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THE COTTAGE GARDENER AND COUNTRY GENTLEMAN, January 11, 1859. 
his loss, but he must fulfil his engagements. If he declines to do 
so, we advise every one to whom a prize was awarded, to sue him 
in the County Court.— Eds.] 
STOCKPORT PIGEON SHOW. 
As you only gave the prizes for fowls in last week’s Cottage 
Gardener, 1 think you could not have received the particulars 
of the Pigeon prize list. I, therefore, enclose it, trusting you 
will insert it in your next. The Poultry and Pigeon Show being 
held in different buildings, is, probably, the cause of you only 
receiving the prizes for fowls.— An Exhibitor. 
Carriers. —First, H. Child, jun., Birmingham. Second, C. Layland, 
“Warrington. Nine entries. 
Almonds. —First, T. and J. Fielding, Rochdale. Second, R. Lees, Ashton. 
Six entries. 
B.vldheads.— First, S. Alcock, Heaton Norriss. Second, H. Child, jun. 
Eleven entries. 
Beards. —First and Second, J. W. Edge, Birmingham. Six entries. 
Jacobins. —First, G. Goore, Liverpool. Second, H. Child, jun. Seven 
entries. 
Fantails.— First, H. Child, jun. Second, J. W. Edge. Eight entries. 
Trumpeters. —First, W. Whiston, Macclesfield. Second, C. Layland. 
Four entries. 
Powters.— First and Second, II. Child, jun. Seven entries. 
Mottled Tumblers. — First, T. and J. Fielding. Second, II. Child, 
jun. Six entries. 
Owls.— First, W. Greenwood. Second, T. and J. Fielding. Twelve 
entries. 
Nuns. —First, G. Goore. Second, W. M. Lilly, Birmingham. Five 
entries. 
Turbits. —First, W. M. Lilley. Second, II. Child, jun. Six entries. 
Archangels. —First, AY. M. Lilley. Second, II. Child, jun. Five entries. 
Barbes. —First, R. Lees. Second II. Child, jun. Five entries. 
Runts. —First and Second, II. Child, jun. Five entries. 
Dragons. —First, S. II. Cheetham, Stockport. Second, R. C. AYool- 
finden, Rochdale. Thirteen entries. 
Any other variety. —First, G. Goore. Second, E. AA r esthead. Nine 
entries. 
Judge. —T. J. Cottle, Esq., Cheltenham. 
STOCKPOKT POULTKY EXHIBITION. 
The one just closed has proved itself by far the most successful 
Meeting that has ever been held in Stockport—not only were the 
entries numerically greater, but the poultry, as a whole, was 
very superior. The general arrangements were good. Indeed, 
with the exception of numbering the pens consecutively, we could 
not suggest any improvement whatever. Why they were not con¬ 
secutive on this occasion, we were at a loss to determine, more 
especially as reference is far more difficult under the existing plan, 
nor can any obvious advantage accrue from adopting it. The 
Market Hall affords every facility for carrying out a first-class 
Show, being spacious, well ventilated, and the light excellent. 
On the present occasion it was adorned with a multiplicity of 
banners, whilst the exceeding cleanliness of the whole affords a 
good example for similar local Shows, tending as it does, alike to 
the comforts of both visitors and poultry. 
The Spanish were good, and the Grey Dorkings were excellent. 
The entries of Cochins were few ; but among them were some 
that would do credit to any Exhibition. 
In Game, there was an extensive and very excellent display; 
hut, unhappily for their owners, some of the best pens were as 
dissimilar as possible in the colour of the legs, so that all chances 
of success were thrown away entirely. 
We can scarcely call to mind any local Show where llairt- 
hurghs mustered so strongly and so well, more particularly the 
Spangled varieties. In the Silver-spangled, the tails of many 
of the cocks were perfection, being of the purest white throughout 
the whole of the ground colour, and most exceller tly defined in the 
spangle at the end of cacli principal feather. This, too, had been 
generally attained without any deterioration of the “ barrings ” 
on the wings, or spanglings on the crops and breasts of such 
specimens. The attainment of these desiderata combined, lias 
always been considered one of the greatest difficulties breeders 
had to overcome. Several “ Hamburgh Clubs ” sent pens for 
competition, and their success was remarkably good. 
In Polands, although few only were shown, they were all praise¬ 
worthy pens, all varieties competing together. But the Black 
with White Crests secured the premiums. It is pleasing to record 
this peculiarity of the Stockport Show, now that the Poland 
classes, usually, are so indifferently represented. 
