The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1883-01-28
The Grand International Bench.ShO
of Dogs.

Applications for entry blanks for this
show, which takes place next month, have been more
numerous than expected. They come from all parts
OF the country, as well as Canada They are princi
pally from owners of the very best dogs; we may
expect to see such grand collection of dogs
seen before TO give our city dogs and other
non prize winners chance to win. Those champion
dogs will be given classes to themselves thus afford
ing equal chance to all. Special prizes win also he
given for dogs owned and entered by ladies'. In fact
the show win be made a very general characteristic
one Of all breeds The railroad companies have prom
ised to carry dogs free of charge when they
companied by their owners. The express companies
viii return all dogs free OF charge which have prepaid
premiums Is over $1,000. This will be greatly in
creased by contributions of special prizes BY cti
gems, grand exhibit Of English dogs viii
Mason, Esq, of Bradford, Yorkshire, England,
a very prominent exhibitor They Will be entered
mainly Tor exhibition only, as MIR. Mason is
about to rale them or previous TO his departure for
England one of the dogs a noble Newfoundland,
named 1.-The Mayor OF Bingley, has won over sIxty
prizes, and is valued at Fl, 600 Iu letter received
yesterday from Mr.. Talman, the celebrated trainer
of field dogs he promises to bring on the great field
trial winner, 90 London, together with Foreman
and - Belle's Pride, - two champions. The West
minister Kennel Club Will send their grand old dog
sensation, - who is the wonder OF the age both as
a field dog and bench-s winner, never having
been defeated on the bench in this country. Sem
satlon ~ WIN come adorned with massive silver
collar, in recognition OF his past services Several Of
his puppies will also be sent. notable bull dog,
in New York, owned by Sir James Mortimer, and
purchased by him for very high price in England,
VIII he here. This dog has a recorded pedigree ex-
tending back for over one hundred years.
The following special prizes have been offered: c.
H. Mason, ESQ, OF bradford, gives Crystal Palace
medal, value $50, for the best dog in the classes
judged by him; Messrs. NJ. (. smith & Co., jewelers.,
OF Detroit, Mich. give handsome silver cup, value
$50, for the best collection OF st. Bernards; C. II
Mason, Esq, gives silver cup for the best toy or
pet dog entered by lady, resident Of New York,
Boston, Baltimore, Philadelphia, or Washington
Nr. lenning, the merchant tailor, Will give three OF
his elegant shooting suits, classes yet decided
upon: j. u. O'ATeara & Co. offer a very handsome
ladies' toilet set, value 2j, for the best toy pet
dog owned and exhibited by lady residing In Wash
ington. The Hon. John S. Wise, of Richmond, Va,
VIII Judge the English and Gordon settlers. also
pointers Charles II. Mason Esq, Of Bradford
England, will judge Irish settlers, spanies, ox-ter
riers, and miscellaneous class James Watson, ESD,
Of New York, Will Judge mastiiis, ST. Bernards,
NewfOundlands coes, pugs, and all other non
sporting small dogs. The entry-books open
AT the ONCE OF the skating Roller Rink, and all in
formation can be obtained either from Mr.. Curtis OF
Charles Lincoln, superintendent. Entries close
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