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POULTRY SHOWS FOR 1874 & 1875. 
New England Poultry Club. Worcester, Mass., December 
1, 2, 83, 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. 
Maryland State Poultry Association, Baltimore, Jan. 5, 6, 7, 
and 8. 1875. 8S. H. Slifer, Secretary. 
Maine Poultry Association. Portland, January 12, 13, 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. 


ExcHANcEs. 
4a ADVERTISEMENTS IN THIS COLUMN, OF FIVE LINES, OR FoRTY- 
EIGHT WORDS, DESCRIBING AND OFFERING FOR EXCHANGE ONLY, WILL 
BE ALLOWED AT 25 CENTS FOR EACH AND EVERY INSERTION. 


WANTED TO EXCHANGE.—One trio of White Leghorns for 
B. B. Red Game, or Sebright Bantams, Must be good birds, as the Leg- 
horns are from the best strains in the country. 
T. H. CONNOR, Blackinton, Mass. 

WILL EXCHANGE.—A trio of White Faced Black Spanish 
(cost $9), Fancy Pigeons, or Guinea Fowl, for White Leghorns or Golden 
Sebrights. First-class stock. Address P.O. Box 44, Lawrence, Mass. 
WILL EXCHANGE.—One yard of my breeding stock White Leg- 
horns, ten Hens and one cock, for Fancy Pigeons. Pedigree furnished 
if required. ELIJAH LOY, East Meridan, Conn. 
TO EXCHANGE.—1I have two Golden Sebright Bantam Hens, 
that took ist premium at our State Fair last fall, and one pair extra 
Aylesbury Ducks, which I willexchange for any variety of Cochins or for 
Dark Brahma Hens; will exchange Eggs from several varieties of fowls, 
for Hens or Fancy Pigeons. C. E. L. HAYWARD, Peterboro’, N, H. 
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. 



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. 


Wo. H. CuurcHMAN, 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 Committee 
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 POULTRY 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. 
W. H. CHuRcHMAN, President. 
E.S. RAupHu, 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, 

FANCIERS’ JOURNAL AND POULTRY EXCHANGE. 

BOOKS FOR THE FANCIER. 
ee cucbageedecetteeeene $2 00 
Practical Poultry Keeper (L. Wright)..........ccessssesees 
The Brahma Fowl i 
The Poultry Book 
The Pigeon Book 
Poultry ee (Geyelin).........s...05 
The Poulterers’ Companion (Bement)... 
Domestic Poultry (Saunders).......... 
American Bird Fancier........ 
Rabbit, Fancier (Bement), ..c.scoscconczecovteeserduevartaswas veexsseuseesenpeer metre 
Variation ofAnimals and Plants under Domestication (Darwin), 2 vls. 6 00 
The Illustrated Book of Poultry (by L. Wright), in 25 monthly parts, 



(Tegetmeir)........c...c.5560 



GACH ALES. sii vice soctesastesvece-ravessreeseeondacesewensrnsereneande secssepesteasaeescte 
American Standard of Excellence... 25 ..se.<0-.-sacenss--caspeans sseaceireeasyse 1 00 
Any book on any advertised list will be sent prepaid by mail on receipt 
of price. Address JOS. M. WADE, 39 N. 9th St., Philadelphia, Pa. 
HOUDANS.—Wil) sell three hens and cockerel, of Warner’s 
strain, or exchange for Light Brahma Hens, 
Address, with stamp, W. GILBERTHORP, York, Pa. 
WORTH READIN G.—Havying to dispose of my stock of 8.8. H. 
fowls tor want of room, I will also sell two sittings of Silver Spangled Ham- 
burg and three sittings of Black Hamburg Eggs which are coming to me 
from Beldon, the noted English fancier, about the 12th inst., in care of a 
passenger. Eggs, $5.00 per dozen. GEO. C. ATHOLE, 152d St., N. Y. 
RUNTS and DUCHESSE.—Fine White Dutchesse, $4.00 per 
pair. Extra large Runts, Black Pied and Pure White, from $5 to $10 per 
pair. Address J. C. LONG, Jr., 39 N. Ninth St., Philadelphia, Pa. 
AGENTS ARE MAKING from $50 to $100 per week 
selling ‘*‘ PLUCK,” and other Chromos. 




DANGER in both front and rear. 

PLUCK No. 1. 
RESULT: The rabbit died of injuries received. 

SS. SS ~ 
owns 
PLUCK No. 2. 
Samples sent to any address for 25 cents. If you want to make money 
now is your chance. 
Address the cheapest Chromo and Frame Dealer in the United States, 
WM. W. KELLY, 701 Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa. 
Light Brahmas exclusively. 


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W. E. FLOWER, BREEDER OF 
CHOICE LIGHT BRAHMAS, 
SHOEMAKERTOWN, PA, 
