The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-01-27

The annual bench show or the fnoue
Island Kennel club will be held in In
fantry hall next week and IL promises
20 be the most successful IN the history
of that organization. The entries exceed
500. a number far ahead OF anything ever
before received here and affording an ag-
gregation OF dogs that will tax the bench
ina capacity OF even the extensive moor
OF Infantry hall, Tuesday, Wednesday
and Thursday Feb 4, 8 and s.
Gilbert NJ. King, chairman OF the bench
show committee. and George u. Miller.
secretary OF the Rhode Island Kennel
club. who will act as superintendent of
tho show, have had valuable experience
I'm previous years. besides prohting from
observation OF other recent exhibitions,
snd their arrangements thus far seem
more than a sufficient guarantee for the
completion OF the event on a large scale.
Doc Phelan, the assistant superin-
tendent is one Of the best known dog
fanciers here. lie has been connected
with kennel interests for a score OF years
and Is recognized as expert authority
President William goodman of the
Rhode Island Kennel club Is a dog fancier
of national fame. His kennel OF bull dogs
are known all over the country and his
services as Judge HbNshA ~ sum al
extent that much OF his time has been
given In this direction.
one OF the younger judges who IS re-
Garded as a coming man ID Walter ~.
lfanley, son OF James the well known
horseman, who Will Judge Boston ter
riers MIR. Hsnley's own dogs have won
favorable commendation on the bench
and the owner is already recognized as
an authority on this breed.
Walter Comstock Is recognized by old
timers as a man thoroughly conversant
with canine interests and his presence
and assistance on the bench show commit
tee have been credited with securing a
measure Of the success that has come.
in such hands there is nothing 10 fear
for the management. This entries have
already been received and EXTENSIVE pa
tronaEe is promised, so that local dog
fancers may we'll feel proud in advance
Of the show next week.
William Rockefeller, a brother OF the
standard oil magnate. IL one OF the eN-
tensive exhibitors. lie will show 10
beagles from his kennel. which is without
doubt one OF tho foremost in the world
devoted 10 these small hounds with clear
voices and keen scent Mr.. Rockefeller
IL in the oil business himself and bears
the reputation of being worth a little
money but there are other well known
millionaires that will not leave him in
class by himself.
Frank Gould. son OF the great rall.
road magnate. and one of the foremosl
breeders OF ST. Bernards in the country,
will have a large exhibit Of these great
dogs that always attract much attention,
even from people who are not fanlllar
with fine points OF canine beauty.
Richard Croker. Jr, 10 still in business,
despite his fathers retirement and ne
will show bull dogs and bull terriers here;
The Vancroft kennels OF bull dogs snd
settlers that recently won 2eo first pri1as
in England are coming. ana they nave
made the nlagniacen, entry VI 22.
Kilmers' Bonnie will be one OF the "a,
NOUS Boston terriers. and this CLASS VIII
DR.. Mott with Lord Derby. FIRST prize
winner at the New York show. will COM
uete with the bunch.
Local entries make a fine showing. com
mencing with X. Lincoln Lippitt VINO
has put his s Boston ssTrisr aisthl. IN all Mss 1ss
Brownell will alse show some famous
epecimens one OF the most interesting
Sf Snnds the shown iUSs1 9 by Mrs r. II. ]. Goddard
These elongated specimens OF doS nesh
always attract attention from thelr GU
rious conformation, and these particular
exhibits are among ihe blue-blooded rep
reaenta tives of their class They are
Zepparai and Peterzelia, recently Inn
The daily program IS already being prs-
pared and the hours or Judging nave pesn
ppportioned from IL TO I. to and TO ~
Specialtles will be Judged in the evening
BOSTON BENCH SHOW.
The bench show committee OF tho New
Fngland Kennel club has prepared a very
attractive classification for its coming dos
show in Mechanics building. that city. IN
ali. there are 252 classes for the dineren'
breeds. with an increase OF 5000 In pre-
niums over last year. The breeds "a
Nored with increased money rrizes mn mn
wear are Great Danes, Enshsh seuers
,ollies poodleS bulldogs. Airdsle terriers
French bulldogs. Boston terriers, TOY
Boston terriers. besgles, dachshunds. roe
terriers Irish spaniels, Scottish terriers
prd toy spaniels The latter Will receive
"a total Of 5000 a against 32o last year
These toy spsniels arc becoming more O
y fad every year, and a Keen conpeuuoI
8. assured vyhen those tiny pets appeal
before the Judges. There are eight classe'
for these little pets, two each for RUDY
Blenheirn, King Charles ana illhO
Charles spantels. - T., T.
Ill. greatest increase, however. Is II
a. "a aln A. a