THE COTTAGE GARDENER ANI) COUNTRY GENTLEMAN, September 0, 1859. 
Cochin-China. — First, Miss V. W. Musgrove, Aughton, Liverpool. 
Second,Stretch, Marsh Lane, Bootle, l.iverpool. Chickens. —First, T. 
Stretch, Marsh Lane, Bootle, Liverpool. Second, \V. Dawson, Iiopton, 
Mirtield. 
Game (White and Piles).—First, II. Adams, Beverley. Second, J. East- 
wood, Mill House. Chickens. —First, II. Adams, Beverley. Second, Messrs. 
W. and N. Grimshaw. Bank House, Burnley. 
Game (Duckwing, Grey, and Blue}.—First, J. Dixon, Bradford. Second, 
Messrs. Bird and Beldon, Eecleshill Moor, Bradford. Chickens. —First, 
J. Uttley, Ovenden. Second, T. Dodds, Ovenden. 
GAMK(any other variety).—First, Messrs. W. and N. Grimshaw, Burnley. 
Second, A. Hodgson, Illingworth, Halifax. Commended, J. Metcalf, Bel¬ 
mont, Bolton; F. Hardy, Bowling, Old Lane, Bradford; Messrs. Bird and 
Beldon, Eecleshill Moor, Bradford; II. Adams, Beverley; T. Robinson, 
the Gill, Ulverstone; T. Dodds, Ovenden. Chickens. —First, Messrs. W. 
and N. Grimshaw, Burnley. Second, 11. Hemingway, Shelf. 
Single Game Cock.— First, Messrs. W. and X. Grimshaw, Pendle Forest, 
Burnley. Second, F. Hardy, Bowling Old Lane, Bradford. 
Hamburgh (Golden-pencilled).—First, F. Wragg, Steel Bank, Sheffield. 
Second, W. H. Dyson, 9, High Street, Horton. Chickens. —First, T. llot- 
tomley, Shelf. Second, F. Wragg, Steel Bank, Sheffield. 
Hamburgh (Silver-pencilled).—First^V. MaUde, Victoria Place, Bing- 
Icy. Second, J. Dixon, Bradford. Chickens. —First, \V. Maude, Victoria 
Place, Bingley. Second, J. Dixon, Bradford. 
Hamburgh (Golden-spangled).—First, J. Dixon, Bradford. Second, D. 
Ashworth, (i, Thomas Street, Halifax. Chickens. —First, J. Dixon, Bradford. 
Second, D. Looming, Blackwood House, Halifax. 
Hamburgh (Silver-spangled).—First, S. Hobson, Pocklington. Second, 
Messrs. Bird and Fielding, Eecleshill Moor, Bradford. Chickens.— First, 
S. Lightowler, Northowram. Second, J. Eastwood, Mill House. 
Bantams. —First, 1. Thornton, High Street, Hcckmondwikc. Second, 
W. II. Richardson, 17, Humber Street, Hull. Chickens. —First, I. Thorn¬ 
ton, lleekmondwike. Second, \V. B. Tcgetmeier, Muswcll Hill, London. 
Any other distinct breed.— First, j. Dixon, Bradford. Second, F. 
Wragg, Steel Bank, Sheffield. Chickens.— first, J. Dixon, Bradford. 
Second, J. Birkby, Lightcliffe. 
Ducks (Aylesbury).—First and Second, Sirs. Seumons, Hartwell, Ayles¬ 
bury. 
Ducks (Rouen).—First, T. Robinson, the Gill, Ulverstone. Second, D. 
Leeming, Blackwood House, Halifax. 
Geese. — First, J. Price, Londonderry, Bedale. Second, J. Dixon, 
Bradford. 
Turkeys. —First, J. Dixon, Bradford. Second, A. G. Waitliman, Halifax. 
Pigeons. — Cock Fowter or Cropper. —First and Second, W. Smith, 
Beech Hill, Halifax. Hen Pointer or Cropper. —First, W. Smith, Beech 
Ilill, Halifax. Second, W. H. Richardson, Humber street, Hull. Cock 
Currier. —First, W. Smith, Beech Hill, Halifax. Second, J. llairstow, 
Heath Cottage. Hen Carrier. —First, G. Morgan, 15, Elton Street, Brough¬ 
ton, Manchester. Second, J. Bairstow, Heath Cottage. Almond 
7Aimble.rs .—First and Second, G. Morgan, 15, Elton Street, Broughton, 
Manchester. Baltls, Beards, and Mottled Tumblers.— First, G. Morgan, 
15, Elton Street, Broughton, Manchester. Second, W. Smith, Beech Hill. 
Owls. —First and Second, G. Morgan, 15, Elton Street, Broughton Man¬ 
chester. Turbits. —First, W. Smith, Beech Ilill, Halifax. Second, W. 11. 
Tegetmeier, Muswcll Hill, London. Jacobins. —First, W. Smith, Beech 
nill. Second, F. C. Esquilant, 340, Oxford Street, London. Fantails. — 
First, S. Robson, Pocklington. Second, W. Smith, Beech Ilill. Barbs. — 
First and Second, W. Smith,'Beech Hill. Dragoons. —First, W. Smith, 
Beech Hill. Second, J. Deakin, 114, Green Lane, Sheffield. Archangels. 
—First, F. Mewburn, jun., Darlington. Second, H. Child, jun., Bir¬ 
mingham. Hunts.— No entries. Nuns. —First, n. Child, jun., Birming¬ 
ham. Second, J. W. Edge, Aston New Town, Birmingham. Trumpeters. 
—First, F. Mewburn, jun., Darlington. Second, .1. Morrell, 38, Neasham 
Square, Sunderland. Any other variety. —First, W. Smith, Beech Hill. 
