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B. Blossom's Lady Alice and Bedford? 2d, W. ti. "Washtagton's 
Finglas. 
GOEDON SETTteRS.-PTOPPiES-Doysl-lst and 2d, L P. Braive*s 
Taral aud Dogget. Bitches: 1st, E. H. Morris's Pinemont.— Novice— 
Dogs: 1st, W. C. Gleason's Grouse RaiiKer; 2d, J. R. Oughton's Lad- 
view; 8d, A.W. &C. il. Swain's Brandy; Res., Woodbury Kennels' 
Gordon. Bitches: 1st, Jobn Bedfield's Mabel B.; 2d. J. R. Oughton's 
Prineesview; 8d, C. K, Clarke's Gunhilda.— Open-Oocts.- 1st and ^d, 
J. B. Blossom's Doc and Heather Bruce; 8d, C. A Stone's Forest Guy; 
4th, C. E. Ma.ther'rf Jack Sharp. Bitches: 1st, 4th and Res , J. R. 
Oughton's Dwight Bee, Dwight Sarah and Prlncesview; 2d and 3d, 
J. B. Blossom's Sally Beaumont and Venus.— Challenge -Dogs; 1st, 
J. E. Oughton's Heather Lad; Res, J. B. Blossom's Heather York. 
Bitches: Ist and Res., J. B. Blossom's Heather Bee and Flomont.— 
Gordon Setters that have been placed at ant field trial in the 
United States or Canada: 1st and xcl, J. B. Blossom's Flomont and 
Sallie Beaumont. ' 
IRISH WATER SPANIELS. -Open -iJoffs.- 1st, T. A. Carson's 
Mike 0. Bitches: 1st, F. D. Baylay's Kiltie O'Donnell; ;^d, Miss A. 
Green's Venus.— Challenge— 1st, T. A. Carson's Marguerite. Res., 
Miss A. Green's Dennis. 
CLUMBER SPANIELS.- Open- jDo£/s: 1st and Sd, H. Jarrett's 
McGregor and Ma.ior Gilfeather. Bitches: 1st, H. Jarrett's Susie.— 
Challbngk— 1st, H, Jarrett's Glenwood Greeting. 
FIELD SPANIELS.— Puppies -2d, Miss A. Green's Berry Nell.— 
Novice- 1st, H. P. Mullens's Woolton Dagmar; 2d. Miss A. Green's 
Darkest Africa.— Open-Blaok -Doss.' Ist, Toon & Thomas's End- 
clifle Bishop; 2d, M. A. Viti's Eovd Monarch; 3d and res., Miss A. 
Green's Wardleworth Sweep and Fashion, Bitches: Isc, Toon & 
Thomas:s Endcliffe Myrtle; 2d, W, A. McClellan's Princess Alice; 3d. 
Miss A. Green's Zulu.— Any other Color— Do£rs.- 1st, H. P. Mullens's 
Woolton Wonder. Bitches: 1st and 3(i, R. P. Keasbey's Gypsy Belle 
and Say brook Cyprus; 2d, H P. Mullens's Woolton Dagmar —Chal- 
lenge- Doc/s.- 1st, H. P. Mullens's Woolton Baron; 2d, Dr. S. J. Brad- 
bury's Drayton Warwick, Res., R P. Keasbey's Coleshill Rufus. 
Bitches: 1st and 2d, R. P. Keasbey's Moonlight Belle and Drayton 
the Shrew. 
COCKER SPANIELS -PuPPiKS-lst and res., Gr. Douglas's Premier 
and Patron; 2d, F. McK. Robertson's Red Mollie; 8d, H. P. Mullens's 
Woolton Cherry.— Novice— 1st, 3d and res . Mepal Kennels' Miss 
Jerry, Mepal's Floretta and Mepal's Beetle; 2d. Q. Douglas's Premier. 
—Open— Black— Z)os's.- 1st aud res., G. Douglas's Havoc and Arab; 
2d, Brookside Kennels' Figi; .3d, A. C. Wilmerding's Watnong I. 
Bitches: 1st and 3d. Brookside Kennels' Brookside Miss Phyllis and 
Woodland Belle; 2d, Mepal Kennels' Mepal Jerry. Res., C. & D. 
Priest's Trilby II.— Red or Liver— Dog's.- 1st, F. McK. Robertson's 
Red Wonder; 2d, G. Bell. Jr.'s, Red Coat; 3d, Brookside Kennels' 
Brookside King. Res., H. N. Munn's Cardinal. Bitches:. 1st, G. 
