Jane 13, I86J. ] 



JOUENAL OF HOKTICUIiTUKE AND COTTAaE GAEDENEK. 



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pen from Mr. Jones, of Clifton, Viscountess Holinesdale's 

 well-knoxn and excellent pen beinj a very good second, and 

 JSIr. Beldon, of Yorkshire, being but little in the rear as third 

 prizc-tator. It is long since so superior and regular a class 

 of Spanish has been exhibited; andthetirst-prizeSn-eepstates 

 Spanish cock CViscountess Holinesdale's), is also well worthy 

 of especi,;l mention. VTe cannot but congratulate the Bath 

 and AVest of England Society on this prominent improve- 

 ment on former meetings in so aristocratic a breed of. fowls. 



The class for " Coloured" Doi'Jdngs proved one of the most 

 important in the Show. Here pen after pen was of the 

 highest order, ajid consecxuently the competition was general 

 throughout a strong class. As many of our poultry fanciers 

 might anticipate, Viscountess Holmesdale exhibited some 

 birds that place most of her ladyship's rivals far in the rear. 

 Captain Lane, of Brac'xnell, Berkshii-e, exhibited a wonder- 

 fully well-feathered, weU-matched, and equally weU-grown 

 pen, so far as size only is considered; but it should always 

 ba remembered that natui-al malformation of the legs is 

 quite inadmissable. In this case one hen was fearfully 

 "knock-kneed," and presented a striking instance of de- 

 formity, arising, mos: probably, from over-feeding as a 

 chicken, combined with want of sniEcient exercise whilst 

 only a few weeks old. "^e mention this, as a hint to all 

 breeders of heavy-weighted chickens, to give every faciUty 

 for exercise during the &-st few weeks, and afterwards to 

 Increase weight by excessive feeding when the bone becomes 

 more hardened and matured. It is thus that overmuch 

 kindness and anxiety to indulge the chickens of large breeds 

 ofttimes ends in self-wrought disappointment ; and we 

 may add that our own experience proves, beyond question, 

 that parents whose formation is thus imperfect not nn- 

 frequently have even wry-backed offspring. 



In Cochins we were not prepared for so perfect a display, 

 and we hear a great rivalry had existed to gain position at 

 the Hereford meeting. The competitors were evidently not 

 resting on their oars, but looking as alike as possible ; and, 

 after absenting himself fi-om exhibiting for some two years 

 or more past, llr. H. Tomlinson, of Birmingham, again took 

 his old position at the head of the prize list with a pen of 

 colossal BuiFs, as neat as they were excellent. Captain 

 Heaton, of Manc'uester, pushed in closely for a second place, 

 and Mr. Stephens, of "VTalsall, was not by any means a 

 bad third. \Ve were glad to see so plucky an exhibitor as 

 Mr. Zurhorst, of Dublin, rewarded by success in wonderfully 

 well-shown White Cochins, Single (Buff) Sweepstakes Cochin 

 -cock, an exceedingly neat specimen ; and a pen of immense 

 first-prize Turkeys, that would excite the fondest anticipa- 

 tions of any gourmand who happened to cast eyes on them 

 at the Bath and AVest of Englaiid Show. Mr.'Boyle, also j 

 of the Sister Isle, exhibited a first-pi-izs pen of Geese that, as j 

 was jocosely observed by a visitor, " seemed made expressly 



for 



working man with a numerous family." Visitors 



thronged this pen constantly, and they proved a feature of 

 the Show. Xor were ilr. Boyle's Brahmas less conspicuous 

 for merit, in a most spirited competition. AVe repeat we 

 were glad to see old Ireland puUing up so strongly as she did 

 in many of the most useful breeds ; for this inevitably must 

 tend to stiU greater attention and improvement, making 

 John Bull look to his colours in the friendly tournaments of 

 om- poultry exhibitions. 



In Game fowls the show was very strong; and although 

 Mr. Fletcher, of Stoneclough, near Manchestea-, took, without 

 exception, every first prize, and thus of necessity the silver 

 ■cup for the best pen of Game fowls exhibited, it must not 

 be supposed it was not well contested, or that extraordinary 

 merit was wanting elsewhere. The Harjibur^hs were very 

 good, as were also the Poland fowls ; and the Baniams were 

 equally praiseworthy. AVe regretted to find that a case 

 occurred of birds being exhibited as true chickens of 1865, 

 that evidently were first ushered into life considerably 

 anterior to Christmas last. They were very properly dis- 

 qualified by the Judges ; and we hope that" in every case 

 ■where the like imposition is attempted, the same determina- 

 tion to put a stop to such practices will be at once adopted. 

