March 3, 1894.] 



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CLUB MEETINGS. 



St. Bernard Club. 



The annual meeting of this club was held Tuesday, Feb. 

 20, at 8 P.M., present: Mrs. Sid well, Mrs. Lee, Mrs. Smyth, 

 Miss Whitney, Miss Chandler, Miss Goodenow, Messrs. C. A. 

 Pratt, G. P. Wiggins, B. P. Johnson, J. A. C. Johnson, 

 Daniel Mann, E. H. Moore, J. Luts, Edward Booth and W. 

 H. Joeckel, Jr. 



On motion the reading of the minutes of previous meeting 

 was dispensed with and were approved as published. 



Mr. Johnson presented his report as treasurer which had 

 previously been audited and approved, showing a balance of 

 $373.37 in the treasury from which the premiums offered dur- 

 ing this present year are to be paid. 



It was decided to hold a St. Bernard show in connection 

 with that held by the Hempstead Farm Co., May 1 to 4, the 

 understanding being that the Farm Co. were to pay all cash 

 premiums which were to be as numerous and as liberal as 

 those offered by the Westminster Kennel Club, and the en- 

 trance fee was not to exceed that charged by them. Messrs. 

 Joeckel and J. A. C. Johnson were appointed to represent 

 the St. Bernard Club and to secure as liberal terms as pos- 

 sible. Mr. Joeckel read the correspondence with Mr. Terry 

 relating to this show and stated that the Madison Square Co. 

 had offered the St. Bernard Club a special of $25 either in 

 plate or cash, the St. Bernard Club to determine the disposi- 

 tion of same, Mr. Joeckel also stated that the notice of the 

 annual meeting had aunounced the proposition of holding 

 the show and that about seventeen members had responded 

 to the invitation to express their wishes. All were in favor 

 of holding the show, and no opposition had been offered by 

 any one, and about §125 had been promised for premiums. 

 Of* the seventeen replies received twelve had voted for judges 

 of which nine were for Miss Whitney, and one each for 

 Messrs. Mortimer, Mason and Joeckel. 



The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: 

 President, W. H. Joeckel, Jr. ; Vice Presidents, Miss Whitney, 

 J. Ruppert, Jr. and R. J. Sawyer; Treasurer, Jas. A. C. John- 

 son. No Secretary was elected, the selection of one being 

 left to the Board of Governors. Board of Governors, Messrs. 

 K. E. Hopf, C. A. Pratt, E. Booth, W. C. Reick, E. H. Moore, 

 A. C. Shallenberger, W. H. Walbridge, B. P. Johnson, G. P. 

 Wiggin. 



Mr. Joeckel said that a number of members had expressed 

 dissatisfaction in the appoiutment of judges at the various 

 shows and that the wishes of the club were not consulted. 

 Col. Ruppert made the motion which was seconded, that the 

 Board of Governors should select a list of judges, and the 

 same was to be mailed to the members of the club, who 

 were to strike off the names df-those objectionable. The 

 result was to be made known and to influence if possible the 

 committees of the various clubs in the selection of judges in 

 the future. Meeting adjourned. 



Edward Booth, Sec'y pro tern. 



English Setter Club. 



The meeting of this club was postponed to the second day 

 of the Philadelphia Kennel Club's show, March 28, on account 

 of the absence of the secretary, which was caused by a sad 

 bereavement. 



The Eastern Field Trials Club. 



The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. 

 The treasurer's report showed a small balance to the club's 

 credit. The resignations of Messrs. Hulman, Merriam, Hun- 

 ter, Carroll and Breese were accepted. ' The following stakes 

 were arranged: Derby, purse S600, divided into first, second 

 and third, $300, $200 and $100 respectively. All-Age Stake 

 the same. The Breeders' cup was abolished. Entry fees the 

 same as last year. The Subscription Stake (four-hour race) 

 was changed to a two-hour race, $50 entrance. Purse $500. 

