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THE COTTAGE GARDENEK AND COUNTRY GENTLEMAN, September 25, 1860. 
Ducks (Aylesbury).—First and Second, J. Shaw. 
Ducks (any other variety).—First, T. R. Cartwright. Second, J. Beasley. 
Turkeys.— First and Second, J. Beasley. 
Mr. Daily was the Judge. 
DEVIZES AND NORTH WILTS POULTRY 
EXHIBITION. 
We would call the attention of our readers to the Devizes 
Poultry Show advertised in our columns to-day. The prizes are 
liberal; and we have just been informed that, in addition to the 
prizes bestowed by the Committee, the Marchioness of Winchester 
has most liberally offered a prize of £2 for the best pen of two 
Cambridge hen Turkeys ; and the Secretary, Mr. Sainsbury, a 
silver cup for the best pen of Cochin-Chinas. 
PORTSEA POULTRY SHOW —Sept. 19th & 20th. 
(From a Correspondent.) 
The first Exhibition of this Society was held at the King’s 
Rooms, Southsea, Hants, on Wednesday, Thursday, and Eriday, 
the 19th, 20th, and 21st inst. Although the number of pens 
in all did not exceed 350, the birds exhibited were, as might be 
expected (being from the best breeders in the country) of very 
superior quality. So much so, that many who usually wiu 
not having sent their best specimens, found themselves defeated. 
This being the first attempt of the kind at Portsmouth, and 
the Council being new, not one even of its members ever having 
been engaged in a similar task, it is not to be wondered that 
some little complaint may have arisen ; and to add to their con¬ 
sternation, one of the Judges who just missed the train he should 
have gone by, delayed publishing the award of prizes beyond 
the limits of patience of the public. Although a new thing 
in the locality, it did not seem to be at all appreciated by the 
citizens of the three towns, and during the three days of the 
Show the attendance was excessively small. This is much to be 
regretted, as it will prevent the Council from adding to their 
prizes, as originally contemplated, and put them considerably 
out of pocket into the bargain. 
The Spanish, Forking, Cochin-China (Buff, &c.), classes, 
would have done credit to Birmingham, being very superior 
indeed. Mr. Kellaway’s Cochins stopped the way, for everybody 
was in raptures at their condition and size. The Silver-spangled 
Hamburghs were very superior, and the Malays and Bantams 
far better than usual. 
Mr. Fowler and the Marchioness of Winchester contended 
sharply for Oeese —in fact, nothing but difference in weight 
decided the point. 
Mr. Fowler’s Fucks were as usual superb, and Major Hassard 
may be proud of being highly commended, when exhibiting 
against such first-rate specimens. 
The Turkeys were "excellent; hardly an inferior pen was 
exhibited. To take up each class separately would be an endless 
task, so we shall proceed to notice the Pigeons. 
In this class, as well as in Poultry, all birds were to be of 
1860. Some oversights in reading the rules caused a few empty 
pens, but very few. As a young Pigeon show it is the first held 
in England ; and, so far as Carriers are concerned, it is not 
likely to be surpassed for some time. Mr. W. Hayne, of Croydon, 
kept up his reputation as usual ^although ’the birds of Messrs. 
Colley and Wiltshire obliged him to surrender a few of the 
laurels—and the other exhibitors in Carrier classes need not be 
dispirited at having to contend with such superior specimens. 
The other classes in the Show were well represented ; and Mr. 
Childs, jun., of Birmingham, secured the Silver Cup for the 
greatest number of points. The birds he exhibited were chiefly 
in the Toy class. This Cup was a donation from Mr. E. Em¬ 
manuel, of High Street, Portsmouth. 
The Cup for Poultry was secured by Mr. Smith, of Wish 
Street, Southsea, the well-known breeder of Polands. The pens 
used were supplied by Mr. Bligh, of Birmingham, and from 
their light appearance added to the beauty of the specimens. It 
is much to be regretted that the locality has not supported this 
movement, although many parties even now say, “ Better luck 
next time.” 
