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JOTTBNAL OF HOETICULTUEE AND COTTAGE GAEDENEB. 



[ September 6, 1861. 



Buffs both old and young ; and the same was equally the case 

 with the White Cochins shown by Mr. Dawson, of Hopton, 

 SErfield. Among the many excellent chickens shown we 

 must briefly allude to both the Golden and Silver-spangled 

 Hawiburghs of Miss Beldon, for they are such as augur many 

 triumphs yet to come. Mr. Dyson's Black Bed Game chickens 

 (pen 60), were equally praiseworthy — in fact, as good as any 

 yet shown this year, and very early ones. The Game sweeps 

 for single cocks were as nearly a failure as could well be 

 imagined, two of the so-called " sweepstakes " containing 

 only a single entry, and the third having but two birds in 

 competition. The great uncertainty of getting up a compe- 

 tition by the sweepstakes arrangements brings them day 

 by day into greater public disfavour. If not more freely 

 supported, as a matter of course, Committees of poultry 

 shows have no alternative save to abandon them altogether ; 

 for to call a bird a "winner" when there are none to 

 dispute his title, and again to win only his own entry fee 

 back, deducting expenses (as enforced by the schedules 

 issued for these classes), is ill-calculated to increase the 

 popularity of such "sweepstakes." Before concluding our 

 remarks on the poultry we cannot forbear a brief allusion to 

 the class in which a "Committee's silver cup" was given for 

 the best pen of poultry (any breed) in the Exhibition, but to 

 be specially entered at increased fees for this class, though 

 still enjoying the privilege of competing in their respective 

 classes also ; or exhibitors could enter singly for this cup 

 only. A very spirited and capital competition of twelve first- 

 rate pens ensued, embracing many of the principal prize - 

 winners in the previous arbitrations. Mr. Cannan, of Brad- 

 ford, was the winner with a beautiful pen of Spanish chickens, 

 but very closely pressed by nearly the whole of the twelve 

 competitors. As a single cup was only to be awarded, and 

 these prize birds had still to take their places in their 

 original positions after the cup was awarded, no high com- 

 mendation was recorded in this special class, as it would 

 have only led to many misapprehensions if found attached 

 to pens already boasting a first or second prize in their own 

 variety, otherwise every one was well deserving of this 

 especial recognition of good quality. 



The Pigeons were good, but the very heavy gale of wind 

 was much against them ; the Carriers evidently becoming 

 almost blinded by its effects. This variety of Pigeon, when 

 confined within its power, suffers seriously from continuous 

 wind ; so much so as sometimes to be permanently injured. 

 Cochin-china.— First, Miss E. Beldon, Eirgley. Second, W. Dawson, 

 Hopton Chickens.— First, Miss E. Beldon. Second, W. Dawson. Highly 

 Commended, R. Wade, Halifax. 



Spanish.— First, Miss E. Beldon. Second, W. Cannan, Bradford. Highly 

 Commended, R. J. Wood, Manchester. Chickens — First, W. Cannan. 

 Second, J. Vickerman, Chickenlev. Commended, E. Brown, Sheffield. 



Dorking.— First, Miss E. Beldbn. Second, E. Leach, Rochdale. Chickens 

 —Prize, E. Leach. 



Hamborgh (Golden-spangled!. — First, Miss E. Beldon. Second, W. 

 Cannan. Bradford. C7iickens.- First, Miss E. Beldon. Second, H. Carter, 

 Holmfirth. 



Hamburgh (Silver-spangled). — First, Miss E. Beldon, Bingley. Second, 

 W. Cannan, Bradford. Chickens.— First, W. Cannan. Second. Miss E. 

 Beldon. 



Hambubgh (Golden-pencilled).— First, J. Sunderland, Coley, Halifax. 

 Second, Miss E. Beldon. Chickens.— Prize. Miss E. Beidon. 



Hamburgh (Silver-pencilled). — First, Miss E. Beldon. Second, W. 

 Cannan. Chickens.— Prize, Miss E. Beldon. 



Poland (Gold or Silver-spangled).— First and Second, Miss E. Beldon. 

 Chickens. — First and Second, W. Newsome. Bingley. 



Poland (Any other variety). — First, W. Newsome. Second, Miss E. 

 Beldon. Chickens. — Prize, W. Newsome. 



Game (Black-breasted and other Reds). — First, E. Beldon, Bingley. 

 Second, H. Snowden, Bradford. Chickeiis — First, T. Dyson, Halifax. 

 Second, J. Fell, Adwalton. Highly Commended, J. D. Newsome, Bailey; 

 J. Ineeon, Staincliffe ; J. Vickerman, Chickenley. Commended, J, Sunder- 

 land, Coley, Halifax. 



Game (Duckwings and other Greys and Blues). — First, Miss E. Beldon, 

 Bingley. Second, J. Fell. Chickens. — First, J. Fell. Second, H. Snowden. 

 Commended, T. Vickerman. 



Game (White and Piles).— First, J. Sunderland. Second, H. C. Mason, 

 Drighlington. Chickens.— Prize, W. Whiteley, Lirersedge. 



Game (Black and Brassy- winged, except Greys).— First, Miss E. Beldon, 

 Bingley. Second, J. Oldroyd, Dewsbury Moor. Chickens. — First and 

 Second, J. D. Newsome, Batley. 



Bantams (Gold and Silver-laced).— First, W. Cannan, Bradford. Second, 

 Miss E. Beldon. 



Bantams (Black and Silver-laced). — First, C. A. Ridgway. Second, 

 W. Cannan. 



Bantams (White and Silver-laced).— First and Second, S. Schofield, Heck- 

 mondwike. 

 Bantams (Game).— FirBt, C. Lister, Mil-field. Second, W. T. Entwistle. 

