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THE COTTAGE GARDENER AND COUNTRY GENTLEMAN’S COMPANION.- July 15,1856 
sively to tho poultry, was literally thronged to excess. 
Long before the time of opening to public view, the bells 
of the churches rang loud peals of enticement to the sight¬ 
seers both far and near. In the balcony of the market-house 
were placed, by the kind permission of the Colonel, the full 
band of the 25th Regiment, and at intervals their perform¬ 
ances were awarded by rounds of applause, as the densely- 
tilled square resounded to the martial airs of “ Rule Britan¬ 
nia,” “The Death of Nelson,” or (by way of variation) 
“ Yilikins and his Dinah,” or “ The Rat-catcher’s Daughter.” 
A local peculiarity had here a singular effect: most of the 
working-classes of the immensely large cotton-mills, that 
abound all through the district, wear wooden clogs, and 
whenever any strain was especially popular they betokened 
their approval by stamping in time, until it absolutely 
amounted to a perfect furore, of which no one can even 
imagine the effect by any description, however elaborate; 
suffice it to say, at times, on ling-stones, the noise is almost 
deafening. 
But to the Show itself. No sooner had the Judges, Joseph 
Hindson, Esq., of Liverpool, and Edward Hewitt, Esq., of 
Spark Brook, Birmingham, awarded the premiums, than the 
impatient multitude thronged in continuous streams, until 
check-takers were compelled to give way, and the place.was 
speedily thronged to excess. The general expression of 
feeling was most favourable to the Exhibiton ; all seemed 
well satisfied, and mostly praised the competing pens in no 
measured terms of approval. 
For ourselves we shall speak generally; the committee 
“tried their best” to deserve commendation, and, as we 
have just stated, obtained it; but we doubt not that both 
they and the exhibitors will profit from the experience of 
this meeting in regard to future arrangements. The build¬ 
ing is particularly well fitted for the general purposes of a 
Poultry Show, being lighted from the roof, very lofty, and 
convenient; whilst, no doubt, a similarity of pens will be 
obtained for future meetings of the Society, and prevent 
the objectionable and discordantappearanc.es that must ever 
result from parties being permitted to show their different 
lots “ in anything they pleased, or use the pens” furnished 
by the committee. In reference to the unique portions of 
the Show, a Peacock “ tied by the leg ” proved most attrac¬ 
tive. He seemed himself, however, rather astonished at his 
compulsory restraint, and anything but “ at home ;” but, on 
the other hand, a pair of Australian Ground Paruquettcs, a 
variety in which the “ pencilling ” is the most perfect we 
have yet seen in any bird whatever, looked quite docile, and 
especially pleased with their position. They are scarcely so 
large as a common canary, were capitally feathered, and 
shown in a handsome cage, usually adopted for these birds. 
Black Spanish.— First, Mr. John Potter, Fallow Field, near Man¬ 
chester. Second, Mr. David Bolus, lleddish. Commended. — Mr. 
Robert Cheatham, Stockport. 
Grey Dorkings. —First, Mr. John Potter, Fallow Field, near Man¬ 
chester. Second, Mr. John Parsons, Ryecroft, near Ashton. Com¬ 
mended.—Mr. Cottrell, Long Lane, near Cheadle. 
Cochins, —First, Mr. David Bolus, Reddish. Second, no com¬ 
petition. 
Game Fowls. —No fowls entered. 
Golden-pencilled Hamburghs.— First, Mr John Titlow, Hurst, 
near Ashton. Commended.—Mr. John Godwin, Norbury. 
Silver-pencilled Hamburgiis.— First, Mr. Nathan Marler, Long 
Lane, Denton. 
Golden-spangled Hamburghs. —First, Mr. Nathan Marler, Long 
Lane, Denton. Commended.—Mr. John Simpson, Long Sight, Man¬ 
chester. 
Silver-spangled Hamburghs.— First, Mr. Nathan Marler, Long 
Lane, Denton. Commended.—Mr. Chas. Beswick, Church Gate. 
Polands. —First, Mr. John Lorton, Hayley Bridge. Commended.— 
Mr. James Whitehead, Hayley Bridge. 
Bantams. —First, Mr. John Tetlow, Hurst, near Ashton. (White 
ones.) Commended.—Mr. Edward Harrison, Long Lane, Denton. 
