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FANCIERS’ JOURNAL AND POULTRY EXCHANGE. 

LEHIGH VALLEY POULTRY ASSOCIATION. 
A meeting of the above Association was held in the 
Academy of Natural Sciences, on the 29th of May, when 
Mr. J. H. Heckman was called to the chair. 
The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. 
The committee appointed at a previous meeting to report 
a Constitution and By-Laws, made a report which was 
adopted with some amendments. The name by which the 
society is to be known, is the ‘‘ Lehigh Valley Poultry 
Association.”” The Committee on Permanent Organiza- 
tions reported the following officers, viz. : 
President—K. J. Moore. 
Vice Presidents—David O. Saylor, Allentown; C. Bast, 
Kutztown; Mr. Wanner, Bethlehem; Peter Gross, Schnecks- 
ville; Daniel Bastian, South Whitehall; A. S. Keck, Han- 
over; Geo. Roth, Siegersville; Jas. F. Kline, Orefield ; 
Dr. Wm. Herbst, Trexlertown; H. J. Schantz, Schantz’s 
Mill; Reuben A. Boyer, Catasauqua; Chas. Osenbach, Rit- 
tersville; T. S. Cooper, Coopersburg ; Reuben Glick, Cedar 
Creek; R. Helfrich, Helfrich’s Spring; James F. Shaffer, 
Millerstown ; Stephen Knauss, Emaus ; Brunner, Hosen- 
sack ; Gehman, Upper Millford; Frank Mickley, North 
Whitehall; Simon Moyer, Moyer’s Tavern; Mosser, 
Siegersville ; Hauser, Weaversville; M. Frankenfield, 
Shoenersville; Jerry Klotz, Guthsville; David Kline, Cop- 
lay; Dayid McCanna, Slatington; David Shuler, Lower 
Milford; John Lichtenwalner, Fogelsville; Thomas. B. 
Weidner, Friedensville. 
Secretary—J ohn H. Heckman. 
Corresponding Secretary—R. E. Wright, Jr.' 
Treasurer—Joseph H. Balliet. 
Executive Committee—B. K. Sweitzer, W. C. Shank- 
weiler, H. M. Leh, Benjamin Kuhns, G. M. Tucker, Wal- 
ter Miller, William H. Knauss, Charles Trexler, Charles 
H. Ruhe, Henry Bitting, Henry Leh, Dr. Reichard, Rev. 
A. J. Dubbs, Jeremiah Roth, Charles Kline. 
A committee was appointed to prepare a certificate of 
membership and report at the next meeting. 
Persons entitled to membership in this Association shall 
pay the sum of $3 as initiation fee at the time of their 
admission, and thereafter the sum of $2 per year. 
Adjourned to meet on Friday the 12th of June. 





POULTRY SHOWS FOR 1874 & 1875. 
New England Poultry Club. Worcester, Mass., December 
1, 2, 3, and 4, 1874. G. H. Estabrook, Secretary. 
Bucks Co. Poultry Association. Doylestown, Pa., Decem- 
ber 8, 9,10, and 11. Theo. P. Harvey, Secretary, Doyles- 
town, Pa. 
Connecticut State Poultry Society. Hartford, Conn., De- 
cember 15, 16, 17, and 18. Dr. Geo. L. Parmele, Sec’y. 
Maine Poultry Association. Portland, January 12, 18, 14, 
and 15. Fred. Fox, Secretary, Portland, Maine. 
Western New York Poultry Society, Buffalo, New York. 
February 10th to the 17th. Geo. W. White, Secretary. 


Wo. H. CHURCHMAN, Esq., Chairman of the Executive Committee of the 
American Poultry Association: 
Dear Sir: Respectfully calling your attention to Article V, Section 1, 
of the By-Laws of this Association, we, the undersigned, members of 
your Committee, would urge upon you the necessity of calling together 
this Committee at as early a day as possible, and would name Wednesday 
morning, July 22, 1874, at half-past 10 o’clock, at the Metropolitan Hotel, 
New York City, as the time and place for said meeting. We would also 
ask you to cause to be published in the World, Bulletin, and Fanciers’ 
Journal the announcement of the meeting, and inviting any one who has 
matters of interest to himself or to the Association, whether they be 
members or not, to be present in person, or to present their communica- 
tions, when in either case they would be properly listened to. We would 
respectfully ask you to send to each member of the Executive Oommittee . 
this notice, or one to this effect. 
We are, sir, very truly yours, 
A. D. WARREN, CHARLES A. SWEET, 
Epwarp B. SMITH, 
PHILANDER WILLIAMS, EDMUND S. RALPH, 
P. W. Hupson. 

To THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AMERICAN PouULTRY ASSOCIATION: 
In accordance with the above request, the Executive Committee of this 
Association will meet at the Metropolitan Hotel, in New York City, on 
Wednesday morning, July 22, 1874, at half-past 10 o’clock. Every mem- 
ber is particularly requested to be present. 
. H. CHURCHMAN, President. 
E.S. Raupu, Secretary, 
Buffalo, N. Y., May 28, 1874. 

The Constitution and By-Laws of the American Poultry Association 
will be furnished by addressing the Secretary as above. 

ExcHANGES. 
4G ADVERTISEMENTS IN THIS COLUMN, OF Five Linus, oR ForTY- 
EIGHT WORDS, DESCRIBING AND OFFERING FOR EXCHANGE ONLY, WILL 
BE ALLOWED AT 25 CENTS FOR EACH AND EVERY INSERTION. 


