New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-05-08
MANY DOGS or MANY KINDS.
PREPARATIONS FOR THE OPENING OF THE BENCH
SHOW TO-DAY.

PREPARATIONS FOR THE OPENING OF THE BENCH
SHOW TODAY
Until a late hour last night the neighbOrhO0d
OF Madison Square Garden seemed to be alive with dogs
OF all breeds and ages which were either deposited
at the north entrance OF the garden from carts ana
express-wagons or were tugged, straining at their
chains through the streets by their owners In
side the garden hustle and confusion were para
mount Charles Lincoln. the superintendent found his
good nature taxed 10 utmost under the constant fire
of questions entreaties and reproaches which he had
suffered from throughout the day. Around the entre
garden and Immediately below the tiers of seats runs
broad bench divided into compartments In which were
already placed some OF the 1arger dogs. Running the
length of the hall are six double rows OF kennels
for the smaller dogs and at either end Is
space where the judging will take place. The first ex-
hbts to arrive yesterday the large doga ana sport
Ing dogs from distance and among those were nine
teen ST. Bernard dogs sent by j. b. Hanes. Of Gran
more Farm; Rodney Benson's Bonivard and j. X.
Pierces pure bred imported greyhound bitch Fan.
Some New foundlands wee to be seen last night
lesurey taking their aud stretching themselves as
though they had used 10 their new quarters
low omnous growing. varied by short sharp. vicious
yelp betrayed the presence OF the bulldogs The
kennel Of Thunderer, Mr. Lvingstons cham
MON bull, was empty The neighborhood
of the kennels devoted to the small nom
sporting dogs and pets ehvened by the presence OF
two ladies, who were giving inc hnisnng 'ouCne
rary abiding places In most instances bright carpet
or rug has been spread floor and gay curtains are
festooned around OF the keDne while the pets
name Is inscribed the back in golden characters 80
much attention paid to the breeding OF sporting
dogs that these form large portion OF the entire
exhibit The Irish settlers seemed more recon
ced to their surroundings than any OF ne
others and meeky gazed out OF their md eyes Ecno
and some of his progeny being especially noticeable
j. H. Pierce has sent a tine exhibit OF greYbOunds de
is so interested this breed of dogs which have hitherto
eniOyed little popularity In this country, that he has
every 10 excite the pubic interest III REGARD
10 them, lie accordingly sent cable dispatch Tor
beautiful engraving OF Wild Mint which won the water
loo Cup last month England This arrives on the Aasa
yesterday and will be exhibited along Win portraits o.
famous winners IN former years. MIR. Pierce as also
prepared a collection OF pen and ink sketches showing
the various stages of coursng match, The sup, Ihe
Run :" 'The Wrench" and "The KILL" IL Is proposed
20 hold meeting this evening at winch may DO organ
ized Greyhound Club. The judging will begin at 10
]. NJ. Taylor, OF Kentucky, will judge the point
ers ana English settlers. James watson VIII 10, i9
low in No. ring by judging the mastlns
St. Bernards, NewfOundlands, berghunds, gfeyhOunns
and Leerhounds After this aud throughout the day
parades of the prze-dogs Will take place ,,,..-
Among the residents the city who have sent eNhD5
are August Belmont. jr.. j. IT, Bradford Rodney Ben
SOL L. and " Rutherford, Sidney Dillon Ripley, Alfred
Tageert, Singleton Van Schack Rand W. Livingston
| Colonel Stuart Taylor, ). H. Dckorest, A. But
Ter Duncan, J. Gray GrlswOld, r. .. DeLuf!e
A. c. Wmerdng f. j. DunniDg j. 5. Cram LOUIS b.
Wright. Otto PiOck, Paul Dana, Henry llaYeineyer,
Henry Sargent, j. Coleman DrdytOn, +. X. KVes, u,
GUS among those from the city being Miss Jennie ~,
Taylor, Miss s. schenck Miss Il. L. Moer, MISS Z9 i
Bsphan. Mrs. II. Holloway, Mrs. H. C. Peduer' M4As
klVes, Miss Work and Mrs. X. Betty.