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THE COTTAGE GARDENER AND COUNTRY GENTLEMAN, August 10,1858. 
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I would wish it, however, to be understood, that I am not 
advocating, as a general rule, the introduction of poultry into 
gardens, but merely stating what plants can be safely grown 
where such arrangement is unavoidable.—W. B. Tegetmeiee. 
DRIEFIELD (YORKSHIRE) AGRICULTURAL 
SOCIETY’S POULTRY SHOW. 
The one just closed was the fifth annual meeting of this 
Society, and we were pleased to find that it exceeded those 
of former years. It is held in connection with tbe Driffield 
Agricultural Society, and is evidently not the least popular 
division of their show-yard, if continuous throngs of visitors 
are to be deemed as proof. It was very well attended, 
and the weather was the brightest and hottest of summer 
time. This leads us to a general remark that may possibly 
show tbe way to future improvement.—There is no doubt that 
the birds were far too much exposed to the vicissitudes of 
the weather; indeed, the sunlight was so continuous and 
insufferable, that most of the poultry presented symptoms of 
extreme prostration and difficulty of breathing. The pens 
are simply wickerwork, entirely open, and the shape of a 
beehive; consequently, they (when ranged on tressels 
a yard or so high) do not afford the slightest shelter 
against whatever stress of weather may ensue. The Ducks, 
Turkeys, Guinea Fowls, and Geese, being placed upon the 
green sward, suffered comparatively little. A slight cover¬ 
ing of some kind or other would, undoubtedly, be a great 
improvement. At this season of the year, very high “ con¬ 
dition ” is scarcely to be anticipated, inasmuch as the annual 
moult prevents it; still, as a whole, the birds were better 
in feather than expected. 
The Game were among the best classes, several pens of 
Black-breasted Reds, and also Duckwings, being superior. 
The first-prize pen of Dorlcing chickens were unusually good. 
The Spanish fowls were a failure. Among the Cochins, the 
prize Single Cock (a white one) was worthy of especial com¬ 
mendation. Some of the Golden-pencilled Hamburghs were 
very good. The Geese , Turkeys , Turkey Poults, White Decoy 
Ducks, and prize Rouen Ducks , would have been creditable 
to any poultry exhibition. The Pigeons , although but a 
small, were a very praiseworthy collection. 
The Judges were — Smith, Esq., of Skelton Grange, 
near York; and Edward Hewitt, Esq., of Spark Brook, 
Birmingham. 
The Committee proved themselves energetic, and, conse¬ 
quently, very few of the fowls arrived too late for competition, 
but were generally penned by the time specified. The at¬ 
tendance of visitors exceeded that of former years, and ex¬ 
pressions of satisfaction were general. 
We would suggest, that, were some little addition made in 
future years to the amounts offered for premiums, although 
necessarily attended with an increased demand for entry, 
the competition would be greater. 
Cochin-China (Cinnamon or Buff).—First, G. Simpson, Hunmanby. 
Second, W. Charters, Driffield (Buff). Chickens. —No birds exhibited. 
Best Cock. —Prize, W. Charters, Driffield (Buff). 
Cochin-China (any other variety).—First, D. B. Turner, Hull, 
(Partridge). Second, S. Holloway, Hull (Black). Best Cock.- Prize. 
H. Buston, Middleton (White). 
Dorkings.— First, S. Burn, Whitby. Second, H. W. B. Bewick, 
Helmsley. Chickens. —Prize, T. Holtby, Driffield. Extra Second 
Prize, H. W. B. Bewick, Helmsley. A good class. Best Cock. —Prize, 
Mrs. Dawson, Poundsworth Mills, Driffield. 
Spanish. —First, S. Burn, Whitby. Second, G. Roberts, Driffield. 
Chickens.— Prize, S. Robson, Pocklington. Best Cock.— Prize, J. C. 
Anstey, The Retreat, Kilham. 
Malays.— First, G. Robson, Savile Street, Hull. Second Prize, 
withheld. 
Game (Black-breasted).—First and Second, H. Adams, Beverley. 
Commended, J. Laycup, Driffield. Chickens , Prize, W. W. Boulton, 
Beverley. Commended, II. Adams, Beverley; G. Leason, Driffield. 
Best Cock.— Prize, T. Vialls, Wansford. 
Game (Blue).—First, J. Graham, Burton Agnes. Second, Mrs. 
Graham. Chickens. —Prize, M. Co wen, Driffield. Best Cock. —Prize, 
J. Hattersley, Scarborough. Commended, Right Hon. Lady Middle- 
ton, Birdsall, Malton. 
Game (any other variety).—First and Second, II. Adams, Beverley. 
thickens. Prize, A. O. Young, Driffield. Best Cock. —Prize, R. 
• tephenson, Beverley. Highly Commended, J. Taylor, jun., Burton 
iw^UV°?U'-T First ’ G. Winter, Hull. Second, B. Garton, Bri 
lmgton. Best Cock. —-Prize, B. Garton, Bridlington. 
■Rnrtmf S A NT ( Golt J. en ) —First, H. Adams, Beverley. Second, J. Taylc 
meiuled, Sitl^ Stepl,CMon > B <=™ley. Co, 
Pheasant (Silver).—First, S. Bielby, Beverley. Second, F. Smith, 
Arnold Grange, Skirlaugh. Chickens. —Prize, B. Garton, Bridlington. 
Best Cock. —Prize, B. Garton, Bridlington. 
Ciiitterprat or Corsican.— First, J. Wilson, Nafferton. Second, , 
G. Boswell, Rotsea. Chickens. —Prize, J. Faulkner, Hunmanby. Best 
Cock— Prize, J. Faulkner, Hunmanby. 
