December 22, 1863. 



JOURNAL OP HORTICTJLTUEE AND COTTAGE GAEDENEE. 



501 



THE NEWPOET, MONMOUTH, POULTRY 

 SHOW. 



It really appears as though the mxiltiplicity of poultry 

 shows just now taking place, so far from detracting, only 

 added to the i^ublic interest of poultry-culture. Good as 

 have been the previous meetings at Nevrport, it is unques- 

 tionable, even at the most furtive glance, that the poultry 

 this year exhibited far suri:>asses all former attempts of the 

 kind in South Wales. 



A perusal of the prize list wiU prove that scarcely a single 

 breeder of well-known celebrity was unrepresented at New- 

 port. True it is, the Viscountess Holmesdale took a full 

 " lion's share " of the distinctions — to wit, three fii'st prizes, 

 four second, a third, and three high commendations; still, 

 after so complete a sweep, there wiU be found on consult- 

 ing the awards that this lady's triumph was by no means 

 achieved without the most severe competition. The whole 

 classes of Grey Dorkings and Spanish, as left after the selec- 

 tion of the prize pens, would have been considered beyond 

 an average amount of merit at most poultry shows. This 

 fact speaks volumes in favour' of the Newport Show, when 

 it is borne in mind that fifteen jjens obtained honourable 

 distinction in these two classes only. The Garae classes were 

 in no wise inferior ; and with such an amount of entries as 

 took place this year, the Managers of this Show will most 

 probably increase the number of Game classes to meet the 

 future necessities of the Newport Exhibition, two classes 

 only beiag a great restriction to varieties so diversified as 

 the Game breeds. The Polands and Bamhvi-ghs were better 

 by far than we anticipated ; and the Cochins and Brdhmas 

 were also deserving of especial mention. 



The Geese and Turkeys were first-rate, indeed we rarely 

 see better ; and the lyiick classes were well filled with the 

 best of bh-ds. 



The collection of Pigeons was limited to only forty-three 

 pens, but contained capital specimens, and among them 

 many new varieties. 



The Committee were most assiduous in adding all in their 

 power to the comforts of both the poultry and the visitors, 

 and as the weather was good, all things went off pros- 

 perously. The whole Show consisted of .371 pens. 



Spanish.— First and Second, Viscountess Holmesdale, Lin^ou Park, Kent. 

 Third, C. Clayford, Sunnyside, Northampton. Highly Commended, H.Lane, 

 Bristol; J. Stevens, WalsiU. Commended, J. Stevens, Walsall ; Mrs. Bluy, 

 Worcester; J. K. Fowler, Aylesbury. 



DoKKiNGS (Coloured].— First and Second, Viscountess Holmesdale, Linton 

 Park. Third, Mrs. Peltat, Basingstoke. Highly Commended, J. Logan, 

 Newport. Commended, Capt. F. T. Parker, Monmouth ; J. K. Fowler, 

 Aylesbury; Miss J. Milward, Newton St. Loe, Bristol. 



Game (Any variety except White or Piles).— First, H. Adams. Beverley, 

 Yorkshire. Second, M. Eilling, jun., Birmingham. Third, J. H. Braiken- 

 ridge, Bristol. Highly Commended, J. Heath, Nantwicli, Cheshire; J. B. 

 Cbune, Coalbrookdale, Shropshire ; C. Bulpin, River Side, Bndffewater ; 

 J. Llewellyn, CafrrpbiUy. Glamorgan. Commended, A. B. Dyas, Madeley, 

 Shropshire; M. Bjliin^r, jun., Birniinghara. 



Game (White or Piles). —First, M. iiilling, jun., Birmingham. Second, 

 H. .^dams, Beverley, Yorkshire. Third, J. Llewellyn, Caerphilly, Glamorgan. 



Cochin-China (Coloured).— First, W. Bradley, Diglis Locks, Worcester. 

 Secoud, J. K. F'owler, Aylesbury. Third, Viscountess Holmesdale, Linton 

 Park. Highly Commended, Viscountess Holmesdale, Linton Park; R. H. 

 Nicholas, M.ilpas, Newport. Commended, J. Stevens, Walsall ; R. H. 

 Nicholas, Malpas, Newport; H. Caldicotl, Great Malvern; J. Carr, Hafod, 

 Swansea. 



Bkahma Pootea.— First and Second, J. Hinton, H'mton, Bath. iHighly 

 Commended, J. K. Fowler, Aylesbury. 



HAwner.GHS (Gold or Silver-pencilled).— First, Viscountess Ilolmesdale, 

 Linton Pnrk. Second, J. Holland, Worcester. Third, Miss C. Purnell, Pon'- 

 Canoa, Cardiff. Highly Commended, Miss C. Purnell, Pont-Caima, Cardiff; 

 K. H. Meholas, Malpas, Newport; Viscountess Holmesdale, Linlon Park. 

 Commended, J. B. Cbune, Coalbrookdale, Shropshire; T. Flelcber, Great 

 Malvern ; C. H. Wakeiield, Malvern Wells. 



