CHRISTCHURCH SHOW NOTES.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 8350, 23 June 1905, Page 1

CHRISTCHURCH SHOW NOTES.

' THE POULTRY. (By CROW-BLACK.) The display at the Christchurch show was an excellent one. Poultry, of course, were the chief feature (909 entries), but pigeons, canaries and cage birds were all well represented, making a grand total of 1259. i Dorkings were only exhibited by th 3 itwo well-known breeders, Messrs S. C. Kesteven and G. Butcher, the ! former securing all the firsts. < Langshans were not numerous, but 'W. Henderson's pullet, A. Gapes's cockerel, Double Bros' - hen and H. •Frost well deserved their wins. , Modern Qame are on the wano s J Messrs G. "Wilson and G. T. Smart exjfcibited good specimens. ' Minorcas made a good display, there was a falling off in numbers. In the oock class the birds were .well placed by Mr Banks. J. Tindall* won with a very big-bodied bird with good comb and lobe, but light in eye. ij. Ballantyne's second is a grand 'headed bird, with very sound face, •shown in great condition. The third place was filled by a good quality bird ;of Mr Hendry's. In hens (11) the 'Dallington Farm won with last year's Dunedin winner. She is a great bodied ■hen, rather beefy' in comb, and beginning to fail in face. " The second prize hen, with a white face, was 1 very lucky In getting a ticket; 1 much preferred Mr Hendry's fine type bird with good headpiece for Becond place. Shaw, «J Currie, M'Connell, Hampton and Ballahtine showed fine specimens. The oockerel class of eighteen brought out & couple of good ones— D. Hampton's? firtt and J. Curries second. The winner is good type, nice head with a clean-cut comb, shown in great condition. The second is a grand type, good comb and lobe, but fails in condition to winner. Tindall and M'Kewan's exhibits were fair specimens, but not forward enough. E. Traheme's cockerel has a splendid headpieoe, but fails in type. The winning pullet of Curries in a class of eighteen is big, good type and full of quality, but not quite ready. D Hampton's second is another 'big one, Standing higher on the leg, but does not carry her tail as well as the winner. The third pullet of Curries Is another good one, but loses in body to v first and second, as also does A. Hendry's line quality pullet. The Leghorns again drew keen competition. H. Hearfield scored, heavily in whit© cockerels and cocks. The .wjm-

ning cock is of splendid type, colour and headpiece, and full of quality. J. Mouat' s second, cock is also a grand type, but fails in condition to tho winner. The winning cockerel stands out in size, colour, well-serrate d comb, good lobe and sound face, besides being shown in tho pink of condition. He claims the club's 'challenge cup for the best Leghorn cockerel or pullet, any variety, tho club's challenge cup for the best White Leghorn cockerel or pullet, and the club's special for the best White Leghorn cockerel. The second and third cockerels were big ones, but a long 'way behind the winner. C. Lucas's hcis a typical Leghorn, -full of quality, as also is A. B. Menzies' chicken. ' The White pullets were a strong 'class. H. Cogan won ■with a "hummer," and also claimed third -place with another good one, C. Lucas coming in between with a nice quality pullet of different type, which I fail to follow the judge in. The hens wore a strong class, and H. Cogan again triumphed . with a well-preserved one, Mouat being second with a bigbodied o,ne, broken in face, and C Lucas's good-shaped one third. In Brown cocks, F. J.. Breach won with a stylish little, bird, good in colour and sound in face ; the second bird placed I should have passed, as ho \va3 very much gone in tho face. J. Lillico : s shapely bird, rather light in hackle, might have been second. Tho fourteen Brown hens were the best collection that has come together, most ot them being prize-winners. The class was well judged by Mv Palmer. The Dailington Poultry Farm supplied tho winner, which is a beauty in size and feather, her only fault being a little smoky in the hackle. A. Walker's last year's winner was not shown quite so fit, but she has beautiful top colour, though rather light in breast. J. Liilico and R. Wilson each exhibited a good-feathered hen, but failing in sizo to first and second. The Brown Leghorn cockerels were not oqual to last year's in number or quality. The winner was shown in great condition. He is a good type, fair colour on top, slightly