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JOUENAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 



[ January 15, 1374. 



Hambdbghs (Pencilled).— Cocfc.—l, Miss Pratt. 2, A. Pratt. Kirkcaldy. 3. R. 

 Dickson, Selkirk, he, W. R. Park. Abbotsmeadow. Melrose ; J. Meldrum, Dun- 

 fermline : A. Hannan. Baldri-lgeburn, Daufermline. Hens.—l.J- M. Harvey, 

 Ediuburyh. 2, Enrl (.f RosBlyn, Dyaart. 3, R. Cameron, St. Clairtown, Kirk- 

 caldy, he, W. R. Park. 



Hamburghs (Spangled)— Cocfr.—l.W. R.Park. 2, A. Edward, Dundee. 3, F. 

 A. Smart, Kirkcaldy. Bens.~-l,J. M. Campbell, Bonny Kelly, New Blyth. 2, 

 Mra. Brown, Abercaimey. 3, A. Edward, c, W. R. Park. 



Ducks. ~1, Mrs. Dickie, Alva. 2, Mrs. M'Arthur Moir, jun. S, Lieut.-Col. C. 

 Rice, c, W. Herd. Pathhead, Kirtcaldy. 



Any other Variety (except Bantams).— 1. W. R. Park. 2. D. Waldie, Hay- 

 market, Edinburgh. 8, J. Stark, he, D. Waldie ; A. "Wylie. Johnstone. Paisley ; 

 J. M. Harvey ; D. Ros3, Kirkcaldy, c, D. Draper, jun. ; R. Taylor, Stenhouae- 

 muir, Larbert. 



Bantams (Game, Reds).— Cocfe.— 1, Master D. Laing. 2 and 3. J. Seton. he, 

 W. Robertson, Brucefield, Dunfermline; T. young, Belside, Morpeth: J. R. 

 Kilgonr. Crossgates ; W. Atkinson, Kendal, c, Miss R. Frew, St. Clairtown, 

 Kirkcaldy ; W. Robertson. Hens.~l and 2, J. Seton. 3, G. K. Scobie, Dunfenn- 

 line. vkc, J. Young, Links, Kirkcaldy, he, W. Fisher, Cherryfield, Dundee ; 

 Mrs. R. Frew. 



Bantams (Game, any other colour) —Cocfc.—l and 2, J. Seton. 3, Miss J, M. 

 Frew, St. Clairtown, Kirkcaldy, he, J. Seton ; A. Hutchison, Kirkcaldy. Hciis. 

 —1 and 2, J. Seton. 3, Master A. Frew. 



Bantams (Any other variety).—!, Miss R. Frew. 2, J. Rutherford, Nochnarie, 

 Auchtermnchty. 3, K. H. Ashton, Mottram. 



Selling Classes.— CocA-.—1. W. Linton, Selkirk (CrC've-Cceur). 2. Lient.-Cnl. 

 C. Rice (Brahma). 3, D. Annan (Dorking), he, Lieut -Col. C. Kice (Brahmai ; 

 J. M'GilU Elie (Spanish): Mrs. Oswald iCochin); A. Ridpatb (Spanish); R. 

 Somerville (Spanibh). Hr«s.—1, Lieut.-Col. C.Rice (Brahma). 2,MibsG. Mori- 

 sen (BrahmaJ. 3, Mra. Oswald, he, R. B. Heggie (Dorking). 

 PIGEONS. 



Pouters CWhite).— Cocfc.—l, M'Gill Skinner. Edinburgh. 2. J. E. Spence, 

 Eroughty Ferry. 3, R. W. Bryce, Edinburgh. Hcn,—l,li. \V. Bryce. 2, M'Giil 

 Skinner. 3, J. M. D Brown, Edinburgh. 



Pouters (Any other colour).— Cocfc.—l, J. M.D.Brown. 2, M'Gill Skmner. 

 3, J. E. Spence. 



Carriers.- 1, J. E. Spence. 2. J. Lamont, jun.. Edinburgh. 3. J. M. D. Broi,vn. 



