MarchIIO, 1894.] 



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The Megantic Club. 



The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Megan- 

 tic Fish and Game Corporation was held at the Westland 

 Hotel, Portland, Me., on Tuesday, Feb. 27, at 2:30 P. M. 

 There were present Messrs. F. A. Foster, L. Dana Chap- 

 man, Arthur W. Robinson, F. L. Brown and Dr. Heber 

 Bishop. (Proxies 143.) The treasurer's report proved the 

 financial condition of the club to be excellent. Assets 

 $13,513.54, and liabilities f 1,891. 25. 



Mr. Arthur W. Robinson of Boston was re-elected Clerk 

 and Dr. Geo. W. Way of Portland, Me., Assistant Clerk. 

 The following were elected Directors for the ensuing 

 year: Mr. Alexander Taylor, Jr., Mamaroneck, N. Y.; 

 Messrs. Walter C. Prescott, Frederick A. Foster, L. Dana 

 Chapman, Arthur W.Robinson, Boston, Mass.; Dr. W. 

 G. Kendall, Atlantic, Mass.; Messrs. W. K. McClure, 

 Plainfield, N. J.; Chas. A. Kilham, John W. Dunklee, A. 

 R. Brown, Seth Perkins, James Brown, Boston. Mass. ; 

 Mr. Philander Cutler, Binghamton, N. T.; Mr. Nathan F. 

 Tufts, Charlestown. Mass.; Mr. W. A. Macleod, Boston, 

 Mass. ; Mr. Frederick L. Gilbert, New York, N. Y, 



Arthur W. Robinson, Clerk. 



All those who love a dog- because it is a dog, 

 and not merely a medium for the accumulation of 

 dollars and cents, are invited by the editor to con- 

 sider this department as one in which they can 

 discuss amicably any subject that fs of interest 

 to the canins fancy, without fear of their commu- 

 nications being subjected to personal comment 

 or ridicule. 



The Vermont Trout Law. 



Editor Forest and Stream: 



I read with interest Mr. H. C. Kirk's comment on the pro- 

 posed plan for protecting the trout in Vermont waters by 

 posting all small streams and the headwaters of larger ones, 

 and I consider his remarks most sensible from his point of' 

 view. 1 have no wish to provoke a controversy with anyone, 

 but think, as Mr. K. says, the matter should" be discussed, 

 and I hope to see some expression of opinion from Vermont 

 anglers. 



I think all will agree that almost any plan would be more 

 feasible than the six-inch law, as it is now enforced, but it 

 seems an open question whether the proposed plan would be 

 a great improvement. 



If all small streams were posted, without exception, it 

 would close many of the mountain streams which do not act 

 as feeders to a larger stream where, trout are found, but 

 empty direct into some of our larger rivers. Trout of more 

 than Gin. are now taken in these streams, and there would 

 be many more if they were given any chance to grow- 

 that is, the six-inch law would be ample protection for such 

 streams if it could be enforced. 



I may be wrong, hut I cannot see that the proposed law 

 would be any easier to enforce than the present one, especi- 

 ally if it allowed the taking of trout of any size in waters not 

 posted. It would be very easy for any one so disposed to 

 take ail the small trout they cared for in the smaller streams, 

 and to do it in such a way that it would be difficult to prove 

 they were not taken from open waters. The headwaters of 

 our mountain streams are located, as a rule, where witesses 

 of illegal fishing are not apt to be plenty. 



I certainly do not think that under the proposed law even 

 so many fingeriings would be returned as at present (though 

 the number now returned must be very small) especially in 

 the larger streams, where the taking of small trout would be 

 lawful But as matters are at present it would simply 

 legalize what is almost a common practice. Of course in 

 some favored localities the six inch law is well observed, 

 either from principle or because it is not too easily evaded; 

 but as a whole I think it safe to say the six-inch law is doing 

 very little toward keeping up the trout supply. Any one 

 who was fairly well posted would say the same of this sec 

 tion, and I have found it so in other parts of the State. 



This being the case, the proposed measure may be of more 

 value than the present law, and if so, I sincerely hope it may 

 be given a trial. 



The time for the usual tinkering of the fish and game law 

 is approaching, and of course no fellow can tell what will be 

 sprung on us next; but for one I would suggest that it might 

 be well to devise some means of enforcing the present law 

 hefore trying a new departure, which, as far as stated, seems 

 to present the same difficulties and may not have its advan- 



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Game and Fish Bills at Albany. 



(Eh-om our Special Correspondent.') 



Albasy, March 5.— The following bills have been introduced since 

 the summary given up to Feb. 16: 



ASSEMBLY. 



