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FOREST AND STREAM. 



[Feb. 3, 1894. 



F I XT U RES. 



DOG SHOWS. 



Feb. 20 to 23.— Westminster Kennel Club, at New York. James 

 Mortimer, Superintendent. 



Feb. 27 to March 2.— Columbus Fanciers' Club, at Columbus, O. G. 

 F. Mooney, Sec'y- Entries close Feb. 20. 



March 7 to 10.— City of Straits Kennel Club, at Detroit, Mich. Guy 

 D. Welton, Sec'y. Entries close Feb. 21. 



March 13 to 16— Mascoufcah Kennel Club, at Chicago, 111. J. L. 

 Lincoln, Sec'y. Entries close Feb. 24. 



March 20 to 23.— St. Louis Kennel Club, at St. Louis, Mo. 



March 27 to 30.— Philadelphia Kennel Club Show, at Philadelphia,Pa. 

 Dr. G. G. Darby, Sec'y . 



April 3 to 6.— New England Kennel Club, at Boston, Mass. D. E. 

 Loveland, Sec'y. 



April 18 to 21 .—Southern California Kennel Club, at Los Angeles, 

 Cal. C A. Sumner, Sec'y. 



May 2 to .5.— Pacific Kennel Club, at San Francisco, Cal. H. W. 

 Orear, Sec'v. 



May 15.— Portland Kennel Club, at Portland, Ore. D. L. Williams, 

 Sec'y. 



FIELD TRIALS. 



Feb. 1.— Blue Ridge Futurity Stakes, at New Albany, Miss. 



Feb. 5.— Southern Field Trial Club's Trials, at New Albany, Miss. T. 

 M. Brumbv, Sec'y, Marietta, Ga. 



Feb, 12,— United States Field Trials Club's Spring Trials, Grand 

 Junction, Tenn. P. T. Madison. Sec'y, Indianapolis. Ind. 



Sept. 5.— Manitoba Field Trials Club, at Morris, Man. R. J. Gallag- 

 her, Winnipeg, Sec'y. 



Don't forget that New York show entries close on 

 Monday, Feb. 5, with Mr. James Mortimer, Room 

 310, 44 Broadway, New York. Entry fee $5. 



PACIFIC COAST FIELD TRIALS. 



Salinas, Cal., Jan. 19.— The eleventh annual trials of the 

 Pacific Coast Field Trial Club -were finished to night. The 

 light entry, the rain and the kicking of a few disgruntled 

 ones caused the trials to result in a partial failure. The 

 trials were held on the estate of Mr. Jacks, some 20,000 acres 

 of rolling land covered with manzanita, scrub oaks and 

 sage brush. On Sunday the early arrivals drove out to look 

 at the grotmds and were only shown one corner of this vast 

 acreage. It so happened that the corner shown them was 

 a very undesirable spot for holding field trials, on account 

 of high brush, and some of the party became very much dis- 

 satisfied, both at the grounds and at the club's committee 

 that selected them. On Monday, it more than rained, it 

 poured, and the entire combination induced a few of the 

 party to give up in disgust and go home. Inconsequence 

 several parties who had dogs in training for the All Age 

 ordered their trainers not to start them. It was thought 

 that the attendance would break the record, but these re- 

 ports and the wet cold and threatening weather kept the 

 people at home. From 35 to 100 people followed the dogs 

 during the week in place of from 100 to 500, as is usually the 

 case. 



The first impression that we received of the grounds and 

 the evil that resulted from it were without foundation. The 

 first heat of the Derby was run on bad ground, but before 

 the second heat was finished we found thousands of acres of 

 as fine field trial ground as oiie could wish for. Had the 

 weather been bright the trials would have been very success- 

 ful in spite of all the other drawbacks. 



The club and visitors were the guests of the Salinas Rod 

 and Gun Club, represented by C. Z. Hebert, and for open- 

 handed hospitality we never saw their equal. On our return 

 from viewing the grounds a "bulls-head" dinner awaited us. 

