The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1907-01-24
SECOND ANNUAL PIGEON
AND POULTRY SHOW
WAS SUCCESSFUL EVENT.


being pigeons. Some thirty varieties of
pigeons and about an equal number OF
varieties of poultry We're on display.
The poultry was displayed in coops we'll
constructed of wood, wire fencing and
cloth The coops were arranged in
rows running in the direction of the
length of the hall, on either side of the
hall and beneath the galleries the tiers
of coops being separated by aisles of
convenient width In the center of the
hall, between the two sections of the
poultry department, also in rows longi-
tudinal with reference to the hall, the
pigeons were displayed in the neat
substantial wire cages belonging to the
Manitowoc County Fair association. All
of the appointments Of the show were
up to. date in character and arrange
ments. The neatness and cleanliness
characterizing the entire exhib ition, the
correctness of the classification. the
grouping of varieties, the legibility
of the labelling, and the courteous,
efficient management, all these things
conspired to give the show n thoroughly
scientific aspect, which reflected much
credit on the management of the exhi
bition and on the Manitowoc Poultry
whose auspices the show was held the
event being the second annual show
given by the association mentioned,
which organization was launched some
fifteen months ago, and now has a
membership Of seventythree.
Among the varieties of poultry on
exhibition were; barred, white and buff
Plymouth Rocks, white, brown and buff
LeghOrns, red game, Rhode Island reds,
white, golden and silver Wyandottes,
white Polish Rocks, black Polish, black
Minorcas, partridge Cochns. buff
Cochins, Indian game, light Brahmas,
Houdans, anconas, black Langshans,
and buff Orpingtons There were also
tanning several fine specimens Of Chinese
white geese, one containing three fine
Toulouse geese, one showing three fine
bronze turkeys, several coOps in which |
ducks We're exhibited, IA coop Of China |
hens, and coop containing four fine fat
German hares. The different varieties |
q I 4,
much in evidence, the former leading |
all other varieties in the poultry depart
ment of the show and being represented
by more than 1870 entries.
Among the varieties of pigeons on
exhibition were homers (Which were
represented by about $50 entries) trill |
backs, runts, pouters, cresents, tnmblers, |
jacobins trumpeters, and fantails.
Most Of the birds on exhibition in both
of the departments of the show were
owned by local fanciers Frank c. |
Borcherdt, who was show secretary, and |
Edward Lueps, who was superintendent
of the pigeon department, had each "a
large number Of pigeons on exhibition.
The former was awarded silver cup
on the best homer Another winner of
a silver cup was Walter Rogoski this
award being on white frillback.
Among the out.of. town exhibitors
We're: q. NJ. Magee of Two Rivers,
Messrs. Schmidt, North and Mac Intire
of Sheboygan, and A. NJ. Fiebrantz Of
Milwaukee. Cato, this county, was also |
represented at the show, and a number
of birds were entered by Plymouth
fancier,
Charles Wallschlaeger was supern-
tendent of the poultry department.
Herman OsthOif of Elkhart Lake was
Judge of pigeons The judging of the
pigeons was completed on Friday The
poultry was judged on Saturday The |
judge Of poultry was James A. Tucker
of Concord, Mich. Pigeon or poultry
judges receive compensation ~ high as
five dollars per hour for their services at |
bird shows
The prizes awarded at the show in
clude ten handsome silver cups. Each |
of the following named firms and in !
diyjduas donated cup: Q Torrison
Co, Schuette Bros. Co, Savings Bank,
National Bank Mr.. Rummele, Mr.
Fehrs, Mr. Liebenow William Rahr
Sons Co., and White Plymouth Club.
The work of entering birds was com
pleted Thursday afternoon, Jan T. |
The show opened on the evening of that
day aud closed last Sunday evening.
Large crowds attended the show, and it |
il understood that the event was a
financial success.
During the show several incubators |
were exhibited on the stage The Man
itowoc Seed company and the NJ g. |
Madison Seed company had seeds and
bird foods on display ut the show. Their
exhibits occupied part of the stage.
The show was credit to the city. 1t
has undoubtedly proved benefit to the
city, and to the county as well A well.
conducted annual county poultry show
is not only ~ withdrawing institution,
bat also an educational institution.