The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-02

Craven. whose English collies are IA
nous IN dOgland.
Sull another proof that the Dog Show
is 10 be very general this year Is that
the finest ST. Demands will be brought
10 New York from Arkansas by c. A.
Pratt. Of Little Rock, and that some re-
markable dogs OF the same species are
entered 10y +. Ii. Moore, Of Massachu-
sets.
ST. BERNARD PRIZES.
BY the way, TO Introduce a bit OF gos-
sip. u was stated cOnhdentiaily by an
officer OF the kennel club that the prizes
IN ST. Bernards would lie between these
two exhibitors, as their dOss were TOO
superior 10 be outranked by any animals
that might be entered by any one else.
The New York Bench Show, as il has
been conducted for a NTH OF a century,
Is as remarkable In its management as
In its continued success. 1t is open 10
the whole world. II you own d fine dog,
You have only 10 enter his name, pedi-
gree, etc. before Feb. I and pay the fee
of s.. This includes the care and feed
OF your dog during the four days Of the
show. The day before II opens you pack
him IN box and address MIN 10 the
Madison Square Garden, stating how he
is 10 be returned When he comes home
he VIII bring his checks with him, II
he has won money prizes, or VIII carry
his awards either around his neck or in
his trunk, as arrangements may have
been made for him. That is all there is
about entering a worthy dog, but many
are cast out as not worthy, and there
are people who do not like TO put their
dogs I'm show
In other shows. such as the horse show.
live stock show. &c, the animal is judged
Tor his usefulness as well as his beauty.
But In the case Of the dog his award Is
matter Of pride and affection only. Val
liable dogs do bring small fortunes 10
those who sell them. but the whole dog
show has its origin in the pride owners
teel IN their own fine bow-woWs- His
money value does not figure in the esti-
nation in which he IS held. as IT does
with the horse
One Of the largest exhibitors this year
Will be J. PierpOnt Morgan. whose love
for dogs is carried 10 the extent OF plac-
ing a kings ransom In his lsnnels an
nuaily. Two Of Mr.. MOrgan's dogs-Sei-
ton Hero and Rufford Ormond-cost o'eo.
They are collies. and are particularly IN
teiligent as well IS high bred II Is
thought that this year Mr. Morgan VIII
capture the prize long craved-that OF
winning the Collie club Trophy. ken
mel. 10 win this prize, must excel IN coli
lies Tor three years. Ihcn me trophy
Is his. Even then ne does not own II,
but has 1t in his custody. like the Amer
ica's Cup.
The Dog Show this year will be almost
twice as large as ever before. .ast sea
little fox terrier Of considerable merit
year there are 100. and there will be
prohahl 2al0 all told
Richard Croker owns very clever
little fox terrier 81 considerable merit
which he enters annually. Tho dog has
never taken a prize. but is much admired
BY visitors.
LADY EXHIBITORS.
There are great many lady exhibitors
this year. The largest one Is Mrs. Sem.
Of New York. who Is the greatest lady
breeder OF America. and second In the
world only to the Princess OF wales who
has larger kennels bar does rot person.
ally srrnlinfrat nc dors GIL 'lic v-rr
sror~d es Mrs. Gcnr does. Mrs.. Sem
Is the worgn who lost many vaiuahle
toy dogs by miscreant poisoning last
year. but that has not deferred her from
entering many this season.
Two Of the mast valuable Sam dogs