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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER. 



503 



1, E.Rice (Black Reds). 2, M: Tomkin, Wittersham. Rye (Black Reds). 3,T. G. 

 Ledger (Black-breasted Reds), he, J. Jenkin (Black.-brea.ated Reds). Any other 

 Variety).—!, E. Rice (Duckwine). 2, S. Matthew. Stowmarket (Duck.wintr). 

 c, Capt. Lambert, Canterbury (Blue Pile Dun). Chic kens.— I and Cup, and 2, 

 J. Jeken (Duckwmgs). ftc, W. Foster, Deal (Duckwing); Mrs. E. C. Lee 

 (DuckwiDg). Cock.— 1, J. Jeken. 2, E. Rice (Duckwing). he, H. Lowe, Chart- 

 ham, c, C. Rogers, Hastings ; G. Braham. 



Hamburghs.— Gold-spangled.— 1, W. W. Tickner. Ipswich. 2, Rev. F. T. 

 Scott, c. W. Tavler, Maidstone : J. Dutton. Silvt-r-spajigled. — 1, M. Dorman, 

 Ashford. 2. J. B. Blv, Lowestoft, he. W. Tayl r; Mrs. C. Russell. Ashford. 

 Gold-pencilled.— 1, J. Chapman, Ashford. 2, T. Griffin. Folkestone, he. W. W. 

 Tickner; W. Rahson, Ashford. Silver-pencilled — 1, Withheld. 2, G. Hine. 



Polish.— 1 and 2, T. Griffin, e, E. J. Reeves, Haywards Heath ; Miss Hales. 



Creve-Cceuk.— 1, W. Dring, Faversham. 2, Rev. H. H. Dombrain, Westwell. 

 c, T. G. Ledger. 



Houdan.— 1 and Extra, Hills &. Co., Brighton. 2, H. S. Fraser, Headley, 

 Liphook. S, G. Mills. 



Bantams.— Gold and Silver-laced.— 1. Mrs. E. C.Lee. 2, Withheld. Black, 

 Wliite, or any Variety.— 1. Miss E. J. N. Hawker, Wycliffe, Tunbridge Wells 

 (Silky). 2, F G. Phillips. Hastings (Black). 



Game Bantams. -1, Nichols & Howard. 2, H. Simmonds. Reigate, 3, Rev. 

 E. S.Tiddeman. Childerditch Vicarage, he. H. Lowe. c.J.B PJumptre. 



Ducks.— Aylesbury.— 1. W. Jacob. % W. Young. Kennington, Ashford 

 vhc, G. W. Greenhill. Eouen.—l, C. S. Hardy, Chilham Castle. 2 and he, 

 W. F. Harvey, Thruxted, Chartham. 



Geese. — 1, Miss Holes. 2, Mrs. S. Powell, he, D. Swaffer, jun., Kingsworth, 

 Ashford. Goslings— J, Mrs. S. Powell, East Lenham. 2, W. H. Mold, Bethers- 

 den. he, C. Rogers. Ashford. 



Turkets.-I, C.S.Hardy. 2. J. Foord. Westwell. he, MissHnles ; E. H. K. 

 Hugessen, M.P., Ashford. c. W. H. Mold. Poults .-1, Rev. N. J, Ridley. Hol- 

 lington House, Newbury. 2, W. B. Sharp, he, C. J. Plumptre. c, J. Foord ; 

 C. S. Hardy. 



Any other Variety. — 1, J. Brissenden. Canterbury (Black Gelder). 2. 

 Countess of Aylesl'ord, Parkington Hall, Coventry (Cuckoo Dorking), he, Rev. 

 N. J. Ridley (Malay); Miss Hales (And alusian). c, E. J. Reeves (Sultans). 



Pigeons.— Carriers.— 1, J. Bowes, Heme Bay. 2, W. Foster, c, G. Wise, 

 Preston, Faversham (2); W. Foster. Pouters.— 1. J. F. Loveridgc, Newark. 

 2 and c, J. Bowes. Tumblers.— 1, J. Bowes. 2. W. Igglesden, Ashford. Fan- 

 tails.— 1, A. A. Vander Meersch. Perry Hill, Sydenham. 2, J. F. Loveridge. 

 c, G. W. Greenhill. Any other Variety.— 1, A. A. Vauder Meersch. 2, J. Bowes 

 (Black Barbs). 3, M ; ss Hales (Runts), c, Miss Hales (Trumpeters); A. W. 

 "Wren, Lowestoft (Yellow Dragoons). 



Judge. — Mr. Tegetmeier. 



WEST HERTS AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY'S 



POULTRY SHOW AT WATFORD. 



