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FOREST AND > STREAM. 
[Nov. 14, lt5»e. 
Betters and Gordon setters, Mr. John Brett, Closter, N. J.; 
Irish water spaniels, Clumber, field and cocker spaniels, 
Mr. A. Clinton Wilmerding, New York; beagles and 
American foxhounds, Mr. Herman F. Schellhass, Brook- 
lyn; collies and sheep dogs, Mr. Jas. Watson, New York; 
bull dogs, Mr. E. K. Austin, New York; Boston terriers, 
Mr, C. F. Clarkson, New York; dachshunde, Mr. G. Muss- 
Arnolt, Tuckahoe, N, Y.; pugs, Yorkshire terriers, toy 
terriers, toy spaniels, Italian greyhounds and schipperkes, 
Mr. T. Farrer Rackham, East Orange, N. J.; bull terriers, 
fox terriers, Irish terriers, Scottish, Bedlington, Skye, 
Dandie Dinmont and Black and Tan terriers, Mr. T. S. 
Bellin, Albany, N, Y. 
The club will open classes for any recognized breed of 
dogs not already classified in the premium list, provided 
there be not less than five entries of such breed. It will 
also make novice classes for any breed should there be 
three or more entries, and will divide by sex any breed 
for which but one class has been made, provided there be 
not less than five entries of each sex. The entry fee is 
$2. Entries close Nov. 16 with James Mortimer, Superin- 
tendent, Hempstead, L. I., to whom all checks must be 
made payable. 
NEW ENGLAND BEAGLE CLUB'S TRIALS. 
The New England Beagle Club held its fourth annual 
field trials at Oxford, Mass., Nov. 2 to 6, and the meet was 
one of the most successful ever held in Massachusetts. 
The hotel accommodations and the hot lunches served in 
the field were all that could be desired. The beagles were 
well provided for, and each owner had a box stall for his 
hounds, so that it was not necessary to keep them on 
chain. 
The judges were Charles Quynn and Bradford S. Tur- 
pin, They worked hard, as all judges must in such a 
country as Oxford, where the cover is heavy and the rab- 
bits go quickly to earth. The awards were well re- 
ceived. 
The entries were of a high order of merit, and the 13in. 
All- Age class was a particularly fine one. Most of the 
All-Age winners are well known from their work in 
former trials. The Futurity and Derby winners are all 
promising hounds and bred from the best field trial 
stock. 
Among those present at the meet were: H. S, Joslin, 
O. F. Joslin, Geo. Appleby, Oxford, Mass.; Wm. Sixby, 
Ilion, N. Y.; Thos. Shallcross, Robert Hindle, Jr., Provi- 
dence, R. I.; "W. S. Clark, Linden, Mass.; C. J. Prouty, 
Scituate, Mass ; H. B. Tallman, Greene, R. I. ; Herbert 
Merriam, Weston, Mass.; C. W. Qaynn, Frederick, Md.; 
Geo. F. R^ed, Barton, Vt.; G. A. Clark, Lowell, Mass.; 
Geo. E. Williams, Jr., Dinvers, Mass.; Guy Whidden, A. 
D. Fiske, Worcester, Mass.; A. H. Morse, Quinnebaug, 
Conn. ; H. W. Lacy, Boston, Mass. ; E. C. ClarK. Bradford 
S. Turpin, Rjxbury, Mass. 
The officers of the club were present throughout the 
week and did much to make the meet the success it 
was. 
Monday. 
Tne day was clear, but a stiff wind interfered with the 
sport. The judges measured the entries in the morning, 
and transferred Dixie R. to Class B and Drummer Boy 
to Class A. The Derby was the first stake run, and all 
the entries filled except Minnie and Whaler. 
The Derby— 1 Sin. and Under. 
First Series. 