Spanish.— First, A- E. Smith, 66, Oakley Place, Wish Street, Southsea. 
Second, J. H. Craigie, Woodlands, Chigwell, Essex. Third, Marchioness 
of Winchester, Amport St. Mary, Andover. Highly Commended, C. At¬ 
kins, Sewer Cottage, Thames Bank, Pimlico. Commended, J. R. Rodbard, 
Aldwick Court, Wrington, Bristol; J. H. Craigie. (A good class.) 
Dorking (Coloured).—First, C. H. Wakefield, Malvern Wells. Seon: 
Marchioness of Winchester. Third, C. H. Wakefield. Highly Commeide 
G. Griggs, Romford ; P. Mason, Brightlingsea Hall, Essex. Comma'll' 
Rev. T. L. Fellowes, Bcighton Rectory, Acle, Norfolk. (A good class.y 
Dorking (White).—First, Capt. J. Beardmore, Uplands, Fareham. t 
cond, Rev. G. F. Hodson, North Petherton, Bridgewater. 
Cochin-China (Cinnamon and Buffi.—First, Second, and Third, S. 
Kellawav, Merston, Isle of Wight. Highly Commended, S. W. Kellaway. 
G. Johnson, Farnham, Surrey. Commended, Mrs. H. Fookes, Whitchurch 
Blandford, Dorset. \ 
Cochin-China (Brown and Partridge-feathered).— First and Second 
withheld. Third, T. Bridges, Bridge Cottage, Croydon. 
Cochin-China (White).—First withheld. Second, A. E. Smith. 
Brahma Pootra. —First withheld. Second, G. Johnson. 
Game (White and Piles).—First withheld. Second, E. A. Smith. 
Game (Black-breasted and other Reds).—First, Marchioness of Win¬ 
chester. Second, Rev. T. L. Fellowes. Highly Commended, W. Rogers, 
Woodbridge, Suffolk. 
Game (Duckwings and other Greys and Blues).—First, A. E. Smith. 
Second, P. Mason. 
Hamburgh (Gold-pencilled).—First, Rev. D. Binney, Shirley, South¬ 
ampton. Second, A. E. Smith. 
Hamburghs (Gold-spangled).—Prize withheld. 
IIameukohs (Silver-pencilled).—Prize, Rev. T. L. Fellowes. 
Hamburghs (Silver-spangled).— First, J. Newick, Ilminster, Norfolk, 
Second, Mrs. Pettat, Ashe Rectory, Mitcheldever. Highly Commended. 
Capt. Beardmore. 
Polands (Black with White Crests).—First, T. Edwards, Lyndhurst. 
Second, G. Ray, Ivy Cottage, Minestead, Lyndhurst. Highly Commended; 
T. Edwards. 
Polands (Gold).—First, A. E. Smith. Second withheld. 
Polands (Silver).—First, A. E. Smith. Second withheld. 
Malays. —First, W. Manfield, Dorchester. Second, J. S. Fox, St. John 
Street, Devizes. 
Any other variety- —First, A. E. Smith (Andalusian). Second, E. St. 
John, Oakley, Basingstoke (Sultans). 
Bantams (Gold-laced).—First, W. Spray, Market Street, Dunstable. 
Second, Rev. G. F. Hodson. 
Bantams (Silver-laced).—First withheld. Second, W. Spray. 
Bantams (Black).—First and Second, A. E. Smith. 
Bantams (White).—First and Second, A. E. Smith. 
Bantams (any other variety).—First, T. H. D. Bayley, Ickwell House, 
Biggleswade. Second, A. E. Smith. 
Sweepstakes for Game Cocks. —Prize, P. Mason. 
Geese (White).—First, J. K. Fowler, Prebendal Farm, Aylesbury (42 lbs.) 
Second, W. Manfield (39lbs.). Highly Commended, W. Manfield. 
