TARANAKI POULTRY SOCIETY

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIII, Issue 87, 21 July 1910, Page 2

TARANAKI POULTRY SOCIETY

THE ANNUAL EXHIBITION OF BIRDS. KEEN COMPETITION FROM LEADING FANCIERS. The Taranaki Poultry, Pigeon .iiK Canary Society opened its annual sitov yesterday in tlie Drill Hal!. The v.ea tlier was most unkind, a cold rain fall ing from the middle of the morning o~i wards, and having flie effect of curtail ing tke attendance. The show is a distinctly «_> eclitubl< one. The Society has made a vast im provement this .rear im the arrangement of the space. The pens are arra'igee across the hall instead of from end ti end, and the staging is far more com pact. This allows far more room to b( devoted to the home industries. <x>ok ery and school sections, which are fai better displayed than usual. The light ing of the hall ia the daytime is Jiol one of its best features, but this yeai the defect is not so noticeable us .or mei'ly, oil account of the better arrange ment of the staging. The commit,tei had all the details well up to date, anc the secretary was here, there and e\«ry wlhere, to see that everything was at tended to. As a sample of energy, Mr Hobbs, in his secretarial duties, stands second to none. There are iwo or tnref stalls in the building where jewellery and tke usual miscellany ef tke travelling salesman are retailed. Among the side lines of the show is the monstei cake donated by Mr. J. C. Legg, and offered as a prize for the person whc guesses nearest to its weight, a irk: of skill, which savours somewhat of a guessing contest, too, is the judging contest, wherein those who think Uiey know a bird when they see it are invited to place th.« fourth, fiftlh and sixtli birds in a few of the poultry sections The judge has already judged them, and his decision lias bee* sealed until thf competition lias closed. Many ol the fanciers, local and otherwise, have tliieii birds 011 offer, and the show offers to the local breeders ai excellent opportunity of securing fresh strains foi their mating pens. There are some birds of exceeding merit, both in the poultry and the pigeons. The home industries and school sections filled well, and the children's and other pets were a nisoellaneous lot, in which pigeons, a lamb, bantam cocks, dogs and cats were set in competition with one another, fortunately in separate cages. The model of the New Plymouth Harbor Board's new dredge, Paritutu, is placed on exhibition i> the technical school section, and yesterday it attracted attention from young and old, fancier and curious alike. JUDGE'S REMARKS. The poultry was judged by Mr. 0. M, Thomson, of Auckland, who, interviewed by a News reporter, said he was pleased with the quality of the birds shown. In the first class in the schedule the quality is only fair. The winning cock is rather long i> the body, and too narrow, but has good reach and good head. One of the best game birds in the show is the first prize hen, of good type and color, and very well shown. The youngsters are only moderate. Old English game are confined to the black reds. The winner is a big bird, of good type, color, and a splendid tail. One 01 the best birds in the show was passed by the judge oa account of broken sickles. Indian game were few, but good, the winning cock being the best of his breed in the show. Black Orpingtons were described by t!he judge as a "hot lot," and the best section in the show, every class being well filled, and competition very 'keen. In cockerels. J. Cummings, of Auckland, wins with a bird of good type, with great depth of body, and exceedingly well shown. He failed, however, in head, being a wee bit coarse. The second bird was not far behind. In hens, the winning bird was a beauty, of immense size, with splendid depth of body, set low to the ground, with a beautiful sheen on the feather. The one fault was a slight coarseness in the feather. This bird was the best bird in the show last year, and one of hei pullets is the best bird this year, winning the Society's trophy outright foi her owner and breeder, Mr. C. L Bridges, of Aramoho. There was ven little to clioose between the second third and highly commended birds, al being of good size, but failing to tlx winner in type. In cockerels the one recently purchased in Hastings by Mr ,S. Teed, is the North Island champion—a bird of enormous size, of splendie type of color, but not in good show con dition, due doubtless to the number o occasions upon which it has been showi recently. The pullet which won the firs prize is one of a great class, the win ner being hard to find a fault with Buff Orpingtons are very moderate. Thii breed seems to be losing favor with fan ciers, doubtless on account of the diffi cul.ty of breeding good typical birds foi show. The best of a moderate bunch o: Plymouth Rock is the winning hen White Rocks are very ordinary, all de ficient in size. Houdans are not numer ous, but some fair birds are penned The winning hen is almost perfectly marked. Wyandottes are well represent ed in all classes. The Goldens are oiilj moderate, faulty in marking and typn The same faulty lacing is noticeable ii the Silvers; the best of them is undoubt edly that shown by Mr. Cummings, o Auckland, and is one of the best-toppec birds the judge has seen. It fails in tin tail, where a white feather is prominent Pullets and hens are very moderate The best Wyandottes in the show an the Whites, Mr. Burrett's cock beinj the second best bird in the show, o: wonderful size aid type, splendid co and very well shown. The second los to him in size only, and was very littl< •lferior. Pullets are strong, the wiiii-e being a beauty, with splendid headpiece Brown Leghorns are very mediocre, al the male birds being faulty in head, an< most of them showing white in the face They are all badly shown. Hens aim pullets are better, the winning hen be ing a really excellent one, of good sizi and color, with a good face and splendh lobe for an old bird. The \Vhitc g horns contain some good typical birds The old cock was shown by Mr. Cudbv of Waitara. It is a splendid cid bird showing wonderful type and eoVor, will a beautiful headpiece, and sound in face Tn hens, the winning bird won on coml only. Cockerels are poor, but puket: good, the winner a beauty, although ou of condition. The American White Leg horns are typical, and well shown. Ban tarns are an attractive section, tin well-groomed, close feathered -pecimeti! of the game variety contrasting fimli with the "Clvdesdale" bantams, knowi as Pekins or Buff Cochins. Th-vse l;ttli •fellows are quite the centre n f attrae } tion. The black red game lieu is s little beauty, and the cockerels > nd pit! |lets are also well above the everage (The lust bantam in the show is of tin lapwing species, showing splendid typi

