Nov. 5, 1898. j 
FOREST AND STREAM. 
8?S 
F. Schellhass, New York, N. Y.; John Bateman, Graves- 
end Beach, N. Y.; J. L. Kernochan, Hempstead, N. Y.; 
Geo. B. Post, Bernardsville, N, J.; Staley Doub, Fred- 
erick, Md.; Homer S. Joslin, Oxford, Mass.; H. L, 
Kreuder, Nanuet, N. Y.; Joe Lewis, Moodus, Conn.; H. 
T. Peters, Islip, N. Y. ; Dr. W. E. Johnson, Etna, Pa.; 
Jas. McAleer, Emsworth, Pa.; Geo. F. Reed, Barton, 
Vt; N. A. Baldwin, East Orange, N. J. 
Monday. 
The judges measured 'the hounds on Monday morn- 
ing. All the entries were present except Brownwydd, 
Merry Boy, Beautiful and Nell S. After the measuring 
was completed the Futurity stake was started. 
The Futurity. 
There were but three starters in the stake. N. A. 
Baldwin's Rocket, by Bumper — Ada B., was drawn to 
run with Geo. A. Clark's Murry, by Bumper — Summer's 
Fly, The bye was drawn by Geo. F. Reed's Fancy, by 
Harker— Nell R. 
by Bumper— Ada B.; Geo. F. Reed's Reed's Tom, by 
Harker — Scorcher, drew the bye. 
First Scries. 
Millard R. — Summers' Jim. — This brace was handled 
by Geo. F. Reed and D. F. Summers, and was down 
forty-five minutes. Jim was timid and refused to leave 
his handler till the rabbit was up. Then he entered into 
the sport in a half-hearted way, Millard doing all the 
work. 
Windholme's Growler— Nimrod.— Growler was hunted 
by C. R. Grover, and N imrod by Geo. F. Reed. They 
were twice put down, and on the second occasion ran a 
long, fast race in thick cover. Only a little of the run 
could be seen, but both hounds worked well. 
Somerset— Cry Baby.— The former was hunted by Geo. 
F. Reed and the latter by his owner. They were down 
an hour and twenty minutes, and two rabbits were put 
up. The first was lost after a short run in thick briers. 
The second led a long chase in timber, Baby having a 
trifle the better of the race. 
Friday. 
It was a perfect autumn day, and rabbits were found in 
plenty during the morning's hunt. Scent was fairly 
good in the morning, but in the afternoon it was very 
bad. It was the most enjoyable day of the trials thus 
far. Class AA was finished and Class B begun. 
Winona — Rusty. — This brace was put down at 6:40, in 
charge of Jas. McAleer and Geo. F. Reed. They hunted 
well and put up two rabbits, both of which were driven 
short distances and lost. Up at 7:27. 
Minnie S. II. — Maywood, — This brace was cast off at 
7:30. Minnie was hunted by D. F. Summers and Maywood 
by Jas. McAleer. Maywood was easily the better of the 
couple. She took the lead in a fine piece of trailing, and 
when the rabbit was up showed Minnie the way to a 
culvert where the cottontail had taken refuge. Up at 
8:25. 
Blanche— Belle of Barton.— Geo. F. Reed had Belle 
m charge, while Blanche, the heroine of many a h?.rd 
fought race, was hunted by H. L. Kreuder. The first 
rabbit put up had been making his home under a farm 
house, and the race was a laughable one, when hounds, 
handlers and rabbit were all in the door yard together. 
The rabbit escaped with his life. A second rabbit was 
jumped in a weed field, and after a long and exciting 
race he was driven to earth. In this run Blanche had a 
little advantage over Belle. Both are fine, speedy 
hounds, and it was nip and tuck from jump to finish. Up 
at 9:18. 
June — Splitter.' — This lively pair was put down at 9:20. 
H. L. Kreuder and Geo. F. Reed were the handlers. 
They ran a fine race, Splitter catching most of the 
turns. June is very speedy, but she did not press for 
the lead, being content to follow Splitter. This was as 
fast a race as was seen during the week. Up at 9:50. 
Bashful — Minnie S. II. — J. L. Kernochan hunted the 
former and D. F. Summers the latter. Neither hound 
was in form. Both ran heel and Minnie was very ex- 
citable and tonguey. Two rabbits were started, and one 
was lost after a short run, while the other was not driven 
at all. Up at 10:30. 
Second Series. 
Splitter — Maywood. — Handled as in the first series, 
they were put down at 10:40. Field after field that ought 
to have held rabbits was drawn blank, and a more 
tedious hunt for game never occurred at a field trial 
Lunch time -was a welcome relief, and then the party 
crowded into the barges and went to the Stanton estate. 
