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JOUKXAIi OF HOBTICULTUEE A5^D COTTAGE GAEDENEE. 



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1S72, and the same for the best yoiing Barh ; to he aivarcled at 

 the Spalding Show in July next. The Committee have decided 

 the birds shall be shown siii{;ly, and there ^^-iU be three classes 

 for young Carriers, with a first prize of £1, and second of IO5., 

 in each — ^viz., Black and Dun, and Bine or Silver, and two 

 classes for yoimg Barbs, with prizes of the same amount for the 

 best Black, and any other coloiu-. M. Hedley, 42 ; Capt. 

 Heaton, £1 ; J. C. Ord, il ; J. Frith, £1; G. C. Holt, -fl ; 

 E. Homer, il ; J. H. Ivimy, 10s. Gd. ; G. W. Thomas, 10.S. 6d. ; 

 Anonymous, 10.5. ; J. GiU, 10s. ; E. Walker, 10s. ; W. B. Teget- 

 meier, 5s. ; and myself, 14». — £10 10s. — TVii. M.^ssey, Spalding. 



XOETHAMPTON POULTEY, PIGEON, AXD CAT 

 SHOW. 



This Show was held on the 6th inst. and following day in the 

 Com Exchange, a building admirably adapted for the purpose. 

 This, the third annual meeting of the Society, was a success, 

 which quite exceeded the anticipations of the Committee. As a 

 proof of their having secured public confidence we may state 

 that on each occasion the nvraiber of entiies has been double 

 that of the preceding years, and if this rapid gi-owth goes on it 

 will be a question where the Show of 1873 is to find accommoda- 

 tion. This year there was an entry of more than eight hundred 

 pens, and it is rare to find any public show that was so generally 

 good as that just held at Northampton. The results are sti'ong 

 proofs of good management, and we are glad to find the Com- 

 mittee BO well supported by amateurs of the highest standing. 

 Some of our readers may feel an interest in knowing that a Cat 

 show took place at the same time and under the same manage- 

 ment. A somewhat novel featiu'e in the poulti"y department 

 was classes being appointed for single hens as well as single 

 cocks, and the resujt was a very large competition of first-class 

 birds. 



The Grey Dorkings were good, more ' especially the hens ; in 

 the cock class, an otherwise exceedingly large and good biid 

 ■was the most "squirrel-tailed'' we ever remember to have 

 seen exhibited. All the classes for Cochins were exceDent, the 

 Buffs being the largest entrj', and these proved as good as they 

 were numerous. By the prize schedule, a silver cup was offered 

 for the best cock of any breed in the Show, and the hens were 

 similarly treated. Both of these cups for single birds were 

 taken by Buff Cochins, the one by a fine, clear-coloured, rich 

 Buff cock, the property of Mr. Taylor ; the silver cup for the best 

 hen of any kind was awarded to a fine heavily feathered hen of 

 Mr. H. Tomlinson's, adding repute to his well-lcnown yard of 

 this variety. The Partridge-coloured, also the White Cochins, 

 were such as to do ample credit to Captain Coleridge, and Messrs. 

 Sichel and Woodgate. Mr. ^Vnsdell was again successfiil with 

 Dark Brahmas, but both his hens and the old cock are over- 

 shown, and under such long-continued trials the success of the 

 coming breeding season will probably be greatly compromised, 

 for the constitution of these first-class specimens is fast breaking 

 up, in fact it is a pity (for they deserve it) not to rest the fowls 

 after so much excitement and prize-winning. Spanish were good, 

 and mostly in very fi'esh and hearty show condition. 



It is long since we have seen a better competition in Ayles- 

 bury Ducks, and it must have been an unenviable task for the 

 Jiidge to decide upon their positions on the prize list. The 

 Eouens which competed in the same general Duck class were 

 anything but theii: equals. 



STo previous Northampton Show has been so complete in the 

 Pigeon classes ; many of the birds, however, were placed too 

 high to allow an inspection by either Judges or visitors. Pouters 

 were the great feature in this division, and a gi-and lot they 

 were. A singularly beautiful Blue hen of this variety was the 

 winner of the silver cup forj the best Pigeon in the Exhibition. 

 Carriers were very fine, and in generalhigh condition. Dragons 

 were a much less perfect lot, but the variety class contained 

 some very choice and rare breeds. It is a matter of regret that 

 in defiance of aU rules " trimming " was practised among the 

 Pigeons by one or two parties, of course, where discovered, to 

 the owner's disqualification. 



