Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-12-21

tame as can be and is one of the few
that can talk to the judge. MIR. John
son is breeder of White Wyandottes
White Leghorns, Barred Plymouth
Rocks and White l. r. ducks, besides
the Buff Orpingtons Outside of having
some good birds, ne also had some nice
sales, having sold pen of Buff Orping
tons to Judge Swain, of townsville, Ind
MI johnson purchased the first and
fifth cockerels and first and fourth pull
let's, also fifth prize cockerel Partridge
Wyandotte from Mr.. Swain.
No doubt many of you- have Won
dered which was the most interesting
bird in the show? Not only do we
mean by the above to be the handsom-
est in type and color, but the bird with
the most intelligence. Well. did you
find that bird and if you did, what
breed was he? If you were down at
the show Friday night around 9 o'clocH
then you had the pleasure of seeing
him. Not only is this bird the most
interesting but he won second premium
for being the second best cock bird ir
the Black Langshan class. He is owned
by j. a. Jandrew, of 81 Clay street,
South Kirkwood. which IS right in our
midst This Black Langshans cock has
certainly been to school and Mr.. jan
drew certainly has an apt pupil. for hi :
bird has every sense but one, and that
is speaking our own language. All Mr.
Jandrew needs now is an Interpreter
for iis rare specimen, for his bird
shook hands and seemed 10 tell every
one hOwdy that was around him, He
did not seem to be the least conceited
about anything and walked up to every
one and gave them a glad -see-you"
stare This one bird is well worth the
price of admission to the show. MI
JandreW. his owner, is certainly proud
of his bird and he has right to be He
is an amateur breeder only having been
in the business a year, and this was hi
first showing. MI Jandrew's place in
South Kirkwood consists of one and a
half acres and is an ideal one. He has
between 80 and Is birds on this place
Black Langahans and White Orping
tons being given the right of way.
The Rel Wing Farm. J. Nephew,
manager. which is now located at
Campbell station. on the Marietta car
line. had "a fine display of Is S. G. R. /.
Reds. The entry consisted of two pens
and five singles. Owing to the Red
Wing Farm having moved from the city
some time ago. their birds were not
conditioned. The Red Wing Farm
birds. under these conditions, made a
strong bid for places. and especially
Dixie" the Red King, who was first
prize cock bird in this show last year.
MI. Nephew is expecting to have his
new farm an ideal one and will be
heard from at the shows this next sea
SON for his birds are fine ones ana
make a good account Of themselves
Whenever shown
&. O. Swain, of louisville. Ind. who
judged the duck exhibit. not only is a
good judge but raiser of some fine
Indian Runners and Buff Orpingtons,
MI Swain certainly had his hands full
at the show this week The duck dis
play totaled about 600 and is consid-
cred the largest entry of this kind on
record. Mr. Swain expressed his belief
that the winning birds in this show
would take first prize anywhere on
earth. He had a few fine sales while
here Of his birds which viii be ship
ped as soon as he returns home.
Mrs P r. Galloway, of Washington,
Ga. and her famous string of S G. r. l.
Reds have been one Of the centers Of
attraction at this show this week. Be
sides having birds that are of fine cali
Der and who speak for themselves Mrs
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