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FOREST AND STREAM. 



iiis eyes were on a bird, the shooter as far from the dog as 

 lie could get, would shoot at and. wound it. Beppo, after 

 the second shot with so little noise, seeing the wounded 

 bird fluttering down was at once convinced that the gun 

 intended to kill the bird and not to hurt him, and from that 

 moment he was no longer gun shy. 



THE MEMPHIS FIELD TRIALS. 



Continued from our last issue, 



FREE FOR ALL— CHAMPION STAKES. 



Five hundred dollars to be paid in full; first prize cash 

 $250; second prize, casb, $150; third prize, c^tsh, $100. 

 twelve entries— see tabular statement. Fine work was now 

 expected, and fully seen in the first pair put down — Drake 

 and Duke, each to have five chances for point. Both were 

 sent away in a corn field; both showing good pace, Drake 

 the superior, and could not have been excelled. Drake 

 first finding covey; pointing in grand style. Drake was or- 

 dered up but did not back in good style; birds were flushed, 

 dropping in woods close by, a haul place, deep leaves and 

 dry, and a severe test on the dogs, but they were equal to 

 the task. Finer work than Drake's I have never witness- 

 ed. Each dog scoring four points, one flush. Duke has 

 an uncertain stvle of pointing I do not like, mostly keep- 

 ing his tail in motion. 1 mark this pair, Drake: 4 

 points 20; backing, 8; pace, 7; style, 5; quartering, 5; retriev- 

 ing, 5, total, 45. Duke: 4 points 20; backing, 3; pace, 6; 

 style, 4; quartering, 5, total, 41. Both Mr. Whitford and 

 Wallace, handled their dogs well. The former showing 

 Diake's training quite perfection, and I predict Mr. Whit- 

 ford winner of the $25 gold prize, as "trainer of the best 

 trained dog." 



Next in order drawn, Kate and Lily, put down at 145. 

 Kate soon finding birds made a staunch point, Lily backing; 

 birds flushed and marked down in woods near by. When 

 Kate made this record, good points on first second and 

 fourth birds, and tiusning third and fifth, then failing to 

 retrieve. Lily making three points, here and afterwards; 

 two false points and two good, showing no pace and liitle 

 style, and I give them record: Lily, 5 points, 25; pace, 2; 

 backing, 3; quartering, 2; retrieving, 5; total, 39, Kate, 

 3 points, 15; pace, 4; stvle, 3; backing, 3; quartering, 3; 

 retrieving, 0; total, 28. Lily's two false points, four, reduc- 

 ing her total to 34. Having had five chances each they 

 were taken up and Pride of the South and Friend were 

 cast off, Pride soon finding in cover. Friend was brought up 

 and failed to back; birds flushed, Capt. Bogardus killing- 

 two. Pride was ordered. to retrieve, and it was well done. 

 Friend was then sent and retrieved the second bird, after 

 Mr. Campbell moved up. Going into woods near by, 

 Friend flushed, afterwards passing through two cornfields 

 to depot; dogs were taken up and all returned to Memphis. 

 The d'iy was cool and cloudy, and the birds hard to find. 

 All met at Peabody Hotel at 10 p. m. to hear report in pup- 

 py stakes. The awards in statement I send were then read 

 off. 



Kate and Lilly were next put down, and Kate soon made 

 her score, jjointing first and second birds well, and flush- 

 ing third and fourth— a good point. Judges ordered bird 

 killed, and Kate failed to retrieve it, her score standing: 

 three points, 15; backing, 3; pace, 4; style, 3; quartering, 

 3; total, 28. Lilly made five points — the only one in this 

 stake making this record — but making two false points, 

 counting four against her, and not having much of either — 

 pace and style— I predict she does not get a place. I mark 

 for her five points, 25; backing, 2; pace, 3; style, 4; quar- 

 tering, 3; retrieving, 3; total, 43. Demerits, 2; false points, 

 4; score, 3'J. 



The next brace were "Pride of the South" and "Friend." 

