The Best Little Hunt in England, a History of the North Cotswold Hunt Which Has Been Reviewed in Country Life and Hounds Magazines

PRIZE LIST The Virginia Foxhound Club 73rd Annual Show of Foxhounds

Under the Auspices of The Masters of Foxhounds Association of America

TO BE HELD AT

"MORVEN PARK" OF THE WESTMORELAND DAVIS MEMORIAL FOUNDATION LEESBURG, VIRGINIA Sunday, May 24, 2020 ENTRIES CLOSE MAY 1, 2020

Submit entries on-line at virginiafoxhoundclub.com Inquiries: Ms. Stuart Sanders, Show Secretary, [email protected] or (703) 447-2816 or [email protected] Join us the Saturday before the show at 2 pm for a talk at the Carriage Museum by Marion Eason on her new book, The Best Little Hunt in England, A history of the North Cotswold Hunt which has been reviewed in Country Life and Hounds magazines.

Hear a little about some of the hounds being sent to the USA at the start of World War II in 1939 to protect the pack and their parade down Madison Avenue in New York!

Don’t miss The Huntsmans Room Induction on Saturday afternoon at 4 pm honoring John J. “Jake” Carle, ex- MFH, Tommy Lee Jones, and David E. Wendler, ex-MFH. JUDGES American Foxhounds Mr. C. Martin Wood, MFH Live Oak Hounds Ms. Rosie Campbell, MFH Bull Run Hunt Crossbred Foxhounds Mr. Patrick Anthony Leahy, MFH (Over 35 couple in kennels) Fox River Valley Hunt Adrianna Waddy, MFH (app) Bull Run Hunt Crossbred Foxhounds Dr. Charlotte McDonald, MFH (Under 35 couple in kennels) London Hunt Brian Kiely, MFH (app) Potomac Hunt English Foxhounds Mr. Andrew Sallis, MFH Kimblewick Hunt Penn-Marydel Hounds Dr. John R. Van Nagell, MFH Iroquois Hunt Performance Trial Hounds Mr. Orrin Ingram, MFH Hillsboro Hounds Champion of the Show Dr. John W. D. McDonald, MFH London Hunt Junior Handlers Mrs. Kay Blassic, ex-MFH (5-10 years of age) Casanova Hunt Junior Handlers Mrs. Iona Pillion (11-16 years of age) Blue Ridge Hunt

OFFICERS AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Mrs. Richard K. Jones, ex-MFH, President Mrs. Charlotte D. Buttrick, ex-MFH, 1st Vice President Lt. Col. Robert N. Ferrer, Jr., USMC Ret., MFH, 2nd Vice President & Treasurer Diana Dutton, Secretary Ms. Stuart Sanders, Show Secretary Ms. Judy Allen Mrs. Robert Ashcom Mr. John J. Carle, II, ex-MFH Mrs. Irvin L. Crawford, MFH Mr. John Hutcheson, MFH Mrs. Jane Hurst Ms. Eleanor F. Slater, ex-MFH Ms. Elizabeth Smith

Junior Handler Class To be held at 12:00 Noon in the English Ring for 11-16 Over 35 Couple Crossbred Ring for 10 and under Open to children associated with exhibiting packs: To be judged on handling and presentation of the foxhound. All hounds to be shown on lead with only one handler per hound. Division I: Handlers 10 and under, Division II: Handlers 11-16 Children may pre-enter, post entries for these classes will be accepted at the Secretary’s tent before 10:00 a.m. – no entries accepted after 10:00 a.m.

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All hounds entered in this show must be American, English, Cross-Bred or Penn-Marydel Foxhounds belonging to packs recognized or registered by the Masters of Foxhounds As- sociation of America. ENTERED HOUNDS must have been accepted by the Keeper of the Stud Book of the M.F.H.A. and UNENTERED HOUNDS, which, for the purpose of this show, have been whelped since the prior year's report, must be eligible for acceptance by the Keeper of the Stud Book. In the Cross-Bred Division all classes will be divided into 2 rings. Ring 2 is designated to packs which reported less than 35 couple total in kennel. Ring 3 is designated for packs which reported 35 couple or more total in kennel.

