102 



JOURNAIi OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 



[ Jul/ 29, 1875. 



is well known to all practical minds that they are not of the 

 value of a good old hen. Very highly commended were a pen of 

 chickens, and one of old birds. In next class first were Piles 

 and second Dackwing, both very good; and very highly com- 

 mended Pile chickens. In the following class Blacks were very 

 good and won the prizes, the cup going to Black Reds. In the 

 Variety class a grand pen of Turkeys were placed first and 

 Guinea Fowl second, some capital Black Hamburghs very highly 

 <;ommended, Minorcas, Silkies, and Malays making up the class. 

 Rouen Ducks were large but out of feather, and Aylesburys 

 a moderate lot, the cup for this section going to a pen of White 

 Embden Geese in the following class, the second being Toulouse. 



DoRKiNG'*.— 1, C. Widdas, Beechburn Grange, Hnwden-le-Wear. 2, W. Mor- 

 5tt, Goole, Yorks. vhc, J. White, Warlaby. Northallerton, he, \V. Mnrfitt ; W. 

 Swan, Bedlineton. c, J. N. Lawson ; A. Buglass, Carrville, Durbam ; J. Wbite. 



Brahma Pdothas.— I, W. Swan. 2, R. Sbield, Swalwell. i^kc, T. P. Carver, 

 Boroaghbridge. c, G. Lowlhftr, Tow Law; E. J. Jaqne?. Richmond, York-hire. 



Cochins. — Cinnamon and /?«#.— Cup. 1, 2, and v'lc, G. H. Procter, Durham. 

 Anp other variety.— 1 and 2, G. H. Procter, he, J. Fliatoff, Gilesgate, Durham. 

 <;, W. Newbigyin, Sewcaatle-on-Tyne, 



Spanish. Cup and 1, H. Beldon, Goitstock, Binglev- 2, R. Shield, Swalwell. 

 he. S. H.vlton ; W. Jaggs, Blylh. c, J. Craig, Bridge End. Frosterley ; H. Dale, 

 Old Orinesby, Middleaborougli ; C. M. Saunders, Lancaster. 



PoLANDs.— 1 and 2, H. Beldon. vh.c, J. T, Proud, Bincheater, Biahop Auck- 

 Sand. he, A. BnglaSB, Carrville, Durham, c, J. Jackson, Tow Law ; W. Bear- 

 park, Northallerton ; C. M. Saundera, Lancaster. 



French Fowls.— 1, C. M. Saunders. 2, Rev. J.'^G. Milner, Hamsterley, 

 Bishop Auckland, he. Dr. Smith, Sedgetield. 



GAME.—Blark-brca-'<tctl and other RedJi.~l, W. Ynungbusband. Darlington. 

 •2, 3. & E. Prince, Naotwich. vhc, G. Carter, Bediile. he, S. Hylton; K. J. 

 Smith. Eaglescliff; J. Young. Morpeth, c. W. Bearpark ; Miss M.J. Nelson. 

 Cocksbaw, Hexham: A. Buglaas, Carrville, Durham. Any other xjariety. — 1. 

 C. J. Ycung. Driffield. 2, W. Bearpark. vhc, Webster & Adams, Beverley, he, 

 J. Gibson, Staiihope. e, A. Bugiaas ; J. Rowell, Lintz Green. 



Hamburghs —Golden xpangk-d.—Cax) and 1, H. Beldon. 2, R. Shaw &. Dean, 

 Halifax, vhc. R Keenleyside, Aycliffe, Darlington, c, W. Simpson, Frosterley. 

 Bilver-»pangled.—i, H. Beldon. 2, J. Robinson, Garstang. he, C. J. Young. 

 c, R. Kefnltyside ; G. Barks. 



HAHBURGUH.-Go'deniieiicilled-l, T. P. Carver, Langtharpe,Boroughbridge. 

 2, H. Beldon. he, R. Keeoieyside; A. G. Mitchell, c, J. N. Lawson, Ryhope ; 

 J. Jackson, Tow Low; A. Stephenson. Silver-pcneiUcd.—l, J. Robnaon, 

 jQarstang. 2, H Beldon. ?tc, R. Keenleyside; H. B. Gardner, Appleby ; Davi- 

 son & Fattison, Morpeth ; W. Jackson, c, W, Bearpark, Ainderby Steeple. 



