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entries were simply small, from the distance the breeders were 
from their own districts. Excepting the two sorts I have just 
mentioned, there was scarcely an established breed of cattle, 
horses, sheep, or pigs, that did not show to increased advantage, 
eitlier when taken by the test of mere numbers, or by the yet 
more satisfactory sign of improved appearance and quality. 
Cattle. 
Shorthorns. — As might have been expected in the midst of 
their native pastures, this breed of cattle was one of the great 
attractions of the show ; and I have the authority of the Judges 
for stating that they consider them to have been a larger and a 
better lot than any previously brought together. 
Cl.ass I. — Although the old-bull class was a very large one, it 
was not more remarkable for the number of animals than for the 
number oi cjood animals. 
Classes II. and III. — The younger bulls, although including 
many excellent specimens, still contained (according to the 
opinion of the Judges) some animals that did not possess the 
quality of flesh so requisite for maintaining the character of the 
highly-bred short-horns. 
Class IV . — The cow class included eight or ten extraordinary 
animals, but It Is to be regretted that the fashion of the day for 
high feeding prevents many of our best breeders from exhibiting 
some of their most valuable females. Still it was a good sign 
to see one or two exhibitors setting: their faces affalnst this mal- 
practice, and sending their stock in only a fair breeding con- 
dition. 
Classes V. and VI. — These heifer classes were numerous and 
deservedly admli-ed ; they are a proof of judicious breeding, and 
the future success of short-horns. 
Class VII. — Both the bull and heifer calf classes were 
numerous and good, and are evidently becoming very popular. 
If there was any falling off In the quality of some of the 
animals in the bull classes, this was not so observable amongst 
the cows and heifers. All the best triljes were there represented, 
and the justly celebrated Bates's blood Avas once more triumphant. 
Herefords. — Mr. Duckham, one of the Judges of Herefords, 
and editor of the ' Hereford Herd-Book,' thus writes to me on 
the state of a breed of cattle he is doing so much to maintain : — 
" In these, as in all classes, when the Society's meeting is 
held at a great distance from their home, the number of the 
entries was reduced in proportion to that distance. At our 
recent show this valuable breed was not as well represented in 
numerical strength as on many former occasions : we find that 
