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THE COTTAGE GARDENER AND COUNTRY GENTLEMAN. 
i 3 heard, with the lowing of cattle, and the poultry is seen 
with the other occupants of a farmyard. Held, too, in a 
beautiful park, close to model-farm buildings, and mixed up 
with agricultural implements of every kind, the association ot 
ideas was perfect. It had a little of Rosa Bonlieur’s “ Horse 
Fair,” but far more of that feeling which the most inveterate 
cockney knows, and must plead guilty to. It is a sort oi 
respect and longing which is experienced when the man, much 
tied to business, or compelled to dwell in a town, comes sud¬ 
denly in view of a substantial, well-found homestead on a 
j sunny day; all seems happy and peaceful. The cattle, 
the pigeons, the poultry, and*, above all, the pigs, seem to 
! have nothing to do but to enjoy themselves. The inside of 
! the house is associated with double cream, sparkling October, 
j and rich, juicy gammons ; and even the hardened business- 
I man becomes softened and bucolic, and dreams of rural peace. 
A Poultry and an Agricultural Show T would be a good place to 
sell copies of George Moreland’s pictures, if it were attended 
by townsmen. As our business, however, is with tfTe poultry 
only, we will curb our imagination, and settle down to our 
work. 
Nearly 300 pens were shown in a large tent, in a sheltered 
spot. Cooke’s pens were used; and, as usual, they left no¬ 
thing to desire. 
The two class os of Dorkings were excellent, and the prize 
birds in each of them were good enough for any competition. 
Many of the commended w T ere of great merit. Mr. A. Pop- 
ham’s chickens, and Mr. G. S. Fox’s adult birds, were beau¬ 
tiful. Their merits may be guessed, wTien exhibitors like 
Mrs. Fookes and Mr. Botham were only among the Highly 
Commended.. We must premise, that in making our report, 
we notice only those pens that call for especial mark, as the, 
prize list will" affordfull details. The single cocks were weak, 
the best birds being evidently in the general classes. It is 
become a general thing to note the improvement in Spanish ; 
and it was here as remarkable as it has been oi late. It was 
hard to decide among them, for there were many pens which 
would have had an easy victory a few years since. A close 
observer might, nevertheless, see both in adults and chickens, 
that good cocks are far more plentiful than hens or pullets. 
Mr. Nelson’s adults were very good ; as were Mr. Craigie’s and 
Mr. Dawson’s pullets in his chicken pen; and promise to make 
remarkable hens. Good birds in these classes were plentiful. 
We must speak well of the adult Cochins , especially the two 
prize pens ; but the chickens were not equal to those at the 
same Show two years since. Among the latter, we saw five 
pens in wliich the pullets had twisted and almost falling 
combs. Suck can never take a prize, unless the competition 
be very small. There was a pen of good Blacks, the property 
of Mr. Ford, and some very good Grouse, and White birds. 
The cock in the former pen was black, he was a bird of this 
year. The Grouse pullets were beautiful, but several of the 
cocks lacked the black breast. We are bound to 3peak in 
terms of praise of the White birds. W e did not see a faulty- 
coloured leg in the two classes ; and the two pens of chickens 
of Messrs. Loe and Titterton were shown in condition we 
have hardly ever seen equalled. The Brahma Pootras , like¬ 
wise, deserve special mention, Mr. Botham took both prizes. 
Malays are certainly improving in numbers and quality. 
Messrs. Ballance and J. J. Fox, showed very superior birds. 
The White Game were badly represented. The Reds were 
numerous, and of average merit, and the Duckwings better 
than usual. Messrs. Rodbard and Dawson were very suc- 
j cessful in these classes. Mr. Buncombe also showed excellent 
birds ; as did Messrs. Pearse and Shield. All the Hamburgh 
classes were meritorious, especially Mrs. Pettat’s Golden- 
pencilled, and Silver-spangled ; Mr. Elston’s Golden- 
spangled ; and Messrs. Adams and Botham’s Silver-pencilled. 
Mr. Joshua showed a good pen of Silver-spangled. Two of 
the best pens of Silver-pencilled had each a crooked bird in 
it. The Silver Polands were beautiful. The first prize birds of 
Mr. Fryer were of high merit, and may be shown anywhere. 
