CHRISTCHURCH POULTRY PIGEON AND CANARY SOCIETY.

Globe, Volume IX, Issue 1365, 29 June 1878, Page 2

CHRISTCHURCH POULTRY PIGEON AND CANARY SOCIETY.

Committee of Management—Messsrs T. Williams, T. Stapleton, E. Strange, W. H. Porter, E. Hawkes, J. Goodman, E. Rees, E. R. Deacon, C. Adkin, J. W. Holt, and G. A. Reade. Hon. Secretary—Mr W. Geo. Walker. The eleventh annual show of the Christchurch Poultry, Pigeon, and Canary Association took place yesterday in the new Oddfellows' Hall, Lichfield street, which was fitted up expressly for the occasion. The arrangements of the managing committee and the hon. secretary for the advantageous display of the exhibits were excellent. The body of the hall was devoted to the poultry, the pens being placed in double rows down the centre as wed as upon either side. The stage was set apart for the canaries, which were exhibited in new cages of an improved design, and made expressly for this show, admirably answering the intention of the committee in displaying the birds to the best advantage, and the room at the back of the hall was exclusively devoted to the pigeons, of which there was an unusually large number for exhibition.

This year's show can compare favourably in most respects with any that have preceded it, while in some of the classes there was a marked improvement in numbers, quality, and variety on the exhibitions of previous years. O wing to the large number of exhibits, and in some of the classes an unusual uniformity of excellence, the judges had not completed their task until nearly three o'clock, about which time the hall wag thrown open to the public. Commencing with the poultry, the Spanish and CochiD China fowls decidedly bore away the palm, the former class being represented by some magnificent birds. Mr R. Pridgeon's exhibit, which obtained a first and Mr H. Sawt ell's special prize, being a most beautiful bird. There were fifty-three exhibits of Cochins, and all of exceptional quality in most pointß, the decision of the judges in awarding the prizes being generally endorsed by the public. The classes of game birds generally showed no marked improvement on the exhibits of last year, except in one or two instances, although they were very numerous, Mr W. James' black-red cock being the only bird in the show that elicited unqualified admiration, and deservedly obtained first honors. An exhibit of Mr Nancarrow's in the same class was too young for exhibition, although a first class bird and perfect in shape and other qualities. He will, if exhibited next year, take a great deal of beating. With regard to the other classes, which were more numerous than the entries in them, no prominent features were presented for commendation, if we except a beautiful game hen exhibited by Mr A. Walker, and which was awarded a first prize, and an exhibit of Mr M. Donahue's which showed all the points that go to make up a perfect bird, and was similarly rewarded. There were only four exhibits of Malays, Mr Clephane carrying away a first and secret prize for two male oirds, a similar sward being given to Mr W. Lee for a fine hea. In Dorkings there were sixteen classes a*d fiftyfive entries, eight exhibit* only leing considered of sufficient interest M take first prizes. One of the fim*t birds in these classes was a magnificent hen ten months old, exhibited by Mr Ladbrooke. Two white Dorking co<ts sent by Mr W. H. Perymau were much admired. In Brahmas there was nothing exhibited .superior to the exhibits of other years, but the golden pencilled ff amburghs were rather more numerous. _/ The golden spangle! variety was represent/ret by one entry, to which a third was awarded, and of silver spangled Haraburghs there were only four exhibits, one of Mr J. Nancarrow's being adjudged worthy of first honors. A curiosity in the shape of a pen of four Japanese Bantams, direct from Yokohama, attracted much attention from their singular fluffy appearance, which bears as much resemblance to down as feathers. There were eleven pens of game bantams, two first prizes only being awarded. Mediocrity was the prevailing characteristic in this class. Turkeys made their re-appearance this year after a lengthy absence from the annual show, and a first and second prize was given to the only two exhihits in this class. .1 special granted by the society fell fo Mr Mayze, for a very fine goose, Ducks were represented by two varieties, the Aylesbury and Rouen, ice