THE POULTRY, PIGEON, CANARY, AND DOG SHOW.

New Zealand Times, Volume XLI, Issue 6956, 7 September 1883, Page 7

THE POULTRY, PIGEON, CANARY, AND DOG SHOW.

The second exhibitionnf theWellingtonPoultry, Pigeon, Canary, and Dog Association was opened at 2 o’clock Thursday last week, when His Exofileney the Governor attended at the Drillshed, where he was received by His Worship the Mayor, Mr Charles Johnston, M.H.R., and the stewards of the Society. The hall had been gaily festooned with flogs, and the scene, shortly after the arrival of Sir William Jervois, was a most animated one, owing, in a great measure to the very large number of ladies who attended on the occasion. The arrangements made by the Committee appeared to be of the moat perfect character, and evidently gave unqualified satisfaction not only to the public, but also to the exhibitors. The hall is intersected by broad avenues, ou each side of which are stands upon which the cages of tlie different birds are placed, and around the hall are elevated trays for the smaller description of dogs, the larger c mines being ranged on the floor, firmly secured with chains, aud comfortably bedded on sawdust or straw. In the aggregate the exhibits are more numerous..than.those of last year, when the exhibition was held iu St. George’s Hall, the entries in all classes being 110 in excess of those of the first show This excess is more marked as fir as pigeons are concerned. The show of dogs is slightly less than last year. The poultry exhibits are equal to last year’s, but the breed of the different classes is undoubtedly superior. The show of canaries is rather disappointing; nevertheless, there are some re illy beautiful and evidently carefully-bred Belgians shown, especially by Mes-rs D. D, Hyde, H. W. Hope, and J. W. Hill. The pigeon exhibits, however, no doubt, claim, and deservedly so, the pride of place in the exhibition. The variety is almost bewildering, as the judges must have found ; but as judges should do, they have kept "a wary eye,” and their success is shown by the decisions they have made. Messrs A, Elkins and E. E. E bounds have divided the honors iu this class, and it is difficult to say which may be said to carry the palm. The pigeons, perhaps, are scarcely to be so highly commended as aresomtof the birds in other classes. The dragons, however, and also the pouters (two cages only of the latter being shown) were all of them magnificent birds. The pouter heu shown by Mr F, Denton could scarcely be called a match for her mate. Tumblers were in great force. Space precludes a more lengthy notice in this class. The show of poultry may be ch iraotarised as magnificent, whether as regards the number or the breed of the birds shown. Tile gol-lea spangled, and gol I and silver pencilled Hambnrghs, were all that could be desired, whilst the black Hamburgh group, consisting of a cock and two hens, -hown by Mr F. J. France, well deserved the honors it received. The Spanish varieties, so far as numbers went, were slightly dis ippointing, but thsir breed was, iu nearly every instance, exceedingly good. The pride of the show in large birds was certainly most deservedly awarded to Mr F. G. France for a cage of buff Cochin cock and two hens ; not must a dark Brahma o-ok and two bins, exhibited by Mr James Prentice be omitted.. Soma beautiful Polands were shown by Miss M. S. Atkins, Mr A. Elkins, and Mr G. Mills. The