and color. Black Rosecombs ore few, but good. The Pekins are the strongest bantam classes in the show, the winning cockerel being the best that ha- cciuc; under the judge's notice this yen', lie is certainly a little beauty, and stands out oil his own. The liens ana pullets are not so good, a bit washy in color and a trille on the leg. Ducks are, as usual, not numerically strong, but there are ] some line birds amongst them. I (kins are faulty in color—too wait". Hie ! winning Indian Runner duck a .id cuake are both good typical birds. I Pigeons are largely represented, and ■ well. Mr. C. Johnstone, the judge, re-; marked on the very satisfactory snow- 1 ing. Mr. R. W. Dixon, who >voa the! Society's trophy for working hom iis in 100(i, wins again this year with a nil'J that is good in every way, sound i:i color, and handles well. Mr. Beale showed the reserve champion, ° bird that lost a little of the champion in eyecere. The working homers are about as good a lot as have bee 1 ! penned here. Fancy pigeons are a nice little 'ot, tile special going to a Dragoon txhib'Ud by Mr. Burrell, of Tailiape, and the best bird of the opposite sex being an Af'icaui Owl shown by Messrs. Hardy Bros., of, Wanganui. ! The cookery sections, from both | school and home, are good. Entries ,tre good, and the quality in many inslimces superfine. There are some excellent spesi-'nons of mapping, drawing, knotting and splicing, woodwork, etc., from the tvchnieal schools and senior pupils in tile primary schools. The Opunake School (M'\ Alf. Gray, headmaster) is prominent in the pri»e-!ist. PRIZE LIST. POULTRY. (Judge: Mr. J. M. Thompson.) GAME. Black and Red Cock: J. Jenkinson (Eltham), 1; A. E. Lett (Wanganui), 2. Black and Red Hen: A. E. Lett, 1; J. Jenkinson, 2Black and Red Cockerel: A. E. Lett, 1; W. Barnes (Wanganui), 2. Black and Red Pullet: W. Barnes, 1; Lett, 2. Old English Cock or Cockerel: Campbell Bros. (Stratford), 1, 2, 3 and v.h.c. Old English Game Hen or Pullet: A. Lister, 1; Campbell Bros., 2. Indian (any variety): J. Cummings (Auckland), 1 and 2; Hopson (Inglewood), 3. Indian Game (hen or pullet): J. Jenkinson, 1; Cummins, 2; Hopson, 3. ORPINGTONS. Black Single Comb Cock: Cummins, 1; C. L. Bridges (Aramoho), 2; G. Teed, 3; W. Scott, v.li.c. j Black Single Comb Hen: C. L. Bridges, 1 and special; W. Scott, 2; S. Teea, 3; j A. T. Moore, vjh.e. j Black Single Comb Cockerel: S. Teed. 1 and special; C. L. Bridges, 2 ana 3; > J. Tisch, h.c. | Black Single Comb Pullet: C. L., Bridges, 1 and special and champion; S, I Teed, 2 and 3. I Buff Single Comb Cock: McEwen Bros., j 1; Moffatt, ,2; Cullinan (Dannevirke), 3. Buff Single Comb Hen: Norfolk (Normanby), 1; McEwen, 2. Buff Single Comb Cockerel: Cullinan, 1 asd special. PLYMOUTH ROCKS. Barred Hen: S. Oliver (Sentry Hill), 1, 2 and special. Barred Cockerel: F. Sampson (Sentry Hill), 2; E. Allen, 3. White Hen: J. H. Frethey, 1 and 2. White Cockerel. E. T. B. Worthy, 1; Norfolk, 2; Rolston (Inglewood), 3. White Pullet: Worthy, 1; Teed, 2 and 3. Iloudan (any variety cock or hen): D. Stewart (Normanby), 1; Goodwin (Onehunga), 2. Hen or Pullet: D. Stewart, 1, 2 and special. WYANDOTTES. Golden Cock: W. Hall, 1. Golden Hen: W. Hall, 1. Golden Cockerel: McKenzie (Waitara), 1; Cummins, 2; Sheffield, 3. Golden Pullet: W. Hall, 1; Cummins, 2; Moverley, 3. Silver Cock: W. Hall, 1; Sheffield, 2. Silver Hen: W. Hall, 1; Cummins, 2. Silver Cockerel: Cummins (Auckland), 1; Cummings (Hawera), 2; A. E. Buckingham (Tariki), 3. Silver Pullet: Cummings, 1; Windebanks (Wanganui), 2; W. Hall, 3. White Cock or Cockerel: R. Barret, 1 and special for best bird of opposite sex in show; R. Barrett, 2. Five entries. White Hen or Pullet: R. Barrett, 1 and special; W. Hall, 2; Hannan, 3; Reader, v.h.c. Partridge Cock: Aitcheson and Sons, 1. Partridge Hen: W. Hall, 1. Partridge Cockerel: W. Smith, 1. Partridge Pullet: Aitcheson and Son, 1; W. Smith, 2 and 3. Wyandotte (any other variety): J. TS. Reader, 1. MINORCAS. Black Cock: W. Hall, 1; W. Gleeson, 2. Four entries. Black Hen: AVindebanks, 1 and special; W. Hall, 2; G. Colson, 3. Black Cockerel: G .Colson, 1; J. Cummings, 2; Windebanks, 3. Black Pullet: Windebanks, 1; J. Cummings, 2; D. Begg, 3. LEGHORNS. White Cock: Cuddy (Waitara), 1. White Hen: D. Stewart (Normanby), 1; J. Sutherland (Inglewood), 2. Wiliite Cockerel: D. Stewart, 1; J. | Cummings, 2; Knight (Waitara), 3. | | Brown Cock: McEwen Bros., 1 andj special; F. Boulton (New Plymouth), 2. Brown Hen: F. Boulton, 1 and special; F. Boulton, 2; L. Bridges (Ara- ! moho), 3. Brown Cockerel: D. Stewart, 1; Edgecombe, 2; C. Boulton, 3; C. F. Boulton, v.k.c. Brown Pullet: F. Boulton, 1; McEwan Bros., 2 and h.c.; Aubrey (WaiI tara), 3. American Type (white, cock or cockerel): G. Silcock, 1; Worthy, 2; S. Teed, 3. American Type (white hen or pullet): E. Worthv, 1 and 2: Tavlor. 3. Anv ; other variety: W. Scott, 1; H. J. Mov- | erley, 2. >1 ANDALUSTANS. •' Anv Variety Pock: W. Hall. 1. >' A~iiv Variety Cockerel: W. Hall. 1. Anv Variety Hell: W. Hall. 1 ttnd 1 special. ' Anv Variety Pullet: W. Hall. 1 and ' special. ! HAMBURG*. Black Cock or Cockerel: W. Hall. 2. Black Tien or Pullet: W. TTall. 1. i Anv Other Variety Cock or Cockerel: : Gavin ml. 1; W. Hall. 2. Any Other Variety Hen or Pullet: i 1 Oav'nnd. 1: TTall. 2. TIUOS. White (clean lesrged): A. T. Moore (Black Orpingtons). 1. 'Marked (clean le'rcrcl): C. L. Bridges. | 1; F. Boulton. 2: Sheffield, 3.

