WELLINGTON POULTRY, PIGEON, CANARY, AND DOG SHOW.

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIX, Issue 6699, 6 October 1882, Page 5

WELLINGTON POULTRY, PIGEON, CANARY, AND DOG SHOW.

The first show held under the auspices of the Wellington Poultry," Pigeon, Canary and Dog Association was opened" at St. George’s Hall yesterday,"and was successful beyond the most sanguine expectations of the promoters. No sooner were the doors thrown open at 2 o’clock in the afternoon, than visitors began to pour in in a constant stream, and in a couple of hours the place was pretty well crowded. Sir Janies Preudergust, Administrator-of "the Government and Chief Justice, had been invited to formally open the exhibition, but he was unable to attend, and, consequently, any formal opening ceremony was dispensed with. The judges were hard at work early in tbe morning, and by tbe time appointed for the admisaim of the general public, the work had been’ completed, and the prize tickets affixed over the various exhibits. When it is stated that there were neatly 300 exhibits of all classes, it will be seen that the efforts of the Association to get up a show worthy: of the place were ably seconded by owners of,,pets of all kinds, canine and feathered. ’ The larger breeds of dogs were accommodated on, the ground floor of the Hal), while upstairs were; the. .terriers , and birds. To-commence with the poultry, we may ;say that the show] was an exceedingly good one, although :one . or two favorite varictu-i-', notably Spanish fowls,' were poorly, represented a* to numbers. - }■ Of ducks; there was only ope entry no geese-w.ere shown, and the only swan entered did hot put in au appear-, ance.' The classes'for Hamburgs (silver and gold sp ingled), "Houdins (black and ‘red ganae)i and Brahmas , were, well filled, and some pf, the prize breeds shewed a lot of breeding,: but, there were very .few Dorking, game, Cochins, or bantams. The exhibits of pigeons were not very numerous but:job fair,quality.. There was:a really splendid show of canaries, and the-judges in this-department must have bad plenty of work to- do. A knowledge of the “ points ” of these beautiful little pets is confined to a few experts and breeders, and 'we do not pretend to discuss the merits of the various exhibits. The birds showed every shade, of plumage from,yellowish white to rich yellow and dark green, and- were pronounced’ by judges: to be ' a lot fit to be exhibited anywhere. Among : tbe - birds were: a number of extra exhibits, -which attracted; a good deal of attention, among them being a New South- '■ Wales king parrot, gorgeous in his red and green plumage, a New Zealand kaka, an Australian cockatoo, and a native pigeon. Along one side of the Upper room were the foi-terrierS—and a very smart looking lot they were ; while on the other side were the poodles, bull terriers, and English terriers, all well represented. There 1 were, only three pointers shown, but the first prizetaker showed a lot of good points. Entries of setters were numerous, and of fair quality; and the spaniels were also numerous, but not at all even in point of merit. - The show of sheep dogs aud colleys was a poor one, and there were no bull dogs in the hall. The greyhounds were not in great force, but there were one or two passable ’ dogs' The Newfoundlands, St. Bernards, and mastiffs were all represented, but none of tbe dogs shown in these classes call for specialmention. Now that the Dog, Poultry, Canary,, and Pigeon Show has been fairly inaugurated, there is no doubt of its becoming an annual affair, and a-spirit of competition and emulation once being aroused, a great improvement may be looked' for in next year’s exhibits. Few men become thoroughly alive to tbe shortcomings and defects of any animal they may happen to possess until it has been placed in competition with others. Then they are able to realise the fact that their geese are not all swans, and are urged to produce something better by judicious breeding and selection. In this- way such exhibitions do a great deal • of good, and deserve tbe warmest support of the public. When we say that over 1500 persons visited thg show yesterday it is evident that the - efforts of the Association have been Daring the afternoon and evening the din in the hall was almost deafening. Each terrier in tbe place seemed to be trying his best to y dp his neighbor into silence, and the shrill and piercing treble of the smaller dogs was accompanied by the deep and melodious bass of the larger enes, the prize mastiff- tatting the palm as ierre pro/hndo. The Show will be

