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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTUBE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 



I August 8, 1867. 



CoMMON.—First. T. "WatRon, Thnmhill. J. A. Barratt, DowKbury. 

 Any other Variety.— First, H. Yardlev. S-rond, J. Thackray (Mag- 

 pies). Highly Commended. J. Percival ; E. E. M. Royds. 



The Judftes were — for Poultn/, K. Hewitt. Esq., of Birmingham ; 

 and for Pif^eotis, T. Charlton, Esq., of Chapelthorpe. 



HIGHLAND AND AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY'S 

 SHOW. 



The following prizes were awarded for Ponltry at this Society's 

 Show, which opened at Glasgow on the 30th of July. 



Dorkings (Silver-Grey).— First, D. Annan. Ton- of IVTonzie. Cupar-Fife. 

 Second, T. Raines, Bridgchancih, Stirlint;. Commended. H. Heys, Spring- 

 field HonRe, Bnn*be;id CftiVAvris.— First. T. Raines. Second, Lord Bin- 

 ning, Millers tain, Kel^n. Commended. H. Heys. 



Dorkings (Coloured).— Firnt, J. M'Crtllura, Crieff. Second, J. Allan, 

 Crieff vechtcr, Crieff. C/ttcfcens.— First, J. M'Callum. Second, T. Raines. 

 Commended, J. Allan. 



Dorkings (White). — First, J. Aitkon, Paisley. Second, J. Sharp, John- 

 stone, Renfrew. 



Cochin-Chin'A (Colouredl. — First and Second. J. Stuart, Thistlehank. 

 Helensbnrch. Chickent.—Firp.t, J. Stuart. Second, W. Ford, Harden- 

 green. Dalkeith. Commended, J. Stuart. 



Cochin-Chin.\ (Wbite' —First. Miss BiKpar. Braes House. Ecclefechan. 

 Second, J. Stuart, Helensburgh. C/n'irfcf/ts.— First, Miss Biggar. Second, 

 W. Ford. 



Brahma Pootra (Pencilled.— First, T. Raines. Second, D. Annan. 

 Commended, J Stuart. C/iiVfccJi.^.— First, J. Stuart. Second, G. Muir- 

 head, Durdie, Errol. Commended. J. Stuart. 



Brahma Pootra (Lightl.— CJiu-S:*;!)^.— Pri?e, G. Muirhead. 



Spanish.— Prize, J. Dunlop, Paisley. Chickens.— First and Second, J. 

 Dunlop. 



Scotch-Grey.— First, A. Grant. Kilbarchan. Second. W. Park, Park- 

 head. Commended, ^. Young, Neilston. Chielcenii — First, R. Maenab, 

 Cardonald, Govan. Second, W. M. Gilmour, Shawbrim, Hamilton. Com- 

 mended. 8. Younc;. 



Hastburghs (Golden-penciUed). — First. J. Mitchell, Paisley. Second, 

 J. Lindsav. Thornhill, Stewarton. Commended, J. Monburgh, Paisley. 

 ChirJcens.— 'Prize J. Mitchell. 



Hambcrghs (Silver-pencilled). — First, J. Lindsay. Second, A. Gleudin- 

 ning, Stratbblane. Commended. J. Logan. Enstshield. Carnwath. 



Haweurghs (Golden-spnngled). -First. T. Bruce. Bu=by. Second, H. 

 Currie, Ardrossnn. Ckickent. — First, H. Currie. Second, T. Bruce. 



Hambdrghs (Silver-spangled).— First. A. Glen, Erskine,Bisbopton. Se- 

 cond, .T. Stewart. South Ajthurlie, Barrhead. Chickens. — First, A. Glen. 

 Second, J. Stewart. 



Polish (White-crested Black).— C/iicAirns.—Prize, R. M'Nab, Cardonald, 

 Govan. 



Polish (Golden-spnngledl.— Prize, W. R. M^nzics. Crossmyloof. 



Game (Black or Brown Reds).— First. J. H. Maenab. Second. W. D. 

 Dickson, Carrnucroft. Thornhill. Commended, J. H. Maenab. Chickens. 

 —First and Second. J. H Macnnh. 



Game (Duckwing).— Prize, W. R. Menzies. 



Game Bant*ms.— Fir^t, J. Sharp, Johnstune, Renfrewshire. Second, 

 W. M. Gilmour, Shawlnirn, HnmiUon. C/iifAcM.— First, J. Sharp. 



Bantams (Gold-laced Sebright).— First, D. Ainslie. Second, Lord Bin- 

 ning. C/iirA'^ns. —Prize. D. Ainslie. 