American Hogan Test: B. Taylor, 1; 13oulton, 2. BANTAMS. Black and Red Cock: J. Jenkinson, 1 and 2. Ditto, Hen: Mrs. S. Johnston (Palmerston North), 1; Jenkinson, 2 and 3. Black Red Cockerel: Mrs. S. Johnston . (Palmerston North), 1; Berthold (Wanganui), 2. Pullet: Mrs. S. Johnston, 1; J. Jenkinson, 2 and 3. Game (pile or duckwing cock or cockerel): Mrs. S. Johnston, 1 and special; R. Davidson, 2.

■Game (Old English hen or pullet): R. Davidson, 2. Rosecomb Cock or Cockerel: Miss Corney, 1; Berthold, 2; R. Davidson, 3. Rosecomb Hen or Pullet: Berthold, 1; Davidson, 2. and 3; H. Sparkes, v.h.c. Pekin Bantams (cock or cockerel): G. A. Corney, 1 and special; Thompson (Opunake), 2; A. T. Moore, 3; T. Francis, v.h.c.; Sparkes, h.c. Pekin Bantams (hen or pullet): J. Cummins, 1; Thompson', 2; T. Francis, 3. DUCKS. Pekin Drake: S. Oliver, 1; G. Silcock (Wanganui), 2. Do., Duck: Miss Cane, 1; G. Silcock, 2. Indian Runner Drake: A. T. Moore, 1 and special; C. L. Bridges, 2; G. H. McGahey, 3. Do., Duck: C. L. Bridges, 1 and special. Any Other Variety Drake: J. Higham (Hawera), 1. Any Other Variety Duck: J. Higham (Hawera), 2. ; Trio of Indian Runners: F. Boulton, 1; C. L. Bridges, 2. Best Trio Buff Orpingtons: R. Davidson, 1 and special.

•EGOS. •Best Dozen Fowl (white): F. Boulton, 1. Best Dozen Fowl (brown): F. Boulton, 1. j Best Dozen Duck: B. Taylor (21b. 4y 2 0z.), 1; F. Boulton (21b. 3%0z.), 2. PIGEONS. (Judge: Mr. C. Johnson.) WORKING HOMERS. Blue Cock: T. Bullick, 1; G. H. McGafaey, 2; 'H. J. Moverley, 3. Blue Hen: H. Moverley, 1 and special; T. Bullick, 2; C. Annabell, 3; R. W. Dixon, v.h.c Blue Cock (under 12 months): C. Annabell, 1; James, 2; V. Beale, 3. ■ Blue Hen (under 12 months): James, 1; T. Francis, 2. Blue or Dark Chequered Ccick: R. W. Dixon, 1 and champion; H. J. Moverley, 2; Ward, 3. Blue or Dark Chequered Hen: V. Beale, 1; T. Francis, 2; H. Sparkes, o. Blue or Dark Chequered Coek (under 12 months): V. Beale, 1; Gleeson, 2. Blue or Dark Chequered Hen (under 12 months): G. A. Coraey, 1; H. J. Moverley, 2. | Red or Red Chequered Cock: R. James, 1 and Special; T. Bullick, 2; C. Anna-! i bell, 3. Red or Red Chequered Hen: C. Annabell, 1; V. Beale, 2; J. J. Stagpoole, 3. Red or Red Chequered Cock (under 12 months): V. H. Beale, 1. Red or Red Chequered Hen (under 12 months): H. J. Moverley, 1; V. Beale, 2. Any Other Color Cock: H. Sparkes, 1 and special; V. Beale, 2; T. Bransgrove, 3. Amy Other Color Hen: H. J. Moverley, 1; Sparkes,. 2; Beale, 3. i Any Other Color Cock (under 12 months): Moverley, 1; SparKes, 2; Beale, 3. Any Other Hen (under 12 months): Beale, 1; James, 2. SHOW HOMERS. Any Color Cock: T. Bullick, 1. Any Color Hen: T. Bullick, 1. DISTANCE CLARES. For Working Homers, certified to have raced the following disrances: 100 miles or over, Cock: Bvansgrove, land special; Moverley, 2; Beale, 3. 100 miles or over, Hen: Beale, 1; Ward, 2. 200 miles, Cock: Beale, 1. 200 miles, Hen: Corney, 1; JBeale, 2; McGahey, 3. 300 miles, Cock: Ward, 1; Beale, 2; Moverley, 3. 300 miles, Hen: Moverley, 1; Beale, 2. 400 miles, Cock: Moverley, 1; Stagpoole, 2; Sparkes, 3. 400 miles, Hen: Francis, 1 and special; Coraey, 2; Ward, 3. Teams Class: Moverley, 1 and special; Annabell, 2; Stagpoole, 3. FANCY PIGEONS.

