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FOREST AND STREAM. 



[Oct. 4, 1888, 



Nnv. 19,— Tenth Annual Field Trials of the Eastern FMd Trials 

 Club, at High Point, N. C. (Mem' ei-h' Stake, Nov. 1(1.) W. A. 

 Coster, Secretary, Saratoga Sprines, N. Y. 



Dec. 3.— First Annual FMd Trials of the Southern Field Trial 

 Chm, at Amory, Miss. T. M. Brumby, Secretary, Chattanooga, 

 Tern. 



D'T- Second Annual Field Trials of the American Field 

 Trials Chin, at West Point, Miss. C. W. Paris, Secretary, Cincin- 

 nati, o. 



Jan. 14, 1889.— Sixth Annual Field Trials of the Paeilc Coast 

 Fi.ld Trial Club, at Bakorsftrlrl, Cul. N. P. Sheldon, Secretary, 

 330 Sansome street Sar Francisco. Cal. 



COUP SING. 



Oct. 15.— Third Annual Meeting of the American Coursing Club 

 at Great Bend, Kan. w. K. Doau, Secretary, 1210 Olive street, St 

 Louis, Mo. 



A. K. R.-SPECIAL NOTICE. 

 rpHE AMERICAN KENNEL REGISTER, for the registration 

 * of pedigrees, etc. (with prize lists of all shows and trials), ie 

 published every month. Entries close on the 1st. Should he in 

 early. Entry blanks sent on receipt of stamped and addressed 

 envelope. Registration fee (50 cents) must accompany each entry. 

 No entries inserted nnleSB paid in advance. Yearly subscription 

 $1.50. Address "American Kennel Register," P. O. Bos 2832, New 

 York. Number ot entries already printed 6578 



THE LONDON (ONT.) SHOW. 



[Front a Special Correspondent.] 



THE fourth international bench show, held iu London, 

 opened on Monday morning. Sept. !24. The building 

 was specially designed for the purpose by the London Ken- 

 nel Club, it is 1:24ft. long by 40ft. wide, with office on one side 

 and feed room on the other, The judging ring is outside, 

 and is 50ft,. long by 18ft. wide. The benching fs permanent 

 and is furnished with open wire divisions, i iitrodneed for the 

 first time in Canada, and was tastefully painted in black 

 and gold. There is beueh accommodation for 325: and the 

 entries closed with 301 nominations. There were very few 

 absentees, which will be noted further on. Too much credit 

 cannot, be given to the management for the perfect arrange- 

 ment of every department. We must here congratulate 

 them on the selection of Mr. C. A. Stone as mauager; be fol- 

 lows closely iu the footsteps of dear old Charles Lincoln. 

 His attention to the details which make up tbe comfort of 

 both exhibitors and exhibits deserves com mendation; every 

 kennel was properly numbered and every dog given his 

 proper number. This made it au easy matter to find any 

 particular specimen. 



We noticed quite a number of the familiar bench show 

 faces which added materially to the interest iu the show it- 

 self; and we trust that the public will here appreciate the 

 endeavors of the management to make it a paying venture, 

 as this is the hrst show of five which the Loud in Kennel 

 Club have gmuanteed the Western. Fair Board to huld. It 

 augurs well for its future success in the coming years. 

 London always has a goad show, p tys its prize money and 

 treats its exhibitors as well as they possibly can be treated 

 Bench show managements in the United States might take 

 a leaf out of London's book and make arrangements with 

 the custom authorities to allow all dogs for exhibition to 

 enter free and not make it necessary for each exhibitor to 

 enter into personal bonds, which makes such a delay at the 

 border. The London management put up a bond covering 

 all exhibits coming int > the show, so that exhibitors have 

 no trouble about the custom at all. 



Mr. John Davidson judged setters, greyhounds, fox-- 

 hounds anddeerhounds. Mr. Davidson this time judged uon- 

 sp rting classes, including oeagles. Mr. G. Bell, of Toronto, 

 made his debut as judge of the spaniels and did his work 

 well; he stuck to type, which is a very important thing in 

 judgiag. Spratts Patent fed with their usual care, and Mr. 

 Bates, their agent, made himself most popular with every 

 one, and took the greatest care in having the food warm and 

 properly prepared. The energetic superintendent, Mr. G. 

