Tip at 9.27. In this; heat, as in his previous ones, Tony found 
his bevies by casting for them and beating out the ground with 
judgment. He was industrious and constantly seeking for 
birds. His speed was well sustained, and he showed great 
staunchness in holding his points steadily when a long distance 
from his handler. Lady Mildred worked decidedly uuder the 
working form of her first heat. While she had capabilities for 
good work, she did not display them uniformly at their best. 
This heat concluded the stake. 
The judges soon announced the winners: 
First, Tony's Gale; second, Tony's Boy; third, Lady Mil- 
dred; fourth,' Cynosure; fifth, Lady Clare. 
ALL-AGK POINTER TTAKE. 
2 Fall reports of Thursday and Saturday's running not having 
arrived yet, we take the following from dispatches. 
This stake had fifteen starters, and the first series was fin- 
ished on Thursday. Thirty-five bevies of birds were found. 
The day was cloudy, but favorable. Major Purcell's Lady 
Margaret, and N. T. JDepauw's dog Jingo, ran first. Both were 
ordinary in pace, range and bird work. The second brace was 
Major Purcell's dog Cid, and the Charlottesville Kennel's dog 
Dogwood. The latter rau well and proved himself superior in 
all qualities. Next came Major Purcell's dog Sam Bang and 
Robert Leslie's dog King of Lyn. The latter moved well 
enough, but flushed all the birds he found. Sam Bang did 
some point work, but was ordinary in other particulars. D. 
P. Ritchie's Don and H. K. Deveraux's Tamarack, Jr., ran 
next. The latter was by far the best, though he hardly ran in 
his best form. G. R. Howse's bitch Lula K. beat W. N. Kerr's 
dog Little Ned. The Charlottesville Kennel's Delhi ran in 
good form, far outclassing Major Purcell's Saint Blaise, who is 
out of the race. Stoddard aud Kidwell's Tick Boy and E. O. 
Damou's dog Strideavvay ran a good competition, with honors 
about even. Charlottesville Kennel's Selah ran better than 
Louis McGi-ew '§ Spot S., the latter being the poorest dog in the 
stake. C. W. Depauw's dog Verge ran a bye heat, finishing 
well enough to start again in the second series, which had ten 
to run, as follows: Dogwood with Tamarack, Jr., Delhi with 
Tick Boy, Jingo with Lula K. Strideaway with Selah, and Cid 
with Verge. 
FRIDAY. 
A severe ram storm prevented any running in the trials to- 
day. 
SATURDAY. 
The conditions were very unfavorable to good work as the 
ground was frozen hard and very slippery after the rain. In 
the Pointer All Age stake, the first brace dowu in second 
series was Dogwood and Tamarack, Jr. The latter did better 
point work, though In much of the work there was little differ- 
ence between the two. 
Delhi and Tick Boy came out next and the former kept up 
his g-'od running, proving superior to the other dog. Stride- 
away and Jingo — Jingo did the best work in.auy one beat dur- 
ing the trials, and outclassed Strideaway, who did not range 
out as he should have done. Lulu K. and Selah and Cid and 
Verge did only ordinary work. 
The winners were: Delhi, first; Jingo, second; Tick Boy, third; 
Strideaway, fourth; Tamarack, Jr., fifth. 
Then the All Age Setter stake was started and first series run 
through. Eighteen starting. 
West Point, Miss., January 28. Special to Forest and Stream: 
Rain and sleet storm prevented the competition from start- 
ing to-day. 
(Full reports will appear next week.) B. WATERS. 
SOME MORE DOC CHAT. 
The annual meeting of the Boston Terrier Club was held at 
Young's Hotel, Boston, on January 23, and the following officers 
were elected to serve for the ensuing year: President, Herbert 
Merriam; Vice-President, Dwighc Baldwin; Secretary, Fred- 
erick G. Davis; Treasurer, Robert J. Clark; Executive Com- 
mittee, George N. Phelps, J. F. Holt, William E. Bright, to- 
gether with the above-named officers. Delegate to the A. K. C, 
L. A. Burritt. 
The annual meeting of the Gordon Setter Club of America 
will be held at Madison Square Garden, New York, on Wednes- 
day, February 20, at 7 :30 P. M. The members are requested to 
send in their annual dues (f 5) and the names of those to be pro- 
posed for membership to L. A. Van Zandt, Secretary-Treasurer, 
938 Prospect avenue, N. Y. 
In our business columns will be noticed the announcement of 
Mr. F. Schmidt's well-known St. Bernards being placed at stud. 
