THE COTTAGE GAKDENER AND COUNTRY GENTLEMAN, AfcJfst 30, 1859. 
it certainly surprised us to find the generality of the birds in 
very superior feather. This is to be attributed, in no small 
degree, to the very favourable weather for the few weeks last 
past. Our remarks will be general, for to individualise where 
the competition was so unusually close would be almost an in¬ 
justice to many whose position gave them second prizes only. 
The Spanish, Game, and Dorkings were first-rate. In the 
latter classes competition could scarcely be closer. 
The Polands though few as to entries, were also very good, 
particularly the Black with White Crests. 
The class for Any other Variety boasted many unique breeds. 
Our attention was particularly rivetted in this class by a pen of 
the best Black Hamburghs we remember to have seen anywhere. 
The Hamburgh classes were, unfortunately, divided only into 
two classes—viz., Golden and Silver ; consequently the Spangled 
and Pencilled of either colour competed together. " We trust that 
in future Meetings a wider opportunity of success will be afforded 
competitors in these really both beautiful and useful varieties. 
The entries of Hamburghs were uniformly good. 
The Black and W hite Bantams were superior, but the Sebrights 
fell short of our anticipations. 
Perhaps no classes throughout the collection were more praise- 
worthy than the Geese and Turkeys. They were marvellous 
proofs of improved breedmg. 
The Pigeons were, in themselves, quite a treat, worth a long 
journey to any fancier : all were good, the majority far beyond 
customary Exhibitions. 
The Rabbits were few, but those noticeable for “ length of ears,” 
were especially so. 
At the request, of the Committee, the exhibitors selected their 
own arbitrators, and they were appointed accordingly. The lots 
fell to Mr. Edward Hewitt, of Spark Brook, Birmingham, and 
Mr. Stead,"of Leeds ; but from some unforeseen family illness, the 
latter gentleman could not attend, consequently, the whole duty 
was carried out by Mr. Hewitt alone, and, we are glad to say, 
satisfactorily. We have but little doubt if the same energy be 
continued by the Whitby Committee, their future Meetings will 
be second to none in the northern counties ; whilst it will, at the 
same time, yearly increase the numbers of their visitors, and, con¬ 
sequently the popularity of this highly esteemed locality. 
Spanish. —First, C. Brown, jun.. Carver Street, Sheffield. Second, 
T. T. Peirson, M.D., Bridlington. Highly Commended, S. Burn, Whitby. 
Commended, M. ltidgway, Dewsbury. Chickens. — First, S. Robson, 
Pocklington. Second, S. Burn, Whitby. 
Dorkings. —First and Second, P. Barnard, Bigby Brigg, Lincolnshire. 
Highly Commended, 8. Picard, Dirtcar House, near Wakefield; T. Holtby, 
Eastgate Cottage, Driffield. Commended, S. Burn, Whitby. Chickens. — 
First, H. W. B. Berwick, Helmsley. Second, X. Holtby, Driffield. Highly 
Commended, H. W. B. Berwick, Helmsley. 
Cochin-China (Cinnamon or Buff).—First, T. H. Barker, Hovingham, 
near Malton, Second, S. Robson, Pocklington. Commended, W. Dawson, 
Hopton, Mirfield. 
Cochin-China (any other variety).—First, J. Staley, NorthCollingham, 
near Newark (Partridge). Second, W. Dawson) Hopton, Mirfield. 
Chickens. —First, D. B. Turner, Hull. Second, J. T. Johnstone, Hull. 
Highly Commended, T. II. Barker, Hovingham, near Malton. 
Polish (Golden).—Fust and Second, J. Dixon, Bradford. 
Polish (Silver).—First and Second, J. Dixon, Bradford. 
Polish (any other variety).—First, J. Dixon, Bradford. Second, S. 
Holloway, 9, Alfred Street, Hull (White-crested). Highly Commended, 
Messrs. Bird and Beldon, Bradford. Chickens. —First, J. Dixon, Bradford. 
(No competition for second prize.) 
Game (Black-breasted and other Reds).—First, PI. Adams, Beverley. 
Second, T. Temple, Snaiuton, near Pickeiing. Highly Commended, It. 
