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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 



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since, for in 1763 a gentleman remarked " the incredible quan- 

 tity" sold there. 



There is a breed in the hill districts of Cumberland resem- 

 bling Dorkinge in all respects except uniformity of colour, and 

 we recently saw on tho banks of Holy Loch, near Dunoon, some 

 Sri.trli Immpii , nr Hakics, or Creepers, as they are called, 

 resembling in every respect, even in size, except in length of 

 shank, the pure Dorking. Roman stations were near all these 

 localities, and may have originated all these local breeds. 



MIDDLETON rOULTRY SHOW. 



The eighth annual Exhibition of the Middleton agricultural Soci I y 

 was held iu the grounds behind the Rector} at Middleton, near Man 

 chester, on Thursday, the 20tb inst. The number of entries was two 

 thousand, and embraced Horses, Pigs, Sheep, Poultry, Dogs, Pigeons, 

 Rabbits, Ctnmries, and Bees, besides flowers, fruit, seeils, and rout-.. 

 The Shaw was largely visited, upwards of twelve thousand people being 

 on the ground; the rain, however, which fell heavily in the afternoon, 

 rendered the Bhom ground a perfect quagmire. The poultry and Pigeons 

 were in pens without any covers, and from exposure to cold and wet, 

 many of them will be some time before they recover, and, no doubt, 

 several valuable birds will be lost, more particularly as the Show is 

 exclusively for young birds, except in the case of Bantams and Pigeons. 



At this Show a system of double numbers is in use ; but the arrange- 

 ments for Buch a large Exhibition necessarily require immense labour 

 in detail, and we observed several birds in the wrong classes, while 

 others were not penned in time for the Judges, and in some instances 

 birds did not arrive in time, exhibitors probably considering the rule, 

 that all specimens should be on the ground the previous evening, would 

 not be strictly carried out, and risked their birds to arrive early in the 

 morning. Iu some cases, also, birds were forwarded where entries had 

 been made without direction labels having been sent by the Secretary, 

 either through error or too late entry, and the owners found that their 

 entries did not appear in the catalogue. As an instance of the dis- 

 appointment and annoyance to exhibitors, it may be mentioned that 

 in the cup class for pairs of Game pullets, a pair, subsequently pro- 

 nounced by the Judges to bo unquestionably the best on the ground, 

 were not entered in tho catalogue. In working out an elaborate and 

 intricate system extreme care and attention should be adopted to pre- 

 vent mistakes, and we doubt not the Middleton Committee will do 

 their best to meet the requirements of exhibitors in future. 



Black-breasted and other Bed Gams chickens were the first on the 

 list. The first prize and cup for the best pen of Game were awarded 

 to Mr. Statter for an early pen of >Brown Reds ; the second prize went 

 to Black Reds, the cockerel being remarkable for quality aud brilliancy 

 of plumage ; and good Black Reds were third. In single cockerels, 

 Black Reds had both prizes. In Any other variety, Mr. Norbury was 

 first with Dnekwings, but the pullet was very short-legged and poor- 

 shaped ; the second prize went to Sir St. George Gore for a Btylish 

 pen of Dnekwings, rather short of condition ; and the third to Piles. 

 In single cockerels a good Pile was first, and a Dnckwing second. 

 The class for pairs of Game pullets was large. Mr. Bzierley won tho 

 enp with good Black Reds. 



The Spanish were neither numerous nor remarkable for quality, 

 excepting the prize birds. The birds iu Mr. "Williams's first-prize pen 

 were very tine, and, considering they had travelled from Dublin, were 

 in capital trim. 



Dorkings were a good collection. Sir St. George Gore had the cup 

 for a good pen in a very severe competition, the Duke of Newcastle, 

 Messrs. Statter, Parsons, Copple, Lingwood, and Walker each showiug 

 first-cla^s pens. Messrs. Stott and Farrington had the prizes for 

 cockerels, and the Duke of Newcastle was first for pullets with a 

 splendid pair. 



Bra/ana classes were good, although some of the pens were rather 

 indifferently matched. Mr. Roberts and the Duke of Newcastle had 

 the first prizes ; the other prize birds were also good. 



Buff Cochins were a large entry. Mr. Fenton took the cup with a 

 very large early pen, the Rev. C. Spencer was second, and Mr. Jennison 

 third. Mr. Lingwood's highly commended pen was also particularly 

 good, aud worthy of a position. The Hon. Mrs. Sugden was first for 

 pullets, and Mr. Stott first for a good cockerel. In Cochins Any other 

 variety, Messrs. Rodbard and Stevens's prize birds were well worthy 

 of the places they obtained. 



