July 80, 1874- I 



JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 



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York. Doc— I, T. Myton. 2, J. Moore, Keighloy. c, Mitohell & Feather, 

 Keigliley. 



Any other Variety.— Bi/cfe,—l, S. Ball, Bra'Uord. 2, M. Marslan'l. Ooolo, 

 he. B. Swire, ^[orton. Biir^lev. <:. V. Brook. Mort m Baiilfi. Kei-^hley; L. 

 "Waterhouse. Willow B«uk, Keisihley. Doe.—l.S. Bull. il. M. MBrnland. v/ic, 

 A. W. Whitehouae, Northampton, c, A. BrooU, Morton Bauks, Koigbley ; G. W. 

 Ki!ey, KeiRliIey. 



JuDGER.-PouUnj : Mr. R.Teebay,Fahvoo(l,Preaton. Pigeons : 

 Mr, E. HuttoB, Pudsey, Leeds. 



ALFORD POULTRY SHOW. 



This well-conducted Show is only the second that has been 

 held at Alford, and it is a pleasure to say that the entries proved 

 in number more than double those of last year, a proof, if any 

 were wantint^, that both exhibitors and the public generally 

 always hold in proper estimation the care and attention of the 

 Managing Committee in reference to everything conducive to 

 the welfare of the Society. No doubt exists but that it will 

 progress with even more rapid strides than it has done. The 

 Show took place on the 23th inst. under two of the best tents 

 we can call to recollection, each being 160 feet long by 45 feet 

 wide, and the ventilation of these immense tents was absolutely 

 perfect. 



Grey Dorkings, both cocks and hens, were so good as to re- 

 <;eive in both classes an extra prize, which was as fully deserved 

 by the birds as it was spontaneously given by the Committee as 

 soon as they were made aware of the excellence of the compe- 

 tition. The Buff Cochins v^t^ra also fine classes, but some few 

 "were deeply moulting. Messrs. Darby and Tomlinson were the 

 chief prizetakers. In an open class for Cochins, any other 

 colour except Buff, a grand White cock stood first, the property 

 of Mr. Woodgate, and Mr. Crabtree's Partridge-coloured cock 

 second. In hens the first was again a White, and an "un- 

 usually fine Black Cochin stood second, now the property of Mr, 

 Alfred Darby. Strange to say, BraUmas, though forming large 

 classes, were not nearly so good as might have been anticipated, 

 the prize birds excepted. The grandest pair of Dark Brahma 

 chickens, shown by Mr. Lingwood, were however to be seen in 

 the class 'or chickens, and proved one of the gems of the Show. 

 Some very heavily-faced Spanish fowls were shown, but mostly 

 of far coarser character of face than is desirable. Mr. Julian, 

 of Hull, sent some admirably-shown Game fowls, and was suc- 

 cessful in this division of the Show. Tho Brown Red hens are 

 worthy also of special mention. Hondans were large enti-ic-s, 

 but, excepting the prize birds, were not specially noteworthy. 

 On thb contrary, Crirve-Cceitrs were generally good. Polish, both 

 Golden-spangled and Black ones, were far better than common, 

 Messrs. Boothby and Darby here dividing the spoil. Sani- 

 htirghs throughout proved capital, some of tho Pencilled ones 

 being shown in extraordinarily fine plumage, and health. A 

 few very fine specimens of Game Bantams could be selected 

 out of well-filled classes, and here Mr. Newbitt was tho most 

 successful winner. Many of the Bantams were, however, fast 

 falling into moult. The class for Barndoor fowls brought to- 

 gether admirable specimens for the table of cross-bred birds. 

 Leghorns were superior, both Brown and White competing. 

 Silkies, for which a class was specially appointed, were good, 

 but a general fault of shortness of leg-feather prevailed through- 

 out tho whole of them. 



Rouen Backs were very fine, and the only pen shown of 

 Aylesburys was praiseworthy. In the Variety class for Duckd, 

 Viduata Whistling Ducks and common Whistling Ducks were 

 the winners, both being shown in admirable plumage. Geese 

 and Turkeys were also most creditable, but with a limited entry. 

 We congratulate the Committee on the weather proving most 

 favourable, and the Show a great auccess. 



Mr. Edward Hewitt, of Sparkbrook, Birmingham, judged the 

 poultry. Appended are his awards, but those for the Pigeons 

 and Cage Birds had not reached us at- the time of going to press. 



DoaKisGS.— Cocfc.— 1, A, Darbv. 2. J. Walkur. 3, W. Moratt. Hen —1, J. 

 Walker. 2 and he. W. MorfiU. 3, A. Darby. 



Gocntss.—Giiinamon or Buff.— Cock,— 1, A. Darby. 2, H. Tomlinson. he. E. 