 Bowman, of the London Hunt Club, was everywhere, and 

 saw that every attention was paid to every exhibit. Tne 

 whole committee worked liked beavers, and we will be very 

 sorry if toey have to suffer any pecuniary loss. The at- 

 tendance was very good, but two wet afternoons and even- 

 ings were a great damper ou the receipts. The Londou Ken- 

 nei Cluo have every reason to be gratified that tue show has 

 given so much satisfaction to the exhibitors, and hope next 

 year to have them all again and more with them. 



MASTIFFS — (MB, MOBTIMER). 

 There were only two in the dog class, and as Wacouta Nap 

 was one, the other had no show. Nap has often been de- 

 scribed. His head is good, and he has a deal of character 

 about him. He also won the special for the best mastiff iu 

 the show. The bitch class also had only two entries, Bessie 

 B. winning first. She is a rare good one, of a light fawn 

 color; her front is about perfect, her head good, and it was a 

 near shave lor Nap that sue did not get the special for the 

 best dog or bitch in tne mastiff class. 



ST. BERNARDS — (ME, MORTIMER). 



The two classes for this breed were very well filled for a 

 Canadian shuw. Twenty entries, with two absentees, faced 

 thejudge. As all the winners in these classes have otten been 

 shown before it is not necessary to particularize, except to 

 call attention to Prince in the open class tor rough-coiited 

 dogs. This is one of the best dogs we have seen for many a 

 day. His head is ^ood and his body is all in proportion; 

 good and straight, well-boned legs, and an exceptionally 

 good coat, his oeing placed ahead of Euterpri.se speaks for 

 itseif. He was claimed at catalogue price. Luna, hrst in the 

 bitch class, is of the long, low variety, with a good head. She 

 might be better in coat, and was saowu much foo fab. 

 Barme, who was in the puppy class, also third in the dog 

 class, is a good stamp. He might be stronger in head, but 

 is a very well developed puppy with good coat and markings. 



Victor Joseph was the best in the smooth-coat class and 

 deserved His hrst. He might be better in muzzle, and his 

 eyes are too ciose together; his coat, is rather open tor the 

 smooth class. 



NEW 6'OU N D LAIS! DS— (MB. MORTIMER) . 



There were five entries and all were present. Meadow- 

 thorpe Prince George is about as good a one as we have 

 seen. Leo II. came up very well, but is a trine too high on 

 legs, and was shown in baa condition, his coat is very good. 

 New York Lass is only a moderate one. 



GREYHOUNDS — (MS. DAVIDSON). 

 There were eight entries, one transfered from Class 5, 

 where he wa a wrongly entered, to face the judge. Tne first 

 prize winner is a dog that sh ,ws a deal of quality ail over. 

 Second went to Milo, a beautiful white and black dog 

 shown in thopiuk of conditiou, out is a trifle coarse. Joscy, 

 third, is a fair bitch shown in wretched condition. 



GREAT DANES— (MR. MORTIMER). 

 There were only two entries in this class, both good speci- 

 mens and properly placed. 



DEEUIIOUNDS— (MR. DAVIDSON). 



There were three entries with champion Mac absent 

 Bevis III, was placed at the head. This dog has an im- 

 niedse coat and plenty of power. 



ENGLISH SETTERS— (MR. DAVIDSON). 



There were no entries in the champion class for dogs. Mr. 

 Davey's Liddesdale, well known, was alone in the corre- 



ity was very good. Mr. Davey won first and second with his 

 Knight of Snowden and Locksley, both already described at 

 former shows. Third went to Mr. Hugh's Blue Eagle, a dog 

 showing a, good deal of breeding, but off in head,"which is 

 inclined to be thick, Dover, vhc, is a dog of considerable 

 merit, but shown in very poor condition, as were all of Mr. 

