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JOUENAL OF HOBTICULTUKE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 



[ December 7, 1871. 



offered. I ehall be glad if there should follow some correspon- 

 dence on the subject. — West Riding. 



AIRDRIE POULTRY SHOW. 



This was lield on the 2Ed iDst. There were upwards of 180 entries 

 of pcnltry and Pigeons. The following is che list of awards : — 



Spamsh.— 1, G. F. LainfT, j^irdrie. 2, M. Clelland. rnmbuscethan. 8, A. 

 While. Molherwell. 4. J. "V^'addeH. Airdrie Hill. Chic7cens.—\ and Medal, G. 

 F. lainp. 2, J. Aitken.Loanhead. 3, A. Robertson, Kilmarnock. 4, J. Andrew, 

 Clarketon. 



DoEEiNGS.— 1. 2. H. FeTS. Barrhead. 2, J. Waddell. Chickens.— 1, 2. H. 

 EcTP. 2 and 4. A. MTonald. Easier Moffat. 3, J. "U'addpll. 



Game.— 1 and 4, J. W addell. 2. A. Mackie. Mvrot. 8. Z. H. HeTS. Ckicl-ens. 

 —a ftnfi Medal, J. "Waddell. 2, E. Irring, Eockliffe, Carlisle, 3, 2. H. Hevs. 

 4, J. Aitken. 



Beahmas.— 1, W. Good, Chapelhall. 2 and 4, E. Eobineon, Airdrie. 3, J. 

 Birch, Paiilieston. 



Cochins.— 1. J. Pollock. BnehbT. 2, A. Crawford, ChapelhaU. 3, J. Drinnan, 

 Wonflhan. 4. "W. MatMillan, Bothwell. 



Scotch Geeys -1. E. Gibb. 2, J. Meiklcm, Hamilton. 3, J. Taylor, John- 

 stone 4, J. Aitken, Johrstone. 



Bameueghs. — Goldm-spanaied.—l and Medal. F. Eobinson. 2 and 4. M. 

 CleHand. 3. T. Love, ChapelhaU. Silver-spangled.— f , E. Eobinson. 2, J. 

 AitchinFon. Crmbuflarg;. 3, J Moodie, Pait^lev. Golden-pencilled.— 1, J . Arm- 

 stronp, Lonpto-wn, Cumberlpnd. 2, M. Clelland. 3, H. Ruesel. C ■- ckmannan 

 4, D. Cibb. Moiher-n-ell. Silver-penciUcd.—-!, E. Crawford, Ban-head. 2, J- 

 Pollock, Cumbuslnriff. 



Gamp Bantams.— 1, J. Waddell. 2, G. ■Williamson. 3,E. T. Gemmell, Glasgow. 

 4, L. Dontrlas, Airdrie. 



Bantams.— 1, A. Eoberfpoo. 2. G. F. Lainfr. S. W. Hardie. 4. "W. Paterson. 



TrEKPTS.- 1 and S, K. Eobinson. 2, G. F. Laincf. 4, J. Gnudie. 



Ant othee Vaeiett.— 1, 2. H. Hoys. 2, W. Gibb. 3, "W. Linton, Selkirk. 

 4, A. Wylie, Johnstone. 



DvcKS.—Ayleshnry.—l, 2, and Mednl, J. Meiklem. 3. 2. H. Heys. 4, J. 

 ■Waddell. Any other Variety.— 1, J. Waddell. 2, A. Robertson. 3, J. Meiklem. 

 4, G. F. Lains. 



Sellikg CnAss.— 1, G. F. Laing. 2, J. Stevenson, Cliapelball. 3, Gow and 

 Walker. 4, J. Wilson, Beith. 



PIGEONS. 



Pouters.— B?uc or BlacTc.—l and 2, J. MiPer, Glasgow. 8, G. F. Laing. Any 

 other Variety.— I and 2, J Miller. 3, E. Ri binson. 



Fantails.- 1. B. Blair, Johnstone. 2, T. Imrie. 3, E. Eobinson. 



JACfBiNS.—l, 2, and 3, E. Robinson. 



Ttjmei-ees.- CommoK.— 1, E. Blair. 2, H. B. Marshall, Motherwell. 3, W. 

 Dngnid. Motherwell. 



Aky othee Vapjett.— 1, A. Johnstone. 2, E. Eobinson. 2, G. M'Adam, 



Judges. — Poultry: Mr. J. Green; Mr. J. Hamilton; and Mr. G. 

 Aitken. Pigeons : Mr. J. Sharp. 



CANTERBURY (NEW ZEALAND) POULTRY 

 AND CANARY SHOW. 



