The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1876-09-05 00:00:00

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Kr. tr. efersikagsseChesterasigsa gm_ ..(Jackman) 0 parroquets, and even canaries and linnets, numbering cum el.-Carriers fear colourd-Firs_t_, 15s. : second. modest in fowl-judg.tng after that. "Thosei black
Duke of Wm s Jaines by Tyn-edale, out of '387 entries, and then there were several num 7s. sd. First, Mr. IL Yardley ; second. Sir. 11. S. Daus- Spanish." I hinted, might be handsome, if t were
Performer, tat 111 b........ .......... ...... ............(ICilliek) 0 pens sent, not for competition. The pens were ford' • , not for those hideous white earlobes," but here mrain
Mr. H. Sepses Tilly est. Mb.... .. ~ Dulcimer; ° ' arranged in lines agreeing with the lines of
Betting: 2to 1 Tribute ;sto 2
d0e:1714,
, stall* and back to back, in two tiers, the lighter birds 7.• 6d. First. Mr.
A. A. VAn4" '%icenc-; "con
* marks. I could say no more; but only notes! that the
others. lan bamtams and pigeons, being in the tipper tier. Near J. T. Holmes; commended, Mr. J. Andrews. I had deserved an ear.wi,gging, for this is one of their
After a very long delay, they came from behind the what used to be the fish market wae a room utilised Ti. 64. Find, Mrs. J. T. 0 ,Imas ; slcon,l. Mr. A. A. cocks' wigs stuck nut as if they were A madly
CVAss 1;1.-Pouters (any colonr.)-First, 154 : second, Bolonas seemed to have wigs like couacHlors only the
hedge well together, but 'l'ribute was the first to show 104 the Secretary's office, and here sat Mr. It. T. Atkins Vander 31..er.r.b. frightenea. A hobble-de-hoyish lot of birds I learnt
in front, about 20 yards before the root Dulcimer fille7 and the local committee, or some of them, and plenty CIAN6 1;1.-Dra7,0m. (Nie).-First. 13..; 00000.11 7'l 41- were Malays, and they are •mad my friend said for the
pushell to the front, and carried en Sir Fredericks of !swims they had ;in the window were shown the First. Mr. It. 1 evh ; Neon& lier. G. Y. 110dn : table, being „fm d
n in,ieet;i to an operation which
colours "victorious" by ahead; badthird i the "then ' beautiful silver cure given as prizes, of which the highly commended (2). Mr. W. Osmona, Mr. 11. Y . ruby 1 degrades nobler sanimale ; but raises the Malay cock
tailed off. following ie a list : - eorninended. (ox an.) Morris; awl (2) Mr. H. Shutter. .
The Second Year of the Second IVETMOUTII BIENNIAL A Silver Cup, presented by Messrs. Cole and Son, ,1. Mr. W. isamond : highly English all over, I shill have thought, were
Ci.sas 115 -Dragons (id a.) „F,,,t, le, • teeen4. 7, el. in my esteem. A very respectable looking lot,
First, Mr. 3. Andrews • ' .
STARES of 10 sor. each, 51t. with 50 BOY, added, for three jewelleni, value £3 3s, for the best pen In 7.lasees 1 and 4.
yrs old, colts, 84t. 1211)., fillies and teddies', 8-... t. 091t1 A Silver l'up, presented by I'. .t. Radelyffe, Jun., Ise,
. coalmen c , . r. . ar,..,.y MO. r
mended 14. d Mr. ILllShtlitlsecti..ii. . I M It. leeeh ; cons- Minorcan' UNA/ it became the English were driven
I out
of that islana by Ittionaparte's generals! Talking of
those by untried series or out of untried dams II w value £3 3.5., for the best Pen in chines 5 and 6. a CLeis RI -Dracnne (any other colour). -First, 15s. 1 the French lam able to give my British prejttakes
31b. if both. 51b. ; a winner In 1676 of • weight-for,,___-4110 Silver Cup. presented by Mr. Selre, Jeweller, value LI 3a.a ' second, 7s. 111. First. Mr W. Gomm,' (silver); eemna, . for of all the 1." I think the Veen&
race to carry 51b. twice, of once of 1011_10_,11. 7lb• us".. for the best pen in classes 7to 10. A silver cup, eolketee tent, r le ugly brutes, raus.
Mr. W. Osmond: h' I I . ot Awl, Mr. It. Woods ;
times or once of 900 soy. 101 b, extra, end we winner '3' for by Mrs. C. .1. Radclyffe, value £3 35., for the best pen gaol Mr. R. :g""flim .id
I M AA. Y de fancy fowls, Hotniane anti Crewe comns, were 01 I _
this race in 1875 to carry 511,, in addition to any other in Classes 11 and 12. A silver cup, given by the Amoeba. i meer,,eh.
. . Shutter. Poole; cowmen e, • r. A. an r
What their goodnesses may be, I don't know; but I
penalty, led the extreme penalty to be lillit• : maidens Hon, value £3 3.4., for the beet pen in classes 15 to IS. A ci.,,~ iri._./),,,,,,„,,, (lily
allowed 51b. : the second horse to save his stake if three silver cup. presented by Mons. I,••ys, value .C. 3 3.1., for the I pecond, is (it. First, Mr. W. Osmond; second, Mr. A. A. Crewe (mews. They are to assist the police, where
