The morning call., 1892-08-28
FINE old IRISH STOCK.
Arrival in America of the Cele-
brated Pointer Glenbeigh.
Hunting Stock That California Will Feel
Proud CA Shipment of California
Fishes to Chicago-Footban.

John Mortimer. who judged the recent
bench show In this city under the auspices
of the California Kennel Club, arrived in
New York from London, England, a few
days ago. While abroad lie visited num-
Der of the large kennels, and having been
deputzed by some of the leading sportsmen
of this country to pick ana purchase some
good stock in the old country, he brought
back with him many grand dogs Of various
breeds.
Among the number was Glenbeigb, the
famous English pointer which Mortimer
purchased specially for Mr.. Henry Huber
of this city. Glenbegh's record speaks for
Itself. He is by Grouse V champion Shot
Bellmaid) out of Rita Dash Belle and was
purchased from d. M0riarty of Sundays
Well. Killarney, Ireland.
This grand dog. who will add greatly to
the breeding interests Of high-oiass pointer
stock on this coast, has been very successful
both in the field aud on the bench, but par
tlcularly as field dog, having won first in
the pointer puppy stake and the champion
prize Tor the best pointer or setter puppy at
the national trials In 1891; also first in the
pointer derby. and extra prize for the best
pointer or setter at the Kennel club trials OF
the same year. Glenbeigh is the only
pointer that has ever won the double event.
On the bench be won third in the open class
al Birmingham, EHgland.
+. A. Briggs was presented yesterday by
Henry Huber with a very handsome aud
promising pointer puppy, out of Sally Brass
and Duke of Vernon. Mr.. Briggs con-
sideTs that he is very fortunate in being the
possessor Of a youngster with such high
sounding pedigree.
On Sunday, September 4, there will be
some valuable prizes offered by the man
ager of Ocean View Park for a coursing
HSt hpt I'm ba
day a ,eons0lauOn-stake race will be held
Tor dogs that Will suffer defeat at to-day's
meeting
The Pacific Coast Cours sing Club has de-
eIded upon holding its BIC meeting in the
early part OF November. The stake will be
$500 and in all probability John Grace will
be selected TO Judge the races. The ground
VIII be IN excellent condition for racing in
few months.
At meeting Of football enthusiasts held
In 81. AIMS building last evening upward
OF ~ young men were present to stir up and
advance the interest in the game
Of association football. After lengthy
discussion II was finally decided to
call the club the Pacific Wanderers,
under which name the members will play
during the coming season. The officers
elected are; President, DR.. Vary; captain,
7. W. Morse; secretary aud treasurer, A.
NJ Thomson. 405 Geary street. The OPEN
lug game OF the season VIII be held under
the HcN dSSOciaNO0 rules on OCTOBER Il
between the Thistle Club and the Wander
ers. The place of contest mas yet to be
decided upon.
On the 23d inst. the first shipment of
fishes TO the California exhibit at Chicago
was made from Monterey. The fishes
consisted of the following species: Hall
but. black cod, blue perch, cabezone,
California cod. blue and red spotted
sea trout, yellow-tsil rock cod, vermliion
rock coq and four other varieties of the red
rock cod. The specimens were collected by
Professor Gilbert and assistants of Stanford
University, under the immediate super
vision OF thu celebrated ichthyologist, Pro-
fess0r David Starr Jordan. The specimens
were shipped TO l.. f. Denton, Wellesley,
Mass, who has been given an order by the
California Worlds Fair Commission TO make
casts OF 100 species of the food fishes of Cali
fOTnia for exhibition In Chicago.
Including eXpressage and incidentals, ID is
thought the entire cost Of the fish exhibit
will not exceed $500. Professor Gilbert and
w. w. Thoburn are now gathering speel-
mems OF food fishes at Santa Barbara, which
will make the second shipment.