Game Ba^tkmb.- Black-breasted and other Reds. — Cup and 1, W. F. Entwisle. 

 2. G.Hall, Kendal, vhc, G.Bell. Morpeth; W. F. Entwiale. he, G. Hall; J. 

 Robs'^)n. Bishop Auckland; Miss M. J. Nelson, Cock&haw, Hexham: C. J. 

 Yonng, Ddffield. c, W. Wardle, South Gosford, Newcastle. Any othervaricty. 

 —1, W. R Entwisle. 2, D. Hunter. Sunderland, vhc, MisB M. J. Nelaon ; W. 

 F. Entwi&Ie. he, J. R. Robinson, Sunderland. 



Bantams.— i?.i:cfpf Game.~\, H. Beldon. 2, Wei's & Sherwin, Ripon. vhc, 

 Kev, J. G. Milner. Hamaterley, Biahop Auckland; R. H. Aahton, Mottram, 

 Manchesler. he, Millner & Boanland. c, R Smith, Norton, Malton. 



Any other Variety,— 1, Mias Kirk, Givendale, Ripon. 2, J. Young. Driffield. 

 vhc,B.. Beldon (2) hc,R. Hawkins, Seaham Harbour (Malay): T, P. Carver 

 <Black Hamburghp); H. A. Cave, Sunderland (Silkiea); C. Venables. Sheraton, 

 Caatle Eden (White Minorca); G. W. Grainer, East Bolden, Newcastle 

 <MinorcaB). 



Any Variety — Chickens.— l, E. Pritchard, Wolverhampton (Dark Brahmas). 

 2, G. H. Procter, Durham (Buff Cochine) 3, Blackburn & Maynard, North- 

 allerton (Brown Red Game), vhc, J T. Proud, Binchester, Biahop Auckland 

 fWhite Dorkioga); F. E Gibson. Middleton-in-Teesdale (Dark Brahmas). he, 

 T. & G. Kifisnn, Old Ormsby, Middleton (Golden-pencilled); T. Grey, Green- 

 head, near Stanhope (Game), c, J. G- Walker, Hendon, Sunderland (Golden- 

 pencilled); T Grey (Silver-spangled Hamburghs). 



Ducks.— fioH^n — 1, H, Beldon. 2, W Canney, Bishop Auckland, he. Miss 

 Scott; C.J.Young. Ayl€sbur}i.—'[, F. E. Gibson. 2, W. Canney. c, T. Scott. 

 Coxhoe ; C. Venables, Sheraton, Caatle Eden. 



Geese.- Cup and 1, C. J. Young. 2, H. Forrest, Durham, he, W. Love, 

 Wolsingham. 



Judge. — Mr. E. Hutton. 



CLECKHEATON SHOW OP POULTBT, &c. 



This took place on the 24th, and the day proving very fine 

 the gathering was superior, no other society in this locality 

 coming in for such an amount of popular patronage. The pens 

 ■were constructed of wood, with strands of wire netting stretched 

 in front, which, while substantial, were not such as would facili- 

 tate the handling of the birds, the openings being to the back. 

 Money prizes were offered, there being no cups or other extras, 

 but three prizes in each class of poultry, and two in each class 

 of Pigeons and Rabbits. 



Game were divided into five classes, and among them were 

 many good birds, but some were sadly out of feather. In tiingle 

 cocks Mr. Brierley won with a capital Brown Red, the second 

 going to a Pile, and third to a Brown Red ; but the first requires 

 a little more practice in the show pen. The Pile was a hand- 

 some bird. Black Reds were good in quality, but rather faded. 

 Brown Reds being good as regards the winners. Duckwings 

 were smart in style, the hens particularly nice iu colour. In 

 the Variety Piles won, and these were very good ; first a very 

 ■fine quality, cecond very substantial but old, and consequently 

 not as correct iu colour, and a little thick ; and third a cock, 

 with a very young pullet — an objectionable way of showing. 

