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THE COTTAGE GARDENER AND COUNTRY GENTLEMAN, October 16, 1860. 
offered to the Dorkings. We have no doubt this influenced the 
entries, and the recollection of the exceedingly beautiful work of 
art of last year will cause those who have seen it in possession 
of the Hon. W. W. Vernon, to envy that gentleman his good 
fortune in repeating his exploit. The prize could not go to any 
one more deservedly popular among amateurs. The contest was, 
nevertheless, a close one, and Mr. Archer was no laggard in the 
race—his birds were beautiful. The Brown Reds were as good, 
but far less numerous than their Black-breasted brethren. Mr. 
Eletcher and Captain Hornby were here the fortunate. The 
Duckwinged and other varieties call for no especial mention, if 
we except therefrom two pens of Piles belonging to Messrs. 
Martin and Griffiths, and which were deservedly admired. 
At Worcester, as elsewhere, the Dorkings are foremost in 
entries and competition. It would be impossible to see a better 
class than was seen here; and we predict the three pens that 
carried the honours will do so again, even in the teeth of greater 
numbers. Desirous as we are of curtailing our report, and 
naming only such pens as call for it, we cannot forbear the 
remark that three such as Captain Hornby’s, Mr. Wakefield’s, 
and the Marchioness of Winchester’s are seldom seen. This 
latter might take a higher position if the birds were in better 
condition. We have never seen better birds; but from what we 
heard in the Show, they are to be liliputians compared to the 
Brobdignags that will appear at Birmingham. “ Time will 
show,” as mother used to say when we asked if there was pudding 
for dinner ; but we do not expect to see them beaten. The 
first-prize pen also carried off the extra one given by the inn¬ 
keepers. The Rev. G. F. Hodson exhibited an unusually good 
pen of White Dorking fowls. 
The Spann, t, were very good, but some seemed to lack con¬ 
dition sadly. It was evident their owners had not set themselves 
to combat a bad season, and their birds are good evidence of the 
fact: the prize pens form exceptions. 
There is no doubt that inMincingLane phraseology we may say, 
“ Cochins is up.” The quality of many of the birds left nothing 
to desire, and the sale of the prize pens at excellent prices was 
satisfactory to all parties. We except no class of this breed from 
commendation; but strange to say, in the neighbourhood of 
Worcester, almost where Mrs. Herbert can sit at home and hear 
them crow, we should put the White last on the list. Miss 
Musgrove’s pen of Grouse birds is a very good one. 
We have to repeat here that which we have often said of late— 
the Golden-pencilled Hamburghs are going a-head of the Silver : 
the latter miss Mr. Archer. Messrs. Munn and Smith deserve 
notice in Golden, and Mr. Griffiths in Silver. Mr. W. C. 
Worrall has an eye for a Golden-spangled Hamburgh, therefore 
he is generally first; but Mr. Cannan may boast that he has good 
birds. These were not nearly so numerous as the Silvers, which 
were a strong class. We can speak very highly of Mrs. Pettat’s 
pen. This lady realises one excellence which seems almost lost 
—that of a properly laced and barred wing on a Spangled Ham¬ 
burgh. This point is common—nay, indispensable in Polands ; 
but we seek it almost in vain in Hamburghs. Mrs. Pettat’s 
birds have it in perfection. It must not be supposed they were 
the only ones, as five pens figured in the prize sheet. The same 
lady deservedly took first and second for Golden Polands. Col. 
Clowes headed the Silver Polands with an unusually good pen, 
and the class generally was an excellent one. Black Polands 
were good, but not as numerous as we have seen them. The 
distinct varieties gave Mr. Botham first for Brahmas , and Mr, 
Ballance second for Malays. 
In Turkey poults Miss J. Milward headed the list with a pen 
weighing 29J lbs., Mr. Manfield following with 27£. Mr. Wake¬ 
field’s weighed but one pound less. 