 First $250, second $150, third $100. Mr. F. G. Taylor was 

 present as a representative of the P. K. C, with a view to 

 arranging a members' stake to be run jointly by the two 

 clubs and to arrange for both clubs holding their trials on 

 the same grounds if possible. The conditions of Members' 

 Stake will be made by the president. Mr. Lorillard was ap- 

 pointed a committee to confer with the P. K. C. on the matter 

 at the Philadelphia show. A selling stake to be run jointly 

 was also considered. The details were not settled definitely, 

 but in a general way the stake is to be for setters and point- 

 ers which have never won at a field trial, no valuation of a 

 dog to exceed $300. Ten dollars entrance, and starting fee 5% 

 of selling price. Dogs to be judged with a view to actual 

 field shooting. Certificate of merit to every dog worthy of 

 it. Winners to be sold at auction. Any surplus in excess of 

 selling price to go to the club. The club has secured more 

 grounds at Newton, N. C, and is fully equipped in that re- 

 spect for a good trial. It is working earnestly to hold a suc- 

 cessful and interesting competition. The Selling Stake, from 

 its novelty and the restrictions which bar out winners and 

 field trial dogs of the winning species (the limit of price, $300, 

 accomplishing that end) is expected to accomplish much in 

 developing a large interest and support. 



Pointer Club of America. 



The club's meeting was held in Madison Square Garden on 

 Tuesday evening, Mr. Geo. W. LaRue presiding. There was 

 a good attendance of members present. Mr. Heath's resolu- 

 tion that proxies shall be received was carried by a vote of 

 12 to 3. Messrs. J. B. Wickery, Pittsburgh, Wm. P. Scott, 

 St. Louis, and T. P. Lewis, New York, were elected to mem- 

 bership. Mr. Webster made a brief speech on the deficiencies 

 of the constitution of the club, his remarks being preliminary 

 to the introduction of a new constitution for the club' s con- 

 sideration and action. He explained that it contained only 

 what was regular in club constitutions. The new constitu- 

 tion was adopted. Names of candidates for election must 

 hereafter be in the hands of the secretary at least 30 days 

 before the meeting of the Board. At the next meeting the 

 names shall be proposed for election. The election of officers 

 resulted as follows: President, Hon. J. S. Wise ; Vice-Pre- 

 sident, T. G. Davey; Secretary, F. S. Webster; Treasurer, C. 

 F. Lewis; Board of Governors, Messrs. J. R. Daniels, Geo. 

 W. LaRue, B. F. Seitner, Jas. Mortimer, E. O. Damon and 

 Geo. S. McAlpin. Mr. Chas. Heath was elected A. K. C. 

 delegate. 



The National Greyhound Club. 



The annual meeting of this club was called to take place on 

 Feb. 21, at Madison Square Garden, but was postponed to 

 Wednesday, March 7, no quorum being present. The ad- 

 journed meeting will take place at 12.30 P. M., Room 57, 

 26 Court St., Brooklyn. 



Bulldog Club of America. 



The fourth annual meeting of this club was held Tuesday, 

 Feb. 20. 



The following members were present: Messrs. Roby, 

 Kendall, Mason-Jones, Austin, Dole, Lawshe, Matthews, 

 Mariner, Robinson (representative of CoL Hilton) and Wood- 

 ward. The meeting was called to order by the president, 

 Mr. J. H. Matthews, and the secretary, Mr. E. A. Woodward, 

 being present, kept a record of the proceedings. The min- 

 utes of the last meeting were read and approved. 



The former treasurer, Mr. E. A. Woodward, made a report 

 up to January 1, 1894, upon which date Mr. Austin entered 

 upon the duties of the office. Mr. E. K. Austin then made 

 his report from that date up to the present time. Both of 

 these reports were accepted. 



Upon motion duly seconded, it was voted that the thanks 

 of the club be extended to Mr a Woodward for preparing for I 



the present treasurer a set of books detailing the transactions 

 of the different treasurers since the club was organized. 



The secretary submitted his annual report for the past 

 year, which was accepted. It contained the recommanda- 

 tions that several gentlemen, admirers of the breed, be made 

 honorary members of the club, 



Mr. Roby made a motion which was seconded by Mr. Ken- 

 dall, that the following gentlemen be made honorary mem- 

 bers of this club: Messrs J. W. Berrie, J. S. Pybus-Sellom, 

 G. R. Krehl, F. W. Crowther, H. W. Lacy, C. F. W. Jackson, 

 Chas. H. Mason, and D. Y. Cassels. Carried. 