run; one mile Otsubo.) Three horses to run or the added best pen in classes 19 to 24. A silver cup, presented by Vander Ifeersch ; CIIIIIIIIIOOIOI, Mr. R. leach. 1
ProltertY is ex Masc.', and an extra man can't be spstre. ,
'looney will not be given. Mr. U. Mumford. value £33.., for the best pen in classes
, ('l,sl_afist-Itarbs.-First, 15..; recona, 70. ea. First. Mr. for any thief who ronsea a creve-neitr in the
Mr. T. Cannon's b. c. Aristocrat, by Knight of the 21 to 31. An electeo-plated cup, erftentod l'r Mr. '• A. A. Vander Keene*: wend, Mr. 11. S. Donator& aeaa of night must think that Satan or one
Garter, out of Ladylike (Mb last 91h. ..... (Gannon) I Vincent, jeweller, value Xi Is., and nrst money prize, for c toss til -Tumblers.- First, 15s. ; second, 7s. lid. mistake.
of his imps hail come after him, and no _ Idr. F. Harding', Ivan. (51b.)135t. 21b. . . (Jackman) 2 the best pen it, classes 35 to :11. An electro.plated cup, First, Mr...A. A. V I U Iv. seeond, Mr. H.
Mr. E. 'lnsley sf. Flower of 'Devon. by Lovelies presented by Sr. W. T. Hallett, value £1 10s., and firs The silkys, however, are charming lunches of
Vanlle) ; highly comtnanenlred (3), Mr. IL S. Ilarisford.
Taxana 90.01 b. ... ~.... . . . .... . ... (tlordan) 3 money prize, for the best pen in classes 40 to 42. A silver 1:1 ~,,,; N-Almond Tumblers __First. 15... second, white down. AK 10 thepigeons, the variety is startling.
Lord Folkestone's AnchoriMißh.) Bs. Ilh.. AJackinald 0 pint cup, given by the Association, value £331. to the e ..,- sa if y 0- 1 M A. A. VA I Are these lane pigeons with the heavy bills the
, .g. ts.. First. ...r. . :,r.,,ey : 5.....,,,, , r.. .. . n• er
Betting :6to 4 Aristocrat; 3to 1 Flower of Devon, exhibitor whs obtains the greatest numbee of points in the Ateersch ; cominewlea, Mr. C. Dunhill. of '
famous "cnrriers" whom we have heard so much .
Sto 1 Anchorite. pigeon CIOAAIOI. An electro.plated clip, given by Mr. I. I *Lass 71.-Autwerps.-First,lss; serend, Ti. ed. First. Not 'mite; the most favourite carrier. are the
The winner made all the running, followed by iloud, jeweller, value Cl Is., for the lest lieu of poultry Mr. G. W. tfeedu. ; secona, Mr. 11. Yardley ; very bight/ Antwerp " homing hints" in another row. We
in the lecal classes r W. I . rommenaed, Mr. G. W. Mendes ; commended, M . must see them, mut are aseurea that if they were let
Anchorite mina Ivan, till they came to the turn to the
The late had been ma& gay with fl - - - abundant ags lin ..... 211 11111 • and Mr. 1 Lanisenift which
straight where Aristocrat dropped into second place„ ,I' lace _ . ~. , . . ~. ..
~ .. • , , , , ~.. , l•ss.e. eten in this Im•ality, all the points of
and aressurta of eter•reens anti flowers in heauttfut I Lass r2.-ttels.-1. irst, 15.. : 111•C°1011 I'l ..•1 s-trs%
Anchorite leading, and Ivan third. When they got ~.
a;
,e. p , .
are etralt-e to them. they woula be all home where
L• 1 the poultry 11011.1 commenced near the north Mr. 11. Yardky ; second, Mr. 11. N. Damao's': nee- - ^ ,
near home, Anchorite dm meat, the rear, leaving the "' . 'l' • . . they came trout to-day ..r to.morrow. Why do they
Dant, • 1 tin. •o •. trance the ani•y was being at the south nil. and mended. Mr. C. , in, and Mr. 1 . 11. s. ra
race between Ivan and at ; the winner then en • .
CLASS 71-Nuns-First, IS.. : secon•l, 7s. 6•1. First, show the arygnons separately! The poor binls look
the msge birds there, ana aloir• the wall nearest Mary '
(IMO to the front, and won easily by • length ; bad Miss A. Brooke ; second, Mr. 11. Yardley. mournful and glum enough in their solitary Pen", 4
Street. The birth show ".
in itself a tt 'agea
third. c.w 0•10 very pre y
CLASS 71.-Turl,its (neat alsnat the NH). -First. 15e- : great contraet in manner, as well as in look, from
one ‘. anti interesting
TIIA DORAKT6111111: STAMM Of 10 SOW. each, 3ft to the 0 • second, To. tid. First, Mr. C. H. Gregory: second, Mr. O. th••se aarling little white .love, that are nestling their
fund, with 100 soy, added. for 3 yrs. old and upwards; The hon. treanurer was Mr. 11. Nanoe, Johnstone E. cresswell ; commende•l, Mr. It. Leach.
• hills in each other's necks, the tnalels of conjugal
winners after the publication of the weights (Aug. 24th, Estate Office ; and the executive committee ; Mr. J. cLaas 75.-Fantails.--First, 15.. ; second, 70,„ 61. First,
aff t. Another is 1 urled at me • these
ec ion. correction a _ _• . . -
at 10 a.m.), Db., if of 900 soy. 101 h. extra; one mile-and. Itat2tit, AI r. T. lt.. Charles, Mr. J. B. Cole, Mr,lJ. Mies Diekeniem;,seconit,yr. IF. loveriage.
.. . .. ...