^n Bantams, both Blacks and Whites left but little room for 
improvement, and some praiseworthy Game, and also Booted 
Bantams, competed. 
In the class for any other breed or cross-breed, Black Ham- 
burghs carried the sway. They were decidedly the best collection 
of this variety we have yet seen. 
The Turkeys and Geese were not worthy of especial remark, 
unless we refer to a pen of excellent Spanish, shown as Greenland 
Geese. 
In While Aylesbury Ducks, the competition was close and 
severe, and the Rouens were superior. Only one pen of Labrador 
Ducks, and one pen of White Calls, were exhibited: but they 
were both successful. 
In all cases, the prizes only were awarded, no commendations 
being permitted by the rules of the Society. 
The attendance of visitors was fully equal to the expectation of 
the Managing Committee ; and the promptitude with which the 
poultry was returned to their owners cannot but be highly satis¬ 
factory to all parties interested, and will probably induce even a 
still greater amount of entries on future occasions. 
BIRMINGHAM POULTRY SHOW. 
I AYAS sorry to see, in your last week’s Number, that the receipts 
at the last Birmingham Exhibition of Poultry, &c., show a falling 
off, as compared with last year. I have been for several years 
convinced that the Committee are far too liberal with their ad¬ 
mission tickets to subscribers who exhibit poultry. I think, instead 
of a subscription of £1, and 2s. 6 d. per pen for four pens, and six 
admission tickets, if they were to charge 7s. 6 d. per pen, and 
let each exhibitor pay 2s. Gd. for admission on the first day, it 
would not only bring more money into the Committee’s coffers, 
but also tend to improve the average of the birds exhibited. 
Where a party only keeps one description of fowl, and can only 
make up one or two pens, the present subscription and pennage 
is almost a prohibitory one, and scarcely warranted by the value 
of the prizes offered. It is also well known, that others, to make 
up the number of pens allowed, send birds (in the vain hope of 
selling them) which would have been much better handed over 
to the cook, who would send them up to her master’s table in a 
more inviting form than they appear in the Birmingham Exibi- 
tion pens.— Alpha. 
OUR LETTER BOX. 
Catarrh, or Cold in Hen.— “I bought a Hamburgh hen two weeks 
ago ; she has had ever since a habit of sneezing, as if she had a cold ; and 
sometimes gapes (but seldom).”— Alex Stewart. 
[Your fowl has a had cold, and, if you neglect it, you will find it the 
precursor of roup. The symptoms are ominous. Separate it from other 
fowls, wash out the nostrils with cold water and vinegar; purge freely 
with castor oil, a table-spoonful at a time, and every third day. Put it in 
a dry place, sheltered from draughts ; provide it with growing grass, in 
large, fresh sods; feed on oatmeal, and bread steeped in strong beer.] 
Andalusian Fowls—Dubbing a Game Cock (A Constant Subscriber). 
—The Andalusian should be in shape and form like the Spanish. The 
colour blue; the cock’s hackle and saddle darker shaded; the face red ; 
the comb of the cock upright, that of the hens falling. They are said to 
he a distinct breed; and they are certainly not the same as “ white 
Spanish.” Everything in the way of comb and wattles should he removed 
from a Game cock, when he is dubbed. Nothing should remain, in order 
that the head may have the snake-like appearance that is so desirable. 
LONDON MARKETS.— January 10. 
POULTRY. 
AA'e have to note a slight advance in prices, consequent, however, rather 
on a short supply, than an increased demand. The latter remains dull. 
Each. 
Large Fowls .... 
4s. Gd. 
>> 
bs.Od. 
Small ditto. 
.. 3 
(> 
4 
0 
Chickens. 
2 
6 
3 
0 
Geese . 
.. G 
G 
7 
0 
AVildDueks .... 
.. 2 
G 
2 
9 
Pheasants . 
2 
fi 
3 
0 
Partridges. 
.. i 
3 
1 
G 
Pigeons . 
.. 0 
8 ■ 
ti 
0 
9 
Each. 
Hares. 2s. Zd. to 2s. Gd. 
Snipes. 1 2 „ 1 4 
Teal. 1 3 „ 1 6 
Snipes. I 2 „ 1 4 
Rabbits . 14 „ 1 5 
Wild ditto. 0 8 ,,0 9 
AVoodcocks . 2 3 ,, 2 9 
1 Larks. 10 „ 1 0 