Fantails.— 1, J. E. Spence. 2, A. Pratt. 3, A. Crosbie, Abbotsmeadow, Mel- 



TuMBLERS.—l, M'Gill Skinner. 2, J. E. Spence. 3, J. Day, Edinburgh. c,J. 

 M. D. Brown. 



Nuns.- 1, R. Laurie, Melrose. 2 and 3, T. L. Johnstone, Montrose. 



Jacobins.- 1. R. Raines, Bridge Haugh, Stirling. 2, T. Lockhart, Kirkcaldy. 

 3, A. M'Conochie, jun., Kirkcaldy. 



TuRBiTs OE Owls.— 1 and 3, R. Laurie. 2, A, Crosbie. c, T. L. Johnston. 



AnyotherVabiety.-L J. E. Spence. 2, A. Crosbie. S.R.Raines. 



CANARIES. 



ScoTCHFANCY(Y€llow).—Cocfc.— Medal and l.R.Aird, Edinburgh. 2, B. Cur- 

 rens. Cowdenbeath. 3, W. Bonthron, Airdrie. 4. G. Spence, Dysart. 5, G. 

 Stewart. Cupar. EeJi.—l, D. Black, Netberton. Dunfermline. 2. A. Blaikie, 

 Edinburgh. 3, J. Tweedie, Blairadam. 4, J. Kerr, Watergate, Perth. 5, J. 

 Smith. Coatbridge. .^ t^, , 



Buff.— Cocfc.—l. J. Kerr. 2, J. Hogg, Oakley, Dunfermline. 3, D. Black. 4, 

 J. Tweedie. 5, J. Smith. H<:7i.— Medal and 1. D. Kilgonr, Crossgates. 2, G. 

 Greig, Edinburgh. 8, W. Bonthron. 4, W.Lawson, Kirkcaldy. 5, J. Henderson, 

 St. Clairtown. Kirkcaldy. , ,, , ^ .v_ n 



Flecked (Yellow). -Cocfc-.—l, R. Chalmers, Kirkcaldy. 2. J. Kyle, Leath. 3. 

 J. Smith. 4, W. Hogg. Oaklev, Dunfermline. 5, H. M'Dougai, Edinburgh. 

 J/cn,— Medal and 1. R. Hunter, Kirkbrae, Galashiels. 2, H. M'Dougai. 3, G, 

 Snence. 4, J. Grieve. Leith. 5. R. Hunter. 



Flecked (Buff).— Cocfc.— Medal and 1, B. Currena. 2. H. M'Dougai. . 3, J. 

 Kerr. 4, M. Ramsay. Linka, Ivirkcaldy. 5. T. Currena. Cardenden. Hen.—},J. 

 Meiklejohn. Oakley, Dunfermline. 2, H.MDougal. 3, D. Kilgour. 4, A. Blaikie. 

 5, W. Lawaon. __ „ , ^ , . , 



Green.— Cocfc or Hen.—l, G. Spence. 2, R. Hunter. 3, H. MDougal. 4, J. 

 Hardie, Galashiels. 5. J. ForDes, St. Clairtown. 



Foul-feathehed.— Cocfc or Hen.~1. P. Alexander, Raiih. Kirkcaldy. 2, J. 

 Meiklejohn. 3, M'Ewen Downie, Linka, Kirkcaldy. 4, J. Grieve, Leith. 5, J. 



Goldfinch Mule (Yellow or Buff).- Cocfc.— 1 and 2, W. Kiik, Dunfermline 

 3, 4, and 5, J. Robertson, Aberdeen. 



Judges.— PouZ^ry ; Mr. R.Teebay, Preston. Pigeons: Mr. A. 

 Prame, Larkhall. Canaries : Mr. A. Buchanan, Glasgow ; Mr. 

 D. Johnston, Glasgow. 



BELFAST AND NORTH OF IRELAND POULTRY 

 SHOW. 



{From a Correspondent.) 