Mr. E. Waylay's Tavistock Lass, -I yrs.. tist. 131 h.
(Walley) 1

,
E. Ford, .Mr. C. J. Freeman, Mr. A.
GraliziniT -Mr.
C. Jones, Mr. J. Jesty, Mr. Cl. Mumford, Mr. W. J.
Plowman, Mr. J. Parsons, Mr. J. Cl. Rowe, Mr. J.
A. Sherren. Mr. E. C. Seaman, Mr. R. Thomas, Mr.
W. Thistleton, Mr. S. A. Vickery, Mr. 11. Wheeler.
The judges were: -I'oultry. --Mr. Edward Hewitt,
Spark Brook, Birmingham ; pigeons : —Mr. P. 11.
Jianelagh Cottage. Fulham, London ; cage
birds : —Mr. Cl. Billet, 110 High-street, Southampton;
and the following were the awards :
roc [Aar.
Cuss I.—Dorkings (colnured).—To compete for silver

CLASS 76.—.1arobins.—First, 155.; second, 7s. I:1 First,
Ur. A. A. Vander Meersch ; second, Mr. J. Andrews;
highly commended, Mr. A. A. Vander Meerseli ; com-
mended, Mr. J. Andrews, and Mr. A. Vander Meenich.
ClAss 77.—Trunipeters.—First, ; second, 7s lid.
First, Mr. C. .1. Woodford ; second, Mr. If. Yardley.
Cuss 78.—Any other Distinct Variety not namesl.
First, 15. ; second, 7s. 6,1, Find., Mr. I. 11. Gregory;
second, Mr. H. Yardley; highly commended, Mr. A. A.
Vander 3ltwrio.h ; extra nnze, Ilk, crown pigeons front
New Guinea, Mrs. W. c. 11111 l nond.
CLASS Clivoi (price not to exceed Ca—
First, 10..; second, tw. • third, 2s. 6d. First, Mr. J.
Andren:s;,seco.nd, Mr. A., A. Vander Meersch ; third,

are not "doves" at all, but " owls:" why, I should
like to know, for they look the gentlest and most
loving' of all the tribe. Just the things to be pets for •
lady's bosom, anal drive out of favour the ugly pug
drvzs that insult 2,11 r taste everywhere. lila all
gentle-looking pizeons are not so well-behaved. Here
is a pretty and modest-looking turbit, 317, that looks
201 quiet as any; but she has to endure solitary con-
finement, as she and her mate fought so desperately
when first brought that it was doubtful which would
kill the other, and he had to be taken from her and
put in a separate pen at a considerable distance
per' no the lady had a first love of her own and did

Mr. T. Cannon's br. g. Strayaway. 3 yrs -
(Watts) 2
Mr. F. Ilardinge's St. Bees, 3 yrs., 64.,
Betting: 2to 1 St. Bas, even on Strayaway, 5
to I Tavistock LOAN.
St. Bees capered about, and delayed the start a long
time, throwing the jockey into a ditch. It was a long
time before the restive horse was caught. Tavistock
Lase led all the way, and when about three-quarters
of a mile round St. Bees bolted, Jarvis stuck to him

like a brick, an i ne baclC n
tothe course, but it
...mil
was of no use. 'the race lay entirely between the
other two, and the Lass gave Strayaway no chance but
won easily. Jarvis was loudly applauded when he
came in, for his undoubted pluck. The boy was
covered with black mud from the thine, and had to
strip entirely, and put on fresh clothes.
Tar PIER PLATE of 30 soy, added to • Bvreepstakeia of
5 soy. each :two yrs, old to carry let. 71b., three, Ost. Mb.,
four, 9st. 121 b., dye and upwards, 10st. ; the winner
to be sold by auction for 100 soy., if for 50 soy. allowed
71b., if for 30 soy. 121 b. ; fire furlongs. Six subs.
Mr. F. Hardinge's Halle, Ores.. 7st, (LSO). (C. Archer) I
Gant. Turner's b.c. The Swift by Joey Jones—Cletia
3 yrs., Pat. 91b., (1.50) ... ....... (T. Cannon) 2
Mr. T. Groomes Layering, 3 yrs., Sat. Mb., (no)
(Watts) 1
Lord Hardwicke's Cushat, 2 yet, fist. olb.. inn
Duke of Montrose's Porridge, 2 yrs., fist. filb7(110
(W. Macdonald) 0
Betting: Even on Cusbat, 3 to 1 Swift, 4 to 1
Halle.
Halle filet made the running, led all the way, and
won easy by a length and half. Cannon rode the
Swift to second place and it was a good race between
Lapwing and Oculist for third place, resulting in •
dead heat. The winner was mold for 86 guineas.
The rain commenced to fall, just before this race
was run, and it now seemed to set in, interfering mach
with the pleasure which had been hitherto enjoyed.
However, everybody congratulated themselves on
having had a most favourable time hitherto, and, as
there was but one more race they determined to stay
and nee out the sport.
Tax Visrreits' lisireicas of 5 Does, each for starters, with
30 added: the winner of any handicap alter the weights
are (tetanal (August 24th at 10 a.m.) to carry 71b. extra;
entrance 1 soy., flee furlongs.
Mr. F. Hardinge's Brunswicker, 4 yrs., 7sl. 71b.
(C. Archer) I
Sir F. Johnstone's Confessor, 4 pi., dat 91b. . (Willis) 2
Capt. Turnbulrs Lalage, 3 yrs., gat. 10413. .(Watts) 3
Lord Poulett's Violet, 4 yrs., Set (Mordan) 0
Mr. Cordery s Roll Call. 3 yra, 6at... (Macdonald) 0
Betting: 6 to 4 Violet, 4 to 1 Brunswicker and
Confessor, 6 to 1 Roll Call, 8 to 1 against 'elev.
Roll Call did not get off at all; Brunavricker led all
the way, and won easily, amid shouts of " Brunswicicer
walks !" Sir Frederick's Confessor was second all
through, followed by LaJage and Violet. Some lengths
divided each.
This concluded the Races amid a shower of rain,
which caused every one to hasten home.
TUESDAY.
The second day of the Races was even more smcixes-
. . . .

