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Current Topics

The Great War

The 1914 Hurlingham Season

Provincial Tournaments . ..

County Polo Association—Handicap Revisions

Station Polo in India

Hunting Supplement

Polo in America

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CURRENT TOPICS

Polo and the War.

Since August i no polo has been played in this country, most ofour polo players and a number of their polo ponies being engaged inthe sterner game of war. The casualty lists have included the namesof many well-known polo players . Among the officers already killedare Lieut.-Colonel G . K . Ansell, the commanding officer of the 5thDragoon Guards . Colonel Ansell used to be a member of the Innis-killing Dragoons polo team, winners of the Inter-Regimental tourna-ment at Hurlingham in 1897, 1898 and 1905 . Just before war wasdeclared he played for Mr . Harold Pearson 's Capron House team inthe Cowdray Park tournament at Midhurst, and took part in the finalon August 1 . Major J . S . Cawley and Mr. H. M. Soames, two of thebest players in the 20th Hussars, have lost their lives at the front too.Major Cawley helped the 20th to win the Inter-Regimental Cup in1906 and 1907, and Mr. H . M. Soames was the back of the 20th Hussars'subalterns ' team. Major Hubert Crichton, another of the officerskilled, was one of the keenest players in the Irish Guards, and thecaptain of the regimental team . Among other players killed are Mr .

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C . N. C. de Crespigny, of the Queen's Bays ; Major F . Swetenham (ScotsGreys), who used to be Hon . Secretary of the Ayrshire Polo Club ;Major V. R. Brooke, of the 9th Lancers ; and Mr. Percy Wyndham.The last-named was a half-brother of the Duke of Westminster, whois also at the front.

Other Polo Casualties.

Major A . A. Duff (Gordon Highlanders), the assistant polo managerat Hurlingham, is reported missing . The names of many prominentpolo players are included in the lists of wounded, including CaptainFrancis Grenfell, of the 9th Lancers and Old Etonians ' teams ; CaptainGeorge Bellville, the captain of t he 16th Lancers' regimental team andthe No . 1 of Mr. Buckmaster 's famous Old Cantabs ' combination ;Major A. E. W. Harman, of the Queen's Bays ; Captain T . R. Badgerand Mr. B . G . Nicholas, the two best players in the 12th Lancers ' poloteam that had such a splendid record in London polo this year ; andthe Earl of Leven and Melville, of the Scots Greys . Three polo-playingcommanding officers who have been wounded ale Lieut .-Colonel M . L.McEwen (16th Lancers), Lieut .-Colonel F. Wormald (12th Lancers),and Lieut .-Colonel the Hon . G. H . Morris (Irish Guards), who used tobe in one of the Rifle Brigade regimental teams.

An Appeal by Lord Roberts.

Lord Roberts has issued an appeal to sportsmen asking for theloan of field glasses for training our new soldiers . He writes : " Iappeal to those who possess race glasses, field glasses, or stalking glassesto render a real service to those who are going to the front by givingthem the use of good glasses . If the owner's name is engraved uponthe glasses, every effort will be made to restore them at the conclusionof the war . Great care will be taken over the distribution of the glassesamong the troops . Those who are willing to help their fellow-country-men in the way suggested, should send their glasses without delay tothe Secretary, INational Service League, 72, Victoria Street, S .W."

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THE DUKE OF WESTMINSTER (LEFT) AND THECOLOINEL OF THE 2ND HUSSARS (RIGHT), AT LAVERSINE

(FRANCE), IN 1911 .

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THE GREAT WAR

THE mask is off and the ambitious schemes of the lunatic GermanKaiser and his satellites, which have been slowly but steadily

maturing for the past twenty years, stand revealed.There can be no doubt that Germany's ultimate objective has

been all along the overthrow and downfall of the British Empire, ofwhose Colonies, trade, and command of the seas she is insanely jealous.With this in view she has schemed, spied, built, and mobilised in secret,until the excuse of the Servian outrage served as a flimsy pretext forflinging her forces upon her neighbour France, and with the conquestof the latter an invasion of England from the French seaboard wasmerely a matter of time.

A European war therefore, with England remaining neutral untilsuch time as Germany was ready to attack her in turn, was the planlaid down by the Prussian war lord and his advisers, but unfortunatelyfor Germany, England was neither to be coaxed, bribed, nor hood-winked into repudiating her treaties or her friends . Honour is of nomoment to the Teuton, and is in fact beyond his comprehension, whilstthe bestial brutality of his nature, developed to the utmost in the war,has shown itself by the revolting and indescribable treatment metedout to defenceless women and children by officers and soldiers alikeof the army of this " Land of Culture ."

We, however, digress, as this article is not meant to deal with thecause and progress of the war, but rather to show what good servicehas been rendered by polo players and their ponies at so momentousa crisis.

It has long been admitted that the polo pony is a most useful typeof horse for military purposes . In Indian warfare he has long beenfacile princeps when compared with his larger brother for many pur-poses, and in South Africa during the Boer War, polo ponies were ofthe greatest service to mounted infantry.

Though too small, of course, for artillery or ordinary cavalry, hemakes an excellent mount for Territorials, mounted orderlies, seniorofficers of infantry regiments, etc . He is handy, fast, and easilyaccustomed to military service, and for his size up to a considerableamount of weight . His constitution is as a rule excellent and he canstand any amount of fatigue . Small wonder, therefore, that the militaryauthorities, on the issue of mobilisation orders, were particularly keenon polo ponies, and we are pleased to note that several prominent

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(Left to right) Major J . S . Cawley, Captain C . G . Mangles, Captain F. B . Hurndall, Mr. H . M. Soames.

MAJOR J. S. CAWLEY AND MR. H. M. SOAMES, WHO HAVE BOTH BEEN KILLED AT THE FRONT,PLAYED FOR THE 20TH HUSSARS IN THE 1913 INTER-REGIMENTAL TOURINAMENT .

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players, headed by the Prince of Wales with a string of ten ponies,handed over their entire studs for Army purposes.

Without doubt, one of the best assets to the British Army is thegenuine love of field sports which is firmly emplanted in the breast ofevery Englishman . The fitness, which an apprenticeship served to agood outdoor pursuit develops, and the training received in followinga sport, are of the greatest value on a campaign . Sport teachesobservation, patience in adversity, and doggedness which leads tovictory, in a way that no form of regulation drill can accomplish . Italso makes good comrades . Men who have hunted, shot, fished,sailed together will fight well side by side and accomplish things highly

LIEUT.-GENERAL SIR DOUGLAS HAIG, CHAIRMAN OF HURLINGHAM POLO COMMITTEE

trained machines are incapable of. In his latest dispatches from thefront General Sir John French pays a tribute to the prowess of theBritish Cavalry when he says the enemy are able to make no kind ofstand against them at all unless they outnumber them by at leastthree to one.

The Army supplies by far the greater number of high-class poloplayers in England, whilst on the present occasion the majority ofcivilian players are also serving the colours in some branch or anotherof the services . Already it is interesting to note that in the short timethe war has proceded, regiments, whose names invariably figurethroughout the season at Hurlingham and Ranelagh, are conspicuousfor several dashing performances against the enemies ' guns and cavalry.The 9th and 12th Lancers, every officer of which is a polo player, theRoyal Scots Greys, the 20th and 15th Hussars, have all distinguished

Mr . B . H . Leatham, Lieut .-Colonel T . Wormald, Captain T . R . Badger, Mr . 13 . C . Nicholas .

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LIEUT.-COLONEL F . WORMALD (WOUNDED RECENTLY TN FRANCE) AND THREE OFFICERSOF THE 12TH LANCERS.

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themselves and figured in the dispatches General French has forwardedof the first fighting in the campaign . INow that retreat with the allieshas turned to attack, there will be plenty of opportunity for furtherdisplays on the part of our cavalry.

The commanding officers, Colonels Campbell and Wormald, of the9th and 12th Lancers are both keen players and have each a handicapof five goals, whilst Colonel Bulkeley Johnson of the Royal Scots Greysfigures on the six mark in the Hurlingham list . The 12th Lancerswere of course the sensational team of this season, carrying off theWhitney Cup, the Inter-Regimental Cup, the King's Coronation Cup,and the Ranelagh Subalterns Cup, the last-named for the second yearin succession. To the 9th Lancers has fallen the honour of beingthe first to emulate the famous charge of the Balaclava LightBrigade. This was at Compiegne, where after a desperate chargethey succeeded in silencing a battery of German guns . CaptainF. O. Grenfell was wounded in both legs, and had two fingers shotoff . Undaunted by his wounds, he headed a party of his men and wassuccessful in rescuing two guns, whose servers had all been killed, andgetting them away.

The death roll of our polo players is, we are sadly afraid, bound tobe a heavy one, and already we have to record the loss of the followinggallant men :—Lieut .-Colonel G . K . Ansell (5th Dragoon Guards), Mr.H. M . Soames (20th Hussars), Major J . S . Cawley (20th Hussars), Mr.P . L. Wyndham (Coldstream Guards), Ma jor H . F. Crichton (IrishGuards), Major F . Swetenham (Scots Greys), Major V . R. Brooke (9thLancers), Mr . C. N. Champion de Crespigny (Queen's Bays), Mi . A. J.Denroche-Smith (18th Hussars), Mr. J . M. Tylee (15th Hussars), Mr.G. C. Juler (5th Lancers), Mr. R. S. T. Moore (12th Lancers), Mr . G.Lambton (Coldstream Guards), Mr . C. M. Hoare (15th Hussars), Mr.H. M. Hill (5th Dragoon Guards) and Captain J . C. Michell (12th

Lancers.

In the lists of wounded, the following polo players are included :—Lieut .-Colonel F . Wormald, Major P . J . Bailey, Captain T . R. Badgerand Mr. B . G. Nicholas, of the 12th Lancers ; Captains F . O. Grenfelland J . G. Porter, of the 9th Lancers ; Major A . E. W. Harman, MajorG. H. A. Ing, Captain M. C. C. Pinching, Captain E . S . Chance, Mr . F.D. R. Milne, and Mr . E . Walker, of the Queen ' s Bays ; Major W. J.Lockett and Mr. L. H. Jefferson, of the 11th Hussars ; Lieut .-ColonelM. L. MacEwen and Captain G . E. Bellville, of the 16th Lancers ;Lieut .-Colonel Hon. G. H. Morris (Irish Guards) ; Captain E . G.

Christie-Miller (Coldstream Guards) ; Lieut .-Colonel I . G. Hogg (4thHussars), Major H. R. Charley (Royal Irish Rifles), the Earl of Levenand Melville (Scots Greys) ; Major E . B . Mathew-Lannowe (RoyalWest Surrey Regiment) ; and Messrs . J. C. Gerard-Leigh (1st LifeGuards) and R . P. Wells (15th Hussars) .

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CAPTAIN F. O. GREINFELL (9TH LANCERS), REPORTED

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The 1914 HurlinghamSeason

THE outstanding event of this year 's polo season was, of course,the splendid winning of the America Polo Cup for the first time

since America took it from us in 1909 . It was an unexpected event,for when the English team, consisting of Captain H . A. Tomkinson,Captain L. Cheape, Captain F . W. Barrett and Captain V . Lockett,started out for America no one was very hopeful of their returningwith the Cup, and everyone spoke doubtfully- of their chances. Thefinal game was played on June 16, and the results were, as usual,cabled through to Hurlingham after each chukker, and were receivedwith great interest and excitement . When the final result came throughit was greeted with a burst of cheering, and as much enthusiasm asone could have imagined on such a triumphant occasion not only onthe part of the polo players, but by the whole of London . LordWimborne is greatly to be congratulated on having got together sucha good team—the players themselves also should come in for theirshare of congratulations ; they were aptly described in Punch as the" Captains Courageous " !

The three features of the 1914 season were, firstly, the recoveryof the America Cup ; secondly, the fine weather, very few gamesand no tournaments having to be stopped for rain ; and, thirdly,the success of the soldiers, who came triumphant out of most of thetournaments, very few, if any, really first-class teams being withoutsoldiers in them.

Members' games at Hurlingham were well attended in May, butthe attendance fell off somewhat in June and July . The One DayHandicap Tournaments proved successful ; there were a good manyof them played and generally a fair amount of entries . It was notice-able that the games were played with more dash when done on thissystem, than when only an ordinary practice game . They provedquite popular among the playing members.

The Social Clubs ' Cup Tournament began on May iS and lasteduntil May 23, when the final was played . The teams entered were theCavalry Club, Bath Club No . 1, Bath Club No . 2, Royal AutomobileClub, Argentine Association, White 's Club, and the Turf Club . The

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Cavalry Club, whose team was the regimental team of the 20th Hussars,beat the Royal Automobile Club in the final . The Cavalry Clubalso won the Ranelagh open Challenge Cup on June 13.

The Whitney- Cup entries were the 12th Lancers, the Tigers,Capron House, the Old Cantabs, Handley Cross, Thornby, the Magpies,the Royal Horse Guards, the Argentine Association, the Pilgrims,and the 1st Life Guards . The tournament started on May 25, thefinal being on Mav 30, when the 12th Lancers beat the 1st Life Guards.They were plaving equal, but the Life Guards were not up to theirproper strength owing to the absence of Lord Hugh Grosvenor fromthe team. The Villavieja Cup match was plaved on June 13, theJuniors managing to beat the Seniors.

The entries for the Champion Cup, which began on June 15, werethe Old Cantabs " A," the Old Cantabs " B," the Cavalry Club, theWoodpeckers, Thornby, the Tigers, the Old Etonians, Swillington,Handley Cross, and the Household Cavalry . The final was playedon June 20, the Old Cantabs " A " beating the Cavalry Club.

The Inter-Regimental Tournament is always a very popularevent, and all the matches well attended by many spectators . Theties began to be played off on June 22, and the 12th Lancers beat the1st Life Guards in the final on July 4, after a most exciting conflict.Curiously enough these were the same teams that had to play in thefinal of the Whitney Cup. The 12th were very persevering throughoutthe tournament having some bad luck for Mr. B. G. INicholasput his shoulder out in the ante-semi-final, and Mr. R . Wyndham-Quinhad a bad fall in the semi-final, which gave him a slight concussion.Both, however, were well enough to play in the final, and the Cup waspresented to the victors by Her Majesty the Queen, who, with theKing, had been watching the game with great interest . It was a bigand popular dav altogether, as after the polo Mr . B . C. Hucks gave avery fine exhibition of flying and looping the loop in his aeroplane,astonishing everyone by his marvellous control over his machine.

On June 27 the England r v . Ireland match was played . TheEnglish team was the Old Cantabs team, with the exception ofCaptain H . A. Tomkinson playing INo. 1, instead of Captain G . BellvilleThe Irish team, although composed of good players, did not playtogether as well as the English, the latter coming off victorious.

On the whole it was a most successful season, many less importantmatches being played of course, other than those mentioned . Thegrounds were in very good condition ; I have never seen them lookso well as they did at the beginning of this season, and even at the end,considering the amount they had been played on, they were nottoo bad.

At present, of course, the war has thrown a heavy cloud overeverything, and no one knows what may happen next season, whetherthere will be any polo or not, but we can only most sincerely hopethat the war will be over by then, and we do know that if our soldiersfight as well as they have fought their polo battles, they will certainly

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come home victorious . We also hope that when this crisis is over,and the world settles down to peace again, that the Americans willsend over a team to compete for the Polo Cup once more, and thatthis time they will not take it back to America with them .

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PROVINCIALTOURNAMENTS

Cheltenham Junior Cup Tournament.(Played July 11-18, 1914 .) 8 Teams competed.

Conditions : Open to any team totalling not more than 14points, and played under handicap, with starts limited to 3 goalsFor a challenge cup presented by Mr . J . S . Mason.

First Round.

Cheltenham (12 pts .) beat

Whitehall (12 pts .).1. Mr. N. W . Muir .

I . Capt . W. L. Campbell.2. Mr. J . D'Arcy Blofeld .

2 . Mr . J . Palethorpe.3. Mr. R. Willes .

3 . Mr . H . P. Leschallas.Bk . Mr. F . S . Robinson .

Bk. Mr. F. Miles.11 goals .

1 goal.

Oaksey (14 pts .)

beat

Lake House (14 pts .).1. Capt . G . T. Hickman .

I . Mr. W. F. Holman.2. Mr. W. Jackman .

2 . Mr. H . Nicholas.3. Capt . W. B. Rennie .

3 . Mr H . P. Woolcott.Bk. Mr. E. Targett .

Bk . Mr. A. J . G . Creswell.9 goals .

2 goals.

Cirencester (14 pts .)

beat

Ashton House (14 pts .).1. Mr. H. Baker .

1 . Mr. E . W . Paterson.2. Mr. R. R. Smart .

2 . Mr . A. H . Rycroft.3. Mr. L. Walford .

3 . Mr . M. J . Kingscote.Bk. Mr. H . B . Gething .

Bk. Mr. J . D. Gouldsmith.

12 goals .

6 goals.

Daglingworth (12 pts.) beat Cleeve Grange (14 pts.).1. Mr. N. Wills .

1 . Mr . A. S . Willes.2. Mr. H. Adamthwaite .

2 . Mr . C. T. Scott.3. Mr . T. J . Longworth .

3 . Mr. J . McM. Reid.Bk. Mr. A. Price .

Bk . Sir Francis Waller.11 goals (inc . 2 start) .

4 goals.

Semi-Final Round.

Oaksey (14 pts .)

beat

Cirencester (Id pts .).5 goals .

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Daglingworth (12 pts .) beat

Cheltenham (14 pts .).6 goals .

5 goals.Extra time was played in this match.

Final .OAKSEY (14 pts .)

beat Daglingworth (12 pts .).5 goals .

4 goals (inc. 2 start).

Cheltenham Senior Cup Tournament.(Played July 17-18, 1914 .) .l Teams competed.

Conditions : Open to teams totalling not mole than 2 4 points,and played under handicap, with starts limited to 4 goals . For achallenge cup presented (in 1911) by Mr. W. C. Unwin.

First Round.

Rugby (23 pts .)1. Mr. H . Rich.2. Mr. R. Belmont.3. Capt . W . INeilson.Bk. Mr. C. M. Barton.

6 goals .

Williamstrip (24 pts.) beat1. Mr. W. Jackman .

1.2. Mr. S . J . Barton.3. Mr. J . Drage.Bk. Sir Francis Waller.

8 goals.Final .

WILLIAMSTRIP (24ptS .) beat

Rugby (23 pts .).7 goals .

4 goals (inc . 1 start).

Taunton Vale Tournament (Otter Vale Cup).(Played July 15-17, 1914 .) 4 Teams competed.

First Round.

Blackmore Vale

beatS goals.

Grasshoppers

beat2 goals.

Final .GRASSHOPPERS

beat

Blackmore Vale.6 goals .

5 goals.

Stoke d 'Abernon Tournament.(Played July 20-25, 1914 .) 8 Teams competed.

Conditions : Open to teams totalling not more than 16 points,and including no player whose handicap exceeds 6 . Played underhandicap .

beat

Fairford (23 pts .).1. Mr. R. R. Smart.2. The Hon . Aubrey Hastings.3. Mr. H . INicholas.Bk. Mr. W. Balding.

2 goals.

Ashton House (23 pts .).Mr . M. J . Kingscote.

2. Mr. F . M. Freake.3 . Mr. J . D. Gouldsmith.Bk. Mr. H. B. Gething.

4 goals (inc. 1 start).

Taunton Vale" A ."6 goals.

Taunton Vale" B . "o goal .

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First Round.

Coldstream Guards

beat

1st Life Guards.1. Mr. A. Trotter .

1 . Sir Richard Sutton.2. Mr. H. D. Wallis .

2 . Capt . G. Rees-Mogg.3 . Capt . J . H. Brocklehurst . 3. Capt . the Hon . E. S . Wynd-

ham.Bk. Mr. H. W. Verelst .

Bk. Major Lord John Caven-dish.

5 goals.

Stoke d'Abernon " A " beat

1st Bn . King ' s Royal Rifles.1. The Hon . R. Douglas .

1 . Mr. A. H. Brocklehurst.2. The Hon . C. Douglas .

2 . Capt . E. B . Denison.3. Mr . A. B. Hankey .

3 . Mr. W. Saunders-Knox-Gore.Bk. Mr. C . C . Trollope .

Bk . Mr. H. C. M. Porter15 goals (inc . j start) .

j goals.

19th Hussars1. Mr. R. H . Settle.2. Capt . W. E. Lyon.3 . Mr. B. McE . A. Hay.Bk. Capt . H. E. A. Platt.

7 goals (inc . 3 start).

10 goals .

beat

Dunstall.1. Mr . B . Hardy.2. Capt . E . J . Hardy.3. Mr. P . W . Foster.Bk . Capt . L. H. Hardy.

6 goals.

Stoke d'Abernon B"1. Mr. H. J . Bell.2. Mr. J . L. Bennett.3. Mr. E. R . Bennett.Bk. Mr . G . Barnett.

S goals.

Semi-Final Round.Stoke d'Abernon " :l "

6 goals.

19th Hussars16 goals .

beat

3rd Bn . Oxfordshire L .I.1 . Col . F . H . T. Bernard.

Capt . A Fletcher.3 . Capt . A . K . INorth.Bk. Mr. A. V. Spencer.

2 goals.

beat

Coldstream Guards.1 goal.

beat

Stoke d'Abernon " B ."5 goals.

Final .STOKE D'ABERNON " A " beat 19th Hussars.

10 goals .

5 goals.

Moreton Morrell Tournament.(Played July 20--23, 1914 .) 9 Teams competed.

Conditions : Open to any team totalling not more than 22 pointsand played under handicap . Starts hmited to 4 goals.

First Round.Friz Hill(17 pts.)

1. Mr. J . Hope-INelson.2. Mr. E. B. Forwood.3. Capt . L. St . C. Cheap..Bk. Mr. A. Charlesworth.

14 goals (inc . 4 start).

beat

Halford (21 pt : : .).1. Mr . C. Garrard.2. Mr. F. M. Freake.3. Lord Dalmeny.Bk. Capt . A . G . Grover.

9 goals .

Byes :--Bilton Park, HandleyWoodcote.

Second Round .FrizHill(17 pts.)

beat

Bilton Park (i7 pts .).

1. Mr. W. McCreery.2. Capt . A. B. Reynolds.3. The Hon . Aubrey Hastings.Bk. The Hon . Osmond Hastings.

17 goals .

3 goals.

Handley Cross (22 pts .) beat

Woodville (20 pts .).1. Mr. H. Rich .

I . Mr. A. C. Hobson.2. Mr. R. Belmont .

2 . Mr. M. J . Kingscote.3. Capt . W . Neilson .

3 . Mr . A. L. Tate.Bk. Mr. F . O . Ellison .

Bk. Mr. P. Magor.9 goals .

7 goals (inc . 2 start).

Swillington (22 pts .)i . Mr. H. Drage.2. Mr. C. E . Bryant.3. Sir Charles Lowther.Bk. Capt . J . G. Lowther.

8 goals .

beat

Moreton Morrell (22 pts .).

1. Capt . C . G. Higgins.2. Mr. C. T. Garland.3. Mr. W. Balding.Bk. Mr. F . Rich.

7 goals.Cross, Woodville, Old Cantabs,

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Old Cantabs (21 pts .)~ . Sir John Ramsden.2. Mr. Ivor Buxton.3. Lord Wodehouse.Bk. Mr. H. B. Gething.

iz goals (inc. r start).Swillington, a bye.

Semi-Final Round.Old Cantabs (21 pts.) beat

6 goals (inc . I start).

Friz Hill (i7 pts .)

beatiz goals (inc. 4 start).

Final .FRiz HILL (17 pts .)

beat9 goals (inc . .} start).

Wellington Open Challenge Cup Tournament.(Played at Aldershot and Wellington, July 20-25, 1914 .) 7 Teams

competed.Conditions : Open. Played under handicap.

Final .EARLEY BIRDS

beat 11th Hussars.z . Mr. R. Kettle .

I . Mr. L. H. Jefferson.2. Mr. H. S . Chinnock .

2 . Lt.-Col . T . T. Pitman.3 . Capt . F . B. Hurndall .

3 . The Hon. C. H. G. Mulhol-land.

Bk . Mr. J . Lees .

Bk . Major W . J . Lockett.11 goals (inc. 6 start) .

7 goals.

beat

Woodcote (22 pts .).I . Sir Francis Waller.2. Mr. L. Walford.3. Capt . G. V. S . Bowlby.Bk. Mr. J . Drage.

