^pril 17 
GRAND BENCH SHOW OF DOGb. 
THE ROD AXD GUX CLUB, 
OP 
SPRIN'GFEELD. MASS., 
Will give a bench show of dogs at City Hall, W ednesdsj and Thurs- 
day, -April 28 and 29. day and evening. 
Especially intended for the exhibition of dogs for sporting pur- 
poses Send fora list of premiums. 
E. H. LATHROP. 
ROBT O. MORRIS, President. 
Secretary. ROD -AXD GUS CLUB. 
The great interest and rivalry shown of late throughout the coa ntry 
in the importation and breeding of dogs of superior blood, especially 
of dogs for sporting purposes, will render an exhibition of such an- 
imals highly useful and interesting. The Rod and Gun Club of 
Springfield, Mass., desire to bring about such an exhibition. The 
club is young, having recently been organized, and has never been 
richly endowed. Therefore it does not feel itself able to offer very 
high premiums. But it is hoped and believed that the opportunity 
offered of seeing a good many rare dogs together, to compare their 
respective merits, to effect sales, etc., will induce the owners of 
doge to bring them to this Show. 
This Bench Show will be open to all dogs. In the distribution of 
premiums, preference will be given to dogs for sporiing purposes, 
but dogs of every breed and variety are cordially invited to the ex- 
hibition. An entry fee of two dollars each will be charged for all 
dogs mentioned in the premium list. Owners are requested to give 
notice of their intention to exhibit dogs as soon as possible. En- 
tries can be made at any time previous to and on the day of exhibi- 
tion. Entry fee to accompany nomination. The rules and points 
nsed by the judges will be those of the London Kennel Club, except 
that a dog with mutilated tail or ears is not barred. Dogs from all 
parts of the United States are eligible. If in the opinion of the 
judges no dog in any class is worthy of a first premium, it shall be 
in the discretion of the judges to make such award as they may 
deem proper. AB communications and applications for entriesmay 
be addressed to Robert 0. Morris, Secretary, Springfield. Mass. 
E. H. Lathrop, President Rod and Gun Club ; Robert O Morris. 
Secretary; B. F. Bowles, C. A. Xichols, E. H. Lathrop, J. E. Rus- 
sell, S . T. Hammond, W. M. Williams, Special Committee on Dog 
Show. 
UST OP PREJflUllS. 
Class 1st.— Setters, Laverack. For the best dog, one year old and 
upward, a silver cup ; for the second best dog. a diploma ; for the 
best bitch, one year old and upward, a silver collar ; for the second 
best bitch, a diploma ; pedigree required. For the best dog pup, 
under one year old, a diploma ; for the best bitch pop, a diploma ; 
pedigree required. 
Class 2d.- Setters, Gordon. For the best dog, one year old and 
upward, a silver cup ; for the second best dog. a diploma.; pedigree 
required. For the best bitch, one yetir old and upward, a silver col- 
lar; for the second best bitch, a diploma ; pedigree required. For 
the best dog pup, under one year old, a diploma. For the best 
bitch pup, under one year old, a diploma ; pedigree required. 
Class 3d.— Setters, English. Irish and Native. For the best dog, 
one year old and upward, a silver cup : for the second best, a diplo- 
ma ; with or without pedigree. For the best bitch, a silver collar ; 
for the second best, a diploma ; with or without pedigree. For tne 
best dog pup, under one year old, a diploma; for the best bitch pup, 
a diploma. 
Class 4th —Pointers, English. For the best dog. one year old and 
upward, a silver cup ; for the second best dog, a diploma ; pedigree 
required : for the best bitch, one year old and upward, a silver col- 
lar- for the second best bitch, a diploma. For the best dog pup, 
under one year old, a diploma : for the best bitch pup, a diploma. 
Class5th. — Pointers, Spanish. For the best dog, one year old and 
upward, a silver cup ; for the second best dog, a diploma ; pedigree 
required ; for the best bitch, one year old and upward, a silver col- 
lar ■ for the second best bitch, a diploma ; for the best dog pup, un- 
der one year old, a diploma ; for the best bitch pup, a diploma. 
Class 6th Pointers, Native. With or without pedigree. For the 
best dog, one year old or upward, a silver cup ; for the second best, 
a diploma ; for the best bitch, one year old or npward, a silver col- 
lar- for the second best, a diploma; for the best dog pup, one year 
old, a diploma ; for the best bitch pup, under one year old, a di- 
ploma. 
Class 7th.— Fox Hounds, Beagles, Harriers, Dachshunds. For the 
best dog in this class, one year old and upw ard, a silver collar ; for 
the second best, a diploma : tor the best bitch, one year old and np- 
ward. a diploma; for the best dog pup, under one year old, a diplo- 
ma; for the best bitch pup under one year old, a diploma. 
Class 8th.— English or Irish Retrievers. Clumber Spaniels, Cock- 
ers, Springers. For the best dog in this class, one year old and up- 
ward, a silver collar : for the second best, a diploma: for the best 
bitch, one year old and upward, a diploma ; for the best dog pup, 
under one year, a diploma ; for the best bitch pup, a diploma. 
Class 9th.— Terriers, Scotch, Skye. Dandie Dinmont, Rough 
Coated, Png. Black and Tan Toy. For the best dog in this class, 
one year old and npward, a collar; for the second best, a diploma; 
for the best bitch, one year old and upward, a diploma; for the best 
dog pup, a diploma: for the best bitch pup^^a diploma. 
