The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-04-13

when the din became hearADfe. me judging
was begun In the neat ring at the west end OF
the building. Mr.. Lewis B. Wright was
steward to the judges. There were lew incl na
dents to note during the day. roll q S2o
bills, representing round sum, was plcksu
up q Iring the evening, and was handed W ths
managers. OF course, such dogs as loOked
amiable were satiated with petting, and, for
the ladies, the cages of the pets were me cen
tire or attraction. The men preferred Inc
sporting classes. Their verdict accorded VIVID WI
that Of John Davidson ana george y. C9i-
burn. who say that there has never been IN
America better display OF pointers ana SET
tiers. and that the results OF discrimination LII
breeding are already apparent.
There we're no decorations III the garden. "A
fine display Of fishing and archery equip.
ments was made by weIl-known firm, and
a case OF Parker guns was on exhibltlon. A
dealer exhibited hunting and shooting mate
rails. and photographers ana aftlsts dis
played studies OF dogs.
FINE FEATURES or THE EXHIBITION.
The entries reached 953. and, with one or
two non arrivals ana ne decrease o. me num-
ber by four or i've more during the day, there
we're something like 94O in the building.
Among these are many OF the remarkable
and celebrated show dogs OF the day. The
Westminster Kennel Club lot not Tor compe-
tition. however hold the place Of honor In the
catalogue, and doubtless deservedly SO. Sen
sation. the winner OF seven prizes In England
and thirteen prizes in the United States, IS at
the top OF the list. A finer head was never
placed on a hunting dog than this one has.
Around his stall there Is always an admiriBg
throng of spectators. MastifIs and mastiff
puppies number nineteen, and while some OF
them show considerable crossing there are
several possessing that open, honest frank
ness which lhe true mastiH always has, with
Its self-reIiant, calm courage, toned down by
the companion gentleness OF countenance.
NJ. Bernards form fine feature Ut the show,
many showing magnificent heads and frontal
development, but the judges have not yet
received words Of praise from both gentle
men and ladies during the day. Newfound-
lands produce nearly q score and In size
and color are entitled to the con-
sideration which they will certainly re-
ceive The greyhounds were the
first to be judged and are fair in number.
Prince, an elegant mouse colored dog. the
property Of Mr.. I. W. Luytles, Of New York,
scored the first prize, aud 1t was commended by
| all keen sportsmen that the award was de-
servedly bestowed. Second honors fell to Flda,
and Fan was very highly commended, while
| two others received commendatOry certifi-
Gates. DeerhOunds were not numerous. Thor.
| q good specimen, won the distinctive hOnOrs
head fine and full OF character, with elegant
m,lzzle and well marked face, he deserved the
place. Snapshot, the champion pointer In
class IA, added to his many previous successes
| by winning first prize from four other cham.
pions or previous winners. This grand and
| Tb1l0GO QOX Is SuGlGieu w lilo dW6AN, oo ll0 &c
the pride Of the party. Fan, In class. 15, also
for champion pointers, full OF quality and
condition, and vanquished her sisters. She Is
a sweet black and superior to the rest. 1t re
uuired several hours for the judges to reach
class Is, when they felt that fair days work
had been done, and they decided to postpone
the continuation Of their labors until this
morning at 10 o'clock. $50 far as we have
gone" said Mr.. John Davidson, one OF thu
Judges OF sporting dogs, athey are remark
able class All are good. The pointer pup
pies, over six and under twelve months dogs
are the finest lot ever seen in a show. TIT
present exhibition is a marked improvement
on that of 1877, and demonstrates that these
public competitions are working admirably
END OF THE SHOW.
NEW YORK, April 12.-The International
Dog Show closed last evening The mana
gers declare it was financial success. After
| the exhibition the Westminster (Eng) Ken
mel Club invited some Of the representative
men interested In dogs to q late dinner at thu
Hotel Brunswick. Among those present were
Il. II. Latrobe, Of the Baltimore Kennel Club
John 3. Wise, 81 Virginia; John Davidson, d
Michigan, and many others from distant
places. In replying to tossts, gentlemen
| from other cities expressed themselves az
highly pleased with the show in every re
Spect