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FOREST AND STREAM„ 
[Feb. 2, 1901. 
in mind the leeward side of all places as ttte best route 
to follow, thus "having the wind" of the birds from the 
covers in which they lie hidden. In the results, there 
are all the differences between those of intelligent, fin- 
ished effort, and those of chance effort applied hit or 
miss. 
Brains are quite as essential to the successful use of 
the nose as they are in any other line of effort. A dog 
with keen powers of scent and a dull brain may do frag- 
ments of brilliant work betimes when the circumstances 
happen to combine favorably, but as a whole his work 
is irregular, ragged and unsatisfactory. On the other 
hand, a dog with a good brain and a dull nose may do 
quite satisfactory work. 
Why two dogs, highly intelligent and possessing good 
noses, the one following by foot scent, the other by body 
scent, should A^ary so much in their respective methods 
of locating is not known. Men vary quite as rnuch in 
the methods employed in shooting, sorne aiming the 
gun, others snap shooting by a sense of direction, others 
again shooting without much aiming, or sense of direc- 
tion, trusting largely to a beneficent providence or the 
law oi chances for material results. 
Whichever method the dog adopts naturally in locating 
that is his best method. Locating by following the foot 
scent is inferior to locating by following the body scent, 
but the trainer is powerless m respect to enforcing thebetter 
method if the dog choose to adopt the other. However, 
he can do much to mar fliem by ill-timed interference or 
persistent meddlesomeness. The habit of perpetually 
cautioning and checking the dog to make him go slow 
when he is reading or locating birds, a fault displayed by 
most amateur trainers, should be avoided. The effort, on 
the contrary, should be directed toward encouraging the 
dog to locate as quickly as possible, consistently with 
his ability to do so truly and properly. In this relation, 
the trainer would do well to bear in mind that there is an 
important distinction between quickness and hurry. 
Some dogs have the ability to locate both by following 
the foot scent or the body scent, governing themselves 
according to the conditions governing at the time in the 
mterest of the best success. Dogs of inferior range, yet 
skillful in locating, and with good judgment in planning 
their work, besides having the power to concentrate their 
minds on it, not infrequently distinguish themselves as 
excellent field performers. 
The trainer should not tolerate- any pottering work 
when a dog is puzzling on the foot scent. Drive him 
from the pottering with the whip. The dog which habitu- 
ally sniffs at a single track one after another, returning 
to the same tracks time after time to sniff them as if he 
liked them for their own sake, thus leaving the trail to 
get cold and lost to him, is worthless. To be of any value 
in locating, he must road a little faster than the birds 
run, otherwise they will run clear away from him. On 
the other hand, w'hen the dog is picking out the trail 
and is actually going ahead on it, it is better to leave the 
matter entirely to him. No theory of the trainer as to 
where the birds have run should be opposed to the doings 
of the dog when he is roading. Even if the trainer 
actually knows where the birds are, he should permit the 
dog to find them in his own way. If the trainer is seek- 
ing to secure a shot as a matter of first consideration, the 
schooling of the dog then is necessarily secondary to it. 
The pupil must learn to locate by his own experience, 
and the trainer can do but little more than to present to 
him the opportunities to exercise his powers in that 
respect. 
A simple illustration will enable the novice to better 
understand the distinction between foot scent and body 
,«cent. Let it be assumed that on a dry plain a small 
body of sheep have passed by. We desire to follow them, 
but they are out of sight. We note their tracks, which 
are quite plain in a few places, indistinct or entirely lost 
in others, are followed with more or less difficulty, ac- 
cording to their continuity of imprints or their faintness 
or clearness. However, it is noted that there is a per- 
ceptible line of dust along and over the trail. It is quite 
visible to the eye. By following it at high speed before 
it is dissipated by the breeze, the flock may be accurately 
followed and overtaken. The particles of dust visible 
to the eye in this case correspond to the particles of 
body scent which the dog follows by the SMise of smell, 
and' the tracks are analogous in a way to the trail left by 
the birds. , ■ , 
The best of dogs will occasionally make mistakes, and 
this may be truthfully said of the best of men also. Mis- 
takes made when the dog is endeavoring to do his best 
should always be silently overlooked. 
The puzzle peg. a device intended to be tied on the 
dog's under jaw, in such a position that it projects some 
three or four inches forward on it. has been devised to 
make him carry a high nose and thus force him to 
follow the birds by their body scent. It is useless and 
cruel in practice, hence description of it is unnecessary. 
All mechanical means are useless when applied to correct 
in the nose a cause which exists in the brain. It is better 
to permit and encourage the dog to seek in his best 
manner as his nature impels or permits. 
A Christmas Fox Hunt. 
