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The North of England and the South of Scotland having from time 
immemorial been the native home of this fine old breed of beef-producing 
animals, it was very gratifying to find such a good representation of Galloway 
cattle in respect of both numbers and quality. Indeed, rarely if ever has there 
been such a collection of really first-rate Galloways at any exhibition on 
either side of the Border. While the exhibits were brought out in excellent 
form, they showed no indication of being unduly pampered, but were ex- 
hibited in a suitable condition for breeding cattle. 
The six Aged Bulls, in Class 101, submitted to our inspection, were a highly 
meritorious level lot. The first-prize animal, No. 832, is a massive bull of 
great substance, equally fleshed, and of good quality. He is a good repre- 
sentative of the chanicteristic features of the breed. No. 835, placed second, 
is a little undersized, but he possesses many superior qualities. The bull, 
No. 837, to which the third ticket was awarded, is a well-proportioned three- 
year-old, whose brisket might be slightly heavier with advantage ; and the 
reserve bull. No. 836, is well-fleshed, and has a mellow skin, though his neck 
is a little short. 
Class 102, for Bulls above Tivo and not exceeding Three Years of age, com- 
prised seven capital animals. No. 841, placed first, is a first-rate beast in 
every respect, with the single exception that his hind-quarters are a little 
lighter than is desirable. The second-prize bull. No. 842, has many superior 
points, having well-fleshed grand quarters, his chief defect being a slight 
shortness of neck. The bull to which the third ticket was assigned appeared in 
excellent bloom, but we would have liked him better had he been a little bigger. 
The half-dozen Yearlings submitted to our judgment in Class 103 appeared 
to us to be extremely full of promise. No. 846, placed first, is a square,, 
level, massive youngster, and is possessed of true Galloway characteristics.. 
A stylish well-developed bull, with a gay head, No. 847, was selected for- 
the second prize ; while the third ticket was awarded to No. 848, a bull good 
all over, and his quality first-rate. 
The three classes lor females of the Galloway breed contained a large 
number of animals of surpassing excellence. There were a dozen entries in 
Class 104, for Cows, and more than one-half of these were of such first-class 
merit that the Judges would have had no grudge in awarding any one of 
them a first-prize ticket. It is hopeful for the quality of the breed in future 
years that the breeders have not only superior bulls to work with, but also 
such very meritorious animals on the female side. The four cows placed are 
even in general merit in an unusual degree, though they differ somewhat 
from each other in their individual characteristics. 
Class 105, for Heifers in-Calf or in-Millc, above Two and not exceeding 
Thi-ee Years old, was not numerous, but the quality of the majority of them 
has seldom been surpassed by animals of the age. The first-prize beast. 
No. 869, is in almost every respect a model specimen. Her proportions are 
nearly quite true, and her quality is unexceptionable. Though placed behind 
her, Nos. 866, 867, and 868 are also first-rate heifers. 
A dozen Yearling Heifers were entered in Class 106, and a very creditable 
appearance they made in the ring. No. 879, to which the first prize was 
assigned, is in all respects a favourable specimen of a young Galloway, her 
quality being excellent, and her head first-rate. No. 880, placed second, has 
more substance than her successful rival, but she is not so good in other points, 
and especially at the tail-root. The third-i:)rize heifer, No. 876, has suijerior 
quarters, and seems full of promise, but her fore-ribs are not quite so well 
sprung out as could be wished. Several of the remaining exhibits in this 
class were deserving of commendation. 
Isaac Walton. 
M. Claek. 
VOL. XVI.— S. S. 
