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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 



[ December 25, 1866. 



feel proud of Hs Black Red pnllets, as most decidedly they were of 

 great service to him. Among Bantam varieties was a pen of Buff 

 Cochins which took the first prize, hut these do not seem to advance 

 much, and will require several more years of anxious care aud attention 

 before they are sufficiently hardy to bear the fatigues of winter and 

 exhibition, as to all present and former uppinnun-.s they seem 

 troubled with idiocy, and are not yet suitable for the districts in which 

 they have appeared as competitors for poultry honours. They are both 

 delicate, difficult to breed, aud as nearly devoid of sense as can possibly 

 be imagined, hut beautiful to the eye when once in good condition. 



Rouen Ducks consisted of eight pens, and, if we except the first and 

 second prize pens, were bad. Aylesburys were still worse, the second- 

 prize had yellow beaks and were not too heavy, whilst the third-pri?,e 

 pen weighed to all appearance not more than 15 lbs. for the three. 

 The Ducks exhibited in the class for any variety were good, and so 

 were those in the 30*. selling class. 



Now with regard to the many disqualifications which were posted np 

 for trimming, one case must not be allowed to pass — it was the Black 

 Hamburgh cock with one sickle feather tied on so clumsily that he 

 could not keep it straight with his other tail feathers, and Mr. William 

 Worsley, of Middletoii, ought to feel ashamed of his ownership. This 

 was the grossest case of disqualification for trimming in the whole 

 Show, and deserves to be mentioned, as it was a good bird and shame- 

 fully spoiled. 



In rit/t'oits Mr. Frederick Crossley won the cup with Powters. 



The Judges, of whom the names will be found at the end of the 

 prize list published last week, gave general satisfaction, although one or 

 two cases of grumbling were heard. 



NEWPORT (MONMOUTH I TOULTRY 

 EXHIBITION. 



It cannot be denied that although on some former occasions the 

 entries for the Newport Show were, perhaps, more numerous, the 

 <]uality of the birds shown this year has never been surpassed. The 

 Managers of this Show, always desirous to secure pnblic favour, do all ' 

 they can to accommodate their prize schedule to the wishes of exhibi- 

 tors, and thus year by year the Newport Show increases in the general 

 estimation of poultry fauciers ; and a glimpse over the prize list will 

 prove to our readers that most of our noted breeders of exhibition 

 poultry joined in the competition. That well-known breeder, Mr. 

 J. H. "Williams, of Spriugbank, Welshpool, was among the most suc- 

 cessful exhibitors of Game fowls, and it is but justice to remark, that 

 this gentleman's cup-birds (Duckwmgs) were shown not only true to 

 feather, but in most unexceptionable condition. Mr. Rodbard"s silvt -v- 

 cup Spanish were worthy representatives of his celebrated strain, 

 and the competition was here by no means a small one. Dorkings, as 

 a class were good, and the third-prize (White), although competing 

 with Dorkings of all colours, left little to be desired, though strange t.> 

 say, in these poultry-loving days, they were entered at a guinea the 

 pen of three birds. In Cochins^ Mr. Roi Herd's well-known Partridge- 

 coloured birds were the cup pen. Tke Brahmas were good; and in 

 Ha&nburglis the Golden-spangled, Silver-spangled, and the Silver- 

 pencilled were the most meritorious. The class for Poltthds (any 

 variety), brought out some of the best Silver-spangled seen for some 

 time past. Some very good Silver-laced Sebright* were also shown. 



The Aylesbury Duobs were as good as possible, but some of the 

 very best of the Rouens arrived too late for competition. Mr. Fowler, 

 of Aylesbury, took the first place for Geese, and it is not too much to 

 say that every pen of Turkeys was most commendable. 



A " Selling Class " of fifty-three pens brought out many excellent 

 specimens ; Mr. Rogers, of Walsall, winning with a pen of Black 

 Spanish, that looked like a good investment, even in these troublesome 

 times, at 'M)s. 



The " sweeps " for single cocks were scarcely equal to our wishes, 

 and it seems that generally these classes cease to be public favourites, 

 simply on account of the great uncertainty as to the number of entries 

 that will be attained. Even a single entry of a really good bird caused 

 its owner to lose Is. by his attempt in this class, though winning. 