Bantams (Golden or Silver Pheasant).—No birds exhibited. Chickens. 
—Prize, T. Haley, Hull. Best Cock. —Prize, D. B. Turner, Hull. 
Bantams (any other variety).—First, Miss M. K. Turner, Beverley 
(White). Second, T. Simpson, Tickton. Chickens. —No competition. 
Best Cock, Prize, Miss M. Iv. Turner, Beverley. Commended, R. R. 
llidsdale, Walkington, Beverley. 
Any other Variety not Previously Classed. —First, G. Robson, 
Savile Street, Hull (Pencilled Hamburghs). Second, S. Holloway, j 
Hull. Extra Second, Rev. R. Whitaker, Cherry Burton (Pencilled j 
Hamburghs). Chickens. —No competition. Best Cock. —Prize, D. Over¬ 
field, Driffield. 
Extra Poultry. —Equal First Prize, T. Dawson, Poundsworth Mills, 
Driffield (Dorking cock and five hens); Mrs. Charters, Driffield (two 
Cochin-China hens). 
Geese. —Prize, Mrs. Grey, Walkington. Second, Miss Mitchell, 
Market Weighton. Highly Commended, Mrs. Crompton, Bridlington. 
Commended, Mrs. Ilought, Brigham. (The class of Geese very good.) 
Chickens. —Prize, Mrs. Hought, Brigham. Highly Commended, the 
Right Hon. Lady Middleton, Birdsall, Malton. 
Ducks. —Prize, S. Burn, Whitby. Second, A. 0. Young, Driffield. 
Chickens. —Prize, A. O. Young, Driffield. 
Extra. —Equal First Prize, Mrs. Dawson, Poundsworth Mills, 
Driffield (seven White Decoy Ducks); Mrs. Jordan, Eastburn House, 
Driffield (four Rouen Ducks), 
Muscovy Ducks. —Prize, W. C. Laybourn, Nafferton. 
Turkeys.— First, Mrs. F. Rounding, Kilnwick, Driffield. Second, 
Mrs. Jordan, Eastburn House, Driffield. Chickens. —Prize, Miss Ed- \ 
wards, Flixton Carr. Commended, Mrs. Waterworth, Birdsall, Malton. j 
(Turkey classes excellent.) 
Guinea Fowl.— First, J. II. Hodge, High-street, Hull. Second, R. 
Goulding, Bridlington. 
Extra.— Prize, Miss Hornby, Wold House, Driffield. 
PIGEONS. 
Carriers. —Prize, W. W. Richardson, Hull. Trumpeters. —Prize, J. 
Turner, Beverley. Croppers. — Prize, S. Robson, Pocklington. 
Tumblers. —Prize, D. B. Turner, Hull. Jacobins.— Equal Prizes, J. 
Turner, Beverley ; W. H. Boddy, Hull. Fantails. —Prize, S. Robson, 
Pocklington. Is. 6 d. Prize each, J. Potts, Beverley ; F. Lovel, 
Driffield. Any other variety. —Prize, W. II. Richardson, Hull 
(Dragoons). 
Crystal Palace Poultry Show. —We have been re¬ 
quested to call attention to an omission of the word “ Satur¬ 
day,” in the advertisement of this Poultry Show. The 
admission on the 9th, 10th, and 11th, will be Is., as usual on 
those days of the week. 
OUK LETTER BOX. 
Consumption in Poultry. —An Old Subscriber states :— 11 1 have 
lost a number of fowls lately, and from no more apparent cause than 
a general falling off in the system. Amongst them, a fine old turkey 
cock. This I have been induced to examine, both externally and in¬ 
ternally, and all that can be discovered, likely to cause death, is an 
enlargement of what is termed the ‘ sole,’—that is to say, the spongey 
substances contained in the cavities of the backbone,—which, in a 
healthy bird, has the same appearance as lungs. In the present case, 
those fleshy parts have more the resemblance of kernels in meat, or 
rather lumps of proud flesh, extending beyond the cavities, of the size 
of a walnut. The symptoms were a husky cough, a rattling in the 
throat, and a decline in the system, which I have observed for more I 
than a month. If you could give me any information on the subject I 
should feel most thankful, as I am anxious to know why my fowls die, 
while those of my neighbours live and flourish. Would'lime or mortar 
be likely to injure them?” 
[The disease which is so graphically described is identical with con¬ 
sumption in the human species, being caused by scrofulous tubercles 
developed in the lungs or “ sole” of the bird. Consumption, and the 
tendency to form tubercles in the system generally, is hereditary. 
Therefore, I would strongly recommend an “ Old Subscriber” to 
I change his stock. Animals afflicted with scrofula are not wholesome 
as food, and cannot produce strong and healthy young. The causes 
which tend to produce tubercles in animals disposed to the disease are 
cold, damp, and insufficient and unwholesome food. Neither lime nor 
mortar can have any influence in producing the disease. When 
tubercles are once formed, the case may be regarded as incurable.]— 
W. B. Tegetmeieii. 
LONl)OX MARKETS. —August Oth. 
POULTRY. 
Everything is still getting lower hi the poultry market. The trade 
is very dull, and the supply rather increases than otherwise. 
Each. 
Large Fowls ... 5s. 6 d. to 6s. 0 d. 
Small ditto. 3 0 ,,4 0 
Chickens. 2 0 ,,2 6 
Geese . 6 6 „ 7 0 
Ducks .. 26 „ 3 0 
Each. 
Leverets. 3s. 0 d. to 4s. 0 d. 
Pigeons . 
0 
8 
>9 
0 
9 
Guinea Fowls. 
0 
0 
J > 
0 
0 
Rabbits . 
1 
4 
99 
1 
5 
Wild ditto...... 
0 
9 
99 
0 
10 
