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breed of cattle at our exhibition, — only five animals in all, — 

 three bulls, one bull-calf, one four-year old. Of the bulls, 

 one was a grade, one had no statement, leaving the animals 

 owned by Mr. T. Ei Whiting, of Concord, eligible for pre- 

 mium. 



First, the bull "Elswout," four years old, differed from 

 the Dutch or Holstein cattle exhibited at our shows in former 

 years by Messrs. Chenery, Munroe and Cummiugs, as fol- 

 lows : color, more black, the body being nearly all black ; 

 size, large, but not as large as those shown by Mr. Chenery 

 or Mr. Munroe. In form he was straight on the back, a 

 thinner neck, and not so prominent hips, but was well filled 

 out throughout the entire length of his body, much finer in 

 bone, a glossy coat of hair, and a good skin, handling 

 well. 



In general appearance he would impress a person ac- 

 quainted with Dutch cattle, and not prejudiced, as being a 

 remarkably fine-bred animal ; in fact, the very best-shaped 

 Dutch bull ever in the society's pens. But now the impor- 

 tant consideration comes up, will his progeny prove to be 

 good milkers, for that is the strong point in this breed ; for, 

 as beef cattle they do not compare with the Shorthorns, either 

 in form, aptitude to fatten, or early maturity. He is only 

 four years old, and none of his stock have arrived at a suffi- 

 cient age to decide that point, but they show his strength of 

 blood by being all marked nearly like the sire, and give prom- 

 ise of being good milkers. The grades produced from crosses 

 with Messrs. Chenery, Munroe and Cummings' stock have 

 generally proved excellent milkers, good animals for the 

 milkman, and are sought for by men making milk for the 

 market, because they give a large quantity and hold out well, 

 but are not desirable for butter-makers ; and your committee 

 would recommend this as one, if not the very best cross, 

 where quantity is the principal object. 



We next come to the cow " Susan, " a very fine animal as 

 compared with other Dutch cattle. She has the same char- 

 acteristics as the bull "Elswout," being finer built than other 

 cows of this breed. In the statement of Mr. Whiting, 

 herewith annexed, will be found her product, which is cer- 

 tainly remarkable for an animal of her age, this being her 



