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Aberdeen- Angus. Represented by 44 entries. This class is characterised 

 by truly marvellous beef development ; in this direction I suppose it stands 

 quite apart. The reverse of the medal, however, is the condition of the 

 cows, whose udder it would need a microscope to discover. How some of 

 them can rear their calves is more than I can understand. Whilst full- 

 grown beasts are whole black, calves and younger beasts frequently show 

 ruddy tints, whilst one calf was as red as a Red Poll. 



Galloways. Represented by 16 entries. Another black, hornless breed. 

 Smaller generally than the Aberdeen-Angus, and with an abundance of 

 coarse hair on the poll. Good beef development, and better dairy appearance 

 than the preceding breed. 



Highland. Present only as curiosities. A rather small breed of whole- 

 red cattle, with long horns and an abundance of shaggy hair. 



Ayrshires. Poorly represented by 10 entries. I cannot say that I was 

 impressed by this section. I have seen better types of the breed in Australia. 

 There were only two bulls exhibited, and these lacked masculinity, and were 

 altogether steer-like in appearance. 



Jerseys. I was surprised to find that amongst cattle Jerseys, with 88 

 entries, should come second in the list in importance. I must state, without 

 reservation, that the exhibits of Jersey cows were simply magnificent ; it 

 is questionable whether, a more attractive lot of milkers could have been 

 got together. The udder development of some was extraordinary. In the 

 bulls generally I was disappointed. The great majority of them were 

 inclined to have a steery appearance ; and not one, to my mind, was the equal 

 of Black Antimony. 



Guernseys. Represented by 23 entries. In color for the most part red 

 and whites. This breed is considerably larger and coarser than the Jerseys, 

 and have every appearance of good milkers. 



Kerry. Represented by 19 entries. All-black, medium-size cattle. Bulls, 

 with medium-size short horns ; cows, with fine spreading horns, recalling 

 those of Ayrshires. Horns generally white, with black tip. Cows have 

 the appearance of fair milkers. 



DexUvs. Represented by 40 entries. Small, all-black cattle, some cows 

 carrying magnificent udders. Red occasionally present as a color. In 

 this instance the champion cow was red. 



