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JOUENAL OF HORTICULTUBE AND COTTAGE GAKDENEK. 



[ June 17, 1876. 



standing on in snch a manner aa to Becare the cnp offered for 

 theBe and Brahmas ; the Becond, also a Buff, was very good, 

 while Beveral others were noticed. In Partridge or White cocks 

 the winners were of the first-named colour, both very good in 

 all rcBpects ; mauy others being very good, but with the feet- 

 feathering worn off. lu hens a White was first and Partridge 

 second, both very good hens. In Black or Cuckoo the first was 

 Mr. Walker's Cuckoo-coloured cock ; the second was a Black, 

 but the first stood clear of all others. In hens both were Black, 

 the first remiudiog us of hens of this colour which were common 

 but unappreciated twenty years ago. Of Brahma cocks there 

 were nineteen entries, and most of these were noticed, the com- 

 petition being very keen. The first and second were perfect in 

 colour and marking ; the third by far the best in shape, but with 

 a bad habit of twisting his tail on one side, showing want of 

 condition ; the fourth going to a nice lit^ht-coloured bird, which 

 is well known. Hens were very good, but not so regular in 

 condition, some being a little broody ; the first was very large, 

 but not as good in shape as the other winners, but in prime 

 order. Dorking cocks were a good lot, but the pens a little too 

 small for them, seveial of the combs bting pressed on one side 

 with the tops. Dorking hens were a very regular lot, and every 

 pen was noticed, but the otherwise best bird had very bad feet ; 

 first was a Dark, and second a Silver-Grey. Spanish came next, 

 and for intensity of interest and earnestness of exhibitors, com- 

 mend us to the Spanish classes. In this case the birds were 

 well brought out for the time of year, Mr. Beldon winning both 

 prizes with two grand birds; Mr. Boulton'a bird coming in for 

 a very highly commended, this being of the same smooth-faced 

 style as the winners ; Mrs. AUsopp's bird was nice, but not 

 enough of it ; Mr. Newbitt's having a little too much about 

 the eyes. Hens were very good, but Mr. Newbitt an easy 

 winner with a grand smooth-faced hen ; Mr. Powell follow- 

 ing with the same style of a pullet. Polands were very good, 

 but not numerous. In cocks first was a Silver and second 

 Gold, the cup for the section going here ; and in hens the same 

 colours won respectively, the second a grand hen, not looking 

 quite a) we have seen her. There were four classes for Game, 

 with forty-two entries, the cup going to the best Black Bed hen 

 we have seen out for some time ; the second in that class being 

 a Brown Eed, the whole class being good. In Red cocks were 

 also some grand birds, and the win here no mean attainment, 

 the contest being so keen, first a Brown Eed of last year; and 

 second a Black Red ; next to which was a well-known Black 

 Red, a previous winner, looking awfully shaggy. In the next 

 class a Pile was first and Duckwing second, these also being 

 very good. Hens of these colours were the worst of the Game 

 classes. Ila7ythii.rghs were well provided for, having ten classes, 

 and the entrits much better than usual. Gold-pencil cocks 

 were a good lot, but some of the best were not looking well, 

 first-and-cnp a bird of last year, perfect in all respects, but 

 rather small; second a large bird, but scarcely as good in tail. 

 Of hens there were but three, but the winners good. The birds 

 noticed in Silver-pencilled were of striking quality, colour and 

 marking on the tails being most extraordinary. Hens also good, 

 the competition close, and pencilling of some very fine. Gold- 

 spangled cocks all noticed — a keen contest, especially for first 

 po&itiou, between Messrs. Duckworth's and Mr. Beldou's old 

 birds, there being little for choice. Hens also very good, and 

 little to choose in point of excellence. In Silver-spangles a 

 grand old cock stcoi first; a smaller bird which was beautifully 

 marked being second, and the class very good. In hens were 

 two of the best we have ever seen, the shape and size of spang- 

 ling, colour, and evenness can, we think, never be surpassed. 

 Black Hamtjurghs have lost all their coarseness, and there is 

 little tendency to the white faces. In cocks was a gem, a bird 

 in fact without fault, and the whole class was noticed. Hens 

 also fine in all respects, the feathers on the winners laying 

 almost like glass on their backs; the best of all in other respects 

 was left out on account of a slight brown on the wing ends. 

 French were not numerous, but the winners good, the cap for 

 several classes going to the La Fleche cock ; the second in 

 which was a good Creve-Cceur. In hens was a grand Creve- 

 Cosar, possessing such a head as is rarely seen ; second was La 

 Fieche. In Any other variety of poultry Mr. Walker dropped 

 upon the exhibitors with a large Turkey cock; the second being 

 a White Malay. This order being reversed in hens. The Local 

 classes produced some good birds, the winners in fact being 

 quite equal to the rest of tho classes. The Selling classes were 

 Urtje, some very good birds being shown, Spanish winning the 

 first in both classes. Next came the Bantams, nine classes, 

 and the entries good; cock, Black or Brown Red Game very 

 good, the winners Black Reds, good in style and true to colour; 

 many of the others of this colour haviuL^ the objecLionable brown 

 shaft in the tail feathers; and Mr.Eotiviulo'a uueqiialled Brown 

 Bad very highly commended was looking very slack and open 

 ia feather. Hens, a perfect Black Red, and an almost equal 

 Brown Red, and o.hers very good. Black or White Rose-combed 

 were moderate, in cocks Blacks first and second ; and White 

 extra second. Hens were a class such as we do not recollect 



to have seen before, being almost uniformly perfect, the first 

 going to a grand White; and second to a Black, very small and 

 unusually good in style. Duckwing or Pile were also very good, 

 and almost all noticed, the first and cup for Bantams going to a 

 capital Duckwing ; and second to a Pile of good style and colour. 