display of game cooks was good, but for some reason or other thry did not appear to attract the attention they were entitled to. The Newfoundland dogs can_ scarcely be said to be up to expectation. It is so difficult now-a-daya to gat a true bred dog of this description. A dog shown by Mr W. G. Lankshear, and a slut shown by Mr G. Guthrie, were perhaps the best of their class. The mastiff, as was reasonable to expect, claimed considerable attention, more especially on the part of ladies and youngsters, as also did a couple of Ulmer bear hounds, which, it is stated, are the only specimens of the celebrated German breed in the colony. The only Irish Batter was exhibited by Major Eooles. Of setters, painters, and field spaniels, there was a good variety, but scarcely any of them call for special mention. The greyhound family, .was weil represented,. and some decidedly aristocratic lineage was shown, noticeably by 0. and E. J. Hill, who carried off the majority of the honors in this class. Fox terriers were in great force, and the majority of them obtained a large share of attention and commendation. One of the prettiest sights in the show is a bull terrier slut and Utter of three puppies, exhibited by Mr G. VV. Smart. The mother is pure, the litter, with the exception of one pup, being equally devoid of blemish so far as marks are concerned. It is to bo regretted-that there appears to be almost a total absence of the wireworkers art placed for exhibition. The cages containing the exhibits, where they are not imported, betray a decidedly home-made.* ppearance. There would seem to be a good opening for a wbeworker in this city, A side show, the proprietor of which is Mr F. Bachelor, of Christchurch, attracted considerable attention last evening. The birds, consisting of canaries, bullfinches, and mules, are most industrious, and really set a noble example to some of their fellow-bipeds of the human family, as they are obliged to earn their food and water before they can partake of it. The birds, by a series of ingeniously contrived wheels and windlasses, draw the water they require, and also the seed they eat. There is a great moral contained in this side-show. There are a variety of curious looking incubators and artificial “ mothers ” shown, with complicated appliances, which appear to be theoretically, at any rate, dalcnlated to in time dispense with the natural process of incubation; but it was observable that these '• newfangled notions’.’ were not regarded by the ladies’ with unqualified satisfaction. The show, as a whole, may be pronounced a great success. The Stewards, and the Hon. Secretary (Mr E. E. Edmunds), are to be congratulated upon the satisfactory results which have attended their efforts, not only to cater for the public entertainment, but also to improve the breed of domestic animals. The attendance last evening was highly satisfactory, aud the decisions of the Judges, with, perhaps, but one or two exceptions, appeared to give nio ground for cavil or dispute. The following is the FRIXE LIST. ■ SEOTIOJT 11—PonLTBT. -

Class 2—Silver Grey Dorking Cock and two Hens.—C. Simmons, sen., 1 ; A. A. Elkins, Masterton, highly commended. Class B—Any other variety Dorking Cock and two Hens.— X i. M. Isitt, Masterton, 1 ; A. A. Elkins, highly commended. Class 4—Golden Spangled

