344 
FOREST AND StftEAM. 
[Oct. m, im. 
AMERICAN COURSING CLUB'S MEETING. 
The eighth annual meeting of the American Coursing 
Club at Huron, S. D., was a decided success in the quality 
of the competition and its management, though in respect to 
the number of starters the showing was inferior to the events 
of some previous years, for which the financial depression is 
undoubtedly the cause. Times are such as to keep many 
good sportsmen in close attendance to business. But so far 
as enthusiasm and interest in coursing are concerned, they 
are unabated. It has not fallen off as a sport iu the esteem 
of its supporters; the times limited the scope of its public 
expression. A few special causes contributed to lessen the 
entries, one of which was the serious illness of two of Mr. H. 
C. Lowe's dogs, which, he explained, prevented him from at- 
tending and taking part in the competition, since the sick 
dogs needed his personal care. But the prospects for next 
year are bright as evidenced by the support already sub- 
scribed to the new stake for next year. 
All the details of the competition were most complete and 
satisfactory. 
Though not the safest for riding, the grounds were excel- 
lent for coursing, being level enough to afford a good view 
of the courses, and not so hard as to injure the dogs' feet. 
The numerous badger holes,which were a constant menace 
to the safety of the rider, many times afforded the rabbits 
safe harbor when pressed closely for their lives, They were 
plentiful as need be, possessing great strength, with powers 
of speed and endurance which taxed oftentimes the cours- 
ing abilities of the dogs to the utmost. Though some were 
very fast, but few were so fast but that the dogs could press 
them closely and score on them. 
Since the first meeting at Great Bend, in 1886, great pro- 
gress has been made, both in the improved physical quality 
of the greyhound and his coursing powers. Then the loafer 
which ran cunning, the awkward dog which ran wide in his 
turns, the soft-hearted dog which was easily discouraged 
and the ones of poor type and short pedigrees were not un- 
common, nor were they uncommon for a few years after- 
ward. But the dogs of the present are alert and gamy, in 
form a combination of beauty and strength, with wonderful 
powers of speed and endurance and control of action. The 
number which ran wide in their turns at this meeting was 
small indeed. 
There was quite a good attendance of owners and visiting 
sportsmen, gentlemen of the right sort who can hold a com- 
petition as it should be; that is, skilfully and in good fellow- 
ship.Among those present were Messrs. J. Charlton, and W. 
H. Charlton, Minneapolis, A. P. Slocum, Oakes, N. D., J. 
Herbert Watson. Brooklyn, C. H. Scott-Durbin, Hawarden, 
Iowa; J. H. Rew and T. Bresbine, Artesian, S. D.; A. Mel- 
rose, Orange City, Iowa; Michael Allen, Chicago, H. G-. 
Nichols, Mitchell, S. D., B. Hayman, Chicago, Mr. H. C. 
Waterhouse, Lisbon, S. D., Dr. G. Irwin Royce, Cannon 
Fales, Minn, and C. H. Vinton, Redfield, S. D., A. C. Brad- 
bury, Englewood, N. J. 
The judging was most satisfactorily done by Mr. E. H. 
Mul caster, of Fox Lake, Wis., of whom it can be said that 
he exhibited all the qualities of a good judge, he rode well, 
he was in the right place at the right time during a course, 
and every part of his duties progressed with the skill which 
comes from knowledge, experience and good intention. 
The slipper, Mr. Jos, Dodds, of Mitchell, S. D., won much 
praise for the superior manner in which he conducted the 
slipping. He proved most efficient. 
Dr. G. Irwin Royce acted as slip steward, and thereby as- 
sisted materially in keeping the competition going without 
unnecessary loss of time. And by the way, the coursing in- 
terests of to-day owe a great deal to Dr. Royce for his earnest 
labors in establishing public coursing east of the Rocky 
Mountains. The meeting at Great Bend in 1886 was due 
largely to his personal efforts in organizing such material as 
was then available. Of the numerous obstacles to be over- 
come and the personal attention required in interviewing 
and corresponding, few of the present day realize. But the 
years have not diminished his fondness and enthusiasm for 
the sport, nor is it probable that they ever will. 
Two Huron gentlemen assisted in the interest of the cours- 
ing, Mr. C. L. Pratt as field marshal and Mr. C. C. Langley 
as flag steward. Both were efficient. There was a large 
number of spectators in attendance each day, particularly on 
the second day, when it seemed as if nearly all the carriages 
in town were in the coursing field. The crowd was orderly 
and well behaved. 
