Deoembei- 23, 1875. ] JOURNAL OF HORTICULTUBE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 



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open and for members, thua causing double awarda. We think 

 it would be better to keep these ck'saea to theraaelvea if possible, 

 as was done with younger birds. The Cochin prize wua taken 

 bya grand old bird, we believe a former winner at Croydon. 

 The white on his deaf eara should not hava been, but it would 

 have been hard to have ruled him out for thig. In the Dorking 

 class there was the best specimen of outside spurs we have 

 seen for some time. Spanis'i was a fair cUsa. The French 

 varieties better, but then Driu,' headed the list; wo rather 

 fancied his Houdans, but they were not well matched, which lost 

 them second place. The iirst-prizs Brown Red Game good, and 

 a good pair not dubbed. Haynhunjhs were not too good, and the 

 breast of the Pencilled prize hen much too light, but the cock 

 was good. Bantams, all varieties, were chiefly Game. We 

 hear there was some grumbling over the awards in this class, 

 a Crystal Palace winner and a Leeds winner not holding their 

 former position. We certainly thought the commended Duck- 

 wing C3ck the best in the class, but not so the pullets, and as 

 the awards were for paira we think that must have been the 

 difficulty. Game Bantam exhibitors should remember that the 

 Bantam drooping wing should not be seen : this was the general 

 fault. In the distinct varieties there were some fine Malays; 

 we liked the carriage of the highly commended Malaya better 

 than the other, but the white on tail, &c., was a defect. In 

 Selling classes good Black Cochins were first, Houdans second, 

 a good pen of Black Hamburgh third, and Spanish fourth. 

 There were some good birda shown in the claaaes for members 

 here this yaar, showing the spirit at least is willing. 



In Pigeons, Antwerps headed the list with sixteen pens. The 

 Judge highly commended the whole class, his awards being 

 chiefly to the homing type of bird rather than the show. There 

 was nothing very striking iu the rest of the Pigeon classes, but 

 a pair of Archangels took first in the Variety class. We con- 

 gratulate Woolwich on its second Exhibition, and hope that 

 Ashford Show, the Dog Show, and other shows have not taken 

 away its visitors. The awards were mide by Col. F. C. 

 Hassard, C.B. 



BAETON-ON-HUMBER SHOW OF POULTRY, &c. 



This Show took place in the Volunteer Hall on the 8th inst. 

 There were upwards of 700 exhibits, an increase of 200 on last 

 year's exhibition. The poultry were over 257 pens, the speci- 

 mens in both the Game classea and Bantams being especially 

 good. There were 1G2 entries of Pigeoua, the specimens pos- 

 seasing more than ordinary merit. The arrangement of the 

 pens was a great drawback to the Show, they were placed in four 

 tiers from floor to ceiling, and numbered from bottom to top, 

 making it almost impossible to judge fairly, as the birds were 

 placed in such inequality of position, and it also made it very 

 difficult for the public to view them, requiring a ladder to see 

 the top birds pi'operly, and to stoop down to see those at the 

 bottom. We were very sorry to nee so many birds, both 

 poultry and Pigeons, arrive too late for competition. 



Game, Black Red or any other Red. — Mr. Adama, first prize 

 and cup in addition for the beat pen of Game, with a good pen of 

 Brown Reds. We should like the cock bird none the less were 

 he lighter-coloured in his hackle. We do like the lemon shade 

 in a Brown Red. Wevery much liked Mr. Glaseby's second-prize 

 pen of Black Reda. Game, any other variety. — Mr. Watera first, 

 Duckwings, faultless in colour and good in style, llr. Adama 

 second, with a good pen of Duckwings. Single Game hens. — 

 Mr. Adama first, with a Duckwing. Mr. Waters second. Brown 

 Red, a gem, the only fault that we could find with her being 

 a little bronze on her wing flights. Single Game cocks. — Mr. 

 Adams first, with a first-class Duckwing. Mr. Waters second. 

 Brown Red. The third was also a Duckwing. Game Ba)itams, 

 Black or Brown Red. — First, Dawson, Black Red, a grand pen, 

 but the cockerel very much out of condition. Second and third 

 also Black Reds. Two very good pens. The whole class of seven- 

 teen pena were of more than average merit. Any other variety. 

 — First and second, Newbitt, w'th Piles and Duckwiogs, very 

 stylish ; and Dawson third. Bantams, any variety but Gamp. — 

 First were Blacks; second Gold-laced; third Silver-laced. 

 Bantam cock, any variety. — First, and in addition to cup, for the 

 best pen in the Show, was properly awarded to Mr. Stretch's 

 Black Red Game Bantam. This bird was as near perfection iu 

 colour and style aa we ever saw. Bantam hens. — The three prizes 

 were awarded to three Game. Very good birds. Spanish. — 

 Only three pena; with the exception of the first-prize birds 

 only a poor lot. Dorhings. — Eight pens of moderate birda. 

 Brahmas, Dark. — Six pens. First-prize pen contained a very 

 good cock, the ben only moderate. The second and third were 

 average birds. Light. — Seven pens, four of which were not for 

 competition. A second prize was only given. Cochins. — First, 

 Spjucer, contained a very good hen. All the three prizes went 

 to Buff birds. HamhurgJts. — With the exception of the Black 

 Hamburghs, were a poor lot. Gold and Silver-pencilled. — First, 

 Silver; second. Gold. Any other variety. — First and second. 

