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ters. She is well known, and although she might be better 
from eye to nose, she is otherwise a good bitch, and there were 
one or two other good, useful dogs behind her. 
In curly retrievers, first, second and third were all good 
ones; third prize being as good a young bitch as we have seen 
for a long while. 
In spaniels, the entries were in most classes small, while the 
quality was good. Only one Clumber, Tower, who is well- 
known, was shown. Sussex or liver-colored dogs were a poor 
lot. In bitches we preferred Brida TI. to the winner. In black 
dogs, Solus was an easy winner. Beverly Beau is too leggy. 
In bitches Busy and Solus II, were placed equal first. Itis 
after all only a matter of opinion, for they are both good ones. 
In the next class the winner, Mr. Hasten’s Bruce, is a good one, 
with plenty of bone, low on the lee and typical. 
Fox-terriers, rough and smooth, were of average merib, all 
the winners being well known, and the majority of them have 
been reported upon by us several times, 
Champion Rutland had an easy win in champion collies. In 
the open dog class, Scottish Hero, reported upon at Edinburgh, 
won first, Dr. James coming second with a good red and 
white, or rather yellow and white, dog which might be better 
in head and harderin coat, The winners in the bitch class 
were pretiy even, and no doubt these positions may often be 
altered. However the awards seemed pretty well indorsed. 
There were only thres entries in bulldogs, and two in bull 
bitches, and they required yery little judging. Rabagas is 
only an eleven months puppy, and so not finished enough to 
compete against aged dogs. 
Bull-terriers, as a collection, were moderate, Cairo being a 
long way ahead of the rest, Mistress of the Robes was also 
much the best in bitches, 
Airedale terriers were one of the best classes we haye seen of 
that variety, as there are so many different opinions as to the 
proper size, we don’t feel safe in criticising the awards. 
Bedlingtons were a small elass, and we have often reported 
upon the majority of the winners, 
Scotch terriers were a good lot, with the Edinburgh winner 
at the head of the class, 
Irish terriers were, with the exception of the first and second 
prize dogs and first prize bitch, a bad collection. 
Burke once more won in black and tan, Debonair again 
coming second, and we consider Sir Hdward, vhe., much the 
best of the others, Florence was an easy first in bitches. 
Bradford Ruby, looking well, won first in champion pugs. 
In open class, first went to the well-known Lovat. Stingo, 
second, is full of character, but too heavy of ears, which are 
badly carried. Master Tragedy, third, is of good stamp and 
of the correct size. 
Claret won in champion Skyes, The winner in the drop- 
eared class was reported upon at Edinburgh, and there was 
nothing among the others which calls for special comment. 
_The Dandie Dinmonts were a pretty level lot, and the de- 
cisions were pretty well indorsed. They had a special judge 
for themselves. 
In Yorkshire terriers, those two well-known champions, 
Bradford Hero and Conqueror, met the latter on this occa- 
s1i0n winning the ecoyeted card. They are certainly two 
prand specimens. 
In toys, under 7 pounds, the Yorkshire, Lady Bective, and 
the black and tan Sibyl, were placed equal, each is a good one 
of its own variety. 
The cup for best brace of spaniels was won by Mr. Royle’s 
Solus and Solus 11., while the cup for the best team of sporting 
dogs, was awarded to Mr. Wasten’s three spaniels, and the cup 
for best team of non-sporting dogs went to six Irish terriers, 
the property of Mr. Wm, Graham. 
The following is a list of the principal 
AWARDS. 
BLOODHOUNDS,—ist, J. Royle (Triumph); 2d, H. Nichols (Patti); 
2d, C. BE. Bott (The Wake), 
MASTIFES,—CHampion—J, Royle (Crown Pringess).—Opmn—Dogs: 
ist, D. L. Buchaiman (Sparticus); 2d, E. Nichols (Goth); $d, H. C. 
