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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 



[ September S, lS6b. 



GoM-penciHed Hamburghs formed fair classes, including 

 some promising chickens. In Silver-pencUlod Haraburghs 

 some of the exhibitors were rather perplexed to find the 

 fcst prize awarded to a pen v/ithout any pretension to " get 

 up," with respect to colour and white ear-lobe, more par- 

 ticularly in the cock. In chickens. Mi'. Dixon exhibited the 

 best cockerel we have seen this year. Golden-spangled 

 Hamburghs were much out of feather, and we fancied the 

 prizes might have been reversed without being much from 

 the mark. The chickens were good. In adult SUver-spaugled 

 Hamburghs Miss Beldon stood aloof of all competition. The 

 chickens were a fan- lot. Black Hambui-ghs formed nice 

 classes. 



In " Any other distinct breed " in adults, Mr. Dawson 

 once more put in an appearance with his wonderi'ul Sultans, 

 taking first; Malays obtaining the other prizes. In chickens, 

 Chinese Silkies were fii'st, and Creve Cceurs second. 



Game Bantams were exhibited in greater numbers than 

 quality. A smart pen of white-legged Black Reds were first; 

 Brown Reds second. Sebrights were an average class ; 

 Silver-laeed fii'st and second; and Gold-laced third. "Any 

 other variety " Bantams were a poor lot. Whites ni'st; 

 Blacks second ; and a combination of both colours third. 



Aylesbury Ihicks were capital, Mr. Fowler only receiving 

 second and thii-d awards. In Rouens, Mr. S. Shaw's yard 

 maintained its superiority in a very good class ; and in 

 "Any other variety" of Ducks, the first and thu-d prizes 

 were taken by the same exhibitor for splendid CarolLnas and 

 Pintails ; Mandarins being second. 



Geese and Turkeys were well represented. 

 The show of PUjcons formed not the least attractive fea- 

 ture of the Exhibition, which can be easily understood when 

 the names of Messrs. Eden, Shaw, and Beldon, a host in 

 themselves, were included in the list of exhibitors. The 

 Powter classes v/ere well filled. In that for single cocks, 

 Mr. Eden was first with a splendid White ; and Mr. Smith 

 second, with a very superior Blue. For hens, Mr. Eden 

 carried oii' both prizes with Whites of groat length and ad- 

 mirable shape. In Carriers, Mr. Eden obtained three out 

 of the foirr prizes ; Miss Beldon taking fii-st with her weU- 

 known Dun hen. The same exlubitors maintained their 

 respective positions in Almonds. The Mottled Tumblers 

 were excellent, more especially the first-prize pen ; while 

 in Balds or Beards, Mr. Shaw was first and second with 

 Blue Beards and Silver Balds. The Owl prizes were awarded 

 to fair Whites well shown. In Tm-bits, the fii-st prise feU 

 to Blues in good condition, rather co.'.rse and uneven in 

 crest ; capital Reds taking second. Mr. Shaw had it all 

 his own way in Jacobins with his famed Reds. FantaHs 

 were good, the prize birds being in excellent condition. The 

 Barbs were unusually meritorious. Mr. Eden's magnificent 

 YeUows were first; while liis Blacks received high com- 

 mendations. Mr. Shaw was second with the latter colour. 

 Dragons were an excellent class : very fine Blues won, and 

 changed ownership at the price of three guineas. The 

 Ti-umijeter class was scarcely so good as might have been 

 expected, Mr. Shaw's wonderful Mottles not having been 

 sent. Miss Beldon was fii-st with gaod Mottles ; Blacks 

 being second. In " Any other breed," F.lack Spots were 

 first and excellent ; Black-head Nuns second. 



The Society's silver cup for the largest number of Pigeon 

 prizes, or rather points, a first prize counting two, and a 

 second one point, fell to the lot of Mr. Eden. 



Spanish.— First, J. Siddall, Halif.xs. Second, Miss E. Btldon, Gdstead' 

 Bingley. Third, R .M. Stark, Hull. Comraended, .1. Dixnn. Bradford ; 

 T. Greenwood, Eastlield Houhc, D<.-nbury. Chickens. — First, T. Greenwood. 

 Second, J. SiJdall. Third, Miss E. licluon. 



Dorkings.— First, E. Smitli, Middleton. Second, Miss E. Beldon, Binpley, 

 Tllird, E. M. Stark, Hull. Cunimendcd, Kev. J. F. Newton, Kirbv-in-Clevt- 

 land. Chkkens. — First and Second, Kev. J. F. Newton. Third," H. Crosf- 

 ley, Broomftuld. Commended, S. Tickard, Wakefield; J. Hargreaves 

 Skipt. E. 



Cochin-Cbin*.— Urst, T. Stretch, Ormsldrk (Buff). Second, J. Dixon. 

 Bradford fBulf). Third, Capt. Hcaton. Manchester (Partridge). Com- 

 mended. .). Firth, Hiilifax. C/jutwis.— Fiiit, Cipt. )Ieaton, Manchcste'' 

 (Buff/. Second, \V. Dawson, Slirficld (Buff,. Third, M. Mahoney, Bingley 

 (White). Commended, Capt. Heaton. 