EACH HUNT MAY SHOW TWO (2) ENTRIES PER CLASS. A MAXIMUM OF FOUR (4) ENTRIES PER CLASS MAY BE ENTERED, ANY TWO (2) OF WHICH MAY BE SHOWN. Entries not shown should be scratched with the Secretary at least thirty minutes previous to the start of the Show. THE ENTRY FEE IS $15.00 for each entry, up to two (2) for each class, except pack classes, (Maximum $30.00 per class). The entry fee for the Pack Classes (Classes 20, 39, 66 and 91 is $20.00 per entry). Payment of entry fees must accompany Entry Forms. The Committee, by returning the entry fee, reserves the right to refuse any entry or to cancel any class that does not fill. No ribbon or cup will be given in any class failing to have entries from at least two different exhibitors. If there are not three or more entries in a class, there will be no second or third award. In classes for ENTERED HOUNDS, Masters must certify that each entry is a good hunting hound as demonstrated by its working ability in the field with the pack. In classes for UNENTERED HOUNDS, Masters must further certify that it is their intention to enter these hounds in the pack this autumn. Hounds drafted from other Hunts, with the exception of unentered hounds, can be shown only in the Stallion Hound and Brood Bitch classes. Every hunt exhibiting in this show must be a member of the Virginia Foxhound Club. Virginia Foxhound Club annual dues are $35.00. Every entry shall be subject to the rules and regulations of the Executive Committee of the Virginia Foxhound Club. The decision of this Committee on all questions shall be final. All hounds must be named, giving date of entry (except in unentered classes), as well as name and date of entry of sire and dam. In the Pack Classes and Two Couple Classes individual hounds need not be named. In the Stallion Hound with Get and Brood Bitch with Produce Classes, only the stallion and brood bitch hounds need to be named. The champion foxhound in each division of a MFHA sanctioned show will be permitted to post enter, provided they enter the same classes as in their respective shows. Aside from this exception there will be no post entries. A total of five substitutions in any one Division may be made by any exhibitor provided this is done in writing to the Show Secretary at least thirty minutes prior to the start of the Show. Substitution forms are available at the Secretary’s desk. Kennel coats and hunt caps or bowlers must be worn by all hunt staff and others while showing hounds. Handlers must show in traditional white kennel coats. The Pack Classes will be shown by the Huntsman and one Whipper-In only. Kennel coats and hunt caps or

4 bowlers MUST be worn while showing in the Pack Classes. No biscuits or other treats may be used while schooling hounds in the rings prior to or during the show. Only dry biscuits should be used while showing hounds. A KENNEL FEE, to be paid at the time of making entry, is $50.00 for each kennel to be occupied the day of the show unless a Hunt is exempt due to a donation to the Kennel Fund. Each kennel accommodates only nine hounds. Each exhibitor will provide its own hound feed. Clarification: In classes where an entry includes more than a single hound, i.e., couples, two-couples, stallion with get, bitch with produce, and pack classes, a second handler for the entry is permitted in all rings except Penn-Marydel Class 85.

Eligibility: Entries in classes 1 and 4 will not be eligible to compete in classes 2 and 5. Entries in classes 10 and 13 will not be eligible to compete in classes 11 and 14. The winners of classes 10 and 13 will be eligible to compete in class 17. Winning class 92 does not constitute eligibility for class 93. THE HOUND THAT IS PLACED SECOND IN A CLASS WHICH QUALIFIES A HOUND FOR CHAMPIONSHIP MAY COMPETE FOR THE RESERVE CHAMPIONSHIP.

Special Notice

The top ten Performance Hounds of each trial for the last two years are eligible for the Performance Class No. 92.

Trophies Due to the tremendous increase in the value of silver, any winner who chooses to take possession of a trophy assumes responsibility for its replacement if it should be mislaid, lost or stolen. Please contact the Show Chairman if you desire the appraised value of a trophy. All Challenge Cups not retired in 2004 have been permanently designated as Perpetual Cups. Winners of classes involving Perpetual Cups are listed for the past five years.

