DUNEDIN CANARY AND POULTRY ASSOCIATION.

Evening Star, Issue 3910, 4 September 1875, Page 3

DUNEDIN CANARY AND POULTRY ASSOCIATION.

The third annual show of the Dunedin Canary and Poultry Association was opened at the Octagon Drill-shed yesterday. The room was well filled with exhibits. In poultry this year there was much more, and better poultry, shown than last year, but the exhibits of canaries were not so numerous. The hams, bacon, anti butter were also of much finer quality. In the centre of the room there was shown (forexhibitiononly)adishof fancy butter, in the form of a swan and other things. This was the work of Miss Doig, of West Taieri, and was much admired and highly commended. Mr W. Harper exhioited a pair of fine swans, and Mr Thomas George’s black-breasted game, bred by Mr Snow, of Mosgiel, attracted a good deal of attention. Four special prizes were awarded for the best exhibitions, under all classes, in poultry, (a handsome striking lever clock clock in walnut, presented by Mr K. H. Bailey), in canaries (a silver medal presented by Messrs Harrop and Neill); in dairy produce (a photographic album, presented by Messrs Clifford and Morris), and in pigeons (an electro-plated cup), presented by Messrs Hayman and Co. These gifts were determined by marks awarded to prizotakers under the several headings. Tu poultry, Mr W. Harper headed the list; in pigeons, Mr James Park; and in canaries, Mr James Curie. The prize for dairy produce has not been determined. The opening of the show was fixed for two o’clock, and at that hour there were about eighty persons present. In declaring the show opened, his Worship the Mayor said it afforded him the greatest pleasure to be present on the occasion. Last year his Honor the Superintendent in opening the show had stated that this brand i of domestic economy—poultry and dairy produce —had hitherto been very much neglected, but from what ho (tho Mayor) had seen during

the past few days, more especially’ at the Clutha. the people of Dunedin fully appreciated this important industry. He thought the exhibitions of that day might compare favorably with any other such exhibitions in the Colony of New Zealand, Special mention had been made of the pigeons (barbs) exhibited by’ Mr Park, and he learnt from the Secretary that they were so admirable to look at and so good that the judges thought they ought to be put into a glass case. Again, he found that Mr Curie, a gentleman who had taken a great interest in the Association, had taken the best prize in canaries; and Mr Harper, of Fleet street, tho best for poultry. He had no doubt that next year a large number of exhibits would be sent here from the Clutha ; and if tho show had taken place a week or two later, no doubt that little place called Balclutha township would have been very well represented. It was not a subject he need enlarge on very much; it was only necessary for him to declare this, the third show of the Dunedin Poultry and Canary Association, open for exhibition. Three cheers were then given for his Worship and the Mayoress. The following is the priz-:-list;—

POULTRY, Dark Brahmas (adults), nine entries —R. Hay, 1 ; R. Hay, 2 ; W. Hackworth, M. Dark Brahmas (young), nine entries —James Knox, 1 and 2; A. R, lire, 3. Light Brahmas (adults), one entry—K, Hay, 1. Light Brahmas (young), two entries —W. Harper, 1; other entry not of sufficient merit. White Dorkings (adult), one entry—James jCurle, 1. White Dorkings (young), two entries—C. Downham, 1; J. Curie, 2. Colored Dorkings (adult), four entries—R. Glendining, 2; W, Irvine, 2 ; W. J. Oliver, 3. Colored Dorkings (young), six entries—C. Downham, 1 ; A. Neill, 2 ; W. Irvine, 3. Black Spanish (adults), five entries H. Mitchell, 1; w. Harper, 2; F, Wain, 3. _ Black Spanish (young), three entries —H. Mitchell, 1 and 2; Cooper, 3. Buff and Cinnamon Cochins (adults), two entries—B. Hay (buff), 1; J. B. Curran (buff), 2. White Cochins (adults), four entries— W. Harper, 1; Mrs Miller, 2 ; W. Harper, 3. White Cochins (young), one entry—W. Harper, 1. Any color Gochins (adults),oneentry—W. Harper (grouse), 1. Any color Cochins (young), two entries - James Curie, 1 and 2, The special prize ih this class—a handsome striking lever clock, in walnut, presented by Mr Lv. H. Bailey, awarded to the most successful exhibitor of poultry—was won by W. Harper. GAME. Black-brcaated and other reds (adults), seven entries—James Wheatley, 1; Thomas George, 2 ; R. 11. Hailey, 3. Black-breasted and other reds (young), five entries—Thomas George, 1; R. Quin, 2 ; Jno. Renton, 3. Game, duckwing (adults), eight entries—W. Trrrnbnll, 1; Jno. Aikman, 2; E. Quin, 3. Game, duokwing (young), six entries R. Quin, 1; D,

