Birmingham Cattle and Poultry Show: Awards of the Judges: … … Dorkings: The Dorking breeders are represented in strong force and by some excellent quality. Last year’s show of coloured, silver grey and white was one of the best which had ever been held at Bingley Hall, and this year’s is quite equal to it, as many as 166 being penned. Most of this year’s winners appear in the list for the first time, and some of the older exhibitors have been ousted. Mr. B. Smith, who figured prominently in the last prize list for coloured cocks and cockerels, is now beaten in both. Mr. J. Harris winning the first named class and Mr. W. S. Pinsent in the other. In addition, Mr. Pinsent also receives the cup for the best exhibits in both classes. Mr. Harris is second with the cockerels and Mr. Smith second with cocks and fourth with cockerels. As indicating the quality of the latter class, it may be stated that as many as eleven are mentioned by the judges. Mr. Pinsent shows a typical old hen and with it secures the prize, together with the cup when shown in competition with hens or pullets, coloured, silver-grey, or white. For coloured pullets Mr. Smith is first, and second for hens … (continues) …
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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920