a wall of slate or tiles, however thin, 2 inches from the flue, and covered at top, so as to make that little space air-tight on the flue, and that would prevent all injury to the roots of the Vines by heat. For keeping up a temperature of from 45° to 50° in winter, we think your flue will be ample without its being at all hot, except in very severe weather. We presume your tile covering is to be a foot wide. If your tiled pathway were from 2 to 3 feet in width, you could have more heat by leaving the sides of the flue exposed beneath the tiling. We have used 9-inch tiling for flooring, and found that the side tiling over the exposed side of the flue, though not giving a heat like that over the flue, still afforded a very genial heat. For small neat houses, we know of no plan that will combine so much economy in heating with real comfort as that which you propose to adopt. HEATING A SMALL GREENHOUSE (T. E. J. M.).-We think that small houses 10 feet by 5 feet are mistakes. You can hardly move in less than 2 feet, and then you have only a space of 3 feet for plants-that is, unless the house is high enough to have a wide shelf over the pathway. A small iron stove, with a pipe through the roof for the smoke, would be the simplest mode of heating such a house. Let the stove be wide enough to permit a lining of firebrick in the fireplace, and have the top flat to permit of a pan of water being set on it. We have said much of late on the economical use of these stoves. The chief necessaries are, fuel-clean cinders or coke after lighting-close-fitting feeding and ashpit doors, and when the heat is up giving just a little air at the latter to sustain slow combustion. If you had a scullery or kitchen near, and the top of the boiler were not below the level of the floor of the house, you could easily take a hot-water pipe round the house. A raised flue would be objectionable in such a narrow house; but if you could sink for a small furnace outside you could take a small flue, as alluded to the other week, beneath your pathway. See answer to another correspondent in this day's Journal. The simplest method would, however, be the small iron stove. CONSERVATORY, VINERY, &C. (K. F.).—If plenty of air be given there can be no doubt of Peaches, Nectarines, and Apricots thriving against the back wall of your long hipped-roofed house. Vines will also do well in the raised border in front if either the roots can go outside or could go underneath your 6 feet pathway inside, and in this case the front platform should not be raised so much. Your doing this well will depend much on having the Vines on the roof thin, so as to let the light fall on the back wall-say Vines 5 or 6 feet apart and spurred. As to having Camellias, Roses, or fruit trees in pots on the back border, 10 feet wide, these will do well at first, but when the roof is covered there will be scarcely enough of light, except in the winter and spring; and after the plants on the back wall begin to be in leaf there must be no plants on that border tall enough to intercept the light. Strawberries will do best early in the season on suspended shelves, say 18 inches from the glass. If continued, too, their shade will be injurious. You should have 20 inches of good soil for Peaches, and 24 inches for Vines. You are wise to take out the clay and replace it with turfy loam and good soil. Burnt clay will do for concrete and for the bottoms of walks; but for concreting, on the whole we prefer clean gravel, say five parts to one of good lime. You can do all you propose in your narrower house well, either by planting out pyramids and bushes of the fruit trees, or keeping them in large pots. We much approve of the wide walk as a great blessing to an invalid. By all means have plenty of flowers by the side of the path. SUSPENSION WINDER.-Messrs. Motley & Green inform us that this is not a new principle, but was brought by them from France. Though not new it is good. AUCUBA SEEDS NOT GERMINATING (C. B.).-We know of no better plan than to separate the seeds from the pulp when the berries are ripe, and sow in pans of rich light soil, covering the seeds about half an inch deep. Place the pans in a house with a temperature of 45°, and keep the soil moist. They ought to germinate in less than two years if good. Try again, and place them in a mild hotbed. SYRINGING CURRANT AND GOOSEBERRY TREES (Scoto-Saxon).-Mr. Robson, to whom we have referred your inquiry, says that more than one of the many fruit-growers by whom he is surrounded adopted this plan on an extensive scale in 1871, when the scourge of caterpillars was so great and destructive. The mixture was the same as that used in the Hop gardens-viz., one pound of soft soap to ten gallons of water, the soft soap being first boiled in a sufficient quantity of water to thoroughly dissolve it, when more water was added. The syringing commenced as soon as the evil made its appearance, but was discontinued when the fruit on the Currant trees began to colour, or, in fact, before that time, except in some of the bad cases, when the crop was destroyed or rendered useless. Gooseberries were treated in a similar way; but some growers adopted the same practice as that employed for Filbertsthat is, to spread cloths carefully beneath the tree to be operated on, then shake the tree sharply, and a number of the caterpillars would fall on the cloth. This is best done on a mild day, and the tree should not be touched until the cloths are ready, as a moderate disturbance enables the insect to secure itself to the leaf, and it is then not easily shaken off. We have heard of a great many bushels of caterpillars being collected in this way. Of course damaged leaves and twigs fall into the cloth as well, but it is usually considered that half the results will be live caterpillars. The value of soft soap has been fully recognised during the last few years, and many tons of it are consumed in the neighbourhood, but mostly for the Hops; still, it is equally efficacious on fruit trees. PEACH TREE APPARENTLY DISEASED (Idem).-From the advanced condition of the bud of the sprig you sent us we conclude that your tree is under glass, and in such a position, unless under very peculiar circumstances, it ought to bear. The shoots of Peaches certainly do occasionally die off in the manner you describe; but when no insect or other cause seems apparent, the evil usually lies at the root, and we are disposed to think that must be the case with you, as we cannot discern anything particularly the matter with the specimen sent. We once had a case very much like yours, in which the trees were growing against a north wall; the fruit dropped off, and the trees that had once been healthy and good languished and showed unmistakeable signs of distress. An examination of the border revealed the cause-the roots of a number of Ash trees on the other side of the wall had found their way underneath it, and were robbing the Peach trees of all that was good in the border. Perhaps something of the kind may be the matter with your tree; or if it is in a pot, it wants more food to live upon-in fact, it requires a larger pot and more good soil. If its roots are in contact with those of other trees or shrubs, or if they have by surface cultivation been driven into an unhealthy subsoil, the evils you complain of are likely to occur. Examining the roots, lifting them nearer the surface, and discontinuing the cropping of the border, will perhaps effect a cure. Owing to the wet autumn many Peach trees did not ripen their wood well, and in some places mildew set in; but that generally attacks the tips, whereas your trees become diseased in the middle of the shoot of the preceding summer. This is unusual. The fallingoff of the bloom and partially set fruit is common enough, and attributable to the imperfect ripening of the buds the previous year, owing to the weak state of the tree. This is of frequent occurrence with out-door Peach trees, but those inside ought not to be so affected, excepting on special occasions when thereis a lack of sunshine at the time of blooming. PARADISE STOCK (J. Browne).