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puineas the pen ; Duck-wing Game are as yaluable; and 
Black and AVhite sell for more than Hambro’s. The 
entries become every year more numerous, and we, 
therefore, hope that as large prizes will be offered for 
them as for others. But these must be matters for the 
consideration of committees, and they can only afford 
to be generous, just in proportion as they are supported 
by amateurs of all classes. A few years more must 
decide whether some classes must not be diminished in 
the prize lists, while others must increase. Those, then, 
interested in weak ones must support them ; and lovers 
of Bantams may rest assured, if they will increase their 
numbers, the ])rizes will advance in a like ratio. We 
could name many shows where they amounted to eight 
pounds for the different classes, where the entries 
amounted only to between three and four pounds, and 
the birds were not worth more. Where things are 
brought to a close calculation, it will be seen such 
entries will not cause or promote liberality. 
We go fully into the second reason assigned for more 
encouragement, and we heartily agree with our corres¬ 
pondent, that it has a good effect on a rugged nature to 
be fond of these “ wee pets.” Most valuable testimony 
was borne to this fact by that active philanthropist, 
Mr. C. Sturge, of Birmingham, who has found them 
valuable auxiliaries in his noble work of reclaiming 
criminal boys. We believe it is an admitted fact, that 
the cottager who takes prizes for a good garden, is 
almost always an industrious man, good husband and 
father, and useful member of society. It is not alone 
that the taker of a prize is by the fact raised above his 
fellows, and has a stake in hand, but it is an incentive 
to greater exertion. No nature is so stubborn as that 
which stands alone, fearing nothing, and loving nothing, 
and having nothing to look down upon and protect; and 
yet in that nature there is a germ of kindliness—it is like 
a hidden train of gunpowder buried in the earth, and all 
alike dark; but the spark once applied, the fire runs 
through the whole extent of the train. Just so a man— 
who has been brought up to love nothing, and has, at 
last, believed himself uucared for—may have his first 
sensibilities awakened by a pen of birds, and the love 
he will feel for them will soon extend to higher and 
more legitimate objects. This must raise him in the 
social scale. We go, then, heart in hand with our 
correspondent, and wish to offer some suggestion which 
may meet his views, and extend the usefulness of his 
pursuit. We would, then, in all the districts where 
these birds arc kept by miners, and others, who cannot 
afford to pay the usu.al entries, advise a separate class, 
or allow the “ various class,” coming after Sebrights, 
Game, Black and White, to be entered at a low, almost 
a nominal, sum. Where there are Cottagers’ classes 
this will be unnecessary, as they can be entered in them. 
We assure “ Wear-dale” and his class, that our sym¬ 
pathies are with them, and we shall be glad to hear 
from him again. 
WILTS EXHIBITION OF POULTRY 
Warminster, November 14th, 185.3, 
Judge.— H. Hinxman, Esq., Durnford House. 
Cocbin-China (Cinnamon and Buff).—3. First, Mr. Thomas Eacott, 
Devizes. 2. Second, Mr. Henry Woodcock, Fujtgleston. 
Chicken of 1855. — 3. First, Mrs. Henry Fookes, Whitchurch. 1. 
Second, Mr. T. Keable, Frowdefield Farm, Devizes. 
Cochin-China (Black or White).—1. First, Mr. Henry Woodcock, 
Fuggleston. 
Chicken of 1853.—2, First, Mr. Stephen Mills, Elston. 
Malay. —3. First, Mr. John James Fox, Devizes. 
Chicken of 1853.—2. First, Mr. John James Fox, Devizes. 3. 
I Second, Mr. Thomas Lyne, Malmsbury. Highly Commended.—4. Mr. 
I Richard Bedford, Warminster. 5. Mr. John Goodman, Warminster. 
j Spanish. —1. First, Mr. Philip Cothsr, Sarum. 9. Second, Mr. 
I William Plummer, Brislington. 
I Chicken of 1855.—1 . First, Mr. Philip Cother, Salisbury. 0- 
Second, Mr. William Plummer, Brislington. 