 It is quite time that autumn-hatched chickens were put 

 down when shown as spring birds, and the custom of so 

 doing is most reprehensible, and has been in somewhat 

 general practice until some parties seem to consider its 

 universality its perfect excuse. It is quite time it were 



done away with, and none but spring chickens hoH ad- 

 missible. 



In the Extra A'ariety class there was a good entry, a 

 capital pen of Malays taking the lead, a pen of perfect 

 Silkj' fowls second jjosition, and a pen of excellent AVhite 

 Spanish fowls, exhibited by Mi-. F. B. Pitman, the third 

 prize. So great was the competition, however, that an 

 extra third prize was here awarded to Mr. Beldou's AVhite 

 Polands, a very interesting gi-oup, and well shown. 



In the Figeons the competition was not only very keen 

 indeed, but such as would render any meeting popular-. Mr. 

 A. Pintoleite, of Manchester, was the fortunate winner of 

 the silver cup ; and Mr. H. Tardley, of Bu-mingham, of the 

 Society's silver medal as a second extra prize for Pigeons. 

 The whole of the Pigeon classes were unusually good. 



The weather was very fine, and the attendance a perfect 

 success. 



Sp-inish. — Firsl and Cup, E. Jone«, Clifton. Spcond .Viscountess Holmes- 

 dale, Linton Park. Kent. Third, H. Beldon, Bintjley, Yorliabire. Highly 

 CommenJed, R. Wright, London; Capt. Hc:LSoa, Manchester; T. Bamlield, 

 Cliflon; T. Smiih, Walsall. 



DonKlNGS (Coloured). — First, Cup, and Third, Viscountess Holmesdale. 

 Second, J. K. Fowler, Ayle.-*bDry. Commended, J. Norman, Peiahore. 



DoBKi.-iGS (While). — First and Second, H. Lingwood, Ncedham Market, 

 Sulfjlk. Third. Rev. G. F. Hodson, North Pecherton, bridgewater. 



CoCHiN-CeirfA (Coloured). — First, K. Tomlinsoii, Biroiingham. Second, 

 Capt. Heaton, Manchester. Third, J. Stephens, Walsall. Commended, 

 H. Bates, Btroiin^hani ; H. GrifiSth-f, Worcesler. 



Cooaix-CHI>-A t White). —First, F. W. Zorhorst, Donnvbrook, Dublin. 

 Second, "W. Dawson, Hopion, Mirfield, Yorkshire. Third. K. Chase, Balsall 

 Hemh, Birmingham. Commended, G. Lamb, Compton, Wolverhampton. 



Game (White and Piles). — First, Cup, and Second, J. Fletcher, Stone- 

 clough, Manchester. Third, S. Matthew, Stow-market, Suffo.k. Commended, 

 T. Burgess, Whitchurch, Salop. 



Game (Black-breasted and other Reds).— First and Second. J. Fletcher, 



Maochester. Third, A. B. Dyas, Madeley, Salop. Highly Commended, 



H. Adney. Coiiumpton; Rev. ti. S. Cruwys. Tiverton. 



Game (Duckwing and other Greys and Blues).— First, J. Fletcher, Man- 



t Chester. Second, Kev. G. S. Cruwys, Tiverton. Third, S. Matthew, Stow- 



j market, Sutfolk. 



t Brahma Pootea. — First, R. W. Boyle. Dundrum, Dublin. Second, H. 

 i Lacy, Hebden Bricge. Third, Mrs. Hargreaves, Reading. Highly Com- 

 ' mended, J. Marfeli^ Hereford; E. Pigeoa, Kxeler; J. Hinton, Hinton, 

 i Bath; J. K. Fowler, .-kjleshury. 



; Hamel-dghs (Golden-pencilled).— First, F. Pittis, jiin., Newport, Isle of 

 i Wight. Second, J. E. Pries, Hereford. Third, J. S. .M.iggs, Tetnury. 

