THE DOG SHOW.

Dominion, Volume 2, Issue 329, 16 October 1908, Page 2

THE DOG SHOW.

■■.j— 4 — It is not given to everyone to understand the physical qualities of "man's best friend," but the study of his moral gifts is easy reading to most peoplo. That is why a dog show is such a popular resort. The Wellington 'Kennel Club's sboiv at the Skating Rink lacks nothing in the way of assortment. One ' can see the calm dignity of the St. Bernards; ho can test tho courage of tho bulldog; tha slim Borzois with indifterent eyes give him an idea of. canine aristocracy; while the affectionate little pugs ana shaggy terriers bring him down to plebeiau tyjies. Let the visitor stroll round the rows ot benches, and look into the intelligent faces all about; it will bo pleasant occupation to note the individual expressions, and to observe the various sentiments exhibited should ho chance to fondle or tease. He who says a dog show is merely a long-drawn-out bark should visit tho Skafc. ing Rink, and look about him. When ho hai finished with the dogs lie may spend sixpenc# on a hazard in tlie most novel guessing competition that has been seen for a while. It is' to say when a huge, candle will burn itself out. Tlie flame is not quite half-way down yet, but an idea of tho speed of consumption can bo calculated easily. Visitors who guess to-day have advantages which were not pos- ) sible to those who recorded opinions imma. : diately after the candle was lit. The .show ig open for tho last time this evening, :. .