Class 10th. — Newfoundlands, -st. Bernards. Collies. Dalmatians, 
Spitz. Blenheim Spaniels, Pooiles, Italian Greyhounds. Grey- 
hounds. For the best dog in this class, onejrear old and upw-rd, a 
silver collar ; for the second best, a diploma ; for the best bitch, 
one year old and npward, a diploma ; for the best dog pup under 
one year old. a diploma: for the best bitch pup, a diploma. 
Cljss 1 th. — Mastiffs, Bulls, Bull Terriers. For the. best dog in 
this class, one year old and upward, a silyer collar; for the second 
best, a diploma: for the best bitch, one year o d and upward, a di- 
ploma; for the best dog pup, under one year old, a diploma; for the 
best bitch pup, a diploma. 
Wants and Exchanges. 
ADTERTisEacENTS Under this head are inserted at 50 cents for three 
lines. Send money with order. 
TWO SPAXIEL PUPS POR SALE. — Parents both tree par- 
tridges. Price $10 and $15, according to markings. S. S. Ford, 
Snncook. X. H. 
FOR SALE — One very handsome setter dog, fully broken, three 
years old: color red. black and white. Also pnps six months old 
got by him. Address B. S., Box 4.330, N. T. 
FOR SALE.— Vols. 2 and 3 American* Sportsman, bound; Vole. 
3 and 4 American Sportsman, not bound; Vols. 1 and 2 Forest and 
Stre/im, bo: ifd; Vol. 15 Turf. Fidd and Farm, bonud. Joseph E. 
Fisher. 102 Sacket Streetl, Brooklyn, N. T. 
ALL SPORTSMEX are interested in the best hunt- 
insr srrounds of the South-west. The line -of the Mis- 
souri, Kansas and Texas Railroad aftyrds untold fields 
of Game-Birds, Fish and animals. Send to General 
Passencer Agent, Sedalia, Mo., for free maps, illustra- 
tions and descriptions. Correspondence solicited. 
Fysslie and FyssHynge. 
THE FIS1II\G BOOFToF THE SEAS0.\. 
FROM THE “BOKE OF ST. ALBAXS," 
By Dame Juliana Berners, A. H. 1496. 
Quoted by Izaak Walton In his “Angler." 
With Preface and copious Glossary by Geo. W. Van Siclkk, Esq., 
of the Xew York Bar Heavy tinted paper; square 2mo, 120 pages' 
cloth: the absurd old illustration-* reproduced. 
The charming old book, with all its qnaintness and freshnes*. 
is needed in the library of ev^-ry angler and of everv gentleman of 
education. Get a copy and enjoy it. Send P. O. Orderfor nrice. 
$1.50, to 
HEXRY K. VAX SICLEX. Bibliopole, 
133 Xaseau Street, Xew York. 
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MAXrFACTL iki:.K OF 
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Prices moderate. Send for Descriptive List. Mention Rod and Gun. 
Sporting Scenes 
AND 
SUNDRY SKETCHES; 
BEING THE 
MISCELLANEOUS WRITINGS 
OP 
J-. CYFP2.ESS, JTR.. 
EDITED BY 
FRANK FORRESTEB. 
IKT -NUOXjXJIVCES. 
NEW YORK: 
PUBLISHED BY GOULD, BANKS <fc Co., 
No. 144 Nassau St. 
1842. 
The above ie the title pa?e of J. Cypress, Jr.'s works as advertised 
by ns. The book has long since been out of print, but, we 
are happy to inform the sportsmen and those interested in 
reading delightful sketches of sporting scenes, such 
as Cypress Jr, knew how to write, that some time 
since, while in New York, we found some fifty 
copies or so of fAe origiriol fhrets and plates 
printed in 1842, but not bound: we se 
cured them at no small cost, have 
had them bonnd, and now- offer 
them at $.500 for the two vol- 
umes For the benefit of 
those unacquainted with 
the work w e give the 
table of contents 
as follows- 
YUOI-i. X. 
Memoir of W31. P. Hawes, and the tribute, to the memory of 
Cypress— hy Frank Forrester. 
Fire Island Ana, or a week at the Fire Islands, Chap's. I, II, HI, 
IV, V, W, ^^I, X1U. 
Controversy conce ning the Genera, etc, of Qnail and Partridge, 
being a controversy carried on through the columns of the 
“Ahebicax Tckp Registee and Spobtixg Magazise," 
BETW-EEX 
J. Cypress, Jr., H. of Marietta, and Frank Forrester. (6 pieces). 
Bear— 1 chapter. 
CoUineomania,— Chap's L H, IH, IV. 
Legends of Long Island, — Chap's. I, II. 
xt-ouj. it. 
Classic Rhapsodies— Chap's. 1. 11. 
Random Reminiscences — Chap's. I, II, m. 
Miscellanies— (16 different pieces). 
Poetical Parodies — (9 different pieces). 
(The above 2 vols. mailed to any address on receipt of price.) 
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. Dealers in all kinds of 
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Caps, Wads, Cartridges and 
Sporusmen’s Smpplies- 
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The best ever made in this line; not to be confounded with 
Schultz or English Wood Powder, or with Sawdust Powder, as it 
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For Sporting and Target Rifle!* always on hand. 
Sena for lull inforniation, and if you order, please state if wanted 
for rifle or shot gun, as I have different kinds. 
CARL DITMAR, 
NEPONSET, MASS. 
We have JUST RECEIVED an Invoice 
OF 
W. W. Greener’s 
B reecH-lo aiding <3-nns. 
To which we beg leave to call the attention of sports- 
men and dealers. 
BARTOH, ALEXANDER and WALLER, 
101Jand.l()3.Diiane Street. 
New York 