No. 551. By Mr. Bradley.— Makes close season for ruffed grouse, 

 partridge, all grouse and all pheasants, Jan. 1 to Nov. 1; woodcock. 

 Jan. 1 to Aug. 1 (Amends Sec. 164.) 



No. 764. By Mr. Rider.— Protects Mongolian pheasants for three 

 years. 



No. 783. By Mr. Van Amber.— Permits taking frostflsh in inland 

 waters with nets, at such times and under such rules as the Fish Com- 

 missioners may prescribe. 



No. 818. By Mr. Van Amber.— Permitting rabbits to be killed be 

 tween Aug. 15 and March 15 in counties of St. Lawrence, Franklin 

 Essex, Clinton, Lewis, Warren, Hamilton and Herkimer. 



SENATE. 



No. 887. By Mr. Parkhurst.— Amends See. 203 by providing that 

 supervisors' enactments shall apply to all citizens of New York State 

 alike, and repealing all ordinauces already adopted which discriminate 

 against citizens of other counties. 



"Among the Ozarks," 



The Land op Big Red Apples, is an attractive and interesting book, 

 haudsotneJy illustrated with views of South Missouri scenery, includ : 

 rug the famous Olden fruit farm of 3,000 acres in Howell county. It 

 pertains to fruit raising in that great fruit belt of America, the south- 

 ern slope of the Ozarks, and will prove of great value, not only to 

 fruit growers, but to every farmer and home-seeker looking for a 

 farm and a home. Mailed free. Address J. E. Lookwood, Kansas 

 City, Mo.— Adv. 



Where to Find Game. 



Where to find game is oftentimes a perplexing question. The sports- 

 man who strikes a good spot generally keeps the information as close 

 as possible, in order to enjoy exclusive privileges. 



Along the line of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad in Virginia and 

 West Virginia, such places are numerous, and it is remarkable how 

 little they are known. The mountain streams abound in gamy fish. 

 The South Branch of the Potomac is considered the best black bass 

 fishing stream in America, the Cheat, Youghiogheny, Potomac and 

 Monongahela Rivers are all excellent fishing streams. The hills and 

 valleys adjacent are fairly alive with game— partridge, wild turkey, 

 grouse, pheasant, wild pigeon, quaii, rabbit and squirrel are plentiful, 

 and in the back country thirty or forty miles from the railroad, deer 

 and bear can be found, 



Good hotels are convenient, and horses and guides can be secured at 

 reasonable rates. 



For circular showing fishing and gunnine; resorts reached by the 

 B. & O. R. R. address Chas. O. Scull, GfenT Pass. Agent, B. & O. R. R., 

 Baltimore, Md.— Adv. 



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FIXTURES. 



DOG SHOWS. 

 -City of Straits Kennel Club, at Detroit, Mich. 



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 the Forest and Stream one year (price $4) and a set of Zimmerman's 

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This offer is to new subscribers only. It does not apply to renewals. 



For $3 a bona fide new subscriber for sir months will receive the 

 Forest and Stream during ithat time and a copy of Dr. Van Fleet's 

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March 7 to 10. 

 D. Welton, Sec'y. 



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

 Lincoln, Sec'y. 



March 27-30.— Philadelphia Kennel Club, at Philadelphia, Pa., Dr. 

 D. B. Darby. Sec'y. Entries close March 16. 



April 17 to' 20.— New England Kennel Club, at Boston, Mass. D. E. 

 Lnveland, Sec'y. Entries close March 31. 



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

 Cal. C. A. Sumner, Sec'y. 



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

 Sec'y. 



FIELD TRIALS. 



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

 her, Winnipeg, Sec'y. 



Nov. 6.— International Field Trials, at Chatham, Ont. W. B. Wells, 

 Sec'y. 



THE COLUMBUS DOG SHOW. 



THE dog show of the Columbus Fanciers' Club Co. 

 (Columbus, O.) was a great success, the club coming out 

 well ahead financially, although the admission fee (25 cents) 

 was small. The elite of the city patronized the show. Each 

 day saw an increased attendance and interest. The members 

 worked diligently to make the show attractive and to inter- 

 est the people in it. They deserve the success which came 

 from their efforts. The third day's receipts brought in a 

 balance above expenses, and the fourth day was all to the 

 good. 



The show was held in the huilding 21 North High street, 

 on Feb. 28 and March 1, 2. and 3. The building had been 

 used for a store. The arrangement of it inside was most 

 inconvenient for dog show purposes. Three floors were 

 used, the first for the large dogs, the second for setters, 

 pointers, etc., and the tbird for small dogs. An elevator and 

 stairway afforded means of ascent to the upper floors. Had 

 there been a lire the fate of the dogs in the upper floors was 

 easy to predict. Still, it was the hest building the club 

 could secure in a central location, and they did the best 

 they could. 



