WEST OXFORD SOCIETY. 85 



Thomas J. Haley of Stow, exhibited a full blood Devon, which 

 your committee unhesitatingly decide to be one of the finest speci- 

 mens of neat stock ever exhibited at our shows. 



Ilosea R. Allen of Iliram, presented a full blood Durham, two 

 years old, which is 6 feet 6 inches in girt, and weighs 1,500 pounds. 

 The fanciers of the Short horns might have regaled themselves with 

 an inspection of his superior qualities. 



Benj. F. Whitcomb of Sweden, also presented a full blood Devon, 

 raised by John F. Anderson of South Windham, that amateur of 

 North Devon stock. It is such an animal as he knows how to 

 rear. 



We regret that some misunderstanding even now exists among 

 those who compete here for premiums. Some enter on the books, 

 but make no legal application. Some make an application but no 

 entry. Some have made entries and left their stock at home, and 

 no doubt will complain that no notice is taken of them. We hope 

 that this evil may be remedied in future. We award the premiums 

 as follows : 



Thos. J Haley of Stow, the premium for best full blood bull. 



Elden Barker of Lovell, for best native bull. 



Ivory Wentworth of Hiram, do., second premium. 



Hosea R Allen of Hiram, best bull calf. 



We would recommend a gratuity to H. R. Allen, for his full blood 

 Durham bull. 



Sheep. The committee report : — To William Woodbury of Swe- 

 den, the first premium for sheep. This was the only flock of sheep 

 exhibited, but we consider it worthy of the premium. 



ToM. K. Mabryof Hiram, the first premium for best buck. This 

 buck was of the Leicester breed, we think a profitable one for this 

 climate. He appeared to be hardy, looked thrifty, and was in good 

 flesh, which is rarely the case with a buck of his age. He was com- 

 pactly built, of good size, weighing about 130 pounds, which is 

 considered good weight for his age, one year, and the keeping he 

 has had. 



To William Woodbury of Sweden, the second premium, for his 

 buck. This buck is of the native breed, crossed with South Down. 