Tate, jun., Driffield. Commended, J. Coulson, Larpool Mills, near Whitby. 
Game (any other variety).—First, II. Adams, Beverley. Second, Messrs. 
Bird and Beldon, Bradford. Highly Commended, C. White, Whitby. 
Chickens. —First, A. O. Young, Driffield. Second, A. Pease, Darlington. 
Commended, Messrs. Wilkinson and Sons, Whitby. 
Hamburghs (Golden).—First, II. W. B. Berwick, Helmsley. Second, 
Messrs. Bird and Beldon, Bradford. Highly Commended, R. Tate, jun., 
Driffield; J. Dixon, Bradford. Commended, II. Hadge, jun., 6, High 
Street, Hull; G. Hutchinson, Prospect House, York. 
Hamburg ns (Silver).—First, W. Simpson, jun., Tickton, near Beverley. 
Second, S. Robson, Pocklington. Highly Commended, J. Dixon, Bradford. 
Commended, A. Walton, Whitby. Chickens. —First, J. Dixon, Bradford. 
Second, J. M. Cooper, Helmsley. 
Any other distinct variety. —First, R. Smith, Norton, near Malton 
(Black Hamburghs). Second, W. Dawson, Hopton, Mirfield (Sultans). 
Highly Commended, G. Robson, 46, Saville Street, Hull; Mrs. F. Blair, 
Scotland (Crdve Coeurs). Commended, R. Tate, jun., Driffield (Black 
Hamburghs); J. Dixon, Bradford; Mrs. F. Blair, lnchmartine, Inchture, 
Scotland (Brahmas). 
Bantams (Laced or Spangled).—First, G. Robson, Hull. Second, B. 
Wear, 9, Regent Street, Hull. Commended, J. Staley, North Collingham, 
near Newark. 
Bantams (Black or White).—First, R. Wear, Hull (Black). Second, R. 
Tate, jun., Driffield (White). Highly Commended, R. Tate, jun., Driffield 
(Black); ,T. Staley, North Collingham, near Newark (White); F. Calvert, 
Beverley (Black). 
Geese.— First, Mrs. E. F. Blair, Balthuyock, lnchmartine, Inchture, 
Scotland (Toulouse). Second, Messrs. Wilkinson and Sons, Whitby. Highly 
Commended, J. Dixon, Bradford (Toulouse); J. Price, Londonderry, 
Bedalc, Yorkshire; A. Pease, Darlington. Goslings.— First, Mrs. F. Blair, 
Scotland. Second, Messrs. Wilkinson and Sons', Whitby. Highly Com¬ 
mended, R. Tate, jun., Driffield (White); R. Topharn. Scampstou, near 
Pickering. Commended, Messrs. Wilkinson and Sons, Whitby. 
Ducks (White Aylesbury).—First and Second, Mrs. M. Seamons, Hart¬ 
well, Aylesbury. Highly Commended, W. Burnett, Raven Hill, near 
Whitby; A. Pease, Darlington. Commended, R. Tate, jun., Driffield; R. 
Topharn, Scampston. 
Ducks (Rouen).—First, T. H. Barker, Hovingham, near Malton. Second, 
Mrs. F. Blair, Scotland. Highly Commended,'.!. Dixon, Bradford; Mrs. 
Jordan, Eastburn, Driffield; Mrs. F. Blair, Scotland. Commended, S. 
Picard, Dirtcar House, near Wakefield. 
Ducks (any other variety).—First, D. A. Wright, Rillington. Second, 
S. Burn, Whitby. Highly Commended, J. Dixon, Bradford. 
Turrets.— First, J. Dixon, Bradford. Second, Mrs. F. Blair, Inchture, 
Scotland (Scotch breed). Extra Prize, T. Ward, Bannial Flat, near 
Whitby. Highly Commended, Mrs. F. Blair (Domesticated American). 
PIGEONS. 
Carriers.— First, W. II. Richardson, 17, Humber Street, Hull. Second, 
F. Mewburn, jun., Darlington. Commended, M. L. Simpson, Whitby; 
W. Hughes, Leeds. 
Almond Tumblers.— First, J. Greenbury, Beverley. Second, W. H. 
