October 15, 1868. ] 



JOUBNAL OF HORTICULTUBE AND COTTAGE GABDENEK. 



291 



SiNaLB Game Cook.— First jind Cup, B. Jarvis. Second, C. Chalouer. 

 Highly Couimeudod, J. Fresh, Chat-^wurth. 



Single Gamr IIantam Cock.— Fir^t and Cup, C. Chnlonor. Second, 

 Mason A Cburlos worth, Chostorfield. Highly Commended, Miss E. 

 Crawford, FanisliLihi. 



Selling Clahs.— Fh-at, B. Jarvis. Second, H. Beldou. Highly Com- 

 mended, r. Hanson. Cummeuded, W. O. Quiball, Newark. 



Farmyard.— Fii-st, H. Boldou. Second, B. Jarvis. Higliiy Commended, 

 B. Jarvis. 



The prize for tlio winner of the largest number of i)rizes was taken 

 by Mr. H. Bcldon, GoiLstock. Bingloy. 



The Juili^us wore Mr. J. Croshiud, jun., Wakefield, and Mr. E. 

 Ayki'oyd, Bradford. 



ELLESMERE POULTEY SHOW. "^ ' 



The entries for this Show, licld on the Stb iu^t., provedmoro 

 numerous than in previous joars, and in the qnality of tlio specimens 

 there was a great improvement. The arrangements were good, a very 

 commodious tent affording ample room to exhibit every pen to equal 

 advantage. The day was one of those fair autumnal ones, so enjoyable 

 for any Exhibition of this character, and the number of visitors was 

 beyond the anticipations of the Committee. 



Except in "the Selling Chiss," every competition was coutined 

 exclnsivcly to birds of the current year. Of Game fowls, the display 

 was nuusually good, the whole being birds of high character, and shown 

 very true to feather, though only a few years ago Game fowls wore 

 shown at the KUesmero Meeting exclusively for their value as iighting 

 bii'ds, theii" only requirement at that time in the district, and without 

 the slightest regard to uniformity of plumage. Now, on the contrary, 

 the show of Game fowls evidences a most careful selection, and it is 

 generally snpposed not a few of the EUesmere Game winners will 

 figure highly in tho prize lists of other exhibitions. 



The entry of Jhrk'nujs was exceedingly limited, and the Cochiiis, 

 thongh few in number, were most of them of first-rate character. 

 Many very good UamlmrgJis were shown, and a few pens of the rohuuh 

 were really excellent. Tlie Brahmasviaxe as good as could be desired, 

 the Hon. Miss Douglas Pennant showing such a pen as will be diilicnlt 

 to beat at any show. In the selling class a pen of vei-y superior Par- 

 tridge Cochins took the first prize, entered at the unusually low figure 

 of 10s. ; the three birds, of course, at such a price were gone directly. 

 In the class for ''■ Any other distinct variety" Siher-s/xnif/Ied PoInn(/,'< 

 stood first, and Orrve-Ca'iirs second. A pen of most excellent fowls 

 arrived for this class a considerable time after the prizes were awarded, 

 a.8 did some five or six other pens, leaving them entii-ely out of com- 

 petition, equally to the annoyance of their owners and the Judge. It 

 is very injudicious to entrust exhibition poultry to the last available 

 train, as any little hitch on the line, or detention at the terminus, in- 

 evitably places them out of all chance of winning ; whereas, if sent by 

 a previous train, a similar delay of an hour or two admits, possibly, of 

 being amended. The class for cottagers proved quite a failure, and 

 will in future be discontinued. 



Game (Black-breasted Red).— Firsj, and Second, — Wilcox, Oswestry. 

 jCommended, E. Sadier, Whitchurch. 



Game (Brown-breasted lied). — Second, E. Shaw, Plas "Wilmot. 

 Game (Duckwing Greys, White, and Piles). — First and Second, E. 

 Sadler. Commeuded, J. Little, Chester; H. Crutcbloe, Oswestry. 



Dorkings. — First, E. Shaw (GreyJ. Second, E. Williams, Henllys 

 (White Rose-combed). 



Cochin-china.— First and Second, E. Tudman, Whitchnrcb (Partridge). 

 Commended, G. Lamb, Corapton (Partridge). 



Cochin-China (White or Buff).— First. R. Chase, Balsall Heath, Bir- 

 mingham (Wliite). Second. II. Yardlev, Birmingham (Bull"). 



Spanish. — First, J. Walker, Woiverhampton (Black). Second, H. 