last mentioned containing some grand birds for si.re and weight;. Mr ]<:. W. "Millett obtained both a first and second prize for a pair of splendid birds, a duck and a drake. The various classes of pigeon i were numerously reprtsented, and attracted as much attention as any other department of the show. First in importance' c-ime the Ant> k werps. of which there was a far larger repre • M sentation than last year. Some of the birds had been imported direct from Belgium, one of the exhibits having performed a journey on the wing of ."00 miles. Several of the young bird-' bred from those that have into the colony have turned out beauties. A pair of red-chequered b'rdjS of Mr Walker's were especially Some of the nidges' decisions in this class cited considerable comment, and an oi inion ™ was pretty freel. exi ressed that not quite so much discernment as might b n desired had been exhibited in making the awards. There was a fair lot of carriers, though scarcely up to the standard of former years, the veteran black cock that again repeated his triumphs of previous shows being the most noticeable bird iu this class. Dun carriers were fairly represented by acme nice birds, but their colour was not perfect. The class of dragoons was meritorious all through, Mr Walker's birds again in this class showing a marked superiority. These birdi? are daily growing into favor, some of the exhibits cf the jentlemac named having been imported direct from Mr Fulton, the noied English breeder. The clasa cf pouters contained some very good birds, colour and shape being equa'ly good, although in more than one instance they might have been better pinioned. There were five entries for almond tumblers, first pri:;eo being awarded to Mr W. Smith for a coci: and 1 en. The kites were very fair specimens, but scarcely up to last year's mark. Barbj, fantails, jacobins, nuns, and owls were all creditably represented. Espe ially noteworthy were two pairs of silver owls shown by Air Donohue, which well deserved first and second prizes. The birds entered for the race to-da from Timaru were dispatched yesterday, ! / the 11.40 train, and will be liberated at 10 a.m. thie morning. They are expected So accomplish the rfrtameia about two

The various classes of canaries were well represented, the Belgians and Norwich birds attracting a large amount of; attention. Of the former clasß there ; were several variegated and very beautiful exhibits. The Norwich showed a marked improvement, and whenthe birds have been longer in hand they will be in better condition, arid more fit for exhibition. Their recent importation militated against their condition. Messrs Stapleton and Muschamp were the largest prizetakers, the former obtaining eight first prizes with a great variety of exhibits; Messrs Deacon, W. C. Hill, and Mrs C. H. Williams also successfully competed for honors. A novelty in the shape of a selffeeding hopper was exhibited in the pigeon department, the idea is ingenious and useful. The prizes for the art union were drawn last night, and their superiority gave universal satisfaction, including as they do first class canaries, pigeons, and different varieties of choice poultry. The following is the PRIZE LIST. Judges—Mr E. Rees, for game, Malays, and game bantams ; Mr T. Stapleton, for Dorkings and Spanish; Mr J. Wood (Akaroa), for Cochins, Brahmas, Polish, and French fowls; Mrßrizley, for Hamburghs; Mr 1. Williams, for turkeys, geese, asd ducks; Messrs W. G. Walker and W. C. Hill, for bantams, and other than game; Messrs T. Williams and J. Kerr, for, pigeons ; Mr T. Bachelor, for canaries and songsters; Mr 1.

Williams, pigeon race. . Game—Black-red cocks, fourteen entries; Ist prize, W. James; highly commended, B. W. Millett. Brown andginger-red cocks, seven entries; Ist prize, A. Johnstone.; 2nd, M. Donahue; 3rd, J. Goodman, highly commended, J. Goodman and J. Boswell. Duckwmg cocks, three entries ; Ist and 2nd prizes, M. Donohue. Black or white cocks, six entries ; Ist prize, J. Preece(fcen months); 2nd, W. Lee (eight months); Any variety game cock, two entries; 2nd prize A. Walker. Black-red hens, seven entries; 2nd prize, G. Rorison ; 3rd, W. James. Brown or ginger-red hens, five entries; Ist prize, A. Johnstone ; 2od, A. Johnstone ; 3rd, R. Boswell; highly commended, J. Boswell. Duckwing or grey hens, four entries ; Ist prize, M. Donohue; 2nd, B. Mason; highly commended, B. Mason. Black or white hens, three entries; no prize awarded. Any other variety game hen, four entries; Ist prize, A. Walker. Best game cock (under twelve months), four entries; Ist prize, A. Johnston; 3rd, Milne; Best game han (under twelve months); Ist prize, M. Donohue. Malays.