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FOREST AND • STREAM. 



[July 20, 1895. 



Friendly Rows. 



Editor Forest and Stream: 



It is amusing to see how few men there are who can see 

 merit in other people's dogs, while the good qualities of 

 their own are ever uppermost in their minds, and are 

 lacking in nothing which goes to make up the "great" 

 field dog. I have a dear friend and hunting companion, 

 whose fondness for field sports and his marksmanship are 

 second to no man's with whom I have tramped: but his 

 admiration for his dog is so great that, however well my 

 dog performs, there is always a lack of something in him 

 which makes him unworthy of praise, while the slightest 

 movement in his dog when " 'tendin' to business" will call 

 forth such remarks as these: "Now, ain't that beautiful?" 

 "Did you see him when he struck 'em?" "Did you notice 

 how he wheeled on 'em?" "Did you ever see such nose?" 

 "I tell you, he's a daisy!" 



If his dog should be guilty of making a false point or a 

 flush, however plain it may be to my mind that he ought 

 to be thrashed for his blunder, his master will find all 

 sorts of excuses for him. Occasionally he makes one of 

 those mistakes which so disgust me, and is so ruinous to 

 our sport for the day, that my usually "sweet" temper 

 leaves me, and I insinuate that there ought to be a "hole" 

 dug in the ground for him. 



A stranger, seeing us gesticulating wildly with shooting 

 irons in our hands, would naturally conclude that when 

 the "war of words" was over there'd be a dead man 

 lying on the ground; but that stranger doesn't know us, 

 for when I got him to the point of loading his gun for me 

 with that "extra shell" which he always "totes" for big 

 game, I back down, and the war is over till next time. 

 Sometimes, when a dull day strikes the produce market, 

 some member of the Board of Trade will gather around 

 him a crowd of men and begin to tell them what I said 

 about my friend's peculiarities. He does not see that it's 

 a put-up job in order to have a little fun at his expense, 

 and when he is told that Polk Miller says that he's the 

 most "excitable" man in the field he ever saw, the Colo- 

 nel will hold his audience spellbound for an hour in telling 

 that I am a "bundle of nerves." The first time he sees 

 me he arraigns me for having made the statement, and 

 when I solemnly declare that I never said it, he discovers 

 for the first time that his friends were guying him, and as 

 he recalls the fact that he had abused me dreadfully and 

 undeservedly, he shows his sorrow for it by displaying the 

 tenderest affection for his "nervous friend." 



If I had the time and space to tell your readers of the 

 laughable scenes which I have witnessed afield with this 

 "chum" of mine, this prince of good fellows, it would 

 furnish a lot of fun, but when your columns are always 

 crowded with "good things" I cannot trespass upon 

 them, for "my recollections of a friend" would fill a 

 book. 



But to return to the dogs. Sometimes when a fellow 

 has a run of bad luck in hunting he feels out of humor 

 and wants to quarrel with something or somebody. That 

 "extra" shell, heretofore mentioned, prevents my tackling 

 my companion, and the dog, of course, becomes my tar- 

 get. No sooner than I advance to the attack, however, 

 than my friend admonishes me that he'll allow no criti- 

 cisms upon his dog. Now this dog had been bought from 

 a countryman for $10 without testing his field work, but 

 on the recommendation of a H&y Seed who declared that 

 he had "raised him from a puppy, and that he stood 

 squir'ls, ole hyars, birds, chased deer, foxes, and that 

 nothin' couldn't stay on dem groun' whar that dog went 

 along." I found him an all-round dog sure enough, but, 

 like his original owner, was slightly lacking in education; 

 but when I undertook to "educate" him, I was told that 

 I "hadn't been employed as teacher," and here was an- 

 other row. 



