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THE COTTAGE GARDENER AND COUNTRY GENTLEMAN, November 13, 1860. 
to this result; for adults are, as yet, scarcely in the plumage 
and general condition they may be expected to attain in a 
month or six weeks hence. The White Dorking class was limited 
to four pens only, but the winning pens were quite equal to their 
position. In the Grey Dorking chickens, the cup birds, bred by 
Mr. Bromley, were the best pullets “in hand” we ever remember 
seeing ; proving, beyond doubt, the Silver Greys are, even in 
point of size, quite able to hold their own against the darker 
varieties, although the popular opinion of many breeders is 
directly opposed to such a result. The Buff Cochins were one 
of the best classes met with this season; within the last two 
years they have wonderfully advanced, both in size and character. 
The Grouse and White varieties were certainly not equal to 
them. The “Brown Reds” took the cup against the Black¬ 
breasted Red Game: the whole class was excellent. The 
Blacks were decidedly the best of the Game for “ any other 
variety.” Several pens in this class were sadly mutilated by the 
old folly of putting strange hens to the cock to complete the 
pen: consequently, at least a pair were entirely scalped, and 
would never again recover sufficiently to enter any Exhibition. 
We should have thought long since owners would have become 
more alive to their own interests than to attempt to reconcile 
birds so inately pugnacious, and whose anger is naturally pro¬ 
voked by the excitement of a show-room. Malays were first-rate. 
It is no disgrace to be beaten by so experienced a breeder as 
Mr. Ballance, of world-wide Malay notoriety. This gentleman 
showed some marvellously good birds, both coloured and white 
ones. The Hamburghs stood highest in the Gold-pencilled and 
Gold-spangled birds. The White-crested were the best of the 
Polands. The Game Bantams were as perfect a class as any in 
the building. The Sebrights were both a well-filled class (very 
unusual of late), and what is far more important, a very superior 
one. Nothing new presented itself in the extra-variety class. 
The Turkeys w r ere perfection. And we must here direct atten¬ 
tion to a brace of wonderfully capital Yellow hens which, under 
misapprehension, were entered for the Marchioness of Win¬ 
chester’s prize for the best two Cambridgeshire hen Turkeys; 
they were considerably the largest hen Turkeys in the Show, but 
being wrongly entered, could not compete. 
The Geese were quite equal to the Turkeys as to excellence 
throughout, the first prize falling to the Marchioness of Win¬ 
chester’s pen, that did such good service to Mr. Eowler, of 
Alyesbury, in past years. The gander in this pen certainly 
stands alone, and it was jocosely stated in our hearing by a 
visitor, whose eye had just fallen on the pen—“Why, old gen¬ 
tleman, what here as usual, and looking as well as ever ! How 
different ganders are to men—they seem never to get any older ; 
old age cannot kill them.” The outward appearance of the pen 
seemed almost to justify the remark—they never were shown in 
better trim. 
The Rouen Ducks were better than the Aylesbury Ducks, 
several of the latter variety being exhibited with faulty bills. 
Buenos Ayrean Ducks were as good a class as ever were seen at 
any Exhibition, and Mr. Hon. Secretary may well exult on sweep¬ 
ing the board of all the prizes, when the competition was far 
beyond any we have previously witnessed. In the “ any other 
variety of Ducks” several unique breeds competed. Mr. Harvey 
Dutton Bayley taking precedence with Ruddy Shelldrakes, 
closely pushed by an exquisitely beautiful pair of Carolina 
Ducks; whilst some first-rate Call Ducks (both White and Greys) 
were reluctantly excluded position beyond high commendations. 
In this class were exhibited some very superior cross-breeds 
between the White Muscovy and Aylesbury breeds. They were 
very remarkable both for size, and especially for a large black 
patch directly on the top of the head, similar to the Spot 
Pigeon; the rest of the plumage being unsullied white. 
The Game Bantam Cock class was as much admhed as any 
in the whole Show, most of the leading colours in Game fowls 
being well represented. 
In the Single Cock class, the Grey Dorkings were the best of 
any, it would be a difficulty to find better. 
The Judges were—Mr. Edward Hewitt, of Eden Cottage, 
Spark Brook, near Birmingham; and Mr. T. Challoner, of 
Whitwell, Chesterfield. 
Spanish.— First, Miss M. L. Rake, Brandon Hill, Bristol. Second, .T. 
