Los Angeles Herald, Volume 41, Number 88, 17 January 1894 — CROWERS AND CACKLERS [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

CROWERS AND CACKLERS

Tii.-. SbWi.V Exhibits at the Poultry Show.

l ist of Owucrs of I'iwzrj-Winninrf Birds.

ri<-,r l)*y of » V«.ry Succssafal Mali I I'ltlon -•- Blp Vwwll and Mltt'i "f AH Colors Kxo.iit Graen. T.ie S'th snnua! poultry show of the Lis Anjrelei Poultry association «„« opened to thu public yeßteriiay afterdooo -t Music ha:!. It is the best show of the kind Mist has ever been held in S uthern California, and even on ihecoas:. 11l classes tie complete and nnnsunliy dne varieties are to be seen. Ihe committee was busy all of yesterday, judging the birds, and did not finish uy e/ening, but will resume this morning. In the first aisle are shown tbe Buff L'ghoms, White Leghorns aud Buff Cocbina. Among the principal exhib iters oi the first variety are W. O. Moore of Merced and Mrs. F. 1). Post of Garvmiza. One of the heel pens in the entire show is tbat of tbe Oakland (ai m of Taunton, Mass. It, haa been entered (or fill prizes, both singles, in pairs and collectively. The birds are highly reared, and have the thoroughbred short back end l.eavily feathered feet and lege. These birds will probably remain in r-outhum Cal.fornis, as several persons have made bide for tbe lot. At the lower pod of t he uiele are several large pens of White Leghorns. This class is the most active of chicks, and run about tbe cages at the slightest provocation. ln the Becond aisle are found the Brown and Black Leghorn classes. Prominent among tbe exhibitors are Ueo. H. Caee, L. LeMars, J. T. Williams, 1.0.1 Angeles; Frank Ross and Frank rinsh of Santa Rosa and French Bros, of Stockton, wbo show over 200 Brown Leghorns. There is also a line of coops containing fine Plymouth Rock birds by J. D. Nash & Son of Pasadena.

At tbe lower end of tbe aisle, on the right-hand side, are two coops of Bine Andalneisnß exhibited by French Bros, of Stockton. These are the only birds of tbis class at the show and are very rare in Southern California. The cocks are proud looking fellows, witb high carriage and flowing tails. The lower part of the body iB a dark gray, with a tinge of blue, while the tbe tops are of biack with white spots. Ths birds are of the Spanish sport and are active and good egg producers. In the third aisle are a large number of the Plymouth Rock class. The Whitefaced Black Spanish fowls in tbe coops at tbe corner attract much attention. These birds are of tbe Mediterranean

breed and are noted for tbe large quantity of eggs they produce. Tbey are exhibited by Mr. Robert A. Rowan of Pasadena, who is perhaps tbe most extensive breeder of this class of fowl on tbe coast.

In order to cater to tbe general demand for "bulls," tbe Wyandotte class wbb bred so as to produce this color with the reßult tbat Bnff Wyandottes are recognized as one of tbe varieties. F. M. Reed of Anderson, Colonel and A. W. Bessy of Orange are the principal exhibitors of this class. Next in numerical strength to the Leghorn class come tbe Plymouth Rocks. The general, all around substantial quality of this bird is well known, and it is now bred to perfection in Southern California. Tbe exhibitors are A. E, Power of Obed, H. O. Draves, E. D. Paul of Los Angelea, and J. H. Outhwaite of Sierra Madre. Frank Bush of Sonoma is about the only Northern exhibitor of the Plymouth Rock class at the present 'show. Barred F.ymouths are also represented, and are at the end of the third aisle. The Silver Wyandottes ere well represented. Thia class ia supposed to have originally come from Michigan and out of the Dark Brahma and Silver Spangled Hamhnrgs. Tbe Southern California breed compares favorably witb tbe birds raised in other localities. F. M. Reed of Anderson, Shasta county, and Geo. Pomeroy are large exhibitors. 8. Tylerof Pasadena and one of the judges also has aome birds of tbis variety on exhibition. Golden Wyandottes are shown by F. M. Reed and 8. Tyler. Mrs. Atkinson of Gardena ehowa some fine White Wyandottes, as does John F. White of Alhambra and the Pasadena Poultry company of Paaadena.

