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JOURNAL OF HOETICU'LTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 



[ October 1, 1868. 



these money prizes are doubled. Hamburghs, Game, and any 

 other distinct variety have £1 and lO.s-. prizes in each class, 

 and prizes of £2 and £1 are allotted to Ducks, Geese, Turkeys, 

 the Sellinp class, and also to a new class for any description of 

 ornamental or song birds. In short, any variety of birds is 

 in this class eligible for competition. The prizes for Pigeons 

 are £1 and 10s., and in the portion devoted to local competition 

 there are £5 5s., £1, and lOs. prizes. In all, thirteen silver 

 cups are to be awarded. The new breeds of French fowls have 

 one of these cups expressly for their own class. 



THE FYLDE DISTRICT AGUTCULTUEAL AND 

 POULTRY SHOW. 



{Front a Correspondent.) 



This was held at Black-pool on the 15th of September, in two fields 

 near the Ponlton Road. All the departments were well managed by a 

 very able and attentive Committee, and great praise is due to the Secre- 

 tai-y, Mr. Rae. This being only the second Show, and seeing the 

 great snccess it attained, I feel that it will become one of the first 

 shows in Lancashire. 



The poultry shown were of any age, and, as mif^ht be expected at this 

 season, the young birds showed to the best advantage. There were 

 some very good pens of (Mnw^ although the entries were not very 

 numerous. The Unmhurdliii, as a whole, were not so good as I ex- 

 pected to see at a Lancashire show, and many of the young birds were 

 vei-y roupy. The Game Bnntams were a good and nnmorons class 

 (twenty-four entricB), and the "Any variety" clas3 contained about 

 twenty good pens. The first prize went to Polnuds, the second to 

 Black Hamburghs, and the third to Brahmas. I should like to hint 

 to the Committee to give another year a separate class to Brahmas, 

 one to Black Hamburghs. and one to Polands. Kven if the prizes 

 were reduced, such classes would be more in accordance with the 

 wishes of exhibitors, and the extra entries would pay the Committee 

 well. 



The Dneh classes were of average merit, 



I was pleased to see a class for oniamental water fowl, and although 

 there were only three entries, no doubt they will increase another year ; 

 a pen of Ruddy Shell Ducks was much admired. 



Mr. James Dixon, of Bradford, acted as Judge. 



Hajteurghs (Golden-pencilled).— First and Second, W. Parr, Patricroft. 

 Commended, T. Wri^ley, jun , Tonpe, Middleton. 



Hamburghs {Silver-peDciUetl).— First, T. &. E. Comber. Second, T. 

 Wrigley, Tonge. Commended, H. Pickles, juc, Earby, Skipton. 



Hamburghs (Golden-spaugled).— First and Second, N. Marlow, Denton, 

 Highly Commended. H, & K. .\shton, Mottram ; W. Pan-, Patricroft; J. 

 Cbadderton, Hollinwood. 



Hamburghs (^Silver-spanpled). — Fitst, H. Picikcs. jun. Second, T. 

 Wrigley. Highly Commended, W. Parr ; J. Taylor, Withington Common. 

 Commended, J. Wignall. Charnock RicharJ. 



Poi.ANDs (Any variety). — First and Second. P. Unsworth, Lowton. 

 Hicbly Commended, L. Biney ; S. Farrington ; P. Unsworth, 



Game Bantams.— First, J. Hensbnll, Salford. i-eoond, R. Gerrard, 

 Athertou. Commended, J. Wignall ; W. Pavr. 



Bantams (Anv other variet\) — First, N. Marlow (Black). Second, 

 S. & R. Asbton (White). Highly Commended. K. & R. Ashton (Black). 



Any other Distinct or Crossbreed. — First, J. Sichel(Creve-Coeur6). 

 Second, L. Biney (Houdan?). Highly Commended, C. Sidgwick (Black 

 Hamburghs) ; W. Parr (Black Hamburghs) ; N. Marlow (Black Ham- 

 burghs) ; N. Cook, Chowbent (Creve-'"a-ur) ; S. Farrington (Malay). 



Game Cock (Any variety). — First, P. Unsworth. Second, L. Biney. 



Game Cockerel (Any variety).— First, A. Smith, Westleigh. Second^ 

 A. Haslam. 



Game Pullet (Anv varietv) —First, A. Haslam. Second, L. Biney. 

 Highly Commended. F. T, Astbuty. Commended. C. W. Brierley. 



Selling Class.— First, J. Partington, Leigh (Silver-spangled Polands). 