 Pride made a good point on first, but flushing the next two 

 chances he could not win, so Capt. Henry withdrew 

 him. Friend scored a point each on first and second bird, 

 flushing third and fourth. She was retired, not being able 

 to score enough to win; her backing and retrieving was 

 not good. Capt. Henry was awarded the prize, $25, for 

 best trained puppy. The Captain deserves great praise 

 for the manner in which he handled his dogs, never break- 

 lug any dogs but those for his own use. When the prize 

 was announced. Capt. H. ordered up champagne for the 

 party. 



At 9:20 a. m., Maude, and Buck, Jr., were sent off to see 

 what they could do. Maude's performance was not up to 

 the expectation of her friends, but her condition — ready to 

 breed— should be taken into account. Her score, I would 

 say, three points, 15; backing, 3; pace, 6; style 5; quar- 

 tering, 5; retrieving, 5; total, 39. Buck, Jr., alter making 

 a faise point, Hushed first bird, pointing second and 

 third, fourth and fifth, then another false point, this 

 destroying any chance to win. She is a bitch of fine 

 speed— a "better covey than single bird dog; is a lemon- 

 color, with little white mark. As record for her: four 

 points, 20; backing, 3; pace, 7; style, 5; quartering, 4; re- 

 trieving, 4—43; score, 39; and two false points to the 

 bad, 4. 



Stafford and Phil, next in order, were drawn, Phil not 

 on the ground. Stafford was put down, and made his 

 run and work within 150 yards, and quicker than any yet 

 run, making four points, one flush and full. In my 

 judgment, tor all the balance except retrieving, he is a 

 grand dog, and for pace and style — and none consider he 

 has no superior— his mark should always be very high in 

 any trial. I mark him for four points, 20; backing, 3; 

 pace, 7; style, 5; quartering, 5; retrieving, 4; total, 44. 



Paris and Erin, last of the Free For All, were sent 

 away. Erin was first to run out his score; turned loose on 

 scattered birds in cornfield he soon pointed very staunchly, 

 as he always does. Soon after made his first flush, when 

 Mr. Whitford was ordered to another cornfield to find first 

 covey, which was soon done, Erin pointing well — birds 

 ordered Hush. He then made two flushes, ending his 

 run and making this record: two points, 10; backing, 3; 

 pace, 0; style, 5; quartering, 5; retrieving, 5—34; Paris 

 maue three successive points, doing his work well. The 

 third, made on a supposed wounded bird, was protested; 

 but judges, after consideration, gave him the point, as 

 they 'should have done. It now being too late, Paris was 

 taken up to finish his next morning. 



Fiidatj, nth.— Paris first put down to finish, he soon 

 found a covey— a good point. He had but one more to 

 make, which would make him champion, but the seeming- 

 fatality for all, one flush, followed him, and his last bird 

 being flushed destroyed his chance for first. I think; Mr. 

 Smith, like all others who preceeded him, hunted his dog 

 jtfft too much, cauuoa. Pans, score four poiwtSj 30; 



backing, 3; pace, 5; style, 5; quartering, 5; retrieving, 5; 

 total, 43. 



This ended the champion Free For All class, and the 

 Braces were called up in the drawing. Mr. Campbell's 

 entries, Buck, Jr., and Kate, were first, and were put to 

 their work at 9:15 a. m., birds being scarce. They had a 

 long run. Buck, Jr,, flushed first bird, next finding a 

 small covey— birds ordered flush — when two were killed, 

 which were retrieved. Next a point for Buck, Kate back- 

 ing. Next bird pushed by Buck. Kate did little in this 

 run to credit or discredit; then ordered up, and Drake 

 and Erin started, field after field was hunted and no 

 birds until for two hours, when Drake and Erin were 

 each scored a point, Drake afterwards making a -second, 

 each backing and retrieving always when opportunity 

 offered. The judges satisfied with their performance, they 

 were taken up and all went to lunch, there being three 

 Braces yet to run, with birds very scarce, and but three 

 hours left. It was then agreed by all that each of the 

 Braces should have one hour or less, and that all should be 

 judged by their present and past performances. 