The Hell Gate Kennels hold a pretty strong hand in this breed 
since Mr. Schmidt purchased the bulk of Col. Ruppert's kennel, 
aud we have interesting accounts of the litters sired recently by 
the Hell Gate dogs. Royal Duchess had a litter of seven by Ch. 
Otos, and Ruth Cleveland is nursing seven by Kingstonian 
Count. The well-known Altonette is the mother of nine by 
Roland, Jr., and Tyra also has a litter of nine by the same dog. 
Lady Bountiful had ten by Ch. Otos, and Nellie Bly ten by 
Franciscan. Kingstonian Countess and Glory are also due in a 
low days. We give these particulars to prove that one breeder 
at least cannot complain of ^bitches missing. Naturally the Hell 
Gate Kennels are crowded, and it is no wonder that Mr. Schmidt 
wishes to sell some puppies. 
Mr. E. Bardoe Elliott, of the Chesterford Park Kennels, 
May wood, 111., writes: "It having come to my knowledge on 
several occasions lately, both verbally and in writing, that un- 
scrupulous parties are selling and representing dogs as having 
been purchased at or come from these kennels, I write this to 
warn all those who may have purchased such dogs, and intend- 
ing buyers, that no dog leaves this kennel without a certificate 
of sale stamped: 'The Chesterford Park Kennels,' and signed by 
me as manager, and therefore to demand this certificate with all 
dogs represented as having been sold as "bred by me, and if it 
cannot be produced to stamp the party offering- such dogs as 
frauds." 
The following intimation was received too late for publication 
iu our last issue. In regard to the Chevalier — Lady Margaret 
race, Mr. A vent writes that as Major J. R. Purcell might think 
it too long to wait until after the U.S. field trials to bring off the 
race, he was willing to have the race run any day during the 
trials when the judges would not require his dogs for two hours. 
Major Purcell was advised of this in due season, but we have 
not heard if the proposed match took place. 
The British Fancier has made a new departure by issuing its 
first Annual Review in book form. This innovation redounds 
greatly to their credit. A f eature of the work is an illustrated 
account of the Kennels and Homing Pigeon Lofts of the Prince 
of Wales, at Sandringham. The reviews of the various breeds 
of dogs in 1894, are very interesting, and valuable for fancier's 
reference and the portraits of the writers seem to bring us 
nearer to acquaintance with men whose names are household 
words in the canine world. From this work the reader can 
form a very good idea of the standing and merits of the leading 
dogs of all breeds hi England, and acquire a knowledge of The 
progress.or decline of the different breeds. The same scheme is 
also carried out in regard to poultry and pigeons and the 
British Fancier is to be congratulated on its enterprise,.;of 
which we shall take opportunity to avail ourselves later on. " 
In bulldogs the Mascoutah Kennel Club desire to encourage 
the breed in Cook County, 111., for all their medals are offered 
to local competition only. The bull terrier list is at first sight 
FOREST ANt) STREAM, 
rather imposing, but closer examination shows that Cook 
County and Illinois get the plums, this rather narrow policy 
should not be carried too far, that is if a good class of outside 
dogs are expected. The Boston terriers are well provided for, 
and the B. T. C, with their usual pluck, offer cash specials. 
Beagles and Dachshouuds cannot complain, but in fox terriers 
one finds the Cook County proviso agaiu prominent. The 
Chicago Fox Terrier Cup and the Garfield Cup are valuable 
trophies of $50 and $150 respectively. The Bench Show Com- 
mittee this year is composed of Walter C. Gunn, Chairman; A. 
J. Caton, J. Wallace Wakem, W. E. Rothermel, Paul Warren. 
Of course the president, Mr. W'. J. Bryson, will be a busy man 
again and yve trust that Mr. Payson, the treasuier, will have 
his hands full. Entries close Feb. 18; 
The annual meeting of the Philadelphia Kennel Club was held 
at the Aldine Hotel, on Tuesday, January 22. The following 
officers were elected to serve for the ensuing year: President, 
Dr. G. G. Davis; Vice-President, Mr. George H. Thomson; 
Treasurer, S. Murray Mitchell; Secretary, Dr. Alexander Glass; 
Directors, Messrs. J. H. Winslow, Francis G. Taylor, Charles 
H. Phelps, G. Schreiber and Dr. George D. B. Darby. Delegate 
to the American Kennel Club, Mr. Francis G. Taylor. 