Agriculture would seem to flourish in the good county of Hert- 

 fordshire, and the uses of competition having made themselves patent, 

 a locale was wanted where produce could he exhibited. Hence the 

 building in which this Show was held, a truly excellent one for the 

 purpose. It is a large square building, with moveable iron tattings 

 for cattle of every description. All the modern appliance? have been 

 adopted. Although cattle is not our vocation, we cannot belp noticing 

 the ingenious and comfortable way of tying them, and the excellent 

 contrivance for putting up the cards. The cattle, sheep, pigs, and 

 roots occupied the floor, while the poultry were comfortably ranged in 

 the spacious gallery that surrounds the building and would afford 

 good accommodation for a greatly increased number. "We were very 

 glad to hear, that by being let for many useful purposes, the interest 

 of the sum expended is already provided for at five per cent. The 

 hearts of the good folks of Hertfordshire seem to be inclined towards 

 bucolic pursuits, and the things that belong to them. There were 

 eight cups or pieces of plate of five guineas each, offered for different 

 breeds, and a silversmith attended with a tempting display of articles 

 from which the fortunate could choose. 



This is entirely a locel Show, and we are glad to be able to speak 

 most favourably of the entries. The Dorkings were excellent, so far 

 as the Greys were concerned, but the White were represented only by 

 one very worthless pen. Partriage Cochins were here shown in that 

 which they require, a staring light, and we thought them better than 

 at Birmingham. Lord Chesham carried off the cup. The Buff 

 Cochins are decidedly not favourites in agricultural districts, or if 

 they are, not in Buff classes. While there were thirteen of the 

 Partridge, there were only three of any other variety, and those of 

 such poor character that the first prize was withheld. The Brafimas 

 were very good, both Light and Dark. Few of the pens of Game were 

 dubbed, but many were very good. If it be adopted, as at large and 

 general shows, that all birds be dubbed, notice should be given to 

 exhibitors that birds with combs and gills will be disqualified. The 

 Hamburghs were far above the average at local shows. Game Bantams 

 were well represented, and successful over their competitors. It was 

 curious that in their native county Sebrights were not forthcoming. 



All the birds of which we have treated were chickens of 1870, but 

 the next was a class sui generis for all breeds and all ages, but no pen 

 to exceed £2 in price. It brought a good show of different breeds. 

 There was an excellent show of Rouen, but a poor show of Aylesbury 

 Ducks. The latter do not show well anywhere in comparison with 

 their antagonists. The Geese were very good, but as usual the Toulouf e 

 were the heaviest. There were some good Saddlebacks. The Turkeys 

 were excellent. It will be seen that the result of this Show is to prove 

 that the poultry question is looking up — that in a limited area the 

 farm poultry — i.e., Dorkings, Geese, Turkeys, and Ducks, are p11 

 largely represented as farm stock shown by those engaged in agricul- 

 ture. We take this to be the aim of such societies, and we congratulate 

 them on their deserved success. 



Dorkings.— Colour ed.—l and Cuu, R.*v. E. Bart rum. Great Eerkhamnstea*. 

 2, J. H. Barnes, Rickmans worth, he, Rev. E.Bartrum; C. Snowing, Holywell, 

 Watford. 



Cochins.— Partridge— 1. 2, and Cup, Lord Chesham, Chesham. he, C. A. 

 Barnes; T. Clutterwuck, Rickmansworth ; R. Horsfall, Watford, c, R. H ore- 

 fall. Any other Variety— I, Withheld. 2, R. Horsfall. 



Brahma Pootra.— Dark— 1. Mrs. King, Watford. 2, R. Horsfall. ftc, T. 

 Clut-tfirhuck ; R. Horofall. Light.— 1, Lord Chesham. 2, R, Horsfall. 



Gamk (Any variety).— 1 and Cup, T. Paramor, Elstree. 2, W. F M. Cope- 

 land, Watford. 



Hamburghs (Any variety).— 1, A. J. Copeland, Upper Nascott. 2,R. L. James, 

 Watford, c, E. Moon, Watford (2). 



Bantams.— Game.—l, Lord Chesham. 2, C. Waghorn, St. Albans. Any otJier 

 Variety.— \, Lord Chesham. 2, Withheld. 



Creve-Cosurs and Houdans.— 1, T. Clutterbuck. 2, A. T. Brett, M.D., Wat- 

 ford House. 



Ant Breed.— 1, A. J. Copeland (Dorkings). 2. E. Bartrum (Dorkings), he, C. 

 A. Bames (Brahinas): Mrs. King (Game); E. Majoribanks, Bushey (Dorkings). 

 c, R. Horsfall (Partridge Cochins). 



Ducks.— Aylesbury.— 1, Lord Chesham. 2, C. Waghorn. Rouen.— 1, C. A. 

 Barnes. 2, W. F. M. Copeland. he, C. A. Barnes ; E. Moon, c, E. Moon. East 

 Indian.— Prize, C. A. Barnes. 



