The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1875-02-02 00:00:00


ILacal anb District liil33s.

DORSET COUNTY POULTRY AND PIGEON
allow
The second exhibition of the Dorset County Poultry and
Pigeon Society took place on Wednesday and Thursday
last at the Con Exchange and Town-hall, Dorchester.
Last year the effort was experimental, but it succeeded
beyond the most sanguine expectations, both in the
number of entries and financially. The second show war,
therefore, entered upon with a good augury. The com-
mittee were enabled to imuu an excellent prize list,
consisting of no less than 18 silver cups and about noo in
money : and the entries reached • total of 720 as againstaii6 in
the first year- • very satisfactory increase, and justifying
the high encomituus paned upon the exhibition of 1874 by
writers and correspondents in the journals devoted to
poultry and pigeon fanciers. The committee were the
same as last year—Messrs. E. Burnett (the Mayor of the
borough), J. P. Aldridge, 11. Mayo, Rev. H. Everett, G. J.
Andrews, H. Ling, W. Paull, and J. Rowe, with Messrs.
T. S. Bigp and Charles Parsons, hon. sea. and Mr. W.
Osmond, treasurer. It is but fair to say that the
chief burden of the work fell upon the hon. recs, and
treasurer, who were most assiduous and devoted, and to
them mainly it is owing that all the arrangements for the
show were made so perfectly, and that the reception of the
1,400 or 1,500 birds from all parts of the country was
managed without hitch or injury, and that, as last year,
they have all been maintainol " neither sick nor sorry."
When it in remembered that all the birds shown are
valuable, many of them being priced by their owners at
£5O and £lOO, the heavy responsibility that lies upon
those actively engaged in the arrangements will be recog-
nised, and the county town and all who desire the success
of the Poultry and Pigeon Show are indebted to them
for their "labour of love." The aasiety has • distinguished
list of patrons and patronesses. comprising:—The Hon.
Mrs. Ashley, the Misses Churchill, Mrs. Thomas Coombs,
Itra Fookes, Mrs. Mayne, Mr*. Pattiwas Mrs. Lyuton.
Mrs. Turner Turner, the Worshipful the Mayor of Dor-
chester (114. r. Edwin Burnett), the Hon. W. IL IL Port-
man, M.P., Mr. H. G. Stun, M.P., Mr. John Floyer, M.P.,
Mr. W. R. Brymer, M.P., General Sir Horatio
Shirley, K.C.8., and Sir William Maniott, Bert.; and the
subscribers are • very numerous body, and thoroughly
representative of the county, while there are a few lie.
tent contributors, who, unsolinted,f rewarded subscriptions
to the funds in token of their recognition of the admirable
arrangements in 1874. This must he particularly gratifying
to all concerned. On the day of the ow all the com-
mittee were actively engaged, and rendered good service.
The birds began to arrive on Monday night, and on Tues-
day they were received from the stations by the
wsggon-
load; and a casual glance sufficed to indicate the
of the committee, in seeing that all were well cared for
and rightly placed. When everything is in order for
exhibition it requires an effort to realise the work of so
meat • show, but see the municipal buildings the day
before and be grateful ever after to there who undergo
the labour, and, in many instances, only get grumbling
In return for their service.
Of the birds exhibited it is undoubtedly the fact that
there were collected the best in England. The standing
the Dorset show has taken, the liberal prize list, and the
fact that this is about the last of the season, and therefore
the majority of the birds have been judged over and over
again—in Dorset, we may say, "culled" most thoroughly
—so that exhibitors know joretty well the chances
of their birds, and only send the likely ones, com-
bine to render the show • thoroughly good one; and on
this point both judges and visitors were agreed.
The Dorset exhibitors did fairly, yet they were very far
from monopolising the honours, and their motto must
still be "Excelsior.
