I04 RECORDS OF OLD TIMES 



their wide spreading horns, and the general con- 

 tentment of their habits, make them the ' admired 

 of all admirers.' 



On searching some old documents I learn that 

 on December lo, 1799, Mr. Westcar sent an ox to 

 the Christmas Show in London by a boat on the 

 Wendover Canal. It was only two days on the 

 journey, and lost no flesh by the transit. This was 

 the first record of sending cattle by canal. This 

 Hereford ox won first prize, weighed 241 stone, and 

 was sold for 100/. ! 