Richardson, Hull. Highly Commended, A. Walton, Baxtergate, Whitby. 
Balds or Beard3. —First, J. W. Edge, Aston New Town, Birmingham. 
Second, A. Walton, Whitby. Commended, A. Walton, Whitby. 
Jacobins.— First, H. Child, jun., Birmingham. Second, J. H. Oglesby, 
22, Humber Street, Hull. Highly Commended, W. E. Easten, Hull. 
Commended, J. Brown, jun., Whitby. 
Fantails. —First, F. Mewburn, jun., Darlington. Second, S. Robson, 
Pocklington. Highly Commended, II. Child, jun., Birmingham. 
Trumpeters. —First and Second, F. Mewburn, jun., Darlington. Highly 
Commended, R. Wilson, Egton Grange, near Wnitby; S. Robson, Poek- 
lington; S. Burn, Whitby ; H. Child, jun., Birmingham. 
Powters or Croppers.— First, H. Iladge, jun., Hull. Second, G. 
Morgan, Whitby. Highly Commended, S. Burn, Whitby ; H. Child, jun., 
Birmingham. 
Barbs.— First, .1. Greenbury, jun., Market Place, Beverley. Second, 
M. L. Simpson, Whitby., Highly Commended, M. L. Simpson, Whitby ; 
D. A. Wright, Rillington. 
Any other variety. —First and Second, F. Mewburn, jun., Darlington 
(Turbits and Archangels). Highly Commended, W. E. Easten, Hull (Silver 
Owls). Commended, T. Baker, Whitby (Nuns); A. Walton, Whitby. 
RABBITS. 
Long Ears. —First and Second, T. Stephenson, Whitby. 
Any other variety. — First, A. O. Young, Driffield. Second, T. 
Stephenson, Whitby. 
SPECIAL PRIZES. 
Spanish Cock.— Prize, C. Brown, jun., Carver Street, Sheffield. Highly 
Commended, Miss A. Watkins, Freedom Cottage, Walkley, near Sheffield'; 
S. Burn, Whitby; T. T. Peirson, M.D , Bridlington. 
Dorking Cock. —Prize, P. Barnard, Bigby Brigg, Lincolnshire. Highly 
Commended, P. Barnard, Bigby Brigg, Lincolnshire; R. Smith, Norton, 
near Malton; J. Price, Bedale. Commended, S. Picard, Dirtcar House, 
near Wakefield. 
Game Cock. —Prize, II. Adams, Beverley. Highly Commended, II. 
Adams, Beverley. Commended, R. Tate, jun., Driffield (Red;. 
A Sweepstakes for Y’ouxg Aylesbury Ducks.— First, S. Burn, East 
Terrace, Whitby. Second, M. L. Simpson, Whitby. Third, Messrs. 
Wilkinson and Sons, AVhithy. 
BEAIIMA POOTEAS. 
I have only just seen your paper of August 9th, and in that 
I see a letter signed “ W. If., Exeter,” renewing the Brahma con¬ 
troversy. He says:—“ I do not quarrel with any owner of 
Brahmas for trying it on ;” by which “ W. II.” means, I suppose, 
that those ladies or gentlemen who breed Brahmas systematically, 
persist in trying to bolster them up as a pure breed, when the 
breeders themselves are perfectly aware that they are only a cross, 
and, therefore, cannot be depended upon in breeding. 
I beg to assure “W. H.” that he is quite mistaken in his 
estimate of the character of some gentlemen, at least, who breed 
Brahmas ; for I cannot imagine any one worthy of credit who 
would willingly and openly support a false statement. 
I have bred a good many Brahmas for the last six years, and 
got mine originally from Dr. Bennett, in the United States ; and 
I can confidently assert, that I can breed light or dark, pea-comb 
or single, as I may choose, quite as easily as I can single or double- 
combed Dorkings ; and I think Miss E. Watts (who will excuse 
me for mentioning her name) will corroborate all that I say in 
praise of her old favourites, as mine have been crossed almost 
exclusively with those of her breeding. 
“ W. H.” appears to be very fond of hunting, which is a 