Hambueghs (Gold or Silver-spangled).— First, Viscountess Holmesdale, 

 LintoQ Park. Second, T. Davies, Newport. Third, G. Biook. Huddersfield. 

 Highly Commended, M. Billing, jun., Birmingham; .Mrs. Petrut, Basing- 

 stoke. Commended, W'. Lewis, PiUgvvenily, Newport; T. Davies, Newport; 

 J. B. Cbune, Coalbroobiiale. 



PoLAKDS (Black with White Crests).— Prize, K. H. Nicholas, Malpas, 

 Newport. 



PoLANUs (Golden or Silver). — F'irst, J. Heath, Nautwich, Cheshire. 

 Second, R. H. Nieholas, Malpas, Newport. Hichly Commended, Mrs. Blay, 

 Worcester. Commended, T. Fletcher, Great Malvtrn; Mrs. Pettat, Basing- 

 stoke. 



Bastams (Game).— First and Second, T. Davies, Newport. Commended, 

 M. Billing, jun., Birmingham; J. K. Fowler, Aylesbury. 



Bantams (.Iny other variety).— First, R. H. Nicholas, Malpas, Newport. 

 Second, Viscountess Holmesdale. Third, E. Cambridge. Highly Com- 

 mended, W. Bowly, Ciiencester; F.H.Phillips, Chippenham, Wilts ; G. 

 Williamson, Nantwich, Chesljire; Miss G. Everett, Gibraltar Cottage, 

 Monmouth ; J. Mauud Dutfryn Mawr, Abergavenny. Commended, E. Jones. 



Any other Distinct Beeed. — First, K. H. Nicholas, II dpas, Newport 

 (B!ack Hamburghs). Second, Viscountess Holmesdale, Linton Park(White 



Cochins). Third, T. Ashton, Tarawotth (White Dorkings). Highly Com- 

 mended, K. H. Nicholas, Malpas, Newport (Chinese Silkies, Cuckoo 

 Minorcas, and Blact Hamburghs) ; P. P. Cother, Salisbury (Pheasant 

 Malays); J. J. Fox, Devizes, Wilts (Malays); J. Carr, Hafod, Swansea 

 (Whi'te Cochins); G. Williamson, Nantwich (White Cochins); W. Bowly, 

 Cirenceater(Silkies) ; Master C. A. Ballance, Taunton (Malays). Commended, 

 W. Powell, The Gaer, Newport (White Dorkings) ; Capt. F. T. Parker, 

 P.oekfleld, Monmouth (White Cochins). 



Guinea Fowls.— Prize, Sir G. F. R. Walker, Bart., Castletown, Cardiff. 

 Commended, K. H. Nicliola.s, Malpas, Newport. 



Ducks (Aylesbury).— First, Second, and Third, J. K. Fowler, Aylesbury. 

 Highly Commended, J. Logan, Newport. Commended, E. Shaw, Oswestry, 

 Salop ; A. Culhbertson, LI: ngibby, Newport. 



Docks (Rouen).— First, J. K. Fowler, Aylesbury. Second, H. J. Evans, 

 Cardiir. Third, C. Lyne, Brynhyfrid, Newport. Highly Commended, 

 W. Powell, The Gaer, Newpoit; J. H. Brackenridge, Chew Magna, Bristol. 

 Commended, A. Cuthbertson, Monmouth. 



Geese.— First and Second, J. K. Fowler, Aylesbury. Third, A. Cuth- 

 bertson, Monmouth. Highly Commended, J. Logan, Newport. Commended, 

 R. Rees. Abergavenny. 



TuEKEYs.— First, iliss J. Milward, Newton St. Loe, Bristol. Second, 

 Mrs. Horlock, East Vaga, Chepstow. Third, Mrs. Lewis, Dennel Hill, 

 Chepstow. Highly Co-nniended, H. J. Evans, Cardiff. Commended, J. K. 

 Fowler, Aylesbury; Mrs. Uorlock, East Vaga, Chepstow. 



SWEEPSTAKES FOR COCKS. 



Spanish.— First, H. I.ane, Bristol. Second, Viscountess Holmesdale, 

 Linton Park. Highly Commended, Viscountess Holmesdale, Linton Park. 

 Commended, T. Davies, Newpoit; E. Newman, Newport. 



Dokki.ng.— First, Viscountess Holmesdale, Linton park. Second, E. Shaw, 

 Oswestry, Salop. Highly Commended, Captain F. T. Parker, Rocklleld, 

 Monmouth ; W. Bowly, Cirencester. Commended, Viscountess Holmesdale, 

 Linton Park. 



Game. — First, J. B. Chune, Coalbrookdale, Shropshire. Second, R. H. 

 Nicholas, Malpas, Newport. Highly Commended, A. B. Dyas, Madeley, 

 Shropshire. 



