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the dogs at least,” and will use its influence to have collies 
judged by collie men, mastiffs by mastiff men, and so on. 
hat is right. What a farce to appoint a man to judge, 
say mastifis or St. Bernards, or collies or fox-terriers, who 
has neyer 30 much aS Owned one, and perhaps neyer seen a 
tip-top specimen in his life. Tt is time somebody poured cold 
water on such a system, and if it is not done, where shall 
we drift to in a few years? But why do exhibitors not bestir 
themselves? They hold the remedy in their own hands. Why 
do they not say to the clubs, “We are not going to exhibit our 
dogs to be judged by any man who canndt show a record 
either as exhibitor, breeder, or owner.” This would bring the 
clubs to their senses, for although they have all taken an un- 
accountable dislike for ‘filthy Incre,” they pullyery long faces 
if the entries are [ew and the gate poor. No man has the 
“moral” right to go into aring to judge dogs unless he can 
produce 4 record (and a good one, too,) as breeder, exhibitor 
ov owner. There are people in the world who think it any- 
thing but honorable of a man of no experience, practical or 
other, when he goes into the ring and coolly undertakes to 
slaughter the exhibits of those who have spent years of yalu- 
able time honestly working to improve some particular breed. 
No! No! The busmess must be stopped. If anybody says any- 
thing, down upon him comes some unscrupulous writer 
sheltered behind a om de lt which not unfrequently 
means an office stool, an ash barrel, or an empty keg. Keep 
cool and call for the record, that beats them to death every 
time. 
And how about the seven questions somebody asked a few 
weeks ago? Are they in the “printer's” hands? The only 
reply which has come under my notice has reference to an 
Trish terrier dog and a dead mastiff bitch. With respect tothe 
dead bitch, the Chicago editor asks if sheis still barren, It 
would be quite unnecessary to explain to anybody but the 
Chicago editor that she probably is, 
Again I confess to be in need of Mr. Munson’s diplomatic 
ability. Come, Mr. Munson, pull him through the hole and 
then pull the hole through after him, CHARS H. Mason. 
West Bricuton, Staten Island, Novy. 24, 1684. 
ENGLISH KENNEL NOTES. 
ERY 
CAN hardly describe with what exultant feelings I looked 
forward to the St. Bernard show for the day ‘in town” it 
would give me. I planned it out long beforehand how I would 
fill up the day, Pacer ty the evening thereof. I gaye my- 
self surreptitious digs in the ribs, as I mentally accused myself 
of being ‘sich a dawg, don’t cher know.” The weather was 
on my side as I emerged from the station. I resisted the mili- 
tary blandishments bestowed ppon me by the Jehus who 
solicited me to “cabit.” Not likely, no whirling through 
London streets for me when I have time to walk, to see, and 
to be seen. A gentleman of thename of Macgregor has ex- 
pressed his proud joy when his ‘‘foot was on his native heath,” 
i can realize his feelings when my feet are on London flag- 
stones, and coming out of ‘‘Hatchett’s, where Ihad taken a 
retresher for the sake of old times, I see before me: 
“Piccadilly! Shops, palaces, bustle and breeze, 
The whirring of wheels, the murmur of trees; 
By day ov by night, whether noisy or stilly, 
Whatever my mood is, I love Piccadilly, 
and all the poets of Cockaigne, Elia, Praed, poor Harry 
Leigh, and him I have quoted, the cynical Lockyer. 
Tam soon at the Riding School and past the turnstile. No 
doubt about the breed that is on exhibition here, I can see by the 
number of black coats that it is the holy breed of St. Bernard 
thatis once again keeping awake the neighboring burgesses. 
Tam filad [ missed the judging day, for all the world is here 
this afternoon. Royalty even, tor there with courtly prace 
walks the late Rev. Cumming Macdona escorting H. R: H,, the 
Princess Louise. He does not forget to show her Bayard, and 
if he is telling her that the old champion was hardly treated, 
T for one agree with him, Hulloa, who's this impetuous per- 
son running his dog up and down between the benches as if 
this were a horse sale at Tattersall’s—the Rey. Arthur Carter 
with Pliniimmon, Well, {think his excitement is pardonable; 
you don’t win a 100-guinea cup every day of your life. 
And what a cupit is! Half a dozen bottles of champagne 
would scarcely overflow. It is the handsomest trophy of the 
kind! The cup itself is copied from a similar mug in one of 
the Oxford ’Varsity colleges, but the lid is the chief part of it. 