Mr. Fowler has the specialite of Geese. He was first—his pen 
weighed 56 lbs. Mr. W. Manfield followed with a beautiful pen 
of AVhite, weighing 50 lbs. Mr. Fowler was the vocative case of 
Aylesburys; and Mrs. Seamons took first, second, and com¬ 
mendations. The Rouen Ducks were good, and brought honours 
to Messrs. Fowler and Holme. 
In making mention of the various class of Ducks, we must 
ask for some new arrangement. In this instance, there were 
many specimens of great merit, but only two prizes to award. 
These were given, first to a pen of Ruddy Sheldrakes ; second, to 
one of Brown Call Ducks, both the property of Mr. II. D. 
Baylev. Miss S. Perkins, Mr. Earle, and Major Henniker, all 
deserved prizes. 
The Bantams formed a small exhibition, and the Game 
exhibited in different classes. 
prize list, all those that are mentioned deserved notice richly. 
We would specify particularly Mr. Lane’s pen. 
The Sweepstakes for Game Cocks did not fill well, but the 
birds were very good. The Game Bantams were not only 
numerous, but excellent. The first-prize bird of Mr. H. D» 
Bay ley was perfect, and good ones were plentiful as blackberries. 
Judges —Of Poultry , Mr. J. Baily, of London ; Rev. R. Pul- 
leine, Kirkby Wiske, Yorkshire ; and Mr. Hewitt, Birmingham. 
Of Pigeons , Mr. T. G. Cottle, of Cheltenham. 
Game (Black-breastedRed).—First, Hon. W. W. Vernon, Ranton Abbey, 
Stafford. Second, E. Archer, Malvern. Highly Commended, D. Ashworth, 
6, Thomas Street, Halifax, Yorkshire ; W. Cox, Erailsford Hall, Derby. 
Commended, J. Fletcher, Stoneclough, near Manchester. 
Game (Brown-breasted Reds).—First, J. Fletcher. Second, Capt. W. \V. 
Hornby. Highly Commended, E. Archer. 
Game (Duckwings and other Greys and Blues).— First, J. B. Chune, 
Lincoln House, Coalbrookdale. Second, F. Munn, Temple Lawn. Com¬ 
mended, Hon. W. W. Vemon. 
Game (any other variety).—First, J. Martin, Mildenham Mill, Claines. 
(Piles). Second, G. Griffiths (Piles). Commended, Hon. W. W. Vernon 
(Piles). 
Dorkings (Coloured).—First, Capt. W. W. Hornby. Second, C. H. 
Wakefield, Malvern Wells. Third, Marchioness of Winchester. Highly 
Commended, Rev. J. F. Newton, Kirb -in-Cleveland, near Stokesley, York¬ 
shire; F. Key, Beverley; C. H. Wakefield. Commended, E. H. Garrard, 
Salford Vicarage, near Evesham. 
Dorkings C^Tiite).—Prize, Rev. G. F. Hodson, North Petherton, near 
Bridgewater. 
Spanish. —First and Second, J. R. Rodbard, Aldwick Court, Wrington, 
near Bristol. Third, R. Everett, Gibraltar Cottage, Monmouth. Highly 
Commended, G. Lamb, Red Hill House, Compton, near Wolverhampton. 
Commended, J. H. Craigie, Woodlands, Chigwell, Essex. 
Cochin-China (Cinnamon and Buff).—First, J. Cattell, Moseley, near 
Birmingham (Buff). Second, T. Stretch, Marsh Lane, Bootle, near Liver¬ 
pool (Buff). Highly Commended, Mrs. E. Everett (Buff) ; H. Tomlinson, 
Balsall Heath Road, Birmingham (Buff). 
Cochin-China (Partridge and Grouse).—First, Miss V. W. Musgrove. 
West Tower, Aughton, Liverpool. Second, Mrs. S. R. Herbert, Powick, 
Highly Commended, P. Cartwright, Oswestry. Commended, T. Stretch. 
Cochin-China (any other variety).—First, W. Dawson, Hopton Mirfield, 
Yorkshire. Second, R. Chase, Moseley Road, Birmingham. Highly Com¬ 
mended, Mrs. S. R. Herbert. Commended, G. Lamb, Red Hill House, 
Compton, near Wolverhampton. 