-It is not a flower, but one of the kinds of stock on which Apple scions are grafted. EMIGRATING (J. Jones).—As health as well as gardening employment is an object, we know of no better place for you than Victoria in Australia. OXALIS CRENATA (Etta).-Write to the principal florists who advertise in our columns. CUTBUSH'S MAGNUM BONUM PEA (Newton).—The best reply we can give to you is this extract from a letter sent us by Mr. Rabone, gardener at Alton Towers:-"I found it to be superior to any I grew last year. The flavour of this Pea is its best recommendation, and when fully known will be grown as extensively as that invaluable variety Veitch's Perfection." WINTER MANAGEMENT OF BEDDING GERANIUMS (S. B.).-Your plants in pots, plunged in dry earth in a stable, we should not water before March, only if the wood shrivels we would give a little water to keep them fresh. Early in March we would cut them in, but not much-merely removing irregularities of growth; and if you could give the plants the benefit of a hotbed with a slight bottom heat of 65°, we should advise you to repot them, removing all the old soil and returning them to the same size of pot, or one smaller if such will hold the roots without cramping. Set the pots on ashes in the frame, or they may be plunged in sawdust, keeping the plants close, and sprinkling overhead twice daily with tepid water until they are breaking freely, then admit air and give water, increasing the amount with the growth, and hardening well off by the end of May. Failing the hotbed, we should not pot the plants until they had made shoots about an inch long, and even then we should prefer to place them in a cold frame, keeping them rather close and shaded from bright sun until they are again growing freely. PRUNING CLOTH OF GOLD AND CLIMBING DEVONIENSIS ROSES (Idem).— We should not prune-off more than the weak unripe portions of the shoots; and to induce the latter to break at the lower part we would depress them, and when they break at the lower part secure them in their proper positions. The less this class of Roses are pruned the more they will flower. VINES RED-SPIDERED-VARIOUS (J. W. L.).—We should at once clean the vinery infested with red spider last year; thoroughly wash the woodwork with soft soap and water, keeping it from the glass, which should be cleaned with clear water. The walls, flues, and all stone or brickwork should be washed with lime and sulphur vivum brought to the consistency of limewash by adding boiling water, having 4 ozs. glue dissolved in every gallon. Apply this with a limewash brush. The woodwork should, if required, be painted. The Vines should be stripped of the loose portions of the bark, and then be washed with a solution of soft soap, 4 ozs. to the gallon of water, brushing thoroughly with a stiff brush, then go over again, using the composition you have been accustomed to employ in former years, taking care not to rub off the eyes. The pot Roses should be pruned at once; but how they, pruned or unpruned, are to flower in April with gentle forcing, we do not know. We are unable to account for the Melon plants not breaking after being stopped, but we should say the plants were not in a healthy state. You did quite right to tread the dung firm in the pit. You should have an opening along the front as well as back for lining the Melon pit; this would answer better than the stones. The stones would, however, allow of a more uniform heat. The soil you propose for Melons will answer very well. The dusting the stems of the cankering Melon plants with quicklime is good. The house on an east aspect will be very suitable for Camellias and Azaleas in summer after they have made their growth. Greenhouse Ferns would do well in it if kept in a temperature above 32°. The flue would need to be inside the house. How could it heat the house were it outside the wall? SOIL FOR ROSERY (V. W.).-You must first see if draining is required, for though the subsoil may be gravel it may not be free of water. As the soil is unsuitable, we should form an artificial one of the top 6 inches of a pasture where the soil is a loam inclined to be strong rather than light. Take it off with its turf and add to it one part of well-rotted manure, chopping the sods up and mixing them with the manure. The soil should be 2 feet deep, allowing 6 inches more for settling. After planting mulch well with partially decayed manure. The dwarf Roses we should have on the Manetti stock, planting them so that the union may be covered with 2 or 3 inches of soil. Standards should be on the Briar stock. VARIEGATED BEDDING GERANIUM MANAGEMENT (F. J.).-From the old plants in the cold frame the decayed parts ought to be removed to the quick as they appear. We should not prune them until the first week of March, and then only cut-in the irregularities of growth so as to form a compact plant, and do not pot until they have shoots an inch or so long. After potting keep the plants in the cold frame rather close, and by admitting air in the early part of the day and shutting-up early in the afternoon you may secure a good growth, and have bushy plants with good roots by planting-time. The cuttings in boxes we should not pot-off until early in March; then place them in the cold frame and keep them rather close until they have recovered from the potting. Both the cuttings and old plants would be better of a gentle heat after they are potted, but will do very well in the cold frame. PLANTS FOR NORTH WINDOWs (Agapanthus).-We think you will not succeed with plants in the preserved-ginger jars in windows with a north aspect; there is, however, no fear of the hardier kinds of greenhouse Ferns not doing well. The following are a few-Adiantum assimile, Asplenium bulbiferum, Blechnum cognatum (australe), Davallia canariensis, Lomaria L' Herminieri, Nephrodium molle corymbiferum, Nephrolepis exaltata, Platyloma rotun difolium, Pteris crotica albo-lineata, P. serrulata cristata, P. umbrosa, and Onychium japonicum. Of other plants you may try Bambusa Fortunei variegata, Coprosma Baueriana variegata, Eurya latifolia variegata, Farfugium grande, Isolepis gracilis, Saxifraga sarmentosa, Yucca aloifolia variegata, and Y. quadricolor. PAMPAS GRASS FROM SEED (Idem).-It is easily raised from seed sown in March in pots or pans filled with rich light loam and leaf soil. Just cover the seeds with fine soil, and place them in a gentle hotbed. When the seedlings are up remove them to a cold frame, and when large enough to handle place them singly in small pots and grow them in the cold frame; when well established plunge the pots out-doors in ashes in a sheltered position, and plant them out the following spring. NAMES OF PLANTS (T. S.).