 In hens the first was a Pile, which left nothing to be desired; 

 second also a Pile, fell little short of this one. 'There were two 

 classes for other varieties, in which Silver Sebrights were the 

 winners, except in one case, which was a Golden hen second; 

 these were very good in all points. In the Local class for 

 Bantams the winners were very good. One arrangement we 

 ought not to omit — viz., a strand of rope strung on poles in front 

 of all the pens, thus keeping back the eager crowd and facili- 

 tating the judging and putting on of the prize cards. 



Of Pigeons were equally good entries, and the awards well 

 made, the only hitch being in our opinion that more pens did 

 not receive notice at the hands of the Judges. Carriers were 

 good in both classes, and the cup won by a capital Black cock. 

 In Pouters Mr. Harvey's Blue was a clear win; Mr. Horner 

 coming second also with a good Blue. In Any other colour the 

 winners were Whites. Tumblers weie good, Almond winning; 

 Messrs. Yardley's champion and Mr. Townson's grand Agate 

 being unnoticed. Barbs, Black first and Red second. In 

 foreign Oivls first was White and Blue second, the latter one of 

 the smallest yet seen. English Owls were first a young Silver, 

 a good selection ; and second and third Blues. Fantails very 

 good; as also the Turhits, in which Red was first, and Blue 

 second, and third a Yellow Shell-crown. Magpies a good class ; 

 as also the Nuns. In Dragonns the first was the well-known 

 Blue so frequent a winner of late, and this was also awarded the 

 cap ; one second and three thirds being given ; thirty-four birda 

 in the class. In Dragoons any other colour three of the winners 

 were Yellows and one White. Jacobins good in all respects, 

 the usual winners being left out. Antwerps a good mixed class, 

 the first-and-cup a Silver Medium-faced bird was very good; 

 second Short-faced Silver; and third also Silver Short-faced. 

 Birds for flying purposes were good, and the winners well 

 selected. 



Of Rabbits we were surprised to find a small entry, but these 

 were well judged ; the prizes generally falling, as has been the 

 rule of late, except in the case of the Dutch, where Mr. Hudson's 

 Grey and Black were reversed. The quality was very good. 



l>ucKS.~Aylc^bury.—\, C Holt. Rochdale. 2. J. Walker, Rochdale, he, J. 

 Walker; J. Hedgea, -iyieabury. Routn.-ltT. Wakefield, Golbourne, Newton- 

 le-Willowa. 2, J. Newton, Silsden. he, J. Walker; T. Wakefield, c, J. E. 

 Pardey, Newton-le- Willows. Any other variety. -Cup, 1, and he, J. Walker. 2, 

 A. & W. H. Silvester. Sheffield. 



Cochin-Chi:ja. -Buff or Cinnamon.— Cock.—l, W. A. Taylor, Manchester. 2 

 and uhc, J. Walker, /ic, E. Allsupp, Worcester; W. A. Taylor; J. Royle, Man- 

 cheater. iTe^i —Cup. 1, and 2, W. A Taylor. u/i(?, J. Walker, /tc, W. H. Crab- 

 tree, Levensbulme ; J. Rov'e. Manchester, c, J. Royle (2). 



GocTiins.— Partridge or Wkite.—Coclc —1. J. Royle. 2, W. A. Taylor, he, J. 

 Walker: H. Lacy. Hebden Bridie; L. Clark. Cheadle, Hulme; T. Aspden, 

 Church; W, H. Crahtree ; W. VYhitworth, juQ., Longsight, Mancbeater ; W. A. 

 Taylor. Ben.— I, W Whitwonh. jun. 2. W. A. Taylor, he, T. Aapdeu ; T. 

 Stretch. Ormakirk ; W. A Taylor, c, H. Lacy. 



Cochins.— B/act or Cuckoo.— Cock.~l, J. Walker. 2, G. Forty. Shrawardine, 

 Shrewsbury, he, G. W. Hibbert, Godlev, Manchester ; W. Whitworth, jun. c, 

 T. Aspden. Hen —1, N. Cook, Chowbent. 2, W. G. Holt, Stanhill, Oswald- 

 twistle. he, 3 Walker ; T. Aspden (2). 



Bbahmas.- Cock. — 1 and 2, P. Anadell. 3, J. F. Smith. Cherry Mount, 

 aheffl.;ld 4, W. H. Crabtrce. /«, J. Finchelt, Llanerst; T. F. Ansdell ; J. F. 

 Smith: G Maples, jun, Wavertree, Liverpool: W. Wbi eley, Sheffield, c, J. 