Bass (Hebert), Bitches; 1st, J. W. Burton (The Lady Hullinia); 
2d, withheld; 3d, T. Jackson (Lady Nell Gwyn), 
ST. BERNABRDS.—Cuampron—H, C. Joplin (champion Cadwal- 
lader).—_Opan—Dogs- ist, W.J, Orwin (Storm King); 2d, J, Wilson 
(Lord Nelson); 3d, Rey. G. H, Shafto (Merlin). Bitches: ist, J, K. 
Kay (Khiva); 2d, J. Farmer (Lady Athol); 3d, H. Hodgson (Beautiful 
Mona). Puppies; Ist and 3d, wi hheld; 2d, Rev. A. Nash (Rana), 
NEWFOUNDLANDS.—OnAmpiIon—Dogs: T. EH. Mansfield (Court- 
ler), Bitches; T. EB. Mansfield (Lady Mayoress).—BLuack—Oprn— 
Dogs: ist, R. W. Moll (King Bruce); 2d, W. H. Astell (Cato Minor); 
8d, T. Mansfield (Lev V.). Bitches: 1st, 1. Mansfield (Sybil , 2d, HB. J. 
Bird (isla);3d, A. Nicholson (Lady Florence), LanpsEers—tist, J. G. 
Piekering (Young Bertha); 2a, 0, H, Johnson (Gyp); 3d, T. BE, Mans- 
field (Circe). 
DEERHOUNDS.—ist, H.C. Joplin (champion Chieftain); 2d and 
dd, A. Maxwell & H. Cassel (Robin Gray and Mina). 
GREYHOUNDS,— Dogs: Ist and 2d, H. P. and P. J. Charles (cham- 
pion Memnon and Cassels); 31, J, Hunt (Marquis IL.), Bitches: ist, 
R. BE. Stringer (Swindle); 2d, W, Hallgarth (Ready Cash); 3d, A. P. 
and J. P. Charles (Acalia), 
POINTERS.—Cuampion—ft. C. Norrish (champion Graphic.—Opnn 
—DPogs: ist, C. H. Beck (Prior); 2d, F. Waddington (Auckland Pilot); 
8d, Rev. W. Shield (Fluke). Bitches; 1st, C. H. Beck (Nan); 2d, CG. EB. 
Norrish (Revel I1J,); 3d, J. li. Bulled (Devon Tan). 
SETTHRS.—Opmyn—Dogs; 1st, J. Shorthose (Rock); 2d, G. Raper 
(Rockingham), Bitches> ist,C. H. Beck (Rhona II,); 2d, W. Foster 
(Ripple Daisy); 3d, 0. J. Todd (Nell), Buack ann Tan.—ist, J. Short- 
hose (Don 1.); 2d, J. L. Bulled (Wiltshire Kate); 3d, withheld. Inisu. 
—igst, H. M, Wilson (Nellie); 2d, W. MicBryde; 3d, M. Kennedy (Lam- 
warth Pat. 
RETRIEY ERS,—Courny—ist and 2d, S. Darbey (champion Wonder 
and champion Doctor); 3d, 5. G. Tonkin (Jessica). Wavy—ist, J. L. 
Bulled (Nancy); 2d, J. 8. Pilling (Falcon). 
SPANIELS.—CLumMBerR—ist, H. H. Holmes (Tower). Sussex or 
Lryer,—Dogs! Prizes withheld. Bitches: 1st, W. R. Bryden (Hasten’s 
Bee); 2d, J. Partridge (Brida IT,); 8d, withheld. BLuack.—Dogs; Ist, 
J. Royle (Solus); 2d, W. R. Bryden (Beverley Beau); 3d, A, H. Masten 
(Basten Bracken). Bitches: Equal ist, A. H, Kasten (Hasten Busy) 
and J. Royle (Salus II,); 3d, W. R. Bryden (Belle of Buxton). Any 
OrsmR VArinry.—Dogs: ist, A. H, Basten (Hasten Bruce); 2d, A. 
Canty (uayerick); 3d, R, Hay (Pompey). Bitches: 1st, A. H. Hasten 
(Wasten Bride); 2d, J. §, Cowell(Clifton Ruby); 3d, A. Canty (Venus). 
