JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 



[ July 10. 137S. 



tifully-silvered bodies. For Belgian Hare Rabbits, the first 

 prize went to a very large buck, a little dark iu shade ; the se- 

 cond to a large good doe ; and the third to a nice Rabbit, but 

 too small, being only six mouths old. In Angoras, a doe of that 

 fine silky character so desirable in this variety was first; the 

 second prize was withheld from want of merit, and the third 

 went to a fair Rabbit in good condition, but too small. 



In the Any other variety class first came a good Tortoiseshell 

 Dutch, with a perfectly-marked head and body, a little uneven 

 in the feet, and of the old style of marking; second, a good 

 young Dutch buck, black-and-white, evenly marked feet and 

 head, but defective in the ring; new style of marking; third, a 

 Dutch doe, black-and-white, fairly marked, old style. A black- 

 and-white Dutch doe was very highly commended; grey-and- 

 white Dutch highly commended; Ram or Patagonian highly 

 commended ; and a Siberian doe commended. A very fine 

 Belgian Hare was passed by, being in the wrong class. The 

 heaviest Rabbit weighed 13 lbs. 8 ozs. ; second, 11 lbs. 1 oz. ; 

 third, 11 lbs. 



The Rabbits, as a whole, were shown iu fair condition, Mr. 

 Ball's being in faultless condition, with the exception of his 

 Dutch doe, which was far too fat, being a large Rabbit, far too 

 large for eshibition. Mr. Easteu's Rabbits were shown in fine 

 condition. Exhibitors should bear iu mind that good condition 

 is essential in close competition. There were three Rabbits 

 suffering slightly from ear-gum and scurf, but as a whole they 

 were the healthiest lot of Rabbits it has been our lot to look at. 

 Great credit is due to the Manager and Secretary for the manner 

 in which the wants of the animals were attended to. Good 

 roomy pens were provided, and the animals well bedded with 

 sweet hay, and fed with wholesome food. We have no hesitation 

 in saying that they would return home to their owners little, if 

 any, the worse of their journey. 



The show pens were provided by Messrs. Turner, of Sheffield. 

 The Judges were, for poultry, Mr. E. Hewitt, of Birmingham; 

 Pigeons, Mr. J. Ivimy, of Long Sutton ; and for Rabbits, Mr. G. 

 Johnson, of Kettering. 



Subjoined are the awards both for Rabbits and Cats. We 

 published the poultry awards last week. 



Eabbits.— Xcjj-eared— 1, J. Pume. 2, Messrs. Weaver. S. J. Quick. 1. A. H. 

 Eastc-n. 2, "W. E. Cantels. 1, A. H. Easten. 2, F. K. Banks. 3, (J. Kiuff. 1, 

 A. B. Eaeten. ] and Cnp, F. K. Panlis. 2, Shaw & AUisan. 1 and 3. F. K. 

 Banks. 2, Shaw & Allison. Himalayan.— I. B. ><. Rothwell. 2, S. G. Bu(lf=on. 

 S. J. Farrow. Silver-Grtys.-l, Mulal. and 2, A. H. Fasten. 2, S. Ball. Belgian 

 Hare.— 1 and 2, E. S Smith. 3, Messrs. Weaver. Angora. — 1, G. S. Huttnu. 2. 

 H. Clarke. Any other vai-ietu.—l. F. K. Banks. 2, C. King. 3, A. kl. Katton. 

 Heaviest— 1, J. Woolfiet. 2, F. L. Wasa. 8, E. S. Smith. 



Cats.— Tortoiseshell ~~T, H. Criohett. 2, E. Homer. Tabbies.— 1,J. R. Slator- 

 2, A. Revuolds. Foreign or Long Hair.— I and Silver Collar, Mias E. Wright- 

 2, R. S. Clarke. 



Mk. Woopgate's Brans at Boston. — As last week you pub- 

 lished the prize list of the above Show, and in the award.s put 

 my name down as being "disqualified'' — that is an ugly word 

 under any circumstances, the facts of the case are these : — I 

 duly entered a pen of White Cochins in their proper class. 