 Ant Bkeed not Mentioned. — First, J. D. Newsome, Batley. Second, 

 C. Lister, Mirfield. Highly Commended. Miss E. Beldon, Bingley ; W. K. 

 Dusbury, Leeds. Commended, E. Leach, Rochdale. Chickens.— First, H. 

 Lacy, Hebdc-n Bridge. Second, Miss E. Beldon, Bingley. 



Ducks (White).— First, E. Leach, Rochdale. Second, Miss E. Beldon, 

 Bingley. 



Ducks (Rouen).— First, E. Leach, Rochdale. Second, J. D. Newsome, 

 Batley. 



Gkese.— First and Second, W. K. Dnxhurv, Leeds. 



SweepstaEe Cock (Any Colour).— Prize, H. C. Mas>n, Drighlington. 



Sweepstake Game Cockerel.— First, H. C. Mason. Second, T. Vicker- 

 man, Chickenley. 



Sweep-stake Game Bantam Cock (Any Colour).— Prize, Wallis & Old- 

 royd, Dewsbury. 



PIGEONS. 



Powter.— Cock.— First, H. Brown, Sheffield. Second, Miss E. Eeldon, 

 Bingley. Sen.— First, H. Snowden. Second, Miss E. Beldon. 



Carriers — Cock. — First, J. Firth, jun., Dewsbury. Second, J. W. Edge, 

 Birmingham. Ben. — First, J. Firth, jun. Second, Miss E. Eeldon, 

 Bingley. 



Tumblers (Almond). — Prize, H. Snowden. 



Tumblers (Any othtr variety).— First- H. Snowden, Bradford. Second, 

 H. Vardley, Birmingham. Highly Commended, -Miss E. Beldon, Bingley. 



Tureits.— First. H. Tardley. "Second, Miss E. Beldon. Commended, 

 H. Brown. Sheffield. 



Jacobins.— First, Miss E. Beldon, Bingley. Second, H. Tardley, Bir- 

 mingham. 



Trumpeters. — First, Miss E. Beldon. Seconal, F. Hey, Beverley. 



Owls. — First, J. W. Edge. Second, Miss E. Beldon. Highly C mmended, 

 H. Brown, Sheffield. 



Barbs. — First, J. Firth, jun., Dewsbury. Second, Miss E. Beldon, 

 Bingley. Commended, .1. Firth, jun. ; H. Yardlev, Birmingham. 



Fan-tails.— First, J. Firth, jun., Dewsbury. Second, 1. W. Edge, Bir- 

 mingham. 



Nuxs.— Prize, J. W. Edge, Birmineham. 



Common.— First and Second, J. Vickerman, Chickenlev. Commended, 

 Wallis & Oldroyd, Dewsbury. 



ant other variety.— First, H. Tard'.ev, Birmingham. Second, Miss E. 

 Beldon. 



Rabbits.— Lop-eared.— First, W. H. Firth. Second, I. W. Nutter. Dews- 

 bury. For Colour. — First, C. A. P.idgwav. second, J. Squires, Rothwell. 

 For Weight.— Prize, T. Smith, Dewsburv'Moor. 



S'lvee Cup eor Best Pes in the Exhibition.— W. Cannan (Spanish 

 Chickens). 



Judges.— Mr. Thompson, of Saint Ann's, near Halifax; 

 and Mr. Hewitt, of Sparkbrook, near Birmingham. 



HALIFAX AXD CALDEE TALE EOULTEY 

 . SHOW. 



The twenty-sixth annual Exhibition took place on Satur- 

 day the 27th ultimo, in Clare Hall Park, Halifax, which had 

 been kindly lent for the occasion by Joshua Appleyard, Esq. 

 The day was beautifully fine, and the attendance of visitors 

 very great, the Park being densely crowded in every part. 

 The arrangements were admirable in every respect. Poultry 

 numbered 3S3, and Pigeons 137 pens. 



Spanish were good classes, Messrs. Cannan, Eodbard, and 

 Beldon each exhibiting specimens of great merit. The first- 

 prize chickens, we thought, should scarcely have been so 

 high in the list, for, although good, the second-prize pen 

 contained a superior cockerel and a good pullet. 



Dorkings did not show to advantage ; the prize pens were 

 of average quality in adults, while the chickens contained 

 some good birds. 



In Cochins Miss Beldon, Captain Heaton, and Mr. Stretch 

 took the prizes for Buffs with capital pens — indeed, seldom 

 have such really good birds competed at an agricultural show. 

 In Any other variety of Cochins first prizes were awarded 

 to Partridge, Whites taking second. 



Brahmas numbered twenty pens, ten in each class, and 

 Mr. Lacy outdistanced competition in both classes with 

 splendid dark-coloured pens. 



For the best Game Cock or Cockerel Mr. Fletcher had the 

 silver cup, value five guineas, with a. magnificent Brown Bed 

 cock well shown, Black Beds taking second and third, a 

 splendid Brown Bed and a Duckwing receiving high com- 

 mendation. The first-prize single Game cockerel shown by 

 Mr. Dyson, a Black Bed, deserved his position, though we 

 fancied him too much cramped in foot. In Black Bed Game 

 Mr. Brier-ley's first-prize pen in old birds was good ; and Mr. 

 Crosland's first-prize chickens were very promising, while the 

 second contained a bad-footed cockerel. In Brown Beds 

 Mr. Aykroyd took first with a capital pen, the hen being 

 unusually good. The chickens of the same colour were a 

 wretched lot. The cockerel in the first-prize pen was duck- 

 clawed, and poor in every respect. Old Duckwings were in 

 force though much out of feather, the first and second pens 

 being most noticeable. In chickens of the same colour Mr. 

 Aykroyd's first-prize pen was splendid — the pullet of unusual 