FOX-TERRIERS.—_CHAmPion—Major R. M, Ireland (champion Cii- 
max), SMooTH.—Open—Dogs; Ish and 3d, J. TD. Stott (Pulwood Spark 
and Boswell); 2d, G. Raper (Raby Mixture), Stiches; ist, G. Raper 
(Richmond Myrtle); equal 2d, A, H, Clarke (Rosedew) and Major Ire- 
jand (Chloris); 3d, J, Sugden (Hilda). Puppms,—Dogs: Ist, J.T. Stott 
(Fulwood Spark); 2d, C. W. Mansell (Mr. Puffington); 8d, Major Ire- 
‘land (Coup, late Cornetly.), Béttches; 1st, T, Marple (Milliner); 2d 
Hi, Bright (Westbourne); 8d, H, Sugden (Hilda), , 
WIRE-HAIRED FOX-THRRIERS. — CoAmpion — A, Maxwell & 
B, Cassel Gack Frost), Opmn—Dogs: 1st and cup, P. CO, Reid (Caven- 
+ 2d, J. Reed (Beverley Sam); dd, J. V. Wilson (Tiger). Bitches: 
ist, J, W. Corner & W. Marfitt (Lady Bacon); 2d, A, Maxweil & ¥, 
@assel (Tees Try); 8d, P. OC. Reid (Grand Duchess). Puppzes; ist, A. 
Maxwell & #. Cassel (Tees Drift); 2d, J. W. Corner & W, Marfitt (Hsk- 
dale Topper); 3d, A. W. Tomlinson (Ryedale Belle). 
HSHUNDE.—Dogs: ist and 2d, A. H. Walker (champi be 
poe Pa champion Ozone); 3d, W. A, Benson (Rebel), ‘Bitehes- Se 
Hy. A. Walker (champion Hagar); 2d, C. H, W. Woodroffe (champion 
Flieze); 30, W. A. Benson (Rossa), 
LLIES.—Roves of SMooTH—OnAMPION—Ist, H. Megson 3 
pion Rutland. Oren—Roven—Dogs: 1st, J.G, R, Fiompay (Seotueh 
ero); 
ddi n (Truth); 8d,W. A, G. James (Aureola), 
Serie Dr. W. A. G. James (Gazelle): $d, J. Young (Fer- 
ist, J. Pearce (Nero); 2d, G. Raper (Rabagas); 
Bitches: Ist, J. Pearce (champion Redowa); 
BULL-TERRIERS.—Dogs: 1st, A. George (champion Cairo); 2d, BF. 
Jagger (Marquis of Trentham); 3d, I, Battersby (Neville). Bitches: 
1st, A, George (champion Mistress of the Rebes); 2d and dd, T. Wright 
(Kejtering Maggie and Rose Marie), 
FOREST AND STREAM. 
ATREDALE TERRIERS,—ist and 2d, A. Walker (Rover II. and 
Venus); G, F. B. Milner (Airedale Lass), 
BEDLINGTON TERRIERS.—Dogs; ist, J, Cormforth (Sentinel); 2d, 
R. Raland (Tyne): 30,G. F, B. Milner @inner), Bitches; 1st, H.Wood- 
lock (Stonehouse Rose); 2d, 4. St. C. Walddy (Wass). 
_SCOTOH TERRIERS,—1st, J. Adamson (Skittles); 2d, J. Robinson 
(Mops); 3d, Miss A. Master (Max), 
IRISH THRRIERS.— Dogs; ist, W: Graham (Garryroan); 2d, OC, TH. 
Backhouse (Buster); 3d, H, M, Teesdale (Borris Boy). Bitches: 1st, 
He Grenen (Gaily); 2d, C. E. Brierly (Burr); 3d, E, R. Dodsworth 
race). 
BLACK AND TAN TERRIERS.—Dogs; 1st, J, Royle (Burke); 2d, 
G. Lodge (Debonair); 8d, J. & R. R. Troughear (Prince Leopold). 
Bitches; 1st, J. Royle (Morence IL.); 2d, Holmes & Robertshaw (Lady 
Carmoyle); dd, G, Lodge (Lustrum Lady). 