Mr. Kendall made a motion which was seconded by Mr. 

 Lawshe, that a vote of thanks be extended to Mr. H. W. 

 Lacy for the publication in the Forest and Stream of the 

 several interesting articles on the bulldog, and which have 

 stimulated much interest in the breed. Carried. 



Mr. Dole made a motion which was seconded by Mr. 

 Mariner, and carried, that the members of the club be fur- 

 nished with a complete membership list and requested to 

 designate ten members as their choice for club judges. 



Mr. Roby presented an outline for Produce Stakes which 

 he moved be instituted by the club, and that the Executive 

 Committee consider the different conditions under which to 

 offer them ; and that the members be immediately advised 

 of its decision. This was seconded by Mr. Dole and carried. 



Mr. Mariner stated he wished to invite suggestions from 

 the members present as to what manner they thought it 

 advisable for him to offer a donation to the club in order to 

 enable it to offer a prize, or prizes, for competition at certain 

 shows among bulldog owners not members of the club. 



Upon motion of Mr. Woodward, seconded by Mr. Kendall, 

 it was voted that Mr. Mariner impose such conditions as he 

 thought advisable, and that his donation would be thank- 

 fully received. Carried. 



Mr. Kendall made a motion which was seconded by Mr. 

 Mason-Jones, that at future annual shows at New York an 

 attendant in uniform be stationed near the bulldog exhibits 

 to hand out information cards to the public, and to look 

 after members' entries, and the interests of the club gen- 

 erally. Carried. 



It was moved and seconded that the Executive Committee 

 be authorized to issue a souvenir of the club, giving its 

 history, rules and regulations, membership list, and other 

 items of interest, and that the same be embellished with cuts 

 of typical specimens of the breed, provided, however, that 

 the cost of publishing two hundred copies would not exceed 

 $100. Each member to be given one copy free, and the Exec- 

 utive Committee to fix the price at whieh additional copies 

 shall be sold to members and the public. Carried. 



Upon motion, duly seconded, it was voted to proceed with 

 the election of an Executive Committee for the ensuing year, 

 thereupon a ballot was taken and the following were declared 

 elected: Messrs. J. H. Matthews, H. D. Kendall, E. K. Austin, 

 Wm. Mariner, Renshaw Mason-Jones, Frank F. Dole, and 

 E. A. Woodward. Meeting adjourned. 



The Executive Committee then convened and from its 

 members elected officers as follows for the ensuing year: 

 President, JohnH. Matthews; Vice-President, H. D. Ken- 

 dall; Treasurer, E. K. Austin, and Secretary, E. A. Wood- 

 ward. Meeting adjourned. E. A. Woodward, Secretary. 



Irish Setter Club. 



The Irish Setter Club held its annual meeting Feb. 21. 

 There were present Messrs. Jas. B. Blossom, Dr. L. C. Sau- 

 veur, B. L. Clements, Geo. Langran, E. F. Badmington, 

 W. L. Washington, Geo. H. Thomson, F. L. Cheney and 

 G. G. Davis. Seventeen additional members were represented 

 by proxies. 



The minutes of the last annual meeting were read and ap- 

 proved. 



The secretary-treasurer submitted a report of the finances 

 of the club. The report was accepted, the accounts approved 

 and a vote of thanks tendered. 



Mr. G. W. Lang of Pittsburgh, Pa., was elected a member. 



It was resolved to amend the constitution so as to enable 

 the executive committee to elect new members by ballot- 

 three negative votes to exclude. 



Mr. W. S. Bell of Pittsburgh was elected a member. 



The Rev. Robt. O'Callaghan of Rochester, England, and 

 the Rev. W. H. Knowlton of Paso Robles, California, were 

 elected honorary members. 