The benching was wooden, and of course marred the gen- 

 eral effect of the show. But, with this show such a proven 

 success, the club wili undoubtedly make its next show first- 

 class in all its appointments. 



There were 277 entries catalogued. The quality of the 

 dogs was better than the average, several famous kennels 

 competing. The club was particularly fortunate in its dates 

 coming between the New York and Detroit shows. 



Mr. H. A. Bridge was superintendent. He was assisted in 

 his work by the treasurer, Mr. A. T. Dempsey, Mr. Geo. F. 

 Mooney, secretary, Messrs. .J. D. Poston and W. H. Eakins. 

 Every effort was made to please the exhibitors, and that 

 they succeeded is attested by a testimonial to the club, 

 signed by most of the exhibitors present. 



The dogs were fed on Spratts patent "biscuits. The club 

 should endeavor to secure a building for its next show which 

 has sufficient space in one room to bench all the dogs. It 

 mars the effectiveness of the display when the dogs are 

 divided up in two or three rooms, and in a building where 

 three floors are used the danger from fire is great. 



Great Danes (E. Bardoe Elliott, Judge). — There were 

 nine present, of which the greater part were exhibited by the 

 Kennel Lawrence. Major MeKinley, the only entry in the 

 challenge class, was absent. Earl of Wurtemburg was easily 

 first in dogs, with Lawrence Leopard second, the same posi- 

 tions as they had at New York last week. They were fully 

 reported in Forest and Stream. The great bitch Portia 

 Melac was shown in good condition. She excelled her two 

 competitors, Kelpie and Francis, in every respect, they being 

 second and vhc. respectively. Of the two puppies. Lawrence 

 Vera, excellent in legs and feet, good body, head and sym- 

 metry, was easily first. Lawrence Minka, second, is light in 

 bone. The Kennel Lawrence took the kennel prize, 



Deerhounds had uo entries. 



Borzois (George Bell, Judge).— Mr. Hanks's kennel was 

 well represented and took most of the prizes, including the 

 kennel prize. In challenge class Leekhoi was first, with 

 Vinga reserve. In open dogs Leekhoi II. was first. Colonel 

 Dietz second. Zlobelis bad two competitors in the bitch 

 class, Lady Dietz, second, and Gipsy Queen, he. The latter 

 was third at New York, while Lady was vhc. 



Greyhounds [George Bell, Judge).— Master Rich, well- 

 known, was the only entry; he was in good condition. 



American Foxhounds (George Bell, Judge).— Ranger II. 

 was the only competitor and he was awarded second in tne 

 challenge class. He is not an American type precisely and 

 probably that is why first was withheld. 



Pointers (Major J. M. Taylor, Judge).— P ointers as a lot 

 were not remarkable for quality. There were 24 all told. 

 Rush of Lad won over Tempest in challenge dogs. Both 

 show coarseness, though they are strongly built. Wild 

 Lilly had a walkover in challenge bitches. There were 

 seven heavy-weight dogs. Stanley, first, is a toppy looking 

 dog. hut is deficient in short ribs, is good in front, but light 

 behind; head somewhat plain, and is lacking in smooth 

 finish. Molton Banner, second, is stockily built, too heavy 

 in neck. He stands squarely on good legs and feet. There- 

 serve, King Hamlet, is leggy and straight in shoulders. The 

 Sheriff, vhc. , is heavy in skull, but is a fairly good large dog. 

 The only heavy bitch, Carrie G., was fat, light in bone and 

 wide in ribs. Ridgeview Tenny was first in dogs under 

 5olbs. and also won special for the best pointer. Last week 

 he was a heavy-weight and won second at New York as such 

 Second was won by Dictator. He has good legs and feet, 

 heavy neck, plain head. He is very heavily built and car ries 

 too much lumber. Lad of Rush, the reserve, is a museular, 

 compactly built dog, plain in head, good in body, back, legs 

 and feet. Fanny Kirk was first in light bitches. She has a 

 fairly good head, is straight in shoulders, is throaty, has 

 good legs and feet. She was very closely pressed by Pet S. . 

 the latter quite symmetrical, smoothly built and muscular. 

 She does not carry her ears well. Fan Fan II., the reserve, 

 is light in muzzle and her ears are set too high. Light lowej 

 thigh, hody well ribbed. Spotted Goat easily beat American 

 Boy in puppy dogs, and Miss Drake had no competitor in 

 the bitch class. 