 "Winwood. c, W. H. Crabtree. Reii.—l, H. Tomlinaoo. 2, W. H. Crabtrce. 

 he, 3. Walker; A. D^irby, 



Cocmss.— An,}/ othfrvarlcty.—Cock. -I, R S. S. Woodi?at^. 2. W. H. Crab- 

 iree- he. W. Whitwortb, jun.; A. Darbv. Hen.— I, vV. Whitworth, juu. 2, A. 

 Darby, he, T. M. Derry: R. S. S. Wuodj^a^e ; A. Darby. 



HRi.uMxs~Dark.—Cock.—l. H. Feaat. 2. Horace Lingwood. '3, J. Watts. 

 H(,'n— 1. J. Wa;t3. 2. W. H. Crabtree. 3. T. Dohsnn. 



BR&uyiA.s.—TAght.—Cor.k — i, M. Leno. 2, Horace Lingwood. c, W. H. 

 Crabtreo. Hen. -1 and i. J. R. Marriott, e, W. fci. Crabtree 



SPkSj^n.~Cock.~l, R. Newbitt. 2, L. Hibbitt. Hen.—l, R. Newbitt. 2 and 

 8, W. WuO'lhou^e. he, A. Darby. 



Game.— Biacfc Red, or an)/ other Red.— Cock.— ^.'H..'y^.3\^Min. 2. F. Sales, 

 if^n.—l, F. Sales. 2, H M. Jalian. he. Miss G B. Lister : Rev H. W. Hutton. 



Game.— ^rty other varieti/.—Coek.—l. H E. Martin. 2, F. Salea. Hen.—l, F. 

 Sales. 2, H. H. & I. A. Mavely. e. F. G. Parkes. 



Hmudans —Cock.—l, J. \V. Hibbitt. 2. W. Dring. he, R. Coney. Hcn.—l, 

 W. Drin^'. 2, R. A. Boiaaier. he. J. W. Hibbitt ; F. H Atkinaon ; R. r-ooey. 



p.^i.iHM _C"cfc.— 1. Ct. >.V. Rontbbv. 2 A. Darby, hc. H. Feast. Hen.—l. G. 

 W. Boothby. 2, A. Darby, c, T. C. Newbitt. 



HiMiiUrtGin.— fTo;«i or cjilver-spanglid —Coek —1. G Breeze. 2. J. Robinson. 

 he, \. W. Riu'ffall; J. Long. Hen.—l, J. Long. 2, J. Robinson, hc, J. Pilkmg- 

 ton ; W. Hall. 



HAiiB'TRiiHS —Gold or Silver-pencilled.— Cock.— I, J.Long. 2, J. Robineon. 

 he. B. Compton. Hen —1, W. Clavtou. 2, J. Smith, he, J. LonR. c. M. Leno. 



B A NTAMd.— Biacfc Red. or am/ other Red.-Cock—\, A. C. Bradbury. 2, J. 

 Wa'ker. he, J Mavo Hen.—l. Mrs. E. Newbitt. 2, J. Walker, hc, &.. Canty; 

 J. Wells; Dr. G. Waller; A. Darby, 



BAtJTAJ3i3.—Any other variety of Gamg.—Goek.—l, Mrs. E. Newbitt. 2, J, 

 Mayo. hc. A. Darliv. Hen.—l. A. Ashley 2, A. Darby. 



B\STx:dA.— Any variety e.ccept Gante.—Cock. -1, H. H. Ashton. 2. M. Leno. 

 3. J. WulHer. he, C. Keed ; J. Mayo, c, J. Watts. Hdn.—l, M. Leuo. 2, J. 

 Walker. 3, J. Watts, hc, R, H. Asliton : A. Caniy. 



Barndoor, on any CRosa-oRED Howl.— 1, G. Pounder. 2, J. Ireland, hc, H, 

 W. Hontnft. c. W. H. Youug : R. Coney. 



Leghorn, on any othep. American Variety, — 1 and /ifl, Miss Jacorab. 2, A. 

 Kitchen. 



Silkies. — 1 and 2, R. S. S. Woodtfate. hc, A. Darby. 



Any Pure Varietv. — I, W. Gutlack, jun (On-vn-Cojurrt). 2, M. A. M;i8on. 



Selling Class.— 1, Miaa Jacomb (Dark BrabmaK). a, Mrs. Cropper (Par- 

 tridtro Uochins). hc, — Ffolkea (Crove-Co3urH) ; .1. M. Atldn8un(Poliflli). c, U. 

 G. Cave (Cochin); S. Bmwn (Silvur-spanifled Pulands) 



Ducks.— /ioia'/[.—l. J. Walker. -J. W. Byt,'ott. hc. S. Saul. Aylesbury. — 1, J. 

 Walker. 2, Nn competition. Any othrr varieiy.—l, M. L«uo. 2, J. Walker. 