The trials had held over two days longer than time pub- 

 lished, and the judges were anxious to get through. After 

 lunch Stafford and Maud were first put down, soon finding 

 covey, while both were moving very fast, and dropping 

 instantaneously to point; birds were flushed. One killed; 

 retrieved by Maud. Soon after both again pointed inde- 

 pendently of each other, when they were taken in and 

 Pride and Paris put down. Their work was good, Paris 

 first pointing, well backed by Pride. Afterw T ards Pride 

 pointed, Paris not backing as well as he should. They 

 were then taken up to give Countess and Lily a chance, 

 Countess first pointing a bird, when, not being backed by 

 Lily, she flushed, both chasing. Afterwards Lily pointed, 

 and she was beautifully backed by Countess 40 yards away. 

 Stafford and Maud were again down, Stafford again drop- 

 ping to point, Maud backing, and both were held some- 

 time, until all dogs were brought up, each backing iu turn 

 —a grand sight, and a fitting finale to the Field Trial of 

 1876. 



After an hour's deliberation at Peabody Hotel in the 

 evening, the judges lendered the following decisions in 

 Free for All. Champions: Drake, of St. Louis Kennel 

 Club, fiist; Stafford, owned by P. H. Bryson, Memphis, 

 second: Paris, owned by L. H. Smith, Strathroy, Canada, 

 third. In Braces: Drake and Erie first; Maud and Staf- 

 ford, second; Paris and Pride of the South, third. 



Mr. Luther Adams' prize of $25 gold for the best broken 

 puppy in the puppy stakes was awarded to Captain Patrick 

 Henry. 



Mr. H. P. Bryson's prize of $25 gold for the best broken 

 dog in the champion stakes, and Mr. Luther Adams' prize 

 of $25 gold for the best broken brace in the brace stakes, 

 were awarded to Mr. C. B. Whitford, the breaker for the 

 St. Louis Kennel Ciub. 



TABULAR STATEMENT OF OFFICIAL SCORE MEMPHIS FIELD 

 TRIALS PUPPY STAKES. 

 M KBITS. I DEMERITS 



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3 



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3 



1 



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Rose 



Leo 



Klmlif.... 



Isabel 



Pride .... 

 Law son.. 

 Ka'ty.... 



Kate 



Prince... 

 Bonier.. . 



Draco 



Countess.j 



Clip 



FliTt ! 



John I 



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26 



32 



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 39 



FREE FOR ALL, CHAMPION STAKES. 



Drake 



Duke 



Kate 



Lilly 



Pride 

 Friend.. . 

 Maude.. . 



Buck 



Stafford . 

 Phil.'..... 



Paris 



Erin 



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 3 

 3 6 



3 5 

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 32 

 38 

 44 

 43 



w'th 

 42 

 32 



Drake and Erin First 1 



Maude and Stafford — Second j 



Paris and Pride Third l f Braces. 



Lilly and Countess Fourth ! 



B n ek and Kate Filth J 



— Mr. J. T. Sheaver, of Troutman Farm, Butler county, 



Pa., writes us that his English setter bitch Kate dropped 



ten whelps on the 14th instant, five dogs and five gyps, by 



Pride of the Border. Mother and family doing well. 



Kate is a remarkably handsome orange and white setter, 



and a credit and ornament to any kennel. 

 . -*.«► 



BALTIMORE BENCH SHOW. 



Baltimore, Nov. 25th, 1876. 

 Editor Forest and Stream:— 



At a large and enthusiastic meeting of the Dog Fanciers, held last 

 night, Mr J. Addison Smith in the Chair, the following committees were 

 appointed: On hotel prizes, Mr. Broadhead, Mr. Zelt, and Mr. L. R. 

