The Dog Show: Good judges were unanimous in their verdict that the dog show was the best ever seen in the West of England. The arrangements were entirely carried out by a local committee, who may feel proud of having brought together such a unique collection of animals. Entries numbered nearly 600, but as some of the animals were entered in more than one class the actual number of dogs was about 400. Over £300 was offered in prizes, besides a large number of specials from the Right Hon. C. Seale-Hayne, M.P., Hon. W. F. Smith, M.P., Mr. R. Vicary, M.F.H., Mr. W. Singer, Mr. T. Donaldson, Mr. J. Nix, Mr. Pinsent, Rev. C. A. C. Bowlker, Mr. E. Bishop, Mr. J. Alsop, jun., Mr. H. St. Maur, Mr. R. B. Woosnam. Messrs J. and G. Mills, Mr. F. B. Lord, Capt- de Castro, D. P. Chatto, Mr. J. Wright, Mrs. C. A. D. Hamilton, Miss Cresswell, Mrs. Bainbridge, Mr. S. Dalby, Mr. R. Tope, Mr. T. Shilston, Mr. A. Wolton, Messrs Cockram and Bidgood, Mr. J. Stockman, Bristol Kennel Club, Sanitas Company, Fox Terrier Club, Messrs Spiller and Baker, Mr. Proctor, British Bull Dog Club, Mr. F. B. Law, Wolfhound Club and Messrs. Spratt and Co. The show was under Kennel Club rules, and it was patronised by the Fox-terrier Club, the British Bull Dog Club, and the Bristol and West of England Kennel Club … … (continues)… ...
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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920