THE POULTRY INDUSTRY.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1186, 22 July 1911, Page 14

THE POULTRY INDUSTRY.

(By Cbantecler.)

The Hastinos Show,

. The Hastings Show has proved a su:- ( cess in every respect. Undoubtedly it j> ..' tho show of "tho year. The cntries.t'otallei J 11C0, and the exhibits (with few excep I tions) were of a very high quality ifr j deed. The Drill Hall, where the even) was held, proved to bo a building verj ( suitable for the purpose. Two largf tooins were iilled with pens, besides twi . smaller ones, one being entirely ilevotei! < to canaries and parrots. . ■ In the partriilgo wyandotte class. th« ' judge (Jtr. Calmer) showed a preference < to the dark-coloured birds. Somo of tl» . pullets in this class showed a deficienrtm liigh marking. • ' Mr. Stonex, Auckland, showed a blact orpington, which .would be worth from .CBO to £100 ill the Old Country-a trufcmagnificent specimen. The winning wyaldotto pullet, it was stated, would haio had a splendid chance of winning in hfr class in the South Island. _ ■ The bantam class showed a largo irtcreaso in numbers. The pile banhim wiiner, however, was altogether 100 light in colour, and delicient in breast markinj, while the second bird was decidedly superior. In black roso bantams the winner would compare well with anything anywhere. With regard to colour, sheen, and carlobc it was a revelation of beauty. Tho championships were allotted to Indian game and British Old English gain-?. Mr. J. "Walker, Auckland, had 107 entries, winning Uli first?, 28 seconds, -0 thirds, !l specials, and 2 cups—a. mn.it creditable performance. He now owns the . cup exclusively.' His black Peking baiiI'ain has just been imported from England. This exhibitor also won both the pigeon and bantam cups. The judging in the American Leghorn class left a little room for comment. Mr. Irvine's cockerels, which won at Haweni and Auckland, had to give way to a bird which was blind in one eye and (in the writer's opinion) not nearly eo good a specimen. In hens, ton, that exhibitor was again unsuccessful, though he should (the writer , thinks) have been easily first. Tho pigeon judge—Mr. Noble, Australiastated that the racing homers were the finest lot which lie had ever seen, though some of the other homers wero wanting in condition. Mr. Kobinson, of Hastings, ably judged the utility class and remarked on tho way ..-in which this class is coming to the front. : This year it shows a largo increase : of entries. On tho first occasion, three years'ago, when this class v/as shown, there were only nine exhibits. The games were, nil of excellent quality. Canaries, judged by Mr. Thompson, were somewhat short in entries, and somo were wrongly classed by exhibitors. Some of the younger members could do with a little coaching in this respect. The Fanciers' Cup was won by Casey Bros., for the. second time in succession, for, most points in Minorcas. Mrs. Sowinan, Blen-. " heim, won th'e , ladies' bracelet,' with-a-magnificent Silver.Wyaridottb'cockerel. . One finds it difficult to express adequate appreciation of the excellent arrange nients for the banquet given .by the society on the" lirst evening ''.of; the show. - : Mr. .Tones," manager of tho' I'rimley Orchard, presided, and Mrs. Ellingham, proprietress of the Pacific Hotel, Hastings, was laudably mentioned .for. the manner in which'she had assisted tho society.There were about 100 guests, present, and a fine feeling of camaraderie prevailed throughout. Proceedings were enlivened by an orchestra .of sis .musicians,' ably. supplemented liy several' singers and re-- , citers. The; speeches, too,, wera-; capitalones. , ■'.

