Sept. 15, 18d4.] 
Des Moines Show Awards. 
The awards at the first annual bench show of the Des 
Moines Kennel Club, Sept. 4 to 7, were as follows: 
HANDLER'S PRIZE.-lst, Lewis; 2d, Etirbart. 
MASTIFFS. — Challenge —1 st, C. E. Bunn's Sinaloa.— Open— Dog's: 
1st and 2d, C. E. Bunn's Marquis and Ealderman, Reserve, Piatt 
Bros.' Jack Rigian. Very high com., W, L. Shepard's Jack. High 
com., Mrs. G. W. Collins's Grover O. Bitches: 1st, 0. E. Bunn's Mina 
Minting; 2d, C. C. Stephenson's Queeu. Reserveand very high com., 
Piatt Bros'. Rubv Chancellor and imported Ladv Cobrey. Puppies: 
1st, PJatt Bros.' Lady Van; 2d, M. J. Olsen's Colonel. 
ST. BERNARDS. — Rough-Coated — Challenge — 1st and 2d, C. A. 
Pratt's Sir Bediverp.and Rustio Beauty.— Open— Dogs: 1st, A. C. Shal- 
lenberger's Alton III ; 2d, J. R. Hm lburt's Alton Boy. Reserve, W, 
A. Quigley's Complete. Bitches; 1st, A. 0. Shallenberger's AltaBerna; 
2d, C. A. Pratt's Lady Adelaide. Reserve and high com., Fordham 
Kennels' Myrra and Lace Floretta. Very high com.,W. E. Dougherty's 
Lady Lowden. 
ST. BERNARDS.— Smooth-Coated— Challenge— 1st, C. A. Pratt's 
Alton II.; 2d, A. C. Shallenberger's champion Melrose. Reserve, J. 
W. Farnof's Lawrence Garza.— Open— Dogs: 1st, A. C. Shallenberger's 
Patrician; 2d, C. A. Pratt's Argyle Alpha. Reserve, W. M. Everts's 
Sir Nero. V«ry high com., J, W. Farnof's Illinois Pontiff. Bitches: 1st, 
C. A. Pratt's Lady Judith; 2d, Fordbnm Kennels' La Flora. Puppies: 
1st, J. W. Farnof's Illinois Pontiff; 2d, E. Baker's Prince. Reserve, 
A. J. Doll's Minnetonka. 
GREAT DANE3.— Dogs: 1st, H. L. Robinson's King William ; 2d, J. 
C. Wees's Beau Bruramel Reserve, 0. F. Huttenlocker's Col, Moro. 
Very high com., F. S. Anderson's Sandor. High com., Fordham Ken- 
nels' Kaiser. Com., W. S. Mars's Prince Bismark. Bitches: 1st, F. S. 
Anderson's Flora A.; 2d, A. K. Wolfe's Princess Lucile. Reserve, 
Fordham Kennels' Lady Inca. Puppies: 1st and 2d, Fordham Ken- 
nels' Ina and Una Reserve, W. S. Mars's Prince Bismark. High com., 
A. M. Williams's Brutus W. 
BLOODHOUNDS.— Equal 1st, J. H. Naylor's Jack Shepard and R. 
Williams's Vigilant. 
DEERHOUNDS. — 1st, C. H. Ballinger's Highland Maxey. 
RUSSIAN WOLFHOUNDS — Dogs: 1st, C. H, Ballinger's Osmaday. 
Bitches: 1st, C. H. Ballinger's Zemoza. 
GREYHOUNDS,— Bitches: 1st, A. L. Goodrell's Vera. 
FOXHOUNDS. — Challenge — Doos; 1st, Dr. L. C. Sauveur's 
Ranger.— Open— Dogs: 1st, K. Williams's Argonaut. Bitches: 1st, 
R. Williams's Bow Spirt. 
POINTERS.— Challenge— Dogs: 1st, Elridge Kennels' Rush of Lad. 