In the first series George F. Reed's b,, w. and t. 
bitch Snifter R. D, (Wanderer — Triumph), handler, 
owner, ran with Mrs. A. H. Morse's b., w. and t. bitch 
Ida Novice (Clyde — ^Lady Novice), handler. A. H. Moree. 
Wm. Saxby's w., b. and t. bitch Dime's Dolly (Clyde 
— Dime), handler, owner, with Awashonk Kennels' blue 
ticked bitch Trilless (Laick— Sweet Fern), handler, Thos. 
Shallcross. 
W. E. Deane's w., b. and t. bitch Topay Glenwood 
(Rove — Wenonah), handler, Thos. Shallcross, was to run 
with Howard Almy's b. , w. and t. dog Clarionet (Clarion 
of Glenrose — Trill), but Clarionet failed to appear and 
was ruled out. 
W. E. Deane's w., b. and t. dog Glenwood (Little Cor - 
poral — Frances), handler, Thos. Shallcross, drew the 
bye. 
Snifter R. D.— Ida Novice,— They were put down in 
a brushy pasture on the Shepardson farm at 9 :50. Neither 
was under control, and they were soon widely separated. 
Each holed a rabbit, and then with difficulty they were 
drawn together to a hot scent. Ida drove prettily, show- 
ing good nose and judgment, but Snifter would not hark, 
and took no part in the race. Up at 11. 
Dimes Dolly— TBiLiiESS. — Oast off at 11:09 in a pas- 
ture. A rabbit was soon up and in the run Dolly caught 
two turns and Trill one. This rabbit was lost in a 
swamp, but another was soon afoot and Dolly drove well 
through the scrub oaks to a stone wall, leaving Trill far 
behind. Down 1 hour. 
As Clarionet bad not yet arrived, the bye was now run. 
Glenwood. — Snifter was put down to run with him in 
the alder field near the Skiepardson barn. Glenwood 
made a pretty run, but Snifter would not hark. Down 
30 minutes. 
The first brace of the 15in. Derby was next run and is 
reported below. This finished the field work for the 
day. 
Annual Meeting. 
President Joslin called the annual meeting to order at 
8:15, Wm. Saxby, Ilion, N. Y., and H. F. Shellhass, 
Brooklyn, N. Y,, were elected to membership. The elec- 
tion of officers resulted as follows: President, H. S Jos- 
lin; Vice-President, A. D. Fiske; Secretary- Treasurer, W. 
S. Clark; Executive Committee, Thos. Shallcross, C. J. 
Prouty. Adjourned. 
Tuesday. 
A fine hunting day. The Derby was finished and the 
All-Age 15in. class begun, 
TOPSY Glenwood. — Clarionet, Topsy's running mate, 
was not at hand and was ruled out. Trilless was put 
down to run with Topsy. The latter was a babbler, very 
wild and unsteady, and Trilless was badly confused by 
her noisy rival. Down 30 minutes. 
Second Series. 
Ida. Novice— Glenwood. — The race was a pretty one 
for some time. Then Glenwood took the back track in 
full cry and ruined his chances for winning. Down 35 
minutes. 
Ida Novice- Dime's Dolly.— Both were stylish, busy 
hunters, but Ida had the keener nose and was able to 
carry the trail where Dolly could not find it. A very 
pretty race in Ida's favor. 
First prize was given to Ida Novice, second to Dime's 
Dolly, third to Trilless, and reserve to Glenwood. Ida 
also won A. D, Fiske's picture, "A Sporting Scene," and 
H, S. Joslin's pair of hunting boots, which were offered 
as special prizes. 
The Derby— 15 to 1 3ln. 
There were but three entries in the first series. George 
F. Reed's b., w. and t, bitch Scorcher (Wanderer— Tri- 
umph), handler, owner, ran with Awashonk Kennels' b., 
w. and t. dog Starlight (Zeno— Fanny Reed), handler, 
Thomas Shallcross. 
H. S. Joslin's b., w. and t. dog Trick (Clyde — Lady Nov- 
ice), handler, G. W. Appleby, drew the bye. 