Thank you to the Orange County Hounds for providing the Judges Luncheon.

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AMERICAN HOUNDS RING 1

NOTE: Entries in the American Foxhound Division will be allowed the option of showing loose at the end of the final judging of each class.

CLASSES FOR DOG HOUNDS

Class No. 1 THE VIRGINIA FOXHOUND CLUB PERPETUAL CUP, in memory of Bull Run Dawson’81, Bull Run Belmont ’82 and Bull Run Battle’82. Presented by Mrs. Richard K. Jones, ex- MFH, for SINGLE AMERICAN DOG-UNENTERED, from a pack which reported less than 20 couple entered American Hounds in 2019.

Class No. 2 THE ORANGE COUNTY HOUNDS PERPETUAL CUP, presented in 1994 by Mr. and Mrs. Charles T. Matheson, for SINGLE AMERICAN DOG-UNENTERED, from a pack which reported 20 or more couple entered American Hounds in 2019.

Class No. 3 COUPLE OF AMERICAN DOGS-UNENTERED. Cup and ribbons.

Class No. 4 THE C. WARREN HARROVER PERPETUAL CUP, presented in 1985 by friends of C. Warren Harrover, for SINGLE AMERICAN DOG-ENTERED, from a pack which reported less than 20 couple of entered American Hounds in 2019.

Class No. 5 THE DAVID B. AND REBECCA SHARP PERPETUAL MEMORIAL CUP, presented in 1987 by friends of “Bun” and Becky Sharp, for SINGLE AMERICAN DOG-ENTERED, from a pack which reported 20 or more couple entered American Hounds in 2019.

Class No. 6 THE WILLIAM H. PRATT PERPETUAL CUP, presented in 1998 by WINDY HOLLOW HUNT, for COUPLE OF AMERI- CAN DOGS-ENTERED.

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Class No. 7 THE ORANGE COUNTY HOUNDS PERPETUAL CUP, for the BEST AMERICAN STALLION HOUND certified to be the sire of living puppies. The Challenge Cup was retired by ORANGE COUNTY HOUNDS in 2003 and re-offered in 2004 as a Perpetual Cup.

Class No. 8 THE CHRONICLE PERPETUAL CUP, for BEST AMERICAN STALLION HOUND shown with THREE OF HIS GET. The Challenge Cup was retired by POTOMAC HUNT in 2003 and reoffered in 2004 as a Perpetual Cup.

Class No. 9 THE DEEP RUN HUNT PERPETUAL CUP, for CHAMPION AMERICAN DOG HOUND unentered or entered. Open only to the winners of Classes 1,2,4,5 & 7.

CLASSES FOR BITCH HOUNDS

Class No. 10 THE BRAZOS VALLEY HUNT PERPETUAL CUP, for SINGLE AMERICAN BITCH-UNENTERED, from a pack which reported less than 20 couple entered American Hounds in 2019.

Class No. 11 THE ALEXANDER MACKAY-SMITH PERPETUAL CUP, presented by the VIRGINIA FOXHOUND CLUB, for SINGLE AMERICAN BITCH-UNENTERED, from a pack which reported 20 or more couple entered American Hounds in 2019.

Class No. 12 THE GOOD HUNTING PERPETUAL CUP IN MEMORY OF LYN CARROLL, presented in 2013 by Mr. Leonard C. Proctor and Mr. and Mrs. William C. Dermody, for COUPLE OF AMERICAN BITCHES-UNENTERED.

Class No. 13 THE ESSEX FOX HOUNDS PERPETUAL CUP, for the BEST SINGLE AMERICAN BITCH-ENTERED, from a pack which reported less than 20 couple entered American Hounds in 2013. The Challenge Cup was retired by CASANOVA HUNT in 2002 and re-offered in 2003 as a Perpetual Cup.

