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mined to win at the expense of truth; but, nevertheless. 
Veterinary Science has proved that such was, in reality, very 
often the case. Again, it was said we were not required to 
give opinions on defects and diseases, provided they did not 
endanger life, or render an animal all but valueless, and then 
it was our duty merely to treat these with a view to their 
removal or mitigation. Resistance was thus offered to any 
attempt to arrest the propagation of disease. Its effects 
upon the progeny seemed to be little cared for, and, conse- 
quently, the existence of hereditary diseases formed no 
barrier to the obtainment of a prize. The most unsound 
animal was often placarded as the best of his class, when 
in it were to be found many sound animals, but which 
might not at first be so catching to the eye. This 
evil, too, we have had the satisfaction to see removed, so 
that we may assert, that the bonds which unite Veterinary 
Science to that of Agriculture, are made both more secure 
and more durable. Much as we might desire to dwell on a 
theme of this pleasing description, we must desist, as our space 
warns us that it will be largely drawn upon, to give place to 
the long list of awards, which are as follows : 
SHORT-HORNED CATTLE. 
Class I. — To the owner of the best bull, calved on or before the 1st of July , 
1856, and not exceeding six years old. 
First Prize of 30/ to No. 13, Lord Peversham, of Duncombe Park, 
Helmsley, York. 
Second Prize of 15/ to No. 12, Mark Barroby, of Disliforth, Thirsk, 
Yorkshire. 
Highly commended. — No. 5, George Bland. No. 26, William Wetherell. 
Commended. — No. 6, John Hanbury Blackburn. No. 10, Hon. and Rev. 
T. H. Noel Hill. No. 15, Sir Chas. Robert Tempest, Bart. No. 20, 
Richard Stratton. No. 25, William Wetherell. 
Class II. — To the owner of the best bull , calved since the Is/ of July , 1856, 
and more than one year old. 
First Prize of 25/ to No. 38, Viscount Hill, of Hawkstone, Shrewsbury. 
Second Prize of 15/ to No. 34, Stewart Marjoribanks, of Bushey Grove, 
Watford, Herts. 
Highly commended. — No. 32, The Hon. Col. Pennant. No. 36, Francis 
Hawksworth Fawkes. 
Commended. — No. 37, Francis Hawksworth Fawkes. No. 39, Hon. and 
Rev. T. H. Noel Hill. No. 45, Henry Edward Surtees. No. 49, William 
Torr. 
