POULTRY AND BIRDS

Evening Post, Volume CIX, Issue 149, 27 June 1930, Page 16

POULTRY AND BIRDS

HUTT VALLEY SHOW

The seventh annual show of the Hutt Valley Poultry, Pigeon, and Cage Bird Society commenced in the Labour Hall, Pctono, yesterday. The entries, which were received from many parts of New Zealand, were well up to the standard of previous shows in both number and quality. Competition was very keen iv all sections except that for ducks, in which there was only one exhibitor. Three championships wero decided. That for utility White Wyandottes was won by Mr. W. 3. Wilson, of Lower Hutt. Mr. T. B. Holdaway, of Hukanui, won. the fancy White Wyandotte championship. The championship for turbit pigeons went to Corrie Sturman, of Johnsouville. The following trophies were won iv the poultry classes: — Society's Cup for best bird in Show: E. D. Barry. Society's Cup for best bird in fancy classes: E. D. Barry. Sharpe Cup for best utility bird: A. Baker. "Hutt and Petono Chronicle" Cup for best bird bred and owned by member resident in Hutt Valley: W. J. .Wilson. Society's Cup for best utility Black Minorca: Mrs. C. Denny. , . President's Cup for best utility White Leghorn: A. Baker. . • John Ball Cup for best game: E. D. Barry. Society Cup for best bantam: J. Symington. 1 C. K. Smith Cup for best Pekin bantam: Kevin Barry. Society Cup for best duck: Williams and Winter. Winter and Williams Cup for aggregate points in all. poultry classes, including ducks: Williams and Winter. *The -judges were: For the fancy poultry Mr. T. Kennedy; for all other poultry Mr. R Marriott; for the fancy pigeons, Mr. W. Bailey; for canaries, mules, and finches, Mr. B. Airth; and for rollers, Mr. T. E. Casidy. The show was declared open by the member for the district, Mr. Walter Nash, ana will close thi« evening. The awards were: FAMCY POULTRY. Old English Game.—Kobson and Newman, 6 flrste, 3 seconds, 1 third; Urnle Gibson, 3 firsts, 2 seconds. 1 third; B. D. Barry, 2 firsts, 4 specials; j. Hunter, 1 second, 2 thirds; JacU Hunter, jun., 1 second, 1 third. Indian Garae.-J. Ball, 3 firsts 1 second. Mlnorcas.— Mrs. C. Denny, 2 firsts, 1 second, and Winter, 2 firsts, 1 second, 1 third; Mrs. W. Lee, 2 firsts. White Wyandottes.—T. B. Holdaway, 2 firsts and a special; Gibbons Bros., 1 first, 1 second, Orpingtons (single comb). —Noel M'Kay, 1 first; Mrs. W. Lee, 1 first. Plymouth Kocks.—J. L. Bolton, 1 first and 1 Rhode island Beds.—R. Reid, 2 firsts, 1 second: T. B. Holdaway, 1 first. Light Sussex.—J. and F. Shavr, 2 firsts, 1 second, and 2 specials; D. S. Arbuckle, 1 first, 2 seconds, 1 third, and a special; H. A. Lucas, 1 first, 1 second, 2 thirds. Jersey Black Giants.—■ Williams and Winter, 3 firsts. Any Other Variety Purebred Poultry.—H. A. Lucas, 1 first. Children's Class.—Ronald Gibson, 1 first and a special; Thos. O'Sullivan, jun., 1 first; Bernard O'Sulllvan and Eric Reid, each 1 second; Russell Nottingham, 1 third. Modern Game Bantams.—Corrie Sturman, S firsts, 3 seconds, 1 third; J. Symington, 3 firsts, 1 second; Ernie Gibson, 2 flrst3, 1 second, and a special; W. Bllby, 1 first,-! third. Old English Game Bantams. —.!. A. Laird, 5 firsts, 1 second; W. Bllby, 4 firsts; E. D. Barry, 2 firsts. Black Rosecombs. —Noel M'Kay, 2 firsts, 1 second; J. N. Little, 1 first, 1 second, 2 thirds, and 1 highly commended; C. R. Nottingham, 1 first, 1 third; N. Fenton, 1 first; D. S. Arbuckle, 2 seconds, 1 third; R. D. Thompson, highly commended. Pekin Bantams. —Kevin Barry, 2 firsts and a special; S. Clark, 2 firsts; K. D. Thompson, 1 first, 1 second; V. G. Vercoe, 1 second, 1 third, and 1 highly commended; L. A. Wad* i ham, 1 second; Noel M'Kay, 2 thirds. Japanese Bantams.—Major N. L. D. Smith, 4 firsts,' 2 seconds, 2 thirds; Miss Marion E. Woodhead, 1 first, 1 second. Junior Bantam Class.—Noel M'Kay, 3 firsts; Ronald Shingleton, 2 firsts, 1 second; Ngalre Bryan, 2 firsts; Lionel August, 1 first and a . special; Frelda Wright, 1 first. UTILITY POULTRY. Orpingtons.—J. Bail, 2 firsts, 1 third; Williams and Winter, 1 first, 4 seconds, 1 third; J. Tine, 1 -first and a special. Minorcas.—Mrs. C. Denny, 2 firsts, 1 second, 1 third, and a special. Wyandottes.—W. J. Wilson,; 3 firsts and a special; T. B. Holdaway, 1 first, 1 second; W. S. Brice, 1 second; Gibbons Bros., 1 third. White Leghorns.—Williams and Winter, 1 first, 1 second; J. L. Wood, 1 first, 2 thirds, and a special; L. W. St. Clalr, 1 first, 1 second; A. Baker, 1 first and a special; J. Henry, T. Holloway, Russell Nottingham, each 1 first; Thos. O'Sulllvan, 2 seconds, 2 thirds, and a special; H. A. Lucas, 1 second. Plymouth Rocks.—Williams and Winter, 3 firsts, 2 seconds, and a special; J. Fine, 1 second; J. L. Bolton, 1 third. Rhode Island Rods.—R. Reid, 2 firsts, I second; T. B. Holdaway, 1 first and a special. Selling Class.—Thoa. P. O'Sulliran, 1 first. DUCKS. Williams and Winter, the only exhibitors in this class, gained 27 firsts, 7 seconds, and a ■ special. PIGEONS. Society's Cup for best fancy pigeon in show: Corrie Sturman. Sir T. M. Wilford's Cup for best racing homer in show: J. h. Bolton. Society's Cup for best homer in show: J. L. Bolton. Pouters, Pigmy Pouters, or Croppers.—Mi3S Marlon E. Woodliead, 1 first, 1 second. Turljils.—Corrie Sturman, 2 firsts; Miss E. A. Walker, 1 second. ;' Nuns.—Corrie Sturman, 1 first, 1 second. Magpies.—J. D. Hearn, 6 firsts, 3 seconds, and a special; Miss E. A. Walker, 1 third. Tumblers.—F. G. Vercoe and Miss E. A. Walker, each I first. Flying Tumblers.—Corrie Sturman, 2 firsts, 1 second, 1 third; Bryan Mahoney, 1 second. Any 'Other variety Fancy Pigeon.—Miss E. A, Walker, 1 first and a special. Utility Pigeons.—Mrs. C. Denny. 2 firsts. Racing Homers. —J. L. Bolton, 8 firsts, 4 seconds, 2 thirds, and 3 specials; Jackson Bros., ■I firsts, 7 seconds; A. B. Stiles, 3 firsts, 2 seconds. 1 third, and a special; Marple and Sons, 3 firsts, 1 second; W. Biiby and F. ISurke. each 2 firsts, 1 second, and a. special: .1. B. Duthle and J. H. Andrews, each a firsts; 1 second; U. Hall, 1 first, 1 second, 2 thirds; E. C. Phillips, 1 first. 1 second, 1 third, and a special; J. L. Wood, 1 first, 1 second, and a special; P. Meited, 1 first, 2 thirds; W. Storey, 1 first, 1 third, and a special; N. B. Johnson, 1 first, 1 third; W. Wliittiugton, 1 second; G. F. Kaye, 1 third.

