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windpipe of fowls. Parasites, we know, occupy extraordinary 
localities in different creatures, and will not exist in any 
other part of the body, such as the gums, the palate, &c. of 
fishes, and, doubtless, they are so placed for wise purposes, 
and their presence is quite compatible with, (yea, perhaps 
necessary to) health. So these worms might exist in the 
windpipe of fowls (and Dr. Ranking tells me he has found 
them in pheasants, though not the cause of death), at the 
time that the disease, of which Gapes is a symptom, might 
occur. 
What I really wish to see is a fowl that has died of 
Gapes, when, on dissection, these worms are found, and no 
disease in the windpipe, or lungs, to account for death ; and 
I should he greatly obliged, for the inquiry is an interesting 
one, for such a fowl being sent to me. 
“ Gapes in chickens is caused by peculiar parasitic worms 
adhering to the inside of the windpipe,” are the words of 
Mr. Tegetmeier, in his little work. Coming from so high 
an authority, I considered the error threefold dangerous, 
and this is the only reason why I have alluded especially to 
himself. That worms are, at the most, hut an exceptionable 
cause, I am wholly satisfied. That the disease, or rather 
the symptom, of Gapes, is really dependant on inflammation 
of the lining of the windpipe, dissection in the cases I have 
seen convinces me. The further testimony of Dr. Ranking, 
who has again obligingly sent me some more cases that he 
investigated, and proposes the word Trachili* (inflammation 
of the windpipe) as the proper name of the disease, also 
establishes it; and the unsuccessful attempts of others to 
extract worms from fowls affected with Gapes, is so far, at 
least, corroborative. But “ deeds, not words,” will be my 
only guidance in the future consideration of this subject; it 
must be settled by examples, not by argument.— J. R. Hoknek. 
REIGATE POULTRY SHOW. 
This took place on the 1st and ‘2nd of November. Upon 
what possible ground can confining its exhibitors to resi¬ 
dents in the counties of Kent, Surrey, and Sussex, be de¬ 
fended ? It was a very good show, on the whole. The 
Dorkings, Geese, and Turkeys, were very exceUent. 
Clasa 1.—SPANISH. Cock and two Hens of any age. 
1. First prize, Christopher Rawson, Esq., The Hurst, Walton-on- 
Thames. 2. Second prize, George Larmer, Reigate. 
Class 2.—SPANISH. Cock and two Pullets, Chickens of 1853. 
1. First prize, Christopher Rawson, Esq., The Hurst, Walton-on- 
Thames. Age, six-and-a-half months. 10. Second prize, Charles 
Alloway, Dorking. Age, five months. 
Class 3.—DORKING.—SINGLE-COMBED. Cock and two Hens of 
any age. 
8. First prize, Rev. James Boys, Biddenden, Kent. 9. Second prize, 
Rev. James Boys, Biddenden, Kent. Age, six-and-a-half months. 
Class 4.—DORKING.—SINGLE-COMBED. Cock and two Pullets, 
Chickens of 1853. 
8. First prize, Rev. James Boys, Biddenden, Kent. Age, six-and-a- 
half months. 2. Second prize, The Rev. John Herbert, Leigh. Age, 
cock, nine months, pullets, five months. 
Class 5.—DORKING.—DOUBLE OR ROSE-COMBED. Cock and 
two Hens of any age. 
1. First prize, Robert Clutton, Hartswood, Reigate. 4. Second prize, 
Samuel Bothwell, Dorking. 
Class 6.—DORKING.—DOUBLE OR ROSE-COMBED, Cock and 
two Pullets, Chickens of 1853. 
2. First prize, Rev. James Boys, Biddenden, Kent. Age, cock, six 
months, pullets, fivc-and-a-half months. 7. Second prize, Henry 
Holman, Hurstperpoint, Sussex. Age, six-and-a-half months. 
Class 7.—DORKING,—WHITE. Cock and two Hens of any age. 
3. First prize, James Giles, Bctchworth. Age, two years. 2. Second 
prize, Mrs. Wythes, Great Doods, Reigate. Age, four months. 
Class 8.—DORKING,—WHITE. Cock and two Pullets, Chickens 
of 1853. 
6. First prize, Mrs. Elizabeth Foreman, Pippbrook House, Dorking. 
Age, four months. 12. Second prize, Richard Godman Kirkpatrick, 
Bctchworth House. 
Class 9.—COCHIN-CHINA.—LIGHT. Cock and two Hens of any age. 
2. First prize, Elizabeth George, Chaldon Rookery, Coulsdon. 3, 
Second prize, The Right Hon. The Earl of Cottenham, Tandridgc, 
Surrey. Age, various. 
Class 10.—COCHIN-CHINA_LIGHT. Cock and two Pullets, 
Chickens of 1853, 
4. First prize, John Eason, Montpellier House, South Lambeth. Age, 
November 10. 
nine-and-a-half months. 1". Second prize, Captain William Henry 
Snell, Shirley Cottage, Norwood. Age, cock, eight months, pullets, 
sevcn-and-a-half months. 
Class 11.—COCHIN-CHINA.—DARK. Cock and two Hens of any age. 
2. Second prize, Thomas Bridges, Croydon. Age, various. f>. Second 
prize, George Carter Morrison, Reigate. Age, eighteen months. 