Open— Dogs (over 551bs.j: 1st, Glenrock Kennels' Molton Banner; 2d, 
P. L Fleer's Gamester. Bitches (over 501bs.): 1st, C. H. Clark's 
Emblem. Dogs (under 551bs.); 1st, J. L. Adams's Lad of Rush; 2d. 
Mrs. N. W. Stark's Ned Stark. 
ENGLISH SETTERS —Dogs: 1st, H. Pape's Cactus; 2d, R. K. Arm- 
strong's Bald Rock. Reserve, J. Pederson's Zippo II. Very high com., 
H. Northwond' Wordsley Dude and O. E Pearson's Dom Pedro It. 
Higheom., J. W Shriver's Jack Bur^yn and R. B, Cottrell's Young 
Climax. Com., F. Hoare's His Royal Nibs, G, W, Hamilton's San 
Fran and E. Stewart s Van Bibber. Bitches: 1st, J Brett's Flower of 
Sulphur; 2d, Stout & Cottrell's Sousie. Reserve, F. Perkins's Chic. 
Very high com., J. Pederson's Faydelle and J. Brett's \laid Marion. - 
High com., J. Pederson's Lady of Gloss and G. W. Hamilton's Tony's 
Rourp. Com., J. S. Carpenter's Betsy Rickat.— Puppies— Dogs: 1st, 
W. G. Hy land's Chris. 
IRISH SETTERS —Challenge— Dogs: 1st and 2d, Dr. L. C. Sau- 
veur's Pride of Patsey and Montauk, Jr. Bitches: 1st, Dr. L. C. Sau- 
veur's Elfreda.— Open— Dogs; 1st, M. Barttison's Bob, Jr. ; 2d, I. Gray's 
Patsey 's Pride. Reserve, Lake Shore Kennels' Shamrock Bruce. Very 
high com , Ciaremont Kennels' Chief Red Cloud. High com., H. C. 
Hansen's Dan, W. Kirby's Kay and J. C. Hansen's Red. Bitches: 1st 
and reserve, Ciaremont Kennels' Pride's Beauty and Pride's Heather; 
2d, Dr. L C. Sauveur's Delphine. Very high com., B. F. Lewis's Mol 
lie. High com.. Seminole Kernels' Buffalo Madge.— Pctpies— Doffs: 1st, 
Ciaremont Kennels' Pat's Gleam Bitchs: 1st, Ciaremont Kennels' 
Pat's Rose. 
GORDON SETTERS. — Challenge— Dogs: 1st, J. R. Oughton's 
Heather Lad; 2d, Dr. S. G. Dixon's Leo B. Bitches: 1st, Dr. S. G. 
Dixon's Lady Wa erly.— Open— Dogs: 1st, W. O. Lindley's Homer S.; 
2d, S. G. Nordstrum's Din N. Bitches: 1st and reserve, Dr. S. G. 
Dixon's Sante Marie and Maid of Waverly ; 2d, J. R. Oughton's Dwight 
Effle. 
COLLIES.— Challenge— Dogs: 1st, Seminole Kennels' The Squire. 
iBitches: 1st, Seminole Kennels' Metchley Surprise.— Open— Dogs: 1st, 
,J. W. Wakem's Chesterford Hero; 2d, Willowdale Kennels' Moray. 
Reserve, G. L. Evans's Trump II. Very high com., Seminole Kennels' 
Prince Charley. High com., E. W. Kidder's Duke. Bitches: 1st and 
2d, Seminole Kennels' Ormskirk Maid and Cora Belle of Nessledown. 
Reserve, H. M. Jones's Lady Al Da Ber II. 
IRISH WATER SPANIELS.— 1st, B. F. Lewis's Kitty of Cork. 
FOX-TERRIERS.— Dogs: 1st, H. Nortbwood's Wordsley Trapper; 
2d, W. F. Olarkson's Rabv Pitcher. Very high com. reserve, Dr. G. B. 