 1 Hame-jhghs (Silrer-p^cilled).— First, Viscountess Holmesdale. Second, 

 J. Holland, Worcester. Third. H. Beldon, Bmg'ey. 



Hameu'egbs (Golden-spangled). — First. A. K. Wood. Kendal. Second, 

 w. Baviiss, Vi'alsall. ThirJ, 1'. Uavies, Biruiingliam. Highly Coaimended, 

 T. Davies; a. Btldon, Bmgley. 



Hamburgbs (Silver-spangled). — First, H. Beldon, Bingley. Second, G. 

 Whitcombe, Gloucester. Third, T. Davies, Newport, Monmouthshire- 

 Ilighly Commended, W. Bowley, Cirencester. 



POLANus (Biask with White Crests). — Hrst and Third. IT. Carter, Holm- 

 Srth, Yorksh-lre. Second and Highly Commended, T. P. Edwards, Lynd- 

 hurst. 



Polands (Gold or Silver).— First and Second, H. Beldon, Bingley. Third, 

 -•irs. Blay. Worcester. 



Ant otjiee Vaeieit. — First. Rev. A. G. Brooke, Rny ton XI. Towns, Salop 

 (Malays). .Second, R. H. Nicholas, Newport, Aioumoutnr^hire (Chinese 

 Silks).' Thil-d, F. B. Pitman. Tauutun (White Spanish). E.-ctra Tltird, H. 

 BelJon, Binglev. Highly Commended, E. Pigeon, liseier (La Fleche). 

 Commended,~Mrs. Haig, Lichfield (.Magpie Tanlans) ; R. Tate, Leeds '.Black. 

 Hamburghs). 



DoEHixG Chicsex.— First, Mi-s. Barter. Plymouth. Second, Rev. G. F. 

 Hodson, Bridgewater Highly Commended, Mrs. Dunn, Hungerford. 

 Game Chickens. — Second, H .4dney, CoUuinpton. First Prize withheld. 

 CochD!-Obixa Chicke.vs.— First, J. K. Rodbarrt, Wrington. Somerset. 

 Second, Rev F. Tavlor, Kirkby Leusdaie, Westmoreland. Highly Com- 

 mended, F. W. Rus't, Hastings; P. Cartwright, Oswestry. Commended, 

 -J. Shorthose, ISewcastle-on-Tyne. 



SWEEPST.AKES. — Gamk First and Second. J. Fictcher, Mancheatej. 



Third, F. Statter, Manchester. Commended, Kev. G. S. Cruwys. Tiverton. 

 Sweepstakes. — Spanish.— First, Viscountess Holmesdale. Second, R. 

 Wright, Loudon. ;hii-d, J. R. Rodbavd, Wrington. Somerset. 



S^TEEPST.uiEs.— Dorking.— First, F. Statte.-, Manchester. Second, Vis- 

 CLiuntess Holmesdale. Third, C. Smith, Salisbury. 



J^wtEpSTAKES— Cochik-China.— First, F. W. Zurhorst, Dublin. Second, 

 E. A. Tudinan, Whitchurch, Salop. Third. J. E. Price, Hereford. Highly 

 Commended, W. Curwain, Cambridge. Commended, W. BowJey, Curen- 

 cester. 



SwEEpST.^KES. — Gajie Bantams.- First, E. Cambridge, Bristol. Second, 

 S. Lang, jun., Bristol. Third, G. Manning. Springfield. Esses. 



Bamams (Gold-laced).— Fits; and Cup, Kev. G. S. Cruwys, Tiverton. 

 Second Prize withheld. 



Bantams (Silrer-laced). —First, T.ev. G. S. Cruwys. Second and Com- 

 mended, E. Jones, Clitton. 



Bantams (White and Black).— First, Kev. G. S. Cruwys. Second and 

 Highly Commended, T. Davies, Newport, Monmonthshire. Commended, 

 W. Draycott, Leicester. 



Bantams (Any other Variety!.— First, S. Ward, Chesterfield (Game). 

 Second. J. Fletcher. Manchester (Game). 



DcCKs (Aylesbury).— First and Cup, J. K. Fowler, Aylesbury. Second, 

 W. C. N. Hughes D'Aitts, Reading. 



DccKS (Rouen).— First, A. Woods, Liverpool. Second, J. R. Kodhard, 

 Wrlnston, Samerset. 



Ducks (Any oiher Variety).— First. T. H. D Bayly, Biggleswade, Beds. 

 Second, T. C. Harrisoi, Hull (Brown Call|. Commended, J. W. Kelleway, 

 Merston, Isie of Wight (Blaclt East Indian). 



