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FOREST AND STREAM. 



[April 18, 1889. 



WORCESTER DOG SHOW. 



THE inaugural dog show of the Worcester Kennel Club 

 was held at Worcester, Mass., last week. The club was 

 unfortunate in having to compete with Chicago, which 

 held its show on the same dates. Many prominent kennels 

 divided their strings, and were represented at both places, 

 consequently both shows suffered. Nevertheless Worcester 

 had a very good show, and the club is to be congratulated 

 upon the success of its first attempt. The members of the 

 committee worked like heroes, and for a first show every- 

 thing ran quite smoothly. The club appears to be a live 

 one, and next year they will endeavor to secure a week to 

 themselves, and we have no doubt that they will give us a 

 rousing good show. The exhibitors this year will give the 

 club their hearty support at future shows, as one and all 

 were enthusiastic in praise of the. treatment, they received 

 and the open-handed hospitality that was literally showered 

 upon them by members of the club. The skating rink in 

 which the show was held is a large and well ventilated 

 building, but it is not well-lighted, and it was a difficult 

 matter to make a proper examination of the dogs on this 

 account. Judging began in good time, *and would have 

 been finished on the first day, but it had to be adjourned 

 long before night, as it was so dark in the ring that it was 

 impossible to go on. The next day judging was done out 

 of doors, which was a decided improvement, and much better 

 for the dogs, as they showed up much better on the ground 

 than on the sawdust. 



Ther-a were 330 entries, of which number some 25 were 

 absent. The quality in many of the classes was very good, 

 as a glance at the list of awards will show. The manage- 

 ment throughout was excellent, and with the exception that- 

 some indiscriminate benching was allowed, not much fault 

 could be found. It is but fair to the superintendent to state 

 that the numbers were mixed against his protest and the 

 fault must be laid to the desire oc the management to please 

 the exhibitors, who, of course, like to have their kennel 

 together for the purpose of display and to save, steps while 

 caring for their clogs. Much of the mixing, however, was 

 not done until after the judging, but still there was enough 

 of it to seriously hinder getting the dogs into the ring on 

 time. The weather during the show was simply perfect, 

 The attendance during; a portion of the time was very good, 

 and it is to be hoped that the club will come out ahead! 

 Madam Nelson entertained the visitors afternoon and even- 

 ing with her trained dogs and pigeons, and on Thursday the 

 spectators were treated to a bit of a fight between the mas- 

 tiff Alonzo and the St. Bernard Count. The round was a 

 short one, as they were soon parted, but it was quite inter- 

 esting while it lasted, as both evidently meant business, al- 

 though neither received much damage. Spratts Patent 

 benched and fed, and Wm. Tallman was superintendent, 

 performing bis duties to the satisfaction of all. Mr. N. 

 Elmore judged the beagles, foxhounds and dachshunde. Mr. 

 S. R. Hemingway, spaniels, except toys, and Mr. P. Gresham 

 the remaining classes. 



MASTIFFS— (MR. GRESHAM). 



Hford Caution was alone in the challenge class for mastiff 

 dogs, and there was no entry in the bitch class. In the open 

 dog class, Alonzo and Sears' Monarch were placed in the 

 order named. Third went to Pedro, weak in head, long in 

 muzzle, light in eye and lacking in boue and substance. 

 He was outclassed in this company. In the bitch class, The 

 Lady Phyllis was placed over Countess of Dunsmore, re- 

 versing the New York decisiou. For reasons given, we pre- 

 ferred Countess for first notwithstanding her condition. The 

 Lady Beatrice, third, was awarded he by the same judge 

 at Boston the previous week, while Empress and Princess 

 Beatrice at both shows were respectively reserve and vhc. 

 We indorse the decision at Boston. The remaining speci- 

 men, Fannie, was unnoticed. She is veiy weak in head and 

 light in bone; a bad one. First was withheld in the dog 

 puppy class, and second was given to Sturdy. We failed to 

 fiud bim in his stall, but if he is not decidedly better than 

 the other entry, he received more than he deserved. There 

 were no entries in the corresponding bitch class. 



