July 10. 
COUNTRY GENTLEMAN’S COMPANION. 
201 
Class 28. — Polish Fowls (G'olden).— 443. First prize, R. H, Bush, 
Esq., Bath. 444. Second prize, R. H. Bush, Esq., Bath. 448. Third 
prize, Parkins Jones, Esq., Fulham. 
Class 30.— Polish Fowls (Silver).—450. First prize, G. C. Adkins, 
Esq., Edgbaston. 469. Second prize, Parkins Jones, Esq , Fulham. 455 
Third prize, C. E. Coleridge, Esq., Eton College. Highly Commended. 
—462. Rev. J. H. Gandy, Taunton. (A good Class.) 
Class 31.—Ponsn Silver Chicken. —477. First prize, C. Edwards, 
Esq., near Bristol. 474. Secoud prize, T. P. Edwards, Esq., Lyndhurst. 
Class 32.— Polish (Any other variety).—480. First prize, W. G. 
Vivian, Esq., Swansea. 484. Second prize, ditto. 490. Third prize, 
ditto. Highly Commended. — 482. H. Churchill, Esq., Gloucester, j 
Commended.—492. W. G. Vivian, Esq., Swansea. 
Class 33.— Polish (Any other variety, Chicken).—494. First prize, C. j 
E. Coleridge, Esq., Eton College. 495. Second prize, Parkins Jones, 
Esq., Fulham. 
Class 34.— Any other distinct Breed. —498. Prize, Lord De 
Blaquiere, Petersfield. 511. Prize, H. B. Higgs, Esq., Southampton. 
514. Prize, H, D. Davies, Esq., Hounslow. 524. Prize, George Dawes, 
Esq., Henley-in-Arden. 526. Prize, Miss E. Watts, Hampstead. Com¬ 
mended.—502. C. E. Coleridge, Esq., Eton College. 503. Mrs. Thomp¬ 
son, Windsor. 504. Rev. T. L. Fellowes, Acle. 
Class 35. — Bantams (Gold or Silver-laced).—534. First prize, Mr. 
TJ. Spary, Markyate-street. 532. Second prize, H. Wildman, Esq., 
Birmingham. Commended.—529. D. Hume, Esq., West Hartlepool. 
Class 36.— Bantams (Other varieties).—542. First prize, Rev. F. P. 
Methuen, near Devizes. 546. Second prize, J. R. Rodbard, Esq., ! 
Langford. Highly Commended. — 554. VV. Saunders, Esq., Cowes. | 
556. H. R. H. Prince Albert. 
Class 37.— Turkeys. — 563. First prize, C. Edwards, Esq., near 
Bristol. 559. Second prize, J. Fairlie, Esq., Newmarket. 558. Highly 
Commended, J; R. Rodbard, Esq., Langford. (A good Class.) 
Class 38 .—Geese.— 567. First prize, T. P. Edwards, Esq., Lyndhurst. 
566. Second prize, J. Fairlie, Esq., Newmarket. 
Class 39. — Ducks (Aylesbury).— 584. Firstprize, H. D. Davies, Esq., 
HoudsIow. 574. Second prize, J. K. Fowler, Esq., Aylesbury. 
Class 40.— Ducks (Rouen).—595. First prize, J. K. Fowler, Esq., 
Aylesbury. *594. Second prize, ditto. 
Class 41.— Ducks (Other varieties).— 603. First prize, C. Edwards, 
Esq., near Bristol. CO9. Second prize, T. C. Moore, Esq., Upton Court. 
Extra Stock. — Highly Commended. — 613. Miss M. G. Bent, 
Wexham Lodge. 622. W. A. Warwick, Esq., Colchester. Commended. 
—616 and 617. R. Cross, Esq., Chippenham Farm. 
A Silver Cup, of the value of Ten Guineas, was awarded to H. D. 
Davies, Esq., of Spring Grove House, Hounslow, the Exhibitor of the 
best collection of Adult Birds, being also the most successful competitor 
in the Adult Classes. 
The Silver Cup, value Five Guineas, was not awarded by the I 
Judges. 
EXETER POULTRY EXHIBITION. 
Among the birds exhibited at the Exeter Poultry Show, 
on the 28th of June, were several classes of far more than 
average merit. More especially in respect of the coloured J 
Dorkings, Brown and Partridge Shanghaes, Aylesbury 1 
Ducks, and Turkeys, is this expression of praise due to the 
various exhibitors. Substance, condition, and figure, were all 
united in the pen of coloured Dorkings to which the first 
prize was awarded ; and if its several birds, individually and 
collectively, outstripped all competition, many specimens of 
high merit, especially hens, were shown in adjoining pens. 
The white Dorkings, as too commonly happens, were but 
indifferent. Could the hens, however, of the pen to which 
the second prize was awarded have been shown with the ! 
cock in the first-prize pen, there would have been little 
cause for disapprobation. 
Buff and cinnamon Shanghaes were a very fair class, ' 
though, as a whole, wretchedly out of condition. Several 
of Mr. Channing’s birds, indeed, left little to be desired in 
point of either size, figure, or colour. In regard of the 
latter point, indeed, we have daily cause to rejoice in the 
more sensible estimate of its importance that is now enter¬ 
tained, for the undue value hitherto ascribed to it has done 
more harm to the birds than could otherwise have been 
effected. 
The brown and Partridge Shanghaes were eminently good ; 
indeed, there was scarcely among them all a pen devoid of 
merit. Those, however, belonging to Mr. Hodson were 
clearly entitled to their post of honour. The chicken of 
this description deserve the highest commendation. 