The Hamburghs were numerous, the Silver-pencilled, Gold-pencilled, 

 and Silver-spangled being unusually good. In tho former, three 

 splendid pi ns were placed, and Mr. Walker's first-prize pen also took 

 the enp for the best pen of Hamburghs. Mr. Pittis's first-prize Gold- 

 pencilled were shown in extraordinary condition, but the pullets were 

 not clear enough in neck. Gold-spangled were rather below the 

 average, and not equal to the other varieties ; but the classes contained 

 some very good birds. Blacks were also well represented. 



In Am other variety, Silver Polands were first, and T.a Fleche and 

 Greve Co ax took the other positions in cockerel and two pullets. 



Then was a large competition of Qame Bantams. Mr. Moms took 

 the cup for the best cock and two hens, and Captain Heaton second 

 with capital Black Reds. In the class for single cockerels Capt. Heaton 

 won the cup with a magnificent Black Red, good in shape, style, and 



colour, and which was claimed at £20; the second prize went to a 

 good Black Red, and the third to a very fine Duchwipg. In Bantams 

 Any other variety, the first prize went to Blacks, Whites taking the 

 other prizes. 



The VuckUng classes were capital. In Aylesbury;. Mrs. Seamons 

 had to give way to Mr. Leech for tho first and ii-emid places, which 

 the pens well deserved. Rouens are unusually good this season, 

 Messrs. Ashton, Anderson, and Leech taking the prizes in tho order 

 named with extraordinary pens. 



There was a fine display of Pigeons. The Almond Tumblers were 

 a very good class. The Carriers of Messrs. Frith, Else, Cro 

 Hedley, and Yardh-y were Brst-claBS. In Powters, Messrs. Fnlton, 

 Thackray. Fenton, and Koyds, showed good birds. The limbs of 

 Messrs. Hedley, Thackray, and Frith were of a very high order. Mr. 

 Fielding's Owls, Messrs. Else and Thackray's Fantails, and Mr. 

 Thnckray's Black Trumpeters were also good. 



Iu the selling classes of both poultry and Pigeons, the remarks wo 

 have been compelled to make respecting previous shows have evi- 

 dently had the desired effect, no unfair advantage in claiming having 

 come under our observation. A silver cup was offered for the best three 

 pairs of Pigeons by a few Rochdale amateurs, and brought together 

 some good birds. Tho cup was awarded to Mr. Henshall, for well- 

 known Manchester birds — namely, Black Carriers, Blue Powters, and 

 Black (?) Barbs, and they well merited the honour. Tho Gamer hen 

 is of extraordinary merit, and, perhaps, unequalled in the fancy. The 

 Blue Powters were also good. Mr. Fulton sent three nico pens of 

 Black Carriers, Blue Powters, and Almonds, each good. Messrs. 

 Else and Royds also contributed fine pens. 



Game (Black-breasted and other Reds).— Chicken*.— Cup, T. Statter, 

 Whiterield, near Manchester (Brown Red). Second, J. Rhodes, Manning- 

 ham, Bradford. Third, C. W. Brierlcv, Middleton. Highly Commended, 

 F. Sales, Crowle, Lincolnshire ; Duke of Newcastle, Clumber. Cockerel.— 

 First and Second, C. W. Brierley. 



Game (Any other variety).— Chickens.— First, P. Norbury, Bowden 

 Priory, Cheshire (Dnekwings). Secoud and Third, Sir St. G. Gore, Bart., 

 Wirksworth, Derbyshire (Duckwings and Piles). Cockerel.— First, J. 

 Holme, Knowslev, near Prescot (Pile). Second, J. B. Pindar, Harpnrley 

 (Dnckwing). Commended, C. W. Brierlov (Duckwing). Pullets.— Cup, 

 C. TV. Brierley (Black Red). Second, Sir St. G. Gore, Bart. (Brown Red). 

 Third, Duke of Newcastle (Black Red). Fourth, N. (iriuishaw, Highfield, 

 Burnley (Brown Red). Highly Commended, T. Statter (Brown Red); 

 C. YV. Brierley ; R. Pashley. Worksop (Piles). 



Spanish.— Chickens.— First, R. P. Williams, Glaslinn. Clontarf, near 

 Dublin. Second, J. Holme. Third, J. H. Rca. Hull. Cockerel.— First, 

 W. Roberts, Halifax. Second. Messrs. Birch & Boulter, Sheffield. Highly 

 Commended. J. Marchant, Hansom Lane, Halifax. Commended, H. 

 Beldon, Goitstock, Binglev ; E. T. Ilolden, St a fiords hire. Pullets*— First, 

 W. Roberts. Second, Messrs. Birch & Boulter. Highly Commended, N. 

 Cook, Chowbent. Commended, W. Nicklin, Walsall. 



Dorkinos.— Chickens.— Cup, Sir St. G. Gore, Bart. Second, D. Parsons, 

 Cuerdon, near Preston. Third, T. Statter. Highly Commended. W. H. 