ST. BERNARDS— (MR. GBESHAM). 

 In St. Bernards the smooth-coated division was given the 

 pride of place in the catalogue, Hector and Daphne were 

 alone in their respective challenge classes. In the open dog 

 class Beauchamp, placed first, and Albert Plinlimmon sec- 

 ond, comprised the lot. In the bitch class first went to Bur- 

 ton Belle, the New York winner; second to Lolo, winner at 

 Albany, and third to Marvel, with Lady Bernard reserve and 

 Chequasset Chartreuse be. Rica, second at New York last 

 year, was in bad condition and only secured a single letter. 

 One puppy only was shown, an indifferent specimen, with 

 bad head and ears, and wrong in coat. Otho, looking well, 

 was alone in the challenge class for rough-coated dogs. In 

 the bitch class Saffron scored her first win, beating Gemma 

 I. , the only other entry. The open dog class was not remark- 

 able for numbers or quality. Plinlimmon, Jr., had no 

 trouble in defeating his competitors. Kastlehorn II. secured 

 secondplace, with Vindex third and Count and Alpine Chief 

 both vhc. The latter is a better dog than Vindex, but was 

 not in good condition. Monte Rosa was disqualified by the 

 veterinarian, Mr. Walton, who decided that he had mange. 

 We believe that Mr. Walton is not a "recognized veterinary 

 surgeon," and as the rules state that only such shall be 

 appointed, we must decline to accept his decision in view of 

 the fact that at Boston, the previous week, Br. Lee, after a 

 very careful examination, pronounced the dog free from this 

 disease. Show committees cannot be too careful in the 

 selection of the person who has charge of the health of the 

 animals exhibited, and no one. should be appointed to so 

 responsible a position unless he is thoroughly competent. 

 Lady Wellington had an easy win in the bitch class. 

 Cbryaa and Lady Teazel were given equal second. The ugly 

 disposition of the latter should have placed her behind 

 Chrysa, although both are far below the form usually 

 requisite to win second prize. Alpine Maid, the only other 

 entry present, was in wretched condition, and did not secure 

 notice. No puppies were entered. 



NEWFOUNDLANDS — (MR. GEESHAM). 

 Only one Newfoundland was shown; a big dog not good 

 in head, sway-backed and all off in coat. He was given 

 second, all he deserved. 



GREAT DANES— (MR. GRESHAM). 

 Lady Bess was the only entry in this class. She was in 

 beautiful condition and deserved her first. 



GREYHOUNDS — (MR. GRESHAM). 



The judge made a serious blunder in placing Balkis over 

 Cassandra , undoubtedly the best greyhound in this country. 

 There was nothing in the open class approaching these two 

 in form, and there were no entries in the bitch or puppy 



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DEERHOTJNDS— MR. GRESHAM). 

 There were fourteen entries in the deerhound classes, all 

 owned by Mr. Thayer. Chieftain was not entered, which 

 left the honors of the challenge class to be contested by 

 Wanda and Ramona. After a careful examination the 

 judge decided in favor of Ramona. These two are so nearly 

 together that but little fault can be found no matter how 

 they are placed. Highland Laddie and Clausman had a 

 little dispute a few days previous to the show, and in con- 

 sequence both were obliged to stay at home. The two pup- 

 pies shown at Boston occupied the same relative positions 

 here. A careful examination confirmed us in the opinion 

 that the bitch is much the better, and she should have been 

 placed first. 



POINTERS— (MR. GRESHAM). 



Graphic and Meally were alone in the two challenge 

 classes for heavy weights. In the open dog class the order 

 was Brake, Pontiac aud Sir Hector, with Beaufort H. re- 

 serve and Telamou vhc. Both of the last-named are much 

 better than Sir Hector. Telamon is fair in muzzle, and ear, 

 with good chest, loin, legs and feet. He is too wide in skull, 

 stands badly in front, and is coarse in tail. In the bitch 

 class, Sally Brass II., transferred from the light-weight 

 class, was placed first, with Belle Randolph second and 

 Rosa Croxteth third, with Nell reserve. All are well known. 