-We ask for only six specimens, and you send a bundle of twelve, all leaves, which we cannot undertake to name a plant from. We request that good specimens, and in a box not destructible by the post-office punches, may be always sent. (Dublin).-Euphorbia jacquiniaflora. (Mrs. Adams).-Lonicera fragrantissima. (F. B.).-Your Orchids were too withered for determination when they reached us. (E. T. J.).— Gesnera Deppeana, Ch. and Schl. (G. elongata var. of "Bot. Mag.," t. 3725). (J. Luck).-Pteris tremula and Pella falcata. (N. G.).-Lastrea dilatata. 1, Ptychomitrium polyphyllum; 2, Racomitrium heterostichum; 3, Poly trichum piliferum; 4, Atrichum undulatum. (A previous list of Mosses sent under another signature).-1, Hypnum rutabulum; 3, H. striatum; 4, H. triquetrum; 2, Neckera complanata; 5, Bryum capillare. (G. H.).-1 and 3, Adiantum ethiopicum; 2, A. hispidulum; 4, A. cuneatum; 6, A. tretraphylla ; 5, Doodia caudata; 7 and 8; Selaginella Martensii; 9, Begonia papillosa ("Bot. Mag.," t. 2846); 10, Dactylis glomerata? POULTRY, BEE, AND PIGEON CHRONICLE. THE POULTRY OF 1872.-No. 1. VERY rarely is it that any breed of fowls seems to stand precisely as it was the season before. Some improve, others seem to go back; and were it not for this ebb and flow, varieties would, I suppose, become perfect in the end, and then the charm would be gone, for it is in aiming at an ideal or impossible standard the pleasure greatly consists. To attain by your own patient study and perseverance a beauty of contour or a perfection of marking never before reached, is the legitimate triumph of the fancier; and there is always so much room for this improvement, that I repeat again what I have so often said, Anyone who will stick to his one breed and study it can never be beaten by money merely; he will sooner or later make his own mark, and get his own strain" recognised. Generally, however, I never remember a year in which mere money has done so much as in the past season. Some of the most constant winners, to my personal knowledge, have never yet bred a good bird of their own-all their triumphs have been bought. The breeders who have thus sold their stock at high prices should be the last to complain of this; and it is not on this account I mention the matter, but for the sake of a warning which I have given before, and wish emphatically to repeat for the sake of beginners, That a man who is always buying literally cannot breed good stock, except now and then by accident. He is not only debilitating his birds by overshowing (in most cases), but he never gives his so-called "strain a ghost of a chance to "settle" into something definite and good. Now and then he makes a lucky hit in mating, perhaps, but he is sure to spoil his work next year by some other bird he buys. It is very well at commencing to spend money freely if you are fortunate enough to have it to spend; but having once got a thoroughly good supply of stock birds together, the more you keep in your own hands the sooner you will get to the top of the prize list; and to get there by his own honest exertions is the fancier's true pride. Several daily papers lately have remarked on the high degree of pleasure and intellectual gratification experienced by the successful shorthorn-breeder, and they are quite right; it is a true triumph of mind over matter. And what I wish to point out is, that fowls will afford the very same gratification, at a cheap rate and in a small space, to all who will take the only royal road to it; and the benefit to many an overworked brain of such a really intellectual pursuit, which at the same time is a mental relaxation and necessitates more or less of out-door exercise, would be beyond calculation, as I believe it has been to me. But I have got far away from the poultry of 1872. Do not let anybody laugh if I begin with my old pets the Brahmas, for they have now headed all classes in point of numbers, and are more kept than any other two breeds together. I do not get tired of them, and I still think a cock of the best type to be the noblest in appearance of any fowl we have. He has the dignity of the Cochin, with the grace and springy gait of the Game. Many will laugh at this, but I can call to mind more than one grand bird which, if you seized one of his hens, would be "on" you instantly, and which would certainly thrash any other bird but a Game cock; and I well remember once selling a fine young cockerel which killed a large rat in the roosting-house the very first night he arrived at his new quarters. I stick by my Brahmas, and grow fonder of them every year. With the Darks I must say I have not been satisfied this season. The pencilling of the average prize pullets has not been what it was in 1871, and there has been a growing tendency in them to overhanging, twisted, shapeless combs, and sour-looking heads, which to a true Brahma-fancier are both abominations. Hens have shown these faults of comb still more plainly; and I would state, for the warning of breeders and judges, that my experience has proved conclusively that it arises chiefly from overfeeding when young, especially with meat, in order to get mere brute size, and I fear it will continue as long as mere size can win. I would not be misunderstood on this point. If size be really bred in a bird, and attained by such feeding on good plain diet as simply maintains perfect health and appetite, it is a great point; but size forced into any given bird invariably destroys all the finer points that very bird would otherwise have shown. It is not by extra feeding that the Americans produce their enormous Light Brahmas, but by carefully selecting breeders with large frames. In cocks, also, combs have been getting large, and I have also been sorry shows. The objectionable yellow colour also seems on the into see the heavy Cochin-style of bird again increasing at various crease, and needs to be very carefully guarded against. The only remark I have to add is, that it seems now impossible to win with any cocks but the Black-breasted. The tendency was plainly that way last season, but this year the idea seems quite fixed. I admit these birds look more showy, but I regret, notwithstanding, this hard-and-fast line; for the very best pullets I have ever seen were bred from very dark but slightly mottledbreasted birds. On the whole, it is, perhaps, combs that need most attention at present in this variety. Of the Light Brahmas, on the contrary, candour compels me to chronicle a most gratifying and marked advance in quality. hens or pullets superior to those Mr. Crook bred several years I do not so much refer to prize birds, not having yet seen any since, and which are still winning in other hands, but the improvement in the general run of the classes has been extra ordinary; at least half the pens exhibited show now very fair fluff and cushion, and leg-feather, too, is coming back again. The cocks are not so good as the hens, however. The number of birds shown with disordered wings this season was frightful, and needs very severe measures, for the most beautiful bird, if he has this blemish (in most cases quite preventible when taken is showing more of that disgusting dirty straw colour, and the in time), is not fit to look at. The male sex of this breed also correct "colour" in the hackles is, in my opinion, scarcer than last year. Still, even the cocks have gained in size, saddle, and combs, and with careful attention to the faults I have named I shall almost expect to see a few cups wrested next season from the hitherto victorious Dark variety. Size in both sexes has