This was designed and modelled by the artist Basil Bradley, 
who generously presented the club with his share in the 
execution. It represents two St. Bernards in the snow, 
modelling of the dogsis brilliantly perfect, the snow is well 
depicted in dull frosted silver. ‘ = 
I suppose I ought not to find fault with the award that 
sent the cup to Tewin, the two gentlemen who were respon- 
sible for the decision are undoubtedly well up in the breed, 
but candor requires my admission that on their merits Bayard 
was the better dog to-day, though I would freely take odds 
that if Plinlimmon continues to develop, by next year he will 
again walk away with the cup and this time nem, con, 
Those two grand dogs, Save and Leonard, were shown 
not for competition, as their owner was one of the judges. 
The quality of the open class can be estimated when such celeb- 
rities as Sailor, a beautiful-headed descendant of Mentor, The 
Hermit, Grandee and Valour could not get into ‘the money.” 
Valour was more than unlucky in only getting he. Surely it 
was an oversight to omit the y. I was interested in the third 
prize Landgrave. He appears to have no pedigree, although 
the breeder's name is given. His owner was probably disap- 
pointed at his not doing better, for of a dog that has won 
prizes at Zurich, Basle and Vienna one may expect much, I 
admired his typical head, but his coat cannot be described as 
being up to ourideas. Heis the best imported dog I have seen 
for many a day, but the Swiss must breed better than this if 
they want to lower the colors of our giants. 
Garnet was another beauty whose perfect head was astudy. 
He. was all he could get; he deserved more, The winner, 
little Smith’s Duke of Wellington, held me enchanted. Heis a 
noble fellow and remarkably like his sire, Barry. He has the 
same massive frame, fav tawny coat, and almost the same ex- 
pression of face. A fault-picking critic might say his head 
was 4 trifie small for his huge body, but it would be hyper- 
criticism. Mr. 8. W. Smith is apparently still the most fortu- 
nate plum-finder in the Sp, Bernard pie. : 
Thad a good look at Pilgrim; he has ee hata a reflected 
glory from his splendid progeny. He bears his honors mildly. 
The vhe. he received represented his own merit. I have seen 
the sire of Plinlimmon looking better, but were I a St. Bern- 
ard man I should have claimed him at his catalogue price, 
£80. It ought not to take him long to show a profit on that at 
stud, a cursory glance through the catalogue will disclose his 
form as a stock getter. I have just heard that he was claimed 
by Mr. J, F, Smith. ; 
Hyery dog has his day, this was Mr. Oppenheim's day. 
Sultan IL., for all his size would haye felt more at home in 
the ranks of the very highly commended. He is a fine big ani- 
mal of a rich brindle color, but his extremities, head and tail, 
would stand a lot of improvement. Mr, Oppenheim’s good 
fortune boiled over when his smooth-coated dogs took first and 
second and their sister first and cup in her own class. It is 
not often given to a man so short a time in the breed to get 
such a trio in one jitter. I hear, too, the dam is a small stunted 
creature, so itis af glorious fluke all round, The first-prize 
dog was immediately claimed at his catalogue price, £100. I 
thought the money was dear at the dog, though ip is said the 
purchaser was advised by Mr. G. W. Smith, who makes very 
tew mistakes in this fancy. By now the lucky exhibitor’s 
head was turned, and he dashed off to the office to claim the 
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other two and thus save them for himself. The show netted 
a handsome commissiom over these three sales. By at least 
pace points the bitch Lady Superior was the pick of the 
asket. 
The cheapest dog claimed was the five-months old prodigy 
Tony, one of the good old sort. Fifty pounds seem muc 
money for a youngster that has probably not had distem er, 
but with care he will make up into a magnificent dog. His 
limbs are massive and the head is already full of di nity and 
character, His brother Hero won second prize in the rough- 
coated class, and though a long way behind Tony was still 
ticketed below his value at £15. i 
There was a handeome young dog in the class between six 
and twelve months old, Bosco IL., price, £15 lbs. If he re- 
mained in the exhibitor’s possession at that figure the judges 
of the breed have become short-sighted. He will be often 
heard of again. 
Thishe, by Alpenstock ITI. out of breeder's Diane, is a worthy 
kennelmate of the majestic Plinlimmon, She is as full of 
quality as size, and her prize record must be pleasant reading 
to Mr. A. Carter; First and cup, puppy class, Warwick; first 
(puppy), Crystal Palace, and here, first in open bitches, 
he latest bit of news is that the Rey, Cumming Macdona 
has deserted the church and is going to the bar, I wish him 
wellin this strange Cepechine) for he is a genial, genuine 
sportsman. If the oratory of the advocate equal the after 
dinner eloquence of the late parson, I can promise the jury- 
men many a merry quart Vheure. 