Rabbits. — It is not often that the Babbit fancier sees a col- 

 lection of eighty-six, and some of them the best Babbits in the 

 country, and Northampton, we believe, this year has stood 

 second only to York in number of entries. Too much praise 

 cannot be awarded to the indefatigable Secretai-y, and his co- 

 workers the Committee, who are most if not all " fanciers," 

 themselves. The general arrangements were of the most satis- 

 factory kind. Single Rabbits were exhibited and in large 

 roomy pens, quite as large as we have been accustomed to see 

 with a pair exhibited in them. The pens were fitted-up by Mr. 

 G. BiUett, of Portsmouth. The animals were well suppUed 

 with bedding, carrots, and oats. 



The Lops (fourteen entries), were an excellent class, both in 

 perfection of marking, length of ear, and condition, being the 

 realisation of what a good " Lop " should be. The cup- buck 

 was not, perhaps, as large as some shown, yet "worthy of his 

 position. Ears 22} by 5 inches. He was closely followed by 



the second-prize doe, with her gracefully hanging ears 21 1 by 

 4i inches, and of the third were 22 by 4| inches — a valuable trio 

 not often to be seen, and the vei-y highly commended pens and 

 highly commended pens were aU far too good to escape a pass- 

 ing remark. We hope next year such success will induce the 

 Committee to divide the Lops into at least three classes for 

 colour. 



-■^Jigoras (fourteen entries), were a good class, yet many of 

 them had not been well " groomed," and the silk hau- was 

 entirely spoilt by its matted and uncared-for state. One or two 

 suffered a Uttle with the scurf on the nose. The fine showy doe 

 which received the medal subscribed for, is the most splendid 

 we have seen, and was in excellent condition. The second- 

 prize doe was a fit companion for her, and the two with their 

 smaller yet valuable and sQky companion of Messrs. Morbey and 

 TasseU, gave evidence of what this showy variety should be. 

 All the commended pens were excellent. 



The Himalayan (sixteen entries), were not quite as good as we 

 have seen. There was an absence of uniformity of shade in 

 the extremities. Some specimens were evidently moulting, and, 

 consequently, not in the best state for exhibition. Yet all the 

 prize and commended specimens were good. 



The Silver Greys (eight entries), contained some well-silvered 

 animals, and the three prize pens were aU large, but a little 

 lighter and more general silvering on the head would have 

 made them nearer to perfection. All were does. The highly- 

 commended pens were smaller than their more fortunate 

 neighbours, yet well shaded. 



" Any other variety " class (eighteen entries), contained some 

 excellent specimens, and the first-prize Belgian Hare doe and 

 the second are the finest we have seen, and for size approach 

 the Patagonian, yet their ages were only nine and seven 

 months. The Dutch buck as third formed a contrast in size at 

 least, and is well marked. 



The Selling class (sixteen entries), included some good speci- 

 mens, and the first-prize Lop Tortoiseshell buck, and the 

 second, an Angora buck, ■^'ith the " Lop " buck of Mr. W. 

 Cannan, were all good and entitled to the position they took, and 

 the various commended pens require in justice to their worth 

 our favourable notice. The subscription-cup and medal were in 

 addition to the cup given by the Committee. The Judge, Mr. 

 C. Eayson, exhibited some specimens of the Angora, Dutch, and 

 Himalayan, Patagonian, and Silver-Grey, but not for com- 

 petition. 



D0RK1SG8.— Cocfc.— I, J. Chlaman, Sonthampton. 2. J. White, Warlaby. ?j 

 R. Wood, Jan., Clapton, Thrapatone. c, Hon. J. Massey, Milford Honsef 

 Limerick; R. Sykes, Geddington. Hen.—l, Hon. J. Massey. '2, J.White. 3. 

 F. Parlett. Great Baddow. he, Hon. J. Massey; Rev. E. Bartrnm. Great 

 Borkhampstead ; N. Rnsael, Oswestry, c, O. E. Creaawell ; W. Bearpark. 



Cocnis-Caisi— Cinnamon or Buff— Cock— 1 and Cup, J. W. Taylor, Ulvcr- 

 Bton. 2 and 8, H. Lloyd, jun., Handsworth. kc, -A.. Hanbury, Northamptin; 

 Capt. F. G. Coleridge, Wargrave; J. Bloodwortb, Cheltenham; W. Hum- 

 phreys; A. C. Ussher. c. D. Young. Hen.— 1 and Cup, H. Tomlinson. 2. J, 

 Sichel. S. A. Bamford, Middleton. kc. J. N. Beasley, Northampton ; A. Bam- 

 ford; H. Lloyd, jun. ; C. Bloodworth. c, S. Lear, jnn., Burslem (2). 



