The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-10

hope that my awards have given at least
general satisfaction. | have noticed a
great improvement in almost all classes of
dogs that have been brought to my notice
in this arena since my last appearance
here, and especially the St. Bernards,
which class compares very favorably in
deed with those L have judged in some of
the other large Eastern shows. / am glad
to see that the sportsmen and faneiers of
this State have realized what good breed
ing is bound to bring"
Mr.. Davidson will leave In a few days
for the East with good words for the
sportsmen of this city and State.
The gathering at the pavilion last even
ing was quite large, and much interest was
manifested, especially among the ladies, in
the little dogs, which, of course, came in
for the lions share Of fond caresses. The
st. Bernards and Great Danes were also
objects of much attention.
Dog shows, as rule, are seldom without
some strange attraction. The present
show is no exception to the general rule,
and among the curiositles are two rabbits
that are next-door neighbors to a fox
terrier who has almost wrenched his neck
in the vain attempt to gain an entrance to
the rabbit-coop. One rabbit hobbies about
on three legs, and its mate looks decidedly
pearance, having but one ear, which freak
of nature makes little bunny funny
appearing animal at times.
Among the dogs is an alleged Thibet
mastiff, which Judge Davidson thought
would make a very good specimen OF the
brown bear if its tail was docked.
The dog answers to the name OF Rolla,
and it was presented to its present
owner, DR.. Tension Deane, by a sea
captain who procured the strange looking
specimen of the canine race from South
Sea islander few years ago. However,
Rolla is much admired by sportsmen,
owing to her close resemblance to brown
| bear.
David Thorn, a well-known local sports
man, is of the opinion that Miss Rolla
would be valuable acquisition to the
Country Club, as her presence about the de-
mesne would drive terror into the hearts
| of all those who delight to poaoh on the
great game preserve.
There WILDE judging for special prizes to-
day, and this evening the, performing
1 trick dogs will amuse the lovers of the
canine race. A children's matinee will be
\ given on Saturday afternoon, the last day
| OF the show.
| Judge Davidson drew his glasses over
| his Grecian nose at 10 o'clock yesterday
and beckoned to the gatekeeper of the
| judging arena that he was ready to in
| SptEk QOB lCSn L Lie SSkLSES DtlIS
! first on the list that remained over from
| Wednesday were ordered before his Honor
| 1t was the challenge class, and the ladies
were first honored. Only one aristocratic
! female, III. L. Payne's Countess Noble, put
| in an appearance, and Mr.. Davidson did
not have to daily long to give an opinion.
| The Countess retired from the ring wear
| ing a blue ribbon.
The following are the awards of yester-
| day:
English settlers, dogs-First, H. A. Barber's
| Pilot; second, John Kerrigans Whip; third,
! Joseph Singers Stamboul. V. A. Caglieri's
| Dick received V. II. c. and DR.. Lowry's Die
| tator an II. c..
English settlers, bitches E. NJ. Lelong S
| Flake L first, Sam Hughes Silver Plate second,
| Y. Guerineau's Nellie third, and n. Botto s
Manzanita Belle V. II. C.
English settlers, puppies-L. Schneider Jacob
| first, William Larsen's Count Del Sur second.
/ and D. I. Murphy's Olena third
English settlers, puppy bitches-A. c. Drag
| ond, and r. X. Gardeners Peach Mark third
Gordon Settlers dogs--J. w. and II. W. Orear' S
| Dick II first, c. P. O'Neils Prince second, and
| O. A. Blanks Trim third
Gordon settlers, bitches-J. w. and H. w.
orears Ri iou first, T. BaltZer's Dot second.
Gordon setter puppies-E. Marriotts Bounce
n first.
Gordon setter puppy bitches-J. NJ. vandalls
| Lady Dare.
Irish settlers, challenge class. dogs-A. B. Tru-
mans Champion Dick Swfyeler first.
IIish settlers, open class, dogs-A. B. Truman
Memo II first. CampbelPs Finglas Jr. second,