Hamburghs (Gold-pencilled).—First, J. Munn, Heath Hill, Stackstead, 
near Manchester. Second, S. Smith, North Ouram, near Halifax. Highly 
Commended, W. Pierce, Hartford, near Northwich; Messrs. Carter and 
Valiant, Poulton-le-Fylde. 
Hamburghs (Silver-pencilled). — First, G. Griffiths, Church Street, 
Worcester. Second, W. H. Kerr, Worcester. Commended, J. Freeman, 
Gaines, near Worcester. 
Hamburghs (Gold-spangled).—First, W. C. Worrall, Liverpool. Second, 
W. Cannan, Bradford. 
Hamburghs (Silver-spangled).—First, Mrs. Pettat, Ashe Rectory, near 
Basingstoke, Hampshire. Second, W. Pierce, Hartford. Highly Com¬ 
mended, J. Munn, Heath Hill, Stacksteads; W. Cannan. Commended, 
Mrs. Pettat. 
Polands (Golden). — First and Second, Mrs. Pettat. Commended, 
J. Dixon. 
Polands (Silver).—First, Lieut.-Col. Clowes, Froxmore Court, Crowle. 
Second, G. C. Adkins, Birmingham. Highly Commended, J. Dixon, Brad¬ 
ford. 
Polands (Black with White Crests).—First, T. P. Edwards, Lyndhurst, 
Hants. Second, G. Ray, Minestead, Lyndhurst, Plants. 
Any distinct variety not included in the above Classes. —First, G. Botham, 
Wrexham Court, Slough (Brahma). Second, 0. Ballance, Taunton (Malay 
Black-breasted Red). Highly Commended, J. IP. Craigie, Woodlands, 
Chigwell, Essex (Brahma Pooira); W. II. Kerr, Worcester (Silkies); 
J. K. Fowler, Prebendal Farm, Aylesbury (Brahma). 
Turkey Poults. —First, Miss J. Milward, Newton St. Loe, near Bath. 
Second, W. Mansfield, jun., Dorset. Highly Commended, H. Hudson, 
The Elms, near Pershore; C. H. Wakefield, Malvern Wells. 
Goslings.— First, J. K. P'owler, Aylesbury. Second, W. Mansfield, jun. 
Highly Commended, Mrs. M. Seamons, Hartwell, Aylesbury ; Marchioness 
of Winchester ; Mrs. Guilding. 
Ducklings (Aylesbury).—First and Second, Mrs. Seamons. Highly 
Commended, Mrs. Seamons. 
Ducklings (Rouen).—First, J. IC. Fowler. Second, J. Holme, Knowsley, 
near Prescot. Highly Commended, Mrs. A. Browne, Shrewsbury. Com¬ 
mended, F. Munn, Temple Laughern, Worcester. 
Ducklings (any other variety).—First and Second, T. H. D. Baylev, 
Ickwell House, near Biggleswade, Beds. Highly Commended, Miss E. S. 
Pertins ; F. W. Earle. Edenhurst, Prescot, Lancashire ; Major Henniker, 
Thornham Hall, Suffolk. 
Bantams (Game, Black-breasted and other Reds).—First, and Hotel- 
keepers’ Prize for best pen of Game Bantams in the Show, W. It. Lane, 
Bristol Road, Birmingham. Second, W. S. Forrest, Eaglecliffe, Green- 
hithe, Kent. Highly Commended, T. II. D. Bayley; G. Finch, Worcester. 
Commended, W. Evans, Victoria Brewery, Prescot. 
were 
We must refer our readers to the 
Bantams (Game and other colour).—First, J. Camm, Farnsfield, South- 
well, Notts. Second, H. Shield, Northampton. Highly Commended, 
II. W. Griffiths, Worcester. Commended, H. Shield; I. Thornton, Heck- 
mondwike, near Leeds; R. Ilawksley, jun., Southwell, Notts. 