Martin, Mildenham Mill, Claines, Worcester. Highly Commended, II. 
Lane, 69, Milk Street, Bristol. Commended, Hon. and Rev. E, Talbot, 
Evercreech, Somerset; J. K. Fowler, Prebendal Farm, Aylesburv. 
Chickens. —First and Cup, Miss M. L. Rake. Second, J. R. Rodbard. 
Aldwick Court, Wrington, Bristol. Highly Commended, H. Lane. Com¬ 
mended, J. R. Rodbard; C. Atkins, Sewer Cottage, Thames Bank, Pimlico. 
Dorkings (Coloured).—First, Lady Louisa Thynne, Muntham Court, 
Worthing. Second, Marchioness of Winchester, Amport St. Mary’s 
Andover. 
Dorkings (White).—First, Mrs. II. Fookes, Whitchurch, Blandford, 
Dorset. Second, Capt. Beardmore, H.A., Uplands, Fareham, Hants. 
Dorking Chickens (any colour).—First and Cup, W. Bromley, Aeocks 
Green, Birmingham. Second, G. Chadwin, Tollard Royal, Salisbury. 
Commended, W. F. Knatchbull, Esq., M.P., Babington House, Bath ; 
C. II. Wakefield, Malvern, Wells. 
Cochin-China (Cinnamon and Buff).—First and Cup, M. Marks, Edg- 
haston Street, Birmingham. Second, J. W. Kelleway, Merston, Isle of 
Wight. Commended, Rev. G. Gilbert, Claxton, Norwich; J. W. Kelleway. 
Cochin-China (Any other variety or age).—First, P. Cartwright, 
Oswestry (Partridge). Second, M. Marks, Edghaston Street, Bir¬ 
mingham. 
Game (Black-breasted and other Reds).—First and Cup, J. Fletcher, 
Stoneclough, Manchester. Second, E. Archer, Malvern. Highly Com¬ 
mended, j. Fletcher; J. Lamb, Ilighworth. Commended, W. Rogers, 
Woodhridge, Suffolk ; J. Lamb. 
Game (any other variety or age).—First, M. Marks, Edgbaston Street. 
Birmingham. Second, A. M. Sloper, Seend (Duckwing). Highly Com¬ 
mended, T. Robinson, The Gill, Ulverstone ; W. Cannan, Adolphus Works, 
Bradford, Yorkshire (Duckwing). Commended, P. Mason, Brightlingsea 
Hall, Essex, 
Malays (any age).—First and Second, C. Ballance, 5, Mount Terrace, 
Taunton. Commended, W. Manfield, jun., Dorchester. 
Hamburghs (Gold-pencilled, any age). — First and Cup, J. Munn, 
Heath’s Hill, Staeksteads, Manchester. Second, J. Martin, Mildenham 
Mill, Claines, Worcester. Highly Commended, J. Munn. Commended. 
G. W. Locke, Newport, Isle of Wight ; W. Withington, Market Place, 
Devizes; M. Marks, Edgbaston Street, Birmingham. 
Hamburghs (Silver-pencilled, any age).—First, T. Keable, P.owdefield 
Farm, Devizes. Second, W. H. Kerr, London Road, Worcester. Highly 
Commended, T. Keable. 
Hamburghs (Silver-spangled, any age).—First, W. Cannan, Bradford, 
Yorkshire. Second, Capt. Beardmore, H.A., Uplands, Fareham. Highly 
Commended, J. Dixon, Bradford, Yorkshire. 
Hamburghs (Gold-spangled, any age).—First, W. R. Lane, Bristol Road, 
Birmingham. Second, W. Cannan, Bradford, Yorkshire. Very Highly 
Commended, S. H. Hyde, Taunton Hall, Ashton-under-Lyne. 
Polands (Black with White Crests).—First, J. Dixon, Bradford, York¬ 
shire. Second, T. P. Edwards, Lyndhurst, Hants. Commended, G. Ray, 
Ivy Cottage, Minesteed, Lyndhurst, Hants; T. P. Edwards. 
Polands (any other variety),—First, J. Dixon, Bradford, Yorkshire. 
Second, Mrs. Pettat, Ashe Rectory, Hants. 