Douglas's Silk Gown; 2d, F. McK. Eobertson's Red Nell; 3d, Raven 
Kennels' Baby Ethel. Res,, Dr. J. fl. Lyke's Commotion.— Ajny othbr 
Color— Oofirs; 1st, W. T. Payne's Brown Hal: 2d, H. P. Mullens's 
Woolton Blue Gown; 3d. A. C. Wilmerding's Wainong Tommy. Res., 
Midvale Kennels' Bruion Bathbrick. Bitches: 1st and 2d, W. T. 
Payne's Belle and Tansy: 3d, Brookside Kennels' Woodland Trilby. 
Ees., F. McK. Robertson's Cora G.—Ohallknge— Black or Liver — 
Dogs: 1st, J. H. Herbertson's Plckpania; 2d, Mepal Kennels' Commo- 
dore.- Any other Color -1st, Belle Isle Kennels' Gaiety G-irl; 2d, 
Raven Kennels' Hamilton Jack. Res., Brookside Kennels' 'Red Doll.y. 
Bitches: 1st, Mepal Kennels' Baby Ruth. 
National Beagle Club of America. 
A qtjaeterXjT meeting of the National Beagle Club of 
America was held at the Madison Square Q-arden, Feb. 33. 
President Hermann F. Schellhass presided. The follovping 
members were present; Jas. W. Appleton, George B. Post, 
Jr., A. Wright Post, George F. Reed, Wm. Saxby, John 
Batemau, N.A. Baldwin, H. L. Kreuder, Jas. L. Kernochan/ 
A. 0. Picbhardt, L. 0. Peters and George W. Rogers. 
It was voted that the same futurity committee be ap- 
pointed for another year, dating from Feb. 3, 1897; that no 
specials be olfered at any show unless the .judges be selected 
from the club's official list of judges or from the members of 
the club; that a bronze medal be offered at the Baltimore 
Kennel Club show for the best beagle in the show, opened . 
to members of the N. B. C. of A. only; that the scale of 
points and standard be also revised, and the chairman ap- 
point two separate committees of two practical breeders and 
owners of beagles, members of the N. B. C. of A., to con- 
sider the scale and standard and refer matters oC difference 
to an umpire first to be agreed upon, and present a 
scale and standard at the regular meeting of the club to be 
fixed by the chair. A Produce Slake was submitted and 
voted that a committee be appointed by the chair to arrange 
the above stalie on the lines submitted byMr. Kernochan. 
The following were elected to membership: John Caswell, 
Boston, Mass. ; Maxwell Stephenson, Hempstead, L. I. ; R. 
H, Post, Bayport, L, I. 
Meeting adjourned. Geo, W. Rogers, Sec'y. 
National Greyhound Club Meeting. 
THEiheeting was held in Madison Square Garden Feb. 25. 
There were present Messrs. H. W, Huntington, H. Nelson 
L. C. Whiton, R. P. Little, Jr., J. L. Kernochan, C. f! 
Lewis, A. McGregor and Dr. Barr. 
The election of ofiicers resulted as follows: President, H. 
W. Huntington; Secretary, R. F. Little, Jr. ; Treasurer, L. c'. 
"Whiton; Vice-Presidents, Dr. Barr, J. L. Kernochan, H. W. 
Sharpless, A. L. Page; Delegate to A. K. C, H. Nelson. 
The following were elected as members: Mrs W. W. 
Green, P. Daly, R. C. Briuijley, H. M. Nelson, F. Herring' 
F. Holy, H. S. Griffen, W, D. Griscom, Robert White, R. 
L. Lee, W. L. Andrus, Robert Walker, C. M. Higgins, G. 
H. Lambert, Dr. Behrendsohn, E L. Kraus. 
Executive Committee: H. W. Huntington, Dr. Barr, R 
F. Little, Jr., L. C. Whiton, Dr. Lykes. 
Treasurer's report was adopted as read. 
The dues for 1897 were remitted to those who had paid 
dues for 1896. H. W. Huntington, Pres. 
The Death of India. 
MoNTPELiEU, Miss., Feb. Editor Forest and Stream: 
It is with much regret that I write you of the death of the 
pointer bitch India. The kennel has sustained a most severe 
and sad loss, and one that is almost impossible to replace. She 
was in whelp to Jingo, some of which died before birth and 
gave her blood-poisoning, which caused her death. She was 
by Rip Rap ex Dolly D., and won the Pointer Derby at 
West Point, Mias., in 1896. Really good pointer bitches are 
very rare and hard to breed. She was one of the highest 
class field bitches I ever saw, and this quality, combined with 
her rare form, constitution and character, made her one of 
the best and most valuable bitches in America. Her death 
is a general loss to the pointer interests of the country. 
C. E. Buckle. 
, Collie Club Meeting-. 