3 goals.

Handley Cross (22 pts .).5 goals.

.Swillington (22 pts .).4 goals.

Old Cantabs (21 pts .).7 goals .

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beat

Liverpool.1. Mr. A. F. Gossage.2. Mr. A. H. Bibby.3. Mr . W . W . Holland.

Bk. Mr. R . K . Lockett .

Bk . Mr . C . H . Brunner.

1 goals . 3 goals (inc . 2 start).

1 .

Hooton HallMr. C . Cope .

beati .

Ayr.Mr . W . M . Muir.

2 . _Mr . Gordon Lockett . 2 . Capt . C. W. Turner.3 . Mr. F. Crewdson . 3 . Capt . F . A. U. Pickering .

Liverpool Ladies' Cup Tournament.

(July 20-24, 1914.) 4 Teams competed.

First Round .

PlasNewton (Chester)1. Mr. T. Royden.2. Mr. W . Paul.3. Mr. A . Tyrer.

Final .

Bk. Capt . V . IN . Lockett.

S goals .

Bk. Capt . N. O . Laing.

6 goals (inc . 4 start).

PLAS INEWTON

beat

Hooton Hall.10 goals (inc . 4 start) .

7 goals.

Taunton Vale Portman Cup Tournament.

(Played July 29-31, 1914 .) 3 Teams competed.

Conditions : Open to teams totalling not more than 12 points,and including no player whose handicap exceeds 5 points . Playedunder handicap, for a challenge cup presented by the Hon . HenryBerkeley Portman.

First Round.

Courtlands (lo pts .)1. Mr. H. M . Gallup.2. Col . T. T. Macan.3. Capt . H. W. Hamilton.Bk. Mr. J . Vere Foster.

10 goals .

beat

Foxhunters (6 pts .).1. Capt . C . F . Lee.2. Mr. A. Wheeler.3. Mr. J . Morgan.Bk . Mr. N. Campbell.

9 goals (inc . 4 start).

Batt's Park (ri pts .), a bye.1. Mr. F. Wickstead.2. Mr. J . C . de Las Casas.3. Mr. Holliday Hartley.Bk. Mr. M. de Las Casas.

Final .

BATT'S PARK (II pts .) beat

Courtlands (10 pts .).4 goals .

3 goals (inc . i start).

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Wirral Ladies' Cup Tournament.(Played at Hooton Park, Cheshire, August 1, 1914 .)

Final .AYRSHIRE

beat

Hooton.1. Mr. W. M. Muir .

1 . Mr. G. G. Lockett.2. Capt . C . W. Turner .

2 . Mr. R. K . Lockett.3 . Mr . W. W . Holland .

3 . Capt . V. N. Lockett.Bk. Capt . F . A. U. Pickering . Bk. Mr . G . A. Lockett.

9 goals .

8 goals.

A very exciting finish, three extra periods being Played.

Cowdray Park Challenge Cup Tournament.(Played July 27August 1, 1914 .) 10 Teams competed.Conditions : INo team to exceed 24 points, or to claim to total

less than 16 points . Played under handicap. For a chall enge cuppresented by Lord Cowdray, which can be won outright by threesuccessiye victories.

First Round .Stopham (19 pts.) beat Haslemere (23 pts.).

1. Lord A . Leveson-Gower .

1 . Lord Stalbridge.2. Capt . R. Osborne .

2 . Capt . H. Co l more.3 . Capt. F. B. Hurndall .

3 . Major G. M . Mort.Bk. Mr . C . de S . Teschemaker . Bk. The Hon. Lionel Lambart.

13 goals (inc . 4 start) .

4 goals.

11th Hussars (19 pts .) beat

Outlaws (19 pts .).1. Mr. L. H . Jefferson .

i. Mr. Jay Phipps.2. Lt .-Col . T. T. Pitman .

2 . Major NI . R. F . Courage.3 . The Hon. C . H. G . Mulhol- 3 . Capt . H. C. S . Ashton.

land.Bk . _Mr. J . G. Lowther .

Bk . Mr. R. C. W. Burn.4 goals .

2 goals.

Mentmore (24 pts.) beat 15th Hussars (16 pts.).1. Sir . J . Montagu .

1 . Mr. C . M . Hoare.2. Mr. E. de Rothschild.

2 . Mr . H . F. Brace.3. Mr. W. Buckmaster .

3 . Mr. B . Osborne.Bk. Lord Dalmeny .

Bk. Mr. J . Goodman.11 goals .

10 goals (inc. 8 start)

Cowley Manor (21 pts .) beat

Storks (18 pts .).1. Mr. H. de Trafford .

1 . Sir J . Ramsden.2. Mr . M. J . Kingscote .

2 . Mr. U. O. Thynne.3. Mr. C. D. Miller .

3 . Mr. Ivor Buxton.Bk. Mr . E. B. Horlick .

Bk. Major J . IN . Price-Wood.10 goals .

5 goals (inc. 3 start).

Capron House (23 pts .) beat

Petworth (18 pts .).1. The Hon . Harold Pearson . 1 . Capt . the Hon . A. F . Stanley.2. The Hon . Chve Pearson .

2 . Capt . the Hon . E. S . Wynd-ham.

3. Capt . H. C . S . Ashton .

3 . Major E . H . Brassey.Bk . Lt .-Col. G . K. Ansell .

Bk . Capt . L. H . Hardy.13 goals .

5 goals (inc . 5 start) .

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Second Round .

11th Hussars (19 pts .) beat Stopham (19 pts .).7 goals .

6 goals.Extra time was played.Byes : Capron House, Mentmore, Cowley Manor.

Semi-Final Round.

Cowley Manor (21 pts .) beat Mentmore (24 pts .).8 goals (inc . 3 start) .

3 goals.

Capron House (23 pts .) beat 11th Hussars (19 pts .).9 goals .

7 goals (inc . 4 start).Final .

COWLEY MANOR (21 pts .) beat

Capron House (23 ptS .)9 goals (inc. 2 start) .

5 goals .

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COUNTY POLOASSOCIATION

Official Handicap

REVISIOINS and additions to apply from the first Monday inAugust till the end of the 1914 season.

These will be incorporated with the Lists of New Handicapsallotted in May, and issued shortly in print as the Second Supple-mentary List to the 1914 Official Handicap of the Association.

Secretaries of Affiliated clubs should note the dates arranged for

the following future meetings at 12, Hanover Square, London, W . :

October 5, 1914

.

. Divisional Meetings.October 12, 1914

. Handicap Committee.

The Council will meet on October 19 to consider the recommendations

of these meetings, therefore any suggestions for the divisional meetingsfrom the committees of the affiliated clubs should be in my hands notlater than September 14, and suggested revisions and additions to thehandicap should be sent to their Divisional Secretary not later than

October 1 .

A. B. CHARLTO ,12, Hanover Square, AV .

Secretary.

Name .

Regiment .

club .

H'cap.

Armitage, W. P .

Leominster

3 to 2

Ashby, A. G . .

—

Reigate

1 NewAtkinson, E . G .

17th Ind. Cavalry Rugby .

. 7 NewAylmer, J . W . .

4th D. Guards

Salisbury P . . 3 to 4Badger, Capt . T. R .

12th Lancers

Norwich

7 to 9Baillie, Hon . A .

Hutton .

1 NewBaillie, Sir Gwaine

R. Scots Greys . York

I to 2Bairstow, G . W. I .

loth Hussars

. Colchester

.} to 5Balfour, F . J .

Cheltenham

3 to 4Barnett, G .

Stoke D'A .

I to 2Barton, C .

.

Rugby .

5 to 6Bass, Sir William

Rugby .

5 to }Beddington, E . H. L .

16th Lancers

. Wellington

3 to 5Beech, D . C . M .

.

loth Hussars

Colchester

5 to 6Bell, Capt . A . D .

4 th Hussars

Taunton V .

b NewBell

, E . .

.

—

Stoke D'A .

2 to IBennett, E . R.

Stoke 1)'A .

3 to 2Bennett, J . L .

Stoke D ' A .

2 NewBenson, D .

.

Reigate

1 NewBernard, Col .

—

Oxford U .

3 to 2Blofeld, F . D'A .

4th Hussars

Cheltenham

4 to 5

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Name .

Regiment .

Club .

Heap.

Bonn, W .

Stoke D'A .

2 to 1Boumphrey, J .

Manchester

1 NewBowlby, Capt . G . V. S .

R . Horse Guards

Rugby .

6 NewBrassey, Capt . H. E .

R . Horse Guards

Rugby .

8 NewBigge, H. J .

19th Hussars

. Wellington

2 to 3Brocklehurst, Capt . J . H . . Cold. Guards

Aldershot

2 to 3Buxton, Ivor

Norwich

6 to 7Callander, W . H. B . .

. R . Scots Greys . York

. 4 to 5Campion, C .

Reigate .

i NewCandy, C .

North Staffs . . 3 to 2Cattle, C . F .

\V . Suffolk

2 to 1Cayzer, Capt . H . S . .

11th Hussars

Ayr

3 to 2

Charlesworth, A . S . .

—

Oxford U .

1 to 3Clark, W. Lyon

N. Devon

1 to 2

Clegg, Capt .H. M .

Leominster . 4 to 3Colmore, Capt . H . .

6th Dragoons

Hants Co .

. 6 to 7Compton, E . R .

R . Scots Greys

York

1 to 2Cresswell, A . J . G . .

—

Cheltenham . 4 to 3Cubitt, A. G .

15th Hussars

Longmoor

i NewDarley, D . G. F .

4th D . Guards

Salisbury P . . 1 to 2Darling, Capt. J . C . . 20th Hussars

Colchester

. 3 to }Deed, S . C .

Kingsbury

3 to 2Denroche-Smith, A . J .

. 18th Hussars

Salisbury P . . 2 to 3De Trafford, H .

Cold . Guards

Wellington

3 to -1Douglas, The. Hon . C .

—

Stoke D'A . . 3 to }Dunnington-Jefferson, J . J .

—

Rugby .

} NewEden, J . .

12th Lancers

Norwich

3 to 5Elliott, G. R . .

. 3rd D . Guards

Wellington

1 to 2Finlay, D .

—

Reigate

3 NewFitzgerald, A . .

V . W. H .

1 to 2Fitzgerald, Capt . J . P .

V . W. H .

3 to 4Forwood, T .

—

Wirral .

5 to 3Fraser, D . C .

\V . Suffolk

2 to I

Graham, D .

Wirral .

3 t) 2Grenfell, Capt . F . O .

. 9th Lancers

Salisbury P.

7 to 8Grenfell R .

Rugby .

8 NewGrisar, A .

Rugby .

7 to 6Gwyer, Capt. A . G . .

M . Morrell

3 to 4Hall, H . W .

Queen's Bays

Aldershot

1 to 2Hankey, A . B .

—

Stoke D'A .

1 to 3Harvey, F . L . .

9th Lancers

Salisbury P . . 3 to 4Haslam, P . L . C .

18th Hussars

Salisbury P . . 1 to 2Hay, B. McE. A .

19th Hussars

. Wellington . 2 to 3Heseltine, Capt . G .

Rugby .

7 to 6Heydemann, C . E . .

Queen ' s Bays

Aldershot

2 to 3Higgen, Capt .

Rugby .

. 2 to 3Hobson, A . C .

Oxford U .

i to 2Hollins, A . M .

Clitheroe

1 to 2Horlick, E . B . .

—

Rugby .

. 4 to 5Horlick, J . A . .

Cold . Guards

Aldershot

. 3 to 4Hudson, R . S . .

—

Oxford U .

. 4 to 5Hurndall, Capt . F . B .

20th Hussars

Colchester

7 to 9Jefferson, L .

W . Somerset . 2 to 3Kingstone, J . J .

. Queen's Bays

. Aldershot

i to 2Laing, Capt . N . O . .

. 4th Hussars

Ayr

. 3 to 2Lawson-Johnston, P .

18th Hussars

Salisbury P . . 2 to 1Leatham, E . H .

12th Lancers

Norwich

6 to 7Leckie, J . H . .

1st R . Dragoons . Cavalry School 2 to 3Lee, C . F .

—

Taunton V . . i NewLeschallas, H . P.

—

Cheltenham

3 to 2Leven and Melville, 1'he R . Scots Greys . York .

. 3 to 4Earl of

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Name .Regiment,

Club.

Heap.

Lloyd, Capt . H .

Northants Reg. . Plymouth

. 2 to 3Lockett, G . G . .

\Wirral .

4 to 3Lyon, Capt . W. E . .

19th Hussars

Aldershot

. 3 to 4Malcolm, A .

—

\Worcester Pk . 2 to 3Marcuse, W. D

—

Reigate

1 NewMarsh, S .

Reigate

r NewMagor, P .

Rugby

. 6 to 5Mangels, Capt . C . G .

20th Hussars

. Colchester

. 5 to 6Mathew-Lannowe, Major B . Queen's Bays

Aldershot

. 9 to 8McGrath, N . G . S .

Queen's Bays

Aldershot

r to 2McLachlan, W .

—

Cirencester

2 NewMelville, The Hon . D . VW . L. loth Hussars

Salisbury P . . r to 2Micholls, W. H. M . . 20th Hussars

Colchester

2 to 3Middleditch, P .

AW . Suffolk

. 2 to IMirrielees, D .

Stoke D' A .

I to 2Mitchell, B .

—

Reigate

1 NewMoncrieff, Capt . A . B .

6th Dragoons

Cardiff .

r NewMorel, J . G .

Cardiff .

r NewMortimer, M. W .

—

W . Suffolk

2 to 1

Mosley, O . G .

Manchester

1 to 2Muir, AV. M .

—

Cheltenham . 2 to 3Mulholland, The Hon . C . 11th Hussars

. Aldershot

. 5 to 6H . G.

Nelson, J . Hope

— Wirral .

r to 2Nicholas, B . G .

12th Lancers

Norwich

7 to yObolensky, Prince S .

—

Oxford t .

r to 2Ogilby, R . J . L .

—

V . W. H .

. 3 to 4Ogilvie, I) .

Oxford C .

1 to 2Oldrey, Capt . R. J . B .

. 4 th D. Guards . Salisbury P . . 5 to 6Ormrod, I . . A . .

Clitheroe

3 to 2Osborne, B .

. 15th Hussars Longmoor . 6 to 7Palethorpe, J . .

North Staffs . . 3 to 2Parry-Crooke, Major

\W . Suffolk

3 to 2

Parsons, Major A . AV" .

19th Hussars

Stoke D' A . . 4 to 3Paul, \V .

—

\Wirral .

4 to 3Peel, Major E . J . R . .

R .F .A .

Aldershot

. 4 to 3Peploe, D. S . . 20th Hussars

Colchester

2 to 3Philippi, G .

Wellington

r to 2

Phipps-Hornby, G . H .

. 9th Lancers

. Salisbury P . . 7 to 8Pickering, Capt . F . A . U . . R. Scots Greys . Ayr

2 to 4Prior, C . .

Hutton .

r NewPullen, F .

—

Cheltenham . 2 NewRailston, S . J . A\

18th Ind . Lancers Rugby .

7NewRamsden, Sir J . F .

Cowdray Pk . . 2 to 3Rawle, W . R . .

\Worcester Pk . r to 2Read, It . J ., jun .

Norwich

3 tb 4Reid, I) . .

—

Reigate

r NewReynolds, Capt . A . B .

12th Lancers

Norwich

. 4 to 6

Reynolds, Capt . G . F.

9th Lancers

Salisbury P . . 3 to 4Rich, H . 1'

—

Worcester Pk . 6 to 5Rogerson, J .

15th Hussars

Longmoor

2 NewRouse-Boughton, 1-1 .

15th Hussars Longmoor r NewRoxburghe, Th . Duke of .

Rugby .

7 NewSt . Germans, 'I he Earl of . R. Scots Greys . York

3 to }Schwind, H .

Kingsbury

6 to 5Scott . C . T .

—

Cheltenham . 4 to 3Scott Robson, H .

—

Rugby .

. 6 to 5Scott Robson, N .

R . Scots Greys . York

5 to 6Sewell, Capt. H . S . .

4th I) . Guards

Salisbury P. . 2 to 3Sheppard, E . B .

Hutton .

. 6 to 5Shrewsbury-, The Earl of .

—

Rugby .

4 to 3Stalbridge, Lord

—

Rugby .

5 to ()

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Name .

Regiment .

Club .

Heap

Stops, F.

Rugby .

r to 2

Straker, G . H . .

15th Hussars

Longmoor

i NewStyles, \V . R . .

12th Lancers

Norwich

4 to 3Tate, A . L .

Rugby .

7 to 8Taylor \Whitehead, G. E . . 9th Lancers

Salisbury P . . 3 to 2Thornton, F .

Cambridge I" .

2 to iThrail, D .

Reigate

i NewTrollope, C . C . .

—

Stoke D'A .

2 to 3Truman, Capt . C . M .

12th Lancers

Norwich

4 to 5Turner, Capt . C . AW . .

1st Dragoons

. Ayr

. 3 to -}Wallis, AW. D . .

Melton M .

4 to 5Warner, C. J .

W. Suffolk

2 to IWebb, Major F . D .

W. Suffolk

3 to 2Wells, Eugene .

W. Suffolk . 3 to 2\Wernher, H. A .

12th Lancers

Norwich

r to 3Westminster, The Duke of .

—

Kingsbury

7 to 6Whalley, C . W .

V .W .H .

i to 2

Williams, H . Wirral .

2 to iWills, Capt . A . S .

Rugby .

. 5 to 6Winterbottom, A . D .

5th D. Guards

Aldershot

3 to 4Wodehouse, Lord

—

Norwich

9 to ioWroughton, M . C .

12th Lancers

Norwich

i to 2Wyndham Quin, R . S . W . R. 12th lancers

Norwich

4 to 7

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"STATION" POLO ININDIA

By George Cecil

POLO is in essentials much the same all the world over ; butthe conditions under which the " station " game is played in India

differ considerably from those obtaining at " Home, " as England isknown to every well-brought-up exile . Although excellent matchplay is to be seen, the " station " game is sometimes—according to theAnglo-Indian vernacular of the " bumble-puppy " variety. Indeed,one occasionally finds men who can hardly sit a pony endeavouring toplay, while rules are cheerfully broken.

Ponies Good and Bad.High-priced ponies seldom figure in the " station " game . INor

is the standard of height rigidly adhered to, a 14 .2 Galloway beingplayed alongside an 11-hand pony which is better suited to achild's go-cart than to the polo ground . Well-paid " civilians,"however, indulge in the luxury of an expensive Arab, for which asmuch as Soo rupees (f:54) may have been paid, while the lucky sports-man who can afford it springs an extra f'20, and becomes the happypossessor of an animal which has been played in important matches.But the modest exile contents himself with a " country-bred " ponywhich he may have picked up for as little as L' 4 or 5 and very goodfun he gets out of it, too.

Obliging Greybeards.In the very small " stations " it is so difficult to collect the

necessary players, that elderly men—who would far rather settle downto the afternoon game of whist in comfort at the club obligingly getinto breeches and boots, and do their best to hit a goal . Sportingnative landowners also join in the proceedings, and such is the keennessof indigo planters and other agriculturists living at a distance that theythink nothing of riding in twenty miles, or eyen more, for the sake of afew chukkers . lien from other " stations " also put in an appearance,their hosts reciprocating by making much of them . Indeed, it some-times happens that four strangers are in the place at once, a " Visitors 'versus the ` Station ' " match thus being made possible .

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" Hot-Weather " Polo.In Rawalpindi, Umballa, Meerut, Lucknow, and Secunderabad,

where there are a number of regiments, polo is to be had every day.In the " cold weather " activities begin soon after lunch ; but duringthe " hot weather " the heat prevents play before half-past four orfive, and even then the players and the ponies feel very much the worsefor wear after playing three or four chukkers . Indeed, only those whohave experienced " hot weather " polo can haye any conception whatit means . In some " stations," by the way, ardent players, notcontent with a game every evening, are on the polo ground for an hourbefore breakfast schooling new purchases . And when the increasingheat of the sun becomes too much for man and beast, the ardent Anglo-Indian, taking up a position under a tree, stops the balls which a littlenative boy hurls in his direction. The English officers of the natiyecayalry regiments, it may be noted, play an uncommonly good game,for their horsemanship is of the finest, and they are uncommonly wellmounted into the bargain . In some corps one or two of the natiyeofficers join forces with their British officers, greatly to the advantageof the team.

More " Entente. "In the small native " stations, " where the only Europeans are the

" resident " (the Government representative), the " civil surgeon "and the " public works " engineer, the sporting natives, headed by the" Rajah " or " Maharajah," provided he is not too old, form a polo club,of which the three white men are members . Most of the sportsmen,having more money than they know what to do with, provide them-selyes with the best ponies that countless rupees can buy ; and constantpractice enables them to give an uncommonly good account of them-selves when pitted against the flower of India ' s white players . Indeed,polo has had a great deal to do . with fostering good feeling between thenative upper classes and the Europeans with whom they are broughtinto contact . For many years after the mutiny of 1857 relationsremained strained to breaking-point ; but when hawking, a sport towhich the Indian princes had been partial for countless decades, lostits popularity, a few natives took to polo, playing the Manipuri game.Then, finding that sporting intercourse with the strangers from overthe " black water " (in the natiye 's eyes the bluest sea is black) couldnot offend caste prejudice, they accepted invitations to play againstthe governing class. Finally, so excellent an understanding wasestablished that whenever a European team was a man short a nativeplayer esteemed it an honour to fill the vacant place . And to-day polois the common ground on which English and native riding men meet.

Regimental Polo.In the large " stations " each British cavalry, native cavalry and

British infantry regiment has its own team, while the officers whose

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play is not up to match form, being members of the regimental poloclub, can always get a game . The civilian element also has its club,the players consisting of the local officials, employes of the superiorrailway grades, barristers and business men . Inter-regimental andcavalry versus infantry matches are arranged ; and sometimes the" civil " pits itself against the " military," the former occasionallywinning. As a rule, however, the soldiers make mincemeat of theiropponents.

The Subaltern 's " Tat."In small " stations " the impecunious subaltern 's one and only

pony figures on the polo ground two or three times a week. Thelong-suffering animal has to put in far more than its proper share ofwork, for, in addition to taking the warrior to and from parade firstthing in the morning, and then on to mess for breakfast, atmid-dayhe finds himself between the shafts, the subaltern haying a round ofcalls to pay . -INext conies polo ; and if the soldier boy 's exuberantenergy keeps him out of bed, the unhappy " tat " may be saddled lateat night for a cross-country gallop by moonhght . A special providence,how-ever, watches over the hardy beast ; and, if his forelegs can standthe strain, he may serve more than one generation of subalterns.

Indian-Made Breeches.Although India is essentially the land of the riding man, the local

tailors are emphatically not born breeches-makers . Up to a certainpoint they can copy a model ; but if a pattern is not forthcoming, thecut is atrocious, while the garment is too tight round the thigh and tooloose round the knee to be comfortable or even wearable . Con-sequently, all Anglo-Indians who can afford it get their breeches madeat " Home " when on leave, a proceeding which makes every tailorin India pale with fury.

Assorted Spectators.On polo afternoons the ladies of the place turn up in force, the

spectators also including a number of native grooms, who make muchof the ponies and of the winning team . The local natiye notabilitiesalso put in an appearance, reclining at their ease in enormous barouchesdrawn by ill-matched horses, whose harness has probably seen betterdays . Oddly enough, these people will spend many rupees in acquiringa number of equipages, while they keep their stables pretty full, andpile up a collection of harness . But no power on earth will induce themto consider quality before quantity ; although it is beneath theirdignity to be conveyed in anything less imposing than a large pair-horse carriage, they do not mind the vehicle being sadly in need ofpaint and varnish, the horses in the last stage of decrepitude, and theharness kept together with pieces of rope . In a " cantonment station "the men of the different regiments also line the polo ground ; and ifa popular officer hits a goal he is cheered to the echo .

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NOTES FROM ALLQUARTERS

Resolution Passed by the M. F. H .'s Association.

AT the meeting of the Committee of the Masters of Foxhounds

Association, recently held at Tattersalls, to discuss ways, meansand adyisability of carrying on hunting this season, the following resolu-tion was unanimously passed by all present :--

" While quite recognising the fact that, under the present cir-cumstances, regular hunting will be impossible, the Committee of the

Masters of Foxhounds Association consider that it would be mostprejudicial to the country in general if it were allowed to lapsealtogether.

