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Docks (Any other varioty).— First, M. Harrison, Poclilington (Ayles- 

 bury). Second, O. A. Younu (Aylesbury). 



TuiiKEVB.— First, .1. liraitliwaito, Otterington House Farm. Second, 

 Mrs. Booth, Wnrlsljy. 



GosLlNoa.— First, J. Briiithwailo. Second, Mrs. Booth, Warlaby. 



PlOEoNs.— f'nrrifrs.— Prize, G. Sunders, Stokesley. /"undrs.— I'rize, R. 

 Wilson, Thirsk. Jnroluns.— Prize, J. Fox, Thirsli. rumHtr».— Prize, J. 

 Mason. Any other Variety. — Prize, J. Mason. 



CROOK POULTRY SIIO\V. 



The sixtli annnal Show of poultry was held at Crook on tlio Ifttli 

 inst. The birds exhibitcti were far superior, both as regards numbers 

 ami quality, to those shown at any previous meeting of this Society. 

 The followJnj» is a list of tho awards : — • 



Game (Black-breaytod or other Reds).— First, W. Boarpark, Aindevby 

 Steeple. Second, J. Wilson, Whitworth Woodhouso. 



Game (Duckwings or other Greys).— First, H. S. Stobart. Second, J. 

 Grahiun. 



SiMNisH.— First, W. Benrpnrk. Second, J. Graham. Chickcna. — First, 

 tt*. IJciirpark. Second, Withheld. 



Dorkings. ~ First, O. A. Yountj, DrifHtdd. Second, J. Graham. 

 C/a<:Afj(8.— First, J. Graham. Second, D. Rntter, East Kaiutoii. 



PoLANDS.— First, C. Proud, Binchester Lodyc. Second, \\. Whitticld, 

 Hotton Station. 



Cochin-China.— First and Second. G. H. Procter. Durham. 



HAMnuRGHS (Golden-pencilled).— First and Second. Miss A. Ridley, 

 Frnsterloy. Chickens. — First, W. IJearpark. Second, Mi.^s A. Ridley. 



Hambukohs (Silver-pencilled). — First, W. Bearijark. Second. Miss A. 

 Ridley. Chickent. — First, W. Bearpark. Second, M. Pickcriu^,', Biahtipley. 



Hamdurohs (Golden-spangled). — First. W. Bearpark. Second, T. 

 Mitchell, Mount Pleasant. Chickeiu.— First, J. Armory. Second. T. 

 Mitchell. 



llAMBCRons (Silver-Spangled).- First, D. Rutter. Second, J. Taylor. 

 Chickens.— First, W. Emmerson. Frosterley. Second. J. Taylor. 



Bantams.— First, J. Wilson. Second, C. Proud, Biuchester Lodj^e. 



Docks (Avlesburyj. — First, M. Harrison, Pocklington. Second, O. A. 

 YouDf?, Driffield. 



Ducks (Rouen).- First. T. Roddam. Second, O. A. Young. 



Geese. — First, M. Heslop, Hiimsterley. Second, T. V. John^'nn. 



Turkeys.— First, Mrs. Sanderson, Bradley Hall. Second, T. BInckett, 

 Low Shipley. 



The Judge was F. Greathead, Esq., of Darlington. 



WELLINGTON POULTRY SHOW. 



DuniNu a lon^^ snecessiou of years, the shows nf poultry and 

 Pigeons annually taking place at Wellington and Bridgenorth, were 

 such as to secure tho most favourable opinions of both amateurs and 

 the public generally. It is somewhat difficult for us to say why such 

 shows were discontinued ; but whatever may have been tlie cause of 

 their abandonment, the introduction of poultry again at Wellington, 

 on the 15th and ItJth of September, proved that a poultry exhibition is 

 there as popular as it was eight or ten years ago. The crowd en- 

 deavouring to gain admission was so great that for even SO or 100 yards 

 from the gate to simply move an arm was almost impossible. The 

 difficulty of obtaining admis'iion once surmounted, everyone seemed 

 pleased with the general arrangements, and, undoubtedly, mucli to 

 amuse was offered for inspection. On entering the tent the first 

 object that met the eye was a most unexpected one ; being a large 

 number of cases of preserved birds and animals, chiefly foreign, but 

 of great beauty, and although this collection included many rare speci- 

 mens, all were ticketed at prices that would promote a ready sale. 

