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cured entries in the various classes; and on the close of the 
entries the number amounted to 308. 
The Judges were—T. B. Stead, Esq., Leeds ; — Challoner, 
Esq., Worksop ; and J. O. Jolly, Esq., Acornb Grange. 
AWARD OF PRIZES. 
Spanish.' —First, Mrs. J. C. Hall, Surrey House, Sheffield. Second, 
W. W. Brundrit, Runcorn. Highly Commended, J. Dixon, North 
Park, Bradford. Commended, T. T. Pierson, M.D., Bridlington Quay ; 
W. Bailey, Lower Kennington Lane, London. Thirteen entries. 
Chickens'— First, Mrs. J. C. Hall, Surrey House, Sheffield. Second, 
Mrs. A. Watkin, Walkley, Sheffield. Seven entries. 
Dorking (Coloured).—First, P. Barnard, Digby Brigg. Second, 
Rev. G. Hustler, Appleton, Taclcaster. Commended, Rev. G. Hustler ; 
S. Burn, Whitby. Seven entries. 
Dorking (Silver Grey or White). — First, H. W. B. Berwick, 
Ilelmsley. Second, A. Pease, Southend, Darlington. Five entries. 
Dorking Chickens (Any colour).—First, J. Price, Londonderry, 
Bedale. Second, C. H. Wakefield, Malvern Wells. Highly Com¬ 
mended, J. Price, Londonderry, Bedale; Rev. J, F. Newton, Kirby- 
in-Cleveland, Stokesley. Commended, H. W. B. Berwick, Helmsley ; 
M. Hunter, Green Hammerton Hall; Rev. G. Hustler, Appleton, 
Tadcaster. Fifteen entries. 
Cochin-China (Yellow or Buff).—First, T. IT. Barker, Hovingham, 
York. Second, T. Stretch, Bootle, Liverpool. Commended, H. James, 
Walsall; II. Tomlinson, Birmingham. Ten entries. 
Cochin-China (Any other colour, or Brahmas).—First, Miss V. W. 
Musgrove, Aughton, Liverpool. Second, G. Hutchinson, Prospect 
House, York. Three entries. 
Cochin-China Chickens (Any colour).—First, T. H. Barker, IIo- 
vingham, York. Second, J.T. Sigston, Welburn. Commended, T. II. 
Barker, Hovingham. Nine entries. 
Game (Black-breasted and other Reds).—First, G. Boot, Chesterfield. 
Second, R. Woods, Worksop, Notts. Highly Commended, R. Woods ; 
W. Bentley, Scholes, Clecklieaton ; H. Adams, Beverley. Commended, 
Jaques and Robshaw, Knaresbro’. Twenty-two entries. 
Game (Duckwings, Greys, and Blues).—First, G. Boot, Chesterfield. 
Second, Mrs. Carter, Driffield. Commended, II. Adams, Beverley. 
Ten entries. 
Game (Any other colour).—First, G. Robinson, Worksop. Second, 
II. Adams, Beverley. Highly Commended, W. Dawson, Birmingham. 
Commended, J. It. Rodbard, Bristol. Seven entries. 
Game Chickens (Any colour).—First, R. Woods, Worksop, Notts. 
Second, H. Adams, Beverley. Highly Commended, J. Scott, Skipton- 
in-Craven. Commended, Jaques and Robshaw, Knaresbro’; II. Wood, 
Ledget Green, Bradford. Sixteen entries. 
Hamburgh (Gold-spangled).—First, J. Dixon, North Park, Bradford. 
Second, II. Carter, Holmfirth. Seven entries. 
IlAMBURGn (Silver-spangled).'—First, J. Dixon, Bradford. Second, 
H. Adams, Beverley. Seven entries. 
Hamburgh (Golden-pencilled).—First, J. Dixon, Bradford. Second, 
Bird and Beldon, Bradford. Commended, T. W. Jones, Wellington, 
Salop; T. Robinson, Skipton-in-Craven; E. Crowther, Moor Allerton, 
near Leeds. Thirteen entries. 
Hamburgh (Silver-pencilled). — First, W. Maud, Victoria Place, 
Bingley. Second, J. Dixon, Bradford. Eight entiles. 
Poland (Black, with White Crest).—First and Second, J. Dixon, 
North Park, Bradford. Four entries. 
Poland (Gold or Silver).—First and Second, J. Dixon, Bradford. 
Highly Commended, W. Dawson, Selly Oak, Birmingham. Five 
entries. 
Any other Breed. —First, W. D. Ilenshall, Huddersfield. Second, 
■T. Dixon, Bradford. Highly Commended, W. Dawson, Hopton 
Mirfield; Bird and Beldon, Bradford. Ten entries. 
Any Farm-yard Cross.— Second, W. Maud, Bingley. Second, J. 
Bainbridge, Fisheigate Yilla, York. (No first prize awarded.) Five 
entries. 
Bantams (Gold or Silver-laced).—First, Lady Londesborougli, Tad- 
caster. Second, J. Dixon, Bradford. Five entries. 
Bantams (Black or White).—First and Second, II. Adams, Beverley. 
Commended, J. Dixon, Bradford. Eight entries. 
Bantams (Any colour) .—First, II. Churchill, Gloucester. Second, 
I. Thornton, Heckmondwike. Seven entries. 
Commended, S. Cocker, Sheffield; J. Charlesworth, Chesterfield. 