 In the challenge classes for light weights, King of Kent and 

 Bloomo were unopposed. In the open dog class, Launcelot 

 was placed at the head of affairs, with Don Quixote second, 

 Hickory Staunch third aud Dare-Go reserve. The latter 

 was about as good as any in the class, and is certainly better 

 than any outside the winner, and beats him in muzzle and 

 front legs. Trim, he, is good in chest, loin, legs and feet. 

 He is a trifle wide in skull, his ears set too high, and he is 

 straight behind. Two or three others in the class showed 

 breeding, but there was nothing worthy of mention. Stella 

 was about the best of a poor lot in the bitch class, with 

 Devonshire Queen second and Daisy A. third. All are well 

 known. Nellie B., he, is rather pretty, but undersized. 

 She is weak in head, and was badly shown. In the puppy 

 classes, the Boston winners came to the front. Telamon, 

 second in the dog class, was reserve in the open dog class. 

 Dick B., third, is a bad one, and the prize should have been 

 withheld. He is sway-backed, shallow in chest, long and 

 weak in loin, and stands badly iu front. Belle Tell, second 

 in the bitch class, is good in loin, quarters, legs and feet, 

 She is too heavy in skull ail d wide in front. 



ENGLISH SETTERS— (MR. GRESHAM). 



In the challenge class for dogs Royal Prince II. was absent 

 and Foreman was not for competition. Rockingham there- 

 fore had a walkover. He will now retire from competition 

 except for specials, and give some of the others a chance. 

 Cora of Wetheral was the only entry in the corresponding 

 bitch class. In the open dog class the judge made no mis- 

 take in placing Count Howard at the head of affairs, but he 

 did err in judgment in ignoring Lindo, the next in order of 

 merit) and giving him only a commended card. It was also 

 a mistake to place Pride of Dixie If. over Kent II. and 

 Royal Kent, although neither of the latter was iu good con- 

 dition. There were several iu this class, workmanlike fel- 

 lows, well put together, with good legs and feet, but as a 

 rule they were lacking in quality and not in bench show con- 

 dition. The judge guessed right in placing Princess 

 Beatrice II. first, but he handled the remainder of the class 

 almost as badly as he did the dogs, Zona, unnoticed, should 

 have had second place. She has greatly improved, and is 

 now in fairly good condition. Blue Nell did not arrive until 

 after the judging was over. Only one dog puppy was shown. 

 He has good legs and feet, but is plain in head and lacks in 

 substance. The winning bitch puppy won third at New 

 York. Her only competitor is a heavily marked one that 

 may develop into just a fair specimen if she is lucky. 



IRISH SETTERS— (MR. GRESHAM). 



Only thirteen Irish setters were entered, and two of these 

 were absent. Tim and Laura B. were alone in the challenge 

 class, and Kenmore was also without a competitor in the 

 open dog class. In the bitch class the Boston winner was 

 again to the front. Second went to Daisy, not so good a 

 bitch as the third prize winner, Cora B., but the latter was 

 not iu good condition. The winning dog puppy is rather 

 promising, and has a good head, but is not yet furnished. 

 The only hitch puppy entered was absent. 



GORDON SETTERS— (MR. GRESHAM). 