Near the Black K»anißh birds are the Wiiite Breasted U'Hck Polish. Tbey are exceedingly rare n;i this ''oast. Tbe bo.i.es are black, with tlie breast sprinkled, as tbe name implies, witti white leathers. The are very nice-loolt-itie birds aad decidadiv odd. John F. White of Aibarabra and Mr. Carry oi

Norwalk are the two enhibitora in this class.

In the third aisle are a large number of Piynioath Rocks, exhibited by E. W. lighe of Ventura.

About the most curious birds in the whole show, however, are exhibithd by Pml Corril of this city. Tfcev are called Fr'zzles and are worthy of the name. Their characteristic is that their feathers turn tbe wrong wav and are frizzied up, imparting a very forlorn and woe begone up pearance to tha birds. The variety ie bred extensively in England but is comparatively new in thie country. By the side of these oddities are several coops of the iioudan class, the favorite fowl of Franco. They resemble the Black Polish variety, but are of ijuite n different sort. John B. Olcese of Merced and G. W. Tighe of Ventura are the principal exhibitors of the Hou dan class.

The largeat clasa display ie of Leghorns. This class was originally imported from Italy in 1849, and has all the life and activity characteristic of the Mediterranean breeds. It bas be-

come decidedly Americanized and ie to be found everywhere. Tbe principal exhibitors are H. C. Graves, John C. Stedman, S. H. Olmetead, wbo bas a fine ranch at Artesia, of Los Angeles; Frank Rosa, Frank Brush and Ed Ellia of Santa Roea and H. W. Hyneß of Pasadena. Tbe Light Brahmas, which are about the largeßt and heaviest of tbe lot, are shown in the last row next to the south wall. They are an Asiatic fowl and are well adapted to the climate, but leqnire considerable shade. Of thie class there are over 50 birds shown. The exhibitors are John O. Stedman of Los Angeles, G. W. Tighe of Ventura, H. L. Lattey of Redondo, J. B. Alcese of Merced, Oakland farm of Tannton, Mass., and E. H. Upson of Willmot, Ind. The Buff Brahmas are also exhibited here by Mrs. E. E. Purdy of Lawrence, CaL, wbo values her pen at a high figure.

Mr. F. J. Bentler of Los Angeleß shows the only Dark Brahams in the hall. Hie birds score very high, and be has invited tbe northern breedere down to compete but haa received no response from them. In the next to tbe last aiale are the Indian gamee. These fowls are much admired, as ia ueualwith poultry ahows, and opinions regarding the reepective meritaof tbe birds are aB numerous as various.

Charles Sewell of Ventnra and John F. White of Albambra show some fine birds in tbis class, as do George H. Caae, A. 8. Gntherie, H. T. Rudieill. Dr. Wing of Los Angeles; W. O. Moore, Merced; French Bros., Stockton. The long, alim bnild of tbe games betokens much Btrength and a general adaptation to "scrap." Several varieties are shown. Mr. Ladd of Portland, Ore., alao shows in thia aiaie some line loosing Black Langahans. In a row of coops to the left of the entrance is a trio of Dorkings, exhibited by Francis Beckwith of Pasadena. George H. Case and H. Rndiaill of Los Angeleß have some Red Caps in tbe same row. This class of birds ia from Derbyshire, their characteristics, being tbe battened comb, which covers the bead instead of a narrow atrip of flesh, which ia tbe usual cranium ornament. Mr. Charles Schaffer of Wells, Fargo has aome white crested black Polish silver spangled Hamburgs, tbeir heads being covered with a tuft or wig of white feathere.