I The class for varieties showed excellent Black Hamburghs, 
the best Sultan's , (Mr. Dawson’s,) we have ever seen, and 
some good Silkies. It was very hard to have only two prizes 
in a Bantam class, where eight pens each deserved one. Mr. 
Fowler’s Game were beautiful. Mr. Bartrum showed good 
Sebrights. 
Mr. T. P. Edwards took first prize with three Geese , 
December 1, 1357. 
weighing 51| lbs. Their Toulouse competitors were very 
beautiful, but could not weigh against them. There was 
an excellent show of Ducks. Mrs. Fooke 3 was first with three 
birds weighing 23|- lbs., followed by Mr. Ford, 22R There 
w r ere Highly Commended birds, weighed 22 lbs. The Rouens , 
though numerous, -were not so carefully chosen as tb bills as 
we have seen of late, nor did they weigh well, the heaviest 
being but lOf. The Buenos Ayrean and the Call Ducks 
made amends. We have never in our experience seen the 
former so good. Eleven classes called for general commenda¬ 
tions. 
Mr. Bailv was the Judge. 
Dorking. -— First, G. S. Fox, the Court, Wellington, Somerset. 
Second, Uev. J. L. Popham, Chilton, Hungeri'Ord. Highly Commended, 
J. 1). Hewson, M.D., Coton Hill, Stafford; T. Porter, Baunton, near 
Cirencester. Chickens of 1857.—First, A. H. L. Popham, Parley Park, 
Heading. Second, C. It. Titterton, Birmingham. Highly Commended, 
Rev. H. W. Beadon, Latton, near Cricklade; G. Botham, Wexham 
Court, Slough, Bucks; W. A. Freston, Far Hill, Stroud ; Mrs. H. 
Fookes, Whitchurch, Blandford, Dorset; Rev. J. L. Popham, Chilton, 
Hungerford; 11. F. Wells, Aldboro’ Hatch, Ilford, Essex; The Mar¬ 
chioness of Downshire, Easthampstead Park, Wokingham. Com¬ 
mended, G. Hanks, Quobwell Farm, Malmesbury; W. Joshua, 
Perrot’s Brook, near Cirencester. (Two excellent classes.) For the 
best Cock. —First, T. Porter, Baunton, near Cirencester. Second, Mrs. 
Pettat, Ashe Rectory, near Basingstoke. 
Spanish. —First, C. T. Nelson, Newhall Street, Birmingham. Second, 
T. Eacott, Devizes, Wiltshire. Highly Commended, J. K. Bartrum, 
Bath ; G. Botham, Wexham Court, Slough. Chickens of 1857.—First, 
J. H. Craigie, Greenhithe, Kent. Second, W. Dawson, Hopton, Mir- 
field, Yorkshire. Plighly Commended, T. Lyne, High Street, Mal¬ 
mesbury ; T. C. Nelson, 3, Newhall Street, Birmingham ; J. R. Hod- 
bard, Aldwick Court, Langford, near Bristol. Commended, Rev. G. F. 
Hodson, North Petherton, near Bridgewater. (Good class.) 
Cochin-China (Cinnamon and Buff).—First, J. K. Bartrum, Bath. 
Second, H. Tomlinson, Balsali Heath Road, Birmingham. Chickens of 
1857.—First, Rev. G. F. Hodson, North Petherton, near Bridgewater. 
Second, W. Joshua, Perrott’s Brook, near Cirencester. Highly Com¬ 
mended, Rev. J. E. Yonge, Eton, Windsor. 
Cochin-China (Brown and Partridge-feathered and Blacks).—First, 
B. Ford, Ide, Exeter. Second, P. Cartwright, Oswestry. Chickens of 
1857.—First, Mrs. Simpson, Norcott, Cirencester. Second, P. Cart¬ 
wright, Oswestry. Highly Commended, Rev. H. G. Baily, the Vicarage, 
Swindon; Rev. G. F. Ilodson, North Petherton, near Bridgewater. 
Commended, B. Ford, Ide, near Exeter. 
Cochin-China (White).—First, W. Dawson, Hopton, Mirfield, York¬ 
shire. Second, II. Loe, jun., Appuldurcoinbe, Godshili, Isle of Wight. 
