May ai, 1868. 1 



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ing wUb, or being held too near, another in the neighbourhood 

 — to wit, Newmarket, July Ist ; Stowmartet, July 3rd ; Dews- 

 bury, August i;>th : Whitwortb and Kocbdale on the same day. 



Fifthly. The date for entries to clo.se should be limited to 

 fourteen days prior to the day of exhibition. Some lists give 

 as muoh as thirty days, others only seven. This is an irregu- 

 larity that admits of alteration. 



Sixthly. I would admit poultry only to be exhibited. I will 

 here ask. What is poultry.' Any dintionary replies, Domestic 

 fowls bred and fed for the table. What is a Pigeon? A galli- 

 naoeoHS fowl of the genus Columba ; therefore, admissible to 

 poultry shows. To these two varieties, then, poultry shows 

 ought to confine themselves. — Gallos. 



EPWORTH POULTRY SHOW. 



The third ajiniTal Exhibition of Poultry, Pigeons, Ca^e Birds, 

 Rabbits, &c., waa held at Epworth on tho 8th of 'May. The Poultry 

 and Pigeons were not so nnmerous as last year, but ou the whole the 

 ^oality was better. The show of Spangled JIamhurf/hi> was very yood, 

 but the Pencilled were very inferior birds. SiJanitrh were shown in 

 very good conditiou. Gome Bantams were first-class, as also Bantams 

 in the ^" Any other variety" class. There was a splendid show of 

 Rabbits, Mr. Wagstaff, of Thome, exhibiting some ten weeks old, and 

 having ears 20.^ inches long. Cage Birds were shown in considerable 

 numbers. The day was delightful, and the attendance of visitors good. 



Mr. H. Beldou ofHciated as Judge for Poultry and Pigeons; Mr. 

 J. Spinfe. Gainsborough, and Mr. J. Hammond, Epworth, for Rabbits ; 

 and Mr. T. H. Capes, and Mr. S. H. Hudson, Epworth, for Cage Birds. 

 The following are the awards : — 



Spanish.— First, J. Thresh, Bradford. Second, T. C. & E. Newbitt, 

 Epworth. Highly Commended, W. Beai-park, Ainderby Steeple. 



HULL AND EAST RmiNG POULTRY EXHIBITION. 



Tht: entries for thi.- Show consisted of .'SSO pens, and tho character 

 of the speoimons ia almost every class was such as is veiy rarely met 

 with. A very remarkable feature was (the time of year being taken 

 into consideration), that scarcely a dozen empty pens could be found. 

 The condition of the birds, too, was excellent. The only drawbacL: to 

 the general appearance of the Exhibition arose from the peculiar con- 

 atmction of the building, which prevented the light being equally dis- 

 persed, and conseqaently some of the bottom rows of pens were plac&d 

 io serious disadvantage for careful inspection. The Committee ap- 

 peared most desirous to do everything they possibly could for the well- 

 being of the birdfi, and as the weather was remarkably favoui-able, the 

 Meeting proved most successful. 



Perhaps it would be diiKcult to call to mind any show in which the 

 iSaane. classes abnunded with so many first-rate specimens as the one 

 iust closed at Hull, and we can say that never were Game fowls sho^vn 

 throughout in sa^^h omexceptionable condition — in fact, most of the 

 principal breeders of Game had specially reserved their strength to 

 secure the very excellent sUver cups that the Hull Committee had 

 appointed as chief prizes. So faultless was the condition of the 

 (Specimens, that we are informed of the first nine Game cocks that 

 were "handled," every one on this point proved faultless. It was 

 quite evident that the owners, well knowing how much depended on 

 this point, and how certain they were to meet with the most severe 

 competition, had done all that the most careful management could do 

 to insure success; consequently, those poultry amateurs who neglected 

 to attend the Hull Show have lost such a treat in Game fowls as 

 even a long coarse of years may not again supply. S/ifinish were ex- 

 cell^it, and for the season they were shown in unusually good feather. 