I FIND from annually visiting this Exhibition that progress is very 

 visible as regards better exhibits and better arrangements. I am a 

 strict horticultnrist here, therefore I do not interfere much with 

 ponltry matters, except in endeavonring to promote the snceess of such 

 an exhibition in the province of Canterbury. I may, however, state 

 my impression that if the poultry show were amalgamated with the 

 dog show, the esLibitioii would be better in a financial point of view. 

 I also find that new blood is being introdneed very steadily but surely 

 amongst our ponltry — certainly at a very great expense — from the 

 mother country especially ; and I feel pleasure in stating that the 

 Judges seem more capable than formerly, for we have had much less 

 grumbling than there used to be. No doubt exhibitors take greater care 

 in the selection of their birds for competition, and I may remark they 

 meet with more civility from the Committee. Better p' ns, as well as 

 in all respects better accommodation, have been provided, giving an ap- 

 pearance of neatness and care. Long may such an association prosper 

 in a new country is the hope of one who is now an old settler in New 

 Zealand. 



I am able to write a few words about Canaries, for I was, when in 

 England, a breeder of them. On this occasion (the fourth annual 

 Show) the birds exhibited were of an excellence which far exceeded 

 my expectations. They were nearly all young birds bred in the 

 vicinity of Christchurch, and in number and quality far superior to 

 those of other years. One fancier, Mr. T. Stapleton, who was a very 

 old breeder of Canaries when in England, being afraid that some one 

 would want to purchase his best cock bird, placed a card against the 

 cage, fi.xing its price at £11 13s., and this he considered to be its full 

 value to himself for breeding purposes this spring. I admit, being a 

 fancier myself, that it is the best cock bird ever seen in Canterbury. 

 As nearly as I can guess his length from head to tail was about 9 inches. 



I am highly pleased that the Canary is becoming naturalised 

 amongst ns. Our native birds, though some of them are very pretty, 

 I am sorry to say are mostly songless. I will do my utmost to cause 

 the Canary, now it is one of ourselves, to fraternise with our native 

 birds. If we can do nothing more, I hope some day we may be able 

 to produce Mules similar to the Goldfinch and Linnet Mules at home, 

 and that thus our woods and dells will resound with the warblings of 

 birds — those having the Nightingale's song included. This aspiration 

 may seem presumptuous in your mind, but it may be realised some 

 day. Our native birds are very tame, the Canary we know all 

 about, and what I have stated is not at all improbable. Canaries 

 thrive and do well here. The following is a list of prizes awarded. 

 — W. SwxiLE, Avonside Botanic Garden^ Canterbury, New Zealand. 



Ga^b. ~ BlacJc-brcasted Bed. — 1, 8, and Cup, presented by Mr. M'Callum 

 also Cup, pvcsentcd by Mr. G. Warner, A. Eraser. 2, D. J. M'Calmnn. he, W. 

 James. Drou-tt-brcasted and Ginger Red. — Cup presented by Mr. J. G. Kudden- 

 Ilauj Istj 2nd, and Srd, A. Fraser. Duckwings.-l and Cup, presented by the 



Superintendent, G. A. Eeade. 2 and he, N. G. Glaasford. Any other Variety.— 

 2, D. J. M'Calmon (Blue Pile). 



Game.— sr"(7/e Cocks.— Blaclc-breasted. — 1, A. Fraser. 2, W. James. 3, C. 

 James. Brown-hreasted and Ginger Red.— ^ , 2, and 3, A. Fraser. Duclcxoings. — 

 1, "W. G.Walker 2. W. Calvert. 3, J. G. Euddenklau. Any other Variety.— 



1, E. Deacon (White). 2, W. Calvert (Pile). 3, J. Hossack (B.rchin Yellow). 

 he, G. Eares (White). 



DoEKiNGs. — Coloured. — 1 and Extra, presented by Mr. Siwtell, J. Hepworth, 



2, H. Sawiell. 3, A. A. Fantham. Chickens.— 1, C. Adkin. 



Spanish.—I and Cup, presented by Mr. G. Warner, T. Stapleton. 2, A. Clark. 



3, H. Sawtell. 



Cochins.— J5u#.—1, 2. and Extra. T. Stapleton, presented by Mr. G. Gould. 

 3, E. H. Banks. Any other Variety. — 2, E. Stranpe (Gronae). 



Eeahmas.— Drtrfc.— Cup. presented by Messrs. CoatPS & Co., 1, 2, and ?, Wood 

 Brothers. Light.— Cup presented by Mr. Wjom Williams, 1, 2, and 8, Mrs. R. 

 W. Fereday. 



Hamburghs.— Go?rfcJi-penc?i?erf. — 2, T. Russell. Silver-pencilled. — I and 

 Extra, presented by Mr. G, Gould, H. Sawtell. 2, A. Todd. Golden-spangled. 