 Wells's dogs, they having just returned from hunting in 

 Manitoba. Bitches had but lour entries. Mr. Wells's Cam- 

 briana got first in this class, which was a hot one. She is 

 very thin, hut quality stands out all over her. She has the 

 cleanest cut head we have seen for many a day. and will be 

 heard from again- she also got the special for the best setter 

 in the show. Lu Moll, second, was well shown, and is a very 

 meritorious bitch with few defects. Canadian Lassie, third, 

 has been shown before. Forest Fern, vhc , was iu too hot 

 company to get into the money, but she is far above the 

 average. The puppy classes were divided (which we think a 

 mistake) into under 18 months and under 12 months. In the 

 dog class, under 1.8 months, Mr. Wells's Matane got hrst, 

 and it was a near thing between him and Dick, but the lat- 

 ter's tail failed him in the ring, In the corresponding bitch 

 class Mr. Davev had it all his own way with two good ones 

 m Liddesdale II. and Tillie, the latter showing extra qual 

 ity. In the under 13 mouths class nothing of 'much merit 

 was shown, We fancied Forest Myrtle for first, but there 

 was little to choose between her and Maid of Brighton. 



GORDON SETTERS— (MR. DAVIDSON). 

 Beaumont beat Lottie in the champion class; they are 

 both well known. Heather R >y, first in the open class, is a 

 good dog of the light made variety. Gus. second, is passable, 

 and Clyde, third, just a fair dog. Gordo, he, is a fine dog 

 of the heavy type, and would have won under some judges; 

 he has a correct head and good markings, but he has too 

 much weight about him to please Mr. Davidson. Bitches 

 had four entries with oue absent. Belmont, placed hrst, is 

 of a character not seen on this side often; she is racy built 

 with a long head and rather narrow between the eyes, deep 

 chest, well ribbed up and carries herself well; her markings 

 and color are the best we have ever seen in the Gordon class, 

 Becky Sharp, second, is such a good bitch that it was rvtther 

 a surprise to many that she did not win; her greatest fault 

 is perhaps in her markings, which i.re not so clear as the 

 winner's, and the breadth of her nostrils, which appear 

 rather contracted when placed beside Beaumont, but we ex- 

 pect to see her win often in the future. The puppies did not 

 amount to much; the decisions were right. 



to Far 

 amount 



IRISH SETTERS — (MR. DAVIDSON). 

 There were two eutries in the dog class, first going 



ley's Kenmore, a most excellent dog showing any j 



of the Irish setter quality. Rover, second, is a good dog but 

 was outclassed. Farley's Cora was aloue iu the bitch class, 

 she is a rattling good oue. Nottingham Bang was alon-i in 

 the puppy class, lie is very good. 



POINTERS— (MR DAVIDSON), 

 Naso of Kippen was aloue in the champion class. In the 

 open class toere were four entries. Westminster Naso was 

 placed first over bis kennel mate Lad of Bow, reversing 

 Major Taylor's decision at Rochester, and in this we agree, 

 as we think Naso is far more of a pointer all over than Lad, 

 and future shows and judging will settle this. Meadow- 

 thorpe Dnke, third, is a very good useful lookiug dog and it 

 takes a good one to beat him, he has no bad faults. In 

 bitches Lass of Bow had an easy win over Beauty II., the 

 only other in the class, there being two absentees. The puppy 

 class was not represented. 



SPANIELS— (MR. BELL). 

 The spaniel classes were a long way ahead of any others 

 in the show, and Mr. Bell took a deal of pains iu making his 

 decisions, which were well received by the exhibitors, The 

 cocker classes were very strong, and every color was repre- 

 sented except tri-color, which ought to be a favorite one. We 

 would be glad to see some of our fanciers taking this beauti- 

 ful spaniel up. One thing was strongly impressed ou us, 

 either the standard of the A. S. C. is all wrong or it is not 

 followed, several of the dogs receiving the prizes being 

 markedly not up to standard. One point more than any 

 other impressed us, and that is, that witu the very long, low 

 bodies now called for the legs are very defective'. It seems 

 that all these long, low breeds need crooked front legs to get 

 them near enougu the ground; therefore, when the A. S. C.'s 

 standard calls for straight legs, why don't the judges follow 

 it ? As Mr. Bell's decisions were considered correct, why not 

 alter the standard ? 



