Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-18
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BOOSTERS and Hens 4 i, Which Are Win
ners Of Prizes.
OF CENTER MARKET Show
New Officers rof the America,
Poultry Association Elected.
CATS NOT FORGOTTEN

The last day of the poultry show has been
marked by larger attendance than on any
previous day. All day the hall has been
crowded, and until the show closes at IL 80
tonight the ais.es will doubtless be packed
with visitors. The officers Of the associa
ton and exhibitors have been on the jump
all day closing up the details connected
with the awards and getting all the score
cards in order.
Great interest centers about the DISPOSE
ton to be made of the 500 in gold to be
given to the largest and best display Of
poultry by any exhibitor. There are
large number of competitors for this prize,
all of whom have taken many premiums
in the various classes. Among these are
Mr.. Nevius of Lindhurst farm; Mr.. Thomp-
son, the noted Plymouth Rock breeder of
New York; Mr.. Shepherd, the buff leghorn
expert; Mr.. Newman of Staten Island.
whose main speciality is Pekin ducks; Mr..
Gardner of Maryland, who runs strong to
Hamturgs; l>r. Dorsey of Hyattsvi!le.
whose specially is brown ieghorns; Arthur
Warner Of Lincoln, Va, who Is general
breeder, and Edward Schmidt Of this city,
birds which are classed as pets and a for
mdable collection Of strictly poultry ex-
hibits. With the $fb0 gold prize goes also
silver cup. donated by James Forsythe,
president Oh lHo AHlSTlCetu IOuiliy AssoSio-
tions There are hundreds of other prizes.
ranging from 81 to SIS, for specialttes In
all manner of classes. ~ 4e. S.-- ..-s.
The awarding of premiums will begin at
3 o'clock this afternoon, and the presenta-
ton of prizes will be made at 1870 this
evening. Senator Stewart will hand out
the Trizes in silver and Secretary Morton
those in geld. There is SO little room for
the conCnurse of exhibitors and spectators
who wilt wish to witness this ceremony
hof a at cha will he afforded Tor
bucolic oratory, hut the occasion is expect
ed to be one we'll worth attending.
At the White House.
This III, ming, arrangements having been
made between Private Secretary Thurbe-
and Mr.. Arthur E. Warner. representing
the poultrynen, PRESIDE mt Cleveland re-
cefved . large number OF the exhibitors
and members of the various associations.
The President was extremely cordial.
Among the visitors were many substantial
citizens OF his own state, some OF whom he
knew personally.
The President told bis callers that it was
cabinet Gay, but he hoped to be able to
come down town with his family and see
the show late In the Afternoon, when there
would not be such Fl owd present.
The Association Meetings.
The meetings of the. various poultry clubs
have b. en- largely attended and were marked
by great INTEREST," and enthusiasm. The
American PoultryaA ssocia ton increased its
membership by voting in such prominent
breeders as Theo. Campbell. Lexington, KY;
DIR. H. W. Dorsey, Hyattsville, Md; Edward
s. Hickman, Cheyney, pa: Aug. d. Arnold,
Dillsburg, Pa; f. z. Shf pherd, Croton Falls,
NY; c. II. Smith, Gecrge e. Howard and
H. A Munson. Washington; Julian Frank,
Akron, Ohio. The freasurer's report showed
a balance. February 1:sof ITO 1t was de-
cided to revise theiStandard, and commit
tee, consisting of Judge Bicknell, J. H. Drew
enstedt. Thomas Hewes. Sharpe Butterfield
and Newton Adams. was appointed to re-
ceive all communications on errors and
changes.
The meeting discussed the idea of issuing
low-priced standards for each of the several
families, as the Asiatic, American and Span
ish, instead OF, as now, Including all in one
volume, and the addition of a standard for
pit games. to be compiled by pit game breed
ers. 1T was voted to set apart 500 for the
purchase of two cups to be competed for
at the show at which the next meeting Of
the association Is held.
The Buff Leghorn Club held it's fifth meet
ing here. The following officers were elect
ed: President, A. d. Arnold, Dillsburg, Pa
vice president, w. o. Moore, MERGED, Cal
secretary and treasurer. E. P. Shepherd,
Croton Falls, n. Y; executive COMMITTEES.
R; G. Burlington Fail River. Mass: NJ N.
Chew, Williamstown. N. j., and Dr. c. r.
Want. Marion. Ohio. The special prizes
offered for its classes in the show were
awarded, the loving cup. presented by Pres
ident Arnold. for best exhibit of bluffs, and
the cash prizes, for best pen, five cocks
showing best tails and wings, best cock,
cock and puilet for best under color, all to
e. p. Shepherd.
A Pretty Contest.
One of the best contests in the whole show
was made in the Light Brahma breeding
al, he i<rh% l..
king Bird in the fancy" He is not so ex-
ceedingly profitable as an all-around chick
en-, for his appetite is Out of all proportion
to the proceeds either in eggs Or roast fowl
Yet he is the lien in the show. He is first in
the program and heads the list in the Stand
ard. There were some magnificent speci-
mems. Mr.. D. A. Shove of Fall River sent a
wonderful pen, showing great size and beau
ty Mr.. J. A. Roberts of Malvern Pa sent
enc Of the largest Bra hma cocks ever pro-
duced and number OF hens of exceptional
form and marking. So, too, did Mr.. Lever
ing of Baltimore, John L. Cost of Hagers-
town, George W. Wander ilt of New York
and Charles E. Ford of Mt. Hope Nd Will
lam Urich of Herndon, Va, showed some re-
markably fine stock. 1t was expected that
Mr.. Vanderbilt, being a millionaire would
sweep off the first prize in Light Brahma
breeding pen. He was known to have bought
a pen specially for exhibition this season
and he paid long price for them. His poul-
try department at Biltmore, n. c., contains
thousands of dollars worth of fowls and has
the best management money can buy. Yet
Mr.. Vanderbilt's Brahmas hardly came in
competition with George E. Towards pen.
The latter were by far the finest collection
in the show. The judges not only gave It
the first premium, but broke out in exclama-
tons of delight and one bystander went SO
far as to offer Mr.. Howard $3.50 for the five
birds as they stood. The display of Brahma
cocks and hens was the largest in the show.
1t was a hard class to judge. The average
excellence was high throughout
The Hamburg men fared we'll and made a
great show. Such breeders as Arthur Gard
rer of Springfield, Nd Julius Frank of Ak
N. Kefauver of Middletown, Nd. c. A.
Koehler of Brooklyn, N. Y, and Edward s.
schmid of Washington filled up the Ham
burg classes with as fine showing of birds
as can he made anywhere. The breedina
pen of Golden Penciled Hamburgs shown
by Mr. Gardner was a subject of continual
Praise from first to last The beauty of
these delicately marked and gracefully
formed fowls was excelled by nothing in
the show except possibly, the brilliant
plun.age of the pheasants.
Some Fine Carriers,
One of the best parts of the pigeon show
Is the carrier class. The connoisseurs ir
this line examine thep with the closest in.
| terest. In the show are some noted birds
among them 'Happiness." the only return
To Washington from the Columbian fa;,