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JOURNAL OF HOBTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARBENEB. 



( August 6, 1863. 



Beading ;Game fowls too high is a great mistake, and they 

 should foi-age for themselves as much as possible, but they 

 should ha^e one good meal of solid corn in the morning or 

 middle of the day. In frosty, cold, or snowy weather they 

 shool 1 have two or three good corn feeds daily. Young and 

 growiog chickens should, however, be always fully fed. though 

 never wastefully overfed. Game fowls are economical feeders. 

 — Newmarket. 



POSTING LISTS OF PRIZES AWARDED. 



" If money were as certain r\a your waiting, 

 'Twero sure enough." — Sltakapere. 



The poultry shows are coming thick upon us. May I ask 

 for a corner in your valuable paper just to state a practical 

 grievance which I am constantly made to feel, but which I 

 think ought not to exist ? An instance will explain my mean- 

 ing as well as a thousand words. 



I sent on July 23rd two pens of fowls to Grantham. When 

 I entered the birds I enclosed money for a catalogue with list of 

 awards, and I requested as politely as I knew how, that the 

 Secretary would kindly forward the same as early as possible. 

 This is July 2Sth, and I have received no catalogue, my birds 

 were returned safely, and in good time and condition, and for 

 this I am thankful. The hampers contained no commendation 

 ticket, and so I suppose I was not among the fortunate 

 exhibitors ; but surely it is not fair under the circumstances 

 that I t-hould be kept so long in suspense. The secretary of a 

 show has, of course, too much to attend to on the day of ex- 

 hibition to send off personally the catalogues which have been 

 ordered and paid for ; but it certaiuly does seem a simple 

 thing to get a sharp intelligent boy who in one hour, and for 

 sixpence, would fold, direct, and post all that were required. 

 This might be done before the early post went out, and thus 

 eihibitors living at a distance would know the next morning 

 how they stood, and much chagrin and dissatisfaction would 

 be avoided.^P. P. 



Webster, Whitby. Second, 

 Second, — Bearpark. Com- 



Spanish.— First, G. Holmes. S»cona, H. Merkin, Driffield. 



Game. -Fir^t and Second, W. Charter. 



PoLANDS.— First, Mrs. Procter, Hull. Second, O. A. Young. 



Hambukghs (Gold-spangled). — First, G. Holmes. Second, J. Blaacbard, 

 Driffield. 



Hajieueghs (Silver-spanRlcd).— Firat, G. Featherstoue, Tranby Park 

 Lod^e. Messle. Second, G. Holmes. 



Hambcrghs tGolden-pencilled) — First, G. Holmes. Second, A. Hame, 

 Barnjston. 



Hambcrghs (Silver-pencilled).— First and Second. G Holmes. 



Bantaiis (Any variety).— First and Second, R. Robson. Hull. 



Bantams (Distinct variety). — Chickem. — First, G. Holmes. Second. 

 J. Blanchard. 



SINGLE COCKS. 



CocHrN-CaiNA.— First, Miss E. Creyke. Second, W. Smith. BridlingtlHl. 



DonKiNG.— First, I. O. Young. Second, W. Charter, DrifBeld. 



Spanish.— First, G. Holmes. Second. R. Wilson, Carn^by. 



Game. — First, O. A. Youn^'. Second, J. Woodhouse, Bridlington, 



Bantam (Any variety).— First, R. Robson. Second, W. Charter. 



Geese.— First and Recnnd, O. A. Young. 



Turkeys— First, H. Merkin, Driffield. Seconi, Mrs. Pepper, North 

 Frodiu^ham. Poults. — First, Mrs. Pepper. Second, Mrs. Brumpton. 

 Mount Pleasant. Muston. 



Ducks (Aylesbury). — First, O. A. Young. Second. J. Smith, BridllOK- 

 tou. DiLcklinfju. — First, O. A. Young. Second, .1. Smith. 



Ducks (Any variety). — First, O. A. Young. Second, G. Holmes, 



GuiNjsA Fowl. — First, G. Holmes. Second O. k. Yonng. 



Pigeons.— Croppers— First, B. Key, Beverley. Second. ^V. Stork, Brid- 

 lington. 'iVi7i6ier»t.— First, B. Key. Second, H. Payne, Cottingham. 