 They were the property of Mr. Parton, of Tan Bank, Wellington. 



The Dorkin<} fowls were not equal to some of those sliown many 

 years back at Wellington, but the Jlamhurah classes were good, and 

 some of the Game fowls were well worthy of supporting the reputation 

 of Shropshire in the Game classes. 



TiirJccifs were good, and the Hon. Sec, Mr. Jones, exhibited some 

 exceedingly fine (ioslings. This gentleman had also sent, simply to 

 increase the interest of the Show, a curious piece of mechanism — viz., 

 a clock surmounted by a tree on which when wound up tlie birds in 

 the branches appeared to sing loudly, fluttering their wings, and 

 moving their bills in a most life-like manner. A Golden Manakin on 

 the ground appeared to be constantly drinking at a waterfall, smacked 

 its month as though pleased at its welcome beverage, and then moved 

 its head as though looking at the visitors in a way that caused great 

 admiration. It cost, we were told, twenty guineas. 



Game.— First, R. Ashley, Nautwich. Second. A. B. Dvfis. Madeley, 

 Game (Black or Brown" Red!.— First. T. Radclitl", Cheswell Grange. Se- 

 cond, J. Plat, Swanlow. Highly Commended. T. Groucock ; A. B. Dyas. 

 Game (Any other variety). — First, R. Astbury, Nantwich. Second, \V. 

 Dunning, Newport. 



DoHKiNGS.— First.E. Shaw, PlasWilmot, Oswestry. Second, J. Edwards, 

 Eyton. Commended, T. Radclifl. 



Spanish [Blickl.— First. J. De^n. Wharton, Winsford. Second, E. Shaw, 

 Commended. W. B. Etches. Whitchurch. 



Haurorghs (Gold or Silver-spangled).— First. Duke of Sutherland. 

 Second, T. Bolton, Hanford. Highly Commended. T. W. Jones, WeUing- 

 ton. Commended, H. Yardley, Birmingham ; T. W. Jones. 



Hamburghs (Gold or Silver-pencilled).- First and Second, Duke of 

 Sutherland. Commended. W. Speakman, Doddintrton Park, Xnntwich. 



Any other Distinct Variety. — First. H. Yardley. Second, E. Shaw. 

 Highly Couimendeil. Mrs. Walker, Keele.nf-ar Newcastle ; G. E.Meredith, 

 Ightflcld ; Duk« of Sutherland ; W. B. Etches. 



Docks.— First, W. Hornby, Swanlow, Winsford, Cheshire. Second, T. 

 Radcliir. Highly Commended, E. Shaw. 



Geese. — First and Second, T. W. Jones. Commended, J. Edwards. 



Turkeys. — First and Second, C. Brown, Withlngtftn. 



Extra Stock (Duckwiug Game Cock). — Highly Commended, W. 

 Dunning, Newport, 



Edward Hewitt, Esq., of Edoa Cottago, Sparkbrook, Birmingham, 

 was tho Judge. 



WEST GLOUCESTERSHIRE POULTRY SHOW. 



The Poultry Show of the West Gloucestershire Farmers' Club was 

 held at HortielJ, near Bristol, on tho isth inst. The fhimc fowls and 

 ///7//;»/rt /!'*(»//•«/.'.■ wore very good. The <}ecsr ^im, and the Aylesbury 

 Ducka very large and perfect in bill : Uonen Ducks bad. There were 

 also some perfect ('orhin.-^, tho Partridge variety beting tho best; and 

 the tirst-prize pen of fJa/ne JJaiitinos was very small. 



Game. — First, Mrs. G. Langton, Staplcton. Second. J. Tiley, Highly 

 Commended, O, J. Lambert, Two-Mile-lIiU; J. Pillingcr, Kingswood ; 

 R. C.Highnam. 



DouKiNGS.— First, J. T. Howes, Kingswood Hill. Second, W. Bennett, 

 Yate. 



Hambcrghs (Gold-pencilled).— First, W. Bennett. Second, W. Corbett, 

 Yate. 



H-YMUURGHS (Silver-pencilled).— First and Second, W. Bennett. 



Brahma-Pootua.— First. J. Pillinger. Second, J. May, Two-Mile-Hill. 



