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other classes for other uses; they are ot sufficient size for 
farm purposes, and many of them for draft teams. It is evi¬ 
dently for the interest of our farmers to patronize well bred 
roadster stallions. It costs no more to rear a good colt than a 
poor one, and when reared, one well bred colt, either for ser¬ 
vice or sale, is worth two of common blood, and frequently 
many times more. 
In class three, “horses for general purposes,” the number 
on exhibition was not as large as at former fairs. This class 
of horses is mostly comprised of animals of no known breed, 
and includes some really good horses, many indifferent and 
some worthless. It still comprises the largest class on exhi¬ 
bition, but as breeders become more impressed with the im¬ 
portance of improving their stock, the numbers will continue 
to decrease. 
In class four, “draft horses,” the number shown was in¬ 
creased, and the quality much improved. There were fine 
animals of the Clydesdale, Percheron and Norman breeds, the 
produce of which crossed with our large, roomy, well formed 
mares cannot fail to make a very sizeable horse, and will at all 
times command good prices. They are much sought after for 
heavy teams for the prairies of our state, Tor cart and dray 
horses, and for heavy farm teams. 
In class five, “jacks and mules,” the exhibition was a 
failure, there being but two pairs of mules exhibited. As this 
is an important interest in our state, it is to be hoped we may 
have a better display at our next annual fair. 
In class six, the show of matched teams was not large. 
There were some fine carriage teams exhibited, but nothing like 
what might have been expected from the location of the fair. 
There are many fine carriage teams owned at Milwaukee, and 
in the neighoring towns easy of access, and it is to be hoped 
that owners will take a sufficient interest to make our next 
fair more of a success in this respect. The show of matched 
roadsters was small but excellent, the same of draft teams. 
In class seven, “ single horses,” the show was commendable, 
