Mr. J. F. Smith 



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have said enough to show he is in a congenial place in the lists of 

 Doggy People, and I am pleased to be able to give my readers an 

 excellent portrait of this popular fancier and of one of his favourites. 



Mr. A. E. Sparrow 



MOST of my readers will know the subject of this sketch, Mr. 



A. E. Sparrow, who has been since 1886 intimately connected with 



the Fancy, being one 



of the staff of Spratt's 



Patent for many years 



before he commenced 



working on his own 



account. 



He had the usual 

 up-hill work at the 

 outset, but now and 

 for some years past 

 his name has been 

 frequently found as 

 Manager of many 

 important shows, and 

 he tells me he has 

 so many applications 

 to act in that capacity 

 that he is not always 

 able to accept all 

 the offers he receives 

 from all parts of the 

 country, as he is 

 equally at home with 

 dog, cat, poultry, 

 pigeon, and other 

 shows, for which he 

 is suited by his long 



training and experi- MR. A. E. SPARROW 



ence in a practical 



school, while his ability, courtesy, and attention to the details of his 

 business have made him deservedly popular amongst Doggy People. 



The excellent portrait accompanying this sketch will be readily 

 recognised. 