Class No. 14 THE VIRGINIA FOXHOUND CLUB PERPETUAL CUP, for BEST AMERICAN BITCH-ENTERED, from a pack which reported 20 or more couple entered American Hounds in 2019. Originally a Challenge Cup ROMBOUT HUNT presented in 1984 as a Perpetual Cup. 7 AMERICAN

Class No. 15 THE VIRGINIA FOXHOUND CLUB PERPETUAL CUP IN MEMORY OF JAMES L. YOUNG, EX-MFH, presented in 2013 by MRS. JACQUELINE MARS, for COUPLE OF AMERICAN BITCHES-ENTERED.

Class No. 16 THE POTOMAC HUNT MEMORIAL CUP, for BEST AMERI- CAN BROOD BITCH certified to be the dam of living puppies. The Challenge Cup was retired in 1986 by MILLBROOK HUNT who re-offered it as a Perpetual Cup in 1987.

Class No. 17 THE OLD DOMINION HOUNDS PERPETUAL CUP, for the CHAMPION AMERICAN BITCH HOUND was reoffered in 2005 as a Perpetual Cup by Mr. and Mrs. James L. Young in memory of Orange County Hound Melody. Open only to winners of Classes 10,11,13,14 &16.

Class No. 18 THE WARRENTON HUNT PERPETUAL CUP, for BEST UNENTERED HOUND. Open only to winners of Classes 1, 2, 10 &11.

Class No. 19 THE AMERICAN FOXHOUND CLUB PERPETUAL CUP, presented by the late William duPont Jr., for the CHAMPION AMERICAN FOXHOUND OF THE SHOW, either sex. Open only to winners of Classes 9 & 17.

PACK CLASSES Pack classes will be judged as a unit on uniformity, conformation, and way of moving; on the obedience of hounds to huntsman; and on the responsive- ness of hounds to huntsman.

Class No. 20 THE ORANGE COUNTY HOUNDS PERPETUAL CUP, for the BEST FIVE COUPLE AMERICAN HOUNDS (dogs, bitches or mixed) to be shown as a PACK. Presented in 1993 by ORANGE COUNTY HUNT upon retiring THE MASTERS OF FOXHOUNDS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA CHAL- LENGE CUP.

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CROSS-BRED HOUNDS RING 2: LESS THAN 35 COUPLE

NOTE: Entries in the Cross-Bred Foxhound Division will be allowed the option of showing loose at the end of the final judging of each class.

CLASSES FOR DOG HOUNDS LESS THAN 35 COUPLE

Class No. 40 THE VIRGINIA FOXHOUND CLUB PERPETUAL CUP IN MEMORY OF NEALE C. SLATER, presented in 2013 by Ellie F. Slater, ex-MFH, De La Brooke Foxhounds W, for SINGLE CROSS-BRED DOG-UNENTERED, from a pack which reported less than 35 couple total in kennel in 2019.

Class No. 41 COUPLE OF CROSS-BRED DOGS-UNENTERED, from a pack which reported less than 35 couple total in kennel in 2019. Cup and ribbons.

Class No. 42 THE GORDON G. SMITH PERPETUAL CUP, presented in 2009 by THE VIRGINIA FOXHOUND CLUB EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, for a SINGLE CROSS-BRED DOG – EN- TERED, from a pack which reported less than 35 couple total in kennel in 2019.

Class No. 43 COUPLE OF CROSS-BRED DOGS-ENTERED, from a pack which reported less than 35 couple total in kennel in 2019. Cup and ribbons.

Class No. 44 BEST CROSS-BRED STALLION HOUND certified to be the sire of living puppies. From a pack which reported less than 35 couple total in kennel in 2019. Cup and ribbons.

Class No. 45 BEST CROSS-BRED STALLION HOUND shown with THREE OF HIS GET. Stallion hound may be American or English. From a pack which reported less than 35 couple total in kennel in 2019. Cup and ribbons.

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CLASSES FOR BITCH HOUNDS LESS THAN 35 COUPLE

Class No. 46 THE MARY SOUTHWELL HUTCHISON PERPETUAL CUP, presented by her many friends and family in 2013 for SINGLE CROSS-BRED BITCH-UNENTERED, from a pack which reported less than 35 couple total in kennel in 2019.