 — 1 and Extra, presented by Mr. G- Gould. T. Stapleton. 2, C. James. 3, W. 

 Sneddon. Silver-spanglcd.—l and 2, C. James. 



Fo-LJsn.-Golden.-l, J. Fisher. 2, T.Abbott. Silver.— I, A. Fraser. 2 and 

 3, T. Williams. 



Crkvk-Cceur.— 1 and 2, Wood Bros. 3. W. N. Milton. 



Baendoobs.— 1, E. P. Crosi'ie, 2. J. G. Palairet (Brahma and Dorking). S, R. 

 Bethell (Brahma and Dnrkin^l he. H. Sawtell. 



Game BAyTAHs.— Black-breasted Bed.- 1, N. G. Glassford. 2 and he, E. Eerr. 

 8. M. G. Glassford. Duckwings.—l, F. Bi2:g3. 



Baktams (Any other varieiv).- 1, R Kerr. 3, E. E. Deacon fWhite). 



Turkeys — l. A. Eraser. 2, F. Pavitt (Buff). 



Gefse. — 1, Mrs. N. Gordon, Glassford. 



DvcKs— Aylesbury —1, A. Fraser. 2 and 3, J. Hebden. Rouen.— I, G. Gould, 

 2, H. Sawtell. 3, J. Lane. Any other Variety .—I, J. Chegwidden, 



Pigeons.— Carriers.— 1. T. Williams. Tumblers.~l and 2, T. W.lliams. 3, F. 

 BigRs. Pouters.—]. F. Biggs. 2. E. Strauge. Jacobins.— 1 and 2, T. Williams, 

 Fantails.— 1. G. Fletcher. 2, F. Biggs. 3, E. Strange. Balds.— I and 2, T. 

 Williams. Beards —1 and 2, T. Williams. Nuns.-I. T. Williams. 2, F. Biggs. 

 Oy.'Zs.— I.T.Williams. 2. F. Biggs. Any other Variety —1, "E.. Strajige (White 

 Trumpeter). Extra 1 and 3, F. Biggs (Turbits and Trumpeters). 



Gaua'biv.s.— Clear Yellow.— 1, % and he. T. Stapleton Extra 2. J. Dunlop. 

 Clear Buff.— 1, J. Dunlep. Yellow Variegated.— I, A. Wilson. 2, T. Stapleion. 

 Buff Varicgaied.—l and 2. T. Stapleton. Mules.— \, J. Dunlop (Linnet). Ani/ 

 other Variety.— 1, E. Strange (Belgian). 2, G. Sadler (Goldfinch). Extra 2, J. 

 Dunlop (Linnet). 



Aggregate Prizes. —A Silver Cnp, presented by Mr. James Blake to the 

 winner of prizes of the highest aggregate value in the poultry clashes, A. 

 Fra&er. A Silver Medal, presented by Mtssrs. Peterson & Co. to the ^Tinner of 

 prizes of the highest aggregate value in the Pigeon classes, T. Williams. A 

 Silver Cup, presented by Mr. Sandstein to the winner of prizes of the highest 

 aggregate value in the Canary classes, T. Siapleton. 



Judges. — Game and Game Bantams : Messrs. Todd & Keese* 

 DorJcinqa, Brahmas, and Polish : Messrs. T. Stapleton & W. Calvert- 

 Spanish, Cochins, Hamhnr/Jis, and Orcve-Ca^ur: Messrs. T. Williams 

 and A. Fraser. Barndoors : Messrs. A. Fraser, T. Williams, & W. 

 Calvert. Turlceys^ Geese, and Duclcs : Messrs. T. Williams, T. Staple- 

 ton, & W. Calvert. Pigeons: Messrs. Garrick & Bennett. Canaiies : 

 Messrs. E. D. Pixie & A. Clarke. 



CHELTENHAM CANARY SHOW. 



This was held on November 30th and December 1st. We must 

 defer our comments until next week ; but we can state that, though no 

 official intimation is given as to who is the winner of the cup, the 

 printed return shows that Mr. Ashton is winner by two points, and that 

 Mr. W. Walter is second. 



NoB-mcH.— C?far Yelloiv.—\, W. Walter, Winchester. 2 and 3. Bemrose and 

 Orme. Derby, he. Adams & Alhersnch, Coventry: Bemrose &Orme; G. & J. 

 Mackley, Norwich (2) ; Moore & Wvnne. Nonhampton ; W. Walter, c, E. Lul- 

 ham, Brighton; Moore & Wynne; E. Mills, Sunderland. Clear Buff.— I and 

 c, W. Walter. '2 and he, G. & J. Mackley. 8, Bemrose & Orme. 



