April 12, 1888.] 



FOREST AND STREAM. 



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Cocker Kennels' Little Red Rover.— Opbs— jDora; 1st, A. Laid- 

 law's Robin; 2d, withheld. Bitches: 1st, G. Ball's Vermilion- 2d, 

 E. S. Bird's Lady of Learning: 3d, A. Laidlaw's The Bloude.— 

 Puppies -Dogs; 1st, G. Bell's Jersey; 2d, S. R. Hemmingway's 

 Rabbi; 3d and high com,, W. L. Dearborn 'b Frank Obo and Jennie 

 Obo. Very high com.. Fay & Baxter's President. High com., E. 

 M. Oldham's Newton Abbot Farmer. Bitches: 1st, Fay & Bax- 

 ter's Kapiolani; 2d, withheld. 



BEAGLES— Champion— Don; W. S. Clark's Fitzhugh Loo. 

 Bitch: W. S. DiflenderlTcr's Lou.— Opcn— Bms: 1st, A. Parry's 

 Frank; 2d, Mrs. Carl E, White's Bugler; 3d, irvington Kennels' 

 Racer, Jr. Very high com. .Mrs. J. O. Fellows's Royal Krueger 

 and Mrs. Carl E.White's Bannerboy IT. High com., Irvington 

 Kennels' Leader, A. Stephens's Little. Ned II., G, bank's Laick's 

 Rattler and Associated Fanciers' Little Prince. Com., C. F. 

 Harris's Dandy Jim and F. P. Quinsby's Sport. Bitchee: 1st and 

 2d, South Paris Beagle Club's Snider and Mystic; 3d and very high 

 com., Associated Fanciers' Elf and Fay. Very high com. and 

 com., W. S. Clark's Norah and Quecnie. Com., Mrs. Carl E. 

 White's Bijou and E. C. Tarr's Lady J.— PupprEs— Dogs: 1st, C. F. 

 Harris's Dandy Jim. Bitches: 1st and 2d, Associated Fanciers' 

 Elf and Fay; 3d, 0. F. Harris's Daisey. 



BASSET HOUNDS.-lst and 2d, C. B. Gilbert's Bertrand and 

 Cosette. 



FOXHOUNDS.- J>i£ts: 1st, J. P. Taylor's Hunter; 2d, A. M. 

 Gerry's Drive; 3d, C. W. Robinson's Pride of Horuell. Com,, W. 

 P. Walley's Max, C. E. Stone's Spot, F. Laird's Jumbo, C. A. Holt's 

 Dash, J. McBrien's Spot and F. Weuz's Zip. Bitches: withheld. 



YORKSHIRE TERRIERS— Under 5lbs.-Do<7s: 1st, 2d and 3d, 

 E. P. Carlton's Jim, Armande and Floss. Very high com., P. 

 Cassidy's Prince. High com., Mrs. Wm. Appleton, Jr.'s, Dandy. 

 Com., J. Priest's Teddy. Bitches: 1st, P. Cassidy's Lady; 2d and 

 3d, E. P. Camille and Roxy. Very high com., C. N. Symonds's 

 Little Bister. Com., G. B. Foss's Bells and J. Priest's Gip.—PuP- 

 riES— Dons: 1st, J. F. Murray's Bloss. 



TOY TERRIERS. -1st, J. P. Barnard's Princess; 2d. Mrs. Dr. H. 

 R. Surle's Ben Butler; 3d and very high com., Miss Abbie B. Hall's 

 Mollie and Tasso. Com., J. Walter's Jumbo. 



PUGS. — Bitches: 1st and 2d, Dr. M. H. Cryer's Vesta and Myrtle; 

 3d, G. W. Fisher's Tra-La-La. Very high com. and high com.. 

 Forest City Kennels' Almah and Juliet. High com.. Miss Lillie 

 B. Souther's Belle. Com., Mrs. J. F. Campbell's Judy.— Puppies 

 —Dags: 1st, J. H. Shepherd's Sir George; 2d, G. Bell's unnamed. 

 Bitches: 1st, Dr. M. H. Cryer's Sallie. 



KING CHARLES SPANIELS.— Champion— Don: F. B. Fay's 

 Milwaukee Charlie. Bitch: No entry.— Open— Dogs: 1st, Dir. A. 