 Fantails. — First, H. Payne. Second, R. Soiitb, Bridlington. Jacobins. — 

 First, B. Key. Second, H. P lyne. Any New or Di^lnet Variety. — First, 

 O. A. Young Second, B. Key. 



Rabbits (Any breed).— Fii-st, J. Tucker, Bridlington Quay. Second. 

 W. Charter. 



F.ANcv Rabbit.— Prize, W. ?. Hornby, Clifton Garth. York. 



Tho Judges for poultry were — Mr. S. Beilby, Beverley, and Mr. J. 

 Falkner, Hunmanby. 



DURHAM COUNTY POULTRY SHOW. 



The twenty-fifth atinnal Exhibition in connection with the Durham 

 Coauty AgricuUnral Society was held on the 31st ult., at the ancient 

 borouRh of Hartlepool, nnrler most favonrable auspices, and has 

 proved a highly snccessful vShow. Subjoined is the list of prizes for 

 poult i-y. 



8PAJJ38E.— First, T. Blackburn^ Northallerton. Second, — Bearpark, 

 iJorthalibrtoii- Chickens. — First, — Bearpark. Second, R. Hawkins, 

 Seabani. 



DoRKiNG!'.— Fir«t. .T. White. Warlaby. Second, D Rutter, East Raintoa. 

 Cfticfren*.— Firist, J. White. Second, G. H. Procter, Dnrbaoi. 



Cochin-China. — First and Second, G. H. Procter. Ckicke.n£, — FirBtand 

 Second. G. H. Procter 



Pfahma Pootra —Prize, Mrs. A. M. Burden, Castle Eden. 

 HAitfBOKGHa . (Silver-pencilled). — First, — Bearpark. Second, W. 

 LawrensoQ. Chickens. — First, — Beari)ark. Second and Commended, J. 

 Wbite. 



Hambtrghs (Gold-pencilled).— First. J. 

 — Bearpnrk. Chickevji — First, J. Webster. 

 mended, T Ridd im, Hetton-le-'Tole. 

 Hamtbdrghs (Bl-.icki.— First, T. B. Burden, Weft Hartlepool. 

 Hambokghs (Gold-spin'ib'dt. — First, — Bearpark. ^econd, W. Whit- 

 field. Hett )n-le-Hole. C'aVjt^ns.- First, J. Bell, Ihornton-le-Moor, North- 

 allerton. Second. W. Whitfield. 



Haibbdrghs (Silver-sptnaled).— Prize, — Bearpark. ChickcTis. — First, 

 Benrpark. Second, W. M'lnaUeld. 



Game > BHck-Reds).— First, T. Heme, Tow Law. Second, R, Just. 

 Chiefiens — First, T. Home. Second, R. Hawkins, Seaham. Com- 

 mended. T. Blackburn, Northallertou. 



Game Anv other varietv). — First, R. Hawkins. Second, J. Wilson, 

 "Wbitwortb Woodhouso. Coinm'^nded, K. Goldsbron^b, Hilton. Chickens. 

 —First., W.NiL^btinpale Second, T. Hearne. Commended, R.GoldsbrouHb. 

 Game Bantam — First, J. Gales, Kirbv. Socond, A. Bntilass, Carvill. 

 Chicheivi.—FiT^i, T. Home, Tow Law ; J. Wilson, Wbitwortb Woodbouse. 

 Commended, W. Mansfield. Tbirsk ; A.Buglass; W. Lawreason. 



Bantam (Any other variety . — Second, R. Emerson, Stokesley. Chickens. 

 First, A. B'lglaas. Second, P. Wilson, Hartlepool. 



Ducks (R^men).— First, T. B. Burdon, West Hartlepool. Second, O, 

 Treebmanu, Harllepool. Ducklings. — Second. P. Bastow, Hart. 



Docks {Aylesburyf. — First, Mrs. A. M Burdon, Castle Eden. Second, 

 R. Just, Stainton. Ducklings. — First, Miss Smith, Stokesley. Second, 

 J, Storey. Picton. 



Any other Variety.- First, Mrs. A M. Burdon. Second, Eev. J. G 

 Hiluer, Bellerby. 



BRIDLINGTON POULTRY SHOW. 



The annual Show of this Society took place on Wednesday, the 

 29th of July, and proved a decided success, the attendance of visitors 

 being more numerous than at any previous Exhibition. 