 Walker, Shenfield, Brentwood ; H. Lingwood, Barking, Ncedham Market ; 

 E. Copple, Ecclestou, Prescot ; Duke of Newcastle. Cockerel.— First, J. 

 Stott, Healev, near Rochdale. Second, S. Farrington, Chat Moss. Pullets. 

 —First, The' Duke of Newcastle. Second, J. F. Newton, Kirby-in- Cleve- 

 land. 



Brahjia PooTRA.— CTiiHens. — First, G. H. Roberts, Penwortham, 

 Preston. Second, J. H. Pickles, Bridgeroyd, near Todmorden. Third, 

 T. Pomfret, Hogbton Lane, near Preston. Highly Commended, A. O. 

 Worthington, Burton-on-Trent. Cockerel.— First, G.H.Roberts. Second, 

 J. statter. Liskeard. Highly Commended, D. Parsons ; J. Statter. Pullets. 

 —First, The Duke of Newcastle. Second, M. Brfloksbank, Manchester. 

 Highly Commended, J. Hinton, Hinton, near Bath ; W. A. Taylor, Man- 

 chester; J. K. Fowler, Aylesbury. Commended, E. Pigeon. Lympstone, 

 near Exeter ; Mrs. M. Seamons, Hartwell, Aylesbury ; G. H. Roberts. 



Cochin-China (Buff and Cinnamon).— Chicken*.— Cup, A. Fenton, Roch- 

 dale. Second, Rev. C. Spencer, Attleboro 1 . Third, C. Jennison, Bella 

 Vue, Manchester. Highly Commended, H. Lingwood; Rev. C. Spencer. 

 ( ■„, /,, r , [.—First, J. Stott. Second, Hon. Mrs. Sugden, Nantwich. Pullets. 

 —First, Hon. Mrs. Sugden. Second, Captain Heaton, Lower Broughton, 

 Manchester. Highly Commended, J. Stott. Commended, T. Stretch, 

 Ormskirk ; C. Jennison. 



Cochin-china (Any other variety).— CJUckens.— First, J. R. Rodbard, 

 Wriugton, near Bristol. Second, Hon. Mrs. Sugden. Third, J. Horrocks, 

 Tonge, near Middleton. Highly Commended, T. Bott, Bury. Cockerel. 

 —First, J. R. Rodbard. Second, Hon. Mrs. Sugden. Pullets.— First, J. 

 Stevens, Walsall. Second, E. Hamerton, Elland. Highly Commended, 

 .i. wo.. 1, Itevwond; -I- Wellens, Middleton. Commended, E. Hamerton. 



Hamburghs (Gold-pencilled).— C/<jYAvh*.— First, F.Pittis, jun., Newport, 

 Isle of Wight. Secoud, H. Beldon. Third, A. O. Worthington. Cockerel. 

 — First and Second, I. Huddleston, jun. Commended, Miss M. E. 

 Wrigley, Middleton; H. Beldon. Pullets.— First, A. O. Worthington. 

 Second, E. Buckley, Rochdale. Highly Commended, S. Smith, Nortkow- 

 ram, Halifax. _ ,, __ _ , 



Hamburghs (Silver-pencilled).— Chickens.— Cup, J. Walker, Haya Park, 

 near Knaresborongh. Second and Third, H. Beldon, Goitstock, Bmgley. 

 t\„i,ni.— First. W. Bairstow, Fearncliff, Bingley. Second, H. Beldon. 

 Pullets.— First, W. Lanca-hire, Crow Alley, near Middleton. Second, 

 S. Newton, Chadderton Heights. 



■ Hambubghs (Gold-spangled).— Chickens.— First. T. Scholes. Thompson 

 Lane, Holliuwood. Second, J. Chadderton, Old Lane, Holliuwood. 

 Third, N. Marlor, Denton, near Manchester. Highly Commended, J. 

 Andrew. Cockerel. — First, J. Andrew. Second, H. Beldon. Com- 

 mended, Hepworth & Coldwcll, Horridge, Hnlmfirth.. Pullets.— First, tt. 

 Marlor. Second, R.Holt, Denton Lane, Holliuwood. 



Hambur-,tis (Silver-spangled).— Chickens.— T rst, J. Walker, becond, 

 J. Jackson. Third, II. Beldon. Highly Commended, J. Fielding, 

 Newchurch, Rossendnlc. Commended, J. Pivst.m. ('<><■/.< -r. ■■Z.— rirst -i. 

 Fielding. Second, J. Preston. Highly Commend- -d. H. Beldon; A. Woods, 

 Sefton, near Liverpool. Fiftieth— First withheld. Second, H. Beldon. 



Haitbuughs (Black). — Chickens. — First, R. Battersby, Heywood 



