AUCKLAND KENNEL CLUB'S DOG SHOW.

Auckland Star, Volume XXIV, Issue 285, 1 December 1893, Page 2

AUCKLAND KENNEL CLUB'S DOG SHOW.

THE OPENING DAY.

The Auckland Kennel Club's second annual Dog Show was opened to the public this afternoon ab two o'clock. During the morning judging was proceeding, and the importanb labours in this department were finished shortly afber noon. The judges tor the different classes were Messrs E. B. Kinlocb, A. A. White and J. 0. Evitt, and although there were tho usual dissatisfied persons, on the whole the three gentlemen did their work well. The dogs exhibited do nob total co many as lasb year, bub the quality is much superior owing to ib being compulsory bhab all dogs for competition must be registered under Kennel Club rules. There are four Wellington dogs exhibited, comprising bwo field spaniels (black), and a mastiff bitch and greyhound. The four gained prizes, and .vere much admired. There aro also four exhibits from Cambridge belonging to Messrs Mack, Kerr and Cleary. The best classes represented iv the Show are fox terriers, setter 3 and spaniels. Among bhe fox borriers Mr i Thomas Shewring's Harewood Fireworks came in for high praise, also Mr R. H. Wilson's champion field spaniel Squire Waller. In the setters, Mr C. J. Phillipp's Duchosa 11. deservedly gained first in its class* and special for setters. A good number of the larger class of doge, such as mastitis and Newfoundlands, are exhibited.' There are also some splendid specimens of greyhounds, Mr George Peonell's Adelaide 11. taking first and special prizes. Mr Thomas McEwin's splendid sbud dog Blue Cap, who has won the leading events of coursing meetings at Auckland and Dunedin, was shown, with three of Lis progeny. Mr Macready's wellshaped greyhound Porb Phillip, was also greatly admired. Among tho collies, Mr H. B. Dexter's fine dog Rob Roy gained first and special. Mr W. H. Cooper's Eden Jess took first prizes for bibches under and over 12 monbhs. She is a fine specimen of her class. The arrangemenbs for bhe Show are capibal, and the whole is well carried out under the supervision of Mr Chas. Grosvenor, aided by Mossrc F. C. J. Avery, Phillipps, Hitchcock, Shewring, McEwin and Craig. The show will be open to-night until ten o'clock and during the whole of to-morrow, when special attractions are announced for tho evening. Appended is the prize list:, — MASTIFFS. Open Class, Dog.—E. J. Wright's Lioni Ist and special. Open Clasp, Bitch.—Jno. H. Hickton's Princess, Ist. NEWFOUNDLANDS. Open Class, Dog.—Joseph G. Pannell's Rover 11, lsb and special; H. H. Seabrook's Karl, 2nd ; D. H. Ross' Sailor, 3rd. Open Class, Bitch.—J. P. Williamson's Topsy, 3rd prize. ST. BERNARDS. Open class, Dog.—W. A. Craig's Lion VIII., Ist and special; R. M. Jack's Lionel, 2nd ; F. Eccles' Scamp, 3rd. Open class, Bitch.—Wm. Mincher's Vie, Ist; Master Cottingham's Lassie, 2nd. GEE-HOUNDS. o|sen class, dog.—W. A. Fenton's Comet Ist: Macready and Stichbury's Port Phillip, 2nd ; C. Johnston's Kangaroo, 3rd. Open class, Bitch.—Geo. Pennell's Adelaide 11., lsb and special; L. Brenan's Litble May, 2nd ; W. A. Fenton's Nellie, 3rd. Open class, Dog or Bitch under 12 months.—Jno. H. Hickton's Marquis, 2nd. RETRIEVERS. (Wavy Coated, Black.) Open class, Dog.—Jas. Martin's Rover, lßt. Open Class, Bitch.—W. H. .Utblejohn's Bess, lsb. (Curly Coated Black). Open ClaBS, Dog.—Jas. McLeod's Darkie, lsb and special; Chas. Johnston's Bob, 2nd ; H. Kerr's dog, highly commended. (Any Other Variety Retriever). Open Class, Dog.—Gordon's Bosun, lsb; Chas. S. Cave's Rop, 2nd; Thos. Wm. Jones' JJukc, 3rd. rOINTKRS. Open Class, Dog.—Jno. H. Dixon's Chaff, Ist and special ; R. J. Hastedt's Quil, 2nd ; A. W. Chatfiold's Bang IV,, 3rd. Open Class, Bitch.—A. W. Chatfield's Juno IL, Ist; Cottingham Willis' Nell, 2nd. Open Class, Dog or Bitch under 12 monbha.— E. J. Harvey's Greenei, lsb. SETTERS. English (Black, Black and White, or Black, White and Tan). Open Class, Dog.—J. Rainger's Jack, lsb; C. W. Dalton's Prince, 2nd ; J. Rainger's Pinfire, 3rd. Open Class, Bitch. —C. J. Phillipps' DucheßßlL, lsb and special; C. J. Phillipps' Duchess 111., 2nd; C. J. PhiUippa' Duchess IV., 3rd.