There were eighteeu entries in the Gordon setter classes, 

 with one abseptee. Beaumont had no trouble in beating 

 his only rival in the challenge class for dogs. The corres- 

 ponding bitch class had no entries. In the open dog class 

 first went to Dash L., winner of second at Lynn. Malcolm 

 V., placed second, is a veiy poor specimen, with but little to 

 recommend him, except good front legs and feet; weak 

 characterless head, with light eyes and ears set high, shal- 

 low chest, ribs not well sprung, not well ribbed, long in 

 loin, weak in quarters, straight in stifle, a bad tail badly 

 carried and a bad mover. He had on a fair collar, but the 

 chain was not first-class. Ranger B., placed third, is not 

 so bad a dog as Malcolm, at, in addition to good feet, 

 he has fair shoulders and chest, but he is a long way 

 removed from a good one. He is weak in head, over 

 at the knees and not good behind. Dan, reserve, is just 

 a fair dog. He is well made, his most serious faults are a 

 weak head, small eyes and straight stifles. His tan mark- 

 ings are also poor. Duke, vhc, was the best in the class 

 except the winner. He should have been second, with those 

 behind him nowhere. His head is a trifle short and not 

 clean cut below the eyes, he is too cobby in build, but has 

 fair shoulders, good back, loin and quarters, capital legs 

 and feet, is good in color and markings, and the best mover 

 in the class; his curly coat detracts much from his appear- 

 ance. In tbe bitch class first went to Neva, rather a nice 

 bitch with a fair head, good chest with well-sprung ribs and 

 good legs and feet. Her ears are set too high and her tan is 

 not well-defined. Merle, placed second, has good legs and 

 feet, her head is not good and she is bad in expression. The 

 winning puppy was first at Boston. Taken as a whole the 

 Gordons were a very poor lot. 



COLLIES— (MR, GRESHAM). 



Only thirteen collies faced the judge, and of these nine 

 were entered by the Kilmarnock Collie Kennels. Clipper 

 was the only entry in the challenge classes. In the open dog 

 class Kilmarnock Chief was placed first, with Kilmarnock 

 Kenmore second. They were respectively second and third 

 at Lynn. Rutland Jock, placed third, was about as good as 

 any in the class, notwithstanding his bad head and lack of 

 undercoat. He stands much better on his legs than Chief, 

 and moves much better than either. All that received men- 

 tion in the bitch class were at Lynn, with the exception of 

 Cora Belle, placed second. She is wide and heavy in skull, 

 and not good in coat. She has good legs and feet. No pup- 

 pies were shown. Asa whole the collies were a very poor lot. 



BEAGLES— (MR. ELMORE). 

 Only nine beagles were shown. The well known Fitzhugh 

 Lee was alone in the challenge dog class. The correspond- 

 ing bitch class was not represented. The open dog class 

 contained the three winners at Lynn, and they occupied the 

 same relative positions here. In the bitch class Norah, the 

 winner at Lynn, was again to the front, while her kennel 

 companion Cleopatra, that was second at Lynn, was placed 

 third, with the well known Banner Queen second. Only one 

 puppy was shown, a big fellow considerably over the 

 standard. 



SPANIELS— (MR. HEMINGWAY). 

 All of the winning spaniels are well known. Glencairn 

 scored his first win in the challenge class. In the open class 

 for black field spaniel dogs, Newton Abbot Lord and Jersey 

 occupied the same relative positions as at Boston. The 

 other two entries were both at Lynn, the first prize winner 

 at that place received an he. card here, while Bo, second at 

 Lynn, was placed third. In the bitch class Bridforct Gladys 

 and Lady Abbot were placed in the order named. In the 

 "any other color" class for dogs the order at Boston was 

 reversed and Newton Abbot Don was placed over Newton 

 Abbot Skipper. Don was in much better condition than 

 when shown at Boston, and his coat showed that he had been 

 faithfully groomed. The winner at Lynn was the only one 

 to show up in the Clumber class, and the well known Patsey 

 O'Connor was the ouly Irish water spaniel. Miss Obo again 



scored in the cocker challenge class. She had no competi- 

 tors. In the open black dog class Pippo was the only one to 

 show up, Giffee and Little "Lad being absent. In the bitch 

 class Dolly Obo scored the first win which qualifies ber for 

 the challenge class. In the other than black the Boston 

 winners, Woodstock Clip and Goldie occupied the same 

 relative positions. No puppies were entered. 



FOXHOUNDS — (MR. ELMORE). 