Here at last a rabbit was put up. The first burst was 
up a steep side hill, and bunny's heart was nearly broken 
when he reached the top. He narrowly escaped with his 
life, for the beagles cast within a few feet of him as he 
squatted in a grass field. The bad scenting saved him 
and he at- last escaped, in this chase Splitter showed a 
level head and keen nose. Maywood was tonguey and 
not always true. Up at 2:00. 
Blanche — Maywood. — Scent was very bad, and though 
two rabbits were started, neither could be driven far. 
Up at 3:05. 
The judges then announced their decision: First prize 
to Splitter, second to Blanche, third to Maywood, and 
reserve to Belle of Barton. 
Class B — All-Age Beagles. 13m. and Cinder. — This 
class was open to all beagles i3in. and under. The 
forfeit was $4, and $4 additional to start. The first prize 
was $35, second $20 and third $10. 
The drawing resulted in running Geo. F. Reed's 
Snifter R. D„ by Wanderer — Triumph, with Walding- 
field Beagles' w., b. and t. dog Orator, by Pulboro 
Crafty — Cinderella; Guyasuta Kennels' w., b. and t. bitch- 
Betty Zane, by Buckshot, Jr. — Minnie S., with Windholme 
Kennels' b., w. and t. bitch Windholme's Flute, by 
Raffler — Rowetta; Hempstead Beagles' w., b. and t. 
bitch Fearless, by Tyrant — Frantic, with G. B. Kerr's 
w., b. and t. dog Staley, by Hooker — Belle Summers; 
Chas. P. Post's w., b. and t. dog Frankie P., by Frank 
Forest — Bady, with Geo. F. Reed's w., b. and t. bitch 
Fancy, by Harker — Nell R.; Wharton Beagles' w., b. and 
t. bitch Wharton's Bashful, by Bumper — Bessy, with 
Somerset Kennels' b., w. and t. bitch, Teckla, by Pulboro 
Crafty — Cinderella; Dr. R. L. Bohannan's b., w. and t. 
bitch Style, by Little Corporal — Cornforth's Gypsy Maid, 
drew the bye. 
First Series. 
Snifter R. D. — Orator. — G. F. Reed hunted Snifter and 
J. W. Appleton Orator. They were cast off at 3:22, and 
were so well matched that it was difficult to distinguish 
one from the other. They were energetic hunters, and 
ran two short races without great advantage to either 
hound. Up at 4:20. 
Betty Zane — Windholme's Flute. — The former was in 
charge of Jas. McAleer and the latter of H. T. Peters. 
Neither beagle was under control, and at 5:00 they were 
ordered up, nothing having been accomplished. 
The field trial committee held a meeting in the even- 
ing, and it was voted to call the Derby off. 
Saturday. 
The last day of the trials was cloudy and chilly. A 
heavy mist fell in the morning, but ceased in the after- 
noon. 
Fearless — Staley.— This fine brace was put down at 
6:45. Fearless was handled by Jas. L. Kernochan and 
Staley by D. F. Summers. The first rabbit put up was a 
small one and furnished no sport. The second one led 
a splendid chase that tried the running powers of the 
judges and handlers to the utmost. The race was a 
very close one, now one and then the other catching the 
turns, but Staley appeared to have a little advantage over 
Fearless. Up at 7:24. 
Betty Zane — Windholme's Flute. — This wild brace was 
put down at 7:26, handled by Dr. Johnson and C. R. 
Grover. It was exceedingly difficult to keep track of 
either beagle, as they refused to obey their handlers at 
all. Finally at 9:05 they were ordered up, Flute having 
disappeared. She was later found at the kennels. 
Frankie P.— Fancy. — The former is one of the smallest 
beagles that ever, ran at a field trial. He was hunted by 
C, P. Post and Fancy by Geo. F. Reed. After a long, 
discouraging hunt for game, a rabbit was found, but 
First Series. 
Rocket — Murry. — Put down at 10:48 in the outskirts 
of the village. Murry hunted a trifle better than Rocket, 
but scent was bad, and neither hound could drive, though 
two rabbits were put up. Up at 12 for lunch, and in the 
afternoon they were cast off again on the Stanton estate, 
three miles from the village. Murry showed a better 
nose than Rocket, and was a more energetic hunter. Up 
at 2:55. 
Fancy — Murry. — The former was handicapped by her 
size, being much smaller than Murry. She ran a game 
race, but was inclined to be tonguey, and was not so 
quick in picking up a loss as her rival. Up at 4:30, hav- 
ing been down an hour and a half. 
Second Series. 