Heffernan, 2; Jno, Aikman, 3, Game, any other color (young), five exhibits--P. Lee pe l bocks), 1 ; I). Heihvioin. 2: C-u. Smith ((.Me piles), 3. White po'amis. <-i,,- entr\ -U . Hooper, J. Hilvir spangled poPmK i.u •> entries- In oil iJorglas. I ; W. Harper. 2

Bantams (adults) four entries—A. APKevde. 1. No other :uva-d : cot of sufficient merit. Bantams (young)—dames Curie. I; lb. r. Holmes (while), 2. G mic Koi;:.., ms, iff .ck ami ether reds (young), six '-U,‘ri' -'A', ibirm;-, ! : R. Hay, 2; W. Harper. 2,. G,;uir bantam duck win a (’adults), f.-nr cutri.-s din, .Mi mm. 1- No other award. Tune bantams, do. wing (yeun;;) mu- entry -.L.0. bpm"o, I. Game bantams, Mack and other u-d.-(young), two entries -Ini'. A>k:i;;;i•, ! ; Guinea Bowls, three cut ties —W. Harper. I. Turkeys, throe entries--W. Harper, 1. and 2 ; Airs Miller, 3. Gee--, three entries- AV. Harper, 1. Ducks. Aylesbury, Pair ralliesJ. B, Cumin. 1. Lucks, Bom-n. iwo ri.iia.

W. Harper, J. Dock', any other s*>rl, Xwo entries—.(as. Wheatley, 1. ib-a .-jest am! fattest pen of fowls, . ock aml two Imi,.-, urnentry—W. Harper. 1. in llouthuis and 11:-.m----burgs no awards weu- m-nle. KXTKA STOCK. Frizzled Fowls, one entry - Airs ApGiiabi. I White Swans—W. Harper (exhihitio.i only) highly commended. Single Cocks • V.'hi-c game. Geo. .Smith, 1 ; black-rod gome, -John Bacon, 1; John Stephcn-on, 2; duckwb.g game, T. Loekie, 1 ami 2; e.olor-d (m-rkiim, James Guide. 1. ; Mack Spanish (young), P. Wain, ] . t'CCNS. Tumblers, nine entries- -H. Yeend (.almond), 1; H. Yeoud (black), 2 ; H. E. Thomson (r 'd,i, 3. Pouters, three entries No first piir," awarded; H. E. Thomson. 2; James P.-uk (blue), 3. Jacobins, four eii'rie'.s Hyjop. 1 : James Park (yellowl, 2 ; dam. -; Bo k (i d , J Fautailb—dames Park yvbbc), 1 ; AV. liar. or.

2; li. E. Thomson.::. G Hr- dm: ; i*; b: (yellow) 1 ; W. Harper (yclmwl. 2 : \\ . i'anuT (red), 3. ijaldhcads AV. Harper (silwi), 2; James Park (blue), 3. Beards, fuur entries W. Harper (yellow), 3. Kim.-,- one enTyJames i ark, 2. Owls, tuo entries \V. Harper (blue), 2: W. Harper (bine), d. i mbits, one entry —W. Harper, 2. Pigeons, any other variety, twoeiitrics ■ dames Park (blrmkdragon'. 2; James Park (Mack ti uno-e! ei s) 3. The enp presented beAle-ms ilaya.au and C«. to the most aueces.-ful exhiinl.u- of pig.e ms was awarded to Mr Park.

( AC P IIIHTiS. .Belgian Canaries: Yallow Cock, sown entries-James Curie. 1; G-. E. Germ.". 2 and 3. Yellow hen, lour entries- AV'. il.i r (u-t. 1 ; G. E. J)ermer (ynui!"i, 2 ; .lames ('mb-. 3. Bull', or mealy cm-.k, three exhibits -.lames Carle (buff). I; G. Matthews (buffi; G. K. Dernier (Inilf), 3. Buff. <n- manly hen -t\ entries-G. Matthews (buff). 1; ik E. Lmmer, (buff), 2 ; AV. Harper (le.iffg 3. Verio cock, four entries—\V. liaipor, I : J.ime-. Gurlo. 2. Variegated hen, three entries W. JHarper, 2; Janus Gnrlc, 3 Gni-maim Canaries: — Cock and lu-n, yellow, two entries —H. Matthews. 2: cock and bn, dons, one entry—Janies Curie. 2. i A .-el-, mid hen, cinnamon, three entries- -.James (Inrie, i ; W. Harper, 3. Cock and ben. liz-mL. >» e entry —W. Harper. 2. Lin net. one entry H. Matthews, 3. Goldfinch, two entrim it. Matthews, 1 and 3, Goldfinch inn’e, live entries—lT. Matthews, I ; Godfrey dacoM. 2 ; H. Matthews, 3. P.lackbkd, on-- em i