Any other Distinct Breed.— 1, T. Clutterbuck. 



Geese {Any variety).— 1 and 2, C. A. Barnes, he, J. H. Barnes, c, G. Stone, 

 Watford. 



Turkeys (Any variety).— 1 and Cup, R. Blackwell, Chipperfleld. 2, W. J, 

 Loyd, Langleybury, Watford, he, C. A. Barnes; G.P. Dodge, RckmanBworth; 

 W. J. Loyd. c, C. Longland, Shendisb, Hemol Hempstead ; T. Paramor. 



Judges.— The Rev. G. F. Hodson, BIr. Baily, and Mr. Botham. 



BINGLEY PIGEON SHOW. 



This was held on the 16th and 17th in?t. The awards are as follow : — 



Pouters.— Cock.— J, G. Storgess, Leicester. 2, E. Horner, Harewood, Leeds 

 vhc, W. Harvey, Sheffield, he, E. J. Dew, Westun-super-Mare; G. Starless; E. 

 Homer: R. P. Moon. Hens.— 1, Cup, and 2. E. Horner, vhc, G. Sturgesa. 

 he. W. Harvey ; G. Sturgess. 



Carriers.— Cocks.— 1, J. F. While, Birmingham. 2, E. Horner, he, F. Smith, 

 Setly Oak, Birmingham; T. Coiley: G.J. Taylor, HudderBfield (2). c. T. Collev, 

 Sheffield. Hens.— I, Cup, and c, G. J. Taylor. 2, E.Horner. ftc.W. H. Mitchell, 

 Moseley, Birmingham ; E.Horner; G.J.Taylor. 



Tumblers.— Almond.— 1, E. Horner. 2, W. Harvey, vhc, E. J. Dew. he, G. 

 ■7. Taylor; J. Stanley. Blackburn ; H. Yardley, Birmingham: J. T. Lishman. 

 Girlington. Any other Variety of Short faces.— 1, F. Moore (Black Kite). 2 and 

 he, G. J. Taylor (Yellow), c, W. Kitchen, Burnley. Common.— I and Cup, W. 

 Harvey. 2. J. T. Lisbman. 



Barbs.— 1 and 2, J. Firth, Dewsbury. he, J. Thresh, Shipley ; H. Yardley ; E. 

 Horner. 



Owls.— Foreign — 1, J. Fielding, jun., Rochdale. 2, J. Stanley, he, W. C. 

 Dawson, Otley; W. Harvey. — English. — 1, T.Newell. 2. T. Waddington. he, J. 

 GooUlen, jun., Hale, Altrincham : J. W. Edge ; J. Crosland, jun., Wakefield. 



Jacobins.—], E. Horner. ?. J. W. Edge, Birmingham. i>hc, J. Newell, Ashton- 

 under-Lyne. he, W. B. Van Haansbergen, Newcastle-on-Tyne. 



Trumpeters.—!, W. B. Van Haansbergen. 2, J. Firth, he, W. H. C. Oates, 

 Besthorpe; E. Horner (2); J. Hawlev (2): J. Firth, c. J. Hawley. 



Turbits.— 1, J. W. Edge. 2, G. South, East Acton, he, O. E. Creswell. Han- 

 worth Rectory; J. Fielding, jun.; W. Lund, Shipley; W. B. Van Haansbergen. 

 c, E. J. Dew. 



Dragoons.— 1 and Cup, J. Holland, Manchester. 2, G. South, he, F. Graham. 

 Birkenhead. 



Fantails. — 1 and Cup, J. Sharp. 2, Rev. W. Sergeantson, Acton Burnell. 

 he, J. W. Edge: H. Yardley; W.Harvey. 



Antwerps.— 1, E. Horner. 2, J. A. Collinson, Ha'ifax. he, R. Sidgwick 

 Keiehley ; J. Broadbent, Denton : H, R, Wright, Hockley, Birmingham (2) ; W. 

 H. Mitchell; J. Deakin, Sheffield; J. CroBland, jun. c, J. A. Collinson. 



Any other Variety.— 1, W. C. Dawson (Ice). 2, W. Harvey (Ice), he, E. 

 Horner; T. Waddington (Snot); J. T. Lishman (Black Swallows); J. Hinks, 

 Jan., Birmingham (Red Swallows). 



Selling Class.— 1, E. Beldon, Bradford (Red Barbs). 2, J. T. Lishman Blue 

 Owls), he, J. F. While, c, W. Kitchen (Dragoon). 



Extra Prize to the exhibitor obtaining the most points, E. Horner. 



