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JOUBNAL OP HORTIOULTDEE AND COTTAGE QABDENEB. 



[ July 2, isee. 



Beahma Pootra (Light) —Prize, IL H. Tyte, Minchinhnnipton. 



Bhahma Pootka (Dark).— First. W. Sims. Second, R. Blick. 



Game (Blackbreasted and other Reds).— Prize, R. Blick. 



Hambdeohs (Golden-pencilled).— First, J. S. Hoggs, Tetbary. Second, 

 B. Blick. 



Hahboboiis (Golden-spanKlodj.— First, J. S. Maggs. Second, R. BUck. 

 Commended, R. Blick; C. Webb. 



Hambcrghs (Silver.spanRled). —First, R. Blick. Second, J. S. Maggs. 



Polish (Silver).— First, Mise K. Barrett, Stroud. Second, R. Blick. 



Ant other Distinct Variety.- First, Mrs. Barnes, EnHtingtnn (Silkies), 

 Second, R. Blick (.^ndalu.sians). Highly Commended, E. W. Winter- 

 botham. Commended, .T. Burghope. 



Single Cock (Any variety).— First, W. Knee. Second, R. Blick. Com- 

 mended, R. Barrett. 



Best Chicken.— First, R. Barrett. Second, R. Blick. Highly Com- 

 mended, R. Barrett. Commended, J. Brinkworth. 



Ducks.- First and Second, J. Webb, Strond. Highly Commended, 

 S. S. Dickinson (Muscovy Duck and drake). 



PlGEON8.— ''arri<'r8.— Prize, R. Blick. TmmpcU'rs.—Vnze, E. Blick. 

 Black and IC/iitc. -First and Second, W. Knee. 



Canaries.— iit*8( Cage of Birdi. — First and Second, Mrs. Smith, Stone- 

 house. Sltuile Cock. First, G. Cummiug, Gloucester. Second, Mrs. 



Stephens, Stouehouse. 



Any other Variety of Foeeion Bird.- Fiist, Miss E. Hayward. 

 Second, R. Blick. 



Best Case of Stuffed Birds.- First, R. Blick. Second, Miss Hay- 

 ward. ^___ 



SP.VLDING POULTRY SHOW. 



The second aunanl meeting of the Spalding Society was held June 

 25th, and being combined -with a Floricultural Esliibition, it was 

 unusually attractive. The weather being most favourable, the at- 

 tendance was very good. Every effort was made by the acting Com- 

 mittee to promote the comfort of the poultry and the convenience of 

 visitors. Turner's pens were used, and, consequently, the display was 

 effective, whilst an ample tent accommodated all the sightseers, and 

 wonld have sheltered them had the weather been bad. 



For Durkiii^/s, Dr. Campbell took the cup with some excellent speci- 

 mens, and not without a severe competition from his rivals. Mr. J. 

 Fletcher, of Stoneclough near Manchester, sent a collection of Game 

 fowls calculated to fully support the high reputation of that gentle- 

 man's yard, and they proved to be in wonderful condition, and one of 

 the greatest attractions in the Show. All the pi-incipal Game prizes 

 were secured by these birds, and it took the Judges a considerable time 

 to determine to which of these particular pens the silver cup for the 

 best pen of Game should be awarded, the Judges, of course, little 

 supposing that the whole of those so closely-competiug pens belonged 

 to the same individual. We can speak in the same high terms of 

 commendation of the Cochin classes, Mr. Taylor, of Manchester, 

 taking the Cochin cup in an unusually excellent class. Some veiy 

 beautiful Cuckoo-coloured Cochins, and also some Black ones, were 

 shown. BniJimas were good, more especially the dark-feathered ones. J 

 Spanisli were excellent as a class, and hero Mr. Beldon was the cup- | 

 ■winner. Some first-rate Cochin Bantams were shown, and also some I 

 of the best White ones we have seen for a long time. 



The collection of Fancy Ducks was a chief feature of the Show, all 

 the prizes being taken by the well-known exhibitor. Mr. Harrison, of 

 Hull, and by another Mr. Harrison, a local resident. 



Of Piiji'd'ns, we cannot speak too highly, as a reference to the names 

 of the winners would lead any lover of Pigeons to anticipate, and 

 those persons who missed the opportunity of viewing this division of 

 the Show, where so much was calculated in other portions of the 

 meeting to arrest the attention, lost a treat they little imagine. 



The Iluhljits were especially good, and the entries in this department 

 were numerous. 



The Committee were everywhere congratulated on the success of 

 this year's K xhibition, and with similar attention no doubt future 

 meetmgs vnll prove equally well supported. 



Doekinos (Coloured).— First and Cup. —Dr. Campbell, Brentwood. Se- 

 cond, H. Lingwood, Ncedham Market, Barking. Third, J. Vorley, Wood- 

 bouse, Holbeach, Commended, G. Clarke, Long Sutton. 

 Dorkings (.Anv other variety).— Prize, H. Lingwood iWhitel. 