The show at Hull must be considered a success with an entry 
of over 500, The St. Bernard classes were, of course, affected 
by the absence of so many of the cracks in London, where 
they were winning more money. The new owner of the blood- 
hound Triumph had the sympathy of the show on the illness 
of his dog the first time he exhibited him; it would have been 
wiser to keep him at home, as the dog had to be removed, 
suffering, I believe, from a serious attack of ‘‘yellows.” I liked 
the Wake, in the same elass: he is small, but a good one. 
There was a fair show of eds dogs, but only fair. New- 
foundlands were about the best of all classes. 
I was surprised to run into the arms of Mr. James Watson, 
of Philadelphia fame. He was furiously taking notes of the 
best dogs. I can’t say he begrudged the time to float the 
pleasure of our meeting, but he was in a desperate hurry to 
get his pencil going again. Later on, when my eyes had be- 
come tired of examining and criticising, I sat down by the 
side of a friendly exhibit and amusedly watched the Ameri- 
canized Mr. “Jim” Watson in earnest conyersation with Mr. 
Norrish, which finally resulted in their taking the pointer 
champion Graphic off the bench and leading him out for in- 
spection in the drill yard. “Another good dog gone—to 
America,” I entered in my note book. J daresay there are 
some holes to be picked in Graphic, but you must look for 
them, Heis a very typical all-round pointer. 
Mr. Wm. Graham, of Belfast, gaye the fancy an idea of the 
kind of man he is when he marched in his matchless team of 
red terriers. He isa “bad ’un to beat” on his own ground. 
Many of us who had never gone in raptures over Irish terriers 
were struck with admiration at the sight of such a level high- 
bred lot. They won the cup easily. 
The Field has broken out again with its aa iy mange 
discussion. Allrecipes are good if you couple them with per- 
severance. It is most important to wash and redress with the 
lotion once a week, and change the straw. If you have red 
mange, of course lime in some form must be in the lotion. 
As usual the ‘‘official” organ, with its honest stupidity, puts 
its worst wares infront. This time the leading article swamps 
three columns to prove that distemper is due to bad water. 
One often sees a column in a newspaper with the abbreviation 
advt. in brackets appended. If I had edited this water 
article, in case of accidents I should haye added, ‘This is a 
goak.” It may lead to the sale of afew filters, but it won’t 
add much to the existing stock of yeaa on. distemper. 
There are two more papers in the November number of the 
Kennel Gazette that make up for the filter nonsense. One is 
by a breeder on “The Kennel in November,” full of trite 
thoughts but pleasantly retold; the other is by ‘‘Leather- 
head,” on ‘Dogs for Foreign Shooting,” an instructive and 
readable treatise worth re-printing in your columns. 
The latest subject for discussion is on “stud visits.” Itis a 
fruitful subject, on which f shall one day, at my leisure, have 
much to say. Itis too important to be superticially treated 
at the tail end of my notes, 
The Crown Prince Baveriity: case has been tried by the com- 
mittee of the ‘‘Old English Mastiff Club,” and there is no am- 
biguity about their Epps but on a subject of such absorbing 
interest to the mastiff fancy, | think the public would like to 
see some of the evidence on which judgment was based. The 
committee unanimously passed a resolution to the effect that 
“sufficient evidence had not been brought before it to show 
that the registered pedigree of Crown Prince is incorrect.” 
I don’t require the gift of Prophecy, to foresee that we have 
not heard the end of it, e has been Knocked out in this 
round; we shall see if Mr. Dalziel can come up to time for the 
next round, If “Corsincon’s” (mot Corsican, please, Mr. 
Printer, as you had it on a former occasion) case can collapse 
80 Gasily as this, then there was never much in it. 
Mr. af G. Martin, on whose fiery epistle [commented at the 
time, has, in a most ladylike way, ‘‘withdrawn any remarks” 
(in the Shooting Times arising out ot the judging at Henley 
dog show) ‘‘in the said letter which might be construed as 
derogatory to the Rey. Mellor, either in his private or public 
character.” 
