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JOUBSAIj of HOKTICULTUfiB AND COTTAGE GABDENEE. 



r Jaunary 30, 18C8. 



advantage, wMch we conld not help regretting. We therefore simply 

 give a list of the names of the exhibitors of the birds. Most of the 

 exhibitors are generally foremost at oar shows where prizes are com- 

 peted for, and their names are a guarantee of tho quality of theii- 

 birds, though many members who do not exhibit for prizes showed 

 birds of superior quality. 



Pouters were shown by Mr. Volclnuan and Mr. Thacln-ay; Carriers 

 by Mr. Crossley, Mr. Else, Mi-. Betty, Dr. Square, and Mr. Hedley ; 

 Almonds by Mr. Esqnilant (the President), Mr. Thackray, Mr. Cross- 

 ley, Mr. Merck, and Mr. Lucy ; Short-faced Balds, Beards, and Kites 

 by Messrs. Ksquilant, Mr. Percivall, Mr. Merck, and Mr. Lucy ; Jaco- 

 bins by Mr. Morris, Mr. Carrell, Mr. Merck, and Mr. Betty ; and 

 Owls by Mr. Hedley and Mr. Crossley. Dragons came from Mr. 

 Crossley, Mr. Percivall, and Mi-. Betty ; Long-distance birds from Mr. 

 Hudson : Trumpeters, Turbits, Brnnswicks, &c., from Mr. Thacln-ay, 

 Mr. Hedley, Mr. Else, and Mr. Percivall ; and Barbs from Mr. Cross- 

 ley and Mr. Hedley. 



OLDHAM POULTRY AND PIGEON SHOW. 



This Exhibition, which opened on the 24th inst., is the first that 

 has been held in Oldham, so that an enti-yof upwards of four hundred 

 pens must be deemed a qi-eat success. That even a far greater num- 

 ber of entries might have been obtained is beyond all doubt, as the 

 Committee felt themselves compelled to decline the applications of 

 very many intending exhibitors, on the simple ground that all available 

 space -was already engaged. The Co-operative Hall at Oldham is 

 spacious and well ventilated ; but when densely filled, as it was in this 

 case, it is not nearly so well lighted as could be desired for the purposes 

 of a poultry exhibition. In fact, no inconsiderable number of the 

 birds were placed in positions so unfavourable that it was difficult to 

 determine at first sight even their respective varieties. The feeding 

 and attention paid to the specimens were most satisfactory, but from 

 being a first show, some of the minor details would be considerably 

 improved by a gi-eater amount of promptitude and dispatch. However, 

 ■when in future years the Committee, aided by tho experience now 

 afforded them, contemplate other meetings, no doubt these shortcomings 

 will be rectified. 



The Spanish and Corhiits were very good classes, some of the White 

 Cochins being particularly good. Many of the Game fowls were excellent, 

 but from over-exhibition some were fast lapsing from good condition. 

 The Iliiinlmrijlis were also superior, bat the great want of light pre- 

 vented them being seen to advantage. The Puhiiuh wore unusually 

 perfect, and embraced a liberal entry. There was a very considerable 

 collection of the new varieties of Firnch fowls, and the classes of 

 Pigeons throughout were particularly good, a great variety of the newest 

 breeds proving generally attractive. In spite of an extremely high 

 ■wind, combined with a bitterly cold state of tho atmosphere, the 

 attendance of visitors was remarkable, both as to numbers and 

 respectability. Mr. .Tames Dixon, of Bradford, being prevented by 

 the sudden illness of a member of his family from officiating, the 

 whole of the judging was completed by Mr. Edward Hewitt, of Spark- 

 brook, near Birmingham. 