'^oB.vncn.— Evenly-marked rei?ow.—l. Adams & Athersuch. 2. Barwell and 

 Golby. Northampton, f^.qual 3, Adams & Athersuch; Moore li Wynne- hc^ 

 Bemrose & OiToe. c. E Lulham. Evenly-marked Buff.—l and 2, Bemrose and 

 Orme. Equal 3, Adams &, Athersuch; Moore & Wynne, he, S. Bunting, 

 Derby, c. H. & J. Hollowav. junrs.. Stroud. 



Norwich —Ticked and Unevenly -marked Yclloic.—l, W. Walter. 2, Bemrose 

 and Orme. S. Smith & Preen, he, Enoch & Chater. c, Moore & Wynne. 

 Ticked and Unevenly-marked Buff.—l, J. Turner. 2, W. Walter. 3 and he, 

 Bemrose & Orme. 



HoBMicn.— Yellow, with Clear Grey or Bark Crest.— 1. Moore & Wynne. 



2, G. Mortimer, London. 3, Barwell & Golby. he. J. Spence, Sunderland. 

 Buff, with Clear Grey or Dark Crest.— 1 and c, G. & J. Mackley. 2, E. Lulham. 



3, S Tomes, Northampton. 



Norwich.— Frtrifii/nferf Crested Yellotc.-l, Toon & Cleaver, Kettering. 2, S. 

 Tomes. 3 and 'tc, Moore & Wvnne. c. G. & J, Mnckley. Vanegated Crested. 

 Bnff—^. W. Walter. 2, J. Mortimer, London. 8, G. & J. Mackley. he, Barwell 

 and Golby. c, J. Hurrell. S^ndeiland; G. & J. Mackley. 



Belgian.— Clear and Ticked Yellow. — 1, H. A-hion. Polefield Hall, Prest- 

 wich. 2 and 3, J. Rutter, Simderla- d. he, W. Needles, Hull, c, S. Spinke, 

 Chippenham. Clear and Ticked Buff.—l and he, J. Rutter. 2, J. N. Harrison, 

 Belper. 3, J. Turner, Birmingham, c, Bemrose & Orme. 



Belgian.— Fa riegafcti Y<'ltoiv.—-i, T. Turner. 2 andS, J.Rutter. ?ic,T. Dove, 

 Sutton, Mansfield, c, ti. Brown. Handswoith. Variegated Buff.—l, S. Brown. 

 2, J. N. Harrison. S, T. Dove. he. J. Poole, Sutton-in-AsbfieM. 



CovFY— Yellow Manchcster.—l, M. Holroyd, Great Horton, Bradford. 2, H. 

 Ashtr.n. 3, L. Belk he, W. Walter. Buff Matiehester.-l, H. Ashton. 2, 

 Stephens & Leek, Middlesbrouph. 3, — Fawcett Baildon, Leeds. 



1.IZARD.— Golden-spangled.— 1 and v. Smith & Preen, Coventry. 2, H. Ashton. 

 he. Rev. V. Ward, Hvtlie. c, R, Rilchie, Darlington. Silver-spangled.— I, H. 

 Ashton. 2 and 3, Smith & Preen, he, E. Ritchie, e, W. Ji-rram, Nottingham. 



Cinnamon.— Ftlio)c—l, C. Gnyton, Northampton. 2, J. Harreil. 3, Barwell 

 and Golby. he, Toon & Cleaver, c, Moore & Wynne. Buff.—l. Barwell and 

 Golbv. 2 and he, J. Tear. Northampton 3, S. Tomes, c, E. Mills. 



Cinnamon.— FariCfTa/crf YeUou\—l. J. Ppence. 2 and he. Cox .v Hillier. ?, M, 

 Holroyd. Variegated Buff.— L and 3,'L.B<:lk. 2, M. Hoyroyd. /iC, R, Hawman, 

 Middlesbrough. , , , 



Cle.\r Grken.— 1 and 2, Stephens & Leek. 3, G. Atkinson, Gateshead. /:c. 

 Holmes & Doyle, Nottingham. _ ^, , _ 



Any other Variety,— 1, E. Stansfield. 2. W. Walter. 3, T. Mann, he, R. 

 Hawman, Middlesbrough c, T. Swaine, Cheltenham. 



MULES. „ ^, 



Goldfinch and CASAn\:—Evenly-markcdYcllou\— hB. Ashton. 2, E. Stans- 

 field, Hradfnrd. 8, Stephens & Leek, he, M. Holroyd. c. L. Belk. M-vcnly- 

 marked BuO'.—l and c, J. Baxter, NewcasUe. 2, H. Ashton. Equal 3. W. 

 Needles J L. Belk, Dewsbury. he, W. Smith. 



