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•whole, they must be spoken of in terms of commendation. The 
Rouens were very good, and mustered twelve pens. Here, as at 
Eirmingham, an' extra prize for the best pen of Ducks of any 
variety went to this breed, being awarded to pen 50. 
The increase in the average weights of the Geese she was as 
remarkable here as it has been elsewhere. Many w. re very 
heavy; and, taken as a whole, we have never seen a handsomer 
or better pair than that which took the first prize and belonged 
to Mr. Crawshay. They were closely run by 72 and 151. 
The Turkeys deserved every praise, especially 221 and 35. 
Three other highly meritorious pens could only have high com¬ 
mendations. 
The Dorking cocks were good. We would suggest that in 
Single Cock classes all ages should compete together. Being 
divided, 103 and 104 had prizes which they richly deserved. 
Had there been three instead of one prize for adult Spanish, 
worthy specimens could have been found ; but all the young birds 
were disqualified by falling combs. 
The Game Cocks and Cockerels were fifteen in number, and 
good enough to deserve six high commendations, besides the 
two prize birds. They were much larger and heavier in these 
classes than we have seen of late. Pen 177, adult prize, w as a 
beautiful bird; but 178, prize cockerel, was one of the best we 
ever saw. He won easily, although much disfigured by having 
fought through a window he broke to enable him to do so. 
It will be seen by these remarks how fully poultry seems to be 
understood with regard to marketable breeds in this couniy. It 
must be highly gratifying to the noble and popular Promoter of 
it, who testified his interest in it by numerous purchases. 
Dorking.- —First, F. T. Parker, Rockfield House, Monmouth. Second, 
J. Logan, Maindee, near Newport. Chickens. —First, F. T. Parker. Second, 
W. C. James, Pontnewydd. 
Game. —First, L. Griffiths, Pontnewydd. Second, E. G. Jarvis, Itton, 
near Chepstow. Chickens. —First, E. Colston, Sunny Bridge, Brecon. 
Second, E. G. Jarvis. 
Spanish.— First, Mrs. C. A. Lewis, Glyn Pedr, Criekhowell. Second, 
R. Crawshay, Cyfarthfa Castle, Merthyr. Chickens. —First, J. II. Davis, 
York Place, Newport. Second, Mrs. C. A. Lewis. 
Cochin-China, Brahma I’ootra, or Malays. —First, J. Hinton, Hinton, 
near Bath. Second, R. Crawshay, Cyfartha Castle, Merthyr. Chickens .— 
Prize, J. Hinton. 
Hamburgh (Golden-pencilled).—First and Second, J. Llewellin, Plymouth 
Arms, St. Fagans, Glamorganshire. Chickens— First and Second, J. Lle¬ 
wellin, St. Fagans, Glamorganshire. 
Hamburgh (Golden-spangled).—Fiist and Second, W. Cuff, St. Fagans, 
Glamorganshire. Chickens.— First and Second, W. Cuff. 
Hamburgh (Silver-pencilled).—First W. C. James, Pontnewydd. Second, 
J. Llewellin, Plymouth Arms, St. Fagans, Glamorganshire. Chickens.— 
First, J. Llewellin. Second, W. C. James. 
Hamburgh (Silver-spangled).—First, G. Hoskins, Blaendare Wharf, 
Newport. Second, J. Johnston, Llantarnam, near Newport. Chickens.— 
First, G. Hoskins. Second, H. Seaworthy, St. John’s Cottage, Newport, 
Barnstable. 
Polands (Black with White Crests).—First, R. Crawshay, Cyfarthfa 
Castle, Merthyr. Second, J. D. Whittaker, Morgan Street, Newport, 
Polands (Golden).—First, Mrs. M. Brain, King of Prussia Inn, Christ¬ 
church, Newport. Second, Mr. J. Speary, Pontvane Farm, Christchurch. 
Polands (Sliver).—First and Second, J. Hinton, Hinton, near Bath. 
Bantams (Gold or Silver-laced).—First, R. Crawshay, Cyfarthfa Castle, 
Merthyr. Second, R. Everett, Gibraltar Cottage, Monmouth. 
Bantams (Game).—First, E. Colson, Sunny Bridge. Second, F. T. 
Parker, Rockfield House, Monmouth. 
Bantams (any other variety).—First, E. Payne, Wharf, Cardiff (Black); 
Second, E. B. Evans, Bank, Cardiff. 
Any other distinct breed. —First, R. H. Nicholas, Yewberry Cottage, 
Malpas. Second, It. Everett, Gibraltar Cottage, Monmouth. Chickens — 
First and Second, R. II. Nicholas. 
Guinea Fowls.— Prize, Master J. Jones, Cefn Clogell, near Newport. 
Ducks (Aylesbury).—First, E. Payne, Wharf, Cardiff. Second, Sir G 
Walker, Castletown, Cardiff. 
Ducks (Rouen).—First, A. Higgins, The Grange, nearLydney. Second 
W. Cuff, St. Fagans, Glamorganshire. 
Geese.— First, R. Crawshay, Cyfarthfa Castle, Merthyr. Second, W. C. 
James, Pontnewydd; 
Turkeys. -First, R. Crawshay, Cyfarthfa Castle, Merthyr. Second, 
W. Crawshay, Pontypridd. 
Dorking Cock.— Prize, F. T. Parker, Rockfield House, Monmouth. 
Cockerel.— Prize, F. T. Parker. 
Game Cock. Prize, E. G. Jarvis, Itton, near Chepstow. Cockerel .— 
Prize, E. G. Jarvis. 
Spanish Cock.—R. Crawshay, Cyfarthfa Castle, Merthyr. 