Cocms-Cmrn.— Any oth-cr Colour.— Cock.— 1,1. Sichel. Timperley. 2. Capt. 

 F. G. Coleridge. 3, R. S. S. Woodgate. he, R. S. S. Woodgate ; Eey. ,1. P. 

 Gandy. Stanwiok ; STrs. E. Clarke, Hartford, Huntingdon. Hen.—l, 3. Taylor. 

 2. .L s^ichel. 3, H. Lloyd, jun. he, R. S. S. Woolgate, Pemhury, Tunhridge 



Brahma VooTxi— Light.— Coek.—l, Rev. N. J. Ridley, NewhuiT. 2, J. Bloo^- 

 worth. 3, J. T. Hinoks. e. J. More, Rothwell. Kettering. Hen.—l, J. Blood- 

 worth. 2, W. Stevens, Northamoton. 8, J. More. ,„_._,, . -, 



Brahma Pootea.— Dart.— Coc&.—l and 2, T. F. Ansdell. St. Helen's. 3. Kev. 

 J. G. B. Knisht, Danbury, Chehnstord. he, H. Yardley, Birmingham ; Hon J , 

 Massy : J. Chisman ; J. Watts. Bcn.-1 and 2, T. F. Ansdell 3, J. Sichel. he, 

 H Yardley : J. Watts ; J. MitcheU. e, H. Yardley ; Rev. J. G. B. Knight ; Dr. 

 Holmes, Whitecotes, Chesterfield; J. Watts; J. Eamshaw. o„.ii,,„„,i 



SPAN-isH.-Cocfc — 1, Pickering & Dnggleby, Driffield. 2, W. Smallwood, 

 Wolverlon. 3, H. Brown, Putney Heath, lie, H. Yardley; H. F. Cooper, \\al- 

 sall. e. H. Wilkinson ; H. Thomeycrott, Floore, Weedon. Bcii.-l, J. Thresh. 

 Bradford. 2, H. Brown. S, W. Woodhonse, Lynn he, J. T. Parker. North- 

 amnton- J F Dixon, Cotgrave; W. Smallwood, Wolverton; G. Osborne, 

 Vorthampton;' H. F. fcooper. e, J. T. Parker; H. Wilkinson, Earby; W. R. 



'^ G.'.-J?-S"cl'S'-Coc..-l, W. Speakman 2 T. Whitaker Melton Mow. 

 brav 8 A E Johnson, WashonDe.ine, Rotherham. Hen.—l, P. Matthew, 

 Sto,™arket. 2 and 3. T. Whitaker. ),c, B. Cox. Monlton:H.E. Martin 



G™E -^nw other Colour.-Cock.-l. F. Sales. 2, W. Perrm. Nantwich. S, 

 E.Winwo d, Worcester. Hen.— 1, S. Matthew. 2, B. Coz. S.E.Wmwood. c, 



°-I?AM^cr,GHs'-'l&"'or Silvcr..pan!,led^Cock.-l, E. H Ashton, Motlrum. 

 2. Ashlon & Booth, Mottram. 3, E. F. Gardom Newcastle, Staffs, he P. 

 Collins, Daventrv ; E. Robinson, e. A. Goodi-ich, Northampton ;B. Cox. fltn. 

 -1 J Love KinKsthurpc. 2, W. Pinfold, Lower Weedon. 3, Ashton & Booth. 

 he 'Caot. F. G. Coleridge ; R. H. Ashton. c, A. Goodrich ; A. Coleman. 



HlSnRGHS.-Go!rf Sr Siher.penciUed.-Cock,-\. J. Webster, he Ibroc*. 3. 

 R. R Parker, Ipswich. S, W. K. Tickner, Ipswich, he H. & A. Gill, ^-^J]"^- 

 stall: H. H. Thompson, Coleshill; G. Asbpole Etwall Hall, """y- „f' ""i' 

 and he. 3. Edge. 2, J. Weh.ter. 3. R R. Parker, c, H. Moore ; Capt. F. « 

 Coleridge ; J. King, Oxford ; C. Bloodworth. . _ 



Game BASTAMs.-BJoci Beds.-l. W. B.Jefrrics. Ipswich 2. Capt. T. 

 Wetherell. 3. W. Adams, Ipswich, he. W. F. Addie. Fulwood ; Rev. F. Cooper 



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