The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-02
A SOUTH ERN KENNEL.
Famous English Settlers Raised by Mr.. Al
Din OF This City.


Din OF This City.
The American Field" one OF the lead
cognized authority in matters OF the rod,
ing sporting papers Of America and re-
kennel and gun, published in Chicago
and New York, in its last issue contained
an interesting article on the kennel of
Mr.. Ad. Dill, OF this city. 1t was writ
ten by Mr.. Ben. r. August, who takes
n great deal OF interest In kennel mat
fers and frequently contributes 10 the
nress on the subject. Mr.. Augustus aru-
Gle reads as follows;
Among the most interesting and read
able articles which have appeared in
the American Field are those which are
descriptive OF numerous kennels through
out the country, and reading them has
awakened my sensibility Of local pride
and has Influenced me to contribute
few lines relating 10 a Richmond KEN
mel.
lust beyond the suburbs Of our historic
city. and within sight Of her towering
steeples. is a country seat. whose green
lawns. grand old trees. beautiful lake,
and flowing streams form one Of natures
most charming pictures. The owner or
THIS lovely suburban home is Mr.. Ad.
Dill. one Of our wealthy and prominent
| tobacco merchants. well known through
| ont Virginia and 90 many readers OF
| the American Field as an enthusiastic
| sportsman and breeder Of English settlers.
| One OF the most attractive features OF
| this beautiful place is the kennel OF
| LleweIlins. From early childhood Mr..
| Dill has been a true lover OF the sport
| Ing dog. and a kinder master or SIN
cerer friend to this noble animal ! have
IL 4
charges a stud fee: while IL can be truly
said that he has spent more time and
money on dogs than anyone In this
community. He IS q great hunter. and
rarely fails 20 bring down his game.
The chief object ~ Mr.. Dirs admiration
IN the kennel is the grand-lo0lling black.
white and tan licked setter Rebel. by
Rodorig9 ont OF Bo-Peep. Beb has many
OF the qualities that 20 70 make the
bfgh-Class dOg-viz. style. range speed,
and obedience; he Is 2 forced retriever.
but in this branch OF his education he
stands wcll-nigh 10 the mark which indi-
Gates perfection. He was trained by
Charles Tucker. and was purchased from
the Memphis and Avent kennels when
buddy lie is a dog Of such splendid
qualities that Mr.. J. NJ. Avent recently
wrote TO Mr.. Dill and endeavored 20
ACQUIRE half interest IN him IN order
that he might run him IN the field trials
and then place him In the stud having.
as ne stated, every confidence IN the dogs
ability 10 prove winner in the ail-aSe
stakes: but chances Of fame for Reb and
premiums for The owner could not tempt
the devoted master TO part with him
even temporarily.
Among the younger dogs In the kennel
r. Garfield black white and tan dog
pion Gloster. Garfield is by Rebel out ~
Dell Oashing Rover-TrinieO; he is very
fast. and gives promise Of making re-
cord that win prove worthy Of his IA
nous ancestry.
Cleveland, q litter brother 81 Garfield,
IS black, white and tan licked, and Is
everywhere admired, and the trainer who
handles them claims that II Is the finest
brace Of puppies in the Old Dominion.
Another name on the kennel list. and
one that is quite familiar to many of
your readers. is that Of Count Gladstone.
the little blue belton wonder whose phe-
nomenal speed and many other splendid
natural qualities won for him the highest
commentator on the part Of those who
saw him run IN last seasons field trials:
and Il is believed that he will make n
brilliant record: he is nv Count Noble
ont of Ruhv's Girl and was bred by
Charles Tucker When n puppy a we'll
known breeder and owner Of one 81 the
best known kennels offered Mr. Dill s-o0
for him. and after his run IN last years
Central Ail-hge stake, En- which he IS
vided third. the offer ~ 81 oAo made for
him was ms promptly declined.
Within the shadows ~ these kennels
| and beneath the spreading branches Of a
stately elm tree Is little grave kept
| 49, hands nj fbo ~. hoo ri
| that marks the spot bears the simple
Inscription. "Tyinket'-thc name OF
| setter that was one OF the very best Of
| her class ever owned in Virginia. and her
[ record as a producer OF one OF the great
| est OF champions, and Of producers OF
| winners entities her 10 rank among the
| most noted Of dams She Is the dam OF
| Champion Gloster. and the granddam
| Of the field trial winners Antevoio and
| Miss Ruby; she Is also the pranddam
| OF Sam X Gladstone. the field trial and
bench show winner. and 81 Proctor
| Knott by Gath's Hope -Dashing Lady.
/ Trlnlset was crushed 10 death beneath the
| merciless wheels Of an electric car, and
when she breathel her last there uasse5
from earth one Of the grandest and most
| lovahle dogs that ever hunted a field
| and the shadow that then fell on her
| masters pathway Will linger until he
shall have been called 10 a better land
Since the above article has been writ
| ten Rebel has died and Count Gladstone
has been sold lint Mr. Dill has added
10 his kennel the following valuable
settlers:
Tho noted feld-trial winner. Rupert.
| by RoaeriEo. Bo-Pecp. Village Prince.
/ hy Glafstone's Bov. and Rebel T. by
/ the Corsair. Mr. dis kennel is GER
! tainly one Of The finest IN the South.