Dooember 17, 1868. ] 



JOURNAL OF HORTIOOLTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 



478 



Vincent, Dodraershftm Park ; Miss Hnles. Cocks. — First, J. Jeken. Se- 

 cond, Minn Haltvi (Bliiek Rod), iiij^hly Commended, J. Bayley, Aahford ; 

 R. J. 8unkoy, liaatinRloi^b. 



Hamiiuhuus (dold or Silver-spnnKlod). — First, Itov. R. A. Roylo 

 Wimbledon. Second, F. Kipping, Maidatono. Third, MissM. A. Pittock 

 Scllindf^o. 



HAMUURtiHS (tiold and Silvor-pencilled). — First, W.R. Ticknor, Ii)swich. 

 Second and Coiumeaded, W. Ij. Pomborton. Tbird, Miss Hales. 



Polish.— First, H. W. llootbby, Loath, Lincolnshire. Second, Miss 

 Holes. Hifihly Commended, P. JI. .Jones. 



CB^VE-CoinR.— First, Col. Stuart Wortloy. Rosslyn House, Gruvo End 

 Road. Second, W. Drinp, Favorsham. Third, K J. Saukey, Hastinlcinli. 



HoouANS. —First, Col. Stuart Wortlcy, Second, Rev. F. Scott, Shepherds- 

 well Vicarage, Dover. Third. F. Elliot, Dymcburcb. 



Bantams (Gold and Silver-laced).— First, Miss Hales. Second, MissM. 

 E. Court, Saltwood. 



Bantams (Black. White, or any variety).- First, H. M. Maynard, Ryde, 

 lale of Wight (Black). Second, G. Ware, Frant, Sussex (Frizzled). 

 Highly Commended, K. G. Norris, Wye (Japanese). 



■ 'Gaue Bantams.— First, Rev. G. Rayner, Tonbridgo. Second, Miss 

 Hales. 



Docks (Aylesbury\ — First, E. Lawrence, Brentwood, Essex. Second, 

 C. Havers, Inpatestone, Essex. Highly Commended, Miss Hales ; W. F. 

 Harvey, Clmrthani. 



Ducks (Koueu).— First, F. Parlett, Baddow, Chelmsford. Second, W. 

 Statfield. 



Geese. — First, T. Barton , Lenham. Second, Mrs. Powell, East Lenbam. 



Tdrkeys.— First, T. Harvey, Ash, near Sandwich. Highly Commended, 

 J. Barnard, Hempated Park. 



Ant other Distinct Variety. — First, R. Noble, Canterbury (Pilkie). 

 Second, Col, Stuart Wortley (Frizzled). Highly Commended, Hiss Hales 

 (Andalusiaus and Sultang). Commended, G. M. Norris, Wye (Japanese 

 Bantam). • 



PiOEONS.—Garrii^rs,— Second, F. Elgar, Sandwich. Pouters.— Vvize, W. 

 F. Harvey, Chartham. Tumbipra.— Second, K. Elgar, Sandwich. Fantails. 

 First, H. M. Maynard. Second, Miss Hales. Highly Commended, J. 

 Burch, Canterbury. Turftiti.- First, J. Bowes, Heme liay. Second, Mies 

 Hales. Any otiier Variety. —First, F. T. Hnlke, Deal (Black Barbs). Se- 

 cond. Miss Hales (Bagadotten). Commended, G. Ware, Frant (Manod) ; 

 Miss Hales (White African Owls and Spanish Runts). 



Judge.— W. B. Tegetmeier, Esq., London. 



TREDEGAR POULTRY SHOW. 



Thi3 was held at Newport, Monmouthshire, on the 15th and 16th 

 iast. We have only space this week for the following list of awards : — 



Gaub (Black or Brown-breasted Reds).— First and Cup, J. Fletcher 

 Stoneclough, Manchester. Second, H. Loe, Appuldurcombe, Isle of Wight' 

 Third, W. Bradly, Severn Navigation, Worcester. Highly Commended' 

 J. P. Gardiner, Stonohouse, Hugeley ; H. Waller, Beversljrook Farm, Calne* 

 Wilts. Commended, Rev. C. T. Salisbury, Tredunnoc, Rectory, Newport' 



Game (Any other variety). — First, E. Winwood, Worcester. Second, H. 

 Loe. Third and Commended, W. Dunning, Newport, Salop. Highly 

 Conmiended, G. Cole, Soa Side, Llanelly. Commended, W. Bra(iley. 



Spanish. — First and Cup, J. R. Rodbard, Wrington, Bristol. Second, J. 

 Stephens, Walsall, Staflfordshire. Highly Commended, T. Ace, Yatalyfera, 

 Swansea. 



Dorkings (Any variety). — First and Commended, R. H. Nicholas, New- 

 jWTt. Hi;^hly Commended, H. J. Evans, Cardifl"; Rev. A. K. Cornwall, 

 Bencombe, Dursley. Commended, T. Ace. 