Bantams (Game).—First, T. H. D. Bayly, Ickwell House, Biggleswade, 
Beds. Second, W. R. Lane, Bristol Road, Birmingham. Very Highly 
Commended, W. S. Forrest, Eagle Cliff, Greenhithe, Kent. Highly Com¬ 
mended, G. Chadwin, Tollard Royal Salisbury; J. Long, Devizes (Duck¬ 
wing). Commended, T. II. D. Bayly. 
Bantams (Gold and Silver-laced).—First, M. Marks, Edgbaston Street, 
Birmingham. Second, T. II. D. Bayly, Ickwell House, Biggleswade, Beds. 
Highly Commended, C. Ballance, Taunton, Somerset (Silver); Mrs. Pettat, 
Ashe Rectory, Hants (Silver). 
Bantams (any other variety).—First, T. II. D. Bayly, Ickwell House, 
Biggleswade, Beds. Second, M. Marks, Edgbaston Street, Birmingham 
(White). Highly Commended, J. Dixon, Bradford, Yorks (Black). Com¬ 
mended, J. J. Fox, Devizes (Black) ; W. Medlicott, Potterne, Devizes 
(White). 
Any other Distinct or Cross Breed not Mentioned. —First, A. 
Heath, Caine (Brahma Pootra). Second, W. R. Lane, Bristol Road, Bir¬ 
mingham (Black Hamburghs). Commended, W. Fowle, Market Lavington ; 
J. K. Fowler, Prebendal Farm, Aylesbury (Brahmas). 
Turkeys.— First, Mrs. H. Fookes, Whitchurch, Blandford. Second, 
Rev. II. G. Daily, Swindon (Cambridge). Very Highly Commended, Miss 
J. Mil ward, Newton St. Loe, Bath. 
Geese.— First, Marchioness of Winchester, Amport St. Mary’s, Andover, 
Hants. Second, Mrs. H. Fookes, Whitchurch, Blandford. Very Highly 
Commended, T. Williams, Southcote Manor House, Reading; T. H. D. 
Bayly, Ickwell House, Biggleswade, Beds (Sebastopol). Highly Com¬ 
mended, W. Manfield, jun., Dorchester ; T. Brown, Horton, Devizes. 
Ducks (Aylesbury).—First and Second, J. K. Fowler, Prebendal Farm, 
Aylesbury. Highly Commended, G. Briant, jun., Littlecott Mills, Pewsey. 
Ducks (Rouer.).—First, J. K. Fowler, Prebendal Farm, Aylesbury. 
Second, Miss L. Crawshay, Caversham Park, Reading. Highly Commended, 
W. Hillier, Monkton, Swindon; C. Edwards, Brockley Court, Bristol. 
Ducks (Black East Indian).—First and Second, G. S. Sainsbury, Rowde, 
Devizes. Very Highly Commended, Capt. Beardmore, Uplands, Fareham, 
Hants. 
Ducks (any other variety).—First, T. H. D. Bayly, Ickwell House, 
Biggleswade, Beds. Second, Marchioness of Winchester, Amport St. 
Mary’s, Andover, Hants (Carolina). Very Highly Commended, T. H. D. 
Bayly. Highly Commended, M. Marks, Edgbaston Street, Birmingham ; 
J. Dixon, Bradford, Yorks. 
Game Cocks (any age or colour).—First and Cup, E. Archer, Malvern. 
Second, J. Fletcher, Stoneclough, Manchester. Third, G. Chadwin, Tollard 
Royal, Salisbury. Highly Commended, J. Wentworth, Beekhampton, 
Marlborough. Commended, T. Burgess, jun., Burleydam, Whitchurch, 
Salop. 
Game Bantams.— First, T. H. D. Bayly, Ickwell House, Biggleswade, 
Beds. Second, J. Camm, Farnsfield, Southwell, Notts. Third, G. Chadwin, 
Tollard Royal, Salisbury. Highly Commended, T. Burgess, Burleydam, 
Whitchurch, Salop, Commended, T. II. D. Bayly. 
Stanish Cocks. —Prize, J. R. Rodbard, Aldwick Court, Wrington, 
Bristol. Highly Commended, H. Lane, 69, Milk Street, Bristol. 
Dorking Cocks. — Prize, Lady Louisa Thynne, Muntham Court, Wor¬ 
thing. Highly Commended, Marchioness of Winchester, Amport St. 
Mary’s, Andover, Hants. 
Hamburgh Cocks (Pencilled). — Prize, J. Martin, Mildenham Mill, 