Taking a cursory view of the various clause, we note
that the Dorking', which are undoubtedly one of the most
useful breeds, were well represented by 23 pena for
whites Mrs. 'Mayne, of Fordiwton carried of all the
honours emphatically. The Grannies were a large class,
and Mrs. Turner Turner, of Ringwood, took the cap
for the two colours, beating all the crack exhibitors—no
small honour. Of the Cochins, in cinnamon •szvl buff
vedettes nearly every pen was noticed; in the partridge
kinds the winner last year (lie. Liu) stood first again,
bat lost the cup, that being taken by Mr. S. It. Ilarris for
cinnamon and buffs. In the any other variety class the
beet looking binls did not win; whether there was any
"manipulating" with disqualification following doss not
:LPew, but it seems not improbable. In Spanish we were
t,:n find • local exhibitor (Mr. E. Steele) noticed,
although only two highly commended' : these, we believe,
were from eggs which won 'second honours last year. The
winners, however, were superb, and well deserved the
distinction awarded them. The Game fowls were a first-rate
clam, and gave the judges great trouble and anxiety as
the birds, with one or two exceptions, were Al. The cup
for the three classes fell to a ..plendid bmwn-breaated red
of Mr. Jekin'a Of Hamberghs, the gold-pencilled were
• small class, and we regret there was not more competi-
tion ; however, Mr. Ticknerai carried off the cup offered
for the four varieties, so that is, at any rate, was unques-
tionably good. In the golden spangled dames there was
some questioning f the judges' award,; Mrs. Pattison, of
Wrackleferd, for a very fine pen, Icing only commended,
and getting • third for silver-spangled. The Yolanda
excited general admiration ; the lit and cup was taken
by • very .1.1 exhibitor, Mr. Hintan. A very Roost elras
were the Malays, the let going to Mr. S. B. Perry, and
Mr. Hinton being let down with highly commended.
The Iloudans were as grand a clam as any in the show
Mr. Bring stood first, a position he is accustomed to fill,
sad there were many splendid specimens of this famhion.
able breed. In the French (any other variety), the It
and cup and 2nd went to Mr. Crabtree's Crsve Coors, La
Fleche (by Mr. Du Faye) intervening In the "toy other
breed," Indian Game abed Ist Mr. Wildey's An.lalusians,
which occupied the premier position last year, being
passed with highly commended. The (lame Bantams
were a feature of the show, and were such a collection as
is rarely seen. The let and cup for the three classes went
to Mr. Hall's black-breasted reds. The other Bantams
were very good, a large number being noticed by the
Judges. The selling class fir any age and variety was or
of the largest in the show, and we were glad to owl
neveml local exhibitors figuring conspicuoualy. Mrs.
Pattison, of Wrackleford, took neeend honours, and
showed several remarkably smart binls ; Mr. F.. Steele
had two highly commended,. ; Mrs. Rayne one, and Mr.
B. Hogg a triplet of rommendols. In the lairs of hens
selling class, again Mrs. liattison obtained :lid prize with
two highly commend...la, ant a pair lif cornmended:; Mr.
F.. Steele and Mr. A. Martin (Evershot) also secured
highly commended.
In the claim* for ducks, the prizes for the Aylesbury
"variety were fitly taken by Aylesbury men, the nip also
going to Mr. J. K. Fowler with a en of grand rice and
splendid condition. The MM.',,, were not over good.
About the judging of Black East Indian the " fancy -
were dissatisfied, the Bristol birds Laing left "out
In the cold." The "toy other variety" were • remarkably
good and taking class, Sir W. Marriott standing at the
head of the list. Here was shown what we may call a
qesdrupal ! Any how. it was 11 .luck with four Inge, Mr.
H. Abra, of Loudon, leing the curious exhibitor. We
believe the phenomenon—abortion if you will—is attri-
buted by thaw' who know to a double-yoked egg. How-
ever, it was an oddity, and received notice accordingly.
The Turkeys were grand, every pen being noticed by the
judges. flows may say of the geese, and Mr. J. C. Riggs,
of Chesilborne, quickly found a buyer for his third prize
winners at the marked figures—t 2 2.5. i if the dead poultry
Lady Heathcote's first prize were splendid ; the second
much larger, but not of such a Peel colour.
