The San Francisco call., 1898-05-21
"HOWLINC" AS
 4 SUCCESS San Francisco's Bench Show So Declared. A LONG LIST OF AWARDS. THREATS OF SECESSION AMONG THE MASTIFF MEN. To-Day Will Be the Last Chance to Visit the Canine Car
 nival at Mechanics'
 Pavilion.
THREATS OF SECESSION AMONG
 THE MASTIFF MEN.

The attendance at the Bench Show at the Pavilion yesterday exceeded that of the previous days, and indeed surpassed all expectation and broke all records for this city. There can be no question that this years show is a "howling'' success in more ways than one, and the Children s Hospital is to be congratulated on the certainty of a substantial bonus.
 The raising of Old Glory at 9:45 last night was the signal for a spontaneous outburst of patriotic enthusiasm.
 The San Francisco Kennel Club an- nounces that to all winning exhibitors who so desire a medal will be presented. instead of the cash. For first prizes a silver medal, and for second and third prizes bronze medal each.
 The annual meeting of the Pacific Mas tiff Club was held in the press room. Routine business was transacted and two new members elected. The board of direc- tors and all officers except the. delegate to the A. K. c. were reelected.
 A meeting of exhibitors was held to discuss a return to the old rules. Noth- ing definite was adopted, and the meet ing was adjourned until tonight, when definite action will be taken.
 MT. Lane was elected chairman and w. E. Chute secretary. J. F. Norman, J. J.. Stewart and H. T. Payne spoke in favor of a return to the old rule, and E. s. Heller against 1t.
 Dalmatians showed a remarkably large class, considering that the breed Is not very popular in this State. There was, dogs were nearly all about the average. Hector, the winner In Limit dogs, was the one bright exception, and deservedly received the winners ribbon
 Poodles were well judged, the bitch Feora winning in limit and open classes from Tricor and receiving the winners ribbon.
 Bulldogs were few in number but good in quality. No bitches were shown, and that magnificent, sound and fine animal, Commissioner, won from his competitors with lengths to spare. It was all but a wGlkoyer.
 Tn bull terriers, special attention is due to E. s. Heller's Torpedo. She took first in the open and then captured the tri- color.
 Rastus, the winner In dogs, should de- cidedly have given place to Woodcote Venom.
 In wire-haired fox terriers, the we'll known Riley Grammar was shown In two classes. He took both first prizes and the winners prize.
 Smooth-coated fox terriers, Count Orh- mar took first puppy. He is fine young terrier, but partly spoiled by the prick ears characteristic of the reefer blood.
 In Boston terriers, Bessie won out, and in Irish terriers Rodger in dogs and Flos- sic H in bitches were winners without competitors
 One poor black and tan terrier was shown, and was well served with third
 
 The skye terrier aroused considerable interest. Bismarck properly won out in dogs. with Little Bilee as reserve. In bitches, Trilby took the winners ribbon.
 Yorkshire terriers proved full of sur prises, although but small class. Little Joker captured the winners prize in dogs, and Gypsy in bitches.
 In spitz dogs and bitches, Prince proved winner, with Ophelia as reserve.
 Japanese spaniels were properly placed. the dog winner, Mikado, being an excep- tonally fine specimen, though not as handsome as the winner in bitches, Yum Yum.
 Daschhunds were a very fair class. Valtiena, the winner In dogs, is good type. as Is also thef reserve, Waldmann. in bitches, the reserve, Hilda II. should have won over Valtiena, the winner. m pups, prizes were well awarded Tiny winning out with Midget in reserve. wolfhound, Wenvoo Zara won first. with another of the same breed, Sycamore Tat ters, as second. J. P. NORMAN