 Lyon, St. Helen's: A. Bamford, Middleton; J. H. Pickles, Foroiby. Liverpool. 

 Ben—1, T. F. Ansdell. 2 and 4. J. H. Pickles. 3, C. Holt. he. Rev. A. G. 

 Brooke, Shrewsbury ; T. F. Ansdell ; J. F. Smith, Sheffield ; W. H. Crabtree. 

 c, B. B. Glover, Newton-le-Willows ; A. Crossley, Todmorden. 



Dorkings —Coek.—\. J. Wiilker. 2, W. H. Kmj, Sandfield, Rochdale, he, D. 

 Gellatlv, Meigle ; T. W. L. Hind, Kendal ; H. Feast, Swansea, c, J. H. Pickles. 

 Hen—i and 2.. T.Walker The whole class highly commended. 



SPiNisn —Black.— Cock.— \ and 2. H. Beldon, Goitstock, Binglcy. vhe, J. 

 Boiilton, Bristol, he, E Allsopp, Worcester: .1. Walker, Wolverhampton; R. 

 Newbitt. Epworth. c, J Powell, Bradford Hen —1, R. Newbitt 2, J. Powell, 

 Bradford, vhe, J. F. sillitoe. Wolverhampton he, J. Cle.«s, Walsall; £. AU- 

 sopp ; .J. Thre.^b, Bradford ; J. Walker- e, E Brown, Sheffield. 



Polands.— Cocit.--Cup,l, and 2, H. Beldon. /ic, A. i W. H. Silvester. Ben. 

 — 1 and he, H. Beldon. 2. A & W H. Silvester. 



Game -Black or Brown Red.— Cock.— 1, R. Payne, Brierfleld, Burnley. 2, .1. 

 Fletcher, Stonecloutih. vhe, R. Payne: C. H. Wolff, Altrincbam. he, W. 

 Ormerod. Walsden, Todmorden ; H. E. Martin, Scultborpe. Fakenham; J. F. 

 Walton, Horncliffe. Riwtenslall : .1. Taylor, Bury. c. Miss M. J. Nelaon, Cock- 

 shaw. Hen— Cup and I, J. Fletcher. 2. C. U Wolff, ii/ic, .1. Pest, Ormskirk. 

 he, C. W. Brierley 12) ; J. F Walton ; J. Taylor, c. Miss M. J. Nelson ; J. Cock, 

 Worcester: J. Taylor. 



GiSlE — .Inu "(iifr uariV(i/.-Cocfc— 1, J. F. Walton. 2, Miss M.J. Nelson. 

 vhe J. A. & H H. Slaveley. tibthorpe, Driffield ; J. Mackveth. he, J. Fletcher. 

 Hen.— 1, J. F. Walton. 2, J. Fletcher, e, E. Lund, CuUingivorlh, Bingley ; H. 

 A. Pickup, Waterf lot. 



HiMBDRons- (.'o;<fenji«lci»«ii.— Coct— Cup. U. Pickles, Earby. Leeds. 2, 

 .T.Robinson. Garstani;. )ic. W. Clayton. Kei^hley ; R. W. Bracewsll. Earby, 

 Leeds : G. & J. DucKworth, Church ; T. P. Carver. Langthorpe, Boroughbridge. 

 Ben —1, G. & J. Duckworth 2, W. Wilson, Waterfoot 



HiMBURoas.— Silut r-pcncidcci — Coc*,— 1 and lie, H, Beldon. 2. J. Robinson. 

 vhe, H. Pickles: .1. Robinson lie, H. Beldon. c. R. W. Bracewell. Hen.— 1, 

 J.Robinson. 2, H. Pickles, fie, H. Beldon; J. Robinson, c, H. Pickles ; H. 

 Beldon ; H. Feast. 



HAunnRGHS — GolAn-sjinJiffi'A- Cocfc— 1, G. & J. Duckworlh. 2. H. Beldon' 

 vhe T. Dean, Keigblev. he, T. Blakeinan, Xettenhall, Wolverhampton; N, 

 Marlor, Manchester; G. 4 .T. Duckwo.tb. e, H. Picnics. Hen -L T. Dean, 

 Keighley. 2, H. Beldon. 'ic. .T. Newton, Silsden; N. Marlor; T. Dean; G. 

 and J. Duckworth (2). c, T Blakemin. 



Hambdrgiis.— Silver sjjan[7/e(i — CoeA;.— 1,J. Fielding. Newchurch. 2, Aahton 

 and Booth. Moltrain. vhe. U. Beldon. he, J. H. Howe, Denton ; .T. Robinson ; 

 S. R. Harris, Cusgarne, St. Day. Hen.— 1, J. Fielding. 2. tl. Beldou. vhe, 

 Ashton & Booth, 'le, J. Rohins-m. Garatang ; Asbton & Booth. 



HASiBi'RGHS.-Bioct.-CocA-.-l, H Beldon. 2, W. Wilson, Watcrtoot, he, 

 H. A. Clark, Carlisle : H. Beldon ; N. Marlor; J. Robinson; H. Uoylo, Lumb, 