CocHiN-CmNA (Any variety!.— First and Cup, -T. R. Eodbard. Second, 

 J. Stephens. Third, H. Hobson, Walsall, Staffordshire. Highly Com- 

 mended, J. Wilcox, Oswestry; Miss J. Milward, Newton St. Loe, Bristol ; 

 J. Gardiner, Bristol. 



BRAHMa Pootra (Light).— First, W. J. Cradock, Maindee, Newport. 

 Sacond, U. M. Maynard, Uolmewood, Ryde, Isle of Wight. 



Beahma Pootra (Dark).— First, W.B. Etches, Whitchurch, Shropshire. 

 Second, Rev. J. Bowen, Llangorse Vicarage, Talgarth, Hereford. Highly 

 Commended, H. Stephenson, Oxford ; Mrs. AUsop, Worcester. 



Hamburghs (Gold pencilled).— First, J. R. Jessop, Hull. Second, H. 

 Pickles, jun., Enrby, Skipton, Yorkshire. Third, F. Pittis, jun., Newport, 

 Isle of Wight. Highly Commended, J.Harcombe ; J. Walker, Haya Park, 

 Knaresbrough. Commended, J. Harcombe, Newport ; J. Pearson, Alberton, 

 Bradford, Yorkshire. 



Hamburghs : Silver-pencilled).— First and Cap, J. Walker. Second, F. 

 Pittts, jun., Newport. Isle of Wight. 



Hamburghs i Gold-spangled).— First, H. Pickles, jun. Second, J. 

 Pearson. Third, N. Marlow, Denton, Manchester. Highly Comuiended, 

 S. &R.Ashton, Mottram, Cheshire ; W. Bradly. Commended, J. R. Jessop, 

 Hull; F. Pittis, jun. 



Hamburghs (Silver-spangled). —First, H. Pickles, jun. Second, F. 

 Pittis, jun. 



PoLANDS (Any variety). — Third, Mrs. Blay, Worcester. Commended, 

 E. M. Hutchins. Gold Tops, Newport. 



HouDAss.— First, H. M. Mnyoard. Second, Mrs. Blay. 



Any other Feench Vauiety. — First, Mrs. Llewellin, Bridgend. Se- 

 cond, C. Homfray. Glen Uske, Caerlcon, 



Game Bantams.— First. H. Loe. Second, T. Davies, Newport. Highly 

 Commended. J. Buckley. Llanelly, Carmarthen ; E. Payne, Cardiff. Com- 

 mended, W. Lewis, Abergavenny; F. W. Barfoot, Newport j J. Laming, 

 Cowhm-n, Spalding, Lincolnshire. 



Bantams (Hlack— clean legged).— First and Cup,E. Cambridge, Bristol. 

 Second, S. & R. Ashton. Highly Commended, R. H. Nicholas, Newport; 

 H. M. Maynard. Commended, E. Cambridge, Bristol. 



Bantams (White— clean legged ).— First and Second, T. Davies, Newport. 



Bantams (Any other variety).— First, T. Davies. Second, G.F.Hodaou, 

 Bridgwater. Highly Commended, T. C. Harrison, Hull. 



Any other Distinct Breed. — First, Miss M. Walker. Denton, 

 Manchester. Second, Fourth, and Seventh, K. H. Nicholas. Third, Mrs. 

 Llewellin. Fifth, Miss M. Walker. Sixth, J. Hinton, Hintun, Bath. 

 XJommended, Miss M. A. Barfoot. Newport. 



Guinea Fowls.— First. Hon F. C. Morgan, Newport. 



Ducks (AylcyburyJ.— First, E. Jones, Newport. Second, Right Hon. 



Lord Tredegar, Newport. Commended, Rov. C. J. B. Walkey, lilantrisseat 



Vivarago, Newport. 



Docks (Itouen). -First, H. Garsod, Pontryeh. CardifT. Second, H. J, 

 Evans, Cardiil'. Highly Commended, J.Cloud, Monmouth, Commended, 

 W. Cooper, Aborgavouay. 



Ducks (Any other variety).— First, T. C. Harrison, Hull. Second 8. and 

 R. Anhtou. Highly Commended, F. C. Morgan ; Kov. W. Sorjeantaon, 



Geksb. — First, Mrs. Ailsopp, Woreoster. Second, H. btephenaou. 

 Highly Commended and Commended, Hon. F. C. Morgan. 



Turkeys. — First, Miss J. Milward, Newton St. Loe. Recond, Ijord 

 Tredegar, Newport. Third, H. J. Eviius, CarditF. Commended, Hon. F. 0. 

 Morgan, Newport ; R. Stallard, Dranllwyn. 