 Cassard; on Railroad arrangements, Mr. J. A. Smith, Mr. Malcomb, 

 and Dr. Bear; on special prizes, Mr. J. J. Turner, Jr., Mr. A. K. Shriner, 

 and Mr. Chas. Bancroft; on Governor and Mayor prizes, Mr. Stewart 

 Latrobe, and Mr. J. A. Robb. The hotel committee have reported to me 

 that four of the principal hotels, had contributed towards giving a special, 

 the others would do so on Monday; the result will be announced next 

 week. 



On Railroad arrangements, the committee report from conversation 

 held with the managers this morning, that there is not the slightest 

 doubt dogs will be carried free both ways, and very probably special cars 

 put on from New York, Brooklyn, and Washington. The committee on 

 special prizes report the following additional prizes offered: Edward 

 Melchiar dealer in fine guns, 116 W. Pratt street, Baltimore, offers a 

 valuable Smith & Wesson pistol, to be given to the best stud pointer 

 do ', under 50 pounds weight, to be shown with not less than two of his 

 get. Messrs. Wagner's "Green House Restaurant," offer a' silver cup 

 for fchj |?es| Chesapeake gay c|>ick dog or b?tch, Messrs, Claik & Snider, 



manufacturers of the Snider breech-loading shot gun, offer a silver cud 

 suitably engraved, to be given to any class of dogs, the Association may 

 direct, (this will be decided next meeting). Dr. W. H. Keener, Balti- 

 more, offers $-,'5. cash to be given as the Association may direct. S. R 

 Scaggins, dealer in fish and game, offers a gold medal, embossed and' en- 

 graved, for the best Chesapeake Bay dog or bitch. Henry D. Harvey, Pres 

 Merchants Shot Co., offers eight bags of duck shot for the best Chesa- 

 peake Bay dog or bitch, also eight bags of bird shot for the best native 

 black and tan Gordon setter dog. Mr. Schumaker, dealer in fine guns 

 &c. , gives a handsome Tarlor Rifle for the best pointer dog under 50 

 pounds weight. Messrs. Smith & Whiting, Agents, Oriental Powder 

 Co., give a handsome prize, consisting of a case of asserted powder of 

 their manufacture, to be given as the Association may direct. Col. Geo 

 P. Kane, has also promised a special, which he will decide on next 

 week. 



Surely after these numerous specials are announced and the interestais* 

 played in this show, we will receive the support of all dog breeders and 

 fanciers. Already I have received notice that the most prominent ken- 

 nels will be represent. Everything that possibly can be done to make 

 the show a success, will be done; one most important thing is to make 

 en iries early, as none will be received for competition after 20th Dec. 



Chas Lincoln, Superintendent, 



and 



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FISH IN SEASON IN NOVEMBER. 



Black Bass, Micropterus salmoides; Weakfish. Cynoscion regalis. 



M. nigricans. Bluetish, Pomatomus saltatrix. 



Mascalonge, Esox nobilior. Spanish Mackerel, Cybium macula- 

 Pike or Pickerel, Esox Indus. turn. 



Yellow Perch, Ferca fiavescens. Cero, Cybium regale. 



Sea Bass, Sciainops ocettatus. Bonito, Sarda pelamys. 



Striped Bass, Roccus lineatus. Kingfish, Menticirrus nebulosus. 

 White Perch. Mo? one americana. 



Fish in Market. — The supply of fish to be found on 

 the slabs at the various markets this week has been liberal, 

 but owing to the greater demand for game and poultry 

 business has been quite light. We quote:— Striped bass 

 20 to 25 cents per pound; smelts, 25 cents; bluefisk, 

 12| cents; salmon, 40 cents; mackerel, 15 to 25 cents each; 

 white perch, 15 cents per pound; Spanish mackerel, 75 

 cents; green turtle, 20 cents; terrapin, $15 per dozen; 

 halibut, 18 cents per pound; haddock, 8 cents; codfish, 10 

 cents; blackfisb, 15 cents; flounders, 10 cents; eels, 20 

 cents; lobsters, 10 cents; sheepshead, 20 cents; scollops, 

 $1.50 per gallon; soft clams, 30 to 60 cents per hundred; 

 whitefish, 18 cents per pound; pickerel, 20 cents; sunfish, 

 12 cents; yellow perch, 10 cents; salmon trout, 20 cents; 

 black blass, 20 cents; yellow pike, 15 cents; ciscoes, 10 

 cents; hardshell crabs, $3.50 per 100. 



