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monplace names; eighth, don't use Duke and Duchess, 

 Lord and Lady, Baron and Countess and other titles of 

 the aristocracy; these have been worked to a "frazzle." 

 Try and choose names that sound well, look well in type, 

 and so far as possible give some little clue to the immedi- 

 ate ancestry. 



Probably none of the great herds in Short-horn history 

 ever carried so many euphonious and carefully chosen 

 names as the cattle of the Messrs. Booth. Rare judgment 

 was used at Killerby, Studley and Warlaby in this matter. 

 Groups of closely related animals were given names that 

 had a corresponding relation. When one chances upon the 

 names for example of Campfollower, Soldier's Bride, Vivan- 

 diere and Brigade Major one knows these animals were 

 near kin. Twin heifers were named Bracelet and Neck- 

 lace. If Isabella had a heifer calf by Buckingham it would 

 go on record very likely as Isabella Buckingham. Happy 

 also were many of the names employed at Sittyton most 

 of these being assigned, I believe, by Anthony Cruick- 

 shank's accomplished son John W. Alliteration came into 

 play here with satisfactory results. Secrets were given 

 short names beginning with the letter S and so on through 

 the list. Col. Harris followed this up at Linwood in cer- 

 tain cases. 



The names of flowers have been used among heifers 

 with happy effect in some noted herds. Bulls should have 

 names reflecting if possible vigor and power. Individuality 

 should be aimed at in all instances. Why list a cow as 

 Fanny or Daisy or Mary when the index to the herd book 

 shows thousands have already been recorded under those 

 names Think up something original and apropos. Delve 

 into mythology, history, poetry and fiction and you will 

 find much material that will assist you in getting out of 

 the rut. This may take time and research, but you will 

 be more than repaid by the pleasure it will ultimately 

 afford you to know that your animals have been sent out 

 to do their work and have gone down into Short-horn his- 

 tory under names that sound well, look well and indicate 

 that you have been giving attention and thought even to 