(Black ones,) 
Any Variety.— First, Mr. Edward Harrison, Long Lane, Denton. 
(Redcaps.) Second, no competition. 
Turkeys. —No entries. 
Geese. —Mr. Thos. Hill, Reddish, near Stockport. 
Goslings op 1856.— First, Mr. James Barlow, Olferton Hall. 
Second, Mr. Hugh Mottram, Buruage. Commended.—Mr. Thomas 
Robinson, Black Brook, Levctishulme. 
Ducks. —No competition. 
Ducklings. — First, Mr. James Stocks, Lord Street, Stockport. 
Second, Mr, Rd. Harper, Reddish. 
A certificate of merit was also given, no prizes being offered, for a pen 
of Carrier Pigeons, belonging to Mr. Thos. Oldham, 6, Water 
Street, Oldham ; and a certificate, also, to a pair of living Aus¬ 
tralian Ground Parahuettes. They were forwarded to the 
Show without any owner’s name. 
OUR LETTER BOX. 
Zinc Drinking-pans.—Bristol Poultry Show.— G. F. T. asks 
“if drinking out of zinc vessels is injurious to fowls; also, did the 
Bristol Poultry Show meet its expenses ? If so, will there be one next 
summer?” 
[Most decidedly our own impression is in favour of glazed earthenware, 
or enamelled iron saucers, for the use of fowls as their drinking vessels ; 
the latter we have now used for many years (in strictly confined premises), 
and very successfully. The advantages of them as to cleanliness arc great, 
as the enamel does not allow the adhesion of any filthy matters whatever, 
and they, therefore, arc as easily washed, and then are as perfectly clean | 
as either glass or crockery-ware of any kind. Enamelled spittoons serve ' 
the purposes well, as they cannot possibly be overturned from the fowls j 
treading upon the edges of them. The zinc vessels we formerly used 
became foul from the water standing long in them, particularly in warm 
weather, and then required a considerable amount of hard scrubbing to j 
restore perfect cleanliness; otherwise they did not seem to injure the j 
J fowls, but did not, by any means, appear so clean as those just named. 
We are informed, it is anticipated there will be a first-rate Poultry Show 
at Clifton next year, the Zoological Gardens being peculiarly well 
adapted for the purposes of such an exhibition.] 
Bristol and Clifton Poultry Snow. — Mr. John Chattcrton , 
25, Islington, Birmingham, says we omitted to state that his “ Buff 
Cochins were commended ” at this Show. 
Game Cock at Paris ( Game Cock). —The Brown-red Game Cock at ■ 
the Paris Exhibition belonged to Mrs. Maria Taylor, Shensham Court, j 
I Gloucester. 
Silver and Gold Pheasants {J. T. C.). —They sit twenty-four ' 
days. 
LONDON MARKETS.— July 14th. 
COVENT GARDEN. 
Supply good, and a fair average trade doing, the late showers having 
proved very timely and beneficial. We have now an excellent assort- ! 
ment of Fruit and Vegetables. From the Continent, nothing to report ! 
are but a few Apricots , and they arc not first-rate. Quotations remain 
nearly the same as last week. 
FRUIT. 
Apples, kitchen, per 
bushel. 8s. to 12s. 
,, dessert .... 12s. ,, 20s. 
Pears, per dozen .... is. ,, 3s. 
Peaches, per doz. 10s. ,, 20s. 
Nectarines, do. 103. ,, 20s. 
Pine-apples, perlb... (is. ,, 10s. 
HothouseGrapes, per lb. 3s. ,, 6s. 
Strawberries, per lb. 3d. ,, is. 
Foreign Melons, each 2 s. ,, 5s. 
Wall Cherries, per lb. Is. to ls.6d. 
Cherries, perlb. 6d. ,, Is. 
Oranges, per 100- 4s. ,, 10s. 
Seville Oranges, do... 6s. ,, 12s. 
Lemons. 6s. ,, 12s. 
Almonds, per lb. 2s. ,, —s. 
i Nuts, Filberts, per 
100lbs. 50s. ,, 60s. 
,, Cobs, ditto.. 80s. ,,100s. 