Scorcher— Starlight. — This brace ran several short, 
indecisive races, and were then put down one at a time 
and given a chance to show what they could do singly. 
Scorcher did not drive as well as Starlight, and was not 
under as good control. 
Trick. — Starlight was cast off with him, but was not 
quite as quick in catching a turn and was outfooted in a 
straight drive. Down 2 hours. Seven rabbits were run 
in this race. 
First prize was given to Trick, second to Starlight, and 
third to Scorcher. W. S. Clark's special prize of a half 
dozen regulation bench chains was also won by Trick. 
AlI-Afire-15 to tSin. 
The eight entries in this class ran in the first series as 
follows: 
Geo. F. Reed's b., w, and t. bitch Nell R. (Ned— Haida), 
handler, owner, with Geo. A. Clark's cin. and w. dog 
Tweed (Jack — Fannie), handler, owner. 
Awashonk Kennels' b,, w, and t. dog Baronet (Daunter 
—Reckless), handler, Thos. Shallcross, with Wm, Saxby's 
b. tic. bitch Dime (Judge — Baby), handler, owner. 
A. D. Fiske's w., b. and t. dog Phantom (Clyde — Brum- 
my), handler, A. H. Morse, with H. S. Joslin's b. tic. dog 
Snyder III. (Snyder II.— Nancy), handler, Geo. Appleby. 
Daane & Smith's b. tic. dog Drummer Boy (Rove — 
Wenonah), handler, Thos. Shallcross, with Geo. E. 
Williams, Jr.'s, w,, b. and t. bitch Fannie ( ), 
handler, owner. 
Nell R. — Tweed. — The former was merry and stylish; 
the latter slow and indifferent. Three rabbits were run 
and Nell was an easy winner. Down at 2:37 and up at 
4:20. 
Baronet— Dime, — The latter won handily in a long 
chase. She was faster on a straight drive and quicker in 
catching the turn. Down at 4:39 and up at 4:55, 
Wednesday. 
A cloudy day and an excellent one for hunting. 
Phantom— Snyder III.— The latter was too slow for 
Phantom, and though true was outclassed. Down 30 
minutes. 
Drummer Boy— Fannie.— Both were babblers and both 
ran heel during the race. Two rabbits were up and the 
beagles shifted from one to another. Fannie had the best 
of the heat, but was not thought good enough to go in the 
second series. Down 50 minutes. 
Second Series, 
Baronet— Phantom.— The first rabhit started by this 
brace was a "creeper," and could not-be driven for any dis- 
tance. The second, after running to a wall and being bolt- 
ed, ran well and finally was put into the stone heap. The 
race was an even one, without advantage to either hound. 
Dime — ^Nell R, — Both are snappy, quick workers, but 
Nell ran better than ever before, and won with something 
to ppare. Down 24 minutes. 
First prize was given to Nell R., second to Dime, third 
divided between Baronet and Phantom, and reserve eiven 
to Fannie. Nell R. also won. a seven-shot revolver offered 
by W. E. Deane. 
All-Age- 1 Sin. and Under. 
But four entries in this stake filled, and in the first se- 
ries Wm. Saxby's w, , b. and t. bitch Bessie (Judge — Baby), 
handler, owner, ran with Awashonk Kennels' blue-ticked 
bitch Trilless (Laick— Sweet Fern), handler, Thos. Shall- 
cross. 
E. C. Cook's b., w. and t. bitch Dixie R. ( ), 
handler, owner, with A. D. Fiske's w., b, and t. dog 
Blossom (Clyde — Brummy), handler, A. H. Morse. 
Bessie — Trilless. — The former was wild and under no 
control. After the rabbit was put up she used her eyes 
more than her nose, Trilless is a pretty little thing, and 
won the race without much difficulty. 
Dixie R. — Blossom. — This brace ran a long, hard race, 
and finally drove the game to earth. Blossom was too 
fast for her competitor. Down 15 minutes. 
