, R. Y .......FELCH, HENRY F........... .FELCH, I. K ........................FORBES, C. D..................... .FREDERICK, Rev. G. W.FENTON, W. T....................FLOWER, W . E.................FONDA, W. T......................FOX, FREDERICK.......... .FRENCH, ALBERT............FURGUSON, A ....................FURNESS, GEO..................GILFUS. GEO. H...............GILMAN, Hon. V. C.........GORE, CHARLES M.........GREGG, EDWARD............GROVES, A. P ....................HAIGHT, HENRY J..........HALL, C. W .........................HALSTEAD, A. M.............HARE, W. S. , .....................HATCH, I. C.........................

...................................Tecumseh, Mich..................................HooversviUe, Md.

...................................Somerville, Mass....................................Portland, Maine....................................Philadelphia, Pa?.....................................Sheldrake, N. Y.I l l Girard Street, Philadelphia, Pa...................................... Danbury, Conn........................................Milldale, Conn..........................................Buffalo, N. Y...............................Northampton, Mass........................................Franklin, N. H....................................Philadelphia, Pa...................................... Dubuque, Iowa.............................. Leavenworth, Kan......................................... Beverly, N. J........................ Toronto, Ont., Canada......................................... Adrian, Mich......................................... Melrose, Mass..........................................Pittsburg, Pa...................................... Norwood, Mass...................................... Rochester, N. Y.......................... v __ Milwaukee, Wis............................ Townesville, No. Ca............................................... Napa, Cal......................................... Newark, N. J.................... Natick, Mass........................................ ’..N atick, Mass............................................. Denver, Col....................................Philadelphia, Pa.

......................... J___ Indianapolis, Ind.

..............................Shoemakertown, Pa.

.......................................Fairport, N. Y.......................... ..............Portland, Me......................................... Oakley, Ohio­........................... East* Saginaw, Mich......................................... Auburn, N. Y..........................................Auburn, N. Y......................................... Nashua, N. H......................................... Portland, Me..........................................Pittsburg, Pa.................................... Philadelphia, Pa......... ................................ Goshen, N. Y..........................................Buffalo, N. Y................................................Rye, N. Y..............................................Olean, N. Y..........................................Detroit, Mich.

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HODGE, C. J................................................................ i ...................... Buffalo, N. Y. •HOWLETT, E. P...................................................................... .......Syracuse, N. Y.HUDSON, P. W............................................................... North Manchester, Conn.HULICK, WM. H .:...................................................................................Easton, Pa.IRISH, C. G. . . ......................................................................................Buffalo, N. Y.JEWETT, H. C.....................................................................................Buffalo, N. Y.JOHNSON, C. U ................................................................................North East, Pa.JOHNSON, Gen. C. A .............................................................Newburyport, Mass.JONES, DAVID.......................................................................................... Tecumseh, Mich.JOSSELYN, GEO. S................................................................ Fredonia, N. Y.LAMB, E. L..............................................................................................Chicago, Ills.LAMBING, JAS. M....................................................................................... Parker’s, Pa.LAMBING, JOHN A .................................... Parker’s, Pa.LAWRENCE, E. A ...........................- ..............................................Bayside, N. Y .LEE, W ILLIAM .......................................................................... Quebec, Canada.LLOYD, J. E..................................................................................Cold Springs, Md.LONG, J. C., Jr.,.............................................................................Philadelphia, Pa.LUSE, Z. C.......................................................................................Iowa City, IowaMAGRANE, H. S................................................................................ Newark, N. J.MANSFIELD, H. A ......... .............................................................. Waltham, Mass.MASTEN, FREDERICK................................................................... Buffalo, N. Y.McFADDEN, F. E................................................................................ Fairfield, Me.McFADDEN, O. A ?.....................................................................Portland, Maine.McKEEN, THOS. L.........................................................................................Easton, Pa.McLAREN, a ................................................................1...................Meadville, Pa.McMILLAN, RICHARD.................................... .................... Galt, Ont., Canada.MERRY, SE W A R D ...................................... *.....................................Illion, N. Y.MILLER, D. L._. ............................... ............................................................Polo, 111.NEWTON, J. M....................................................................................Angola, N. Y.ONGLEY, E. S...........................................................................................Worcester, Mass.PECK, R. H....................................................................................................Earlville, Ohio.PECKHAM, J. T................................................................... Providence, R. I.PITKIN, C. A ................................................................................................ Hartford, Conn-PELTON, H. L............................................... 1.............................. Penn Yan, N. Y.PENNINGTON, D............................................................................... Paterson, N. J.PRATT, F. K .......................................................................................... Keene, N. H.RALPH, E. S....................................................................................... .Buffalo, N. Y.REYNOLDS, H. J..............................City Engineer’s Office, Providence, R. I.ROOT, H. T.........................................144 Washington Street, Providence, R I.ROSS, Hon. C. N ...................... i ...................................................... Auburn, N. Y.RUSHMORE, I. HOW ARD ......................................Old West bury, N. Y.SALSBURY, JOHN Jr.,.....................................................................Nyack, N. Y.SEAMANS, S. H.......................................................................... Wauwatosa, Wis.SEARS, F. A.........................................................................................Buffalo, N. Y.SEAVEY, GEO. T.............................................................................. -.-Cambridge, Mass.SEYMORE, J. M....................................................................... Clark’s Mills, N. Y.SHANNON, R. F................................................................................Pittsburg, Pa.