Class No. 47 COUPLE OF CROSS-BRED BITCHES-UNENTERED, from a pack which reported less than 35 couple total in kennel in 2019. Cup and ribbons.

Class No. 48 SINGLE CROSS-BRED BITCH-ENTERED, from a pack which reported less than 35 couple total in kennel in 2019. Cup and ribbons.

Class No. 49 COUPLE OF CROSS-BRED BITCHES-ENTERED, from a pack which reported less than 35 couple total in kennel in 2019. Cup and ribbons.

Class No. 50 BEST CROSS-BRED BROOD BITCH certified to be the dam of living puppies, from a pack which reported less than 35 couple total in kennel in 2019. Cup and ribbons.

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NOTE: Entries in the Cross-Bred Foxhound Division will be allowed the option of showing loose at the end of the final judging of each class. CLASSES FOR DOG HOUNDS 35 COUPLE OR MORE

Class No. 51 SINGLE CROSS-BRED DOG-UNENTERED, from a pack which reported 35 couple or more total in kennel in 2019. Cup and ribbons.

Class No. 52 COUPLE OF CROSS-BRED DOGS-UNENTERED, from a pack which reported 35 couple or more total in kennel in 2019. Cup and ribbons.

Class No. 53 SINGLE CROSS-BRED DOG-ENTERED, from a pack which reported 35 couple or more total in kennel in 2019. Cup and ribbons.

Class No. 54 COUPLE OF CROSS-BRED DOGS-ENTERED, from a pack which reported 35 couple or more total in kennel in 2019. Cup and ribbons.

Class No. 55 THE LIVE OAK HOUNDS PERPETUAL CUP, presented in 2003 by Mr. and Mrs. C. Martin Wood III, Jt. Masters, upon retiring the MOORE COUNTY HOUNDS CHALLENGE CUP presented by Miss Betty Dumaine for the BEST CROSS-BRED STALLION HOUND certified to be the sire of living puppies from a pack which reported 35 couple or more total in kennel in 2019.

Class No. 56 THE BEDFORD COUNTY HUNT PERPETUAL CUP, for the BEST CROSS-BRED STALLION FOXHOUND shown with THREE OF HIS GET. Stallion hound may be American or English from a pack which reported 35 couple or more total in kennel in 2019.

Class No. 57 THE RALLWOOD PERPETUAL CUP, presented by the MOORE COUNTY HOUNDS, for CHAMPION CROSS- BRED DOG HOUND, unentered or entered. Open only to winners of Classes 40, 42, 44, 51, 53, & 55.

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CLASSES FOR BITCH HOUNDS 35 COUPLE OR MORE

Class No. 58 SINGLE CROSS-BRED BITCH-UNENTERED, from a pack which reported 35 couple or more total in kennel in 2019. Cup and ribbons.

Class No. 59 COUPLE OF CROSS-BRED BITCHES-UNENTERED, from a pack which reported 35 couple or more total in kennel in 2019. Cup and ribbons.

Class No. 60 THE B.H. HARDAWAY III, MFH, PERPETUAL CUP, presented in 1995 by Mr. and Mrs. C. Martin Wood III, Jt. Masters, LIVE OAK HOUNDS, for SINGLE CROSS-BRED BITCH- ENTERED, from a pack which reported 35 couple or more total in kennel in 2019.

Class No. 61 COUPLE OF CROSS-BRED BITCHES-ENTERED, from a pack which reported 35 couple or more total in kennel in 2019. Cup and ribbons.

Class No. 62 THE COLFAX FOX PERPETUAL CUP, presented by Mr. and Mrs. William E. Carroll for the BEST CROSS-BRED BROOD BITCH certified to be the dam of living puppies from a pack which reported 35 couple or more total in kennel in 2019.

Class No. 63 THE SECRETARY’S PERPETUAL CUP, originally presented by Mr. James O. Pease, Esq., ex-MFH, as a Challenge Cup for CHAMPION CROSS-BRED BITCH, unentered or entered. Reoffered in 1999 as a Perpetual Cup by LIVE OAK HOUNDS. Open only to winners of Classes 46, 48, 50, 58, 60, & 62.