I had a very fine dog and he was considered so by all 

 who knew him, so I thought I would give him to my 

 friend and thus overcome the difficulties which em- 

 barrassed me when I felt like "letting off" my pent-up 

 anger. It was wonderful to note the great improvement 

 in this dog's qualities as soon as the change of ownership 

 was made, and I felt like I could "cuss him" ad libitum, 

 and felt happy. When owned by me he was hard-headed, 

 defective in nose, pokey, had no bird sense, and was un- 

 lovely generally, but now all these had disappeared. I 

 felt proud to think that I had made my friend happy in- 

 deed; but alas, nothing is satisfying in this life, for while 

 I had transferred him as property, I failed to reserve the 

 right to "cuss him when I pleased," and having left that 

 out of the deed I was just where I was before. One day 

 soon afterward I had occasion to reprove him for some 

 act, as I had often done before during an ownership of 

 several years, when I was brought to a halt suddenly by 

 my friend, who disputed my right in law as well as in 

 morals to say a word about him. I have given him 

 several pups since, but never fail to make a record of the 

 fact that I don't waive my privileges, though in the exer- 

 cise of them I keep one eye on my chum to see how high 

 the temperature is, and if it is anywhere near the "bilin" 

 point I stop. Polk Miller. 



Canadian Customs Regulations. 



The following is useful information to those who will 

 compete in Canadian bench shows or field trials. It re- 

 lates to animals brought into Canada, temporarily, and 

 for a period not exceeding tl ree months, for the purpose 

 of exhibition or competition for prizes offered by any 

 agricultural or other association. 



"FirBt.— Before any such animal is admitted, the im- 

 porter must produce to the Collector or proper Officer of 

 Customs a certificate, signed by the president or secre- 

 tary of the association, certifying that the said animal 

 (which shall be therein accurately described) is accepted 

 for the purposes of such exhibition or competition for 

 prizes. 



"Second.— The importer shall present a certified invoice 

 or certificate of some person having knowledge of the 

 fair market value of the animal, showing the amount of 

 such valuation, on which shall be written a full descrip- 

 tion of such animal, duly certified after full examination 

 by the proper Officer of Customs both as to value and 

 description. 



"Third.— The importer shall thereupon make entry of 

 the animal. 



"Fourth.— In addition, the importer shall execute a 

 bond for a sum equal to the full value of the animal, con- 

 ditioned for exportation within the time prescribed— or 

 the payment of duty therein. 



"Fifth.— At or before the expiration of -the term the 



importer, or some person authorized by him, shall pro- 

 duce to the proper Officer of Customs for identification, 

 and make entry for export of the animal; and on receipt 

 of the Landing Certificate of the Foreign Customs testify- 

 ing that the same has been duly received and entered, the 

 bond shall be cancelled. 



"Sixth.— If the importer fails to comply with and fulfil 

 any one of the conditions of these Regulations, the 

 animal shall be liable to seizure and forfeiture. 



"J. Johnson, Commissioner of Customs." 



Manitoba Field Trials Club's Entries. 



Manitou, Man., July 9.— Editor Forest and Stream: 

 Our list of Derby entries, which closed July 1, has 58 en- 

 tries. Last year, 1894, we had 32, and in 1893 35. These 

 were previously the largest on record. This year is nearly 

 double, which is very satisfactory to the club and very 

 pleasant for the secretary to record: 



ENGLISH SETTERS. 



Alice F.— Theodore Ferkas's black and white bitch (K. 

 C. Dawn — Lippo's Dixie), May. 



Bessie S.— Jas. Simoneau's black, white and tan bitch 

 (Columbus — Maud a Rose), April. 



Rudge Bo— Richard Merrill's black, white and tan dog 

 (Paul Bo — Tuberose), April. 



Pauline Bo— Richard Merrill's black white and tan bitch 

 (Paul Bo— Tuberose), April. 



St. Peter— John Wootton's black, white and tan dog 

 (Duke of Manitoba — Hickory Link), March. 



Langdon — John Wootton's black, white and tan dog 

 (Antonio — Belle of Piedmont, Jr.), March. 