 No. 38, but from some mistake of the Secretary tbey were entered 

 in the French class, No. 48, and as the label only came the day 

 the birds had to leave, there was then no time for alteration of 

 the elapses. But thinking the label had been wrongly classed by 

 mistake, I duly sent my birds ; on their arrival, however, they 

 had a disqualified card put on their pen, and were put out of 

 competition — rather an unn-^cessary proceeding, I think, seeing 

 the mistake was entirely owing to the Show authorities them- 

 selves ; but they have since behaved very well, for on my writing 

 to them they have sent, not only the carriage expenses and entry 

 fee, but also an extra prize. — Reginald S. S. Woodg.^te. 



BARNSTAPLE POULTRY AND PIGEON SHOW. 



The seventh annualEshibition of this Society tookplace on the 

 2nd and 3rd inst. in the large Market Hall, which was very gaily 

 decorated ■with flags, flowers, &c., for the occasion. There was 

 also a brass band in attendance, statiou&d near the refreshment 

 stand to enliven the proceedings. They played various selections 

 of music during each day, which, togetber witli the crowing of 

 the cocks and the barking of the dogs (the exhibition of which was 

 held in conjunction with the Poultry Show), made a very iuhar- 

 monious kind of music. Everything that could bo done for the 

 comfort of visitors was done. Seats were nicely arranged on 

 each side of the central part of the building, while a large foun- 

 tain in the middle threw its water high up and kept the edifice 

 cool and comfortable. The gold fish placed in the large globe at 

 the tup were playing around very prettily, and gave the whole 

 a very ornamental appearance. 



The arrangement of the poultry pens was very good, but the 

 same cannot be said for the Pigeon classes. These pens were 

 placed above each other in five rows, the top being so high up 

 that it wa.s simply impossible to get a eight of the birds, and 

 the under pens were so near the ground that people interested iu 

 the different clasees had to go on their knees to see them. How- 



ever, I understand this defective arrangement is to be altered 

 next year. 



There was an increase of entries this year, and the birds on 

 the whole were much better than on former occasions, especially 

 in some of the Pigeon classes. The feeding and watering of the 

 birds were well attended to — a matter of very great importance 

 to exhibitors, especially with birds sent from long distances. 



There were five entries in the Cochin-China class, the first 

 prize going to a magnificent pen of Buffs, and the second to a pair 

 of Blacks. Whites were highly commended. The Brahmas were 

 a larger class. First came a pen of Dark Brahmas ; second a 

 pair of Light. The whole class was good, but in bad plumage. 

 In Malai/s or Indian Game there were fourteen entries. The 

 Black-brtasted Bed Gavie were well represented. The Rev. 

 G. S. Cruwys showed amagnificentpen,but they were unnoticed, 

 although I failed to see the reason why. In Game any other 

 variety the first prize went to a pen of good Bi'own Beds, the se- 

 cond to a magnificent pen of Duckwiugs. Coloured Dorkings 

 were a poor class, and the first prize was withheld. There were 

 only five entries in the Spanish class, but they were well repre- 

 sented in quality ; the first-prize pen were uncommonly good, 

 while the second pressed them closely. The highly commended 

 birds were also splendid. It must have been a very fine point 

 for the Judges to decide between these three pens of birds. Bed- 

 faced Miiwrcas were remarkably good ; the first-prize birds were 

 superb, and the second specimens were also fine. In Andalu- 

 siaiis the prize pens were good. There were only three entries 

 in the Poland class. The first prize went to Silver-spangled, the 

 second to Gold-spangled. The other pen contained good birds, 

 but in a very dirty condition. Golden-pencilled Haiyihurghs 

 were one of the best classes, if not the best in the Show. Of 

 Silver-pencilled Hamburghs there were but three entries, and 

 the first prize was withheld. In the Any other variety class there 

 was a strong muster; a magnificent pen of Sultans carried off 

 the palm. La Fleche took the second prize, Creve-Cceurs the 

 third ; several iu this class were highly commended. The first 

 prize for Game Banta7ns was won by a beautiful little pair of 

 Brown Reds, the second going to a pair of Black Reds. Brown 

 Reds were highly commended. In the Any other variety of 

 Bantam class, the first and second prizes weut to the Rev. G. S. 

