National Republican., 1883-02-20
"poe VIII HAVE HIs Day"
A Host OF Aristocratic CANNES on EHhi-
billion st the Rinl--sLetchcs OF Some OF
the NotabIes.

Host of Aristocratio CANNES on E1hi-
bition ne the Rinlx--sIsetchcs OF Some OF
the NotabIes.
A bench show is nothing moro nor less
than an exhibition of canine aristocracy.
1t is congregation of dogs, which, If not
altogether gentle are collectively genteel,
and it may be said that many Of the dogs
now at tho rink have pedigrees considerably
longer than many of their Observers Tho
reporter of THE REPUBLICAN visited the
rink yesterday evening to secure an idea OF
what bench show rosemblod. The floor
space had been greatly curtailod to accom-
mOdate dog boxes, which arc arranged in
lines up the length of the building.
Numerous dog owners and keepers were
bustling around caring for their animals or
preparing the boxes for the rapid arrivals and
in and out among the kennels moved numer-
Gus curious spectators examining the dogs
already quartered and steering delightfully."-
clear of the new comers At race track
the conversation hinges entirely on horse
tho taint of the stable Is over it all-but
at the rink everybody talked dog. " Ees,
sir" said an Engishman with huge
plaid vest as q conspicuous part OF
his apparel, "a dorgs fine hanimal. Some
Of ems heasy ter 'andle, just like babbys but
bless yer heyes / seen some dorgs as was
worse AN 'yena. Now this ere mastiff
till ee couldn't hopen his hcyes an ed
never whimper but some o. these little fel-
lcrs I'll snap If yer come 'ithin q furlong o.
'em. Sich ez them beant 'orth fppunce
'apenny."
Many Washingtonians we're tastefully decor
ating the kennels assigned for their pets pre-
paratory TO their reception; and in the line OF
boxes intended for pugs, terriers, and spaniels
were several ladies engaged in such embel-
lishment. 1t was evidently labor of love,
and one lovely, golden haired girl, who has
entered a $500 pug, was making its kennel
gem of red and gold. Not more than one
sixth of the entries had arrived, but among
| them were Sensation, the Westminster Ken
| mel clubs pointer; w. Wade's (of Pittsburgh
magnificent mastifls, Cesar, Tiny, DIANA and
Europa; Erdman A. Herzbergs famous
Laverack setter, Emperor Fred, valued at
$4,000: Frank B. Fay's 5000 Coin, q
dog with most magnificent form
and color, and numerous others from out Of
town. The grandest dogs of the entire con-
| gregation, however were the four noble st.
Bernards-Major, Harold, Judy, and Jura-
belonging to John b. Haines, Of Toms River,
| N. j. Above Harold was the ominous sign,
| Do not tOuch dangerous"
When handsome woman patted Emperor
Fred upon his noble dome and gently caressed
him, the reporter even wished he were dog,
and murmurcd rs much. Tho Emperor re-
ceved all the homage right royalty, and the
reporter continued his miserable way:
Every now and then dog would
raise tho echoes with u piercing wall,
and as one dogs now would follow
another dogs then, the wall was pretty con-
tinuous but tho occupants of the kennels
were mostly good natured, and kept quiet, re-
ceiving caresses from the visitors with tail
wagging acknowledgement .Asy
Mr.. Charles Lincoln the manager of the
show, as he is of all the prominent bench
| shows of the United States Is highly de-
lighted at the number and excellence of the
entries. All of the famous prize winners are
here, and nearly every entry comes from the
finest imported strains.