Valletta — E. McKenny's black, white and tan bitch 

 (Columbus — Manitou), May. 



Indian — W. F. Ellis's black, white and tan dog (Colum- 

 bus — Maud a Rose), April. 



Milo— W. F. Ellis's black, white and tan dog (Colum- 

 bus — Manitou), May. 



Jekyl— W. F. Ellis's black, white and tan dog (Colum- 

 bus — Manitou), May. 



•Ariel— W. F. Ellis's black, white and tan bitch (Duke 

 of Manitoba — Hickory Link), March. 



Henry of Navarre— Chimo Kennels' black, white and 

 tan dog (Antonio— Ruby's Girl II.), February. 



Margery — Chimo Kennels' black, white and tan bitch 

 (Cassio — Atalanta), July. 



Sam T.— W. W. Titus's black, white and tan dog (Luke 

 Roy— Betty B.), April. 



Little Billie— Thomas Johnson's black dog (Black 

 Prince— Rhyl), April. 



The Laird — Thomas Johnson's black dog (Tom X. — 

 ), April. 



Taffy— Thomas Johnson's black, white and tan dog 

 (Whyte B.— Dido in.), April. 



Rex — C. P. Mingst's black and white dog (Antonio — 

 Columbia). 



Brighton Dick— T. G. Davey's blue belton dog (Brigh- 

 ton Tobe — Lady Brighton), January. 



Brighton Tom— T. G. Davey's blue belton dog (Brighton 

 Tobe — Lady Brighton), January. 



Brighton Maud— T. G. Davey's blue belton bitch (Brigh- 

 ton Tobe — Lady Brighton), January. 



Tory Fashion— F, R. Hitchcock's lemon and white dog 

 (Count Gladstone IV.— Fleety Avent), March. 



Tory Celia— F. R. Hitchcock's black, white and tan 

 bitch (Roderigo— Norah II.), June. 



Mark of Ightfield— Joseph Becker's black, white and 

 tan dog (Ightfield Rhiwlas— Queen Regent), April. 



Gleam's Ruth— Manchester Kennels' black, white and 

 tan bitch (Count Gladstone IV.— Gleam's Maid), April. 



Gleam's Dart— Manchester Kennels' black, white and 

 tan bitch (Count Gladstone IV. — Gleam's Maid), April. 



Count Vassar — J. W. Gollan's black and white dog 

 (Dash Antonio — Queen Bess II.), April. 



Lady Vassar— J. W. Gollan's black and white bitch 

 (Dash Antonio— Queen Bess II.), April. 



King's Dan II.— Geo. W. Ewings black, white and tan 

 dog (King's Dan— M'liss II.). 



M'liss III.— Geo. W. Ewing's black, white and tan bitch 

 (King's Dan — M'liss II.). 



Kate— Geo. W. Ewing's black, white and tan bitch 

 (King's Dan— M'liss II.). 



— '■ Geo. W. Ewing's cream, white and tan bitch 



(King's Dan— M'liss II.). 



Paul Bo, Jr.— Clarembnt Kennel's black, white and 

 tan dog (Paul Bo— Susie), June. 



Touchstone— Avent & Thayer's black, white and tan 

 dog (Orlando— Dol lie Wilson), January. 



Patrician— Avent & Thayer's black, white and tan dog 

 (Chevalier — Patsy), May. 



Flee t's Pet— Avent & Thayer's lemon and white bitch 

 (Count Gladstone— Fleety Avent), March. 



Feu Follet— Avent & Thayer's black, white and tan 

 bitch (Count Gladstone IV.— Folly), May. 



Avent & Thayer's black and white bitch (Topsy's 



Rod— Lady Lit), May. 



Domino— Blue Ridge Kennels' black, white and tan dog 

 (Antonio— Ruby's Girl), February. 



Selkirk Dan— W. B. Wells's black and white dog 

 (Whyte B.— Luna), April. 



Selkirk White— W. B. Wells's black and white dog 

 (Whyte B.— Luna), April. 



