THE COTTAGE GAR])KNEE AN]) COUNTRY GENTLEMAN, January 11, 1850. 
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ea- tor. Second, Miss Reynolds. Third, YV. Ballard. Chickens of 1858.— 
I'irst, J. Doncaster. Second, G. E. Attwood. Third, J. Eelgate. 
Gamk Cocks.— First, E. Archer. Second, J. Bradwell. Third, Hon. 
YV. \V. Vernon. 
Hamburghs (Golden-pencilled).—First, YV. C. Worrall. Second, C. R. 
Titterton. Third, W. Pierce. Chickens of 1858.—First, YV. C. Worrall. 
Second, R. R. Clayton. Third, J. Martin. 
Hamburghs (Silver-pencilled).—First, K. Archer. Second, G. Griffiths. 
Third, J. Bennett. Chickens of 1858.—First and Second, K. Archer. Third, 
T. Kcable. 
IIafcburgii Cocks (Gold or Silver-pencilled).—First, J. Martin. Second, 
W. Bennett. 
Hajidurghs (Gold-spangled).—First and Second, YV. R. Lane. Third, 
I. Davies. Chickens of 1858.—First, YV. C. YYorrall. Second, YV. R. 
Lane. Third, G. B. Chune. 
^ Hambcsghs (Silver-spangled).—First, II. Carter. Second, YY r . Pierce. 
Third, J. B. Chune. Chickens of 1858.—First, J. Camm. Second, G. 
Chadwiu. Third, R. Teebay. 
IIambubgh Cocks (Gold or Silver-spangled).—First, YV. C. Worrall, 
Second, YV, Cox. 
Polish Fowl (Black, with YVhitc Crests).—First, T. Battey. Second, J. 
Dixon. Third, G. Ray. 
Polish Fowl (Gold).—First and Third, J. Dixon. Second, G. C. Adkins. 
Polish Fowl (Silver).—First and Second, J. 1'. Greenhall. Third, 
Mib. Pettat. 
Polish Cocks. —First, G. C. Adkins. Second, J. Crane. 
Malay—F irst, R. YV. Fryer. Second, YV.Rumsey. Chickens 0/1858,— 
First YV. Hill. Second, S. Saunders. 
Ant othfu Distinct B heed.— First, C. R. Titterton. Second, Airs. F. 
YValker. Third, YV. Dawson. Fourth, C. Coles. 
Bantams (Gold-laced).—First, C. Puncliard. Second, Rev. G. S. Cruwys. 
Bantams (Silver-laced).— First, M. Leno, jun. Second, Rev. G. S. 
Cruwys. 
Bantams (Y\ r hite).—First and Second, C. R. Titterton. 
Bantams (Black).—First, G, Finch. Second, N. Sykes, jun. 
Bantams (any other variety).—First, Master YV. Griffiths, jun. Second, 
J. Monsey. 
Geese (YVhitc).—First, J. K. Fowler. Second, T. Y\ T illiams. 
Geese (Mottled and Grey).—First, J. K. Fowler. Second, T. P. Edwards. 
Ducks (YVhite Aylesbury).—First, J. YVcstou. Second, Mrs. Seamons. 
Third, Mrs. H. Fookcs. 
Ducks (Rouen).—First, C. Funchard. Second, J. K. Braikenridge. 
Third, YV. G. K. Brevington. 
Duck6 (Black).—First, J. K. Bartrum. Second, C. Ballance. Third, 
Miss S. Perkins. 
Ducks (any other variety).— First and Second, S. C. Baker. Third, 
J. H. T. Bayley. 
Turkeys. —First, Rev. T. L. Fellowes. Second, Mrs. Moorsom. Third, 
YV. Dolby. Poults u/1858.—First, YV. Dolby. Second, Rev. T. L. Fellowes. 
Third, Mrs. C. Marshall. 
PIGEONS. 
PewTKRS ou Croppers. —First, YV. Smith. Second and Third, G. C. 
Adkins. Hens. —First and Third, YV. B. Date. Second, W. Smith. 
Carriers. —First, G. Crocker. Second, B. Newberry. Third, T. S. 
Southwood. (The Judges consider this to be a very first-rate class, with a 
few exceptions.) Hens. —First and Second, T. S. Southwood. Third, G. 
Morgan. (This class is also highly commended.) 
Almond Tumblers. —Silver Cup and Second, G. Smith. Third, C. G. 
Hill. Fourth, E. R. Maddeford. 
Dragons — .Blue. —Prize, T. S. Southwood. (A very good class.) Any 
other colour. —Prize, F. G. Stevens. , 
Short-faced Mottles. — Black. —Prize, G. Smith. Red, —Prize, E. R. 
Maddeford. Yellow. —Prize withheld. 
Short-paced Baldheads. — Black. —Prize, S. Millin. Blue. — Prize, 
F. C. Esquilant. Red. —Prize withheld. Silver. —Prize, G. Gooro. Yellow. 
—Prize withheld. 
Short-faced Beards. — Black. —Prize, F. C. Esquilant. Blue. —Prize, 
Master M. Rake. (This class commended.) Bed. —Prize, YV. J. YVood- 
house. Silver. —Prize, F. C. Esquilant. Yellow.— Prize, 1-’. C. Esquilant. 
Short-faced Tumblers. — Black. —Prize, F. C. Esquilant. Blue. —Prize, 
YV. Smith, lied. —Prize, J. Percivall. Yellow. —Prize, C. Esquilant. 