CocHiK-CuiNA.— Prize, Viscountess Holmesdale, Lmton Park. Highly 

 Commended, J. Carr, Hafod, Swansea. 



Game Bantam.— Prize, Miss C. Purnell, Pont-Canna, Cardiff. Highly 

 Commended, T. Davies, Newport. 



Any OTHtn variety.— First, W. Lewis, Pillgwenlly. Second, J. Carr, 

 Hafbi!, Swansea. Highly Commended, Miss C. Purnell, Pont-Cana, Cardiff; 

 T. Davies, Newport; Viscountess Holmesdale, Linton Park. 



COTTAGER'S PPIZES. 



Fowls.— First, Second, and Third, W. Jenkins, Malpas, Newport. Fourth, 

 Mrs. E. Ford, .Malpas, Newport. Highly Commended, G. F. Winmill, 

 Newport. 



Ducks— First, E. Hill, Malpas, Newport. Second, D. Hickey, Llanwern, 

 Newport. Third, W. pillinger, Malpas, Newport. Fouith, G. Koundy, 

 Malpas, Newport. 



Pigeons.— Corrters.-First, J. W. Edge, Aston, Birmingham. Second, 

 C. Bulpin, River Side, Bridgewater. Commended, C. D. Phillips, Newport. 

 i>ou(rrs.— First, C. Bulpin, Biidgewater. Seuoud, M. E. Jobling, Barras 

 Bridge, Newcastle-on-Tyne. Commended, M. E. Jobling, Neweastle-on- 

 Tyiie. 2'«m4/£-rs.— First, U. Yardley, Birmingham. Second, J. W. Edge, 

 Aston, Birmingham. Fantails.—YuBt, J. W. Edge, Aston, Birmingham. 

 Second, T. Koe, Newport. Highly Commended, A. Heath, Calne, Wilts. 

 Commended, Miss J. Milward, Nemon Su Loe, Bristol. Any other 

 rariet!/.—¥u3t, H. Yardley, Birmingham. Second, M. E. Jobling, New- 

 castle-on-Tyne. Third, A. Heath, Calne. Highly Commended, C. Bulpin, 

 Bridgewater. 



Edward Hewitt, Esq., of Sparkbrook, Birmingham, judged 

 the poultry ; and Dr. Cottle, of Cheltenham, awarded the 

 Pigeon prizes ; both these gentlemen expressing themselves 

 gratified at the high quality of the birds exhibited. 



EOYAL DUBLIN SOCIETY'S POULTEY SHOW. 



December 15th. 



The following were the awards : — 



Bkahma Pootka.— Prize, Mrs. F. Blair, Balthayock Castle, Inchmaitine, 

 laciiture. ChUkeiis, — First and Second, Mrs. F'. Blair. 



DoEKiNG.— Hist and Second, Mrs. F. Blair, Balthayock Castle. Highly 

 Commended, R. P. Williams, HoUybrook ; A. Warburton, Kill, Naas. 

 Commended, Mrs. F. Blair. Chickens. — First, G. Langtry, Malahide. 

 Second, K P. Williams. Highly Commended, Lord J. Butler, Drumcondra 

 Castle ; J. J. Lafarelle, Stillorgan ; J. Hutchinson, Christ-Church Place. 

 Commended, K. P. Williams; R. W. Boyle, Dundrum. 



Spanish —First, R. W. Boyle, Dundrum. Second, Jliss E. de C. Drevar, 

 Rose Hill, Blackrock. Commended, R. P. Williams, HoUybrook, Clontarf. 

 C'/ii(/.e)i».— First, Second, and Commended, K. W. Bojle. 



Cochin-China.— First and Second, Mrs. F. Blair, Balthayock Castle. 

 Highly Commended, E. W. Bovle, Dundrum. Chickens.— fnut, R. P. 

 Williams, HoUybrook. Second, Mrs. F. Blair. Highly Commended, G. 

 Langtry, Malahide; R. P. Williams; F. W. Zurhorst, BelviUc, Donny- 



" AME —First, G. Langtry, Malahide. Second, T. H. Howland, Chester. 

 Commended, R. W. Boyle, Dundrum. Chiekens.—?nze, C. H. Peacocke, 



Carrag-na-greine, Dalkey. ,. „ ,, ,. , 



Hambl-kgbs (Spangled) .-First and Second, R. P. WiUiams, HoUybrook, 



Whh f-Ceested Black Fowl.— First and Second, Miss E. dc C. Drevar, 

 Rose Hill, Blackrock. Chickens.— fixsl and Second, Mi-s E. deC. Drevar. 



Any other Distinct BREED.-First and Second, Mrs. F. Blair, Balthayock 

 Castle (Creve Coour and La Fli-cbe). j .^ , • /> 



TuRKETs —First, Mrs. F. Blair, Balthayock Castle. Second, Captain C. 

 HamUton, Kildare. Commended, G. Langtry, Malahide. Po«//s.--First, 

 r. \V Bovle Dundrum. Second, Mrs. F. Blair. Commended, Captain C. 



