STRATFORD POULTRY SHOW,

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXVI, Issue 49, 3 July 1913, Page 7

STRATFORD POULTRY SHOW,

11-KM ARKS BY THE MAYOR. At 3 o’clock yesterday afternoon the Mayor (Air W. lb Kirkwood), who is president of the Society, formally opened the Stratford Poultry Society's Show at the Town Hall. In declaring the Show open, His WofShip said he hoped the public would support the Show as such an institution should he supported. The committee had gone to considerable trouble to arrange an excellent show |of birds, and had done everything to jwarrant hearty support. The entries jwero a record for Straford, and next (year he hoped that the number of (entries would still further increase. There must, said Mr Kirkwood, he a number of people who were thinking of going in for poultry, and these (would do well to visit the Show, as members of the 'Society would be glad to advise such people on the breeds suited to their rquirements. It was a great pity that in a country like New Zealand there were so few poultry. In New Zealand the number of poultry per head of population anly three, while in Denmark the figures was twenty-six. This argued that there was something wrong in tho state of Now Zealand —not of Denmark. Perhaps there would he more success with poultry in New Zealand if there were more co-opera-tion. Mr Kirkwood explained that the egg circles had not' been formed to raise the price of eggs, hut to keep the price on an even level—to stop tho price going low in summer and high in winter. There was no hobby more suitable for a hoy or girl than poultry-keeping, and cases had come under his notice where parents had given children a few good birds, tliQ children now having large flocks and getting good returns from them. Some people thought the ordinary barn-yard fowl was good enough for them, but that was an unprofitable view to take. Any fowl would lay a certain number of eggs, hut it was remarkable how many more would be laid by a good hen receiving proper attention. It was impossible to get the same return from a barn-yard fowl as from a well bred bird, and the speaker advised all poultry keepers to strive to have their flocks as well bred as possible. Tho Pure Foods Act prevented the using of egg powder in tho making of pastry, and this should tend to increase the demand for eggs. In conclusion, His Worship threw out a suggestion to the committee. Ho said that in his opinion the public would more readily patronise the Show if it were made a general winter show. The added interest' of the general exhibits woujld tend t(| secure the attondan'dcpof The public in ’greater numbers,

and those [attending would probably be persuaded'to take an Interest in poultry, THE WORKERS. The arrangements in -connection with the Show are creditable in every way, and special credit must bo given to the cnei<g<ttic secretary (My T. Ladd), who-wipt ii(so indftfatigable in supplying every possible information and in doing loWrytliing required by exhibit tors and spectators;; mMr. A. H. Herbert. one of the vice-presidents, was also touch in evidence yesterday, while a. word of praise is due to the members of the committee, Messrs. S. Reader, J, Bowen,. T. Russ, J. Siminonds, R. Jackson* 0. Reader, I). 3. Campbell, J. Rutherford, A. H. Giant. R. Rutherford, E. Jones, and R. Masters. GENERAL NOTES. To-night the drawing of the art union for 1 Australian nuggets will take place, the Mayor supervising the drawing. Buyers of art union tickets arc reminded that their art union tickets will admit them to the show without further payment. To-night proceedings will bevcnli vonod by selections by the Municipal Band.

Mr J. Bowen is very pleased with bis exhibits, every one of which secured a ticket of some sort. An error crept into the prize list published in the “Post” yesterday, the name Archibald being given as Archibald. The champion bird in the American Leghorn section, belonging ’to the secretary, .Mr T. Ladd, was imported from the Cyphers Incubator Co., of Xew York. Mr A. I). Blick has on exhibition a pen of Leghorns imported from England. SPECIAL PRIZES. The following special prizes were awarded : Mr 5... Sharp’s, for best Brown Leghorn hen or pullet.—Aubrey. Mr ,1. 11. Hopkins’, for best bird in the Hamburg class.—W. Hall. Mr Broeklebank’s, for the best Brown Leghorn cock or cockerel.— Aubrey. Mr C. E. Janies’, for best bird in the American Leghorn section.—T. Ladd. Caplayy Allen’s for best bird in class with most entries.—T. Ladd. f . * Mr O’Leary’s, for best American Leghorn cockerel.—H. Masters. Taranaki Hardware Co.’s, for host American Leghorn hen.—H. Masters. Hallenstein Bros.’, for best bird in breeding trios.—Light breeds, Mrs Corbett ; heavy breeds, C. L. Bridges, I (Mullen, and Marshall’s trophy). Colombo Tea Co.’s, for lies! bird in gift class.—Aubrey. | Mr W. L. Kennedy’s, for best banlam.— Miss Kirkman. I Mi- A. E. Copping’s, for best duckin the show.—S. Eado. Mr J. B. Mine’s, for best Indian Runner Duck.—C. L. Bridges. Messrs Masters and Son’s, for best (bird in Iho distance pigeon classes. — Moverlev.

"Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Co.’s for best bird in show pigeon classes.— Bransgrove. Mr S. B. Hunter’s, for best bird in the show.—Cudby. 1 N.Z. Farmer’s, for best bird in biggest class in English Leghorns.—E. Jones. PRIZE LIST. Following is the completion of the prize list,, the remainder having boor published yesterday : Aar.dalusians. Cock: W.' Hall 1. Hen: W. Hall 1. Cockerel: W. Hall 1. : • ' Bullet V'W. Hall 1: Game. •Any variety, cock or cockerel: S. Campbell 1 aftd North’ Island Champion, H. Campbell 2, E. Jones 3. Hamfcurgs. Silver-Spangled Hen: W- HalLI. Silver Spangled Pullet-: W.'Hall 1 Golden Spangled Cock: Hsill 1 1. Sampson 2. Goldeb Spangled Hen ; Sampson - 1 Golden Spangled Cockerel:— Samp '-‘ 0 ■ ■ sou 1. Golden Spangled Bullet: Hall 1. American Leghorns. White Cock: Stewart and Landsberg 1, H. Masters 2, A. H. Herbert 3 White Hen: H. Masters 1, A. It. Cudby 2, Kleeman 3. White Cockerel: H. Masters 1, Fer guson 2, S. Reader 3, Cudby v.b.c. White Bullet: T. Ladd 1, Fergusoi 2, Reader 3, Wilkie v.h.c. Utility Glass. Cock or Cockerel, light breed: Stewart and Landsberg 1, E. bones 2. Hen or Bullet, light breed: Stewart and 1, H. Masters 2 McGovern 3. Cock or Cockerel, heavy breed: W Scott 1, E. Join's 2, Bridges 3. Hen or Bullet, heavy breed: Scot* 1, Stewart and Landsberg 2, E. done; 3. Breed Pens (Trio). Light Breeds: Mrs Corbett 1 and 2 Heavy Breeds: Bridges 1. Selling Class. Any Variety: C. Downey 1, W. Scott 2, S. Reader 3.

Gift Class. Any Variety: Aubrey 1, Reader 2 Bowen 3. (All exhibits become the pro party of the Club.) Bantams, Any Variety, Game Bantam, Cock 01 Cockerel: Miss L. Kirkman 1 and 2, Stewart and Landsherg 3. Any Variety Game Bantam, hen o. Pullet; Stewart and Landsherg 1, Miss Kirkman 2, M. Green 3. Any Variety, not Game Bantam, Cock or Cockerel: S. Reader 1, Stewart and Landsherg 2. Any Variety, not Game Bantam, He., or Pullet: Masters 1 and 2, Stewart and Landsherg 3. DUCKS. Aylesbury. Drake, any age; Lacey I. Pekin, Drake, any age: S. Eado 1, S. 01!;ver 2 and 3, Duck, any age: S. Eado 1 and 2. Stewart and Landsherg 3 and v.h.c. Indian Runner. Drake, over 12 months: Bridges 1 and special, Stewart and Landsherg 2. Duck, over 12 months: Stewart and Landsherg 1, Bridges 2. Drake, under 12 months: Stewart and Landsherg 1, Bridges 2. Duck, under 12 months; Stewart and Landsherg 1, Bridges 2. Buff Orpingtons. Drake, any age: A. 11. Herbert I L. Lebean 2. Duck, any ago: L. Lebean 1 and 2, A. 11. Herbert 3.

Pigeons, Working Homer, blue cock, any age : Movcriey 1, James 2. Working Homer, blue lien, any age. liealo 1, James 2, Hodge <3. Working Homer, blue chequer, cock: M'overley 1 and 2, Bransgrove 3. Working-Homer, blue chequer, hen: Hodges 1, 'Whittaker 2, Beale 3. Working Home!-, red choqut#, cock: .Moverlev I,' Whittaker 2, Roche 3. ■Working Homer, red chequer, hen: Moverley 1, Hodges .2, Roche 3. Working Homer, any other cplqr, cock;' Brapsgroye .1, Moyerley 2-, Solve 3. ; , u! i 1 :• Working Homer, any other color, hen: Moverley 1, Whitaker 2. Magpie, black cock on hen: Brans■grove 1. ; , • ... j, M! o! Ma-nie. ’-cd cock or hen, or A.0.V.: Bransgrove 1. Tumbler, L.F., cock or hen ; Brausgrove• 11 ' , .. , , ■ -•-!\ Fautail, any color, .cock or hen; Bransgrove' 1, Clarice Moverley 2; Children's Pets. Bet Cut, any color, Persian: Roach 1. Bet Cat, any color, short hair: Meta Bocock 1, Azela Jones 2. Hems industries. Plate of six oven scones: Mrs Crofts i. Sandwich, without butter: Mrs Jackson 1, Mrs Ladd 2, Mrs Crofts 3. Swiss roll: Mrs Sanderson 1. Fruit Cake: Mrs Bowen 3. Seed Cake: Mrs H. Jones 1. Six Cream Bull's: Mrs Crofts 3. Six Cream Horns: Mrs Crofts 1. Collection Small Cakes and Pastry, three each: 'Mrs Crofts 1 and special for most points. Shortbread (six): Mrs Crofts 1, Mrs Ladd 2. Gingerbread: Mrs Bowen 1, Mrs Crofts 2. Collection of Biscuits (six each): Mrs Crofts 2. Novice Class. Swiss roll: Mrs Sanderson 1. Six Jam Tarts: Mrs Ladd 1, Mrs Sanderson 2. Six Cream Puffs: Mrs Ladd 3. Six Sausage Rolls: Mrs Sanderson 1. Special prize for most points: Mr.-> Ladd I, .Mrs Sanderson (Mr E. A. Drake’s trophy) 2. Photography. Best Photography landscape: F. H. Wilkie I and 2. Best Photograph, seascape or marine: F. H. Wilkie 1 and 2. Best Photograph, portrait or figure study: F. H. Wilkie 1, A. H. Grant 2. Best Photograph, animal life: A. 11. Grant 1, F. H. Wilkie 2.