" They would therefore recommend that cub-hunting should

take place, and continue as long as necessary, in order to kill as manyfoxes as possible in the various countries and enter the young hounds,but that hunting should not be looked upon from a sporting point ofyiew until the war is over.

" Where it is not possible to hunt the full number of days, the

Committee strongly recommend Masters of Hounds to take measuresto reduce the number of foxes in proportion to the amount of huntingdays they think they will be able to manage.

" They would also urge that people having the interests of huntingat heart should continue to subscribe, as far as their means permit,to the yarious packs, as otherwise a very serious state of things may

arise ." The Committee ask the general public to recognise that this

partial suspension of hunting is in a great measure caused by the factthat the horses of the various hunting establishments have been freely

and willingly handed over to the seryice of the country ."

Amongst those present were the Duke of Beaufort, Lord Lecon-field, Mr . G . W. Fitzwilliam, Mr. J . C . Straker, Mr . E . Curre, Mr . W. H.Wharton, and the Hon . Secretary, Mr. J. R. Rawlence.

The Devon and Somerset Staghounds.The Hunt Committee held a meeting during the latter end of

August Earl Fortescue being in the Chair—at which Mr. Greig ' saction in temporarily stopping all hunting, and reducing expenses to

a minimum was heartily endorsed . The Master stated that stag-

hunting would be resumed directly circumstances would permit, andC 2

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in the meanwhile the interests of the local farmers would be safeguardedas much as possible by disturbing the deer in all places where damageto crops was threatened . It was suggested, also, that in the eyent ofa protracted war, which might necessitate the stoppage of hunting forsome length of time, the Finance Committee should be empowered toarrange, as and from October i, for the shooting of a sufficient numberof hinds to reduce the surplus stock of deer . This would be done onlyon the assurance of the local adyisers that all owners of estates and

.

MR . MORLAND GREIG, MASTER OF THE DEVON AND SOMERSETSTAGHOUNDS.

occupiers of land would give their support to a duly appointed officialwho would be responsible for the hind shooting, and that no other than

he should be permitted to take part in the work . In the case of serious

distress arising amongst the poor of the districts, a certain number ofthe hinds so killed are to be distributed amongst deserying cases, afterall deer-preserving farmers have received their usual supply.

Mr. Everard, last season 's Hon . Secretary, has resumed office

voluntarily in the absence of Mr . Lawson, who has been called away to

his regiment .

Mr . Lawrence B . Smith (Hon . Whip), Edward Harrison (Huntsman), Mr . Rufus C . Finch (Master).

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Obituaries.It is with the deepest regret that we have to announce the death

of the Hon . Ralph Pelham INevill, who passed away suddenly at

Folkestone . A fine old foxhunter and, moreoyer, the descendant ofa long line of foxhunting ancestors, he himself was in command of theWest Kent Hounds for three decades.

Mr . Nevill's first experience as an M.F.H. was in 1858 when herelieved Mr . T. Colyer, who retired in the middle of the season . Through-

out his many years of office he was inyariably respected and liked byall with whom he came in contact, and there has been no Master morepopular with farmers than he . On his retirement in 1892, the latterpresented him with a token of their mutual esteem in the shape of ahandsome oil portrait of himself.

The late Mr. Nevill was the second son of the fourth Earl, andbrother of the first Marquess of Abergavenny . He was educated at Eton.

By the death of Mr . A . S . Lawson, of Aldborough, the Bedale andthe York and Ainsty foxhounds have lost the support of one of theiroldest members. Mr. Lawson had for many years been an ardent

follower of hounds, and his decease will be deeply felt by the membersof both hunts with whom he was so phenomenally popular.

We have also to report the decease of another fine old sportsman,Lieutenant-Colonel Robert H . Anstruther, of Hintlesham Hall, Sussex.

Lieutenant-Colonel Anstruther was a keen lover of horse and hound,and though in his seventy-third year, at the time of his death, he stilltook a great interest in their doings.

On Friday, August 21, at The Willows, Ripon, Mrs . St . Paul,—awell-known and deeply respected follower of hounds in bygone days—passed quietly away.

Mrs . St . Paul had been suffering bravely for some time from a mostpainful illness, and therefore her decease came in the light of a merciful

release . In her youth the late Mrs . St . Paul had been a fearless andardent follower of hounds, and she was a well-known member of boththe Bedale and the York and Ainsty Hunts . She happened to bepresent, too, on the occasion of the disaster which overtook severalmembers of the latter Hunt in February, 1869, when, whilst crossingthe River Ure, the ferryboat upset and six people, including Sir CharlesSlingsby, the Master, lost their lives.

Mrs. St . Paul's death will leave an unfillable gap in the philan-thropical circles of Ripon, and her memory will eyer be cherished byall her numerous friends and acquaintances.

Pytchley Hunt Dinner Abandoned.Owing to the present crisis, the Pytchley Hunt Dinner has been

abandoned and therefore another opportunity must be sought for

making the Hunt 's presentation to Lord Annaly, the retiring Master.

It had been arranged that the gift should be presented to his lordshipupon this occasion .

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Owners of Horses, Beware !Owing to the unauthorised actions of certain individuals who

purport to represent the purchasers who are buying horses which havebeen impressed for the Army, the Board of Agriculture have issued thefollowing caution to all whom it may concern :

" It has come to the notice of the authorities that persons purport-ing to represent the purchasers who are buying horses that haye beenimpressed for the Army, are either obtaining or seeking to obtain com-

mission from farmers on the price paid for the horses taken . Actionof the kind is quite irregular and unauthorised . Farmers are informedthat all impressing is done by constables, who issue an order in accord-ance with a magistrate 's warrant to each owner whose horse andyehicle is impressed. Without this order, served by a constable,owners need not giye up their animals and yehicles, and they shouldinsist on seeing it . During the recent mobilisation, however, the rushof willing people to help has often meant that this procedure was notfollowed . Voluntary sale and purchase of horses will, of course, nowcontinue in the ordinary course of business . "

Hunters for the War.The following appeal from the War Office is yet another tribute

to the utihty of the hunting field both in times of peace and war :—" Itwould help the Remount Service if gentlemen who have horses at grass

would get them up and condition them and inform the War Office orthe local remount officer when they are fit ."

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CUB-HUNTINGARRANGEMENTS

SLOWLY but surely the affairs of the hunting world are sortingthemselves aright, and from a state of absolute chaos arrangements

are steadily being made whereby our fine old national sport will besaved from ruination, perhaps even to the point of extinction.

At the commencement of the war the darkest of clouds engulfedthe prospects of hunting this season, and it was at first exceedinglydoubtful as to whether the sport could be carried on in any form what-soever. But these clouds are now lifting, and thanks to the concertedefforts of all our M.F.H.'s and their Committees throughout thecountry, there is now every prospect of hunting continuing as usual ;though in a slightly lesser degree, of course.

The Committee of the Burstow Hunt were amongst the first toform the decision that it would be a serious matter to allow huntingto lapse altogether in their country, and acting upon the circular issuedby the Masters of Foxhounds Association, they haye decided to arrangefor enough regular hunting to be carried on to keep the Hunt togetherthroughout the season.

Expenses of every description must be kept down as much aspossible—say the Committee—and needless to say this latter edictwill haye to be the primary consideration of every Hunt . But unlesssomething very drastic and unexpected occurs, the Burstow countrywill be hunted regularly this season, whilst only a small part of theirusual programme will be curtailed.

Those interested in the Holderness country will be glad to hearthat the Master, Mr . H. Whitworth, has announced through themedium of the Press, his intentions with regard to the future moye-ments of the pack as follows :

" I myself must be absent on mihtary duty, and many of myhorses haye gone for military purposes . However, I fed it is in thebest interests of so many people, and especially of horse-breeding, thatevery effort should be made to keep foxhunting going at the presenttime, and I am therefore arranging that cub-hunting shall start asearly as possible, and that as many cubs be killed as possible, and lateron I hope that the foxes may be hunted regularly and killed throughoutthe winter . I appeal to all those who have so kindly supported mein the past—landowners, shooting tenants, tenant farmers, poultry

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rearers, and gamekeepers, to give me every possible assistance in thisvery difficult time, and especially I ask that all coyert owners andshooting tenants will allow the hounds into their coverts as soon as Iam able to commence cub-hunting . "

We learn, too, that the Master of the Badsworth, Mr . Gordon B.Foster, at present away from home, has made arrangements for hisyoung hounds to be put to work amongst the cubs as soon as possible.In a letter to the Press, Mr . Foster states :

" Owing to absence from home and inability to attend to corre-spondence, may I ask all farmers in the Badsworth country to withhold

MR. T. BOUCH, JOINT-MASTER OF THE BELVOIR FOXHOUNDS,WHO HAS BEEN CALLED TO THE COLOURS.

their claims for damage, etc ., either until my return or until otherarrangements can be made ? As I consider it adyantageous to, andthe wish of all farmers that foxes should be reduced, I have arrangedfor the cub-hunting to be carried on in the usual manner . Shouldthere be anyone out with hounds besides the Hunt servants,' may Iask them to show their utmost respect to the farmers, and see that nodamage whatever is done, more especially so, because I look upon thiscub-hunting season not as a sport for others to enjoy, but purely as ameans of reducing the foxes which, without cub-hunting, would becometoo numerous, and consequently unnecessary damage would be done ."

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Lord Fitzwilliam 's—the Grove Hounds have already begun theircub-hunting, and Mr. Otter, the deputy-Master, states that, barringthe unforseen happening, his young entry will be taught their businessas usual.

" If," as Mr. Otter says, " landowners, farmers, shooting tenants,and keepers, will kindly support the Hunt, as they haye done, theymay rest assured that their interests will not be lost sight of, and thatthe country will be thoroughly hunted . It is most important thathunting should be kept going for many reasons, including the encourage-ment it gives to the breeding of horses, and the deyelopment of man-liness, horsemanship, nerye, and endurance in man . Thirty-five ofthe Hunt horses from Barnby Moor have gone to the Army . Kindfriends have lent a few horses and ponies, not suitable for Army work,to carry the Hunt seryants . "

I understand that in Cheshire the same view of this question hasbeen taken by the Masters, and efforts are being made to ensure atleast two days ' hunting a week in the regular season . In the mean-while, cub-hunting is about to be started.

The Bicester have lost their Master, who has been called to hisregiment, and therefore, when the cubbing began on Tuesday, 25thult ., Mrs. Heywood-Lonsdale, the Master ' s wife, took over command.The young entry showed great enthusiasm in their work, and were wellblooded in the Fringford coyerts before returning to the Kennels . Itwas a most satisfactory morning.

August 24 saw the Bramham Moor Hounds out for the first timethis season amongst the cubs . Wetherby Grange was the appoint-ment, and j a .m. the hour. Needless to say, owing to the present drystate of the country, scent was absolutely non-existent . However, theyoung entry had two or three hours ' hard work, and managed to pulldown a brace.

The following morning they were put into the Hazelwood coverts.There were a galaxy of cubs soon afoot, and the novices were wellblooded ere returning home.

Despite the fact that the Master, Captain A. C . Jaffe, and two ofhis Hunt servants have been sent to the front, cubbing will be carriedon as usual with the INewmarket and Thurlow . In fact, Mr. T. Purkis,the Hon . Secretary, announces that in accordance with Captain Jaffe ' swishes he will endeavour to arrange for hounds to hunt regularly theusual two days every week in the coming season.

Lord Exeter is yet another M.F .H. who has been called to duty,and has left his country seat to join his regiment, the East AnglianRoyal Field Artillery . During the cub-hunting season—the Marchionessof Exeter, it is understood, will hunt Lord Exeter ' s Hounds.

Although no definite decision has been yet arriyed at with regardto the arrangements for hunting with the Duke of Beaufort ' s Houndsthis winter, there is eyery possibility of a somewhat curtailed pro-gramme being carried out . The Duke of Beaufort is as anxious asthe members of his Hunt that the farmers in his country shall not

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suffer from the raids of foxes upon their stock ; and therefore, for thisreason, if for no other, cub-hunting will begin as soon as the haryestsare in . Definite fixtures re hunting proper will be announced in duecourse.

Mr. J . F. Twinberrow, Master of the North Ledbury, also intendsto start cubbing in his country as soon as haryesting permits ; and,furthermore, it is his intention to carry on hunting this season so faras lies in his power, after paying due observance to the resolutionpassed by the M.F.H. Association.

There will be no delay, either, in starting cub-hunting with LordMiddleton 's Hounds. His lordship fully recognises the necessity ofkeeping down the number of foxes in his country, and wishes to startwork amongst the cubs at the earliest possible date.

The Warwickshire Hunt have definitely decided to carry out theirusual programme this season unless circumstances—at present by nomeans foreseen crop up to preyent it.

The Pvtchley, with Lady Lowther temporarily in command, andassisted by Mr . A . J . Tweed as Hon. Secretary, will hunt as often aspossible . The young entry are therefore to be given their baptism atan early (late.

At the moment of going to press the future of the Grafton has notdefinitely been settled . At a special meeting held on August 25,nothing was actually decided upon, though there is eyery hope of thepack hunting this season.

Mr. Clayton Swan, Master of the Blankney, has started cub-hunting, and from all reports intends to hunt at least two days a weekthrough the regular season . There appears to be a plentiful supply ofhealthy young cubs, and the youngsters have already taken their tollof several big litters in the Marton Woods.

With regard to the Quorn, Captain Forester firmly believes in theadyisability of carrying on hunting not only for the sake of the farmers—whose fortunes directly concern those of the people—but also forthe purpose of keeping in employment all non-combatants connectedwith the Hunt . Captain Forester is about to start his cubbing, andhopes to hunt regularly throughout the coming season.

A general appeal in the interests of fox-hunting has been issued bythe Masters of Yorkshire packs, Lord Furness, Master of the York andAinsty, being particularly anxious that the sport should not be allowedto lapse in the north for commonsense reasons, which are now beingrecognised and acknowledged by the country at large.

The Whaddon Chase are now getting well on with their cub-hunting . August 17 was their first day, Oak Hill being the fixture.With the ground like iron, and the coyerts as dry as dust, scent wassadly lacking. The young entry, however, showed great promise,and after plenty of hard work drew blood . On the 19th they weretaken to Mr. Leopold de Rothschild's coyerts, where they found asurfeit of strong litters. Before going home, they accounted forthree brace .

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HUNTINGAND THE CRISIS

THE following paragraphs, which have appeared in the form ofletters, articles, etc ., in the columns of the leading sporting press,

tend to show very plainly the views held by the majority of ourmost experienced and patriotic sportsmen, with regard to the questionof this season 's hunting.

Mr. F. Wilson Horsfall, late Master of the Bilsdale, asks peopleopposed to fox-hunting where we should have been to-day if half-bredhorses had not been bred for hunting purposes . " If there had not beenany hunting in the British Isles, where should we have got the animalswe have sent to the front ? Even in this small district of Potto, ninety-six horses have been sent out . Farmers should be encouraged tobreed horses suitable for hunting, for we know now how inyaluablethey are in case of war. The Germans for years have purchased ourbest mares, and the Austrians our best stallions . Fox-hunting isdespised by some people, but I am afraid we are not only going to beshort of Masters of Hounds and hunting men, but also of horses, in thecoming season, as most hunting men, with their horses, are away atthe front ."—Horse and Hound.

The following letters have also been received by the editor of thesame paper :

" DEAR SIR,—As, owing to many reasons—chiefly economic—several of the poorer packs will have to be either destroyed or dis-tributed, could it not be arranged among members and followers ofthese smaller Hunts to temporarily accommodate one or two foxhoundsuntil the war is over ?

" When the victors return home—many with their hunters intact—let them find the packs ready for work !—Yours faithfully,

" PATRIOT . "

" The sport of foxhunting may have occasioned difficulties andlosses (in many cases made good by Hunt funds) to poultry-farmers,but fox-hunters generally deserve the gratitude of the nation at thiscrisis . I have seen something in the last week or two of the work ofcollecting suitable horses for the artillery batteries and yeomanry ofthe Territorial Force, and I say without hesitation that if there had

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been no fox-hunters there would have been no suitable horses ayailable.As it is, the supply of good horses is barely sufficient, although eyerygood fox-hunter has willingly parted with his best horses at the firstsound of his country ' s call . One of the objects of defending our countryis to enable our peaceful population (including poultry-farmers) topursue their avocations in peace, so let the latter keep alight a sparkof gratitude to those fox-hunters who are giving not only their horses,but personal seryice in the defence of our country.

" A CHAIRMAN OF A T . F. ASSOCIATION ."

" SIR,—I think the decision of the Masters of Foxhounds Associa-tion, that hunting should be carried on, is a very wise one, and I hopethat all Masters will allow their country to be hunted . But this is not

THE EARL OF HARRINGTON WITH HIS PACK AT ELVASTON CASTLE.

all ; may I appeal to people to " come out themselyes " on any and asmany horses as they can raise, and so keep a good supply of horses fitand hard in the country ready to go to the Army when required ? Ifthere is no hunting there will be no or yery few horses fit, and theauthorities would haye to take horses unfit and soft, and we all knowthat this means sore backs, girth galls, and no end of trouble ; so I feelthat though many of us would prefer not to hunt, we can do no realgood by not hunting, and that we can do good if we do hunt . If weare feeling badly, it ' s up to us to keep it to ourselyes, not go about inour black clothes looking miserable and making everyone else miserable.So let me suggest to everyone that if they can ' t help in any other way,they can help by getting horses fit and ready to go to the war when theyare required.

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of horses we have, and if we are buying horses let us try and buy some-thing not too big . Horses from 15 hands to 15 hands 3 ins . are mostsuitable for remounts .—Faithfully yours,

" J ."

We reproduce the following from our contemporary, The Field :

" It is our very decided opinion that in every country where it ispossible hunting should be carried on to the greatest extent which ispossible . It must be far better for the country that the nation as awhole should continue to act in a normal way, and should not abandonany of its usual avocations on grounds which are merely sentimental.In hunting an enormous number of men are engaged, and were thesport given up for a short time only, the ranks of the unemployed wouldbe greatly increased . It is not only the hunt seryants, the kennelstaffs, and the thousands of grooms that we have in mind, but thetradesmen who supply the fodder for the horses, the saddlery, theclothes, and a score of other things, which it is unnecessary to enumeratein detail . In many country districts hunting causes very large sumsof money to be spent during the winter months, and gives a largeamount of employment to numbers of working men . That huntingcan be carried on during the coming winter as it has been in the past is,of course, out of the question, but that it can be undertaken in a simplerform than hitherto we feel assured . Economies of various sorts, suchas the disuse of second horses, and so forth, can be adopted, and, in thecase of those who haye been in the habit of hunting almost every day,a curtailment of the number of days might meet the case . What wefeel strongly is that the countryside must not be revolutionised by theabandonment of its greatest winter sport, but that, as far as possible,matters should be allowed to take their usual course ."

Mr. Lambart, of the United Service Club, writes to the Press :

" Thanks to the magnificent patriotism of fox-hunters, who hayeimmediately proyided the country with thousands of valuable huntersat about one-third their value (a thing which only they could possiblydo), the British cayalry is now splendidly mounted. I have to-dayseen two Masters of Foxhounds, and both assured me that, as in allprevious wars, the hounds would of course hunt as usual, with theayailable material as regards horses, and especially the cub-huntingwould be carried out . There is therefore not the slightest occasion forany fear of foxes being allowed to unduly increase . "

A contributor to The Spectator sums up the position in the huntingfield thus :—" Hunting during the coming season cannot go on as usual.Eyery hunt has lost large numbers of horses, and those which haye beentaken haye been naturally and rightly those which were in the bestcondition. Many riders to hounds are with the forces at the front.Many establishments may not be able to afford, or at any rate oughtnot to a fford, what they spent in other years . The money saved bynot hunting should of course go, not to some other form of luxury, but

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to patriotic purposes, to the Red Cross and to the relief of distress.But though we say this, we do not want to see hunting killed, but onlysuspended. Let there be just enough done to keep it alive for bettertimes, but no more. There must be moderation here as in all things.Apart altogether from its use as a recreation, we do not forget thathunting pays wages and makes trade, and if it ceased suddenly it wouldnot only mean that so many thousand grooms and horsemen would bethrown out of work, but that saddlers, tailors, builders, seedsmen,farmers, innkeepers, and scores of others would find their accounts inruins. Admitting, however, the place of hunting in the nationaleconomy, what, it may be asked, will hunting do to face an immediateproblem, which is that of the poultry-keeper ? How are foxes to bekilled ? The answer of some of the poultry-breeders seems to be thatthey should be shot or trapped, otherwise the country will be overrunwith them . But this is a delusion . Foxes do not breed like rabbits,and even if no cubs were killed, there would be no more foxes in thecountry in December than there are to-day . And, as a fact, there isno reason to suppose that the Hunts will not be able to kill as manycubs as in an ordinary season . Cubbing will begin as usual, if withoutthe interest of other seasons ; and for the rest of the year it may befound possible to keep things going by hunting, say, one day in theweek . "

The following are the yiews held by a well known M .F.H ., now alsoa Purchasing Officer : " There has been a letter published in the papersthis week suggesting that foxes should be destroyed in order to preservethe food-supply of chickens and rabbits . I hope the Government andthe general pubhc will recognise the fact that the Yeomanry who havejust been called out could not possibly have been suitably horsed hadthere been fewer hunters kept in the United Kingdom . In these daysof motors, scarcely any horses are kept except for hunting purposes,and surely our national riding-horse supply is a much bigger questionthan the poultry one which is being raised ? In my own purchasingdistrict I have had to take every hunter that was sound—over nohorses in all . The owners of valuable hunters have not made theslightest objection to having them taken, but none of them are likelyto replace them unless hunting is continued and the local packs ofhounds giyen all possible support by the preserving of wild foxes ."

The foregoing surely testify that under no circumstances should ournational sport of foxhunting be allowed to lapse during the comingseason .

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AT THE PUPPYSHOWS

ASPLENDID entry was brought before G . Leaf, of the Quorn, andChas . West, first whip and kennel hunstman of the Meynell, on

the occasion of the puppy show held in connection with the Earl ofHarrington's Hounds . In all, there were twenty-nine couples to bejudged, of which twelye and a half couples were dog-hounds . Of thelatter, first place was given to Chanter, walked by Mr . Hall, of Clip-stone, Hospodar being second and Elyaston third . Amongst thebitches, Chanter's sister—Crystal by name—was awarded first place.She had been walked by Mr . Elnoi, of Gamston, Racket being second,with Coral (from the same litter as Chanter and Crystal) third.

The Earl of Harrington, who presided at the subsequent luncheon,propounded a most excellent scheme for home defence which he hadplaced before the War Office. He stated that in view of the manymen who, for various reasons—age limit, etc .—were unavailable forLord Kitchener 's army, he suggested that M.F.H.'s should form corpsof riflemen as a home defence for service in their particular district.The Earl 's argument—and a very sound one too—was that a smallcorps of good marksmen who knew eyery corner, dale, coyert andstream in their own district would, if called upon, prove of infinitelygreater service than a corp of fully trained regulars who did not.

In reply to the toast, proposed by Mr . Wright, Lord Harringtonstated that despite the fact that some people said that he was too oldto do anything for his country, he, himself, thought otherwise . Healso said that as long as he had a horse in his stables he intended tocarry on with the cub-hunting as usual.

The Atherstone Puppy Show was held on the 1zth ult . at theKennels, Witherley, a good entry comprising twenty-four and a halfcouples, viz ., eleven of dogs, and thirteen and a half of bitches, comingup for judgment . Amongst the former it is interesting to note thatRoderick, the winner, is by Lord Portman ' s Palafox, whilst the secondbest puppy, Turpin, is also the descendant of a Blandford hound.Both of them are out of Southdown bitches.

In the case of the Cottesmore Show, held at the Kennels, Oakham,on August 17, twenty-four couples formed the entry, George Leaf (theQuorn huntsman) and Arthur Thatcher (Mr . Fernie 's huntsman) beingthe judges . Of the eleven couples of dog hounds, Tempter by Bender

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out of Tangle, walked by Mr . Hilliam, of Greetham, took first place ;Sparkler by Tarquin out of Secret, walked by Mrs . Burn of sportingweather vane fame—being second, and Consort by Belyoir Comus outof Gamely third . Amongst the bitches a fine promising lot—Wildfire by Belvoir Woldsman out of Fancy was given first place,er ith Skilful second, and Watchful third.

