Report of the Senior Steicard of Live- Stock. 
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But if this is curious with " Shropshire " sheep, it is doubly 
so with " Berkshire " pigs ; they numbered more than one- 
quarter of the 205 pig entries, and though coming from nine 
different counties, the Royal county of Berkshire was con- 
spicuous by being unrepresented. I must not pass over the 
" Thoroughbred Stallions suitable for getting Hunters." Eight 
entries, but only 6 put in an appearance — a Class quite un- 
worthy of a National Society. It is, however, to be hoped (and 
may reasonably be expected) that the effort the Society is 
making in holding a preliminary Spring Show at Newcastle, 
and giving substantial prizes, will not only bring the right 
animal out, but will place him within reach of farmers. 
The Poultry Show was again held, though I am sorry to say 
with fewer entries than at Preston. The prize list is liberal, 
the pens are large and well appointed, and the entrance fee is 
very small, and yet there appears to be something wanting to 
make it attractive to exhibitors of Poultry. 
The last of the " Live Stock " to be noticed are the Bees. The 
daily " drivings " attracted much interest, and were honoured, 
by a visit from Her Royal Highness the Princess of Wales. 
The Working Dairy absorbs more interest every year, and is 
becoming one of the most instructive sections of the Show. 
Sir John H. Thorold is the Steward of this department, and it 
was opened to the public on Saturday with the Implement Yard. 
It will be remembered that at Kilburn the " Separator " was first 
introduced ; it is now considered indispensable to a large dairy. 
This year Mr. Pilter, of Paris, through the Dairy Supply 
Company, exhibited a machine called a Delaiteuse, for sepa- 
rating the buttermilk from the butter, after being taken out of 
the churn, and it appeared to do its work quickly and effec- 
tively. During the lectures given by Miss Smithard, and the 
making of French soft cheeses under the direction of a French 
expert, the Dairy and its surrounding were crowded ; and I 
would venture to suggest, if not trespassing out of my province, 
that moveable stands should be placed round the Dairy similar 
to those at the horse ring during parades, so that those who are 
unable to obtain seats, or unwilling to pay the extra charge for 
them, should still be able to see what was going on. 
H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, in graciously accepting for the 
third time the arduous post of President, did not shirk its duties, 
but gave practical assistance by his regular attendance at the 
Council meetings in Hanover Square, and by visiting the Show- 
ground during its preparation, attended by Mr. Jacob Wilson, 
the Steward of General Arrangements. 
His Royal Highness, moreover, paid three visits to the Show 
during the week it was open, and on two occasions was 
accompanied by the Princess of VVales and the Princesses. 