1 Dorking (Coloured).—1. First, Mrs. Henry Fookes, Whitchurch. 
j 3. Second, Mr. Thomas Pain, l/pv^rstocli:, Sarmu. Highly Commended, 
— 2 . Mr. Christopher Smith, Durnford, Sarum. Commended.— 1 . Mr. 
Thos. C. Millard, Monckton Deverill. 
Chicken of 1855.—1. First, Mr, Christopher Smith, Durnford. 6 . 
Second, Mr. Henry Woodcock, Fuggleston. Commended.— 5. Mr. 
James llawlence, Bulbridge. 9. Mr. Thomas Pain, Daverstock. i 
Dorking.— Chicken of 1855.—1. First, Mrs. Henry Fookes, Whit- j 
church. 
Game (Any variety).—1. First, Mr. John James Fox, Devizes. 2. 1 
Second, Mr. Thomas Pain, Laverstock, Sarum. Commended.—3. Mr. I 
Robert Merrett, Market Lavington. | 
Chicken of 1855.— 1. First, Mr. John James, Devizes. 3. Second, | 
Mrs. Henry Fookes, Whitchurch. | 
Poland (Any variety).—1. First, Mr. Thomas Richards, Westbury. s 
2. Second, Mr. Thomas Richards, Westbury. Commended.—3. Mr. 
John James Fox, Devizes. | 
Chicke ■ or 1855.—1. First, Mr. Joseph Henry Bennett, Odd Down. , 
2 . Second, Mr. Joseph Henry Bennett, Odd Downs. Commended.—5. i 
Mr. John James Fox, Devizes. | 
Hamburgh (Golden - spangled). — 3. First, Rev, Charles Down, j 
Semington. 4. Second, Mr. James E. Pardey, Salisbury. 
Chicken of 1855. —4. First, Rev. Charles Down, Semington. 3. ! 
Second, Mr. Charles Templer, Melksham. Commended.— 5. Mr, James ‘ 
fi. Pardey, Sarum. ) 
Hamburgh (Silver-spangled), — 1. First, Mr. Henry Templer, 
Bridport. I 
Chicken of 1855. — 1. First, Mr, James Lush, Warminster. 11. j 
Second, Mr. John James Fox, Devizes. Commended.— 2 . Mr. Thomas 
Millard, Monckton Deverill. 5. Mr. Philip Cother, Sarum. 
Any other Sort (Not pure bred). — 1 . First, Mr. Joshua Whittaker, i 
Bratton. 9- First, Mrs. Henry Fookes, Whitchurch. (Brahma | 
Pootra.) 5. Second, Mr. Henry Smith. j 
Chicken of 1855.- 1 . First, Mr. Joshua Whittaker, Bratton. 2. ; 
Second, Mr. Joshua Whittaker, Bratton. 1 
Bantam (Gold or Silver-laced).— 2 . First, Mr. John James Fox, ' 
Devizes. | 
Bantam (Any variety).—4. First, Mr. John James Fox, Devizes, i 
8 . Second, Mr. Thomas Pain, Laverstock, Commended.— 1 . Mr. 
Thomas Parham, Brixton Deverill. 
Turkeys. — 2 . First, Mr. Nathaniel Barton, Corslcy. 5. Second, I 
Mr. Edward Jeffereys, Hill Deverill. Highly Commended.—I. Mr. > 
Samuel Jeffereys, hlaiden Bradley, Commended.— 9 . Mr. John Fill 
Hart, Fisherton Delamere. 
Geese. —4. First, Mrs. Henry Fookes, Whitchurch. 2 . Second, Mr. 
Moses Glass, Warminster. 
Ducks (Rouen). — 2 . First and Second, Mrs. Henry Fookes, Whit¬ 
church. 
Ducks (White Aylesbury).— 6 . First, Mr. William Higgins, Chip¬ 
penham. 4. Second, Mr. John Dawkins, Sarum. 