We note in our business columns that Mr. Geo. W. Price, 
offers for sale a more than average good bitch, by Warren 
Landlord and Warren Chance, by Royal and Diana. Lass won 
first, open and novice, at late Cincinnati show, first time of 
asking. 
The Grand Jury at Columbus, O., reported on Jau. 25, that 
the county ought to purchase a pack of bloodhounds to be kept 
by the Sheriff at the county jail, so that the criminal bailiff' 
as soon as a crime was reported, in outlying districts, ought to 
repair to the scene and place the dogs on the trail. 
Mr. Sam Woodiwiss has cabled the W. K. C. that he will 
surely bring over a team of bulldogs, old English sheepdogs, 
and greyhounds. 
The Llewellyn setter, Count Beaufort is now being put into 
bench show condition by Ben Lewis, and will be shown by this 
"Prince of Handlers" as the advance agent would say. This is 
confirmation enough to stamp the dog a good one. Mr. Diffen- 
derffer, we understand, would like to sell him at the coming 
show, as business does not admit of much time being devoted"to 
shooting. Particulars of this dog may be found in our stud 
columns. 
A Brooklyu youngster has a pair of St. Bernards which he 
drives hitched up to a handsome little sleigh. The dogs are well 
trained and are said to enjoy the fun. Thus is the original 
reputation of the St. Bernard turned to practical account 
in this latter day century. 
The sale of the late J. M. Tracey's paintings and sketches 
will take place at the Fifth Avenue Auction Rooms. New 
York, on Feb. 18 to 22. The executor, C. Klackner, 7 West 
Twenty-eighth street, New York, will provide on applications 
catalogues. 
Recently, we noted a rumor to the effect that the bull dog 
Handsome Dan was dead. We were unable to confirm this 
news, and a letter from Mi*. Dole informs us that Dan is "not 
dead nor anywhere near it," and will surely face Mr. Matthews 
in the. judging ring at New York. We are pleased to know 
that the pride of all Yale is still on the campus. Mr. Com- 
stock's Irish terriers Dummurry and Merle Gradv are at Mr. 
Dole's kennels, and the latter dog is said to be extremely fit 
just now. This is a crack pair for anyone wishing to own Irish 
terriers that can be depended on to win. Frank Dole will show 
the best team of a dozen bull terriers that Madison Square 
Garden has ever seen, at least, that is what wer are told. 
The Chicago shows have the same regulations regarding ex- 
ercising hours as at New York, 12 to 1, and 6 to 7 P. M., and 
only large dogs are to be exercised on chain. Beside the regu- 
lar, club medals, and a silver cup, St. Bernard breeders can win 
about $100 in cash specials, and these "talk" as the saying goes 
when the grasping expressman C. O. D.'s one. Mastiffs are 
well taken care" of by the Mastiff Club, and setter and pointer 
men will find several specials offered by individuals, that will 
be worth winning, and the spaniels come in for a good deal' of 
attention, too. While there is not much circulating metal to 
be found in the Collie announcements, there is plenty of glory 
. in the form of medals and cups. 
The committee appointed by the A. K. C, consisting of 
Messrs. Mortimer, Morris and Webster has not met with much 
success so far in the endeavor to lighten the burdens under 
which the exhibitors labor in regard to being compelled to send 
their dogs to shows by express. A meeting was held Monday 
last to discuss a letter received from the Trunk Line Associa- 
tion, in which they stated that after due consideration of the 
petition so numerously signed by the exhibitors, they had come 
to the conclusion, that in view of the responsibility in trans- 
porting valuable dogs, they could not see their way clear to in- 
terfere with the existing rule to turn all dogs over to the ex- 
press companies. It is now thought that an effort will be made 
to win over the officials of the different roads that compose the 
Trunk Line Association, aided by letters from influential 
exhibitors such as J. Pierrepont Morgan, August Belmont, 
George J. Gould, etc. This question of transportation is 
assuming a serious aspect, and will, without doubt, interfere 
with future shows, especially considering the inattention and 
carelessness of the express companies . and the safeguards they 
seek to throw around themselves, to void off possible damage 
suits. 