The annual election for officers was then held with the fol- 

 lowing result: President, W. L. Washington, Pittsburgh, 

 Pa.; Vice President, Dr. L. C. Sauveur, Chestnut Hill, Pa.; 

 Sec.-Treas., W. S. Bell, Pittsburgh, Pa. Executive Com- 

 mittee, F. H. Perry, Des Moines, Iowa; J. B. Blossom, New 

 York, N. Y.; Geo. W. Lang, Pittsburgh, Pa.; Geo. H. Thom- 

 son, Philadelphia, Pa.; F. L. Cheney, Pittsfield, Mass.; G. G. 

 Davis, Philadelphia, Pa. 



Great Dane Club. 



An enthusiastic meeting of the Great Dane Club of 

 America was held on the last evening of the show. Officers 

 elected for the ensuing year are: President, Jas. A. Law- 

 rence of Columbus, O.; Secretary, A. H. Heppner, N. Y.; 

 Treasurer, Chas. Fischer, Brooklyn; Executive Committee, 

 Bardoe Elliott, Henry Bord and C. R. Lawson. E. B. Elliott 

 as a committee of one, was authorized to elect new members. 

 New members admitted, T. B. Burnham and Henry Bord. 

 The club is financially strong. It was decided to put up the 

 silver cup of the late President C. D. Bernheimer at the fol- 

 lowing shows: Chicago, Boston and Columbus, O.— it being 

 too late for Detroit. 



Mr. J. A. Lawrence was elected president of the club un- 

 animously in view of the facts, firstly because he is to-day 

 certainly the leading breeder and importer, secondly because 

 he resides in the West. The club wishes to ernphazise that 

 it is not a local affair for mutual benefit and glory, but a 

 national club of progressive, broad intentions. It has by its 

 action put the western Great Dane fanciers in the position to 

 hold meetings, elect members, etc. 



The secretary was instructed to inquire into the expense of 

 publishing a standard work on the Great Dane, with first 

 class illustrations. He addressed the meeting, submitting 

 his ideas on this subject and calling special attention to the 

 fact that there is nothing published in this country, except 

 newspaper controversies, often eccentric and selfish in motive 

 to which the beginner or the American faucier and judge 

 could refer to for information and guidance in breeding, 

 buying and importing. Any one interested in the progress 

 of this breed who has any suggestion to offer is requested to 

 address, A. H. Heppner, Delegate and Secretary, Great Dane 

 Club, 426 Produce Ex., N. Y. 



Collie Club. 



The annual meeting of this club took place on Thursday 

 afternoon. The officers elected were: President, Jenkins 

 Van Schaick; Vice Presidents, Thos. H. Terry and J. Pier- 

 pont Morgan; Secretary and Treasurer, J. D. Shotwell. 



American Fox-Terrier Club. 



The regular meeting of the American Fox-Terrier Club 

 was duly held at 4.30 P. M. on Wednesday, Feb. 21, and after 

 the regular routine business the following Board of Gov- 

 ernors were elected for the ensuing year: 



August Belmont, W. Rutherfurd, Hollis Hunnewell, 

 Clarence Rathbone, John E. Thayer, H. W. Smith. 



At a meeting of the Governors held immediately after the 

 above, the following new members were unanimously 

 elected: 



George Hendrie, George M. Hendrie, W. H. Muir, G. M. 

 Carnochan, R, F. Mayhew, Dr. H. T. Foote, Dr. D. B. Darby; 

 and John E. Thayer was elected President; August Belmont, 

 Vice-President; and H. W. Smith, Sec'y and Treasurer, 



At the regular meeting it was voted that in addition to the 

 grand challenge cup (value $300), that the Secretary be em- 

 powered to make collections for four challenge cups to be 

 given for the Apollo, Homebred, Tomboy and Stud Dog 

 Stakes, and after suitable money was raised, these cups with 

 the grand challenge cup in a suitable case should at the 

 wisdom of the Board of Governors be sent around to the 

 various shows where proper guarantee could be obtained, 

 in order that the different fox-terrier breeders throughout 

 the country would have an opportunity of seeing what 

 stakes, etc. , could be won by their produce. 



The following gentlemen sitbscribed the amount opposite 

 their name: John E. Thayer $50, Hollis Hunnewell $50, H. 