The eggs were noticeable for the tasteful manner in which
the • were arranged, Mr. a !legit', (Dorchester). being
particularlY well displayed. They were pieced second,
with Mr. F. L Turner's (Fordington) hard following with
Tegc!ieceja wernrradmedoin interesting show, and of such
good quality that it was a very anxious teak for the one
judge. In Carriers " Ith" Felton carried off first and
cup with *grand pair, and Mr. H. Yardley, the great
"Brummagen" dealer, came first for hens, For Pouters
Mr. 11. Pratt. another well-known exhibitor, was first and
cup and first. In tumblers, however, " Robert " again
soured first and cup, and won the best prize also for Barb:4.
Turbits were • very pretty class and well filled. In
Jacobins Mr. Fulton stood first, but missed the nip for
four varieties, that being secured by Mr. Loveridge for
Fantails. Nuns were • small clam, and too first pen was
marked at the low price of three guineas. In Antwerp'
Mr. Yardley was supreme. Dragoons were the
claw in the ahow, and we understand the judge trait
was one of the most diffioult (asks he aver experienced.
There were ill entries. Fine and cup went to Mr. F.
Graham, solely, we believe, for the splendid colour of his
yellows; he also carried off the" point" cup, being seven
a-head of our noted local breeder of whites and raven,
Mr. W. Bishop and to beat whom, it is needless to add,
the birds must be good indeed. However, for silvers Mr.
Bishop was awarded first., two very highly scrumendoll,
ewe highly commended, and two commended. Two very
cragaur beginners, Masters F. and K Osmond, had the
of scoring two highly commendeds, with birds of
1)374, one of which took first at Birmingham last December
for birds bred in that year. We may also note that fill
exhibited by them, which was highly commended at
crystal Palace and Bristol shows, was here named by.
In Whites Mr. W. Bishop was one of the largest exhibi-
tors, and he was awarded first, very highly commended,
end four commended. They were all remarkably good.
Ia "any other variety" clam there were some very hand-
stoma sj,scimene, Mr. " Bob" Fulton again being to the
fere with a pair of black Trumpeters. The selling class
were • ..mOtal let, the first prize going to a fine pair of
nmtded Trumpeters, and pens fle. and IA by Mr. 0. C.
Ferrer (thmegar,Wareham), one of which was commended,
were claimed by • local "colt" in the fancy, and with
vary good juairosent
The Phemanta, to which Mr. C. 11. Mayo, of the Manor
Henan liddlehinton contributed ten pens, were the mod
attractive feature in the show, and Mr. Tegmetier, a Judge
of vast experience, saist,they were the beat lot of pheasants
ever skown A few years ago they would have been worth
Seo • pair, and now would command • very large sum.
Mr. Mayo took hat and 2nd prizes and two highly cora-
mendels. Of the Japanese variety (2nd prize) there are
very few in England of such perfection All were
greatly
admired, and Mr. Mau 's exhibit.' certainly constituted
the groat attraction.
There was a Large attendance of the etas of the town and
coanty on Wednesday afternoon, the weather being
favourable, said till the awing of the show there was a
goodly number present.
All the Union children were admitted free on Thursday
morning. and on leaving were given oranges and buns by the
lion. Secretaries. The National School children also had
a sight f the greet exhibition, and were feasted by the
committee.
The judges were, for Poultry, Rev. G. F. liolvion, of
North Petherton. liridgw..ter, and Mr. Edward Hewitt,
of Sporleas,k, Birmingham ; for Pigeons, Mr. Henry
Allsop, of Spenceratreet, Birmingluen Their awards
were as f ollows
For LTRY.

