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386 THE COTTAGE GARDENER AND COUNTRY GENTLEMAN’S COMPANION, September 15, 1857. 
By holding their Exhibitions earlier in the season the 
Society would lose nothing, but gain much. The birds would 
then be in better condition; collisions with other similar 
shows in the neighbourhood (which was this year felt rather 
severely in the pens of poultry) would be avoided; and the 
chances against stormy weather would be lessened. The 
principal objection to this would be that the vegetables would 
not be so well developed as those now exhibited at these 
Shows. 
It has often been urged by Judges and others that no 
stronger incentive can be offered to stock breeders and 
poultry fanciers than that occasioned by a liberal offer of 
silver cups, and certain it is that the good people of Sowerby 
Bridge are not behindhand in this respect. The Association 
does well in awarding above T100 as prizes ; but the gentle¬ 
men of the district do still better in presenting as many as, 
seven silver cups, one of which (that given by the President 
of the Association, James Fielding, Esq.) is of the value of 
five guineas, each of the others being worth three guineas. . 
The poultry, particularly the older kinds, suffered greatly 
from the cold and wet. There was also a perceptible falling 
off as regards number, a large number of pens having been 
offered to the Committee when it was too late to enter them. 
Nevertheless, there were many fine birds shown, the Spanish 
being, perhaps, the best. In consequence of the wet the 
beautiful marks on the Pencilled fowls were scarcely discern¬ 
ible. Mrs. Smith, of Kent House, Halifax, and Mr. Dixon, 
of Bradford, were among the principal exhibitors ; but high 
though they stand as rearers of poultry, and numerous as 
were the prizes which they carried off, they were beaten at 
Sowerby Bridge in several of the classes. 
The poultry, pigeons, and rabbits were judged by Mr. 
Challinor, of Whitwell, Worksop; and Mr. Pearson, of 
Leeds. Appended is the prize-list. 
EXTRA PHIZES. 
The Cup given by C. Barstow, Esq. (clerk to the local 
Board of Health), for the best pen of Spanish fowls—S. LI. 
Hyde, Moss Cottage, Ashton-under-Lyne. 
The Cup given by W. Edlestone, Esq., for the best 
Dorking or Cochin-China fowls—John Robinson, Yale House, 
Garstang. 
The Cup given by the Committee, for the best pen of 
Game fowls—Wm. Johnson, High Grounds, Worksop. 
The Cup given by the Committee, for the best pen of 
Hamburgh fowls—M. H. Broadhead, Holmfirth. 
Spanish. —First, S. H. Hyde, Moss Cottage, Ashton-under-Lyne. 
Second, J. Dixon, Horton Park, Bradford. Chickens. —First, M. Ridg- 
way, Dewsbury. Second, J. Dixon, Horton Park, Bradford. 
Dorkings. —First, J. Robinson, Vale House, Garstang. Second, Mrs. 
A. Watlcin, Walkley, near Sheffield. Chickens. —First and Second, J. 
Parsons, Audenshaw, near Ashton-under-Lyne. 
Cochin-Chinas. —First, M. Ridgway, Dewsbury. Second, Mrs. A. 
Watkin, Walkley, near Sheffield. Chickens. —First, J. Robinson, Vale 
House, Garstang. Second, W. Harvey, Upper Thorpe, Sheffield. 
Highly Commended, W. Stott, Sowerby Bridge. 
Game (Black-breasted and other Reds).—First, W. Johnson, High 
Grounds, Worksop. Second, J. Dixon, Horton Park, Bradford. 
Chiccens. —First, Bullock and Rapson, Leamington. Second, T. Green¬ 
wood, Huddersfield. Commended, Mrs. W. Smith, Kent House, Halifax. 
Game (Duckwings or any other variety).—First, W. Johnson, High 
Grounds, Worksop. Second, J. Dixon, Horton Park, Bradford. Chickens. 
—First, Rev. T. E. Abraham, Ormskirk. Second, Mrs. W. Smith, 
Kent House, Halifax. Commended, Mrs. W. Smith. 
Hamburghs (Golden-spangled).—First, M. H. Broadhead, Holm¬ 
firth. Second, J. Dixon, Horton Park, Bradford. Chickens. — First, 
M. H. Broadhead, Holmfirth. Second, J. Murgatroyd, Upper Long- 
bcttoin, Warley. 
Hamburghs (Silver-spangled).—First, Mrs. H. Sharp, Bradford. 
Second,.!. Dixon, Horton Park, Bradford. Chickens. —Prize, Mrs. H. 
Sharpe, Bradford. 
HAMBURGns (Golden-pencilled).—First, W. Harvey, Upper Thorpe, 
Sheffield. Second, J. Dixon, Horton Park, Bradford. Chickens. —First, 
Mrs. H. Sharp, Bradford. Second, J. Crabtree, Branch, Shipley. 
Hamburghs (Silver-pencilled).—First, Mrs. H. Sharpe, Bradford. 
Second, E. Guukrodger, Hebden Bridge. Chickens. —First, Mrs. H. 
Sharp, Bradford. Second, J. Dixon, Horton Park, Bradford. 