Carriers, English (any color cock): D. Burrell (Taihape), 1. Do., Hen: i). Burrell, 1. Dragons (any color cock): Burrell, 1; M. Silcock,'2. Do., Hen: Burrel, 1 and special. Pouters (any color cock): A. Silcock 1. Do., Hen: M. Silcock, 1. Owls (any color cock): Hardy Bros. (Wanganuij, 1 and special. Turbits (any c °l°r hen): Hardy Bros., 1. .Magpies (any color cock): A. Silcock, 1. Do., Hen: M. Silcock, 1. Fantails (any color hen): F. James,]. Tumblers (iong face hen): Hardy Bros., 1. Tumblers (any variety cock): H. Esau, 1. Do., Hen: H. Esau, 1. CANARIES. Norwich (clear yellow cock or hen): J. Dunn.. 1 and special; S. Arden, 2. Norwich (clear buff cock or hen): J. W. Oughton, 1. Norwich (butt' ticked, marked or variegated cock or hen): J. Oughton, 1; J. Dunn, 2. Ladies' Class: Miss T. D. Walsh, 1. Cage Bird (any variety): R. Davidson, 1. Best Aviary Birds: Mrs. Oliver, 1. TECHNICAL CLASSES. (Judge: Mr. Hutton.) Standard Vl.—Three models to show notched halving, mortice and tenon, bridle joint: L. Matthews (Central School), I; S. Ewing (Central), 2; Gordon Beck (West End), 3. Standard V.—Three models to snow grooving, notching, halving, mortice and tenon: Grayling (Central), 1; Blanchett (Central), 2; Boswell (Frankley), 3. ■High Schools.—Three pieces to show mortice and tenon, keyed, bridle joint, and dovetail halving: H. Webber (Stratford D.H.S.), 1. Any Piece of Work (made by exhibitor, Standard V. or VI.. or High School):: 11. Webber (Stratford D.H.S.), a stepladder, 1; Warren (New Plymouth Hi nil School), a water trough, 2; F. Brown (Stratford D.H.S.), a stepladder, 3.

Collection of Stamps: H. Mander (N.P. High School). 1. Collection of Postcards: Minnie Tiplady, 1; Gladys Mander, 2; Miss Ulilander, 3. _ Knotting, Lashing and Splicing: West End Scouts, 1; Inglewood Cadets, 2; Inglewood and Vogeltowa Scouts (equal), 3; Central School. 4. Primary School Children—Map of British Isles: Annie B. Stitt (Opunake), 1; Leslie Wa.v (Central), 2; Leonard McCarthy, 3. "