Donsisns Coloured.---1;;;;Z:up Mr. W. Whitworth,
junr. ItauL Mr H. Lingwo.4 3rd, kr. F. Caw, • h'
commended, Mr. F. Caws, emi F. ii;mu‘sto Y
Silver I:inv.—lot. Mt. L. Wren; 4nd, Mr. T. More' 3,3;
miee R. White.—l 4. 2nd. and 3rd and 'com-
mended, Mrg. M. A. Horne, Fonlington.
Baser : Dark. —I si and cup, Mr. T. F. A n clell 2nd, Mr. ,
W. 0. ("rehire° 3rd, Newnham and klanhy ; highly corn.
mended. Mr. J. Watts (2), and Mr. J. Evans : commended.
Mrs. Hayti*, Fonliugton, Mr. F. L. Turner, Fonlington.
and Mr. W. T. Roden. Light —lst and cup, Mr.. Turner
Turner ; Kr. T. A. Dean ; 3rd, Mr. W. H. Cr ',tree :
highly commended. Mr. T. A. Dean, Mr. J. Illoodlwerth,
Roy. G. Watson ; commended. Mrs. Turner Turner and
3lr. P. Haines.
Oactilint: Cinnamon awl Buff.—hat and cup, Mr. S. R.
Harris ; 2nd. Capt. T. 8. Robin: 3rd, H. Tomlinson ; very-
highly commended, Mr. It. Lingwood, and Mr. J. K.
pewter ! highly commended, Mr. C. Taylor; commended,
Mr. J. Cattail. and Mr. A. Martin,Evershot.—Partridge.-
Ist, Mr. G. Lien; bul. Mr. J. K. Leader :3rd, Mr. W.
onhtree ; commended, Mr. 11. Moore. Any other variety.
—lot, Mr. J. Turner: sna, Mr. J. K. Fonder; highly COM
mended. Mr. J. T. Holmes..
tirsousn.—lst and up, Mr. J. &Hilton :2nd, Mr. F. p.
Sear; 3rd, Mtss E. Browns ; huthly commended, Yr. E.
Reek, Dorchester (2), and Kr. J. ItalbscL
Gant: Black Breast... 4 raL—let. Mr. W. J. Pal*: bid,
Kr. Job Masao 3rd, Mr. W. H. Stagg commended, Mr.
F. A. Symms. Nether Came, Mr. E. G. Farquharson,
Mr. H. Bevies. Spiting. Any other variety.—lst and 3rd,
Mr E. G. Farouluirson. Blandford 2nd, Mr. J. Mason:
highly conituaL Wenn, Mr. IL ': commended, Mr. W.
▪ -111,,mag.
HAMBURG= Gold pencilled.—lst and cup, Mr. W. K.
Ticknor : 2nd, Mr. 8. Mott ; 3rd, Mr. J. Long highly
commended, Mr. G. Pscltham. Silver Pencilled.- lot, my,
H. Feed ; Ind. Mr. J. Long 3rd, Mr. N. Barter. Gold
Bpangled.—lst and cup, Mr. T. Blakeman : 2nd, Mr. W.
A. (Tide • 3rd, Mr. T. Dean; commetitiod. Mrs. J. Pattison,
winds's/ord. Mr. J. Carr, s.nd Mr. J. Long. Silver
kinniietw—Lst. Mira E. Browne ; bid, Mr. J. Long 3rd.
. Wrackleford.
PotAnna.—Lt and cop, Mr. J. Hinton: 2nd, Mr.
Line ; 3rd, Mr. T. P. Edwards : Teri highly commended,
• Dean and Mr. T. P. Edwards.
MaLsys.—lst. Mr. s. Peril ; 2nd, Roy. N. J. Ridley ;
3rd, Mr. E. Branford ; highly cotnmended, Mr. J. Hinton,
Memn. Weetatott and Joint; commended. Capt. C. F.
Terry.
HOMAN& —lst Kr. vf,;.= : Mr. W. Whitworth;
3rd, Mr. F. Lake coin Rev. K.
noon (any other variety).—lst and =ed. mr.
w. cributie • ind. Rev. N. J. Ridley ; LW, coup
Damao& w. bring and Kr. G. D• FS"