advanced perceptibly in this breed, owing, in several cases within my own knowledge, to an American cross, which I believe I was the first to recommend for that purpose. Here I may, perhaps, recall the fact, that when I stated large birds, weighing 14 to 16 lbs. for cocks, and 10 to 12 lbs. for hens, were to be found in America, certain would-be authorities, who knew a great deal less than they pretended, very discourteously implied with sufficient plainness that my statement was a mere Well, within the last season an imported cock, weighing no less than 18 lbs., and a pair of hens weighing nearly 13 lbs. each, have been shown, and perhaps that may convince those to whom my assertion was not sufficient. On the whole, size seems in a very fair way to be reached, and the points to be looked to in Lights at present are chiefly still more general leg-feather in both sexes, and greater purity of white and intensity of black in the cocks. cram. I would again state, as I have done before, that by those who desire to keep Brahmas for their economic qualities chiefly, the Light is at present, on the average, to be preferred, being generally a better layer of larger eggs. I have been glad to see how many have lately taken up this variety, and where it can be kept moderately clean no more beautiful fowl can be had. I hope to follow on with other breeds on a future occasion.-L. WRIGHT. CUPS AND MALAYS AT BRISTOL POULTRY SHOW. I was glad to see so favourable a report of the Bristol Poultry Show, and much pleased at finding my birds all return in such excellent condition; but there is one thing to which I beg leave to call the attention of the Committee, and that is the manner in which some of the silver cups had to be competed for. A silver cup, for instance, was offered for the best cock in the Polish, French, Malay, or Any other variety classes. I have never yet thought it a privilege to be allowed to compete for what I had no possible chance of obtaining, and it did not at all disturb my peace of mind on finding that the Judges had very properly awarded the cup to a Polish cock, a magnificent specimen of that breed. On the score of value or merit, what chance would cocks in the French, Malay, or Any other variety class stand against the Poland? A silver cup was also offered for the female department of these before-mentioned classes; but as all were shown in pairs except the Malays, which were shown singly, as a natural consequence the Malay's chance was reduced to nil before starting. If the Bristol Committee do not feel disposed to give a cup to each class, would they kindly another year allow us to compete on more level terms, or offer a cup for Polands one year, for French fowls the next, for Malays the next, and then for the Variety class? As regards cups, I should like to see them totally abolished at all shows, and the money prizes increased instead. The Judges have, as a rule, none too much time in which to make their awards; why, then, should they be bewildered in awarding cups after having adjudged the prizes, especially when, as is sometimes the case, a cup is offered for the best pen of fowls or Pigeons in the Show? This cup, instead of giving satisfaction, generally does the opposite. At Bristol, in the Pigeon classes, a cup was offered for the best pen of Fantails, Turbits, or Nuns. I only ask, Can Nuns pretend to compete against the, of late years, so-much-improved Fantails, which have well-nigh reached perfection? Year after year I have hoped to see many poultry prize lists revised, and much-needed alterations made both in the classification and amount of prize money. As wellarranged a prize list as I have seen for some time is that issued by the Hanley Committee for their Exhibition on the 11th of February. The Malay prizes at Bristol were liberal and proportionate, consequently the classes were well filled-twentyfive pens in all. I trust that most committees this year will include Malays in their prize lists instead of excluding them, and also give separate classes for Polands and Black Hamburghs. -A. G. BROOKE, Shrawardine, near Shrewsbury. THE JUDGING AT LEWES POULTRY SHOW. I FULLY concur, and I have no doubt that the majority of exhibitors of poultry and Pigeons will do so likewise, in the protest made by the Rev. J. G. B. Knight in your Journal of the 9th inst., against the practice adopted by the committees of some poultry shows of withholding the name of the judge appointed by them to award the prizes. It may sometimes be difficult to obtain the services of one of the best and most experienced judges, but that circumstance can hardly be regarded as a good reason for exhibitors being permitted to entrust the important power of deciding upon the comparative merits of their birds to a person who may prove to be altogether incompetent for the task. I was not present at the Lewes Show, and I cannot, therefore, speak from observation with regard to Mr. Fielding's decision relative to Mr. Knight's birds; but I must say that I am somewhat puzzled to understand how Mr. Fielding could have given that particular notice to them which he states in your Journal of the 16th inst. that he did give; for I have recently seen a report of a poultry show said to have been held at Plymouth, at the very time at which the Lewes Show was being held, and Mr. Fielding is mentioned as having been the Judge at that Show also.-FAIRPLAY. [This correspondent and others have made some pointed criticisms on the awards at Plymouth and Lewes. We omit these criticisms because they are founded upon inferences. We advise the committees to try if other judges would give more satisfaction, and to pre-announce who they are to be.-EDs.] THE VALE OF TODMORDEN AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY is most satisfactorily managed, and the deserved result is that the Society has a balance in hand of £176, and the pens, &c., valued at about £40. SOUTHAMPTON POULTRY SHOW. THE tenth annual Exhibition of poultry, Pigeons, Cage Birds &c., was held at the Auction Repository, Southampton, on the 14th, 15th, and 16th inst. Spanish consisted of ten entries of a very even quality, but without a bird of any great pretensions. The winners were not the largest-faced birds; they had good combs, and we are glad to see this having its proper influence in the decisions of the Judges-a point in Spanish fowls which, we regret to see, has been held too lightly in some of the recent awards. The Dorking classes contained some good birds, Mr. Beachey being first, and Mr. Martin's Maidstone cup-winners being awarded the second prize. In many respects these pens were of equal merit, but we think the toes of the hens should have reversed their positions. The cup went to a pen in the young class belonging to Mr. L. Patton. The shape of the cockerel we did not admire. In Cochins, any variety, a beautiful pen of Whites deservedly secured the first prize, but we much preferred Mrs. Allsopp's pen of Buffs to her pen of Partridge Cochins to which the second prize was awarded. The young class was not good. In the Dark Brahmas, Mr. Lingwood secured the first prizes in both classes; but Pen 75, unnoticed, belonging to Messrs. Newnham & Manby, contained by far the best cockerel, and would certainly have been entitled to the highest honours had he been shown in good company. The Light Brahmas were the great feature of the Show. In the cockerel class a very neat bird was first; the first and the second prizes for pullets