 Hodges's Prince; 2d, J. R. Gildersleve's Charlie; 3d, withheld. 

 Very high com., F. B. Lucy's Max. High com., R. Russell's Tasso. 

 Bttchtg: 1st, F. B. Fay's Dolly: 2d, withheld; 3d, G.M.Smith's 

 Beauty. Very high com., A. E. Proctor's Gipsey— Puppies— Dogs: 

 1st, A. E. Proctor's Prince; 2d, withheld. 



BLENHEIM SPANIELS.~Dor/s: 1st, F.B.Fay's Exeter Earl; 2d, E. 

 Bradford's Blen. Bitches: 1st, F. B. Fay's Exeter Beauty. 



PRINCE CHARLES, RUBY AND JAPANESE SPANIELS.- 

 lst, M. Windram's Josie; 2d, 3d and very high com., J. Cunning- 

 ham's Frank, Charlie and Billy. High com., E. Bradford's Spot. 



ITALIAN GREYHOUNDS.— Dogs: 1 st.Miss Ethel M. Van Buren's 

 Cupid; 2d, Mrs. Dr. H. R. Surles's Dandelion. Very high com., 

 Mrs. Annie M. Kramer's Romeo. Bitches: 1st, Mrs. Annie 31. 

 Kramer's Lillie; 2d, Mrs. Dr. H. R. Surles's Zephyr. 



MEXICAN HAIRLESS.— 1st, withheld; 2d, Dr. C. Faulkner's 

 Peppo. 



AIREDALE TERRIERS.— 1st, P. Lawrence's Pin; 2d, H. S. 

 Hunnewell's Nelson; 3d, H. D wight's Tramp. 



WELSH TERRIERS.— 1st and 2d, P. Lawrence's Which and 

 Tother. 



MISCELLANEOUS.— Over 25lbs — 1st, W. Wade's Sir Lucifer; 

 2d, C. 0. Breed's Jack Dempsey; 3d, W. J. Emerson's Fritz.— Un- 

 pku 25ijbs, — 1st, Dr. J. H. Sweet's Dandy; equal 2d, Mrs. E. War- 

 riner's Biiou and J. P. Barnard's Halifax Joe II.; 3d, F. Dnnlap's 

 Tootsie. Very higli com., J. Conway's Beauty. Com., J. Munroe's 

 Beautv. 



SPECIAL PRIZES. 



Mastifes.— Kennel, E. H. Moore; stud dog, Hford Caution; best. 

 Minting; puppy, Crown Prince. American Mastiff Club prizes: 

 Best, Minting; bitch, Lady Clare; stud dog, Ilford Caution. 



St. Bernards.— Kennel rough-coated, Hospice Kennels; smooth- 

 coated, the same; best smooth-coated, Leila; puppy, Myrtle. 



Newfoundlands. — Best, Miro. 



Deeriiouncs.— Kennel, Hillside Kennels; best, Chieftain; stud 

 dog, the same. 



Gkeyuounds.— Brace puppies sired by Balkis, Highland Laddie 

 and Highland Lassie; stud dog, Balkis. 



Pointers.— Kennel, Clifton Kennels; best, Beaufort; stud dog, 

 the same. 



English Setters.— Kennel, Blackstone Kennels; best (two), 

 Royal Albert; stud dog, Foreman; puppy, Queen. 



Irish Setters.— Kennel, Fort Orange Kennels; best, Molly 

 Bawn; dog, Kenmore; stud dog, C. F. Kenerson's Tim; puppv. 

 Flora. 



Gordon Setters.— Best, Royal Duke; brace, E. H. Morris's 

 Beaumont and New York Belle; stud dog. Royal Duke; puppv. 

 Becky Sharp. 



Spaniels.— Best Irish water, Jess; kennel Clumbers, H. W. 

 Windram; best, Jess; bitch (two), the same; kennel field spaniels, 



E. M.Oldham: best, Newton Abbot Darkie; stud dog, the same; 

 brace, the same, with Newton Abbot Jubilee; kennel cockers, J. 



F. Willey; best. Miss Oho II.; puppy (two), Jersey. 

 Beagles.— Kennel. Mrs. Carl E. White; best, Lou; bitch, the 



same; stud dog, Little Duke; puupy, Dandy Jim. 



