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to see where it had fallen, I forgot the do0" and ran ahead of him, totally un mindful of the fact that the dog was a perfect retriever. You may be sure the dog got the bird before I did. "It was a good race," remarked the trainer, "but you broke shot first." Ihen he empha sized the fact that as long as I continue! so much interested in shooting that I could not remember the dog, I must not expect to keep any dog in training. The lesson went straight home. When a dog is on bird i be careful how you steady him, for many a dog has been made a false pointer by an oveivcautious handler. I Che has a tendency in this di rection, tell him to go on, but always re member that a dog on the point, or about to point, is in a very nervous state. Don't rush up to him, but approach at the same speed you have been walking and avoid doing anything that will in crease his excitement. If a dog is apt to be too bold acd get too near the birds, steady him by saying "Careful," or "Go slow." If he is too precipitouc, say "Whoa," sharp and quick. When 'he gets a point, walk quickly up, put your hand on his collar, speak softly and brush his hair the wrong way up the spine. This will often stop a dog from breaking. After standing a short time beside the dog, walk out in front and flush the birds. Don't slide one foot in front of the other and hitch the other after that; don't kick and jerk around or jump; flush the birds! Think for a moment how this sort of thing must send the shivers up and down a dog's back, always remem bering that if you add to his nervousness too much he will break. Appear calm if you do not feel so. After shooting, stand still and make the dog stand or drop. Reload leisurely, pat the dog, tell him what you think of him, and have him either "Fetch" or find "Dead bird," walking along with him a bit. When he finds the bird, make him retrieve by bringing it back to a point near where you shot, and make him s-it up as he delivers it. Don't go towards him make him come to you; then give him a caress and send him on. If a dog breaks at a shot or wing, call "Whoa," and if he doesn't stop, get him by the collar as quickly as possible; drag him back to the point where he broke; cut a good switch and whip him, saying "Whoa" at each cut. Never let a dog do a wrong thing without pun ishment of some sort, and when whip ping him, repeat the command he dis obeyed ; but first be sure the dog did a a wrong thing, and if lie did, be sure it wasn't a misunderstanding on his part of something you said or did. I hive seen many a dog whipped for doing a clever thing when his master didn't have sense enough to appreciate it. One of the most common mistakes of the amateur is to think ihat the whistle is to call the dog in. This is not the case. The whistle is simply to attract the dog's attention when you wish to change your course. After you have done this wave to the dog to go in a certain direction, go that way yourself and be sure the dog sees which way you are going. If you miss the dog, go and find him ; don't wait for him to find you, for unless he is a "bolter" he is probably pointing. In connection with the handling and training of dogs I always recall an old trainer's remark. "The training of a dog is a good deal like the game of 'set back ;' it's not so much what you gain, but how much you are set back ! You get a dog coming along in good shape and making fine improvement; then through mis understanding, you punish him for some thing that was not his fault or fail to punish him for something that was, and you have to start at the beginning and work up again. Avoid setbacks! They are costly." Alway s try to change places with the dog and think what you would do, in different humors, under the same circum stances . This will give you more un derstanding and appreciation of the dog's work,will win his confidence and 1 espect, and is the secret of all successful handling;- Leonard Tufts. Tea Room at the Laurel Miss Josephine Bruce of New Castle, N. II., favorably known to Hotel Went worth guests, has transformed the Laurel cottage into a most attractive tea room, opening Monday for the season. She will serve afternoon tea from three to six daily and will also entertain lunch, chafing-dish, bridge and other parties, as well as filling small catering orders. If there is any truth in the time honored saying "loving friends are good adver tisers" the Laurel promises to be a pop ular rendezvous during the season. At The JLexing-ton Christmas was pleasantly observed at The Lexington Monday evening, with dancing in which many from outside the house joined. The dining hall was at tractively decorated and refreshments were served at intermission. Late arrivals include: Mr. and Mrs. W.O.Wallace of New York, who are spending January here. Mr. S. Van Shields of Brooksville, Pa., joins his mother. Miss Mabel Bliss of Clemmons, is spending the holidays with her mother. "To Meet Miaa Brewer" Mrs. J. D. C. Rumsey gave a small luncheon for her guest, Miss Brewer, at the Yucca Thursday; her guests Mrs. John Smithers. Mrs. A. I. Creamer and Mrs. Herbert L. Jillson. 5 "WALK OUT IN FRONT AND FLUSH THE BIRDS" DON'T BE SATISFIED TO READ ABOUT THE JACK RABBIT It cost no more than the other Balls on the Market Yet, We Guarantee The Rabbit Will Do More ! TEST FOR RESILIENCY BY DROPPING ALONG SIDE YOUR FAVORITE BALL THIS TELLS THE STORY Sells for 75c each or $9.00 a dozen Manufactured by The B. F. GOODRICH COMPANY AKRON, OHIO Beating an apponent appeals to your pride the trophy to your eye. Recollection of Vic tory Is eternally pleasing If the prize Is made by REED & BARTON Taunton, Mass New York Thousands of designs for thou sands of events to fit thousands of pocket books. B E R M U D A Hamilton Hotel Capacity 600 Enlarged and Improved. Strictly High Class W. A. BARRON, Manager. ALSO OF i Summer Resort Crawford House WHITE MOUNTAINS, N. H. The Citizens National Bank Of RALEIGH, N. C, (Commercial and Checking Accounts) AND THR RALEIGH SAYINGS BANK & TRUST CO., rSftvincrfl Accounts 4 Dfir cent. mmrtprlvi invite correspondence for all kinds of banking. Combined Resources $2,600 000.00 Joseph g. Brown, IIenb JS. Litchstord. President Cashier Dobbin & Ferrall Go,, "S&r Ilalelg-h, IV. C. North Carolinas Largest and Leading DRY GOODS STORE. Dry Goods of All Kinds and Ready-to-YVear Garments. The Best. Royall & Borden Furniture Co., 127 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, N. C. Leading Dealers in Furni ture and House Furnishings. BRETTON pure air health and comfort pure water WOODS BRETTON WOODS IN THE HEART OF THE WHITE MOUNTAINS Golf Count full 6,460 yards TUB MOtJJTT PLG1IAIVT TUB inOUHT WASUIXCITOK ANDERSON & PRICE, MANAGERS. Information at Hotel Ormond and Bretton Inn at Ormond Beach Also at The New Clarendon at Seabreeze, Florida". ffi8Bretton Woods Saddle Horses at Ormond this Winter. ,1 j
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