236 SHORTHORNS 



Lustre 9th, a red heifer by Towie Barclay Lands- 

 man (139,769). That heifer was bred by Mr William 

 Cran, Gerrie. 



Mr Butters has made an excellent start. His 

 stock bull is Kinellar Proud Duke, an admirably 

 top -crossed roan member of the Matilda family by 

 Collynie ,Proud Duke (135,827), and with Collynie 

 Storm Prince (11 1,339), Lavender Vanguard (105,941), 

 and Ballechin Type (85,212), next in order. 



MlLLHILLS. 



What memories pass under the review of countless 

 numbers in all lands at the mere mentioning of the one 

 word "Millhills"! A quarter of a century ago the 

 place was unknown beyond its own parish. It now 

 suggests abounding enthusiasm in the Shorthorn 

 cause, a remarkable series of showyard and sale-ring 

 successes, inspiration in the work of breed-improve- 

 ment, and large-hearted practical helpfulness. Mr 

 Duncan Stewart, who died at Lawers on 17th February 

 1919, at the age of sixty- eight, had to be contented 

 with a small herd for a few years. When he began 

 to acquire foundation animals in 1897 he had under 

 50 acres of land at Millhills. By degrees, however, 

 he gave his favourite breed more and more range 

 through additional purchases of farm lands. At the 

 end of his days he had from 70 to 80 head of Short- 

 horns, and that total may be exceeded ere long by 

 the new proprietor, Mr Duncan Stewart, as there is 

 an extent of about 120 acres in connection with the 