Children's Working Homers.—L. B. Burke, l first and a special; I/. Alnsworth, 1 second; Tom Griffiths, 1 third.

CAGE BIRDS. Society's Cup for best bird in show: G. A. Garry.

Society's Cup for best Yorkshire: G. A. Garry. Society's Cup for best Norwich: Mrs. A, Mason.

C. Denny Cup for best colour-fed Canary T. U. Biley.

C. Denny Cup for best colour-fed Norwich I. H. Itiley.

Canary Fanciers' Cup for best old roller Mrs. A. Johnson.

Yorkshire, uon-colour-fed.—J. S. l'ullan, 2 firsts, 2 seconds, 1 third; W. E. Hill, 2 firsts, 2 seconds; J. Bernech. 2 firsts and 2 specials; H. L. Widdop and L. Baker, each 1 first, 1 second, and a special; T. H. Eiley, 1 third.

XJnflighted Yorkshire.—G. A. Garry, 4 firsts, 1 third, and 2 specials; L. Baker, 1 first, 2 seconds: J. S. Pullan, 1 first, 1 second, 1 third; H. L. Widdop, 1 flrst, 1 third; W. R. Hill, 1 first and a special; T. H. Kiley, 1 first. Yorkshire, colour-fed. —J. S. Pullan, 2 firsts; W. E. Hill, 1 first.

Novice Section. —R. Shugg, 2 firsts, S seconds, and a special; L. Baker, 2 firsts, 1 second, and a special. Norwich, plain head, non-colour-fed, open c i ass ,—Mrs. T. O'Keefe and Mrs. A. Mason, each 2 flrst3, 1 second, and a special; h. Baker, 2 firsts; .1. S. Pullan, 1 first, 1 third; J. Bernech, 1 first. Unftighted Norwich. —T. H. Itiley, 3 firsts, 1 second, and a special; Mrs. A. Mason, 1 first, 3 second, 1 third, and a special; 3. S. Pullan, 1 first; Mrs. T. O'Keefe, 2 seconds, 1 Norwich, colour-fed. —J. 5. l'ullan, 2 firsts, 1 second; T. H. Klley. 1 first, 1 second, and a apodal. Hollers. —Sirs. A. Johnson. 2 firsts, 1 second, and 3 specials; T\. A. Woodhead, 1 second. 1 third; 33d. Whlteacre, 1 third. I Mules. —Mrs. T. O'Keefe, 3 firsts, 1 second, Ij third, and a special; I/. Baker, 1 second. Finches. —Eddie Keene and 1,. Baker, end} 1 flrst and a special; W. K. Hill, 1 second; Mrs. T. O'Keefe. 1 third. Miss E. A. Walker gained tlio prize for the best dozen lien eggs.