—Malay cocks, two entries; Ist prize, Clephane; 2nd, Clephane. Malay hens, two entries; Ist prize, W. Lee; highly commended, Clephane. # Dorkings.—Silver-grey Dorking cocks, two entries ;no prize awarded. Silver-grey Dorking hens, two entries; no prize awaraed. Silvergrey Dorking cocks (under twelve months), one entry; no prize awarded. Coloured Borkmg cocks, six entries ; Ist prize, C. Wragg; 2nd, Mrs Cardale; 3rd, H. Cookson. Coloured Dorking hens, eight entries ; Ist, 2nd, and 3rd prize. G. Ladbrooke. Coloured Dorking cocks (under twelve months), eight entries; Ist prize, G. Pope ; 2nd, H. Cookson; 3rd, G.Ladbrooke. Coloured Dorking hens (under twelve months), eleven entries; Ist prize, G. Ladbrooke (ten months); 2nd, A. Shaw (eight months); 3rd, t (rPope. White Dorking cocks, three entries; Ist and 2nd prize, W. H. Ferryman (two years); 3rd "W. Strange. White Dorking hens; two entries; Ist prize, A. Saunders (two years). White Dorking cocks (under twelve months), three entries; Ist and 2nd prize, W. H. Perryman (ten and eight months). White Dorking hens (under twelve months), three entries; Ist prizs, W. H. Perryman (eight months); 2nd, W. H. Perryman (ten months). Any ether variety Dorking heas, two entries; no prizes awarded. . f-PANisH.—Spanish cock 3, three entries ; Ist prize, - Mayze ; 2nd, Clephane ; 3rd, B. Caldwell. Spanish hens, Ist prize, R. Pridgeon; 2nd, J. Nancarrow; 3rd, —Mayze. Spanish cocks (under twelve months), Ist prize, J. Nancarrow ; 2nd, John Coward; 3rd. J. Nancarrow. Spanish hens (under twelve months), five entritv; Ist prize, R. Pridgeon (eight months); 2nd, R. Pridgeon (eight months); 3rd, J. Nancarrow: highly commended, G. Flexmore (eight months) and J. Nancarrow. , . Cochins.—Buff Cochin cocks, six entries; Ist prize, E. Strange; 2nd, E. Strange; 3rd, A. Saunders (eighteen months). Butt Loclun hens, six entries; Ist prize, A. Saunders (eighteen months); 2nd, E. Strange; 3rd, L. Strange. Buff Cochin cocks (under twelve months, nine entries; Ist prize, A. Saunders (eight months); 2nd, A. Saunders (seven months); 3rd, A. Saunders (eight months) Buff Cochin hens (under twelve months), thirteen entries; Ist and 2nd prizes, E. Strange (seven months); 3rd, A. Saunders (eight months). White Cochin cocks, two entries ; Ist prize, A. Saunders (two years); 2nd, E. Strange. White Cochin hens, three entries; Ist and £nd, A. Saunders (three and two years); ord. - X,. Strange. White Cochin cocks (under twelve months), two entries; Ist prize, A. Saunders (seven months.) White Cochin hens (under twelve months), one entry; highly commended, ;A. Saunders (seven months.) Any ether variety, of'.Cochin cocks, two entries; Ist prize, B. Strange (black);'2nd, T. Stapleton -.partridge.J 'i-ny bther varietv of Cochin hens, three entries; •:/9tW4on'.V(partndge); 2nd, E. Strange (black). /■Aay,ofcuv variety of Cochin cocks (under twelve v'months);/,two/: entries; 2nd, T. Stapleton : ; (partridge?,,, highly .commended, E. Strange (five month black). Any other variety of HCochin hens (Hdertwelve months), four entries. 2nd an'J'3'rd, Enf, ran g e (seven months.) r ßrahmas— Da;ij Brahma cocks, three en-. tries fist prize, J.TFj. Hill;: 2nd and 3rd, W. 0Badbrooke.' Dark hens, eight entries ; Ist prize, J. B. Hili>2nd,W.C. Ladbrooke; 3rd, B. Strange. ;Dai\ Brahma cocks (n-cier twelve months), six entr S 3. i a t and 2nd"prize, E. Strange; 3rd, J." Dark Brahma hens (under twelve, months), six entries; 2nd prize, J- R. Hill"; H, ■ W., C'Ladbrooke. Light Brahma cocks three -entries; Ist and 2nd prize, WL R. W. Fereday. x Light Brahma hens^^kontries; Ist^Sndand prize, Mrs B. ■ By, Light Brahma Hk'k (under twjjfl HL nine entries ; Ist; ■L9nd Hlghf months); 3rd, ■highly AM m, R. W. Fereday. H twelve B?rize, A.' Saunders

Wicilled Hamburgh?, A. Saunders ■ihcarrow. Golden Kry; 3rd prize, M. Rirghs, four entries; Highly comentries; 2nd variety of Furcprize, A. SauuMbantams, .eleven Hrizea, J. Beard; Duckwing- ; Ist prize, E. G. Btapleton. Any other I one entry; no prize bit bantams, one entry; 'other variety bantams, I,; B. Strange ; _ highly iboth white Pekin.) ■feist prize, Mayze; Bhurize, Mayze ■fairies months). m„ e.