Selkirk Belinda— W, B. Wells's black, white and 

 tan dog (Whyte B.— Dido III.), April. ^ 

 POINTERS. 



Strldemore— Richard Merrill's liver and white dog 

 (Strideaway— Hops II.), January. 



Do avlah— Charlottesville Kennels' lemon and white 

 dog (Rip Rap— Dolly D.), May. 



Nabob— Charlottesville Kennels' black and white ticked 

 dog (Rip Rap— Dolly D.), May. 



India— Charlottesville Kennels' orange and white bitch 

 (Rip Rap— Dolly D.), May. 



Amen— Charlottesville Kennels' liver and white doe 

 (Wrecker— Selah), March. 



Legal Tender— W. N. Kerr's liver and white dog 

 (Little Ned— Pearl's Dot), May. 



Victor Hugo— Tyro Kennels' liver and white dog 

 (Mainstay — Jessica), June. 



Bell Dexter— N. Wallace's liver and white bitch (Dog- 

 wood—Maid of Kent), June. 



Bonny Don of Coldhill— A. P. H. Lonsdale's liver 

 and white dog (Don of Bolcord— Duchess of Bolcord), 

 May. 



Ightfield Mentor — A. P. H. Lonsdale's liver and white 

 dog (Ightfield Torridge— Ightfield Musa)^ February. 



Paul Bang— Frank Aulthouse's liver and white dog 

 (Jap— Frankie Paul), February. 



Coinage— C. G. Stoddard's liver and white dog (Trinket's 

 Coin — Ightfield Blythe), February. 



Sidmont— P. T. Madison's liver and white dog (Stride- 

 away — Hops II.), January. 



Ridqeview Cash— J. M. Avent's liver and white dog 

 (Trinket's Cash — Ridgeview Revelette), March. 



Sister Sue— N. T. De Pauw's liver and white bitch 

 •(Jingo — Rooney Croxteth), June. 



IRISH setters. 

 Dashing Nell— Claremont Kennels' red bitch (Clare- 

 mont Patsey— Sally Gold), May. 



J. Wootton, Secretary. 



International F. T. C. Derby Entries. 



Chatham, Ont., July 8.— Editor Forest and Stream; I 

 send you Derby entries for 1895 of the International Field 

 Trials Club. Everything points to a more successful 

 meeting than usual. 



Birds are coming out in good numbers and the season 

 has been most favorable so far. 



There are twenty English setters and seven pointers, 

 against nine English setters, three Irish setters and nine 

 pointers last year. The Derby will be run on Nov. 5, at 

 Mitchell's Bay. 



L. H. Smith, Strathroy; W. D. Tristem, Detroit, and 

 Thos. Guttridgo, of Chatham, have consented to act as 

 judges. 



setters. 



Brighton Tom— T. G. Davey's black and white dog 

 (Brighton Tobe — Brighton Lady), Jan. 2. 



Brighton Dick— T. G. Davey's black and white dog 

 (Brighton Tobe— Brighton Lady) Jan. 2. 



Brighton Maud— T. G. Davey's black and white bitch 

 (Brighton Tobe — Brighton Lady), Jan. 2. 



Minnie E.— Thos. Hallam's black, white and tan bitch 

 (The Joker— Lucy H.), April 7. 



Blue Lady — Jos. Kime's black, white and tan bitch 

 (The Sultan— Rose Roslyn), April 5. 



Dotrill — Jos. Kime's black, white and tan dog (Blue 

 Jim— Pearl Roslyn), April 30. 



Camperdown — Same owner and breeding, April 30. 



Selkirk Dan— W. B. Wells's black, white and tan dog 

 (White B.— Luna), April 18. 



Selkirk White — Same owner and breeding, April 18. 



Selkirk Star — Bitch, same owner and breeding, April 

 18. - 



Selkirk Iris— Same owner and breeding, April 18. 