Darby's Lansdowne Triton. Very high com., Mrs. Spencet's Striker, 
Dr. G. B. Darby's Lansdowne Poverino. High com., J. F. Belt's Hill- 
side Royal, a. Rbys's Woodbury Gamester. Com., S. H. Kerfoot's 
Jerry. Bitches: 1st and 2d, Dr. G. B. Darby's Lansdowne Trim and 
Lansdowne Dimity. Reserve and very high com , Mrs. Spencer's Riot 
and Delia. Puppies: 1st, Mrs. Spencer's Lillay; 2d, A. Rhys's Wood- 
bury Gamester 
POODLES.— Black, Curly. French— Challenge— Bitches: 2d. H. G. 
Trevor's Chloe.— Open— Dogs: 1st, H. G. Trevor's Emperor; 2d, J. B. 
Ellison's Ithel. Bitches: 1st, Mrs. M. V. Eoerhart's Queen Zip.— Rps- 
sian Corded— 1st, Mrs. R I. Carter's Black Jack; 2d, Leo. 
BULLDOGS.— Bitches: 1st, Eberhart Pug Kennels' Lorna Djone. 
BULL-TERRIERS —Dogs: 1st, F. L. Dover's Bellerby King; 2d, Dr. 
A. E. Balson, Jr.'s Craydon Bob. Bitches: 1st, Hawkeye Kennels' 
Hawkeye Duchess; 2d and reserve, F. L Daver's Lowland Duchess and 
Croydon Flyer. Very high com., F. W. Phillips's Satin, Dr. G. B. 
Darby's Lansdowne Tbelma. High com , John Harris's Iowa Girl. 
Puppies: 1st, Dr. A. E. Balson, Jr 's Croydon Bob; 2d, F. L. Dever's 
Croydon Puss. Reserve, F. E. Griffith's Zake. 
SKYE TERRIERS. — Challenge— Dogs: 1st, C. A. Shinn's Elphin- 
stone. Bitches: 1st, C. A. Shinn's Bes3ie.— Open— 1st and 2d, C. A. 
: Shinn's Lady Stafford and Nellie. 
SCOTCH TERRIERS. — Dogs: 1st and reservs, A. F. Hertzler's Kil- 
;tib and Rattler; 2d, Chesterford Park Kennels' Colored Preacher. 
•Bitches: 1st and 2d, A F. Hertzel's Bessie and Blossom. 
YORKSHIRE TERRIERS.— Open— 1st, B. F. Lewis's Nellie. 
1BLACK AND TAN TERRIERS —Open— Dogs: 1st. Chesterford Park 
Kennels' Chesterford Victor. Bitches: 1st, Chesterford Park Kennels' 
Betsy. 
ITALIAN GR'CYHOUNDS. — Opaa —Dogs: 1st, F. H. Hoyt's Tacco; 
Sd, J. W. Mack's Jeff. Bitches: 1st, F. H, Hoyt's Vitta: 2d, J. W. 
Mack's Blue Bell. 
PUGS. — Challenge— Dogs: 1st, Dr. L. C. Sauveur's Attraction; 2d, 
Lake Shore Kennels' Duke Howard. Reserve, Eoerhart Pug Kennels' 
Eberhart's Cashier.— Open— Dogs: 1st and 2d, Eberhart Pug Kennels' 
Patsy Bolivia and Sir Douglas. Bitches: 1st and reserve, Eberhart 
Pug Kennels' Queen Zltka and Lady Verne; 2d, Miss D Mownie's 
Topsy.— Novice— 1st, Ebarhart Pug Kennels' Good Boy; 2d, Miss C. 
Mownie's Topsy. Reserve, Mrs. Grout's Grif W. Puppies: 1st, Eber- 
hart Pug Kennels' Juliet. 
IRISH TfCRRIERS — Challenge— 1st, H. O'Connor's Galtees.— Open 
—1st, E. Kirk's Ned; 2d, B. F. Lewis's Blue Ribbon. 
DACHSHUNDS. — Open — Dogrs: Jst, Joseph Wedekind's Nips. 
Bitches: 1st, Joseph Wedekind's Red Riding Hood. 
BEDLINGTON TERRIERS.— Open— 1st and 2d, John Hopkinson's 
Beechgrove Blue Bell aud Beechgrove Leader. 
