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justified in the results, for theflesJi, egg, and early maturity dasseB 
were specially well patronised and most creditably represented. 
Dorldngs were capital specimens, and there was a good 
entry in most of the classes, a considerable number of the 
exhibits being from the best yards of either colour. Old English 
Game were highly meritorious in the adult classes, and afforded 
excellent material for building up marketable and profitable 
strains of farmers' fowls. The chickens were less satisfactory ; 
" the commercial essentials were all there, but juveniles of 
the ' old type ' are by no means attractive." Indian Game ex- 
hibited a distinct advance. The quality of the adult exhibits 
of this fine table variety was excellent, and was exemplified 
in size, proportion, and beauty. The display of chickens, both 
cockerels and pullets, was beyond expectation, — "judged solely 
from a market standpoint, the whole 42 would have been a 
startling exhibition for any West-end poultry shop." Bralimas, 
though less numerous than Dorkings, brought forward scane 
winners of great merit. Cochins were highly meritorious so far 
as the winning birds were concerned. The chickens, however, 
were exceedingly backward. Lamgslwm were represented by an 
exceptionally good lot of old birds, in nice condition. The 
chickens were well-grown and full of character. Wyamlottes, 
chiefly Silvers, had suffered much in plumage, owing to the 
weather. The adult males were superior to the hens, the latter 
providing — save in the winners — nothing of conspicuous merit. 
The chickens were a typical lot, and included a few birds of 
exceptional promise. Plymouth Rocks had, in the old classes, 
some of the best specimens in the country ; whilst the large entry 
of chickens worthily upheld the reputation of this variety for 
early maturity and hardihood. Scotch Greys were a failure, or 
nearly so, both in numbers and in quality. To account for this, 
it is suf^f^'ested that breeders are transferring their affections to 
the Plymouth Rocks. Minorcas made up a very even, well- 
balanced lot. altogether a fine collection. What faults there 
were had arisen from exposure, or as incidents of the breeding 
season, or might have been due to " fancy's exacting conditions." 
Andaliisians were quite a superior display. The adult birds 
were present in great force, and exhibited the highest degrees 
of beauty and usefulness. Chickens were neither so numerous 
nor so good. LeglLorns in the adult classes showed, excepting the 
winners nothing above medium quality. The chickens, mostly 
of the white variety, formed, on the other hand, one of the best 
sections of young birds in the Sliow. They were big smart 
showy birds,"^ combining the triple qualifications of early develop- ' 
went capacity for laying, and beauty, llamhnrghs were mostly 