Class 12.—COCHIN-CHINA.—DARK. Cock and two Pullets, Chickens 
of 1853. 
2. First prize, Thomas Rider, Boughton Place, Staplehurst. Age, 
eight months and one week. 9 • Second prize, Hon. Mrs. Scott, Thorpe, 
Surrey. Age, seven-and-a-half months. 
Class 13.—COCHIN-CHINA.—WHITE. Cock and two Hens, of 
any age. 
1. Second prize, Edward Norton Harper, Elmsliade, Reigate. White. 
Age, second year. 
Class 14.-COCHIN-CHINA.—WHITE. Cock and two Pullets, 
Chickens of 1853. 
1. First prize, Christopher Rawson, Esq., The Hurst, Walton-on- 
Thames. Age, six-and-a-half months. 5. Second prize, John Baker, 
Horley. Age, four months. 
Class 15.—GAME FOWL. Cock and two Hens, of any age. 
2. First prize, Robert Clutton, Hartswood, Reigate. Black-breasted 
red. 7. Second prize, Samuel Ridley, junior, Clayton, Hurstperpoint, 
Sussex. White and pile. 
Class 16.—GAME FOWL. Cock and two Pullets, Chickens of 1853. 
7. First prize, Samuel Akehurst, Copthorn. 11. Second prize, 
William Relf, Reigate. Age, five months. 
Class 17.—GOLDEN-PENCILLED HAMBURGH. Cock and two 
Hens, of any age. 
2. First prize, James Fisher, Reigate. Aged. 
Class 18.—GOLDEN-PENCILLED HAMBURGH. Cock and two 
Pullets, Chickens of 1853. 
4. First prize, James Underwood, Merstham. Age, three-and-a-half 
months. 6. Second prize, George Larmer, Reigate, Age, four months. 
Class 19.—GOLDEN-SPANGLED HAMBURGH. Cock and two 
Hens, of any age. 
1 . First prize, Christopher Rawson, Esq., The Hurst, Walton-on- 
Tharaes. 
Class 20.—GOLDEN-SPANGLED HAMBURGH. Cock and two 
Pullets, Chickens of 1853. 
1. First prize, Christopher Rawson, Esq., The Hurst, Walton-on- 
Thames. Age, six-and-a-half months. 3. Second prize, Henry Taylor, 
Godaiming. Age, five months. 
Class 21.—SILVER-PENCILLED HAMBURGH. Cock and two 
Hens of any age. 
6. First prize, Albert Way, Wonham Manor, Betchworth. 5. Second 
prize, George Gibson Richardson, junior, Garlands, Iledhill. 
Class 22.—SILVER-PENCILLED HAMBURGH. Cock and two 
Pullets, Chickens of 1853. 
5. First prize, Albert Way, Wonham Manor, Betchworth. 3. Second 
prize, George Gibson Richardson, junior, Garlands, Redhill. 
Class 23.—SILVER-SPANGLED HAMBURGH. Cock and two 
Hens of any age. 
3. First prize, Mrs. Austin, Kippington, Sevenoalcs. 2. Second piize, 
Christopher Rawson, Esq., The Hurst, Walton-on-Thames. 
Class 24.—SILVER-SPANGLED HAMBURGH. Cock and two Pullets, 
Chickens of 1853. 
9. First prize, James Fisher, Reigate. Age, six months. 1. Second 
prize, Christopher Rawson, Esq., The Hurst, Walton-on-Thames. Age, 
six-and-a-half months. 
Class 25.—POLAND FOWL. Cock and two Hens of any age. 
2. First prize, Christopher Rawson, Esq., The Hurst, Walton-on- 
Thames. Silver. 4. Second prize, James I very, Reigate. Black with 
white crests. 
Class 26.—POLAND FOWL. Cock and two Pullets, Chickens of 1853. 
8. First prize, James I very, Reigate. Black with white Crests. Age, 
five months and three weeks. 7. Second prize, James Ivery, Reigate. 
Black with white crests. Age, five months and three weeks. 
Class 27.—FOR ANY OTHER DISTINCT BREED. Cock and two 
Hens of any age. 
3. First prize, R. Warren, Cottager, Leigh. Sussex Fowls. 1. Second 
prize, Christopher Rawson, Esq., The Hurst, Walton-on-Thames. 
Algerine Silk Fowls. 
Class 27.*—FOR ANY OTHER DISTINCT BREED. Cock and 
two Pullets, Chickens of 1853. 
3. First prize, James Giles, Betchworth. Friesland. 
Class 28.—FOR THE BEST CROSS BETWEEN ANY BREED. 
Cock and two Hens of any age. 
1 . Second prize, Charles Charman Elgar, Reigate. Cochin and 
Dorking. 
Class 29.—FOR THE BEST CROSS BETWEEN ANY BREED. 
Cock and two Pullets of any age. 
6. First prize, James Ormiston, Shabden, Chipstcad. Cochin and 
Dorking. 4. Second prize, James Fisher, Reigate. Cochin and Dorking. 
22. Second prize, The Rev. F. P. Roupell, Walton-on-thc-Hill. Cochin 
and Spanish. Age, one year. 