Cochin-China (Coloured).— First. C. J. Ijambert. Second. W. Bennett. 



Cochin-China (White).— Prize, H. H. Howes, Kingswood Hill. 



Bantams.— First. J. Mav. Second, J. Pillinger. 



Geese.— First, R. C. Highnam, Doynton. Second, R. Hember, West- 

 bury. 



Ducks (Aylesbury).- First and Second, W, Bennett. 



Ducks (Rouen). — Prize, Mrs. M. A. Shipp, Yate. 



Guinea Fowls.— First, J. Batley, Durham. Second, R. Hathway, 

 Framptou, Cotterell, 



The Judge was John R. Rodbard, Esq., Ahlwick Court, Wrington, 

 near Bristol. 



WHITBY CANARY SHOW. 



The Show of Canaries held on the 1.5th inst. was very good. The 

 number of entries exceeded that of last year by 39. The competition 

 being an open one, some superior birds were sent. Last year it 

 was limited to exhibitors within twenty miles of Whitby. 



The following is the prize list : — 



Norwich (Yellow).— First, R. Simpson, Whitby. Second, C. Burton, 

 York. 



Norwich (Buflf).— First, J. Bexson. Second, J. Baines. 



Norwich (Marked Yellow).— First. R. Tlawmau. Second. C. Burton. 



Norwich (Marked Buff).— First, R. Hawman. Second. G. Moore. 



Belgian (Yellow).— First, W. D. Skelton, jun., Leeds. Second, W. 

 Bulmer. 



Belgian (Buff).— First, J. Bexson. Second, R. Hawman. 



Common (Yellow).— First, J. Stevens. Second, W. Cotton, Middles- 

 borough. 



CoM-MON (Buff).— First, C. Burton. Second. W. Raw. 



Crested (Dark). —First. G. Moore. Second, J. Bexson. 



Crested (Light).— First. R. Simpson. Second, J Wynn. 



Cinnamon (Yellow).— First. J. Wynn. Second, J. Gray. 



Cinnamon (Buff).— First, M. Taylor. Whitby. Second. G. Moore. 



Lizard fGolden-spangled).— First, C. Burton. Second, R. Hawman. 



Lizard (Silver-soangled). — First and Second, R. Hawman. 



Mule (Slarked Yellow). — Prize, J. Bexson. 



Mule (Marked Buff .—First, G. Moore. Second, J. Bexson. 



Any other Variety. — First, J. Wynn. Second, J. Stevens. 



Sale Class.— First, W. Raw. Second, W. Inson. A collection of not 

 Jifeti than six of this year's hreeiUna, find not more than two of each 

 T'ar((-fy.~First. J. Baines. Second. R. Simpson. Parrot.- Prize, J. 

 Wilkinson. ParaAeei.— Prize, G. T. Knaggs. 



DISTRICT PRIZES. 



Any Breed (Marked).- First. E. Barker. Second. J. Waters. 



Any Breed (Clear).— First, W. Porritt. Second, J. Hart. 



Mule (Any colour).- First, W. Waller. Second. R. Corner, Whitby. 



Goldfinch.— First, J. Gray. Second, T. Thornton. 



Bullfinch. — Prize, J. Haw, Gmsmont. 



Linnet.— First, T. H. Woodwork, Whitby. Second, I. Dickinson. 



Eight young Canaries.— Prize, I. Dickinson. 



ANT^^^<:RPS— JUDGING. 



The moat successful winner in the great Pigeon race from 

 Agen to Brussels, though he does not profess selling any of 

 his birds, has been persuaded to dispose of one of the winning 

 birds, with one to match for breeding, to a gentleman at Leith 

 for £20. 



The Belgian amateurs select their birds, judging by the de- 

 Telopment of the skull, eye, length of wings, thickness of 

 beak, colour, i-c. ; and the most admired of all are those of 

 LiC'ge, the Smerle with the Bullfinch shape, notwithstanding 

 the remarks of " An Old FiNciEr.," who bv keeping to the old 

 fancy of the inferior Carrier, has been left behind by the tide 

 of progress. 



In answer to " An Old F.VNCiEn," that any other half-bred 

 Pigeon dees for feeding purposes, I say it is as dear to keep 

 half-bred Pigeons as Antwerps, which are in good demai d; and 



