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JOURNAL OP HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 



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tarns of a similar age it is interesting to notice the slight vari- 

 ations in colour, and how gradually the owner cornea to mark 

 with the eye and know individuals, as an eastern shepherd gets 

 to know his flock, though a stranger would think all pretty nearly 

 alike. Adult-like and yet not adult feathers come on ; and the 

 little sinewy legs, ludicrous miniatures of Game fowls' legs, 

 are to be noticed ; and here and there the eye mark3 what will 

 be the gems of the brood. Now, too, is the time of peace, 

 when all are good boys and girls, and no fighting; it is the 

 time, too, of affectionate clustering together in the sunshine, 

 and posing in graceful attitudes, or having or shamming to 

 have a dust bath in common. But lo ! six weeks have turned, 

 and the weather is warm, so away shall go the brood hens. 

 The more independent lot show no signs of regret, but go to 

 roost like old birds, struggling, however, for the inside places. 

 These sturdy independents wander further than before and 

 wherever they choose, and are evidently glad that mamma is 

 gone with her unceasing and commanding duckings and call- 

 ings. The less independent give forth a chorus of miserable 

 yelps on discovering that they are alone in the world ; and at 

 bedtime, after a few manly attempts at roosting, fearing, per- 

 haps, that they should fall off, they huddle together in the 

 corner of a manger, and fancy they are brooded as formerly. 



Thus I have noted down my " watching the chickens " from 

 their first appearance in the world to their life of independence. 

 I have noted all down, not in a very particular manner, or in 

 a very orderly style, perhaps ; but I am not such a particular 

 man as he was who took me up sharply when I said, "Now I 

 will put on my coat and waistcoat," saying, " That is incorrect, 

 you mean you will put on your waistcoat and coat ;" or a 

 brother particularian, who laid much emphasis on the order of 

 the words "I eat and drink," eating at dinner, and having a 

 tumbler of water brought in an hour afterwards. 



But particularian s, avaunt ! I have noted down in my own 

 way and told how I have watched the chiokens, an interesting 

 pastime— one giving pleasure, and tending to make a man love 

 still more his own home and feel how dear it is to him, and 

 that, loving it, he does not need to rove away and rattle along 

 the railway in search of happiness. The town man, and espe- 

 cially he of London town, needs a summer change. But where 

 to ? To woods, and fields, and country scenes, to relieve and 

 comfort eye, and ear, and mind. But we in the country dwell- 

 ing have all these comforts continually, and can well remain 

 in the spring, summer, and autumn, not wishing for change. 

 I speak of those who love and not merely endure the country. 

 I speak of those who feel an interest in all around them — 

 people, garden, and pets, in-door and out, and these enjoy their 

 life and bless the Almighty for their lot and His good gifts. 

 — Wiltshire Rectok. 



APPLETON-LE-STREET POULTRY SHOW. 



The poultry show in connection with the Floral and Agricultural 

 Society held at Appleton-le Street, near Malton, last week, was a very 

 creditable one, and proves what can be done by careful management 

 and judicious arrangements to raise a small village show into an im- 

 portant district one. Most of the classes were well filled, and in some 

 the competition was very close. The Dorlangs were large and good, 

 but some otherwise good birds lost all chance from imperfect feet. The 

 Brahmas were very few in number. The Dark Cochins were good, but 

 the Buffs very poor. The Spanish formed a very good class, and the 

 winning pen, belonging to Mr. Holmes, of Driffield, carried off the 

 silver medal for the best pen of poultry in the yard. The Game, also, 

 were a good and numerous class. The Hamburgh class was well filled 

 with some good birds. As all the varieties were shown together, it 

 was difficult to decide on the merits of the different pens ; wo hope 

 next year thev will be divided into two if not four classes. The class 

 for crossbred farmyard birds brought out some really good and useful 

 specimens of the right sort. The little Bantams, chiedy Game, were 

 as good and pretty as usual. Some of the Geese were veiy fine and 

 large. Rouen Duels were numerous, but sadly in the moult. Ayles- 

 buries were large, but few in number. Special prizes were given for 

 young poultry for table purposes, which brought a good show of useful 

 chickens and heavy ducklings, but the goslings were not so good. 



White Cochins. — There are only two or three poultry shows 

 where White Cochins are separately classed ; this prevents 

 many from exhibiting, and I think the committees only want 

 reminding of this exclusion to remedy it. — E. R. 



from exhibitors, especially as the Show, if successful, will bfl 

 repeated on a larger scale next year. The amount of sub- 

 scriptions already collected, exclusive of the town of Warring- 

 ton, is £400, and the prizes are liberal. 