At the aouthweet corner are aome tine Buff Cochins and Bantams, shown by Mr. Althousen. These birds are all high scorers and the collection is very fine. In the gallery tbe most notable exhibit is that ol A. E. Power oc Co. ol Obed, which consists of Uuinea fowls, Plymouth Rocks, Black Minorcas, Peafowls and turkeys. White Minorcas and White Cochins are shown by 0. M. Heints, Mrs. Preßton of Downey and Dr. Whittlesey aud French Bros, of Stockton. Frank Rush of Santa Rosa and A. F. Olmstead show Pekin ducks. A pair of Toulouse geese is shown by Wm. Niles <v Co., wbo also bave some White Plymouth Rocks and Golden Wvaodottes. Mrs. F. D. Post and A. E. Power & Co. show Eapous and the former a fine lot of Buff Leghorns. Out in a coop at the end of the bal cony are some Black Breasted Game Bantams exhibited by a. W, Bressy, while across the ball is another coop containing Silver Seabrights, owned by C. T. Paul. Some fine displays of pigeons are made by 8. Tyler of Pasaden.i and A. W. Bressey ot Orange, the white fan tails being of high order. A. S. Gutherie shows game Bantams and E. J. Ladd of Portland fine Buff Cochin Bantams. C. M. Heintz, L. P. Mendible and 0. Wood 3 show tine game birds. Woodbull Bros, of Stockton have a large exhibit of Black Breasted Red Games. In tho pigeon class Master Leonard Paul shows some Jacobins, and Guine.. pigs also. The other boy exhibitors in this class are O. T. Zahn and M. A Caßenove. Mrs. M.S. Kevorance has a display o - tine Buff Cochin cocks recently lm ported irom Philadelphia. Another curious bird in tbe /allor;

is n Bsrjnille, a wild turkey Ira* Oaa» tern .la, and owned by Charles Moiir of Los Angeles. A partial lint of theawards aud points scored is as follows : BLACK LEGHORNS. Hene--Fienc)i Hros. of Stockton, firßt, 94, and second 03. Pullets—First, -ims party, 93. Cock—French B o-., first, 93. Cockerel—Brench Bros., first, 93. BANTAMS. Hene-"-«ilver Duck Wings, A. S. Stillwell, first, 94; second, 9!>&. Cock--Same, 91 %. Gockere! —Gulden Duck Wing, Gamo Bantam, 90 I.IGIIT BRAHJIAS. Cock—j. C. Stadman, second, 9lVi ; 0.-.kland farm, Mass., first, 92. Cockerei—Oakland l->rm. iirst, 94; E. Hupson, Indiana, second, u:j<... Hen—,f. C. Stedmnn first, 95; Oakland farm, second, 93. Pullet—J. C. Stedman, first, 96; E. Hupsoti, second, 94V. IVMI IK CRESTED BLACK POLISH. J. F. Whits, Albambra—Cockerel, first, 93. 1 o ; pullet, second, 93; pallet, 01>j. BARRED PLYMOUTH BOCK. Cock—First, 90>..', A. B. Power, Obed. Hen-First, 92;», C. T. Paul. Pen—First, C. T. Paul. SILVER SPANGLED !IAM:irUQB. Charlss Shaffer—Hen, first, 92), ; hen, second, Olio ; cock, second. A. Armstrong, secretary of the Petaluma Poultry association, exhibits Buff Leghorns, probably among tbe best ever shown on this coast. Tbe same may also he said of Mr. W. U. Master's tine showing of the same breed. At the gratuitous distribution of thorbred fowls, tbe following numbers won pairs of birds, seven pairs being awarded : No. 215—Pair of Black Minorcas, donated by A. E. Pamer & Co. of Obed. No. 2498-Pair of White Leghorns, donated by H. C. Drouls of Los Angeles. No. 2006-Pair of Buff Cochins, by B. Pierson of Los Angeles. No. 2303-Two Dark Brahma pullets, donated by F. J. Benthaof Los Angeles. No. 2045—Pair of Guinea fowls, donated by A. E. Power & Co. of Obed, Los Angeles county.