Rocket — Fancy. — The former ran indifferently, and 
the latter had the race much her own way. Up at 4:43, 
after a run of eight minutes. 
First prize was awarded to Murry, second to Fancy 
and third to Rocket, 
Two braces in Class A were then run, but they are 
reported below for convenience. 
Annual Meeting. 
President Post presided at the annual meeting. After 
routine business was completed the committee on re- 
vision of the beagle standard made its- report, and it was 
ordered printed and sent to all members. It was voted 
to give three medals to the Westminster Kennel Club 
show. R. L. Stevens, H. B. Duryea and C. R. Steven- 
son were elected to membership. The election of officers 
for '99 resulted as follows: President, Geo. B. Post; 
First Vice-President, H. F. Schcllhass; Second Vice- 
President, J. W. Appleton; Third Vice-President, A. J. 
Purinton; Secretary-Treasurer, G. Mifflin Wharton; Ex- 
ecutive Committee, J. L. Kernochan, John Bateman, 
Wm. G. Rockefeller; Official Judges, Geo. B. Post, Geo. 
F. Reed, H. F. Schellhass, J. L. Kernochan, J. W. Apple- 
ton, Bradford S. Turpin. Adjourned. 
Tuesday. 
There was a thick fog in the morning, but by 10 
o'clock the sun came out, and the rest of the day was 
warm and pleasant. 
The Pack Stakes. 
This stake was open to packs of four beagles. The 
fee to start was $5, and the first prize was 60 per cent, 
and the second 30 per cent, of the entry fees. There 
were six starters. 
The Reed Pack. — In this pack were Snifter R. D., 
Pride, Fancy and Reed's Belle of Barton. They were 
handled by their owner, Geo. F. Reed, and were cast off 
at 7:20 in a cornfield. They were under poor control 
and in a long hunt for game became widely sepa- 
rated. When a rabbit was at last started they 
failed to pack, only two of the hounds being in the 
drive. Up at 9:45. 
Hempstead Beagles. — Bellman, Bashful, Rusty and 
Fearless made up the pack, which was handled by J. L. 
Kernochan. They hunted prettily, packed well and ran 
a good race. Down forty-five minutes. 
The Peters Pack.- — The hounds in the pack were 
Buckshot, Buckshot, Jr., Windholme's Growler and 
Windholme's Flute. C. R. Grover had them under good 
control. They hunted their ground well, but after the 
game was up they drove unsteadily, overrunning badly 
and casting too wide at a loss. Down forty-five minutes. 
The Guyasuta Pack.- — -The pack was made up of Panic, 
Guyasuta, Winona and Little Hornet, and was hunted 
by James McAleer. They drove at a great pace, but 
overrun badly and did not pack up. Down twenty min- 
utes. 
The Summers Pack. — Summers' Sailor, Belle Sum- 
mers, Minnie S. II., and Summers' Bess were in the 
pack, which was hunted by D. F. Summers. The hounds 
worked well, packed nicely and ran a sharp, snappy 
race. Drove one hour. 
The Kreuder Pack. — The pack was composed of Pilot, 
June, Blanche and Kitty. IT. L. Kreuder hunted them 
and had them under excellent control. They packed 
splendidly, drew their ground well, harked quickly and 
drove steadily, Down thirty-five minutes. 
The judges gave first prize to the Kreuder pack, sec- 
ond to the Summers pack and reserve to Hempstead 
beagles. 
All-Age Dogs, i5in. and Under.— This stake was open 
to all beagle dogs 15111. and under. The fee to start was 
$10, and the first prize was $40, second $25 and third 
$10. There were eleven entries, and the drawing resulted 
in running A. J. Purinton's Millard R,, by Millard — 
Haida, with D. F. Summers' Summers' Jim, by Fear- 
naught — Luce; Windholme Kennels' Windholme's Grow- 
ler, by Directum — Fanny, with Hempstead Beagles' 
Nimrod, by Noble — Countess II.; Somerset Kennels' 
Somerset, by Pulboro Crafty — Garnet, with J. B. Lozier's 
Cry Baby, by Racer, Jr. — Beastie; H. L. Kreuder's Roy 
K., by Rattler III. — Dora, with H. S. Joslin's Trick, by 
Clyde Lady— Novice; D. F. Summers' Summers' Sailor, 
by Sailor — Summers' Fly, with N. A. Baldwin's Racket, 
Wednesday. 
Hard rain fell almost all day. The trials were con- 
tinued notwithstanding the storm, as there was no time 
to be wasted. 
Somerset— Cry Baby.— This brace was cast off on the 
Lozier estate at 8.10. Rabbits were hard to find, but at 
last one was put up and led a good chase, much of it 
being viewed by the hunting party, who had sought 
refuge from the storm under a hay rick. Up at 8:45. 