Second, W. B. Tcgetmeier, London. 
POULTRY EXHIBITION AT THE CRYSTAL 
PALACE. 
(From a Correspondent .) 
Although, Mr. Editor, I have but little doubt you will obtain 
a full report of tlie Exhibition generally that has just been held 
at the Crystal Palace, I cannot forbear offering a few remarks of 
my own on features connected with this Show, that, once pointed 
out, may prove worthy of the consideration of such Committees 
as purpose to hold similar meetings in other localities, besides 
affording hints to exhibitors calculated to increase their future 
success. 
That the Crystal Palace possesses advantages for holding such 
an exhibition that cannot be enjoyed by the generality of Poultry 
Shows elsewhere is unreservedly admitted. Unlimited space, 
freedom from all draughts of air or sudden inclemency of weather, 
and strict equality of position for every competing pen, are pecu¬ 
liarly its own; whilst the never-failing determination of the 
Secretary, Mr. Houghton, to have everything carried out effi¬ 
ciently, is notorious to all exhibitors. It is indeed quite a treat 
to find every possible exigence thus carefully provided for. The 
improved management of the railway officials, whose business it 
is to superintend the transmission of the poultry from London 
Bridge Station to the Palace, was remarkable; on previous 
occasions I saw, with regret, that the hampers containing so 
many valuable specimens were heedlessly knocked about, as 
though containing nought save the roughest merchandise; now, 
however, from the remonstrances expressed, every necessary care 
and attention were paid to this important duty. 
1 will now briefly allude to some of the particular classes. 
The Spanish throughout wore excellent; and here it is most 
satisfactory to record the almost total absence of “trimming,” 
which, but till lately, was by far too general. After a very care- 
ful scrutiny I could not detect more than one instance where 
this unjust practice had been resorted to. This proves that the 
folly of attempting such imposture is now pretty certain to ensure 
the discomfiture of those who practise it, as undoubtedly it 
should do. 
In Dorking Chickens it is but too evident that excessive and 
unnatural stimulants, to produce the largest birds, have, in 
many cases, entailed malformation. To every careful observer at 
the Crystal Palace it would be apparent that numbers of chickens 
of the greatest frame were become wry-legged, and so irrecoverably 
deformed, that easy locomotion was to them impossible. The 
male birds arc necessarily the greatest sufferers from this ill-judged 
practice, productive of vexation only to the breeder, whether 
considered as applicable to birds for exhibition purposes or brood 
stock. This evil is infinitely increased from the foolish hobit of 
not permitting early chickens sufficient exercise, acting under the 
erroneous impression that, being ushered into being before the 
inclemencies of w inter are bygones, many exhibitors shut up and 
coddle in artificially-heated rooms their January and February 
chickens. The strongest, most probably, survive the infliction, 
but, as the sequel proves, without any useful return for the 
labour that has been bestowed upon them. If such chickens 
are permitted unrestricted liberty at every moment when the 
weather is permissible, although no doubt many will die, simply 
from being hatched at so unnatural a season, the majority of the 
survivors will be upright and strong. The Dorking chickens, I 
confess, disappointed my anticipations. 
In the Chicken classes for Cochins, perhaps so many first-rate 
specimens, whether Buff or Partridge-coloured, never before met 
in competition; the condition of these pens almost universally 
was extraordinarily good. Cochins are, however, the least sus¬ 
ceptible of injury from confinement, whether as chickens or 
adults, of any of our larger breeds of domestic poultry ; and in 
proof of their hardihood, not a single malformed one was to be 
met with throughout the Exhibition. 
These classes, with the Black-breasted Game, were worth the 
expenses of a visit to the Crystal Palace in themselves. 
The Game Chickens were extraordinarily good ; but the old 
mistake of penning strangers together for exhibition was still in 
vogue among the competitors, and several very promising speci¬ 
mens fell victims to this reprehensible practice, being actually 
scalped long before they reached the Palace. "When birds of the 
highest blood are thus treated, the result is inevitable, nor can 
any other party than the exhibitor himself be called to blame, as 
no amount of supervision in Committees can prevent it. 
The classes for Pencilled Mamburghs were perfect, but the 
Spangled varieties showed to much less advantage. 
In Polands, no doubt the White-crested were the most praise¬ 
worthy. The Silvers were also very good ; but, strange to say, there 
was scarcely a single pen of Golden that did not hold one wry- 
backed bird, and, in some instances, several. Exhibitors who 
wish success must avoid such selections, as they, however perfect 
in plumage, infallibly lead to immediate disqualification. 
The Malays could not have been excelled. 
The Sebright Bantams were a sad falling off from past years. 
Surely the Bantam breeders must rally a little, if they hope to 
maintain the reputation of this beautiful breed. The Game 
Bantams were both numerous and first-rate. No class has more 
improved of late years. 
The Geese and Aylesbury Bucks were unrivalled, and shown 
most creditably throughout. The Labrador ducklings were also 
marvellously good. 
Of the Pigeons and Babbits it is impossible to speak too 
highly. The competition in this division of the Exhibition was 
very close, and I nin told, Messrs. Bellamy and Cottle expressed 
their opinion that it was the best Show of Pigeons they ever 
judged. 
Messrs. Baily and Hewitt, who officiated for the poultry, had 
also plenty of work before them ; the greater difficulties of 
awarding premiums in an exhibition containing chickens ex¬ 
clusively, is well known to all conversant with poultry matters, 
and to be carried out efficiently requires much practical ex¬ 
perience. Tlie great care and attention hitherto manifested 
towards tlie poultry at the Crystal Palace Meetings were fully 
maintained on the late occasion. 
Every basket that had contained poultry was carefully kept 
