FOREST AND STREAM. 



1.©CT. 8, 1891* 



DOG CHAT. 



IN reference to the number of dogs at Toronte and Hamil- 

 ton, we may say that at the latter show 308 dogs were 

 benched, or entered as benched, there bein,e; no dnplicatea. 

 Toronto had 581 entries catalogued. We said in our report: 

 "The class of dogs was about the same as at Hamilton the 

 previotis week, bnt the addition of puppy and novice classes 

 accounted for the increased entry without any improve- 

 ment to the sJiov}, as tve saw several litters of vuppies that 

 had been better at 7iome." The italicized part showsour rea- 

 son for the remark. The puppy and novice classes, together 

 with the duplicate entries these usually entail, amounted to 

 249 entries, leaving a regular entry of 333, a difference of 34— 

 not a very wide mistake when speaking in a general way. 

 We do not see what Mr. Mason has to grumble at in our 

 comments on the greyhound classes, unless it is for the 

 single reason of having a kick at something. Our reference 

 to numbers applied more particularly to the open classes, 

 where there were two more entered in 1890 than this year. 

 We wrote without a catalogue of last year's show at hand, 

 and having in mind the dog class of last year particulai-ly, 

 which had 18 as against 8 this year, we wrote as we did, for- 

 getting that the challenge and puppy classes were larger 

 this year. At the same time, we are not aware that this de- 

 tracts from the splendid quality of this year's exhibit, with 

 which Mr. Mason should rest content. 



Speaking of the beagles we recently illustrated in Forest 

 AND Stream from the Stock-Keeper (Eng.), that journal 

 .says, quoting us, "Their type of head is hardly what Ameri- 

 can critics ask for," and adds: "If our friends out there 

 prefer the chump-headed square type Or the wide-skull, 

 snipy-muzzle, and goggle-eyed type, tayit jiis pour eux, and 

 they cannot be properly imbued with true hound charac- 

 ter." We are not aware that our criticism would lead any 

 one to suppose that we had a liking for either, but rather 

 each part in proportion with the other. At the same time 

 those pictures lead us to suppose that the "snipy-muzzled" 

 type are the dogs that are winning in England. 



Owing to late acceptance of entries at Ottawa, there were 

 altogether too many duplicate numbers. The A. B. C. 

 system does not look well in a catalogue, to say nothing of 

 the confusion it entaiLs. The club is, however, to be compli- 

 mented on securing such a good entry as 260 at the tail end 

 of the circuit, with ne'er a puppy among them. 



Mr. William Babbitts, Jr.,Spratts Co.'s able representative, 

 whose doings we have chronicled occasionally, is usually 

 original in his methods, but this time he has been content 

 to follow in the well-beaten path. We find the following in 

 the Manitoba Free Press of Sept. 24: "Rabbitts-Cross— 

 Married on the 23d Inst., at St. John's Cathedral, Winnipeg 

 by the Rev. Archdeacon Fortin, William Rabbitts, of Phila- 

 delphia, Pennsylvania, eldest son of Capt. W. J. Rabbitts, 

 formerly of Newfoundland, to Annie M., eldest daughter of 

 William Cress, Esq., master mechanic, C. P. R." The happy 

 couple will make a honeymoon tour of British Columbia, 

 California and other States, and we sincerely trust that Mr. 

 Rabbitts' added responsibilities will never "cause a shade to 

 pass over the smiling countenance he is noted for among his 

 fancier friends. 



The dog show held in connection with the Westchester 

 (New York) county fair, on Oct. 1 to 3, contained eighty- 

 three entries. The dogs were judged by Mr. George Eaiek, 

 Tarrytowu, N. Y. The exhibits, with but few exceptions, 

 were poor, but were a slight improvement on previous years 

 both in numbers and quality. 



We have received from the secretary of the American 

 Spaniel Club a neat little book containing names and ad- 

 dre.sses'of members and judges, constitution and by-laws 

 and the diflEerent classifications for bench shows. To the 

 spaniel man this is just what is required. Spaniel men 

 snould be proud of their club. 