PUGS,—CHamrion—Mrs, M, A. Foster (Bradford Ruby).—Opmxy— 
Dogs: ist, 8. H. Howe(Lovat); 2d, W. Griffiths (Stingo); 3d, H, Haule 
sae Tragedy), Bitches: 1st. J. H. Howe (Wild Mint); 2d, Mrs, C. 
. Brittain (Little Princess); 8d, H. Maule (Lady Cloudy). 
SKY d-TERRIERS,—CHAampron—J. K. Kaye (Olaret).—_Ornn—Drop- 
EARHD—Ist, M. Gretton (Kirkella); 2d, Mrs. Burton (Edie Ochiltree); 
ad, M, Gretion (Lady Burleigh)—Any Oramr Varinry—ist, W. Nicol 
(Mysie); 2d. G. Sanderson (Bob); 3d, T. Bach (Sambo). 
_DANDIN DINMONTS.—Dogs; 1st..J. Flinn (Border King): 2d, J. 
Finehet (Charlie); 8d, J. Flinn (Perey). Bitches? ist, W. Wi. Basten 
(champion Border Qneen); 2d, A. Jackson (Lomond Queen); 8d, H. 
A. Mayston (Queen of the Borders). Puppies: 1st, J. Flinn (Fife); 2d, 
Dr, R. Hagyard (Physic); $d, L. P. Tollemache (Young Hopetul), 
_ YORKSHIRE THRRIERS.—ist, Mrs. M. A. Troughear (champion 
Conqueror); 2d and 8d, Mrs. M. A. Foster (Bradford Hero and Bftie). 
TOY TERRIERS.—Bqual ist, Mrs, M. A. Foster (Lady Bective) and 
J. HW, Kaye (Sibyl); 2d, Mrs, M. A. Troughear (champion Conqueror). 
ANY OTHER VARIETY.—ist. J. K. Kaye (Seoff); 2d, T. Wilkinson 
(Royal); 8d, J, Peace (Bob), 
PUPPIES—Spormne.—ist, A. H. Basten (Easten Beaver); 2d, J. 
Bulied (Devon Bob); 3d, W. R. Bryden (Belle of Buxton). Non-Sporr- 
ING.—lst, G, R. Raper (Rabagas); 2d, J. and R. B. Troushear (Sir 
Henry); 38d, Rey. A. Nash (Rana). Lirrek or SportinG.—Ist, H. 
Richardgon: 2d, G. R. Askwith (Stein, Stehler and Staupe): 8d, with- 
held, Lirrer or Non-Srorrine.—ist, T. K. Bulmer; 2d, J. G. Picker- 
ing; 8d, J. W. Burton. 
SELLING CLASS.—ist. G. FP, B. Milner (Zulu); 2d, T. Halmstead 
(Stepney Duster); 3d, T, B. Swinburne (Princess Maria). 
THAMS.—TuRen on Morn Sportinc.ist, A. H. Hasten (Basten 
Bracken, Busy and Bruee), Reserve, Messrs. Charles (champion 
Memnon, champion Destructive, champion Lancaster Witch, Cassels 
and Acalia. THREE oR Morp Non-SportinG.—ist, W. Graham (Garry- 
roan, Garryford, Gaily, Girl, Gilford and Brenda Lass), 
BRACE OF SPANTIELS.—ist, J. Royle (Solus and Salus). 
GREYHOUNDS IN THE WEST. 
Editor Forest and Stream: 
In your report of the greyhound class of the non-sporting 
show, lately held in New York, you use language which I, as 
a breeder and exhibitor of greyhounds, have a right to object 
to. In speaking of Mother Demdike you say she is “‘unques- 
tionably the best of her breed inthe country.” Now, after 
this broad assertion, you go on and give her faults. With the 
faults you mention she is yery far from being the best grey- 
hound in this country. You may not be aware that Califor- 
nia and Colorado have thousands of these noble dogs, The 
town of Denver contains more greyhounds in three wards 
than all the States east of the Mississippi River. Many Hng- 
lishmen come to Colorado and bring numbers of the very best 
bred dogs in Engiand with them to use in catching the jack 
rabbit, antelope, coyote, wolves and swifts on our prairie. 