Hamburgh 0 ock and two Hens.— L. r. Edmunds, 1 ; A. A Elkins, Master ton, 2. Ga-ra s—Golden Pencilled Hamburgh Cock acd two Hen?.—W. 0. Williams, Christchurch, 1 ; B. E. Bannister, 2 ; A. A. Elkina, Masterton, highly commended. Class 6 Silver Spangled Hamburgh Cock and two Hen?.—A. Martin, 1 ; W. G. King, 2, Clasa 7 Silver Pencilled Hamburgh Cock and two Hens.—A. A. Elkins, Mastsrton, 1. Class 8 —Black Hamburgh Cook and two Hens.—F. J. France, 1. Class 10—Any other variety Spanish Cock and two Hens (under twelve months).—A. Martin, 1;A. A. Elkins, Masterton, 2, Class 11—Any other variety Spanish Cock and two Hens (over twelve months). —A. A. Elkina,Masterton, 1, 01assl2 HoudinCook and two Hens.—W. H. Meek, 1. Class 13—Game Houdin Cock and two Hens.— A. A. Elkins, Masterton (no award). Class 11 —Black-breaated Red Game Cock and two Hens.—A, A. Klkins, Masterton, 1; W. Balchin, 2. Class 15—Brown-breaa'e 1 or Ginger-red Game Cock and Two Hens. W. 0, Williams, Christchurch. Class 16— Duckwing Game Cock and two Hens.—A. A. Elkins, Masterton, highly commended. Clasa 17 Any other Variety Game Cock and two Hens.—E. E. Edmunds (pile game), 1. Clasa 19—Buff Cochin Cook and Two Hens (over twelve months).—F, J, France, 1. Class 23 —Dark Brahma Cock and Two Hens (over twelve months), —Edward Pearce, 1. Class 24—Dark Brahma Cock and two Hens {under twelve months). —John Prentice, 1. Class 25—Light Brahma Cock and two Hens (over twelve months). —A, A. Fdkins, Masterton, 1 ; Parker, Masterton, 2 ; A. A. Elkins, highly commended. Class 26—Light Brahma Cock and two Hens (under twelve month. —R. E. Bannister, 1 ; A. A. Elkins, Maaterton, 2, Class 80—Buff Poland Cock and two Hens.—Mias M. S. Atkins (no award.) Class 32—Golden Spangled Poland Cock and two Hens.—A. A. Elkins, Masterton, highly commended. Class 33—Silver Spangled Poland Crck and two Hens.—X Mills (no award). Glass 35—Black-breasted Red Game Bantam Cook and Two Hens.—E. E. Edmunds, 1; A. E. Whiteforcl, 2; W. Hardoastle, highly commended. Class 36 Duckwing Game Bantam Cook and two Hens.—A. A. Elkins, Masterton (no award) Class 33—Any other Variety Bantam Cock and two Hens,—A. A. Elkins, Masterton ; Peter Johnson (no award). Class 41—'Best Pair Barndoor, Domestic, or Mongrel Fowls. —E. E. Edmunds, 1 ; F. J. France, 2; P. Johnson, highly commended. Class 42—Best Pair Pure-bred Poultry not specified.—F. J. France, 1 ; R. E. Bannister, 2. Glass 43 Gander and Goose.—T. J. Lmny, 1. Class 44 Aylesbury Drake and two Ducks.—A. A. Elkins, Masterton, 1 ; W. B, Alien, 2. Class 43—Any other Variety of Drake and two Ducks.—A. A. Elkins, Masterton, 1. Class 47—Best Cock and two Hen Turkeys. —T. J. Lunny (disqualified).

Section 11.— Pigeons. Class 57 Carrier Cock (over twelve months). —.1. 11. Allen, 1 ; A. A. Elkins, Masterton, 2 ; Geo. Humphries, highly commended. Class 58—Carrier Cock (under twelve mouths).—A. A. Elkins, Masterton, 1;E. 0. Clifford, highly oimmeaded. Class 59_Oarrier Hen (over twelve months). — E. E. E hnumls, 1 ; J. H. Alien, 2 ; E. E. Edmunds, highly commended. Class 61 —Blue or Silver Dragon Cook and Hen (over 12 mouths ‘old).—E. E. Edmunds, 1 ; A. A. Elkins, Masterton, 2 ; E. E, Edmund*, highly commended. Class 63 —Pouter Cock and Hen (over 12 months). —E. Denton, highly commended. Class 61—Pouter Cock and Hen (under 12 months).—A. A. Elkins, Masterton. Glass 65—Almond Tumbler Cook and Hon.—E. E, Edmunds 1; E. E. Edmunds, 2 ; E. E. Edmunds, highly commended. Class 66—Kite Tumbler Cock and Hen.