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tributed in this very strong Class. The remark made with regard 
to the Long-woolled Lambs may be taken to apply to Shrop- 
shires. Although the entries numbered 14, 3 were absent and 4 
unfortunately disqualified. The Judges' opinion of the merits 
of the Shearling Ewes may be gathered from the fact that they 
favourably noticed no less than 11 out of the 17 pens. Lord 
Chesham took first prize with a pen of beauties, of somewhat 
smaller type than have been successful previously. The only fault 
that can even be hinted at is a slight difference in the form of 
countenance of one of them, which detracted from their absolute 
uniformity, so desirable in a first-prize pen in such a competition. 
The second prize went to Mr. Edward Farmer for a pen very 
nearly equal to the winners, which possess a little the more 
quality. Alessrs. Bradburne were third, with good ones ; and the 
reserve and highly commended card went to a very noticeable 
and strong pen of Mr. T. J. Mansell, from the Dudmaston flock, 
not previously exhibited. The show of Shropshires, although 
of great merit, did not mark a distinct advance on the great 
exhibition of last year. 
Report of the Judges of ShropsMre Slieep. 
The Judges have pleasure in reportmg that the Shropshire sheep, upon the 
■whole, fully maintained the reputation of former years. 
Class 124 — Two-shear Bams — containing 18 entries, — was not a good class ; 
there being few animals of any great merit. The prize-sheei) are good in 
their coats and character, but lack finish. 
Class 125. Sliearling Bams. — This was a very good class of sheep, con- 
taining 91 entries. The first-prize and second-jirize sheep are exceptioiaally 
good, possessing beautiful form, style, and character, with great depth of body, 
and legs well set on. The commended sheep are a lot of good animals, with 
true Shropshire type. 
Class 126. Barn Lanihs.- — -This was not altogether a satisfactory class. It 
contained 14 entries, of which 4 were disqualified in consequence of trimming. 
Amongst the prize-jjens there are a few promising animals. 
Class 127. Shearling Ewes. — This was an extremely good class. The prize- 
pens are magnificent sheep, possessing great scale, beautiful form and quality, 
with true Shropshire character. The commended-pens are good, carrying the 
true Shropshire type and fleece. 
Charles Coxox. 
C. Bakdell. 
SOUTHDOWNS. 
Entries of this favourite and fashionable breed were in con- 
siderable numbers, and hailed from Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, and 
Gloucestershire, as well as from the district which used to be 
considered their home. The first prize went to Norwich for a 
Two-shear Ram of very superior quality, belonging to Mr. Col- 
man, M.P. ; ILR.H. the Prince of Wales was placed second, with 
a sheep of similar character from Sandringham ; Sir William 