Waeeington Poultry Show. — The date of the entries clos- 

 ing for thiB Show has been extended to August 8th, and we 

 trust that this will be the means of bringing increased support 



THIRSK POULTRY SHOW. 



The following prizes were awarded at the first Show of the Thirsk 

 Agricultural Society, which toot place od July 27th. 



Dorkings.— 1, J. "White, Northallerton. 2, W. Bearpark, Ainderby Steeple. 

 Game. — 1, J. Watson, Knaresborough. 2, K. Akenhead. Otterington Hall. 

 Spanish.— 1 and 2, W. Bearpark. Cochin-Chtna. — Buff.— 1, R. E. Brown. 

 Oswaldkirk. 2, W. & F. Pickard, Leeds. Partridge— 1, W. Barnes, Thirsk, 

 2, W. J. Stewart, Darlington. Brahma Pootras. — 1, F. Horseman, Borough- 

 bridge. 2, J. Bell, Thir3k. Hamburghs.— Goldcn-spanglcd — 1, Mrs. Plummer, 

 Easingwold. 2, W. Bearpark. Silver-spangled.— I, J. Best, Boroughbridge. 

 2, W. Manfleld, Thirsk. Golden-pencilled.— X and 2, W. Bearpark. Silver- 

 pencilled.— 1, W. H. Atkinson, Thirsk. 2, W. Bearpark. Bantams.— Black.— 



1, G. Atkinson, Croft. 2, J. Watson, Knaresborough. Game. — 1, W. J. Stewart, 



2, E. Barker, Stokesley. Any other Variety.— 1, G. Robinson, Thii'Bk. 2, T, 

 Tweedy, Thirsk. Ducks.— Rouen.~l, C. Graham. 2, G. Smith, York. Ayles- 

 bury.— 1, G. Smith. Any other Variety.— 1, R. Wilson, Thirsk. 2, M. Fairy. 

 Thirsk. Turkeys.— 1, Rev. G. Hustler, Still in gfleet, York. 2, J. Arrowsmith, 

 South Kilvington, Thirsk. Geese.— 1, Rev. G. Hustler. 2, J. B. Braithwaite. 

 Northallerton. Guinea Fowls.— 1 and 2, R. Wright. Selling Class.— 1, W. 

 R. West, Sowerby Grange, Thirsk. 2, G. Calvert, Darlington. Any other 

 Variety.— 1, C. Walker, Borough bridge. 2, T. Barnett, Biidiorth. Chickens.— 

 (Pen of four}.— 1, J. White, Warlaby, Northallerton. 



PIGEONS. 

 Carriers.— 1, G. Sadler, Boroughbridge. Tumblers — Almond.— 1, C. Anton, 

 York. Any Variety.— 1, C. Anton. Pouters — 1, W. Bearpark. Jacobins.— 



1, R. Wilsen, Thirsk. Fantails.-I, W. Fisher, Thirsk. Trumpeters.— 1, C. 

 Anton. Owls.— 1,W. Bearpark. Nuns.— 1, W. Bearpark. Barbs. — 1, R. Wilson. 

 Turbits.— 1, R. Wilson. Dragoons— 1, I. Cnndale, Copt Hewick, Ripon. 

 Archangels.— 1, R. Wilson. Any other Variety.— 1, W. Bearpark. 



Judges. — Poultry: Mr. Barker, York. Pigeons: Mr. E. Wilson) 

 York. 



PRESTON POULTRY SHOW. 



The first Show of the Preston Agricultural Society was held July 

 27th and 28th. The weather was very fine, tho ground in all respects 

 suitable, and being very easy of access the Show was well* attended. 

 The extent of the show-ground was seventeen acres, and the whole was 

 well filled. 



The poultry was not numerous, taking into account the liberal prizes 

 offered, the number of pens being a little under two hundred, but, as 

 a whole, the quality was very good. The Dorkings were in poor con- 

 dition. The single Spanish cocks were mostly in deep moult, bat the 

 prize birds were good. Tho Game classes contained some good pens, 

 but many of them were much out of condition. The Hamhurglis wera 

 not numerous, but the birds were good. The French fowls were very 

 good, and the Bralimos were the best class in the Show. The Rouen 

 DucJcs were good, but the entries were small in all the Duck classes. 