A remarkably fine entry came before the judges—Mr . W. F . Ful l er,Master of the V . W. H . (Cricklade), and Mr . M. Barclay, joint-Masterof the Puckeridge—when the Grafton held their annual puppy show.Twenty-two couples were on the entry card, of which thirteen coupleswere dog-hounds.

Samson, a well-built youngster with plenty of bone, was awardedfirst place . He is by Sampler out of Raceaway . Saffron came second,with Vandyke also a son of Sampler third.

Amongst the bitches, which proved a very even lot, Wasteful, byLord Portman 's Herdsman, was giyen first place, Verity being second,and Wary, a sister to Wasteful, third . Mr. H. Hawkins, the Master,entertained a big company to luncheon after the judging.

Lord Charles Bentinck and Mr . H . O. Lord judged the North Cots-wold entry of seventeen and a half couples, comprised of six and a halfcouples of dogs and eleven of bitches . The former were a particularlyeyen lot, and, as a whole, showed more promise than the bitches. Theorder of placings was as follows :

Dogs . --1st, Sergeant by Lord Lonsdale ' s Sergeant out of Decorate ;and, Vagabond by Grafton Sample out of Varnish.

Bitches .—rst, Vacant (a sister of Vagabond) . anl, Picture, byGrafton Racer out of Pilgrim.

Couples .—Picture and Pillage.The York and Ainsty held their puppy-judging meeting at the

Acomb Kennels towards the latter end of last month, with PeterFarrelly, the Bramham Moor hunstman, and W . Freeman, the Zetlandhuntsman, as judges.

The bitches were as fine-looking a lot as ever the eye of an M.F.H.dwelt upon. Eyery one with a magnificent neck and shoulders, andhardly a hair to spht between any one of them.

It took Freeman and Farrelly some while to decide that Trophy,a Bramham Tomboy bitch out of Trespass, should be awarded firstplace, with Cowshp second, and Singwell third.

The dogs proved a fine-looking crowd too, all being upstandinghounds with plenty of bone and good ribs . Rallywood eventuallytook first place, Rector being second, and Spanker third . Both Rally-wood and Rector boast South Deyon Viceroy as their sire.

Lord Fur ness presided at the subsequent luncheon, held in thepaddock behind the huntsman 's house. The company was rathermore limited than usual.

A big entry of twenty-four and a half couples came before Mr . E.( 'urre, Captain S . Gosling and E . Short (the Cheshire huntsman), tobe judged on the occasion of the Puckeridge Puppy Show . Every one

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of the thirteen and a half couples of dog-hounds looked to haye themakings of the ideal fox-catcher, and they certainly do R . Gardinerevery credit.

Hamlet, a fine-looking puppy which should make a grand stallion-hound, was given first place, Duster, by Ruler out of Dinah, making avery close second. Guardsman, also sired by Ruler, came third.Amongst the bitches, Harriet by Somerset out of Huntress securedfirst place, with Hasty second and Hostess third.

The judging of the West Somerset entry took place at the Kennels,Carhampton, in the middle of August, the Rev . E . A . Milne, Major L . C.Garratt, and Sir Gilbert Wills, M .P., all three M .F.H .'s, officiating asjudges.

Homer, a remarkably fine-looking hound with plenty of bone,carried well down, was placed first . He is by Marksman out of Hope-ful . Guider, by a Beaufort sire out of Gamesome, came second, withHemlock third.

Amongst the bitches, Garland, by the Duke of Beaufort 's Draymanout of Glory, was given first place, whilst Gamble, her sister, camesecond. Third place went to Glorious, a bitch from the same litter asGarland and Gambol.

After the judging, Colonel Boles, M .P., the Master, and Mrs . Bolesentertained a company of over 50o to luncheon . In a very excellentspeech, Colonel Boles scouted the idea of the rapidly increasing cost ofmaintaining a Hunt being a menace to the continuance of hunting.In his opinion, the more the hunting man had to pay for his favouritesport the more it would benefit the men over whose land he rode . Healso appealed to the farmers and land-owners not to resort to drasticmeasures if foxes happened to be too numerous this season . It wasin their own interests to help to keep the Hunt in a flourishing state,since it benefited largely the agricultural industry.

Lord St . Audries, replying to the toast of " The Covert Owners,"made a most appropriate speech with regard to claims and farmers'interests .

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the eve of another hunting season, we are confronted bythe appalling catastrophe of a European Var.Naturally, to a certain extent, panic has reigned in our midst,

and rumours have been set afoot to the effect that our national sportof foxhunting will suffer materially ; eyen, perhaps, to the point ofextinction.

Had the war broken out on or about Noyember i, such mightpossibly have proved the case, since military M .F.H.'s would havebeen called back to the colours, and little or no time given for fresharrangements to be made to replace them . Following upon this therewould haye been the difficulty of procuring horses, whilst many a keenfollower of hounds might haye returned from the shires with a view tosaving money and attending strictly to business in the face of theimpending crisis.

As a nation, howeyer, we British haye always earned the reputation of adaptability, and now that we know what lies ahead of us, thereis no reason why one should predict any super-drastic changes in ourmode of liying or in our pastimes and pleasures.

From a state of universal peace to that of the long-dreaded war ofthe world is a change which few of us living to-day ever dreamed ofexperiencing . But now that it has been forced upon us, the nation,as in times of old, has risen to the occasion.

Panicmongers sought to raise the alarm of a shortage of foodstuff . They failed ! Others of the same ilk predicted a run on thebanks . They were wrong . In the face of all such alarms things haveremained perfectly normal.

Granted, there will be a shortage of horses, whilst many a welcomeface at the covert-side will be missing when the season opens . Butthis, surely, does not constitute any definite reason why those of us whoare not serving our country at the front should refrain from takingpart in the manly sport of foxhunting a sport which has been thetraining ground of the majority of our cavalry officers, and inci-dentally affords a living to hundreds of men trained to the care ofhorses.

There are pessimists—and their name is legion—who would fainprohibit any form of sport whilst our country is engaged in this great

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struggle for supremacy and the protection of Europe 's peace. Butlet it not be forgotten that England's greatest general saw fit toexport a pack of foxhounds to Spain, at the time of the PeninsularWar, in order that his officers, actually at the front, might indulge intheir favourite pastime of hunting the wily fox whilst waiting for achance to hunt their equally wily foemen . During the Boer War, withLord Kitchener ' s ready acquiescence, Major-General Alderson formeda pack of hounds and hunted the district round Pretoria . It isinteresting to note that the first inmates of the kennels were twelvecouple of the Royal Buckhounds sent out by His Majesty KingEdward upon the disbandment of that historic Hunt . That theyproyed too old and heayy to stand the work in South Africa wasa great disappointment, and they were subsequently replaced byfifteen couple of small foxhounds, with whom Major-General Aldersonshowed plenty of sport.

If there was any likelihood of the supression of foxhunting leadingto any material help to the nation, I do not believe that there is onesingle follower of hounds who would hesitate in placing his veto uponthe sport . But considering the matter from an entirely unbiassedstandpoint, there is really nothing to gain in so doing ; whilst, on theother hand, there is a great deal to be lost.

It must not be forgotten that foxes are a menace and no smallone either—to farmers and poultry breeders throughout the country.For many years now the latter have looked to the Masters of Hunts toexterminate these vermin which, if there numbers be not kept down,will cause more damage and loss of stock than anything else . This initself is an excellent reason why hunting arrangements should not inany way be curtailed, since, with the present loss of the enormousstock of poultry and eggs which is usually imported into England, itshould surely be our aim to preserye and stimulate the breeding ofsheep, poultry and game in our own country by every means withinour power.

The cancellation of hunting is certainly not the right way to setabout this.

Rightly, too, an urgent appeal has been made to employers of alldenominations not to reduce their staffs, and consequently cause moredistress through unemployment than is necessary . Such being thecase, why stop hunting ? There are far more men in this country thanthe average person is aware of—married and with families to support,who haye always been dependent upon hunting and horse breedingfor their liyelihood. If there were to be no hunting this season, whatwould become of them ? They would simply haye to join the ranks ofthe unemployed, which latter will speedily become a vast army, thedifficulty of coping with whose troubles we shall haye to face ere long.Then perhaps we shall realise fully the rank folly of putting a stop toany form of sport, pastime or amusement, which gives employment tothose not oyerburdened with the riches of this world .

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American Junior Club Championship Tournament.

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Aiken Tigers.1. Mr . Shaw McKean.2. Mr. B. W. Hopping.3. Mr. T. Le Boutillier, 2nd.Bk. Mr . B. K. Gatins.

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Semi-Final .Aiken Tigers beat Philadelphia C.C.

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Final.MEADOW BROOK MAGPIES

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American Polo Association Open Championship.

(Played at Point Judith P .C ., INarragansett Pier, August 10, 1914 .)2 Teams competed.

Conditions : Open to any team without restriction.

Fin at .

MEADOW BROOK MAGPIES beat Narragansett.1 . Mr. IN . L . Tilney . 1 . Mr. W. Plunkett Stewart.

Mr. J . Watson Webb . 2 . Mr. E. W. Hopping.3 . Mr . W . G. Loew . Mr. Alex. Brown .Bk. Mr . Howard Phipps.

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Filling the Gap.

We disgruntled people who must perforce operate in the homebase, and play the game as well as we can in the interests of the boys whoare playing it better out yonder, have at least that incentive to keepmoving, or as the stock and share men call it, to " carry on " and tokeep on carrying . It would be moderately ghastly if they came backand found a gap in the story which we had failed to fill up—we whoseonly business is to maintain the continuity of things, and keep themlive, and sound, and virile, and in readiness for the nation to takefullest advantage of the opportunity the men at the front are makingfor it . Seems a feather-bed sort of occupation by comparison ; butsomeone has to do it . It is up to us to do it, honestly and as wellas we can, without endeavouring to obscure our own lowliness byshouting and jeering at others, as is the present habit of certain paperpatriots whose sole conception of patriotism seems to be to tell some-body else to go and do the fighting.

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A Little Stocktaking.

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the key turns in the garage door and we put up with the inconveniencesof the cheaper form of travel when travel we must . This, however,is no argument against the comparatively expensive vehicle . Despitethe ultra-utilitarian motorist 's case, there is more in motoring thangetting there and getting back again . There is the little matter ofappearance, and the cheerful luxuries of fine coachwork, and leg room,and deep-hearted upholstery . There is the sense of power, and theculture of quietude, and the absence of the atmosphere of rigid economy.Clean collars, even collars of any other sort, are not strictly necessary,but we wear them . There are any number of things we do which Idaresay are quite unhealthy, separately considered . We do thembecause they are good to experience . We like them as we like goodpictures on the wall, and beautiful books on the shelf . Neither isstrictly necessary, but we have them just because they representrefinement and culture and are pleasing ; and because we are acut above the bovine and would not habitually sleep in the mostsanitary cowshed . So, if we can afford it, we will not be content withfour wheels and an engine in a frame . But—but this deserves aspecial paragraph.

The Economical Car.

In our proper desire to gratify all our motoring tastes, we haverather overlooked the fact that the car is also a strictly utilitarianvehicle, in successful competition on all counts with other forms oftransport . To-day the more economical cars can out-competetrains for cost, particularly if cost per mile is arrived at by dividing therunning charges by the seating capacity of the car . Additionalentries on the credit side of the car ledger, entries not taken intoaccount in the bare comparison of cost, include independence, door-to-door travelling, ever-readiness, and the health and comfort of open-air

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Hurlingham Official Handicap List

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Hunting Supplement

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INotes from All Quarters

99

Prospects of the Coming Season

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CURRENT TOPICS

The Late Mr . A. M . Tree.His many friends learnt with great regret of the recent death, in

his fifty-second year, of Mr . Arthur Tree, of Ashorne, near Leamington.He was of American nationality, having been born at Chicago, but forover twenty-five years he had resided in Warwickshire, and was wellknown in polo and hunting circles in the Midlands . INot only wasMr. Tree a keen player himself, but he was also an enthusiastic breederof polo ponies . In 1897 and 1898 he was President of the CountyPolo Association, and he was also a prominent supporter of the Poloand Riding Pony Society, and a member of the Council of the latterbody, which is now known as the INational Pony Society . Mr. Treebelonged to the Hurlingham, Ranelagh and Roehampton clubs, buthad played little in London of late years, and he used to be a regularplayer at Rugby and at the now defunct Stratford-on-Avon andWarwickshire (Leamington) Polo Clubs.

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Polo and the War.The past month 's casualty lists have included the names of many

polo players . Among those who have been killed is Captain RiversdaleIN . Grenfell, whose twin brother, Captain Francis Grenfell (9th Lancers)was severely wounded earlier in the war . Captain " Rivvy '' Grenfell(Bucks Yeomanry), who was attached to the 9th Lancers, was a veryfine INo. i . and had had many polo successes, while he also von theKadir Cup for pigsticking when on a visit to India in 1906 . Severalother polo-playing officers have been killed at the front, notablyCaptain D . K . Lucas-Tooth (9th Lancers), Lieut .-Colonel I . G. Hogg(4th Hussars), Captain G . H . Fitzgerald (4th Dragoon Guards), SirGwaine Baillie (Scots Greys), Mr . P. V . Heath (Royal Horse Guards),Mr. J. S. Ainsworth (11th Hussars), and Messrs . D . C . Bingham,R. W . M. Lockwood and V . M . G . Gordon-Ives, all three of the Cold-stream Guards . Included in the list of wounded are Lieut .-ColonelD. G. M. Capnibell, the commanding officer of the 9th Lancers ; Mr.A . K . Charlesworth (Carabiniers), Captain H . S . Sewell (4th DragoonGuards), Captain F . Reynolds (9th Lancers), Captain J . A . Guthrie(Irish Guards), Mr. G. W. I. Bairstow (20th Hussars), Major H . B.Mockett (4th Hussars), Major G . Gillson (R .H .A .), and the followingofficers of the Coldstream Guards : Captains J . H . Brocklehurst,W . A . Fuller-Maitland, F . Hardy, Hon . C . H . S . Monck, C W . Banbury,Sir W. B. Barttelot, and Mr . A . W. D. Bentinck.

Mentioned in Dispatches.Many polo players have been mentioned in Field-Marshal Sir John

French ' s dispatches for services in the field . They include Lieut .-Colonel Lord Loch, Brigadier-General Sir Philip Chetwode, Brigadier-General H . de B. de Lisle, Colonel John Vaughan, Major J . S . Cawley(dead), Major H . M . Durand, Captain R. S. Hamilton-Grace, andCaptain R . G . Howard-Vyse, all of the General Headquarters Staff.

Among the long list of officers singled out for mention are thefollowing polo players :—Household Cavalry : Major Viscount Crichton(Royal Horse Guards), Mr . A. L. E . Smith (1st Life Guards), andMr. D . E . Wallace (znd Life Guards) . znd Dragoon Guards (Queen ' sBays) : Lieut .-Colonel H . W. Wilberforce, Major G . H . A. Ing. CaptainE. S. Chance, and Mr. A. J . R. Lamb. 4th Dragoon Guards : Lieut .-Colonel R . L. Mullens, Major (now Lieut .-Colonel) G . T . M. Bridges,and Captain C . B . Hornby. 5th Dragoon Guards : Lieut .-ColonelG. K. Ansell (dead), and Mr . V . D. S . Williams . 6th Dragoon Guards(Carabiniers) : Major W. G . Home, and Captain M. A . Kennard.znd Dragoons (Royal Scots Greys) : Lieut .-Colonel C . B. Bulkeley-Johnson, Major A . Lawson, Captain Walter Long, and Messrs . W.Duguid-McCombie and G. F. A. Pigot-Moodie . 3rd Hussars : Lieut .-Colonel A . A . Kennedy, and Mr . C . F. Clarke. 4th Hussars : Major

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P . Howell, and Mr . L . H . Cripps . 5th Lancers : Major J . B . Jardine,Mr. B . W. Robinson, Hon . H . C. Alexander, and Mr . W. H. Coulter.9th Lancers : Lieut .-Colonel D . G. M. Campbell, Captain D . K . L.Lucas-Tooth, Captain F . O. Grenfell, Captain L . W. Sadleir- Jackson,and Mr . R. L. Benson . 11th Hussars : Hon. C . H . Mulholland, andMr. J. S. Ainsworth . 12th Lancers : Lieut .-Colonel F . Wormald,Major E . Crawley, Major C . Fane, Captain C . E . Bryant, Mr . D . C . H.Richardson, Mr . H . A. Brand, and Mr . B. G. Nicholas . 15th HussarsMajor F. C. Pilkington, Captain Hon . W. A . INugent, Captain A.Courage, Hon . E. C . Hardinge, and Mr . G . H. Straker. 16th LancersMajor C . J . Eccles, Major C . L . K . Campbell, Captain A . Neavee, Messrs.E. H . L . Beddington, E . R . INash, J . L . Cheyne, R . A . J . Beech, C . E . H.Tempest-Hicks, D . R . Cross, R . G. P. Davies, J . L . Cheyne, L . C.Ramsbotham-Isherwood, and Lord Wodehouse (attached) . 19thHussars : Major A. W . Parsons . 20th Hussars : Major A . C . Little,Captain C. J . Mangles, and Mr. D. S. Peploe . INorth Irish HorseMr. R. A . West . Royal Horse Artillery : Major G . Gillson . 1st Batt.Coldstream Guards : Lieut .-Colonel J . Ponsonby, Captain W. St . A.Warde-Aldam, Mr. G. Campbell, and Mr . J . C. Wynne-Finch. 2ndBatt . Coldstream Guards : Captain F . Hardy, and Captain G . B . S.Follett . 1st Batt . Scots Guards : Lieut .-Colonel H . C. Lowther.1st Batt . Irish Guards : Lieut .-Colonel Hon . G . H. Morris, and MajorH. F. Crichton . 1st Batt . Somerset Light Infantry : Captain L. A.Jones-Mortimer. 1st Batt . King's Royal Rifles : H.H. Prince Mauriceof Battenberg, Captain F . G. Willan . 1st Batt . Rifle Brigade : MajorG. N . Salmon, Captain Hon . F. R. D . Prittie, and Captain G . JBrownlow .

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Hurlingham OfficialHandicap List

(Revised 1st August, 1914)

Name.Handi-cap.

H .R.H. The Prince of Wales

i

Abadie, Major E. A. .Abadie, Major E. H . .Abbot, T . A .

.

rAbbott, Capt .

3Abell, M . H .

3Abell, IN . .

3Adam, Major

.

iAdams, Capt . F. E .

.

2

Adams, J . L .

.

iAdamthwaite, H .

3Adamthwaite, J .

2

Agnew, C . A .

iAgnew, F . S .

2

Agnew, J . S .

.>Ainsworth, P .

.

iAinsworth, Capt . W .

2

Alba, Duke of

.

4Alcock, V . C.Aldridge, C . T . .

3Alexander, F . D .

2Alexander, Hon . H . C .

.,

Allan, R . G .

iAllen, J . E. R .

iAllfrey, Capt .

.

2

Allfrev, F . de V . B .

iAllfrey, H .

.

iAllgood, Capt . .

zAllot, Capt . P. B .

1

Alston, J . S .

.

rAnderson, E . L . B .

.

2

Anderson, Lt . R. F. A .

2

Anderson, R. J . .

.

.Anderson, Major R . J . P.,

D.S .O .

.

.

Name .

Handi- cap.

Andrassy, Count Maim

2

Andreae, S . G. G .

.

3Annesley, Capt . Hon. A .

6Annesley, Major A . C.Annesley, Lt .-Col . J . H. A . .

2

Anstruther, J . A .

.

3Anthony, Ivor .

iAntrobus, E .

rAplin, F . .

2

Arbuthnot, A . .

iArcher, G . .

.

.

rArcher-Houblon, R . .

rArcher-Shee, Major

4Argenti, John P .

2Arion, Duke of .

3Arkell, A . E .

.

2

Armitage, W. P .

2Armstrong, W. M .

3Arnott, J .

.

.

.

iAshby, A. G .

iAshley, J .

.

.

.

2Ashley-Cooper, Capt . G .

3Ashton, Capt . H. C. S .

6Ashton, R . C . IN .

3Aspinall, G .

2Aspinall, L .

.

.

2Aspinall, Major R. L . .

2

Astor, Capt . J . J .

.

6Atkinson, E . G . .

.

7Atkinson, Capt . F. St . J .

8Atkinson, J . E . .

.

.

2Aubyn, B. M. St .

.

rAuersperg, Prince Vincentz .

zAuld, Capt . R. T. K . .

.

3Austin, E . .

.

.

iAvery, Leonard

2

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[OcT., 1914

Name .

Handi-cap.

Aylmer, J . W . .

.

4

Bacon, Robert .

5Badcock, W .

.

.

rBadger, Capt . T. R . .

9Baer, S .

.

.

.

rBagnell, R. A . .

2

Bagnell, W . G . .

.

iBailey, Major P . J .

4Baillie, Hon. A .

.

iBaillie, T . M. D .

2

Bainbridge, Col . G .

2

Baird, C. E .

.

.

rBaird, \V. J .

.

.

rBairstow, G . W. I .

5Baker, C . T .

.

.

rBaker, Hugh

.

2

Bakewell, J . S . .

2

Balding, A .

.

6Balding, B .

5Balding, W .

.

8Balfour, F .

3Balfour, F ., Jun .

.

sBalfour, F . J .

.

.

4Bampfylde, Hon. W . H .

2

Banbury, Capt . C. W .

4Bannatyne, J . F . G . .

2

Banner, W. Harwood .

zBarber, G .

.

.

rBarbour, F .

.

2

Barclay, J . F .

2

Barclay, M. E . .

2

Barker, A . Auriol

rBarker, D. Auriol

4Barker, H .

.

.

.

1

Barker, R. R . .

4Barlow, Major IN .

3Barnard, R . T . .

rBarnard, V. H . .

rBarne, S . .

.

4Barneby, W . T .

.

iBarnes, S . .

4Barnett, G .

.

.

2

Barnett, Capt . J . L. G .

1

Barnsley, R . M . .

.

.

2

Barrett, Capt . F. W. .

. ioBarrett, T . L . M .

.

.

zBarrington, Capt . Hon. W . .

2

Barton, C 6Barton, Stanley .

.

8Barttelot, Sir W., Bt . .

2

Bass, Sir Wm., Bt .

.

5Basset, Capt . IN . F .

4Bates, Capt. C. R .

.

2

Name .

Hand'-cap.

Bates, R . P .

.

.

rBates, Capt . S . G .

.

.

2

Battenberg, Prince M . of

rBatten, Capt . J . B .

.

.

rBatten-Pooll, J . A .

2

Battey, J . B .

.

.

rBaxter, Capt . IN . E .

iBaxter, W. H . .

.

rBayer, H . .

.

rBayley, Major F .

3Bayley, H . .

.

4Bayley, R .

.

.

.

2

Bayley-Worthington, R .

2

Bayley, Major J . .

.

.

2

Bayly, R . .

.

iBaynes, Capt . G .

.

.

5Beale-Brown, Major M. J . E .

3Beale-Browne, Major D .

.

3Beaton, G. K .

.

.

.

2

Beauchamp, E . A .

.

.

rBeaumont, Hon . W. H . C . .

rBeddington, E . H. L . .

.

5Beech, D . C . M . .

.

6Beech, R . A. J . .

4Beistigne, J . de .

rBell, Capt . A. D .

6Bell, A. H . .

rBell, E .

.

rBell, H. J .

.

.

.

2

Bell, H. S ., D .S .O .

2

Bell, Irving, W. O .

2

Bell, Isaac

7Bell, J .

.

rBell, Maurice

.

2

Bell, Capt . W. B .

3Bellaney, E .

.

4Bellew, F . D .

.

rBellville, F. A . .

.

4Bellville, Capt . G. E . .

7Bellville, W. J . .

.

3Belmont, R .

.

6Bennett, E . R . .

2

Bennett, Major F .

rBennett, J . L. .

2

Bennett, R .

.

2

Bennett, T . W . .

rBenson, R. D . .

rBenson, R. L . .

.

5Bentinck, A . AW. D . .

rBentinck, Capt . H. D . .

5Benyon, J . W . .

.

2

Bernard, Col . F . T. H .

2Bertin, J . .

2

Best, T . W .

i

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Name.

Handi-cap.

Bethell, W .

.

Z

Betts, J . H .

