New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-28
DOGS HAVE HAL THEIR DAY.
CLOSE OF BRooKLYNs SUCCESSFUL Elk
HIBITION.
MORE VISITORS PRESENT YESTERDAY THAN o,
AMI PREVIOUS DAY-MANY SALES MADE
INTEREST IN THE PRIzE-WINNERs.

That Brooklynites are becoming more interested
IN hghbred dogs especially those exhibited IN
the annual show is probably manifest in the state
ment made yesterday by one Of the managers that
the proceeds OF this year had greatly exceeded those
Of any other and this Notwithstanding the fact that
several thousand complimentary tickets had been
distributed. 1t also generally commented upon
that the sales made at the show. for the greater
part. represented Brooklyn buyers while few who
are residents Of this city figured as sellers.
Not q few who attended the show yesterday ex-
pressed great surprise al the number OF dogs eX
hbited. They had thought It hardly possible for
an exhibition Of the kind 70 attract competitors
from all parts of the United States and Canada
and this opinion was expressed. not only by the
visitors 10 whom such show novelty, but
to many who have been attendants at such dis
plays since they first obtained the support OF go
cety.
Everything about the show yesterday afternoon
and evening seemed to tell Of its nearing close.
The attendance was larger than on other days. the
dogs were inspected more closely by the thou-
sands OF visitors. and the CANNES too. seemed to
be on their good behavior, as II conscious that II
was their last chance for many months 10 be
looked upon and admired. The women visitors
were out In stronger force than on any day since
the opening. but, unlike the Horse Show, the cos
tunes were subservient in point OF interest to the
seven hundred and more occupants Of the stalls
In all the classes there was probably no dogs
that attracted attention than Chaplain
Beecher in the St Bernard division Chaplain Is one
OF the handsomest Of his kind in Brooklyn ASIDE
from his good nature and fine conformauon, Chap
possesses 4 coat OF pure white with only small
spot Of lemon on the of side. When decked out with
Of special attraction even among the Thoroughbred
that surround and envy him on all sides his
sitions With children. the most Striking Of which
y one that represents him all tours with Glad.
the honor OF living In Dunton, near CHAPLAIN
Ssschier's home Gladstone. is a son OF the Rev;
church at that place % '''
Buying and trading were features of the show
d9gf chan I. hands Is result Of the transaetons
Boston, He also sod 10 a Philade:pha man
R5,se,winner named Ascon and Xenoes Nellie
purchased from Mr.: Andrus a second prize winning
Russian wolfhound. These dogs are noted for
an artist Is a tribute 10 their prominent traits
John A. Finlays9n sold his Rosehill McGregor TO
Hssrso SswYork sod r %0 j&pS to F Mrs
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one b!aek-and-tan to Mrs. r. De Costa. Of New.
s e ro Grsa wd Dane ne
Mrs sc6revsr Of trenton j. S sSd To i Ben
helm spaniel puppies to an unknown buyer for aio
4 fox terrier that was overlooked in the Judging
was ,sn pSPPy Of old champion Safe
SO Ike the ola dog In every Particular that ii is
strange mat the JUDGES coulp nave missed her
Fianchetta, who won first in the open bitch class
Is e remarkably fine specimen Of the St. Bernard
and Is owned by Father William j. Costello NJ No
10 East Broadway, Flatbush. Many women were
interested spectators around the dogs stall in the
day. ~ az 'i'o
James A. Bolton. who has the ST. Bernard dog
King Bernard on exhibition, bu. not for com.
petition, was tired man at the end Of the show
Tor his dog was remarkably clever animal and
had been taught many tricks.
w VESSEL, Of No. 49S Dean-st., and James 4
cotton. OF No. 1926 Clermont-aye., the owner OF
Hellsate Defender told OF in The Tribune OF veg
terday. won a special prize yesterday for their
hanosome exhibit Il having been adjudged the
pest-ored st. Bernard In Brooklyn. Mr. VESSEL
u whose care Hellgate Defender has been since