justly going to Mrs. Williamson. In this class Mr. Crook sent some good birds, but they were not in the condition in which he usually places his birds in an exhibition pen. The adult birds were a splendid class, Mr. Maynard's being a good first; but this appeared to have exhausted the resources of even the largest breeders, for the next class was very inferior, and it would have been better had it been omitted from the schedule, for it spoilt what would have otherwise been a fine collection. The first prize fell to a Mr. pen with a pullet almost devoid of leg-feathering, and of no size or Brahma shape. The Game classes contained a large entry, nearly all the most noted exhibitors being represented. Jeken won the cup for Black Reds with a handsome pen. The first prize for Brown Reds went to a very lanky-looking bird, and that in the " Any variety" to a pen of Whites, very beautiful and shown in splendid condition, but hardly the stamp of birds to supersede some of the powerful-looking Duckwings that were shown against them. The French classes were strong, and included some good birds. The Game Bantam class was also a large one, but contained no birds of any mark whatever. The Pigeon classes were well filled, the majority of the prizes falling to Messrs. Fulton and Horner; but in some Mr. Maynard made a good stand against the leviathans; and in the class for Jacobins, Mr. South secured the first prize, Mr. Walker following his example in the Fantail class. Mr. Jones won easily with Owls, showing a most charming pair, the whole class being commended. A great struggle was made for the honours in the Carrier class. The Dragoons were also particularly worthy of notice. The Cage Birds contained some excellent specimens, which were greatly admired. Nine classes for Cats, which secured a very large share of attention, brought the entries up to 918. The arrangements of the Show were well carried out under the supervision of Mr. Warren. SPANISH-1, H. Brown, Putney Heath. 2, F. James, Peckham. he, Mrs. Allsopp, Hindlip Hall, Worcester. c, S. Samways, Wolverhampton; P. H. Jones, Fulham, DORKINGS.-1 R. W. Beachey, Fluder, Kingskerswell. 2, J. Martin, Claines, Worcester. hc, Henry Lingwood, Barking, Needham Market; H. Humphrey, Ashington. DORKINGS.-Chickens.-1 and Cup, L. Patton, Hillmore, Taunton. 2, Henry Lingwood. he, Henry Lingwood; O. E. Cresswell, Bagshot. COCHINS.-1, R. W. Beachev. 2, Mrs. Allsopp. he, Capt. F. G. Coleridge, Wargrave; H. Lloyd. jun., Handsworth. COCHINS.-Chickens -1 and Cup, Henry Lingwood. 2, O. E. Cresswell. he, R. W. Beachey; Capt. F. G. Coleridge. c, G. Shrimpton, Leighton Buzzard. BRAHMAS (Dark).-1, Horace Lingwood. Creeting, Needham Market. 2, H. Feast, Swansea. Chickens.-1 and Cup, Horace Lingwood. 2, T. H. Williams, Brecon. BRAHMAS (Light).-Cockerel.-1 and Cup, T. A. Dean, Marden. 2 and c, Mrs. A. Williamson. hc, H. M. Maynard; Mrs. T. Turner (2). BRAHMAS (Light).-Pullets.-Cup, 1, and 2, Mrs. A. Williamson, Leicester. he, T. A. Dean; Mrs. T. Turner. c, F. Crook, Forest Hill. BRAHMAS (Light) -1, H. M. Maynard. Holmwood, Isle of Wight. 2, Mrs. T. Turner. he, H. M. Maynard: Mrs. A. Williamson; Mrs. T. Turner. c, Rev. N. J. Ridley; M. Leno, Markvate Street. BRAHMAS (Light) -Chickens.-1, J. Bradshaw, Guildford. 2, Mrs. H. Popham. GAME (Black and other Reds).-1 and Cup. J. Jeken, Eltham. 2. W. Adams, Ipswich. hc, H. E. Martin. c. W. H. Stagg, Netheravon (2); J. Forsyth, Wolverhampton: J. Fletcher, Stoneclough. GAME (Black and other Reds).-Chickens.-1, J. Forsyth.] 2, E. Aykroyd, Eccleshill. hc, W. H. Stagg. GAME (Any other variety).-1, Rev. G. S. Cruwys, Cruwys Morchard, Tiverton. 2, H. Browne, St Austell. HAMBURGHS (Silver and Gold-pencilled).-1 and Cup, W. K. Tickner. 2, N. Barter, Plymouth. hc, H. Thompson, Coleshill; T. Faulkner, Merston, Isle of Wight. c, H. Moore. HAMBURGHS (Silver and Gold-spangled).-1, T. Walker, jun., Denton. 2, T. Faulkner. hc, Mrs. J. Pattison, Dorchester; J. King, Oxford. c, J. Freeman, West Bromwich. POLANDS.-1, Capt. F. G. Coleridge. 2, T. P. Edwards. he, F. Alban; J. Hinton, Warminster. c. A. Cruttendon, Brighton. FRENCH.-1 and Cup, R. B. Wood, Uttoxeter. 2, Rev. N. J. Ridley. he, W. Humphreys; W. Dring, Faversham; B. Heald, Mapperley Plains. c, J. Chisman, Southampton. H. Feast, Swansea. FRENCH.-Chickens.-1, R. B. Wood. 2, G. De Faye, St. Helier's, he. Miss Mortimer, Rushall, Ross; W Dring. c. Rev. N. J. Ridley. ANY OTHER VARIETY.-1, Rev. G S. Cruwys (White Minorca). 2, T. Walker, jun. (Black Hamburghs). he, Cutlack, jun., Littleport (Black Hamburghs); R. S. S. Woodgate, Tunbridge Wells (Silkies); J. Hinton (Malays); J. Freeman (Black Hamburghs); W. Wildey, Cosham (Andalus ans); T. Moore, Fareham (Andalusians). BANTAMS (Game).-1, C. H. Ames, Henley. 2, W. Boutcher, Notting Hill. c,H. C. Dear, North Stoneham. BANTAMS (Any other variety)-1 and Cup, B. F. Parrott, Henbury. 2, M. Leno. he, Miss E. J. N. Hawker, Tunbridge Wells; T. Davies. c, J. Pares, Postford, Guildford; H M. Maynard; C. H. Poole, Bridgewater. DUCKS (White Aylesbury) -1 and 2, J. Hedges, Aylesbury. DUCKS (Rouen).-1, J. Paiton. 2, H. Dowsett, Pleshey, Chelmsford. c. J. E. Pardey, Newton-le-Willows (2): E. Ponting, Whatley; G. Chase, Titchfield; R. K. Wyndham, Bishop's Waltham. DUCKS (Any other variety).-1. Capt. C. F. Terry, Walton-on-Thames. 2. Miss A. J. Aitken, Greenock. he, R. Wilkinson, Guildford; W. Boutcher. c, M. Leno. GEESE.-2, R. K. Wyndham. TURKEYS.-1, Rev. N. J. Ridley. 2, L. Patton. SELLING CLASS - Cock or Cockerel.-1, T. W. Anns, Clapham (Partridge Cochin). 2, C. F. Wilson, Brighton (Black Hamburgh). hc, W. Westcott, Landport. c, Mrs. J. Woodham, Highwood, Romsey (Dark Brahma); Capt. F. G. Coleridge (Poland); R. W. Beachey (White Cochin); H. Brown (Spanish). SELLING CLASS.-Hens or Pullets-1, Capt. F. G. Coleridge (Cochins) 2, Mrs. Christie, Inston, Devon (White Cochins). hc, F. W. Arnold, Porchfield, Newport, Isle of Wight. c, Capt. F. G. Coleridge (Polands); W. Westcott; J. F. Sillitoe, Wolverhampton (Spanish). GAME (Black and other Reds)-Cockerel.-1, W. K. Bullmore. 2, E. Winwood, Worcester. Any other variety.-1, W. K. Bullmore. 2, J. Jeken. PHEASANTS.-1, Mrs. T. Turner. 2, E. Pike, Christchurch. hc, C. H. Mayo; Mrs. T. Turner. ORNAMENTAL BIRDS.-hc, O. E. Cresswell (Indian Game). EXTRA STOCK-hc, P. Warren, Southampton; Master V. P. Warren, Southampton. c, Master V. P. Warren. PIGEONS. H. Pratt: E. Horner: R. Fulton, New Cross. c. N. Hill, Upper Norwood. POUTERS.-1. E. Horner, Harewood. 2, H. Pratt, Lozells, Birmingham. ke, TUMBLERS.-Almonds.-1, R. Fulton. 2, J. Ford, London. he, E. Horner. Any other variety.-1, E. Horner. 2, R Fulton (Mottied). BARBS.-1, R Fulton. 2 and c, H. M. Maynard. he, H. M. Maynard; H. Yardley, Birmingham. JACOBINS.-1, G. South. 2, H. M. Maynard. hc, E. Horner; O. E. Cresswell. c, E. Roe, Salisbury FANTAILS.-1, J. Walker. 2, H. M. Maynard. he, H. M. Maynard; H. Yardley. c, E. Horner. OWLS.-1, P. H. Jones. 2, R. Woods, Jersey. TURBITS-1, C. L. Gilbert. 2, S. Salter. hc, J. D. Blackman, Southampton; F. Hodding, Salisbury; H. Yardley; O. E. Cresswell; R. Fulton. Jones. c, P. H. CARRIERS.-1, E. Horner. 2, R. Fulton. hc, H. M. Maynard (2); W. Quickfall, Shanklin; E. Horner; P. H. Jones; C. Córk, New Shoreham. TRUMPETERS.-1, E. Horner. 2, C. L. Gilbert, Salisbury. NUNS-1, E Horner. 2, R. Fulton. DRAGOONS.-1 and 2, G. South, London. vhc, P. H. Jones. hc,C. L. Gilbert; E. Horner; J. Philpott, Clapham; R. Fulton. ANTWERPS.