— A fish car has been attached to the night train from 

 Boston tc New York for a mouth past, which reaches the 

 city at 7 o'clock a. m., and delivers its daily supply of fish 

 to the multitudes whom, it would seem, our resources 

 nearer at hand are unable to furnish. 



— Shad have been received in the St. John river, Florida, 

 for a week past. Fresh shad every day now on the hotel 

 tables. 



— We hasten to congratulate our friend and naturalist, 

 Miss Sara J. McBride, upon the very high compliment 

 paid to her skill in dressing artificial flies, by the Cen- 

 tennial award to her of a bronze medal, and diploma. 

 Her artistic work received the only bronze medal awarded 

 by the judges in this specialty. Without doubt, Miss 

 McBride's success is attributable in great degree to her 

 intimate acquaintance with Entomology, which enables 

 her not only to dress her old patterns after nature, but to 

 discover and prepare new ones at those seasons when her 

 study teaches her they are the most killing. 



Movements of the Fishing Fleet.— The stormy 

 weather of the week put an effectual quietus on the move- 

 ments of the shore fishermen, and they have been lying at 

 anchor, patiently waiting for more propitious skies. As a 

 consequence, there has been a great scarcity of fresh fish 

 m the market. A few were brought in on Monday, and 

 sold for $3 per cwt., for cod and haddock. There have 

 been 13 arrivals of the fishing fleet. 9 from Georges and 4 

 from the Banks. The receipts have been 63,000 lbs. of 

 Geoiges codfish, 195,000 Bank codfish, 2,000 lbs. Bank 

 halibut, and 45,000 lbs. Georges halibut. There are 5 salt 

 Bankers yet to come, which will wind up the business for 

 the season. — Cape Ann Advertiser, November 24th. 



Caviare.— Oregon, it seems, has added another and im- 

 portant branch to her already numerous industries, the 

 manufacture of that highly esteemed delicacy among epi- 

 cures—caviare. This article is made from the eggs of fish, 

 and it has been discovered recently that tne unhatched 

 spawn of the sturgeon, which frequent the waters of the 

 Columbia and its larger tributaries in great numbers, can 

 be manufactured into caviare of a very superior character. 

 We understand that some parties in Astoria are engaged in 

 manufacturing this delicious article of food. A large num- 

 ber of sturgeon are being captured in the Cowlitz river and 

 taken to Astoria, the eggs removed and made into caviare. 

 The article manufactured compares very favorably with 

 the best brands in the market. — Oregonian 



— At present there are in the whaling business in this 

 country only 180 vessels altogether, of wliich 130 belong to 

 New Bedford, 21 to Provincetown, 12 to New London, 6 

 to Boston, and the rest to other points in New England and 

 to San Francisco, with the exception of one which sails from 

 New York. The average value of whaling vessels fitted 

 out is about $40,000, and it is estimated that the total cap- 

 ital invested in New Bedford in the vessels, the handling 

 of their oil and bone, &c, is not far from $5,000,000, prob- 

 ably rather over than under that figure. 



The taking of the walrus is an important branch of the 

 business of the "right" whalers in the Arctic ocean, in the 

 seasons when they are not at their legitimate work. # These 

 animals are shot with lifies. They are often found in such 

 countless herds, that men shooting them with breech-load- 

 ing guns, frequently get their weapons so hot they have to 

 plunge them into the water to cool them. Each walrus 

 yields on an average 20 gallons of oil, and three or four 

 pounds of tusk ivory. The oil is worth about as much as 

 whale oil Ij is found in % giirrovmding envelope of blue? 