MISCELLANEOUS -(Under 301bs.). — Equal 1st, B. F. Lewis's Frank 
and Mrs. H. W. Hugle's Snyder. Reserve, Ad* Ragsdale's Beppo. 
(Orer SO.bs.l: 1st, John Hopkinson's Prude. 
An instance of the homing faculty in spaniels is related by 
a correspondent in the Field (Eng ) who lives at Hertford, 
near London. The dog was sent to Leighton Buzzard to.be 
trained by a game-keeper. A servant; took the dog by rail 
from Hertford to Kings Cross Station in London and walked 
him across to Euston Station, where he saw the dog off ; it 
arrived at its destination iu due course. On the 8th, about 8 
A. M,, the dog returned to Hert.fort, aud the owner has since 
heard from the keeper that the latter took the dog out on 
morning of the 7th inst., found him very shy, and shortly 
after missed him, aud he was naturally surprised to hear a 
few days after that the dog was at his old home. The writer 
says; "No doubt there are other instances of dogs returning 
home long distances, but I should say seldom of dogs nine 
months old." 
FOREST AND STREAM. 
Southern Field Trials Derby Entries. 
This club's Derby entry, considering the depression in 
field trials this year, must be highly satisfactory to the 
members. The total number is forty-seven, English setters of 
course predominating, the pointer men only entering four; 
three of them are from the Charlottesville Kennel and one 
from the Hempstead Farm. 
ENGLISH SETTERS. 
Nellie Brent— Pat Henry's black, white and tan bitch 
(Tremont — Countess Leda). 
Mildred Lee — Pat Henry's black, white and tan bitch 
(DeSoto Boy— Gladstone's Girl). 
Jack Scales— Pat Henry's black, white and tan dog 
(DeSoto Boy— Gladstone's Girl). 
Maes— Pat Henry's liver aud white dog (DeSoto Boy- 
Gladstone's Girl).' 
Cynosure— Avent and Thayer Kennels' black, white and 
tan bitch (Roderigo— Norah II). 
Chennkstine — A vent and Thayer Kennels' black, white 
and tan bitch (Roderigo— Norah II). 
Columbine— Avent and Tbayer Kennels' black, white and 
tan bitch (Roderigo — Norah II). 
Romance— Avent and Thayer Kennels' black, white and 
tan bitch (Roderigo — Norah II). 
Vigeeos— Avent and Thayer Kennels' dog (Count Glad- 
stone — ). 
Tort Diomid— F. R. Hitchcock's black, white and tan 
dog (Count Gladstone— Tory Delia). 
Tort Dolted— F R. Hitchcock's black, white and tan 
bitch (Count Gladstone — Tory Delia). 
Tort Bell— F. R. Hitchcock's black, white and tan bitch 
(Count Gladstone — Tory Antoinette). 
Tort Luna — F. R. Hitchcock's black, white and tan bitch 
(Roi d'Or— Tory Diamond). 
Tort Laura— F. R. Hitchcock's black, white and tan bitch 
(Roi d'Or — Tory Diamond). 
Dashing Novice II —Manchester & Wartrace Kennels' 
black and white bitch (Gladstone's Boy — Queen Novice). 
Gladstone's Sue — Manchester & Wartrace Kennels' 
black, white and tan bitch (Gladstone's Boy— Hope's Gem). 
Ruby's Peae— Manchester & Wartrace Kennels' black, 
white and tan bitch (Antonio— Ruby's Girl). 
Lady Mildred— Blue Ridge Kennels' black, white and 
tan bitch (Antonio — Ruby's Girl). 
Tom Beggs — Blue Ridge Kennels' black, white and tan 
dog (Antonio— Ruby's Girl), 
Nellie Fox— Blue Ridge Kennels black, white and tan 
bitch (Antonio— Can-Can). 
Genevieve S.— Blue Ridge Kennels' black, white and tan 
bitch (Antonio— Countess Rush). 
Tout Bot— Blue Ridge Kennels' black, white and tan dog 
(Autouio — Lau ndress). 
Nora IV. —Minnesota Kennels' liver and white bitch (Rod- 
erigo— Nora III.). 