In field spaniels Newton Abbot Darkie scored another win 

 in the champion class, beating Boo Jr., vhc, an old time 

 spaniel but out of condition. In the open class for dogs; 

 the well-kuown Newton Abbot Lord, Negro and Pompa- 

 dour in th • order named were awarded the ribbons. The first 

 named, lookiug well, had uo difficulty in winning, Negro 

 being very bad in head. Pompadour ran him very close for 

 second place. Had Bridford Negress been shown in good 

 condition she would no doubt have won in the bitch class, 

 out looking so badly, it was no wonder the judge awarded 

 the coveted blue ribbon to the well-known Lady Abbot with 

 Bridford Negress second, and Topsy third, the last named 

 is not a good specimen, being bad iu head and coat. 



In any other color dogs Newton Abbot Laddie won with 

 points to spare, but it was a close thing between President 

 and King for second place, the first named scoring. He 

 beat King ill length and in shortness of leg, but in other 

 respects they are very similar. Rouse and Beiu, vhc, 

 should, in tny opinion, have been placed below Lad 

 o' Devon, he, who beats both of them in head, length 

 and shortness of leg. There were but two entries in 

 the bitch class. Lady A. beat Queen, and rightly so, Lady 

 has the advantage in length, shortness of legs, iu other re- 

 spects they are very similar. 



In Irish water spaniels Handy Andy won. Had Jess been 

 shown iu good condition she would have pushed the winner 

 hard. Drake, third, is not a good specimen. 



Only one Clumber was shown, not very good. First was 

 withheld! 



In the cocker champion class Brant, looking well, had a 

 walkover. Miss Obo II. won in bitches, beating Juno II. 

 and Belle, the second named not looking as well as usual. 

 The well-kuown Jersey won in the open dog class witu BlacK 

 Duke second, who might have changed places with Baby 

 Ooo, third, as tbe latter oeats him in head, cuat. legs and body; 

 ne is not so large as I like them, but is a typical cocker. 

 The bitch class was a good one, Chloe W. and Psyche being 

 placed equal first. Black Duchess, third, is poor iu head 

 nut has a good body and coat. Dodo, vhc reserve, and Bo- 

 nito, vhc, were placed right; neither of them can win in 

 good company. 



The any other color class was by consent divided, and 

 Silver King beat Robin for first place; the former is all 

 around the better cocker ot the two, and especially in head 

 and legs. In the bitch class there was not much competi- 

 tion, Goldie winning easily from Pearl, placed second, and 

 Clip, third, both of them beating Senoia in head and coat, 

 and cocker action. Psyche was well to tbe front in the 

 puppy class, beating Dodo iu head, legs and feet. Dodo is good 

 in coat and body, and may improve in time in legs wnicn 

 arc very crooked. Frisky, third, will improve. 



FOXHOUNDS— (MR. DAVIDSOS). 

 There was a very large entry in these classes; in fact I 

 think the largest ever in Canada— thirty-three. At the sug- 

 gestion of the judge they were divided into two classes- 

 English and Amoa-ican, Dan O'Shea bad it all his own way 



sponomg bitch class. In the open dog class tnere were eight in the American bred dogs, but in the English class we have 

 entries, a great falling off from former snows, but the qual- ' never seen better, Mr. Morris showing two, Mr. Merri weather 



four and the London Huut Club ten. Warrior, placed first, 

 is a fine big dog with good head, which pulled him over 

 Genius, who is otherwise the best hound we have seen. 

 Statesman, third, is a good hound, rather sm.ill, as are all 

 the London Hunt Club's dogs, but he is well made and has 

 plenty of bone; in fact all this club's dogs ar> of the small 

 type, but a very level lot and might be shown better. 



BEAGLES. 



Dan O'Shea had this class all to himself and his dogs are 

 well known. 



FOX-TERRIERS— (MR. MORTIMER). 

 There were twenty-seven entries and two absentees. The 

 champion classes had only two representatives, but they 

 were good ones— Blemton Kennels' Lucifer and Rachel. The 

 judge placed the bitch over Lucifer for best fox-terrier in 

 show, iu which we hardly agreed. Although Rachel has the 

 better he^d and neck, the dog beats her in othei places, 

 especially in coat and feet. The ooen dog class was very 

 poor, so bad, indeed, that the judge withheld second and 

 third, and gave a few cards after placing Blemton Ken- 

 nels' Dusky Trap first. The open bitch class was better. 