Those exhibitors who attended the Hamilton show will be 

 sorry to hear that the management is $700 on the wrong 

 side. As a guarantee fund of -13,400 was raised and in bank 

 before the show opened this will be easily taken up, and we 

 trust better luck will attend their efforts next year. 



A test of the scenting powers of a pack of so-called blood- 

 hounds was made a few days ago near San Antonio, Cal. 

 They had been recently purchased and placed in the charge 

 of a Mr. Bergen, a farmer, for training. The trail was made 

 in the presence of the Sheriff and the County Commissioners. 

 The dogs were fastened in their kennels and a man was 

 started off from Mr. Bergen's house. He skirted the fence, 

 and reaching the railroad track climbed upon a freight-car, 

 walked along the roof of that and other cars, coming to the 

 ground again 300yds. off. He then took two long planks and 

 walked along them alternatately, so that for 300yds. neither 

 his feet nor hands touched the ground. He theii continued 

 his course, carefully covering his tracks in the dusty road- 

 way for half a mile. He continued his course for two more 

 miles, using various devices to destroy the trail and finally 

 took refuge in a tree. About three hours after the man had 

 reached the tree the dogs were brought out. As soon as they 

 caught the scent they started off on a run, finding their first 

 difficulty at the railroad car. They began to run around in 

 widening circles until the scent was picked up again at a 

 point where the man had left the car. The dogs, it is said, 

 had but little difficulty in following the trail from there to 

 the tree, where they came to a standstill, baying savagely 

 when they discovered the object of their search. It would 

 be interesting to have Mr. Winchell's opinion on this per- 

 formance. We know that several hounds from his kennel 

 have been sent to California, but whether they would be able 

 to trail a man aided by planks in a dusty roadway is ques- 

 tionable. 



We understand that; Mr. F. H. F. Mercer ("Clumber," 

 "Dogwhip," "H. Boulton," "Herrald") was presented with a 

 handsome gold watch chain at the close of the Ottawa show 

 by the exhibitors. Mr. John H. Naylor made the presenta- 

 tion speech in his usually happy manner, leading oft' with a 

 remark that he had been requested by the exhibitors to enter 

 a protest against "Clumber," etc. Of course Friend Mercer 

 was charmed to find it a bit of "Die Hard's" buncombe after 

 all. 



We hear that Mr. H. W. Huntington has sent his Barzoi 

 bitch Zerry to England to be bred to the same dog as liucaa 

 goes to. She sailed on Saturday last. 



The Ottawa show was not a success financially, and it is 

 said that the dog men of that city will in future, for a time 

 anyhow, be content to watch some one else undertake the 

 worry and loss such ventures sometimes incur. 



Al Eberhart writes: "Entries are ahead of my expecta- 

 tions for our coming dog show, to be held in connection with 

 the Humane Society's fair, Cincinnati, 0-, Oct. 13 to 16, both 

 as to numbers and quality. Many noted kennels have en- 

 tered, and I want to thank my friends who have ao gener- 

 ously responded, I hope this show will stimulate the dog 

 interests in our city and wake txp some of our rather sleepy 

 members of the Cincinnati Kennel Club, so that we can give 

 a show next year under A. K. C. rules. I f©el highly grati- 

 fied, considering that our prizes are cups and medals, that 

 so many noted dogs will be here from long distances. 

 Adams, TJnited States and American Express companies 



will return dogs free upon payment coming. Mark dogs to 

 Al Ct. Eberhart, Superintendent Dog Show, Carthage, 0. 

 (not Cincinnati), and they will be delivered at the grounds, 

 where I will be, at noon on Monday, Oct. 13, to receive them. 

 Exhibitors must ship dogs to arrive not later than 10 A. M. 

 Tuesday, 13tb. .Judging begins Wednesday at 10 A. M. 

 Mr. Frank C. Wheeler judges all classes. The show will be 

 fed with Austin's dog bred by Eberhart Pug Kennels. Our 

 special prize list is large and open to ail; several valuable 

 specials in the list." 



