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THE COTTAGE GARDENER. 
December 19. 
Heavitree, Exeter. Commended.—1608 William H. Goddard, Edgbas*.. 
ton, Birmingham (Silver). 16 12 John Edwards Mapplebeck, Bull Bing, 
Birmingham (Yellow). 
Class 6— Nuns. —l6l6 First prize, W. H. Simpson, Islington, Bir¬ 
mingham. lGl3 Second prize, John Edwards Mapplebeck, Bull Bing, 
Birmingham (Black). 
Class 7— Turbits. — 1621 First prize, Charles Richard Tittcrton, 
Snow Hill, Birmingham. 1 6 19 Second prize, Thomas James Cottle, 
Fulteney Villa, Cheltenham (White). Highly Commended.—1625 
Harrison Weir, Lvndhurst Road, Peckham, Surrey (Red). Commended. 
—Henry Snow, High Street, Birmingham. 
Class 8 — Archangels. — 1626 First prize, Jones rcrcivall, 13, Queen’s 
Row, Walworth, Surrey. 1928 Second piize, Thomas James Cottle, 
Pultcncy Villa, Cheltenham. Commended .—1627 Henry Child, jun., 
Sherborne Road, Balsall Heath, Birmingham. 
Class 9 — Jacobines. —1638 First prize, Henry Child, jun., Sherborne 
Road, Balsall Heath, near Birmingham. 1636 Second prize, S. T. Baker, 
Manor House, King’s Road, Chelsea, London. Highly Commended.— 
1635 Jones Percivall, 13, Queen’s Road, Walworth, Surrey (Yellow). 
Commended.—1632 John Amphlet, Walsall, Staffordshire (White). 
Class 10.— Fantails.—1606 First prize, Harrison Weir, Lyndhurst 
Road, Peckham, Surrey (White). 1651 Second prize, Joshua Hop¬ 
kins, 39, Dale End, Birmingham (Black). Highly Commended.—1648 
W. H. Simpson, Islington, Birmingham. Commended.—1642 W. II. 
Simpson, Islington, Birmingham. 
Class 11.— Trumpeters. —1657 First prize, Miss Timmis, Lincoln 
Hill, Coalbrookdale.— 1659 Second prize, Charles Bichard Titterton, 
Snow Hill, Birmingham. Highly Commended.—1 665 Thomas Beetenson, 
7, New Bridge Street, Birmingham. 1667 John Edwards Mapplebeck, 
Bull Ring, Birmingham (White). 
Class 12 .— Pouters or Croppers. — 1671 First prize, Messrs. W. 
Siddons and Sons, Aston, near Birmingham. 1675 Second prize, Mrs. 
Edward Simons, Speedwell Road, Birmingham (White). Commended. 
—1676 Henry Child, jun., Sherborne Road, Balsall Heath, near Birming¬ 
ham. 1677 Messrs. W. Siddons and Sons, Aston, near Birmingham. 
Class 13.— Barbes. —1684 First prize, Charles Richard Titterton, Snow 
Hill, Birmingham .—1686 Second prize, S. T. Baker, Manor House, King’s 
Road, Chelsea, London. Highly Commended.—1 678 W. H. Simpson, 
Islington, Birmingham. 
Class 14.— Runts. —1694 First prize, Mrs Edward Simons, Speedwell 
Road, Birmingham. 1688 Second prize, Thomas Beetenson, 7, New 
Bridge Street, Birmingham. Commended.—1 69 1 Thomas Beetenson, 
7, New Bridge Street, Birmingham. 
Class 15.— Dragoons. —1699 First prize, Samuel Ridlev, jun., Clayton, 
Sussex. 1698 Second prize, Samuel Ridley, jun., Clayton, Sussex. 
Highly Commended.—1701 W. S. Colmore, Esq., Monkspath Ilall, 
Warwickshire (Cross from Carrier : Grizzled). 