A YOUNG limb of the law. bearing the euphonious name 
of Dennis, came home for his holidays spoiling for a fox 
hunt. Dennis is no novice at the game of fox hunting, 
but he was anxious to trv conclusions with Br'er Reynard, 
that he might demonstrate to his friends in this neck of 
the woods that the proverbial wiles cf the fox were as 
naught when pitted against the craft of his chosen pro- 
fession Also that the tim.e he had spent m the historical 
halls of old McGill had fitted him to successfully cope 
with all creation. With this idea firmly imbedded in his 
cranium, he invited me to be one of the party. 
Now personally I am rather fond of a chase and love 
music, more especially the deep mellow notes of a hound 
on a frosty morning. , r ^ 
On this morning the trees were coated, and the Irost 
crystals glittering in the sunlight gave the bush the ap- 
pearance of a forest of Chrismas trees festooned with 
diamonds; and the depth and mellowness' of the notes 
could not be denied as one dog went merrily away upon 
the first scent found. So we were happy and at peace with 
all the world. . . ^ , ,j t 
Thinkinf the fo^g lay in the first cover mQ would be 
likely to shape his course for the mountains, we drov-e 
to a crossroad to intercept him ; but he had crossed ahead 
of us, and we heard our dog driving on a wooded ridge 
about a mile to our left. So we left our team at a farm 
house, strapped on our snowshoes and hit the trail. As 
we went, Dennis "would frequently stop, train his Greener 
upon an imaginary fox and mutter to himself, "Steady as 
a rock; and if I can only catch a glimpse of him between 
my barrels I can surely harvest him." 
As we neared the hunt, I was for pushing through the 
bush to get a shot, hut Dennis said, "No; you go down 
to that house below the hill; get Hib, and with him cover 
the upper and lower sides of the hill while I guard this." 
I made the detour and gained my position about thirty 
seconds too late to see the fox. He ran straight to Dennis 
and I heard the roar of his lo-gauge as he gave him a right 
and left. I did not hear the usual cry announcing a suc- 
cessful shot, so I held my position till I heard the dog 
pass the field of battle, when I called to Dennis, but 
could get no reply, and on gaining the open saw him disap- 
pear over a neighboring hill. When I finally caught him 
up he wore a sickly sort of smile and volunteered the in- 
formation that he had missed the fox with both barrels. 
I rather thought there were no shot in the cartridges, as 
he was. dead on. I sympathized with him, and we struck 
out for a hemlock cover adjoining a sugar orchard, where 
we could hear the race going on with renewed vigor. 
They ran there for two hours, and we saw the fox several 
times, but always just out of gun shot. Finally in ma- 
king a break through the open for the cover of a ledge. 
Avhere I expected to meet him, he came. to the edge of 
the field in time to see me disapear behind the rocks, which 
ended the fun for us in that cover. He then recrossed the 
road and opened up business in a swamp. After he had 
worked this over to his satisfaction, he started for an- 
other runway; but Hib was laying for the game, and we 
saw him start to his feet and let go. We were in the 
distance, but could see the smoke ; and we did not need to 
wait for Hib's battle cry to know that the race was done. 
We let the dog come up and muss him a little, after which 
we robbed him of his jacket and hung him in the crotch of 
a convenient shrub to insure future luck. 
Warrington. 
Westminster Kennel Qub Show* 
New York. — The complete list of additional classes 
opened since the publication of the prize list is as follows ; 
Class iqA, Newfoundlands, open dogs and bitches, 
Class 107 A, Griffons, open dogs and bitches. 
Class 2.32A, Beagles, open dogs and bitches (not ex- 
ceeding 12 inches). 
Class 320A, King Charles Spaniels, puppies, dogs and 
bitches. 
Class 32gA, Prince Charles Spaniels, novice dogs and 
bitches. 
The additional specials are: 
Messrs. Harris and Nixon offer the Harris and Nixon 
challenge cup for the best bull terrier of either sex owned 
by a member of the L. K. A. of A. 
The Ballj'hoo Bey challenge cup presented by W. C. 
Whitney, Esq., for the best .American-bred of either sex, 
any breed, owned and bred by a member of the L. K. A. 
the American Spaniel Club offers the President's 
Trophv for the best brace of cocker spaniels. 
The Spaniel Club's Futurity and Sweepstakes should 
read, whelped since July i, 1899, and not August i, as in 
the prize list. 
I beg to draw your attention to the fact that we have 
this year offered our old kennel prize of $20 for the best 
team of four of any breed entered and owned by one 
exhibitor, provided at least two teams the property of 
different owners compete. 