ticked with brown in breast. Robertson's second had evidently suffered from his long journey. ,He is a good-coloured one. The best bird in the class was undoubtedly J. Liilico's fine-coloured cockerel, though he carried his tail rather high. The pullets were a moderate class, with the exception of W. W. Robertson's, which stood out from her opponents. In the Buff Leghorn male . class J. J. Royds won on type from W. H. Strange.' W. Davidson's first hen won on size from J. J. Royds; they are both good birds. The Andalusian were a weak class, .though Mr Menzies possesses a good one. 111 his second prize pullet, which is not out in. comb yet. Orpingtons made a magnificent display. In all its different colours the Orpington is- a handsome fowl, a good table bird and an excellent eggrpro? ducer, both summer and winter. The Bisham Poultry Farm is certainly entitled to the credit of the fine array' of good quality birds which were penned. Seventeen black cocks were oil view. Mr A. Tyree's last year's cup cockerel prevailed again. Ho is a thick-act Or.pington, with a nice .green §heen ri _gcod dark eye, and typical in all respects'. Bisham' s second ra.n the winner very close, as he was shown in better condi.tion, but he railed in fulness in chest to the winner. H. PannelJ's third was another good one, with . Ti, beautiful heapiece. but standing a little high on the leg does not catch the eye as being round in front. The five cocks which filled the leading places were all bred from the two imported trios which were on exhibition here two years ago by Bisham Poultry Farm Proprietory. Sixteen were penued in Black Orpington hens, and last year's winner, looking in better feather, but pale in face, vanquished all her opponents easily. Bisham also supplied the second hen, and the third came from Orpington Yards, and was a Bisham bred bird; they are three great specimens of tne breed. Thirty cockerels were shown, G. Rollinson taking the first and third honours, R. Brown } of Timaru, being lin second position. The winner is close to the ground, nuggety, and a rich beetle green in colour. The second bird's legs must have been overlooked by the judge, otherwise he is a goodshaped one. The third cockerel Hiked very much, and should have placed second. H. Pannell, G. Fairbrother, C. Petersen, W. B. Cowlißhaw, Bisham Farm, and Miss E. E. Clarkson exhibited promising cockerels. The winner ! was claimed by Mr C. Petersen, of Timaru. In the pullet class of thirtyfive Mr Butcher's nice blocky one was justly placed first. Mr Petersen's second is hard to describe, and I was unable to follow Mr Reilly here. The Bisham tkird was well worthy of second pace. She is stout, short, and with a gem of a headpiece. J. Stewart's is also a good ■ one, as also were E. Traherne's representatives. Buff Orpingtons made a beautiful show, and three of the winners' breeding can be traced back to the importations of Mr Tyree's good old trio. The hardy, quick maturing, and eggproducing qualities of the Buff Orpington should commend it to poultrykeepers. Thirteen cocks were exhibited, and were well placed by the judge. The Orpington Farm won on size and type' from A. Walker's nice evencofoured Buff. E. W. Neilson filling third place. Pannell, Shaw, and Mager also received tickete. Eleven good hens were-, penned. W. S. Jordan, J. B;. Wilson, and A. Tyree filled the firsfc three places. Peter Jack'.s nice even buff -coloured cockerel of good type prevailed in, the class or twenty-six, Baigent and Betts, of Nelson, filling second place, and H. Pannell' and ET Wilder third. In the pullet class P. j. Mager scored on type, being very much like last year's winner, though not so big. Baigents . and Bett's second pullet was moat even "in colour, but very rough in legs. J. B. Wilson's and W. S. Jordan's thirds were slightly ticked in tail. PannelFs, Wilde's and Mrs Seth Smith's were nice pullets. ' In Jubilees Mr Prentice exhibited eight good specimens, and was awarded five tickets. Braiunas made a poor display; G. Wilson scored two firsts. . 'Plymouth Rocks show ...signs of improvement. The barred variety is un-

