Poultry and Dog Show.

Huntly Press and District Gazette, Volume 3, Issue 6, 24 July 1914, Page 2

Poultry and Dog Show.

The second annual show or- 1 ganised by the Huntly Poultry and Kennel Club was held in the King's Hall on Friday and Saturday of last week. The entries were large in both dog and poultry classes, while the quality of the exhibits left nothing to be desired, Bulldogs were well represented, though the fox terrier classes were somewhat disappointing. All classes of poultry were up to standard, the competition being so keen that it took the judge some considerable time to place the birds. Canaries and cage birds were not so numerous as last year, but quality and variety somewhat made up for number. Judging started early on Friday . morning and was finished about 2.30 when the president of f he club, Mr L. B. Harris, junr., rrmally opened the show. Mr [arris paid a deserved comlimenttothe committee, whose rrangements were excellent and dross work had so greatly facil;ated judging operations,- He congratulated the prize-winners, and welcomed the exhibitors to Huntly, expressing the hope that they would enjoy their brief stay in the mining town. He especially mentioned the secretary, Mr W. Riggans, who had carried out his onerous duties in a remarkably able manner, and complimented the judges on the impartial and skilful way in which they had performed their tasks. The attendance during the two days was fair, but not so large as had been anticipated, nor was it proportionate to the worthiness of the cause. However, all round satisfaction was expressed, which was accentuated when the judge selected Mr W. Thomas’ Idstone Lady Asthore as the best dog in the show, and Mr W. Kelly’s Rock’s Belle as the best local dog exhibited. Mrs Bedford’s Mexican terrier was greatly admired, while Mr Kelly’s pointer, which swept the board at the Hawkes Bay Show, was the subject of much flattering comment. The selections played by the Brass Band were much enjoyed, and contributed greatly to the success of the show. Appended is the prize list: — POULTRY. Game (British), black red cock; J. Robson, 1, and two specials , J. Brooks, 2. Black Red Hen — J. Robson, 1. Duckwing Cock—J. Brooks, 1. Duckwing Hen —J. Brooks, 1. J. Brooks, 2. Duck wing Cockerel —H. A Clinch, 1; J. Brooks, 2. Duckwing Pullet —H. A. Clinch, 1. Old English Game. Black Rad Cock —J. Brooks, 1; S. Broadbent, 2. Orpingtons. Black Cock —S. Broadbent, 1; T. Briton, 2. Black Hen —H. A. Clinch, 1 ; F. W. Hannon, 2 ; G. Kirby 3. Black Cockerel —L. McKinstry, 1; G. Kirby, 2 ; J. W. Porter 3. Black Pullet —J. W. Porter, 1 ; .T. W. Porter, 2 ; F. Littleproud 3. White Cockerel —J. Garret, 1. Plymouth Rocks. Barred English Hen —S. Broadbent, 2. Barred American Pullet —J. Garrett, 1 and special; J. Garrett, 2; J. Garrett,3. White Cockerel —J. Brooks, 1. Wyandottos. Silver Laced Cock —L. McKinstry, 1 and special. Silver Laced Hon —S. Broadbent, 1. Silver Laced Cockerel—L. McKinstry, 1; A. H. Bain 2. White Pullet —J. W. Porter, 1. Gold Laced Hen —L. McKinstry, , 1, and special. Gold Laced Pullet—L. MUC ustry, 1. Trios. Light Breed —J. W. Porter, 1; D. Starr, 2 ; T. Neil 3. Heavy Breed —J. W. Porter, 1. Leghorns. White Cock —H. Collins 3. White Hen—H. Collins, 1 and special; J .Robson, 2 ; W. Riggans 3. White Cockerel—H. A. Clinch 2; H. Abbot 3. White Pullet —T. W. Hannon, 1. Brown Leghorn Hen —• J. W. Porter, 1. Brown Cockerel —J. Porter 1 ; H. A. Clinch, 2. Brown Pullet —J. W. Porter. 1 ; and special; J. W. Porter, 2. Utility. Cock or Hen— J. W. Porter, 1; J. W. Porter, 2. Utility. Cockerel or Pallet —D. Starr, 1 and special ; J. W. Porter, 2. Hen or Pullet —H. A. Clinch, 1 and special; H. A. Clinch, 2; T. Me Quillan, 3. Championship. American White Cock—'W. Irvine, 1 and N. I. Championship; R. M. Smith, 2 ; W. Irvine, 3. American White Hen —R. M. Smith, 1; W. Irvine, 2 ; R. M. Smith, 3. American White Cockerel —R. M. Smith, 1; W. Irvine, 2 ; H. A. Clinch, 3. American White Pullet —W. Irvine, 1; R. M. Smith, 2 ; R. M. Smith, 3. Minorcas. Black Cockerel —T. W. Hannon, I ; J. Turton, 2; Black Pullet —F. W. Hannon, 1 J. Dean, 2. Gift Class. J. Robson, 1; H. A. Clinch, 2 ; D. Starr, 3. Ducks. Pekin Old Drake —G. T. Horwood, I and special. Pekin Old Duck. —G. T. Horwood, 1 and special; D. Starr, 2. Rouen Old Drake —G. T. Horwood , 1. Rouen Old Duck —G. T. Horwood, 1. Indian R. Old Drake—H. A. Clinch, 1; J. Brooks, 2 ; H. A. Abbot 3. Indian Runner Under 12 months. Drake, W. M. Riggans 1; A. Cope stake, 2 ; H, J, Payne 3.

Indian Runner Under 12 months Duck. H. A. Clinch, 1; H. A. Clinch, 2; H. A Clinch, 3. Selling Class —F, Littleproud 1 and 2. Trio Selling Class —J. W. Porter; 1; J. Garrett, 2. Bantams Game. Black Red Cockerel —J. Brooks, 1. Pile Cock —Theo Hansen, 1. Pile Hen —Theo Hansen, 1. Duckwing Cockerel —T. H. Hannon, 1. Bantams other than Game. Pekin Buff Cock —Norman Barry 1 and special; H. A. Clinch, 2 ; A. Jones, 3. Pekin Buff Hen —Norman Barry, 1; and 3; H- A. Clinch, 2. Pekin Buff Hen —A. Jones, 1. Old English Cook or Cockerel — A. Jones, 1; Norman Barry, 2 ; and 3 Pigeons. Show Homer —G. T. Horwood, 1. Magpie any variety Cock —Hansen and Lindsay, 1. Mag'pie any variety Hen—Hansen and Lindsay, 1. Tumbler short face Cock —Hansen and Lindsay, 1. Tumbler short face Hen —Hansen and Lindsay, 1. Long face Cock—Hansen and Lindsay, 1. Any variety under twelve months — Hansen and Lindsay, 1. Tumbler Black Feather Legged Cook and Hen —S. Broadbent, 1 and |2. Any variety under twelve months. Hen —Hansen and Lindsay, 1. Fantail White Cock —Hansen and Lindsay 1. Fantail White Hon —Hansen and Lindsay. l and special.