Many of the exhibitors and handlers will remember the 

 man who had charge of the Flour City Kennels' mastiff's in 

 the earlier part of last spring's shows." His name was Geise. 

 It seems last week he was called upon by a policeman to 

 help him in disarming a man who was drunk. In the 

 scuille Geise, becoming enraged, took the gun from the man 

 and dashing it to the grouQd it went off, the charge lodg- 

 ing in Geise's groin. He was fatally wounded, but lived 

 till next morning. He leaves a widow and three children. 

 The woman is deserving and a subscription is afoot to save 

 the home she lives in so that she may have a chance to earn 

 a living for herself and family. Her husband had left the 

 kennels some time before thm happened. 



Mr. C. A. Stone, secretary and superintendent of the In- 

 dustrial Exhibition Association dog show, Toronto, Ont., 

 has been connected with dog shows .since 1877. He was born 

 in London, Ont , in 18r>3, and gained his show experiences 

 under that grand old manager, Charles Lincoln. He has 

 had some position with every show held in London, and was 

 secretary and manager at London in 1888, 1889, and Toronto 



C. A. STDNE. 



1889, 1890 and 1891. Mr. Stone is also secretary of the Toronto 

 Kennel Club. He was one of the first, if not the first, origi- 

 nators of the Canadian Kennel Club, being the first secre- 

 tary. This position he held for two years, and is now one of 

 the executive committee. Besides being connected with dog 

 shows, he is an enthusiastic sportsman in the field, and was 

 one of the organizers and the fir.st secretary of the Canadian 

 Field Trials. His fancy runs to English setters, his kennel 

 being known as the Forest Kennel. He is a favorite with 

 the dogmen of both countries, and works hard to make every 

 show he is connected with a success. 



The courteous secretary of the Blue Gra.ss Kennel Club, 

 Mr. Roger Williams, a man well-known in the ranks of 

 greyhound breeders, was presented with a gold medal by 

 the exhibitors at the Lexington show, in testimony of their 

 high esteem of him as a man and of his fair dealings as the 

 secretary. The medal was engraved with the following in- 

 •scription: "To Mr. Roger T>. Williams, by the exhibitors 

 at the inaugural show of the Blue Grass" Kennel Club." 

 Mr. H, E. Cook made the presentation speech, and in a 

 happy style spoke of the pleasant reminiscences they would 

 take away with them of the land of good horses,' gallant 

 men and beautiful women. Mr. Williams acknowledged 

 the compliment in a neat speech, sajing: "Gentlemen, your 

 action embarrasses me beyond measure7ior I enlisted myself 

 in the interests of the bench show solely to aid the Charity 

 Expo-sition, and to show my great Tove for that noble 

 animal, the useful dog. I had no hope or desire for emolu- 

 ment or praise; but at the .same time, I cannot deny that I 

 feel more than proud at the manner in which you have 

 treated me to-day. I thank you, gentleuien, one and all." 

 We are pleased to hear from Mr. Williams that the show 

 will be a financial success, and he adds in a letter to us, 

 "Do not accuse me of being 'off my base' when I tell you I 

 bought a cocker, a great Dane and a Gordon setter a't the 

 show." In fact a number of sales were made, and it proved 

 a good place for the regulars to unload. Mrs. King, the 

 fair reporter of the Kentucky Leader, held the winning 

 number in the Obadiah raffle, much to the delight of the 

 dogmen. 



We sadly miss our copy of the Canine World this week, 

 and especially "Peto's" comments' on current matters; sen- 

 sible in his deductions he struck a line that we are sorry to 

 see come to a check so soon. We trust, however, h e will 

 make another cast and lift the scent in some place, for we 

 cannot believe he will give up writing altogether. 



Mr. A. C. Wilmerding, the popular .spaniel judge, returned 

 from his trip to Canada loud in his praise of' the hospitality 

 and generous treatment be received at the hands of the 

 Canuckian spaniel men. They work their dogs as well as 

 show them, and he spent several pleasant days after par- 

 tridge round Woodstock with Messrs. Laidlaw, Kirk, 

 Luckwell and Douglas, and the "cuckoo" joke on Douglas 

 never misses fire. 



