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FANCIERS’ JOURNAL AND POULTRY EXCHANGE. 
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ANCIERS' llOURNAL AND 
D^WlTRY (f^ 
XCHANGE, 
JOSEPH M. WADE, Editor and Proprietor. 
A. N. Raub, Associate Editor. 
Published Semi-Monthly at 39 N. Ninth St., Philadelphia. 
SUBSCRIPTION. 
Single Copies, by mail $0 10 
Per Annum, 2 50 
Per Annum to Canada, 2 70 
Per Annum to England, 3 54 
Specimen Copies, Free. 
E DITORI A L DEPAR TMENT. 
THE NEW AWAKENING. 
One of the most healthy signs of an increasing interest in 
the poultry fancy, is the fact that so many new societies are 
being organized. In Pennsylvania particularly, the num- 
ber has within the past year increased very rapidly. In- 
stead of two — the Pennsylvania, and the Western Pennsyl- 
vania — we now have at least eight east of the Alleghanies, 
with their headquarters respectively at Philadelphia, Doyles- 
town, Allentown, Tamaqua, and York, and three west of the 
mountains. From what we know personally of the officers 
and managers of these new societies, we have not a doubt 
that all of the organizations will prove successful. Indeed, 
they bid fair now to eclipse the older societies that have 
held the field for years past, and we are glad of it. Not 
that we wish to see the old ones beaten, but we feel proud of 
the new, and trust that through their vitality and their 
energy, the old may be reawakened, and have fresh strength 
developed. 
To the American reader of English journals, nothing 
strikes his attention more sharply than the great number of 
exhibitions reported weekly. Poultry shows, dog shows, 
horse shows, cattle shows, canary shows ; yes, and donkey 
shows. Probably, in proportion to her population, England 
is not much in advance of us in the number of her exhibi- 
tions ; but, in proportion to her territory, she far excels us. 
It is possible that we are not yet fully prepared to have a 
large number of local societies in this country, and yet it is 
one of the very best possible means of awakening an inter- 
est in fancy or improved stock. 
The cost of holding local exhibitions is greater in this 
country than in England, for the reason that the shows are 
held at a different season. Our exhibitions are held at a 
season when it becomes necessary to use a hall. In England 
the majority of the shows are held earlier than ours — some- 
times in a large tent, and sometimes in the open field. The 
latter plan is not, however, indorsed by the best English 
fanciers. The climate is, of course, also in favor of our 
English friends. It is possible, therefore, that the great 
expense here, in a measure, prevents the holding of so many 
local exhibitions as in Great Britain, and we shall probably 
never be able, in this country, to compete with the English 
fanciers; but it behooves every fancier, and every lover of 
improved stock, to create an interest in his own community ; 
and, if possible, secure the formation of local societies, and 
the holding of local exhibitions. We shall most cheerfully 
publish any news of this kind for the encouragement of the 
fancy everywhere. We shall be glad to hear from all parts 
of the country, that this awakening is steadily going for- 
ward, and we have no doubt as to the good results which 
will be ultimately produced. 
The interminable influence and good that the poultry 
societies have in their power to yield, can hardly be esti- 
mated. On no previous occasion has there been more liberal 
inducements or flattering prospects for good exhibitions than 
those offered by the numerous societies which intend holding 
exhibitions the coming season. Unusual exertions are being 
made by the several societies to secure an unprecedented 
display, both as regards quality and quantity. 
Societies with energetic and efficient officers are the main 
springs which move and keep alive the interest, which pre- 
vents the “running down,” or loss of meritorious apprecia- 
tion, so essential to success. The Pennsylvania exhibitions 
no doubt will bring together many prominent breeders from 
various portions of the country ; and, as the Centennial is 
so near at hand, it will prove a most excellent time to dis- 
pose of stock, and enable fanciers to become better ac- 
quainted, so that all may work together with the view of 
making the great show of 1876 a creditable success. 
PHOTOGRAPH. 
We have received from Mr. A. H. West, of Detroit, a 
photograph of his new and extensive poultry house, an en- 
graving of which we are promised for a future number of 
the Journal. The photograph also includes the residence of 
Mr. West, which is very fine and shows plainly the good 
taste of the owner. 
PENNSYLVANIA STATE POULTRY SOCIETY. 
A committee appointed by the Pennsylvania State 
Poultry Society, consisting of President, Wm. Wistar, 
Vice-President, J. E. Diehl, and Corresponding Secretary, 
J. Struthers Walter, called upon General A. T. Goshorn, 
of the Centennial Commission, in reference to the Poultry 
department at the coming International exhibition ; they 
were cordially received by the General and other officers of 
the commission, and after a preliminary conversation de- 
parted, well pleased with their visit, with favorable promises 
of immediate action. 
good stock. 
A friend writes us that Mr. James M. Lambing, of 
Parker’s Landing, this State, recently received, per steam- 
ship Celtic, a trio of superior Black Hamburgs from Henry 
Yardley, Birmingham, England. Previous to this importa- 
tion Mr. Lambing had some fine birds of this variety, bred 
by himself, and selected from the best yards in this country. 
He is also paying considerable attention to the breeding of 
Light Brahmas. Mr. L. commenced right by selecting stock 
from the most reliable yards in this country and England, 
and we are pleased to learn that some of his best birds will 
be shown the coming winter. 
directory. 
We have received a copy of the “ Fanciers’ and Breeders’ 
Directory,” containing a full list of the names and addresses 
of the prominent fanciers and breeders of Fancy Poultry, 
Pigeons, Rabbits, etc. Published by Rev. H. A. Neitz, 
Millersburg, Pa. The Directory is very complete and accu- 
rate, containing some 2756 names, and will prove very use- 
ful to fanciers. It is furnished by the publisher for only 
50 cents, and should be in the possession of all fanciers. The 
proceeds of the sale is devoted to the purchasing of a library. 
We heartily recommend it. 
