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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTUEE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 



[ December 5, 1887. 



The JDorhnys headed the list, the first prize cock, otherwise yery 

 fair, had quite a spriggy comb at the posterior portion, many of the 

 birds were nseful gpecimeus. The Game had the largest entry, but 

 excepting the noticed pens, there was not any great merit. In Sjmnish 

 Mr. Heath was first with a good pen, Mr. Hulbert, second, also with a 

 fair pen ; the entries, howeyer, were few. Of Cochins there was a 

 good entry, Miss Milward, was first with a beautifal pair of Buff birds, 

 and Mr.*Stephensou, second with Partridge not yet at their best. Mr. 

 Phillips's Partridge, highly commended, was also a very good pen. Of 

 Srahma.'i, only the second year of their having a class, there were ten 

 entries, but only the winning pens were noticed ; the quality was by no 

 means fii'st-rate, one pen of light birds had scarcely a vestige of leg 

 feathering. Ilamburfilis — There was a good entry of Pencilled ; the 

 same may be said of the Spangled. The latter were the better class ;_ 

 one or two of the combs cooked, as we recommended a few weeis back, 

 would have made a meal. A coarse comb is very objectionable in these 

 breeds. The earlobe appeared to have decided the prizes, the look of 

 the lirpt prize Golden-spangled cock's tail did not please us. Of FolanJ-^ 

 there were four entries ; Mr. Hinton, was first and second mth Silvers. 

 The first prize Game Bantams travelled from Wales. In the *' Any other 

 variety " of Bantams, there was a good pen of Sebrights. Creve Cceura 

 ^ere first, and Malays second, in the Any other variety class ; both 

 were good. In Cross-bred birds, Brahmns, and Dorkings carried off 

 both prizes, but the bii-ds were smaller than we think cross-breds 

 ought to be. 



Of Turiojs, the three entries were all good ; of Geese there was a 

 large entry, but nothing very extraordinary ; and of Rouen Duels, an 

 excellent eutiy. Both prizes were taken by Mr. Hulbert easily. 

 Sweepstakes for Game Cocks, did not bring so many birds together as 

 usual. In the Extra Class were a couple of Peacocks. The arrange- 

 ments was as good as possible under the difiicnlties of space. 



Dorkings.— First. F. Boilv. Calne. Second. G. Hnnkp, Malmesbmy. 



Spakish.— First, A. Heath, Calne. Second, J. W. W. Hulbert, Chippen- 

 ham. 



Game (Black-breasted and other Reds).— First and Highly Commended. 

 — Stftgg, Netheravon. Second. — Waller, Calne. 



Game (Any other variety).— First, G. Hanks. Second, Rev. C. M. 

 Perkins, Badminton. 



Cochins. — First, Miss Milward, Newton St. Loe. Second, H. K. 

 Stephenson, Weston-super-Mare. Highly Commended, F. G. Phillips, 

 St. Leonard's-nn-Sea. 



Brahihas. — First and Second, J. HIntoD. Hinton, near Bath. 



Hameueghs (Gold or Silver-pencilled).— First, G. Brinkwortb, Chippen- 

 ham. Second, — Powney, Hilmarton. Highly Commended, Rev. H. 

 Mullens, Acton Turville. 



Hambubghs (Gold or Silver- spangled). -First, — Maggs, Tetbury. Se- 

 cond, J. W. W. Hulbert. 



PoLANBS.— First and Second, J. Hinton. * 



Game EANT/iMs.— First, E. Phillips, Brecon, Wales. Second, E. Cam- 

 bridge, Bristol. 



Bantams (Any other vnritty).— First, Messrs. Tonkin & Tuckey, Bristol. 

 Second and Highly Commeuded, Miss Garland. Weston Birt. 



Any other Distinct Breed.— First, — Wyudham, Ugford. Second, 

 J. Hinton. 



Ceoss-Breeds.— First and Second. J. Hinton. 



Tdrkeys.- First. H. Brinkwortb, Corsham. Second, I: Smith. Highly 

 Commended. Miss Milward. 