Geese (Grey and Mottled).—First, J. K. Fowler (49 lbs.). Second, Mar¬ 
chioness of Winchester (44lbs.). Highly Commended, J. K. Fowler. 
Ducks (White Aylesbury).—First (201bs.) and Second (191bs.), J. K. 
Fowler. Highly Commended, J. K. Fowler ; Major F. G. Hassard, Gat- 
combe House, Hilsea, Hants. Commended, Major F. G. Hassard. 
Ducks (any other variety).—First, Rev. T. L. Fellowes. Second, 
T. H. D. Bayley, Third, Capt. Beardmore. Highly Commended, J. K. 
Fowler. Commended, C. Bedwell, jun., Iford, near Lewes. 
Torkeys.— First, Rev. T. L. Fellowes (24 lbs.). Second, W. Manfield 
(24 lbs.). Highly Commended, Rev. T. L. Fellowes. 
PIGEONS. 
(Birds in all Classes bred in 1860.) 
Silver Cup, H. Childs, jun., Sherbourne Road, near Birmingham. 
Carriers :— Cocks of any colour, except Slue or Silver.— First, W. W. 
Hayne, St. James’s Road. Croydon. Second, F. Wiltshire, Derby Terrace, 
Croydon. Commended, W. W. Hayne ; F. Wiltshire; Major F.C.HassarcL 
(An extraordinary class.) Hens of any colour, except Blue or Silver. — 
First, F. Wiltshire. Second, W. W. Hayne. Commended, W. W. Hayne. 
(A capital class.) Blue or Silver Cocks.— First, T. Colley, Philip’s Road, 
Sheffield. Second, W. W. Hayne. Blue or Silver Hens.— First and Se¬ 
cond, W. W. Hayne. 
Powters -.—Cock of any colour.— First, F. Wiltshire. Second and Third 
W Te°'etmeire, Muswell Hill. Commended, W. W. Hayne. Hens of any 
colour.— First, F. Wiltshire. Second and Third, W. W. Hayne. 
Short-paced Tumblers: — Cock of any colour. — First, F. Wiltshire-. 
Second, Marchioness of Winchester. Third, J. Newman, Southsea. 
Tumblers.— Prize, J. W. Edge, Aston New Town, Birmingham. 
Balds and Beards.— Prize, F. Wiltshire. 
Jacobins.— First, E. Roe. High Street, Salisbury, Second, H. Childs, 
jun. Commended, F. Wiltshire. 
Fantails— First, H. Childs, jun. Second withheld. 
Barbs.— First, F. Wiltshire. Second, P. n. Jones, High Street, Fulham. 
Runts.— First, J. H. Craigie. Second, H. Childs, jun. Commended, 
J ’ Dragon?— First, W. Squire, Hanwell, Middlesex. Second withheld. 
Short-paced Antwerps.— First, J. W. Edge. Second withheld. 
Owls.— First, II. Morris, Ferry Vale, Forest Hill. Second, W. Hev/ett, 
jun., Forest Hill. „ , , , 
Nuns.— First, H. Childs, jun. Second withheld. 
Turbits.— First, H. Childs, jun. Second, H. Morris. 
Trumpeters. —First, H. Childs, jun. Second withheld. 
Any other variety.— First, Second, and Fourth, H. Childs, jun. Third, 
Marchioness of Winchester. 
Judges. — For Poultry, Mr. Loe, Winchester; and Mr. Bailey, 
Mount Street, London. For Pigeons, Mr. Corker, High Street, 
Croydon. _ 
Geese for Michaelmas. — The English steamers 
sailing from Belfast, particularly those trading to Fleetwood, 
convey weekly to the sister island upwards of a thousand young 
and lean Geese. These fowls, or most of them, will grace the 
Michaelmas feast in various parts of England, but especially ir 
London. The wonder is, with those who see them drive 
through our streets daily in noisy flocks, whence they all comt 
Strange to say, they are reared in no fen country, and thf 