At a meeting of the Collie Club, held on Feb. 34, at Mad- 
ison Square Garden, a hst of officers was elected as follows: 
President, Jenkins Van Schaack; Vice-Presidents, J. Pier- 
pont Morgan and J. L. Lincoln; Secretary, James Watson ; 
Treasurer, J. D. Shotwell ; Executive Committee, the above- 
mentioned officers and W. L. Stewart, W. T. Ford, R Mc- 
Ewen, C. Y. Ford, J. A. Long, Henry Jarrett A few re- 
visions were made in the constitution, the most important 
one being that the dues of those elected to membership cover 
their indedtedness for a year so far as dues are concerned, 
beginning from the first of the month in which membership 
IbegiQS, 
A, K, ANNUAL MEETING. 
The annual meeting of the A. K. C. was held in Madison 
Square Garden on Feb. 34; Vice-President Edward Brooks 
presided. There were present: Associate members (G. W. 
H. Ritchie and H. K. Bloodgood)^ American Fox Terrier 
Club (H H. Hunnewel), Jr.), American Dachshund Club 
(L. A. Klein). American Scottish Terrier Club (James L. 
Little), American Spaniel Club (E M. Oldham), Baltimore 
Kennel Association (William P. Riffgs), Bloodhound Club 
of America (Dr. Alfred F, Stahl), Boston Terrier Club (L. 
A. Burritt), Collie Club of America (James Watson), Colum- 
bus Fanciers' Club (J, M. Taylor), Danbury Agricultural 
Society (G. E. Sears), Gordon Setter Club (Jatnes B. Blos- 
som), Great Dane Club of America (Clifford Wood), Mas- 
coutah Kennel Club (C. F. R. Drake), National Beagle Club 
(H, F, SchellhasO, National Greyhound Club (Horatio Nel- 
son), Pacific Fox Terrier Club (C! B. Knocker), Poodle Club 
of America (H. G. Trevor), Mohawk Kennel Club (W. T. 
•Ford), Butterfly Bench Show Association (D. E. Waters), 
•New England Kennel Club (Edward Brooks), Southern Cal- 
ifornia Kennel Club (C. D. Bernheimer), St. Bernard Club 
of California (George Bargate). 
The secretary announced the election of officers and dele- 
gates of the associate members as follows: President, H. H. 
Hunnewell, Jr, ; Vice-President, H. G. Trevor; Secretary, F. 
E. Lewis; Delegates: A, C. Wilmerding, H. K, Bioodgood 
and G. W. H. Ritchie. 
The credentials of B. S. Horn, delegate of the Duquesne 
Kennel Club, not being in proper form, were rejected. 
The minutes of the last meeting and of the financial re- 
port were accepted as published in the Qazeite. 
Officers were elected as follows: President, August Bel- 
mont; Vice-President, Edward Brooks; Stud Book Commit- 
tee: James Watson, chairman, and Messrs. Schellhass and 
Knocker; chairman of field trial and coursing committee, 
H. F. Schellhass; Committee on Constitution and Rules: H. 
K. Bioodgood (chairman), G. W. H. Ritchie vice Dr. Foote, 
and Mei-srs. Watson and Schellhass. 
For finance committee the present members were re-elect- 
ed, excepting that Mr. L. A. Burritt was elected in the place 
of James Mortimer; Mr. A. C. Wilmerding is chairman. 
Messrs. Oldham and Bernheimer were elected members of the 
inembership committee. 
' The credentials of Mr. R. McEwen as representative of 
the Canadian Kennel Club were read and accepted The 
purpose of the representative was to arrange terms of reci- 
procal agreement, and failing better terms to close with the 
A. K. C. on the basis of the agreement rejected by the C. K. 
C. three years ago. With him was associated Dr. Wesley 
MilJs- 'The aforesaid representatives were granted a hear- 
ing, and the A. K. C. appomted a committee of three to con- 
fer with a like committee of the C. K. C. 
The report of the committee on constitution and rules, as 
published in the August and January numbers of the Gazette, 
regarding the amendments that were put over from the Sep- 
tember meeting, was read, aud after considerable discussion 
unanimously adopted. It was carried that the changes in 
the constitution take effect March 1. 
As a reply to a communication from the Bull Terrier Club 
asking what rights they had in offering prizes at different 
bench shovps, and whether the bench shows could accept 
such prizes from a suspended club, the following resolution 
was passed: "That no special or regular prize can be 
accepted from any person or club under "suspension or dis- 
qualification." 
The executive committee then met. The afore-mentioned 
delegates were present. 