Geese.— First, — Say. Lacock. Second. G. Hanks. 



Dticks (Rouen).— First and Second,— Hulbert. 



Ddces (Aylesbury).- First. G. Hanks. Second,— Bennett, Yatc. 



Ducks (Any other variety).- First, Rev. H. Mullens. Second, Miss 

 Eoode. Lucknam. 



SWEEFSTAKER FOP. THE Eest Game Coce.- First, — Thompsou, Hill, 

 marton. Second, G. Hanks. Third, — Stagg, Netheravon. 

 Ui. The Judge was John K. Fu)dbard, Esq., of Aldwick Court, Wrington. 



OAKHAM POULTRY SHOW. 



It was originally intended to hold this year's meeting in the Riding 

 School, Oakham, but the number of entries was so much greater thau 

 anticipated by the managing Committee, that they were compelled to 

 abandon the Riding School altogether, and adopt a tent of 200 feet in 

 length by 40 feet in width in its stead. The a])pearance of the Show, 

 which took place on the 28th ult., was satisfactory under the new 

 arrangement, but from some misunderstanding, the erection of the 

 pens was so long delayed, that several hours of daylight were lost 

 beforethe judging could bo commenced. 



In Dorkings the Show was very successful, most of the birds beln," 

 of the highest character, and nearly one hundred pens of this variety 

 alone competed. The "White Dorkings were far superior to those of 

 late shows, and the classes for /S'/^cnw/i, although some few pens were still 

 moulting, were decidedly good. Of Cochins there was a very good 

 tlisplay, but the BrnJimas were sadly deficient throughout. Of Hain- 

 hunjlcs the Silver-spangled variety was numerously and well shown. 

 Among tfamcand tianie Bantams, a few very pood pens were shown, but 

 for the most part the birds were not equal to some of these exhibited in 

 previous years. The Sebright Bantams certainly formed a very pretty 

 collection, and added materially to the general attractiveness of the 

 Show. Large numbers of "cross-bred" poultry were shown, and most 

 excellent table fowls they evidently were, but they appeared to excite 

 little interest as compared to the pure breeds. 



The division of the tent, appointed to Duels, Gfesc. and Turheijs 

 was excellently tilled, as was that appropriated to the Figt-ons. The 

 error of placing the latter so high up, will be avoided at future meet- 



ings. The weather was lovely, and the Show was in all respects 

 successful. 



DoEKiNGS (Any colour, except White}.— Co c7:.— First, D. C. Campbell, 

 M.D., Brentwood. Second, R. Wood, Clapton. Third, C. Speed, Horn 

 Slilla. Fourth, J. Smith, Breeder Hills, Grantham. Highly Commended, 

 W. Fowler. Manton ; H. Warner, the Elms, Loughborough ; J. Longlandt; 

 D. C. Campbell, M.D. Commended, R. Parlett. Heiis or Pullets.— First, J. 

 LouKland. Second, G. Clarke. Long Sutton. Third, D. C. Campbell. M.D- 

 Fourth, Rev. E. Alder, Etwall, Derby. Highly Commended, K. Wood; 

 J. Longland; D. C.Campbell, M.D. ; B. Jcrvis, Mansfield; H. Warner; 

 Marchioness of Exeter, Burghley ; E. S. Tiddeman, Childerditch Vicarage, 

 Brentwood; H. Lingwood, Needhani Market, Suffolk; Mrs. D.ile, Scar- 

 borough; J. K. Fowler, Prebendal Farm, Aylesbury; J. Smith. Com- 

 mended, D. C, Campbell, M.D. ; Hon. W. H." W. Fitzwilliam; C. Speed. 



Dorkings (White). — Cock. — First, H. Lingwood. Second, Blrs. Syaox>, 

 Empingham. Third, Marchioness of Exeter. Hens or Pidlcts. — First, 

 H. Lingwood. Second and Highly Commended, Mrs. Syson. Third, 

 Mrs. Dale. 