Best Pen of Fowls in the Show.-Prize, F. T. Parker, Rockfield House, 
Monmouth. 
Best Pen of Ducks in the Show.—Prize, A. Higgins, The Grange, near 
Lydney. ’ 
Best Pen of Extra Stock.— Prize, W. C. James, Pontnewydd, Newport. 
Mr. Daily, Mount Street, Grosvenor Square, was the Judge. 
YOEK POULTEY EXHIBITION. 
Very great credit is due to the Poultry Committee of the 
York Exhibition, for their arrangements were carried out in the 
most te’se manner. The pens used were those of Mr. Turner, of 
ShefY. , md the temporary building, raised expressly for the 
accon ooation of the poultry, was of a character that permitted 
the diffusion of daylight throughout. Besides this, as the Exhi¬ 
bition remained open during the evenings, gas was introduced 
most abundantly along every avenue, similar to the practice at 
Bingley Hall, Birmingham. 
It is very pleasing to note how great has been the im¬ 
provement at most of our late shows in respect to the general 
health of the poultry exhibited. Certain it is, that at York only 
one bird throughout the whole collection bore even the slightest 
symptom of disease. Only a few years bygone, and numbers of 
pens could have been readily pointed out at most of oar exhibi¬ 
tions as being decidedly ailing. Careful management, combined 
with improved knowledge of poultry ailments and their remedies, 
has effected this beneficial change. 
The Grey Dorkings stood first on the prize list; and but very 
rarely has a better class throughout been on exhibition. Mr. 
Samuel Burn, of Whitby, again took precedence with the same 
pen that obtained like honours last week at Darlington. 
The Spanish were most of them excellent; and, being rather 
an unusual variety in the neighbourhood, excited much public 
attention. 
The Cochins of all kinds competed for one set of prizes. The 
first premium fell to decidedly the best pen of White ones, 
belonging to Mr. Copple, of Prescot, we ever remember seeing. 
Mr. Tomlinson, of Birmingham, being a good second with his 
celebrated strain of Buff birds; and Mr. Staley, of Newark, 
taking a very respectable third position with a pen of well- 
plumaged Grouse-coloured ones. 
The Game were mostly unexceptionable. Mr. Charles Holden, 
of Worksop, managing to head the list, both as to a pen of three, 
and the Single Game Cock Sweepstakes likewise. The latter 
bird was certainly one of the most clever Game cocks we can call 
to remembrance. The other winning birds were necessarily very 
superior, as this class was one of the best filled in the show-room. 
In the Hambnrghs, the Golden-spangled were first-rate, but 
the Pencilled birds were inferior. 
No class was worse represented than the Sebright Bantams. 
Indeed, this seems to be a general deficiency at shows in the 
northern counties. Their peculiar elegance of shape and ex¬ 
quisite beauty of feather would certainly cause great admiration, 
if a good pen were to find their way among amateurs in this 
neighbourhood. The Black, White, and Game Bantams were, 
however, a credit to any Meeting; all first-rate, many such as are 
rarely met with. 
White Turkeys took the post of honour even from their darker 
brethren. There were, however, capital specimens of both Nor¬ 
folk and American Turkeys. 
The Geese and Ducks were quite equal to those now so fre¬ 
quently seen at our principal shows ; the Entpden variety taking 
the precedence, very closely pressed, however, by a truly good 
pen of “ Saddle-backs.” The weather during the meeting was 
excessively piercing ; yet there was a good attendance both from 
York itself, and also many travelling from long distances. 
Numerous were the expressions of approval that met our ears 
from visitors well versed in all matters connected with the 
management of Poultry Exhibitions. 
Four Special Prizes of Five Pounds each, in Cups or Plate, the gift of 
the Poultry Committee, were awarded to the best pen of Dorkings, Spanish, 
Cochin-China, and Game fowls, in lieu of the First Prizes. The four Cups 
were taken by the winners of the First Prizes in the resnective classes 
(as appointed). 
Dorkings (any colour).—First, S. Burn, East Terrace, Wliitbv. Second, 
P. Barnard, Brighy, Brigg. Third, S. Pickard, Dirtcar House, Wakefield 
Highly Commended, II. W. B. Berwick, Hclmsley; F. Key, Beverley. 
Commended, II. Baines, Lincroft Lodge, York. 
Spanish.— First, J. Price, Londonderry, Bedale. Second, S. Burn, East 
Terrace, Whitby. Third, J. Braddock, York. 
Cociiin-Ciiina.— First, W. Copple, Eccleston, Prescot. Second, H. Tom¬ 
linson, Balsall Heath Road, Birmingham. Third, J. Staley, North Collinn-- 
ham, Newark. Highly Commended, G. Gilbert, Claxton,'Norwich. Com¬ 
mended, J. Staley, North Oollingham, Newark. 
Game. —First, C. Ilolden, Steetly, Worksop. Second, T. Bottomley. 
Buttershaw Mills, Bradford. Highly Commended, R. Tate, Driffield • 
E. Calvert, York; T. Dodds, Ovenden, Halifax; E. Aykrojd, Darlington : 
M. Hunter, Green Hammerton, York. Commended, J. Burley, Poppleton 
Gate, York ; II. Tate, Cliff-cum-Lund, Howden ; J. Price, Londonderry 
Bedale; Jaques and llobshaw, Knaresbro’. 
Hamburgh (Gold or Silver-pencilled). — First, J. Holland, Sansome 
Walk, Worcester. Second, J. Falkiner, Hunmanby, Scarborough. Third 
M. Cooper, Helmsley. Highly Commended, J. Cooper, Hclmsley. 
Hamburgh (Gold or Silver-spangled).—First, M. Cooper, Helmsley. 