Selkirk Belinda— W. B. Wells's black, white and tan 

 bitch (White B.— Dido III.), April 25. 



Selkirk Tessa— W. B. Wells's blue belton bitch (Thiers 

 — Cambriana), April 27. 



Forrest Spray — Forrest Kennels' lemon and white bitch 

 (The Sultan — Rose Roslyn), April 25. 



Count Vassar— J. W. Golden's black and white dog 

 (Dash Antonio — Queen Bess II.), April 24. 



Lady Vassar — Same owner and breeding, April 24. 



Bob— J. J. Spracklin's (agent for H. T. Bunberry) black 

 and white dog (Sharpe — Susie). 



Taffy — Thos. Johnson's black, white and tan dog 

 (White B.— Dido III.), April 25. 



The Laird — Same owner and breeding, April 25. 



Little Billee— Thos. Johnson's black dog (Prince — 

 Rill). 



POINTERS. 



Cobwebs— A. Harrington's black and white dog (Plain 

 Sam — Pope's Trixey), July 18. 



Bowrey Dan of Colthill— A. P. Heywood-Lonsdale's 

 (Whitechurch, England) liver and white dog (Don of Bol- 

 coed— Duchess of Balcoed), May 16. 



Ightfield Mentor— A. P. Heywood-Lonsdale's liver 

 and white dog (Ightfield Torridge" — Ightfield Musa), May 

 10. 



Merry Boy — Leamington Pointer Kennels' white and 

 liver dog (Count Graphic — Beppo's Mollie), June. 



Marygold — Same owner and breeding. 



Glide Away— Dr. Totton's black and white dog 

 (Strideaway — Warwick Nellie), May 21. 



Dorothy — Bitch, same owner and breeding, May 21. 



All were whelped in 1894. Entries for the All-Age 

 Stake close Nov. 1. A very large entry is expected. 



W. B. Wells. 



Canada Notes. 



Chatham, Ont., July 8.— J. J. Spracklin left for Mani- 

 toba per Str. Alberta from Windsor on Saturday last. 

 The C. P. R. have put one of their fine steamers, the Al- 

 berta, on the route between Windsor and Port Arthur, 

 and it is a most convenient and pleasant mode of reach- 

 ing the Manitoba and Continental trials. 



Every facility is afforded for the safety and comfort of 

 the dogs, and those wishing their pets to travel in com- 

 fort should send them by this route. 



The customs officers at Windsor, having a great deal to 

 do with passing animals in for racing and other purposes, 

 should be much easier to deal with than at smaller points 

 on the line. 



Spracklin has in his string dogs belonging to A. Baug- 

 ham, Windsor, Ont.; H. T. Bunberry, Hamilton, Ont.; 

 W. B. Wells, Chatham, Ont,; J. N. Gollan, Nassau, Mich.; 

 Thos. Johnson and R. H. Agur, Winnipeg, Man. 



Robert Storey went at the same time with Mr. T. G. 

 Davey's string of six. W. B. W. 



In a communication published in the Times-Democrat, 

 Mr. James R. Randall gives a most interesting description 

 in a reminiscent way of the life and character of that 

 mighty statesman, Alexander H. Stephens. Tender re- 

 collections of his friendly qualities and sympathetic 

 sketches of his achievements could not be more kindly 

 presented. His jlove of the lower animals was sincere 

 and unaffected. In this connection Mr. Randall writes: 

 "Alexander's last negro body servant well said, when at 

 the grave of his old master: 'He loved dogs more than 

 some folks does people.' Wedded to the uprightness of 

 his ethical nature was the love he had for the dumb ani- 

 mals as well as his fellow bipeds. * * * Once I drove 

 with him in May through the department grounds at 

 Washington. I admired the emerald sward, the lustrous 

 grass, and pointed out its enchantments. He glanced at 

 it kindly and said: 'It is fine! fine! I wish that my old 

 cow at* Craw ford ville could get a whack at it.' " 