Classes not already divided by sex will, upon request 
of the exhibitors, be so divided, provided a sufficient 
number of entries are made, four of each sex being the 
required number in the puppy and novice classes and six 
of each sex in the limit and open classes. 
Dogs of the same breed the property of one exhibitor 
Avill be benched together if a request to that effect is made 
at the time of making the entries. 
Jas. Mortimer, Supt. 
Points and Flushes* 
Mr. C. H. Mantler, secretary of the Great Dane Club, 
informs us that he has lost his well-known Great Dane 
Lochinvar. He in color is a light brindle. _Mr. Mant- 
ler states that he either strayed away or was stolen on 
Thursday of last week. Anv information in regard to 
the dog will be gladly received by Mr. C. H. Mantler, 
3450 Hudson Boulevard. Jersey City Heights, N. J. 
American Ganoc Association, J 900- 1 901. 
Commodore, C. E. Britton, Gananoque, Can. „. ^ „ 
Secretary-Treasurer, Herb Begg, 24 Kmg street, West Toronto, 
''Librarian, W. P. Stephens, Thirty-second street aiiu Avenue A, 
Bayonne. N. J. 
Division Officers. 
ATLANTIC DIVISION. 
Vice-Corn., Henry M. Dater, Brooklyn, N. Y. 
Rear-Com., H. D. Hewitt, Burlington, N. J, 
Purser Joseph F. Eastmond, 199 Madison street, Brooklyn, N. \- 
CENTRAL DIVISION. 
Vice-Corn., C. P. Forbush, Buffalo, N. Y 
Kear-Com., Dr. C. R, Henry, Perry.^N. Y. 
Purser, Lyman P. Hubbell, BufEalo, N. Y. 
EASTERN DIVISION. 
Vice-Com., Louis A. Hall, Newton, Mass 
Rear-Com., C. M. Lamprey, Lawrence, Mass. _ , , c 
Purser A. E. Kimberly, Lawrence Experimental btation, 
Lawrence. Mass. ^^^^^^^^ DIVISION. 
Vice-Corn., G. A. Howell, Toronto, Can. ^ . _ 
Rear-Com.. R. Easton Burns,, Kingston, Ontario, Can. . 
Purser, R." Norman Brown, Toronto, Can. 
WESTERN DIVISION. 
Vice-Corn., Wm. C. Jupp, Detroit Mich. 
Rear-Com., F. B. Huntington, Milwaukee, Wis. 
Purser Fred T. Barcroft, 408 Ferguson Building, Detroit, Mich. 
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OSjeiaJ oryan, Fpr^st A?fp S?k]baw, _ 
Western Division, A. C* A. 
Chicago, 111., Jan. 12. — ^The meeting of the Western 
Division of the A. C. A. for election of officers and gen- 
eral business was held at the Great Northern Hotel, this 
city, this afternoon, the following members and 
proxies being on hand : H. C. Morse, Peoria, 111. ; W. C. 
Jupp, Detroit, Mich.; E. H. Holmes, N. H. Cook, E. 
Hough, Chas. Catlin and F. S. Catlin, Chicago; F. B. 
Huntington and A. W. Friese, Milwaukee, Wis. 
Proxie,s — F. W. Dickens and G. F. Gregg. Milwaukee; 
W. H. Huntington, Oshkosh, Wis.; R. A. Hibbert, Ash- 
land, Wis. ; F. C. Howe, J. H. Ross, H. R. Fahnestock, 
H. S. Marsters, W. S. Truesdale, W. M. Clark, Guy Ray- 
burn, .S. Pearson, R. J. Hotchkiss, all of Peoria, 111. ; 
J. E. Baker, F. T. Barcroft. Wm. Campbell, E. B. Nellis, 
J. L. Dexter, C. H. Gould, all of Detroit ; J. W. HepbUfflj 
Toledo, O. ; G. W. Gardner, Cleveland, O. 
The report of the Purser showed a balance on hand of 
$81.95 and sixty- two members in good and regular stand- 
ing. 
There came up some talk over the late change of rules, 
which was not a popular movement in this part of the 
country. The old W, C. A. held a few canoeists of the 
sportiest sort and no sail area was too large for them 
and no cockpit too small. Mr. Cook pointed out that it 
would be very hard for the Western Division to hold a 
meet, because they had very few boats which would 
qualify. He thought the change of rules to a type of boat 
like the old cruiser would tend to hurt canoeing in this 
country. He said that members from this country could 
not build a boat each year, and surely could not build 
two. Mr. Cook moved that the Western Division me^t 
be passed for 1901, and this was carried. 