 Blacks; third, Golden. French. — A good class. The prizes 



were all taken by Cruves. Any other variety. — The first was 

 awarded to a grand pen of Golden Polanda ; second, Malays; 

 third. Golden Polands. Selling class.— Twenty-five pens, con- 

 tained some good and cheap birds. The first, a very good pen 

 of Black Hamburghs. Second, a nice pen of ijight Brahmas 

 that must have taken first iu their own clasa had they been 

 entered. Third, a nice pen of Black Spanish. Birda hatched 

 in 187.J. — Twenty-one pena. First a grand pen of Brown Red 

 chickens of great promise. Second, nice Buff Cochins. Third, 

 a grand pen of Light Brahmas. Guinea Fowls. — Four pens of 

 nice birds. The Ducks were of average merit. Nine pens 

 Rouen, and niui pens Aylesburys. In Ducks, any other variety, 

 the first and second prizes were taken by Messrs. A. & W. H. 

 Sylvester with their well-known fancy Ducks. Third, a nice 

 pen of East Indiana. Goose or Gander.— Seven pena. The first 

 a good Grey. 



We cannot report who won the point cup in poultry. Mr. 

 Waters counting forty points, and Mr. Adama thirty-aeven 

 points, but Mr. Adams taking the cup for Game as well, it was 

 thought by some that it ought to count, others thought not, as 

 in the schedule of prizes it was not named as counting. 



Pigeons- — The cup for the best bird iu the Show was won by 

 Mr. jas. Baker, Spring Grove, Kew Bridge, London, witb hia 

 grand little Almond cook, if we mistake not the cup-winner at 

 the Palace. The same gentleman carrying off also the point 

 cup. Pouters— First, a grand Blue, narrow iu girth, good iu 

 style, and well marked. Second and third, Blues. Carriers.— 

 First, a good Black. Second, a good Black also, but showed 

 badly, would not show up, crouching in the corner of the pen. 

 Second a good Dun. Barbs —A really good Black; second, 

 Black ; third, Red. Owla.— Firat, a magnificent Bine English. 

 Turbits.— First, Silver ; second. Blue ; third, Red. A oiasa of 

 great merit. Sixteen pens. Jacobina. — First, second, and third, 

 Baker. All Red. Tumblers.— First and cup, a splendid little 

 Almond. We could flud no fault with him, unless it was that 

 he might have had a little broader akuU. Second, a wonderful 

 good Almond hen; and third, one of the best Kites that we have 

 seen for years. Mr. Adams's grand Almond cock had to be put 

 off with highly commended. £20 waa ofl'ered and refused for 

 this bird. Fantails.— Mr. Brown first, with a good White bird 

 that showed to great advantage, facing you, and carrying a good 

 tail well. Second and third. Baker, BUie and White. Antwerps. 

 —First and second, Sbort-faced Silver Duns. Third, Long-faced 

 Blue Chequered. Mr. Gamon sent two good pens which would 

 have stood first and second had they not been penned after 

 judging. We saw them penned on the morning after the birds 

 were judged. Dragoons, — First, a grand Blue, just the bird that 

 we knowlar. Cannan wants iu a Dragoon. A straight, stout, box 

 beak, from back of head to beak end straight, no drop as in the 

 Carrier, a great fault in most of the heavy birds, not much 

 wattle on beak or eye, a good neck, good shoulders, strong in 

 butt of wing, wing not too long aa to touch the ground, broad 

 flight feathers, each feather when wing opened out lapping a 

 little over the other, standing well up on the legs, ahowing 

 the thighs well, looking as if he was ready to dart away if at 

 liberty, hard feather and all of a piece. We know that he con- 

 tenda that the Dragoon as well as the Antwerp are flying birds, 

 and that to a great extent he judges them for this. We think 

 that he ia right. It is high time that exhibitors knew what 

 style of bird to send. We have watched Mr. Cannan's awards, 

 and where it is known that he will judge it will be of no ueb 

 sending the heavy birds that win with some judges. Second 

 and third were White and Yellow. Any other variety.— First, 

 Russian Trumpeter; second, a really good Clack Nun; third. 

 Trumpeter. 



EDINBURGH CHRISTMAS CLUB POULTRY 

 SHOW. 



This important Show waa held on December 8th, 9th, and 

 10th, in the Grass Market, Edinburgh ; the entries numbered 

 over one thousand, and the quality was first-rate, but the 

 managers have still much to learn as to arrangements ; the 

 place was too small, and tier on tier of pens met the eye. 

 Certainly no breed was favoured. Cochin and Bantam coolis 

 shared equally with others ; the top rows of pens over 5 feet 

 from the ground, we should think, and no fancier needs to be 

 told Cochins don't do that height. Again, the dishes for water 

 were in many instances large brown basins, big enough for the 

 birda to stand in, and several birds had apparently taken the 

 opportunity to render themselves unfit for exhibition this 

 season, and so get clear of the, to them, show nuisance. 



Scotch Greys headed the list, and a fine lot they were. The 

 first-prize cockerel was a good one, but too Cuckoo-Dorking- 

 like in shape. The best in the class was Mr. Gird wood's, a clearly 

 marked and stylish cockerel. In cocks the same fault (Dorking- 

 shaped) was noticeable, while the pullets and hens were grand 

 classes. The first old hen the beat Scotch Grey in the Show. 

 Dorkings were, aa they always are, good at this Show, and the 

 judging was mostly good. Mr. Robb's old bird ia a well- known 