 The Grey Dorh'.no and Coi:hin- China classes were alike good. A pen 

 of Partridge-coloured Cochins, winners of the marble bust of Vesta, \ 

 were especially so. The Brahmas and Golden-spangled Haminirfihs 

 were placed in so imperfect a light, that they were difficult to di-s- 

 tinguish, still it was evident there were many specimens of great 

 merit. The Pencilled Hamburghs were such as are only rarely to he 

 seen, even in this disti'ict, where these varieties are most carefully 

 cultivated. '' The Varietv class " was most interesting, and there 

 was a good entry as to numbers. Game Banfavis were in full force, 

 and seemed omi of the most attractive to visitors. The Black Bantams 

 at Hull were very numerous and especially good. 



The Aylesbury Dncks were represented by giant specimens from the 

 yards of those eminent breeders and exhibitors, Mrs. Mary Seamons 

 and Mr. J. K. Fowler, both of Aylesbury, and the keenest competition, 

 as might be expected, ensued. *' The variety class " of Ducks embraced 

 Mandarins, Bahamas, Pintails, Carolinas, and other choice varieties. 



The PigeoYts were especially meritorious, and the Rabbits were cou- 

 aidered of unusually high merit. 



The interest manifested in the Hull Show was made evident by the 

 fact that many exhibitors were present from places as distant as 

 London and BristoL 



The Judges of Poultry- were Mr. H. Adams, of Beverley, Edward 

 Hewitt, Esq., of Birmingham; and for Pigeons and Rabbits, Mr. E. 

 Hutton, of Leeds. A List of their awards appeared in last we ok 3 

 numbei". 



Do&EvnfOS. — First, A. M. Aspinall, Althori*. Secoud, J. Boyea, Ep- 

 worth. " '- ' ' 



G-AHE.— First and Second, F. SalcB. Crowle. 



CocHiNs.—Pri'/e, J. U. Dawes, Uirmiughum. 



HAjmiTRGHS (Spanc'.oii).— Firnt. S. & It. Asbton.Mottram, Second and 

 Third, T. C. & E. Newbitt. Highly Comm-endcd, W. Bearpark ; J. F. 

 Loversidge, Newark. 



HAsritURGjrs (Pencilled).— Second, W. Benson, North Wheatley. 



Game Bantams.— First and Modal for best pen of Poultry- in the Show, 

 E. Toder, Little Carlton. Second, T. C. Harrisou, HiilL Third, E, 

 Toder. 



Bantams (Any variety except Game).^Plrst, T. Burgoss, Brighouso 

 (Pekink Second, S. A R. AsUtun (Black). Highly Commended, T, C. 

 Harri:^on, Hall (Silver-lacod). 



Any other Vaeietv. — First, S, S. Mossop, Long Suttou (Buff Polish^. 

 Second, Mrs. Cross, Brigg (CruvcCoeursj. Third, C. Addey, Epworth 

 (Diirk Brahmas). Highly Commended, G. W. lioothbv, Louth (Gold 

 Polish). 



Anv Variety.— CorA.— First and Second, F. Sales (Game). Highly 

 Commended, Mrs. Cross. Conamended, 9. & R. Ashton. Hen. — First, J. 

 Thresh. Second, S. AR. Ashton. Third, T. C.&E. Newbitt. Commended, 

 Mrs. Cross, Appleby; A. M. Aspinall; J. Sleadmorc. Epworth. 



DccKs (Any variety). — First, T. C. Harrison, Hull (Carolina). Second, 

 A. M. Aspinall (Rouen). Highly Commended, 3. & R. Ashton (Carolina) ; 

 R, Brown, Belton (White Muscovy). 



PIGEONS. 



Carriers. — First, J. Hawley, Bingloy. Second, H. Yardley, Bir- 

 mingham, f 



Pouters. — First and Second, C. Addey, Epworth. Highly Commended. 

 J. Hawley; F. Key, Beverley; T. C. & E. Newbitt. Commended, H 

 Yardley. 



Tdmblebs (Any variety).— First, F. Key (Almonds). Second, J. Thomp- 

 son, Bingley (Yellow Mottled). Highly Commended, J. Hawley; H. 