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SHEARER, J. T............... . . . . . .SHUTT, WALTER W ...........SIMMONS, E. T. M...................SIMPSON, WM. J r .,.................SINSABAUGH, L. E.................SKINNER, E. C..........................SMITH, E. B................................SPAULDING, E. R...................SPERRY, H. T............................STODDARD, H. H.....................STILLMAN, JAMES.................STONE, JO H N ........ ...................SWEET, C. A ..............................THOMAS, H. B...........................THOMAS, H. M..........................TOBEY, W. L..............................TODD, WM. H ............................TRACY, W. G.............................TREW, A. R................................TUCK, ANDREW J..................TURNER, CHAS. H. ...............TWELLS, R..................................VOLGER, O. W ...........................WADE, JOS. M...........................WARD, C. J ................................WARNER, GEO. H....................WARREN, A. D..........................WATERMAN, GEO. M.............WHITE, GEO. W .......................WHITNEY, AM OS...................WILLIAMS, G. L.......................WILLIAMS, PHILANDER . . .WOLCOTT, A. E........................WOTRING, F. R.........................WORDEN, A. W .........................WRIGHT, LEWIS (Honorary) WRIGHT, W ................................

......................Petrolia, Pa...........Brentwood, N. Y ......................Oil City, Pa.........West Farms, N. Y................. Syracuse, Neb...................Detroit, Mich...................Buffalo, N. Y...................Jaffrey, N. H................Hartford, Conn............... Hartford, Conn................. Westerly, R. I.. . . ........ Coatesville, Pa................... Buffalo, N. Y.......................Troy, N. Y.Brooklin, Ont., Canada.........Valley Falls, N. Y.

............Vermillion, Ohio.

.................. Towanda, Pa......... Tonawanda, N. Y................. Nashua, N. H.

.................. St. Louis, Mo.___ Montmorency, Ind.. . . - ..........Buffalo, N. Y...........Springfield, Mass..................... Chicago, 111..New York Mills, N. Y.............Worcester, Mass...................Albion, N. Y ................. Buffalo, N. Y..............Hartford, Conn................. Buffalo, N. Y............... Taunton, Mass............... Fairport, N. Y...Mansfield Valley, Pa............... Auburn, N. Y.

..........London, England................. Detroit, Mich.

N. B.—Any member changing his residence,/will please notify the Secretary and Treasurer at an early day.

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A N N U A L M B M B M M S.