Class No. 64 THE LIVE OAK HOUNDS PERPETUAL CUP, presented in 1997 by Mr. and Mrs. C. Martin Wood III, Jt. Masters, upon retiring THE KUMQUAT CHALLENGE CUP presented by Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Thompson for BEST UNENTERED CROSS-BRED HOUND. Open only to winners of Classes 40, 46, 51, & 58.

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Class No. 65 THE VIRGINIA FOXHOUND CLUB PERPETUAL CUP, originally presented by THE MOORE COUNTY HOUNDS as a Challenge Cup for the CHAMPION CROSS-BRED FOX- HOUND OF THE SHOW, either sex. Open only to winners of Classes 57 & 63.

PACK CLASSES

Pack classes will be judged as a unit on uniformity, conformation, and way of moving; on the obedience of hounds to huntsman; and on the responsive- ness of hounds to huntsman.

Class No. 66 THE CASANOVA HUNT PERPETUAL CUP, presented by Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Tompkins, Jr. for the BEST FIVE COUPLE OF CROSS-BRED HOUNDS (dogs, bitches or mixed) to be shown as a PACK.

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CLASSES FOR DOG HOUNDS

Class No. 22 THE GINEVRA M. HUNTER PERPETUAL CUP, presented in 1999 by Los Altos Hounds for a lifetime dedicated to hounds and sport, for SINGLE ENGLISH DOG-UNENTERED.

Class No. 23 COUPLE OF ENGLISH DOGS-UNENTERED. Cup and ribbons.

Class No. 24 THE PLUM RUN HUNT PERPETUAL CUP, presented in 1994 by Miss Suzy A. Reingold, MFH, for SINGLE ENGLISH DOG-ENTERED.

Class No. 25 THE VIRGINIA FOXHOUND CLUB PERPETUAL CUP IN MEMORY OF GORDON ERICKER, presented in 2004 by Miss Suzy A. Reingold, ex-MFH, for COUPLE OF ENGLISH DOGS-ENTERED.

Class No. 26 TWO COUPLE OF ENGLISH DOGS, UNENTERED OR ENTERED. Cup and ribbons.

Class No. 27 THE WILLIAM W. BRAINARD, JR. PERPETUAL CUP, presented in 1985 by BLUE RIDGE HUNT upon retiring THE MARLBOROUGH HUNT CHALLENGE CUP for the BEST ENGLISH STALLION HOUND certified to be the sire of living puppies.

Class No. 28 THE BLUE RIDGE BROKER ’75 PERPETUAL CUP, presented in 1983 by BLUE RIDGE HUNT upon retiring THE GLENARA CHALLENGE CUP, for BEST ENGLISH STAL- LION HOUND. To be shown with THREE OF HIS GET.

Class No. 29 THE OLD COBBLER HUNT PERPETUAL CUP, presented by S. Prentice Porter, Esq., ex-MFH, for the CHAMPION ENGLISH DOG HOUND. Open only to winners of Classes 22, 24 & 27.

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CLASSES FOR BITCH HOUNDS

Class No. 30 THE CAPTAIN R. E. WALLACE, MFH, PERPETUAL CUP, presented in 1995 by Mr. and Mrs. C. Martin Wood, III, Jt. Masters LIVE OAK HOUNDS, for SINGLE ENGLISH BITCH- UNENTERED.

Class No. 31 THE HUNTSMAN PERPETUAL CUP, presented in 1997 by Ce Harrison-Wickline and John David Wickline in honor of A. John Barnett, OTTAWA VALLEY HUNT, in recognition of his lifelong service to the sport and dedication to the hounds, for COUPLE OF ENGLISH BITCHES-UNENTERED.

Class No. 32 THE VIRGINIA FOXHOUND CLUB PERPETUAL CUP, for SINGLE ENGLISH BITCH-ENTERED in memory of Bull Run Dandy ’75 and Bull Run Dunraven ’81. Presented in 1994 by Mrs. Richard K. Jones, ex-MFH.