-1, H. R. Wright, Birmingham. 2, E. F. Wilson. he, H. Yardley; C. F. Copeman, Birmingham. ANY OTHER VARIETY. 1, H. G. Holloway, jun, Stroud (White Pigmy Pouters). 2, H. Jacobs, Sandown (Antwerps). hc, G. H. Gregory, Taunton (Magpies); H. Yardley: E. Horner (2); P. H. Jones (Foreign Variety). SELLING CLASS.-1, L. Watkin. 2, H. M. Maynard (Barbs). hc, J. Ford (Tumblers); H. Jacobs (Dragoons): P. H. Jones. EXTRA STOCK.- he and c, J. D. Blackman, Southampton (Black Tumblers, Almond Tumblers, and Blue Owls). CAGE BIRDS. NORWICH.-Clear Yellow-1 and 2, Adams & Athersuch, Coventry. vhe, T. Mann (2); W. Walter, Winchester. hc, C. & D. Carver, Landport. e, T. W. Fairbrass, Canterbury. Clear Buff-1 and 2, Adams & Athersuch. vhc, T. Mann; G. & J. Mackley, Norwich; W. Walter. hc, C. & D. Carver; A, Skinner, Faversham. c, T. W. Fairbrass. NORWICH.-Marked or Variegated Yellow.-1 and 2, Adams & Athersuch. vhc, Adams & Athersuch; W. Walter. hc, T. Willsher, Chichester (2). c, C. and D. Carver. Marked or Variegated Buff-1 and vhc, Adams & Athersuch. 2, W. Walter. hc, G. & J. Mackley NORWICH.-Any other variety.-1. E. Arnold (Crested Buff). 2, W. Walter (Crested). vhe, Adams & Athersuch (Crested). hc, E. Arnold, Winchester (Crested Yellow). BELGIAN.-Clear Yellow.-1. T. Moore. 2, O. Nicholson. vhc, H. Gibbes. c, C. & D. Carver. Clear Buff-Prize and vhc, J. Corbyn, Salisbury. 2, 0. Nicholson, Landport. hc, J. W. Savage, Guildford; C. & D. Carver; O. Nicholson; J. Brown, jun. c, H. Gibbes; C. & D. Carver. BELGIAN.-Any other variety-1, H. Gibbes. 2, J. W. Savage. vhc, O. Nicholson (Variegated); T. Moore (Variegated). hc, C. & D. Carver (Ticked). c, H. Gibbes. Silver LIZARD.-Golden-spangled-1 and 2, J. Taylor. vhc. Adams & Athersuch. he, O. Nicholson (2): T. W. Fairbrass. c, Rev. V. Ward, Hythe. spangled.-1, Adams & Athersuch. 2, J. Taylor. vhc, O. Nicholson. hc, 0. Nicholson; T. W. Fairbrass. c, T. W. Fairbrass (2). ANY OTHER VARIETY OF CANARY.-1, Adams & Athersuch (Cinnamon). 2, T. Mann, Camberwell New Road (Jonque London Fancy). Extra, J. Stevens (Yellow Coppy). vhc, O. Nicholson. he, R. Poole, Maldon; Adams & Athersuch (Yorkshire). c, G. & J. Mackley (Ticked Buff Variegated); W. Walter (Cinnamon). MULES.-1, J. Brown, jun. (Clear Buff). 2, Adams & Athersuch (Goldfinch). Extra, Misses E. & J. Baxter, Newcastle (Yellow Mule). vhc, R. Poole (Buff Goldfinch); Adams & Athersuch (Goldfinch); Misses E. & J. Baxter (Yellow Mue); G. & J. Mackley (Buff Goldfinch) (2). hc, J. Stevens (Brown Linnet Mule). c, T. Wilsher (Linnet Mule). BULLFINCH.-Prize, G. & J. Mackley. vhc, T. Willsher. he, A. Skinner; J. Brown, jun. c, Master W. A. Gillett, Bitterne, Southampton; W. Walter. GOLDFINCH.-1 and vhc, T. Willsher. c, Rev. J. P. Bartlett, Exbury Rectory; Misses E. & J. Baxter. LINN T.-Prize, G. & J. Mackley. he, T. Willsher; Misses E. & J. Baxter. SKYLARK.-Prize, G. & J. Mackley. hc, Miss F. B. Samways, Southampton. c, W. Walter. BLACKBIRD.-1, G. & J. Mackley. vhc, C. Stewart. hc, Mrs. Lewis; Miss M. J. Samways, Southampton; T. Madden, Southampton: J Hamilton. THRUSH.-Prize, A. Skinner. c, H. C. Kellaway, Southampton. ANY OTHER VARIETY.-2, T. Willsher (Yellowhammer). Extra. J. Bannister, Southampton (English Owl) whe, J. Pratt, London (Brown Blackbird); Mra. Lewis, Millbrook, Southampton (Starling). COCKATO-Prize, W. Walter (Lemon-crested Cockatoo). vhe, Miss F. Harfield, Old hirley (Rose-breasted). PARROTS.-1, W. Walter (Green). vhe, J. H. Churcher, Bitterne (Parakeet); J. Corbidge, Southampton (Green). he, Miss L. Samways (Grey). c, Mrs. Law (Green); H Winstanley, Southampton (Grey). LOVE BIRDS.-Prize, G. & J. Mackley. FOREIGN BIRDS.-Any other variety-1 and 2, W. Walter (Red Lory and Virginia Nightingale). 3. G. Hyne (Cocketeals). Extra, T. Willsher (Avadavats). vhc, Mrs. E. M. Wheeler. Old Shirley Cardinal Bird); E. Taylor; J. Corbidge (Java Sparrows). he, W. Walter. CATS. TORTOISESHELL, OR TORTOISESHELL AND WHITE.-1, H, Strofton, Streatham Common. 2, T. Goldsmith, Woodbridge. 3, E. Horner. hc, Flitton, Watford. c, H. Strofton; Miss A. Hill. TABBIES.-1, W. E. Manby, Southampton. 2, G. Peach, Shifnal. 3, Miss Caines, Southampton. he, W King. BLACK-1, G. T. Pope. 2, Mrs. Hawker, Southampton. BLACK AND WHITE.-1, Miss A. J. Walter. 2, W. Ogilvy, Bessborough Gardens, London. LONG HAIR.-1, W. Drewitt, Southampton. Morgan, West Cowes. 2, Mrs. Lewis. 3, Mrs. M. ANY VARIETY OF NO SEX.-1, Mrs. E. M. Wheeler (Grey Angora). 2, Mrs. W. Perkins, Southampton (Long-haired). 3, Mrs. Law, Southampton (Tabby). hc, H. Fowles, Southampton (Blue Tabby). KITTENS-1, J. H. Churcher. 2, Miss M. J. Samways. 3, Mrs. S. A. Pocock, Berkhampstead c, E. Horner. ANY OTHER VARIETY.1, 0. Nicholson. 2, W. H. Parkis, Southampton Pain ed Ocelot, or Tiger Cat). JUDGES.-Poultry: Rev. G. F. Hodgson, North Petherton, Bridgewater; and Mr. W. B. Tegetmeier. Pigeons: Mr. F. Esquilant, London. Cage Birds: Mr. A. Willmore, London. Cats: Mr. W. B. Tegetmeier. FAKENHAM SHOW.-We are informed that His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales has presented a cup for competition at the Show to be held on February 4th and 5th. NENTHEAD POULTRY AND CAGE BIRD SHOW. HAMBURGHS.-Silver-spangled.-1, Walton & Rutherford. 2, J. Richardson, Alston. Chickens.-1, L. F. White, Alston. 2, J. Richardson. Silver-pencilled.. -1 and 2. J. Stephenson. Chickens.-1, J. Stephenson. DORKINGS.-2. P. Cousin, Green Ends. Chickens.-1, J. Nelson. 2, P. Cousin. SPANISH.-1, J. Kindred, Slaggyford. 2, J. Richardson. Chickens.-2, J. Kindred. BANTAMS.-1, J. Bell, Barhaugh Mill. 2, A. Elliott, High Plaines. hc, J. Nelson. c, Rev. H. Robinson. Chickens.-1, T. Hymer, Hudgill. 2, W. Rutherford, Dykeshead. ANY VARIETY.-Hens.-1, T. Brown. 2, Walton & Rutherford. hc, J. Walton. c, J. J. Millican; Rev. H. Robinson; J. Stephenson. ANY OTHER VARIETY.-1, S. Teasdale, Alston. 2, P. Cousin. PIGEONS.-1, W. Ridley, Hexham. 2 J. Guthrie, Hexham. 3, R. Walton. he, R. Walton; J. Guthrie. CAGE BIRDS. CANARIES-Belgian.-Cup, 1, and 2, T. Brown. Yellow.-1 and 2, J. Dickinson. Buff-1, J. Dickinson. 2, T. Brown. Yellow-marked.-1 and 2, J. Stephenson. Buff marked.-1, J. Stephenson. 2, P. Swindle. Green.-1, D. Hounam. 2, R. Doyle. Couple.-1, T. Brown. 2, P. Swindle. GOLDFINCH.-1, R. Rutherford. 2, W. Thompson, Nenthead. ANY OTHER VARIETY.-1, T. Brown. JUDGE.-Mr. W. Bearpark, Ainderby Steeple, Northallerton. SELKIRK POULTRY SHOW. THIS SHOW was held on the 15th and 16th inst.; the following are the awards : SPANISH.-1, A. Shephard, Meigle. 2, J. Thresh. Bradford. 3, D. Waugh, Melrose. he, W. Paterson, Langholm. c, W. J. Blyth, Northumberland. DORKINGS-1 and Special, J. White, Warlaby. 2, D. Hardie, Priesthaugh, Hawick. 3, Z. H. Heys, Barrhead. hc, Z. H. Heys; Countess of Tankerville; D. Gellatly, Meigle. COCHIN-CHINA.-1, Countess of Tankerville. 2, H. Stephenson, Tillycraig, Whitehouse. 3, P. C. Bruce, Edinburgh. BRAHMA POOTRA.-1, Countess of Tankerville. 2, H. Andrews, Eccleshill, Leeds. 3, H. Stephenson. HAMBURGHS.-Golden-pencilled.-1 and Special, R. Dickson. 2, Countess of Tankerville. 8. W. R. Park, Melrose. hc, J. Ashworth, Burnley; R. H. Ashton, Mottram. Silver pencilled.-1, H. Smith, Keighley. 2, Countess of Tankerville. 3 and he, J. Ashworth. HAMBURGHS.-Golden-spangled.-1, J. Holburn, Stewarton. 2, R. H. Ashton. 3. J. Musgrave, Longtown, Carlisle. Silver-spangled.-1 and 8, Countess of Tankerville. 2, Ashton & Booth, Broadbottom, Mottram. he, J. Ashworth. c2 W. R. Park (2). GAME.-1 and Special, J. Brough, Carlisle. 