Juno 27, 1S67. ] 



JOURNAL OF HOKTlCULTURE AND COTTAGE GAEDENEK. 



455 



Fantaii,5 —First and Second, H. Yardley. '"'' '^'" 



Owls.— Prize, R. Fulton. 



TitusfPETEns.- -First, T. Crundcn, jun., BarKOSs HiJl. Second. R. Ful- 

 ton. Commended, H. Lno. 



BARBs.-Pirst R. Fulton. Second, .J. Perciviill. Highly Commended, 

 H. inrdley; R. Fulton. 



Tdrbits.— Prize, H. Yardlev. 



NoNS.— Prize, H. Yardley. 



AHCHANGEL8.— First aud Cniiiraondcd.H. Yardlev. Second. .1. Percivall 



ANY OTnER Distinct Vaiuetv. ^ First, F. Else (Ice PiKoons and 

 ri-umpeters). Secoud, H. Yardley. Commended, H. Yardlev: F. Pittis. 

 jun. (Magpies and Swiss). ' 



THOENE POULTRY AND PIGEON SHOW. 



At no previous meeting of tlic Tliome Society bas there been so 

 larse an entry, nor, as a whole, so pood a competition for Rcneral 

 quality, as at that held on the I'Jth inst. This Show has always been 

 ver^- pojiular— in fact, the great animal event of the neighhourhooil • 

 and It has often been romarUed that it is quite •' a lady show," as well 

 as one for poultr)-. This year, however, the attondauje of the fair sex 

 was very limited, for the day was very onfavourable, rain fallin" from 

 (lavbreak. Even unjer such aJverso circumstances the nnremittin" 

 courtesy and attention of Mr. Kicbardsou. the Honorary Secretary" 

 deserved, and received, the highest praise. The arrangement of the 

 ""f son "' «'^™«"'>".!!ly good ; of fowls alone there was a length in pens 

 ot .1 j( yards, besides which there ivere other long lines of coops for 

 '*t,TnrI;eys, Geese, Ducks, R.ibbits, and Pigeons. 



Ihe kpanmli, classes were most excellent, and, stracge to say at 

 vna season, they were sbo™ in exceedingly good condition : hence 

 tnis portion of the Show was very attractive. Mr. J. Thresh, of Brad- 

 ord, showed some very creditable pens. norhms were good. Buffs 

 talnng the first position, but closely pressed by some very superior 

 lartridge-colourec'. The Dark Brahman were very good, but little can 

 he said m favour of the Light ones. DorJdnqs were well shown. In 

 tue Came classes the competition was unusually severe ; aud Messrs 

 Ajtooyd Mellor, Julian, Brierlev, Hellewell, Chaloner, and Butcher, 

 may well boast of success, the condition of the generality of tbeii- birds 

 Being perfect. Although only three pens of Pulands were entered, 

 they were remarkably good. The n„mhunjli classes, in which there 

 were heavy entnes, were also of great merit. The Game Banlaui ckss 

 was first-rate, Mr. Crosshind, of Wakefield, with only three pens (all 

 oiacK itedsj, talang both pri/.es aud a high commendation. The two 

 neus m the first-pme pen were such as we have not seen for a lono 

 ttmo past. ^ 



Some splendid specimens of the Mandarin and also the Pintail 

 />«.-fo placed Mr. Harrison, of Hull, at the head in the Extra Duck 

 Class. Ihere was a close rivalry as regards both Pionms and Bahhils 

 Ul J'..rlra htucl:. a very fine pair of Chinese Silver Pheasants aud a 

 larkey hen busUy engaged in attending to a family of thirteen poults, 



t'v," a? "^^"^^ ""'''' interest among the visitors. 



1 he Show ground had been very caref ully and successfully decorated ; 

 ana as it naturally possesses great attractions, a bright sunny day 

 wonld have been the only requisite to have made this year's SIiow the 

 most successful ever held. We trust that another season better weather 

 may attend this Society's meetings, as the Show is only open a single 

 (lay— a limitation as to time which is no doubt gi-eatly" appreciated by 

 too owners of competing stock, but which sadly Umits the receipts ii 

 ine day prove a rainy one. 



Sh^efflekrH^SrV''- Thresh, Bradford. Peeond. Messrs. Burch & Boulter, 



nZ,„, J?'ghly Commended, H. Beldon, Binglev ; .T. Marchant, Halifax 



CociUN-CniNA. - First, H. Beldon. Second, T. M. Dern-, Gedney 



Hichly Commended, W. A. Taylor, -.Mancliester. ueuney 



SpaTdin"* ^°'"''"' -*'"st, E. Leech, Rochdale. Second, J. W. Harrison, 



H-Vhw J-""'""-^','"',' Mrs Arkwright, Etwall Hall. Second, H. Beldon. 

 mgnly Commended, J. White, Warlaliy. 



aml'fv,lU;^'''i°., "?,''/■'''?■-''''•'''• ''"'^- ■"■• ^- Mellor, Colwiek. Second 

 ai^jl Commended, U. Eiitcher. Cressvwell (Piles). 



ton ii„ "."'v.'"'?;"',',''' "'"^ °'^" Reds).-First, C. W. Brieriey, Middle- 

 Bradfonl h' ^•, He"eweII..Walkley. Higbly Cr^mmended, E. 'Xykrovd, 

 field -pki ^*'•S^^ "illiamsou.WheatlevBar; D. Gambles, Hat- 

 held, C. Chaloner, Whitewell; J. Laming, Spalding. 

