MR. J. F. SMITH.

From a photo by Barrauds, Oxford Street, \V.

To the present generation of Doggy People this gentleman will be best known as one of the most popular judges of the larger non-sporting breeds, particularly St. Bernards, Newfoundlands, and Mastiffs; but some years since he owned one of the largest and best kennels of St. Bernards, both Rough and Smooth-coated, in the possession of any one owner. Most of them I well remember, having so frequently seen them at different shows. Perhaps amongst Roughs the beautiful Champions Save and Leonard were two of the best; and in Smooths, Champions Guide and Keeper were two grand specimens, and would, I think, be able to hold their own with the best at the present day.

There have been some good Scottish Terriers also at Norfolk Lodge, Mr. Smith's residence near Sheffield; but I rather think they were shown by Mr. Smith, jun., who had the advantage of his father's judgment in the selection of his specimens.

MR. J. F. SMITH'S ST. BERNARD CHAMPION SAVE.

By permission of the Kennel Review.

Mr. J. F. Smith is a merchant at Sheffield, where, as well as amongst great numbers of Doggy People all over the country, he is much esteemed and respected for his many sterling qualities and his readiness to lend a helping hand in any undertakings having in view the advantage of dogs or Doggy People, many kind acts in an unostentatious way being done by him as opportunities occurred.

I cannot find space to give even a summary of the many and important prizes, trophies, etc., won by this gentleman's kennel, which at one time was not only strong in Rough St. Bernards, but practically invincible in Smooths, particularly after he added to his list all the best from Mr. Betterton's dispersed kennel; but I hope I have said enough to show he is in a congenial place in the lists of Doggy People, and I am pleased to be able to give my readers an excellent portrait of this popular fancier and of one of his favourites.