—E. E. Edmunds, 1 ‘ t E. E. Edmunds, 2 ; .1. 11, Allen, highly commended. Class 77—Flying Tumbler Cock and Hen.— A. At Elkins, Masterton, 1 ; E. E. Edmunds (rollers), 2 ; E. K. Edmunds (tipplers), highly commended. Class 63—Any other variety Tumbler Cock and Hen—E. E, Edmunds (red grizzle), 1 ; B. E. Edmunds 2; W. Reins, highly commended. Class 69—Barb Cock and Hen (Red or Yellow).—E. B. Edmunds. Class 70—Black Barb Cock and. Hen.—E. E. Edmunds, 1 ; J. Hume, 2. Class 71—Any other variety Barb Cock and Hen. —E. E. Edmunds. Class 72—Red Jacobin Cock and Hen, —E. E. Edmunds, 1 ; A. A. Elkins, Masterton, 2. Class 73—Yellow Jacobin Cock and Hen.—E. E. Edmunds. Class 74—Any other variety Jacobin Cook and Hen.—A. A. Elkins, Masterton, 1 ; A. A. Elkins, Masterton, 2 ; J. Hume, 3. Class 75—White Eantailsi Cock and Hen.—E. E. Edmunds, 1 ; J. Hume, 2 ;E. E, Edmunds, highly commended. Class 76 — Any other variety Fantails, Cock and Heu— E. E. Edmunds (blue). Class 77—Black Baldheads, Cock and Hen.—E. E, Edmunds, 1 ; E. E. Edmunds, 2. Class 78 Red or Yellow Baldheals, Cock and Hen— E. E. Edmunds. Class 79 —Blue or Silver Baldheida, Cook or Hen.—B. E. Edmunds, 1 ; A. A, Elkins, Masterton, 2, Class 80— Any other variety Baldheads, Cock and Hen'—No award. Class 81—Blue nr Silver Beards, Cock and Hen.—E. Edmunds, 1 ; J. Hume, 2 ; E. C. Clifford, highly commended. Class 82—Any other variety Beards Cook and Hon.—E. E, Edmunds (black), 1 ; E. E. Edmunds (red), 2 ; E. E, Edmunds, highly commended. Glass |83 —Bine, Red, or Yellow Nuns Cook and Hen.—A. A. Elkina, Masterton, no award. Class 84—Black Nuns Cook and Hen.—B. E. Edmunds, 1 ; A. A. Elkins, Masterton, 2 ; J. Hume, highly commended. Class 85—English Owl , Cock and Hon.— E. E. Edmunds (silver), 1 ; A. A. Elkins, Masterton, 2 ; E. E. Edmunds (blue), highly commended. Class 86—African Owls, Cook and Hen.—R. E. Edmunds, 1. Class 88 Turbets, Cock and Hen.—E: E. Edmunds, no award. Class 89—Magpies, Cook and Hen.— E. E. Edmunds, 1 ; E. B. Edmunds, 2 ; A. A. Elkins, Masterton, highly commended. Class 90 —Blue Antwerps, long-faced Cook and Hen. —E. E. Edmunds, 1;A, A. Elkins, Masterton, 2 ; E. E. Edmnnds, highly commended. Class 91—Antwerps, blue checkers, longfaced Cock and. Hen.—E. E. Edmunds, 1 ; E. E. Edmunds, 2 ; A. A. Elkins, Masterton, highly commended. Glass 92—Any Other Variety Antwerps, Cock and Hen.—E. B. Edmunds, E. T. Gillon, A. A. Elkins, Masterton, no award. Class 93—Any Other Variety Pigeons, Cock and Hen.—A. A. Elkins, Masterton, and A. A. Elkins, Masterton (ice birds), equal. Section lll.—Miscellaneous.

Class 96—New South Wales King Parrot. —O. H. Williams, highly commended. Claes 97 —Pair Roselli Parrots—T. B. Hewitt, 1. Class 106—New Zealand Paroquet.—Miss Kate Bethune, no award.-. Section IV.— Canaries. ’ Class 108—Clear Yellow Belgian Cook Bird,—lT. W. Hope, 1. Class 110—Clear Ball Belgian Cook Bird.—John. W. Hill, highly commended. Class 111—Clear Boil Belgian Hen Bird.—-H. W. Hope, 1. Class 113—Variegated Yellow Belgian Hen Bird.— Alexander Burns, highly commended. Class 116—’Any Other Variety Belgian Cook Bird. ■ —l). B, Hyde, 1 ; B. B. Hyde, highly commended. Class 117—Any Other Variety Belgian Hen Bird.—J. W. Hill, 1. Class 118—Clear Yellow Norwich Cock Bird.— D. B. Hyde, 1 ; John W. Hill, highly commended. Class 119 Clear , Yellow Norwich Hen Bird. —D. D, Hyde, 1 ; B. D. Hyde, highly commended. Class 120— Clear Buff Norwich Cook Bird.