 Cocki'n^ r,,T 1?"" «'"' other Grevs and.Bluesl.-Firat, Master G. 

 Coclting, Curlew House. Second, H. M. Julian, Hull. 

 Avk^l' n- ™>-«?.^-)— First and Silver Cui), C. Chaloner. Secoud, E. 

 M^i^, c f'S'^'/^o'niuended. J. Fletcher, Manchester; H. M. .Tulian; 

 Sln^"., A" f" E,e'itley, Crowie : C. W. Brieriey. Commended, C- 

 rnv,! H- 1 f"^*"'— ^irst and Silver Cup, H M. Julian. Second. E. Avk- 

 Bri«;ie?'?T i*'iw'"""'?.'^'"'' M^ss"- 8»les & Bcntlcy; J.Lnming; CVW. 

 Bnerlcy, Middlotou. Commended, J Fletcher. 



indRi3.*,'^"Tj-^!'5^'^''J'-""'''''^' "'"' Second, H. Eeldou (Silver-spangled 



and Bl.icks). Highly Commended, W. Harvev (Goldcn-spansled). 



Mani hest''^"^ (Silver-siiangled).-First, U. Beldon. Second, J. A. Taylor, 



H.WIBUKGH (Golden-«pnngIed>.-First, H. EeVb.n. Second. J. White, 

 wXi!) ^V S."','",''"'"- Ui'-'hly Commended. T. Walker, jun., Denton ; W. 

 «ood, Stojield. Commended, J. A. Taylor. 



Hamburgh cilvei-pencilledj.-First.H. Beldon. Second, W. Wood, 

 w.^hf ,^ ' (Gold. n-pencilled).-P rst, W. Wood. Second, H. Bcldor. 

 Highly Commended, F. Rollings, Br«dford. 



«eclY^p"'5 D'SIINCT VARIEXV.-First, R. Loft, T,-ondmansey fSultnns). 

 Secoud R Pashley. Worksnp ,La Fb-ehel. Higblv Commended, Hon. 

 (»,"■,''„,'""''''' iHoudnns). Commended. P. W nkclman, O jmursol 

 lUJUcans) ; Col. btuart Woitloy, Loud-m (Creva Cu a-"). 



ham, Driffield. Highly Commended, H. Beldon. ' s 



w 1 « .P^S^*,!^^ ',^"5' treed).— First and Second, Master E. Crossland. 

 Wakefaeld Highly Commended, Master E. Crossland, : J. Fletcher Co-ul 

 mcudcd.O. L. Curtis, Sclby ; R. Chnrlcsworth, Manchester ; Rev. H. C' 

 itus-iuU, Doncastor. 



BiNTAjis (Silver or Golden-lacod) — First, Messrs. s. & E. Ashton.: 

 Mot rain. Second, J. Walker, Halifax. Commondod, T. C. UarrisouT 



rill 11, '■ 



B-4KTA MS ( Black, White, or any Colour).— First, W. A. Tayl or. Second ' 

 R. Boutley, Fiiininsley Park. Highly Commended, W, A. Taylor. Com- 

 mended, J. R. Jossop, Hull (Elackl. 

 SINOLE Cock (Any l.rced).- First, W. A. Taylor (BufT Cochin). Second, 

 T ,i, ^"^W Commended, VV. Harvey (Partridge Cochin). Com- 

 mended, RPasbley, ^^ol;ksop (Dark Brahma); Cob Stuart Wortley 

 Brahini.) ; G. Uohnes, Dnffleld (G.iMcn-spangled Hamburgh). H.-iij.- 

 I'lrst, J. Thresh Bradford (Black Spanish'. Second, R Pashley (Brown 

 Red Game). Highly Commended, H, Beldon (Golden Pulaiidsl ■ M 

 !■ arrant), Dalton (Black Spanish) ; W. Harvey (Partridge Cochins). Com- 

 mended Mrs. Arkwright Grey Dorkings); Rev. W. J. Mellor (Dark 

 ,^ «,V ', MO'S". H. & S. Cooper, Walsall (Spanish) ; Col. Stuart Wortley 

 (Cilfl' CoeJiin ; Messrs. Burch & Boulter (Spanish). Cockerel and two 

 /'ui/d*.— Fu-st, Messrs. Buvch & Boulter (Spanish), -econd, W. Wilkin- 

 sou, Wath (Black Red Game). Highly Commended, Mrs. J. Newman. . 

 AVorsborough (Dark Brahinas) ; W. F. Enlwisle, Leeds (Black Red Game 

 ;,",,?'."' ' J- '^°''' I'<='"-'''tT (Grey Dorkings). Commended, A. Bamford, 

 Middletou iBuft Cocjiin-China). 



Guinea FowLS.-First, T. C. Harrison. Secoud, H. Merkin, Driffield. 

