November 24. 
THE COTTAGE GARDENER. 
the peculiar warted “ pea-comb” that is occasionally found 
in this variety, which, to all intents and purposes, may be 
ranked as “ Grey Shangbaes.” So far, also, as we have 
studied their habits, no argument can be found for “ specific 
difference.” We have already gradations of colour in Shan- 
ghaes far more apart than the position that the so-called 
Brahma Pootra would assume, as a recognised member of 
that family, to which we should certainly hail his admission 
as a happy solution of existing differences of opinion. We 
were happy to hear that the owner of the pen that took the 
first prize concurred with us in this view. 
There were some good White Polands in this class, and 
several pens of the singular Ptarmigan birds, a pen of which, 
belonging to Dr. Bumey, of Portsmouth, were deservedly 
commended, from the admirable condition in which they 
were exhibited, although, as profitable fowls, their claim to 
distinction may be questioned. The eccentricity of their 
form and plumage will probably gain them many admirers 
among those who may be willing to overlook the more im¬ 
portant economical qualifications. 
Pigeons were decidedly a good class, especially as 
regarded the Carriers, Barbes, and Turbits. 
The White, as well as the Toulouse Geese of Mr. F.awson 
well-merited their respective prizes. The Aylesbury Pucks 
were both numerous and good, and though of the Rouen 
few were exhibited, these were meritorious. The Turkeys 
were of fair average quality, but size should be more 
studied by the owners of them that were then present. 
All the birds for travelling by railway were sent off on 
the evening of the second day, or early the next morning. 
The Judges were the Rev. W. W. Wingfield, and J. H. 
Catling, Esq. 
Class 1.—BANTAMS (Gold-laced). Cock and two Hens. 
1. Prize, Miss Bradshaw, Fair Oak Park. Twenty-five weeks. 4. 
W. R. Rose, Esq., Lydiard Millicent. One cock and hen, seven months; 
one hen, three years. Commended. 
BANTAMS (Silver-laced). Cock and two Hens. 
10. Prize, G. C. Adkins, Esq., Edgbaston, Birmingham. 
BANTAMS (White). Cock and two Hens. 
12. Prize, Mrs. Mills, Bisterne, Ringwood. Eighteen months. 18. 
Commended, G. C. Adkins, Esq., Edgbaston. 
BANTAMS (Black). Cock and two Hens. 
20. Prize, Mrs. Mills, Bisterne. Eighteen months. 
BANTAMS (Any other variety). Cock and two Hens. 
22. Prize, G. C. Adkins, Esq., Edgbaston. (Buff.) 
Class 2.—SHANGHAE OR COCHIN-CHINA. (Cinnamon and Buff.) 
Cock and two Hens. 
25. First prize, Chas. Punchard, Esq., Blunts Hall, Havershill. More 
than one year. 23. Second prize, G. C. Adkins, Esq., Edgbaston. 
Class 3.—SHANGHAE OR COCHIN-CHINA. (Cinnamon and Buff.) 
Cockerel and three Pullets, hatched 1853. 
6l. First prize, Chas. Punchard, Esq., Blunt’s Hall. Nine months. 
40. Second prize, G. Chase, Esq., Terwick, Petersfield. Eight months. 
41. Same. Thirty weeks. Pullets highly commended. 26. John Eason, 
Esq., Montpellier House, Lambeth. Nine and ten months. Com¬ 
mended. 39. Hon. H. Moreton, Lydiard, Swindon. Cock and two large 
pullets, 8th of March ; small pullet, 6th of June. Commended. 44. G. 
C. Adkins, Esq., Edgbaston. Seven-and-a-half months. Commended. 
46. G. W. Johnson, Esq.,'Winchester. March 18th, 1853. Commended. 
47* Same. April 5th, 1853. Commended. 
Class 4.—SHANGHAE OR COCHIN-CHINA. (Cinnamon and Buff.) 
Cock and Hen. 
63. Prize, Rev. J. D. L. Simmonds, Chilcomb, Winchester, May, 1853. 
Class 5.—SHANGHAE OR COCHIN-CHINA. (Brown and Partridge- 
feathered.) Cock and two Hens. 
68. Prize, G. C. Adkins, Esq., Edgbaston. 
Class 6.—SHANGHAE OR COCHIN-CHINA. (Brown and Part- 
ridge-feathered.) Cockerel and three Pullets, hatched 1853. 
70. First prize, Rev. E. H. Kittoe, Chadwell Rectory. Six months. 
69. Second prize, W. Cave, Esq., Hartley Wintney. March. 
Class 8.—SHANGHAE OR COCHIN-CHINA. (White.) Cock and 
two Hens. 
74. First prize, B. Holmes, Esq., 112, New Street, Birmingham. 
Cock, thirteen months ; hens, fifteen months. 
Class 9.—SHANGHAE OR COCHIN-CHINA. (White.) Cockerel 
and three Pullets, hatched 1853. 
76. First prize, G. Chase, Esq., Terwick. April. 77* Second prize. 
Same. 81. C. Rawson, Esq., The Hurst. April 30th, 1853. Cockerel 
highly commended. 
Class 11.—SHANGHAE OR COCHIN-CHINA. (Black.) Cock and 
two Hens. 
83. First prize, B. Holmes, Esq., Birmingham. Sixteen months. 85. 
Second prize, C. Rawson, Esq., The Hurst. 1853. 
149 
Class 12.—SHANGHAE OR COCHIN-CHINA. (Black.) Cockerel 
and three Pullets, hatched 1853. 
