December 9S* 1806. ] 



JOURNAIi OF HOKTIUULTUlifi AND COTTAGE GAKDENKK. 



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Qrejs wwb BhotnJ together, and conaeqtttntly had ta be passed over by 

 theVndgfes, although lmd they been otherwise matched they might 

 have occupied 11 different position in the prize list. {Spanish were not 

 nimtToiii, but contained some first-rate pens of adult and young birds. 

 in the t'oniHi' Mr, Beldon fitood pre-eminent, the two bens being espe- 

 cially worthy of notice. ( a a clAflB W«e not up to the mark ; 

 the prizc-winiiors were, however, good specimens. Euanbtirghi QamSt 

 andltho'^thor classes w ere well filled, and of average merit, and we 

 noticed before the close of the Si. . jeveral pens had changed' bunds. 

 In tli.' class for An\ other variety Mr. Thompson would have been 

 undoubtedly feat with a fine pen ol Cr&ye Cceac bad a pair of birds 

 been flbowii inBtead of three, Mr. Hustler's Houduns taking first 

 bonours. 



/'r/ro'/s- were numerous and particularly good. The much-coveted 

 cip, value Lo, given by, the Pigeon -fanciers of York to the most suc- 

 cessful exhibitor, brought into competition many of the finest speci- 

 mens in the classes. Mr. Thackray proved the successful competitor, 

 closely pressed by Mr. Hawlev, to whom was awarded the extra pxiza 

 of l'\. Carriers' were onlv an indifferent class, the first-prize cock 

 being a bird almost devoid" of wattle, though long in face and rather 

 good in style. In hens.ftlr. Hawley's hrst-pri/,e bird we considered 

 the best ('airier in (be Show. Powters were excellent. Mr. Thaek- 

 rav s first-prize Blue cock and -hen were remarkable alike lor length 

 of bather and limb, the two birds measuring at least 40 inches. 

 Tumblers and Fantails were particularly good; but, perhaps, the 

 most meritorious class in the Exhibition was that for Barbs, Mr. Gell, 

 of York, taking both prizes. This gentleman exhibited four pens, 

 and wo do not hesitate to say. that no exhibitor in this class could 

 send such a magnificent lot of birds. Mr. Thaekray's highly-com- 

 mended pen contained the cock whiefc has been so frequently a suc- 

 cessful prize-winner in other band?. The old champion is now past 

 his best, and was shown with only an indifferent ben. Jacobins were 

 good, especially Mr. Boyd's first-prize Blacks. Turbits numbered 

 twenty-six entries, and we must confess we cannot see that the Judges 

 in this olas.* came to a correct decision in their awards. A pair of 

 Silvers, bad in colour and small in frill, took the first honours. Mr. 

 Thaekray's Yellows and Mr. Hawley's Reds were in our opinion a 

 very near approach to the standard of excellence. Owls were not 

 numerous, hut comprised some first-rate specimens ; and in Trumpeters 

 the competition was .-omewhat severe. The second-prize birds, a pair 

 of fine Mottles, were undoubtedly the best. The tirst-prize Blacks 

 were not even in crest and poor in colour. The Black Mottles being 

 two cocks, first-rate hirds. were passed without notice. The class for 

 " Any other variety," brought tog slher a large entry of very superior 

 birds. Messrs. Thackray and Hawlev being first and second, and the 

 National Poultry Company were highly commended, especially for 

 Runts and German Ice. 



Two silver medals were awarded for the best pair of Powters and 

 Barbs bred in 1866, the former given by Mr. W. Massey and the latter 

 by the Society. In Powters, Sir. Hawlev was first, and we noticed a 

 pair of young Blues, bred and exhibited by Mr. Wilson, of York, well 

 and evenly matched, and altogether a very promising pair. The 

 medal for young Barbs was awarded to Mr. K. M. Royds. This pair 

 of birds were so highly dressed in the eye that at the close of the Show 

 tkey wore all but blind, and we fear the owner will have cause to re- 

 gret using such means on otherwise a promising pair. More than one 

 pair In this class were certainly nearer two years old than birds of the 

 present season. 



Amongst other attractions at the Exhibition was Mr. Schroder's 

 patent incubator, exhibited under the care of Mr. Massey, and many 

 connoisseurs in the art of egg-hatching expressed their approbation of 

 it as a most useful invention. 