We also have dogs brought from Australia, San Francisco has 
five prominent coursing clubs, several of them wealthy; and 
these often send to England and import fresh blood into their 
kennels. Itis also a well-known fact that a dog bred or run 
in the altitude of Colorado deyelops more lung surface, and 
hence a larger chest than those from the sea leyel, I haye 
no doubt that this State has between two and thres thousand 
pure bred greyhounds in it. ; 
The report of the FOREST AND STREAM on the last Chicago 
show stated that my dog Twilight was ‘‘good all over.” Now 
if she is good all over (and I claim that she is), how can Mother 
Demdike be the best of the breed in this country, and still be 
full of faults? Twilight’s eye is good and dark, her neck is 
long, well-shaped and clean: her ear is small and fine, rightly 
put on; her chest, forearm and feet are perfection; her back 
is not flat, but arched just enough; her shoulders and hocks 
have just the proper slope; her gait is perfection, and she is 
very fast after the jack rabbit on our prairies, and game 
enough to run through cactus without flinching. When I 
speak of the arch in her back, sloping shoulders and hocks, I 
have reference to that peculiar formation well known to all 
breeders of racing animals, called ‘‘speed lines” or racing for- 
mation, In my experience of ten years as a breeder and 
eourser of greyhounds and deerhounds I have never yet seen 
a dog that was fast, and could stay the course or race out that 
did not haye “speed lines” well developed. The good grey- 
hound must also have that ‘“‘do-or-die” appearance that you 
find in the game cock and the race horse. I sincerely hope 
that Messrs. Smith and Huntington will bring their grey- 
hounds to Chicago next spring. By so doing I think they will 
find better competition than in the extreme Hast. There is 
another point in the make-up of all speed heunds which I 
haye seen many jadges overlook in their examinations in the 
ring—these dogs should stand up perfectly straight from the 
toe inthe foreleg. Many American and English dogs hang 
backward at the ankle joint, which I consider a yery serious 
defect. Dr. VAN HUMMELL, 
DENyY#ER, Colo. 
THE MASTIFF PUPPIES. 
Editor Forest and Stream; 
Tn Mr, Elliot Smith’s letter which appearsedin your issue of 
the 13th inst., he states that Ma. Steyvenson’s entries ‘‘were 
properly made in dog and bitch puppy classes, butthrough 
olerical error improperly entered in the catalogue.” This is 
intended as a general reply to three distinct questions, each 
of which Child for a separate answer. It is not a direct 
reply to any of them. 
The statement is that the entries were “‘properly made,” 
which expression may be construed in several ways according 
to the varied opinions of different persons as to what consti- 
tutes a proper entery, 2, g., one man argues that the entries 
would have been properly made if the exhibitor paid five dol- 
lars and entered his hitter in Class 5 with the intention of di- 
viding it between Classes 5 and 6 when the time for judging 
should arrive, My idea is different, viz,, that ifa litter of pups 1s 
entered as such, it should only be allowed to compete against 
other litters; but if on the other hand itis intended that the 
pups should compete separately as against each other and 
against outside pups, each one should be separately entered in 
the manner provided by Rule 21 and a fee ot $5 paid for 
each and every pup so entered. May I now ask Mr, Smith for 
categorical answers to the following questions: 
First—Was each of Mr, Stevenson’s puppies separately en- 
tered in the manner prescribed by Rule 21. 
Second—How many separate entries did Mr. Stevenson 
make, and what names or designations were used to distin- 
guish the pups? 
Third—Did Mr. Stevenson pay a fee of #5 for each and every 
pup entered by him? ‘ I 
Hourth—Were the entries made and fees paid on or before 
Oct. 6 last? * 
Fifth—Was it Mr. Stevenson, or who was it, who made the 
“clerical error” alluded to by Mr. Smith? , 
Tecan quite understand how one entry might appear twice 
in a catalogue, but fail to see how four entries—two in one 
class and two in another—could, through any mere clerical 
error in the manager’s office, be converted into one, especially 
with Mr, Charles Lincoln acting as superintendent, 
Why was the matter not fully explained in the reply to my 
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(Nov. 2%, 1884, 
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protest, instead of giving an evasive answer? There is an air 
of mystery about the whole transaction from first to last. 