 Dorkings a grand class, and all Dark Greys. In Cochins the 

 winners Buil, very good iu colour and quality; the first-prize 

 hen particularly good in shape. Any other variety, nice White 

 and Partridge. Spaniali were first a most uncommon pen as 

 regards quality; second cock grand, and hen pretty good ; the 

 third a good hen, but poor cock; highly commended abetter 

 hen, but cock though fine was small in face. The finest three 

 in Brahmas were a close run, first by far the best cock, but 

 hen, though good, failing ; second best hen, but cock not so well 

 marked and smaller; third, a good pen in colour, but wanting 



in finish. The worst feature of the schedule of this Society ia 

 the distribution of the prizes in Hamburghs, for while Black 

 Hamburghs are provided with a class, Gold and Silver of each 

 kind are classed together, and we would strongly recommend 

 a revision of this section for another show. In Spangles first 

 were Gold, and second Silvers ; and in Pencils first Silvers, and 

 second Gold, the whole being good ; while Black Hamburghs 

 were one of the best classes. In Game Bantams^ Black- breasted 

 Reds, the first were a good old pen ; second a small smart cock, 

 with a puliet; and third a rather large good-coloured cock, 

 with a pullet. In the next Piles won all the prizes, and the 

 whole were very good ; some capital chickens coming in for the 

 highly commended. In the following class Blacks were the 

 winners; and in the Variety class Gold Polands, Crt-ve-Cceurs, 

 and Silver Polands won ; and in the Selling class Spanish and 

 Brown Red Game. In chickens, for which one class was pro- 

 vided, some good pens were shown ; the first White Cochins, 

 second Light Brahmas, and third Dark; a good pen of Silver 

 Pencils were very highly commended. In Aylesbury Ducks 

 were some young birds of this year of great size and purity of 

 quality. The Rouens more numerous, and very even, although 

 mostly out of feather; and in the Variety class, which was a 

 most attractive one, a splendid pair of so-called Yellowbills first, 

 Chilian Teal second, and Kasarkas third. Geese and Turkeys 

 few in number, but very good in quality. 



For Pigeons there were ten classes. In Carriers Duns and 

 Blacks won respectively. The Pouters proving one of the best 

 classes in the Show ; first a grand Blue cock, second a Blue hen, 

 and highly commended a good Black cock, which was a little 

 lame, however. Tumblers poor ; and Fantails only moderate 

 iu quality. Dragoons were as usual very good, and the winners 

 Blue, as near perfection as we think it possible to get them. 

 In Tnrbits only the winners were of any note, both of which 

 were Reds. In Jacobins Reds also won, both pairs nice in all 

 points. In Long faced Autwerps only one pair really answered 

 that description, these being Blue Chequers; the second. Red 

 Chequers, were good, but the cock too short in face. Short- 

 faced Antwerps were a grand lot, the competition close, the 

 winners being Silver Dune, and very true to head, eye, and 

 colour properties. In the Selling class Blue Owls were first, 

 and Archangels second. 



Babbits were not numerous. In Lop bucks the first went to 

 a Black, 21^ by 43, large, and good iu other points; second a 

 Fawn, 20| by 4^ ; very highly commended a Tortoiseshell, 21 by 

 4|, not equal, however, in eye and condition. Does were Fawn- 

 and- white first, 21^ by 43; and second 2U^ by 4if, young, and 

 nice iu bloom. In the following class a Silver-Grey was first 

 and Angora second ; and in does first was Silver-Grey and 

 second Himalayan, both very good. During the arbitrations 

 the Secretary himself saw to the feeding of the birds. 



OAi.tz.~Any variety— Cock —1, C. W. Brierley, Middleton. 2. R. Walker, 

 Gomersal. 3, C. Fearnley, Kirkheaton. he, E. Wilson. Black Ited.—l, J. 

 Mason, Worcester 2. R. Hemmintrwav. Shelf. 3. J. Crowther, Liversedge. 

 he, E. Aykroyd, EcelesbiH. Broicn Iled.—1, C. W. Brierley. 2. J. W. Thornton, 

 Bradford. Ducknunq, Blue or Grey.— I, E. Hollatid, Ovenden. 2, J. Mason, 

 8, H. C.Mason. Bj-atal. hc,E Aykrovd. Anij ot>u'r ra?ir?// —1, H. C. Mason. 

 2 and he, R. Walker. 3, W. J. Mason. DriKhlmgton. 



DoEKiNGs.— 1 and 2, J. Walker. 3, W. H. Ci-abtree, Levenshnlme. he, J. 