Roy K. — Trick.— The latter was handled by his 
owner and the former by A. E. Keen. Roy hunted in- 
differently, waiting for Trick to find. After the game 
was afoot Roy took more interest in the race, but the 
honors in both hunting and driving went to Trick. 
Down forty-five minutes. 
Summers' Sailor — Rocket. — These hounds were in 
charge of their owners, and there was a long, tedious 
hunt before game was found. Then a cottontail was 
jumped that led a fast race in cover so thick that the 
judges could not keep in with the chase. Little of the 
work could be seen. Down half an hour. 
Reed's Tom — Windholme's Growler. — This brace was 
hunted by Geo. F. Reed and C. R. Grover. For nearly 
two hours they were worked through a promising coun- 
tiy, but without result. 
This ended the day's work, and in the middle of the 
afternoon a thoroughly drenched and not very enthu- 
siastic crowd of rabbit hunters returned to the club's 
headquarters. 
Thursday. 
A cool, clear morning was a welcome change from the 
disagreeable weather of yesterday. The scene of the 
day's hunt was West Ironsburg. just over the New York 
State line. 
Reed's Tom — Windholme's Growler. — This brace was 
cast off at 7:40, to finish their undecided race of yester- 
day. Tvyo rabbits were started, but both were lost after 
short drives. Growler ran riot and Tom appeared to 
be off in nose. Up at 8:45. 
_ Second Series. 
Trick — Rocket. — They were put down at 8:50, and ran 
a long, dashing race in cover and open. Trick was 
quicker in catching the turns than Rocket, though the 
latter was faster on a straightaway drive. In hunting 
Trick was far superior. Up at 10:40, while driving. 
Summers' Sailor — Nimrod. — This brace was put down 
at 10:43 where the last brace was taken off. Nimrod 
caught a couple of turns and then the chase was abrupt- 
ly ended by a sight chase, after which the game was 
lost. Then another cottontail was started in a thicket 
of locust trees, and here Nimrod had things much his 
own way, Sailor leading off at great speed after his 
mate had caught the turn. Up at 11:17. 
Millard R. — Cry Baby. — This brace was put down at 
11:17, and at lunch time nothing had been accomplished, 
After lunch they were again cast off and ran two races 
in thick cover on the Verdou farm. Their cry was 
musical, and the chase a good one. In driving the 
hounds were about equal, but in hunting Millard was the 
better. Up at 2:18. 
Third Series. 
Millard R.— Trick.— This fine couple ran a beautiful 
race in open fields, where every movement of both rab- 
bit and beagles could be seen. Trick caught the ma- 
jority of the turns and was a better hunter than Millard. 
Up at 2:45. 
Cry Baby— Nimrod.— Down at 2:50, and drove at good 
speed to a culvert, where the game went to ground. 
The judges then ran a formal heat between Millard R. 
and Nimrod, and announced the winners: First, Trick; 
second, Millard R.; third, Nimrod; reserve. Rocket. 
All-Age Bitches, 15m. and Under.— This stake was 
open to all bitches 15m. and under. The first prize was 
$40, the second $25 and the third $10. 
The drawing resulted in running Waldmgfield Beagles' 
Dahlia, by Pulboro Crafty — Boundy, with D. F. Sum- 
mers' Summers' Bess, by Hooker— Belle S.; Guyasuta 
Kennels' Winona, by Sailor— Lucy S., with Hempstead 
Beagles' Rusty: D, F. Summers' Minnie S. II., bv 
Sailor — Minnie S., with Guyasuta Kennels' Maywood, by 
ch. Lee II.— Panic; H. L. Kreuder's Blanche, by Frank 
Forest— Ina, with Geo. F. Reed's Belle of Barton, by 
Col. Lee— Haida R. ; H. L. Kreuder's June, by Lee II.— 
Panic, with John G. Reed's Splitter, by Wanderer — 
Triumph; Hempstead Beagles' Bashful, by Brawler- 
Languish, drew the bye. 
First Series. 
Dahlia— Summers' Bess,— Handled by Geo. F. Reed 
and D. F. Summers respectively, they were put down 
at 3:45. The race was a poor one. Dahlia was under no 
control and Bess was almost too timid to run in a field 
trial. Two rabbits were started and Dahlia had the 
best of what little run there was. Up at 4:30. 
Blanche— Belle of Barton. — This couple was laid on 
at 4:45. The former was hunted by H. L. Kreuder, and 
the latter by Geo. F. Reed. At 5 o'clb'ck they We're 
taken up, no start having been made. 