,, Barcelona,per 
bushel. 20s. ,, 22s. 
Nuts, Brazil, ditto.. 12s. ,, 14s. 
Walnuts, per 1000 .. 9s. ,, 12s. 
Chestnuts, per bushel 15s. ,, 24s. 
VEGETABLES. 
Cabbages, per doz. Is. to Is. 6d, 
,, Rcd,perdoz. 2 s. to 4s. 
Cauliflowers, each.... 9d. ,, Is. 
Brocoli, per bdle. 3d. ,, 6d. 
Savoys. Is. ,, 2s. 
Greens, per doz. bnch. 4s. * 6s. 
Spinach, per sieve . - — ,, 4s. 
French Peas, per bshl. 
French Beans, per 100 
Carrots, per bunch .. 
Parsnips, per doz. 6d.to 9d. 
Beet, per doz. Is. to Is 6d. i 
Potatoes, per cwt. .. 
3s. to 
6s. 
,, Frame, per lb. 
<ki. „ 
Od. 
,, New, per lb .. 
2d. „ 
4d. 
Onions, Y’ng,per b’nch. 
4d. ,, 
fid. 
,, Old, per bushel 
5s. ,, 
7s. 
Turnips, per bunch.. 
Leeks, per bunch .... 
9d. „ 
Is. 
2d. „ 
3d. 
Garlic, per ib. 
6d. ,, 
8d. 
Horseradish, per 
bundle. 1 s. 6d. to 2s. 6d. 
Shallots, per lb. 6d. to Is. I 
Lettuce, Cos, each .... 6d. ,, 8c. 
,, Cabbageperdoz. 2d. ,, 3d. j 
Endive, perscore .. Is. 6d. ,, 2s. 
Celery, per bunch.... 9d. to ls.6d. 
Radishes, Turnip, per 
dozen bunches .... 
— to 6d. 
Water Cresses, ditto.. 
6d. 
,, 9d. 
Small Salad, per 
punnet.. 
2d. 
,, 3d. 
Artichokes, per lb. 
— 
„ 2d. 
Asparagus, perbdl. 
3s. 
,, 5s. 
Sea-kale,per punnet .. 
— 
M — 
Rhubarb, per bundle 
3d. 
,, 6d. 
Cucumbers, each. 
4d. 
,, Gd. 
Mushrooms,perpot Is 
. fid. 
,, 2a. 
HERBS. 
Basil, per bunch .... 
4d. to 6d. 
Marjoram, per bunch 
4d. 
„ fid. 
Fennel, per bunch .. 
2d. 
„ 3d. 
Savory, per bunch .. 
ad. 
„ 3d. 
Thyme, per bunch .. 
Parsley, per bunch .. 
2d. 
,, 3d. 
2d. 
>> 3d. 
Mint, per bunch .... 
2d. 
,, 4d. 
Green Mint . 
Gd. 
„ Gd. 
6s. ,, 108. 
Is. ,, 2s. 
9d. „ Is. 
POULTRY. 
The occupation of the agricultural world, now busy hay-making is not 
without its effect on the market. The supplies have been smaller during ; 
the week. 
Large Fowls 6s. 6d. to 7s. Oil. each 
Smaller do 4s. 6d. to 5s. 6d. ,, 
Chickens.. 2s. 9d. to 4s. Od. ,, 
Goslings.6s. to 6s. 6d. ,, 
Ducklings 3s. od. to 4s. Od. ,, 
Guinea Fowl0s Od. to 0 s. Od. ,, 
Plover’s Eggs, in bulk... 
Quails.... Is. 9d. to 2s. Od. each. 
Leverets .. 3s. 6d. to 5s. 6d. ,, 
Pigeons. Is. to Is. 2d. ,, 
Babbits.... Is. 5d. to Is. 6(1. ,, 
Wild Ditto .. lOd. to Is. Od. ,, 
Dottrell .. Os. Od. to 0s. 0d. ,, 
. 0s. to 0s. Od. 
London: Printed by Hugh Barclay, Winchester High-street, in 
the Parish of Saint Mary Kalendar ; and Published for the Proprietors 
at The Cottage Gardener Office, No. 20, Paternoster Row, in 
I the Parish of Christ Church, City of London.—July 15, 1856. 