Mollie — Minnesota Kennels' black, white and tan bitch 
(Roderigo— Nora III.). 
Dolorous— Minnesota Kennels' black, white and tan bitch 
(Roderigo— Nora III.). 
Jock — Minnesota Kennels' black, white and tan dog (Paul 
Boy — Canadian Li 11). 
JOE Cummings— J. W. Renfroe's dog (Antonio— Picalo). 
Harrold Skempole— H. S. Bevan's black, white and tan 
dog (Whyte B. — Nettie Bevan). 
Ida B — Bryson & Bedford's black, white and tan bitch 
(Tremont— Leda). 
Iroquois— Fox & Seller's black, white and tan dog (Antonio 
— Can-Can). 
Tont's Girl— Fox & Seller's black, white and tan bitch 
(Antonio — Can-Can). 
Mountain Maid— Wm. Neu's black, white and tan bitch 
(Antonio— Florence Gladstone), 
Eugenie— P. Lorillard, Jr.'s, black, white aud tan bitch 
(Eugene T. — Dell). 
Adversity— P. Lorillard, Jr.'s, black, white and tan bitch 
(Eugene T.— Dell). 
Paloma — P. Lorillard, Jr.'s, black, white and tan bitch 
(Eugene T— Lou) 
Zeralda— P. Lorillard, Jr.'s, black, white and tan bitch 
(Eugene T. — Lou). 
Shad — P. Lorillard, Jr.'s, black, white and tan dog (Eugene 
T.— Lou). 
Loeis— P. Lorillard, J r. 's, black, white and tan dog (Eugene 
T.— Lora). 
Annie of Abbottsford— Edward A. Burdette's black, 
white and tan bitch (Gladstone's Boy — Bohemian Girl). 
EMMA T. —James R. Foster's liver and white bitch (Dave 
R.— Betty B ), 
Jack King — Jackson & Denmark Kennels' black, white 
and tan dog (Tennessee Rod — Phyllis). 
Mary Jane C. — Jackson & Denmark Kennels' black, white 
and tan bitch (Tennessee Rod— Phyllis). 
Lady Clare — Jackson & Denmark Kennels' liver and 
white bitch (Prince Lucifer — Clare). 
pointers. 
Tippo— Charlottesville Field Trials Kennels' liver and 
white dog (Rip-Rap — Monterey). 
Delhi — Charlottesville Field Trial Kennels' liver and white 
dog (Rip-Rap — Queen II.). 
Sepoy— Charlottesville Field Trials Kennels' liver and 
white dog (Hob-Nob — Diana). 
Hempstead Don— Hempstead Farm Kennels' liver and 
white dog. ■ 
Toronto Show. 
The Toronto people do not feel in a very amiable spirit, as 
this year the effect of Pittsburgh clashing dates is plainly 
felt with an entry of 545 dogs against 630 last year. The 
quality of the dogs, however, is said to quite makeup for the 
deficiency in numbers. Mastiffs have 17 entries, St. Bernards 
51, bloodhounds 1, Newfoundlands 4, great Danes 6, Russian 
wolfhounds 15, deerhounds 3, greyhounds 22, foxhounds 16, 
pointers 18, Euglish setters 34, Irish setters 9, Gordon setters 
8, collies 18, bulldogs 1, bull-terriers 25. Irish terriers 16, Dan- 
die Dinmonts 3, Bedlingt.ons 6, Scotch terriers 25, Skye ter- 
riers 6, black and tans 10, French and Russian poodles 18, 
Irish water spaniels 5, Clumber spaniels 2, field spaniels 18, 
cocker spaniels 53, dachshunds 4, beagles 17, fox-terriers 45, 
wire-haired fox-terriers 32, Yorkshires 7, toy terriers 2, pugs 
6, King Charles spaniels 6, Prince Charles spaniels 1, Italian 
greyhounds 1, Airedale terriers 4, miscellaneous class 4. 
There is a feeling abroad that if the A. K. C. recognizes 
Pittsburgh wins — but this is not at all probable, as the P. A. 
