The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-11-02
INAUGURAL STAKES
OF VIRGINIA TRIALS
Great Gathering Of Sportsmen
in Mscx enburg,
RICHMOND DOGS ENTERED
The Owners of Many Noted Dogs Have
Eorered Their Hunters for
the Associations
Prizes.
RICHMOND DOGS ENTERED

The inaugural stakes OF the virginia
Field Trials Associa ton, which will be
ruL of on private preserves In Mecklen-
burg county. near Chase City, during the
week beginning December sth. VIII at
tract sportsrlen from all sections OF the
Stale, and will be an occasion Tor the
greatest gathering of owners OF sporting
dogs and are lovers of the heid sport
ton has been organized with the sreas-
est care, and among Its members are only
gentlemen who own and hunt their own
dogs an dare lovers of the field sport
Professional handlers will not be allowed
to work the dogs at any time during the
trials. which rule assures gentlemen
meet. Virginia has long been famous for
her true sportsmen and fine dogs, so dur
ing the trials at Chase City the best OF
each viii meet, and the sport will be
royal.
BIRDS ARE PLENTIFUL.
The ground for this, the first trial held
in the State. has BAN inspected by COM
1nittee appointed by the association and
found all that could be desired; birds are
plentiful. the land Hes we'll, is we'll wa
tered and extends over open country.
where the movements Of the dogs may
be followed With ease. The indications
are now that more than fifty dogs VIII
ne entered. and among these are some
which are expected to make national rep-
rtations a the result of their scores In
the Virginia trials Virginia dogs become
famous in their own county town or sec
sion. but inasuluch as#they have never
had opportunities to become famous In
trials under the eye OF the tield.aJudge,
their fame has not spread beyond the ac-t
Grsintances of their masters. and even
among the masters closest friends. and
1t might be said. within his own fam
ify, his statements as to his favorite8
hunting dogs performances are not al
ways taken seriously. So the dog Is
really at a disadvantage by having to
y ely solely unon his masters word. which
is discounted in sucn matters. for his
reputation as hunter. and II seems GER.
t;-in that could he fully appreciate the
situation. he would be glad of this opper-
turlsty to go OF. record, and spu. his per-
fo-nance beyond the possibility OF dis
rute The dog don't understand these lit
tie pscuIiarities of human nature but tho
sportsman who is his friend does. and Is
arranging things for tlle8dogs of Virginia
Just about as they would arrange them
themselves.
'.The Mecklenbt1rg.. the new hotel Just
being completed at Chase City. vii, be
headquarters for the field trials partT,
and Will afford most elegant and comfort
able accommodations for all who attend.
IN many trials a drawback Is often the
lack Of comfortable quarters near the
hurting ground but this has been fore
seen and avoided by the Virginia Asso-s
cietion.
During the trials in Meclslenbrrg spe-
cial party of widely known hunters from
the Continental Field Trials. which viii.
close al Thorasville.s y c.. the preced-
ing week. will attend the Virginia trials.
Among thelnoted sportstnen OF Virginia
who will enter dogs and compete for
Icnors are:
Mr. c. w. Robertson. of Newport News;
I Mr. George G. Henring Of Harrisonburg:
Mr T.. D. T. ouinley, Of Onancock: Mr..
I W. n. Ltnscornt.so of Manassas: Mr.. c. II.
Trlll Of Norfolk: Mr. W. w. Collins. of
Houston: Mr.. George c. Cabell OF Nor
| ford City: Mr.. H o. Humnhreys. of Bov6-
| ton: Mr. Henry Falsely. of South Boston,;
| Mcss,.s. n. Newell and Theo Roberts.
Of Chase City. ard Hon. Pembroke Petit,
Of Palmyra. and many others from all
narts of the State.
RICHMOND OWNERS.
In these trials Richmord Will be renrs-
esnted by Colonel ". Miles Cary. Polk
,uiler. j scntt T e~isf. ]. T. Anderson
.st'o1phus D'Ii. Harry#C olan'tt. r. O Haw-
flsirs. Jim rignor John Jackson. ". T.
T Povd G. a. Smith. Barton Fl Grrndv.
/ I c. Williams Jr.. S. w. Travers. Thos.s
4 F j effress. Archer Anderson. j. w Young
and others.
I have ara rged for their entries. there are
many offers now %co1Tesroadtne with Mr.
IL Charles Is. Cooke secretary of the asso-