Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-01-02
The PonLfrm Shoir.


ton, an the first local show of the kind
ever held in Maine. Honor to whom
honor is due, is an OIL saying; and all
honor to Oxford County. which organized
the first local association. and which held
the first exhibition in December, 1879.
Last year the enterprise was new-an ex-
periment-and the managers undertook
their work with grave misgiyings; but
! their success was so marked that this yesr
there was no hesitation In arranging Ter
the exhibition.
Concert Hail. Norway, was the spot
selected, and Wednesday the day for
opening. The first day there were l2j
entries, embraced in from 100 10 200
coops. The settees of the hall were so
placed as TO sfford excellent roos,s for
the coops, which were placed around the
room, aud in transverse aisles. The hall
was so well filled by fowls that the pets
and bantams were obliged to seek refuge
upon The stage. where they played an
important part in the proceedings.
Mr.. \. l.. Shurtltii, Pre- Sident Of The
Association. was the largest exhibitor,
here. as he was also at the Fairfield eX
hibitiou. lie entered - coops at this
fair, and has taken good share OF pre-
miumS. as will be seen by the Judges re-
por, here with annexed.
ii. 5. Hastings OF Newry exhibited a
fine line OF turkies. Sone enterpriSing
genius captsred and Gagged solitary wild
duck, who wadIled about, Kissing aud
rsspiug his bills whenever visitor APP
preached. HIS appearance would sag
geSt an admirable picture for Wolfe,
which he might label solitude or dis
content, " Al discretion.
Probably the most handsome exhibit
was made by + \. llieskell OF BTgor.
in the hue Of bantams. lie exhibited six
pairs in an elegant black walnut cage.
trimmed with white wires. The cage
was three stories in height tapering from
three rooms On tho ground floor 10 one
SKY parlor.' The birds were trim and
pretty, and took some premiums.
DR.. Yates OF West Paris put in some
nice Plymouth Rock lowl. which he breeds
exclusively. The birds were not evenly
matched. as 20 color, aud hence did not
score SO well as they might
Toe display Of pigeons was quite small
fact we have been surprised TO note.
These birds may be raised with little or
no expense. They will destroy many
weed seeds, aud are q constant delight TO
the owner who watches their habits.
Further, they are Away ready for culinary
purposes, and the young afford delicate
dish not to be surpassed. a handful OF
corn will supply them with TODD, while
they breed 50 rapidly that lock doubles
I itself 10 An incredibly short space Of time.
There are many varieties OF pigeons,
taking their names tTom peculiar habits.
The pouters. who swell their necks nearly
TO bursting; The tan tails, who spread
their narratives like The peacock; the
tumblers, who vault when flying. until
an observer would almost think they had
been shot, aud were taking their death
passage 10 earth and he carriers, " hose
use is world-1nown. These varieties
were upon exhibition. but many others.
as The magpie. roDghs, jacks. etc, were
not represented. We should be glad 10
see the breeding OF pigeons more extern
sively carried on by the boys OF this
vicinity. 1. siiords pure, healthy and
profitable amusement.
Among the pets were few squirrels
bat We saw no rabbits. Ald, again here
is another field Tor The boys. Well kept
rabbi. warrens are always profitable and
lui Of pleasure. Men. in Europe devote
attention to this branch of industry, as
we DO 10 sheep husbandry.
Il IS impossible for q casual observer tc
write at length concerning the exhibit
but the awards appended, will do com
plete Justice.
The attendance during the day time hs:
not been very large, but each evening i
has been satisfactory. Norway band ha'
furnished entertainment in the line o
free music, and the citizens have other
wise endeavored TO do their duty by The
show. Doubtless it will prove linancis
success, as well IS a means of cultlvatine
taste for good poultry. Aud who ha
not failing in that direction. Whether
it be roasted, fried, boiled or baked, ha'
not a good fat pallet, full one hundred
points, though when standing on her feet
the Judge scored her down to seventy
1--WE? And the coekerel whose comb wa:
nipped by The frost. does not the point o
this apos!rophe mark him as well as hi
his sister, sweetheart or vile, "Beautiiu
in life; but more tender in death" b'
your obituary, veterans OF many exhiti
lions.
LIST OF ENTRIES AND AWARDS.
T. W. Cleasby. Sosth Paris, Ligh
Brahmas, fowl, > coops. 81 premium
Light Brahma chicks, coops, Sd and i'll
premiums.
A. F. Mason, North Buebfeld, Silve
Spangled Hamburg, C coops, lst and q
premiums; Silver Grey Dorkins,
coops. ID and I'd prem.
N T E.rre9 North Ruckfield BropZ,