cup, presented by Messrs. Cole and Son, local prizes in
Class 50. First prize, El ; second, 10a. ; third 54. First
Mr. 'l. C. Burnell ; second, Mr. George Watson; third,
Mrs. C. Radelyffe.
Ci,ias 2.-Dorkings (coloured). -To compete for silver
cup, presented by Messrs. Cole and Son, and local prized
in Clue 50. First prize, .C 1 105.; second. 10s. ; third, Is.
First, Mr. T. C. Burnell ; second, Mr. Robert Cheeseman ;
third, Mr. Samuel Newick : highly commended, Mr.
George Watson: commended, Dr. Gillespie; highly
commended, Mr. James Lush, jun.
CLASS 3.-Dorkings (any other variety).-To compete
for silver cup, presented by Messrs. Cole and Son, and
local prizes in Class 50. First prize, .C 1 10s ; second, POs.:
third, Is. First, and cup, Mr. 0. K Cresswell ; second,
Mi.' B. Neville; third, Mr. .1. Jesty.
CLASS 4. -Dorking (any other variety).-To compete for
silver cup, presented by Messrs. Cole and Son, and local
prizes in Class EA First prize, Cl 10s. ; second, ;
third, le. Fink
_Mr. T. C. Burnell; second, Mr. T. C.
Burnell: third, Mr. 0. E Cromwell.
Cum 5. -Cochins (Partridge Vochins.-To compete for
silver cup, presented by Mr. C. J. Riviclyfie, jun., and
local prizes in Class 51. First prize, £1 10s. ; second, 10s.;
third, le. First, Mr. Henry Tomlinson; second, Mr.
John A. Carr ; third, Mr. 11. S. Hansford.
Cues R.-Cochin, (Partridge Cochins). -To compete for
silver cup, presented by Mr. C. J. Radclyffe. Jun.. and
local prizes In ChM 51. First prize, £1 10s. ; second, 10s.
third. 58. Second, Mrs. C. Radclyffe.
CLASS 7.-Cochins (cinnamon and buff).-To compete for
silver cup,
_presented by Mr. Selfe, and local prizes in
Class 51. First prize. £1 10s. : second, 10s. ; third, ss.
First, Mr. Henry Tomlinson • second. 51r. S. R. Harris;
third, Mrs. Radclyffe, highly commended, Mrs. C.
Radelyffe and Mr. Alfred Darby.
Cure 8.-Cochins (cinnamon and buff).-To compete
for silver cup, presented by Mr. Selfe, and local prizes in
Class 51. First prize, £1 10s. ; second, 10s. ; third. Is.
First, and OM Rev. G. F. Hodson; second, Miss A. Brooke;
third, Mons. Leys ; highly commended, Mrs. Allcopp and
Rev. G. F. Hodson.
CLASS 9.-Cochins (any other variety).-To compete for
silver cup, presented by Mr. Selfe, and local prizes in
Class 51. First rixe, .CI 10s. ; wend. 10s. • third, Is.
First, Mr. W. C. Drummond; second, Mr. Allred Derby;
third, Mrs. .1. T. Holmes.
Cuss 10.--Cochins (any other variety). -To compete for
silver cup, presented by Mr. Selfe, and local prizes in
Class 51.- First prize. .C 1 105.; second, 10s. ' • third, Is,
First, Mr. S. R. Harris; second, Rev. It. S. S. Woodgato
third, Mr. John Turner; highly commended, Mr. James
Bucknaaater.
Cue, 11.-Bmhmu (dark).-To compete for silver cup,
collected for by Mrs. C. J. Radclyffe, and local prizes in
(lass Si-First prize, LI 10s. ; second, Ills.: third, 5.4.
First, and cup, Mrs. C. Radclyffe ; second, Ur. J. F. Smith;
third, Mrs. C. Radelyffe ; highly commended, Mr. J. F.
Smith.
Ci.us 12.-Bnihnias (lark.) -To compete for silver clip
collected for by Mrs. C. J. Itadclyffe, and local irises in
. .

. .
Mr. T. It. Charles.
Point Cup for greateq mindere( points in pigeons, won
by Mr. H. Yardley, 1.1 points.
CAGE BIRDS.
CLASS SO.-Belgian t'anaries.- -Fire, 7.. second, 54.
First, Mr. W. C. Drummond ; see,.nd, Mr. F. Fairey.
CLASS St.-Norwich Canaries.-First, 74. fid. ; second,
ss. First, Mica L. H. Northeote • second, Mr. J. S. Ham;
highly commended, Mrs. M. 11. bevenish ; commended,
Mrs. U. Walker.
CLASS te.-kbiles.-First, 7.. 61.; second, 54. First,
Mr. Samuel Cook.
CLAMS M.-English and Foreign Birds. -First, 7A. ;
second, 54. First, Mr. Samuel Cook.
Ci.ass !N.-English and Foreign Birds.-First, 7a. 6.1.;
I second, se. First, Mr. W. C. Drummond, jackdaw tinny
Plumaged : second, Mr. Samuel Cool:, linnet..
Ct.ssa eh-English and Foreign Birds. 7s. 61. ;
second, Be. First, Mrs. W. C. I/minnow,: second. Dr.
Scriven ; highly commended and first local, Mr. J. 11.
Hinds.
Ctssa 90.-English and Foreign Birds.- First, 7s. ;
second, 54. First, Mr. W. Legg • second, Miss Nellie
Atkins; highly commended, Miss E. W. DAViA and Mrs.
Felton.
CLASS 92.-English and Foreign Birds. -First, 7s. (.1.;
second, lie. First, and second local, Mr. It. Scriggins ;
second, Mr. W. B. Gibens.
CI.ASS 97.-Selling Class, Canaries (any variety).-I'rice
not to exceed 21s. with cage. First, 7s. 61. : second, 5..
First, Mrs. S. 11. Northcote • second, Mrs. W. C.
Drummond ;highly commended, Master G. Rabbets.
Tbe Dorking. were a go,d class, and decidedly the
best birds won, the first pair of chicken being gram!
birds of wonderful size, none of them being very re-
mariZable, except the winners. The first in class 4
were shown in excellent condition. -For Cochins
(Partridge), a good man and good birds won the first
prize.-Cinnamon and buff were a good strong class,
and the first prize among the chickens were of good
size and symmetry, especially the Pullet; the cock in
pen 42 was also very good except his comb; the
" commended "pens were deservedly so. For Cochin,'
(any variety), the first and third prizes for obi hints
went to white birds, and the seemid to black., the
first pen meriting all their honours, and the first prise
(white) cockerel was was really a splendid bird.
-Among the Brehm:is the old birds showed the
effects of the time of year, for they were moulting
heavily. The first prize went to a I)orset lady who
well deserves it, and the neon,' were a very decent
pair. Among the chicken was a remarkably smart
pair IA youngster', winieh obtained first prize, and
were loy far the beet in their chit-s. l'he light
Brahmas suffered from the same cati-ie as the dark
one, the old birds were heavy in moult, suggesting
that Weymouth show should lie held a nunith or So

perhar, lady had a - "wri,
not like being given in marriage against her will.
The " pmters, ' I was told, ought to have had each a
block to stand upon, that they mh,tht chow out their
swollen breast., from which they are named. The
fantails I could not understand, but they looked not
quite an clean as I should have expected such dainty
pigeons to be. But here, again, is a puzzle;
" trumpeters" are principally noted for having wide
snow-shoes of feathers on their feet: Mr. Oamond's
were very well provided in this reelect, and had any
told me they were" ptarmigans" I could have seen some
knew in the name. Then the "nuns," "probins,"
"helmets," all had something to suggest their peculiar
names; but are those pigeons at the end? "Crown
pigeons from New Guinea" I read, and I take it in
faith ; but how unlike the darling, little " owls " noted
before! They are certainly very peculiar and
valuable. and the committee are much indebted to
the kind Render, for they are such as are not to be seen
often ; their feathery crests would almost suggest the
idea of lapwings more than pigeons.
As to the parrots and cockatoos their merits are so
meat in their owners' eyes that I can't venture on
them :but a very pretty cage f half-a-dozen or more
canaries, who lived in peace and good-will, are a
eight worth seeing. There is a roguish little gold-
finch, too. that takes my fancy, but in fact all the
singing birds are nice. While the committee are
very lucky in getting so good a show, I can't help
thinking they may improve. I saw no pea-fowl nor
pheaaants, which make such glorious pictures; but
they may perhaps be attracted by prizes another year.