 Dundas, Epworth ; C. Gravil, jun,, Thome ; H. Yardley. 



Jacobins.— First and Medal for best pen of Piffeone in the Show, T. C. 

 and E. Newbitt. Second, J. Thompson. Highly Commended, C. Addey. 



Tup.BiTS. — First, J. T. Lishmau, GirliugtoD, Bradford. Second, J, 

 Thompson. Third, R. Wilson, Tlursk. Commended, F. Key ; J. Thompson. 



Barbs.— First, H. Yardley. Second, R. Siddal, Slieffield. Highly Com- 

 mended, Rev. H. C. Russell, Doncaster. 



F ANT AILS.— First, J. Hawley. Second and Commended, T. C. & E 

 Newbitt. . 



Ted MPETERg.— First, J. Hawiev. Second, T. C. & B. Newbitt. Com^ 

 mended, R. W. BelU Hall. 



Any other Variety.— Fir.st, Pu Wilson, Thirsk. Second, J. T. Lish- 

 man. Commended, H. Yardlev. 



Sbleing Class.— First, T. C. A E. Newbitt. Second, J. Thompson. 

 Highly Commended, J. Hawley ; H. Bumip, Epworth, 



CAGE BIRDS. 



Canary fYellow or Buffi. — First and Second, Rev. H. C. RusaelL 

 Hitrhiy Commended, Rev. H. C. Russell ; T. Miiynard. 



Canary (Marked or Blule).— First and Highly Commended, Rot. H. C. 

 Russell. Second, T. W. Dawson, Epworth. Commended, J. Wagstaff, 

 Thome. 



GotDFrvcH. -First. B. Jackson, Epworth. Second, Rev. H. C Russell. 



Linnet. — First. Rev. H. C. Russell. Second, E. Glew, Epworth. 

 Highly Commended, T. Maynard, G. Batty, Epworth : J. "Wag-staff. 



Any other Variety.— First and Second, Rev. H. C. Russell (Wax- 

 wing and Starling). Third. Mise Read, Epworth (Pamri;). Highly Caof 

 mended. Rev. H. C. Russell (Siskin). 



Rabbits.— First, A. H. Easten, Hull. Second, C. Gravil, jun., Thome- 

 Biic-t.— First, J. Wagstaff. Second, A. H. Easten. Highly Commended. 

 C. Gravil, jun. ; F. Roberts, Thome. Commended C. Rayson, Prcstwich* 

 Doc. — First and Second, F. Roberts. Highly Commended, A. H. Easten 

 J. Wagstaff. Commended, C. Rayson. Exti-a Stack iTen weeks old), 

 length of Ears 20$ inches).— Highly Commended, W. B. Hudson, Epworth. 



RABBIT-JUDOING. 



Beh^g a Babbit-fancier, and in the habit of attending exhi- 

 bitions, I am not snrprised at many of the exhibitors being 

 dissatisfied with the manner in which Rabbits are judged. 

 In the first place, too often men are appointed to judge who do 

 not understand tliem, and the results are the greatest dissatis- 

 faction and confusion, and often the downfall of what other- 

 wise might be flourishing exhibitions. 



Rabbits, to be judged properly, require measuring and weigh- 

 ing if length of ear and weight are required ; but if they are 

 judged for all properties, length, breadth, and carriage of ear 

 sboald be considered ; also boldness of the eye, shape, colour, 

 and weight. If Rabbits were judged on these points there 

 would be more entries, an increase of exhibitions, and general 

 satisfaction would be secured. Let committees attend to this, 

 and they will find it advantageous, I would also suggest that 

 judges' names should not be inserted in tho catalogues pre- 

 vious to the exhibitions,— A Faxcier of Twenty-four Years 

 Standing, 



Mal70Rjied Chicken. — A chicken was found with four feet, 

 four wings, and one head. Unfortunately it was dead when 

 found, and must have been so for some days. It was a Cochin- 

 Cbina. It was found iu the grass run amongst the sand, and 

 my last chickens here hatched a week ago. It is in a good 

 state of preservation in a bottle in spirits, and any reader of 