Special Class— First.P.Unswortb.Lowton (Silver Polands). Second, 

 K. Dawson, Oldham (Golden-spangled). Third, Mrs. S. Lancashire, 

 Tonge (Silver-spangled Hamburgh;^). Highly Commended, W. Hargreaves, 

 Bacup (Dark Brahmas) ; M. E. Wringley, Middleton (Gold-pencilled 

 Hamburgh) ; J. Andrew, Abhton-under-Lyne (Golden-spanj-'led Ham- 

 burgh); J. Clegg.jiin., High Crompton, Oldham (Black Hamburch. Com- 

 mended, Mrs. A. Bamford, Tonge Lane, (Cinnamon and BulTCochins) ; S. 

 H.Stott, Rochdale (Toulouse Geese). (This was for the Mayor's Prizes.) 



Spanish (Black).— First, Hon. Miss Douglas Pennant, Penrhya Castle, 

 Bangor. Second, Mrs. Clifl, Hanley. Thiid, W. & F. Pickard, TLorner, 

 near Leeds. Highly Commended, N. Cook, Chowbcnt ; H. Wilkinson, 

 Earby ; J. Thresh, Bradford. Commended, M. Saxon, Manchester. 



Dorkings (Any variety).- First, R. Charlesworth. Manchester. Second, 

 3. White, Warlaby, Northallerton. Third, T. Tatham, Kingsthorpe. 

 Highly Commended, W. H. King, Rochdale. Commended, J. Stolt, 

 Healey; Hon. Miss Douglas Pennant; J. White. 



Cochins (Cinnamon and Bufl'l.— First, C. W. Brierley, Middleton. Se- 

 cond. T. Bott, Bury. Third, W. Bamford, Manchester. Highly Com- 

 mended, T. Maxwell, Salford ; Miss E. Hanmer, Leighton Buzzard ; J. 

 T. Berry, Sheflield ; Hon. Miss Douglas Pennant ; C. W. Brierley. Com- 

 mended, S.Harrop, Middleton. 



Cochins (.\ny other variety). — First and Third, C.W. Brierley, Second, 

 T. Bott: Hifhly Commended, W. T. Ascroft, ; Oldham (Partridge 

 Cochins) ; .T. Cooper, Oldham (Pai-tridge Cochiiis). Commended, J. 

 Artinstall, Tonge, Middleton (White Cochins). 



BRAH3IA PooTHA (Any vanety).—First, W. H. King, P.ochdale. Second, 

 T. Pomfret, Preston. Third. B. Carlisle, Rithton, Blackburn. Highly 

 Commended, Col. Stuart Wortley. Commended, W. Bamford. 



Game (Black Reds). — First, ll. M. Julian, Hull. Second, J. Mason. 

 Worcester. Third, W. Biney, Manchester. Highly Commended, J. Jack- 

 Son, Bury. Commended, C. Tr.avis. Thurcoland, .Micliield. 



Game (Brown Reds).— First .-md Second, C. W. Brierley. Third, E. Close, 

 Kingstown, Dublin. 



Game (Any other variety). — First, C. Travis. Second, M. Julian. 

 Third, C. W. Brierley. Highly Commended, T. Dyson, Halifax ; J. Mason. 

 Commended, B. Consterdine, Littleborougb. 



HAiTBuRGns (Golden-peucilled).— First, J. Merrall. Second, H. Pickles, 

 inn. Third, W. Parr, Patricroft. Highly Commended, Mrs. Farquhor- 

 son, Stow-on-W-old. 



Hamburghs (Silver-pencilled). — First, W. Wilson. Second, J. Preston* 

 Allerton. Third, J. bmith, Coolam, Earby. Highly Commended, T. 

 Sharpies, Crawshaw Booth, Rawtenstall ; J. Piatt, Dean, Bolton ; W. tt J, 

 Bairetow, Fearncliffe, Bingley. 



Hambdeghs (Golden-spangled).— First, S. Bum, Whitby. Second, T. 

 Ogdcn, HoUinwcod. Third. R. Simpson, Chaddcrton. Highly Com- 

 mended, K. Dawson ; H. Pickles, jun.; F. Greenwood, Rochdale ; R. Simp- 

 son, Chadderton. Commended, T. Ogden; V. Warbrick, Oldham; J. 