Only two were shown in the English division. The well- 

 known Roseville Rover scored an easy win. His only com- 

 petitor should have been transferred to the class for Ameri- 

 can dogs, as he is not of the English type. The American 

 division was the best display of the kind that we have seen, 

 except perhaps at Philadelphia, and the average quality 

 was better even than there. There were eighteen in these 

 classes, and a workmanlike looking lot they were. If the 

 dogs shown are a fair sample of the pack followed by the 

 Worcester Fur Company, it is not to be wondered at that 

 they brag of the fun they have. The judge had no little 

 difficulty in selecting the winners, and he informed us that 

 he had almost as soon be a fox with the whole pack after 

 him as to judge them. He finally selected for first place 

 Jack of Diamonds, a beautiful dog, very good in front, with 

 capital back, loin and quarters, aud the best of running 

 gear. Drive, placed second, is also a very nice hound, and 

 with as good a loin as Jack would press bim closely for first 

 place. Abel, third, is of heavier build than the two placed 

 over him, but every inch a hound. The remainder of the 

 class received mention, and all were deserving. 



Croquette, winner of second at Boston, was the only 

 dachshund shown, 



PUGS— (MR. GRESHAM). 



The pugs were a wretched lot, with only one decent one in 

 the four classes. The dogs were all too large, and tbe first 

 prize was withheld. We failed to find any plausible excuse 

 tor not withholding all the prizes in the class. Polly, given 

 first in the bitch class, is a moderate specimen that cannot 

 win in good company. 



BULLDOGS— (MR. GRESHAM). 



Britomartis and Robinson Crusoe in the challenge and 

 Portswood Tiger in the open dog class comprised the entire 

 company in the bulldog classes. 



BU LL-TERRIERS— (M R. OR ESHAM ) . 



In the challenge class Jubilee was rightly placed over 

 Cairo. In the open class for large dogs, The Earl was alone. 

 In the bitch class, Enterprise was placed at the head of 

 affairs. We thought ber a very good second to Starlight, 

 that was vhc. and shoul d have been first. My Queen, placed 

 second, was first at Boston. Third was her proper place in 

 this company. We were disappointed in Kettering Maggie, 

 the winner of third. She has been a noted winner in Eng- 

 land, but she must have grown cheeky, throaty and wide in 

 front since those days, as at present she is too faultyin these 

 respects to repeat her wins even in ordinary company. She 

 should make a valuable brood bitch. In the light-weight 

 dog class the well-known Benjo was the only representa- 

 tive. In the bitch class, Marguerite had an easy win over 

 Gretchen, a pretty little bitch, off color in nose and a bit 

 wide in front. Sbe won first in puppies, second being with- 

 held, as the only other entry is a "Boston terrier.' 1 In the 

 "roundhead'' division the judge was apparently staggered 

 for a moment, but he soon recovered his equanimity, and in 

 the dog class blandly gave the only bulldog tail first, some 

 terrier legs second and third to the remaining entry, pre- 

 sumably to encourage the breed. 



FOX-TERRIERS— (MR. GEESHAM). 

 The fox-terriers, although not strong in number, were of 

 capital quality. Lucifer had no trouble in disposing of Bel- 

 grave Primrose in the challenge class for dogs, and Rachel 

 beat Richmond Olive in the corresponding bitch class. In 

 the open dog class the judge rightly reversed his decision 

 at Boston by placing Raby Mixer over Blemton Trump. 

 Had he followed this by placing Hillside Dandy second, 

 instead of reserve, he would have been about on the mark. 

 The Boston decision was also reversed in the bitch class and 

 Rosa Canina, the Boston winner, was placed third to Rich- 

 mond Dazzle and Princess. Undoubtedly the judge had 

 more light at Worcester, as here the classes were judged 

 outdoors in the. bright sunshine. Iu the dog puppy class 

 the judge repeated the mistake at Boston in placing Blem- 

 ton Trump .over Hillside Dandy. Cotswold Jocko was the 

 only wire-hair shown. He was not considered to be good 

 enough for first and had to be content with second. 



OTHER TERRIERS— (MR. GRESHAM). 

