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tions and matings. In fact, no breeder distinguished himself 
more royally than did Mr. W. C. Weedon, who won the silver cup 
for having the largest number of birds scoring 90 points and over. 
The show was not large, but what it lacked in numbers it made 
up in quality. There were eighty-one classes of poultry and 
forty-six of pigeons, which fact alone shows that the poultrymen 
have quite a taste for variety. Some classes were not large, but 
well represented, while others were strong in competition, especi- 
ally with the hen and pullet classes of the Rocks, Leghorns and 
Minorcas. 
This year the awards were placed by the use of the official score 
card, instead of comparison, and the score together with the ex- 
hibitor's name, was published in the catalogue. 
THE PLYMOUTH ROCKS. 
The barred Plymouth Rocks made a very fine showing. These 
strong, hardy birds, as a breed , always make good. Some of the 
entries showed especially fine barring, yet others lacked the 
proper color definition in the feather to meet the requirements of 
the standard. 
The White Plymouth Rocks represented some remarkable fine 
specimens of fowjl. The exhibit of Dr. C. B. High was especi- 
aly notable for the reason that it won both of the cups given by 
Governor Frear and Mayor Fern. The first prize cook received 
considerable commendation by the best breeders. He is a bird 
of fine carriage, medium in height, strong in back and nicely 
built up in the tail where so many Rocks fail. Dr. High’s fowls 
were a fine example of what conditions means on the score card ; 
his first prize pullet received the special prize for being the best 
conditioned bird in the show. It was believed there would be 
strong competition in this variety, but the veteran breeders 'and 
exhibitors, Mr. L. C. Abies and Mr. W. E. Wall did not enter 
the contest with Dr. High for the beautiful trophies which the 
latter has won. 
THE LEGHORNS. 
The Leghorns, the notable egg producers, came out in fine form. 
The Browns, which were absent last year, came out with some 
entries which were striking in their color markings. The Whites, 
which had the largest list of entries of any variety in the show, 
were very popular with the visitors. Here two entries were dis- 
qualified because of squirrel tails. This variety does not have 
the length of body as the Minorca nor should it approach the 
Bantam type. Several individuals in the pen exhibits were very 
small and it is hoped that the new book of standards for poultry 
will prescribe a definite wieight for birds of this breed as as it 
does for the other varieties. That such is 'forthcoming is the 
belief of many breeders. As for the bufif variety only the young 