90. Prize, Mr. W. P. Flight, Winchester. June 20th. 88. B. Holmes, 
Esq., Birmingham. Five months. Pullets commended. 
Class 14.—DORKING. (Coloured.) Cock and two Hens. 
100. First prize, Mr. Dutton, Streatham Common. Twenty-one 
months. 101. Second prize, W. G. Chambers, Esq., Portsmouth. Two 
years. 96. Dr. Wesley, Winchester. Commended. 
Class 15. DORKING (Coloured). Cockerel and three Pullets, 
hatched 1853. 
102. First prize, Edward Turner, Esq., Bishopstoke. Pullets, twenty- 
nine weeks ; cockerel, twenty-five weeks. 109- Frederick Bernal, Esq., 
Fareham, Hants. Twenty-three weeks. Commended. 114. Mr. Dutton! 
Streatham Common. Eight months. Commended. 117. Mr. H. b! 
Higgs, Southampton. Seven months. Commended. 
(The whole class highly meritorious.) 
Class 17.—DORKING (White). Cock and two Hens. 
120. First prize, Mrs. Mills, Bisterne. 123. Second prize, Mrs. 
Boucher, sen., Sheffield. 
Class 18.—DORKING (White). Cockerel and three Pullets, hatched 
1853. 
124. Prize, N. Antill, Esq., Portsea. Eight months. 
Class 23.—GAME FOWL (Black-breasted and other Reds). Cock and 
two Hens. 
127. Second prize, Mrs. Ker Seymour, Hanford, Blandford. Aged. 
129. Mr. W. Deazley, Dunbridge Station. Two years. Cock commended. 
Class 24.—GAME FOWL (Black-breasted and other Reds). Cockerel 
and three Pullets, hatched 2 853. 
130. Second prize, Mr. W. Deazley, Dunbridge Station. Seven months. 
Class 25.—GAME FOWL (Black-breasted and other Reds). Cock and 
Hen. 
131. Prize, Mr, W. Deazley, Dunbridge Station. Two years. 
Class 29.—GAME FOWL (Duck-wings and other Greys and Blues). 
Cock and two Hens. 
133. First prize, Mr. W. Deazely, Dunbridge Station. Two years. 
136. Second prize, Mr. A. Mundy, Winchester. Sixteen months. 
Class 30.—GAME FOWL (Duck wings and other Greys and Blues). 
Cockerel and three Pullets, hatched 1853. 
138. Prize, Mr. Mundy, Winchester. Eight months. 
Class 33.—GOLDEN-PENCILLED HAMBURGH. Cockerel and 
three Pullets, hatched 1853. 
140. Prize, Mrs. Ker Seymour, Hanford. Seven months. 
Class 35.—GOLDEN-SPANGLED HAMBURGH. Cock and two Hens. 
14/. First prize, C. Rawson, Esq., The Hurst. Aged. 146. Second 
prize, G. C. Adkins, Esq., Edgbaston. 
Class 36.—GOLDEN-SPANGLED HAMBURGH. Cockerel and 
three Pullets, hatched 1853. 
150. Prize, Mr. Edwards, Lyndhurst. Six months. 
Class 38.—SILVER-PENCILLED HAMBURGH. Cock and two Hens. 
152. First prize, G. C. Adkins, Esq., Edgbaston. 151. Second prize, 
Mrs. Ker Seymour, Hanford: Sixteen months. 
Class 39.—SILVER-PENCILLED HAMBURGH. Cockerel and 
three Pullets, hatched 1853. 
155. Prize, Mrs. Mills, Bisterne. 
Class 41.—SILVER-SPANGLED HAMBURGH. Cock and two Hens. 
162. First prize, C. Rawson, Esq., The Hurst. Aged. 16.3. Second 
prize. Same. 
Class 42.—SILVER-SPANGLED HAMBURGH. Cockerel and three 
Pullets, hatched 1853. 
166. First prize, Mrs. Mills, Bisterne. 167. Second prize. Same. 
Class 44.—MALAY. Cock and two Hens. 
172. First prize, A. C. Sayers, Esq., Clanville House. Two years. 
173. Second prize, G. C, Adkins, Esq., Edgbaston. 
Class 45.—MALAY. Cockerel and three Pullets, hatched in 1853. 
175. Prize, A. C. Sayers, Esq., Clanville House. Eight months. 
Class 47.—POLAND FOWL (Black with White Crests). Cock and 
two Hens. 
178. First prize, Mrs. Mills, Bisterne. 181. Second prize, Mr. 
Edwards, Lyndhurst. Two years. 
Class 48.—POLAND FOWL (Black with White Crests). Cockerel and 
three Pullets, hatched in 1853. 
185. Prize, Mr. Edwards, Lyndhurst. Six months. 183. G. C. 
Adkins, Esq., Edgbaston. Eight months. Pullets commended. 
Class 50.—POLAND FOWL (Golden). Cock and two Hens. 
188. First prize, G. C. Adkins, Esq., Edgbaston. 189. Second prize, 
C. Ravrson, Esq., The Hurst. Aged. 
Class 51.—POLAND FOWL (Golden). Cockerel and three Pullets, 
hatched in 1853. 
190. Prize, C. Rawson, Esq., The Hurst. May, 1853. 
Class 53.—POLAND FOWL (Silver). Cock and two Hens. 
192. First prize, G. C. Adkins, Esq., Edgbaston. 195. Second prize, 
P. Jones, Esq., Fulham. Eighteen months. 