Spanish. — Cod:. — First, J. Walker, Wolverhampton. Second, F. James, 

 Peckham Rye. Surrey. Third. E. Brown, Sheffield. Highly Commended, 

 A. Houghton, Melton Mowbray; O. Drowrj', M.D., Walsall. Commended, 

 Rev. W. J. Mellor, Colwick Rectory, Nottin^jham. Henn or Pullrts. — First, 

 O. Drewry, M.D. Second, J. Walker. Third, F. James. Commended, A. 

 Houghton ; J. Clewes, Walsall ; E . Brown. 



Cochins (Cinnamon, Buti", or Partridge). — Cock. — First, H. Lingwood^ 

 Eucklesham, Woodbridge. Second, B. Jarvis. Thii-d, H. H. Crewe, 

 Highly Commended, W. Turner. St. Mary Elms, Ipswich. Commended, 

 J. Loufjland. Hrrut or Pullets. — First, T. M. Derry, Gedney. Second, H. 

 Lingwood. Third, Col. Stuart Wortley, Grove End Road, London. Highly 

 Commended, Rev.W. J. Mellor; J. M. Wellington, Oakham; Marchioness 

 of Exeter; B. Jarvts ; W. Kirk, Wymondham; Sirs. T. J. Paget; J. M. 

 Wellington. Commended, H. H. Crewe; H. Lingwood. 



CocHiys (White or Black).- CofA-.- First, O. Drewry, M.D. Second^ 

 Mrs. J. Clarke. Bedford. Third, Mrs. Williamson. Commended, H. J. 

 Godfrey, Hammersmith. Herts or Pullets. — First, G. Lrimb, Compton. 

 Second, R. Chase, Birmingham. Third, Mrs. Wiliiamsoc, Que&ui bo rough 

 Hall. Highly Commended, 'Mrs. J. Clarke. Commended, H. J. Godfrey, 

 Hammersmith, London; Rev, C. H. Lucas, Edithweston Rectory; J, 

 G.trdiner, Bristol. 



Brahma Pootra (Any colour). — Cock. — First. G. Turner, Uppingham. 

 Second, A. H. Verity, Northenden, Cheshire. Hens or Pullets. — First, G. 

 Turner. Second. G. W. Han-ison, Spalding. 



Hambcrghs (Bilver-spangledj. — Cock. — First, A. Houghton. Second, 

 J. Preston, Allcrton, Yorkshire. Commended, Messrs S. & R. Ashion, 

 Mottram, Cheshire. Hens or PuUrts. — First, A. Houghton. Second, H. 

 Warner. Commended, Messrs. S. & R. Ashton. 



HjVMBURr.HS (Silver-pencilled).— CocA-.-Pirst, T. Fawcett, jun., North- 

 gate, Baildon. Second, J. Houghton, Ashfordby. Hens or Pull'ts.— 'First y 

 J. Prestou, Allcrton, Yorkshire. Second, A. Crosbie. Galtonsido, Melrose. 



Hameueghs (Gold-spangled). — Cock. — First, T. Walker, jun., Denton. 

 Second, A. Houghton. Hens or Pullets. — First, T. Walker, jun. Second, 

 J. F. Loversidge. Newark. Highly Commended, T. Blakeman, Tettcnhall. 



Hasieurghs (Gold-pencilled).— Coct.— First, Miss Wingfield, Ticken- 

 rote Hall. Second, J. Preston. AUerton, Yorkshire. Hcin or Pullets. — 

 First, A. Houghton. Second, Withheld. 



Game (Red and other Dark colours). — Cock. — First, E. A-Aykroyd, Brad- 

 ford. Second, H. Warner. Third, Capt. Witherall, Loddington. Highly 

 Commeuded, .T. Smith, Grantham; Mrs. Fludyer, Ayston Hall. Com- 

 mended, H. Warner; Mrg, Fludyer; R. Pashley, Worksop. Hens or 

 Pullets. — First, E. Jarvis, Mansfield. Second. Capt. Witherall. 

