Our  Canaries 
shown  in  the  box-cage.  The  birds  are  much  steadier  in  the  box-cage  and  there- 
fore easier  to  judge.  When  I  first  began  to  exhibit  there  were  no  classes  for 
broken-capped  Lizards.  It  was  due  in  a  great  measure  to  the  L.  and  L.F.A. 
that  classes  were  provided  for  broken-capped  birds  at  All-England  Shows.  I 
remember  at  some  of  the  early  meetings  of  this  Society  there  were  many  heated 
discussions  about  providing  classes  for  broken-caps,  some  arguing  that  many  of 
the  best  birds  were  among  the  broken-caps,  whilst  others  thought  we  should 
recognise  only  the  perfect  bird.  But  in  the  end  classes  were  provided  for 
broken-caps.  At  the  time  I  am  speaking  of  the  broken-capped  Lizards,  even 
at  local  shows,  were  relegated  to  the  variety  class  together  with  the  Ticked 
Coppy,  the  Belgian,  Scotch  Fancy,  and  some  others." 
THE  STANDARD  OF  PERFECTION. 
We  have  already  in  the  course  of  our  remarks  described  in  detail  the  negative 
properties  of  the  Lizard,  and  points  which  disqualify  a  bird  for  show  competition, 
and  also  explained  the  technical  terms  in  common  use  for  describing  the  several 
features  of  this  highly-specialised  and  technical  breed.  We  therefore  close  this 
chapter  with  the  standard  of  perfection  issued  by  the  Lancashire  and  Lizard 
Fanciers'  Association. 
THE  LIZARD. 
Cap — for  size  and  regularity       ....       ....  •••• 
Ground  Colour       ....       ....       ....       ....       ■  •■  ••  ■       •  •■       ••••  ^5 
Eye  Lash     ....       ....       ....       ....       ....  ....                 ••  ■       ••••  5 
Spangle        ....       ....       ....       ....       ....        ...       ••••    3^ 
Wings  and  Tail      ....        ....       ....        ....       ....  ••••       ••••  •••• 
Size     
Lacing  and  Covert  Feathers  on  Wings — for  size  and  regularity    5 
Breast — for  rowing  or  lacing       ....       ....       ....  ••••                 ••••  5 
Beaks,  Legs,  and  Feet — for  darkness    ....       ....  ....       •  ••       •  -■       ••••  5 
Condition — health,  etc                 ....       ....       •  ■•  ••••       ••••   5 
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