Walker. Barb hens, under twelve months, one entry ■ 2nd prize, W. G. Walker. Jacobins, pd or yellow, two entries; 2nd, prize, W; Smith. Pan tails, 1 entry; Ist prize, H.Hale. Black Baldheads, one entry; 2nd prize, Mr Donahue. Red or yellow baldheads; two entries. /r Ist prize, Saunders Brothers; 2nd, M. Donohue. Any other variety bear Is, one entry; 2nd, T. Earnshaw (yellow). Nuns; Ist prize, WVSmith; 2nd and 3rd. M. Donohue. < >wlsj two entries; Ist and 2nd prizes, M. Donohue. Blue or silver Antwerps, ten entries; Ist and 2nd'prize, J. Goodman (blue short faced and'/ silver.) 3rd, Saunders Brothers (silver) /Cpquered Antwerps, five entries ; Ist /and 2ud prize, W. G. Walker (red and; blue)/; 3rd, E. Saunders (blue). Any other variety pigeon, seven entries ; Ist prize, W. G. Walker (silver runts) ; 2od, R. and "J. Stapleton (mottled, roller); 2nd and 3rd, W. Smith (almond and trumpeter.) / ■<■»• Canaries, &c—Belgians, clear .yellow, four entries; Ist prize, G. B. Muschamp (cock); 2nd, J. R. Hill (cock). Belgian^,' clear buff, four entries; Ist prize, T. Stapleton (cock) ; 2nd, Mr* 0. H. Williams.,, Belgians, ticked yellow, one entry; 2nd prize; G/B. Muschamp (hen). Belgians, ticked buff, three entries ; Ist and 2nd prize, T. Stapleton (cook and hen). Belgians, variegated yellow, one entry ; 2nd prize, B. F. Deacon. Belgians, variegated buff, two entries; 2nd prize, W. C. Hill (cock). Norwich, clear yellow, three entries ; Ist prize, W. 0. Hill (cook); 2nd, T. Stapleton (cock). Norwich, clear buff, three entries ; Ist prize, W. C. Hill ; 2nd, T. Stapleton (cock). Norwich, ticked yellow, three entries ; Ist and 2nd prize, T. Stapleton (cock). Norwich, ticked buff, one entry; 2nd prize, G. B. Muschamp (cock). Norwich, variegated yellow, three entries; Ist prize, T. Stapleton (cock); 2nd, W. C. Hill (cock). Norwich, variegated buff, three entries; Ist and 2nd prize, T. Stapleton (cock). Lizards, golden, two entries ; Ist prize, G. B. Muschamp (cock); 2nd, W. C. Hill (cock). Lizards, silver, three entries; Ist prize, W. C. Hill (hen); 2nd, Mrs C. H. Williams (cock). Cinnamons, jonque, three entries; Ist prize, W. 0. Hill (cock); 2nd, Mrs 0. H.Williams (cock). Cinnamons, buff, two entries ; Ist prize, T. Stapleton (hen); 2nd, < W. C. Hill (cock). Green canaries, three entries ; Ist prize, W. C. Hill (cock); 2nd, G. B. Muschamp (cock). Any other variety canary, two entries; Ist and 2nd prize, G. B. Muschamp : (crested Norwich cock and hen). Best cage of four canaries, six entries ; Ist and 2nd prize, T. Stapleton (yellow Norwich and buff cocks). Goldfinch mules, one entry; 2nd prize, E. F. ; Deacon. New Zealand bred goldfinch or linnet . mules, five entries ; Ist prize, B. Mason (cock); 2nd, G. B. Muschamp (cock); highly commended, G. B. Muschamp (cock), Mrs 0. H. , Williams (cock). Any other variety of songster except skylarks, three entries ; Ist prize, W. C. Hill (goldfinch cock); 2nd. A. Jardine (goldfinch cock). Any variety of canary, and not for competition, twenty-one entries. ; ' Special Prizes. Poultry—Mr E. Strange, .£1 Is, for best game cock in show, W. Jame 3. Mr B. Strange, , £1 Is, for best game hen in show, M. Donohue, Mr Belfield, £1 Is, for best game cockerel in class 11, A. Johnston. Mr.Ravenhill, Wright's poultry book, for best Malay in show, Clephane. Mr Holt, .