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what larger than the winner’s, while he has a large fine lobe well 
spread out. He was not, however, well shown. Second (Street), 
another good face and lobe, but not laid on so well. Pullets after 
the winner (H. Brown) were not a remarkable class. Andalusians 
were few. The first pair (Boiseier) were in fine condition and nicely 
laced, though the pullet was somewhat mixed in ground colour. The 
winning Minorcas (Harwood) had fine white lobes, red faces, and good 
glossy plumage. Second (Physick) were somewhat rough in lobe, 
though otherwise good. 
The classification of the French breeds was not so liberal as might 
be expected in a show where useful qualities are supposed to claim 
special attention. The winning Houdan cockerel (Jennings), to 
which also the medal was awarded, did not suit our taste. His 
plumage was beautifully glossy, but he was hollow-chested, and -what 
with crest and a huge comb he was almost blind. Second, belonging 
to the same owner, was a grand bird in all points, and far before the 
winner. The class generally was good, as also were the pullets. 
First here again easily went to Mr. Jennings with a very fine pullet. 
Second (Mrs. Lane) not so large, but good in points. Third (Lee) 
too light for a pullet. In the other French class first (Jackson) 
and third (Ward) were good Creves, while second (McMorland) were 
La Fleche of good size with clear lobes. 
Hamburghs, though few in numbers, were of good quality through¬ 
out. The medal went to Mr. Fielding for a neat well-marked pair of 
Gold-pencils. Premier honours also went to Mr. F. Heap for Golden- 
spangled, to Mr. Jagger for Silver-spangled, to Mr. Rawnsley for 
Silver-pencils, and to Mr. Ryman for Blacks. These last were in a 
bad light, which perhaps prevented Mr. Kellaway’s beautiful pair 
from taking the position which we thought their due. The Game 
classes were very poorly filled, and the exhibits were of no great 
merit. The most noteworthy were Mr. C. Gibbs’ Black Red cockerel 
which won the Game medal, and Mr. Game’s pullet of the same 
colour claimed at £'20. The winning Malay cockerel (Rattinshaw) 
was an exceptionally good bird in all points, he was of dark red 
colour. The Polish classes contained some very good birds. Mr. 
Beldon’s winning Golden-spangles were quite free from white in 
crest. The winners in the variety Polish class were both white- 
crested, and we specially noted the length of the cockerel’s crest 
feathers. 
Leghorns hardly seem to advance in favour so much as formerly. 
There seems to be a difficulty as to the lobes. Yellow was the pre¬ 
vailing colour, and if the white is so very difficult to obtain it seems 
a pity to sacrifice other points to lobe. The winning Browns (Hurst) 
were not quite free from the prevailing fault though otherwise good. 
In the White class we much preferred second (Keen) to first (Brad¬ 
bury), as being clearer in colour and better in lobe though younger. 
Plymouth Rocks had twenty-one entries, and were of good quality. 
First (Turner), second (Ainsworth), and third (Bradbury), were of 
good colour and were rightly placed, although none of the cockerels 
had their tails up. In the Any other variety class first went to Mr. 
Beldon for Sultans, second to the Hon. and Rev. F. Dutton for Aseels, 
and third to Miss Rose Hubbard for Scotch Greys. 
The Bantam classes were fairly filled. We have only space to note 
that the chief prizes in the Game classes went to Mr. Morgan for a 
smart Black Red cockerel, to Mr. Nelson for a tiny pullet of the same 
sort, and to Mr. Waters and Messrs. Stretch respectively for a Pile 
cockerel and pullet. Mr. Phelps won in Blacks with a neat clear- 
lobed pair, while Messrs. Crowther’s Whites stood at the head of the 
variety class. 
The cross-bred table poultry class had twenty-three entries and 
was well judged. Mrs. Dent took first for a pair of Dorking-Game 
pullets of fair size, plump, and hard in feather ; second (Mrs. Hayne), 
were Dorking-Houdan pullets ; and third (Metcalfe), Dorking-Brahma 
cockerels. In Ducks Pekins were most numerous and had twenty- 
seven entries. First (Kellaway) were of fine colour and good shape. 
The winning Rouens (Wakefield) also deservedly took the medal 
for Ducks. Messrs. Fowler headed the list in Aylesburys with a 
specially fine piir, while the Embden Geese shown by these gentle¬ 
men were of such great size as to provoke some unfounded doubts 
as to their being of this year’s growth. Turkeys were well represented. 
The awards were made by Messrs. Burnell, Leno, Teebay, and 
Tegetmeier. Mr. Nicholls acted as Steward. The penning, feeding, 
<fcc., were undertaken by Spratts’ patent, and were all that could be 
desired. 
THE CRYSTAL PALACE SHOW. 
The great schedule is before us, increased to 308 classes ! If 
an average of twenty entries be allowed to each class—no impro¬ 
bable number—there will be an exhibition of over six thousand 
pens of birds 1 There seems no great novelty in the poultry 
department, Dorkings, Cochins, Brahmas, Spanish, French, and 
Hamburghs and Game have as nearly as possible the same classi¬ 
fication as last year. There is a class for Indian Game, but none 
for Aseels. We cannot understand why “ Black and any other 
colour Polish,” which are all shown together, should have but 
two classes, while Golden and Silver each have four. 
Sultans and Silkies have disappeared from the list. It seems 
a pity that the promoters of a show on such a grand scale cannot 
afford to recognise every well-known breed of poultry, even 
though the loss of a few shillings may be entailed by a small 
entry ; even this would hardly be the case were the chief fanciers 
of such breeds invited to aid. 