 W. Smith $50, Clarence Rathbone $25, Wayman S. Cush- 

 man $25. 



The following stakes of the American Fox-Terrier Club 

 were decided at the New York show: Stud Dog Stakes of 

 1894 to which the following nominations were made: C. Rath- 

 bone — Beverwyck Royalist and Beverwyck King Pin, the 

 former out of Beverwyck Moonshine, and the latter out 

 of Beverwyck Moonbeam, both sired by Standard's King. 



Blemton Kennels — Blemton Esparanza, Blemton Ermine, 

 both out of New Forest Ethel by Blemton Victor II. Also 

 Blemton Viking and Blemton Votary, both out of Blemton 

 Vanity, sired by Blemton Rasper. L. & W, Rutherfurd— 

 Warren Regent and Warren Damsel, the former out of 

 Reprieve and the latter out of Warren Dorothy; both by 

 Warren Tiptop. Also Warren Foxy and Warren Tippet, 

 the former out of Dusky II, and the latter out of Villanelle; 

 by Warren Tiptop. The first prize in this stake— one- 

 half of the entire subscription ($70) was won by Clarence 

 Rathbone's brace, Beverwyck Royalist and Beverwyck King 

 Pin. Mr. Thayer therefore received second prize which was 

 one-half of the subscription ($70) and the President's cup as 

 the first prize brace was sired by his Standard's King. The 

 third prize which was the stakes, amounting to $20, was won 

 by the Blemton Kennels' Viking and Votary. 



For the first division of the Eighth Grand Produce Stakes 

 the following nominations were made: John E. Thayer's 

 Hillside Grit, by Standard's King ex Pluck. Clarence Rath- 

 bone's Beverwyck Royalist, by Standard's King ex Moon- 

 shine. Blemton Kennels', Blemton Spanker, by Standard's 

 King ex Spinster, and L. & W. Rutherfurd's, Warren 

 Regent, by Warren Tiptop ex Reprieve, and Warren Foxy, 

 by Warren Tiptop ex Dusky II. The first prize which was 

 one-half of the entire stakes was won by Clarence Rath- 

 bone's Beverwyck Royalist. 



It will be seen from the above that Mr. Rathbone won $124 

 in both these stakes on the two puppies. H. W. Smith. 



American Spaniel Club. 



The annual meeting of the American Spaniel Club was 

 held Feb. 21, at 4.30 P. M. Present: Dr. J. S. Bradbury, H. 

 Brooks, C. G. Browning, E. W. Fiske, A. B. Forsythe, Henry 

 Jarrett, R. P. Keasbey, J)r. F. W. Kitchel, A. Laidlaw, C. M. 

 Nelles, E. M. Oldham, W. T. Payne, Geo P. Preston Jr., 

 A. E. Rendle: H. S. Reynolds, F. Smyth, John Stacom, Mar- 

 cil A. Viti, and A. C. Wilmerding. President Wilmerding 

 in the chair. The President's annual address described the 

 work the Executive Committee had accomplished during 

 the year. That there had been more meetings and more 

 members elected during the past year than in any one pre- 

 vious; that it was not thought advisable to continue the 

 committee on medals, as prizes of this nature were at the 

 present time at a discount, so the committee was discharged; 

 that the field spaniel $100 cup had been officially awarded 

 by this committee, as it had been won the requisite number 

 or times by one exhibitor, viz Mr. A. E. Foster with Judex; 

 and that it was proposed to hold a specialty show in Madison 

 Square Garden the latter part of April, which had received 

 full endorsement from the club members, conditions and 

 particulars of which had been printed and distribit ted. With 

 a few matters of minor importance this report closed. 



The Treasurer's statement showing a net balance on hand 

 of $266.47 was a very gratifying one and on motion it was 

 received and adopted. 