The classes for Pigeons were many of them very good, though some- 

 what more limited than heretofore as to numbers. A very fine pair 

 of White Powters were the winners of the first prize, and a scarcely 

 less showy pen of Reds were second to them. Mr. Percival, of the 

 Oaklands, Birmingham, was the winner of both the Tumbler prizes 

 with very good birds. In Fantails, White were first, and a pen of 

 very good Red second, both being the property of Mr. Yardley. In 

 the Any other variety of Pigeons a pair of Spots were first, the second 

 prize being given to a very good pah* of Blue Runts, shown by the 

 National Poultry Company, who also exhibited some capital varieties 

 of French fowls. 



The weather was exceedingly fine for this season of the year, and 

 the attendance of nobility and gentry quite equal to that of former 

 years. 



Gvme (Black or Brown-breasted Reds}.— First. J. H. Williams, Welsh- 

 poo!. Second, S. Dupe, Bath. Highly Commended, W. Bradley, Worcester. 



Game (Duckwings or other Greys and Blues). — First and Cup, J. H. 

 Williams. Second, W. Dunning, Newport, Salop. 



Game (Any other variety).— First, T. Thomas. Second, T. Fletcher, 

 Great Malvern. Commended, J. W. Jones ; T. Fletcher. 



Spa Nrsn. —First and Cup, J. R, Rodbard, Wrington, Bristol. Second, T. 

 Ace, Ystalyfera, Swanaen. Hiphly Commended, G. Lamb, Compton ; A. 

 Heath, Catne. Commended, Mrs, J. Drummond, Boyne Hill, Maidenhead. 



Dorkings (Coloured). — First and Cup, J. Logan, Penwern, Nuntyderrv. 

 Second, C.Lyne. Third, H. J. Evans, Cardiff. Highly Commended, R. H. 

 Nicholas, Malpns; National Poultry Company, Bromley, Kent; W. R. 

 Peacey, Chelwnrth, Tetbnry; Hon. F. C. Morgan, Ruperra Castle. Com- 

 mended, Mrs. E. Herbert, Llansantffraed. 



CochiN'China {Coloured.. — First and Cup, J. R. Rodbard. Second^ 

 Miss J. Milward, Newton St. Loe, Bristol. Highly Commended, J. 

 Stephens, WalsulL 



Cochin-China (White). — Prize, J. Gardiner, Bristol. 



Brahma Pootra. — First, J. K. Fowler, Aylesbury. Second, Lord Tre- 

 degar. Commended, H. Stephenson, Oxford ; A. H. Drummond, Maiden- 

 head Thicket. Berks. 



Hambdrghs (Gold-pencilled).— First, R, H. Nicholas. Second, C.Lyne. 

 Commended, H. Pickles, jun., >kipton. 



Hambdrghs (Silver-pencilled). — First, J. Holland, Worcester. Second, 

 H. Pickles, jun. Highly Commended, Mrs. Matthews, Tredunnock; J. 

 Logan. Commended, T.J. Harrison, Kendal. 



Hambcrghs (Gold-spangled).— First and Cup, H. Pickles, jun. Second, 

 T. Fletcher. Highly Commended, S. & R. Ashton, Mottrani; T.Fletcher; 

 A. K. Wood, Castle Dorrington, near Derby. 



Hambcrghs (Silver-spangled).— First. A. K. Wood. Second, J. Fielding, 

 Newchurch. near Manchester. Highly Commended, N. Barter, Plymouth ; 

 J. Kilvert, Ludlow. Commended, Hon. F. C.Morgan; National Poultry 

 Companv; T.Fletcher. 



Polands (Any variety^. — First, J. Percival, Harborne, Birmingham. 

 Sectnd, Mrs. Blay, Worcester. Highly Commended, J. Hinton, Hinton, 

 near Bath. 



Crkve Cceur, La Flkche, or Hoddans.— Fir.^t and Second, National 

 Poultry Company (La Fh-che, Houdans). Third, Col. Stuart Wurtley, 

 London. Highly Commended, Col. Stuart Worthy ; National Poultry Com- 

 pany ('Creve Cd nil. 



Bantams (-Game).— First and Cnp, T. Davics, Newport. Second, W. 

 Bradley. Worcester. Commended, J. K. Fowler. 



Bantams (Black or White, clean-legged). — First, E. Cambridge, Bristol. 

 Second, T. Dp.vies. Highly Commended, E. Cambridge. 



Bantams (Any other variety).— First, S. & R. Ashton (Silver-laced Se- 

 bright). Second, T. Davies (Silver-laced Sebright). 