Class No. 33 COUPLE OF ENGLISH BITCHES-ENTERED. Cup and ribbons.

Class No. 34 THE BLUE RIDGE HUNT PERPETUAL CUP, presented in 1993 by Mrs. George P. Greenhalgh, Jr., MFH, for TWO COUPLE OF ENGLISH BITCHES UNENTERED OR ENTERED.

Class No. 35 THE GLEN OF POTOMAC PERPETUAL CUP, presented by Mr. and Mrs. Claude E. Owen and the Hon. and Mrs. Joseph W. Barr, for BEST ENGLISH BROOD BITCH certified to be the dam of living puppies.

Class No. 36 THE OLD COBBLER HUNT PERPETUAL CUP, presented by S. Prentice Porter, Esq., ex-MFH, for the CHAMPION ENGLISH BITCH HOUND. Retired by BLUE RIDGE HUNT in 1982 and re-offered as a Perpetual Cup in 1983. Open only to winners of Classes 30, 32 & 35.

Class No. 37 THE SAMUEL E. BOGLEY MEMORIAL PERPETUAL CUP, presented by Mrs. Samuel E. Bogley, for BEST ENGLISH HOUND-UNENTERED. Retired by HAMILTON HUNT in 2002 who re-offered it in 2003. Open only to winners of Classes 22 & 30.

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Class No. 38 THE ISAAC BELL PERPETUAL MEMORIAL CUP, re-offered as a Perpetual Cup by BLUE RIDGE HUNT for CHAMPION ENGLISH FOXHOUND OF THE SHOW, either sex. Presented originally as a Challenge Cup by William Brainard, Jr., Esq., ex- MFH and retired in 1976 by HAMILTON HUNT, who presented a new Challenge Cup in 1977 that BLUE RIDGE HUNT retired in 1989. Open only to winners of Classes, 29 & 36.

PACK CLASSES

Pack classes will be judged as a unit on uniformity, conformation, and way of moving; on the obedience of hounds to huntsman; and on the responsive- ness of hounds to huntsman.

Class No. 39 THE SECOND GEORGE COLE SCOTT PERPETUAL CUP, presented by OLD DOMINION HOUNDS, for the BEST FIVE COUPLE OF ENGLISH FOXHOUNDS (dogs, bitches or mixed) to be shown as a PACK.

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PENN-MARYDEL HOUNDS RING 5

CLASSES FOR DOG HOUNDS

Class No. 67 CHARLES W. McLAUGHLIN, MFH PERPETUAL CUP for Single Penn-Marydel Dog-Unentered, presented in 2018 by JOHN C. EDINGER.

Class No. 68 COUPLE PENN-MARYDEL DOGS-UNENTERED. Cup and ribbons.

Class No. 69 THE REEDY CREEK HOUNDS PERPETUAL CUP, presented in 2003 by REEDY CREEK HOUNDS for SINGLE PENN- MARYDEL DOG-ENTERED.

Class No. 70 COUPLE PENN-MARYDEL DOGS-ENTERED. Cup and ribbons.

Class No. 71 SINGLE PENN-MARYDEL STALLION HOUND, certified to be the sire of living puppies. Cup and ribbons

CLASSES FOR BITCH HOUNDS

Class No. 72 SINGLE PENN-MARYDEL BITCH-UNENTERED. Cup and ribbons.

Class No. 73 COUPLE PENN-MARYDEL BITCHES-UNENTERED. Cup and ribbons.

Class No. 74 THE CHARLES W. McLAUGHLIN, MFH PERPETUAL CUP FOR SINGLE PENN-MARYDEL BITCH-ENTERED, presented by Sally C. McLaughlin, ex-MFH.

Class No. 75 COUPLE PENN-MARYDEL BITCHES-ENTERED. Cup and ribbons.

Class No. 76 PENN-MARYDEL BROOD BITCH certified to be the dam of living puppies. Cup and ribbons.