GEP.8E.— 1, J. Walker. 2, T. M. Deny. 



TuiiKEYS.— 1, M. Kcw. 2, C. Lewis. 



CHICKENS. 



Brahmas (Lit-'ht or Dark), Cochins, or DDitKiNoa.—l, Horace Lingwood. 2, 

 G. F. Hulme. 8. B. Dawson, c, G. E. Poater. 



Any other Variety.— 1. E. Wiuwood (tJamc). 2. W. Dring (Houdans). 3, 

 M. Leno {traced Bantams), hc, T. Dyaou (Urowu Ked Game); K. Coney 

 (Houdaua). 



BEAMLEY POULTRY SHOW. 



We are happy to record an unexpected succesB on the part of 

 the Bramley Committee, one of the moat spirited Committeea 

 of those who conduct the Yorkshire shows. The Kxhibition at 

 Sheffield was unfortunately arranged for the same date, and yet 

 the entries far surpassed those of any previous year. And not 

 alone were the entries good, but the quality quite startling to 

 those who expected an easy victory; and we sliould fail in our 

 duty it we did not speak of the energy and perseverance of the 

 Committee and the Honorary Secretary. Through some irre- 

 gularity on the part of the railway company the pens were not 

 delivered till long after they ought to have been put up, and 

 this retarded the judging so much that it did not commence till 

 after one o'clock, and yet with nearly five hundred entries tho 

 .1 wards were completed before four o'clock. The tent was a 

 grand erection, and the birds well fed and watered. 



Spanish were first, and a good class, the winning cooks show- 

 ing great quality. In Cochins the first were Whites and second 

 Buffs, botn being very fine. Brahmas were all Dark and very 

 good. The seooud-prize birds were chickens, and the third a 

 little too grey on the fluff. Game were poor in all cases, save 

 as regards the first-prizewinners. The jSamhurghs proved good, 

 and the cup for the best pen in the Show was given to Golden- 

 pencilled, this pen containing such a cook as it is seldom our 

 lot to see. Game Bantams were good entries. In pairs the 

 first were good Black Keds and second Pile. The Blacks were 

 grand. In Backs Kouens won all the prizes in the first class, 

 and in the following Mr. Binns had no less tnan seven entries — 

 more for a show than aught else; and among the lot was one 

 splendid pair of African Gallinales, which excited great ad- 

 miration. 



Chickens were very good and well-grown Brahmas; and the 

 second, also of that kind, were very good. In single cooks the 

 first were Buff Cochins, second White Cochins, and third Gold 

 Poliuds. 



Pigeons. — A magnificent Blue Pouter took won the cup, hard 

 run by a good Black belonging to the same exhibitor. The 

 Carriers proved a good class, with Dnns first and second, and 

 Blacks third. Dragoons were very g lod, the first a grand Blue, 

 second Silver, and third Yellow. If the cup had not gone to 

 the Pouter there is no doubt but that the English Owl would 

 have been the recipient, this being a grand bird of his kind. 

 The second prize went to Blue, and the third to Powdered Blue. 

 Tnrbita were a great credit to one yard; th) first and third 

 Yellow, and second Red. Jacobins were good, the first two 

 Yellow, and the second Red. Trumpeters were of moderate 

 quality, but Tumblers (Long-facsd) good ; the first Red Mottle, 

 second Blue Bald, and third Black Mottle. Tumblers (Short- 

 faced), were first Red Mottle, second Almond, and third an Agate. 

 Barbs were good ; the first rather dirty, but quits a model Bed, 

 and second and third Blacks. The Autwerps in all clusses wer3 

 good, the winners in all sections very good, and the classes 

 well filled. In Nuns and Magpies the first was a Nun, second 

 and third Magpies. The Variety class contained good birds ; 

 the first a Pigmy Pouter, second a Foreign Owl, and three third 

 prizes were awarded. The Selling class contained very cheap 

 and good birds. 



Rabbits were in great force, and almost all in Lop-ears were 

 noticed, the first going to a Fawn-and- white buck in grand order, 

 21 by 4 j inches ; second a Tortoiseshell buck, young and rather 

 small, but full of bloom, with good carriage, 21 J by 43 ; the third 

 being an immense Tortoiseshell doe, 20 by 45 inches. Silver- 

 Greys were of moderate quality, the winners even in colour; 

 and Himalayaus fair. The cup for Rabbits was given to a 

 grand Angora faulty only in ears, which were a little too large, 

 but of such quality and quantity of wool as is rarely seen. The 

 Variety class was a most interesting one to people not acquainted 

 with Rabbits, the first award going to a good Blue Dutch ; se<oid 

 to a Belgian Hare, large and good in most points ; and third to 

 a Black Dutch. An extra third prize was taken by an immense 

 Patagonian. 