Hounds.— Best basset hound. Bertrand; dachshund, Lenah; fox- 

 hound, Hunter: puppy, H. Taylor's Andy. 



Collies.— Kennel, Chestnut Hill Kennels; best, Seotilla; stud 

 dog, Dublin Scot; puppy, Roslyn, 



Poodles.— Best, Friday. 



Bulldogs.— Kennel, Hillside Kennels; best, Britomartis; stud 

 dog, Tippoo. 



Tekrisrs.— Bull: Kennel, F. F. Dole; stud dog, Young Royal 

 Prince; puppy, Starlight. Fox: Kennel, Hillside- Kennels; best, 

 Richmond Dazzle; dog, Raby Mixer; American-bred puppy, Rahy 

 Chance. Best Scotch, Lowrie Dunbar; Irish, Dennis; Dandie 

 Dinmont, dog, Border ("linker; bitch, Pansy. Yorkshire: Kennel, 

 E. P. Carlton; best, Bradford Harry; stun dog, Armande. 



Pugs.— Kennel, Dr. M. H. Cryer; best, Dude; American-bred, 

 the same; stud dog, Othello. 



Toy Spaniels.— Best King Charles. Milwaukee Charlie; Blen- 

 heim, Exeter Beauty. 



CINCINNATI DOG SHOW. 



CINCINNATI, April 6.— Editor Forest and SPreum: I 

 J am glad to inform you that the show to be held here 

 April 21, 25, 26 and 27, promises to be a magnificent success. 

 Our citizens are taking great interest in the matter and are 

 contributing valuable special prizes and making entries. 

 The building selected is one of the very best stone front 

 buildings in the city, and located as it is right in the heart 

 of the business center of the city, the attendance will be 

 very large. The club had to rent the building from the 

 middle of March until May 1 in order to secure it for the 

 four days on which to hold the show, and prompt notice 

 was given to the press as soon as possible of the dates agreed 

 upon. Entries close April 17. Major J. M. Taylor will 

 judge setters, pointers, beagles and foxhounds. Mr. J. F. 

 Kirk, of Toronto, will judge all other classes. We have 

 entries from New York, Cleveland, Columbus, Pittsburgh, 

 Chicago, Milwaukee, St, Louis, Indianapolis, Detroit, Mem- 

 phis and from a large number of smaller cities and places. 

 As this show is given under the rules of the American Ken- 

 nel Club, a winning made here will be of some value to the 

 successful exhibitor. The champion classes for mastiffs, 

 rough St. Bernards and smooth St. Bernards will be divided 

 by sex. A special prize of $35 will be given for the best 

 kennel of six terriers, Skye, Scotch and Dandie Dinmont, 

 together or separately; S25 for the best twelve foxhounds 

 and ©5 for largest and best collection of any one. breed, 

 also an oil painting, value $150, for the best four mas- 

 tiffs. All the above to be owned by one exhibitor. Entries 

 received at noon, April 19, will be accepted. The foUowing 

 named express companies will return free over their respec- 

 tive lines all dogs on which they received full express rates 

 in coming to the Cincinnati bench show, viz,: Adams, B. & 

 0., American, United States and Wells, Fargo & Co. 



Geo. H. Hill, Supt. 



A DOG BREEDERS' CLUB. 



A hit breeders of dogs are cordially invited to membership 

 Zi_ iu the National Club now formed. The requisites are 

 that the applicant should be a breeder of dogs, and of good 

 moral character. All who join before May 1 will be ad- 

 mitted as charter members, and the membership fee will 

 uot be exacted of them. That must be paid by all who join 

 after the date fixed. The club at this writing, although iu 

 its infancy, has a membership of nearly eighty, and it is 

 rapidly increasing. It is earnestly hoped that all desirous 

 of advancing the interests of breeders will send in their ap- 

 plications at once to H. W. Huntington, 148 South Eighth 

 street, Brooklyn, E. D., New York. 



The first meeting of the new National Kennel Club, to be 

 composed solely of breeders, was held at a late hour on 

 Tuesday night, April 3, in Mechanic's Building, iioston. 

 Mr. Jean Grosrenpr whs chosen chairman, and Dr. Perry 

 secretary. The latter defiued what he considered the 

 policy of the new club as follows: 



Gentlemen, some one must make the first move iu the 

 matter before us. aud having been instrumental in calling 

 you together, I trust you will not consider it unbecoming in 

 me to assume that duty. 