 The Belfast and North of Ireland Ornithological Society held 

 its first Exhibition in the Ulster Hall, Belfast, on the 8th, 9th, 

 and 10th inst., and considering the very short time which has 

 elapsed since its formation, the promoters have every reason to 

 he proud of its success. The list of entries — 51G, the superior 

 quality of the different specimens, and the smooth regularity 

 ■with which all the proceedings were carried out, all prove that 

 the success of its first venture must be ascribed to the experience 

 of the officials and the confidence of exhibitors in their integrity. 

 Much difficulty was experienced in obtaining the services of 

 Judges, as many of the old stagers were eitlier too full of engage- 

 ments or afraid of the Channel passage. By the way, this is a 

 bugbear which is becoming beautifully less every year, as the 

 passage from any part of the sister kingdoms can now be quickly 

 and pleasantly made rid Stranraer, and exhibitors need have no 

 apprehension when sending their birds by this route, as the 

 carrying officials have shown themselves ready to afford every 

 facility in their power to insure the safe transmission of all 

 feathered stock committed to their care. To return, however, 

 to the Judges. Their awards in every department gave general 

 satisfaction, and the proverbial " dissatisfied exhibitor "—whose 

 mutterings are sometimes deep but not always low — was nowhere 

 to be seen. This must be gratifying to the Judges, as from our 

 observation we are certain that if any error had been made it 

 •would have been from accident and not want of care. 



We have not space to analyse the different classes, but will 

 mention a few which attracted our particular attention. Dork- 

 ■ings, with the exception of the cup birds — which were fair — 



were far from good. Cochins, it not numerous were remarkably 

 good, and the same may be said of Dark and Light .Bra/t mas; 

 the former, which appear to rise in favour at every exhibition, 

 were a very good class, the cup pen, which were in splendid 

 condition, being hard pressed by the second and third-prize 

 winners. In this class we noticed some young birds which we 

 expect, when more fully developed, will stand prominent at 

 future exhibitions. Spanish and French breeds were good; 

 Hamhurghs fair; Game, small in number but of first-rate 

 quality. The cup pen of Game Bantams were perfect gems, 

 the cock being considered as near perfection aa possible. The 

 Selling classes had large entries of good birds, and sales were 

 numerous. Ducks were a splendid show, and well deserved a 

 cup ; we preferred the second-prize Aylesburies to the first. 

 Geese and Turkeys were also good. 



Figeons — we pause here, any remarks of ours would be super- 

 fluous after stating that the *' Champion Dun " was there, and 

 though pronounced a very aristocratic bird, he had no reason to 

 be ashamed of tbe company that surrounded him, as they were 

 throughout in splendid form and condition. 



Cage Birds, though not numerous, were of good quality. 



Dorkings.- Coiourfrf.- 1 and Cup, W. G. Mulligan, Sprinpfield, Belfast. 2, 

 J. O. Cooper, Limerick. SHver-Grev or White.— I, Miss Fairhurst, Ormskirk, 

 2, R. P. "SVaUams, Glasalinn, Clontarf. 3, A. M'Leltan, Barrhead. 



Cocnii^s.— Cinnamon or Buff.—\ and Cup. L Stonie, Dubjin. 2. W. G. Mulli- 

 gan. 3, F. Robertson, Cliftonville. Any other variety.— I, J. K. Milner, Cher- 

 buiy, Blackrock. 2. L. Clark, Mancbeater. 3, R. A. MacDonald, Ballyamett. 

 c, BlrB. J. Firth, New Barnaley, Belfast. 



Brahhas.— Dflrfc.— 1 and Cup. L. Clark. 2, 3. and he,.l. Stuart, St. Helens- 

 burgh, c, H. J. M'Bride, Gilford ; J. Stuart. Light.~l, J. Forrest, Millamore, 

 MilUown. 2. E. T. Herdmau, Strabane. 3, R. Fulton, Brockley Road, New 

 Cross, London. 



Spanish.— 1 and Cup, J. A. Smyth, jun., Londonderry. 2 and S, W. G. Mulli- 

 gan, he, J. C. Cooper. 



Fbench.- 1, Cup, 2, and 3, J. C. Cooper (Creve-Ccenr, La Fleche.andHoudans). 

 he, J. H. MacBride (Creve-Cceur); T. Mallinson, Geabhill. King's County; A. 