—J. W. Hill, 1 ; B. D. Hyde, 2. Class 121— Clear Buff Norwich Hen Bird.—B. 1). Hyde, 1; B. 11. Hyde, highly commended. Class 122—Variegated Yellow. Norwich Cook Bird, —F. Kogan, 1. Class 123—Variegated Yellow Norwich Hen Bird.—F. Kogan, 1. Class 126—Crested Yellow Norwich Cook Bird.— p. B. Hyde, 1 ; IX D. Hyde, highly commended. Class 128—Created Buff Norwich Cock Bird.—H. W. Hope, 1. Class 129 Crested" Bhflt Norwich Hen Bird.—Tl. W., Hope, 1 ; B 1 D, Hyde, highly commended. Glass 131 —Silver Lizards, Cock and Hon Bird. —J.- 5 W. Hill, 1. Glass 134—Jonquo Cinnamon Hen Bird.—H. W, Hope, 1. Class 136—Buff Cinnamon Cock Bird. —H. W. Hope, 1 ; J. Bailey, Christchurch, highly commended. Class 137—Buff Cinnamon Hen Bird.—J. Bailey, Christchurch, 1. Class 140— Green Cock Bird.—J. W. Hill, 1; O. H. Williams, highly commended. Class 141—Green Hen Bird.—J. Bailey, Christchurch, 1 ; J. W. Hill, highly commended. Class 142 Any other variety Canary Cock Bird.—J. W. Hill, highly commended. Class 143—Any other variety Canary : Hen Bird.—No award. Class 144 — Best Gage of Four Belgian Canaries.—R. E. Bannister, 1 ; G. G. Barns, highly commended. Class 145, — Bast Cage of Four Norwich Canaries. —1). X). Hyde, 1 ; D. D. Hyde, 2. Section Y. — Miscellaneous. Class 143—Best Casa of English stuffed Birds.—No award. Class 153—Best Incubator for Hatching purposes.—J. G. Price, 1. . ' . Section Vl. —Bogs. I Class 154—Newfoundland Bog.—No award. Class 155 Newfoundland Slut. George Guthrie, highly commended. Class 156 Mastiff Bog or Slut.—Miss Whittaker, 1; H. Bamliford, 2 ; E. E. Elmunds, highly commended. Class 162—Bulldog.—O. Tyrwhitt, 1. Class 164—8a11-Terrier Bog—E. E. Ed-

mend-, H. Sullivan, J. Taylor, S. Burkes, no award. Cl,'ns 165—Bail-Tu-rrier Slut.—3, Smith, I. Class 166—English Terrier Dog. — G. W. Chandler, 1. Class 107—English Terrier Slut.—K. Knapp, 1 ; I’. Silver, 2. Class 101—Skve-Torrier Do'. —ll.S.ll.Lyall, no award. Class 163—Skye Terrier Slut. —H. B. Thew, uo award. Glass 170 —BoxTerrier Dog (over 12 months).—G. Richards, 1. Class 171 —Fox-Terrier Slut (over twelve months). —D, B. Howden, 1. Class 172 — Fox-Terrier Dog (under twelve months). — W. C. Fitz Gerald, 1 ; W. C. Chatfl=U, 2. Class 173—Fox-Terrier Slut (under twelve months). —W. H. Meek, 1,; H. Crawford, 2. Olas! 174—Terrier Dog or Slut any other variety.—J. Wilson, T. J. Glew, W. Hooke, no award. Class. 175—Greyhound Dog (over 12 months). —C. and E. J. Hill, 1 ; J. Smith, 2. Class 176—Greyhound Slut (over 12 months). —0. and E, J. Hill, 1. Class 177 Greyhound Dog (under 12 months). —0. and E. J. Hill, 1 ; J. T. Wilkins, 2. Oiass 178Greyhound Slut (under 12 months). —C. and E, J. Hill, no award. Class 179—Best Pedigree Greyhound.—o. and E. J. Hill, no award. Class 181—Irish Retriever Dog or Slut,—J. Ames, 1. Class 184—Sheep Dog or Slut.—A. A. Elkins, Masterton, 1 ; J. Mills, 2 ; A. Morgan, highly commended. Class 185—Cattle Dog or Slut.—T. J. Bunny, 1. Class 187 —Field Spaniel Dog or Slut.— T, H. Glllrnan, 1 ; Wm. Crosby, 2 ; C. F, England, highly commended. Class 183— Any other variety Spaniel Dog or Slut.—T. G. : Reid, 1 ; J. Hodges, 2 ; W. Wiggins, highly commended. Class 193—Pointer Dog or Slut.