Executive Committee elected for the ensuing year was as 

 follows: A. Clinton Wilmerding, Edw. M. Oldham, Rowland 

 P. Keasbey, R. H. Eggleston, Dr. S. J. Bradbury. Adjourned. 



A subsequent meeting of the Executive Committee for the 

 election of officers resulted as follows: President, A. Clinton 

 Wilmerding; Treasurer, Edw. M. Oldham; Secretary, Row- 

 land P. Keasbey; Delegate to A. K. O, Edw. M. Oldham. ' 



A. K. C. MEETING. 



It is impossible to find space for a full report of the A. K. C. meet- 

 ing this week. The most important business transacted was the 

 agreement between the C. K. C. and A. K. C. Mr. Vredenburgh spoke 

 as follows: 



I have some general business which I think ought to come 

 up before this meeting of the Kennel Club. At our meeting in 

 December last there was a committee appointed by the American Ken- 

 nel Club to confer with a committee representing the Canadian Club 

 with the view of securing a compact with the Canadian Kennel Club, 

 subject to the ratification of the two clubs, as would be mutually- 

 agreeable and advantageous to both clubs. The committee met on 

 Tuesday evening last, and the committee of the American Kennel Club, 

 through myself as chairman, desire to say we were more than pleased 

 with the gentlemen who represented the Canadian Kecmel Club, whom 

 we found as anxious to meet us as we were to meet them, and to pro- 

 cure an agreement that we considered would be a just one. Of course 

 you can readily understand that we had at the outset differences of 

 opinion, but these differences were very quickly settled, and we agreed 

 to the following compact, which is duly signed by the members of the 

 co mm ittee: 



"Articles of agreement entered into by the joint committee repre- 

 senting the American Kennel Club and the Canadian Kenuel Club, sub- 

 ject, however, to ratification by both clubs. 



"1. It is agreed that all registrations and listings received either by 

 the American Kennel Club or the Canadian Kennel Club shall berecog- 

 nized by both clubs; provided, that all clogs owned in theUnited States 

 shall be registered or listed with the secretary of the American Kennel 

 Club, and all dogs owned in the Dominion of Canada shall be registered 

 or listed with the secretary of the Canadian Kennel Club. 



"2. All cases of suspension or disqualification by either club shall be 

 recognized by both clubs. 



"3. The bench show rules governing exhibitors and the rules govern- 

 ing clubs holding shows shall be the same in both countries. The Can- 

 adian Kennel Club agrees to appoint a standing committee on rules to 

 correspond with the committee elected each year by th6 American 

 Konnel Club, and all amendments offered by either club must first be 

 submitted to this joint committee, which shall report on the same 

 before said amendments can be finally submitted for adoption. 



''4. All awards made at bench shows both in Canada and in theUnited 

 States, under Kennel Club rules, shall be recognized in both countries 

 and made a record with the respective clubs. 



"5. The Canadian Kennel Club agrees to appoint three delegates to 

 represent it in the American Kennel Club, and the American Kenne 1 

 Club agrees to receive such delegates. The credentials of said dele- 

 gates are to be signed by the secretary of the Canadian Kennel Club, 

 and are to be accepted by the American Kennel Club in the same 

 manner as are the delegates representing the associate members of 

 said club. No annual dues are to be required from the Canadian 

 Kennel Club. 



'•6. Each club parties to this agreement reserves the right of abso- 

 lute jurisdiction in all cases of discipline brought before it without 

 appeal. It being understood that all violations of rules upon which 

 charges may be preferred shall be acted upon by the club in whose 

 territory the misconduct occurs. Appeal can only be made to the 

 club exercising original jurisdiction. 



lis. Vredekbup.gh— That article means this: If any misconduct 

 occurs in Canada they cannot rush down to the American Kennel 

 Club, as they have heretofore, and prefer charges and make this club 

 investigate the matter. They must go to their" own club, and by this 

 agreement they can only appeal to their own club. This article makes 

 each club a sovereign club in its own country. 



"7. The Canadian Kennel Club agrees to publish the registrations 

 received by it within the covers of the American Kennel Club stud 

 book, paying to the American Kennel Club therefor the. sum of SO cents 

 for each registration so for warded. The. American Kennel Club agrees 

 to accept and to publish in its annual stud book, under a department 

 to be known as "Canadian Registration.'" All such registrations must 

 be duly compiled and forwarded with the fee of 50 cents each to the 



