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masculine. A crack yearling is Douglas of Meadow Lawn, compact, large, 
of girth for his age and neatly finished. Billy Bryan is an excellent type, 
but lacks flesh. Scottish Pride, smooth and even in his milk fat, is a 
comely youngster. 
Evaline 2d of Avondale is a grand old cow. She is an experienced 
showyard winner. Although past six years of age, she still holds intact 
of her old-time charms and was in the judge's opinion the best female in 
the show. Galloway matrons have been a strong class at many of the 
fairs for some years, and this distinguished cow has figured conspicuously 
in the contests. Sadie of Meadow Lawn is not so large nor so sweetly 
feminine, but she is smoother and more compact. Lady Graceful is a 
beautiful pattern and was presented in arresting form. 
THE POLLED DURHAMS. 
Polled Durhams have made good the claims of their friends in Iowa 
who secured el classification for them in the Iowa State Pair premium list 
two years ago. Hawkeye breeders and several from other states have 
responded to the invitation, and this year one of the most satisfactory 
shows of the breed was given. There is no longer any question as to the 
advisability of continuing a classification for this hornless type of Short- 
horn. It is making friends in Iowa and elsewhere, as attested by the 
increasing strength of its displays at the fairs. Moreover, Polled Dur- 
hams are improving in those qualities which are of the largest value to 
the beef cattle grower. Some of the entries forward lacked condition, 
some would not make a first-class impression with any sort of fitting, but 
the bulk of the cattle were in creditable fix, and some of them were of out- 
standing character. 
Roan Hero and Royal Flora repeated last year's trick by gaining the 
two championships. This was their achievement at Des Moines and 
at the International last year. Here is a pair that fill the eye. The bull 
has held his form better than the matron. Considering their age, both 
are extraordinarily smooth and fresh. In type they illustrate with much 
fidelity the ideals aimed at by Polled Durham breeders. Amity Bruce is 
a very good two-year-old. He stands on short pegs and is level and deep, 
with ample spring of rib. Cupbearer is a remarkably growthy, blocky 
one, with quality and character to satisfy the most critical. Bull calves 
made a beautiful exhibit, Buttonwood Tip 5th, a clever roan, heading the 
class. 
Considering the number of entries, the aged cows made as creditable 
a showing as any breed on the grounds. The two-year-old heifers were a 
strong ring, and Mr, Hadley's capital daughter of Buttonwood Marshall 
5th, Buttonwood Duchess, was at once elevated to the leading position. In 
form and finish she is a study. The yearling heifers were the high spot 
of the show. Two beautiful lassies were rated first and second. Button- 
wood Maud and Buttonwood Jenny Lind 4th, half-sisters, are a sweet 
pair, and please the eye from any angle. Another pair from the same 
herd of outstanding excellence in make-up and finish led the heifer calves. 