A few weeks ago, after consul ting with a number of promi- 

 nent breeders, we decided to make an effort to establish what 

 we long had felt was needed in this country, a club of indi- 

 viduals, the same to be made up of men who could lay claim 

 to the title of breeders. The privilege of attending any 

 other bench show than this at Boston was denied me, aud 

 my anxiety to be present at the first meeting influenced my 

 course, and I hurriedly communicated with some 50 breed- 

 ers. While personally knowing many others, I was unfortu- 

 nate in not being able to obtain their addresses, and having 

 so little time before me I was forced to limit my correspond- 

 ence to the number stated. 



I make this explanation as an apology to those who have 

 not received a formal invitation to take part in the organiza- 

 tion of this club, 



As I have said, I wrote to some fifty breeders, expecting 

 to receive twenty-five or thirty favorable replies,' instead of 

 which thirty-seven of those gentlemen responded promptly, 

 aud authorized me to constitute them members of the pro- 

 posed National Club. But one — only one — among all to whom 

 I wrote declined to join us for the reason he could not indorse 

 our movement. Two, if I remember aright, were so engrossed 

 in business they could not render us any assistance, and 

 therefore felt they ought not to become members of a club, 

 for which there was so mnch to do. 



Several desired to know more of the policy of our club, the 

 rules, regulations, etc., which would govern us, and a few 

 others contemplated being in Boston to-day aud therefore 

 delayed their decision until now. A small number only 

 have failed to reply to my letters. You must with me feel 

 much surprised at this so generally favorable expression on 

 the part of the breeders whose opinions have been sought. 

 It surely proves the pressing necessity of a club such as we 

 have laid the foundation for. To those gentlemen who de- 

 sired to know more of our policy, etc., I could make no very 

 satisfactory reply, for it would have been presumptious in 

 me to have attempted to anticipate the club's movements. 

 I could speak only for myself and say that I should never 

 advocate or sustain any measure which could not be ap- 

 proved by every houest breeder, and I felt certain that every 

 other member of the club would be influenced by the same 

 spirit. One gentlemau to whom I wrote and for whom I 

 have the highest respect, replied much as follows: 



"I am always willing to do all in my power, at any time, 

 to advance the interest of breeding the best dogs possible in 

 this country. I am already a member of several of the ken- 

 nel clubs in this section. Now, if you think the National 

 Dog Club, which you desire to form, can be done among 

 prominent breeders, and can be worked in harmony with 

 the other clubs, p it me down as a member, but I don't care 

 to get into any association that will be clashing one with 

 the other. A higher standard for the canine race is what is 

 wanted, and if this way stated by you will do it I shall be 

 much pleased." 



In substance I wrote this gentleman: "I hope you will join 

 us without imposing any conditions. I should be among the 

 first to fight against interference with other clubs unless the 

 in terests of those for whom I was working actually demanded 

 it. The National Club should start free from prejudice, and 

 also without allegiance to any other clique or club. It 

 should be absolutely independent. It certainly should not 

 interest itself in every petty discussion, but should be char- 

 acterized by the same dignity and fairness which appears in 

 every order made up of men. Iu a word, where other clubs 

 arc interested with us we should give them our hearty sup- 

 port, whenever we can do so consistently with our own sense 

 of right. If it appears to us right and proper to take issue 

 and oppose even a popular movement which we feel to be 

 incompatible with the best interests of breeders, then, of 

 course, as men we must act up to our convictions. The repre- 

 sentative breeders of A merica are, I think, capable of judging 

 for themselves what is right and proper, and to expect 

 them to dance when clubs pull the string is simply an ab- 

 surdity. I really do not see why we should ever interfere 

 with others. I am so placed I cannot say more than I have, 

 as I am but one among the many, and can promise, simply 

 what my own line of conduct shall be." 