 On Wednesday evening we were given a concert in the par- 

 lors of the Abbott House, the headquarters of the club, by 

 the local brass band. On Friday night a ball was given in 

 our honor that, in spite of the rain, brought out 100 couples, 

 followed by a banquet. And in every possible manner the 

 gun club endeavored to make the stay of the visiting sports- 

 men a pleasant outing. 



At the annual meeting of the club on Thursday evening 

 the following new members were elected: W. H. Bryant, 

 Suisun; Crittenden Robinson and W. S. Duval, of San Fran- 

 cisco; J. M. Morrison, H. J. Kilearif and E. C. Weinreich, of 

 Sacramento; E. F Northam, of San Jose, and Judge 1ST. A. 

 Dorn, C. L. Hebert, A. F. Bullene, J. C. Meanor and G. La- 

 pierre, of Salinas. The officers elected for the ensuing year 

 were: President, J. G. Edwards (his eighth year in office); 

 First Vice-President, C. Z. Hebert; Second Vice-President, 

 Andrew Jackson; Secretary, J. M. Kilgarif. Executive Com- 

 mittee: Judge C. N. Post, C. Robinson, P. D. Linville, W, J.' 

 Golcher, W. G. Kerckhoff, Wm. Schreiber and Judge N. A. 

 Dorn. Resolutions of regret at the death of C. J. Miller 

 were passed, and Judge Post, J. M. Bassford and H. T. 

 Payne were appointed a committee of three to draft same. 



The system of running now in use by the Eastern Field 

 Trial Club was adopted for the next trials. In short, the 

 spotting system in place of the heat system. 



Resolutions of thanks to the Salinas Rod and Gun Club 

 were adopted. 



Among the many that visited the trials were President J. 

 G. Edwards, Secretary J. M. Kilgarif, P. D. Linville, Wm. 

 Dormer, Andrew Jackson, C. A. Haight, Thos. Higgs, H. T. 

 Payne, E. T. Allen, A. E. Magill. A. Russell Crowell, W. J. 

 Golcher, J. Ross Jackson, Critteuden Robinson, David 

 Thorn and R. Liddle of San Francisco, Judge C. N. Post, 

 Chas. Studarus, N. E. White, E. C. Weinreich, J. E. Terry, 

 Henry Gerber, H. J. Kilgarif and J. M, Morrison of Sacra- 

 mento, R. M. Dodge and W. H. Bryant of Suisun, Wm De 

 Motte of Raymond, John Hughes of Capay Valley, J. M. 

 Bassford of Vacaville, E. F. Northam of San Jose, W. H. 

 Shockley of Candelaria, Nev., M. D. Waters of Gait and many 

 other well known sportsmen. 



The dogs were run as follows: 



The Derby. 



The start for the grounds on Tuesday morning was delayed 

 until after 10 o'clock by a very heavy shower, and then 

 through a misunderstanding the party drove to the grounds 

 by way of the bridge, about six miles or more out of the 

 direct route. As Mr. Jackson, the chosen judge, had not 

 arrived, J. M. Kilgarif officiated in his absence. 



Rex and Mercury.— The first brace, the black pointer 

 Rex, handled by owner, and the English setter Mercury, 

 handled by M. D. Walters, were put down at 1:05 in heavy 

 brush. The heat was an unsatisfactory one. The brush was 

 too high and too dense. Mr. Robinson was lost by the judges 

 several times, and of more importance still, Rex was lame, 

 starting in on three legs. He is naturally a wide-ranging, 

 fast dog, but from being lame and the coddling that natur- 

 ally foJows an injury of the kind — a sprained ankle — he was 

 disinclined to leave his handler for any length of time. 



After being down about forty minutes Mercury located a 

 bevy, but they flushed wild, and as it was tound t be im- 

 possible to work them in the thicket, the dogs were ordered 

 up, and after a drive of a half mile or so we re again put 

 down in more open ground. Mercury immediately pointed 

 a covey in low brush. Rex caught wind of the same covey 

 and pointed staunchly. Birds flushed wild and flew into a 

 dense thicket. Shortly after Mercury pointed a single bird, 

 and Walters shot aud killed. Both dogs steady to shot and 

 wing. Down nearly two hours. Mercury much the best in 

 pace and range. 