When Class 6 yvas called the exhibitors were kept waiting for 
about half an hour, the judge in the interim being sometimes 
in the ring and sometimes out of it. So unaccountable was 
the delay that a bystander called out to know the cause, and 
Mr. Stevenson replied that there was some mistake about the 
entry of his puppies, and added “‘they had gone to fix it,” or 
something to that effect. The answer struck meas peculiar, 
for whether rightly or wrongly, I thought iv referred to the 
judge and the gentleman who was assisting bim, If so, I do 
not. see why the judge should have been required to assist in 
correcting a “‘clerical error” which was certainly not made by 
him, The statement, however, and the fact of his being ab- 
sent from the ring, supplied a foundation for unpleasant sar- 
mises as to the “fixing” of the matter then sub judice. On 
Mr. Mortimer’s return we found that the entry had been 
fixed to some purpose, the process of multiplying by four 
having apparently been successfully accomplished. 
IThope My, Smith will furnish a sufficiently explicit state- 
ment of facts to remove this matter from the region of doubt, 
for certainly the “fixing” of the entry, the judge’s absence 
from the ring, the evasive answer to the protest, Mr, Smith’s 
yague reply to my questions, and the peculiarity of theaward 
of first and second prizes to pups that were small in stature, 
heavy in ears and domed in skull, have not done much to 
establish a feeling of confidence in the management, 
} J, A, 5, Greaa. 
P,8.—Since writing the foregoing, my attention has been 
called to Mr. Steyenson’s letter in your issue of thisday. His 
admission that his pup’s head was unshapely at the time of 
the show goes to support the theory that even on the merits 
—apart from the question as to the legitimacy of its entry— 
the pup was not entitled to the prize awarded toit, I always 
supposed a prize was awarded to a dog in respect of existing 
qualifications, and not on the strength of a surmise as to what 
he might or might not be at some future time, J, A, 8. G, 
ForDHAM, Noy. 20, 1884, 
ROBINS. ISLAND TRIALS. 
(J HE time announced for the running of the Third Annual 
Trials of this club, was November 21 and 22, In accord- 
ance with the selected day, a jolly party of club members left 
Brooklyn for the island Wednesday evening, Among these 
were Messrs, Harry Polhemus, Dr, 8, Fleet Speir and Geo. W. 
Wingate. Thursday brought a still larger representation, all 
enthusiastic and eager for a contest big with the fate of dogs 
and men, Among these were Messrs, N. D. Putnam, A. T. 
Plummer, Chauncey Marshall, L. Waterbury, W, B. Dicker- 
man and C. Smith. 
A little contretemps occurred to the first mentioned Beene 
which at first promising unpleasant results, only tended at the 
end to give an exciting and changeful episode to what is 
usually a long and uneyentfulride. The gentlemen spoken of 
met atthe Flatbush avenue depot of the L, 1. R. R, Nothing 
marred the start. Everything was correct. Engine, cars, 
dogs, gunsand men. Arriving at Jamaica the polite conduc- 
tor sang out, ‘‘Hverybody change cars.” With that dociltty of 
disposition which characterizes Americans, everybody gob out, 
Hardly had the ears been emptied when a train Game in on 
the main track. With no sign of placard or servant to the con- 
trary, everybody naturally took the eastward bound train. 
Comfortably seated in the parlor car, and with many a jest 
at sportsmen and about sporting eyents time was rapidly pass- 
ing, when the quick, sharp appeal of the conductor, “Tickets, 
please,” broke up the conversation, and as well broke up the 
party We were whirling on atthe rate of thirty miles an 
hour on the South Side road and diverging from our destina- 
tion at the same speed. Volumes are spoken. Hnergetie 
words, expressed in good, sound, emphatic Saxon, smote the 
earand air. Fire and fury, however, gave place to the most 
commendable resignation when it was found the party could 
be left at Quogue, from which a twenty-five mile ride across 
country would bring it to New Suilfolk, where boats were 
waiting to convey all to Robins Jsland. 
