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completest dairv animals in the Show, was thus produced) 
Jersey bulls are undesirable neighbours. Their shape is enough 
to give a beef-breeder a nightmare : and their noise is the 
most doleful of all the sounds in the country. A having dog 
is music to it. It should be added to the very careful analysis 
of the different classes by the Judges that, to the eye of an 
outsider, English air seems to improve Jersev produce. The 
young stock of !Mr. G. Simpson and of Mr. Cardus are dis- 
tinctly different cattle from those bred within the island itself. 
Possibly the Judges were right in awarding, as they did, the 
leading prizes to Jersey-bred Jerseys ; but Jerseys reared in 
England have certainly more substance — and substance, after 
all, is worth nearly 9d. pei lb. As to hues, and tints, and 
Guenon escutcheons, the observer who knows little had better 
say little. The tints are beautiful, and the escutcheons curious ; 
but they require an education apart to appreciate their value. 
Their money-value — in obtaining bids — is indisputable ; and 
most farmers breed to sell. 
Beport of the Judges on Jerseys. 
These formed in themselves a very importaut Show, characterised by the 
presence of a large number of exceedingly good animals as by the small 
number of inferior ones. 
It is clear that this popular breed of cattle is now very much better 
understood by breeders in England, and that every attention is being paid to 
its improvement and development. 
The following are the awards in the respective classes. Class 73. Bulh 
calvtd either in 1S76, 1877, 1S73 or 1879. — This was an exceedingly gooii 
class, and contained 31 entries ; indeed, this class can scarcely have been 
excelled at any former meeting. The first prize was awarded to No. 577, an 
animal whuse forehand was particularly grand. It would be a long matter 
to particularise all the good animals in this class. The second prize was 
awarded to Xo. 562, and the third to Xo. 578 ; the reserve being Xo. 576, 
with high commendation, whilst Xos. 561, 573, and 582 were also highly 
commended, and Xos. 579, 580, 585, 586, and 588 received commendations. 
Class 74. Bulh born in the Year 1881. — This was represented by 30 
entries, the first prize being taken by Xo. 614, a well-bred and promising 
animal; the second prize by Xo. 611, also a well-bred bull; and the third 
prize by Xo. 599 ; the reserve being Xo. 619 and high conmiendation ; with 
it were also highly commended Xos. 592 and 610, and Xos. 596, 598, 600, 
and 601 commended. 
Class 75. Cous or Heifers, in-Milk, calved previously to or in the Tea 
1879. — In this class we suggest that the last and the expected date of calvini: 
should be given for the guidance of the Judges in futtue. It contained 33 
entries, and was also a remarkably good class. The first, second, and third 
prizes were awarded respectively to Xos. 650, 624, and 622, all of which were 
animals of high degree; the reserve went to X'o. 634, evidently a great 
milker ; with this cow were also highly commended Xos. 621 and 651, and 
Xos. 630, 642, 643 were commended. 
Class 76. Heifers calved in the Year 1880. — In this class there were 41 
entries. The Judges wish to point out that it would be desirable that 
animals in-milk in this class should not be in competition with animals 