WANTED.—DUCK EGGS of any pure bred variety, in exchange 
for A1 White Leghorn Eggs. Also, Bronze Turkey Eggs in exchange for 
Dark Brahma Eggs. WILL GIVE TWO FOR ONE.. 
Address J. F. FERRIS, Stamford, Conn. 
WILL EXCHANGE.—Eggs from first-class Silver-Gray Dork- 
ings, White Leghorns, or Buff Cochin (Williams’) Hens, and imported 
Cock, for Game, or Rose Comb Black Bantams. 
GEORGE F. PARLOW, New Bedford, Mass. 
BLACK HAMBURGS.—A trio of handsome April Chicks, from 
imported stock, to exchange for a fine St. Bernard Mastiff, or Setter Dog 
Pup, not less than three months old. . 
DAVISON & BROWN, West Brighton, Richmond Co., N. Y. 
EXCHANGE.—We will exchange a fine White Frizzle Cock for 
Fancy Pigeons (any variety), or will exchange him for $2 in greenbacks. 
Address G. E. PEER & CO., Rochester, N. Y 
WILL EXCHANGE.—An Adams Printing Press, cost $35.00, for 
Address G. E. PEER & CO., Rochester, N. Y. 
WILL EXCH ANGE.—Lop-Eared Rabbits, old or young, for Irish 
Grey, Brown Red, Red Pyle, or Game Bantams. 
Address GEO. W. DIXON, Box 188, Worcester, Mass. 
WILL EXCHANGE.—White Rose Comb Bantams for Lop-Eared 
Rabbits. Address GEO. W. DIXON, Box 188, Worcester, Mass. 
BROWN LEGHORNS.—One cock and five hens, choice birds, 
Beard & Kinny’s strain, for Game Bantams, any variety. Must be, like 
the Leghorns, first-class. G. F. HOPKINS, Blackinton, Mass. 
TO EXCHANGE—One Yellow Ruff, two Red and two Black Hel- 
mets or Spots, two Black Nuns, all males, for solid Black Turbit and 
Black Nun Females, or other birds. E. H. HERO, Milford, Mass. 




-either Fancy Pigeons. 






WANTED—In exchange for two sittings of Light Brahma Eggs, a 
Beagle or Terrier Dog Pup. W.E. FLOWER, Shoemakertown, Pa. 
WILL EXCHANGE —One trio White Cochins or Black Russians, 
at $15 per trio, for Guinea Pigs, or Gray Call Ducks, or choice Pigeons, 
at cash prices. W. H. BRACKETT, Boston, Mass. 


FOR EXCHANGE —Trios of first-class Partridge Cochins (Wil- 
liams and Herstine strains) for Brown Leghorns or Bantams. 
Address WM. P. ATKINSON, Erie, Pa. 
WILL EXCHANGE for Buff Cochins, several varieties of 
Fowls, Pigeons, Wright’s Ill. Book of Poultry, &e. What offers? 
EBEN P. DAY, Hazleton, Pa. 
TO EXCHANGE —Light Brahma Eggs, from fine strains, for 
White Cochin, Buff Cochin, White Leghorn, Dominique, Black Ham- 
burg, and 8. 8. Hamburg Eggs. 
Address BACON & SPINNING, Riverside Station, Conn. 
LAWN MOWER, in good order, to exchange for other property. 
What offers? JOS. M. WADE, 39 North Ninth St., Phila. 
BUFF COCHIN EGGS 
From my best breeding pen; my third premium Cockerel at Phila- 
delphia, 1874, mated with my first premium Pullets at same place, De- 
cember, 1872, and two Hens hatched from eggs imported from Wragg 
last year; price, $3 per dozen. Also, Dark Brahmas, $1.50 per dozen; 
Black Hamburgs, $2 per dozen, securely packed, and guaranteed fresh. 
JOHN CHANDLER, Kennett Square, Pa. 
FANCIERS MAKE MONEY by acting as agents for the Con- 
tinental Poultry Powder. Writer for terms. Samples by mail, 35 cents. 
For sale by the leading bird dealers. 
A. C. HUNSBERGER, Portland, Pa. 
1 *BURNHAM’S HISTORY OF THE HEN FEVER.’— 
A copy of fifth edition (containing in the preface the author’s “Re- 
view of Rt. Rev. Bishop Huntington’s Fast-Day Sermon,” at Roxbury, 
Mass., criticising said work), is wanted. 
Address, with price, 





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P. O. Box 131, Melrose, Mass. 
GEO. C. PEASE, dealer in Song and Ornamental Birds, Fancy 
Pigeons, Fowl, Guinea Pigs, Rabbits, Gold Fish, Aquariums, Plain and 
Fancy Bird Cages, &c. On hand, 100 pair Tumbler Pigeons, from $1.50 to 
$2.00 per pair. Address 
GEO. C. PEASE, 200 North Fifth St., Reading, Pa. 
THE POULTRY REVIEW.—(Dogs, Poultry, Pigeons, Rabbits 
Cage Birds). The organ of the fancy in Great Britain. Reduced to 2d 
weekly. Enlarged to 16 pages. The Review is illustrated by Harrison 
Weir, W. Ludlow, and C. E. Brittan, in a superior style, with portraits of 
the most celebrated specimens of all varieties. It is printed upon fine 
toned paper, suitable for binding, and the new volume (June 18) com- 
mences with a new get-up and enlarged size. Post free to America one 
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