Jacobines. — Black or White, —Prize, E. R. Maddetord. Red. —Prize, ; 
E. R. Maddeford. Yellow. —Prize, E. K. Maddeford. 
Owls. — Blue. —Prize, G. Morgan. Silver. —Prize, G. C. Adkins. Yellow. 
—Prize, F. G. Stevens. Black or White. —Prize, S. C. Baker. 
Nuns. — Black. —Prize, E. R. Maddeford. Red. —Prize, J, YY r . Edge. 
Yellow. —Prize, J. YV. Edge. 
Turbits.— Blue. —Prize, II. Morris. Red. —Prize, II. Morris. Yellow. 
—Prize, E. R. Maddeford. Black, or any other colour. —Prize, G. Smith. 
Fantails. — Black. —Prize, G. Goore. Blue. — Prize, G. C. Adkins. 
White. —Prize, Miss J. Milward. 
Barbs. — Black. —Prize, S. C. Baker. White. —Prize, J. II. Craigie. 
Yellmv.— Prize, E. R. Maddeford. Bod, or any other colour. —Prize, 
P. II. Jones. 
Magpies.— Yellow.— Prize, E. R. Maddeford. Black, —Prize, Miss S. A. 
Elliott. AW,—Prize, E, K. Maddeford, 
Trumpeters.— Prize, G. C. Adkins. 
Spanish and Leghorn Runts.— First and Second, S. C. Baker. 
For every other Variety (deserving).—Prize, J. Daily, jun.; R. YV, 
Fryer. 
The show of Pigeons, upon the wholt, is very good and satisfactory. 
Judges of Poultry. —Messrs. Daily and Hewitt. 
Judges of Pigeons. —Messrs. Bellamy ami Cottle. 
BRAHMA POOTRAS. 
Your correspondent “ Salop,” in liis eulogy of the Eralnna 
Pootras, draws a comparison between those hi his own yard and 
his early Cochin pullets, as egg producers. I do not for a mo¬ 
ment wisli to undervalue the merits of Brahmas; but, as I find 
in my own yard that some strains of Cochin mature more quickly 
! than others, it is possible your correspondent’s may not be of 
an early maturing kind. I have now two pullets, hatched in 
February, which have not yet laid an egg, and yet I have others 
I hatched at various times, from January to May, which have been 
j laying for some time; still, all have been fed alike, and have had 
j the same run. 
With respect to the question, whether Brahmas arc a variety 
of Cochins, or a distinct breed, I think if the latter was the case 
their admirers w ould long ere this have had some importations 
direct from the Brahma Pootra River district, and not have the 
question dependant on brother Jonathan’s assertions; for, 
although his countrymen are a smart people, it is odd that they 
are the only nation who can obtain these birds from the district 
whose name they bear. 
I have frequently been asked why I do not keep Brahmas ; 
and my answer invariably is, that 1 cannot fancy such coarse- 
looking birds as those which are generally' the prize-takers at our 
dilferent Exhibitions—viz., those with pea combs and darlc pen- 
cillings. I remember having seen some very handsome, good-shaped 
birds, exhibited by Dr. Gwynne, at Birmingham, in 1854; but 
they were of the lighter varieties, and unnoticed ; and those now 
shown appear to me to be a mixture between White Cochin, 
rose-comb Dorking, and Malay, as they have generally the length 
of legs which indicate the Malay and Cochin, and the head of the 
Dorking and Malay. Had the light-coloured single-combed birds 
been kept to, and their admirers been willing to allow them to 
pass as Grey Cochins, they would have been as numerously kept 
as any other variety of Cochins ; but the attempt to make them 
into a distinct breed, by giving the precedence to “ pea combs,” 
&c., has ruined their popularity. Nothing paid Barnum better 
than his Brahma dodge: he received £200 from one gentleman 
in this country for one pen of this variety ! —Alpha. 
[The foregoing is from a most successful breeder and exhibitor 
of Cochin-China fowls. We quite agree with him in the opinion, 
that some strains of the Brahma Pootra are the results of a cross 
between the Cochin-China and the Malay. The first we ever saw 
of the Brahmas was at one of the Metropolitan Shows, held in 
the Baker Street Bazaar, and we then recorded our opinion that 
the pea combs, and the cruel look of the Malay, were betrayed 
in the head of those Brahmas.] 
CREWE POULTRY SHOW. 
As I was one of the Committee who had the management of 
the two first poultry Shows held at Crewe, I beg to inform the 
unfortunate prize-takers at the one held last October, that Mr. 
Margetts got it up entirely on his own account, without con¬ 
sulting even one of the old Committee ; and not one of the mem¬ 
bers was aware that his prize lists were out, nor that another 
Show was about taking place. 
Mr. Margeris must have been fully aware that Crewe was not 
a suitable place for a self-supporting poultry Show, as he well 
knew a good hard-working Committee had tried it twice, and were 
losers by the first Show to more than £30; and, with the strictest 
enconomy and barefaced begging, the second only cleared itself. 
I am told Mr. Margetts is about £30 on the wrong side with the 
foolish scheme. The old Committee were more particular in 
paying the prizes, as well as all other demands. 
I hope, for the honour of our little town, and likewise for the 
honour of the old Committee, he will strain a point and pay the 
prizes that are due.—C harles Cotton, Crewe. 
[Mr. Margetts must pay the whole of the prizes. We regret 