 Beldon, Goitstock (Black). Highly Commended, W. B. Etches, Wood- 

 honse, Whitchurch; H. & S. Cooper, Walsall (Black). 



Hambcrghs (Silver or Gold-pencilledl. —First, H. Beldon (Pencilled). 

 Second, J. K. Jessop, Hull (Golden-pencilled). 



Hambcrghs (Silver or Gold-spaugled), —First, T. Blakoman, Tattenhall, 

 ■Wolverhampton (Gold-BpauKled). Second, Ashton & Booth, Moltram 

 (Snver-spangled). Highly Commended, T. May, Wolverhampton (Gold- 

 Spangled) ; J. Cooke, NewMarton (Silver-spanftled). 



Brahma-Pootra.— First. Hon. E. D. Pennant, Penrbyn Castle (Dark). 

 Second, L. P. Biddulph, Congleton. Highly Commended, Hon. E. D. 

 Pennant (Dark). Commended. C. Layland, Morrisbrook, Warrington; E. 

 Leech, Rochdale ; W. B. Etches (Dark) ; J. Little, Chester. 



Any other Distinct Vakietv. — First, H. Beldon (Polands). Second, 

 E. Williams (Creve-C<xurfi). Hiehly Commended, C. Layland (Freuch) ; 

 Rev. A. Brooke. Ruyton-XI.- Towns (Malay); J. M. Kilvert, Ludlow 

 (Black Hamburgh). 



Game Bantams. — First, A. Bury, Wrexham (Black Red). Second, W. 

 Griffiths, Nantwich (Black Red;. Higbly Commended, J. Adidns, jun., 

 Walsall. 



Bantams (Any other variety).— First, S. & E. Ashton. Second, T. C. 

 Harrison. 

 Turkeys.- First, E. Leech, Rochdale. Second, S. H. Stott, Rochdale. 

 Geese.— Prize, S. H. Stott. 



Ducks (Aylesbury).- First, S. H. Stott. Second. E. Leecb. 

 Ducks (Rouen).— First, E. Loech. Second. S. H. Stott. 

 Selling Classes.— First. E. Tudman (Partridge Cochins). Second, 

 W. B. Etches (Black Spanish). Third, H. Yardley. Highly Commended, 

 H. Crutcbloe. Oswestry (Black-breasted Game'). Commended, J. M. 

 Kilvert (Black East Indian Ducklings) ; W. B. Etches (Golden-pencilled 

 Hambur^bs) : R. G. Jebb, EUesmere (Turkeys) ; H. Beldon; A. E. Evans, 

 .(Patagouiau Ducks) ; E. Sbaw (Aylesburj-)." 

 LOCAL CLASSES. 

 Gasie (B lack-breast cdl.— First and Commended, H. Crutcbloe. Second 

 and Highly Commended, — Wilcox. 



Game Pullets (Anv colour).— First. — Wilcox {Black- breasted). Se- 

 cond. H. Crutcbloe (Black-breasted Rod). Commended, R. G. Jebb 

 (Bliu-k-breastedRed). 



DoitKi Nos. — First and Second, E. Sliaw (Grey). 



AMATErns' VRizr.H.— Otimr Cock (Anv colour).— First, — Wilcx (Black- 

 breasted Red). Second, K. Sliaw (Black-breasted Red). Commtoudcd, — 

 Wili-ox (Black-breasted Red). 



Cottagers* Prizes.— ^Ift.r/ Di'^tinct JJreed.— First, Withheld. Second, 

 J. Kecles, Oswestry (BnOT Cochins), 



Extra. — Commended, P. Cooke, New Marton (Peacock). 



I'Jtlward Hewitt, Esq., of Sparkbroolc, Birmingham, was the Judge. 



CHIIISTCHUIICH POULTRY SHOW, CANTER- 

 BURY, NEW ZEALAND. 



TiiK first exhibition of poultry under tlio auspices of tho newly 

 formed Association took place August Isl iu tlie New Town Hall, 

 opening at 10 a.m. Tho number of entries was about KU), and com- 

 prised not only a largo number, and variety of fowls, but many of 

 superior merit ; indeed, I may state they were (juite equal to any I ever 

 saw for sale at Stevens's, King Street, Oovent Garden, a few years ago. 

 All the arrangements had been carefully made, and the patronage of 

 farmers and poultry fanciers on this occasion fairly claimed. Various 

 prizes were offered, and a gold medal, value £5, was given by Mr. W. 