doubtedly a handsome breed. Mr F. J. Lundon, of Waimate, took the cup with a fine pullet, and W. A. Sowman, of Blenheim, sqored five tickets. H. 0. Kerr, M. Slater and W. J. Rout divided honours in White Rocks. Houdans have not many followers, T. Breeze, jrL Berryman and W. H. Trengrove being the only exhibitors. The former claimed the cup with his pullet. Wyandottes made a wonderful display, there being 182 entries. The collections of Silver pullets and "White cockerels contained a larger percentage of really good birds than ever before. The popularity of this breed is not undeserved. As utility birds they are hard to beat, the Silvers having won the last two competitions at HawkesDury College. la Gold cocks the winner of 1901 and 1902 again scored. H. Frost scored from A. "Walker in hens. Double Bros, were very lucky in winning with a washy hackle and bad type of bird. I preferred A. Kerr's fine top cockerel, with good stripe in hackle, nice wing bar and well laced breast, though it runs off at the thighs and is weak in comb. He was shown well and is a fine type. W. Taylor's second was in His right place. He is fair top colour, smoky hackle, sound laced on breast and thighs. Of the sixteen pullets there were only F. C. Hack's and H. Hearfield, jun's, in it; they stood well out from the others in sound lacing, but neither was a good type. F. C Hack's is a nice headed bird, well laced right back to the tail, as also is Master Hearfield's, which no doubt won on condition. The winner was also awarded the cup. for best cockerel or pullet in the show. In Silver cocks E. J. Ross' marvellously-laced bird won. He has a beautiful bar, but is very dirty on top. Double Jbros.' second is good top colour, nice breast, but he was very groggy on his legs. J. H. Shaw's third is a nice typical Wyandotte, sound, black and white right down to the thighs, with fair wing bar. The ten Silver hens were undoubtedly the best that have ever been brought together in the colony, and they were well placed by Mr Casey. The winner, P. Carolin's, is an exceptionally cleanlaced hen- and rare type. Hack's second is a very big one, not so good in type or distinct in lacing as the winner. A. Wilde's third is good type and sound black and white. A. Walker and A. and H. Clarkson well deserved their tickets. Twenty-six cockerels were in the class, and Double Bros, carried off the honours. The winner is a square-built- one, well laced on breast, but mealy on the thighs, and not nearly ready. H. C. Lane's third I preferred ' for first place. He is a good shape, splendid top, with a beautiful hackle, and good, sound openlacing on the breast, besides well shown. P. Carolin's' second is splendidly laced on the breast, but as for shape he looked as though he had been squeezed through a bottle. J. Tindall's commended cockerel I placed for second ; he is a good all-round bird. Mr Casey had a big task set him to select the winner in thY class of thirty-eight pullets. In this class fortune followed Mr Lane in being piaced first and second. The winner tvas small, and not distinct (hard) in lacing. The second was a very yonng one, small, but the best laced in the class. She was in her right place. E- 3\ Rose's third is a good pullet, but was light in the thighs. A. and H. Clarkson's commended pullet, which would stand handling, r placed third. JSteven's pullet, in my opinion, stood out. for first place, though she was cardless. She is big, good type, and beautifully laced, but has one pearl eye. ■ , -i. . • : ' White Wyandottes are coming to the front fast, and many very high-class birds were exhibited. In the cock class Gr. H. Blair, of Gleniti, supplied the first and N second. They were good m type, and colour. J. C. Wilson's third is a snow white, but failed in shape. The hens were well placed, H. Bells last year's winner again scoring- JStevenson's second and J. J. Parker s third were good ones. The twenty cockerels made a fin* display. J- V:' Wilson's first is a beautiful colour and food type, shown in best fettle. *-/. ohnston's second is another good one, a.s also is J. J. Parker's third, which is only a chicken yet. J. J. Parker's nrst and second pullets stood out from we other seventeen. They are big, s f. 1 ® n " did type and colour, though a Utu#