Betst Maek and Adelia.— The second brace, the English 

 setter bitch Betsy Mark, handled by M. D. Walters, and the 



pointer bitch Adelia, handled by Chas. Studarus, were put 

 down in good low chemise and sage brush cover shortly after 

 3 o'clock. Like the former brace it was an unequal contest 

 as Adelia has a large swelling on her neck, doubtless goitre. 

 Like the other pointer she was disinclined to leave her 

 handler. Betsy Mark showed phenomenal pace and range 

 from the start and kept it up. Betsy soon located a covey 

 which flushed wild, she started to break in but stopped 

 instantly at command. Adelia pointed the same covey just 

 as they flushed. Walters shot to make the birds lie. Moved 

 on a short distance Betsy agaiu pointed staunchly. Adelia 

 when called up refused to back, Adelia next found a single 

 bird and pointed it staunchly. Betsy when called up to back 

 walked all aronnd Adelia and pointed the same bird from 

 the opposite side of the brush. The dogs were taken up for 

 water at 3:53, Lhen put down again immediately. Betsy 

 pointed a single and Adelia backed for an instant and then 

 moved on. Or j red up at 4:03, Betsy Mark winning the heat. 



Second Series. 



Mercury and Betsy Mark. — This brace were put down 

 at 4:07 to decide first money. After an hour's hunting Betsy 

 pointed staunchly and Mercury backed. A single bird 

 flushed. A little further on both dogs pointed staunchly a 

 few rods apart. Mercury's bird flushed wild, and when he 

 was called to back did so just as the bird flushed. Moved 

 on, Betsy pointed again and Mercury backed. Ordered up at 

 5 o'clock. Betsy is the best in pace and range, Mercury the 

 most^stylish. Betsy won the heat and first money. 



On Wednesday morning a report reached headquarters 

 that the river was rising and the ford dangerous. A p^tty 

 was sent to investigate, and this caused another delay. 

 Shortly after 9 a start was made and the ford crossed without 

 accident. Andrew Jackson, the substitute judge, arrived on 

 Tuesday night and took the place of J. M. Kilgariff duriug 

 the balance of the trials. The weather was dark and threat- 

 ening, with occasional showers. 



Mercury and Adelia.— This brace were put down at 10:50 

 to decide second money. Mercury was the first to find; the 

 bevy were runners but he roaded and pointed again. The 

 birds were flushed by the handlers. Ordered on Adelia 

 pointed two singles in rapid succession. Then both dogs 

 pointed singles. Then both dogs pointed but no birds could 

 be found. After being down nearly one hour they were or- 

 dered up and Mercury given the heat and second money. 



Rex and Adelia divided third without running. 



SUMMARY. 



The Derby, 25 entries, 4 starters, $5 to nominate, $15 to 

 start, 50% to first, 30$ to second, 20% to third. 



A. P. Kerckhoff's lemon and white English setter dog 

 Mercury (Dick Bondhu— Sunlit), beat Crittendon Robinson's 

 pointer dog Rex (Old Black Joe II. — Black Bess). 



W. G. Kerckhoff's black, white and tan English setter 

 bitch Betsy Mark (Gath's Mark — Ightfleld Sophie), beat 

 J. M. Bassford's liver and white pointer bitch Adelia (Bis- 

 marck — Queen's Last). 



Second Series. 

 Betsy Mark beat Mercury. 



Third Series. 



Mercury beat Adelia. 



Betsy Mark won first money, $92.50. Mercury won sec- 

 ond money, $55.50. Rex and Adelia divided third, $37. 



The All-Age. 