English Setters (Maj. J. M. Taylor, Judge).— Breeze 

 Gladstone and Bohemian Girl had a walkover in the chal 

 lenge classes for dogs and bitches respectively. The latter is 

 quite throaty and shows some effects of old age. The dog 

 class had 19 competitors. They were but little above ordinary 

 in quality. Rodfield, first, was thin in flesh. He stands 

 badly in front, elbows in, feet out. His head is fairly good 

 though his lips being scant gives his muzzle a light appear- 

 ance.- Still, he was the best in the class. Second went to 

 Pierce Hill, sbort in muzzle, heavy skull, fairly good leg: 

 and feet, a shade flat in ribs and long cast in body. Mac 



Murdo, the reserve, is plain in head, has good legs and feet, 

 neck too short, fair general symmetry. Five dogs received 

 vhc, Chester ford Surprise, quite a. good setter though slightly 

 throaty and head deficient in stop, Young Howard, a good 

 .seller plain in head and too thin iu flesh, Budd Noble, and 

 Ben Hur of Riverview, good vhc. dogs, and Netherwood 

 Nymrod, the latter third at. New York and Ben Hur of River- 

 view fourth. There were 14 bitches in the competition. 

 Latonia, first, stands on good legs and feet, a fairly good head 

 deficient in stop, and back slightly swayed; on the whole, 

 quite a fair bitch. Belle of Brownstown, second, is short in 

 neck, plain head, shoirlders too heavy, good legs and feet. 

 Arline, the reserve, is throaty. She is a good vhc. bitch. 

 Florence Gladstone, Donna Gladstone and Brownie received 

 vhc. about their merit. There was but one entry in the dog 

 puppy class, a trimly built fellow, muscular and symmet- 

 rical,' though his tail had more curve than was desirable. 

 There were two puppies in the bitch class. Queen Emma, 

 first, is long cast and lacking in symmetry, while Gypsey 

 Queen has a light narrow head, was thin in flesh, yet is quite 

 a fairly good puppy. Mr. J. Shelley Hudson took the kennel 

 prize. 



Irish Setters (Major J. M. Taylor, Judge).— Kildare 

 Glenmore took first in the challenge class over Seminole; 

 Kildare was entered to compete for specials only. Edna H. 

 had no competition in the corresponding bitch class, Queen 

 Vic being entered to compete for specials only, she winning 

 the special for best Irish setter. Finglas had an easy win 

 over his six competitors, second going to Dawn; light in 

 barrel, head not clean, cut, out at elbows. The reserve went 

 to Pemberton, a do^ rather coarsely built. There were five 

 bitches, of which Bessie Finmore was first and Ruby Glen- 

 more II. was second. Rosamond and Kildare Gladys, the 

 reserve and vhc. respectively, are ordinary. The three pup- 

 pies were about average iu • quality. The Oak Grove Ken- 

 nels won the kennel prize. 



Gordon Setters (Major J. M. Taylor, Judge). — Nearly 

 all the winners are well known. Leo B. had no competitor 

 in the challenge class. Lady Gordon took first in the chal- 

 lenge bitch class, Lady Waverly the reserve. Heather Lad 

 was first in the open dog class; be is smoothly turned, is 

 short of feather, carries himself well. Duke of Wellington 

 was second, the reserve going to Pride of Finlay, a large, 

 strong dog, with a smudgy tan. Dwight Effie was first in 

 bitches; head long, nmzzle narrow, throaty, well-ribbed 

 body, good quarters, legs and feet. Second went to High- 

 land Yola; good in head, heavy in build and tan not free 

 from a mix of black. There was but one more competitor 

 in the class and but one in the puppy class, Dwight Effle. 

 Dr. Dixon's kennel took the special for the best kennel and 

 for the largest exhibit, while Heather Lad took the special 

 for hest dog. 



Beagles (George Bett, Judge).— The beagles were but 

 ordinary in quality. Doctor easily disposed of Partheuia in 

 the challenge class. In the open class for dogs, 15in., Sir 

 Thomas took first. He is long and light in body and lacked 

 beagle character and expression. In the corresponding bitch 

 class there was but one entry, Actress, coarse in head, light 

 in bone, good body. In the open dog class, 13in., Clarion of 

 Glenrose, first, was too fat and gross in appearance, but had 

 many good points, and seemed a good beagle if properly fitted 

 for showing. Adam, second, was very ordinary. In bitches, 

 ISin., first went to Cleopatra of Glenrose, wide in ribs, light 

 in head, wide in front, good legs and feet. An ordinary 

 hitch, Topsy Turvy, second, just escapes weediness. The 

 kennel prize was taken by the Glenrose Beagle Kennels. 