— , „■,■■■■■■.■„.„,. , coarse in head. J. C. Wilson's third is a fair specimen. , Partridge Wyandottes are not making much headway. In the male class W. Fennsr scored with a good even topcoloured bird ; and xl. Pannell was first and second in the females. The winner was great type, but very dark in colour. The second v.as more to my liking. Indian Game made a small but select show. H. G. Berryrnan carried off the cup with his fine pullet, and also scored with his great type of hen. A. Tyre© won in cocks with his imported bird, and W. H. Trengrove in cockerels. Hamburgs are net improving. Stewart M'lntyre won the speI cial for best Hamburg in the show I with a golden-pencilled cock. A. It 1 . j Alpe had easy wins in all the silver I spangled cla-sses, and afto won the cup I with the pullet. In black hens S. I M'lntyre was first, second and third, I and A. Menzies was first and second m j cockerels, both being very handsome j and well shown. I Anconas and Campines are making very few new friends. In the former breed Mrs Studholme and R. Pearce divided honours, while H. G. Berryman and H. C. Berryman secured the tickets in Campines. Bantams were not numerous. A. Doig won tho cup with a nice carriage BlackRed Ganio cockerel. There was a good display of ducks, L. Irvine's Pekin drake under twelve months winr.inw the cup. In the Novice and Selling classes there were a number of birds fit for the open classes. The Ladios' Bracelet is as, popular as erer, and some warm members were exhibited. Miss Maud Hack, won one with a beautiful bilver Wyandotte cock, and the other fell to Mrs A. Tyree's imported Indian Game hen. The second prize cock, belonging to Bisham Farm, has been sold at ten guineas, to go to Sydney. Mr A. B. Menzies had a bit of luck in winning the Club Cup for tho best Andalusian, Ancona or Campino cockerel or pullet, with his second-prize pullet in Andalusians, owing to Mr R. M. Barr not being a member of the club. Captain R. C. Clifford's Orpingtons from Essex wore absent from the show. Mr Lcith's (Hawke's Bay), pens were also vacant. The winning Silver Wyandotte hen of Mr P. Carolin's was bred by Mr R. K. M. Evans, from .Mr E. Ross's strain. ; Mr A. Wilde's third priss Silver Wyandotta hen was imported from Mr A. Heath's yards in- England. ' Mr J. Curries Minorca ren, wi-icti has scored on Geveral previous occasions in Christchurch, was passed this year on account of several flight feathers being missing. Want of typo in many cf the specimens of Silver and Golden Wyandottes which were to tho front, was v-ery noticeable. This was not so in the-- White and Partridge sections. In Silvers and Golds breeders have ,heen paying great atention to lacing and colour, and have losb sight of the ideal shape. During a chat with Mr G. Butcher at the show, I learnt that -he had! found great sale for his Black Orpingtons. Mr Butchpr will breed very few Dorkings this year,^ as there is so small a demand for them. J. H. Sykes ; Silver Wyandotte pullet was claimed by more than on© fan-r cicr, and was submitted to auction by Mr C. R. Wilson, when she was knocked down to Mr F.. C. Hack at £3 ss. The club's funds were increased by £1 18s. R. Melville's winning, pullot in tho Selling Class .for Wyandottes was a big one, well laced, though showing signs of becoming peppery on top soon. Mr Patterson, of Dunedin, claimed the. winning cockerel in the Selling Class for Wyandottes. He is far from being at his best, but he will make a good stock bird, for which purpose Mr Patterson secured him. Mr P. R. Presants scored his first win in tho Selling Class for Leghorn cockerels, any variety. Mr Sowmari, of Blenheim, claimed the winning Black Orpington pullet at tno reduced price of £6 10s ; also one of Mr Butcher's cockerels at £4 4s. Mr Mouat, of Halfway Bush, who bought all Mr Hunt's White Leghorns recently, was a visitor and exhibitor. Mr Charles Grant was present from the Taieri on the opening day. He returned on Friday, breaking his journey at Makikihi, to visit the Bisham Poultry Farm. ' Mr E. R-eilly returned to Dunedin on Friday. Hie judging of £he Orpingtons gave general satisfaction. Tho placing of tho second prize Black Urpington cockerel, which had feathers on the^legs, and the second prize pullet, were evidently mistakes. The Golden Wyandotte cookerels were a wild lot. Mr D. Hampton's winning cockerel was not his favourite. I prefer Mr Banks' s choice to the elongated one. Prior to the show Mr Hampton and Mr J. Currie decided to exchange Minorca pullets after the exhibition, whatever the result might be of the judging. The former fancier now has the winner, and the Wellington fancier has the second. Mr Anderson, of Hanmer Springs, was a visitor to the show on Friday and Saturday. His hens, which were first and second in the Black Orpington pullets last year, competed unsuccessfully against Bisham hens. They were not irT the best show condition. Mr L. Irvine was up from Dunedin to see his