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and of nearly equal merit. Third prize went to a very nice 
cow of true Shorthorn character, and the whole class was com- 
mended. With one exception all the cows gave well over the 
required minimum yield of milk ; probably most of them 
would give their 1,000 gals, per annum, and are quite capable 
of breeding bullocks fit to compete at the Smithfield Show. 
In Class 106, cow calved in 1909, there were eight exhibits, the 
majority of which showed considerable merit, their milk 
production being distinctly good. Class 107 had eleven 
entries, but, though the winners are promising heifers, the 
standard of excellence was rather below that of the preceding 
classes. In Class 108, Shorthorn bull, calved in 1911, the first 
prize went to a white of distinctly high class, and from every 
point of view suitable for service in any herd of Shorthorns 
whether so-called “ Dairy ” or otherwise. Second and third were 
also good animals, in no way deficient in Shorthorn character 
or natural flesh, though bred from “record” milking cows. 
Class 109, bulls calved in 1912. The above remarks apply to 
this class also, the first prize winner being an animal that 
would be an ornament in any herd of Shorthorns. 
In the competitions for Group prizes and for the Fifty 
Pounds Challenge Cup there were several entries, and the 
merits very equal, the Judges having some difficulty in making 
their awards. 
Lincolnshire Red Shorthorns. — Considering the distance 
from their native county, the show of Lincolnshire Red Short- 
horns must be considered satisfactory. The class for cows in 
milk was fair, though nothing particularly outstanding. 
Heifers calved in 1910 had only a small but good entry, the 
winner being eventually placed reserve for Champion cow or 
heifer. A good class was that for heifers calved in 1911, very 
even in merit ; the winner, a deep-fleshed, level, well sprung 
heifer, being awarded Champion (see Fig. 4). A nice show of 
heifers calved in 1912, the first and second prize winners 
showing great promise. Cows in milk made a very good 
show, and to those interested in dairying they must have left 
a favourable impression of these dual purpose cattle. The 
winner in the old bull class was a very fine specimen of the 
breed, being a massive well-fleshed bull, well filled in down 
the back, handles well, and good both to meet and to follow. 
He was made Champion (see Fig. 5). The second prize bull 
was a very massive one, not quite so good over the top as the 
winner. A good class. Bulls calved in 1911 and 1912 had a 
small but useful entry. The Judges consider that the show of 
Lincoln Reds indicates that breeders are aiming at a type of 
cattle nearer the ground, better filled in on the top, and earlier 
maturing. 