BATEMAN, 0 . H. ._...............BLAKESLEE, V. A ..............BREWSTER, 0 . H................CANFIELD, C. W ...................CLARK, W. B.........................CUNNINGHAM, W. E..........DANA,*N. B............................DERBY, JNO. T.....................DRAPER, J. R.............. J____ELLIS, D. FRANK................ELLYSON, H. THEODOREFERRIS, J. F . -----------------FLETCHER, CHAS. F..........FLETCHER, GEO. V ............FULLERTON, J A ME S. . . . . .GILCHRIST, JNO. M........... .GREEN, D. N ..........................LOCKIE, JAS................... .MOORE, E. H .................. .PERRY, CHAS. E ................ .QUINBY, GEORGE..............ROGERS, W. T......................SANDEFER, T. P............... ,..SMITH, GEO. K .....................TIEPKE, HENRY.. .1 ...........WALLSWORTH, A. A ........WHITE, JAS. E......................

113 Pearl Street, Cincinnati, Ohio....................................Winsted, Conn............................... New Orleans, La..........................................Athens, Pa.............................S an d y Hill, N. Y................................ Fitchburg, Mass............................ Atlantic City, N. J................................ Sandy Hill, N . Y............................................Troy, N. Y.................. North Cambridge, Mass....... .............................Richmond, Va................. Albany, N. Y*............................. Jamestown, N. Y....................................Belmont, Mass.................Strathroy, Cfnt., Canada.........................Marshalltown, Iowa.......................................Scranton, Pa.................. Waterloo, Ont., Canada......................................Melrose, Mass................................Wollaston, Mass.............................. Burlington, Iowa.................................Doylest own, Pa....................................Lancaster, Ky.. 175 Market Street, Paterson, N. J................................Pawtucket, R. I.........................Marshalltown, Iowa............................ Englewood, His.

Note—Many names of old members have been dropped on account of non-payment of dues.

N. B.—Any member changing his residence, will please notify the Secretary and Treasurer at an early day.

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/

ARTICLE LThe designation of this organization shall be “ The American

Poultry Association.”ARTICLE II.

The object of this Association shall always be for the perfec­tion of the A m er ic a n S t a n d a r d of E x c e l l e n c e , which shall be

* exclusively the property of this Association; and to consider and discuss all matters of a national character, regarding the poultry interests at large. Shall also advise with, and assist all Poultry organizations, when so requested, in the selection of Judges in good standing and ability. It shall also aim to secure the entire co-operation of the various local Poultry organizations, in controlling the time of the various local exhi­bitions, and all the rules pertaining thereto, and pertaining to the appointment of Judges and method of judging, which shall be accomplished through the admission to this Association, of delegates from such local societies as shall conform to the requirements of Article 3, Section 2, of this Constitution.

ARTICLE III."" S ection 1.—The members of this Association shall consist of such persons as are approved by the Executive Committee, on the payment of an initiation fee of $3.00, and thereafter dues of $2.00 per annum. Life membership, $10.00.

S ec . 2.—Local organizations will be entitled to membership upon the payment of an annual fee of $10, and filing with the Secretary and Treasurer a copy of their Constitution and By­Laws, which shall in all essential particulars conform to the Constitution and By-Laws of this Association, and may be re­presented at all the meetings of the Association, by a regularly appointed or elected delegate from such society, and shall be governed by, and entitled to all the privileges given by the Constitution and By-Laws ot this Association. *

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ARTICLE IV.The officers of this Association shall consist of a President,

ten Vice-Presidents, a Secretary and Treasurer, and an Execu­tive Committee. The latter to consist of all the officers above designated, and twenty additional members, and a Finance and Auditing Com/nittee, to consist of three, selected from the members of the Executive Committee. All officers of this As­sociation to be elected by ballot, at the regular annual meeting, to hold office for one year, or until their successors are elected. A majority of votes shall constitute an election. Vacancies oc­curring during the interim shall be filled by the Executive Committee.