 Game (Black-breasted Reds .—First and Cup, J. Fletcher, Stoneclough, 

 near Manchester. Second, J. Fletcher. Third, J. Laming, Cowburn, 

 Spalding. 



Game (Brown Reds).— First, J. Fletcher. Second, J. Laming. Third, 

 J. Shepherd. Spalding. 



Game (Any other variety).- First, .1. Fletcher. Second, J. Laming 

 (Duckwing). Third, S. Mattliew, Stowmarket. 



Cochins (Cinnamon & Buffi.— First and Cup,W..\.T.aylor, Manchester. 

 Second, H. Lingwood. Thir I, H. Mapplebeck, Woodfield, Moseley, near 

 Birmingham. Highly Commended, J. W. Harrison, Spalding. Com- 

 mended, J. Vorlev (Bulil. 



Cochins (Partridge and Brown'.— Fii-st, Rev. G. Gilbert, Claxton, 

 Norwich. Second, J. Stephens, Walsall. Third, B. S. Lowndes, Stonoy 

 Stratford, Bucks (Partridge). 



Cochins i Any other variety).— First, G. Furness, Accrington (Cuckoo). 

 Second. H. .1. Godfrey, Melton Mowbray (Black). Third, Mrs. WiUiam- 

 80n, Leicester (White). „ „., ., , 



Bbahmas (Dark).— First, E. Leech, Rochdale. Second, W. Whitcley, 

 Sheffield. Third, G. P. Hobsou, Long Sutton. Highly Commended, .1. 

 Dring. Gedney Marsh. Commended, H. C. Woodcock, Rearsby, Leicester ; 

 J. W. Harrison. 



Beabmas (Light;.— First, J. Pares. PostEord. Guildford. Second, H. 



Dowsott, Plesbey, near Chelmsford. Third, Miss E. S. Maples, Spalding. 



Spanish i Any variety).— First and Cup, H. Beldon, Bingley. Second, 



J Marchant, Halifax. "Third, F. .James, Peckhnin Rye (Black). Highly 



Commended, Messrs. T. C. & E. Newbitt, Epworth, near Bawtry. 



Hambdeohs (Gold and Silver-pencilled). — First, J. Laming. Second, 

 G. Dykes, Spalding. 



Hamburghs (Gold and Silver-spangled). — First, Second and Cup, J. 

 Laming. Third. Rev. F. Tearle. Newmarket. Highly Commended, J. F. 

 Loversidge, Newjirk-on-Trent. 



French Fowls (.\ny variety). — First, T. Hardy. Crowland (Creve- 

 Crt-ur). Second, Col. Stuart Wortley, Grove End Road, Loudon. Third, 

 H. Beldon. 



Any othee Distinct Variety not previously mentioned. — First, 

 H. Beldon. Second, G. W. Boothby, Louth. Third, S. S. Mossop. ,—^ 

 Local Class (Any variety). — Chickenn. — First and Third, J. W. 

 Harrison. Second, J. Reynolds, Cowbit. 



Selling Class (Any variety). — First, J. Laming (Red Game). Second, 

 E. Vine, Spalding (Black . Third, Miss E. S. Maples (Light . 



Ducks (Ronen).—First, E. Leech. Second, Rev. G. Gilbert. Third, J. 

 J. St. tt, Rochdale. 



Ducks (Avlesburv). — First, J. W.Harrison. Second, E. Leech. Third, 

 Rev. G. Hustler, Stillingfleet. 



Ducks (Any other variety). — First and Third, J. W. Hanison. Second, 

 T. C. Harrison. Hull. Highly Commended. Messrs. S. & R. AshtoD, 

 Mottram ; J. W. Harrison. Commended, .1. W. Harrison. 



Bantams (Game). — First, W. F. Entwisle, Leeds. Second, J. Parlett, 

 Huntingdon. Third, G. Maples. Highly Commended, W. F. Entwisle: 

 .J. Laming (Cup). Commended, J. ^V. Harrison ; A. Storrar, Peter- 

 borough. 



Bantams (Any other variety). — First and Cup, Rev. T. Tearle (White). 

 Second, H. Beldon (Pekin). Third, H. C. Woodcock (Japanesel. Highly 

 Commended, T. C. Harrison ; H. Dravcott, Humberstone, near Leicester 

 (Silver-laced); X. Storrar (Black I ; Cotnmeuded, J. W. Harrison. (Sebright). 

 Geeee (Any variety).— First, G. Hustler. Second and Third, T. Hardy, 

 Turkeys (Any variety). — Prize and Cup, E. Leech. 

 Pheasants, Guinea Fowls, and any Variety of Ornamental, 

 Foreign, or Domesticated Poultry. — Prize, G. G. Maples, Wavertree 

 (Pea Fowls). 

 Sweepstakes foe Single Game Cock.— Prize, C. Ulyat, Spalding. 

 SwtEPsTAKE FOE GAME BANTAM CoCK. — Prize, C. Mum'o, Stamford. 



PIGEONS. 