Second Series. 
Dixie R. — Trilless. — This brace was put upon a rabbit 
which had been run to earth and dug out. Dixie gave a 
splendid exhibition of cold trailing, jumped the game, 
which had been given two minutes' law, and led in the 
longest race of the trials. 
First prize was awarded to Blossom, second to Dixie R., 
third to Trilless, and reserve to Bessie. Two special 
prizes — Robert Hindle, Jr.'s, hunting coat and Henry 
Hanson's assorted package of Spratts dog medicines — 
were won by Blossom. 
Champion Class— 1 5 to 1 31n. 
Geo. F. R'^ed's w., b. and t, bitch Nell R. (Ned— Haida), 
handler,^ owner, was the only entry. She made a pretty 
run and was awarded first prize and title of field cham- 
pion. 
Thursday. 
A severe southeaster swept over New England and the 
rain put an end to field work for the day. 
Friday. 
A good hunting day. The Futurity stake was run off 
and proved very interesting. The trials were finished. 
The Futurity. 
There were six starters in the stake, and in the first 
series Joe Lewis's w., b. and t. dog Ringwood (Ringleader 
— Spinaway), handler, W. S. Clark, ran with A. D. Fiske's 
w., b. and t. dog Clyde II, (Clyde — Lady Novice), handler, 
A. H. Morse. 
Awashonk Kennels' b. , w. and t. dog Starlight (Zsno — 
Fannie Reed), handler, Thos. Shallcross, with George F. 
Reed's w., b. and t. bitch Scorcher (Wanderer— Triumph), 
handler, owner. 
Geo. F. Reed's t. and w. bitch Mag R, (Zeno— Nell R.), 
handler, owner, with H. S. Joslin's b., w. and t. dog 
Trick (Clyde— Lady Novice), handler, Geo. Appleby. 
Ringwood— Clyde II.— They were an evenly matched 
brace in driving, but in hunting Clyde was the better. 
Down 35 minutes. 
Starlight— Scorcher.— The latter ran in better form 
than he displayed at Hempstead, and won after a long, 
tiresome race. Six starts were made and five of the runs 
ended at the nearest burrow. The other gave an oppor- 
tunity to judge the hounds, and Scorcher was found to be 
quicker on the turn and faster on a straight drive. Down 
8 hours. 
Mag R.— Trick.— At first the former did some fast, 
beautiful work, while Trick was evidently having an off 
day and worked poorly. Then, at a loss, Mag grew 
tonguey and babbled here and there. Down 1 hour. 
Second Series. 
Mag R. — ^The judges thought it best to give Mag a 
chance to show what she could do alone. In a long race 
she drove prettily and holed her game. She was, how- 
ever, too tonguey, 
Clyde II.— Scorcher.— Scorcher's superior speed made 
him a winner over Clyde II., who is only 12in. in height. 
The little fellow ran well and in his proper class will make 
a good showing. Down 25 minutes. 
Starlight— Trick.— The latter had the advantage in a 
long race, but neither hound did the best work of which 
he is capable. 
Scorcher— Mag R. — Merely a formal heat to comply 
with the rules. 
First priz-^, $43.20, to Scorcher; second, $27, to Mag R.; 
third, $16.20, to Trick. To breeder of the winner, C. 
Staley Doub, $10.80; to N. E. B. C, $10.80. Total value 
of stake, $108. 
Special Prizes. 
Nell R. won $10 in gold offered by H. S. Joslin, and a 
box of cigars offered by Howard Almy, for best combina- 
tion of speed and nose. She was also judged to be the 
most styUsh worker, to have the best voice and to show 
the greatest sustained speed. 
Wm. Saxby won the ribbon for most wonderful story 
told during the trials, with Geo. F. Reed, reserve. 
Dixie R, won service of Baronet, offered by Awashonk 
Kennels for best trailer. She also took club special for 
best trailer. 