The Preston-Morris case is still unsettled, Mr. Preston not 
having yet settled the case according to the arbitration verdict. 
There is rumor of more law, but we have not been able to get 
Mr. Preston's version of the case since Mr. Mortimer's decision 
was rendered, valueing the bitch in question at $135, and there- 
fore prefer not to enter too deeply into the intricacies of this 
knotty spaniel problem. 
We draw attention to the announcement in our stud dog 
columns of the placing of the Woodland Kennels' Cocker 
spaniel Black Duke at public service. It is not necessary to tell 
spaniel breeders who breed for show, of the merits of Black 
Duke as a sire, but the one dog owner should know that this 
dog, while at the top of the tree himself as a show dog, is also 
the sire of several notable winners. It should be remembered 
that bitches sent to Canada for breeding purposes are admitted 
free of duty. 
The premium lists of the Western Kennel Co. of Denver, 
Col., are out, but we have not been favored with one as yet. 
Mr. John Davidson will judge all classes and entries close Feb. 
27. The club is to be congratulated on the grading of entry 
fees. For the large breeds a fee of $3 is required, and $2.50 for 
all other breeds except f oxterriers, pugs, toy spaniels, Italian 
greyhounds, and whippets, which pay $2. The large breed get 
$10 and $5 in prizes, and $2 entry fee is for prizes of $5 and $3. 
Further informatoin will, no doubt, be afforded by the Secre- 
tary, E' T. Weiant, 1724 Lawrence street, Denver. 
Mr. E. M. Oldham is now under contract with Spratts Co. to 
superintend their arrangements at the coming dog shows and 
9§ 
represent the firm generally -in the sale of their valuable dog 
foods and medicines. By the way, Spratts medicines have not 
received that attention among dog men that their well-known 
efficacy entitles them to. 
The Pointer Club's annual meeting will be held February 21, 
at 3 P. M. in Madison Square Garden, New York. 
The White Star Liner, Bovic, due last Monday, brought over 
fifteen greyhounds consigned to Messrs. Baring, Magoun and 
Co., and one greyhound for Messrs. J. Girdwoodand Co., beside 
the two wolfhounds, already spoken of elsewhere, for the 
Terra Cotta Kennels. 
The Poultry, Dog>nd Pet Stock Association, of Victoria,'B. 
C, intend holding a dog show Jan. 29 to 31. 
We draw the attention of coursing men to the announcement 
of the Altcar Coursing Club's Produce Stake, for dog and 
bitch puppies at $20 each, half forfeit; or if declared out by 
August 15, $5 forfeit, or if declared out by May 15, only $2 
forfeit. Entries^ which must be accompanied by $2, close 
March 1, second forfeit of $3 must be paid on or before May 15; 
third forfeit of $5 must be paid on or before August 15; balance, 
$10 must be paid on or before 6 P. M., the night of the draw, 
viz.: October 14, 1895. To winner $100 added by the Altcar 
Coursing Club of America and 35 per cent, of all moneys; 
runner up, $50 added by the club, and twenty-five per cent, of 
all moneys; third and fourth, 10 per cent, each of all the 
moneys; four winners of two courses 5 per cent, each of all 
moneys. (Should more than 32 dogs start, division of moneys 
will be made satisfactory.) For further particulars nominators 
must write T. W. Bartels, Denver, Col. 
We have received no further word from Detroit in regard to 
the coming dog show. We suppose all due preparations are 
being made, 
* * * 
As we go to press wo learn that an extra class, 102 A, has 
been provided at New York for field and spaniel puppies and a 
challenge class, 127 A, for curly poodles. Spratts' Patent offer 
a $5 cup for the exhibitor having the largest number of dogs at 
the show, which must be bona fide property of the exhibitor. 