In my circular letter sent out to breeders I invited an ex- 

 pression of their views as to what the policy, etc., of a 

 national club should be. I will here say that when I en- 

 tered into this movement I was determined to have it suc- 

 ceed if possible. I felt that if a general invitation was issued 

 through the sportsmen's press, we should come together 

 entirely unprepared for organization. There would be end- 

 less discussion on unimportant matters, the doubts of a few, 

 perhaps, to dissipate, and not impossibly some wrangling to 

 be indulged. For that reason I felt it better that the num- 

 ber meeting in the first instance be reasonably small. At 

 that time it also seemed best that the club proper be limited 

 — say to twenty-five or thirty members— and that once the 

 club was formed, to extend the membership and take in all 

 reputable breeders in America would next be in order. But 

 beyond the number stated, all other members to be associate 

 members. 



Some of those gentlemen to whom I first wrote— substan- 

 tially as I have said— disagreed with me, and stated that in 

 their opinion the. membership should be unlimited. To 

 such expression I gave due regard and modified my circular 

 letters somewhat. 



It would occupy too much of your time were I to read the 

 letters which I have received from the gentlemen who now 

 form this club. All agree that the time has come when 

 breeders should act for themselves, and have that influence 

 in the government of affairs— with' which they are so closely 

 identified— which clearly belongs to them. I find on the 

 question of limiting the membership of the club there is a 

 difference of opinion. Some object to it while others favor 

 it. Among the reasons which the former give the most 

 pronouueed is, that in such a limitation there would be 

 raised a suspicion that our movement was a partisan one, 

 and in the interest of some clique. Here is a point for us to 

 weigh with exceeding care. There is not the slightest foun- 

 dation for such a belief, aud not the faintest suspicion of 

 seliishness or unfairness must shadow our movements. If 

 there is the slightest possibility of it, then we must make 

 our membership unlimited. I think you will decide that 

 that, considering all things, is the wisest course. Here let 

 me say that the question of limitation was only raised be- 

 cause it appeared to me that a club of many working mem- 

 bers would be unwieldy, and considering the fact that much 



business must be transacted by correspondence. The vote 

 of a small number of individuals could be quickly secured, 

 but if the number was large, much delay must ensue. 



If, as has been suggested, we appoint a limited executive 

 committee— a governing board— and empower it to act for 

 us, then there seems no reason why our club should not 

 welcome to membership every reputable breeder who cares 

 to join. 



Before choosing this executive commitee, we must decide 

 upon the number of which it should be composed. I think 

 you will sustain me when I say that breeders of every im- 

 portant class should have a representative on that committee. 

 That will raise the number to at least eleven. It would be 

 better, of course, if all the members of the committee were 

 within easy distance of each other, that they might hold fre- 

 quent meetings. Yet I do not recognize the imperative need 

 of this. Our associates at a distance must not be slighted, 

 and they should have their full share of the offices. 



Sagely says one correspondent: "Let every member of 

 the club have, a vote ou the membership of this com- 

 mittee." 



An important question to be considered is that of annual 

 dues. All I think will agree, that they should be made as 

 small as compatible witli our interests. Some breeders 

 can afford greater expenditures than others. We ought, iu 

 justice, to fix the dues so that none will find it a hardship 

 to pay them. 



There is in this connection one point to which I beg to 

 draw your attention. The secretary of such a club as ours, 

 when fully formed, must necessarily have many duties. He 

 should, I think, be paid a sum which will enable him to 

 employ an assistant. This sum need not be large, possibly 

 no mote than three hundred dollars a year. While yet the 

 club is in its infancy, perhaps this sum need not ' be ap- 

 propriated. If we fix the membership fee at $£> and make the 

 annual dues the same amount, none would, I think, com- 

 plain. Aud if our club grew in members as it surely ought 

 to do, then we should soon be on a sound financial basis. 

 One breeder writes : " I would suggest that some fund be 

 created for the purpose of giving prizes ; this would give it 

 strength, and I would be willing to contribute $50 either for 

 one year or five years. If that is too high, say #25." This 

 idea is certainly a good one. Such a fund should be created. 

 Subscriptions to it should, however, be made purely volun- 

 tary. Were we to have them otherwise, we should be imposing 

 a hardship on some of our associates, who could ill afford to- 

 pay more than their yearly dues. We shall be grateful to 

 those members of the club who give "out of their hearts," 

 but there will be no distinction made bet ween them and the 

 poorest among us. 



The work before us to do this evening appears then to be 

 to decide, among others, the following questions : 



By what name shall our club be known if not as the 

 "National Kennel Club?" 



What shall be the membership fee? 