Ducks (Any other variety).—11. First, Mr. Henry Woodcock, Fug- ! 
glestone. 13. Second, Mr. Robert Coles, Middleton, Norton Bavant. I 
Commended.— 2 . Mr. Thomas Millard, Monckton Deverill. 5. Mr. ! 
John F. Goodman, Warminster. 
TAUNTON AND SOMERSET POULTRY 
EXHIBITION. 
November, 23rd and 24th, 1855. 
Judge.—E dward Ilewett, Esq., Sparkbrook, Birmingham. 
Spanish. —3. First, Daniel Parsley, Bock Cottage, Stapleton, near 
Bristol. 2. Second, Mrs. B. J. Ford, Ide, near Exeter. 
Chicken of 1855.— 19 . First, Edward H. G. Strange, Ampthill, 
Beds. 8 . Second, Daniel Parsley, Bock Cottage. 9- Third, Daniel 
Parsley, Rock Cottage. Highly Commended.— 11 . J. B. Rodbard, Esq., 
Aldwick Court. Commended.—15. James Newick, Esq., Hinton St. 
George. I 6 . Mr. Thomas Twose, Bridgwater. (A very good class.) 
Dorking (Coloured).—22. First, A. H. Leybourne Popham, Esq., 
Parley Park, Reading. 21 . Second, Fred. A. Philbrick, Colchester. 
Highly Commended. — 26. Fred. Osborne, Esq., Colchester. 28. 
Thornes McCann, Esq., Graham House, Malvern. 30. W. G. K. Brea- 
vington. Vicarage Farm, Hounslow. 
Chicken of 1855.-50. First, Mr. R. Loder, The Beeches, Crawley, 
Sussex. 45. Second, Wm. Bromley, 19, Smithheld, Birmingham. 
Highly Commended.— 31. Wm. Belcher, Esq., Abingdon. 41. J. R. 
Rodbard, Esq., Aldwick Court, Langford. 47 . Mr. Robt. Wright, 
Moor Farm, Taunton. 49- Mr. J. Nichols, Pyrland, Taunton. 67 . 
George Smith Fox, Esq., The Court, Wellington. Commended.— 33. 1 
Iiord Hinton, Hinton St. George. 56. Mr. Roht. Fookes, Milton 
Abbas, Blandford. (The best class in the whole Exhibition.) 
Dorking (White). — 67 . First, Charles Edwards, Esq., Brockley 
Court, Langford. 68 . Second, W. G. K. Breavington, Esq., Hounslow. 
Chicken of 1855.—71. First, Mrs. Fookes, Whitchurch, Blandford. 
73 . Second, Mrs. Mills, Bisterne. Commended.—Fras. J. Coleridge, 
Esq., Manor House, Ottery St. Mary, Devon. (A superior class.) 
Cochin China (Cinnamon and Buff).—81. First, Mr. James Fred. 
Crane, Tolpuddle, near Dorchester. 80. Second, Captain W. H. Snell, 
St. Swithin’s-lane, London. Highly Commended.—75. Henry I ucas, j 
Been, Esq., Aschott, near Glastonbury, | 
Chicken of 1855.— 91 . First, F. G. Smith Stevens, Hemyoek, near . 
Wellington. 84. Second, Mr. Parkin Jones, High-street, Fulham. 
Highly Commended.— 90 . J. R. Rodbard, Esq., Aldwick Court. 96 . 
Mrs. Fookes, Whitechurch, Blandford. 
Cochin China (Grouse and Partridge'Feathered).— 99 . First, Rev. 
G. F. Hudson, North Petherton. 97- Second, Mrs. Ide, near Exeter. 
(An unusually good class.) 
Chicken of 1855.—lOI. First and Second, Rev. G. F., Hudson, 
North Petherton. Highly Commended.—104. Mr. Broughton Kingdon, 
Upper Paul-street, Exeter. Commended,—105. Thomas Bridge, Esq., 
Croydon. (A very good competition.) 
Cochin China. —(White or Black).— 106 . First, Capt. W. H. Snell, 
St. Swithin’s-lane, London. 107 . Second, Rev, J. H. Gandy, Old 
Cleevp, pear Taunton. 