Brahma Pootra. — First and Third, H. Lacy. Hebden Bridge. Second, 

 J. Pares, Chensey. CAii-Aens.— First, S. W. Tinker, Hudderflii-ld. Second, 

 C. Lister, Mirfield. Third, \l. Lacy. Highly Commended, S. W. Tinker. 



Game.— Coct (Any age or colour).— Cup, W. Boycs. Bever,ey (Black 

 Red). Second and Third, J. Firth, Ellens Grove (Brown and Black Red). 

 Highly Commended, II. Snowden, Great Horton ; H. Adams, Beverley ; 

 A. B. Dyas, Madely. CockereL—Ymt, J. Firth (Black Red). Second, 

 T. Dyson, Halifax (not clear breast). Third, D, Jackson, Liversedge (Duck- ! 



wing). Highly Commended, I. Wright, Ovenden. Commended, \V. Bentley, 

 Cleckbeaton. 



Game ( Llaek-breasted and other Red). — First, R. Adams, Beverley. 

 Second, Miss E. Beldon, Bingley. Third, H. C. Mason, Leeds. Highly Com- 

 mended, H. Crossley, Broomfield. Commended, J. Firtb, Ellens Giove. 

 CViittciis.- First, I. Wright, Ovenden (Black Red). Secimd, J. Riley, 

 Dewsbnry. Third. J. Hodgson, Bradford. Highly Commended, J. Firth ; 

 It- Hemingway, Shelf; A. Hodgson, Illingwoith. Commended, J. Spencer, 

 Howarth. 



Game (Duckwing, Grey, and Blue).— First, H. Adams, Beverley. Second, 

 Miss F. Beldon, Bingley. Third, H. Snowden, Great Horton. Chickens. — 

 First, T. Dyson, Halifax. Second and Third, J. Firtb, Ellens Grove. 



Game (Any other variety). — First, T. Hartley, Leeds (Black). Second 

 and Third H. Adams, Beverley (Piles). Highly Commended, H. C. Mason, 

 Leeds. C7iicAt7is.— First, H. Adams. Beveiley (Pile). Second, J. Hanson, 

 Shelf (Pile). Third, G. Noble, Batley (Black). Highly Commended, 

 W. Sulcliffe, MytliolmroTd. 



PoLAKL'S. — First and "Third, J. Dixon, Bradford (Golden and Silver). 

 Second, J. Smith, Keighley (Black). Highly Commended, Miss E. Beldon, 

 Bingley (Silver). C'/ucfte/i's.- First, W. .Newsome, Bingley (Silver). Second, 

 J. Smith (Black). ThirJ, J. Dixon (Black). Highly Commended, J. Dixon. 

 HamuL'KGHs (Golden-liL'ncilled). —First, S. Smith, Northowram. Second, 

 A. M. Higgm, Burnley. Third, Mrs. M. Hemingway, Shelf. Highly Com- 

 mended, Miss E. Beldon, Bingley. chickens. — First and Third, S. Briggs, 

 Holywell Green. Second, J. Firth, Halifax. Highly Commended, S. Smith. 

 HAMnuRGHS (Silver-peiiCiiled). — First, S. Briggs, Holywell Green. Second, 

 Miss E. Beldon, Bingley. Third, S. Fielding, Middleton. Highly Com- 

 mended, J. Liixon, Bradford. Chiikcns. — First, J. Dixon. Second, JIiss 

 E. Beldon. Third, S. Fielding. Highly Commended, E. Gill, Bingley. 

 Hamburghs (Golden-spangled).- First, J. Newton, Silsden. Second, Miss 

 E. Beldon, Bingley. Third, N. Marlor, Manchester. Highly Commended, 

 J. Ellis, Leeds. Chickens.—F.Tsl, N. Marlur. Second, J. Ellis. Third, 

 J. Dison, Bradford. Highly Commended, Miss E. BelUun. 



Hambcrghs (Silver-spangled). — lust and second. Miss E. Beldon, 

 BLngley. Third, J. Dixon, Bradforii. Highly Commended, F. W. Earle, 

 Prescot; A. Newton, Sllsdell. Chickens,— Vivst^ Mrs. H. Sharp, Brad- 

 lord. Second, S. Briggs, Holywell Green. Third, W. Sagar, Shipley, 

 llAMBi'KGUs (Black, White, or any other variety).— Fiisl, H. Adams, 

 Beverley. Second, R. H. Nicholas, Newport, Monmouthshire. Third, 

 S. Briggs, Holywell Green. Chickens.— Firet and Second, J. Dixon, Brad- 

 lord. Third, j'. Spencer, Howarth. Highly Commended, S. Briggs. Com- 

 mended, S. Briggs. 



Any OiiiER Distinct Breed (except Bantams), — First, W. Dawson, 

 Mirfield (Sultans). Second, Mkss E. Beldon, Bingley (Malay). Third, 

 J. Dixon, Bradlord (Malay). Chickens. — First, G. H. Greenwood, Lower 

 Salstonstall (Sultan). Second, W. Dawson, .Miificld (Creve Caurs). Third, 

 Rev. W, Story, Daventrv (.\ntwerp). 