C. KeDnel Club did not send in their application in proper 
form— the Canadians will not ratify their agreement for 
reciprocity between the A. K. C and C. K. C. clubs. This is 
probably mere rumor, and should not influence the cooler 
heads. 
Toronto, Out., Sept. 10 —Special to Forest and Stream: 
Show ooened this afternoon with a fair lot of dogs. Very 
few of the old exhibitors are here, and the show seems slow 
comparatively. Only one judge, Mr. Mortimer, was on hand, 
the others are expected to-morrow. Many of the classes lack 
both quality and numbers; but the terrier classes are well 
supported. Sporting dogs do not come up to average. 
Spaniel classes filled well, also Scotch, bull and fox-terriers. 
Among the visitors are Messrs. Brooks, Donner, Bunn, 
Green, Higginson, Wixom, Fellows, Piatt, Tricket, Merrill, 
Davey, Tuik, Kirby, Turner, Corrigau, Smith and Miss Grif- 
fin. Only mastiffs, St. Bernards, Newfoundlands, great 
Danes, greyhounds, wolfhounds, deerhounds judged to-day. 
Weather fair, and show promises to be more exciting to- 
morrow. H. W. L. 
£81 
The Gordon Trials. 
NEW" York, Sept. 10.— Editor Forest and Stream: The' 
prizes to be run for at the Gordon setter field trials on Oct. 
24 next will amount to about f 200— perhaps more, if subscrip- 
tions and entries come in as is expected. 
The proportion to be awarded to first, second and third 
winners will be stated later on. The weather has been so 
dry that no dog could find birds before the late rain, and much 
time has been lost out of the short period for training. So it 
may be necessary to set forward the date of trials to Noy. 13, 
of which due announcement will be made next week. Entry 
fee $5 and $10 to start, open to all Gordon setters. 
In the meantime every Gordon man is urged to send iu his 
entries or state how many dogs he intends to run as soon as 
possible. 
Assonet Neck, Mass , is much nearer and less expensive to 
reach than the South, and a large entry should result from 
that fact alone. Retrieving will not be required, as Massa- 
chusetts law does not allow quail to be shot this season, and 
the conditions of the trials under N. E F, T. C. rule are 
nearer to private shooting than those of most field trials. 
JAS. B. Blossom, Pres. G. S. C. of A. 
DOG CHAT. 
Mr. Washington A. Coster sends us the particulars of the 
stakes that are to be run off at the Eastern Field Trials, com- 
mencing Nov. 16 with the Members' Stake. This good old 
field trials club, undaunted by the bugaboo of hard times and 
general business depression, comes to the front once more 
with a programme of events that should satisfy even the 
most mercenary field trial dog owner. Their enterprise in 
the face of difficulties should be considered when the entries 
are made, and for the houor of the sport the Eastern Field 
Trials Club should be supported by every sportsman who has 
a dog fit to compete. 
After the Members' Stake is run off, the prize for which is 
$100, cash or plate, the regular stakes commence on Monday. 
Nov. 19, with the Derby, the prizes for which are $300, $200 
and $100. First forfeit, $10; second forfeit, $10 paid Sept. 1 
and $10 additional to start. Entries closed May 15 and were 
published in Forest and Stream June 9. The All-Aged 
Stake is for pointers and setters that have not won a first in 
any All- Aged open stake at the Philadelphia, Southern, 
United States or Central trials. Prizes $300, 6200 and $100. 
Forfeit, $10 and $20 additional to start. Entries clo=e Oct. 1. 
Another popular stake is the "Eastern Subscription" for all 
pointers and setters, w.itk prizes of $300, $150 and $50. The 
subscription is $50, payable Oct. 1. Each subscriber may 
start auy dog he pleases, whether his property or not, and the 
nomination is transferable to any person not objectionable to 
the club. The first round in this stake will consist of a two 
hours' heat; afterward the running will be at the discretion 
and direction of the judges. 