•Map of Stewart Island: Annie H. Stitt (Opunake School), 1; Edna D. Stitt (do.), 2; David A. Stitt (do.), 3. Writing Ist Verse National Anthem: Ethel Bray (Central School), 1; Annie Freethy (do.), 2; Louisa Barker (do.), 3; Lawrence Chambers (Opunake School), v.h.c.; Nellie Hawke (Central School), h.c. Freehand Drawing (done m school): Annie Freethy (Central School), 2; Myra Rea (West End School), 2; Iris Allen (Upper Kent Road), 3; Leslie King (Lower Kent Road). 4. .Rural Carpentry Class (schools competition): Stratford District High School. COOKERY. (Judges: Messrs. J. West and P. Lealand.) Scones: D. Hawke, 1; Ethel Spencer, 2; Nellie Hawken, 3. 27 entries. Jam, Tarts: Alma Wallach, 1; Alice Coker, 2; Nellie Hawken, 3. 29 entries. Cocc>anut Ice: Ethel Bray, 1; Monica Lennon, 2; Olive Ambury, 3. 32 entries. Mixed Sweets: Margaret Corkill, 1; Mona Corkill, 2; Claribel Pellew, 3. 23 entries.

Boiled Potatoes: Dora Hawke, 1; Ethel Spencer, 2; Alma Wallach, 3. 19 entries.

Shortbread: Bessie Sisley, 1; Ethel Spencer, 2. Ten entries. Gingerbread: Grace Bruce, 1; Marjorie Shaw, 2; Sybil Bayley, 3. Ten entries.

Tea Cakes: Olive Ambury, 1; Given Rawlinson, 2. Six entries. HOME INDUSTRIES.

Plain Scones: Mrs. Sheppard, 1; Miss L. M. Sheppard, 2; Mrs. Sifflet, 3. Fifteen entries.

Girdled Scones: Miss Nellie Francis, 1. Seve* entries.

Swiss Roll: Mrs. W. Scott, 1; Mrs. Sheppard, 2; Miss Nellie Francis, 3. Jiwn Sandwich: Mrs. Neil, 1; Mrs. E. Shaw, 2; Mrs. J. Salt, 3. Eight entries.

Sponge Cake: Mrs. T. Parker, 1; Mrs. Moverley, 2. Three entries. Cocoanut Ice: Mona Leprae, 1; Mrs. J. Frefchey, 2; Miss Ewing, 3. Gingerbread: Mrs. Rich, 1. Boiled Potatoes: Miss Nellie Francis, 1; Mrs. Moverley, 2.

CHILDREN'S PETS. (Judges: Fur, Mr. A. T. Moore; feathered, Messrs. Johnston and Thompsoa). Sheep: Irene 'Free thy, 1; Lillie Bruce, 2. Best Game Bantam: W. Kittam, 1. Best Feather-legged Bantam: Baden Moverley, 1; Mabel Okey, 2.

Best Rosecomb Bantam: Eileen Corner, 1.

Best Bantam Hen: Baden Moverley, 1; Moana Cholmeley, 2. Homer Pigeon: Baden Moverley, 1; Thomas Francis, 2; Gleeson, 3. Fancy Pigeon: E. Hardy, 1. Cage Birds: Hildabel Cock, 1; J. White 2; L. Scrivener, 3; H. Gilbert and Irene Patterson, v.h.c; and Baden Mo-j verley, h.c. I Cats.—Best tabby: Moana Cholmeley, 1; B. McAllum, 2; Beatrice Marth, 3; A. Martin, Vjh.e.; Hugh MeAllum, v.h.c.; Nellie Way and Amy Gannett, h.c. Best ,Self-colored Cat: H. Gilbert, 1. Cats (any other variety): Irene Frethev, I. Dogs: Ivy Thompson, 1; Lulu Francis, 2; Annie O'Connor, 3; Zeta Russell, v.k.c. PETS-ADULT CLASSES. Cats.—Best Tabby: J. H. Frethey, 1; Mollie Cholmeley, 2. Best Black or White Cat: A. Lister, lj Miss Gordge, 2. , Any other Variety Cat: Mrs. Lysaght. TO-DAY. The show will be open again to-day and this evening. The great feature of' to-day's attraction is the baby show. There are fifty entries, and the babies will be placed on view in the Rifles' orderly room. This is going to be one of the biggest things seen in New Plymouth for a long time, and 'hare is a . great deal of interest evinced. Ihe babies will be shown from 1 o'clock on- . wards.