fill than the firs—t, the crowds' larger, the attendance in
the ring denser, and by all appearance the business
was still more brisk. The weather being charming,
we need not say that all the paraphernalia of drinking
booths. Ethiopian serenaders, stalls for the sale of
all kinds of fairings, Aunt Sallies machines for trials
of strength, sweet, pop, and fruit barrows, lines of
carriages, active policemen, and all the other inmate,
were there. But, whether to racing men, or the
uninitiated, the glorious sunshine, fresh sea breeze,
and fine views, combined to make Tuesday afternoon
an enjoyable time.
Tux MAHON Cur (presented by Sir F. W. J. Johnstone,
Bart., M.P.), of 50 goes. added to a Handicap Sweep-
stakes of 5 soy. each, 20t. to the fund: the winner of any
handicap of the value of 100110 VA. after the weights are
declared (August 24th, at 10 a.m.) to carry 71h. extra; to
be ridden by gentlemen who are residents in the county
of Dorset, members of the Crogton Park, Bibury,
Brighton, Sandown, or Ludlow Racing Clubs, pro-
fessionals allowed to ride in this race, to carry Rh
extra; one mile.
Sir F. Johnstone's Confessor, I yrs., lOst. 111,
(Cannon) 1
Mr. F. liardinge's St Bees, 3 yr., OA 31b....(Jackman) 2
Mr. K. Brayley s Jolly Tar, 3 yrs., Mt. 51h. .. (Borden) 3
Duke of Montrose's Philip Green, 3 yrs., fWt....(Killick) 0
Mr. G. Bracher &UM, 3 yrs., lest 11b. .. 0
All the riders being professionals the horses had to
carry 5113. extra.
Betting: 6 to 4 against Jolly Tar, 2 to 1 Confessor.
Jolly Tar made the running, followed by Philip
Green, Confessor, St. Bees, and Selim followidg in
order. When they came to the six-furlong, they put
on speed, and Cenfessor fell hack to fourth place.
Philip Green then came to the front, and the whole
raced in pretty much together till near home, when
Sir Frederick's Confessor came out, followed by St.
Bees and Jolly Tar. &dim wee far behind. Confessor
won by three-quarters of a length, bad third.
THS New (MILD TWO-TIAISOLD &rases of 10 son. each,
2f t. to the fund if declared to the Clerks of the Course
by five o'clock the night before running, with 65 son.
added, for two-year-old colts Set, and Allies Sit. 101 b.;
the winner of • stake of the value of 100 son. to carry
31b., twice or of 200 son jib., twice of 200 says, or once
of 500, or the Great Lod moor Stakea, 121 h. extra:
maidens at the time of starting allowed 33b. ; if claimed
by Ave o'clock the night before running to be sold by
auction for 500 son. allowed 41h., if for 300 ms's 71b.,
if for 100 son. 101 b. ; the straight half mile. 10 subs.
Mr. J. Curtis's La Rose, 7st, 111 b. (C 100 (Willi.) 1
Mr. Brayley's hr. c. Ancient Mariner, by the Mariner
out of La 1!.000 (dam Elinor), Sit. 11b. (ClOOl (Wordani 2
Mr. Cordery s b. e. Eversley, by Bromielaw—Fairy
Knowe. fist. Mb. (C 300 .......- ... .. . _..' (Killick) 3
Mr. F. Hardinge's Chesterfield, Out. 41h. worn (C.
Archer) 0
Betting: bto4Laßoee,2to 1 Chesterfield, 3 to 1
Ancient Mariner, 5 to 1 Eversley.
They were an immense time starting, and after all
Chesterfield was left at the poet. All they came into
view La Hose came to the front and made the running,
the others as placed. Won by three lengths; Ancient
Mariner half a length before Eversley. The winner
wad bought in for 100 guineas.
THIL )(LUZON'S HANDICAP of 5 son. each, 21t. to the
fond, with 50 nom added (25 sows each by Mr. Henry
Edwards and Sir F. Johnston". Bait, nnsibers for the
. . .