2, D. Harley, Edinburgh. 3, Z. H. Heys. Chickens.-1, T. Young, Morpeth. 2, Z. H. Heys. 3, D. Harley. he, D. Harley; J. Brough. POLISH.-2, Countess of Tankerville. ANY OTHER VARIETY.-1, W. R. Park (Crêve-Cœurs). 2, D. Waldie, Haymarket, Edinburgh (scotch Greys). 3, G. Anderton (Sultans). hc, Countess of Tankerville; J. Smith, Alyth (Scotch Greys). SELLING CLASS.-Fowls or Ducks.-1, H. Stephenson. 2, W. Reekie, Carterhaugh, Selkirk. 3, W. Linton, Selkirk. he, R. Irving, Milton, Carlisle; W. Linton; W. Reekie. DUCKS.-White Aylesbury.-1, Z. H. Heys. 2, D. Hardie. 3, G. Dryden, Selkirk. hc, G. Dryden; H. Stephenson. Rouen.-1 and 3, D. Hardie. 2, H. Stephenson. hc, W. Reekie. GAME BANTAMS.-Black or Brown Red.-1, R. Youll, Sunderland. 2, Z. H. Heys. 8, J. Young, Morpeth. vhc, D. Hardie. he, G. Todd, Sunderland; Miss C. E. Frew, Kirkcaldy. Any other variety-1 and Special, Master A. Frew, Kirkcaldy. 2, K. Brownlie. 3 and he, J. Archibald BANTAMS-Any variety except Game.-1, J. Archibald. 2, Master A. Frew. 3, R. H. Ashton. hc, S Irelano, Melrose. BANTAMS.-Any variety.-Cock.-1, G. McMillan, 2, R. Brownlie. 8, G. Todd. c, J. L. Brown, Selkirk. PIGEONS. TUMBLERS.-1, 3, and Special, W. Drydone, Dunse. 2, M'Gill Skinner, Edinburgh. hc, D. Brash, Edinburgh. CARRIERS.-2, M'Gil Skinner. FANTAILS-1 and Special, J. F. Loversidge, Newark. 2, A. Crosbie. 8, J. Kemp, Haslingden. he, W. Brydone. POUTERS.-1 and he, M'Gill Skinner. 2 and 3, W. Rutherford. JACOBINS 1, W. Brydone. 2, A. C. Lang, Selkirk. 3, M Gill Skinner. NUNS.-1, S. Ireland. 2, T. Honeyman, Melrose. 3, A. C. Lang. OWLS.-1 and 3, W. Brydone. 2, T. Honeyman. hc, A. Crosbie. TURBITS.-1, W. Brydone. 2, A. C. Lang. 3, A. Crosbie. hc, T. Honeyman; J. W. Watson, Bradford. ANY OTHER VARIETY.-1 and he, A. Crosbie (Swallows and Letz). 2, W. Leithead, Tinnis (Barbs). 3, J. W. Watson. SELLING CLASS.-1, W. Brydone (Tumblers). 2, M'Gill Skinner. 8, W. Leithead (Owls). hc, A. Hutton, Eariston (Black Trumpeters); W. Brydone (Barbs and Turbits). CANARIES. SCOTCH FANCY. Yellow. - Cock.-1, J. Kemp, Galashiels, 2, G. Laidlaw, Galashiels. 3, R. Hunter, Galashiels. Hen.-1, J. Ritchie, Selkirk. 2, J. Kemp. 3, R. Hunter. SCOTCH FANCY.-Buff-Cock.-1, J. Ritchie. 2, R. Hunter. 3, J. Heatlie, Selkirk. Hen-1, R. Hunter. 2, P. Marshall, Selkirk. 3. J. Kemp. FLECKED.-Yellow.-Cock-1, D. Sheldrick, Galashiels. 2 R. Veitch, Leith. 3, G. Spiers, Selkirk. Hen.-1, J. Kemp. 2. G. Laidlaw. 3, P. Marshali. FLECKED.-Buff-Cock.-1, G. Laidlaw. 2, J. Ritchie. 8, T. Hawkins. Hen-1, P. Marshall. 2, J. Ritchie. 3, J. Kemp. NATIVE BIRDS.-1, J. Heatlie (Bullfinch). 2, J. Tait, Selkirk (Goldfinch Mule). 3, G. Spiers (Goldfinch). SWEEPSTAKE.-1, W. Turnbull. 2, P. Marshall. vhc, J. Anderson. JUDGES.-Poultry and Pigeons: Mr. James Dixon, Clayton House, Bradford. Canaries: Mr. George Park, Galashiels. DOVER AND CINQUE PORTS SHOW-PORTSMOUTH SHOW.-The THIS was held on the 9th and 10th inst. The following are the prizes offered by the latter are liberal, but why not publish the awards : GAME.-Black-breasted and other Reds.-1, J. Nelson, Hexham. 2, T. Brown. hc, J. Stephenson, Dykeshead (2). c. W. Liverick, Nenthead. Chickens.-1 and Cap, T. Brown. 2, J. Nelson. he, W. Walton, Cocklake; J Stephenson. c, J. Walton. Any other variety-1 and hc, W. Walton. 2, T. Brown. Chickens.1, T. Brown. HAMBURGHS-Golden-spangled.-1, Rev. H. Robinson, Nenthead. 2, J. Todd, White Lee. Chickens.-1, 2, and he, Rev. H. Robinson. Golden pencilled.-2, Walton & Rutherford, Green Ends. Chickens.-1, I. Walton, Hudgill. 2, Walton and Rutherford. names of the Judges boldly, as the first-named has ? Both Committees have committed the error of having only one class for Dorkings. What chance can the White have against the coloured specimens ? EGGS IMPORTED.-In the year 1872 upwards of 558 millions of eggs were imported into the United Kingdom from abroad. The average exceeds a million and a half a-day; and we paid more than £5000 a-day for these foreign eggs imported, the house, Blackburn, he. M. Hackforth; T. Charnley, Blackburn: H. Yardley, Birmingham; A. Justice, Salford. c, M. H. Barton; S Holroyd, Oldham. 2, J. F. Loversedge (Fantai). 3. J. ANY OTHER VARIETY.-1, W. Harvev. aggregate value being £1,837,886. Lederer, Liverpool (Black Trumpeter). he, J. F. Loversedge; H. Yardley; T. W. Townsend. ORMSKIRK ORNITHOLOGICAL SOCIETY'S SHOW. THIS Society held its first Show on the 14th and 15th inst. The entries far exceeded the expectations of the promoters, and there was brought together one of the best collections of Bantams, Pigeons, and Canaries seen in Lancashire for some time. The Bantams numbered thirty-seven entries divided into two classes. Class 1, for Black-breasted and other Reds (Game) contained some first-rate birds. Those which took the first prize were a splendid pair; they also carried off the cup for the best pen in the Show. The second-prize pair were also very neat, and several of the highly commended pens were well worthy of mention. The class for Any other variety contained many good birds. The first prize went to Piles, and the second to Duckwings; other varieties were worthily mentioned. The Pigeons numbered 190 pens, and very good they were. Of Carrier cocks there were eleven entries. The first prize went to a Black of splendid carriage and very neatly wattled; the second to a very neat Black, and the third to a good Dun. A good Blue and a very promising Dun were very highly commended. Carrier hens mustered seven, and comprised some first-rate birds; the first prize went to a grand Black, good in all points but rather wanting in age, the second to a heavily wattled Black, and the third to a very neat Dun. Pouters were only poorly represented; the first-prize cock was a good Blue, the second White, and the third Yellow. Of hens there were only two entries; the first prize went to a fair White, and the second to a very poor White. Barbs were fine, all the winners were Black. The first-prize bird also took the cup for the best pen in the first six classes. Dragoons were the class of Pigeons best represented in the Show, containing thirty-five pens. The first prize was taken by a grand Blue, the second and third prizes by very good Yellows; many others were worthy of prizes. Jacobins were one of the best lots seen for some time. The firstprize Red was a fine bird; it also took the cup for the best pen in the remaining classes. The second and third-prize birds were also Reds. The whole class was highly commended. Of Turbits there were eighteen pens; the first prize and extra medal went to a grand White, far before any others in head, beak, and gullet; second a Red, and third a Red. Several others were highly commended. Owls were a very good lot, a Blue was first and third, and a White second. Several birds in this class were suffering from overshowing. Among Short-faced Tumblers there were some very pretty birds; Almonds were first and second, and a pretty Black Mottle third. Tumblers, Long-faced were a very good lot, and contained some splendidly mottled birds. The first prize went to a White Ruff-legged in fine condition, the second to a Red Mottle, and the third to a pretty Blue Bald. Antwerps were a very good lot. The first prize was taken by a capital Blue Chequered, the second and third prizes by good Duns. The Any other variety class contained some very pretty birds; the first prize going to a pretty Pigmy Pouter, the second to a very good Fantail, and the third to a good Trumpeter. The Local class also contained some good birds. First came a neat Blue Dragoon, second a pretty White Tumbler, and third a very fair Antwerp. The room in which the Show was held was well suited for the purpose, the birds were well cared for, and all the arrangements were admirable. The Canaries formed a very pretty sight, and comprised some splendid birds. The Belgians were especially noteworthy; the first-prize Yellow was a splendid specimen, and took the extra prize for the best Canary in the Show. GAME BANTAMS (Black-breasted and other Reds).