It was thought that the All-Age this year would be the 

 largest in numbers and best in quality ever ran in this State, 

 but the miserable weather and the false report about the 

 grounds and birds caused the owners of Glenbeigh, Star- 

 light, Sam Weller and other good ones to withhold their 

 entries. The entry was small, but what it lost in number it 

 made up in quality. Six better dogs it would be hard to 

 find. Mr. Bassford withdrew his entry, Tommy Tickler, 

 after the first heat. This action we can only condemn. 

 While the heat was very hotly contested and very close we 

 think the decision just, and Mr. Bassford is old enough in 

 field trial work to take his "medicine" with better grace, 

 even though it be a little bitter. 



Lucinda and Betsy Mark.— This brace, the first in the 

 All- Age, were put down at 12 o'clock in long cover. The 

 former a daughter of Rip Rap, handled by De Motte: the 

 latter a daughter of Gath's Mark, handled by Walters. 

 Betsy located a single almost immediately. Lucinda, when 

 called up to back, refused, ran in ahead of Betsy and failed 

 to point; Betsy perfectly steady. Walters shot and killed. 

 Betsy retrieved tenderly. Betsy soon after pointed and then 

 left. ' Soon after Lucinda pointed at the same bush, but left 

 it, Shortly after the reporters jumped a bird from the same 

 bush. Betsy next located a covey and roaded, but Walters 

 called her off. Ordered on, both dogs pointed, but no birds 

 were found. Betsy then located and drew to a staunch 

 point on three birds; Lucinda backed staunchly. Moved on 

 a few rods, Betsy pointed again. Down a little over one 

 hour. Betsy best in pace, range and point work. Betsy 

 won. 



Countess Noble and Tommy Tickler.— This brace were 

 in the writer's estimation the best pointer and best English 

 setter ever run in a Californian field trial, and a more brill- 

 iant heat could scarcely be imagined. Countess Noble was 

 handled by Walters, Tommy Tickler by De Motte. In range 

 they are about equal. In pace the pointer has a shade the 

 best of it. In style I prefer the pointer, but it is a matter of 

 opinion only. Countess is just as stylish a setter as he is a 

 pointer, but somehow his dash and high head, . his rigid 

 points and quick action pleased me a little the best and at 

 least one of the judges was of the same opinion. Countess 

 was the most obedient. In point work they were about even. 

 Judge Post's score placed them exactly even on points of 

 merit with three points off Tommy's score for breaking in. 

 This breaking in is disputed by handler, owner and one-half 

 the spectators. Judge Post and the writer declare that the 

 dog certainly started to break in. The other judges were 

 not in sight of the dog. 



The pair were put down in low cover but soon worked into 

 cover waist high. The most of the heat was run in low 

 chemise and sage on the sides of low ridges in full view of the 

 spectators. Another thing that caused the spectators to 

 growl was the impression that the pointer got the first point. 

 It was frequently asked, 'Why did the judges prolong the 

 heat when the pointer had the best of it from the start?" 

 This impression was a false one; Countess was the first to 

 point. It was in heavy brush and no one but her handler, 

 Judge Post and the two reporters on horseback 

 saw her. Tommy was lost shortly afterward and 

 found by the marshal staunch as a rock on 

 point. His horse nearly ran over him. De Motte flushed the 

 bird and shot. It was thought that he missed, but shortly 

 afterwards Countess drew to point, and Tommy backed, De 

 Motte's dead bird was found. The brush was too dense for 

 good work, and at 2.15 the dogs were ordered up and a move 

 was made to better grounds. The grounds used for the bal- 

 ance of the heat cannot be excelled for field trial purposes in 

 the wide world. The ground is covered with low chemise 

 and sage brush, and is just rolling enough to affoi'd a 

 good view of the work done, and there is at least 5,000 acres 

 of the same nature. 