The Australians are making rapid progress in a dogly way 

 since the first Victoria dog show in 1854. Then they had iOO 

 entries, this year 800. This increase is due to importations 

 from England under the moat adverse circumstances, a qua- 

 rantine of six months being forced on every dog imported. 



Mr. Howard of Montreal has purchased the npted h\xll~ 

 terrier White Wonder, about whom a good deal has been 

 said from time to time in these columns. It Is stated the 

 dog is no longer deaf, a pea having bees taken out of its ear. 



If this is so, White Wonder has a brilliant future before 

 him, as he is a clinking good one. 



The English Stocli-Keeper very kindly remarks this week 

 that the Forest and Stream "has become as full of news 

 as an egg is of meat," and in "indorsing "Onlooker's" piece 

 of advice about protecting strips to prevent bitches lying on. 

 their pups, says: "We adopted this precaution yea"rs ago, 

 but somehow it fell into disuse in our kennel. ^Onlooker's' 

 word.s have recalled its value to our mind, and the breeding 

 strips have again been affixed to the beds." Perhaps other 

 breeders will follow the good example and sq save many of 

 their pups. 



We particularly draw the attention of sportsmen to the 

 closing date of entries Oct. 15 for the All- Aged Stakes of the 

 Central Field Trials. For the Free-for-All Stake the entries 

 close Nov. 1, Full psirticulars are given in our advertising 

 columns. 



The advertisement of the Blue Ridge Kennels should com- 

 mand the attention especially of those who breed for work 

 in the field. Their liberality in offering prizes for winning 

 Derby dogs sired by their stud dogs is praiseworthy, and 

 their §1,500 Derby marks a departure in dog kennel manage- 

 ment as rare as it is commendable. In fact, we believe, it is 

 without a precedent. 



NOTES AND NOTIONS. 



/"CRITICISING the actions of .so distant a body as the 

 English Kennel Club is going somewhat far afield, but 

 the community of interests in kennel matters often renders 

 such criticism important. With this view in mind, the 

 recent astonishing action of a Mr. T. Duerdian Dutton, 

 counsel for the English Kennel Club, attains a most painful 

 prominence. On behalf of the club, he demanded an apology 

 from Mr. Freeman Lloyd for some misstatements published 

 by the latter, and incorporated in his demand, the out- 

 rageous statement that Mr. Lloyd knew his statements 

 vcere false when written, and refused any settlement that 

 did not include this admission by Mr. Lloyd! This was a 

 compound of despotism and intense arrogance not hitherto 

 developed in kennel tran.sactions, and I cannot but think 

 that this scandalous demand was unauthorized by the club 

 and that Mr. Dutton was alone responsible for it. 'No gener- 

 ous mind, no man above the level of a bully, ever wants an 

 apology for any other reason than righting a wrong done 

 him, and to make the apology the means of degrading the 

 apologist, brings him who requires it below any pos.sible or 

 imaginable level of the offender. The Kennel Club owes 

 itself two things, one to promptly accept the apology ten- 

 dered by Mr. Lloyd in which he regrets his ha%ung honestly 

 given out an incorrect statement and the other to retain 

 other counsel. 



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The recent publication by the Eastern Field Trials Club 

 of its amended instructions to judges at their trials, and the 

 (Miitorial comments in the Canine World on the offer by 

 Mr. Wade of a prize for special, instinctive, intelligence in 

 sheepdogs, both mark a long needed departure in all classes 

 of dog competitions. Shows are primarily places where dogS 

 are shown, which involves that their looks are the chief 

 object to be considered, and, logically, it seems difficult to 

 devise any otber element to enter into such competitions. 

