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which was in fine condition, and will be watched closely throughout 

 the season. Judge Ed Taylor of Fremont, Michigan, gave general satis- 

 faction by his fair-minded decisions, although there was some difference 

 of opinion among the ringside talent in the placing of aged bulls and 

 two heifer classes. 



ABERDEEN ANGUS. 



The Aberdeen Angus display as a whole was not up to the standard 

 that the supporters of this breed would have desired. Excellence was 

 too exclusive and confined to a few herds, while the presence of many 

 small herds cut down the size of the totals. The absence of several 

 of last year's best herds made a noticeable difference in the competition, 

 as was most evidenced in the aged and herd classes. The work of 

 judging proceeded rapidly and Professor Kennedy found the winners 

 without much trouble in most of the rings. In the aged bull class, A. 

 C. Binnie was able to win with Jim Delaney, a bull presenting a stylish 

 carriage and smooth covering of flesh. Champion also went to this bull 

 as a sire. The champion cow came from the herd of J. H. Donohue In 

 the two-year-old heifer class, Eileen Lass. In the yearling heifer class 

 competition was close and interesting and there was a considerable dif- 

 ference of opinion in the minds of some as to whether the type ex- 

 hibited by the winner was. superior enough to place her over the type 

 and superior finish of second choice. 



GALLOWAYS. 



Hut four herds were shown in this competition and the placing of 

 ribbons proceeded rapidly. Allen Thompson of Nashua, Missouri, made 

 the awards in a very agreeable manner, although there was a chance 

 for some contention in the herd classes, where it was a question of 

 chosing types. In some of the young heifer classes the difficulty was 

 in balancing scale against type and quality. The champion bull, Pat 

 Ryan of Red Cloud (20038), as well as the champion cow, Lady Char- 

 lotte 24814, a two-year-old, were of the smooth, thick-flesh kind admired 

 by breeders. 



POLLED DURHAM S. 



With a new exhibitor and more animals over last year's show came 

 increased interest and competition for the supporters of this breed. 

 Young stock of good quality and finish comprised the greater part of 

 the exhibits. In the aged and herd classes no competition prevailed. 

 Considering that this breed is just coming into prominence in the State, 

 the rings were very satisfactory. There were many inquiries from 

 farmers for young bulls. E. T. Davis, the Angus breeder, placed the 

 ribbons. 



HOLSTEINS. 



The small number of exhibitors in this breed was more than counter- 

 balanced by the large herds that were brought out. Old showmen 

 divided honors this year with a new breeder, who showed some Individ- 



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