Ulan, 52. First, CI 101. ; second:lo.Z ; third, a. - First,
Mr. Edwin Pritchard: second, Mr. Henry Feast; third,
Mrs. C. Radelyffe ; highly commended, Mons. Les.
CLASS 13.-Brshmas (light.)-First, Cl 10. t. ; second,
10s. ; third, 55., and campete in local prize in Class 52.
First, Mr. W. C. I)rummond ; second, Mrs. J. T. Holmes;
third, Mr. John Turner.
CLASS 11. -Bulbous (light) -First, LI Ills.: second,
10..; third, sa, and compete for local prizes in MRS 52.
First, Mr. John Turner; second, Mr. F. C. Mace ; third,
Mr. Horatio Stephens: commended, Mr. J. Chisman.
CLAN 15.-Came (black breasted red.)--To compete for
silver cup given by the Association, and local prizes in
Class 51. First, GI 10s. ; second, 10.'.; third, ss. First,
Mr.J. Mason. Second and third, no competition.
CLASS 15-Game (black breasted red.)-To compete for
silver cup given by the Amociation, and local prizes in
Class 54. First, LI ills.; second, Ilk: third, ss. First,
and cup, Mr. J. Westacott ; second, Mr. G. 11. Fitzher-
hart ; third, Mr. C. Martin; highly cotumended, Mr. F.
Edwards.
CLASS IS -Game (any other variety.)-To compete for
silver cup given by the Association. and local prizes in
Class 54. First, Li 10+. ; second, 10s. ,• third, So. First,
and second, Mr. P. J. Cbettins ; third, Mr. T. G. It. Raw.
lingo.
CLASS 19.-Hainburghs (gold and silver pencilled).-To
compete for silver cup. presented by Mons. Ley., and
local prizes in Class 51. First, GI 10.'.; second, 10+. ; third,
5. First, Mr. William Tickner ; second, Mr. Henry
Feast; third, Mr. James Long.
(I,Asa 20.-Hamburghs (gold and silver pencilled).-To
compete for silver cup. presented by Mons. Leys, and local
primes in Class 54. First, GI 10s. ; second, 1i)..; third, s+.
First and cup, Mr. James Calcutt; second, Mr. James
urns; third, Mr. A. Morris.
CLASS 21.-Ilamburghs (gold and silver spangle.l).-To
compete for silver cup, presented by Mons. Leys, and lent
ErZCS in Class 54. kind, G 1 •. second, 10s. ; third, ss.
et, Mr. James Long second, Mr. T. E. Jones; third,
. Henry Feast.
CLASS Si -Haniburghs (gold and silver spangled).-lo
compete for silver cup, presented by Mons Lays, and local
prizes in Class 51. First, GI 10s. :_second, 10s. : third, 5.1.
Kr. F. Edwards; second, Mr. 111116.1 ; third,
Mr. J. G. Rowe.
CL,.is Et -11srliburghs (any other variety). To compete
for silver cup, presented by Mona Leys, and local prizes
In Class M. First, 1:1 los. ; second, 10s. ; third, 54. First,
Mr. C. F. Copernan ; second, Mr. James Long; third. Mr.
Henry Feast
CLASS 2.1.-Hamburghs (any other variety).-To compete
for silver cup, presented by Mons. Leys, and local prizes
In Class 51. Ilrst, £110.'; second, 10.; third. ss. Second,
Mr. James Long. First and third, Co competition.
Ctass M-Leghorits (white).-To compete for silver
cup, presented by Mr. G. Nlutuford, and local priZal in
Class 53. I•lrst, LI 10.; second. lOs ; third, Fie. Second,
Miss Jacomb. First and third, no compatition.
Cuss 2S. -Leghorn' (white).-To compete for silver
cup, presented by Mr. G. Mumford, and local prizes in
Class 5.1. First, fl 10s. ; second, Ills. ; third. ss. First
general, first local, and silver cup. Mr. E. C. Seaman:
second and second local, Mr. K C. Seaman; third, Mr.
K C. Seaman ; highly commended, Mr. K C. Seaman.
CLASS 21.-Polands (any variety).--To iximpete for
silver cup, presented by Mr. C. Mumford, and local prizes
in CLASS 51. Find, £lOlO. ;
M second, ills. : third, Si. First,
Mr. Edward Burnell ; sedzini, r. T. Norwood ; third,
Mr. James Long; highly commended, Mr. Alfred Darby
and Mr. Robert Cheeseman.
th-ssa 31. -Poland.' (any variety).-To compete for
silver cup, presented by Mr. G. Muiuford, and local Prizes
51. Yie-^ cl 10s. : soma.; • - - Firs'

later; among the chicken were s,,i,ii, of gesl colour.—
The little black-lweastA game shown was gest, and
the chicken were smart ; one was shown with his
comb intent, in the Crystal l'alave style ; in the
" other variety class also, the prize was given to a
cockerel that had nut hie oomb cut: the pullets here
were especially gissl. Of Hamburghs the first to take
the fancy was a peadlled tsiekerel with earlobes
of a pure white, and with gal comb. Of
the spangled Ilamburghq, the first prize went to
to gold, and the second and third to silver spangled
for oil birds, the first pi ize bird very far ahead of the
others, and some nice young birds of Mr. Bowe's, only
four months out, won honours in this class, the local
H prize going to silver spangled. Other amlmrghs
were a small class. So were ohl white Leghorns. and
the first prize was withheld ; but in 26 Mr.
Seaman's were findoulitedlv far in advance of the rest.
We pass on to robands, boih obl and young were very
good classes, a pen of golds being first, white crested
second, and some silver third of the old ones. Of old
Malays there was not a very large show the first prize
pen was a long way ahead of the second, which were
in moult. tlf the younger ones there was a strong
class, with good birds. Of Black Spanish much the
saute may be said ' • the obi birds had tut hot over their
moulting, lint the young ones were rather smart.
Minorca.; were a very fair class, and the first birds
decidely tiptop. limulans, a nice little clam.
'reveco•urs, the prize went to Jersey and the cup for
French varieties, no doubt the wiuuncrs were noble
bird., of the seisind the rock was s cry good, but lie was
in Inel company. In this class. our Superintendent
Mr. Vickery obtained the 3rd general and lot local
prize, with a capital pair of young birds.
Class 39 was for French or other tariety, and here
the winners were were a pen of he nave, which,
unless we mistake, too': the prize at Dorchester. The
mown(' and third were won by two pretty pens of
Black-breasted Bantams gave our superin-
tendent the the third general anil let and 21n1 local
prizes, Mil Mr. T. it. Charles took a local prize for
brown bantamx. Other bantmns were also a pretty
large class, and Mr. Holmes won the first prize and
cup, for some veoryAlecnliar black-liootesl, very valuable,
NV
the Rev. W. gate being second with some white-
booted birds. Some monstrous old birds were XhOWII
in the mixed classes, and we saw one prize bird who
seemed to make himself quite at home, this having
probably not been by any mesas the first titne he had
been to a show. The selling elms was a large and good
class all round, one of the first prizes going to a fine
bird, lint rather too old for our fancy. In 48 (other
variety) was a very pretty pair of Sultans, well worth
a prize, and Mr. Charles psi •epl a very good dark
Brahma hen. A pair of Scotch greys, shown by Mr.
Newport, not for competition, were also very fine.
NV° DOW IMMA to the pigeons' of which the carriers
were few and the winners far ahead of the rest ; the
pouters also a small class. The dragons were the
strongest class in the show, numbering no less than 39
entries among them the winners were of goal colour,
262 anul `.Nil were two good liens. Our friend, Mr.
osmond, of Dorchester, showed some gomi birds, and
'sine front other breeders arrived too late for cote'