 Preston ; J. Andrew. 



HASmuRGHS (Silver-spangled).- First, S. Lancashire. Middleton. Se- 

 cond, S. & R. Ashton, Mottram. Third. W. Parr, Patricroft. Highly Com- 

 mended, J. Preston ; J. Jackson, Bury. Commended, J. Lancaafiire, 

 Tonge. Middleton. 



HAMRrRGiis (Black).- First, J. Hope, Chadderton. Pecond, Rev. W. 

 SerjeantBon, Act m Bumell Rectory. Third. Mason & Walker, Denton, 

 Manchester. Hijrhly Commended, C. F. Copeman, Birmingham ; R. 

 Fitton, jim.. (Jidiiam; J. Lancashire; Mrs. M. Lancashire, Middleton. 

 Commended, J. Hope ; J. Jackson; W. Parr; Mason & Walker, Denton, 

 Manchester. 



Polands (Any variety). — First and Second, P. Unsworlh. Third, W. 

 and T. Pickard. Thorner^ Leeds (White-crested Blackl.'Highly Commended. 

 R. Charlesworth, Manchester (Black with White Crests) ; W & T. Pickard 

 (Silver-spangled). Commended, E. & H. Comber, Warrington (Silver- 

 pencilled) ; R, Charlesworth (Black with White Crests). 



Bantams (Black or Brown Reds) —First, R. Charlesworth. Second, J. 

 Allen, Oldham. Third, W. Biney, Manchester. Highly Commended. S. 

 Harrop, Middleton; J. Butterworth, Blackley, l^Ianchester ; J. Davies. 

 Oldham; C. Outram. Sheffield; C. W. Brierley. Commended, J. R. 

 Robinson, Simdcrland ; R, B. Rilev, Ovenden. 



Bantams (Anv variety),— First, Tonkin & Tuckev, Bristol (Black). Se- 

 cond, (Mason i- Walker lElack). Third, S. S R. Ashton (Black). 



Any OTHER Variety kot Named above. — First, Miss E. Hanmer, 

 Leighton Buzzard (Creve-Coeur). Second, Col, Stuart W^ortley (La 

 Fleche). Third, N. Cook, Cliowbent (Houdans). Highly Commended, 

 S. H. Wood. Dig^le, .Saddleworth (Andalusians) ; T, Uobertshaw, jun., ■ 

 lUingworth (-\nd ilnsians) ; R. Charleswortli (Malays). 



Docks (Avlesbun-).— First and Third, E. Leech, Rochdale. Second, 

 M. Farrand. Ualtou, Huddersfleld. 



Docks (Roueui.— First, J. J. Stott. Second, T. Bott. Third, E. Leech. 

 Commended, T. Wakefield, Golburu, Newton-le-WiUowp. 



DncKs (Any other Tarietv).— First, C. W, Brierley (Shell Ducks). Se- 

 cond, S. & R. Ashton (Carohnas). Third, T. C. & E. Newbitts, Epworth 

 (Buenos Ayi-ean). Highly Commended. S. Burn, Whitby (Rlack East 

 Indian); C. W. Brierley (Carolinas). Commended. J. Rol>inson (Wild 

 Duck and Drake) ; T. C. Harrison, Hull (Carolinas) ; R. Charlesworth 

 (Black East Indian). 



Geese (Any variety).— First, S. H. Stott. Second, E. Leech. Third, 

 and Highly Commended, E. Brooks, Oldham (Spanish). Commended, J. 

 Wrigley. 



Selling Class.— First, S. & R. Ashton (Golden-spangled Hamburghs). 

 Second, P. W. Story. Daveutry (White feather-legged). Third, W. & F. 