The members of the Huron committee, Messrs. John Long- 
staff, J ohn A. Sauer and P. B. Coyne, were attentive in cor- 
dially welcoming and assisting the visitors; in short, all that 
earnest effort, good fellowship and gpod intention could 
accomplish toward the success of the meeting was done. 
The club held a special meeting on Monday evening to con- 
sider the rearrangement of prizes in the American Field 
cup stake, wherein there was $50 added money to second 
prize and none to first, the $100 cup not being donated this 
year. All those directly inte rested in the competition agreed 
unanimously to have the $50 added money divided, $30 to 
first, $20 to second. 
The -regular meeting took place on Oct. 10, Dr. G. Irwin 
Royce in the chair. Following is the list of officers elected: 
President, Dr. N. Rowe; Vice-President, A. P. Slocum; Sec- 
retary, F. B. Coyne, Huron; Treasurer, C. H. Vinton, 
Redfield, N. D. The executive committee was increased to 
five instead of three, namely, J. Charlton, John Sauer, A. 
Melrose, Michael Allen and H. C. Lowe. This committee 
was also elected as the ground committee. The resignation 
of Mr. T. W. Bartels was accepted. The secretary was in- 
structed to notify all members in arrears of dues, etc., that 
they would be suspended from membership if the dues were 
not paid before the expiration of two months from the date 
of notice. 
Mr. C. H. Vinton was elected to membership. A vote of 
thanks was passed toFoHEST and Stream and the American 
Field for sending representatives to attend the meeting. A 
vote of thanks was tendered Mr. J. Herbert Watson for his 
efforts in behalf of the club and earnest support of coursing 
matters. 
American Coursing Board's rules govern the date (Jan, 1), 
which limits the age of Derby entries. 
The meeting, Mr, B. Hayman in the chair, adjourned till 
Thursday evening. 
Mr. J. Charlton and J. Herbert Watson were elected a 
commi ttee to represent the A, C. C. in respect to representa- 
tion before the American Coursing Board. The finances 
were reported as good, debts all paid and $100 in the treasury. 
The American Waterloo Cup. 
The club accepted arrangements for a new stake which had 
been informally perfected the night before. The conditions 
are: Number of entries limited to 32; entrance fee $25 and 
$200 added money, making the stake of $1,000 value. The 
$200 are guaranteed by the citizens of Huron. Twenty per 
cent, of entrance to be paid at the time of nomination, 40 
per cent, on March 1, 40 per cent, on July 1. Nominations 
are transferable through secretary; they are to be numbered 
so that when 32 are reached nominations close. This stake 
is the American Waterloo cup, and as its title implies, has a 
national import instead of a mission as an advertisement for 
a weekly journal. 
The next meeting of the club will be held at Huron, S. D., 
on Tuesday, the second week in October, 1895. 
For the new stake 18 nominations are already subscribed 
and 10 per cent, paid in on each. The nominations and 
number nominated by each one are as follows: J. H. Rew 
3, J. H. Watson 4, M. Allen 3, Columbus Coursing Kennels 
2, Melrose & Durbin 2, H. C. Waterhouse 1, C. H. Vinton 1. 
Thus, at this meeting, the club was assured of almost 
support enough to guarantee the success of the next meet- 
ing. " The secretary was instructed to prepare a circular em- 
bodying the conditions of the new stake and mail them to 
the coursing men. 
For the purpose of resting dogs between rounds, the two 
stakes were run in alternate sections, the coursing beginning 
with the Derby. 
American Coursing Derby. 
. There were twenty starters. The quality of the compe- 
tition was of a high order, the puppies showing powers of 
coursing quite equal to those of the aged dogs. The winner, 
Glenlyon, exhibited great ability to stay close to the hare in 
its sharpest and most cunning turns, and his endurance was 
extraordinary. Butterflies, second, also was swift and 
nimble in turning, with great endurance. Thomas B. Reed 
distinguished himself as a good performer, though disposed 
to be a bit wise as to method. 
SUMMARY. 
The conditions and order of running is as follows: For 
greyhounds 18 mos. old or younger, $10 entrance fee. Fifty 
per cent of entrance money to the winner, with $75 added by 
the club. Fifty per cent of remainder with $25 added by the 
club to the runner up. Fifty per cent of remainder equally 
to third and fourth dog. 
Ten per cent of entrance deducted for expenses of the club. 
First Round. 
'Columbus Coursing Kennels' red dog Glenwood (Glenkirk— Gilda), 
beat A. P. Slocum's fawn Ditch Cleopatra (Rendezvous — Roy 'a 
Canary). 