 New Forest Ethel first and Rove Canina second. The latter 

 was in no condition to show, as an hour a fter judging she 

 whelped a litter, so that it is impossible to compare these 

 two. In the puppy class there were five entries, with two 

 absentees. Blemton Kennels' Calculus was first, D. S. 

 Booth's Traps second. The whole ot the three. classes were 

 poor, which we can hardly account for. as the present rage 

 for fox-terriers seems to be very much on the increase in 

 Canada, and if it were not for the Blemton Kennels and 

 Mr. C. F, Wheeler's exhibit there would have been nothing 

 worth seeing. In the wire-haired class Mr. Wheeler's 

 Chagrin deserves to be well noticed. She is about as good 

 all round as this variety is made. The other two eu tries 

 were unnoticed. 



COLLIES— (MR. MORTIMER), 



There were twenty-two entries and three of the Hempstead 

 Kennels absent. Chesnut Hill K-nnels aud McEwen & 

 Gibson had it all to themselves, aud as these two kennels 

 competed at Buffalo it is not necessary to enter into any 

 description of them, Nothing new was brought out, and 

 the judge's decisions were accepted all through as correct; 

 in fact, we were never at a show in which there was less 

 kicking. It is a fact that the chronic kickers are beginning 

 to find that no one listens to them, and that they only make 

 fools ot themselves for doing so. 



BULLDOGS— (MR. MORTIMER). 



There were two entries, with Portswo id Tiger at the head 

 of affairs. He is good all around, aud it takes an extra one 

 to beat him. Remus, placed second, is a fair specimen, but 

 was outclassed. 



BULL-TEREIERS— (MR. MORTIMER). 



In the dog class there were eight eutries with one absentee. 

 Mr. Hobie's two. Cairo aud Grabber, were a long way ahead 

 of anything in the class and took first and second, with 

 Royal, a very fair dog, third. Iu the bitch class there were 

 four entries, with Mr. Dole's absent. Hobie's Bonnie Priu- 

 cess was first, and O'Shea's Scarlet second. The latter shows 

 a lot of character, but Princess is much too good for her. 



BLACK AND TAN TERRIERS— (MR. MORTIMER). 

 There were but two entries, only fair dogs. 



DANDIE DINMONTS— (MR. MORTIMER). 

 This class also had but two entries, Reiver and Pepper, 

 both showing a good deal of quality, were nlaced first and 

 second. 



BEDLINGTON TERRIERS— (MR. MORTIMER). 



There were three entries in this class, not first-raters. 



SKVE TERRIERS— (MR. MORTIMER). 



There were four entries with two absent. Meadowthorpe 

 Coila got first and second was withheld, 



HARD-HAIRED TERRIERS — (MR. MORTIMER). 



-There were two entries in this class. Meadowthorpe Glen 

 Ettle, a good specimen, was first. I have seen very few as 

 good terriers as this for many years, and am glad to see ihut 

 they have not all been swain pe'd by t he more popular breeds. 

 IRISH TERRIERS— (MR. MORTIMER). 

 Only three entries, with nothing very good: the awards 

 were about right. 



YORKSHIRE TERRIERS— (MR. MORTIMER). 

 There were two entries, neither first-class. 



PUGS— (MR. MORTIMER). 

 There were three entries in the pug classes, quite good 

 ones; the awards were correct. 



TOT TERRIERS — (ME. MORTIMER). 

 A native terrier and a black and tan comprised this 

 class; the latter won. 



MISCELLANEOUS CLASS— (MR. MORTIMER). 

 There were five eutries of good quaiicy; first went to a 

 very good curly-coated black retriever; second to a smooth- 

 coated collie; third to a white English terrier; vhc. to a 

 white Pomeranian. 



DACHSHUNOE. 



Two very fair reds were exhibited by Mr. Mills; Vixen 

 won. Following is a list of the 



AWARDS. 



MASTIFFS. —Dogs: 1st, St. Joe Kennels' Wacouta Nap; 2d, 

 J, Mitchell's Leo. Bitches: 1st, J. V. BaLiaru's Bessie B.: 2d, J. 

 Mitchell's Ashmout Lioness. 



