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case. It is also well to give an aperient, for dog shows 

 have a tendency to upset the liver. 



There remains one further point for the beginner to 

 attend to after the show 7 is over, and that is the checking 

 of the description of such exhibits as have been placed 

 above his own. It may be that they have been, through 

 inadvertence, incorrectly described and entered, in which 

 case they can be disqualified. 



The definition of classes, as already stated, is clearly 

 set down for him in the schedule, and is easy enough of 

 reference. But we will assume, for purpose of argument, 

 that his dog has taken second prize in the novice class at 

 a show held under Kennel Club rules, and that the 

 schedule defines a novice class as being for dogs that have 

 never won a first prize at a show under Kennel Club rules 

 prior to a certain date. 



We will further assume that the exhibit which has 

 beaten his own had already taken a first prize under these 

 conditions. 



The beginner must then lodge an objection against the 

 winner in writing to the secretary of the show within 

 twenty-one days, clearly stating the grounds for his 

 objection, and enclosing a fee of a sovereign. If his 

 objection is considered frivolous he will forfeit the money, 

 and probably be more careful in future. If it be upheld 

 his sovereign will be returned, the winner will be 

 disqualified, and his own dog will be awarded first place. 



As a matter of courtesy, if time permits, he should 