.

.

Z

Betty, Capt . P . K .

3Bibby, B . .

.

.

Z

Bibby, Harold .

2

Bibby, J . D .

.

iBiddy, J . D .

zBigge, H . G .

.

.

3Bindon-Blood, Capt . .

.

3Bingham, Capt . Hon. J . D . Y .

8Birkbeck, C .

.

.

.

zBirkmyre, J .

iBiscoe, Capt .

rBlack, J . B .

.

.

Z

Black, Capt . M. A .

6Blackburn, J . H. J .

.

.

3Blacker Douglas, R . St . J . .

iBlackett, Sir Hugh D., Bt . .

2

Blair, Major A . .

.

.

4Blair, S rBlair-Cunynghame, R . O .

zBlake, G 3Blake, Jack

.

2

Bligh, Hon. N. G .

.

3Blofield, F . D ' ArcyBlood, Capt . B . .

.

3Blunt, Capt . D. H .

Z

Boddington, O . .

.

iBoden, A . P .

.

2

Bolitho, W. J . M . rBond, Major

.

.

Z

Bonham, Capt . E. H . .

rBonn, W . .

.

.

zBooth, Major Trevor .

3Borwick, G . O . .

.

2

Borwick, Capt. M .

6Borwick, R . J . .

zBoumphrey, J . .

.

Z

Bourne-May, J . B . S .

rBouverie, Capt . H. Pleydell

zBovill, A . C .

.

.

.

3Bowden-Smith, P . E .

.

iBowlby, Capt . G. V. S .

6Bowlby, Lt ., R .IN .

.

rBowlby, L . H . S .

.

3Bowles, W . A . .

zBowley , R. B .

.

zBoyd-Rochfort, G . A . .

4Boyes, E . B .

.

.

2

Boyle, Capt . Hon. J . .

rBrace, H. F .

.

.

4Bradford, H . G . .

Z

Bradshaw, F . S . .

4Brain, W . H .

.

4

Name.Handi-cap.

Bramwell, Major H. D .

.

3Brand, H . A. T . .

.

2

Brand, J . C .

.

2

Brassey, Major

E .

H .,M .V.O . .

.

8Brassey, E . P . .

.

6Brassey, Capt . H . E . .

8Brassey, Capt . R. B . .

rBreitmeyer, G . C. A . .

iBrennand, C . W .

iBridges, Capt . E. J. .

2

Bridges, Major G. T. M .

2

Bright, W . A .

.

.

zBrindle, W. S . .

3Brindley, C . W . .

iBriscoe, Capt .

.

.

2

Bristow, Collyer J.Britten, F . C . R .

iBrocke, Major V.

.

4Brocklebank, Capt . R. H .

6Brocklebank, Corn ., R.N .

2

Brocklehurst, A . H .

2

Brocklehurst, Capt . J . H .

.

3Brodie, Capt . L. C .

.

.

3Brodie, W . L .

.

iBromilow, J .

.

.

2

Brooke, Capt . Geoffrev

5Brooke, Capt . J . H . O .

2

Brooke, W . H . .

3Brookes, B .

.

iBrown, Capt. A .

6Brown, Capt. G. H . .

.

3Brown, Com . A. T., R.N .

zBrown, Lt .-Col. Clifton

3Brown, Com . Clifton, R.N .

rBrown, Capt. E .

5Brown, Gilbert .

.

iBrown, H. Stewart

iBrown, M. Stewart

.

iBrown, Com . P . G., R.N.

iBrown, T . Blundell

iBrown, Com . Yeats, R .N .

zBrowne, Hon. M . H. D .

iBrowne, \\" .

.

.

Z

Browne-Clayton, Major R . .

5Browning, Major J . A .

iBrownlow, G. J .

Z

Brunner, C . H . .

3Bryan, Capt . L . A .

4Bryan, L. A., Jun .

Z

Bryant, C. E .

.

5Bryant, Harold J .

3Buckmaster, VV-. S .

ioBuist, Major

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Name . Hand -cap.

Campbell, Com ., R N .

3Campion, C .

iCandy, C . .

.

2Capel, Arthur

6Cape, Major H . A .

{Cardew, H . D. St . G . .

iCardwell, Capt . C . A . .

iCarew, F . L .

.

iCarlton, Lord

iCarleton, Hon . Dudley, M.P .

2Carolan, F .

iCarr, C . K .

-;Carr, Capt . M . R .

4Carr, L .

.

4Carr, L. R .

ICarr, Major

.Carr, P . W. K . .Cartland, Major J . H .

iCarton de Wiart, Capt . A . .

6Casas, A. de Las

3Casas, J . C. de LasCasas, L . de Las

;Casas, M. de Las

4Castlereagh, Viscount, M.V.O .

{Cattell, S .

rCattle, C . F .

rCavendish, Capt . F. W. L. S.

H 6Cavendish, Major Lord J . S . ,

D .S .O .

.

.

,;Cayzer, A . B .

iCayzer, H. R.Cayzer, Capt . H . S .

.Cazenove, R . de L .

iCecil, Capt . R. E .

.Cezar, Col . I . de O .

3Chamberlayne, H .

.

2

Chamberlin, R . .

iChampion, L . M. le

zChance, Capt . E. S .

iChance, G . de P .

iChance, Major O . K . .

{Chance Lyall, Capt . .Chanter, E . R . .

2Chaplin, H. P . .Chaplin, Col . R. E.Chaplin, Capt . R. S. .Chaplin, W . E . .

.

,;Chapman, Capt . A . F .

.

2

Chapman, E . W . .Charlesworth, A . K . .

,;Charleton, J . E . .

.

.

2

Charley, Capt . H . R . .

,;Charley, A .

.

.

4

Han'cap.

Bulkeley, Capt. T. H . R.,M .V.O .

.

.

.

3Bulkeley-Johnson, Lt .-Col . C .,

C .B .

.

.

6Bullard, G . T .

iBullen, W. F .

iBuller, Com . H ., R N .

2

Buller, W ., R .N. . 2

Bullivant, PercyBullock, Capt . Troyte

zBullock-Marsham, F . W .

.

2

Bullows, M .

.

.

rBunbury, Col . K . P. V .

iBurdett, A. G . .

iBurdon, W. B. C .

.

3Burdon, \\' . W . .

iBurgess, Dr . R .

iBurke, G . B .

iBurke, J . B . M .

iBurn, R. C . W . .

4Burrowes, R. P . . rBurt, Major A . .

2Burton, W. P . .

zBushel, C. H .

zButler, I . G .

iButler, J . .

5Butler, J . G . A . .

iButson, S . ,J .

2Buxton, Ivor

7Buxton, Capt . J . L . .

6Buxton, R .

.

.

2

Buxton, R. G . .

iBuzzard, Capt . .

i

Cadman, P . S . .

aCadogan, Hon. Ed .

.1Cadogan, Hon. W. G. S .

5Caledon, Earl of

.Callender, W. H. B . .

5Calvert, C . S .

iCampbell, Capt . .

2

Campbell, Capt . A . V .

iCampbell, C .

2Campbell, Major C . H .

iCampbell, Major C. K . I_ . .

5Campbell, Col . Colin .

5Campbell, Col . D. G. M .

5Campbell, Duncan E . .

2Campbell, G .A . .

.

2

Campbell, J . A. .Campbell, Capt . J . V., D .S .O .

4Campbell, IN .

.

.

2

Campbell, Major INoel .

2

ampbell, Capt . W . .

r

OCT., 1914 -

THE POLO MONTHLY

77

Name .

Handcap.

Charrington, H . V. S . .

4Charters, J . H . .

.

rChatterton, Major B . .

.

2Cheape, Capt . L . St . C .

. 10Chesham, Lord .

.

.

Z

Chesshire, H. R .

2

Chetwode, Lt .-Col . Sir P . W.

Chetwode

.

.

.

2Cheyne, J . C .

2

Cheyne, J . L.

.

.

.

2

Chichester, Capt . R. G. I . .

rChichester, Major W . R .

.

2

Child, Sir Hill, Bt .

.

.

3Childerstone, H . M .

iChinnock, H . S . .

.

3Chinnock, J . S . .

.

.

4Chisenhale-Marsh, H . A .

4Christie-Miller, Capt . E .

.

2Christie-Miller, Capt . F . G . .

3Chunda Singh, Col .

.

.

7Chute, Capt .

.

.

.

2

Cimera, Conde de la .

.

3Clair, Capt . Hon. A. J . M. St .

iClair, G. J . P . St .

.

.

iClark, J . G. W . .

rClark, W . G .

.

2

Clark, W. Lyon .

2

Clarke, Arundell .

iClarke, C . F .

.

4Clarke, C . S .

2

Clarke, G . F .

.

.

3Clay, Capt . Spender .

3Clayton, G .

.

iClayton, Capt . G. F . .

4Clegg, Assheton .

.

iClegg, Capt . H . M .

.

.

3Clerke, Col . W . A., D .S .O . .

4Clibborn, B .

.

.

.

4Cliff, W . McC .

.

iClifford, F . C .

iClifton, A. J .

.

.

Z

Clinch, Major H . W . .

iClinch, Major W. G . .

2Clive, Viscount .

.

iClowes, C . E .

.

iClowes, J . O .

.

.

iClowes, Capt . St . G . .

3Clutterbuck, T . R .

.

rCobb, J . C .

.

.

2

Cobb, J . W .

.

2Cocks, J . C. S . .

iCoey, E .

.

.

rCoghill, Col . C. E .

.

.

2

Coke, Lt. Hon. R., R.N .

z

Name.

Handi-cap.

Cole, J . J . B .

3Coles, E. R .

.

.

2

Colgan, Dr . F . P .

,3Colledge, J . E . .

iCollier, R . J .

.

.

SCollier-Johnston, N . S .

iCollins, R . L .

2

Collins, W . A .

.

.

rCollins, Major W . F . .

iCollis, Capt . R . .

.

.Colmore, Capt . H .

.

7Colston, Capt . E . M . .

rCombe, Capt . H .

.

iCombe, H . C . S . .

zCombe, S . B .

.

2

Compton, Lord A . F . .

iCompton, Col . Lord D .

5Compton, E . R . .

.Compton, P . H .

.Compton, Lord Spencer

.

iCongleton, Lord H . B . F . .

2

Connaught, H.R.H . Prince

Arthur of

.

iConnell, Capt . A. H . .

iConnellan, Capt . P . M.Cooke, A . F .

2

Cooke, H . E .

.

rCooke, J . F . (K .C .)

2

Cooke, T . .

.

3Cookson, Major P . B .

3Cookson, T . H . .

2

Cooper, Capt . F .

3Cooper, G . J . R .

.Cooper, R . A .

.

iCope, Charles

.

.

rCopland-Griffiths, E . .

3Corbett, Major C. H . .Corbett, R.Cornish, C . L .

.

.

2

Cornwallis, W. S .

.

.

2

Cory, Sir C . J ., Bt ., M.P .

2

Cotesworth, C . H .

.

rCottrill, H . L .

.

rCoulter, W . H . .

4Courage, Capt . A .

4Courage, Douglas K .

2

Courage, H. F . .

.

rCourage, Major M. R. F .

.}Courage, Raymond

.

5Court, Capt . W. H. R .

3Covell, E . .

.

2

Cowie, G . .

.

rCowie, Surg.-Major

2

Cowie, W. C .

i

7 8

THE POLO MONTHLY

[OCT., 1 9 1_1

Name

Handicap

Cowlard, Capt . J . F . .

.

2

Cox, W. H .

.

.

iCrabb, C. E .

.

iCrabbe, J . G .

2

Crabbe, J . S .

2

Cradock, C .

.

.

.

4Craig, Sir Algernon Gibson,

Bt .

2

Craig, JamesCraig, R . S .

.

iCrailsheim, Capt . H. R .

3Crane, Joshua .

.

7Crawley, Major E .

.

4Crawshay, C . H. R .

2

Crawshay, M .

.

.

2

Crean, G . .

.

rCrean, J . F .

.

iCresswell, A . J . G .

.

3Cresswell, Capt . A. S . .

2

Crewdson, F .

.

.

4Crewdson, H . Douglas

2

Crewdson, J . C . .

2

Crewdson, R . R .

.

.

iCrichton, Major Viscount

3Cripps, F .

3Cripps, L . H .

.

4Cropper, P . G . .

iCross, D . R .

.

.

iCross, Capt . E. G . K . .

4Cross, J . C .

.

iCross, R . .

2

Crossley, E .

Z

Crossley, F .

.

zCrossley, F . S .

.

2

Crossley, Sir K .

2

Crowshaw, O . M .

iCubitt, A . G .

.

iCubitt, C . B .

zCubitt, H . A .

iCundell, F .

.

.

Z

Cunningham, R . T .

2

Cunningham, W .

.

.

zCunninghame, Capt . W . W . S. 3Curry, Capt . V. F .

.

.

2

Curwen, C . E .

.

.

iCuthbertson, IN . .

2

Dabie, Capt . J. J .

3Dagnall, Capt . W .

.

4Dale, Capt . Claude

zDalgety, A . G . .

.

2

Dalgleish, Capt .

2

Dalmeny, Lord .

.

7Dalrymple, Capt . I . D .

2

Name .

Handi-cap.

Daly, Capt . B .

3Daly, Capt . D . .

.

3Darner, Hon . G. Dawson

Z

Daniell, F .

.

iDarby, M . A .

iDarell, Capt . L. E .

2

Darley, A. A .

iDarley, D . G. F .

2

Darley, Capt . J . C .

3Darling, Capt . J . C .

}Darnell, G. E .

.

3Darnell, N . G . .

3Darwood, J . W . .

2

Dasent, Lt ., R .IN .

.

iDashwood, Capt .

3Daubiney, Capt . C . J . B .

3Davenport, F . .

.

iDaves, Capt . R . .

3Davey, Capt .

rDavey, J . S .

.

iDavidson, Major E . G .

3Davidson, E . H .

3Davidson, P . G . .

2

Davies, Capt.

2

Davies, H. Kevill

iDavies, R. G. K .

2

Davies, K. L .

1

Davis, A. L .

2

Davis, F . ffrench

iDavis, IN . B .

iDavis, S . F .

rDavison, S .

iDayson, E . R. .Dawll, G . .

3Dawson, H . Squirl 3Dawson, Lt ., R .IN .

iDawson. Scott J . K .

5Dawson, W . Squirl

zDawtrey, Hubert

iDawtrey, Walter

rDay, S. O .

.

iDayrell, Capt . W. S .

4Deakin, G . V .

rDease, W. G .

3Deathe, C .

2

Deathe . J .

2

Deed, S . Cornell .

2

De Beistigne, J.De Freville, H . .

2

De Lisle, Gen. H. B .

7Delmege, Capt . C .

5Deluis, R . P. St . M .

.

2

De Montaigu, Count R .

rDene, H . .

1

OcT., 1 9 114.1

THE POLO MONTHLY

79

Name.Handicap.

Denison, Capt . E. B . .

.

4Denison, Hon . H .

.

Z

Denison-Pender, H . D .

3Dennis, Capt . M . F .

.

.

7Denny, C . K .

.

.

rDenny, Capt . L. S .

2

Derbyshire, C . .

.

2

D'Escandon, A . .

.

4D'Escandon, M . E .

+De Stacpoole, R .

.

rDe Trafford, H . .

.

4De Trafford, Sir H . F .

4De Tuyll, M. A . .

4Devas, A. .

.

zDe Winton, S . .

3Dibble, Major H .

.

2

Dickson, A. Gordon

iDigby, F . J . B. W .

.

rDiggle, Lt . G. V .

2

Diggle, J . IN .

.

2

Diggle, L . \V .

zDillon, S . S .

.

.

rDimsdale, Capt . E. C .

2

Dixon, Major D .

2

Dixon, F . .

.

rDobie, Capt . J . J .

3Dobson, G . W . .

2

Dobson, J . S .

.

Z

Dodgson, H . C . .

iDonnelly, T. B . .

2

Dorman, E . M . .

3Dorse, E . .

.

Z

Douglas, Hon . C .

4Douglas, Hon . J .

Z

Douglas, Hon . R .

4Douglas, Hon . W .

.

.

zDouglas Pennant, Hon . A . G .

4Downes, O . C . .

.

.

3Drage, Major F . B .

3Drage . H .

3Drage, John

.

.

7Drake, A. Tyrwhitt

2

Drake, F . B .

.

.

3Drake, F . V .

.

rDrake, Major \V . H . .

2

Drayson, R . W . .

.

zDrummond, M . G .

iDrury, H . .

.

5Drury, W. E .

.

1

Drybrough, T . B .

3Drysdale, H .

.

2

Dubs, C. T. A . .

zDuchesne, J .

.

.

zDuckworth . E. 1) . F . .

Z

Name.

Handi-cap.

Duckworth, E . H . S .

.

1

Duckworth, W . .

.

2

Duff, Major A . A .

2

Duff, Major F . W .

3Duffarn, H .

.

zDugdale, A .

.

.

.

3Duguid-McCombie, Capt . W.

McC 4Dunbar, Capt . C . McG .

6Dunbar, Major M . L . .

.

4Duncan, Major F . J ., D .S .O .

3Dunnington-Jefferson, J . J . .

4Durack, J . J .

3Durand, Major H. M . .

5

Earle, H . M .

3East, H . .

6Eastwood, IN . W . rEberle, G. F .

rEbrington, Viscount

2

Eccles, Major C . J .

rEccles, W . E. L .

.

rEdbrooke, R . F .

iEden, J .

.

5Eden, R. H .

3Edge, Dr . .

rEdmondson, R . E .

3Ednam, Lord

2

Edwards, Capt . A . IN . .

9Edwards, G . d'A.Edwards, —

iEgan, F . .

5Egerton, Major G . A .

4Egerton, R .

iEgerton, Capt . S . W .

2

Elgee, Capt . H . F .

3Eliot, J . H .

2

Elliott, G . R .

2

Ellis, F .

.

iEllison, C. Chetwynd

4Ellison, F. O .

4Errington, L .

rEsmonde, T. L . .

rEstcourt, Capt . T. E . .

iEvans, A. P .

rEvans, C . D .

3Evans, G. P .

3Evans, H . .

iEvans, H. K. D . .

3Evans, H. L .

2

Evans, J . W. D .

5Evans, Capt . R. H .

2

Evington, L .

.

Z

Ewen, Lt .-Col . M. L. Mac .

3

So

THE POLO MONTHLY

._OCT., 1914

Name.

Handcap

Fairburn, S. G . .

.

.

iFairfax Lucy, Sir H . R., Bt .

rFalkner, B . B . .

.

.

2

Falkner, R . J . V .

.

zFane, Major C ., D.S .O .

3Farmer, C .

2

Farmer, James .

.

2

Farmer, R . Haywood

5Farquhar, W . F . .

.

3Farran, Capt . G. L.Farwell, W .

.

.

2

Fauquet-Lemaitre, M .

2

Fawkes, V .

rFebrel, C . .

.

rFell, G. H . E .

.

.

.

zFellowes, Capt . Hon. C. C . .

5Fenwick, K. R. G .

.

.

2

Fenwick-Palmer, R . G .

.

iFerguson, Major H de L . .

iFerguson, Major J . \\' .

.

I

Fetherstonhaugh, R. G .

iFfrcnch Blake, St . J . L.

zField, Marshal .

rField, INorman .

4Field, Capt . P . C .

.Fielden, Capt . E. A . .

5Fielding, A .

.

rFinegan, Dr . A . .

2

Finlay, D . .

.

3Firth. G . .

rFitzgerald A .

.

.

.

2

Fitzgerald, Major A . O. G . .

.}Fitzgerald, Col . G. J . .

.

4Fitzgerald, Capt . J . P .

4Fitzgerald, Major P ., D.S.O .

7Fitzgerald, W . .

.

.

Z

Fitzwilliam, Earl, D .S .O .

2

Fletcher, J . K . .

.

.

iFletcher, R .

.

rFletcher, T .

.

.

3Follett, Capt . G., M.V.O .

3Follett, Capt . R . S .

.

2

Fordham, H .

.

.

4Fordyce, Capt . R . D . .

rForester, Capt . Hon. E .

3Forwood, E . B . .

.

5Forwood, T . B . .

.

3Foster, Capt . A. W .

.

4Foster, Gerald .

.

rFoster, Gordon B .

iFoster, J . Vere .

.Foster, P. W . W .

4Fottrel, F .

2

Fowler, J . D .

1

Name. Handi-cap.

Francis, J . C. W .

.

3Francis, T . C .

.

.

3Franks, Major G . D. .Fraser, A .

.

.

.

iFraser, D . C .

.

.

iFraser, Major H. F .

iFraser-Tytler, IN .

.

iFreake, F . M .

.

.Freeland, Capt . A. D . .

2Freer-Smith, D . F .

.

iFrench, M. King .

.

.

2Fuller, E . P .

.

.

.

iFuller-Maitland, Capt . W. A.Fuller-Maitland, W . A .

.

}Furber, L . .

.

.

2

Gage, Major M . F .

,;Gairdner, H. A . .

.

.

5Gaisford, St . Lawrence C .

iGalbraith, J . W. S .

.

.

iGallaher, A .

.

.Galloway, S . J . .

rGallup, H . M .

.

.Galvayne, F . H .

3Game, George .

.

2

Garfit, H. B. C. .

aGarland, C . T . .

,;Garnett, H .

.

iGarnett, W . iGarrard, C .

.

2Garstin, C . W. A .

.Gascoigne, Capt . L .

iGascoigne, R .

.

.

iGaselee, H . S .

.

.

2Gaskell, Capt . G. W . .

3Gaunt, Major C. R . .

2

Gennys, E . C. Henn

zGerard, C . .

.

.

zGerard, Capt. Lord

rGething, H . B . .

.

4Gibb, C .

.

.

iGibbs, E . L .

.

3Gibbs, Capt . J . E.Gibbs, L . M .

.

2Gibbs, Capt . W . .

.

SGibbs, Capt . W. B .

6Gibson, K . L .

.

.

.

Z

Gibson-Craig, Sir A . C., Bt .

2Gill, F . A SGill, W . T .

.

.

iGillman, Major .

. , .

4Gillson, Major Godfrey

rGipps, R . A .

.

.

iGlover, B. R .

i

OcT ., 1 9 1 4 ]

THE POLO MONTHLY

81

Name .

Hamcap

Goddard, J . P . .

.

rGodfree, D . W. .

5Godman, Hubert

2

Godman, J .

.

5Godman, Capt . T. P .

4Godson, H . G. .

1Goldschmidt, Sidney

2

Goldsmith, F., M.P . .

Z

Gooch, Capt .

.

rGoode, J . P .

.

rGoodhart, J . H . .

.Goodman, Capt . H. R .

iGordon, A .

Z

Gordon, C . O .

.

iGordon, Henry

iGordon, J .

.Gordon, R.Gordon-Dill, J . M .

.Gordon-Duff, Capt . L .

.

iGordon - Dugdale,

Capt .,D.S .O 3

Gordon Munro, R .

iGore, R .

.

.

.

rGort, Viscount G. S . .

Z

Gossage, Allan .

.

iGossage, Arthur .

rGostling, A. E . .

Z

Gotto . C . H .

.

iGough, G . V. H .

.

iGoulding, L.

.

.

4Goulding, W . L. A .

3Gouldsmith, C. C .

.

.

2

Gouldsmith, J . D .

4Gower, J . R .

.

iGrace, C . R .

.

2

Graham, A . C. D .

.

3Graham, Major C. L . .

3Graham, Sir C . W. N. .Graham, D .

.

.

2

Graham, F .

3Graham, H . S . B .

rGraham, Malise .

1 i

Graham, W. G .

rGramont, L . R .

.

2

Grant, A . E .

rGrant, John

3Grant, J . B .

.Gray, Capt . F . W .

.

3Gray, H . Wyndham .

3Greaves, G. M .

iGreen, E . B .

zGreen, H . J .

2

Greene, E . A .

.

2

Greenway, T .

i

Name .

Handi-cap.

Greenwood, R .

.

I

Greer, E . B .

.

.

I

Grenfell, Capt . F. O . .

8Gresson, W . J . .

.

IGreville, G . G. F .

IGreyille, Lord

.

2Grey, J . F .

.

.

.

I

Griffiths, E . Copland .

3Griffiths, P . D . .

.

I

Grimshaw, Harold

iGrisar, A . .

.

.

6Grisar, W . .

.

I

Grogan, W . E . .