Class 16 .— Any other new or distinct variety. — 1/02 First 
prize, Mrs Edward Simons, Speedwell Road, Birmingham (White Silk 
Laced). 1710 Second prize, Charles Richard Titterton, Snow Hill, Bir¬ 
mingham (Porcelain). Highly Commended.—1709 Samuel Ridley, jun., 
Clayton, Sussex (Antwerp Flying). 
COTTAGERS’ POULTRY. 
1745 First prize, John Palmer, John Street, Balsall Heath, near Bir- 
I mingham (White Aylesbury Ducks). 1730 Second prize, William Ray- 
bold, Droitwich (Polish Fowl, Spangled). 1/32 Third prize, John 
Palmer, John Street, Balsall Heath, Birmingham (Cochin-China, Cinna¬ 
mon and Buff). Commended.—1/36 George Belton, Queen’s Cross, 
Dudley, Worcestershire (Cochin-China, White). 1740 Benjamin James, 
St. Andrew’s Street, Norwich (Bantams, Gold-laced). 1743 Ellen 
Sansom, Mrs. Tudor’s Lodge, We3ton, near Bath (Bautams, White.) 
POULTRY EXHIBITION AT CHIPPENHAM, 
WILTS. 
This was an exceedingly well-conducted and interesting 
meeting ; and was, for cleanliness, liglit, and ventilation, not 
to bo surpassed. It appears, however, to be the first 
exhibition of the kind yet held in Chippenham, and, 
therefore (as is under such circumstances generally the 
case), many excellent pens of fowls lost opportunity of 
prize-taking from improper selection. Still, as a whole, it 
I proved a most important addition to the Agricultural 
Association'; and also that the attractions of the Poultry 
department fail not to add to the funds of the Society, from 
the increased numbers of visitors. There are hut very few 
towns provided with so suitable a location as is presented by 
the Cheese Market at Chippenham, for the holding of a 
Poultry exhibition, as it not only offers perfect protection 
from sudden storms (both to visitors and poultry), hut also 
a general and equalised light to every competing pen. 
These are very important advantages, and under the 
energetic management of the present committee, we de not 
ourselves doubt, in future years, this show will attain very 
considerable popularity. Among the Cochins, we have 
rarely seen so beautiful a male bird as the one in the first- 
prize-pen. It is stated to be bred from the one callod “ Sir 
Robert," the property of Lord Ducie; the colour a deep, 
clear lemon, and the conformation all that the most 
fastidious amateur could desire; a pen of chicken from 
this bird were also successful in securing an extra premium. 
Many of the Dorkings were very good; but the inattention 
to regularity in the combs of the fowls (constituting each in¬ 
dividual pen) was universal. The Spanish were indifferent; 
the Game fowls most excellent; many of the Black-breasted 
Reds were deservedly successful; there were also some good 
Duckwings, and Worcester Piles. The Hamburghs were not 
at all good specimens, and, therefore, many of the premiums 
were withheld. The Silver Polands were a good class, but 
losing their markings from inattentive breeding. The 
White and also the Black Bantams were of very high 
character, and were the objects of much admiration among 
the visitors; hut the Sebrights were defective. In the 
“ general class ” we noticed some superior Malays, and also 
a good pen of Pheasant-coloured Dorkings. In the Turkeys, 
nothing of extraordinary character was to be found among 
the rival pens ; the first prize-pen of Geese were, contrariwise, 
very good. As is usual at the hulk of our principal 
exhibitions, the Aylesbury Ducks were decidedly superior to 
the Rouens. In the Extra Stock, a pen of White Bantam 
chicken were most beautiful specimens of this fancy 
variety, and their especial merits procured them an extra 
prize. We cannot conclude our remarks on this very 
successful first attempt, without again alluding to the vital 
importance of carefully matching birds for exhibition; 
indeed, not a few instances could he adduced, in which 
inattention to this particular sadly injured the prospects of 
their owners; and, no doubt, future meetings will show 
that our present hint has not been unconsidered by those 
who may then enter into competition. 