 Second, N. Cook {Houdans>. Highly Commended, J, Taylor (Silver- 

 spangled Hamburghs); S. Farrington (Black Polands); J. Morris, Bed- 

 ford (Partridge Cochins). 



Extra Stock.— Extra Prize, .T. Young, Astley (Silver-spangled Ham- 

 burghs). Highly Commended, W. Newell, Leigh (Rabbits). 



Ducks (Aylesburv). — First. E, Leech. Richdale. Second, E. Shaw. 



Ducks (Rouen).— First, T. Wakefield, Golborne. Second, C- W. Brier- 

 ley. Highly Commended, E. Leech. Commended, T. Burns, Ahram. 



Ducks (Any other variety).— First and Second, C. W. Brierley (Gar- 

 gaueys and Ruddy Shell Diicks). Highly Commended, J. Kil:jhall (Wild 

 Ducks). 



Geese or Goslings (Any colour). — First, E. Leech. Second, H. Rat- 

 clifle, Fearnhead Cross (Toulouse). Highly Commended, H. Nield, 

 Worsley. 



TuEKEYS. — Prize, E. Leech. 



The Judge was Edward Hewitt, Esq., Sparkbrook, Birmingham. 



LEIGH POULTRY SHOW. 



From a very small affair at its first iustitntion, about eight years 

 ago. the Show at Leigh has gradually increased in public estimation, 

 nrtil it ranks ver>- highly among the poultry shows of Lancashire. 

 This success, no donbt, is attributable to the vei-j- excellent arrange- 

 ments of the Committee, and the staunch manner in which it has 

 always adhered to the rules. Every year brings with it an increase 

 in the number of entries ; and in the quality of most of the classes 

 this season, there was an improvement, more especially as regards 

 those breeds of poultry most adapted for table purposes. The weather 

 "was delightful, and the number of visitors far exceeded that at former 

 exhibitions. There was a drawback to the genei-al appearance of the 

 Show, arising from most of the adult birds being iu very bad feather, 

 and as chickens and old birds competed together, this circumstance 

 gave a decided advantage to the former. It is but very rarely four 

 Buch good pens of iSixim'.ih fowls compete together as those at Leigh ; 

 both for quality and condition they were unexceptionable. Brahmas and 

 Cochins were also remarkably well shown. JIamhurf/hs were un- 

 usually good, and an extra prize was given to a large coop of twenty- 

 four Silver-spaugled, exhibited as extra stock. A very singular feature 

 of this Meeting was, that the class for single Came JJaiifam cocks 

 proved, without exception, so indifferent that no jirize whatever could 

 be awarded them. Gccse and Ducks were well represented, and 

 among the latter were to be seen the Ruddy Shell Ducks, the Gar- 

 ganey, aud other choice varieties. A very handsomely-made cage, 

 containing Squirrels, was exhibited, and musical bells were so anranged 

 that the interesting little animals kept almost incessantly playing a 

 variety of tunes, a feat we never before witnessed, the change of tune 

 being entirely dependant on a change of rollers hidden from observa- 

 tion, striking the bells. The prizes were as follow : — 



Game (Black-brensted Red).— First, L. Biney, Manchester. Second, 

 F. J. Astbnrv, EucliCfe. 



Game (Rrown Bed).— First, C. TV. Brierley, Middleton. Second, A. 

 Haslam, Hindlev. 



Game (Any other variety).— First, W. Painter, Abram. Second, C. W. 

 Brierley. 



Spanish fBlack). — First and Second. N. Cook, Chow).ent. Highly 

 Commended, T & E. Comber, Mvdilletou Hall, near Warrington. 



Cochins (Bufl'). -First, C. Sid'gwiok, Ryddlesden Hall, Keighley. Se- 

 cond and Highly Commended, W. A. Tavlor. Manchester. 



Cochins (Anv other colour).- First, B. Shaw, Pins Wilmot, Oswestry 

 (Partridge). Secoud, J. A. Taylor (Partridge). Highly Commended, 

 C. W. Brierley. 



Brahma Pootra.— First, J. Sichel. Timperley. Second, E. Leech, 

 Rochdale. Commended. J. Sichel; C. W. Brierley. 



DoRKiNss.— First, g. Farrington, Chat Moss, near Manchester. Se- 

 coud, C. W. Brierley. 



AYLESBURY POULTRY SHOW. 