.

.

3Grosvenor, Capt . Lord Hugh 7Grubb, R. R .

.

.

.

3Guest, Capt . Hon. F. E .

4Guest, Major Hon . H.

3Gurney, N .

.

I

Guthrie, J . N .

.

4Guthrie, —

.

.

.

I

Gwyer, Capt . A. G .

4Gwyer, S . K .

.

.

4

Haag, Major E. C .

I

Haig, John

.

.

5Haig, Oliver

.

3Halhed, N . G. B .

.

iHall, Capt . H . C .

3Hall, H . W .

.

2

Hall, W. D . A . .

.

iHallett, Capt . A . M . .

2Hamilton, Lord C . N . .

IHamilton, G . Baillie .

IHamilton, Capt . H . W .

2Hamilton, St . J . M .

.

.

IHamilton-Grace, Capt . R. S .

4Hamilton-Russell, Capt .

.

3Hamilton-Russell, Major Hon.

Hamilton-Russell, R . .

.

2

Hamilton-Stubber, Capt . R . .

3Hamilton-Temple-Blackwood,

Lord

.

.

.

.

3Hammond, F . .

I

Hancock, D . M . .

I

Handcock, S . H . .

I

Hankey, A. B . .

3Hankey, Capt . S . R. A .

2

Hardcastle, William .

3Hardinge, Hon . E. C . .

I

Hardinge, G . N . .

.

I

Hardy, A. E .

.

2

Hardy, E . .

.

3Hardy, Capt . F.

2F

82

THE POLO MONTHLY

OCT.,

- 1914

Name .

Handcap.

Hardy H .

.

.

3Hardy, Capt. E . J .

3Hardy, Capt. L. H .

5Hardy, Capt . S . J .

.

4Hargreaves, Capt . A. K .

6Hargreaves, Frank

.

.

4Hargreaves, G . .

.

6Hargreaves, J . .

4Harjes, H . H .

.

.

5Harland, Capt . P . S . .

2

Harland, Capt . R. W . .

.

zHarman, Major A . E. W .

7Harman, S . Ring

.

Z

Harrington, Earl of

rHarris, H . M.

.

.

rHarris, L . H. H .

.

.

zHarris-St . John, Major C . E .

3Harrison, A . C . Graeme .

3Harrison, H. B . .

.

rHarrison, Capt . J . F . .

9Harrison, Mitchell

.

zHartigan, P . F . .

.

zHartley, Holliday

.

3Hartley, Capt . J . C . .

2

Harvey, A . Barclay

zHarvey, Capt . C. D . .

iHarvey, Rev . E. D. L .

iHarvey, F . L . .

.

4Harvey, Capt. J .

3Haslam, P . L . C .

2

Hassall, A . .

.

.

rHastings, Hon . Aubrey

7Hastings, H .

.

2

Hastings, Hon. O .

4Hatt, W . .

.

3Hawker, Major T .

2

Hawkins, H .

.

4Hay, B . McE . A .

3Hay, C .

.

.

3Hay, C . E. E .

~Hayes, G. C .

.

2

Hayes, Col . H . R .

2

Hayes, W . B .

.

2

Head, Major C . O .

4Head, Capt . M. R .

4Heap, J . R.

.

.

2

Heap, R . R .

.

Z

Hearne, P . J .

2

Heath, F. E .

Z

Heath, R. A .

.

iHeatley, A . E . .

3Heatley, E . L . .

zHeaton, J . R .

iHebeler, R . S . ,

i

Name .

Handi-cap.

Helft, G .

.

.

.

rHeinekey, S . A . .

Z

Heller, G . .

.

.

2

Helyar, Capt . M. H . .

iHenderson, M . .

.

iHenderson, M. M .

.

.

iHenniker, Lord C. H . C .

2

Henry, Dr . G .

.

.

.

rHerapath, D . K . .

.

.

2

Herbert, Capt . Lord, M .V.O .

4Herbert, M . G . .

.

.

iHerbert, Capt . O. C .

2

Herbert, O . M . .

.

zHerbert, Hon . S .

2

Herdman, Capt . J . C . .

.

zHeseltine, Capt . Godfrey

6Heseltine, Capt . J . E. N .

3Hessey, Major H . C . .

6Hetherington, T . G . .

rHewitt, H . M. P .

.

3Heydemann, C . A .

rHeydemann, C . E .

.

3Heygate, Capt . R. L . .

2

Heyman, W. A. C .

.

iHeywood, Capt . G. P .

.

2 Heyworth-Savage, Lt .-Col . C.F . .

2

Hibbert, Capt . W .

.

.

3Hickman, Sir A . E., Bt .

iHickman, Capt . G. T. D .

iHicks, E . C. H. Tempest

2

Hicks, Major F . R .

.

.

iHicks, T . .

.

.

2

Higgens, Capt . .

3Hill, A. B .

.

.

.

rHill, Col . C . E . .

iHillier, Joseph .

iHills, Capt . C. E .

5Hoare, O . .

.

2

Hoare, Col . R . .

.

5Hoare, Col . Wilson

iHobson, A . C . .

.

2

Hobson, Major G . W . .

6Hodgson, G. C . .

.

iHodgson, J . T . .

.

iHolden, Major E . F . .

4Holdsworth, F. J . C . .

2

Holford, J . C .

.

.

3Holland, A . H . .

.

3Holland, Capt . J . E. D . rHolland, V .

.

iHolland, W. \\- . .

3Holles, Capt .

.

1

Holliday, J . J . .

i

OcT., 1 9 1 -F7

THE POLO MONTHLY

Name . Handicap.

Hollings, J . H . B .

.

3Hollingsworth, S .

Z

Hollins, A . M .

.

2

Hollins, H . M. D .

Z

Holman, J .

iHolman, W . F . .

3Holmpatrick, Lord

3Holt, H. P .

.

iHolt, P . D .

.

.

2

Holt-White, Capt . F. R.

2

Home, Capt . A. F .

.

2

Home, Major G . A. S .

5Hope,

L . N .J. H .

2

Hope,

.

iHope, Johnston D . P . .

3Hopkin, F .

.

.

iHopwood, Capt . E. B. G . .

5Horlick, E. B .

.

.

.

5Horlick, G. IN .

3Horlick, J . N .

.

.

4Hornby, Capt . C . B . .

7Hornby, Charles

3Hornby, J . W . .

4Home, Com . C. C .

iHorne, G .

.

.

2

Horne, G. B .

.

3Horne, Capt . G . S .

5Horne, T . L .

4Hornsby, J . A . .

.

zHorsley, Capt . C . D . .

zHoulder, F . H . .

.

zHoulder, M .

2

House, M. H . IN . .

2

House, P . J .

2

Houston, E . B .

3Houston, R . B .

3Howard, A . H . .

.

2

Howard, Hon. D. S . P .

zHoward, H . C . .

.

4Howard-Vyse, Capt . R. G . .

2

Howell, Major P .

.

.

2

Howes, A. G .

rHowes, S .

3Howie, H. J .

.

zHoyos, Count Hans

zHudson, H . C. H .

.

zHudson, J .

2

Hudson, J . H . .

.

3Hudson, Rowland

3Hudson, R . S . .

.

5Hughes, J . Watson

rHuggins, C. L . .

.

zHulbert, H .

1

Hulbert, L .

1

Name .

Handi-cap.

Hulse, Capt . H. H .

.

2

Hunter, Major C . F. .

9Hunter, K . S .

.

.

2

Huntingdon, Major A . \V. .

zHurndall, Capt . F. B . .

.

9Hutchinson, Major E . .

3Hutchison, Major R . .

3Hutsby, F

.

.

.

r

Ing, Capt . G. H . A.

4Ingleby, H .

.

.

.

~Innes, Capt . J . A., D.S .O . .

5Innes-Ker, Capt . Lord Ala-

stair

.

.

.

6Isaac, Capt. J . E . V. .

3Isherwood, L . C. R . .

2

Jackman, \V .

.

5Jackson, C . B. A .

3Jackson, C . E . .

I

Jackson, C . S .

.

iJackson, C . Ward

2

Jackson, F .

.

.

2

Jackson, H .

.

2

Jackson H. N . .

2

Jackson, J .

.

2

Jackson, J . W. EJackson, T .

.

2

Jaffray, J . H .

rJagger, H .

rJames, Col . A. P .

.

.

iJardine, Major J . B ., D .S .O .

5Jarmay, I . B .

.

.

4Jaubert, Capt . .

.

5Jaucourt, Marquis de .

rJay, H. B .

.

.

.

rJefferson, L . H . .

.

3Jeffreys, Capt . G. D . .

2

Jenings, Capt . H C . .

2

Jenkins, E . K . .

.

Z

Jenkins, Capt . M. S . G .

2

Jenkinson, Capt . J . B .

4John, Major H . St .

3Johnson, A .

.

.

2

Johnson, Capt . .

.

.

3Johnson, Capt . C. F., R IN . .

3Johnson, Capt . F. E . .

.

iJohnson, F. L . .

.

zJohnson, Capt . V. N . .

rJohnson, Col .

.

.

iJohnstone, G. H .

.

.

2

Joicey, Capt . Hon. H. E .

4Jolliffe, B. G .

.

.

.

1

Jones, C . T .

.

1

THE POLO MONTHLY ;OCT., I9148 4

Name.

Jones, E. A.Jones, G . .

iJones, G. Lloyd .

iJones, R. J .

.

iJones, Walter H. J . .

.

4Jones-Mortimer, Capt . I . . A .

4Jordan, A. O.

.

.

.

iJordon, O . R .

.

1Joseph, C. E. C .

iJoyce, A . E.JoYnson, W .

4Juler, G. C .

iJury, Capt . E. C .

.

Karageorgevitch, Paul

.

iKarolvi, Count Louis .Katinakis, F. B .

.

iKearsley, Capt . E. R. .Kearsley, Major R . H.Keble, Capt . J . A .

.

1Keene, Foxhall .

10

Kekewich, S .

.

2Kelburn, Corn. Viscount, R .IN . IKelly, Dunbar

.

IKelly, E . .

.

5Kemnard, Capt . M . IN .

6Kennard, Vivian G .

3Kennaway, A. L .

.

.

2

Kennedy, Col . A. A . .

4Kennedy, Col . E. D . .

_Kennedy, Capt . H . B .

iKennedy, Capt . John

fiKennedy , Capt . M. R.Kennedy, IN .

I

Kenny, H . D . .Kenny, H . S .

2Kenyon, H . M . iKer, Sir David .

3Kerans, P . M. A .

_Kergow, R. W. Mc

2

Kettle, R . .

.

iKettle, R. A .

. 1Kevill-Davies, Capt . G. R .

}Keylock, H . F . .

.

2Keyser, C . M .

.

2Keyser, C. N .

2Kidd, J . IN .

.

2

Kidston, R . L .

1Kieran, A .

.

1Killery, Major St . John

1

King, F

.

.

IKing, H. I .

IKing, Col . King, D.S .O .

2King-Harman, E . S . .

1

Name . Handicap.

Kincaid-Smith, Capt . M .

1Kincaid - Smith, Major J .,

D.S .O I

Kingscote, J .

2

Kingscote, M. J .

6Kingstone, J . J . .

2Kinmond, C . S . C .

I

Kinsman, Capt .

2

Kirby, Major S . R .

.

4Kirby, Capt . AV. L . C .

iKirk, Lawrence .

1

Kirkby, E . St . B .

I

Kirkpatrick, G . .

iKirkley, E . St . B .

iKlinger, Baron .

.

iKnight, Capt . C . D .

2Knight, F . G .

.

.

1Knox-Gore, W. A. C . .

3

Lachlan, W. Mc .

4Laidlay, J . W . .

1

Laing, Colin

.

.

3Laing, Capt . N. O .

2Lakin, E. L .

.

.

3Lakin, H . G .

.

.

4Lakin, Capt . M. L .

8Lakin, Richard .

.

3Lamb, A. J . R . .

1

Lambart, Hon. L .

.

5Lambton, Ralph E . .

.

4Lambton, Col . Hon. W .,

C .M .G., M .V.O., D.S .O . .

2

Lambton, Capt . W. H .

I

Lamont, Major .

.

2

Lamont, Capt . G. B . .

6Landa, W . (le

.

2

Lane, G. R .

.

.

1

Lane, Capt . G . E . W . .

3Langman, A. L., C .M.G .

I

Lanyon, Capt . .

.

4Large, Capt . H . .

3Large, T . .

.

2

Larios, Marques de

I

Laurence, Capt . W. E .

2

Laurie, P . R .

.

2

Laverton, Major H . S . .

3Law, Major A. L .

.

2

Law, H . B .

2

Lawrence, A . E .

.Lawrence, Gaisford St .

2

Lawrence, P . R. B .

2

Lawrence, Capt . W. E .

2

Lawson, Major A .

.

I

Lawson, Capt . A. B .

4

Handi-cap.

OCT., 1 914]

THE POLO MONTHLY

Name.

Hamcap.

Lawson, E. F . .

.

2Lawson, John .

.

jLawson-Johnson, P . .

iLeach, W. A .

.

.

2Leaf, IN . W .

.

.

2Leared, R .

-1Learmonth, Capt . L . .

2Learmonth, L . R. L . .

ILearmonth, INoel

.

2

Learoyd, G. E. D .

2Leatham, E . H . .

.

iLeatham, R. E. K .

iLeckie, J . H .

.

.

3Lechmere, R . B . H .

iLee, C . F .

.

.

iLee, Lt .-Col . F . .

.

rLee, Major H . Romer .

7Leech, J . G. C . .

.

iLeechman, C . B . .

rLees, G .

.

.

iLees, J .

.

.

.

rLeigh, Capt . C ., D .S .O .

2Leigh, J . C . C . .

.

2Leigh, J . G .

.

2Leigh-Bennett, A .

I

Lempriere, J . T.Leny, Major H . M .

2Leonard, J .

.

.

3Leschallas, H . P .

2Leslie, Capt . C . G .

3Lett, G .

.

.

iLett, T .

.

.

.

2Leveson, Major C. H . .

.

3Leveson-Gower, Lord A .

.

4Levin and Melv ille, Earl of .

4Levinge, Sir R., Bt .

.

.

ILevinge, T .

.

.

2Levita, F . E .

.

.

3Lewin, Capt . C . M .

3Lewis, J . J .

.

.

ILewis, J . Lauriston

iLeyland, C . D . .

.

3Leyland, G . V . .

2Liddell, C . H .

.

.

iLiddell, Capt . G . W . .

rLindsay, Capt . Lionel .

.

2Lister, Capt . C . C .

.

5Little, Capt . A . C .

.

.

3Livingstone-Learmouth,

Capt . N . J . C .

4Livock, W. E .

rLlewellyn, L .

.

.

2Lloyd, Capt . A . E .

ILloyd, Capt . H . .

.

3

Name.

Handi-cap.

Lloyd, Capt . J . Hardress

. isLloyd, L . S .

.

.

.

iLloyd, Capt . M. E .

5Lloyd, R . L .

.

.

.

rLoch, Major Lord . M.V.O .,

D.S .O .

.

.

.

3Locke, J . H .

.

2Lockett, G . A .

rLockett, G . G . .

3Lockett, R . K . .

.

.

3Lockett, Capt . V . IN . .

. 10Lockett, Major W. J ., D.S .O .

5Loder, H . S .

.

.

.

3Loder, IN . .

.

.

4Loftus, Capt . St . J . D. T .

.

}Long, Capt . W . .

.

.

6Long, Capt . Walter, D.S .O . .

6Longe, H . D .

.

.

.

2Longford, Lord .

.

2

Longueville, Capt . E .

3Longworth, T . J .

3Londsale, J . R . .

.

ILove, Capt . E. W. P .

2

Loveridge, Guy .

rLowe, C. E .

.

.

rLowe, Capt . E . \V . P . .

2Lowther, Sir Chas ., Bt .

8Lowther, J . G . .

.

6Loyd, R. T .

.

.

.

ILuard, Capt . C . E ., D .S .O . .

rLubbock, G .

.

.

.

rLucas R . .

3Lucas, R. B .

4Lucey, W . .

.

2Lumley, R. J . .

.

rLumley-Smith, T . G . .

rLumsden, Capt A . F . .

3Lupton, A. M . .

.

2

Lupton, Michael

I

Luther, Capt . G. F .

rLutwyche, G .

.

.

iLynch-Staunton, A . .

4Lyon, Alex .

.

.

iLyon, Capt . E. L .

4Lyon, Capt . W. E .

}

Macalpine, J . L .

.

.

2

Macalpine-Leny, Major R . L .

3Macan . Col . T. T .

.

.

3Macandrew, C . G .

.

.

rMacarthur-Onslow, Capt . A.

\\' . .

4MacCaw, G . H . .

.

.

2MacCulloch, Capt . B. D .

4

86

THE POLO MONTHLY

[OcT ., 1 9 1 4

Name .

Handcap.

Macdougall, A . I .

.

.

3MacEwen, Lt .-Col . M . L .

3Macfarlane, Capt . H. E .

.

zMacintosh, A .

.

.

.

zMacintosh, Capt . E. E . D . .

3Mackean, C. L . .

.

.

2

Mackenzie, H . W. R . .

zMackenzie, P . M .

.

.

5Mackworth, Lt . G. B., R .IN .

iMacnaghton, Major B .

3Macpherson, B . .

.

2

Madre, Count J . de

4Magor, P . .

.

.

5Main, Capt . A. K .

iMalcolm, A .

.Malet, Capt . H . .

3Mallet, F . .

.

.Mallet, S . R .

.

.

.

5Manderson, Capt . K. W .

4Mangles, Capt . C . G . .

.

6Manners, Hon. J .

.

rManners-Wood, R .

.

.

2

Marchant, Capt . J . H .

3Marcuse, W. D . .

rMarden, B . J . IN .

iMardon, E .

iMarsh, S . .

.

Z

Marshall, F . G . .

.

iMarshall, Major J . F . .

2

Marsham, F . W. B . .

2

Marsham, H .

.

.

6Marsham, K . H .

SMartin, Capt . C. T .

zMartin, E . S . D .

iMartin, Major

ZMartin, W .

.

.

3Mason, J . S .

.

6Masters, Capt . G .

.

3Mather-Jackson, H . .

.

iMathew-Lannowe, Major B.

H. H SMathew-Lannowe, Major E.

B . .

5Matthews, Major D . .

.

3Mathias, Capt . J . H . .

zMaud, Capt . Hartley .

iMay, A .

.

.

.

2

Maydon, Capt . H . C . .

2

Maza, Comte de la

.

.

iMcArthur-Onslow, Capt . A.

W . .

.

4McCalmont, D . H. B . .McCann, A .

.

.

4McCann, J .

.

.

7

Name . Handicap.

McConaghy, Capt . M . E .

.

2

McConnell, J . K .

.

.

rMcGillicuddy, Capt . R. K . .

iMcGrath, IN . G. S .

.

.

2

M'Grath, R. W . .

5McKergow, R . W .

2

McLachlan, W . .

.

2

McLean, Capt . G. N . .

.

2

McMicking, Lt .-Col . H ., D.S.O . 2

McMurrough-Kavanagh, D . .

3Mellor, G 4Mellor, J . G .

3Mellor, J . S .

.

.

3Melvill, Capt . T. P .

.

.Meville, Hon . A. A . L .

3Melville, D . L .

.

.

.

rMelville, Hon . D. W. Leslie .

2Melville, Hon. I . L .

.

.

iMenzies, S . G .

.

.

2

Merlin, M. Louis

5Merson, L . C .

.

2Metcalfe, G . B. T .

iMethven, D . M . .

.

iMeyrick, G . L. T. G. .

4Meyrick, R. F . .

.

iMevrick, R . O . .

.

.

iMeyronnet, Baron de St.

Marc

.

.

.

rMicholls, \I' . H . M .

3Micholls, W. J . M .

3Micklem, J .

.

iMiddleditch, P . .

iMidwood, A . R . .

2

Midwood, W . H . .

.

3Milburn, D .

.

. 10Miles, F 4Millar, Capt . Martin, A.V.D .

zMiller, Lt .-Col . A. D., D .S .O .

4Miller, Charles D .

.

.

8Miller, Capt . E . D., D .S .O . .

6Miller, F . W . J . M .

.

.

rMiller, G . A .

.

.

6Mills, Paul D .

.

3Milne, F . D. R . .

2

Mime, F . G .

.

iMilner, F . D. R .

.

.

iMilner, Lt .-Col . G. F ., D .S .O .

4Milner, Capt . R. E. D .

3Mirrielees, Donald

.

2

Mirza-Beg, Capt . Shah

SMisa, V . H .

.

.

iMitchell, Arthur

zMitchell, B .

.

iMitchell, J . E .

.

i

Ocr., I914

THE POLO MONTHLY

`7

Nana .

Hand'cap.

Mitchell, L . F .

.

iMitchell, T . W. H .

iMitchell-Innes . G. R . .

iMobberley, C .

.

.

2

Moberley, Major C. vonEssen2

Mocatta, V . C .

iLockett, Capt . H. B . .

3Moke-Norrie, C. W .

.

iMonck . Capt. Hon. C. H . S .

2

Monckton - Arundell, Capt.Hon . G. V. A .

.

2

Moncrieff, Capt . A. R .

iMontgomerie, Capt . E. W . .

2Monsell, B . M. Eyres .

.

2

Montagu Douglas Scott, Capt.Lord F . G .

.

5Montagu, J . F . .

4Montefiore, W. Sebag-

3Montgomerie, Lord, M .V .O . .

2

Montgomerie, Hon . F . C.

2

Montgomery, Capt . R .

3Montgomery, H . W . .

4Montgomery, Si .

.

iMontgomery, V . R .

2

Moon, John

.

iMoon, Norman .

2

Mooney, F. Morgan

iMoore, T . L .

.

5Moore, W . M. S .

2

More, N . McL . .

4Morel, J . G .

.

iMorrell, E . C .

3Morris, Lt .-Col . Hon . G. H . .

3Morris, T. H. P . .

iMorrison-Bell, Capt . E .

6Mort, Major G . M .

6Mortimer, M . W .

.

iMortimer, Capt . Jones .

4Moseley, O . F . .

iMosele y, O. G . .

2

Moseley, O . S . S .

2

Muir, M . A .

6Muir, W. H .

iMuir, W . M .

3Mulholland, Hon . C. H. G . .

6Mullens, Col . R. L .

2

Mulliner, H. H . .

iMundy, E . M . .

iMundy, Capt . G. E. M .

6Muntz, J . Oscar .

2

Murless, R . A . .

iMurphy, R. B . .

2

Murray, E . D . .

i

Name . Handi-cap.

Murray, Capt. F. W. S .

.

4Murray, J . W . .

.

iMurray, J . Watson

.

.

iMurray, Col . W. G., D.S .O .

zMurray-Smith, A. G. .

.

2

Musker, H .

.

.

iMuskett, R. G. Hunter

iMyers, W. W .

.

.

i

INaper, Capt . W. L .

4Narros, Marques de

iINash, E . R .

.

.

.

2

Nash-Wortham, Capt . B

iINathan, A. A . .

.

.

iINaylor-Leyland, G . V .

3INeame, B . .

.

iINeave, Capt . A . .

2

INeave, Capt . R .

5INeave, S . .

.

iINeilson, Capt . W.

4INeilson, W . K .

.

iINelson, Hugh Hope .

iINelson, James Hope .

2

INelson, William Hope

2

INettlefold, E . J .

.

iINettlefold, J . H . .

.

iINewland, Capt . A. E . .

iNewman, J . Colin

.

2

Newry, Capt . Viscount

2

INews, M . A .

.

5INewton, R . G. M .

iINewton, R . J . .

iINewton, T . C . .

2

INicholas, B . G . .

9INicholas, H .

.

.

4INicholls, W. H . M . iINicholson, A . K .

iINicholson, B .

.

2

INicholson, F . A .

3INicholson, Lt . B., R .IN .

2Nickalls, Cecil P .

.

SINickalls, Mon-es .

7INickalls, P . W . .

.

SNickols, Harold, Jun . .

2

Nickols, R .

2

INisbet, H . K .

.

iNoblett, Major .

2

INolans, J . W .

2INorman, C. W . .

iNorrie, C . W. H .

iNorth, Capt . A. K.

iNorth, J . K .

.

.

iINorth, J . T .

3North, K. C .

2

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[OCT., 1914

Name .

Handi-cap.

INorthampton, Marquis of .