Sydney .fames, 1 ; a very tine bird. Star'd. one entry-- -A, Barite-*, - ban of, mur ei-.trii ■; —W. Harper p-osclla). 1. : .fa:m s Bark (to.-id: .). 2 ; A\ r . .1. Burton (African). 2. Magpie Hi e.,entries—W. Harper. 1 ; A., Barne.-,, 2 ; I’. Bayley, 2. Tui Tui, one c ntyv W. < Jenkins, S. .Ling Doves—.fames WlnMtlev. 1. The special prize—r. silver medal, pn-smu-'-d by Messrs Harrop and Neil to Urn best e\mbb tion of canaries—was won by Mr James Carle.

CAULS. Breeding cages, two entries James Carle, 2 and 2.

RAIiUTS. French rabbit, one entry—-lames IV: k, 1. Case fruit presented by I binning Bros. Common rabbits, three entries —first prize, pair

vases, presented by Mr L, Lyons—W. I la:pet, 1; Henry Holmes, 2. DAIRY I’RUDLCE. Trussed poultry--for the best collection, turkey and pair of fowls ; four entries- -W. Harper, 2. For the best collection, goose and pair ducks, four entries—W. Hmper, 2. Eggs: For the best basket of duck «.-ggs (not less than two dozen), two entriesJas. Curio, 1 ; Mrs Mbpmld, 2. For the best dish of fresh butier (not Jess than 31bs), seven entries—A. St, wait, 1 ; William Irvine, 2 ; Miss Doig, 2. For the best dish of fancy butter, one entry —Miss Doig (exhibit! m only) highly commended. For the best dish of powdered butter, three entries —A. Stewart, 1 ; H. Mitchell, 2. Ham : For the best Colonial ham (smoked) three entries -D. Masor, 1 ; A. Sheedy, 2. For the In-si, (‘olmilal ham (green), three entries—Jrmes Irvine, 1 ; A. Sheedy, 2. For the best Col onial beef ham, muentry—D. Mason, 2. For Hm best, side, of Colonial bacon (smoked), four entri.s— James Irvine, 1 ; i). Mason, 2 ; A. Speedy, 2. For the best side of Colonial bacon (-.-reeii), three entries—l,). Mason. 1 ; James Irvine. 2 ; A. Sheedy, 2. For the best roll} of < Vandal bacon (smoked), one entry--1). Mason, 2. For the, best roll of Colonial bacon (-green), four entries —Knlherftml and Mitchell, 2. For the best Colonial cheese (not le-s linn 2dlb), ibiee entries —James Irvine. 1 and 2 ; F. Bayley, 2 Bayley’s cheese proved to be the best t.-.sling. but was find in color. From the above list it will be scam that Hie judges withheld the piizes income instances as the exhibits were not of sufficient m j it. Amongst tin-.special exhibits we noticed thuv colored dorkiag bens exhibit -d bvAlr - vduey James. These were much admired and seemed a considerable amount of aHenF‘-:i. Their mother took three pri/.m in Birmingham before being seat out to this (Adonr, and Hie wamb fathcr, besides taking many first prize-, fdeh-a! Lo2 10s when sold by auction at l.iverpool. Mr W, IT. Taggart exhibits three magnificent dark brahmas, and a pen of adult black reds, both of which are highly commended. The muff game exhibited by Mr 1?, Quin were greatly admired by the judges, both fur breed and quality. The black red game nvei which the great lawsuit oeenne 1 at the last show ■ number eight exhibits. Some excellent gnimv.. fowls were shown, and the largest pairo* Lnrki-ys would do credit to any exhibition. Sum ■> 1b,., birds were entered as common canaries by Air Curie, hut were disqualified, as tlmii- u- l feathers proved them to lie Belgians, and they should have boon class ul under that heading The attendance yesterday numbered Sid, ami the tikim.s 1,20. The exbibitmn will heag.in opened this evening, v. ln-n the ar! union will be diawn, a ticket for which 1,, 'ivsnc-H I ; every visitor. We understand 1 hat mi ma-H sale will ’ake piac'- at tlm e)o- ■ of He- ‘■lmw. The committee and their ImielVdig.d.le m-n-, tary are to lie eongr.il nla led on llm ,-uc:;e. - of ft heir thud annua! ; xhibithm.