June 18, 187-). ) 



JOURNAL OF HORTIODLTUEE AND COTTAGE GAEDENEB. 



499 



Black Bantam race — a double suoobss, at which I, a Cambridge 

 man &ad friend of Mr. CamHridse, rejoice. For the Pigeons I 

 reserve a word next week. — Wiltsuike Kbctob. 



{Froiri a Correspondent.) 



The poultry catalogue commenced with Spanish, and although 

 these classes were well supported by Bristol, we couid not help 

 noticing the omission of the names of Messrs. Parsley, Hydp, 

 and the late Mr. Lane, exhibitors who, in conjunction witli Mr. 

 Jones, made Bristol so famous for Spanish fowls. In their 

 absence Mr. Jones carried oft the first prizes and cups in both 

 classes. In the first he also secured the champion cup for the 

 best cock over a number of classes; we liked this bird, but did 

 not tViiuk him of such high merit as many exhibitors imagined 

 him to be from his position. The second-prize cock was neat, 

 but rather deficient in face and lobe. Pen (J, the winner we think 

 of the first prize at Bristol, had a fine face, but his comb will 

 render him useless for exhibition. The class for hens was one 

 of the best in the Show. Mr. Jones's victory here was an easy 

 one, but we liked pen 21 better than the second-prize birds ; 

 they were better matched, and had smoother faces. 



The Dorking classes contained a tolerably good lot; in 

 Coloured cooks Mr. Burnell's bird, which has won so many 

 prizes, was again first, a younger bird of great promise belong- 

 ing to the same owner being second. In the class for hens, in 

 many respects we preferred pen .51 to the first-prize birds, which 

 were not well matched, having odd eyes, &c. 



Cochins. — In Cinnamon and Buff the first and second-prize 

 birds deserved their position ; we also liked pen 71. In hens the 

 first-prize pen contained only a single bird, its partner having 

 died soon after the award was made. The second-prize pen we 

 considered a great mistake, and think the prize should have gone 

 to the next pen. No. 86, which were in every essential superior. 

 In the Partridge cocks the first-prize pen was a neat bird, 

 beautiful in colour, but rather small ; he was entered at only £2, 

 and quickly claimed. The first-prize hens, which also obtained 

 the chami>ion cup for the best pair of hens, were grand, the 

 pencilling being all that could be desired ; but their marking in 

 many respects gave us the impression of a remote cross with 

 Brahmas. This was confirmed in some degree by the comb of 

 one of the hens, which as nearly approached a rose as a single 

 comb. In White Cochins the first-prize cock was a fine speci- 

 men, shown in splendid condition. 



The Brahma classes, with one or two good exceptions, were 

 not what we expected. In the Dark cocks Mr. Lingwood showed 

 a grand bird, which was first, and must have run Mr. Jones very 

 closely for the champion cup. The class for hens contained a 

 few fine pens, but they were very much out of condition ; here 

 we liked pens 146 and 14.3 better than the winners. The Light 

 Brahma classes were inferior to the Dark. The Game classes 

 contained many superior specimens, and the prizes were more 

 distributed than usual. The Hamburgh classes were a great 

 treat, and the awards appeared to give general satisfaction. The 

 Polish and French classes were thought the best in the Show. 

 In the Creve-Coeurs Mr. Crabtree secured all the honours. 



Sucks, Geese, and Turkeys were well represented, and some 

 birds of extraordinary size were to be found. 



Bantams. — The Sebright class had only two entries ; the first, 

 a pair of Silvers, had a remarkably good ground colour, and 

 would have maintained their position in a much larger competi- 

 tion. The Game Bayitam class contained a few pretty speci- 

 mens. A nice pair of Black Reds were first, a pair of Browns 

 with a Partridge-coloured hen second. In the class for single 

 cocks Mr. Hall showed a bird that deserved special notice. 



THE NEWMARKET POULTRY AND PIGEON 

 SHOW. 