In conclusion we may congratulate the Committee on the good 

 management of the Exhibition thro,ughoufo every care and attention 

 was paid to the valuable collection of birds entrusted to their care, 

 and we have no doubt exhibitors will 1> atistied with the result. 



Another correspondent says that the first and second-prhe Turkeys 

 had private murks — namely, a red band and a white band. 



NANTWICH POULTRY SHOW. 



I bee in your issue of the 4th inst. a complaint respecting 

 the length of time poultry are likely to be kept at the Nant- 

 wich Show. Your correspondent mentions Tuesday as the 

 day of their being sent off. He is labouring under a mistake. 

 All poultry received by rail are to be sent from the Hall on the 

 Monday morning. Saturday, the second day of showing, is our 

 Now Market, and to close early in the day (which we should have 

 to do if the poultry had to be returned that evening), would be 

 to diminish our receipts very much, and this we are not in a 

 position to benr. It would save us much trouble if we could so 

 send them. We tried it one year, but the results were such as 

 to bring us to our present decision — viz., to keep the birds till 

 Monday morning. The complaint of their being deprived of 

 soft food will not apply to us. We give them both soft food 

 and steeped grain, and the birds have every attention. On the 

 Sunday they will be quite private ; one or two of the Com- 



mittee, and the feeder by turn being with them. As our next 

 Show is ou the 8tli and IHh of February, 1 867, Christmas-day 

 will not interfere with the arrangements.— K. H. Kuodks, See. 



The prize schedule of tho Nantwioh Poultry Show, fixed to 

 take place on the Nth and Hth of February next, independently 

 of a very liberal list of prizes j limited exclusively to residents 

 within a circle of thirteen miles of Nantwich, offers three 

 valuable silver cups respectively to the best Buff Cochin cockerel 

 and pullet, the best pair of Buff Cochin pullets, and the best 

 Game cock and hen, of any colour. Additional second and 

 third prizes will also be given in this competition, though these 

 prizes are open to all comers, The Committee are well known 

 among exhibitors for the great care taken of the specimens 

 whilst under their management. Messrs. Hewitt and Teebay 

 are appointed as the Arbitrators. 



NORTH BRITISH COLUMIJAUIAN' SOCIETY'S 



snow. 



The eighth annual Exhibition of Fancy Pigeon:-., wrid In Id in the 

 Trades' Hall, Glussford Street, Glasgow, on the 20th and *21st inst. 



The following is the prize list: — 



EXTRA. PRIZES. 



Members' Challenge Cup, presented by the Society to the most success- 

 ful exhibitor in 1866, 67, aud 68.— Gained in 1866 by James Montgomery, 

 Belfast. 



An Oil-painted Portrait of Short faced Almond Tumblers.— F. T. Wilt- 

 shire, Groydon. 



Silver medal, presented by A. Pinto Leite, Esq., for the best Powter 

 Cock. — J. Montgomery. 



Silver Medal, presented by J. Muir, Esq., for the best pair of Black 

 Pied Powters, bred in 18 1 i6.-^-Eir. 5 t, -T. Montgomery. Second, D. Gordon, 

 Glasgow. Very Highly Commanded, J. Montgomery. Highly Commended, 

 J. Wallace, Glasgow. Commended, G. Ure, Dundee. 



Silver medal, presented by M. Sanderson, Esq., for the beat pair of 

 White Powters, bred in 1866. — First, J. Grant, Corstornhine. Second, G. 

 Ure. Very Highly Commended, J. Montgomery. Highly Commended, 

 A. Heath, Calne. Commended. T. Short, Glasgow. 



Silver medal, presented by John Geddes, jun., Esq., for the best pair of 

 Blue Pied Powters, bred in 1866.— First, J. Montgomery. Second, G. Ure. 

 Very Highly Commended, M. Stuart, Glasgow. Highly Commended, J. 

 Dunoch, Edinburgh. Commended, J. Porteous, Edinburgh. 



Silver medal, presented by George Maclean, Esq., for the best pair of 

 Red Pied Powters, bred in 1866,— First, G. tire. Seeond, J. Montgomery. 

 Very Highly Commended, J. Montgomery. Highly Commended, G. Ure. 

 Commended, A. Wright, Edinburgh. 