Bantams (Game).— Fi'rst, Mrs. Noble, Stainclltfe, Botley (Black Red). 

 Second, I. Thornton, Heekmondwike. Third, E. Brown, Sheffield, 



Bantams (Sebright, Gold or Silver-lacedJ.— First, Miss E. Beldon, Bingley 

 (Silver). Second, W. H, Itawson, Jan., Mill House (Silver). Third, 

 J. Dixon, Bradford (Gold). 



Bantams fAnv other variety). ~ First, S. Schofield, Heekmondwike 



(White). Second, J. Gorner, Bradford (Black). Third, C. Walker, Halifax. 



Ducks (Aylesbury). — First, E Leech, Kochdale. Second and Third, 



.1. K. Fowler, Ayle'ssmy. Highly Commended. T. E. Kell, Wetherby. 



Commended, R. M. Stark, Hull. 



Ducks (Kouen). — First, s. Briggs, Holywell Green. Second and Third, 

 J. Dixon, Bradlord. Highly Commended, S. Pickard, Wakefield. 



Ducks (Any other variety). — tirst and Third, S. Briggs, Holywell Green 

 (Carolina and Pintail), becond, J. Dixon, Bradford (Mandarins). Highly 

 Commended, F. \V. Earle. Prescot (Black East-Indian). Commended, J. R. 

 JesBop, Hull (Black East-Indian) ; J. Dixon (Grey Call). 



Geese.— First, J. Dixon, Bradford (Toulouse). Second, W. Sugden, 

 Brighouse (Emden). Third, U. Edwards, M.P., Pye Nest (Chinese). 



TOHKETs.— First and Second. J. Dixon, Bradlord (.American). Third, 

 E. C. C. Walker, Crow Nest. Commended. J.- E. Norris, Brearley Hall. 



E.XTKA Stock.— Highly Commended, H. Edwards, M.P., Pye Nest (Black 

 Swans) ; W. Irvine, Clveuden (Buff Cochin-China puilets). 



Pigeons.— Poie^ers or Cr^jppers. —h'irst, P. Eden, Salford (White). 

 Second, VV. Smith, Beech Hill (Blue). Highly Commended, P. Eden; 

 W. Smith. Commended, W. Smith. J«i.— First and Second. P. Eden, 

 Salford (White), Commended, Miss E. Beldon, Bingley; E. Brown, St. 

 Philip's Koud, ShefBcW. fdrr/eis.— First and Second, P. Eden, Salford 

 (Dun). Commended, Miss E. Beldon, Bingley; C. J. Samuels, Manchester, 

 ifwj.— First, Miss E. Beldon, Bingley (Dun). Second, P. Eden, Salford 

 (Black). Commended, P. Eden, Salford ; J. Firth, Dewsbury. Ahnond 

 Ttunul'-rs. — First, P. F.den. Second, MissE. Beldon. Commended, P. Eden. 

 Mottled Tumblers.— 'eirs.l, P. Eden, Sallold. Second, S. Shaw, Stainland. 

 Batds or Jieards.— First and Second, S. Shaw, Stainland [Blue Beards and 

 Silver Barbs). (Vie/,*.— First, Miss E. Beldon (White). Second, H. Tardley, 

 Birmingham (White). Commended, J. Firth, Dewsbury. Twriirs. —First, 

 H. Yardley (Blue). Second, S. Shaw (Red). Commended. S. Shaw. 

 Jrieobins. —h'irt^l and Second, S. Shaw (Red). J"cn(r/i/s.— First, T. C. 

 Taylor, Middlesborough. Second, Miss E. Beldon. Barbs. — First, P. Eden 

 (Yellow). Second, S. Shdw (Black). Highly Commended, P. Eden. Com- 

 mended, S. ^haw. Brntfons.—t'utit, Miss K. Beldon (Blue). Second, J. 

 Nelson, Ovenden. Highly Commended, A. Wliitaker, Ovenden. Trnnipe- 

 <e;'5.— First, Miss E. Beldon (Black Mottled). Second, S. Shaw (Black). 

 Jl^a<;;;ies.— First. J. Wade, Leeds (Yellow). Scccmd, S. Shaw (Black). 

 Ant/ other i/-ee</.— First, S. Shaw (Black SpotJ. Second, Miss E. fieldon 

 (Nuns). Highly Commended, S. Shaw. 



Judges. — Poultry. — Mr. Baxter, Elslack, Skipton ; Mr. 

 J. H. Smith, Skelton (jrango, York ; and Mr. P. Eden, 

 Manchester. Pigeons. — Mr. Haifison Weir, Loudon ; and 

 Mr. Thompson, Southowram. 



Whitwokth and Rochdale Ageicultukal Society. — 

 At the ninth annual meeting and exhibition of this Asso- 

 ciation held on the 19th ult., Mr. John Wrigley, reed-maker, 

 01 Wai-dleworth Brow, exhibited two glass bee-hives, which 