Selling Class (for Fowls).— First and Third, R. H. Nicholas (Polandfl 

 and Japanese Silkies). Second, J. Buckley, Llanelly (Dorkings). Highly 

 Commended, R. H. Nicholas (Silver-spangled Hamburghs); C. Edwards, 

 Pillgwoully (Silvor-apangied Hamburgba) ; Rov. J. Bowen, Llangorse 

 Vicarago, Taluartb (Brahma Pootra) ; Miss J. Milward (Coohiu-China) ; 

 J.W.Junes, Malpas (Black Red Game); J. Skinner, Kemys Inferior, 

 Cacrleon (Dorkings) ; Mrs. Gordon-Canning, Hartpury (Dorkings) ; G. S. 

 Sainshury. t^'omiuended, G. Corps, Newport (Aixlalusians) ; J. Skinner 

 (Silver-pencilled Hamburghs) ; C. Lyne, Bryn Uyfrid, Newport (Dorkings). 



Selling Class (for Ducks). — First, E. tibaw, Plas Wilmot, (Aylesbury), 

 Second, J. M. Kilvert, Ludlow (Indian). Tbird, G. Thompson, Tregroee, 

 Bridgend (ludian). Highly Commended, Rev. C. J. E. Walkor, Llantris- 

 sent Vicarage, Newport (Aylesbury). Commended, G. S. Sainabury. 

 SWEEPSTAKES FOR COCKS. 



Dork in o.— Prize, Mrs. Gordon-Canning. 



Game.— First, G. S. Sainsbury. Second, J. W. Jones. Highly Com- 

 mended, E. Payne, Cardiff. 



Cochin-China. — Prize, E. Shaw. 



Game Bantam.— First, E. C. Phillips, Venny Vach, Second, J. Buckley. 

 Highly Commended, E. Payne. 



Any other Variety. — Prize Messrs. J. J. & R. Bodmer, Gold Tops, 

 Newport (Silver-spangled Hamburgh). 



PIGEONS. 



Carriers— First and Second, J. C. Ord, Lupus Street, London. Highly 

 Commended, H. Yardley, Birmingham; C. Bulpin, Bridgewater. Com- 

 mended, H. Yardley. 



Pouters.- First, C. Bulpin. Second, H. Draycott, Homberstono. Highly 

 Commended, H. Yardley. 



Tumblers. — First and Second, J. Fielding, jun., Boohdalo. Highly 

 Commended, H. Yardley, 



Fantails. —First, H. Draycott. Second, S. Hunt. Highly Commended, 

 H. Yardley ; J. E. Breward. Commended, Rev. W. 3. Shaw, Bath. 



Any other Variety.— First, J. E. Breward (Black Swallows). Second, 

 S. Hunt (Magpies). Third, H. Draycott (Toys). Highly Commended, 

 H. Yardley; H. M. Maynard; C. Bulpin; H. Vaughan (Dragoooa and 

 Jacobins). 



Judge. — Mr. E. Hutton, Pndsey, Leeds. 



DISQUALIFIED PIGEONS AT THE BIRMINGHAM 

 SHOW. 



On my arrival home this morning from visiting the Glasgow 

 Columbarian Society's Show I found, as naual, my Journal on 

 the dining-room table. On looking over the contents most inter- 

 eating to me I waa surpriaed to see a letter signed " Censor," 

 condemning me in rather too strong language for doing what 

 others have done, to my knowledge, for the last four years at the 

 Bingley Hall ShDw. For example, in 1866 there was a pair of 

 Short-faced Black Mottled Tumblers, exhibited by a gentleman 

 occupying a high position, which gained a first prize. One of 

 the birds was dyed on the head ; this became apparent the day 

 after the prizes were awarded, from the bird drinking frequently, 

 which showed the face and round the eyes to be white. One 

 of the judges' attention was called to the fact by an exhibitor; 

 he merely said if he had been aware of it they should not have 

 had a prize. The same pair of birds was shown in 1867 in a 

 similar condition, and gained a second prize. At the same 

 show there was a Black Pouter exhibited which had been dyed ; 

 it was detected by an exhibitor who this year has been appointed 

 a judge. These artifices were on every occasion passed over 

 without a single comment being made public by either the 

 judges or visitors to the show. 



X quite agree with " Censor " that the system of trimming, 

 dyeing, or matching birds of the same gender for the sake of 

 gaining an award is mean and despicable in the extreme, but 

 where is the living fancier, including *' Censor,'* who never 

 trimmed a bird for exhibition — in bo far as paring a wry beak, 

 cutting a hook bill, and plucking a foul feather from the bird? 

 which I hold is as much an offence, virtually, as painting or 

 dyeing. It is done with the same intention — namely, to 

 deceive. 



As I have already said, I have jnst returned from the Colum- 

 barian Show at Glasgow. I there saw several birds which had 

 undergone a similar process, but by the bauds of mure skilful 

 artists, which rendered detection more difficult. I am perfectly 

 aware two blacks will never make one white, but why should I 

 be set up as a target for ridicule when others are equally guilty ? 

 However, I am somewhat pleased that the castigation falls on 

 my shoulders, as I venture to say it shall be borne with less 

 wincing than, perhaps, by any other gentleman in the fancy. 