 M'Lellan, Barrhead (Creve-Cceurj. c, J. Hupenden, Chichester Park, BelJfaat 

 (Houdans). 



Hambcbghs.— Go/(i or Sih'er-spanfiled.-l and Cup. A. Robertson. 2, W. J. 

 Davison, Belmont. 3, L. btonie. Gold ur 8ilver-pencilUd.—l, W. G. Mulligan. 



2, R. A. Macdonald. 

 Polish.— 1, J. K. Milner. 



Game.— B/acfc and other Heds.—l and Cup, J. C. Cooper. 2, C. E. M'CJintock, 

 Glendaragh, Crumlin. Any other varieti/.—l,3. C.Cooper. 2, J. MacCormac, 

 Belfast. 



Bamtaus.- Gam?.- 1. Cup, and 3, G. Hall, Kendal. 2, G. A. Perrin. ChantiUy, 

 Lougblinstown. Any other variety. —hU. H. Ashton, Mottram. 2, J.MacUormac. 



3, T. M. Billiard, Clontarf. c. A. Robertson. 



Anyother Variety. —1, J. M. Wilson, Kilmarnock (Black Hamburghs). 2, J. 

 C. Cooper. 3, G. Anderton (White Sultans). 



DrcKS.— J^oiifH.— 1 and 2, W. G.Mnlligau. 3. A. Robertson. c,R. P. Williams ; 

 E.T. Herdman ; Mrs.Taaffe.Foxborough, Tulak. Aylesbury. -l, A. Robertson. 



2, A. M'Lellan. 3. R. P. Williams. Any other variety.— I and 2. R. P. Williams. 



3, A. Robertson, Kilmarnock, c, R. A. MacDonald (Hj ; Mrs. Brenan, Pomeroy, 

 County Tyrone. 



Geese.- ffrci/ or Mottled.~l, J. C. Cooper. 2, R. P. Williams. 8, W. G. 

 Mulligan. White — I. J. C Cooper. 



Turkeys.— 1, J. C. Cooper. 2, F. Watson, jun., Lurgan. Sandc, Miss L.King, 

 Geasbill, King's County. 



Selling Classes.- Cocfc.— 1, A. Robertson (Spanish). 2, J. Stuart (Dark 

 Brahmai. 3, E. T. Herdman (Coloured Dorkings), he, C. E. MTlintock (Game); 

 R. P. Williams (Dorking), c, J. Stuart (Dark Brahma); E. T. Herdman; J. 

 MacCormac (Sebright Bantam); Mrs. Taaffe (Cochin). Heris or Pullets.~l, B., 

 P.Williams (Dorkings). 2. J. MacCormac (Brahmas). S.Mra.Taafff (Cochins). 

 he, H. J. M'Bride (Creve-Cffiurs) ; Mrs. Taaffe (Dorkings), c, J. Stuart (Brahmas) ; 

 Mrs. J. Firth (Brahmas); E. T. Herdman (Houdans); A. Field, Blackrock 

 (Brahnias). 



PIGEONS. 



PovTEBB.—Bliie or Black-pied —Coek.—\, Cup, &nd hc.G. Wallace, Rumbank, 

 Glasgow. 2 and 3, J. Huie, Glasgow, vhc, R. Fulton. Hen.~l, R. Fulton. 2, 

 G.Wallace. 3, J. Huie. 



Pouters.— Bed or Yellow-pied.— Coek —I and 2, J. Hoie. 3, R. Fulton. Hen, 

 —1 and Cup, R. Fulton. 2. G. Wallace. 3, J. Huie. 



PouTEB3.— H'/ii(e.— Cocfc.— 1. R. Fulton. 2. G. Wallace. 3. T. J. M'Quiston, 

 iun., Belfast. Hen.—l and 2, W. A. P. Montgomery, Belfast. 3. R. Fulton. 



Carbieks — Biacfc-.- Cocfc.— I and 2, J. Montgomery, Belfast. 3, R. Folton. 