On recommendation of the committee on field trials and 
coursing meetings, the application of the New England 
Beagle Club to have recognized the wins of its first and sec- 
ond annual field trials, held respectively in 1893 and 1894, 
was granted. 
The matter of holding a bench show by the California 
State Poultry and Kennel Association on dates which in- 
cluded Sunday, and which matter came up at the September 
meeting and was referred to the Pacific Advisory Board, waf? 
acted on by that body as follows: 
Whereas, The California State Poultry and Kennel Associ- 
ation has already complettd arrangements for holding its 
bench show on certain dates, therefore be it 
Resolved, That the best interests of said Association demand 
that the dates claimed— viz., Jan. 9, 10, 11 and 13— be granted 
it, notwithstanding the fact that one of these dates falls on 
Sunday, , 
Resolved, That the Pacific Advisory Board, by the author- 
ity vested in it by the A. K. C, does hereby consent to the 
holding of said show in the city of Sacramento on Jan. 9, 10 
11 and 12, 1897. ' 
On motion that report was accepted and placed on file. 
The matter of the protest made against the bull terrier 
Harper Whiskey at the Stockton show, the ground of the 
protest being that the dog belonged to the judge, and that 
the dog was shipped to the judge, and that Mr, Heller had 
the shipping tag, and that he took off the tags, was disal- 
lowed. He was also protested on the ground of deafness. 
The Stockton Club did not sustain the protest. Mr, Heller 
appealed from their decision. The A. K. C. sent the papers 
to the Pacific Advisory Board for investigation, and that 
body reported that after a careful reading of the evidence 
submitted by both parties the board found that Harper 
Whiskey was the li07ia fide property of J. J. Sparrow at the 
time of his entry in the Stockton show; that the money was 
paid for the dog on the day before the entry was made, and 
that said entry was made within the legal time. The board 
found further that Harper Whiskey is so deaf that he cannot 
hear the ordinary commands, but the board could not decide 
whether or not such was his condition at the date of the 
Stockton show. The board recommended that as to the 
matter of deafness the appeal be dismissed and the award 
allowed to stand. The board further recommended that the 
forfeit money xjut up by Mr. Heller be returned to him. 
The board's report was accepted and placed on file. 
In another report the board by resolution decided against 
the recognition of the Olympic Gun Club and in favor of a 
kennel club. This resolution was, on motion, laid upon the 
table. 
The report of the committee on membership was next 
taken up, and it reported three applications for admissson to 
the A K. C. from clubs in California, namely, the San 
Francisco Kennel Club and the Olympic Gun Club, of San 
Francisco, and the Santa Clara Valley Poultry and Kennel 
Club, of San Jose. The application of the Olympic Gun 
Club was disapproved by the committee, as it did not 
qualify properly for membership. Some debate followed, 
showing the animus of the Olympic Gun Club toward a 
special keuael club in Sau Francisco. The report of the 
membership committee was accepted and its recomtiienda- 
tions adopted, upon the ground that the Olympic Gun Club 
was not eligible to membership. On ballot, the San Fran- 
cisco Kennel Club and the Santa Clara Valley Club were ad- 
mitted to membership. 
Mr. A. P. Vredenburgh was elected secretary. 
The resignations of the Live Stock Society of America, 
the Washington City Kennel Club and the Northwestern 
Beagle CJub were accepted. 
Mr. Samuel Hammonds communication recommending 
the making of a new rule compelling specially clubs to file 
each year a correct list of accepted judges and roll of mem- 
bership with the A. K. C, and the communication from Mr. 
Chas. M. Bryant on the subject of making a new rule to 
govern all breeds of dogs where divided by the weight limit, 
were referred to the committee on constitution and rules. 
The appeal of F. J. Rommell, Chicago, for reinstatement, 
was referred to the Stud Book committee. He was disquali- 
fied in 1893 on the matter of a pedigree. 
In respect to the violations of the rules by exhibitors at 
Boston, the wins of the following dogs were disqualified: 
the pointer Alice Leslie; the setter Cactirs; the spaniels Wool- 
ton Baron, Scandal, Middy, Commodore, Woodland Prin- 
cess and Goldie S. ; the bull terrier Starlight; the fox terriers 
Warren Safeguard and Warren Captious. The following 
violations were the fault of the N. E. K, C, : Bloodhounds 
Nenus, Clumber, Glenwood Greeting; fox terrier Thornfield 
Knockout; Scottish terriers Rhudunan, Wankie Tam and 
Wankie Diana The above entries having been made cor- 
rectly by exhibitors, the club's forfeit of ,$85 was forfeited. 
The secretary was directed to notify the clubs in arrears 
that if their dues were not paid within thirty days from date 
they would be dropped from the roll. 
