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so offering them to a generous public who are ever ready to 
stand by ‘right’ in whatever form or shape.” Had our 
contemporary added the letter “ W ” to the word “right ” we 
could have endorsed the closing remark, for no man is more 
respected by the true fanciers of this country than L. 
Wright. 
LARGE PREMIUMS. 
The Western Penna. Poultry Society at their last meeting 
decided to use the new standard at their coming show, except 
the middle-toe feathering on Light Brahmas. The Light 
Brahma breeders of this State look for the middle-toe fea- 
thering on all first-class birds. Mr. A. A. Miller, Corre- 
sponding Secretary of the above Society, writes us, in regard 
to the large premiums to be offered at their coming show, 
as follows : “ Our premium list will be the best of any in the 
country, with possible exception of the Western New York 
Society. The first premium on all the Asiatics is $10; the 
second, $3; the third, $2. On Games, Hamburgs, and all 
fowls or chicks, except Bantams, the first premium is $5; 
the second, $3; the third, $2. There is, besides, a number 
of specials, ranging from $50 down to $5 ; most of them are 
$10. The $50 special is for the best pair of Light Brahma 
fowls or chicks. There are $300 in specials on dogs ; also, 
a silver medal, value $10. Many of the specials on dogs 
are $20 each.” 
Cof^ESpoplDE^CE. 
THE STANDARD. 
Editor Fanciers’ Journal. 
I have no desire to excite any further controversies in re- 
gard to the standard, for the good time is fast coming when 
all these difficulties will be arranged, and a revised standard 
issued, free from imperfections. 
I have, however, an inquiry to make, which I would like 
to have some light upon. 
The standard, in every description of Asiatics, pro- 
nounces vulture hocks objectional, or a disqualification. 
Now if they are something to be avoided, why not pro- 
nounce full sentence against them. Under general shape of 
Cochins, we find them mentioned as objectionable, but not 
a disqualification ; but when we come to the disqualifications 
of each variety of the Cochins, we find them not only classed 
as such, but as particularly objectionable. 
In the description of Iloudans, we find that they should 
be free from colored feathers (other than black and white) 
which, however, though highly objectionable, are not a dis- 
qualification. Yet under their disqualifications, we find red 
feathers have lost their permit, and must be rejected. 
Pray what conclusions should a person arrive at, from the 
descriptions given as to what the true requirements are in 
breeding choice fowls ? 
If vulture hocks serve any purpose in giving heavier leg 
feathering, or any other useful object, let us give them a 
permit to exist without so much standing against their char- 
acter, otherwise decide plainly against them and not have so 
much susceptible of different interpretations. 
If in any way you can give what was intended by giving 
such descriptions, you will greatly oblige, 
A. Kkfhart. 
Berrien Springs, Mich. 
[We think our correspondent will have no reason to com- 
plain when the standard is again revised, as the last July 
convention made a provision for the Publishing Committee 
to appoint an editor, to put the work of the revising com- 
mittees in proper shape before going to press. If our corre- 
spondent will turn to one of Peter Simple’s articles, he will 
there find how the phrase that “ vulture hocks are objection- 
able but not a disqualification ” came to be admitted into the 
old standard. — Ed.] 
MICHIGAN STATE POULTRY ASSOCIATION. 
Jos. M. Wade, Esq. 
Dear Sir: After much delay in making arrangements, 
I have the pleasure to announce that our Fourth Annual 
Exhibition of the Michigan State Poultry Association, will 
be held in this city, January 14th to 21st, 1875. 
We have arranged with the proprietor of the Young 
Men’s Hall, to hold a Union Fair, which will embrace, be- 
sides our own department, an Exhibition of the State Pom- 
ological Society, the Wayne Co. Horticultural Society, and 
the Fish Culturists. Also a show of sporting and other 
fancy dogs, and probably of a number of wild animals from 
French’s Menagerie, which is wintering here. Room will 
also be provided for a display of manufacturers, etc. ; a re- 
freshment room will also be connected with the Hall, which 
adjoins the Biddle House. 
The proprietor directly assumes all chances of failure, thus 
' doubly assuring our success, and we propose to hold a fair 
eclipsing anything of the kind yet seen in this city. 
Please insert a notice to this effect in your December and 
January issues, as our time for advertising is short. 
Our Premium List will be out in a few days, and will be 
sent to all applicants. Respectfully, 
E. C. Skinner, 
Detroit, November 24, 1874. Secretary. 
MISSOURI VALLEY POULTRY AND PET STOCK ASSOCIATION. 
Jos. M. Wade, Esq. 
Dear Sir : I send you herewith a complimentary ticket 
to our first annual show, not really expecting to see you, 
though nothing would afford me greater pleasure ; but, to 
show you that we have not forgotten you and the work you 
are doing for the poultry and pet stock interests of the Uni- 
ted States. You will see by our premium list, which I have 
mailed to you, that we have worked up a fair-sized list of 
specials, and it has been increased by the addition of 
some fifty dollars more. We expect a good show, and I 
assure you that the Fanciers' Journal shall be informed as 
soon as possible as to the result. I am, sir, 
Yours truly, Lon. Hardman, 
Cor. Sec. Missouri Valley Poultry and Pet Stock Association. 
IMPORTATION. 
Mr. Jos. M. Wade. 
Dear Sir: I have just received from Leghorn, Italy 
(per ship Western Ocean), 24 Brown and White Leghorns, 
many of them being very extra specimens. They arrived 
November 21st. Yours very truly, W. E. Bonney. 
new SOCIETY. 
A meeting was held in Athol Massachusetts, November 
23d, 1874, for the purpose of forming a poultry club. It 
resulted in the formation of a society called The Athol Poul- 
try and Pet Stock Association The following officers were 
chosen : 
