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Westertown ; Mr James Skinner, Drumin ; and Mr Alexander 

 Paterson,Mulben, all of whom were connoisseurs in the art of breed- 

 ing, pioneers in the general improvement, and great admirers of the 

 polled type of cattle. We have also to lament the loss of Mr 

 Dingwall Fordyce, M.P. ; Mr Morison of Bognie ; Mr Arthur 

 Glennie, Fernyflab ; Mr John Collie, Ardgay ; Mr Piobert Hector, 

 Montrose, and several others, who, although perhaps not so well 

 known to fame as the names of Walker, Brown, and Paterson, 

 which had become household words with pedigree breeders, were 

 nevertheless cultivating the race with great care, and extending its 

 usefulness and popularity over a large area of country. Some 

 of the herds alluded to are still kept up to a high standard of 

 perfection, while a few others have since been dispersed. Quite 

 recently — in October last — the Mulben fold, which has, since the 

 death of Mr Paterson, been under the management of Mr Sutor, 

 Elgin, w^as disposed of, when 21 cows averaged L.40, 6s. ; 15 

 heifers, L.30, 4s. ; 9 heifer calves, L.23, 4s. ; and 6 bull calves, L.20, 

 6s. Amongst the purchasers v/ere the Earls of Aberdeen and 

 Strathmore, Sir G. Macpherson Grant, Mr M'Combie of Tillyfour, 

 and other well-known breeders of polls. 



But while within the past six or eight years there have been a 

 few herds dispersed, there has, on the other hand, been a great 

 accession of noblemen, landed proprietors, and farmers to the list 

 of breeders. Included are the names of the Marquis of Huntly ; 

 the Duke of Pichmond and Gordon ; the Earl of Aberdeen ; the 

 Earl of Seafield ; Lord Lovat ; Lord Clinton ; Sir William G. 

 Gordon Cummino:, Bart, of Altyre; Mr Brodie, Lethen ; Mr 

 Walker, Geddes ; Mr Forbes of CuUoden ; Mr T. L. M. Cartwright, 

 Melville House, Ladybank ; Mr Hamilton, Skene House; Mr. 

 D. A. Pearson, Johnstone Lodge ; Mr Grant, Methlic ; Mr Hannay, 

 Gavenwood ; Mr Brooks, Cardney, Dunkeld ; Mr Gwyer, Biallid ; 

 Mr M'Gregor, Kincraig ; Mr Wilken, Waterside of Forbes ; Mr 

 Gordon, Tullochallum ; Mr Farquharson of Banchor ; Mr Keir of 

 Kindrogan ; Mr Small of Dirnenean, with several others. We 

 likewise understand that the Earl of Strathmore is presently 

 establishing a herd at Glamis ; and that another is being formed 

 by the Hon. BailHe Hamilton, Langton, Dunse, for whom 

 purchases were made at Shevado. A herd is also being com- 

 menced by Mr J. H. Bridges, younger of Fedderate. Mr Bridges 

 bought a bull calf at Shevado, and he has just purchased, at a 

 long price, two in-calf heifers from Mr Walker, Montbletton. 

 These are of Mr Walker's Mayflower family, and were first as a 

 pair at the Turriff show in 1876. 



Most of the folds which have been in existence a few years 

 comprise not only fine individual animals, but also magnificent 

 families. We have been kindly favoured by some of the owners 

 with particulars as to the origin, descent, &c., of their herds ; these 