The treasurer's report was as follows : Balance on hand 
Jan, 1, 1897, $8,356 97; receipts from all sources to date, 
$1,946.85; total, $5,303,32; disbursements from Jan. 1 1897 
$664 16; balance on hand, $4,539.06. 
Nine clubs Wi re reported in arrears. The Seattle Kennel 
Club informed the A. K C. of the suspension of the bank in 
which its funds were on deposit, and promising to liquidate 
as soon as possible. 
The menibership committee approved the applications for 
membership of the Irish Terrier Club of America, the Kan- 
sas City Kennel Club and the Kentucky Kennel Club, aud 
they were declared active members. 
The following prefixes were granted : Abaco, Mrs. M. P 
Dawson; Briar Cliff, E. J. & P. Becker: Bristol, Oliver 
Ames; Cherokee, W. S. Applegate; Diamond, M. M. Mitchell; 
Hudson, C. H. Mantler; Rodney, C G. Hopton; Shiloh, W. 
Le Monnier; Woodbine, Frederick Jacobi. 
American Spaniel Club. 
The annual meeting of the American Spaniel Club was 
held at Madison Square Garden Feb. 23. 
The president presented the meeting the inclosed report of 
the executive committee, showing the work done by the 
committee during the past year. 
Mr. M, A. Viti, as chairman of the committee on revision 
of by-law!5. reported the following changes have been made: 
Article IV. to read as follows: 
Section 1. It shall be the duty of the executive committee 
to endeavor to obtain suitable classes for spaniels at all 
bench shows, and that at such shows as agree to abide hy 
the standards of the club, and appoint a judge who has been 
duly elected to the club's list of judges; the committee shall 
have full power to offer such prizes as they may deem ad- 
visable in addition to those given by the show authorities. 
Section 3 At all shows adopting classification No. 1 the 
executive committee shall offer the following prizes: Cash 
specials for the best brace of field. Clumber, Irish water and 
cocker spaniels. 
At all shows adopting classification No. 3 the executive 
committee shall offer cash specials for the best brace of field, 
Clumber or Irish water and cocker spaniels, and at all shows 
adopting classification No. 3 the executive committee shall 
offer cash specials for the best brace of all spaniels over 
381bs. and for the best brace of cocker spaniels. Provided, 
however, that the special prizes to be offered as aforesaid 
shall not be paid or awarded to any exhibitor unless at least 
two braces of spaniels shall compete for these prizes, and 
provided further, that the secretary shall so notify any 
show committee adopting the club's classifications. 
At all shows adopting classification No. 1 the executive 
committee shall offer at least two challenge prizes, and at 
all shows adopting classification No. 3 the executive com- 
mittee shall offer at least one challenge prize, in addition to 
the above cash special jjrizes. 
Section 3. That these prizes shall be known as "American 
Spaniel Club special prizes." 
In Article V., changing Section 1 so as to provide for the 
annual election of club judges. « 
Also by changing Article IX. to read as follows: "These 
by-laws may be altered, amended or suspended by a majority 
vote of the members present at the annual meeting of the 
club, provided ten (10) days' notice has been given' to each 
member of the club of the proposed change. Notice of 
such alterations or amendments shall be sent at once to each 
member of the club." 
The executive committee also reported that in future the 
words "over381bs. and under 381bs." shall be stricken out 
wherever they appear, and that the spaniels be designated aa 
field spaniels and cocker spaniels according to the standard 
of the club. 
Some .slight changes have been made in classification No. 
1, copy of' which is herewith inclosed. 
Ballots were taken fcr an executive committee for the en- 
suing year, and the following gent,leme;i duly elected: E. M. 
Oldham, M. A. Viti, Dr. S. J. Bradbury, K. Bioodgood, 
R. P. Keasbey. 
Meeting of the ,new executive committee was held imme- 
diately after the annual meeting. Mr. E M. Oldham was 
elected president, and Dr. S J. Bradbury sec'y-treasurer, 
and Mr. E. M. Oldham was elected delegate to the American 
Kennel Club. 
The following motions Were duly seconded and carried: 
Wliereas, R P. Keasbey, Esq,, has by diligent efforts effi- 
ciently served the club as its secretary for several years, and 
whereas Mr. Keasbey has declmed a nomination for that 
office. 
Resolved, That the thanks of the club be extended Mr. 
Keasbey for his services during the past, and that these min- 
utes be spread upon the records of the club. 
Resolved, That a vote of thanks be offered to Dr. S. J. Brad- 
bury for the use of his apartments by the executive commit- 
tee for their regular monthlv meetings. 
The annual dinner of the club was held at 17 East Twenty 
