Lincolnshire Red Shorthorn- , 39 



The features of this foreign demand are the popularity of 

 the breed in the South African Colonies, and the steady repe- 

 tition of purchases by the same countries year after year, 

 testifying to the satisfaction given by the Lincohi Reds in 

 unfamiliar surroundings. Mr. E. Hall, of Rhodes Farm, at the 

 foot of the famous Matoppos, has a large herd, the produce of 

 native cows by Lincoln bulls, with which he is highly pleased. 

 He notes that they have grown well, are hardy, and they have 

 stood the hardships of the last two dry seasons better than the 

 unimproved native cattle As to the South American States, it 

 is noteworthy that the demand has been chiefly for cattle of 

 dairy strains. 



The chief mart for the disposal of Lincoln Red bulls is the 

 annual sale, which takes place under the auspices of the 

 Lincolnshire Red Shorthorn Association, at Lincoln, at the end 

 of April. Nineteen sales have now been held, the highest 

 price realised being 305 guineas, while the best average was 

 obtained this year (1914) when 294 bulls were disposed of at an 

 average of 30Z. 3s. 5r/. The annual sales at Alford are also 

 very successful. These are held in November, and have been 

 in existence under the new organisation since 1901 ; from 150 

 to 200 bulls changing herds each year at an average of about 

 251. Sales are also held at Louth, where females are also 

 offered, as at the Alford sales. Lincoln, Grimsby, Louth, 

 Sleaford, Brigg, Alford, Boston, Horncastle, Spalding, and 

 Spilsby are the princip^il markets for steers. The fairs no 

 longer have their old value, but there is generally a good 

 muster of Lincolnshire steers at Caistor, Brigg, Alford, Boston, 

 and other old established functions. 



The showyard successes of the Lincoln Reds hardly come 

 within the scope of this article, but the most successful 

 exhibitors might be mentioned. The Lincolnshire Agricultural 

 Society granted classes for the breed in 1895, and the Royal 

 Society in 1901, and the Messrs. R. and R. Chatterton, of 

 Stenigot, were undoubtedly the most frequent prize takers for 

 }nany years. Mr. W. Chatterton, of Hallington, and Mr. E. H. 

 Cartwright, of Keddington, also achieved considerable success, 

 as did Messrs. T. and J. B. Freshney, of Somercotes, Mr. John 

 Searby, of Croft, Mr. W. J. Atkinson, of Weston St. Mary, and 

 Mr. George Freir, of Deeping St. Nicholas. But in recent 'j^ears 

 Mr. John Evens, of Burton, has been nearly as successful in 

 inspection classes as in dairy tests, though the chief exhibitors 

 have undoubtedly been Mr. J. G. Williams, of Pendley Manor, 

 Tring, and Mr. H. B. Brandt, of Bletchingley Castle, Surrey. 

 A breeder who has played a prominent part indirectly in the 

 showring is Mr. G. E. Sandars, of Scampton. Though 

 seldom exhibiting, except at the Association's annual show and 