I don't think it was necessary. The reverend gentleman is 
still alive, I have seen him in the club looking none the worse 
for it. Mr. Miller, as said before, may be injudiciously liberal 
with his services, but he is a good judge, and an honest judge, 
and I believe accepts the invitations from shows to officiate 
without any thought whatever of compensation for services 
rendered. As for his private character I don’t see at all what 
that has to do with exhibitors, certainly nothing so long as 
his public character remains above reproach, which is up to 
now, I think, 
There is more ‘‘to do” about the Henley show in the Field. 
One of the complaints is that the management allowed dogs 
to enter the show after the advertised hour. The chief 
offender pointed out is Mr, Krehl, who is said to have coolly 
marched his bassets into the show about five minutes before 
the judging began. ‘This in itself was galling enough to other 
exhibitors, who, in their laudable desire to act in accordance 
with the rules of the show, had actually arrived overnight in 
order to get their dogs benched before 9 A. M., but their cu 
of bitterness ran over when this gentleman won the prizes. 
am not surprised at others eryingout. I dare say the best dogs 
won, but it must be remembered that the presence of a well- 
known exhibitor in the ring has an effect, be it ever so slight, 
on the most independent judge, and Mr, Krehl pretty nearly 
“bosses’’ this fancy which is allthe more reason for his set- 
ting a better example. I expected to sea a reply from him in 
the Field this week, he is none too loth to rush into print when 
he sees an opportunity, probably, though, he does not consider 
this an opportunity. 
One note more fora passing word on the Southdown fox- 
terrier show at Brighton. The entry, for a specialist show, I 
thought, was not out of the way—only 155, It is altogether 
disproportionate to the St. Bernard show entry, as there musi 
be a hundred fox-terriers to every St. Bernard in the country. 
Tt seems to me that the winners are running to all-black heads 
now. It is not near so pretty as the white blaze markings 
and the points require more looking for. A wire-hair name 
Pulborough Jumbo had an exceptionally Sd ee for a 
dog of his elass, as he is not a “flyer.” prize in open 
dogs and two cups, one of them the lenge cup, is luck that 
would satisfy an Oakleigh Toppen. This dog was entered for 
sale at ten guineas, and was, of course, claimed by half the 
show; but his owner (L think he deserves to be named), a Mr. 
G. H. Nutt, feeling that. he was in debt to his understanding, 
conceived and carried out the smartest trick in doggy annals. 
He might have put in a claim for himself and bought him in 
at any price; but this had been done before and necessitates 
s0me anxiety and trouble. His plan was as: igre erigec as it was 
cute, Oneof the show regulations permits the exhibitor to 
remove his dog at night on lodging a deposit of one sovereign 
which is forfeited if the dog be not returned. Pulborough 
Jumbo did not return next morning to be sold, and his owner 
lost his deposit but kept his dog; a cheap get-out. Of course 
he also forfeits his prizes, but he can win those another time. 
Were I, however, one of the claimants, I should persist in my 
claim and invite Mr. Nutt's explanations before the committee 
of the Kennel Club, His action is an evasion of the spirit of 
the rules, and I make bold to assert that they would order 
Mr, Nutt to give up his dog to the Southdown Club for their 
disposal. The penalty for refusing to obey this mandate 
would be suspension from exhibiting at all shows held under 
Kennel Club rules. LILLIBULEROY 
Noy, 18, 1884, 
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DEATH OF CHARLES LINCOLN. 
ieee eae LINCOLN died at Leggett’s Hotel, in this city, 
last Tuesday morning, Dec. 2. On the previous Saturday 
he contracted a severe cold which, on Sunday, developed into 
pneumonia of aggravated type, and he died Tuesday. His 
age was about forty-five years, He leaves a wife and several 
children, 
Mr. Lincoln was a native of England, where, as the secre- 
tary of the Parkney Agricultural Society’s shows, he gained 
that experience which proved so valuable to him after coming 
to this country. He was manager of the dog show at the Cen- 
tennial, and the following year had charge of the initial exhi- 
bition of the Westminster Kennel Club in this city. It-was 
then that he demonstrated his executive talents, and ever since 
he has been factle princeps, the person to whom all show 
committees looked for taking the responsibility of the multi- 
tudinous details involved in the undertaking. 
Charles Lincoln’s name has appeared as thatof the manager 
on the catalogues of almost every show of note held in this 
count He had a peculiarly happy way of smoothing over 
obstacles and untangling complications, and knew how to keep 
his temper and his wits when besieged by a throng of anxious 
inquirers, exhibitors, attendants and spectators. Indeed, his 
genius for evolying order from disorder was so marked as to be 
a frequent theme of wondering comment and admiration. To 
his diligence, faithfulness and skill, the present development 
of bench shows in this country is very largely due, perhaps 
more than to the efforts of any other single man. 