borous,h); the winner of any handicap 4-10-11-;;;;;.-nitie
after the weights are declared (August 24th, at 10 am)
to carry 71b.. of two such 101 h., or of any smaller
handicap 51b. extra; no horse to carry more than 101 b.
extra ; if three hones start the owner of the second
horse to sere his stake; about three-quarters of a mile.
12 entries.
Lord Allusion's Beechnut, 6 yrs., ist 21b....(C. Willis) 1
Mr. F. Herdinge s Brunswicker, I yrs., 7st. bib.
(Archer) 2
Mr. R. Brayley's Taristock Lass, 4 yrs., 7g. 61b.(Mordan) 3
Mr. Cordery's Roll Call 3 yrs., flat. 3111 (Macdonald) 0
Mr. T. Cannon's be Aristocrat, 3 yrs., Set 1011). (Watts 0
Lord Folkeetone's be Anctiorito,3yrs.,so.7lh. (Janis) 0
Betting : 2 to 1 agst Brunswicker, 4 to 1 Beechnut,
4 to 1 Aristocrat, 10 to 1 each of the others.
Roll Call fell at the post, and Macdonald got a bad
kick. Tavietock Lass made the running, followed by
Beechnut., Brunewicker, and Anchorite, till they came
into the straight, where the winner came to the front,
and kept it all the way, with Brunewicker and
Tavistock Lass in attendance; Anchorite dropped
behind, and let Aristocrat and Roll Call come up.
Won by three-quarters of a length; bad third.
TIIE MAIDEN SELLING TWOTZAIPOLD PLATZ of 50 son.
Colts, Oat.; fillies and geldings, M. 111 b. ; the winner
to he sold by auction for MO soya., if for 150 eon.
allowed 71h., if for 100 sore 101 b., if for 50 son. 111 b.
any number of horses the property of the same owner
may start for this plate: entrance. 3 sots. each, to go
to the fund • half-a-mile straight. Four entries.
Mr. C. J. thirties La Rose, 7st. 111 k (COO) (Willie) 1
Mr. Hay ter'. Commander-in-Chief, Sit. (LW) (Chandler) 2
Mr. H. Sopp's Tilly. Sit. 111 h. (L 100 (Harnshaw) 3
Betting: Even on LA Rose, 2 to 1 agst Tilly, 5 to 2
agst Commander-in-Chief.
At last there was a very good start. They Came
away well together, till about half-way down the
straight, wl— and

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in Clam First, LI 10e. ;second. 10s. ; third, ss. . fret,
Mr. T. Norwood; second, Mr. Allred Darby ; third, Mr.
J. Hinton : highly commended, Mr. Edward Burnell.
CLASS 31.—Malays. —To compete for silver cup, presen-
ted by Mr. G. Mumford, and local prize* in Class 51.
First, Li Ills.: second, 10.. First, Mire A. Brooks;
second, Rev. N. J. Ridley. Third, no competition.
CLASS U. —Mabiyai.--To compete for silver cup, pre-
sented by Mr. G. Mumford, and local prizes in (3ass
First, LI ills,; second, Ills.; third, sa. First and cup,
Mr T. !sicker ; second, Mr Thomas Lecker third, Mr
W. L. Blake ; highly commended, Mr. J. Hinton.
Cum 31.--Black Sivinish.—To compote for silver cup,
presented by Mr. G. Mumford, and local_prima in Class
fi3. First, Cl 10s; second, ; third, ss. First. Mr John
Palmer; second, Mr Joseph Newick third, Mrs Allsopp.
CLASS —Minorcas. —To compete for cup, presented
by Mr Vincent, and local prizes in Class 53. This cup is
given with first money prize for Classes 35 to :Pd. First,
Li ; second, Ills ; third, se. First, Mr George Watson.
Second and third, no competition.
Cuss 36. —Minorca& —To compete for cup, presented
by Mr Vincent, and local prizes in Class 53. First, £l. ills;
second, 10o; third, 51. First, Mr John Croat.: second,
Mr J. G. Rowe; third and highly commended, Mr J. (I.
Rowe.
Ctsas 37.—lloudana —To compete for cup, presented by
Mr Vinceut, and local prizes in Class 51. First, LI 10e;
second, 10s; third, Si. First, Mr S. W. Thomas; second,
Rev. W. Pearce ; third, Mr R. W. Tumor.
Cbsse M. —Creve Cceurs.—To compete for silver cup,
presented by Mr Vincent, and local prizes in Class 51.
First, £1 104 : second, lOs . third, Si. First and cup, Mr
P. J. he Sueur ; second, Sir }Award Burnell; third and
first local, Mr S. Vickery; highly commended, Mr George
de Faye.
Cbiss 30.—Fi omit (or any other variety not mentioned).
—To compete for cup, presentvd by Mr Vincent, and local
prize++ in Class 51. First, Li 10s: second, IU third, ss.
First, Rev N. J. Ridley; second, Rev R. S. S. Woodgate ;

Barbs were few, but Tumblers were a good class; but
some of the best looked as if they had been shown
about a good deal; the first prize bird would no doubt
take it everywhere. Among the owls were is very
nice pair of silver ones that took second prize, and
Mr. Yardley's white Africans were little gems. Of
the nuns the first prize pair, shown by Miss Brooke,
of Shrawanlen, were quickly claimed by a well-known
exhibitor, and we c ongratulate him on his bargain for
k 5 s,, which they will no doubt win in prizes before
the year is out. furbits, the first prize pair can win
it all over the West of England. Fantails, the first
and second were both good, and some liked the second
best. Mr. Veinier Meerseh's Jacobins were the best
matched, the hen being very gee!; in the second pen
the cock was the best. Tnunpters of various colours,
completed the show, except the "other varieties,"
where Mr. Gregory's Frillbacks won, and in the selling
class Mr. Andrews s Archangels, an,l a pen ef Jacobins,
A very noticeable and unusual feature among the
pigeons was a pair of crown pigeons from New Guinea,
which put Us more in mind of gallinas than the dove
raw. They were much larger than any pigeons we
have seen; of ablue slate colour, and had very delicate
and high crests. They were much admired, and
obtained an extra prize.
The rag,. birds were little darling,s, as every lady
voted. Canaries of course were in great variety: but
there were mules, linnet., RIUI that obbfashiourd but
sprightly favourite, the goldfinch. The grey parrots
were nutuerens, and famous for talking, and there were
also finely variegated birds, and pet cockatoos.
The ""3"in,'",. "Pinion was that the show was a
capital one, especially for a commencement, and if the
tanninittee perseveres, there is no doubt the
~loree4eni