fine Pokin drake, under twelve months, win the. cup. The humorist, P. Carolin, kept his promise of last, year to return in 1905 and win in Silver Wyandottes. Mr Omand, of Dunedin, also came with his birds, which claimed a couple of tickets. Mr'C. Lucas's White Leghorns showed great- quality, and are a good white. The secretary (Mr Craig) is a hardworking/ officer, and ever courteous to inquiring, visitors. Mr' J. Rose was presept on the second day of the show. Mr Lillico and Mr Petersen (Timaru), Mr A. HendryVnd Mr Berryman (Ashburton), Mrs j. Symons (Makikihi), Mr Lundon (Waimate) and Mr Tomkins (Oamaru) were also visitors. For some time there has been a demand for birds of the utility type, and fanciers have been quick to perceive

til© I'equiremsnts of poultry keepers generally. The Christchurch show was a.tru-e reflex of the position, and the visitor could not help noticing that the "utility" bird was exhibited in large numbers, and the lt fancy " fowl was not in the running. Tho Silver AVyandotto pullet which won in the opsn class was clainred at £3. Mr H. Hearfield's imported White Leghorn hsn could only get a highly commended ticket. She has developed a very beefy comb, which detracts from her appea.ra.nco as a show/ bird. Lloyd Hickman scored well in his initial attempt at Brown Leghorns, providing first and third in cockerels. Pen 142 contained a nice type of White Leghorn pullet of his breeding, but she was not furnished enough. The winning Brown Leghorn pullet was-not equal to last year's " hummer" of Mr W. W. Robertson's. The third prize Silver Wyandotte cock was bred by Hemsworth, of Paramatta, from a trio of Preston's stock. J. Tindall's very highly commended Black Orpington pullet has the makings of a good hen. E. • Wilder 's third Buff Orpington . cockerel would be a hard one to boat with a finer headpiece. ! ' A. Walker's Silver Wyandotte pullet would have gone very close to winning had she been well washed. Visitors to tho show drove out to Lincoln College on Thursday and Saturday, and were well pleased with the comforts and arrangements made for the birds in tie laying competition. The third prize Silver Wyandotte cockerel was claimed by Mr P. C&rolin at £5 ss. He is ono oi tho nicest cockerels seen out for some time, and Mr H. C. Lane was unlucky in not getting the blue ticket. Tho second Silver Wyandotte cockerel also changed hands. Mr Lane's first Silver pullet was claimed by Mr Johnstone, of. Ashburton. J. J. Parker claimed the Golden pullet which won the cup for the best bird in the show, cockei-els or pullets. A. Kerr's third Golden cock goes to •a Hanmer Springs fancier. Mr Anderson has secured two of F. Hack's. Golden millets. F. O.'Hack has purchased the two Black Orpington hens which were first and second at Christchurch as pullets 'Mr Printz, of Orepuki, Southland, was present at tho show, and claimed both H. Hearfield's winning male birds. The cock bird was a " nibble " at three guineas: ■ The total sales at th© show were £130, a record. The taking at the doors during the three days were well up to the average of former shows, and altogether the club has reason to be satisfied with the result of its efforts. . The Bon TV Y. Duncan on Saturday night paid a visit to the show, accompanied by Mr T. H. Davey,.M.H.R. THIS PIGEONS. . (By RED CHEQUER.) ' The pigeon section • of the 1905 show did not compare favourably with that of the previous year. Antwerps were not represented ;. this variety a few seasons back formed one of the strongest classes. - Carriers have also disappeared, and if it were not for the Show and .Working Homers, Dragons and TuPßTefs, the pigeons would havo presoritsa a sorry spectacle. In glancing through the list of entrants in. the catalogue one fails to see the names of many fresh exhibitors, and ono shudders to think what will become of our faucy varieties when those good fanciers, J. VV. Green, Macquarne . and Smith, the Fraser Bros, and W. Mably retire from the fancy. Already tho absence of A. Gapes and Hobbs, Bros, from th© ranks of exhibitors has been severely felt. The Dragons this year were up to the standard of last show.- The cup winner, the property of F. Semmens, deserved its position. The winning bird in Class 224, the property of D.