Mr. Lincoln’s acquaintance was very large, and his friend- 
ships many and strong. He was universally known and 
spoken of as Charley Lincoln. Wow that he is gone, it will be 
many a long day before any one is found to fill his place, and 
many a day more before a dog show manager can win the 
kindly regard that was entertained tor Charley Lincoln. 
FISHER’S ISLAND TRIALS. 
HE first annual field trials of the Fisher’s Island Club were 
run Noy. 17. The entries were as follows: 
eat grk Stewart entered Irish setter bitch Meg (Chief— 
Beesy). 
SNIPE.—Mr, Stewart entered pointer dog Snipe (Croxteth— 
Gyp), 
Bou B.—Mr. 
Duke—Topsey). 
Lur.—Mr. Betty entered English setter bitch Lui (Rhoderick 
Dhu—Mina). 
ea Wenzel entered Irish setter dog Chief (Berkley 
—Duck), 
Set hy Wenzel entered Irish setter bitch Ruby (Hicho 
—Rose). : 
Lavy May.—Mr, Pape entered Hnglish setter bitch Lady 
May (Lofty—Maud Muller). 
ee la r. Ogden entered Irish setter bitch Doe (Buck— 
OSS). 
Maup §8.—My, Reiche entered Irish setter bitch Maud S. 
(Larry—Gussie IT.). 
Narry Bumpo.—Mr, Schieffelin entered English setter dog 
Natty Bumpo (pedigree not given). 
RUNNING ORDER OF BRACES, 
Lady May against Chief. 
Snipe againt Lui. 
Doe against Maud 8. 
Due B. against Natty Bumpo, 
Ruby against Meg. (Ruby was withdrawn and Doc B. 
selected to run in her place), 
The weather throughout the trials was fine and the birds 
lentiful, ten bevies being found the first day. They were 
rge and very strong of wing, the impenetrable thickets 
making the running of some of the heats quite difficult. No 
brace was run less than one hour, according to rule. The 
prizes were awarded to: 
Lady May, first and special (the president's cup). 
Chief, second. 
Snipe, third and special pointer prize. 
During the run of the third heat two Huropean hares were 
pointed, which the handler of the pointing dog pronounced 
two yards long. 
All the members and guests enjoyed themselves and ex- 
pressed entire satisfaction with the result of the first seasun’s 
sport. The first-class accommodations furnished by the 
family of Mr, Fox at their mansion was highly complimented 
by all. 
Betty entered English setter dog Doc B. Jersey 
THE MASTIFF PUPPIES. 
Editor Forest and Stream: 
Mr, Gregg’s ‘idea” as to what makes a “proper” entry does 
not accord with mine. The amount paid by the exhibitor is a 
matter of no concern to any one but thelmanagers. They alone 
fix the sum, The amount charged is intended-to cover cost of 
kennel, feeding, etc. Formerly puppies were either charged 
$3 each or permitted, when so small as to occupy with their 
dam but one kennel, to be exhibited without charge. In the 
latter case the puppies were not ‘‘entered” nor allowed to 
compete, Winding that we were frequently imposed upon by 
dealers who were ready to pay $35 for the dam on the chance 
of selling four or five puppies at a handsome profit, we mads 
the amendment to Rule 20 providing that litters of puppies 
may be entered on payment of $5. Hach and every pup of a 
litter is as much entitled to compete when so entered as is a 
grown dog on payment of $3. To answer your correspondent’s 
questions categorically I will add: 
First—Mr. Stevenson’s puppies were not separately entered. 
They were, however, combinedly entered as provided in Rule 
Second—This is answered aboye. The pups were not dis- 
tinguished. 
ird—No. 
Fourth—Yes. 
Fifth—The clerical error was made by one of the clerks 
employed by the managers. , .: 
And now, to save . Gregg the trouble of framing any 
more categories, and myself the trouble of reading them, let 
me say that Mr, Stevenson, when about making his entries, 
called at the office of the show and stated he had a litter of 
puppies. That he desired each and all of them to compete in 
their proper classes, That he was prepared to pay three dol- 
lars apiece for them and enter them separately. @ told him 
that under the rule he was entitled to enter them as a ‘litter’ 
for fiye dollars. That they could compete in dog and bitch 