For a long series of years this Show has deservedly held a 

 popular position among poultry exhibitors, as great care and at- 

 tention to this department have invariably marked the conduct 

 of the managing Committee. This season's Show was in no 

 way behindhand, for more unexceptionable arrangements it 

 would be difficult to imagine. A very singular feature of the 

 Show, however, was the fact, that though not less than six 

 prizes were offered for Dorkinq.i, only a single entry, a good 

 pen of Silver Greys, resulted. Of Game fowls, however, 

 there was an entry remarkable for its excellence. Brown Reds, 

 Red Piles, and Duckwings being all good ; the former so much 

 BO as to secure Lady Elizabeth Adeane's special premium for 

 the best pen of any variety of poultry shown, besides the 

 first position in their particular class. They were a first-rate 

 pen shown by that veteran exhibitor of Game fowls Mr. Samuel 

 Matthew, of Stowmarket, and were evidently one of the most 

 interesting pens to spectators. The Cochins were not in suffi- 

 ciently good plumage to merit particular mention. The Whites 

 and Partridge-feathered were the best in plumage. Dark- 

 feathered Bra 'smns were unquestionably shown in better condition 

 than the Light ones. There has not been so good a collection 



of Hambarghs exhibited in this district at any of the previous 

 shows, there being superior pens of every variety. Spanish 

 were decidedly poor, and a second prize ■win only awarded. 

 Some capital Crcve-Coours were shown, but the only other 

 variety of FrencJi fowls, a pen of Houdans, were not good. The 

 Variety class proved excellent, Black Hamburghs, Golden- 

 pencilled Hamburghs, and a second pen of Black Hamburghs 

 taking the prizes. The class of " Cross-breds" wore, as usual, 

 not praiseworthy. The Game Bantam class was spoiled by the 

 fact that the principal exhibitor's entries were not forthcoming. 

 A very choice collection of Black Bantams were shown, and a 

 good pen of Golden Sebrights. None of the Ducks proved meri- 

 torious, but this was fully counterbalanced by the capital quality 

 of the Turkeys that competed at Newmarket. Although prizes 

 were offered for both Golden and Silver Pheasants, not a single 

 entry resulted. 



Pigeons were not an extensive show, but they were tm- 

 exceptionably good, the Carriers, Barbs, and the Antwerps 

 being of a very superior stamp. 



Exceedingly fine weather brought with it a very large at- 

 tendance of visitors, and it was plain enough that the iunabit- 

 ants of Newmarket had determined to make the most of the 

 day as a general holiday. The whole of the principal thorough- 

 fares abounded with "flags, banners, and other suitable de- 

 corations. The attention of the Committee to the wants of the 

 poultry was most liberal, and ample provision was made against 

 stress of weather had necessity required it. 



Dorkings. —^Hy other variety. ^l, L. Wren, Lowestoft. 2 and 8, No 

 competition, . , „l n 



GiME.— B/act or Brown R>'fU.—\ and Extra for beat pen m the Snow, S. 

 Mattbew, Siowmarliet. 'i. F. tl. Hal!, Cambridge. 3. H. E. Martin, Sculthurpe- 

 An\i other variety.— i, S. Matthew, Stowmarket. ti and 3. F. R Hail. 



UocHixs.— C(Rrt(imoit or Buff —I and 2. W. Manritield. Cambridge. 8, H. 

 Yardley, Birmingham. Ant/ other variety.— \. R. S. S Woodgale, Pembary, 

 Tunbridge Wells. 2, H Yavdley. 3. Mrs E. Pryor, Welwyn. 



BRiHMiS.— Li(7ftt.— 1. P. Haines, Palgiave. 2. A. F. FatUkner, Thrapaton. 3, 

 No competition. I>ark.—\, 2. and 3. W Manstield. he, H, Coop»r, Cambridge. 



Hamburghs.— (?oW-«i)ciii'7l<-'d.—l. J. R'binaon. Garstang. 2. W. K. Tickner, 

 Ipswich. 3. «. Reynolds, Lowestoft. Siiver.itpangled.—1, J. Robinson. 2 and 

 3, No competition. , , „ .„, 



HiMBnEGHs.-Golrf-jJcnciikti— 1, A. F. Fanllmer. 2. W. K. Ticlmer. 3, W. 

 Mansflold. Silver.pcm;itled.—l, J. Robinson. 2 and 3. No competition. 