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Class No. 77 PENN-MARYDEL STALLION HOUND WITH GET OR BROOD BITCH WITH PRODUCE. To be shown with two get or produce. Judged 1/3 on stallion or brood bitch and 2/3 on their get or produce. Hounds to be shown by a single handler. Cup and ribbons.

Class No. 78 THE VIRGINIA FOXHOUND CLUB PERPETUAL CUP presented in 2017 by Ms. Star Belson for the BEST PENN- MARYDEL HOUND-UNENTERED. Open only to winners of classes 67 and 72. Cup and ribbons.

Class No. 79 THE GOLDEN BRIDGE HOUNDS PERPETUAL CUP presented in 2016 by Mr. and Mrs. Richard Orin Knowlton for the CHAMPION PENN-MARYDEL DOG. Open only to winners of classes 67, 69 and 71 Cup and ribbons.

Class No. 80 CHAMPION PENN-MARYDEL BITCH. In memory of Mary Andree Knowlton. Presented in 2017 by Mr. and Mrs. Richard Orin Knowlton. Open only to winners of classes 72, 74, and 76. Cup and ribbons.

Class No. 90 THE MOORE COUNTY HOUNDS PERPETUAL CUP for the CHAMPION PENN-MARYDEL FOXHOUND in honour of Richard D. Webb, MFH. Open only to winners of classes 78, 79, and 80.

PACK CLASSES

Pack classes will be judged as a unit on uniformity, conformation, and way of moving; on the obedience of hounds to huntsman; and on the responsive- ness of hounds to huntsman.

Class No. 91 THE VIRGINIA FOXHOUND CLUB PERPETUAL CUP in memory of Kathy McFadden, presented in 2009 by REEDY CREEK HOUNDS, for BEST FIVE COUPLE PENN- MARYDEL HOUNDS, (dogs, bitches, or mixed) to be shown as a PACK.

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Class No. 92 THE BENJAMIN H. HARDAWAY III, PERPETUAL CUP, presented in 2000 by Mr. Edgar S. "Epp" Wilson, MFH for BEST SANCTIONED PERFORMANCE TRIAL HOUND. Open to hounds which have placed in the top ten “High General Aver- age” scores in MFHA and Sanctioned Foxhound Performance Trials during the past two hunting seasons. Winning this class does not constitute eligibility for Class 93.

GRAND CHAMPION OF SHOW

Class No. 93 THE WILLIAM W. BRAINARD JR., PERPETUAL CUP, presented in 1991 by THE MASTERS OF FOXHOUNDS AS- SOCIATION OF AMERICA, for the GRAND CHAMPION FOXHOUND OF THE SHOW (American, Cross-Bred, English, or Penn-Marydel, either sex.) Open only to winners of Classes 19, 38, 65 & 90.

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION VFH PERPETUAL CUP IN HONOR OF MRS. RICHARD K. JONES presented in 2014.

JUNIOR HANDLER CLASS

VIRGINIA FOXHOUND CLUB JUNIOR HANDLER PERPETUAL CUP

19 Schedule of Events Saturday, May 23, 2020

2:00 pm Book talk with Marion Eason at the Carriage Museum

4:00 pm The Huntsmans Room Induction

5:00-7:00 pm Museum of Hounds and Hunting Reception

6:00-9:00 pm Virginia Foxhound Club cocktail party and dinner under the tent. (Advance reservations required online at virginiafoxhoundclub.org by May 15).

7:00 pm National Hornblowing contest and Virginia Foxhound Club Hornblowing contest Open to all huntsmen. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes.

7:30 pm Fancy Hat Contest

Sunday, May 24, 2020 7:00 am Secretary’s tent opens for scratches and substitutions

8:30 am Secretary’s tent closes for scratches and substitutions

9:00 am Show starts promptly

12:00 pm Junior Handlers Class

Cocktails open to all during pack classes, championship classes, and post-show courtesy of Pat Butterfield, MFH, Farmington; Sherry Buttrick, ex-MFH, Farmington; Tom Bishop, ex-MFH, Farmington