Quogue was reached in the pelting of a beastly rain storm. 
At the station a stage, “‘huntimg luck,” was waiting to gobble 
some belated travelers, It found four. In a few moments 
the funeral was winding its way through pines, scrub oak and 
sand to Suffolk county’s county sear, Riverhead. A bargain 
there was soon struck with jolly fat Ben Davis and a wild 
ride was had over, fortunately, the best of roads to the final 
destination, Tt was a weird journey, wet and grim, but soon 
over, for the whole quarter hundred of miles was done in two 
and three-quarter hours riding, including time of changing 
tewms and baggage. Another member; solitary and alone, was 
found at New Suffolk awaiting with as much composure as 
was admissible, the arrival of the larger party. A good 
patient wait, too, five hours of it. ’ 
Thursday broke clear and warm, an expiring effort of 
Indian summer, This day was passed in exploring the 
island, now famous _as the quail-shooter’s paradise, A thor- 
ough inspection of the islandrevealed the fact that more birds 
exist to the square acre than on any other portion of this con- 
tinent. Bevy after bevy was flushed, a little shooting was 
indulged in, and the promise of a most successful ruining of 
the trials was the topic of the day, After dinner and a fol- 
lowing siesta, an informal meeting was called for eight 
o’clock, to be held in the huge sitting-room., PRemaehy it was 
called to order by Dy. 8, Fleet Speir, the secretary, A, T, Plum- 
mer taking the chair. The prizes were arranged as follows: 
All-aged Stakes, a massive solid silver tankard as first prize; 
a heavily silver mounted dog whip for second, with solic 
silver whistle for third, The entrance fee being quite large, 
it assured a handsome souvenir of the occasion for each 
winner, 
Tn the Derby, which did not fill up as was expected, the 
prize selected was a solid silver dog collar. 
The Brace Stake award was to be selected by the winner, 
as the whole amount of entrance was to be put ina single 
prize, Secretary Plummer then announced he was ready to 
receive entries, which were received as follows: 
ALL-AGED STAKES. 
BeRKBLY I1.—Setter (Chieft—Gussie), N. D, Putnam, ; 
BLADE oF GRASS.—Setter (Sb. Elmo IV.—Countess Lowise), 
L. H, Bullard. 
BricHtTon.—Setter (Gypsum—Wrag), L. B. Duryea. 
Docror.—Setter (Sid—Fan), W, H. Force. 
Morn.—Setter (St. Elmo—Prairie Rose), A. T. Plummer, 
Pron oF Rosins [suanp.—Setter (grandson of Pride of the 
Border), C. Marshall. ; 
Prince HAu,—Setter (St. Elmo—Maida), I. B. McCue. 
Sr, Eumo V.—Setter (St. Elmo IV.—Countess Louise), 5, 
Fleet Sper, ‘ 
Sr. Ives.—Setter (St. Elyao—Maida), L. Waterbury, 
GuvyERAL ARTHUR,—Setter (fmperor Fred—Wanda), 8. Fleet 
Speir. 
Ruey.—Pointer (pedigree not given), H. Polhemus, y 
Ton.—Pointer (Carney’s Van—Meredith’s bitch), W, B, Dick- 
arman, 
DERBY STAKES. 
ForcE.—Pointer, L, Waterbury. 
DAvsE,—Setter (pedisnes not given), H, Polhemus. 
Daw T.—Setter, 5, Fleet Speir, 
BRACE SPAKES. 
DAVE AND Rusy.—Entered by H. Polhemns, 
St. Ives anp Doctor.—Entered by L. Waterbury, 
: GENERAL ARTHUR AND Sr. Euwo V.—Hptered by 8. Fleet 
eir. ; 
ERKELY II. AND Pripe or Rosins Istanp.—Entered by 
Chauncy Marshall. ~ 
Roateal AnD Don,—Entered by W. B, Dickerman. 