 Third, J. Smith. Extra, Hon. W. H. W. Fitzwilliam. Highly Commended, 

 J. Smith ; W. T. Everard. Alton Grange ; H. Warner ; Mrs. Fludyer. 



Game (White. Piles, and Light colours).— Cocfc.— First, E. Jarvis, Mans- 

 field. Second, Mrs. Fludyer. Third, W. Frith, Chesterfield. Highly Com- 

 mended, R. Pashlev. Hens and Pullets. — First, W. T. Everard. Second, 

 R. Swift, Southwel'l. Third. T. Dyson, Halifax. 



Bantams (White, Clean Legs). — First and Second, H. Draycott, Hum- 

 berstone. Highly Commended, H. L. Bradshaw. Wakerley. 



Bantams (Black, Clean Legs). — First and Highly Commended, E. 

 Draycott. Second, A. Storrar, Peterborough. 



Bantams (Gold-laced). —First, Lady Beruers. Second, T, C. Harrison, 

 Hull. 



B.\NTAMB (Silver-laced).— First, T. C. Harrison. Second, G. W. Boothby, 

 Louth. Highly Commended, H. Draycott ; J. Walker, Halifax. 



Game Bantasis (Any colour). — Cock. — First, J. Adkius. Walsall. Se- 

 cond, D. C. Campbell, M.D. Third, W. Frith. Highly Commended, T. 

 Whitaker, Melton Mowbray: J. Parlett, Huntingdon ; H. Wai'ner; Capt. 

 Witherall ; Rev. G. Raynor, Tonbridge. Commended, J. H. Pointon. 

 Hcnn or Pallets.—FiTBt, J. M. Wellington. Second, E. S. Tiddeman. 

 Third and Highly Commended, J. Parlett. Commeuded, M. Kew, Market 

 Overton ; T. Dj-son. 



Bantams (Any other distinct variety). — First, T. C. Marshall, Peter- 

 borough. Second, H. Woodcock, Rearsby, 



Cross-Ered Chickens. — First and Fouith,M.Kew. Secondand Third 

 J. Longland. 



Any other Distinct Variety.— First, G. W. Boothby. Extra Priza, 

 F. H. Paget, Birstall ; R. Pashlev. Second, B. Jarvis. Hichlr Commended, 

 Col. Stuart Wortley; T. C. Marshall, Peterborough; G. W. Boothby. 



Turkeys (Any colour).— Cat'A:.— First, E. Leech, Rochdale. Second, 

 Mrs. Berridge. Third, .T. Smith. Highly Commended, Marchioness of 

 Exeter; G. Turner; F. E. Richardson, Bramshall; W. Kirk, Wymondham. 

 Hens. — First, F. E. Richardson. Second, J. Smith. Third, E. Leech. 



DncKS (White Aylesbury).— First, E. Leech. Second, J. W. Harrison, 

 Spaldinp. Third, Warner it Sons, Leicester. Fourth, J. Clarke, Bedford. 

 Hiqhly Commended. J. Homsby, Grantham. 



Ducks (Rouen).— First. E. Leech. Second, R. Wood, Clapton. Third, 

 J. Longlnud. Fourth, C. Sidcwick, Keighley. Highly Commended, F. 

 Parlett. Gront Baddon ; E. W. Berry, Sutton. 



Ducks (East Indian, Mandarin, Carolina, Wild, or any other Distinct 

 Breed not mentioned before).— First, Mrs. Berridge, Burley-on-the-Hill. 

 Second, Rev. C. H. Lucas. Third, Lady Hazlerigg, Noseley Hall. Highly 

 Commended, Mrs. Clarke, Bedford. 



Ducklings (Cross-bred, or Common), — First and Tnird, Withheld. 

 Second, Mrs. Eerridce. 



Geesf. (White).— Prize, G. R. Pearson, Witham Common. GosUaQS.^- 

 Firet, Mrs. Berridge. Second, J. K. Fowler, 