CocHZN-neiNA.- First, Mi83 E. Creyke, Bridlington. Second, O. A. 

 Young, Driffield 



Dorking.— i-irat, G. Holmes, Driffield. Second, D. White, Driffield. 



GOOLE POULTRY SHOW. 



This was held July 30th, in a large enclosure known as Lock Hill, 

 whence thtre was a fine view far down the river and of the hills be- 

 yond. The 8i*« selected was excellent, for the cooling breeze frooi the 

 river helped to modify the scorching heat, which otherwise would bAve 

 been unbearable. The Committee, in addition, had taken the pre- 

 caution of irri;^atins the whole of the ground on the day previous to 

 that of the Show, so that it formed oa the whole a not-at-all-disagree- 

 able promenade. 



Besides the show of Poultry and Pigeons, Rabbits and cage hizda 

 were also exhibited, but not having received a list of awards to the last 

 two we are unable to state who were the prizetakers. The attendance 

 of visitors was large, and it is hoped that the funds will in con&eqaence 

 be so much aucjmenttd that the Committee will be able to offer morr- 

 tempting prizes at future meetings. The thanks of tho exhibitors 

 generally aie due to tho Honorary Secretaries, Messrs. Bromley and 

 Sntton, for the great regularity and skill with which the arrangune&tA 

 wer '■ ; rried out. 



Spmiish., Dorkings^ and CotJiins were but poor, but Game were- 

 shown in decent trim, considering tlie season, and the cup pen of Mr. 

 •Julian was well worthy of its position. Exeellent Hamhui-ghs were 

 shown by Messrs. Beldoa, Jessop, and White. PoUsk, were faoltleas, 

 and the Crtvt.- C(surs were very fine. 



Among sinj^le hens Spanish were first, and Golden-spangled Ham- 

 burglis second. 



The single cocks were not good, ond the chickens poor, except the 

 first-prize Spanish of Messrs. N*jwbitt. 



Game Saiitums were but moderate, excepting the first-prize poj, 

 which was perfect. Geese and Ttirkct/s were good, and some extrar 

 oidinary Rouen Duclcs and Guinea Foiol-^ were al^o shovm. 



A mong Plfjcons., the Carriers, Pnnters. and Tumblers were very good, 

 but the Barbs were poor. The Jacobins were all that could be de- 

 sired, and an extra-second prize was awarded. The same may also bo 

 said of the Trumpeters and Fautails. An excellent pen of Red Tnr- 

 hits was fir.st, and Silvers second. Owls and Nuns had each an 

 entry, but the birds were very poor. 



The following is a list of the awards for Poultry and Pigeons : — 

 Spanish.— First, T. C. & E, Newbitt, Epwortb, Second, J. Thresh, 

 Bradford. Hipbly Commended, S. Robson, Brotbtrrton. 



Dorkings.— First, H. Beldon, Bingley. Second, Dt. Horsfall, Carlton 

 Grange- , 



CocHrN-CamA -First, H. Beldon. Second, J. L. Williams, Goole. 

 Commeudo'l. W. Watson, Howdeu Dyke ; Dr. Horsfall- 



Game (Black-breasted and other Keds).- First, F. Sales, Crowle. Se- 

 cond, E. Aykroyd, Bradford. Commended, W. Hawksworth, Goole. 



Game (DackWings and anv other variety).— First, H. M. Julian, Hull. 



Sec nd and Commended. J. Reonison, Hoime-on-Si alding-Moor 



Game (Any varietyi.- Cap, H. M. Julian. Highly Con m nded, F. Sales. 



Hambdugh (Golden-spaug ed).— First, H. B.ldoii. Sec nd, J. White, 



Whitley, Nelberton, uuar Wakefield, Highly Cummendud, S. Smith, 



No'thowram. 



Hauburoh («ilver-spnngled).— Prize. H. Beldon. 



Hambuugh (GoUen-peQciBed).— First, J. R. Jesscp, Hull. Second, H. 

 Beldon. Highly Comiueiided, S. Smiib. 

 Hamburgh (silver-pencilled).— Prize, H. Beldon. 

 Polish (Any variety;.— First and second. H Beldon. 

 Any other Pore or Distinct Breed mot pRETiaofiX-Y GLiSSED* — 

 First aud Second, H. Btldon (French and Brahma). 