-Cup and 1, W. F. Addie, Preston. 2 and c, G. Maples, jun, Wavertree. hc, T. Barker, Hill End, Burnley. BANTAMS (Any other variety).-1, W. F. Addie (Pile). 2, J. Frith. hc, H. B. Smith, Broughton, Preston: N. Cook, Chowbent (Japanese) (3); Messrs. Pickles & Whittaker (White); W. F. Addie (Duckwing). PIGEONS. CARRIERS.-Cock.-Medal and 1, W. Harvey, Sheffield. 2. T. H. Stretch, Ormskirk. 3, J. Stanley, Salford, Blackburn. vhc, E. C. Stretch, Ormskirk. R. Cant, Brompton Road, London. he, J. Chadwick, Bolton. Hens.-1 and 3, E. C. Stretch. 2, J. Stanley. hc, J. Chadwick. POUTERS-Cocks.-1 and 2, W. Harvey. 3, J. Stanley. he, W. Wright, Ormskirk. Hens.-1, W Harvey. 2. W. Wright. BARES.-Cupland 1, J. Fielding, jun., Rochdale. 2 and 3, J. Stanley. hc, J. Fielding, jun.; W. Sefton, Blackburn. DRAGOONS-1, W. Gamon, Chester. 2, F. Graham, Birkenhead. 3, J. Ashworth, Blackburn. vhe, W. Markland, Deane, Boston; A. Jackson; W. Gamon, Chester. he, A. Jackson; F. Graham, Birkenhead. JACOBINS.-Cup and 1, J. Thompson, Bingley. 2, T. Newell. S, J. Stanley. he, J. Thompson: W. Harvey; W. Dugdale, jun., Burnley; T. Newell; J. Stanley; R. Cant (2). TURBITS.-Medal and 1, E. C. Stretch. 2, W. Smith, Walton, Liverpool. 3, J. W. Edge, Erdington. hc, J. Fielding, jun.; E. C. Stretch; W. & G. Cutler; T. Newell. OWLS.-1 and vhc, J. Fielding, jun. (2). 2 and 3, T. W. Townsend. hc, W. Harvey. TUMBLERS.-Short-faced.-1, R. Cant. 2 and 3, J. Fielding, jun. Long-faced.2, W. Harvey. 3, A. Jackson, 1, R. G. Teebay. Burscough, Ormskirk. Bolton. The and hc, J. J. Balmforth, Ormskirk. ANTWERPS.-1, W. Gamon. 2, M. Hackforth, Croston, Preston. 3, F. Wood LOCAL CLASS-Common.-1. E. C. Stretch. 2, R. G. Teebay. 8, E. B. Barton. vhe, T. H. Stretch. hc, J. Balmer; J. Forrest, Ormskirk. CANARIES. BELGIAN (Clear Yellow).-1. F. Turner, Liverpool. 2, J. Robinson, Wigan. 9, J. Walmsley, Ormskirk. 4, J. Peet, Ormskirk. 5 and 12, W. Huyton, Ormskirk. 6, J. Whittle, Chorley. 7. G. Whittle. 8, T. Bayley, Liverpool. 9 and 10, J. Smith, Ormskirk. 11, J. H. Rogers, Liverpool. BELGIAN (Clear Buff).-1, R Hesketh. 2, J. Coward. 3, F. Turner. 4, J. LIZARDS.-1, R. Hesketh. 2, J. H. Rogers. 3. J. McGregor, Liverpool. NEATEST CAGE AND BIBD.-1, Mrs. Owen, Ormskirk. 2, W. Huyton. 8, Mrs. JUDGES:-Bantams and Pigeons: Mr. J. Hindson, Everton, and Mr. J. B. Buckley, Southport; Canaries: Mr. A. White, Bacup. NORTH BRITISH COLUMBARIAN SOCIETY. THIS Society held the twelfth Exhibition and competition of fancy Pigeons in Glasgow last week. By Tuesday evening (January 14th) the birds were nearly all penned, and Wednesday was devoted to judging, the Show being open on Thursday the 16th and Friday the 17th to the public. The Exhibition The birds were all placed in the was held in the Drill Hall, 138, Stirling Road, which is well adapted for the purpose. Society's pens in single tiers. The tables were placed running across the Hall, extending nearly the whole length, which is about 130 feet, and the light being from the roof the birds were well seen, and could be thoroughly examined. The Society had taken the precaution of heating the Hall with stoves, and throughout the air was warm and very comfortable, both for Pigeons and visitors. The Pouters were represented by magnificent specimens, numbering 178 pens; and although the number was not so large as on some former occasions, it was not expected, as, owing to the lateness of the Show, exhibitors would not send birds that had been unsuccessful at previous shows. But what was wanting in quantity was made up in quality. The Blue cock of 1872, exhibited by Mr. Stuart, was, no doubt, the best bird in the Pied cocks, and the Judges awarded it first prize in the class, and the first and second cups. The Carriers, a show in themselves, numbering eighty-seven pens, were from the lofts of the most famed breeders of this variety, and were the best birds in the fancy. The Short-faced birds were represented by forty-one pens; and when we mention the names of Messrs. Blenkinsop, Fielding, Ford, Rule, Stuart, and Fulton as among the exhibitors, it is a sufficient guarantee for the quality. The Barbs numbered sixty-five pens, old and young, and were a very exquisite collection of that class, the first-prizetakers standing prominently out. The first prize and cup in the old class were awarded to Mr. Wade, and in the In the Trumpeter classes there were young to Mr. Jones. twenty-nine pens shown, the most of them being imported birds; and much credit is due to Mr. Baily, of London, for the introduction of this new type of Trumpeters. There most assuredly had never been such a show of Trumpeters in Glasgow, and we need not say that the old class were nowhere in the prize list. The Jacobins, Fantails, Turbits, and Owls were well represented, and the other classes as well. In all there were 587 pens exhibited, being perhaps the largest number ever shown in Glasgow, and by far the best in quality that have ever been exhibited in Scotland. POUTERS.-Blue.-Cocks.-1, J. Wallace, Burnbank, Glasgow. 2, J. Mitchell Glasgow. 3, J. Huie, Crosshill, Glasgow. vhc, J. Montgomery, Belfast. hr, J. Montgomery (2). c, T. Rule, Durham. Black.-1, A. Frame, Larkhull. 2, 3, and he, G. Ure. c, J. Miller, sen., Glasgow. Red or Yellow.-1, A. Frame. 2 J. Montgomery. 3, J. Huie. vhc, J. Wallace. hc, G. Ure; J. Montgomery; R 2, A. Frame. 3, M'Gill Skinner Fulton. White.-1, W. Ridley, Hexham. Fountainbridge, Edinburgh. vhc, R. Fulton; J. Montgomery. hc, J. Wallace (2); J. Montgomery. POUTERS.-Young Cocks.-Blue.-1 and Cups, M. Stuart, Glasgow. 2, T. Rule. 8, J. Miller, sen. vhe, J. Huie. he, A. Frame. c, W. R. Rose, Kettering; G. Ure. Black.-1, 2, 3, and c, G. Ure. hc, J. Miller, sen. Red or Yellow.-1, R. Fulton. 2 and c, J. Wallace. 3, J. Miller. sen. hc, G. Ure. White.-1, W. R. Rose. 2 and vhc. J. Montgomery. 8, J. Grant, Edinburgh. POUTERS.-Hens.-Blue.-1 and 3, R. Fulton. 2. J. Miller, sen. hc, M'Gill Skinner. Black.-1 and 3, J. Montgomery. 2, G. Ure. whc. R. Fulton. hc, J. Miller, sen. Red or Yellow.-1 and Cup, J. Miller, sen. 2 and 3, R. Fulton, New Cross. vhe, J. Montgomery. hc, G. Ure (2). White.-1, Cup, 2, vhc, and he, J Montgomery, 3, J. Wallace. POUTERS.-Young Hens-Blue. -1, A. Frame. 2 and 3, G. Ure. he, J. Wallace. Black.-1, J. Montgomery. 2, W. R. Rose. 3 and vhe, G. Ure. he, CARRIERS.-Cocks-Black.-1 and Cup, R. Fulton. 2, 3, and vhc, J. Montgomery. hc, R. Fulton; W. Siddons, sen., Aston, Birmingham. c, Capt. H. Heaton. Dun.-1 and 2, R. Fulton. 3, W. Siddons, sen. vhc, J. Philpott, Clapham. he, J. Montgomery. c, Capt. H. Heaton. CARRIERS.-Hens-Black.-1. vhe, and c, R. Fulton. 2, Capt. H. Heaton, Wortley. 3, M. Stewart. hc, W. Siddons, sen. Dun.-1 and Cup, W. Siddons, sen. 2 and he, Capt. H. Heaton. 8, W. Massey. vhc, H. Simpson. c, R. Fulton. CARRIERS.-Young.-Black.-1, Cup. 3, and vhc, Capt. H. Heaton. 2. J. Montomery. hc, W. Minson, St. Ives, Hunts (2). c, W. Massey; W. Siddons, sec. |