Silver medal, presented by Matthew Stuart, Esq., for the best pair of 

 Yellow Pied Powters, bred in 1866.— First, G-. Ure. Second, J. Mont- 

 gomery. Very Highly Commended and Highly Commended, G. Ure. 

 Commended, J. Montgomery. 



Silver medal, presented by James Huio, Esq., for the best pair of Mealy 

 Pied Barred Powters, bred in lKti'i.— First, W. Lighltbody, Glasgow. 

 Second, M. Sanderson, Edinburgh. Very Highly Commended, M. Stuart. 

 Highly Commended, J. Wallace; 



Silver medal or £2 2s., presented by a Friend, for the best pair of 

 Carriers (Black and Dun excepted), bred in 1866.— First, J. C. Ord, 

 Pimlico, London. Seeond, T. Colley, Sheffield. 



Silver medal or £2 2s., presented by Frederick Else, Esq, for the best 

 pair of Phort-faeed Almonds, bred in 1866.— First, M. Stuart. Second, 

 J. Ford, Monkwell Street, London. 



Silver medal or £2 2*., presented by Joseph Frame, Esq., for the best 

 pair of Barbs, bred in 1866. — First, J. H. Frame, Carluke. Second, C. W. 

 Brown, Weetwood. Third, J. Montgomery. Highly Contended a nd 

 Commended, H. M. Maclure, Manchesti r. 



Silver cup, value £ 3 8s, presented by J. R. Robinson, Esq., Sunderland, 

 for the best pair of Jacobins bred in 1866.— Cup, C. Bulpin, Bridgewater. 

 Seeond, G. A. Brown. Third, E. Horner. Highly Commended, G. Ure. 

 Commended, G. White. 



Silver medal or £2 2.*., presented by George Ure, Esq., for the best pair 

 Foreign Owl.-..— First and Second, J. Fielding, jun. Third. F. Else. Highly 

 Commended, J. Montgomery. Commended, E. Horner. 



silver medal, presented by J. Wallace, Esq., Glasgow, for the best pair 

 of Black Carriers^ bred in 1866. — First, E. Horner, Harcwood. Second, 



F. Else, Bayswater, London. Third, J. Muir. Highly Commended, J. R. 

 Reunard, Helensburgh. Commended, G. A. Wherlaud, Cork. 



Silver medal or £>2 2s., presented by C. M. Royds, Esq., for the best pair 

 of Dun Carriers, bred iu 1866. — First, G. A. Wherlaud. fcecoud, IT. 

 Holmah, Third. F. Else. Highly Commended, G. Ure. Commended, J. 

 Wallace 1 . 



CLASS PRIZES GIVEN BY THE SOCIETY. 



Powters (Black). — Coefcs.-^-TivsA and Second, J. Montgomery. Third, 



G. Ure. Highly Commended, J. Montgomery* Commended, J. Wallace. 

 Hen*.— First and Second, J. Montgomery- Third, J, Butler, Glasgow. 

 Highly Commended, J. M ntgowcry Commenced* G. Ure. 



Powters (White).— Cocks. — First, J. Montgomery. Seeond, G. Ure. 

 Third. J. Wallace. Highly Commended; J. Cochran, Glasgow. Com* 

 mended, J. Grant. Hem.— First and Third, A.Henth. Second; G I' re. 

 Highly Commended, J. Grant. Commend id, J. Cochran. 



. as (Blue). — Cocto— First, M. Stuart. Second, G. Ure. Third, 

 F. Keir. Edinburgh. Highly I aded, G. Ure. Commended, J. Mont- 



gomery. Herts. — First and Third, J. Montgomery. Second, G. Ure. 

 Highly Commended, J. Lui > t. Commended, W. Lightbody. 



Powtb&s (Jbed^—tCock&.-T-Fixat and Third, J. Montgomery. Second, 

 M. Stuart. Highly Commended and Commended, J. Montgomery, 11 1-. 



1 i< 1, Second; and Third, J. Montgomery, Highly Commended, G. Ure. 

 Commended. T. C. & E. Newbitt, ! pwi >' 



Powters (Yellow).— locks.— First, G. Ure. Second, J. M'Farbine, 

 Tollcross. Third, J. Montgomery. Highly Commended, G. Ure. Com- 