—T. J. Lundy, 1. Class 194—English Setter Doj or Slut (over 12 months). —Jas. Turner, 1 ; E. C. Huliett, 2 ; A, C. Bishop, highly commended. Class 195—English Setter Dog or Slut (under 12 months). —W. Lowes, Masterton, no award. Class 196 Irish Setter Dog or Slut (over 12 months). — Major Eooles (red), no award. Class 198— Gordon Setter, Dog or Slut (over 12 months). —Miss Hunter, 1. Class 199—Gordon Setter Dog or Slut (under 12 months old). —Miss J. Hunter, no award. Class 200—Italian Greyhound Dog or Sint (over 12 months). —A Wakeford, 1. Class 202—Chinese Pug Dog or Slut.—J. H. Harton, 1. Glass 203—Foxhound Dog or Slut. —T. J. Lunny, no award, Class 2)7—Cross-bred Dog or Slut for Rabbit Purposes—H. Tandy, no award. Class 208— Dog or Slut any other breed not specified.—E. Focke, 1 ; E. Fooke, 2. The following is a list of the special and extra prizes, presented by various ci'izens, together with the names of the winners Pooltet.— Class 2—C. Simmons, sen., presented by Mr D. Asher. Class 3—Elkins, presented by Mr Sheriff. Class 4—E. E, Edmunds, presented by Mr J. King. Class 8— F. ,T. France, presented by Mr W. A. McDowell. Class 11—A. A. Elkins, presented by Mr T. Divan. Class 23—8. Pearce, presented by Messrs Kohn and Co. Class 24—1. Prentice, presente 1 by Messrs Woods, Orosbio, and Co. Class 25—A. A. Elkins, presented by Messrs Barber Bros. Class 26 R.’Bannister, presented by Mr J. G. Harris. Class 41—F. J. Franca, presented by Mr F. Martin. Glass 42—,F. J. France, presented by Mr D. D. Hyde. Class 43—T. J. Lunny, presented by Mr Wiggins. Pigeons. —Class 57—J- H. Allen, presented by Mr S, Downes. Class 61—E. E. Edmunds, presented by Mr Ingram. Class 65—Fi. E. Edmunds, presented by Mr G. L. Jenness. Class 08—E, E, Edmunds, presented by Mr 0. Willeston. Cla»a 75—E. B. Edmunds, presented by Mr J.E. Brown, M.H.R. Class 77—E. B. Edmunds, presented by Mr G. Denton. Class 79 —E. E. Edmunds, presented by Mr S. Sofia. Class 84—E. E. Edmunds, presented by a Civil servant. Canaries.— Class 111—H. W. Hope, presented by Mr Eberle. Class 118—D. D. Hyde, presented by J. Mandel. Class 121— D. D. Hyde, presented by Whitaker Bros. Class 122—F. Rogan, presented by G. W. Dutton. Class 126—D. D. Hyde, presented by A. R. Hislop. Class 134—H. A. Hope, presented by Mr W. H. Clark Class 144 R. Bannister, presented by Mr F. Grady. Class 145—D. D. Hyde, presented by Mr F. Moeller. Doos.—Class 162—0. Tyrwhitt, presented by Mr J. Riwley, Class 164 —E. E, Edmunds, presented by Mr Ziman. Class 165—3. Smith, presented by Mr E. H. Goldsmith. .Class 167 R- Knapp, presented by Mr D. Cameron. Class 17.2 —W. 0. FitzGerald, presented by Mr W, O, Fitzgerald. Class 175—0. Hill, presented by Mr J, McDowell. Class 181—J. Ames, presented by Messrs Wrigglesworth and Binns. Class 184—A. A. Elkins, presented by Mr W. B. Gibbs. Class 193—T. J. Lunny, presented by M. G. Anderson. Class 202 —J. H. Harton, presented by Mr T. Gordon. Class 203—T. J. Lunny, presented by Mr W. R, Ross, Extra Prizes —Cup, presented by Mr Edmunds to the winner of- the highest number of points in poultry, A. A. Elkins ; oup, presented by Mr Edmunds to the winner of the highest number of points iu pigeons, K, E. Edmunds ; cup, presented by Mr Edmunds to the winner of the highest number of points in canaries, D. D. Hyde; cup, presented by Messrs Blundell Bros, to the person living ten miles, or over, from Wellington showing the greatest number of exhibits, A. A. Elkins. The first prize for a bull-terrier slut was awarded by mistake to S. Smith instead of to G. W. Smart. Mr A. Biroh received a special prize for his two setters under 12 months.