Doretngs. — 1, Gunson & Jefferson, Whitehaven. 2, J. Robinson, Garstang. 

 he, Hon. H. W. Fitzwilliam, Wentworth Woodhouse, Rotherham. Fbench 

 Fowls.— 1, H. Beldon, Goitstock, Bingley. 2 and he, Hon. W. H. Fitzwilliam. 

 Brahma Pootras.— 1, J. H. Piekles, Birkdale, Southport. 2, H. Lacy, Hebden 

 Bridge, he, F. H. Green, Derrievolgie, Windsor, Belfast; J. H. Pickles; W. 

 Gamon, Chester. Spanish.— 1, F. & C. Haworth, Haslinjiden. 2, C. W. 

 Brierley, Middleton. he, H. Wilkinson, Earby; F. & 0. Haworth ; J. Leeming, 

 Broughton, Preston. Game (any colour).—! and 2, C. W. Brierley. he, B. Bee, 

 Goosnargh (Black-breasted Red); T. Wareing, Preston (Black Red). Cochin- 

 Chtna.— 1. T. Stretch, Ormskirk. 2, J. H. Dawes, Birmingham (Buff). Ham- 

 burgh.— Golden-pencilled.— 1, H. Pickles, jun., Earby. 2, H. Beldon. Silver- 

 pencilled.— 1, H. Pickles, jun. 2, H. Beldon. Golden-spangled.— 1. H. Beldon. 



2, H. Pickles, jun. Silver-spangled. — 1, H. Beldon. 2, H. Piekles, jun. he, J. 

 Fielding, Newchurch, Rossendale. Game Bantams (Any colour). — 1, W. F. 

 Entwiele, Cleckheaton, Leeds. 2,J.01drovd, Wakefield. Bantams (Any colour). 

 1, S. & R. Aahton, Roe CrosB, Mottram. 2, H. Beldon. he, J. Walker. Halifax 

 (Black). Geese.— 1. E. Leech, Rochdale. 2, S. H. Stott, Rochdale, he, W. H. 

 Butcher, Preston. Ducks.— Aylesbury.— 1, E. Leech. 2, s. H. Stott. Rouen.— 

 1,E. Leech. 2, T. Wakefield, he, H. B. Smith. Broughton ; S. H. Stott: T. 

 Wareing, Preston. Obnamental Waterfowl.— 1, C. W. Brierley. 2, H. B. 

 Smith (ShieldDucks). Turkeys.— 1,E. Leech. 2,L.Anyon, Whittle-le-Woods, 

 Choi-ley. 



SINGLE COCKS. 



Dorking— 1, J. Robinson. % Hon. H. W. Fitzwilliam. Spanish.— 1, H. 



Beldon. 2. J. Leeming. he, W. G. Mulligan, SpringfieM. Belfast. Game.— 



1 and 2, C. W. Brierley. Game Bantam (Any colour).— I, Garwood & Buckley, 



Accrington (Black Red). 2, Bellingham & Gill, Burnley. 



PIGEONS. 



Carriers.— 1 and 2, T. Pincock, Preston (Dim and Blar-vi. Tumblers.— 1, J. 

 Hawley, Bindley. Barbb.— 1, T. Pincock (Black). % H. Yardley, Birmingham. 

 Owls.— 1, J. Hawley. Pouters or Croppers.— 1, J. Hawley. Fantails,— 1,H. 

 Yardley. 2, J. Kemp, HaBlingden. Turbits.— 1, J. Kemp. 2, H. Yardley. 

 Dragoons.— 1, H. Oakley, Preston (Blue). 2. H. Yardley. Tkumpetees.— 1 and 

 he, J. Hawley. 2, J. Turner, Broughton (White). JaoobxsS:— 1, J. Hawley. 

 Nuns.— 1 and 2, H. Yardley. Antwerps.— 1. J. Oldroyd. 2, W. H. Mitchell. 

 Any other Variety.— 1, H. Yardley. 2, J. Hawley. 



Judges.— Mr. R. Teebay, Fulwood, Preston, and Mr. J. Dixon, 

 North Park, Bradford. 



CROYDON POULTRY SHOW. 



This Show, held in connection with that of the East Surrey Agri- 

 cultural Association, took place July 27th. The arrangements re- 

 flected great credit on the Secretary, Mr. W. H. Rowland. Mr. Billett, 

 of Southampton, supplied his pens, which are roomy and convenient, 

 and, which is of great importance, they are of such a height as to 

 prevent the largest birds injuring themselves against the tops. 



The best classes were Dorkings, Spanish, and Hamburghs. The 

 first and second prize pens of Game Bantams were very good. Of the 

 larger Game i owls there was a very poor show, there being scarcely a pen 



