St. Ives Regatta and Swimming Matches … … (continues) … … The Show … … Poultry: The time of the year was not favourable for a poultry show. As the old birds are mostly moulting, while the chicks were not sufficiently forward for Exhibition … There were nineteen classes and 138 entries. The first prize and cup for any variety of Dorking, cock, or hen, went to Mr. Pinsent of Newton Abbot, for a magnificent cock, which was as near perfection as possible, and in splendid condition for the time of year. The same exhibitor also secured the second prize for hen which was almost as perfect a specimen of the breed as the cock. …
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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920