VALUE OF POLLED CATTLE. 89 



from 30 to 45 guineas ; while females of the better bred 

 and more distinguished families gave from 50 to 100 

 guineas on an average. Since then, prices have risen by 

 at least 50 per cent, and still higher figures could be 

 obtained for choice animals if their owners could be in- 

 duced to part with them. The highest sum yet paid 

 for one animal was that (270 guineas) given for Pride 

 of Aberdeen 9th 3253, by Mr R. C. Auld, Bridgend, at 

 the Tillyfour dispersion sale in 1880. 



