The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-12-08
Roanoke Valley Poultry Association.

A large number of those interested
IN the proposed poultry, pigeon and
pet stock show met in LAWYER Allie
mong's Office yesterday afternoon to
further discuss the matter. After the
minutes of last meeting had been read
Frank Lovelock, from the committee on
premiums and premium lists, made a
very satisfactory report and stated that
as they were in doubt on one or two
points they could not make full report
until these were settled by the associa-
uion. John II. Garst, committee on
coops, IA ade a full and interesting report
which was thoroughly discussed. after
which resolution was passed renting
$50 to 200 GOODS las may be needed for
the show from Mr.. Garst at reasonable
price.
After short talk from Colonel Bow
man. who advocated more local name
for the association than the one chosen,
it Was, Resolved, That the name of the
Southwest Virginia Poultry Association
be changed to that Of Roanoke Valley
Poultry Association.
The following resolution was then
passed by an unanimous vote: Resolved,
Thai there be postivaly no cock fighting
allowed in or near the show
Other resolutions we're passed, which
uo 'cA III hcu pOlnVS asked lot by inc pro-
MUM list committee as folio VS.: The
latest revised American Standard Of
Perfection (lS9l sh; Il be the guido of
the association and govern the Judges
in their decisions.
That all birds shall be judged by com
parison, and not by score card First
and second awards shall be made in
each class as follows: For cock, for
hen, for cockerel, for pullet, for breed.
ing pen of old birds, for breeding pen of
young birds-a breeding pen to consist
Of one male and four females. The
male and one female out of breeding
pen may com pete as single birds for
awards, providing the female be marked
with band on the leg before the iudr.
ing takes place
Entries will close Tuesday, January
3. All birds must be in their csops
ready for the judges by Q a. m. Tues
day, January IL, and none will be
allowed to leave until the following
Friday morning.
Moses Spurlark, reliable and worthy
colored man, was designated as care
taker and night watchman for the
show.
The premium list committee were
ordered to mako a class for imported
game fowls amongst the miscellaneous
varieties and to have the premium list
published as soon as possible The
meeting then adjourned until next
Thursday at els p. m.
In connection with the premium list
1t may be stated that the committee
nave been at work and have secured
from the merchants and several citizens
OF Salem, from the Times Register and
from The ROANOKE TIMES very liberal
list OF special premiums and hope to
secure number more to day.
Everything is moving along smoothly,
and the outlook fos good show and
large attendance is remarkably bright
t is hoped that, as the show will be-
held day and night in a large, CON
Portable room, heated by steam and
lighted by electricity. right at the
College avenue crossing of the electric
car line, that it will be we'll patronized
by lovers Of fancy poultry in Roanoke
All breeders and fanciers should write
to Il. Lovelock, tho secretary, at Salem,
for premium list and any other particu-
lars, as it is important no should know
as soon as possible how many coops
will be needed.