The San Francisco call., 1899-04-20
GETTING READY FOR
THE MAY DOG SHOW
ENTRIES ARE POURING IN TO
THE SECRETARY.
The Champion st. Bernard LIE Prince
Jr. Will Be Among the Aristo-
cratic CANNES on Ex-
hibition.

The San Francisco Kennel Club is max
ing very elaborate preparations for its
inaugural bench show, which will be held
in Mechanics Pavilion in May. Entries
for the show are coming in to the secre-
tary at 23S Montgomery street so fast that
on closing night all records, so far as
San Francisco is concerned, are expected
to be lowered.
The owners of St. Bernards, mastiffs,
collies, fox terriers and greyhounds are
taking deep interest in the success Of the
show, which at this early date augurs a
great success. The judge, Mr.. Lacey, is
one of the best all-round Judges in the
country, and his selection meets with the
approval of all those interested in kennel
affairs.
L. A. Klein, who is looking after the
interests of the champion St Bernard,
lie Prince Jr., is expected to reach this
city next week with the famous St Ber-
nard and also several other high-class
dogs, some of which will doubtless be ex-
hibited at the show The owner of The
Prince, f. Bushnell, mas about decided to
enter his charge for exhibition only. He
thinks that in justice to the owners of
St Bernards here it would not be right
on his part to enter a dog that has de-
feated many Eastern champions for COM
petition against local kennels. Mr.. Bush
nell acknowledges, however, that among
the St. Bernards on this coast he can
name quite a few of the smOoth-coats
who are dangerous competitors in any
kind of company.
AS "the woods are full' of greyhounds
a large representation of longtails is said
show is expected. Judge Lacey is said
to be a lover of the greyhound and also a
man who thoroughly understands their
defects and good qualities
Among the entries already received are:
Five pups out of Mrs J. P. Norman's mas
Tolo deceased
are Don Montez as s45), owned by H. s Lin
coin; w. H. Dicks Bueno Montez G1109;
and ]. P. Normans Lola Montez (51,109).
DR.. Fred w d'Evelyn, will exhibit his i'm
ported fox terrier Defender.
H. A. Wegener has offered a magnificent
trophy for cocker spaniels. and will make a
gallant effort to win it with the team Of six
spaniels, that may be seen In Golden Gate
Park every day drawing his little girls wagon.
The st. Bernard Club will make $50 entries
to-day, and all owners of large dogs should
not delay in following this example, as extra
large kennels will be provided for all large
dogs If the club receive the entries in time
to make the necessary arrangements.
BY special permission of the American
Kennel Club, accorded in consideration of
the time consumed IN applying to New
York for registration and receiving the
return, the San Francisco Kennel Club
is now able to receive applications and
owners, by paying the fee of 81 here, can
avoid the payment of the listing fee.
j. b. Thompson of Irvngton has in this
way registered and entered no less than
seven st. Bernard puppies.
The Pacific special committee of the
American Kennel Club will meet tonight
at the Occidental Hotel. The meeting has
been called by DIR. w. r. Cluness Jr., who
is acting chairman in the absence Of John
E de Ruyter. One of the subjects will be
the consideration of the proposed new
rule of the American Kennel Club to class
ify the different shows according to the
number of dogs shown. A win in the win
ners' class would count in proportion to
the importance of the show. Ten points
would be required to make a champion
New York and San Francisco would be
arbitrarily designated as fve-point shows.
shows with 750 dogs and over as four
point shows, between 500 and $50 dogs as
three-point shows, between 250 and 500
dogs as two-point shows and under 250
dogs as one-point shows. This change
seems to meet with general approval as
tending to differentiate the wins of small
and large shows, without injustice to
either, and it is confidently expected that
the American Kennel Clubs special COM
mittee will indorse the proposal tonight
The following letter from the secretary
Of the Pacific Kennel League has been re-
ceived and, of course, speaks for itself:
Sporting Editor San Francisco Call-Dear
Sir; Inasmuch the announcement of the
San Francisco Kennel Club is misleading to
the public, l wish to state, through your
paper, that the wins at the San Francisco
show will not be recognized "all over the
country. The fact is, they Will not be