National Republican., 1883-02-10
THE BENCH SHOW.
Preparations Tor the Exhibition OF Dogs
Special Prizes offered.

Preparations Tor thc Exhibition OF Dogs
Special Prizes offered.
The bench show, which is to commence on
Tuesday, the twen tietb and last until tho
twenty-third, inclusive, at the Skating rink,
promises to be a grand success. The man
ayers are making entries every day, and
almost all the available space is taken. 1t
has been decided to offer 81 900 in cash prizes,
to special purse contributed by merchants
is to he offered for pet dogs owned by lady
residents. There have already been eleven
entries made by ladies, and many more will
be made before Monday, which is the closing
| day for entries. One of the dogs to be
exhibited by ladies was imported, and is
| valued at $500. The Westminster Kennel
club, Of New York, will send their champion
| dog " Sensation" who has taken more prizes
on the bench than any other dog in America.
They will also send Emperor Fred" re-
cent importation, who took the prize at the
! Crystal Palace show, in England. He is
valued at $4,000. Mr.. II. Bayley Harrison,
of Tilsonburg, Canada, will send his "Lon-
| dom" the champion of tho field trails, also
his Bellies Pride" A gentleman in Brook
! lyn will enter direct descendant of Master
McGrath," who is valued at $4,000, and
during the show he will be presented
when a prominent local resident will make
the presentation speech The judges for the
show are Hon. John S. WISE of Virginia, set
ters and pointers; Mr.. Charles IL. Mason, of
England Irish settlers, spaniels, and hounds;
and Mr.. James Watson, of New York, st.
BernaIds mastiils, Newfoundlands, and all
transporting dogs. The managers have de-
| cided that ladies who make entries will be
| allowed TO take their dogs home with them
after 10 o'clock each night Every care will
be taken of animals entered, and they will be
well treated. The following is the special
prize list
A. Messrs. Tiffany & Co., jewellers, &C., Of New
York city, Ollor handsome silver cup, value SlOO,
for the best pair Of settlers of any strain or pointers
(regardess Ofsex. Entry fec, 50.
B. Messrs, NJ. $. Smith d Co.. jewellers, &c, Of
Detroit, Mich, offer handsome silver cup, value
500, for the best collection of St. Bernards Entry
q. George G. Henning, esq, merchant and
sportsmon's cothier, Washington, offers three
prizes, as follows: one corduroy shooting coat,
owned in Washington. Entry fee, 81.
d. Ono seventy.sx shooting jacket, value $40,
for the best Irish setter dog owned in Washing
e. One duck shooting coat, value 81, for the best
Cocker spaniel Entry free.
offers of Cards standard rotating traps value
$40 for the best pointer dog or btch Entry fee 81.
g. Charles II. Mason, esq, fonkers, N. y, pre-.
sens n very handsome Crystal palace medal, won
by him in England; this to be awarded to the best
dog or bitch In the classes judged BY Mr.. Watson.
II. b. IL. stinemetz, esq, hat and fur dealer,
offers handsome silk umbrella value SO, for the
best Scotch deerhouud. Entry fee, 81.
l. Messrs. Timms q Co., clothiers &c, Washing
ton, ocr one fine robe de chambre, value $50. for
the best English setter puppy, dog, or bitch,
whclped subsequent to Jan. /, 1882, bred and
owned in Washington Entry fee, 81.
j. Messrs. j. U. O'Meara " Co., sporting bazaar,
Washington offer one handsome ladies' toilet set,
value SO, for the best toy or ladies' pet dog owned
aud exhibited by lady residing in Washington.
X Ii. Semken, esq , Jeweler, &c. Washington, of
fers Vienna bronze gilt nickel ladies inkstand,
value Sl5, for the best Skye or Yorkshire terrier
owned and entered, by lady residing in WASH
l.. julius Lansburgh, esq, dealer in carpets,
&c., Washington, offers one fine Turkish rug,
tered by lady residing in Washington. Entry
M, Charles II. Mason, esq, Yonl,ers, N. y. of.
fers silver cupfor the best dog or bitch entered
by lady in the non sporting classes. Entry free.
n. &. a. Stevens, esq. agent Remington fire.
arms, offers gentlenan's picnic and cigar case,
value S5, for the best English setter dog or bitch
that never won u first prize. Entry free.
o. Messrs. Wlllett & Ruoll, hatters, of Washing
ton, offer one pair gents seaskin driving gloves for
the best Gordon setter dog or bitch. Entry free.
gold mounted collar for the best bulldog, Entry
free
q. George w. Cochran, esq., cigar dealer, WASH
ington, oilers one box of cigars, value slO for best
'p,'SI Il. Ncssrs 3 Tyssows % Bros gents furnishing
goods Washington, oiler one Russia leather glove
and handkerchief box for best Skye terrier
owned by a lady residing in Washington. Entry,
50 cents.
S. Conrad Becker, esq, harness manufacturer,
of Washington, offers Il tourists travelling bug,
value So ior the best pair of toxhounds Entry ST.
4. B. w Reeds Sons, iancy groceries, &c., offer
one case of cloret wine for the bes. setter or
pointer dog or bitch owned in Washington. Entry
free.
u "The ST. Marc Hotel Cup."-H CyBowers,
esq, proprietor of the st. Marc hotel offers an
elegant silver cup for the best Collie dog or bitch.
Entry 50.