There is a twenty-five-guinea challenge cup for the best Game 
Bantam, which will become the absolute property of anyone who 
wins it three times in seven successive years. We are much 
puzzled with the Duck classes, for in addition to the open classes 
there are four for drakes and Ducks “bred in 1881.” This must 
surely be a misprint for 1882. 
There are again two cups (presented by the proprietors of the 
Live Stock Journal) and other prizes for respectively “the 
heaviest pair of chickens cross-bred, or any pure breed suitable 
for the table,” and “couple of cockerels or couple of pullets cross¬ 
bred table fowl.” 
The Pigeon division is the most wonderful part of the schedule. 
There are twenty classes for Pouters, seventeen for Carriers, 
twenty-three for Dragoons, sixteen for Antwerps, and thirteen for 
Turbits. The classification for the latter variety is a great im- 
'provement on former years. By degrees the Toy varieties are get¬ 
ting their due ; we hope in time to see them as well subdivided as 
are Pouters and Carriers. The chief novelty, however, in the 
Pigeon list is the addition of classes for several varieties which 
have never or seldom before had them. Among these are Tur- 
biteens, Blondinettes, Satinettes, Fire, Frillbacks, and German 
Toys. We regret to miss the classes for collections, which we have 
often admired at the Palace. It is, on the whole, a wonderful 
schedule, and we look forward to seeing a show worthy of it.—C. 
THE POULTRY CLUB. 
A MEETING of the Committee of the Poultry Club was held on 
Wednesday, October 4th, at the Charing Cross Hotel. There were 
present the Hon. and Rev. F. G. Dutton (in the chair), the Earl of 
Winterton, and Messrs. G. B. C. Breeze, A. Comyns, H. R. Dugmore, 
S. Lucas, and L. Norris. 
Election of Members. —The following new members were elected: 
Lord Grimston, Cell Barnes, St. Albans ; Rev. Chichester A. W. Reade, 
M.A., LL.D., Chaplain’s House, Banstead Asylum, Sutton, Surrey. 
Standard of Excellence. —Several dates were fixed for meetings 
of the Sub-committee having in charge the preparation of the 
Standard of Excellence. 
Shows under Club Rules. —The Secretary reported that the 
following Shows were to be held under Poultry Club rules: Banbury, 
Dorchester, Exeter, Kendal, Market Rasen, Stanhope via Darlington, 
and Southport. Subscriptions were granted in aid of the funds of 
Banbury and Dorchester Shows. 
Next Meeting. —The date of the next meeting was fixed for 
Wednesday, October 25th, at the Charing Cross Hotel^ at 2 p.m.— 
Alex. Comyns, Hon. Sec., 47, Chancery Lane, London, W.C. October 
7th, 1882. _ 
OUR LETTER BOX. 
Cows Eating Beans (A Cote-keeper ).—In the event of cows eating whole 
horse beans in any considerable quantity they would injure the health, and pro¬ 
bably in some instances prove fatal, precisely in the same way that acorns have 
oEten affected cows, for being ruminating animals they cannot be digested if 
taken in large quantities in the whole state. 
METEOROLOGICAL OBSERVATIONS. 
Camden Square, London. 
Lat. 51° 32' 40" N.; Long. 0° 8 0" W.; Altitude, 111 feet. 
DATE. 
9 A.M. 
IN THE DAY. 
B 
« 
1882. 
October. 
Barome¬ 
ter at 32 s * 
and Sea 
Level 
Hygrome¬ 
ter. 
Direction 
of Wind. 
| Temp, of 
Soil at 
1 foot. 
Shade Tem¬ 
perature. 
Radiation 
Temperature. 
Dry. 
Wet. 
Max. 
Min. 
In 
sun. 
On 
grass. 
Inches. 
deg. 
dee. 
deg. 
dee 
deg. 
deg 
deg. 
In. 
1 
29.885 
62.6 
00.5 
S.W. 
53.4 
70.4 
50.3 
108.3 
54.7 
0.016 
Mon. 
2 
30.072 
57.4 
53.2 
w. 
55.0 
67.6 
47.7 
116.7 
39.8 
0.149 
Tues. 
3 
30.214 
53.8 
51.3 
w. 
51.7 
64.3 
48.5 
112 0 
45.5 
— 
Wed. 
4 
30.470 
55.3 
52.1 
N.N.W. 
53.8 
(il.O 
43.8 
89.3 
40.2 
— 
Thurs. 
5 
30.477 
53.1 
50.8 
N. 
53.2 
61.6 
46.4 
103.3 
41.7 
0.020 
Friday 
6 
30.189 
57.3 
53.8 
N. 
53.3 
62.5 
52.5 
99.2 
49.2 
0.083 
Satur. 
7 
30.090 
54.2 
52.7 
S.E. 
53.7 
64.0 
50.8 
94.3 
49.8 
39.203 
56.2 
53.5 
53.9 
64.5 
48.6 
103.7 
45.8 
0.268 
REMARKS. 
1st.—Extremely warm, damp morning ; fine warm day. 
2nd.—Fine, bright, and warm. 
3 rd.—Fine, bright, and warm ; clear moonlight night. 
4th.—Fine and bright early ; dull cloudy day with a little rain. 
5th.—Bright in early morning ; cloudy day, with occasional showers. 
6th —Cloudy and dull throughout. 
7th.—Dull at first; day fine but hazy ; lightning in evening.. 
Temperature higher than in the previous week, and both it and mean pres¬ 
sure considerably above the average.—G. J. SYMONS. 
