This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1857 Excerpt: ...the name of his dog, with the pedigree, colour, and age, upon one of them; after which they are folded up. The secretary then collects these for each stake in succession, placing them at once in a hat, from which they are to be drawn in regular order, and entered as they are drawn. Nothing can be more simple than this ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1857 Excerpt: ...the name of his dog, with the pedigree, colour, and age, upon one of them; after which they are folded up. The secretary then collects these for each stake in succession, placing them at once in a hat, from which they are to be drawn in regular order, and entered as they are drawn. Nothing can be more simple than this plan, and it does away with all necessity for numbered cards, &c., which are the source of constant confusion and mistakes. It also facilitates guarding, and prevents all hanging back to see what dogs are entered, which is not conducive to fair and large entries. It was introduced in the "Directions for the Management of Meetings," published by Mr. Welsh in his 8th vol.; but it has not been commonly acted on, and I was not aware of its existence until reminded by that gentleman. (/) The Field-stewards regulate the beating, and the general proceedings of the field. They should have one or two flag-men, with blue flags, who should always be in sight of the beaters, and should restrain the progress of the crowd beyond their own boundary. The field-stewards should also see to the beaters, with the assistance of the secretary, who is usually one of their number. RULEIL. FLAG-STEWARD. The Flag-steward shall place himself in such a convenient situation as he may think proper, and shall cause a red flag to be held up to indicate the success of the dog in the left-hand column of the card, or if in the ties, that of the highest on the list. If the other dog should win, a white flag is to be displayed; and if the course is undecided both flags shall be shown. Remarks.--The best place for the flag-steward is usually on one side of the beaters, and in advance of the field. He should be as far from the crowd as is convenient, In order to hear ...
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