_
...eight, when Tilly dropped behind, there WilA a
good race home, where La Rose pushed ahead half a
length; very bad third. The winner was sold for 83
guineas.
HER hi.emert's PLATE OF 2100 GUINEAS.—.II2ITIO TWITS
old, &a. &b.; four, Ost. 711'.; five, its. and aged, flst, nab.
Two miles. Eight entries.
Sir G. Chetwynd's Chypre, .1 yes, Sat. 7113.......(Ki11iek) I
Mr. E. Brayier's Sea Lawler. 3 Yrs-, fist. Sib. (Cannon) 2
Mr. H. Tidy's Heron, 3 yrs., fist. slb Amoretoo) 3
Betting: 7 to 4 on Chypre, 2 to 1 agst Heron, 4 to 1
eget Set Lawyer.
Chypre made the manning throughout, with Sea
Lawyer in close attendance, and Heron never got
near them. Near the goal Chypre was let out, and
won easily by several lengths.
This concluded the races, as
Sctranr HANDICAP did not fill.
The weather continued fine throughout, and plea-
sure-takers were in no hurry to leave the ground ,• but
the racing men had almost a second edition of the
sports galloping to Weymouth in break, gig, cab, or
some sort of carriage, as fast as they could tear to
catch the trains. A goodly number of visitors, how-
ever, remained in the town for the Poultry Show on
Wednesday and Thursday, which prombiesi to vie
with the Baur,: in point of popularity and success.

i ii
1 "t: 1-1011-1415:
thAss a-Bantams (black Incanted rol.)-To compete
for cup presented by Mr. %V. T. Hallett, and local prism in
Clam N. This cup is given with first money prize for
Classes to, H. and 42. First, la lOo.; nocond, 10n. ; third,
Is. First, Mr. W. hankered', ; second, Mr. F. C. Davis;
third and first local, Mr. S. Vickery; highly corumended,
Mr. F. Cook Davis; commended, Mr. T. Dice; second
local, Mr. S. Vickery.
CLAss N.-Bantams (brown breasted.)-To compete for
cup presented by Mr. W. T. Hallett, and local prizes in
Clam 57. First, II ; second, Ifts. : third, Is. First,
Mr. W. Bankerville ; second, Mr. F. Cook Davis; third,
Mr. James Long; third local, Mr. T. R. Charles.
CLASS U.-Bantams (any other variety.)-To compete
for cup presented by Mr. IV. T. Hallett, and local prizes
In Class 57. First, .£1 10s. ; second, 10s. ; third, ss. First,
Mrs. J. T. Holmes; second, Rev. B. S. S. Woodgate ;
third, Mr. F. C. Davis; highly commended, Mr. R. 11.
Ashton, Mrs. Edward Farquharson (2), Mr. C. Martin,
Mr. A. H. Bern.
CLAW 43.-Dorkings, Brahma's, and Cochin.s (any age.)
First, .CI; second, Ifis First, Mr. S. Swinson ; second,
Mrs. Allsopp; third, Mrs. C. ; highly com-
mended, Mr. W. Eanuist Lacey, Rev. G. F. Ilistignou.
eLase 11. --Dorking's, Brahman, and Cochius (any ago.)
First, LI; second, 100. First, Rev. C. F. ILidgnon ;
second, Allsopp ; third, Mr. P. .1. lc Sueur ; highly
commended Mons. Leys (2), Mr. Richard Gower ; and
Miss N. Tnekenson commended, Mrs. Allsopp.
(.1.4m Hamburghs, Spanish, Leghornn, and
POULTRY, PIGEON, AND CAGE BIRD Poland& -Firm, ; second, Ina Second, Mr. N. 11.
SHOW. Devenish.
; ass 47.- French (or any other variety.)-Mrst, ;
The first annual exhibition of the association coin- '
oud Itki. Find, Miss Dickenson • second, Mr. Robert
menced on Wednesday last, at the Market-house, and r Fowler; highly commended, Mr. L. Blake.
was attended with very great success. A wonderful Ct.stis 48.-French (or any other variety.)-First, LI;
transformation had taken place in the fine building, second, 10s. First, Mr. Austin Bigg. Second, no compe-
which so often shows a beggarly "array of empty tition.
boxes" in the interior stalls' but on this occasion was CLAM fiti -For best hen or pullet (any variety, Med.)
filled to repletion with what excited the greatest Fir St. Si 6second third,
, 104. ls, First and second,
Interest. The stall-keepers were concentrated in one Kr. T. B." 1". Third no competition.
double line at the south end of the building, and busi- PIGEOTI&.
nese did not seem to suffer thereby. while over three-
quarters of the house was occupied the lines of Is. 6d. First, Y second. Mr. A. A. Vander
pens, containing hundreds of from poultry to Munch; ""n
Cuss 110.-Carriers,:4etiolour.)-Firek second,
Kr. W. E. Cooling.

will assist tbttu to make the exhibition one of the first
class.

" NON-FANCIER AT THE POULTRY SHOW."
A "Non-Fancier writes :—I know nothing about
the pointy of poultry and pigeons, nor why one
should be worth I:50 awl the next only 20s. ; but I
was very glad to see a valuable property like the
Market Rouse, turned to something like a proper use,
on Wednesday and Thursday. The wretched empti-
ness that is generally the prevailing air of the inner
stalls, with inst a fringe of business in the outer rows,
must be quite a mockery for the poor bon.l holders,
and the MIMI:CM of this week suggests that there is
other property quasi under the trusteeship of the I 'or.
is,ration, which maker very poor return—On. Pile
Pier. These two really noble Pieces of property
should be managed in a really commercial spirit, by a
business man or two, and not hampered by conditions
that make them the next things lon los. Vannot the
I !mind' get an Act of I'3lli:tweet to do a lot of things
they want done, and among others to allow the
Market House and Pile Pier tAt lu,s made *tunas of
mdit to those who hate int csted in them, at least to
pay enough extra for their own repair?
As to the show, I was surprised at such a pretty
scene being mule out of such materials We used to
think that a fowl VIM is fowl, and there was an end of
it hut the brutes of Vochins that stalked round their
pens like ostriches, and when they lay &Wit, pat you in
mind of camels of the desert, were w lethal contrasts,
did not look like the mune race as the little slim but
ferocious bantams. Then I came across some magnifi-
cent birds colour.' in the best style, and as I am a
lover of some old-fashioned thinvr. I at once remarked
- -"How handsome, after all, is the gowl old English
harndoor fowl !" Horror of horrors ! My fancier
friend told me that was a "golden spangled Hamburgh,"
and this one was not thought much of because he had
a red feather or two too many near his ear. I was