Eastern Coursing Kennels' fawn bitch Butterflies (Royal Crest — 
Dry time), beat H. G. Nichols's black bitch Crow Wing (Sir Hugo- 
Fleet), 
Michael Allen's fawn dog Fear Not (Glenkirk— Gilda), beat J. Charl- 
ton ns. N. P. Whiting's red bitch Nanna (Glenkirk— Innocence). 
Melrose & Durbin's fawn bitch Gilkirk (Glenkirk— Gilda), beat J. H. 
Rew ns. Nagle & Willet's fawn bitch Lady Creighton (Fox— Fanny). 
J. Charlton ns. Warren & Fisk's fawn and white dog Glenkirk 
(Glenkirk-Scandal). beat J. Charlton ns. N. P. Whiting's red dog 
Chartist (Glenkirk— Innocence). 
J. Charlton ns. Warren & Fisk's fawn and white dog Glenlyon 
(Glenkirk— Gilda), beat Melrose & Durbin's fawn dog Robert le Diable 
(Miller's Rab-Lady Del Glendyne). 
Eastern Coursing Kennels' red dog Dakota (Glenkirk— Gilda), beat 
Columbus Coursing Kennels' black bitch Lady Dedlock (Miller's Rab 
— Lady Del Glendyne). 
M. Allen's white bitch Maid Honor (Miller's Rab— Nettlefield), beat 
J. Charlton ns. N. P. Whiting's red dog Lucian Swift (Glenkirk— In- 
nocence. 
C. H. Vinton's fawn dog Thomas B. Reed (Glenkirk— Gilda), beat 
H. G. Nichols's black bitch Coon (Sir Hugo— Fleet). 
Eastern Coursing Kennels' red bitch Trilby (Royal Crest— Drytime), 
beat J. Charlton ns. N. P. Whiting's red bitch Minnehaha (Glenkirk— 
Innocence). 
Second Bound. 
Butterflies beat Glenwood. Glenlyon beat Maid of Honor. 
Gilkirk beat Fear Not. Thomas B. Reed beat Trilby. 
Master Qlenkirk beat Dakota. 
Third Round. 
Butterflies beat Master Glenkirk. Thomas B, Reed a bye. 
Glenlyon beat Gilkirk. 
Fourth Round. 
Butterflies beat Thomas B. Reed. Glenlyon a bye. 
Deciding Courses. 
Glenlyon beat Butterflies and won Butterflies second, 
first. Thomas B. Reed third. 
TUESDAY. 
There was an exceedingly stiff wind from the northwest 
which blew steadily all day. The temperature was com- 
fortably cool. Jacks were found in fairly sufficient numbers 
for the competition. There were some excellent courses 
during the day. The weather was clear and the ground in 
good condition for running. As the day advanced the num- 
ber of spectators constantly increased, a large part being 
ladies. 
First Round. 
Cleopatra— Glenwood.— The first rabbit was not sighted 
favorably for a slip, but Cleopatra struggled, slipped her 
collar and started for the rabbit, but was unsighted. She 
was caught and put in the slips before any harm was done. 
This was the only time during the meeting that a dog got 
out of the slips in such manner. In the run-up Glenwood 
led, wrenched and turned, then Cleopatra took possession, 
she beginning to run up her score too late, as the rabbit took 
to earth. Glenwood won. 
Butterflies— Crow Wing. — The former led and the rab- 
bit soon holed. There was nothing done. Two courses were 
run before these dogs were again put in the slips. Butter- 
flies led and held possession for about a half mile, and on 
soft ground placed Crow Wing. The rabbit holed, neither 
dog scoring many points, though Butterflies won easily. 
Fear Not— Nanna.— The former drew steadily away from 
Nanna and made wrench after wrench an d turn after turn 
without letting her in. He showed great cleverness in 
turning. 
Gilkirk— Lady Craig.— Lady loafed from the start, Gil- 
kirk running true in a long course scoring several turns and 
a kill. 
Chartist— Master Glenkirk.— they ran a good course. 
Master Glenkirk raced away from Chartist in the run-up, 
sticking close to the rabbit, placing Chartist several times 
only to again take possession. He showed great speed and 
quick turning, winning easily. 
Glekly on— Robert Le Diable.— The former in a long and 
driving course beat Robert almost pointless. He drew away 
in the run-up turned the rabbit several times placed Robert, 
taking the rabbit away again. Glenlyon in a fine drive 
tripped the rabbit. In a corn field they were unsighted. 