open to the public at 9 o’clock this morning. The following is the prize-lilt:— POCLTRT. . Class 2, Dorking cock and hen.—lst, Hiss Hunter ; 2nd, J. D. Baird. Class 4, Hamburg cook and hen.—lst, A; Martin ; 2nd, F. France. Highly commended, E. Pearce, G. Dempsey ; commended, J. D. Baird, W. F. Oakes. Claes 5, Spanish cock and hen.—lst, W. Balchin ; 2nd, R. E. Bannister. - Commended, J. Burbage. Class 6, Houdin cock and hen.—lst, Sir W. Stnart-Forbes, Bart. ; 2nd, Thomas Smale. Highly commended, Sir W. Stuaart-Forbes. Claes 7, Mack-breasted red game cock and hen.—lst, Alfred Adame ; 2nd, W. Balchin. Highly commended, W. C. Buxton ; commended, T. Turnbull. Class 10, game cock and hen.—lst, A. Aanensen ; 2sd, G. Black. Claes 11, buff Cochin cock and hen.—F. Macguire, highly commended. Claes' 13, any other variety, Cochin cock and hen. —F. France, highly commended. Class 14, dirk Brahma cock and hen.— Prize, Thomas Smale. Class 15, Eight Brahma cock and hen.—lst, J. Peyton ; 2nd, Mrs McColl. Class 20, grey Poland cock and hen.— Prize, J. Mills. Glues 21, any other variety, Poland cock and hen.—- Ist prize, H. T. W. Southee. Highly commended, D. Miller. Class 22, Game Bmtam cock and hen.— Highly commended, W. MoNamera. Class 23, any other variety Bantam cock and hen—Prize, W. Hardcastle. Class 26, drake and two ducks.—Prize, W, H. Pascoe.. • : , PIGEONS. Class 31, Carrier cock and hen.—Prize cup, E. C. Clifford ; 2nd prize, G. Humphries. Ciasa 36, Tumblers. —Prize, J. Mills. Class 39, Fautails. —Prize, J. Hume. Class 40, B-ddheads. —Prize, J. Mills. Class 45, Antwerps, pair.—Prize, ,T. Mills. Class 47, Parrot of any country.—letj F. France (New Zealand parrot); 2nd, W. Rarnes (crested cockatoo); highly commended, G. A. Strike (Green Leek parrot) ; ditto (pair Rosellas), Mrs N. B. Murphy (New South Wales King Parrot). Canarikb. Class 50, clear yellow Belgians.—lst, J. W. Hill ; 2nd, A. M. Loasby. Class 51, clear buff Belgian.—lst, R. E. Bannister ; 2nd, A. M. Loasby. Class 52, clear yellow Norwich.'—lst, D. D. Hyde ; 2nd, J. W. Hill. Class 53, clear buff Norwich.—lst, D. D. Hyde.; ditto, highly commended. Class 56, crested yellow Norwich.—lst, D. D. Hyde ; 2nd, A. M. Loasby. Class 57, crested buff Norwich.—lst, D. D. Hyde, 2nd, A. M. Loasby. Class 61, variegated Jonque cinnamon.— Highly commended, R. E. Bannister. , Class 63, green cock or hen.—Prize, R. E. Bannister. Class 64, cook or ben, any variety.—lst, D. D. Hyde ; 2nd, A. M. Loasby. Class 65, cage of four.— Ist, G. Bennett 2nd, R. E. Bannister. (A protest was entered against Ist award by Mr Bannister.) Extra class, best ordinary canary.—Commended, J. Ames. DOGS. Claes 67, Newfoundland.—lst, G. Pegden ; 2nd, J. Strike. Class 63, Mastiff.—Prize, C. Short. Class 70, St. Bernard dog or slut.—lst, A. Farmer ; 2nd, Captain Coleman, Class 72, Bull terrier. —Prize, R. A. Shep herd. No second prize was given." Class 73, English terrier.—lst, A. Adams 2nd,.— Silver. Class 74, Skye terrier.—lst, Mrs McColl 2nd, J. S. Reid. Class 75, Fox terrier. —Ist, W. C Fitz Gerald ; 2nd, Miles. Class 76, Terrier dog.—lst, J. Wilson ; 2nd, T. Keegan. Class 77, Greyhound (over 12 months). —Ist, G. F. D. Farmer ; 2nd, E. J. Hill. Class.7B, Greyhound (under 12 months).— Ist, O. Hill ; 2nd, C. Hill. (This exhibitor also takes B uiidell Brothers’ special prize.) Class 79, Retriever.—lst, J. Ames ; 2nd, J Black.

Glass 80, Sheep dog or slut. —Ist 0. A Baker; 2nd, Wright, Class 82, Spaniel dog or slut, “Ist, T. H Gillman ; 2nd, W. Tinney, Class 84, Poodle dog or slut,—lst, W. G Luxton ; 2nd, J. Brimble. Class 85, .Pointer’,dbg or slut.—lst, W Spencer; 2od, R. Blythe. Class 86, English Setter, dog or slut.—lst, E. C, Hullefct; 2nd, J, Magianity, . Class 86 8., Gordon Setter,—.lst, Miec Hunter • 2nd, A, McDonald, Class 87, Italian Greyhound,—lst, A. Wake' ford ; 2nd, A, Wakefordi ; . Class 89, any-breed not before specified.— Ist, E. ,E; Edmunds (Russian),; 2nd, H. H Russell, Extra Class, cattle dog.—Prize, J. Mill*.