Evening star., 1940-05-19
New Champions

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DONNA Pc RONELLA OF
DALAKAY. Saint Bernard, by
ch. Deane o Waldeck ex ch.
Gerda Won Roskorina; whelped
October 20, 1887, and first home
bred champion of the Dowell
Mansfield string.
One Of the sad by-products Of war
abroad has been the suffering and
destruction of many pets, some of
them "just dogs" some fine speci-
mems Of the breeds, but all beloved
household companions of families
now torn apart or mobilized for war.
A Red Cross dispatch from bombed
city tells of the lost and frightened
dogs. wandering the streets looking
for the homes they once knew.
Some of the outstanding show
dogs have been shipped to this
country-comparatively few, unfor-
tunately, and a number of these
have died in transit or after their
arrival. However, most of those
who have come are now happily
domesticated in kennels or with in
dividual fanciers. In several cases,
| breed clubs have volunteered to
take and care for famous dogs. as
their contribution to the problem Of
saving their lives and carrying on
the best bloodlines of the breed.
But what it means to pet-loving
nation like the British to hear that
more than q million of their cats
and dogs have been destroyed since
the early days of the war-when
the heaviest slaughter Of the in
nocents" took place-can only he
imagined by our own equally pet
loving citizens. There is now an
Animal Protection Committee, un-
der Col. Robert Storey Of London,
giving free veterinarian service and
arranging to shelter city dogs from
air raids and to transport others to
safer places. What further prob
lens the more recent war develop
ments may bring to British and
Continental dog-owners can only be
guessed, but the picture is a dark
one.
Animal lovers will particularly en-
Joy the Community Chest Fair to
be held Tuesday on the Glover
estate, 1900 Massachusetts avenue
NV. The Animal Rescue League
will stage miniature dog show,
with IL especially appealing canine
representatives Of the leagues shell
ter on their best show behavior.
There will be Great Dane, a wire
haired terrier, and a sheepdog, all
involuntary guests Of the league, as
well as others to be chosen by Mrs.
Robert Watson, chairman of the ex-
hibit, on the basis of their personal
charm and cleverness. Judge of
the show will be William Mooney,
former postmaster Of Washington.
who will hand out the blue and red
ribbons. Unlike most dog shows.
entries will not 90 high-hat, and
members Of the audience who fall
in love with the various dogs may
adopt them on the spot and take
them home.
As q further attraction, it is
hoped that Grease Ball, the capt..
waiting performing little dog whose
evident enjoyment Of his own antics
make his act q Joy to watch, viii be
there to entertain the visitors.
Grease Balls versatility must be
seen to be believed. The exhibit
will be open from 2 to 6 pm.
Congratulations to Mrs. r. G.
Birney, not only upon her recent
birthday = number unknown - but
for a wedding anniversary which
proved to be her 30th. Almost as
long in "the dog game" Mrs. Birney
Is q pioneer local kennel owner and
breeder, and has done much not
only for her favorite breeds-Boston
terriers and miniature schnauzers-
but for the welfare and better un-
derstanding Of the pure-bred dog In
the community. The Birneys' ASpin
Hill Pet Cemetery on Georgia ave-
nue. extended IL IN institution Of
Nationwide fame. and never more