The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-04-18
NOTABLES AT THE BENCH SHOW

noted dogs, while the general run is far
above the average, even for a bench show.
The pointer class is especially we'll
represented and indicates the increasing
popularity of this useful field dog which
is especially adapted to Southern Califor-
MIA. Among the best known representa-
tives of this class are Mrs. f. NJ Son
ner 5 champion Amaryllls, Eugene Max
wells Hindoo, Vim. ]. Nordholts Sport
and A. E., Messerlys Bob. R. ]. Widney
the East. which he has named Donald s
Hope. This dog was bred by DR.. J. r.
Daniels of Cleveland, O, and Is out of
Graphic. Rose by Donalds Sensation. and
Will be quite an accession to the stud
dogs on4the coast. Tonner of the Solano
dogs entered, and thinks he has Derby
winner among them, though which one
he declines TO say.
English settlers are also well represent
ed. Henry T.. Payne, formerly of Los
Angeles but now of San Francisco, is
thousand-dollar Countess Noble, one of
the handsomest dogs of her class OH the
coast. John Bradbury is represented by
Pop X, handsome dog that took the
prize in his class at the San Francisco
bench show in 1892.
The Irish settlers are fine lot, the star
of this class being A. B. Truman's cham
pion, Dick Swiveler, the greatest Irish
setter west of the Rockies The young
dogs show up well, three or four of them
being valued at $500 each.
The Gordon setter class is represented
by one or two good ones. This breed is
not a special favorite on the coast. and
while the dog is good one it is not
popular.
The spanels are not specially good
lot. S. H.I4averty has two .Cumbe en-
tered, the only specimens in the show.
Mr.. sLaverty is. a7Clumber enthusiast, but
he hndslt uphill work introducing the
breed, which is rare one, and which
can trace its ancestry back for mum ber-
less generations. ]. b. Arnold has fair
field spaniel in Little Nell, winner in the
puppy class in 1894. The cookers are, as
rule, below the standard. though there
are some good dogs among them. DIR. ID.
.. Weeks Bronta is perhaps the best Of
the lot. Arthus $. Auchercloss. also of
Redlands, has one or two good entries.
The foxterriers are a great lot, this class
being the most numerous in the show.
Owing to the efforts of c. A. Sumner and
Others this dog has become great favor
tic in Southern California. The foxter-
rier is a thorough aristocrat and perhaps
the best of the smaller breeds. He is as
game as a lighting cock. com panionabe
intelligent and trustworthy, and is essen
TALLY the gentleman S dog.
The large breeds such as mastiffs, ST.
Bernards, etc, are not especially well
represented, with the exception of Borg
lum S Great Danes, nor are the toy classes
well filled. There is fair display of bull
dogs and bull terriers with number of
good grayhounds. There are only one or
two colies, bloodhounds. deerhounds,
pugs and solitary Newfoundland. The
show is essentially a display of hunting
dogs, and as such it is good one.
Owing to the Fiesta attractions the at
tendance was only fair, though it will
doubtless improve during the remainder
of the week.
The officers of the club this year are as
follows: President, c. A. Sumner; vice
presidents E. K. Benchley, T. E. Walker,
n. S. Casey, A.. 2. Robinson, Frank In
gals; secretary, DR.. r. ]. Withers .627
South Main street; treasurer, Ed Tufts;
bench show committee, r. S. Casey, III.
T. Evans, A. 2. Robinson, Joe Singer,
Frank ingalls,, A. Solano. .. J. Goucher.
Z. \ Benchley; superintendent. Dr. r.
'J.'Withers, Office 627 South Main street.
Awarding the Prizes
kThe Judging commenced at clock. A.
G. Waddell of Santa Cruz, officiating as
Judge, and continued during the remain
der of the afternoon, the following awards
being made.
Class 53-Foxhounds. American, open dogs
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