At 2:40 the dogs were put down again. Couutess made a 

 very wide cast and located a large covey, roaded it beauti- 

 fully and came to point on the brow of a rise. Tommy, 

 called up by handler, winded the covey and pointed an 

 instant before Countess. Birds flushed. Moved on, Tommy 

 pointed and Countess backed. Countess then pointed a 

 single, which flushed wild over the hill. Ordered on, Tommy 

 I pointed a single. De Motte fired and killed. Tommy broke 



in, but stopped instantly at command. Cast off again, 

 Tommy pointed a single aud De Motte shot and dropped the 

 bird, but Tommy could not And it. Countess next pointed a 

 small bevy, and Walters shot and killed. Countess retrieved 

 quickly and well. Ordered up at 3:25. Down lh. 25m. 

 Countess won. 



Smoky and Clay.— The former a large, heavy-boned Eng- 

 lish setter, handled by Walters, the latter a stylish pointer, 

 handled by Studarus, were put down at 11:30 A. M. Thurs- 

 day in sage brush and low cover. Clay found very quickly, 

 and a bunch of three or four were flushed by Studarus, who 

 shot aud killed two. Clay was steady to shot and retrieved 

 well. Smoky made a good cast and pointed a covey staunchly; 

 Clay winded same covey and also pointed staunchly. Smoky 

 next drew to a point, but broke it and went to roading; no 

 birds found. Moved on to the scattered covey and Smoky drew 

 to a point. Clay when called to back ran in ahead. Smoky 

 then roaded again and made two points in rapid succession. 

 Walters shot and killed. Smoky when ordered to retrieve 

 pointed the winged bird and pinched it a bit when he re- 

 trieved it. When he was pointing Clay again refused to back. 

 Clay next pointed a single bird and Smoky two. Ordered up 

 at 12:35, Smoky winning. Smoky is the widest ranger and is 

 stylish in roading. but Clay is the most stylish on point. 

 Second Series. 



Countess Noble and Smoky.— This brace were put down 

 at 3 20. Countess pointed a single after a long hunt, then 

 Smoky pointed a single and Countess backed. Ordered up 

 at 4, just in time to avoid another sharp shower. Heat 

 undecided. The same grounds were used on Friday as on 

 Thursday, but the cold and rain had apparently driven the 

 birds to the bush, as they were not found very plentiful. 

 This brace were put down again about noon in low cover, 

 Countess winning in a walk. She excels in quartering, pace 

 range and style. She pointed three singles and a covey to 

 Smoky's one single, and won first money. 



Smoky and Betsy Mark.— This brace were put down 

 after lunch to decide second money. It was thought that 

 Betsy had a cinch, and she is unquestionably the better of 

 the two. But the unsteadiness that made itself manifest in 

 the Derby completely took possession of the bitch. She 

 pointed four singles and a covey to Smokey's six singles, and 

 excelled in pace and range, but spoiled her chances by break- 

 ing in three times. Smoky won the heat and second money. 



Betsy Mark and Clay were put down at 3:30. Clay first 

 pointed a single and then a covey after roading very prettily. 

 They were ordered up at 3:48 and put down again in new 

 country at 4:05. Clay soon pointed another single, but birds 

 were still very scarce, Betsy is the best in pace and range, but 

 Clay is more stylish aud shows an excellent nose. Ordered 

 up at 4:40, Clay winning the heat and third money. 



SUMMARY. 



All-Age Stake, $20 entrance, 50$ to first, 30$ to second, 20% 

 to third. Six starters. 



W G Kerckhoff's black, white and tan English setter bitch 

 Betsy Mark (Gath's Mark— Igktfield Sophie) beat William 

 Schreiber 's liver and white pointer bitch Lucinda (Rip Rap- 

 Sal). 



H. T. Payne's lemon and white English setter bitch 

 Countess Noble (Stanford— Lilly C.) beat J. M. Bassford's 

 lemon and white pointer dog Tommy Tickler (Bismark— 

 Beulah). 



K. E. Myers's black and white English setter dog Smoky 

 (Tennessee Bob— Hoosier Belle) beat Chas. Studarus's lemon 

 and white pointer dog Clay (Berge's Tom— Queen Croxteth). 



Final Series. 

