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construction of such buildings, that the center platform be reduced 
to one-half its present width, leaving only room for one row of 
coops, the room thus gained to be thrown into the passage-ways 
where it is very much needed to avoid the jam of the last year. 
The building should be twice its present length, and should have a 
factory roof with windows on both sides the entire length, which 
can be opened at pleasure. I believe that the growing interest in 
this department will keep pace with these improvements if carried 
out. The premium list does not meet the requirements of the exhibi¬ 
tors, it is too restricted in the varieties in the different breeds. A 
premium for the best trio of Hamburgs, best trio of Chochins &c., 
is only a little more definite than best trio of Brahmas, or Asiatics, 
&c. 1 am sure that it is only necessary to call the attention of the 
executive committee to the facts, to have all the faults corrected in 
the usual liberal manner. 
Most of the fowls shown were of a good quality, the details of 
which will be found in the committee’s report and awards. 
Perhaps the light and dark Brahmas showed more care in breed¬ 
ing and selection than any other class, and they were well represented 
in number. The coop, of white and buff Cochins, although but few 
in number, were very fine and attracted the attention they deserved. 
White Leghorns were good, and some almost perfect, but not 
numerous, to the disappointment of many who are lovers of this 
particular breed, showing that they are by no means out of date. 
Hamburgs were shown in goodly number and of all varieties, the 
Silver Spangled rather taking the lead, with Golden Spangled a 
close second. . , 
The display of Polands was not as large as might have been ex¬ 
pected, but the quality was good. 
Of Bantams there was no lack, all kinds including the different 
varieties of games were on hand and as plucky as could be wished. 
One coop of Pile Games attracted the attention of the young 
gents, who made several efforts to relieve the owner of the further 
care of them, but without success. 
The center of attraction was a large collection of fancy pigeons, 
which embraced almost every kind known to the pigeon world. 
The cage of Lop-eared rabbits attracted much attention. 
One feature was noticeable in the exhibition. There were only two 
coops of turkeys, and these were not remarkable for their high stand- 