Twelve entries. 
SINGLE BIRDS. 
Prize, S. II. Hyde, Ashton-under-Lyne. 
Seven 
Spanish Cock.— 
entries. 
Dorking Cock. —Pjize, P. Barnard, Bigby, Brigg. Highly Com¬ 
mended, C. H. Wakefield, Malvern Wells. Commended, II. AV. Ber¬ 
wick, Helmsley. Seven entries. 
Cochin-China Cock. —Prize, H. Tomlinson, Birmingham. Highly 
Commended, AY. Dawson, Hopton Mirfield; Mrs. A. Watkin,Walkley, 
Sheffield. Thirteen entries. 
Game Cock. —Prize, J. Taylor, jun., Burton Agnes. Highly Com¬ 
mended, J. R. Rodbard, Langford, Bristol; II. Adams, Beverley; 
Jaques and Robshaw, Knaresborough. Commended, R. Jervis, Skelton 
Bar, York. Sixteen entries. 
Spangled Hamburgh Cock. —Prize, B. S. Sykes, Poulton-le-Fylde. 
Eleven entries. 
Pencilled Hamburgh Cock.—P rize, T. Iveable, Rowde, Devizes. 
Ducks (Aylesbury).—First, A. Revill, Ilasland, Chesterfield. Second, 
J. Price, Londonderry, Bedale. Highly Commended, Lady Middleton, 
AVollaton Hall, Notts; AV. Maud, A T ictoria Place, Bingley. Twelve 
entries. 
Ducks (Rouen).—First and Second, T. Keable, Rowdefield Farm> 
Devizes. Highly Commended, T. H. Barker, Hovingham; J. AV* 
George, Beeston Padge, Notts; O. II. Young, Middle Street, Driffield. 
Ten entries. 
Ducks (Any other variety).—First, S. Burn, AVhitby. Second, J. 
Dixon, Bradford. Commended, T. Buckle, Petergate, York. Eight 
entries. 
Geese.— First, J. Price, Londonderry, Bedale. Second, A. Pease, 
Darlington. Commended, J. Dixon, Bradford; Lady Middleton, AVol¬ 
laton Hall, Nots. Four entries. 
Turkeys. —First, J. Price, Londonderry, Bedale. Second, Miss J. E. 
Simpson, Field House, Ilunmanby. Highly Commended, J. Price, 
Londonderry, Bedale. Five entries. 
—( York Herald.) 
PIGEONS. 
TUMBLES PIGEONS. 
In The Cottage Gardener for July Gth, I observed, in 
answer to questions put regarding the Tumbler Pigeon, it is 
said that those which tumble off the hand, or rarely rise from 
the ground because of tumbling, perhaps have the wing 
broken. I beg leave to inform Mr. B. P. Brent that this is 
not the case. I have kept and bred these birds for years, and 
have had birds of this kind that could not fly up to any 
thing eighteen inches high; for in making the attempt they 
only tumbled over, and then found themselves where they were. 
At present I have birds bred from them that if put on the 
hand will tumble as often as you please to give them a gentle 
heave from it, and alight on the hand again. Neither of 
these birds at any time had either the wing or any other part 
of their bodies injured. Of the history of the low, or 
“ House Tumbler,” as it is called, from the circumstance of 
its tumbling powers being tested within doors, I cannot 
speak ; but my impression is, that it is the result of careful 
breeding. In some parts of Scotland, and in and around 
Glasgow in particular, the Tumbler Pigeon, with a great 
many fanciers, is a high favourite, and only bred for tumbling, 
regardless either of feather or form. Prom breeding thus 
towards this one point for a length of time, I think the 
House Tumbler has come. My reason for thinking so is, that 
in breeding them I find that they do not breed true. Very 
many of their young do not tumble low, but can fly well.— 
James Paton, Stewarton. 
(Continued from page 268.) 
CLASSIFICATION OF PIGEONS. 
In the present Manual I have endeavoured to give some 
idea of all the different breeds, varieties, and sub-varieties of 
our domestic Pigeons. So widely diffused is the love of Pigeon¬ 
keeping, and so long has it been in practice, that the varieties 
are very numerous, each country possessing a great many. It 
must not be supposed, therefore, that I have described nearly 
all that are cultivated in the Old Hemisphere, or even in 
Europe : but I trust there are not many English varieties that 
have escaped notice. 
Pigeons are now' taking a prominent part hi most of our 
Poultry Shows, and I much wish I could see a better arrange¬ 
ment or classification in their lists ; for, in general, these are 
drawn up without any regard to the quality of the breeds, or 
any scientific arrangement or order; indeed, it seems as if 
the names had been put down at hazard, or just those that 
were at first thought of; and this list, having been once 
printed, is rarely altered, and is copied, with all its delects, by 
other Societies. It is on this account I offer for the con¬ 
sideration of such Committees that feel inclined to improve 
their lists, a few remarks on the classification of our Pigeons, 
so far as I am acquainted with them, and I shall conclude 
this chapter with a model prize list. 
Our Pigeons may be properly separated into four divisions, 
viz.;—1st. Indigenous Breeds. 2nd. Fancy Pigeons. 3rd. 
Toys. 4th. Mongrels, The indigenous or native wild breeds 
