. History of Hereford cattle : proven conclusively the oldest of improved breeds . Hereford cattle. HISTOKY OF HEEEFORD CATTLE 437 No honest, earnest, inspiring advocate of a cause can hope to present its merits without encountering opposition; an intelligent advo- cate will expect opposition. Honest opposition, from those representing a conflicting interest, is commendable; but underhanded opposition from within one's own camp is treason, despic- able treason, that will be found born of jealousy. We would caution future generations of Here- ford breeders to avoid the appearance of such contem


. History of Hereford cattle : proven conclusively the oldest of improved breeds . Hereford cattle. HISTOKY OF HEEEFORD CATTLE 437 No honest, earnest, inspiring advocate of a cause can hope to present its merits without encountering opposition; an intelligent advo- cate will expect opposition. Honest opposition, from those representing a conflicting interest, is commendable; but underhanded opposition from within one's own camp is treason, despic- able treason, that will be found born of jealousy. We would caution future generations of Here- ford breeders to avoid the appearance of such contemptible evil. If there spring up Hereford new superintendent entered upon his duties here with the determination to give to all ex- hibitors a fair show, and selected committees with this in view. We were enabled to take on herds open to all breeds, the second premium for the best bull and five cows; and first pre- mium for the best five cattle, male or female, the get of one bull; the second for the best cow or heifer of any age. During this exhibition, in competition for herds and sweepstakes pre- miums, a prominent Shorthorn breeder of Mis-. Exhibited by c. GRADE HEREFORD STEER "DYSART," AT 3 TEARS. WEIGHT 1,890 LBS. M. Culbertson, winner of the Breeders' Gazette gold challenge shield for best beast in the show bred and fed by exhibitor, Chicago, 1895. advocates (as there have and will) willing to devote their time, talents and money to spread- ing the Hereford gospel, all that he may do or say may not be pleasing to each individual Hereford man; but take care that the overbal- ancing good be weighed against the objection- able little, and, above all, sink your jealousy and encourage such a man, for "appreciation is all there is in ; The fair in 1877 was held at Freeport; a« souri had an animated conversation with the superintendent, the drift of which I did not hear, but to which the superintendent replied: "Jim, Miller is going to have a fair


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