 Carriers (Any colour).- First. F. Crossloy, Elland, near Halifax. Se- 

 cond. R. Fulton, Deptford. Highly Commended, R. Fulton ; F. Crossley ; 

 H. Yardley. Commended, R. Fulton.. 



Pouters (Any colourl.— First, Cup, and Second, R. Fulton. Highly 

 Commended, H. Snushall (White) ; P. Cro.ssley ; H. Yardley. 



Tumblers (Any variety). — First, R. Fulton (Short-facedi. Second, F. 

 Crossley (Almondl. Highly Commended, T. Ashbumer, Dalton-in-Fur- 

 ncss (Black); J. Fielding, jun., Rochdale (Almond); R. Fulton (Short- 

 faced). Commended, J. Hawley ; R. Fulton (Short-faced). 



Barbs (Any colour).— First, F. Crossley. Second, R. Fulton. Highly 

 Commended. H. Yardlev. 



Jacobins (Any colour).— First, R. Fulton. Second. Messrs. T. C. & E. 

 Newbitt, Commended, J. Thompson, Bineley ; H. Yardley. 



Fant-uls (Any colour) — First, J. Hawley. Second, H. Yardley. 

 Highly Commended. Messrs. T. C. & E. Newbitt. 



ANY other Distinct Variety.— First, .1. Fielding, juu., (Owls). Se- 

 cond, J. Thompson. Highly Commended, Miss F. Easten, Hull (Blue- 

 tailed White African Owlsi; F. Crossley (Owls): H. Yardley; H. C. 

 Woodcock. Commended. J. Thompson ; T. Asbburner. 



Selling Class (Any variety).— First. D. Young, Leamington (White 

 Dragoons), second, G. Clarke. Highly Commended, J. Barnes : J. 

 Queenboro, jun., Boston (Sandv Antwerpsl ; H. Yardlev; Messrs. T. C. 

 and E. N'ewbitt. Commended, H. Dravcott; H. Snushall: J. Queen- 

 borough ; J. Thompson. 



CAGE BIRDS. 

 Canaries (Clear Yellow and Bu£f). — First and Cage, E. S. Smith, 

 Boston (Yellow Belgian). Second, E. S. Smith (Boffj. Highly Com- 

 mended, G. C. Oshorn. 



Canaeies (Variegated Yellow and Buff).— Fir.st, J. Green, Spalding. 

 Second, W. Cross, Spalding. Highly Commended, E. S. Smith (Buff 

 Belgian, Buff Norwich, and Yellow Norwich). Commended, J. W. Harrison. 

 Linnet, Goldfinch, or other English Finch.— First, W. Bingham, 

 Deeping, St. Nicholas (Bullfinch. Second and Highly Commended, E. S. 

 Smith (Linnet and Goldfinch). Commended, W. Ringham (Linnet); E. 

 S. Smith. 



Blackbied, Theush. Staelino, Lark, oe othee English Cage 

 Bird.— First and Second, E. S. Smith (Thrush and Blackbird). Highly 

 Commended, E. S. Smith (Lark): J. W. Harrison (Thrush, Nightingale, 

 and Blackcap). Commended, J. W. Harrison (Wood Lark). 



Paeeot, Paeaqcetto. Lory, oe other Foreign Bied.— First, G. E. 

 Storr, Spalding (King Parrot). Second, G. Ecclesfield, Spalding (Para- 

 quetto). Highly Commended, C. A. Cartwright (Parrot) ; E. S. Smith 

 ( Paraquettojl; J. Watson, Spalding (Grey Parrot); J. Barnes, Spalding 

 (Lorv). 

 ^ R.iBBlTS. 



Heaviest.— First, P. Booth, Spalding. Second. J. Taylor. Sheffield. 

 Highly Commended, T. Boor, Wykeham. Commended, A. H. Easten, 

 Hull; R. W.arner. Sjialding. „ ,, „ 



Lop-EAEED.— First and Cup, M. Millington, York (Yellow Buck). Se- 

 cond A. H. Easten (Yellow and White Buck). Highly Commended, M- 

 Millington (Yellow Buck and Black and White Doe); A. 1. Easten (Black 

 and White Doe. Fawn Buck, and Fawn Doe) ; H. Yardley; J. Taylor; 

 W, Allison. Sheffield. „., „ , „ 



Fancy Variety.- First, R. Wise. St. Ives, Hunts fSilver-Grey). Se- 

 cond W. S. Hornby, Clifton Garth, York (Himalaya). Highly Commended, 

 A. H. Easten (Silver-Grev Cream Shade and Silver-Grey) ; R. 'Wise (Silver- 

 Grey) ; J. Hockerston. Commended, J. W. Taylor. 



Mr. Edward Hewitt, of Sparkbrooli, Birmingham ; and Mr. Eichard 

 Tecbay, of Fulwood, near Preston, were the Judges. 



DEAGOON AND ANTNYERP PIGEONS. 



I .va very glad that my remarks upon the above varieties of 

 fancy Pigeons have called forth a few words from two writers, 

 for in this way knowledge is increased. Perhaps it may be 

 thought right for me to add a word or two in reply. 