ARTICLE V.The annual meetings of this Association shall be holden dur­

ing December, January, or February, at such place as shall be decided upon by the Executive Committee. Sixty days’ notice of the same to be given to each member by tne Secretary and Treasurer. *

ARTICLE VI.The annual dues shall be payable within ninety days after the

annual meeting, and initiation fees within ninety days after election of a member; and any member who shall have neg­lected to pay his annual dues or initiation fee for a period of thirty days thereafter, shall be deemed to have forfeited his membership. The Executive Committee shall have power to expel or restore any member for cause, by a vote of three- fourths of the number present. *

ARTICLE VII.This Constitution, as well as the By-Laws of this Associa­

tion, having been approved by a two-thirds vote of all the members present, at a regular meeting of the organization, they can only be repealed or amended by a like vote. Such repeal or amendment shall be offered in writing, and forwarded by the person proposing the same, to both the President, and Secretary and Treasurer; and the Secretary and-Treasurer shall cause such repeal or amendment to be printed, and mailed to every individual member of this Association, at least sixty days prior to the meeting at which said repeal or amendment is to be considered. i

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B T - X . A V S .

ARTICLE I.The President shall preside at all meetings of this Associa­

tion. He will appoint all Special Committees, unless otherwise ordered by the Association. . He shall call extra meetings at the request of five or more members of the Executive Committee.He shall also preside at the opening and closing of Fairs, and on all occasions where the Association is officially represented.

In case of the absence of the President, oi> his inability to act, the Vice-President in attendance, who is next named on the ticket elected, shall act as presiding officer.

ARTICLE II.

The Secretary and Treasurer shall conduct the general cor­respondence of the Association, and have custody of the same.He shall read at the meetings of the Association all important letters received, and answers thereto, as copied in a book pro­vided for the purpose. The Secretary and Treasurer shall an­nually prepare a report of the proceedings of the Association.

ARTICLE III.The Secretary and Treasurer shall prepare and distribute all

notices of meetings of the Association and of the Executive Committee. He shall keep the minutes of such meetings, and have charge of all the books and papers appertaining to his office. He will also keep a correct list of all the members of the Assooiation, the date of their election, and their places ot residence. He shall be the custodian of the Seal of the Associ­ation, to be procured by the Executive Committee, which he will use only under the direction of the Executive Committee, or by a direct vote of the Association. He will also notify all members of their election, as well as promptly notify members who are in arrears for dues. He shall collect all moneys for members’ initiation fees or dues, or any other moneys due the Association, and shall be the custodian of all moneys belong- ^ ing to the Association, from which he shall pay all bills of the

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Association, only when such bills have been audited by the Finance and Auditing Committee. He will keep a book in which shall be entered the amounts received and disbursed by him, and shall have his books, papers and accounts always open for the inspection of the Executive Committee, or any of its members.

ARTICLE IY.The Secretary and Treasurer shall make general reports of

the financial condition of the Association, at the regular meet­ing of the Association ; and he shall give bonds, to be approved by the Finance and Auditing Committee, for the faithful per­formance of his duties.

ARTICLE Y.

S ec t io n 1.—The officers of the Association will also be offi­cers of the Executive Committee, which will hold a session during the Annual Meeting ; also at the call of five or more of its members, seven of whom are a quorum. It will have com­plete control and supervision of the affairs of this Association, and will be its official organ at all times and on all occasions.

S ec. 2.—The Executive Committee of this Association shall designate the localities for holding its Fairs; provide suitable accommodations for, give publicity to, and consummate the same. It shall prepare the piemium lists ; appoint all judges ; receive, supervise and promulgate their reports and decisions.

Sec. 3.—The Executive Committee will cause to be designed and executed suitable medals and diplomas, and procure such other awards as it may deem desirable and expedient. It will have entire control of its Fairs, in all their various details.

Sec 4.—The Executive Committee will make reports at each stated meeting of the Association.

ARTICLE YI.ORDER OF BUSINESS.

1. Reading minutes of last meeting.2. Report of Secretary and Treasurer.3. Reports of Committees.4. Election of Officers.5. Unfinished Business.6. New Business.7. Discussions, etc.