The St. Bernard Club offer additional specials. A silver cup 
each, for the best St. Bernard dog and bitch; a silver medal, 
each, for the best American bred rough coated dog and bitch 
aud the same for the best American bred smooth dog and bitch 
These are open to members only. The American Spaniel Club 
offers for the first time their new American Spaniel Club 
Trophy, value $100, for the best sporting spaniel over 28 pounds 
to be won four times. Dr. S. J. Bradbury offers one Tom 
Thumb camera, value $10, for best field spaniel bred by the 
exhibitor, also $5 for the best field spaniel puppy. Donor not to 
compete. The National Greyhound Club offers the Tubby Hook 
Cup for the best bull terrier dog, same conditions to govern as 
when previously offered. The Vetera class will be for smooth 
f oxterriers over seven years of age, instead of over five years 
as stated in premium lists. The Westminster Kennel Club 
offers $25 cash for the best pointer got by their stud King of 
Kent. 
The New Haven Fox Hound Club had good sport at Wood- 
mout, Conn., on the 15. A fox was soon started, and at the 
close of a long chase shot by A. R. Andrews, between Round 
Point and Gulf Mill. Another fox was put up, but after a long 
run the hounds were drawn off. The fox shot weighed 13 
pounds. So far this winter the members have shot five foxes. 
Those who took part in the Woodmont run were: Robert and 
Frank Meecham, Major Todd, H. Thompson, J. B. Robertson, 
R. Penn, J. Savage, A. Treat, John Rockefeller, and A. R. 
Andrews. 
* 
On Jan. 18, the members of the Rose Tree Hunt Club en- 
joyed a good run. The fox was started in Upper Providence, 
Pa., at 10 A. M., and led the hounds a merry chase, darkness 
ending the run with reynard far enough in the van to save his 
brush. 
, > * * 
The officers of the Meadowbrook Hunt Club were elected Jan . 
22, at Delmonico's New York, and are as follows: President, 
William Jay; Vice-President, H. V. R. Kennedy; Master of 
Hounds, Frank Gray Griswold; Secretary and Treasurer, Eger- 
ton L. Winthrop; Stewards, Sidney Dillon Ripley, O. W. Bird, 
Ralpn N'. Ellis and E. L. Winthrop. 
* * * 
The Southern Railway company is evidently not a soulless 
corporation, for their efforts in the encouragement of sport are 
well known to sportsmen. We are advised that a Fox chase 
will take place at Asheville, N. C, February 20, and that 
indications point to the attendance of a large number of hunt- 
ing men from clubs m the North. The Southern Railway 
company have made special rates for the transportation of 
horses, etc. Now that the hunting set are frost bound, a run 
down south will give good sport, and serve to keep horses and 
men in condition for the spring meets up north. 
There will be a meeting of the Irish Setter club, of America, 
held at Madison Square Garden, on Thursday, February 21, at 
3 P. M. 
Capt. Robt. A. De Leslie, of the Detroit Snap Shots, writes 
that his club will open its 1895 season at 160 Michigan avenue, 
Detroit. A cordial invitation is tendeed any marksman who 
may find himself in that city during the uext twelve months. 
The condition of the contest for the Kemp trophy, which is 
competed for annually by the companies of the Seventh Regi- 
ment. N. G. N. Y., are as follows: Each company is allowed to 
enter a team of 25 men, and each man on the team is allowed to 
fire five shots standing and five shots prone at the 200 and 500 
yard ranges. The trophy is held by the winning team until the 
close of the succeeding competition. 
Retrieving 1 . 
Hoosick, N. Y., Jan. 10.— Editor Forest and Stream: I had 
quite an animated discussion one day last week, with one oflthe 
prominent sportsmen of this town in regard to breaking dogs 
to retrieve. He was very much opposed to it, and was very 
angry with me because I upheld it, even going so far as to say 
that "any man who taught, or allowed his dog to be taught to 
reirteve, was not fit to own a dog. 
Now, I am not a very old or experienced dog handler, and 
therefore did not like to argue with him, yet I am far from 
being convinced that he is right, and would like to hear th e 
opinions of some of the older and more experienced sportsmen 
in regard to the matter. J. A. C. 
Spaniel Lost. 
Upper Mohtclaie, N. J.— Editor Forest and Stream: This 
morning the servant let out a black field spaniel that had just 
been givon to me. He naturally ran away, where, I do not 
know; but I expeet, as he was a handsome dog. some one has 
found and kept him. If any fellow sportsman has him oflered 
for sale or hours of a strange black spaniel and will give me any 
information which will lead to his recovery I shall be duly 
grateful. I can give no means of identifying him than that he was 
suffering Irom a severe canker in his right ear. 
E. K. LetfINQWEM,, 