2

Northern, Capt . E .

.

.

2

Norton, Capt . H. E . .

3INutting, Capt . G.

.

7Nutting, W .

.

.

i

Obolensky, Prince S . .

2

O'Dell, Major

.

.

2

O'Flaherty, B . J .

.

iOgilby, Capt . R. J . B .

5Ogilby, R . J . L . .

.

4Ogilvie, D .

2

Ogilvy, Sir G . N., Bt . .

zO'Hara, Major C . K . .

5Oldrey, Capt . R. J . B . .

6Olive, Capt . T . B .

.

iOllerhead, Dr . H .

3O'Malley, M .

.

3O ' Meara, M. J . .

.

zOppenheim, Capt . A. C .

3Oppenheim, R . .

.

.

rOppenheim, Capt . R. W .

5O'Rorke, E . D . .

.

.

2

O'Reilly, P. P . .

.

7Orme, — (Plymouth) .

iOrme, Dr . G. E .

.

.

zOrmond, Major H . V. S .

zOrmrod, A. L . .

.

.

2

Ormrod, L .

2

Orr-Ewing, Capt . N. A .

2

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.

.

.

Z

Osborne, B .

7Osborne, G .

.

.

3Osborne, Capt . R . H . .

5Otter, J .

.

.

.

iOtter, Capt . R. J . C .

3Owston, Capt . L. V . .

4Oxley, H. H .

.

.

.

Paget, Capt. A. E. S. L.,RA-D 3

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.

2

Paget, Lord Victor

zPaget, W. E .

.

.

3Palethorpe, H . .

2

Palethorpe, J .

.

.

2

Palk, Capt . Hon. L. C.

zPallavicini, Marquis

.

Z

Pallin, Vet .-Major W. A .

iPalmer, K . R . .

.

.

3Palmer, Capt . W. L . .

7Palmes, Capt . E . W. E .

8Palmes, G . St . Maur .

.

2Pankhurst, Capt . H. E. E . .

2

Name .

Handi-cap.

Parker, Col . F. J .

.

.

zParker, Major G . H . .

3Parnell, F . W . .

.

Z

Parry-Crooke, Major .

2

Parsons, Major A . W . .

3Part, D. C .

.

.

.

Z

Partridge, Capt . R. C . .

2

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4Pasture, Capt . C . de la

zPaterson, E. W . .

.

2

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rPaton, Major

.

.

2

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.

rPaul, G .

.

iPaul, J . D .

.

iPaul, W . .

.

3Pawson, C . R . .

2

Payne, J . W .

.

2

Pearce, J . .

.

.

5Pearson, Hon . Clive .

5Pearson, Hon. G .

.

.

2

Pearson, Hon. W. H., M.P . .

5Pease, J . H .

.

.

.

2

Peek, R. G .

.

.

3Peel, Major E. J. R. .

3Pelham, Hon . S . G .

2

Pell, E . O. E .

.

.Pemberton, F. P . C . .

2

Penaranda, Duke of .

7Penn, Capt . F. R .

.

6Peploe, D. S .

.

3Pepper, W .

.

3Pepys, Capt . W .

2

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2

Peto, R .

.

.

iPetre, Lord

.

iPeyton, A . T .

4Phelps, Major .

.

zPhibbs, Major W. G . .

2

Philippi, E . A . .

.

zPhilippi, G .

.

2

Philips, F .

.

iPhilips, H .

.

iPhillips, H . Faudel- .

iPhillips, Hon. C. E. A .

iPhillips, Major E . R . .

iPhillips, Capt . G. F .

2

Phillips N . McG .

.

iPhipps-Hornby, G . H . .

.

SPickering, Capt . F. A. U .

.}Pickering, F .

.

.

.

2

Pickersgill, J .

.

3Pigeon, F . B. B .

.

iPigot-Moodie, G . F. A .

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THE POLO MONTHLY

89

Name.

Hancar

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.

zPilcher, \V. S .

.

.

zPilkington, C . C . .

.

3Pilkington, Major F . C .

3Pilkington, M. C.

.

4Pilkington, R . F.

2

Pilter, C iPinching, Capt . M. C. C .

4Pinney, Major J .

.

.

3Pitman, Lt .-Col . T. T .

6Platt, Capt . H . E. A . .

.

3Pleydell-Bouverie, Capt . H.

rPolehampton, F . W . .

.

2

Pollok, Capt . A. B .

.

3Pollok, R . V .

.

.

.

4Ponsonby, Capt . Hon. C . M . B .

.}Ponsonby, Lt .-Col. J ., D .S .O .

iPonsonby, Capt . Hon . L . .

3Pooll, J . Batten .

.

.

iPortarlington, Earl of .

3Porter, H . C. M .

6Porter, Capt . J . G .

5Potocki, Count .

rPotocki, Count A .

2

Potocki, Count G .

.

3Powell, Major G . R . .

2

Pragnell, Capt . T. W. .

2

Pratt, Capt . A. C .

.

2

Preston-Whyte, J . A . .

3Prevost, Major W .

.

3Price, Aubrey .

.

4Price, A . D .

.

.

.

2

Price, Capt . C . L ., D .S .O .

.

2

Price, Sir Francis Rose,Bart i

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.

.

4Prichard, W. C. H .

2

Prior C.

.

.

.

rPrior-Wandesforde, H .

zPritchard, Major O . B .

iPritchard, R. J . .

.

Z

Pritchard, W . H .

.

.

Z

Prittie, Hon . C .

2

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2

Prothero, R . J . .

.

.

1

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.

4Pullen, A . H.

rPullen, C. E .

zPullen, F . .

.

2

Purdee, G. A .

.

.

Z

Purves, G . G. de B . .

iPym, Capt . C. B .

.

.

2

Quinsonas, Count P . de

4

Name.

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.

.

iRadclyffe, Col . G. E . .

Z

Radziwill, Prince

.

5Railston, H. G. M .

7Railston, S. J . .

.

7Ramsay, Capt . F. W. .

3Ramsay, R. D . .

.

.

zRamsbottom-Isherwood, L.

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.

.

5Ramsden, Sir John

3Rasch, Capt . F. C .

.

3Rasch, G . E. C .

.Rawle, A .

2

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rRawle, W .

2

Rawling, Major C . G . .

iRawnsley, J . R. C .

.

rRaymond, Capt. E. H. B . .

Z

Read, R . J ., Jun .

.

.

4Reade, G. S .

.

.

5Readman, Capt . J . J . .

4Real, Conde del .

.

.

2

Rees-Mogg, Vet . Capt . G. B.C 3

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.

iReid, Capt. P . L .

rReid, J . McC .

.

3Rennie, E .

2

Rennie, G .

.

.

rRennie, Major G . A. P.,

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.

rReynolds, Capt . A . B .

6Reynolds, E. E. .

.

2

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.}Reynolds, N . C. W . .

rRhodes, G .

.

.

.

Z

Ricardo, Capt . A., D .S .O . .

3Rice, J . A .

4Rich, F.

.

.

9Rich, Harry

.

8Rich, Herbert T .

.

5Richardson, D . C. H . .

2

Richardson, E . H .

.

2

Richardson, H . S . C . .

rRichardson, R. A .

.

2

Rickards, Major E.

iRickards, G. A . .

.

2

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.

2

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3Rimington, M . C .

3Rimmer, G .

.

zRincon, Conde del

2

Handi-cap.

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THE POLO MONTHLY

[OcT., 1914.

Handi .

Name .

Handi.Name .ca]

Ritchie, Capt . T. F.

.

.

2Ritson, Capt . C. W . .

.

5Ritson, Capt . R. G .

. 10Ritson, Col . W. H.

.

2Roark, C. T.

.

.

5Roark, T. I .

.

3Roberts, Lt .-Col . J . D. A. .

2Robertson, Capt . D. S .

.

2Robinson, A . P . .

.

3Robinson, B . W .

5Robinson, Capt . .

1Robinson, E . A . .

3Robinson, E . W .

1Robinson, F . S .

3Robinson, P .

.

1Robinson, W . F . .

1Robson, Basil .

1Robson, Herbert

.

iRoche, C. H .

.

.

2Rocksavage, Earl of .

9Rodney, Lord G . B . .

1Rogers, P . .

.

.

2Rogerson, J .

.

2Rome, Capt . C. L .

5Romer, Capt . M .

2Roper, Major R . T .

2Rose, I . S . C .

.

.

3Rose, R. C .

.

1Ross, D. J .

6Rotherham, Major A . M .

5Rotherham, E . .

.

.

3Rothschild, E . de

.

5Rothschild, Robert

.

4Rouse-Boughton, E . .

1Roxburghe, Duke of .

7Roy, Col . J . W. G .

.

2Royden, T .

.

.

2Rudd, A . .

.

1Rudder, F . W. .

1Rumner, G .

.

1Rushton, H . L . .

3Russell, F . W . .

.

.

5Russell, Capt . Hamilton

3Russell, M . R.

.

.

3Russell, R. Hamilton .

2Ruston, W .

.

.

1Ryan, L. Morrogh

7Ryan, R . S .

.

.

3Rycroft, A. H . .

2

St . Aubyn, B . M .

.

.

1St . Clair, Capt . Hon. A. J . M .

1St . Clair, G. J . P .

.

.

1St . George, G . .

1

cap ,St. George, H. A .

.

.

1St . Germans, Earl of .

4Sadler, Capt . H .

.

.

2Sadleir-Jackson, Capt . L. W.

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.

.

7Salmon, Major G . IN . .

2Samuda, Capt . C . M. A .

1Sanday, G . P . .

.

3Sanders, S . C .

.

.

2Sanders, Capt . S . G . .

4Sanderson, A. E .

.

2Sanderson, O. B .

.

1Sanford, Capt . G. A . .

3Sanford, S .

.

.

1San Miguel, J . .

.

4Santo Domingo, Marques de 2Santona, Duke of

.

.

6Santos Suarez, J .

.

4Santos Suarez, Jose

4Sasson, E . .

.

.

1Sasson, P . .

.

1Saunders, A . J . .

1Saunders, G . F . .

3Saunders, H .

.

3Saunders, P . C . .

.

.

1Saunders-Knox-Gore, W .

3Schreiber, B. A. P .

.

.

7Schreiber, Capt . C . S . .

5Schreiber, K .

.

.

1Schwabe, Clifford

1Schwarz, H .

.

1Schwind, H .

.

5Scott-Robson, H .

.

5Scott-Robson, H . IN . .

5Scott-Robson, IN .

6Scott, A. J . Li .

3Scott, C . T .

.

.

3Scott, Capt . Lord F . .

6Scott, Capt . H. S . L . .

2Scott, R. .

.

.

3Scriven, Major J . B . .

2Sechiari, G .

.

.

1Settle, R . H . IN . .

.

2Sewell, Capt . H . S .

.

3Seymour, Major A. G.

2Seymour, Capt . E., M.V .O . .

1Shackleton, J . W .

.

.

2Shannon, Capt . W. J . .

3Sharman-Crawford, T . .

1Shaw, C. H .

.

.

1Shaw, E . .

1Shaw, F . .

2Shaw, J . F .

.

2Shedden, L . H . .

4

OcT., 19141

THE POLO MONTHLY

Name .

Handi-

Name.

Handi-cap .

cap.

Shepherd, F . McC . A . . rShepherd, J . S . .

.

3Sheppard, E . B . .

5Sheppard, J .

.

3Sheppard, J . F . .

3Shipton, Stewart

.

4Shirley, A . V .

.

4Shirley, W . R . .

.

.

2

Shrewsbury and Talbot, Earlof

3Sidebottom, H . .

.

zSidebottom, Percy

2

Sidney, H .

.

.

iSigray, Count Anton

3Silber, E . .

.

.

zSiltzer, F . J .

3Silver, W . .

.

iSilv ertop, W. A .

2

Simon, E .

3Simon, H . .

.

rSimmonds, W . A .

iSims, H . L .

.

.

2

Sinclair, Sir A . H. M . .

3Singh, Col . Chunda

.

7Single, F . A .

.

.

Z

Slacke, Capt . L . .

zSladen, G. C .

.

.

5Sleigh, Capt . E . H .

3Sloane, Capt . A. D .

2

Slocock, B .

.

.

4Slocock, S .

3Slocock, V .

.

.

4Sloggett, Capt . A . J . H .

5Smart, R. R.

.

.

4Smith, A . E. L . .

.

2

Smith, A . M . Caldecott

zSmith, A . S .

.

.

iSmith, C . Herbert

2

Smith, E . C. E . .

.

iSmith, G . D. Froer

.

iSmith, G . R. Watson .

iSmith, M . Beckwith .

2

Smith, P. E .

.

.

Z

Smith, Ralph E .

.

.

Z

Smith, T . E. Bowden .

iSmith, W. Riley

3Smith-Bingham, Lt .-Col . 0.

B. B., D.S .O .

.

3Smith-Cuningham, A. K .

iSmithwick, A . J .

.

.

5Smyth, R 2

Smyth, Col . R. N ., D .S .O . .

iSmythe, W. B . .

.

.

iSoames, A . H. L .

3

Solly-Flood, Major A. .

.

3Solly-Flood, Major R. E.Somers, Lord

.

.

.

4Somers-Cocks, J .

.

iSomerville, R . E . M . .

iSorby, Rev. A . E .

.

iSouthly, Lt ., R .IN .

.

zSpain, H .M. the King of

5Sparrow, R. W . .

.

.

2

Speed, E. J . L . .

Z

Speke, H . B .

.

iSpencer, A . V .

.

.

iSpencer, Major A . W. B .

5Spencer, Capt . C . J .

.

3Spencer-Smith, Capt. G. M . .

4Spicer, A. L .

.

.

.

iSpicer, A. N .

.

Z

Spicer, F . F. F . .

zSpiegelberg, G . .

iSpiers, E . L. O . .

zSpittall, A . M . .

Z

Spurgeon, C . H . .

.

3Stackhouse, W. T .

iStafford, J . J .

.

.

Z

Stalbridge, Lord

6Stanhope, C . J . L .

.

zStanley, Capt . Hon. A. F . .

3Stanley, H .

.

.

.

3Stanley, Lord

.

.

.

zStanley, Capt . Hon . 0. H . .

3Stansfelt, Capt . T . W .

2

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2

Stedall, C. Pemberton

iStedall, L . Pemberton

rSteel, W . .

zSteel, W . C .

.

.

3Steele, Capt . A. R .

2

Steinfelt, T .

.

rSteinmann, B. P .

iStern, F . C .

.

iStern, M .

2

Steyenson, P . D .

.

iStewart, Capt . P. B . .

.

4Stewart, Capt . St . V. R .

5Stewart, R . Stirling .

.

iStewart, W. A. L .

.

iStobart, F. E . .

iStocks, M . G .

.

iStoddard, L . E. .

9Stokes, Capt . A. V. W .

4Stone, Capt . E . .

.

zStops, F . .

2

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.

.

2

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92

THE POLO MONTHLY

[OcT., 1914.

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Hatcar

Storey, V. L .

.Stourton, A .

.Stracey, Capt . R.Straker, G. H. .Straker, J . A .

.Strange, G . G. C .

.Strickland, Capt. T. G.Stringer, C . H . .

.

2Strong, Major A . D . .

.

2

Strutt, Capt . Hon . A. H.Stuart, A .

2

Stuart-Wortley, J.Styles, F . .

.

iStyles, F. E.Styles, W. R .

.

3Summers, A . S . M .

3Summers, W . A .

.

zSumner, G ., Jun .

5Sumner, G ., Sen .

.

4Sutherland, Duke of .

3Sutton, Capt . F . H . .

6Sutton, H. C .

.

.

T

Sutton, Herbert J .

5Sutton, Sir R .

.

.

zSutton, T. A .

2Swifte, E. G. M .

.

iSwifte, Capt. L. C .

4Swire, C . .

.

.

zSword, J . H .

.Symons, T . E. R .

.

TSzechenyi, Count Laslys

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.

3Talbot, H . E .

ZTalbot, H . R .

.

.

.

4Tanner, Capt . H . O ' S. F .

3Targett, B .

.

.

.

iTargett, E .

5Tate, A. Leonard

8Tatton, T. A.

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.

zTaylor, Col .

.

rTaylor, C . de W.Taylor, C . Howard

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.

rTaylor, D . P. B .

.

zTaylor, Francis .

.

.

3Taylor-Whitehead, G . E .

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.

3Teck, Major Prince Alexander

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2Telfer-Smollett, A . P. D .

iTelford, D . A.

.

.

Name .

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.

.Tellwright, W . .

.

zTempest, Edward

3Terry, Major

.

.

rTeschmacher, C. S .

3Teschmacher, H . J .

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.

iThacker, Capt . T . V. T .

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2

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.

2

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.

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.

.

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.

zThorne, T . F.

.

.

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.

.

6Tiarks, H . A .

.

.

.

Z

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iTollemache, E. D. H . .

.

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.

.

3Tomkinson, Capt . H. A .

9Toon, H .

.

.

iTowers-Clark, W . T . .

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.

zTowse, Capt . H. B .

3Traill, J . A. E . .

.

9Traill, J . E .

.

8Traill, R. W .

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.

zTree, Arthur M . .

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3Trench, J . A. B .

6Trench, J . le P .

.

.

Z

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3Trepplin, E . C . .

.

.

rTreyor-Boothe, Major A . L . .

2

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.

.

.

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.

3Trotter, A .

2

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zTruman, Capt . C . M . .

5

OCT., 19L .1

Name.

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.

rTurner, C . A .

.

.

2Turner, Capt . C. W . .

4Turner, J . H .

.

.

zTurnor, A. C .

3Turnor, H. B .

6Tweedale, F .

.

.

.

ZTweedmouth, Major Lord,

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.

.

4Twine, H . .

.

zTylden, J rTylden-Wright, Capt . W. R .

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2Tyrrell, Capt . G. G. M .

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.

.

2

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.

.

3

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.

2

Underwood, Major J . \V .

zUniacke, Lt .-Col . H. P .

.

2Unthank, Capt . J . S . .

3Unwin, W . C .

.

.

2

Upton, J . T .

.

Z

Urruela, F . R. de

ZUsher, J . T .

.

zValintine, R .

.

.

.

3Vallance, Capt . V . de V .

rValli, Count Arco

.

zVandeleur, Capt . H. S .

.

Z

Vander Byl, Capt . C . F .

iVander Byl, Capt . H. L .

2Van Ryck, W .

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6Vaughan, Col . J ., D .S .O .

7Verdon, F . R. R .

.

.

2

Verelst, H . W . .

3Vernon, G .

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2

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3Villar, W. J .

.

iVillavieja, Marquis of .

5Vivian, C .

.

.

.

2

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.

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.

2Wahl, B . .

.

Z

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.

.

3Wakefield, R . O. B .

.

3Wakefield-Saunders, A . M . .

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.

.

zWalford, L .

.

4Walker, Lt . C. E .

iWalker, E .

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.

3Wall, T . L .

.

iWallace, D . E . .

iWallace, E. G. .

zWallace, T . H . .

.

2

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4Wallis, H. D .

.

.

4Wallis, K . P .

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.

.

5Walpole, Capt . R. S . H.

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4Whalley, C . W . .

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4Whiteman, H . .

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3Wickham, Col . .

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N.B .—The Hurlingham Polo Committee are indebted to theCounty Polo Association for their copyright list of the County Players'Handicaps.

Hurlingham Official Handicapping Committee, 1914.2 Representatives of the Hurlingham Section of the Hurlingham Polo

Committee.

2 Representatives of the Army Polo Committee on the HurlinghamPolo Committee.

2 Representatives of the County Polo Association on the HurlinghamPolo Committee.

Rules.1 .-All Polo Players in the United Kingdom to be handicapped

by Points . INo Player to be handicapped higher than zo.

2 .-The Hurlingham Official Handicapping Committee to meetonce during the winter, and also in July, to revise the HurlinghamOfficial Handicap List, and to receive revised lists from the Army PoloCommittee, the County Polo Association, and the All-Ireland Polo Club,who are requested to meet early in July and in October, to correcttheir Handicaps Lists and to forward them when reyised to theManager, Hurlingham Club, in July and October respectively.

3 .—London Players to be Handicapped by a Sub-Committee,consisting of a Polo Manager from Hurlingham, Ranelagh, andRoehampton, a representative from the County Polo Association,and Mr. W. S. Buckmaster, Captain Hardress Lloyd, Lord Dalmeny,Captain H. Wilson and Major Edgar Brassey . Three to form aquorum.

4.—Should any Player who has no handicap desire to play in anygame, match, or tournament, the Committee of the Club where he isplaying have power to at once give him a handicap, and report same tothe Hurlingham Official Handicapping Committee for confirmation .

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NOTES FROM ALLQUARTERS

Hunters for the Army.The relationship between the hunting field and the Army can be

gauged from the number of horses which the former has contributed tothe War Office during the present crisis . Already sixty of the leadingHunts in the United Kingdom have handed over 7,800 hunters, whilstfrom the stables of seventy-eight Masters no less than 96o horses havebeen recruited.

A very great deal has already been said with regard to the in-valuable assistance rendered to the Remount Department of the WarOffice by Hunt Establishments, and the true worth of this assist-ance cannot be over-estimated . Nearly every single horse in ourcavalry, now at the front, is hunter-bred ; and heavy though the drainon the Hunt stables has been—some ten thousand horses have beenacquired up to date—the military authorities can rest assured that ifoccasion demands, hundreds of others will be forthcoming.

The following are the approximate returns of the numbers ofhunters acquired from the various districts :

Devon and Somerset

. SooOakley Hunt

400North Warwickshire

. 320Surrey Staghounds

. 350Mr. Teark 's country

. 320Bramham Moor

. 220Hampshire Hunt

. 300South Staffordshire

. 220Old Berkshire

. 300Grafton

250Surrey Union

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Hambledon

16oSouthdown

126South and West Wilts .

200Old Berkeley

200Ludlow

200Lord Rothschild's Staghounds

200Neuaddfawr

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These are but a few of the returns ; and therefore, considering thematter from a perfectly fair standpoint, is there anyone now whois of the opinion that hunting should not be carried on this seasonwith every possible zest ?

Meeting of the M .F.H .s Association.Owing to a certain amount of misapprehension having arisen

amongst Masters of Foxhounds since the receipt of the first noticeissued by the M .F.H.s Association, a second meeting has been held

THE LE TOUQUET DRAGHOUNDS, WHICH, NEEDLESS TO SAY, WILLNOT HUNT THIS SEASON.

at which the Duke of Beaufort, Chairman, and Committee passed thefollowing resolution :—" That owing to the fact that all foreign suppliesof eggs and poultry will be very much curtailed on account of thewar, thereby endangering the national food supply, it is imperativethat all Masters of Hounds should make special endeavours to reducethe number of foxes in the different Hunts below the normal." Thisnotice has been circulated amongst all Masters and Hunt Secretaries.

The Isle of Wight Decision.At a meeting recently held at Newport under the auspices of

Colonel E . Howard Brook, it was decided that hunting should be

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carried on this season as usual. Six hundred pounds was the amountstated by the Committee to be necessary, in addition to the fundsalready in hand, in order to carry out the usual programme ; but thatfour hundred would be sufficient for cub-hunting only . After somediscussion, in which patriotic and other sound sense arguments wereput forward as to the desirability of hunting this season, it was decidedthat sport should be carried on for the present and that the financialposition should be reconsidered later when the Committee were in aposition to see exactly what support was forthcoming from visitorsand old members of the Hunt.

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Spos t & General

MR. M . J . STAPYLTON, JOINT-MASTER OF THE YORK AND AINSTY

(LEFT), AND J . CUMPSTONE, HUNTSMAN (BACK).

Hunt Servants join the Colours.Not a few Hunts have found themselves bereft of whippers-in

and other servants, many of whom have volunteered for service in theArmy.

In Mr . Hurt's country, H . Tudor has followed his Master's exampleand joined the Duke of Lancaster ' s Own Yeomanry ; whilst D. Back,the second whipper-in, has gone to the 4th Battalion of the Dorsets.

The Wilton is another pack whose servants, even right down tothe helpers and second horseman, have joined the colours . In theNorth, the Berwickshire have lost the services of their joint-Master,Captain Gray-Cheape, who, together with the majority of the Hunt

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officials, is serving his country at the front . A list of some of ourMasters and Hunt servants who have left the field of sport to serve inHis Majesty's forces will be found below.

