Evening journal., 1898-03-19
4 COLLIE DOG

ENGLISH DOGS AS COLLECTORS !
FOR CHARITY - WONDERFUL |
DOGS IN THE EMPLOY OF ENG |
L1sH CHARITABLE SOCIETIES.
Sir Henry Burdett must include in
his well-known annual about charities
a chapter dealing with philanthropic
dogs. Among these l may mention Joe,
from Folkestone. Joe makes most
winsome beggar, and is a well-known
and valued member Of F'OlkestOne So
ciety, and well he may be. He has
already collected over 921 for the hos
pital there, besides smaller sums for
other charities.
Schnapsie is a wonderful dog. He
was born in February 1895; he was
bred by the Countess Thurn, of Meran,
and presented by her to Mrs. III. AL
bingham. Schnapsie was the only long
coated dachshund present at the LON
don Botanic Gardens show, whore he
won several prizes, and, as usual, la
bored heartily in the cause of charity.
He is one of the most successful mem
bers of the dog brigade of hospital
workers, and was easily trained by his
mistress to beg in a manner as charm-
ing as 1t is irresistible. I1e owns a
very handsome gOld-mOunted collect
ing barrel, which is secured to his col
lar by gold chains, contrasting prettily
with his silky, glossy coat of jet, Of
which he is very proud, and we'll he
may be, for, through his pleading ex-
preston, he collects funds by which
he endows a cot for children at the
Great Northern Hospital, where he is
always a most welcome and honored
visitor.
All freQuenters Of Southsea pier have
noticed the kindly and Intelligent dog
who for the last three years has been
busy there collecting from sympathiz-
| ing friends and admirers for the bene-
/ fit of that most deserving of institu-
tions. the Royal Society for the Pre-
vention of Cruelty to Animals. This
is Pat. a half-bred collie, who spends
about two hours every day (when
weather pemits), from April to Oc-
tober, in his useful work, and by his
own unaided efforts-for his owner
never asks anyone for contribution,
| the dog both asks and thanks every
one himself-has collected close on so
| pounds Tor a cause which Is one OF Vi
| tai interest alike TO animals and anil
mal-lovers Seventy-seven pounds, is
shillings and 8ik pence has been given
| in oOppers, a proof that nn.ch patience
and endurance has been displayed by
! Pat.
Tim spends his days on the arrival
platforms atPaddingtons station collect
ing for the widows and orphans Of the
EGreat Western railway. Tim, who is
weN-known to an immense circle OF
friends and admirers, is a red dog
a cross between an Irish and an Aire-
dale terrier. He is the property OF IN
spector Bush, who trained him when
q young dog to his work of charity
Tin. commenced his career of collect
ing on May 2. 1892. In which year he
got e62 rs. I'd He has continued un-
til he has collected e329 los ids
goodly sum, considering much Of 4
was given in pennies, and one which
quite entities him in competition e
take an equal first with Leo. the st
Bernard. known as the Hospital Dos
Of Cork" and / am glad to hear tina
| Tim is to have a silver cup presented
to him Identical with that given Z
leo. Tim goes quietly about his dali,
task; he never fails to know the tim
OF the arrival OF each train, and TO b
on the platform walking about wit
his collecting barrel round his neck
! sure OF a friendly greeting from thos
! who know him and Of attracting kind
IL interest in himself and his goo
work form strangers. Sketch