 Wilson, nurseryman of this place, to the winner of the greatest number 

 of prizes for poultry. From what 1 saw and judge for myself, I think 

 the medal will fall probably into tho hands of either Mr. J. Williams 

 or Mr. A. M. Johnson, Curator, Acclimatisation Society. This gold 

 medal has for some time boon looked forward to with considerable 

 interest by breeders, and the large attendance of visitors is a proof that 

 the efforts of the Association are appreciated. 



The experiment of holding a poultry show is quite new in Christ- 

 church. I am informed that the number of available gentlemen com- 

 petent to undertake the duties of judges was so limited as to greatly 

 embarras the management. This will account for a great deal of the 

 grumbling which I heard, by exhibitors about their exhibits not being 

 dealt fairly with by the censors. Possibly there may be some errors in 

 judgment ; however, being the first show they ought to be passed over ; 

 we must allow for these shortcomings. 



I must not forget to mention the fine pen of Aylesbury Duels. This 

 part of the world seems to suit them ; plenty of water-cresses, and 

 whitebait for them when in season. 



The exhibits of all sorts were exceptionally good, sufficiently so to 

 have done credit, as already stated, to countij shows at home, and older 

 iu competitions of the kind than Canterbury. The lots were required 

 to be marked with their selling prices ; a great number of the distinct 

 breeds were sold at a very high price ; in one or two instances a reason- 

 able price being asked on the ticket, these birds of course were readily 

 bought. Many persons, as well as myself, were not aware before 

 to-day that the i'ancy of breeding poultry was carried on to such an extent 

 here. It would not be a bad idea, if it were carried out, for the 

 Acclimatisation Society and Poultry Association to amalgamate in 

 Canterbury. We learn from the latest census taken, that Cauterbul'y 

 is already at the head of the list as regards the number of poultry 

 bred in the provinces of New Zealand. According to the returns, 

 this province possesses lCi..SSi head of poultry ; Otago, 118, 012 ; 

 Auckland, 115,'2'22, and so on ; Taranaki or New Plymouth, 13,807. 



Subjoined is the prize list ; the closeness of the contest in some 

 of the classes will be seen. 



Dorkings (Silver-Grey).— Prize, Potts. 



DoEKTNGS (Coloured).— First. Rondo. Second, Johnson. 



Game (Black-breasted Eed).- First and Second, Eees. Highly Com- 

 mended, Haskett. 



GA3IB (Brown-breasted Red).- First, Fulton. Second, Boswell. 



Gaaie (Duckwings). — Prize, Fareday. 



GAJirE (Any other variety).— First, Andrews (Sydney Blue). Second, 

 ]Hr.s. Chudley (Blue Dun). 



Single Game Cock (Any variety). — Prize, Haskett. 



Spanish. — First, Clark. Second, Gould. 



Cochins (Buff). — First, Cbegwedden. Second, Mrs. Hornln-ook. 

 Highly Commended, Mrs. Hornbrook. 



Hamburghs (Golden-pencilledi.— Highly Commended, Russell. 



HAMBrRGHs (Golden-spangled).— First, Cole. Second, Donaldson. 

 Hishlv Commended, Sneeden. 



Hajtboeghs (Silver-pencilled'.— First, Donaldson. Second, Todd. 



PoLANcs (Silver-spangled).- Prize, Miss Orme. 



French Fowls (Crive-Cffiurs)..— First, Reeves. Second, Haywood. 



Malays.- Highlv Commeuded, Tremayne. 



Barndoor.- First, Price. Second, Eovs. Hishly Commended, Lnney. 



Game Bantams. — First, Daire. Second, Williams (Black-breasted 

 Red). 



Any other Variety.— First, Walker. Second, WUhams. 



Turkeys (Black).— Prize, Potts. 



Turkeys (White).— Prize, Aikman. HighlyCommcndod, Wilson. 



Geese.— I do not recollect seeing any exhibited, we have abundance 

 of them in the provinces, probably their absence is owing to this being 

 our breeding season for them. 



Docks (Aylesbury).— Fu-st, Johnson. Second, Wright. Highly Com- 

 mended, Foster. .„ __. , , ^ 



Ducks (Rouen).- First, Gould. Second, Tapperill. Highly Com- 

 mended, Price. 



Any other Variety.— Prize, Tubman. 



I noticed a pen with a cock and two hen Pheasants iu it from the 

 Acclimatisation Society's Garden. 



