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uml more numerous. Having said tliis, we must remark, that there 
is a tendency every year to breed these birds lighter, and many 
have a yellow shade all over the breast. When it was insisted 
upon, that the.cocks should have black breasts, it was soon doiie ; 
and vve do not despair of seeing next year pullets with breastt 
matching the backs in colour. Good names were the prize-takers 
— Messrs. Moore, Busst, and Cattell; Mr. Stretch first and 
second, and Mr. Punchard third. 
Mr. Copplc’s is a fine pen of old J Vhite Cochins, and easily 
won the prize for adults. They vvould also appear to be true 
breeders, as the same name was first in Chickens, Mr. Lamb being 
second. It is a satisfaction, in this class, to note the disap¬ 
pearance of green legs. There w as a novelty shown in each class 
—birds with a light ash-coloured spangle on each feather. 
There was a gteat struggle in Cochin-China Cocks, and many 
old names were behind. Mr. DaWson and Mr. Gibbs, jun., 
showed birds that richly deserved the prizes. 
Brahma Pootras were next in the list, and better classes were 
never seen. A star that has shone with brilliancy throughout 
the year here suffered eclipse—Mr. Fowler did not appeal- among 
the prize-takers. Mr. Botham took three prizes; Mr.Teebay 
one, and Mr. Craigie both for Cocks. All these classes were of 
the greatest merit. 
Wherever Game Fowls are shown, they are sure to be in per¬ 
fect condition. Much of this may be attributed to their nature, 
but more to the knowledge that loose-feathered birds have no 
hope of success. There is also a latent love Of the fighting trim, 
and in most places where they are kept, there are traditions as to 
tlie mode of feeding and getting into condition which are still 
followed successfully. The present Show was no exception, and 
all the classes of which we shall now speak abounded with beauti¬ 
ful and high-conditioned specimens. The Rev. G. S. Cruwys 
and Mr. Matthew headed the adult White and Piles; Mr. 
Whittaker was third : but this class was not equal to the chickens 
and the cock in Mr. Camm’s pen, which was certainly the best 
white bird we have ever seen : it is much to say of him, that he 
Wbulcl stand well in competition with any other colour : Messrs. 
Mousey and Sabin followed. Mr. Gilbert Moss was first with 
Black-breasted, Reels —an easy victory, although Messrs. Ballard 
and Swann, the other prize-takers, showed excellent birds. The 
Chickens formed a monster class, and Dr. Sewell had first and 
second, hard run by Mr. G. Moss for third. In this, as in other 
classes, we do not omit the commendations because they are not 
worthy of especial mention, but because our space will not allow 
us to extend our report. Mr. Parry’s pen, in Glass 27, as well as 
Mr. Cruwys’ and Mr. Ballard’s, were excellent. We must, how¬ 
ever, say more for the pen of Black birds shown by Mr. N. M. 
de Rothschild : they were the best we have ever seen, and their 
success was easy, although Messrs. Ballard and Dawson showed 
good birds. The Puckwinged were, as a class, very true to 
colour. Mr. Doncaster was first in both, but Mr. Moss, who was 
second, run him hard (this prize was, by mistake, put in the 
prize list to Miss Reynolds). Mr. Ballard again took honours in 
this class, as did Messrs. Felgate and Attwood. Then, to con¬ 
clude the Game classes, came one of rising importance and mag¬ 
nitude, Single Game Cocks. Our readers may judge of its 
merit by the number of high commendations that were awarded. 
A well-known name, Mr. Edward Archer, was first; Mr. Brad- 
well, second ; and the Hon. W. Vernon, third. We have now 
done with these beautiful birds, save that we would ltiake one 
remark. From observation, we know, that in looking at these 
classes, exhibitors are entirely led away by the cock, and form 
their opinions from him alone ; but it should always be recollected 
that the whole pen competes. 
All the Hamburgh classes were good, and perfect pens were 
not wanting in each. In many of the Golden-pencilled hens, 
there was, however, an indistinctness of pencilling which is fatal 
to success. The plumage was mossy. Mr. W. Worrall was 
first in both classes. 11 is birds were beautiful. Messrs. Titterton, 
Pierce, Clayton, Martin, and Oxley, also deserve especial mention. 
Taken as a whole, if we except Mr. Archer’s birds, the Silver 
were not equal to the Golden. This gentleman took half the 
prizes, including both the first. Mr. Griffiths showed an excellent 
pen, and Messrs. Bennett and Keable were deservedly prize- 
takers. Messrs. Martin and Bennett easily took the Cock prizes. 
Birmingham, in the persons of Messrs. Lane and Davies, took all 
the adult prizes for Golden-spangled. These, and Mr. Worrell's 
first-prize Chickens are beautiful birds. We have seldom seen 
better. Mr. Chune took the third prize. The Silver-spangled 
were strong in both classes. Messrs. Cumm, Carter, Teebay, 
Clmne, Pierce, and Chadwin, were successful, and we think the 
Spangled were belter here than at Birmingham. The Single 
Cock class added another prize to Mr. Worrall’s list, and one for 
Mr. W. Cox, of Brailsford. 