Spaniels (George Bell, Judge).— Field spaniels had one 

 entry, Newton Abbott. Cockers were quite well represented, 

 the Swiss Mountain Kennels and Mr. Edwin M. Fiske re- 

 spectively having strong teams, the former winning the 

 special for the best kennel. Four faced the judge in the 

 challenge class for dogs, Middy winning first and Jay Kay 

 second and Othello reserve, all noticed in the New York re- 

 iort last week in Forest and Stream, Iu bitches Miss 

 V aggies and I Say were equal first, Realization the reserve. 

 In open dogs King Kole, first, stands out at elbows a bit, is 

 not first rate in head, good body, legs and feet, and good 

 symmetry and cocker character. Douglas, second, is a bit 

 heavy in head and light in barrel, and is lacking in general 

 symmetry of make up. In bitches Fashion was placed over 

 Lady Fidget, the latter better iu shoulders, shape of body and 

 general symmetry and cocker character. Lady's head, too, 

 is cleaner cut. She is a trifle out at elbows, but is muscular 

 and well built, has the better feet, though Fashion is well' 

 built and quite a good cocker. The reserve went to Dart, 

 plain, in head, light muzzle, good body and coat. In dogs, 

 other than black, Dandy S. won with something to spare. 

 He is light in bone and stands a trifle high on legs. Brant- 

 ford Rufus was second and St. Lawrence Prince, a coarse 

 dog, reserve. In the corresponding bitch class there were 

 two, Ruth S. first, and Lady Silk, a leggy bitch, lacking 

 cocker character, second. B. Waters. 



MASTIFFS.— These were badly represented, as there was only 

 one poor specimen, with a very moderate head and badly car- 

 ried tail, but fair body. 



St. Bernards. — These were well represented. In the chal- 

 lenge class Io was again beaten, and this time by her kennel 

 companion, Fernwood Bruce; a correct decision, as the dog- 

 scores well in size, coat, body, front and movement. Io 

 moves very slouchily, is very wide in front, indifferent in 

 coat, dips in the hack, and as far as her head is concerned, 

 although it is of fair type, with good girth and depth, her 

 pr-oininent, staring eye should always handicap her. Both 

 she and Bruce lack quality and expression. The open dog 

 class proved an easy win for Mrs. Lee's Grand Master, lately 

 noticed. Between Napoleon and Duquesne, second and 

 third, there is little to choose, but I thought the latter might 

 fairly have had second place. Napoleon is the taller dog of 

 the pair, but his hody is not in proportion to his height, 

 hence he is leggy, and is also straight behind. Duquesne 

 scores well in body, coat, stifles and action, and in head there 

 is but little to choose between them. Both are well shaded, 

 with fair expression, have good skull properties, hut are 

 deficient in muzzle. In bitches there was nothing to touch 

 the well-known Sunray, of the Swiss Mountain Kennels. 

 Arline, with her sound body, capital bone, legs, feet and 

 movement, made a good second, but her faulty head and 

 large ears will always keep her back in decent company. 

 Santa Rosa came third. She is a big bitch, standing over 

 plenty of ground, but lacks quality and type in head, and her 

 coat, at present, is not of the best. Juliet is a good, sound 

 movei-, with fair type, but is on the small side, light in bone 

 and out of coat. Neulena fully deserved her two letters, a 

 bitch having a nice, quality showing head, good shadings 

 and coat, but weak in muzzle. Fernwood Rose n. was 

 rather badly used with only two letters, for she is a good, 

 big-bodied bitch, with a good coat; her head is against her, 

 but no harm would have been done had she got another let- 

 ter. Victoria Fernwood lacks quality, is weak in muzzle, 

 but has a good coat and sound body. 



In smooth dogs Lawrence Garza, an improved dog in body, 

 easily won. His head is of nice type and quality, and he 

 now moves fairly well, but is decidedly on the small side. 

 Rex Alton, second, is too small in head and light in bone 

 and body, and also moves poorly. His head is of nice type 

 and quality, however, and he was properly placed second in 

 this class. Casper is a big dog, far too long in face, lacks 

 depth of muzzle, has good bone, too much coat and moves 

 very badly. Noble, vhc, a good sound dog by old champion 

 Apollo, with good body, bone, legs, feet and movement, but 

 only moderate in head, was hardly used in being beaten by 

 Casper, but the judge took exception to his color, a rich 

 orange hrindle. In bitches it was of course a case of the 

 sweet symmetrical and typical Lady Judith first, and the 