 Highly Commended, Miss Chester, Dykesmarsh. 



TuRKEvs.— Kirst, E. Leech, Rochdale. Second, H. Merkin. Hiahly Com- 

 mended, Roy. W. J. Mellor. 

 Extra bTOCK.—Commended, Miss Smith, Hatfield (Turkeys) 

 (jEESE.— First and Second, J. Whito (Toulouse). C/ids.'—First, Mrs 

 S. Hodgson, Thome (White). Secoud, J. Hepworth, Bearswood Green 

 (Grey). Highly Comaien.led, Master J. C. Coalman, Thorne ; Miss L. 

 Outwin, Hatheld Parks ; O Haycroft, Thome. 

 Ducks (Aylesbury).— First, E. Leech. Second. O. A. Young, Driffield. 

 Ducua (Any breed).— First and Second, T. C. Harrison. Highly Com- ' 

 mended, R. Bontley. Finningley Park. n j j^ 



Extra Stock.— Highly Commended, P. Sales, Crowie (SUver Cliineso 

 Pheasouts). » 



RABBITS. 

 Buck and Doe.— Fir.it, Messrs. Hausoa & WagstalT, Thorne. Second, 

 C. bmgleton, Thome. Commended, A. H. Easten, Hull ; H. T. Marriott 

 Wirksworth. ' 



Buck.— First, F. Roberts, Thorne. Second, A. H. Easten. Highly Com- 

 mended, Messrs. Hanson & Wagstafl'; J. Owen, ShetHold. Commended, 

 J. Bradley, Hatfield. Zioc— First, R. Dobsoa, York. Second, Messrs. 

 Hanson & Wngstafl'. Coinmendcd, J. Manghsm, Shelliebi ; A. O. Young 

 For Weight.- Fu-st, W. Gant, Doncaster. Second, G. Chester, Thome' 

 Highly Commended. J. Owen. 

 Extra Stock.— First and Second, H. Cawood (Himalaya). 



PIGEON?. 

 Carriers.- First, — Newbitt, Epworth. Second, E. Horner, Harcwood. 

 Higlily Oonitnended, H. Yardlev. 



Croppers,— First. Master E". Crossland, Wakefield. Second, F. Key. ' 

 Highly Commended, H. Y,ardley. Commended, Messrs. Newbitt; T. 

 Burgess, Brighouse. 



Tumblers.- First, P. Key. Second, H. Y'ardloy. Highly Commende'di i 

 a. Cawood; G. Kelsey ; C. Gravil, jun. Commended, T. Burgess. ,. i.ii 



Jaoobixs.— First and Second, E. Homes, Harewood. Highly Com- 

 mended, F. Key. Commended. H. Grant. ' ' ^' 

 Nuns.— First and Stcond, J. Marshall, Driffield. Commended, fi."' 

 lardley. ; . , ,'-i'^ 

 Tbumpeters. — First, E. Horner. Second, S. Robson, Brotherton. ' 

 Highly C,>inmended, C. Gravil, jun. ' '" 



TuBBiTS.— First, E. Horner. Second. Messrs. Newhitt. Highly Com 

 mended, H. E. B. Laycock. Woodville ; J. Jkai'shall, Driffield. Commended. 

 Master E. Crossland ; .1. M.irsliall. 



Fantails.— First, E. Horner. Second. H. Yardley. Highly Commended, 

 H. Yardley; J, EUrington, Woodmansey, Commended, Messrs. Newbitt. 



Owls.— First, E. Horner. Second, H. B. Laycock. Highly Commended,- • 

 II. Yardley. ,.,■,_ ' , - ,. 



Bares— First, E. Homer. Second, E. Brown. Commended, H.YardlejjV 



.iiivi ,if)g 



T. Burgess. 



EXTR\ Stock.— Messrs. Newbitt (Fairy Swallows). 



The Judges were Mr. Harry Adams, of Beverley, and Mr. EdwM 

 Hewitt, of Birmingham. 



PROMOTING SWARMING-CONFINING BEES. 



I HAVE an old cottage bive wliicU I have been expecting 

 to swarm for tbe last fortnigbt. The bees are clustered about 

 the mouth of the hive and bang nearly to the ground, more or 

 less, according to the weather, but they will not swarm. Would 

 it be advisable to sweep them off into a hive, or let them 

 remain to swarni in their usual way? 



I bad a strong swarm last year which I put into a bar-ard- 

 frame bive (.straw), which did exceedingly well all summer, and 

 stood the winter; they came out during the few fine days in 

 February, and were yery active. The second frostand .snow then 

 came, when I put the perforated xinc before tb.e entrance as 

 usual during the snowy weather, but when the snow cleared I 

 found nearly all the bees d"ead, aud how to account for it I 

 know not. They had plenty of honey, and they were well 

 covered up. They stand by the side of a cast I bad put into a 

 wooden bar-audframo hi\e which was too large for them, so I 

 bad to feed, and did not expect them to live, but they are 

 doing exceedingly well. Some ot the bees work, aud soma 

 appear idle. A fortnight ago I took the crown-board off, and 