 But field trials of any kind .stand on an entirely different 

 footing; their avowed object is to test the real, useful value 

 of dogs, entirely apart from their appearance. Yet as a 

 matter of fact, it has come to pass that field trials are 

 really competitions between trainers and handlers, and dis- 

 play their skill far more than they do the abilities, physical 

 or mental, of the dogs. This is clearly a travesty on the 

 only logical reason for their inception aiid continuance. The 

 dog which conforms to the instructions of his handler, be 

 those instructions given during the trial or in previous 

 specific training, is certainly not the equal of the dog who 

 knows his work and does it of himself unaided by his 

 master's eye or hand. Not every sportsman is a trainer, not 

 every herder of stock a master of the art of training dog.a tor 

 the work, and the dog whose own mentality and educa- 

 cation has fitted him to be a thorough helper of 

 the user, is the dog we all want. This is admir-' 

 ably summed up in the introduction to a little work 

 on training sheepdogs, in the statement that it should be 

 the aim of the trainer to give the dog a liberal education, 

 not to teach him a lot of tricks, and such instructions as the 

 Eastern Field Trials Club proposes to give its judges will go 

 very far to corirect the mounte-bank style of training dogs 

 for, and working them at, field trials that has crept in dur- 

 ing the last few years. 



Tn the interest of kennel matters, it is to be hoped that the 

 proposed dog show at the coming World's Fair, at Chicago, 

 will fall through. On no grounds does such a show promise 

 any good result, even on the financial ground it promises 

 disaster, as I cannot remember a show held under such 

 auspices that was not a failure in a money point. As an 

 educational enterprise, it will effect but the feast, for how 

 many who would visit such a shovv^ would have the least 

 idea of dog form, breeds of dogs, or anv canine matter? Dog 

 shows fall under the rule of all successfully conducted busi- 

 nesses, and, to use a homely phrase, "Thev must stand on 

 their own botto m." The Oklooker. 



BRUNSWICK FUR CLUB'S FIELD TRIALS. 



Editor Forest and Stream: 



The third annual field trials of the Brunswick Pur Club 

 will be held at Princeton, Mass., commencing Nov. 9, 1891, 

 and continuing until the several classes have been run off. 

 These trials promise to be the most brilliant the club has 

 ever inaugurated, for thf! officers have selected the ground 

 with much care, and attended to every detail with thor- 

 oughness. 



The prizes to be competed for are the American Field cup, 

 the club's medal for highest general average, both of which 

 go to the same hound, Mr. Baird's endurance medal, Mr. R. 

 D. PeiTy's steel engraving, "A Promising Litter," which is 

 to be held for one year by the best puppy, and cash prizes in 

 each class to be offered by the club. 



Arrangements have 'been made with Pratt's House, 

 Princeton, to accommodate hunters and hounds for a dollar 

 a day. A large attendance is expected, and it is desired that 

 those intending, to come should notify the secretary as soon 

 as possible, stating how many hounds they will bring. 



Princeton may be reached from Bo.ston by Boston & 

 Albany Railway via Worcester to Princeton depot, where 

 conveyances will take passengers from each train three 

 miles to Pratt's House, or by Central Massachusetts division 

 of Boston & Maine Railway to Oakdale. thence by vehicles 

 seven miles to Pratt'.y House. The officers of the club, with 

 many members have decided to take the 8 A. M. train of 

 the Central Massachusetts division B. & M. Railroad from 

 Boston & Lowell station, Boston, on Nov. 9, and are due at 

 Oakdale at 9:31, where conveyances will be waiting to take 

 them to Pratt's by 10:30 A. M. Upon arrival the old hounds 

 will be chained up, baggage dropped in oQiee and the pup- 

 pies taken at once to the htinting gi-ounds for trial. 



Princeton is said to be the best foxhunting country in 

 New England, and foxes are promised us in gi-eat numbers. 



We cordially in-^ite fox hunters from all parts to attend 

 the trials and trust the fox catchei'S from the South and 

 West will come and exhibit their packs at the end of the 

 trials. We have several hounds we should like to race with 

 theirs. A, C. HfflTENOEE, Y.P. & Sec'y pro tem, 



Portsmouth, N. H. 