ST. BERNARDS. — Rouoh-CoAteo— On AJtriON— Alta Ker.neis 

 Norm*.— Open -Dvgs: 1st, A. B. VaiiblaiieoinVs Prince; 2d, Mea- 

 dowthorpe Luterprrze; 3d, Harriot Gorman's Bui .jit. Vei\ Ugh 

 com., A. Little's Nero and A. Laidlaw's Barrv, „r. BiU'ite's: 1st, 

 S. F. Glass's Luna; 2rl and 8d, A. Laidlaw's Belle and bwetp;— 

 Puppies: 1st, Harrie Gorman's B.irme; 2d, A, Laiulaw's B.a-ry, 

 Jr.; 3j, F. Goimtn's Briatn. Very high corn, aud com., Aha Ken- 

 nels' Miss Fortune and Rerna II.— Smootu-Coatkd— 1st, Aita 

 Kennels' Victor Joseph: 2d and 3d, J. W. Duniop's Rigi and 

 Tuishe. Very high com., J. F, O'Neila liar i»y, 



NEWFO U NDL ANDS, — 1st, Meadowthorpe Kennels' MpmIow- 

 thorpe Prince Geoige; 3d, D. O'Shea's Leo; 3d, C. Giantni's Lcn 

 Pedro. 



GREYHOUNDS.— 1st, F. Hohart's Fly; 2d, P. C. Taylor's Milo; 

 i D. O'Saeu's Jcsey. Very high com,, L. care's r rmce. tii^h 



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liKEAT DANES.-Ist and 2d, T. Roedler'a Lord and Dine 

 Biamia. 



DEERHOUNDS.-lst, E. D. Morgan's Bevis ID.; 2d, S. W, Skin- 

 ner, j r.'s Clutnan. 



ENGLISH SETTERS.— Champion— Di as: No entry. Bitch: 

 T. G. Davey's Liddesdale.— Open.— Dogs: 1st and 2d, T. G.Da\ty's 

 Knight of Snowden aud Loci-sley, 3d aud com., F. G. riughcs's 

 Blue Eagle and Paris III. Vtry high com., W. B. Wells's Dover. 

 High com., Forest City Ivenuel Club's Londou II. -Bitches: 1st, 

 W. B. Wells's riamhriana ; 2d, H. B. Harrison's Lu Moil; 3d, T. G. 

 Davey's Canadian Lassie. Very high co i< crest City Kennel 

 Club's Forest Fern.— Pupeos under IS MOS.—Bfs: 1st, M. B. 

 Wells's Matane; 2d and 3d, T. G. Davey's Brighton Dick and 

 Jester. Bitchc*: 1st aud 2d, T. G. Davty's GaiiaUiaa LLlij and 

 Liddesdale II.- Under 12 MOS.—Dngt: lst,T. G. Davev 's Liou King. 

 BiU-n< s; 1st, T. G. Davc;,'s Maid et Brighton; 2d, very nigh com. 

 and high Bom., Forest City Kennel Club's Forest myrtle. Forest 

 Bramble and torest Violet; 3d, T. it. bouthum's Ann of Liuciln. 



GORDON SETTERS.— Champion— E. H.Morris's Reaumont.- 

 Open— Dogs: ls(, Meaaowtliurp<s iveuuels' Meadowihoive rxeatiier 

 Boy; 2.i. Dr. J. S. Niven'a Gfuss; 3d, C. A. Gihbs'a Clyde. Vi r.v high 

 co, a., E. H. Morris's Shot. t.igh com., J. L. Campbell's Gordo, 

 Bitches: lstaijd3d,M adowthoi ue Kennels' meadowthorpe Bel- 

 mont and Meadowtnorpe H-?arher Moael; 2d, J. L. Campbell's 

 Becky Sharp. Puppies: 1st, J. W. Winneii's Bissie; 2d and 3d, 

 J. L. Campbell's Sairy Gamp and Mr. Isaacs. 



IRISH SETTERS. -Champion— No entry. -Open-Do^.s: 1st, 

 T. J. Farley's Kenmore; 2d, Aleaalowthoroe Kennels' iWadow* 

 thorpe Rover. Bitches: 1st, F. J. Farley's Cora.— Puppibb— Dogs: 

 1st, J. Maughan's Bang. Bitches: No entry. 