 Hen.—l and 3, J. Montgomery. 2, R. Fulton, c, J. T. Purdon, Belfast. 



Carriers.— X'uH.-'-Cocfc.— I, Cup, and 8. J. Montgomery. 2, R. Falton. Hen. 

 1, Cup, 3, and he, J. Montgomery. 2, R. Fulton. 



TijyiBLKRS— Short-faced Almond.— Cock.— 1 and 8, R. Fulton, 2 and he, M. 

 Stuart, Glasgow. Hen.—l, M. Stuart. 2 and 3, R. Fulton. 



TvytBLF.RB.— Short- faced, any other eolour.—Coek.—\ and 2,M. Stuart. 8 and 

 e, E. A. Scale, Kilgob'bin. he, R. Fulton. Hen.—l, Cup, and 2, M. Stuart. 3, R. 

 Fulton, he. E. A. 8eale. ^ 



Barbs.— Cocfc.— 1, R. Fulton. 2,3. vhc, ftc.and e, W. A. P. Montgomery. Hen. 

 —Cop, 1,2.8, and I'/ic. W. A. P. Montgomery, he, W. A. P. Montgomery; R. 

 Fulton, e. J. T. Purdon ; W. A. P. Montgomery. 



TRUMPETER8.—B/acfc.— Cocfc Or Hen.— I. R. Fulton. 2 and 3, J. Frame, Comber, 

 Co. Down. Any other colour.— Coek or Hen —2, R. Fulton. 



Jacorins.- Cocfc or Hen.— Cup, 1, and 2, J. Frame. 3, R. Fulton, he, E, A. 

 Scale (2). 



Fan taIls.— Cocfc or Hen.—l and 3, E. A. Sealc. 2, J. Waters, Belfast. 



TuRBiTS.— Cocfc or fif n.— Cup, 1, and 2. E. A. Scale. 3. K. Falton. 



Owls.— Cocfc or Hen.—l, R. Fulton. 2. H. Purdon. 3, R. Stitt, Belfast. ftC, H. 

 Purdon ; R. Stitt; C. F. Staunton, Sandymount. Dublin. 



jSL-aa.— Cock or Hen.—i, E. A. Seale. 2, J. L. Jamieson, Belfast. S, A. H. 



Tumblers.— Co7n nio;i,nicI»rfi«j? Beards aHdBnIiK—l.M'-dal. and 3, J. Frame. 

 2 and Equal. F. Robertson, he, K. Stitt. c, R. Stitt ; T. Read, Belfast (2); R. 

 Fulton; A. H. Imrie. ., „ , „ ,, « . tt 



ANY OTHER Variety.- Cocfc or Hen.—l,G. Wallace. 2, R. Fulton. 3, A. H. 

 Imrio. he, E. A. Scale : J. K. Milner. c, '£. J. Andrews, Comber, Co. Down. 



SELLING Class.— Cocfcor Hen.—l and '2, W. A. P. Montgomery (Trumpetere). 

 3, J. Frame (Jacobin), he, E. A. Scale (Almond) ; J. K. Milner. e, J. T. Purdon 

 (Dun Carrier); J. Frame (Barb and Jacobin). 



Selling Class.— Pdir.—l and 2, W. A. P. Montgomery (Barbs and Trum- 

 nelers). 8, J. M'Calpm, Belfast I Jacobins), he. E. A. scale | Barbs) ; _W. A. P. 



iviontgnmerv (Barba'anJ Trumpeters); T. Read (Fantails). c, G. F. Richard- 

 son. Lisburii (Barbs) ; J. Frame (Jacobins); W. A. P. Monigomery (Barbs) ; J. 

 K. Milner ; A. Corscaden, Belfast ( Barbs ). 



CAGE BIRDS. 



Norwich.— .4»y variety.— Cock or Hen.—l, 2, and 3, Misses E. &J. Baxter, 

 Newcastle-on-Tyne. , ^ ,,,,,. -r^L-i. .i « t 



Belgian.— Tfiilow.— Cocfc.— 1, W. Gault, Monkatown, Whiteabbey. 2, J. 