\ Craig, was a fine, typical specimen. In rung hens, D. Bailey ran the cup-wm-ncr fairly close, but lost in head properties. Show Homers, though again strongly in evidence, were not so well represented as last year. Messrs J. W. Green, Macquarrie and Smith and E. D. Rees divided the honours. In blue or black chequer cocks, Mr Green won with a very good headed bird, correct in bo.dy and colour. His cup-winner is also "an ideal specimen.' * In Show Homers, blue or black chequered cocks, rung, Macquarie and Smith won with a bird of very good type ; their reserve second prize winner in rung class is also a fine type of bird. Pouters had only one entry. Mr Green winning with a very stylish bird, that would win in strong competition. Fantails, I was pleased to see, were fairly numerous. . In cock or hen, white, G. Woods had an easy win with a good bird, nearly correct in type. In the rung class the cup winner, the property of A. Menzies, has splendid carriage and good tail, and is a real good fantail. Jacobins are forging ahead, some very good birds being shown by F. Hickmott. Owls, although not numerous, were gcod, especially the cup-winner, shown by J. W. Green.' Those shown by S. Otley and Ken. Mayo were also good birds. Oriental Frills were not numerous,tho best in. this class being shown by S- Otley, a beautiful bird, and of good type. Tumblers were again the chief attraction. In the short-faced Almonds Macquarrie and Smith won, with a bird very nearly correct. In the rung class for short-faced Almonds the cup-win-ner also deserves special mention. In Kites J. H. T. Rogers won first. All the birds in this class did not come up to the standard as regards colour. In Tumblers, long-faced, bald, black, cock or hen, the winner deserved its position, being clean cut in markings, of good colour and type. In the class for long-faced bald, any other colour, W. Fraser won with a splendid baldhead. He (also scored in long-faced beards, with another good specimen of the tribe. Long-faced, clean-legged blacks were a grand array, one of the features of the show. A. Fraser won with a good one that well deserved the special prize. B. Wiberg was second, with another good. one. In fact, the whole of this class left little to be desired. In the rung class I liked the second bird, exhibited by B. Wiberg. In long-faced clean-legged red W, Frdser won with a typical bird. I preferred third. bird to second. In cleanlegged reda, rung class, Fl Hickmott won first and special j It took a good bird to win in this class, which was well filled with very good birds. In the class for yellows W. Fraser won cup and second prize with 'birds little to chcose between them, both being typical specimens of thw variety. In longfaced clean-legged mottled or rosewing blacks, R. Fraser was the winner m the cock or hen class, with a good rosewing. In any other colour I liked the

secend prise winner, exhibited by W. Mably. In the rung class W. Fraser scored first and the cup, with a bird of nice colour and type. In long-faced clean-legged, any other colour, cock or hen, I liked the agate best, exhibited by A.' Fraser. This bird was unlucky in not getting placed. Tipplers were not numerous ; Macquarne and Smith had an easy win with a good specimen. Tumblers, long-faced, muffed, blacks, some really good birds were on exhibition. In the old bird class A. Fraser was hard pushed for first, those .behind his bird being very good birds. ,In the rung class H. Cicwley won tho cup with a good bird, heavily muffed, and very sound in colour. In red , or yellows A. Fraser's winner deserved its award. In the rung class H. Crowley had the only exhibits, both grand birds. In blue or silver, rr.uffed, H. Crowley won in both classes with very typical birds. Magpies were poorly represented. The exhibits of M. Greenside and Macquarrio and Smith were all of the correct type. The classes for Turbits were cancelled. The Novice C,lass brought forth some splendid birds, lan Sinclair winning first with a real good pair of magpies. Miss I. Fraser exhibited a very good pair of turbits in this class. ■ The Ladies' Bracolet class for any variety also containel some fine birds. The winner, Mrs George* Bradford, exhibited a splendid Jacobin. Tho Selling Classes were also filled with good birds. A pair of. real good Pouters, .exhibited by Macquarrie and Smith .wp, and at .the price asked it is a' wonder they were not claimed. . ■-■• Workin g.-.Homers were fairly numerous} and some good birds were amongst them. A. C. Gerard, with-five entries^ gained five firsts and cvp — a good record. F. Unwin and W. J. Turnbull also exhibited some very fair birds.