 Countess Noble beat Betsy Mark. 

 Smoky beat Betsy Mark. 

 (J lay beat Betsy's Mark. 



First, Countess Noble; second, Smoky; third, Clay. 



Namquoit. 



W. K. C. Show. 



For the convenience of intending exhibitors at the 

 W. K. C. show, we have a number of premium lists and 

 entry blanks at their disposal, and we shall be happy to afford 

 any "help or instruction to those who desire it in making their 

 entries. There is always a little grumble among the "regu- 

 lars" about the entry fee of $5, but it must be remembered 

 that the W. K. C, while it indulges in the largest premium 

 list, also assumes a much larger financial risk thau any other 

 kennel club. Something like $15,000 is at stake before an 

 entry is received. The rent of the Garden alone is $6,000, 

 and their advertising bill last year was $2,000. For these and 

 other good reasons we hope the exhibitors will see that a good, 

 entry is forthcoming. 



The American Spaniel Club offers the following special 

 prizes, open to members of the club only: 



Clumber. Spaniels. — James L. Little offers $5 for the best 

 kennel of four or more, and the same for best bitch and dog. 



Field Spaniels. — Newton Abbott cup (donated by E, M. 

 Oldham), value $50, for best bitch; to be won four times. 

 Geo. R. Preston, $5 for best_ pup, dog or bitch. The Obrig 

 Camera Co. (A. C. Wilmerding, proprietor), one Tom Thumb 

 camera, value $10, for best other than black. A. E. Foster, 

 camera, value $6, for best black dog; donor not to compete. 



Cocker Spaniels.— Henry Brooks, $5 each for best American 

 bred black dog and bitch pup; $5 for best American bred 

 pup, dog or bitch, any other color. C. G. Browning, gold- 

 mounted fountain pen, value $6, for best headed cocker. 

 Swiss Mountain Kennels, $10 for the best trio of cockers bred 

 by exhibitor; donor not to compete. C. T. Sackett, $5 for 

 best black cocker in open classes, and the same for best other 

 color cocker in open classes. Charles M. Nelles, $5 for best 

 dog or bitch, other than black, never having previously won 

 a first prize. William West, $10 for best bitch. The Blair 

 Camera Co. (New York), one Bullseye camera, value $8, for 

 the best dog, any color. Dr. F. W. Kitchel, one silver- 

 mounted pipe for the best liver and white dog or bitch, 



E. M. Oldham offers $5 for the best moving spaniel of any 

 breed. The club also donates a nice list of cash specials to 

 the Detroit, Chicago and Boston shows. 



Irish water spaniels will be divided by sex. A field trial 

 class will be made for Gordon setters with prizes of $15, $10 

 and $5. "A Friend" offers $15 for best American bred wire- 

 hair fox-terrier in open, puppy or novice classes. 



White Wonder. 



Editor Forest and Stream: 



In your notes of White Wonder on Dec. 30, 1893, you say: 

 "White Wonder was never shown here after it was proved he 

 was deaf at Boston in 1890." Will you kindly correct that 

 statement, as it was proved he was not deaf at Boston in 

 1890 and won first in the open class. H. A. HARRIS. 



[We were under the impression that the dog did not com- 

 pete for the special against, Attraction after we placed him 

 first in open class on account of the decision that the dog 

 was deaf. If a dog cannot p s-ibly hear a whistle close to 

 his ear h^ is deaf according to the rule aud this was the case 

 with White Wonder at Boston in 1890.] 



Fox- Terrier Stakes. 



Editor Forest and Stream: 



In the premium list of t he Westminster Kennel Club just 

 sent out, uuder the head of specials and stakes offered by the 

 American Fox -Terrier Club, an error is made in publishing 

 the fact that the second division of the seventh Grand Pro- 

 duce Stake and the Yankee Stake of 1893 will be judged. 

 Both of these stakes were judged at Providence last fall, and 

 were included in the above list through a printer's error. 



Tho's Smith, Sec f y A. F.-T. Club. 