Vice-Com. Jupp, who was in the chair, reported on 
the failure of the Western men to make much showing at 
Muskoka. He said that if the Western Division did not 
make a bigger turn out on the St. Lawrence, they could 
not put up a very strong talk for an Association meet in 
their countr3^ 
Mr. Huntington in supporting Mr. Cook's motion 
pointed out that the old sailors of the Western Division 
were practically legislated out of existence. He said 
they could find more pleasure in a boat on faster lines than 
one with a 6ft. cockpit and no sliding seat. Mr. Morse, of 
Peoria, stated that Mr. Quick's device of a waterproof 
canvas lining to the cockpit, to be used for rapid bailing, 
had been acepted under the new rule. 
The leaning of these Western men seeming to be toward 
a better chance for the racing craft pure and simple, Mr. 
Friese, of Milwaukee, moved that the Trophy race be 
sailed under rules which should leave the old boats eligible 
along with the new ones, and this was carried. 
Mr. Morse took the floor to urge greater enthusiasm on 
the part of the Western Division. He said that the A. C. 
A. should have given the Western men a meet this past 
year, instead of giving it to the Northern Division. Had 
they done so, the Western Division would now be a good 
and strong one. He said that the second turn down of 
1901 made matters still harder, and the Western Divi- 
sion men must get together and stand out for an Asso- 
ciation meet in their own country. 
Mr. Jupp pointed out that many canoeists were kept 
from the 1900 meet because they did not have any exact 
ideas of the railroad fares, tentage, board, etc. He hoped 
this would not be the case another year. 
Mr. Jupp later, after a considerable discussion among 
the members and talk by Mr. Morse and others, made the 
following motion, leaving the chair fur that purpose: 
"To the Executive Committee of the A. C. A. : It is 
resolved by the Western Division that it is absolutely 
necessary for the life and success of the Western Division, 
if it shall retain its membership, that the A. C. A. hold 
an annual meeting in the waters of the Western Division 
in 1902." This was carried. 
The officers were then elected for the ensuing 
year, onlj^ two changes being made in the list of last 
year, Mr. Holmes taking the place of Mr. Woodruff, and 
Mr. Dickens of Mr. Lafferty. Mr. Morse holds over in 
his term as member of the Board of Governors. The 
officers elected were as follows: Vice-Com., William C. 
Jupp, 50 West Earned street, Detroit, Mich.; Rear-Com., 
F. B. Huntington, 629 Hackett avenue, Milwaukee, Wis. ; 
Purser, F, T. Barcroft, 408 Ferguson Building, Detroit, 
Mich. Members Executive Committee — E. H. Holmes, 
Chicago, 111. ; F. W. Dickens, Milwaukee, Wis. Member 
Board of Governors — ^Henry C. Morse, Peoria, 111. 
E. Hough. 
Hartford Building, Chicago, HI. 
Red Dragon C,. C. 
The annual meeting and election of officers of the Red 
Dragon C. C, of Philadelphia, was held in the Colonnade 
Parlors on Jan. 4. There was a large attendance of 
members, and the following officers were chosen for the 
ensuing year: Com., M. D. Wilt; Vice-Com., Omar 
Shallcross; Purser, H. E. Davis; Quartermaster, Harry 
W. Fleischmann; Correspondent, W. K, Park; Fleet Sur- 
geon. F. O. Gross, M. D, ; Measurer, H. E. Bachmann; 
Trustee for three years, Joseph R Murray, with A. S. 
Fenimore and E. W. Crittenden ; House Committee, A. D. 
Shaw, Harry Blumner, N. C. McLeod, J. Howard Morri- 
son. 
The Purser's report showed a healthy condition of the 
treasury, and the club has been strengthened by the ad- 
dition of several new active members. 
The prize offered to the one making the greatest mileage 
during the season in paddling canoe was won by E. W. 
Crittenden, who covered 387 miles. A. S. Fenimore was 
presented with a trophy for second place, he having 
paddled 197^^ miles. Mr. Fenimore's record would have 
been greater but that his doctor ordered otherwise. 
The Red Dragons held their annual mess at the club 
house, Wissmoming, Pa., Saturday evening, Jan. 5. The 
house was tastefully decorated and the menu quite in 
keeping with the usual affair of this kind. It was strictly 
a club mess, and the following were present: M. D. 
Wilt, E. D^ Hemingway, Harry Fleischmann, Joseph 
E. Murray, Capt. H. Blumner, A. S. Fenimore, J. N. 
Remsen, P. T. Hookie, Dr. F. O. Gross, J. H. Morrison. 
N. C. McLeod, W. K. Park, R. G. Fleischmann, H. E. 
Bachmann, H. E. Davis, C. W. King_ and W. Bachtnann. 
TJig (Evening wps pleasantly spent in the pld-lashione^ 