This Show was held September 2'ind and iSrd, in the new market, 

 certainly one of the best places we have met with for the purpose. As 

 miglit be expected, the Ducks and Gcj'sc were in great force, aud very re- 

 markable as to quality. Mr. J. K. Fowler came out with great force 

 in Geese, and well deserved the first prize which was awarded, and he 

 ■was closely followed by Mr. Stott, and Mrs. Seamons. In Aylesbury 

 Ducks Mrs. Seamous was first and second, and Mr. Fowler third. 

 The following is the list of awards : — 



TOUNG BIRDS. 



Dorkings (Any variety).— First, J. Longland. Greudon, near North- 



nrapton. Second, J. S. Lowndes, Hartwcll, Aylesbury (Silver-Grey). 



Third, J. Smith, Petworth. Highly Commended, D. C. Campbell, M.U. 



Brentwood (Coloured and White). 



Brahmas (Anv variety).- First. Mrs. Bmrell, Stoke Park, Ipswich. Se- 

 coud, Lieut-Col." Lane, Bracknell (Darkl. Third, A. P. Hurt. Alderwasley, 

 Derby. Commended, C. Lnvlnnd. Morris tlrook, near Warrington (Dark). 

 Spanish.- First and Second, M. Farrand, Dalton, near Huddersfield. 

 Third. W. R. Bull, Newport Pagncll. 



Cochins (Bufl').- First.Hon. Mrs. Sugdeu, Wells. Second, J. N. Bcasley, 

 Northampton. Third. H. Lingwood, Barking, Needham Market. Highly 

 Commended, J. N. Beasley, Northampton ; C. Sidgwick, Ryddlesden 

 Hall, Keighley. 



Cochins (Partridge).— First anr: Third, B. S. Lowndes, Wmslow. Se- 

 cond. J. K. Fowler, Aylesbury. Commended, Hon. Mrs. Sugden. 



Game (Black-breasted and other Reds).- First, H. Loe, Appuldurcombe, 

 Isle of Wight. Second and Third, J. Fletcher, Stoneclough, near 

 Manchester 'Brown and Black Reds). 



Game (Any other coloun.— First, J. Fletcher (Dnekwings). Second 

 and Ihird, S. Matthews. Stowmarket (DuckA-iugs). 



Creve-Cceuhs.— First, J. K. Fowler. Second. Col. Stuart Wortley, 

 London. Third. Miss E. Wilhams. Henllvs, Berriew. 



French Fowls (Anv other variety).— First, F. B. Reald. Whicemoor, 

 near Nottingham (Houdans). Secoud. .L K. Fowler (La Flcchel. Third, 

 H. M. Maynard, Holmewood, Isle of Wight (Houdansl. Highly Com- 

 mended. H. M. Maynard (Houdans) ; W. Barford, Aylesbury (Houdans). 



Hambchohs (Gold or Silver-pencilled).— First, S. Burn. Whitby (Gold). 

 Second, H. Beldon, Goitstock. Tliird, F. Pittis, jun., Newport, Isle of 

 Wight. 



Hamburghs (Gold or Silver-spnugled).- First, H. Loe (Silver). Second, 

 J. Laming. Cowburn, Spalding (Gold). Third, T. Walker, jun. (Gold). 

 Game Bantams.- First, Key. G. Itaynor, Tonliridge (Black Bed). Se- 

 cond, J. K. Fowler. Third, K. Swift, Soutkwell, Notts. 



Bantams (Any other variety).- First, M. Leno, Dunstable (Laced). Se- 

 cond, H. Beldon. Third. U. Spary, Dunstable (Silver-laced). Com- 

 mended, Miss Hales, Canterbury i White-booted) ; E. Terry, jun , Walton. 

 Aylesbury ; U. Spary (Gold-laced). 

 Polish (Anv variety).- First and Second, H. Beldon. 

 Anv other Distinct Varietv.— First. C. Sidgwick (Black Hamburghs). 

 Second, T. Walker, jun. (Black Hamburghs). Third, J. K. Fowler 

 (Japanese Silkies). . , , „f j t r 



Ducks.— First and Second, Mrs. Seamons, Aylesbury. Third, J. K. 

 Fowler. Highly Commended, Mrs. Seamons ; J. K. Fowler. 



DncKS (Boueu).— First, T. Hollis, Reading. Second. J. S. Lowndes. 



Third J K. Fowler. Highly Commended, E. Leech, Rochdale ; J. 



Stott,' Rochdale. Commended, F. Parlett, Great Baddow, Chelmsford. 



Docks (Any other variety).- First. C. N. Baker, London (Mandarin). 



Second, F. Pittis, jun (BlackEast Indian). Third, S. & R. Ashton, Mottram 



( (Carolinasj. 