SPiNisH —1. Withheld. 2. J. S. Dew, Gamiingay Mills. 3. No competition. 



Feench FowLS.-l. .J. Robinson. 2 and 3. W. Cutla(.:k. Jan.. Littleport. 



Any othee Variety.— 1. J. Robinson. Garetang (Black Hamburghs). 2. G. 

 W Booihby, Louth (ijollc-ii-spangled Polands). 3, W. Cutlack. jiin , Littleport 

 (Black Hambnrghs). /ic.T. Nash, Carlton Grange (Silkies); R.a.S. VToodgate, 

 Pembary, Tiinbridge Welle (Black PolanlB and Silks). 



Cross Beebd for Table Poeposes —1 and 2. W. CiiHack, jun. (Bratima- 

 Dorkiogs). 3, A. Markwell. Thetford (Light Brahma and uorkings). 



Bantams.— Game.— 1 and 2, F. R Hall. 8. No competition. Black or White. 

 —I.e. Reed. Cambridge. 2, R. H. Ashton, Mnttram. 3, No competition. Any 

 other tmriety.-l.n.YaTdiey. 2 and 3, No competition. „ ^ „., 



Selling Class -1. -A. K. Faulkner (White Cochin). 2, F. E. Hall (Red Pile 

 Game). 3, W. Mansfield, Cambridge (Buffs). BacSs. -Prize, T. F. Upsher, 

 Sutton (Rouen). ,,,. „ 



DvcES.— Aylesbury.— 1. T. Gnnnell, Milton. 2 and 3, No competition. Bouen. 

 — 1. T. F. Upsher. 2 and 3. No competition. 



Tdekeys.- 1 and 3, T. Gunnell. 2, A. M.irkwell. 

 PIGEONS. 



Carriers.- 1, H. Yardley. 2, No competition. 



Pouters.— 1, R. Rualon. Chatteris. 2, H. Yardley. 



TcMELEts.- 1, H. Yardley. 2, No competition. 



Barbs.— 1, H. Yardley. 2. C. Norman, Westerfield. Ipswich. 



Jacobins.— 1, F. H. Jennings. Newmarket. 2. H. Yardley. 



FiNTAiLS.— 1, H. Y'ardley. 2. J. F. Loveraidge. he, F. H. Jennings. 



Tcbbits.— 1, R. Ruston. 2, H. Yardley. he, G. Maon. Cambridge. 



Deaooohs.— 1. H. Yardley. 2 and he. W. Smith. Walton. LiverpooL 



Antwerps.— 1, H. Yardley. 2 and /ic. F. R. Hall. „.„,;, ^ .. 



Ant other Variety— I, H Yardley. 2. C. Norman, Westeraeld, Ipswich 

 (Trumpeters) he, G. Mann, Cambridge (Black Trumpeters). 



Selling Class —1, C. Norman ( Barbs). 2, F. R. Hall. 

 Mr. Edward Hewitt, of Sparkbrook, near Birmmgham, was 

 the Judge. 



SEXES AT WILL. 



" Thus liaving wasted half the day, 

 He'trimm'd his flight another way." 

 The hatching season has again returned, and with it comes 

 the old question of producing sexes at will. Cocks of one year 

 old mated with hens two years old or more, usually produce a 

 greater proportion of cockerels than pullets ; and if more pullets 

 than cockerels are wanted they may generally be obtained by 

 mating old cocks with i^allats.— -{American Fanciers' Journal). 



POUTEES, ANY OTHER COLOUR OB MABKINa 

 CLASS. 



Peacemakers are precious souls, and much needed in this 

 world, and in this capacity comes out my special Wiltshire 

 friend, " Wiltshiee Eector," at all times most amiable; but it 

 must be understood that in an argument of this kind no com- 

 promise will suffice, and we Scotchmen can only settle such 

 matters logically ; and however red-hot we may get over a debate, 

 we do not necessarily lose sight of friendship. In fact, we 

 reverse the etiquette of the P. R., and shake hands at the con- 

 clusion of the affair, not at the beginning before mauling each 

 other till past recognition, even by our seconds. 



It appears to me that " Wiltshire Rector " has fallen into 

 the same mistake as Mr. Wallace. The illustration of the 