Bantams (Silver-laced Schrights).- First, Dl. Ainslie. Second, Lord 

 Binning. 



Bantams (.\.uy other variety). — Prize, J. Dryburgh, Paisley. 



Any other Distinct Breed.— Prize, C. Thomson, Viewfield, Newton- 

 on-Ayr. 



Ducks (White Aylesbury).- First, J. Dryburgh, Paisley, Second, H. 

 Heys. DucKUno-t- — First. Lord Binning, .''pcond, J. Sharp. 



Ducks (Rouen). — Fir^t. J. H. Mncnab. Second, A. Grant, Glentayen 

 Mill, Kilbarchan. Ducklings.— Fir&t, J. Sharp. Second, Miss Malcolm, 

 Poltalloch. 



Pucks (Any other distinct breed). — First, J. Pollock, West Walton, 

 Neilston. Second, P. Wilson, Lansaig. 



Turkeys.— Prizp, Lord Binning. 



Geese (Embdeu). Prize, H. Heys. 



Judges. — Mr. R. Teebay, Fulwood, Preston, and Mr. J. "Wilson, 

 Wester Cowden, Dalkeith. 



LEICESTER POULTRY SHOW. 



This year's meeting of the Leicestershire and Waltham Society, 

 held July 31st and Au;^ust 1st, was a gi-eat success both as regards 

 the number of entries and the general good quality of the birds ex- 

 hibited. The weather, too, proved most propitious, and consequently 

 the attendance of visitors was far greater than usual. The late ex- 

 ceedingly changeable weather bad evidently affected very unfavourably 

 the health of several pens, and from this cause we regretted to see the 

 occupants of several pens, both Ponltry and Pigeons, decidedly roupy. 

 The tent provided by the Committee was as good as could be desired, 

 and the exhibition pens of Messrs. Turner, of Sheffield, made the whole 

 one of the most complete and well-ordered shows we have seen for 

 some time past. 



The Gnnic classes were good, and the Grey Dorhlvfj chickens were 

 Worthy of especial mention. Some good Cochins were shown, but of 

 many the plumarre was fearfully bad, so much so that it was a pity to 

 exhibit them. The best varieties of the Ilmiihnrf/hs were decidedly 

 Ihe Spangled. The Ttirlens were unusually good, but of Occsc. there 

 was not a single entry. 



The show of Pitietnis was first-rate, and the competition was gene- 

 rally good in all classes. A very curious incident occurred in the Runt 

 clasB, for, although the birds in one pen were of remarkably large 



size, there was evidently a stain of the Frillback in the male bird, ft 

 circumstance never before witnessed. IVlost probably, thongh now so 

 apparent, this took place several generations hack. The Variety class 

 for Pigeons was exceedingly good, and proved one of the most interesting 

 features of the Show. 



We regretted to find that many of the Cochin fowls were sadly 

 diseased in the feet and legs. One of the best known remedies for this 

 disorder being frequent application of sweet oil, this ehoold he 

 adopted before the disease becomes strongly confirmed. 



Dorking s.=— First, H, Warner. Longhborough. Second, L. Richards, 

 Glendon Lodge. Commended, W. T, Everard, Alton Grange. Chickens. 

 -First. H. Warner. Second, H. Pickles, Earby, Skipton, Yorkshire. 

 Higblv Commended, L. Richards. 



Spanish,— First. F. F. Foster, Birmingham. Second, W. T. Everard, 

 Chickev^.—Pr\7.Q, W. T. Everard. 



Cochin-China (Any coIour).~First, H C. Woodcock, Rearsby. Second, 

 J. J. Sharpe. Kettering. Commended, Mrs. T. T. Paget, Humberstone, 

 Chirkcm.~¥vre,i, G. Sturgess. Leicester. Second, Mrs. T. T. Paget. 

 Highly Commended, H. E. Eraberlin, Oadbv ; T. Sheppard, Humberston«. 



Cochin-China (White).— First. Mrs. E. Clarke, Bedford. Second, W.J. 

 Mellor, Colwich Rectory. C/tictcnt.— First and Second, Mrs. Williamson, 

 Queenborough. 



Game (Black-breasted and other Reds'.— First. W. J. Mellor. Second, 

 H. Warner. Highly Commended, Capt. W^etherall, Loddington. Com- 

 mended, W. T. Everard. C/n'cfr^fw.— First. H. Warner. Second, W. T. 

 Everard. Highly Commended, W. J. Mellor. 



Game (W^hite, Piles, or anv other colour). —First, W. J. Mellor. Second, 

 A. J. Fludyer, AystonHall. Highly Commended, W.T. Everard. Chickens. 

 — Prize, W. T. Everard. Commended, II. Warner. 