Polands. —First, A. G. Waithman, Wheatley. Second, J. Dixon, 
Horton Park, Bradford. Chickens.— First, J. Dixon, Horton Park, 
Bradford. Second, M. Ridgway, Dewsbury. 
Bantams. —First, J. Dixon, Horton Park, Bradford. Second, M. 
Ridgway, Dewsbury. Commended, N. Crowther, West End, Sowerby 
Bridge. 
Any age or breed not enumerated in the Schedule. —First, 
Mrs. Watkin, Walkley, Sheffield. Second, W. Dawson, Hopton Mir- 
field. Commended, Mrs. H. Sharp, Bradford. 
Geese.— Prize, F. E. Rawson, Thorpe. 
Turkeys. —Prize, H. Edwards, M.P., Pye Nest. 
Ducks (Aylesbury).—First, J. Dixon, Horton Park, Bradford, Second, 
F. E. Rawson, Thorpe. Ducklings. —First, F. E. Rawson, Thorpe. 
Second, H. Edwards, M.P., Pye Nest. 
Ducks (Rouen).—First, F. E. Rawson, Thorpe. Second, J. Dixon. 
Horton Park, Bradford. Ducklings. —First, F. E. Rawson, Thorpe. 
Second, hi. Ridgway, Dewsbury. 
Ducks (any other kind).—Prize, J. Dixon, Horton Park, Bradford. 
Dish of Twelve Eggs.—F irst and Second, F. E. Rawson, Thorpe. 
Spanish Cock. —Prize, H. Richardson, jun., Sowerby Bridge. 
Game Cock. —Prize, Mrs. W. Smith, Kent House, Halifax. 
Pigeons. — Carriers. —First, Mrs. W. Smith, Kent House, Halifax. 
Second, J, Firth, Halifax. Tumblers. —First, J. Brook, Crown Street, 
Halifax. Second, Mrs. W. Smith, Kent House, Halifax. Fantails. — 
First, H. Child, jun., Birmingham. Second, Mrs. W. Smith, Kent 
House, Halifax. Pewters.— First, T. Grove, Leamington. Second, J. 
Firth, Halifax. Dragons. — First, Mrs. W. Smith, Kent House, Halifax. 
Second, H. Child, jun., Birmingham. Runts. —Prize, H. Child, jun., 
Birmingham. 
Rabbits. — Length of ear. —Prize, H. Child, jun., Birmingham. For 
weight. —Prize, W. H. Baxendale, Bullace Trees. 
— (Halifax Guardian.) 
WORCESTER POULTRY SHOW. 
We think it right to remind our readers that the day on 
which they receive this is nearly the last for making their 
entries for the Worcester Show. We take much interest in 
it, because it is a chicken show, and we have often expressed 
our admiration of them at this season of the year. The 
liberal prizes offered — ten cups of the full value of <£10 
each, nine of less value, besides money prizes — are an in¬ 
ducement to exhibitors, while the names of the Committee 
and the straightforward rules they have published are a 
guarantee that everything will be conducted in a -way that 
contributes both to the stability and pleasure of these 
meetings. 
OUR LETTER BOX. 
Tail of the Silver-spangled Hamburgh Cock. —“ I have to 
choose between two Silver-spangled Hamburgh cockerels of the same 
hatch, and four months old. They are both beautifully spangled, equal 
in size and points, but being respectively of light and dark plumage. 
The tail of one is decidedly spangled, while the other is edged all round 
with the deepest green black, the middle remaining a little ‘ splashed.* 
I should certainly have chosen the last but for your remarks in p. 321, 
August 18, respecting ‘ clear tails,’ and I trust you will kindly tell me 
which cockerel is most likely to gain a prize.”—E. A. S. 
[We heartily commend you for sending a sketch of the feathers which 
cause your difficulty. It explains more than sheets of writing. There is 
not the shadow of a doubt which is preferable. It is the light cockerel. 
His feather is nearly perfect. The other is very faulty, being clouded 
and laced. We judge, of course, from the feathers, as you say in 
other points they are equal. The tail of a Silver-spangled Hamburgh 
should be white, with a black moon or tip at the end. This applies 
both to cocks and pullets or hens. It is easier of attainment in the 
latter than the former. It was always desirable, but not so frequently 
met with formerly as now. It is not, perhaps, so imperative as to neu¬ 
tralise every other point, but it is a great step towards success.] 
LONDON MARKETS. —September 14th. 
POULTRY. 
There is little alteration to note. The supply of Grouse continues 
small; but there is an abundance of Partridges. Many of them appear 
to be late hatched. 
Large fowls 5s. Od. to 5s. 6d. each. 
Smaller do. 3s. 6d. to 4s. Od. ,, 
Chickens.. 2s. Od. to 2s. 6d. ,, 
Geese .... 6s. Od. to 6s. 6d. ,, 
Ducks.... 2s. 6d. to 3s. Od. ,, 
Partridges., 
Grouse .... 2s. 9d. to 3s. 6d.each. 
Pigeons . 7d. to 8d. ,, 
Rabbits .. Is. 4d. to Os. Od. ,, 
Wild ditto .. lOd. to Is. Id. ,, 
Leverets.... 3s. Od. to 3s. 6d. ,, 
. Is. to Is. 9d. 
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 
the Parish of Christ Church, City of London,—September 15, 1857. 