Any Other Distinct Breed.— First, Miss M. E. Lamb, Wolverhamp- 

 ton (Negroes). Second and Third, R. H. Nicholas. Fourth, National 

 Poultry Company (Oueldres). Fifth. J. Hinton, Hinton, near Bath (Malays). 

 Highly Commended, Sirs. Blay, Worcester (Andalusians) ; Ashton and 

 B ioth, Broadbottom, Mottram (Black Hambm-ghs). Commended, R. H. 

 Nicholas; J. M. Tolley, Worcester (Silkies). 



Guinea Fowls.-— First, R. H. Nicholas. Second, Hon. F. C. Morgan. 

 Commended, R. H. Nicholas ; Mrs. Blay. 



Ducks [Aylesbury).— First and Second. J. K. Fowler. Third, J. LogaD. 

 Highly Commended, Mrs. Llewellyn; H. J. Evans, Cardiff; J. Logan; 

 Hon. F. C. Morgan. 



Drcrcs (Rouen).— First, 3. Logan. Second, J. K. Fowler. Third, Mrs. 

 Matthews, Tredunnock. 



Geese.— First, J. K. Fowler. Secoutl, Mr?. Matthews. Third, J. Logan. 



Turkeys.— First, J.Logan. Second, Miss J. Milward. Third, H. J. 

 Evans. Highly Commcuded, Lord Tredegar ; Mrs. LlewellyD, Court Cole- 

 man, Bridgend ; Hon. F. C. Morgan ; E. Everett, Monmouth ; Mrs. Horloek, 

 Chepstow. 



Selling Class.— First, T. Rogers, Wallbouse. Second. National Poultry 

 Company (Cn ve Cceur). Third, E. Shaw, Plas Wilmot, Oswestry. Highly 

 Commended, .T. Lmran (Silver-pencilled Hamburghs) ; .7. UardinerfWhite 

 Cochin). Commended, J. Logan ; Mrs. E. Herbert : T. Fletcher; T. I >-w i< - 

 (Bantams) ; Mis. E. Everett ; C. Harris. MnindeL- Park, Newport (Brahmas); 

 R. H. Nicholas (Sebright Bantams, Dorkings, and Silver-pencilled Ham- 

 burghs); Miss J. Milward (Indian I' 



Extra Stock.— Highly Commended, Hon.F. C. Moi gtfn White Peruvian 

 Musk Ducks . 



SWEEPSTAKE-? FOR SINGLE COCK-. 



Spanish. — Prize, T. Ace. Highly Commended, G. Lamb. 



Dorking-.— Prize, Mrs. Hatthews. 



Game.— Prire, S. Dupe, Evercreech, Bath. Commended, G. S. Saiu- 

 bury, Devizes ; J. H. Williams. 



Cochin-China. — Prize, National Poultry Company. Commended, J. 

 Butler, Ystalvfora. 



Game Bantam. — Prize, J. M. Tolley. Commended, E. C. Phillips, 

 Vermyfach, near Brecon ; J. Percival. 



Any other Variety.— Prize, T. Fletcher. 



PIGEONS. 



Carriers. — First and Second, H. Yardley. Birmingbnm. 



Powters.— First, H. Yardley. Second, A. Heath, Calne, Wilts. 



Tumblers. — First and Second, J. Percival, Birmingham. Highly Com- 

 mended, J. Beeston, jun., Machen ; H. Yardley. 



Fantails. — First and Second, H. Yardley. Highly Commended, Miss 

 J. Milward. 



Any other Variety.— First, H. Yardley (Spotsl. Second, National 

 Poultry Company (Black Runts). Third, A. Middleton, Newport, Mon- 

 mouthshire (Black Magpies). Highly CVmniended, C. D. Phillips (Arch- 

 angels). Commended. H. Yardley (Black Magpies . 



Edward Hewitt, Esq., of Sparkbrook, Birmingham, was the Arbi- 

 trator. 



YORK EXHIBITION OF POULTRY, &c. 



(From a Correspondent.] 

 The Yorkshire Society's annual Exhibition, of which the prize list 

 was published last week, was this year attended with unusual success. 

 The poultry classes were well represented from the yards of many 

 leading exhibitors. DorJnngs headed the list, and comprised many 

 birds of great merit. Mr. Pease's pen in adults were immediately 

 claimed at the low price put on them. We particularly noticed some 

 pens that contained individually excellent specimens, but not matched 

 as an exhibition pen. In several instances coloured birds and Silver- 