Hajibdrghs (Golden-spangled).— First, H. Hobson. Walsall. Second, 

 H. E. Emberlin. Oadbv. Highly Commended, H. Pickles, Earby, Skipton. 

 r;ii>;;c7M.— First, H. Pickles, jun. Second, T. Blakeman, TettenhaU, 

 Wolverhampton. Highly Commended, R. Jacobs, Humberstone. 



Hajiburghs 'Silver-spangled), — First, H. Pickles. Second, A. Houghton, 

 Asfordby. Chirkem^. —Frize, H. Pickles. 



Bantams (Gold-laced).— Prize, H. Draycott, Humberstone. 



Bantams (Clean-legged).— First, H. Draycott. Second, H. E. Emberlin. 



Bantams (Black clean-legged). — First and Second, H Draycott. 



Game Bantams (Black-breasted and other Reds).— First, W. J. Mellor. 

 Second and Commended. H. Warner. 



Ducks (Avlesburv).— -Prize. H. E. Emberlin. 



Ducks (Rouen).— First. J. Wright, Sysonby. Second, W. T. Everard. 



Turkeys.— First and Second, J. Johnson, Braunstone. 



Sweepstake for the Best Game Cock.— Prize, W. T. Everard. 



PIGEONS. 



Carriers.— First. F. F. Foster. Second, G. Sturgess, Leicester. 



TuRBiTS. -First. G. Sturgess. Second, F. F. Foster. Commended, H. 

 Headley. Birmingham ; H. Draycott. 



Pouters.— First, F. F. Foster. Second, H. Draycott. Highly Com- 

 mended, F. F. Foster. 



Runts.- First, H. Headley, Bu-mingham. Second, F. F. Foster. Highly 

 Commended, G. Sturgess. 



Jacobins.- First, G. Sturgess. Second, H. Headley. Commended. G. 

 Sturgess. 



Fantails.— First, H. Draycott. Second, F. F. Foster. Highly Com- 

 mended. F. F. Foster; H. E. Eraberlin. 



Magpies.— First H. Draycott. Second, H. Headley. Commended, H. 

 Draycott. 



Any other Variety.- First. F. F. Foster (Fairies^. Second. H. Dray- 

 cott (Black Swallows). Highly Commended, G. Sturgess (Ratinettee, 

 Blue Carriers) ; J. J. Sharpe. Kettering (Red Short-faced Mottles.) 



Rabbits.— HeavicKt ircip/if.—First and Second, H. Draycott. Greatest 

 Length of Ears. — First and Second, H. Draycott. 



The Judge was Edward Hewitt, Esq., of Eden Cottage, Sparhbroob, 

 Birmingham. 



CLEVELAND POULTRY SHOW. 



The Poultry Show in connection with the Cleveland A;zricultural 

 Society was held at Kedcar on the Ist inst. In some departments the 

 Society's Show was not equal to those of past years. The exhibition of 

 poultry, however, gave no token of decay ; the entries m most of the 

 classes were numerous, the quality of the birds generally good, and next 

 to the " jnm])ing" performances of the hunters, which is always themoet 

 popular exhibition on these occasions, the ponltry attracted by far 

 the greatest crowd. For their accommodation a large marquee had 

 been erected, the pens were conveniently arranged round the sides and 

 down the centre, carefully protected from contingent showers or the 

 scorching rays of the son. In this respect the arrangements at Redcar 

 presented a favourable contrast to those of the late show at Stockton- 

 on-Tees and of Driffield, mentioned in the " Journal " of last week. 

 Surely it would he well if the parties who have the management of 

 those Societies would pay a little more attention to this matter, for it 

 can scarcely be expected that the owners of valuable poultry will send 

 their birds to shows where they will be exposed to whatever kind of 

 weather this changeful climate of ours may have in store. 



Sjianish stood at the head of the schedule, but these aristocrats of the 

 poultry -yard did not. on this occasion, sustain their prestige : there were 

 only two pens, and these were not of great merit. Dorliiifjs came next, 

 and were also deficient both in quantity and quality ; indeed, Spanish 

 and DorkingH were the weak point of the Show. Cochins were very 

 good, especially the White and Partridge. There were three pens of 

 adult JiraJnnns of fair average quality, although some of the birds 

 were suffering from moult ; also a pen of Brahma chickens in which the 

 cockerel had enormous vulture hocks, and one of the pullets had clean 

 legs. In Game there was great competition, and some very good black- 

 breasted birds : in this class there were not less than ten entries. Bam' 