Several now cups were donated and altogether, botli tho show niul dinner wero an immense success. Tho, society, 100, catered well for tlio •'visitors, several being conveyed (next morning) by motorcars out to see the 'surrounding district.Frimlcy, Arataki, and Mr. Simson's homestead, were all visited," and wo wore most hospitably : entertained, especially by Mr. Lan Siihson. Cheers, long and loud, were giveu him and many good wishes for his future, success both in tho political world anil -■• elsewhere. The . Hastings people were, as their-;wont- isy.-. veryhospitable .also.. ■';'.- :'■-".:. -i.'.':'>':'' : ■ Egg Circle Meeting at Hastings, A meeting was convened by Mr. Robinson, a Hustings poultry and fruitgrower, who was the, judge of tho utilityclasses at the' show; for th» purpose of discussing the egg circle- question, and that gontlcman was appointed chairman. He briefly and clearly pointed out to those present the object for which they liad been brought. together, and then asked Mr. Kuthe'rford, organiser, to address them. ■ . ■, . ..,.-..■ .'j; Mr. Kutherford began by stating that ho had only heard definitely half an hour previously of their intention to meet and had not the slightest idea' that ho was expected to address them. He had to speak under difficulties as the roosters wero crowing almost continuously right alongside him.' Nevertheless, ho kept going, and briefly outlined, results achieved by other circles and stated he would to pleased to go moro fully into the matter at a dato to suit the. Hastings poultrymen. Ho also mentioned a few of tho aims and objects of egg circles and, :n answer to a question relative to the. export trade in eggs, told those present what Mr. Mcrrctt had dono in this matter. ' , " A largo number of questions wero astod and answered. A provisional committee was appointed to investigate and arrange for a future gathering. Mr. Canwronrb' Greenmeadows, was also present am spoke a few words regarding what Wu been previously attempted and ho urged those present to combine. He also advised each poultry man to purchase a preserving machine for-eggs. Palmerston North. The Palmerston North Egg Circle its secured an excellent secretary ;n Mr. If. Munro and is now fairly launched. Ihe circlo will, in all probability, join in with tho Levin Circlo which is doing excellent work. Fcilding Egg Circle. The Fcilding Hgg Circlo .is making steady and satisfactory progress, and Eeveral new members have recently joined. In May the circlo was able to pay out 2s. per dozen, clear of all expenses, and the management hope, from present' indications, to pay the samo for the June supply. The secretary, Mr. F. Arthur Simpson, has now made new arrangements for an agent in Wellington to handle the oggs which tho management feels sure will to-ovo satisfactory, and the only thing remaining to make the circle a great, success is for all poultry-keepers to tako an interest in it and become members.

l>. Willis mul Sons (New Brighton), IJI.O 21 2^B C. HaiiiniOnil (Umikiira),.W.lUt. 11 223 A. E. "Wilson (Shirley), W.L. ... !i ill) W. Nixon (Bunvuod), W.L 18 218 C. U. I'eaU (Avondalc). 13.0. ... Hi 218 A. H. Pacinian (Adelaide), AV.L. 14 211 It. "Willis ami Sons (New Brighton), W.I-:- 1!) 2 " 0. U. Jiarnc'tt (Lceston), B.L. ... 11 213 W. Knißht (Hnlt), No. 1, W.L. if 21 •lames Afhton (Hanmer), &.W. H 200 G. Finn (Wellington),. W.L. ..... h 20S A. U. Kinnear (Adelaide), W.L. .11 206 C. M. Peek (Avondalc), W.L ... 21 200 C. L. Bridges (Waugauui), V .L. 4 2* W. Knight (Hutt), AV.L. 21 202 Dominion Poultry Plant (Coromanilel), W.L. •• U Ma A. B. Menzics (Addington), r. £\v L 21 lntl Mrs. j.'jlills (Dunedin), W.L..... 11 IST W G. Goodwin (Thames , W.L. .5 183 A. W. Adams (Sheffield), 5.W..... 21 179 W. O. Small (Cust), W.L. 25 Iμ W. Scull (Ch.Ch.), B.W. 16 l.a A. E. Kent (Shirley), W.L 10 l.» y 3 Keller (Rolleston), AV.L 13 l<2 li. Meadows (Spreyelon), AV.L. ... 10 IGb A. AV. Irvino (Epsom), W.L. ... 21 162 H. Le»cr (Wereroa), AV.L 0 l.il \ W Irvine'.(Epsom), AV.L 19 1M V. Balch (Belfast) W.L. 15 132 G. TF. Kobinson (Ch.ch.), AV.L. ... 12 12.t \. Stevenson- (Wellington). AV.L. 10 119 l> Stewart (Normandy), AV.L. ... 21 ' 92 H. -JI. Baimehr (Kic'toa), W.P.R. - 0 , 70 T Powtlnvaito (Auckland), AV.L. IS ■SS .Tames Maxwell (Mastorton), 8.0. S J7 G. H. Bradford (Cust). AV.L. ... 5 45 i. V. H. Sutherland (Wellington) AV.i'.R .....: 1 -31 P. J. Keller (Rolleston), • C 0 25. Totals _...■........: 923 12,061 SECOND DUCKEGG-LAYING COMi PETITION. ALL INDIAN BUNKERS. APEIL I, 1911, TO MARCH 31, 1912. Official repo rt f° r ' ue fifteenth week ending July 12:— ! Last week's Tl. to total, date. Heretaunga Poultry Co. (Silvcr- ; stream) 30 431 AV. Knight (Hutt) 21 354 ■V 11. Browno (Greenmeadows)... 21 329 I'.'J. Keller (Rolleston) 26 328 T. Dowthwaite (Avondale) 9 267 •T. V. Hall (Wereroa) r> 251 W. Knight (Hutt) 21 111 S. H. Scott (Onehunga) 7 132 C. Hammond (Ruakura) 30 131 T. Strong (Doyleston) 29 103 B. A. O'Brien (AVaihi) 26 61 W. A. Hodgson (Cheviot) IS 45 •R. H. Scott (Onehunga) 5 11 (Levin) ( ._J>. _U Totals ....;............'256 2.G25