Polands mustered in goodly numbers, and the Black with 
white topknots were beautiful; all the old names will be found 
— Dixon, Ray, and Batty, are assurances of merit. In Golden , 
Mr. Dixon was first and third ; Mr. Adkins, second. In Silver, 
Mr. Greenall was first and second ; and Mrs. Pettat, third. All 
these were excellent birds. Messrs. Adkins and Crane were 
successful with Cocks. 
The Variotts class was certainly better than common, and 
many beautiful varieties were shown. 
We have not seen so many good Golden Sebright Bantams for 
many years. Messrs. Punchard and Cruwys took the prizes. 
The Silver Sebright Bantams were numerous, but not good. 
There was no fault in them as Bantams, but every succeeding 
Show only convinces us more, that the real Silver, as we knew it 
years ago, has disappeared. 
The White Bantams were good, but do not call for any par¬ 
ticular remark. 
The cock in the prize pen of Blacks, was perfect : he had a 
fautless plumage, a deaf ear—like a new threepenny piece, and 
carriage as saucy ns could be wished. The whole class was superior 
to the Whites. Mr. Sykes’ pen was also very meritorious. 
The Game Bantams were very good, but, in this instance, the 
BuckWings were inferior to the Black-breasted Reds. Ten out 
of twenty-one pens figure in the prize lists. Messrs. Griffiths 
and Mousey richly deserved their prizes, and had there been more, 
the J udges would have had no difficulty in awarding them to 
deserving pens. 
Mr. Fowler was at the head of the White Geese : his pen 
weighed 56 IBs. Mr. Williams, of Rending, was deservedly 
second. Of late, the Greg always outweigh the White. Mr. 
Fowler was again first, weight, 73 lbs.; Mr. Edwards, second, 
59J: lbs. This was a very meritorious class. 
We must also speak in terms of commendation of the Ayles¬ 
bury Pucks. Mr. Weston, first, 23) lbs. ; Mrs. Seamens, 
second, 22 lbs.; Mrs. Fookes, third, 20 lbs. 
The Rouen Duck class was large and good. Mr. Punchard 
came out again where he formerly reigned, and won with a pen 
weighing 20 lbs. Mr. Braikenridge, second, IS) lbs. Mr. 
Breuvington, third, 17) lbs. Eight pens will be found in the 
prize list. 
The new experiment of a Buenos Agrean class was successful. 
There was a good show of most excellent birds. Mr. Bartrurn’s 
pen was perfect, closely followed by Mr. Ballance, and Miss 
Steele Perkins. 
The class for Any other Breed brought beautiful specimens 
of Mandarins and Carolinas; and grotesque, in a pen, each bird 
of which had the pinion reversed, and sticking up from the back, 
like the wings of a flying fish. 
The Turkeys were marvellous in weight. There were cocks 
weighing 26 lbs., and hens varying from 12 lbs. to 16 lbs. each. 
There was also the novelty of White birds, strong and in high 
condition, and weighing so as to entitle them to appear in the 
prize list. 
A pleasing duty only remains. It is to bear testimony to the 
good management and zeal of Mr. Houghton. He was in¬ 
defatigable, and at twelve o’clock, on Thursday, we are able to 
bear testimony, that but twenty or thirty pens remained to leave. 
We are also very happy to be able to say, the birds remained 
during the Show, and were despatched, in the highest condition. 
We last week published the prize list. The following were 
those who received commendations : — 
Spanish. — Highly Commended, G. Hot ham, Wexham Court, Slougli; 
E. L. Corker, 34a, High Street, Croydon ; Mrs. Pattisson, Maldon. Com¬ 
mended, W. Bailey, Lower Kenmngton Lane; W. K. Bull, Newport 
Lag-nail; T. Sheen, U0£, Holboru Hill. Hens.— Highly Commended, W. 
Bailey, Lower Kenmngton Lane; J. II. Craigie, Woodlands, Chigwell. 
Commended, .1. K. Fowler, Lrehendal Farm Aylesbury. Chickens of 1858 
—Highly Commended, W. R. Bull, Newport TagnalL Commended, W. 
Bailey, Lower Kennington Lane; J. Busst, jun., Walsall; S. H. Hyde, 
Moss Cottage, Aslitpn-under-Lyne: D. S. Moore, Tcddesley House, Wal¬ 
sall; R. Wright, 2, Porter’s Row, Holloway. Cocks —Highly Commended, 
Sir Joseph Paxton, M.P., Roekliills, Sydenham; T. Dunnage, Muswell 
Hill; P. A. Eagles, Goudliurst, Staplehurst; W. Moore, Hanley Castle, 
Upton-on-Severn. Commended, J. II. Cuff, 10, West Smithfield: Miss 
M. L. Rake, Brandon Hill, Bristol. 
Dobki.no (Coloured). — Highly Commended, Capt. W. W. Hornby, 
R.N., Knowsley Cottage, Prescot; Rev. J. Bovs, Biddehden Rectory, 
Kent; Mrs. 11. Fookes, Wkitechurck, Blandford; E. Gray, Parham- 
C. 11. Wakefield, Malvern Wells. Commended, G. Chadwin, 'Pollard 
Royal, Salisbury; Lieut-Col. Clowes, Froxmer Court, Worcester; J. 