 Pickard (Silver-spangled Poland). Highly Commended, K. Dawson, 

 Cowlishaw, Oldham (Gold-spangled Hamburghs); N. Cook, Yew Tree 

 House, Chowbent (White Cochins) ; J. Holt, Middleton (Black Ham- 

 burghs). Commended. Mrs. Bamford, Manchester (Buff Cochins); J. 

 Horrot-ks (Partridge Cochins); T.Grafton, Rochdale (Golden-spangled 

 Hamburghs) : J. Buckley, Weroeth (Golden-pencilled Hamburghs); J. 

 Andrew (Golden-spangled Hamburghs) ; K. Dawson (Black Spanish) ; H. 

 W. Illincwnrth. Idle, Leeds (Buff Cochins) ; H. Wilkinson, Earby (Black 

 Spanish I ; C. W. Brierley (Rouens). 



PIGEONS. 



Carriers (Any colour).— First, J. Waterhouse, Oldham. Second, H. 

 Yardleyj Market Hall, Birmingham. Commended, H. B. Whittaker, Mid- 

 dleton. 



Tumhlers (Any variety). — First, J.'Fielding, jun., Rochdale. Second 

 H.Whittalier, Delph Mill, Bolton. Highly Commended, R. Whittaker : 

 T. C. & E. New-bitts (.ilmouds) ; H. Yar'dley. Commended , .T. Netrell 

 -4shton-under-Lyne. 



Fantails (Any colour).— First and Second, H. Yardley. Highly Com- 

 mended, R. B. Chowler, Bolton Park, Sldpton ; J. Waterhouse ; T. C. and 

 E. Newbitts, 



Owls (.\ny colour). — First, J. Fielding, jun. Second, T. Newell. 

 Highly Commended, H. Whittle. Newton Heath; J. Waterhouse; J. 

 Walsh, City fl'heatley. Halifax; J. Fielding; F. Sale, Derby; H. 

 Yardley. 



Barbs i Any colour). — First, T. Newell. Second, H. Y'ardley. Highly 

 Commended, J. Fielding, jun. 



Dragoons (.\ny colom).— First, S. Shore, Newton Heath. Second, F. 

 Sale, Rose Hill, Derby. Hichly Commended, J. Waterhouse ; D. Bromi- 

 ley. Over Hulton, Bolton ; H. Yardley. Commended, S. Dronsfield, Old- 

 ham ; J. Hill, Droylsden. 



Any other Distinct Variety. — First and Extra Third, H. Yardley 

 (Ice Pigeons, Black Fairies, and Blue Swallows). Second, T. Newell 

 (Fairiesl. Highly Commended, T. Taylor, Oldham (Antwerps) ; H. B. 

 Whittaker (Black and White Trumpeters); F. Sale (Yellow Jacks); H. 

 Yardlev (.Archangels, Monks, and Swallows). Commended, J. Fielding 

 (Red Turbits). 



JEDBURGH POULTRY SHOW. 



For the last ten years this Show has held a high position among the 

 poultry exhibitions of North Britain, and it is a matter of congratula- 

 tion to find that this year's meeting, which tookplace on the'21at, 2'2nd, 

 and '23rd iust., has been more signally successful than any of the 

 preceding ones. The entnos numbered about sixty pens more than 

 last year, and birds from the first poultr}- yards in the kingdom added 

 much to the interest of the meeting. The Committee are most zealous 

 and united in their exertions to promote the welfare of their Show, and 

 the great additional support this year received in the way of subscrip- 

 tions shows that the public appreciate the value of the undertaking. 



It was a somewhat unexpected feature to find the Sj/anish so well 

 Bho\yn in a district so far north as Jedburgh, for certainly, even as a 

 whole, they would hold favourable comparison with the majority of 

 shows, even in the south of England ; and the Jhih'iiffs, for the most 

 pai-t, were scarcely less creditable, the " SUver-Greys " being evidently 

 the mc^t popular variety of this useful breed in this particular district. 