Chickens of 1857.—First, II. Loe, jun., Appuldurcoinbe, Godshili, Isle 
of Wight. Second, C. R. Titterton, Birmingham. Highly Commended, 
W. Dawson, Hopton, Mirfield, Yorkshire. (An excellent class.) 
Brahma Pootra. — First and Second, G. Botham, Wexham Court, 
Slough. Highly Commended, J. H. Craigie, Greenhithe, Kent. 
Malay. —First, C. Ballance, 5, Mount Terrace, Taunton, Somerset. 
Second, J. G. Attwater, Hallingwood Farm, Cohhcrley. Chickens of 
1857.—First, J. J. Fox, Devizes, Wilts. Second, C. Ballance, 5, Mount 
Terrace, Taunton, Somerset. 
Game (White and Piles).—Prize, W. Dawson, Sclly Oak, near Bir¬ 
mingham. Chickens of 1857.—Second, W. Dawson, Seliy Oak, near 
Birmingham. (The first withheld.) 
Game (Black-breasted and other Reds). — First, W. Buncombe, 
Taunton, Somerset. Second, Yv r . Dawson, Sclly Oak, near Birmingham. 
Highly Commended, W. Buncombe, Taunton, Somerset; W. R. Lane, 
Bristol Road, Birmingham. (A good class.) Chickens of 1857. — First 
and Second, J. It. Rodbard, Aldwick Court, Langford, near Bristol. 
Commended, N. N. Dyer, Manor House, Bredon, Tewkesbury; W.Garnc, 
Biburv ; C. R. Titterton, Birmingham. 
Game (Blacks and Brassy-winged, except Greys).—First, W. Dawson, 
Selly Oak, near Birmingham. Second, R. Vv r . Fryer, Hinton Road, near 
Hereford. Chickens of 1857.—First, II. Parry, Wellington, Salop. 
Second, F. G. Dutton, Lydiard House, Swindon. Commended, W. 
Ballard, Braggs’ Farm, Hockley Heath, Birmingham. 
Game (Duckwings, and other Greys and Blues).—First, J. R. Rod- j 
bard, Aldwick Court, Langford, near Bristol. Second, W. Dawson, i 
Selly Oak, near Birmingham. Highly Commended, J. F. Price, St. ' 
Martin Street, Hereford; J. R. Rodbard, Aldwick Court, Langford, 
near Bristol. (An unusually good class.) Chickens of 1857.—First, 
II. Shield, Preston, Rutland. Second, T. W. Pearse, Rye Close, Bed¬ 
ford. For the best Cock. —First, J. Lamb, Gighworth, Wilts. Second, 
II. Shield, Preston, Rutland. 
Hamburgh (Golden-pencilled).—First, Mrs. Pettat, Ashe Rectory, 
Basingstoke. Second, T. Keablc, Rowdefield Farm, Devizes. Com¬ 
mended, C. R. Titterton, Birmingham; Master.G. W. Wright, Savings 
Bank, Windsor. 
Hamburgh (Golden-spangled).—First, W. A. Elston, Bugbrook, near 
Weedon. Second, W. 11. Lane, Bristol Road, near Birmingham. 
Highly Commended, T. P. Edwards, Lyndhnrst, Hants. Commended, 
J. K. Bartrum, Bath; S. Bowly, Ilorsepools, near Stroud; G. S. Fox, 
the Court, Wellington, Somerset; W. Joshua, Perrott’s Brook, Ciren¬ 
cester. (A very good class.) 
Hamburgh (Silver-pencilled). — First, C. Adams, 5, High Street, 
Windsor. Second, G. Botham, Wexham Court, Slough. (A very good 
class.) 
Hamburgh (Silver-spangled).—First, Mrs. Pettat, Ashe Rectory, 
Basingstoke. Second, W. Joshua, Perrott’s Brook, Cirencester. Highly 
Commended, Mrs. Simpson, Norcott, Cirencester. Commended, J. K. 
Bartrum, Bath ; G. Botham, Wexham Court, Slough. (A good class.) 
Polanus. —First, R. W. Fryer, Hinton Road, near Hereford. Second, 
J. J. Fox, Devizes, Wilts. Highly Commended, II. Churchill, Glou¬ 
cester. Commended, W. Dawson, Selly Oak, near Birmingham ; T. P. 
Edwards, Lyndhurst, Hants. (A good class.) 
