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to a reasonable degree of beauty, let his courage not fail 
him just at the important moment, and induce him to keep 
his stock at home. 
There is room in the show for all of us, and there are 
many fowls in the flocks of those who have never put stock 
on exhibition which are worthy of a premium, but they 
will never get it unless they enter the lists and compete for 
the prizes. Let us hope that this class of breeders may 
hereafter be more fully represented. It needs only careful 
breeding, good care, and courage. DNS INS Usb 
Lock Haven, Pa. 

DOYLESTOWN POULTRY SHOW. 
Tue first Annual Exhibition of the Bucks County Poul- 
try Association was held in Masonic Hall, Doylestown, 
commencing on Tuesday, February 3d, and closed on Satur- 
day, and was a decided success. Taking into consideration 
the fact that this was the first effort of a newly organized 
society, and that it was held only the week following the 
Pennsylvania State Poultry Society’s exhibition at Philadel- 
phia, we think the officers and members are to be congratu- 
lated upon the success of their young association. The ex- 
tent and variety of poultry, pigeons, and pet stock entered 
and shown far exceeded the expectation of everybody. The 
outlook at present is very encouraging for their next annual 
exhibition; indeed, if a suitable hall is secured for it, we 
think that the State Poultry Society will have to look to its 
laurels. For the benefit of those who were not at the show, 
we will endeavor to describe the different classes of poultry. 
Of Light Brahmas, there were 7 entries; W. E. Flower, 
of Shoemakertown, distanced all competitors with a splendid 
trio. 
Dark Brahmas, 13 entries; some really good birds, the 
lion’s share of the prizes going to T. 8. Cooper, of Coopers- 
burg, Pa.. 
Buff Cochins, 8 entries; not a very good lot, only one 
premium being awarded. 
Partridge Cochins mustered well; some excellent birds 
were shown by Mr. Cooper. 
White Cochins, only 1 entry; not extra good. 
Gray Dorkings, a small class and not very good. 
Dominiques, a small class; some good birds shown by Mr 
Henry and Theo. P. Harvey, of Doylestown. 
The coops used for most of the poultry exhibited were 
made according to a pattern adopted by the Society, at the 
mill of Hogeland & Buckman. They are clean, light, and 
airy, and seem adapted to the purpose in every respect. 
When not in use they can be taken apart and stored away 
compactly. 
Plymouth Rocks, quite a good display. None of this 
variety were shown at the State show. 
Jersey Blues, only 1 entry. 
Hamburgs were all good classes, though not large in num- 
bers. _In Black Hamburgs, Messrs. Rayers and Dickie car- 
ried off first honors with the cock and hens bred by Mr. Scho- 
field. These birds also took first at Philadelphia. 
Black Spanish were a small class and did not strike us as 
being very good. 
Of White Leghorns there were 20 coops. A grand dis- 
play; Mr. T. P. Harvey, of Doylestown taking first with a 
magnificent trio. 
Brown Leghorns, 7 coops; all good fowls. A. N. Raub, 
Lock Haven, Pa., took first, though hard pressed by T. H. 
Walton, of Doylestown. 

FANCIERS’ JOURNAL AND POULTRY EXCHANGE. 
Of Black Leghorns, only 1 entry, by G. W. Swartz, of 
Doylestown. We hope Mr. Swartz will stick to this va- 
riety, and show more next year. 
Dominique Leghorns, 5 coops. 
by Messrs. Selser and Taylor. 
While looking at the different varieties of Leghorns, we 
could not help remarking toa friend that we did not see any 
necessity of any person sending Hast for either White, Brown, 
or Dominique Leghorn fowls or eggs. While none of the 
breeders here in Doylestown or its vicinity, claim to have 
bred ‘‘ Leghorns longer than any man in America,’’ nor yet to 
have the largest, best, and only white earlobed stock in the 
world, we think they can show as fine birds as those who do, 
We venture the assertion that a better display of Leghorn 
fowls has not been seen in this State, and we very much 
doubt if there has in any State this side of Connecticut. 
Polish were not large classes and were not particularly 
good. ° 
Black-Red Games mustered well, there being 10 coops; a 
better show than at Philadelphia. Messrs. Eisenhart and 
Dudbridge were the principal exhibitors. ‘i 
Brown-Red Game; a small class not extra fine. 
Of Duck Wing, Irish Gray, and Earl Derby Game, the 
show was poor. 
The French Classes were small, there being only 1 entry 
of Creve Coeurs and 3 of Houdans. 
W. T. Rogers showed 2 coops of Silkies, which were much 
admired. 
Sebright Bantams were exhibited by Messrs. Trege, Lewis, 
and Webster. 
Game Bantams were very numerously exhibited by Messrs. 
T. H. Walton, Lewis, Rogers, and Cooper. 
We were disappointed in not seeing a larger display of 
Turkeys, there being but 4 entries of Bronze and 1 of White. 
We know that there are a number of breeders of turkeys in 
Bucks and the neighboring counties. We trust the Society 
will offer special inducements, so as to bring them out at the 
next annual exhibition. 
The same may be said of Ducks, there being but few en- 
tries in each class. 
Some good birds shown 
Of Rabbits there was quite a good display. Messrs. Wal- 
ton, Lewis, and Thompson showing some fine Laps. Mr. 
Thompson showed an excellent pair of Himalayans. An- 
goras were shown by Messrs. Walton and Lewis. 
The display of dressed Turkeys, by W. Carson, was very 
fine. 
A hive of Bees was shown by H. M. Twining, and at- 
tracted considerable attention. 
The display of Fancy Pigeons was excellent. To attempt 
to describe the individual birds, or even the different classes, 
would occupy too much of your valuable space. The judg- 
ing in the various classes was satisfactory to all. We did 
did not hear of a single complaint. 
We desire to return our sincere thanks to Messrs. T. P. 
Harvey and T. H. Walton, the obliging Corresponding and 
Recording Secretaries, for their courteous and gentlemanly 
treatment of us during our visit. - 
(Report of Premiums next week.) 

GUINEA FOWLS. 
In the Rural Home of January 17th, I notice an inquiry _ 
about Guinea fowls and the manner of raising, and their 
merits for the table, and so on. There is but little more 