Judges. — Mr. T. J. Charlton, Bradford, judged the classes for 

 Pouter cocks, Pouter hens, Carrier cocks, Barbs, Foreign Owls, Jaco- 

 bins, Fantails, English Owls, and Antwerps ; and Mr. T. H. Ridpeth, 

 Manchester, judged the remaining classes. 



SCOTTISH COLTJMBARIAN SOCIETY'S SHOW. 



Thts Show was held on the 15th and 16th inst., in the Music Hail* 

 George Street, and was a great success. We must defer detailed 

 remarks till next week. 



YOUNG BIRDS. 



Pouter Cocks.— Black.— 1. 2, he, and c, G. Ure, Rosebank, Dundee. 8, J. 

 Wallace. White— 1, J. M'Gill, Elie, Fife. 2, W. Moon, Edinburgh. S, W. 

 Rutherford, Edinburgh, he. G. Dawson, Edinburgh; J. Carss, Edinburgh, 

 Blue— 1, W. Voickman, Bishopsgate Street Within, London. 2 and Special, 

 J. Millar, Glasgow. S, J. Morrison. Morningside, Edinburgh, he, M. Stuart. 

 Glasgow. c,G.Ure(2t. Bcd.-l, W. Voickman. 2, J.Millar. 3,R. Fulton, 

 Deptford, London. Ycllou-.— 1, E. Horner, Harewood, Leeds. 2, G. Ure. 3, A. 

 Wright, Mornincside, Edinburgh. 



Pouter Hens,— Black— 1, G. Ure. 2, J. Millar. 3, J. Mitchell, c, J. Huie, 

 Glasgow. White.— 1. J- Grant. Edinburgh. 2, W. Moon. 3, J. Fairley, Edin- 

 burgh, c. W. Rutherford. Blue.— I, M. Stuart. 2. G. Ure. 3. J. Millar, he, W. 

 Voickman; E.Horner, c, J. Mitchell, Glasgow; J. Blair. Edinburgh. Bed.— 

 1. A. Wright. 2, G. Ure. 3, G. Tavlor. Edinburgh. Yellow— 1. J- Wallace, 

 East Glasgow. 2 and 3, G. Ure. he, W. Voickman. c, G. Ure ; R. Fulton. 



Carrier Cocks— Black— 1, E. Horner. 2 and 3, G. C. Holt, Lawton, Cheshire. 

 Dun.— 1, R, Fulton. 2 and 3, G. C. Holt. 



Carrier Hens.— Black .— 1, G. C. Holt. 2, R. Fulton. S, E. Horner. Dun.— 

 1 and 2, G C. Holt. 3, E. Horner. 



Almond Tumblers (Short-faced).— 1, W. R. & H. O. Blenkinsop, Newcastle 



Babbs.— 1, R. Fulton. 2, W. Massey, Spalding. S, G. C. Holt, c, G. White 

 Ladvburn, Paisley. 



Fantaii. s— 1, G. Ure. 2 and 3, J. Huie. 



Trumpeters.— 1 and 8, T. Rule, Durham. S, J.^Wallace (Black). 



OLD BIRDS."y£^ "*"* ^TZ^^&FW™ 



Poutfr Cooes.— B lac k— L R. Fulton. 2, 3, and he, G. Ure. c, J. Millar. 

 TTft.ife.-l. M. Sanderson, Edinburgh. 2, W. Rutherford. 3, J. Wallace, he, J. 

 Porteous, Edinburgh ; R. Blair, Edinburgh; J. Ruthven, Pollocksbields, Glas- 

 gow, c, W. Hendrie, Aberdeen ; J. Huie. Blue.— 1 and 2, R. Fulton. S, J. 

 Sproull, Glasgow, he, M. Stuart; D. Stewart, Perth; R.Fulton; J. Huie. 

 c, M. Sanderson. Bed.— 1, A. Wright. 2, R. Fulton. 3. J. Main, Kilmarnock. 

 he, J. Bruce, Dunfermline ; R. Fulton, c, G. Ure ; R. Fulton. YeUow.—l, W. 

 Voickman. 2 and 3. R. Fulton, ftc, G. Ure. c, M. White, Dunfermline. Any 

 other Colour.- 1 and 2, W. Voickman (Mealv). 3, J. M'Gill (Chequer), he, D, 

 Stewart (Splash); W. Voickman. c, D. Stewart (Mealy); J. Kuthven (Splash). 



Pouter Hens— Black.— 1 and Special, R. Fulton. 2, J. Huie. 3, J. Millar, 

 ftc, M. Stuart, c, J. Wallace. White .—1, R. Fulton. 2, M. Stuart. 3, J. 

 Ruthven. ftc. J. Wallace, c, R. Blair ; C. Thomson, Brougbty Ferry. Blue.— 

 1 and 2, R.Fulton. 3, J. Millar, ftc, G. Ure; R.Fulton, c, T. Duncan, Dal- 