Glenlyon won easily. 
Lady Dedlock— Dakota — Soon after they were put in 
slips, a fire was seen to start furiously on the prairie behind 
the wagons. For a half hour there was the most energetic 
fight to extinguish the fire, the strong wind fanning and 
spreading it persistently. It was kept in narrow limits till 
it reached a road where it stopped. Dakota beat the bitch 
pointless. He raced to the rabbit, did all the scoring, turn- 
ing often and getting in quickly again, keeping Lady out at 
every turn, pressing the rabbit to a kill. 
Maid of Honor— Ltjcten Swift.— Maid gained a length, 
turned and placed Lucien. A few exchanges followed, in 
which Maid showed the greater speed and cleverness in 
turning. Thte rabbit was pressed very closely from start to 
finish, holing at the end of about a quarter-mile course. 
Maid won. 
Thomas B. Reed— Coon.— The dogs were hardly well 
straightened out when the rabbit turned to the right across 
a narrow stretch of grass where Thomas became unsighted. 
Coon worked the rabbit alone for nearly a mile then Thomas 
again caught sight, joined in, made two or three wrenches 
and a kill and won. 
Minnehaha— Trilby. — They ran a fine course of about a 
mile, scoring constantly, and making a close finish. Trilby 
had a slight lead to the rabbit, and held possession for about 
a mile when Minnehaha got in and made wrench after 
wrench and turn after turn. Trilby just saved himself by 
going in strong at the finish, making a drive and a meritori- 
ous kill. 
The first round in the All- Age Stake was next begun and 
run through before the Derby was resumed, and this round 
occupied the remainder of the day. 
WEDNESDAY. 
A stiff but not uncomfortable northwest wind prevailed 
during the day. The weather was clear and pleasant. 
The Derby— Second Round. 
Glenwood— Butterflies.— Butterflies got theruaupby 
favor of the rabbit bending its course toward her. She made 
the first turn, and after a few exchanges got possession and 
held it to the end of a long and pumping course, winning 
handily. 
Fear Not— Gilkirk.— The jack bent around in big curves 
one way and another before straightening out, the dog Fear 
Not showing a bit the most speed at the start. Gilkirk out 
scored him in the exchanges, and drew many lengths away 
from him in a straightaway lead, showing decided supe- 
riority. 
Master Glenkirk— Dakota.— Master ran up with sur- 
prising swiftness, riding the rabbit from the start, and killed 
at the end of about 200yds., beating Dakota, pointless. The 
swiftness of his drive at the finish was extraordinary. 
Glenlyon— Maid of Honor.— The former was superior 
from start to finish. He led to the rabbit, wrenched, drove 
it in a long curve, let Maid in for a short time, went in again 
and worked the rabbit to a kill at the end of a mile, running 
a meritorious course. 
Thomas B. Reed— Trilby.— The latter led up to the first 
turn, when Thomas got in and pressed the rabbit to several 
turns, when it holed. The dogs drove it constantly and there 
was scoring to the finish. Many times they drove forward 
to kill, but the rabbit saved itself. 
Third Round. 
Butterflies— Master Glenkirk.— Master raced to the 
rabbit, took a turn or two, then seemed to shorten his pace. 
Butterflies took the lead, wrenched and turned, pressing the 
rabbit till it holed, beating Master easily. 
Glenlyon— Gilkirk— They ran side by side for about 
100yds. when Glenlyon drew ahead, held the rabbit for a 
turn or two, after which it was first one and then the other 
turning, Gilkirk beginning to roll up a score at the finish 
which she ended by' killing too soon. It was a good course, 
closely contested, Glenlyon winning. 
Thomas B. Reed a bye with Glenwood. 
THURSDAY. 
The cloudy sky cleared up toward midday. A late start 
was made. • 
The finals were well contested. There was a large crowd 
out to see them. 
Butterflies— Thomas B. Reed.— The latter in his course 
did not run perfectly true, though there was no aggravated 
exhibition of running cunning. Butterflies led and took two 
or three turns, when Tom got in and made a turn. Butter- 
flies made a spurt and both killed. Butterflies won. 
Glenlyon ran a bye with Fear Not, the course being about 
a half mile, when the rabbit holed. 
Some courses in the All-Age Stake were next run. 
Deciding Course. 
Glenlyon— Butterflies.— Glenlyon led and held posses- 
sion for a few turns, when Butterflies came in and there 
were a few exchanges, after which Butterflies began to score 
and Glenlyon in good time was fortunate enough to kill. He 
was going a little wide in his turn3 toward the end of the 
course. 