 Cruwys for his Blacks and his well-known Silver-laced. 



The Turheijs, Guinea Fozvls, Geese, and Ducks mustered very 

 well, and among them were some very choice specimens. 



In the Selling classes for cock birds not to exceed £1 in price, 

 the first prize was taken by a good Black-breasted Game, an& 

 the second by a fine young Buff Cochin cockerel. Iu the best 

 hen or pullet class the first prize was taken with Black Game ; 

 a Bufi* Cochin was second. 



In the Pigeon classes the first-prize Carriers were Black. The 

 Pouter class was pretty good, but singularly enough all the 

 birds were of one colour, White. The first and second prize pairs 

 were very handsome-, good in every respect, well booted, of good 

 length of limb, and good in points. Tumblers of any variety 

 were anything but a good class ; a pair of pretty good Red 

 Mottles were first. Kites second. The Barb class was one of the 

 best; first a pair of Blacks, second Reds. The Owl class was 

 very fine. ThtTfirst prize was well deserved by the little White 

 African gems which were shown. Foreign Blues were second, 

 and Silvers highly commended. The whole class was well 

 worthy of commendation. In Fantails good Whites were first 

 and second ; Yellows and Whites were highly commended. In 

 Trumpeters there were two grand specimens of Black Mottles, 

 by far the best in the class ; but some error occurred in the 

 penning, yet they received an extra first prize. Turbits were a 

 very good class ; Yellows first, Blues second. Nuns were fairly 

 represented, although trimming was discernible in some of the 

 specimens. The Dragoon class was far from what was anticipated. 

 A good pair of Blues was first, but the second-prize pair had too 

 much of" the Carrier's eye. The Antwerps which carried off the 

 first honours were very fine Silver Duns, although they did not 

 look to their best, being in moult. The same exhibitor also 

 showed a single Blue cock, which was a grand bird, the mate 

 of which died subsequent to entry. A very good pair of Blues 

 were second ; one of them was winner of the first prize at Exeter 

 last year. In the class for Any new or distinct variety a mag- 

 nificent pair of Blue Swallows were first, Ice Pigeons second. 

 In the Selling classes Frillbacks were first, Yellow Jacobins 

 second. The latter ought to have competed in their own class. 



Great praise is due to Mr. Northcote, the Honorary Secretary, 

 for his indefatigable exertions ; also to the Committee, iu using 

 every effort to make the Exhibition a success. — Vovageub. 



CncuiNs.— 1, S. R. Harris, Gusgame. 2, H. Feast, Swansea, he, S. W. 

 Probert. 



Brahmah.— 1, H. Feast. 2. P. D. Maddox, Launceston. 



Malay, or Inbian Game.— 1, T, Joint, Barnstaple. '2, W. H. Hnxtable. ht, 

 Capt. Chichester. 



GAKF.—Blnck RedA—'[, .T.Boyle. Barnstaple. 2. Coon Bros., St. Austell. An}/ 

 oVwr varuti/.—l, H. Brown. 2 and hr, Kev. G. S Cruwys, 



DoRKiNOB.— I. Withhold. 2, E. Burton, Truro. 



Spanish —1, Mrs. Tonkin. 2. R. S. J>amwavB, Southflmpton. he, S. R. Harris, 



i^ INOBCA s~ 1, W. T. Evelyn, BuckfastieiKh. 2. T. P. Burton, he, B. Lewortby. 

 c, F W. Palmer. 



AnduiDbuns.— 1, C. Lewortby. 3, W. WUday, Cosham. 