£2 2s, for best Dorking cock in show, C. Wragg. Mr G. Gould, £1 Is, for best Dorking cock, under twelve months, in stow, G. Pope. Mr G. Gould, £1 Is, for best Dorking hen, under twelve months, in show, G. Ladbrooke. Mr A. Duncan, Wright's poultry book, for best Spanish cock in show, J. Nancarrow. Mr H. Sawtell, £1 Is, for best Spanish hen in show, R. Pridgeon. •. Mr W. Wilson, £1 Is, for best buff Cochin cock, under twelve months, A. Saunders. " Lyttelton Times," £1 Is, for best white Cochin cock, under twelve months, A. Saunders. Mr W. Wilson, £1 Is, for best Cochin cock, over twelve months, any other variety E. Strar.ge. Mr W. H. Porter, £1 Is, for'best dark Brahma cock, under twelve months E. Strange. Mr A. Saunders, ,£1 Is, for best dark Brahma hen, under twelve months, no prize awarded. Mr W. H. Porter, £1 Is, for the best light Brahma cock, under twelve months, W. C. Hill. Mr J. Wilkin, £1 Is, for the best light Brahma hen, under twelve months, A. Saunders. Mr M'Callum, piece of plate, value £2 2s, for best pen of Hamburghs in show, J. Nancarrow. Mr J. G. Buddenklau, £2 2s, for best pen of Polish in show, no prize awarded. Mr W. D. Carruthers, £1 Is, for best pen of houdans, no exhibits. Mr T. Shand, £1 Is, for best pen in class 65, A. Saunders. Mr A. Saunders, £l Is, for the best pen of bantams in show, E. G. Hawkes. Tegetmeier's poultry book, for the pen of geese, Mayze. Mr Belfield, £1 Is, for the best pen of ducks in show, E. W. Millett. Pigeons—Wood, Shand and Co., £1 Is. for the best carrier cock in show, W. G. Walker. Petersen mid Co., plate value £2 2s, for best dragoon cock in show, W. G. Walker. Mr J. J. Parker, £1 Is, for best pouter cock in show, M. Donohue. Mr S. Manning, £1 Is, for best short-faced tumbler cock in show, G. Flexinore. Hon. W. Robinson, £\ Is, for best barb cock in show, W. G. Walker. Press Company, .£1 Is, for the best pen of owls, M. Donohue. Press Company, £1 Is, for the best pen of fantails, H. Hale. Coates and Co., plate value £2 2s, for best pair Antwerps in show, J. Goodman. Mr J. Perry, 10s 6d, for best pair long-faced tumblers in show, R. and J. Stapleton. Mr 8. Stuckey, £1 Is, for best short-faced Antwerps in show, J. Goodman. Canaries—Mr Sandstein, plate value £2 2s, for best Belgian in show, G. B. Muschamp. Mr Nashflski, cup, for best cage of four canaries, T. Stapleton. Mr Parker, £l«ls, for best yellow variegated Norwich in show, T. Stapleton. Miles, Hassal and Co., £1 Is, for best clear buff Norwich in show, T. Stapleton. Mr R. H. Rhodes, £1 Is, for best lizard in show, G. B. Muschamp. Mr Vincent, £1 Is, for best cinnamon in show, W. C Hill. Ward and Co., £\ Is, for the best green canary, W. C. Hill. " Lyttelton Times," £1 Is, for the best canary in c'liiss 137, G. B. Muschamp. Pigeon Race from Timartj (second year). —The society offered a Challenge Cup or piece of 'plate of the value of £lO 10s for a race from Timaru, under regulations framed by the society ; the prize to be won three times by the same person, the winner each year to be presented with a silver medal, inscribed at the : expense of ihe society ; second prize each year, £l. The following are the entries ;—E. D. Rees, Bluebeard, Chimborazo; M. Donohue, Land Agent,' Waif, Smike, Master Walter ; W. Merson, Savanaka, Panic, Hector; W. Earnshaw, Glentui, Bathurst'Flyer; G. A. Macquarie, L"safer, , Larrikin $ A. Walker, Richmond', Chester, Traitor; E. B. Deacon, Kingfisher, Rataplan, Sunbeam, Blue Boy.