 Newton, Siladen; W. Harvev, Sbeffi'^ld. 



Cochin-chinas.— B«#.—l, J. Walker, Rochdale. 2, W. Harvey. 3, C. Sidgwick, 

 Keighlev- he, W. H. Crabtree. Any other variety.— \, W. Whitworth, jtin., 

 LoniTsiglit 2, H. Beldon. Bin)?ley. S, T. E. Havjside, Pannail. 



Spanish.- B//'cA-.— 1. H. Beldon. 3, V. Bentley. Bradford. 3, J. Thresh, Brad- 

 ford, he. J. Powell, liranford. 



Brahma Poutbas — 1, W. H. Crabtree. 2, W. Whiteley. Sheffield. 3. C. Holt, 

 Rochdale, he, W. H. Crabtree; W. Schofleld, Birkenshaw; J, Moore, Holm- 

 Urth. 



Hambcbghs — GoM or Silver-pencilled.~l and 3, H. Beldon. 2, H. Digby, 

 Lindley. BUick —1 and 3, H. Beldon. 2, W. Bentley. Holmfirth. he. J. Moore ; 

 C. Sidgwick. Gold and Silver-epangled.-l, T. Dean, Keighley. 2 and S, H. 

 Beldon. 



Bk^T khis.- Game .—Tilack or Brown Rcds.—\, W. F. Entwisle, Wyke. 2, R. J. 

 Hartley. Altvincham. 3, A- Smith. Northovpram vhc, S. Sugden, Cleckheaton. 

 he, W. F. PJntwirtle; B. Firih, Heekmondwike, Any other variety.— \,W- F. 

 Entwisle. 2. J. Wright. Wibsey. 3, A. Smith, iic. W. F. Entwisle; G. Noble. 

 Dewsbury ; I. Naylor, Heekmondwike. Any variety except Game. — 1 and 3, H. 

 Beldon. 2, Milner & Beanland, Keighley. 



Any othkr Varietx.— 1 aud 3. H. Beldon. 2, W. H, Crabtree. he, T. Webb, 

 Sutton Coidfield. 



Selling Class.— 1, W. Harvey. 2, J. Thresh. 3, A. Sngden, Swinley. Jic, 3. 

 Powell. 



Any Vakiety.— C^iicfcejis.— 1, C. Carr, Wilsden. 2, G. Breeze, Easneye, Ware. 

 3. W. Schotield. vhc, H. Digby. he, T. Webb, c, J, S. Stott, Copley; W. 

 Bentley. 



UvcKs.— Aylesbury.— I and 2, J. Walker, Rochdale, he, C. Holt, Rochdale. 

 Rouen— 1, 3. Walker. 2, J. Newton. S, G. Marshall, Dewsbury. he, 3. 

 Walker; A. Beldon; J. Wharton, Littletown; H. Harrison. Cleckheaton ; C. 

 Holt c, B. Parkinson. Any other variety.— i and he, J. Walker. 2 and 3, 

 A. &. W. H. Silvester, Sheffield. 



Geese.— 1, J. White, Whitby. 2, J. Walker. 



TuHKEYs.— 1, J, Walker. 2, J. H Rockett, Selby. 

 PIGEONS. 



CAriRiEBS.— 1 and2,W. Harvey, Sheffield. /w,H.Yardley, Birmingham; J, H. 

 Syke3. Hudderfcfield; F. Seanor, Leeds, c. J. C. Arkwriglit, Holmtlrth. 



Pouters.— 1 and 2, W. Harvey, vhc, F. Seanor. he, '£. Foster, Bingley ; F. 

 Seanor. c, J. H. Sykea. 



Fantails.— 1, J. F. Loversidge, Newark. 2, S. L.iw8on, Preston, he, J, F. 

 Loveraidge; F. Seanor. 



DRA.:ooNa.— 1 and 2. R. Woods. Mansfield, he, H. Yardley; E. Barnbill, 

 Cleckheaton. 



Tumhleks.— 1, H. Yardley. 2, F. Seanor. he, S. Lawson, Preston. 



Jacobins.— 1, T. Holt. 2, G. Richardson, Rochdale, he, S, Lawson; W. 

 Harvey. 



Tcbiuts.— 1, F. Seanor. 2, G. Richardson, he, T. Foster. 