Mr. Edward Hewitt, of Sparkbrook, Birmingham,officiated 
as judge of the poultry. 
Class I.—CocniNS (Any variety).—First prize, Joseph Nield, Esq., 
M.P., for Chippenham. Second prize, Mr. Thos. Lyne, Malmesbury. 
Class 2.— Dorkings. —Second prize, Mr. Henry Blandford, Sand- 
bridge. Commended.— Mr. Edward Little, Chippenham. Joseph 
Nield, Esq., M.P. (First prize withheld.) 
Class 3.— Spanish. —First prize, Mr. Edward Dowdcn, Bath. Second 
prize, Mr. Thomas Lyne, Malmesbury. 
Class 4.— Game Fowls.— First prize, Mr. T. J. Fox, Devizes. Second 
prize, Mr. T. Saunders, Lavington. Commended.—Mr. T. Lynes, 
Malmesbury. Mr. G. Botham, Slough. 
Class 5.—Golden-spangled Hamburghs.— First prize, Rev. C. F. 
Downes. (The second prize not competed for.) 
Class 6 .— Golden-pencilled Hamburghs.— Second prize, Mr. C. 
Botham, Slough. (First prize withheld.) 
Class 7 .— Silver-spangled Hamburghs. — First prize, Rev. C. 
Downes. (Second prize withheld.) 
Class 8 .— Silver-pencilled Hamburghs. — Second prize, Mr. G. 
Botham, Slough. (First prize withheld.) 
Class 9 .— Golden-spangled Polands. —Second prize, J. T. Fox 
Esq., Devizes. (First prize withheld.) 
Class 10.— Silver-spangled Polands. —First prize, Mr. W. Higgins, 
Chippenham. Second prize, Mr. E. Dowding, Bath. Commended.— 
Mr. B. Vick, Chippenham. 
Class 11 .— Golden-laced Bantams. —First prize, Rev. P. Methuen* 
All Cannings. (Second prize withheld.) 
Class 12 .— Silver-laced Bantams. —First prize, Rev. P. Methuen, 
All Cannings. (Second prize, no competition.) 
Class 13.— Black Bantams. —First prize, Mr. J. T. Fox, Devizes. 
Second prize, Rev. P. Methuen, All Cannings. 
Class 14.— White Bantams. —First prize, Rev. P. Methuen, All 
Cannings. Second prize, Mr. A. Smith, Melcham. 
Class 15.— General Class.— First equal prize, Mr. Thomas Lynes, 
Malmesbury. (Malays.) First equal prize, Mrs. Grimwood, Highworth. 
(Ptarmigan.) Second prize, Mr. T. Dark, Broughton. (Pheasant- 
coloured Dorkings.) Commended.—Mr. R. Dowding, Bath. Mrs. 
Grimwood, Highworth. Rev. C. R. Audrey. 
Class 16 .— Cochins, —Chicken of 1854.—First prize, Mr. E. Dowding) 
Bath. 
Class 16.— Dorkings. — Chicken of 1854.—Prize, Mr. J. T. Fox, 
Devizes. Commended.—Mr. Edward Little, Chippenham. Joseph 
Nield, Esq., M.P. 
Class 16 .— Spanish. —Chicken of 1854.—Prize, Mr. J.T. Fox, Devizes. 
Class 16 .— Game. —Chicken of 1854.—Prize, Mr. J. T. Fox, Devizes. 
Class 17 .— Turkeys.— First prize, Mr. T. Brown, jun., Avebury. 
Second prize, Mr. T. Dark, Broughton. Commended.—Mr. Wheeler, 
Laycock. ltev. G. A. Goddard, Clyff Pypard. 
Class 18.— Geese. —First prize, Mr. W. Sparkman. Second prize, 
Mr. W. Brown. Commended.—Mr. H. Rivers, Swindon. 