This ended the Derby. Glenlyon won first, Butterflies 
second and Thomas B. Reed third. 
The AU-Ag-e Stake. 
There were 12 starters in this stake, and the work was of a 
good quality. The order of the running was as follows: 
For all greyhounds at $20 entrance fee; 50 per cent, to win- 
ner and $30 added by the club. To runner-up 50 per cent, of 
the remainder and $20 added by the club. To third and 
fourth 50 per cent, of remainder and $25 added by the club. 
First Round. 
Eastern Coursing Kennels' black and white bitch Southern Belle 
(Laocoon— Axis), beat A. P. Slocuni's black bitch Rachel (Lights o 1 
London— May Flower Queen). 
J. H. Rew's brindle bitch Jessie Green (Sir Hugo— Fleet), beat 
Eastern Coursing Kennels' black dog Royal Crest (Qreentick— Royal 
Rate). 
J. Charlton ns. N. P. Whiting's fawn bitch Innocence (Thornwood— 
Burning Shame), beat M. Allen's black and white bitch Grace O'Malloy 
(Master Rich— Hawthorne Belle). 
J. H. Rew's brindle dog Frank Green (Sir Hugo— Fleet), beat M. 
Allen's white and black dog St. Clair (Lord Neversettle— White Lips). 
A P. Slocum's white and black dog Rendezvous (Major Glendyne— 
Lady Dublin), beat Melrose & Durbin ns. T. Thackeray's brindle bitch 
Cigarette rSa'lor— Snip). 
Eastern Coursing Kennels' brindle bitch Miss Dollar III. (Eden 
Castle— Miss Harkness), beat F. B. Coyne ns J. R. McNickle's black 
dog Laplander (Trales— Dick's Darling). 
Second Round. 
Southern Belle beat Jessie Green. Rendezvous beat Miss Dollar HI. 
Frank Green beat Innocence. 
Third Round. 
Frank Green beat Southern Belle. Rendezvous a bye. 
Deciding Course. 
Frank Green beat Rendezvous and Rendezvous second, 
won first. Southern Belle third. » 
First Round. 
Southern Belle— Rachel.— Rachel took the lead a few 
lengths in the run-up, held possession for a half mile, mak- 
ing repeated wrenches and turns, when Rachel got in and 
was scoring when they were unsighted in weeds. Belle won 
easily. The course was a long one of about two miles. 
Jessie Green— Royal Crest.— Jessie gained a lead of 
three lengths in the race to the rabbit, made a turn and 
placed Royal, then fell. Royal turned and ran wide, letting 
Jessie in again; she made two turns. At the end of about a 
mile and a half course they lost the rabbit. Jessie won 
easily. 
Innocence— Grace O'Malley.— Innocence showed the 
better speed and cleverness for a half mile, then Grace made 
a go-by and led to the hole where the rabbit escaped. Jessie 
won. 
Frank Green— St. Clair.— Apart from the run up and a 
turn or two, St. Clair was not in the course, which was a 
long one. Frank held possession for nearly a mile, scoring 
constantly and holding. He got a severe fall in a buffalo 
wallow, but soon got in the course again, took possession 
and finished with a neat kill. 
Rendezvous — Cigarette, — Rendezvous raced away in 
the run up and was cleverer in turning. The rabbit ran into 
a hole. 
Miss Dollar III.— Laplander.— They ran close for two 
hundred yards, then Miss worked the rabbit alone over a 
long course, scoring on it repeatedly. She gradually drew 
ahead till she was many lengths in the lead running out 
of sight. 
WEDNESDAY. 
After the second round of the Derby the stake was 
resumed with the 
Second Round. 
Southern Belle— Jessie Green.— Belle was the quickest 
to the rabbit, took a few wrenches and placed Jessie. Then 
followed a fine exhibition of rapid work, knocking the rabbit 
to each other. It went to earth at the end of a half mile, and 
Belle won. 
Frank Green — Innocence.— Innocence made a strong run 
up, leading Frank to the turn. Frank had the better in the 
exchanges in a long course, having his own way at the last, 
ending with a kill. 
Rendezvous— Miss Dollar III.— Excepting a few mo- 
ments in the middle of the course, when Miss made three or 
four wrenches, Rendezvous had all the advantage. He raced 
to the rabbit, scored for a half mile, when Miss got in for a 
few points, after which he held the rabbit till iv holed. 