No. 2024—0ne pair of Tumbler pigeons, donated by E, C. Thurber of Albambra. No. 2040—One pair of Jacobin pigeons, donated by W. H. Jones of Pasadena. Holders of any of the above coupon numbers can secure their birds by Kimply applying to A. E. Olshansen, Music bail, between 9 and 12 a. m. A similar distribution of firßt-clasß birds will take place tonight. SOCIETY. A most pleasant innovation in social customs ol Loa Angeles was made by Miss Mary Banning on Sunday afternoon in giving a reception. Tbe beautiful bouse waa decorated with roses and smilax. Tbe following were present: Mr. and Mra. Lefroy, Dr. and Mrs. Ainsworth, Mr. and Mrs. 0. W. Childs, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Cook, Mr. and Mrs. Plater, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Griffith, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Fleishman, Dr. and Mrs. Owenß, Mr. and Mrs. Otheman Stevens, Dr. and Mrs. MacGowan, Mr. and Mrs. Wigbtman,' Mr. and Mra. Frank Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Will Biabop, Mr. and Mra. Dean Mason, Mr. and Mra. Hugh Vail, Mmea. Hayden, McClellan, Upham, Briggs; Misses Waddilove, Corson, Heinscb, Hattie Smith, Souls, Butler, McClellan, R ,b---ertß, Orr; Messrs. Auatin, Sloane, Geo. Parsons, Graff, Bolton, Slaueon, Le Urand Betts. John T. Griffith, Dan Harvey, Parker Hancock, A. R. Kellam, Garlcnd, Frank Schumacher, George Betts, VV. Wolterß and John Schumacher. »*# A quiet wedding took place at 7FB Myrtle avenue at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon. The bride was Miss Louisa B. Rowell of Santa Ana, the groom Mr. W. L. Rich of Loa Angeles. Only a few of the moat intimate friends of the parties were present. After the ceremony was performed tbe bride and groom, accompanied by Messrs. W. Baker, J. H. Lucas and W. M, Pugh, and Misses Addie li. Cowles, Minnie Cook, and Hattie Howell went to Pasadena where a bountiful repast was served at Hotel Green. After dinner tbe evening wbb spent in dancing and other amusements. Mr. Rich bas a beautiful little borne all ready for his bride, and they will be at home after January 18th at No. 414 East Fourth atreet. #*a A musical gathering will be held at 618 Broadway, Mr. J. Stewart Taylor's studio, on Friday evening. Tbe idea is that those amateur singers who would like to take part in operatic representations may have an opportunity ol meeting Mr. C. M. Pyke, who ia considering the plan of giving musical entertainments, of which operatic presentations will be tbe feature. Mr. Pyke, in this undertaking, will be assisted by several well known professional singers now residents of tbis city. Mra. F. K. Ainsworth yesterday gave an informal reception to entertain Ler friend, Mrs. Clinton Warden of San Francisco. Mrs. Warden iB the only daughter of Mr. A. N. Towne of the Southern Pacific company. A number ol g lests filled Mrs. Ainaworth's charming apartments at the Nadean. Mrs. Warden will return in a day or two to San Francisco. Sunset circle, A. 0. F. of A., will give a reception at its parlor on Wednesday. An attractive programme has been arranged, and the evening will end with a danoe. A. Grand Jury Hnastlng. San Jobk, Jan. 16.—The grand jury today filed a partial report. It recom mendeh the dismissal of P. J. Condron, superintendent of the aim- bouse, fot l'roßß mismanagement and treat abuse i tbe nun.it.'a. Condron is severely wait with in i c report. »:*.«•. Qieuham Family soap.

A pair of prize winners.

One of the Black Spanish.

A game bird.

A turkey specimen.

Fanlails.