Clyde and Blossom won the shipping crate offered by 
Thos. Shallcross for best brace of field beagles owned by 
one kennel. 
Starlight won service of Harker, offered by Geo. F. 
Reed, for best marking his game to earth. He also car- 
ried off the gun case offered by Dawson & Co. for best 
15in. beagle owned in Rbode Island. 
Blossom won service of Laick's Roy, offered by 0. O. 
Smith for best 13in. bitch. 
Scorcher was judged to be the best starter, and Dime's 
Dolly the best Derby entry bred by owner. J. A. B. 
UNION FIELD TRIALS CLUB'S TRIALS. 
There were sixteen dogs entered in the All- Age stake, 
and thirteen started. 
The winner of first, Awline Rex II. (Antonio— Colum- 
bia), owned by C. P. Mingst and handled by J. T, Mayfield, 
is a dog any sportsman ought to be proud of. His range 
and pace are first class. He uses good judgment in seek- 
ing birds, and very seldom comes in to handler. He main- 
tains a uniform pace, is under good control. A great dog 
to go shooting over or win a field trial with. 
Cracker Jack, placed second, is' a liver-colored pointer 
(Lord of Rush— Cyclops), owned by J. L. Adams and han- 
dled by Blankenbaker. He hunted under a great disad- 
vantage, owing to an accident to his foot. He, however, 
ran a game race. 
Forzanda, black, white and tan, third, handled by J. 
H. Johnson, is a rapid worker; ranges and hunts with 
good judgment, but is somewhat inclined to do as he 
pleases. 
Daisy Rip Rap ran a good race. She is a handsome 
ointer bitch of medium height, and very stylish on point, 
he was trained and handled by Tom Richards, and her 
owner, Mr. Richard Merrill, thought she deserved higher 
honors. 
All-A&re Stalce. 
Tuesday morning, about four miles from town, the first 
brade was called. Chance, an orange and white setter, 
owned by Mr. Churchill and handled by Mr. Blanken- 
baker, and Forzanda, described above, were put down in 
a big field. Chance started off at a gait which he very 
likely expected to maintain for a day at least. He is a 
pretty hunter and undoubtedly a good shooting dog. For- 
zanda ranged wide and fast, but not finding birds in 40 
minutes they were taken up. 
Anne of Abbotsford, black and white setter bitch, 
owned by Edw, A. Burdette and handled by Frank Rich- 
ards, and Lady Peg II., liver and white pointer bitch, 
owned by Richard Merrill and handled by Tom Richards, 
were cast off in an open field heavy with ragweed. Both 
dogs showed good range and pace, but failed to find birds. 
Down 35 minutes. 
Toney's Gale, black, white and tan English setter dog 
(Antonio— Nellie G.), J. H. Johnston, agent and handler, 
and Jos. Becker's black, white and tan English setter dog 
Mark, handled by Harvey, started out to try conclusions. 
Mark had cut his foot and did not go out at his accustomed 
pace, consequently Tony made rings around him. Tony 
went at an extraordinary pace, but was hard-headed. He 
started in by a false point, was lost from handler, and 
when discovered was hunting a subble quite a distance 
away. Brought in, he made two more false points. 
Mark's handler now called point in a gully thickly grown 
up with weeds. Tony pointed same bevy, and was steady 
to shot. Mark broke shot. Sent in direction of scattered 
birds, Tony pointed new covey; steady to shot. Tony 
pointed single. Brace ordered up. Down 35 minutes. 
Nor r is T. Harris's black, white and tan bitch Bonnie 
Bell (Thiers— Lillie B.), handled by Blankenbaker, and C. 
F. Hartmetz's cream and white bitch Columbia (Gath's 
Mark— Qaeen Blade), were put down on scattered birds, 
and the spectators were treated to a sight worth going to 
see. It was point, back, steady to Jwing and shot, both 