What shall be the annual dues? 



Shall our membership be limited or unlimited? 



WJiat officers shall the club have? 



Shall we choose an executive board and empower it to 

 make rules and regulations, and represent us? 

 Of how many members shall that committee be composed? 

 How shall they be chosen ? 



To elect our first officers (the same to be subject to the in- 

 dorsement of the absent members of the club). 



If it be decided that the officers be chosen by ballot, I 

 would suggest, that before that is taken, all present who 

 are not members, and who will join us, come forward, add 

 their names to the list, and then take part in the election. 



Considering that so many members of this club are absent, 

 and that they should have a voice in our proceedings, it 

 would seem better to delay the election of our executive 

 committee, and let the same be balloted for by letter. Sue 

 committee should be very carefully selected, and if will 

 be even necessary to confer with those to whom the offices 

 are to be tendered to make sure that they will accept, the 

 same. "We want the best and most active men in the club 

 in those places. 



It would appear best to appoint a nominating committee 

 to recommend to the club the most valuable men for the ex- 

 ecutive committee. Their report can be handed to the secre- 

 tary, and he can forward a copy to every member. In that 

 way the committee can be chosen at leisure and with due 

 care. 



I trust that all understand that the existence of this club 

 is not problematical. It is already formed. Each gentleman 

 whose name is on the list, and there are now fifty, has 

 authorized me to place it there and constitute him a member. 

 If froni any misfortune our wheels are blocked this evening, 

 all matters which should by reason of convenience be con- 

 sidered here to-night, will be at once decided by correspond- 

 ence. The National Club, or one made up of American 

 breeders, be its name what it may, now actually exists, and 

 will live. 



In behalf of its members, I bid all breeders welcome to our 

 council, and crave their advice and assistance in the work 

 which we. have undertaken in our own interests, in their in- 

 terests and in the interests of our dogs. 



I feel impelled to say a few words as to what our relations 

 will be with the American Kennel Club. 



Perhaps it is but natural for some to think that we are 

 starting in opposition to it. Whoever has that idea should 

 abandon it at once. Why should we not be a support to it ? 

 Both clubs are working for identically the same ends. Their 

 ways may not be our ways. They may be open to criticism— 

 who is not? That we have the same end in view should be 

 sufficient to guarantee good fellowship. I feel sure that you 

 will permit me to say to the American Kennel Club, We are 

 not only ready and willing, but anxious to aid all your laud- 

 able efforts. We will labor with you if you desire it. If you 

 do not, then there will be no quarrel between us. In our own 

 ways we will go on with the work before us, each happy in 

 the consciousness of doing what we feel to be our duty. 



As for local clubs, again our interests are all the same, 

 aim therefore there is little danger of our being at variance 

 with them. Certainly we cannot interfere with them, but if 

 occasion arises, and we can take council together, may it not 

 be for the benefit of both? There is reason to believe that 

 the idea is entertained by some that one object of the new 

 club is to hold bench shows. There is little or no founda- 

 tion for this. I can imagine such a thing possible, but do 

 not consider it at all likely, and, in any event, such an un- 

 dertaking is a long way off. No, gentlemen of "ye local 

 clubs," we cannot interfere with you. There may be times 

 when we shall look upon some subjects differently; if so, we 

 shall always be ready to convince or be convinced'. 



Members of the National Club, let us organize to-night! 

 There is work before us. but let us feel our way carefully. 

 Once we put on the harness we can pick up the broken 

 threads, and where we find a snarl in the skein, help un- 

 tangle it. Individual members should, one and all, feel 

 sufficient interest to report failings which can be remedied 

 wherever found. If I learn that there is a man selling mas- 

 tiff pups represented to be sired by my old and faithful 

 friend Hero, who has been dead two years, I shall make a 

 report of the fact to our executive committee. That body 

 will. I am sure, point out to that man iu a quiet way his 

 error, and bid him sin no more. If he "takes heed," then 

 all is well; but if he does not, then, without doubt his 

 methods will be given that publicity which they richly de- 

 serve. Men who juggle the dates when their' pups were 

 whelped to keep them in the "infant class," will be pointed 

 out the "straight and narrow way," and urged to return to 

 it. We shall have no right to dictate what judge should be 

 chosen in any given instance, but if we select those whom 