Mrs. Ford’s Aylesbury Ducks carried off first, second, and 
third prizes; and this success, moreover, was accomplished 
with competitors of far more than average merit. The first- 
prize pen of a drake and two ducks weighed twenty-three- 
and-a-lialf pounds; the second, twenty-two-and-a-quarter 
pounds, although they had been of late to various Exhi¬ 
bitions. 
Mr. Barton’s Turkeys were among the best-bred specimens 
we ever beheld : the extreme richness of plumage remark¬ 
able in the American variety being hero accompanied by 
most satisfactory size. 
Precedence has been given, in the above remarks, to such 
classes as appeared most deserving of honourable notice. 
In respect of shortcomings elsewhere, the Windsor Show, 
it should be remembered, occurring on the same day, must 
have proved a formidable opponent ; and, probably, to this 
cause must be assigned the absence of better specimens of 
Spanish, Hamburghs, and Polands, than were submitted to 
the Judges. The white-crested black birds of the latter 
variety, however, were highly meritorious. The “ Bed” 
Game were not distinguished by particular excellence; but 
the “Duckwings” were very good. Malays were shown in 
such wretched condition, that their owners would have acted 
more wisely in retaining them in their yards till an amend¬ 
ment had been effected in their tattered plumes. 
In Bantams, first prizes were justly withheld in both the 
laced classes ; while, with equal propriety, the first honours 
were awarded to the white and black specimens. 
The breeder of Rouen Ducks must be admonished not to 
forget colour, which should combine with size in the 
selection of a pen for judicial inspection; The nearer, as 
respects the first particular, he can approach the colours of 
the wild duck and mallard in their relative sexes, the 
greater his chances of success. 
The “ Pigeons ” were decidedly good. Among the best 
were the prize Fantails, Jacobins, Trumpeters, Owls, 
Turbits, White Dragons, Bearded and Almond Tumblers. 
The exertions of the Committee and their most active and 
courteous Secretary, Mr. Gray, were aided by weather of the 
most favourable description—a fortunate occurrence indeed, 
as all the pens were arranged in the open air, at the side of 
the Castle Hill, and in the event of rain their inmates 
must have suffered sadly. 
The Reverends Mr. Wingfield, of Gulval, and Mr. Syden¬ 
ham, of Collumpton, officiated as Judges, having an able 
colleague in Mr. Piper, of Exeter, for the Pigeons. In more 
than one class, it will be observed, from the subjoined Prize 
List, that the power reserved for the Judges, in reference to 
the withholding a first prize for the want of sufficient 
merit was exercised by these gentlemen, reluctantly, no 
doubt, but on a principle, we are assured, essential to the 
well-doing of every Poultry Show, and by the disregard of 
which all their good elfects must be speedily obliterated. 
Class 1.— Spanish. —Cock and two Hens.—7 Second prize, Mr James 
Babbage, Paris-street, Exeter. Age, two years. 9 Third prize, Mrs 
Brutton J. Ford, Ide, near Exeter. Age, one year. 
Class 2.— Spanish Chicken of 1855.—Pens of Four.—10 Second 
prize, J. R. Rodbard, Esq., Aldvvick Court, Langford, near Bristol. Age, 
eleven weeks. 
Class 3.t-Dorking (Coloured).—Cock and two Hens.— 16 Firstprize, 
J. F. Pearse, Esq., Lower Slewton, Whimple. Age, thirteen months 
and three weeks. 14 Second prize, Mrs John Hole, Green End, Plyrn- 
trec. Age, about eleven months. 13 Third prize, Mr Henry Drew, 
Peamore, near Exeter. Age, cock and one hen eleven months, one hen 
two years. 
Class 4. — Dorking (White).—Cock and two Hens.—22 Third prize, 
Francis J. Coleridge, The Mansion House, Ottery St. Mary. Age, above 
one year. 
Class 5. — Dorking Chicken of 1855.— Pen of Four. — 30 First 
prize, Mrs John Hole, Green .End, Plymtree. Age, nine weeks. 29 
Second prize, Mr Henry Drew, Peamore, near Exeter. Age, eleven 
weeks. Commended.—26 J. R. Rodbard, Esq., Aldwick Court, Lang¬ 
ford, near Bristol. Age, eleven weeks. 
Class 6.— China (Cinnamon or Buffs).— Cock and two Hens.—35 
First prize, Mr \V. L. Channing, Heavitree, near Exeter. Age unknown. 
33 Second prize, J. R. Rodbard, Esq., Aldwick Court, Langford, near 
Bristol. Age, cock fifteen months ; hens unknown. 34 Third prize, 
Mr William Brown, Red Gate, Shute, Devon. Age, hatched in 1854. 
Class 7.— China (Brown or Partridge-colour).—Cock and two Hens. 
—44 First prize, The Rev.G. F. Hodson, North Pctherton, near Bridge- 
water. Age, two years. 47 Second prize, Boughlon Kingdon, Esq., 
Upper Paul-street, Exeter. Age, cock twenty-two months; hens 
twelve months. 49 Third prize, Mrs Brutton J. Ford, Ide, near Exeter. 
Age, upwards of one year. 
Class 8.— China Chicken of 1855.—Pen of Four.—57 First prize, 
Boughton Kingdon, Esq., Upper Paul-street, Exeter. Age, four-and-a- 
half months. 60 Second prize, Henry L. Bean, Esq., Ashcott, near 
Glastonbury. Age, hatched first week in February. Commended.—50 