 Bedlingtons and Dandies were not represented, and Shef- 

 field Lass was the only black and tan to show up, while 

 Claymore and Kirkella did battle for the Skyes. The only 

 Scotch terrier did not receive a card, as he evidently was in 

 doubt as to his parentage, as the place for the name of bis 

 sire was adorned with a long blank. Yorkshires were 

 represented by Harry and Toons Royal, that were equal first 

 aud third, at Boston, and Dot II., rather a pretty little bitch, 

 short in coat. Cupid was the only Italian greyhound shown. 



TOY SPANIELS— (MR. GRESHAM). 



All of the entries iu these classes are well known, and 

 need no description. 



MISCELLANEOUS — (MR. GRESHAM). 



In the heavy-weight division Nobetch, the best Esquimaux 

 we have ever'seen, won hands down. He is a big dog with 

 lots of character, and no doubt has a remarkbly good disposi- 

 tion. His coat is a bit soft, which is about his worst fault. 

 The only other entry was the bobtail sheepdog Agricola. 

 In the light-weights first went to a very nice little Irish ter- 

 rier puppy, that will make some of the oldsters take a back 

 seat if nothing befalls him. The only other entry in the 

 class was the terrier White Prince. .. 



Following are the corrections and additional awards: 



In deerhound puppies Donallen was first and Nora second. In 

 Gordon setter doss E. W. Dodge's Duke was very high com. In 

 American foxhound bitcues E. J. Bates's Beauty was first. 



BULLDOGS.— Challenge— J. E. Thayer's Britomartis.— Open 

 — .Dof/s: 1st, River View Kennels' Portswood Tiger. Bitches: No 

 entries. 



BULL-TERBIERS.— CHAWiENGE— 1st. H. A. Harris's Jubilee.— 

 OeEN — Large — Dogs. 1st, F. F. Dole's The EarL Bitches: 1st, W. 

 F. Hobbie's Enterprise; 3d, 3d aud high com., H. A. Harris's My 

 Queen, Kettering Maggie and Queen Bess. Very high com., F. F. 

 Dole's Shu-light.- ■ Small— Dogs: 1st, H. G. Vinal's Benjo. Bitches: 

 1st, H. A. Harris's Marguerite: 2d, H. P. Hopkins's Gretchen: 3d, 

 H. G. Vinal's Nanno. Puppies: 1st, H. P. Hopkins's Gretchen: 2d, 

 withheld.— Round-Headed— Do(/s: 1st, H. G. Vinal's Dan; 2d, E. 

 L. Brigham, Jr.'s Jake; 3d, J. E. Fuller's Flip. Bitches: 1st, W. F. 

 Gould's Fly. 



FOX-TERRIERS.— Challenge— Dog: Blemton Kennels' Luci- 

 fer. Bitch: Blemton Kennels' Rachel.— Open— Dogs: 1st, reserve, 

 and very high com., J. E. Thayer's Raby Mixer, Hillside Dandy 

 and Reckoner; 2d and 3d, Blemton Kennels' Blemton Trump and 

 Blemton Coronet. Bitches: 1st, 2d and 3d, J. E. Thayer's Richmond 

 Dazzle, Princess, and Rosa Canina,— Puppies— Dogs: 1st, Blemton 

 Kennels' Blemton Trump; 2d aud reserve, J. E. Thayer's Hillside 

 Dandy and Hillside Volunteer. Bitches: 1st, 2d and 3d, J. E. 

 Thayer's Hillside Freda, Hillside Model and Hillside Linden.— 

 Wire-haired.— 1st, withheld: 2d. F. F. Dole's Cotswold Jocko. 



BLACK AND TAN TERRIERS— 1st, F. F. Dole's Sheffield 

 Lass. 



SKYE TERRIERS.— Dogs: 1st, Oldham & Willey's Claymore. 

 Bitches: 1st, Oldham & Willey's Kirkella. 

 SCOTCH TERRIERS.- Withheld. 



YORKSHIRE TERRIERS.— 1st aud 2d, C. N. Symouds's Harry 

 and Toons Royal. Reserve, M. J. Quarry's Dot II. 

 ITALIAN GREYHOUNDS. -1st. Miss Edith Van Bnren's Cupid, 



