Commencing with the poultry classes, the old English Breed of Dorkings took the first place, according to the general custom of these shows. The coloured cocks of this breed were twelve in number, the first prize being awarded to Mr. W. S. Pinsent, of Newton Abbott. A finer and handsomer bird, either as regards size, shape, or plumage, could not have been found anywhere. The second prize went to Mr. Smith, of Nottingham, and was a little inferior, but whether the third prize might not as well have been awarded to Mr. Hebdich’s highly commended cock, is a question for fanciers. There were other nice birds in the class as well. The coloured hen Dorkings mustered seventeen entries, which were in no way inferior to the male birds. The first prize shown by Mr. B. Smith of Nottingham was in every respect a first-class specimen of bird. Mr. Pinsent has the second, and the judges commended the whole class … … Poultry: Dorkings (coloured cock): 1st and 3rd, W. S. Pinsent, Newton Abbot; 2nd. B. Smith, Nottingham, h. c. J. Hebditch, Stratton, Ilminster and J. R. Lewis Carmarthen: Dorkings (coloured hen), 1st, B. Smith, 2nd, W. S. Pinsent, 3rd W. Snell, Stampford Class highly commended.
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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920