A new feature in the trials will be the "Selling Stake," for 
which any dog that has not been placed at any recognized 
field trial is eligible. The fee is $10, payable Oct. 1. In addi- 
tion, the starting fee is 5% of the selling price, to be paid the 
night before running of stake, and $300 is the limit in price, 
which must be placed on each dog at the time of filling. The 
winning dogs will be offered at auction by the club at 9 P. M. 
on the day of the announcement of awards. Another new 
and commendable feature is a certificate of excellence, which 
will be given to all dogs showing merit as good, dogs in this 
stake, signed by the judges, president and secretary of the 
Club. The prizes will be $200, $100 and $50. 
These prizes call for an outlay of $2,150 and we trust that 
field sportsmen will support the trials with an entry that will 
at leastsave the club from loss. Other information in regard 
to the stakes will be found in our business columns. 
A show in the States is preferable with a good many ex- 
hibitors to one in Canada with its attendant annoyance of 
customs and frequent change of cars, and we were not sur- 
prised to see au entry of 400 dogs for the coming Pittsburgh 
show. Mr. Davidson, who will judge all breeds, excepting 
mastiffs, which are taken by Mr. Wade, will have no easy 
task, as some of the best dogs in the country, outside of his 
specialties, will be there. 
A Show at West Chester, Pa. 
A very satisfactory show was held at West Chester, Pa., in 
connection with the Chester County Agricultural Society, 
Aug. 30 to Sept. 1. About 250 dogs were benched and Mr. 
W.W. Silvey, a well known Philadelphia dogman gave out 
the ribbons. I am unable to give a full list of awards as 
there were no catalogues. An excellent lot of foxhounds 
were shown and some good setters, among them being the 
Irish setters from the Seminole Kennels in charge of Ben 
Lewis, on his way to Des Moines. Pride of Patsy won in 
challenge dogs over Montauk, Jr., and Elfreda took the cor- 
responding ribbon for her sex. Delphinne won in open 
bitches. In Gordons Leo B. looked after the challenge prize. 
In collies the winners were The Squire, Metchley Surprise, 
Shepherd's Lad, Prince Charley and Shepardess. Gamester 
won in pointer dogs and Emblem in bitches. There was a 
capital show of Skyes with Mr. Shinn's well known winners 
to the front. Next year it is expected the show will be under 
A. K. C. rules, as a kennel club will be formed W. K. 
In our last issue we spoke of Mr. Hunnewell's purchase of 
Mr. H. W. Smith's wire-hair cracks, and at that date did not 
know whether Mr. Smith intended to retire from the fancy 
or not. We are glad to learn, however, that he will still be very 
much in the fancy but will depend only upon dogs of his own 
breeding, to win further fame, imitating the example of Mr. 
"Beverwyck" Rathbone. He still has some good brood 
bitches that can be depended upon tojthrow game stock, 
which gameness is always preferable to mere bench show 
glory. Since selling his terriers Mr. Smith has repurchased 
the well-known high stepper and carriage horse Sky High; 
which he sold to Anthony Drexel last fall. This grand 
hackney has won first at three cousecutive shows in New 
York, in addition to a number of prizes in tandem, etc. He 
is probably the most superb actioned horse yet shown in this 
country, and what is more to the point Mr. Smith can 
handle the reins over him in such manner that his grand 
quality is made the most of. 
It is stated that the Stockton, Cal., show has been declared 
off, the show people being unable to overcome the difficul- 
ties that were met with in the preliminaries. 
Dick Morgan wrote us the other day that he would be at 
the Pittsburgh show, where he might be seen about handling 
dogs this year. 
Hard times have brought down the stud fee of Cribbage 
from $50 to $35. See advertisement. 
Mr. Hunnewellin purchasing Cribbage, Janet, etc., did so 
with the intention of depending in the future on his own 
dogs to carry out his breeding projects. He has some of 
the best blood now and he should be successful. 
As every one knows now, Mr. Wellman's North Pole dash 
did not materialize, owing to the unexpected collapse of his 
vessel in the ice packs. We were greatly interested in the 
experiment Mr. Wellman made of using the Belgian draught 
dogs instead of the native. Esquimaux. The Belgians were 
found to be in the little ice work they were called upon to 
