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character ; the same remarks would apply to the third-prize 
winner " Blandford," owned by the Duke of Hamilton. Lord 
Hastings's " Erebus " appeared fully entitled to his position of 
second. The Judges highly commended two and commended 
three other young bulls. 
The Judges of the Red Polls at Preston suggested the removal 
of the age limit of 3 years and 7 months in the Cow Classes ; this 
suggestion was acted upon, and with the most gratifying result that 
thirty of the best cows ever seen in one class were entered for the 
three prizes. In adjudicating on the merits of Mr. J. J. Colman's 
"Dolly" and Mr. J. Hammond's "Davy 28th," the Judges 
appeared to have great difficulty in coming to a decision. They 
eventually placed " Dolly " first and Champion female, and 
" Davy 28th " second. So even in merit did these two splendid 
cows appear, that no great injustice would have been done had 
the positions been reversed. The same exhibitors had also 
two other very fine cows, over which the third prize and the 
reserve cards were placed. 
In the Class for Heifers calved in 1883, Mr. J. Hammond 
exhibited two very promising heifers, one of which would have 
taken the first prize had she not been suffering from a severe 
injury ; the other was placed second to Mr. A. Taylor's " Bugle," 
a massive heifer, dark in colour and rather strong in hair. 
Amongst the two-year-olds were some grand heifers ; un- 
doubtedly the best was INIr. J. J. Colman's " Midsummer Rose," 
the possessor of a wide loin, well sprung ribs, and lengthy 
quarters. This heifer was reserved for the Champion prize for 
cows or heifers. Mr. W. A. Tyssen-Amherst's " Emblem " fully 
deserved the blue rosette. 
Mr. J. Hammond and Mr. J. J. Colman were again successful 
in the Yearling Heifer Class, the first-named taking the first and 
third prizes and the reserve number, and the latter the second 
prize, with very promising youngsters. It has been sai(J that one 
should not " prophesy unless one knows," but I cannot help 
expressing an opinion that it will be many years before such 
another fine collection of Red Polls is seen. 
Report of the Judges of Bed Polled Cattle. 
The Royal being held in Norfolk, which may be said to be the home of the 
Eed Polled Cattle, this breed was very well represented both in numbers and 
([uality, and was certainly one of the leading features of the Show. The lied 
Polled Cattle have wonderfully improved during the past few years, especially 
;is beef-producing cattle. 
The Aged Bull Class was of great merit, and we might have given more 
commended tickets. No. 71!), a bull calved in 187G, is a splendid si)ecimea 