(Lemon and White, Liver and Whin* A White.) '" Open Class, Dog.—M. Cleary's dog, W S. G. Crowhurst's Ranger, 2nd. ' ™ Open Class, Bitch.—J. Mack's bitch U_ Open Class, Dog or Bitch under tweW monbhs.—R. H. Edwards' Snapshot _U__ C. Bartloy's Lady, 2nd. ™ Open Class, Dog.—Chas. W. Watson1! Rover, lsb; Herberb Marshall's Rufw 2nd; Cbas. G. Whibe's Mike, 3rd; E,|? Cole's Shot King, highly commended! Chae. Edward Purchas'Scrip, commended. GORDON. Champion Dog or Bitch.—Wm. Forgie'j Windsor Major, Ist. to Open Class, Dog.—Jas. R. Henderson'i Don, lsb; Jno. R. Stych's Rock, 2nd* Frank Burns' Don IL, 3rd; Wm. ForgieJ Lance, commended. OpenClaßs, Bitch.—Jas. R. Henderson's Bess, lsb ; Jas R. Henderson's Nellie, 2nd Open Class, Dog or Bitch, under 12 months.—Fred. P. Mclvor's Brush, com. mended. Team of Three Setters (any breed or sea the properby of one owner, — Jaß. ft Henderson's team, lsb; C. J. Phillinm' beam, 2nd. m COLLIES. ' (Rough Coated, Scotch.), Open Class, dog.—H. B. Darter's M Roy, lsb and special ; W. H. CooDeri Donald, 2nd. * * Open Class, bitch.—W. H. Cooper'g Eden Jess, let. Open Class, dog or bitch nnderflfi months.—W, H. Cooper's Eden Jess, lstj J. E. Hume's Maxim, 2nd. * (Smooth Coated, Scotch.),, Open Class, dog or bitch under 12 monbhs.—E. H. Schnackenberg's Scotte lsb. ' (Any Obher Variety Collie), Open Class, Dog. — Geo. Buchanan's Agrijipa, Amy Mulvany's Jack. .No prize awarded. SrANIELS. Open Class, Dog.—W. W. Phillipptf Ponbo, Ist; E. Holloway's Patch, 2nd» (Cocker, under 301bs). Open Class, Dog.—W. Morrin'a Buster, let; C. Barbley's Vie, 2nd. Open Class, Bitch. —W. Harrison1. Duchess, lsb; F. A. Fenton's Woodbine, 2nd ; Edward James Harvey's' Gipsy, 3rd. Open Class, Dog or Bitch under 12 months. —W. S. Morrin'a Bnater, leb) William Thomas Cole's cracker, 2nd ; F, H. Masfen's Laddie, 3rd; Hercules Newton's Uno, highly commended ; Thomcm V, Burrell's Bustle, commended. (Field, Blaclir:, over 301b5.) Champion Dog or Bitch.—R. H. Wilson1' Sauire Waller, lsb. Open Class, Dog. —Wm. Hitchcock's Spring, Ist; Wm. Nepean Mcintosh's Boss, 2nd. Open Class, Bibeh.—Wm. Hitchcock's Jess, Ist; Joseph Douglas' Nell, 2nd; E, H. Wilson's Miss Newton, 3rd. Open ClaBS, Dog or Bitch under 12 months.—J. R. Stych's Bogie.—No prize awarded. (Black and White, or Black, White and Tan.) Open Class, Dog.—Walter Fricket'. Nelson, Ist; Thos. deal's Brusher, 2ndj F. A. Fenton's Smoker, 3rd. Open Class, Dog.—Percy M. Thomson's Hippo, lsb; Edward Jas. Harvey's Com' pradore, 2nd. Open Class, Bitch. — Jno. Walker's Kitty Wells, Ist; Jos. G. Pannell's Lady, 2nd; Adolphus Davis' Gipsy, 3rd. OpeD Class, Doer or Bitch under ll] months.—A. W. Chatfield's Belle, let; A. W.-Chabfield'a Vie 111., 2nd; A. W, Chatfield's Shob, 3rd. Besb Team of Three Spaniels (any breed or sex), bho property of ono owner.-Ai W. Chatfield's team, lsb. BULL DOGS. Open Class, Dog.—G. E. Howard's Bully, lsb ; Jno. Robinson's Crib, 2nd. Open Class, Bibch.—Andrew Nufct/.I Queon of the Roses nob placed in time foi competition. TERRIERS. Open Class, Bitch—Alf. E. Gilmore'. Peggie, lsb. (Fox.) Champion Dog or Bitch.—Thos. Shewring's Harewood Fireworks, lsb and special. Open Class, Dog.—Clement Bartlejr1! Bob. Ist; W. E. Outhwaite'a Koko, 2nd; A. B. Barter's Moss 11., 3rd; Thos. Conp< land's Victor, commended. Open Class, Bibch.—Thos. Shewring'a Moe, lsb; W. S. Morrin's Sting, 2nd! Chas. Lippibb's Daisy lU., 3rd; Thos, Shewring's Daisy IV., nob placed in time for competition. Open "Class, Dog or Bitch (under 12 monbhs). —Mr Chas. Lippitt's Snip, Ist. Open Class, Dog or Bibch (under 6 monbhs).—J. L. R. Bloomfield's Scamp, Ist; Wm. McCabe's Pincher, 2nd; W. S, Morrin's Venom, 3rd. Best Team of Three, Fox Terriers, tbe properby of one owner.—Thos. Shewring'l team, Ist. Open Class, Dog.—A. Schulbz's Snider, lsb. Open Class, Bitch.—W. C. Walker. Nukie, Ist. ;-, (Smooth-Coated.) Open Class, Bitch.—Joseph G. Pannell'. Wrinkle, lsb. Toy Terriers, Italian Greyhocnpsi Poodles and Pugs, Open Class, Dog.—Georg6 Duncan's'Fluff, lsb and special. , Open Class, Bibch. — George Duncans Fan, lsb. The following dogs were at bhe Show for exhibibion only :—W. H. Littlejohn's Jim and Joe, Cotbingham Willis' two pupsseren weeks old, C. J. Phillipps' Empress, Jonn Walker's Delka, Ponto, Juno, Victor and Mona, Thomas Harrison's Uno, Tbomas McEwin's Blue Cap, W. H. Cooper's Eden Nell, A. H. Cotter's Gus, McEwin ana Fenton's three pups (greyhounds) by Blue Cap, dam Nellie.