437 



In conclusion I recommend that a copy of this report be 

 sent to Mr. J. W. Pratt for his information. 



Very respectfully, 



Ralph S. Hosmer, 

 Superintendent of Forestry, 



POULTRY AND AGRICULTURAL EXHIBITION 



SECOND ANNUAL EXHIBIT OF THE HAWAIIAN POULTRY ASSOCIATION 

 IN COOPERATION WITH THE FARMERS' INSTITUTE OF HAWAII. 



The exhibition of combined poultry and agricultural prod- 

 ucts which took place in the latter part of December was, for 

 the agriculturist, among the most pleasant and valuable recol- 

 lections of the year that has just closed. A general desire had 

 been evidenced at the first exhibition of the Poultry Associa- 

 tion in 1905, to extend the range of its exhibits in order to 

 appeal to a wider circle of patrons, and the suggestion of in- 

 cluding agricultural commodities at future exhibitions elicited 

 encouraging evidences of success. The scope of the second 

 annual poultry exhibit was therefore enlarged and the coopera- 

 tion of various societies and institutions enlisted to under- 

 take its organization. Of these the Farmers' Institute of 

 Hawaii, the Board of Agriculture and Forestry and the Hawaii 

 Experiment Station rendered efficient help, and together with 

 the exertions of many private agriculturists rendered the 

 afifair a most gratifying success. 



I. POULTRY EXHIBIT. 



The opening of the exhibition found every bird in- place 

 and the awards all posted. The number of individual ex- 

 hibitors was but slightly under last year's total. The number of 

 birds entered and shown in the poultry classes was somewhat in 

 excess of the previous year's show, and the quality was of a higher 

 average. The large hall and ample provision of new and attrac- 

 tive coops added much to the appearance of the exhibition. 



The judging was by the comparison system, and was capably 

 conducted by Judge B. M. Woodhull of Stockton, California. 

 His decisions were accepted with satisfaction ; and his readi- 

 ness to explain to exhibitors the defects or disqualifications of 

 their birds made for him many additional friends. 



The prizes awarded included silver cups, merchandise in great 

 variety, generouslv ofifered by the merchants, and cash prizes by 

 the Association. The latter item will figure more conspicuously in 