Packs which will not Hunt this Season.The number of Hunts which, owing to the European crisis, have

decided to abandon all meetings this year is comparatively small.Amongst the most important of these are : The Devon and SomersetStaghounds, the Essex Farmers' Staghounds, the Essex Draghounds,the New Hall Harriers, the Mid-Kent Staghounds, and the Earl ofYarborough's . From this it will be seen that only a very few packshave definitely decided to retire from the active list altogether, and,therefore, there is every reason and hope of the coming season provinga good one : an infinitely better one, at any rate, than was at firstpredicted.

Master of the Pytchley going on well.We are glad to learn that Sir Charles Lowther has successfully

undergone the necessary operation for appendicitis, and is now well onthe road to a speedy and quick recovery.

Mr. Hurt's Country to be Hunted.Hunting folk in Mr . Hurt ' s country will learn with feelings of relief

that sport is not to be abandoned completely this season, as was atfirst thought to be the case . Despite the fact that the Master andseryants have volunteered for service, whilst the requisitioning of horseshas depleted the studs of nearly everyone in the district, hunting is tobe carried on in a lesser degree under the auspices of Mr . J . Withers.Two days a week is the programme at present decided upon, and thiswill be continued as long as there are any horses left in the neigh-bourhood.

M .F.H .s with the Colours.The following is a list of packs of Foxhounds whose Masters are

absent on military duty :

AlbrightonBarlowBadsworthBelvoirBerwickshireBreconshireCornwall, East .Cornwall, NorthDevon, Mid

.Exeter 's, Marquis ofFour Burrow .

• Major Cosset Mayall.

• Mr. W. Wilson.

•Mr . G. B. Foster.

• Lord R. Manners and Mr. T.

•Captain H. A. Gray-Cheape.

•Colonel S. W. Morgan.

•Captain Peel.

• Captain G. Burgoyne.Mr. C. G. Huntriss.Lord Exeter.Captain Russell-Johnson .

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LidburyLudlowMeynell .Morpeth .Norfolk, WestOakley .Percy .Shropshire, SouthSinnington

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South UnionStevenstoneTetcottUnited PackV. W. H . . (Cricklade)Western .

.

•Mr . D. Graham.

•Sir George Bullough.

• Mr . H . C . Meredith.Mr. F. Milbank.

•Captain F. B. Atkinson.Mr . C. D. Seymour.Mr. Esme Arkwright.Captain Milyain.Major-General Alderson.Viscount Helmsley and Mr . Penn.

C. Sherbrooke.

• Major Burns-Lindlow.

•Mr. O. Clemson.

•Mr . A. C. Thynne, Mr . M. K . Lloyd.Mr. H . Connop.Mr. W. F. Fuller.Mr. W. E. T. Bolitho.

Obituaries.It is with the utmost regret that we haye to record the death of

Lieutenant R. W. G. Welby, Grenadier Guards, at the front . A finehorseman and a well-beloved member of the Belyoir Hunt, his passingwill be deeply felt by all who knew him. Lieutenant Welby was theeldest son of Sir Charles Welby, Chairman of the Belvoir Hunt Com-mittee, with whom the deepest sympathy is being expressed in his sadloss.

Master of the Old Surrey released.

We offer our congratulations to Mr . C . Leveson-Gower, who hasbeen released from a German fortress and returned home safely.Whilst interned as a prisoner of war in Fort Sennalager, Mr . Leveson-Gower was compelled to work at erecting gates, fences, etc . Strangelyenough, too, he there met an old friend, Lieutenant Pelham-Burn,of the Gordon Highlanders, who was also brought in a prisoner.

Hunting Veterans at the Front.Our gallant allies among the French are not a whit behind us in

the manner in which they have this season foregone the pleasures ofhunting the fox for those of hunting the Prussian.

A contemporary relates that Count Rene de Beaumont, joint-Master of a pack of hounds which hunt Stag, Roedeer and Boar, inMorbihan and Cotes-du-Nord, has joined the ranks of a regiment ofthe French Dragoons as a trooper . A finer example of patriotismthan for a veteran of sixty years to undergo the hardships and dangersof the war, amongst men all of whom are nearly forty years his junior,it would be hard to find .

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Hunters for the Future.In a letter published recently in the Field newspaper, Mr . Isaac

Bell, Master of the Kilkenny Hounds, appeals to all owners of broken-down huntresses, who are in residence in a country where the farmersdo not go in for producing hunting stock, to send their mares to himat Birchfield, Kilkenny.

Mr. Bell is willing to pay all expenses of carriage, and will puteach mare out with a farmer, who will undertake to mate her eachyear with a thoroughbred stallion . He will annually inspect everyanimal to see that they are well cared for and annually bred from.

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When too old for the performance of their duties as matrons they willbe returned to the kennels at Birchfield and humanely killed . Further,each donor will be given the address of the farmer to whom his mareis sent, in case he or she should wish for the first refusal of their off-spring at four years old.

In view of the large number of cavalry mounts (many of whom aremares) leaving the country every week, there is no doubt that weshall one day, in the near future, have to face a shortage of hunters,unless some such steps as Mr . Bell suggests, are taken . We certainlyhope that throughout the entire country those people who are them-

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selves unable to act similarly, will avail themselves of Mr . Bell'ssporting and patriotic offer, and send him all the hunter mares theycan.

The Late Sir Charles Assheton Smith.The death has recently occurred, after a short illness, of Sir Charles

Assheton Smith, one of the greatest patrons of sport under NationalHunt Rules that this country has ever known.

Sir Charles took but slight interest in flat racing, but was a mostlavish supporter of jumping. During his career he owned no less thanfour Grand National winners, though in the case of Sunloch, who wassuccessful at Aintree this spring, the horse did not pass into his posses-sion until after his victory . His other winners were : Cloister, the firsthorse to successfully shoulder the impost of 12 stone 7 lbs . ; Jerry M .,who accomplished a similar feat ; and Coyertcoat . Of these horses,Jerry M. was the most highly prized by his late owner, who rated himeven above Cloister, his first winner.

It is curious to note that since the death of Sir Charles AsshetonSmith it has been found necessary to destroy Jerry M., owing toparalysis of the hind quarters . The horse was foaled in 1903, and bredby Miss Kate Hartigan, of County Limerick . He was purchased for

1,200 and won in stakes, for the late Sir Charles Assheton Smith, noless than --f'11,839 . In addition to winning the Grand INational, healso, in 1910, carried off the Grand Steeplechase of Paris, and held therecord of having never fallen in any race in which he ran, though ontwo occasions he parted company with his rider . In 1912 he becamea pronounced roarer and did not run again, retiring to the paddocksof his owner's place in Wales.

The Field of Honour.We have sadly to further record the death of four familiar figures

in the Hunting and Steeplechasing world in the persons of CaptainC. W. Banbury, Captain G. P. O . Springfield, Lieutenant F . De VereBruce Allfrey, and Lieutenant R . W. G. Welby.

Captain Banbury, more familiarly known as " Cakes " Banbury,was one of the most successful Steeplechase riders in the service . Hewas the only son of Sir Frederick Banbury, Unionist member for theCity of London. At the chief military meeting he will always beremembered for his association with Sprinkle Me, the property ofCaptain Christie Miller. Sprinkle Me was successful in the GrandMilitary Gold Cups of 1909 and 1910, on each occasion being the mountof Captain Banbury . The late Captain Banbury won many otherraces at point to point and enclosed meetings, and, besides being agood polo player, was a well-known follower of hounds in the shires.

Captain G . P . O . Springfield commenced his military career in theranks of Lumsden Horse during the Boer War, receiving a commissionin the 3rd Dragoon Guards .

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He took part in many important engagements, for which he wasawarded the Queen's medal and three clasps, also the King's medaland two clasps . In 1904 he was promoted Captain in the 2nd DragoonGuards.

As a gentleman jockey, Captain Springfield was well known onall racecourses in England and Ireland, being a plucky and determinedhorseman. His father, Mr . T . O. Springfield, hunted the CurraghmoreHounds for very many years, and has recently been connected withthe North Norfolk Harriers.

Lieutenant Frederick De Vere Allfrey, who held a commission inthe 9th Lancers, met his death from a wounded German whilst removinga lance from a fellow officer's leg . Lieutenant Allfrey was a mostpopular man in his regiment and was in charge of the maxim detach-ment. An excellent horseman, he was well known with the Garth andSouth Berkshire Hunts . In 1911 he was successful in the Ladies' Raceat the Garth Point to Point meeting, and in the following year won theOpen Regimental Point to Point for the Tidworth Garrison, as well asthe Garth Light Weight Race on a favourite horse, Loughborough.Educated at Wellington College, he passed first out of Sandhurst,receiving the King's medal, and the handsome memorial sword . Thegreatest sympathy will be felt for his parents, Mr . and Mrs . Frederickde Vere Allfrey at the short and brilliant career which has been broughtto so untimely though glorious an end.

A Hunting Family.The Hon . Mrs . W. E. Oakley, who recently died at her residence,

Cliff House, South Leicestershire, at the age of eighty-four, severs alink among many hunting folk. The late Mrs . Oakley who was thedaughter of Captain John Russell, R .N ., a former Master of theWarwickshire, was one of the best-known lady riders in the shires.She married the late Mr. W. E . Oakley, who for twenty-one years wasMaster of the Atherstone . The present " Master " of the pack, Mrs.Inge, was her daughter . Her brother-in-law, Mr. C . R. Colville, wasMaster of the Atherstone from 1842 to 1847, whilst her son-in-law, Mr.W. F. Inge (the husband of the present " Master ") took the houndsfrom 1891 to 1895 . From this it will be seen that the history of theAtherstone Hunt is closely allied to that of the deceased lady .

THE LATE CAPTAIN C . W. BANBURY ON SPRINKLE ME.The Grand Military Cup, 19io . Though second to Captain McCalmont on Vinegar Hill, at the last fence but one, when

close home, Captain Banbury took his horse to the front, scoring his second and successive victory on Sprinkle Mein the Gold Cup .

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PROSPECTS OF THECOMING SEASON

NOW that the harvests throughout the country have been safelyand successfully got in, and in consequence the young entry of

nearly every pack haye been put to work amongst the cubs, one is able,in some small measure, to gauge and predict the possibilities of huntingthis season.

From the general aspect of the situation, generally, I must say thatthe prospects of sport are positiyely rosy compared to what they were

some six weeks ago . The first heavy calls upon the horses, made bythe authorities at the outbreak of the war, have been right noblyresponded to ; and now that the totals are to hand and we learn that

over ten thousand hunter-bred animals have been handed oyer to theArmy, we can gather a very fair idea of the inestimable value whichour national sport has proyed to the authorities.

In view of this, then, it would not only have proved a short-sighted policy to have banned hunting altogether this year ; such

action might rightly haye been classed as sheer madness . As long asthere are horses left in the country, hunting must continue ; not onlyfor the sake of destroying the surplus number of foxes, but also for thepurpose of training young horses in the school which our leading

caval ry commanders and others have always rightly admitted to bethe finest in the world.

There is no shadow of doubt that long before Prussia has emulatedthe example of Sodom and Gomorrah, more horses will be requiredfor remount service . And when they are required they must be ready.Therefore I take it that even the most anti-hunting member of societyin the land must have grasped bv now the necessity of " carrying-on "with the sport as long as a serviceable but untrained horse is left tocarry on with.

From reports now to hand this 1914-15 season showed everyprospect of proving a record one . With the magnificent crops of oats,barley, hay, etc ., sent us, it would seem, by a far-seeing Providencethe cost of keeping a string of hunters would have been less than lastyear . The early harvests throughout the kingdom have enabled the

youngsters to break up the litters of cubs and be well blooded erestarting on with the more serious side of their work . And last but notleast, scenting conditions, frequently of the worst at this period of theseason, have shown a distinct improvement on previous years .

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Lord Furness has had the York and Ainsty out on four days aweek amongst the cubs and hopes to be able to hunt an equal numberof days during the regular season. With so many old members ofthe Hunt away in the Army, fields must of necessity be greatlyreduced in number ; still his Lordship holds out every hope of a goodseason since there is no great shortage of horses and a plentiful supplyof good cubs.

The South Oxfordshire under the new Master, Lieut .-ColonelMiller, are well on with their cub-hunting, and that they have a gooddeal of material to work on may be gauged from the fact that theyrecently killed seyen brace of cubs in four mornings . Hounds will

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THE DUKE OF BEAUFORT ' S HOUNDS CUBBING NEAR BADMINTON.

start their regular season in November, though at present it is uncer-tain as to how many days they will hunt a week.

The Tedworth are likely to lose the seryices of their Master,Mr. Boileau, who, I understand, has volunteered for work in theRemount Department abroad . However, up till such time as he maybe called away, cubbing and fox-hunting will be carried on, the meetsbeing as frequent as possible.

In the absence of her husband, Mrs. Cannop, wife of theMasterof the United Foxhounds, has taken over command. Hunting is tobe carried on as regularly as possible, though for the present, the twowhips are mounted on ponies . Cub supplies are reported as beingmost satisfactory .

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The Southwold will hunt both the Northern and Southern coun-tries this year, Lord Charles Bentinck joining Mr . P. Rawnsley incommand. The shortage of horses is being felt heavily ; but prospectsfor a somewhat curtailed programme are quite bright.

Mr. W. F. Fuller is now away with his regiment the WiltshireYeomanry, but in his absence, the V .W.H. Cricklade will hunt as leasttwo days a week . The country is full of foxes.

South Staffordshire .—So far as is possible hunting with this packwill be carried on as usual . There appears to be plenty of materialand the young entry have been showing excellent form.

THERE WILL BE MORE LADY FOLLOWERS OF HOUNDS THIS SEASONTHAN MEN.

Our illustration from left to right shows Miss D. Fenwick, Miss G . Nelsonand Mrs . C . P. Nickalls (wife of the well-known polo player), all of whom arewell-known members of the Pytchley Hunt.

I hear that Mr . W . E. Bolitho, D .S .O., of South African warfame, has again volunteered for actiye servive—and, needless to say,has been accepted . In his absence the first whip of the Western willcarry the horn, and hounds will fulfil their usual programme with asfew alterations as possible . The prospects of sport here are of thehighest.

Though the Zetland will not be able to hunt their usual four daysa week it is hoped that they may be in the field at least two—possiblythree days, regularly . Some eighteen of the Hunt's horses have beenrequisitioned, but prospects of a good season are of the best .

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A report from the INew Forest Hunt is as terse as it is decisive." Hunting will go on as usual ! Prospects are good !

We're glad to hear it.The Heythrop, the Hambledon, and the Haydon all intend hunting

this season as much as is possible . Cubs are stated to be plentiful inall three countries, and though the Hambledon are suffering severelyfrom shortage of horses, they have every hope of hunting at least fivedays a fortnight.

Lord Fitzwilliam ' s (The Grove) Hounds expect to be out four daysa week. Prospects are fairly good though the supply of foxes might bebetter.

I hear from the Bicester Hunt that, as matters stand at present,three days a week will be their programme ; though to what extenthunting is carried on later, depends on the career of Kaiser Wilhelm& Co . Things look quite healthy so far as the young hounds and thesupply of cubs are concerned.

Mrs . W. Wilson, wife of the Master of the Barlow, is yet anotherof our gallant horsewomen who, in her husband's absence, intendsto act as deputy . With the assistance of Mr . A. R. Woodhead, Mrs.Wilson will hunt hounds as usual, no alteration being made in theprogramme.

The East Cornwall are not likely to suffer any material decreasein the number of their field . Visitors are even more numerous thanever, and many of them are lending horses gratis in order that theHunt may be kept going . The Master, Captain A. Peel, is away,on duty with his regiment. In his absence, however, Mr. G.Popplestone intends to carry on alone . Strong litters of young cubsprevail everywhere, and prospects—save for the war—never lookedbrighter.

Two or three days a week, with a possible reduction to one, isthe present intention of the Dartmoor Hunt . INaturally, owing to themajority of the field being composed of officers from Plymouth, thenumber of members will be materially decreased this year . However,from all reports sport should be first-class on the days when hounds dogo out.

Cubbing began on September Z with the Essex, and a plentifulsupply was found in all parts . From November Z, when hounds begintheir regular season, they will be out twice weekly.

Sir George Bullough has joined his regiment and handed over histen hunters to the military authorities . The Ledbury, th refore, areleft without a Master . In the meanwhile, cubbing began (n August 24,and has been carried on at the rate of four days a week. I understandthat arrangements for the regular season are still unfixed, but a meetingof the Committee will be called in the near future to discuss a winterprogramme . Cubbing is proceeding in a most satisfactory manner,the county being well stocked and the young entry showing greatpromise.

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regiment, the Albrighton opened their campaign amongst the cubs onAugust 27. Hunting during the regular season is to be continued asusual, and from all reports sport should be of the best.

At least one of our hunting parsons, the Rev . E. A. Milne, Masterof the Cattistock, is a staunch supporter and advocate of hunting evenin these strenuous times. Under his popular command, hounds havecommenced cubbing amidst quite fayourable circumstances and willhunt during the coming season as regularly as possible . Four days aweek, I underst and, is to be the arrangement.

The Cotswold have every intention of " carrying on " in theabsence of their military supporters . Foxes are plentiful and condi-tions good.

South Deyon way the shortage of horses is being most keenly felt.Every one of the Hunt horses has been taken, whilst the Master hasbeen left with only a hack . Despite these difficulties, I hear thatcubbing is going on in right good earnest, the Hunt servants beingmounted on polo ponies. Hunting, with a view to killing foxes willcontinue throughout the winter on every possible occasion.

Earl Fitzwilliam's (Wentworth) Hounds are in full sway amongstthe cubs . Sam Morgan, the yeteran huntsman, reports in the highestterms on the recent performances of his young entry and it is hopedthat a regular programme will be carried out this winter, as heretofore.

Lord Harrington, I am glad to see, is still as fit and hearty as ever.Rain is badly wanted in his part of the country and scent in the coversis woefully lacking . Despite this, the early young entry have givena yery satisfactory account of themselves ; and barring an invasionof England, regular hunting will be arranged from Novemberonwards.

In the Meynall country hounds have been out cubbing four daysa week since September 1, and a goodly number of foxes have beenbroken up . With the Master, Mr . F. Milbank, away, arrangementsfor the coming season are at present uncertain, though hunting will becarried on as often as possible.

With just sufficient horses to mount the staff, the Monmouthshireare going ahead with their cub-hunting . Hounds have been out fourdays each week, and are finding the supply of foxes even better thanduring last year. Prospects for the coming season have never beenbetter, and when hounds are out there is no doubt that the best ofsport will be forthcoming.

Boore is hunting the Oakley in the absence of Mr . Arkwright,Master of the Oakley . The cubs are being killed off with every possibledespatch as there are grave doubts as to whether hounds will be ableto hunt regularly throughout the season on more than one day aweek.

So long as horses are to be had, Viscount Portman's Hounds willhunt . Prospects could hardly be better, and the young entry havealready distinguished themselves by accounting for nine brace of cubsin thirteen mornings .

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Despite the fact that twenty-four horses and a dozen of theirsaddles have been acquired by the military, the Puckeridge are stilldetermined to carry on as usual this winter . If no more of thesenecessary adjuncts to hunting are taken, it is hoped to have houndsout four days a week. Both the second horseman and A . Martin, thesecond whip, have joined the forces.

Since September 15 the North Staffordshire have accounted fortwenty-five brace of cubs, which speaks for the quality of the youngentry as well as the supply of foxes . INothing definite has been an-nounced with regard to this year's fixtures ; though it is hoped thathunting will be possible at least twice a week.

The Taunton Vale are knocking down their number of huntingdays from three to two per week . Barring this there will be nomaterial change in their programme . Prospects are of the best andthe youngsters still continue to do excellent work in decimating andscattering the litters of cubs.

In the Avon Vale country, hounds will only hunt occasionally.The supply of material seems promising, and the new Master, Mr . W. R.Preston, is now well advanced with his cubbing.

Mr. W. T. Drake, of Amersham, is to be thanked for his kindlyoffer of free kennels and stables for the use of the Old Berkeley Hounds.Failing his offer it was doubtful as to whether the pack could be main-tained at all this season. As things have turned out, hounds will carryon hunting every Saturday with occasional bye-days.

The Berks South are contemplating some regular hunting fromNovember i . The new Masters, Mr . Cecil Aldin and Mr . E. Palmer,have been able to replace some of the horses acquired from the Huntstables by the military, and they hope to be able to continue huntingtwo days a week . Prospects with regard to the young hounds and thecubs are of the most promising.

Mr. A. C. Brown writes to Horse and Hound as follows :—" The prospect of sport are fair and I hope to do some hunting in aquiet way, but find it very hard to support my hounds with no subscrip-tion at the present time, as it takes double to keep hounds comparedwith what it used to cost sixteen years ago, when I first began to huntmy late father's pack at his death . But I hope to struggle on, as Iconsider it wrong to give up hunting at the present time . "

From the INorth, I hear that Sir W. Lawson, who has hunted theCumberland West for the past three seasons, has now taken overcommand of the Cumberland Hounds as well . For this season, atany rate, both precincts will be hunted as one . It is hoped that atleast three days a week may be arranged for, though this dependsalmost entirely upon the number of horses left at the service of theHunt.

Lord Middleton is continuing with his cub-hunting, but so farhas made no definite fixtures with regard to the season proper . ThePytchley country affairs are about on the same footing. In the caseof this pack it is understood that regular hunting will be carried

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on right through the season ; whilst with regard to sport, prospectsare of the best . By the end of September hounds had accounted forforty-one brace of cubs . Scenting conditions remain fair.

In almost every single case of packs of foxhounds not mentionedin the foregoing article, these are carrying on cub-hunting as usualand fully intend to hunt throughout the coming season as regularlyand as often as possible . Nothing but lack of horses and subscriptionswill put a stop to their programmes—both vicissitudes which I sin-cerely trust will not come to pass .

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Cub-Hunting with theLeading Packs

THE Atherstone have certainly lost no time in breaking up manyof the strong litters of cubs which abound in their country . On

the morning of the 23rd ult . the dog pack accounted for three bracein splendid style . Clifton Campville was the appointment, and eremany minutes had elapsed a fine litter found in Sandy Lane Spinneywere minus one of their number . A Spencer's Spinney cub then gavethe youngsters a quick run to Clifton Pool, where he was pulled downin the open. Clif ton Rough yielded yet another, which houndsaccounted for in a very short time . Altogether this outing proved anexcellent morning's sport.

Despite the hardness of the ground, Morgan states that he is morethan satisfied with the progress made by his young entry, which in thefirst month's hunting have put to their credit a total of twenty-onebrace of cubs.

In consequence of the death of Lieutenant R . W. G. Welby, theBelvoir cancelled their Thorpe Arnold appointment on September 23.In the Caythorpe district, on the previous day, hounds accounted fora leash, the supply, especially in Wilson 's Osier Beds, being excellent.From all reports the number of litters seems to be in advance of lastseason 's, and hardly a morning passes without the young entry beingwell blooded.

The Quorn are now in full swing, and since the beginning of thepresent month have retarded their hour of meeting to 7 .30 a .m. Rainwill improve scenting conditions materially ; though in the mean-while hounds are giving an excellent account of themselves . They gotaway with a brace of cubs in Scraptoft Hall grounds on the 26th ult .,and on September 29 put in some excellent work at Widmerpool.Here a brace was speedily chopped in the Park, which put the young-sters on their mettle . Racing across to Fareham Cover, after a cubwhich broke back, they found a fresh litter, out of which, after somesmart covert work, they accounted for a leash . Twenty-two braceof cubs was their total at the end of last month.

Things look fairly encouraging in the Earl of Harrington's country,where the young hounds have had a surfeit of hard work since theearly part of September . Though, perhaps, they have not been aswell blooded as one might have wished, there is little to find faultwith in the way they carry on with their business .

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Cubs have been found in swarms in the famous Owston Woods,and in consequence the Cottesmore have been kept busy breakingthem up. On Tuesday, 29th ult ., hounds had an exceptionally finemorning, scent being passably good . The thick undergrowth handi-capped them to a great extent, though on one occasion an excitingburst into the open ensued in the wake of a cub who pointed towardsWithcote . In the Lover's Walk plenty of material was forthcoming,and three cubs, marked to ground, were accounted for.

Mr. Fernies ' Hounds appear to be well up to their standard.Friday, September 25, saw them at Great Gretton, and a brace of cubswere soon afoot in Glen Gorse . After rousing them up and down the

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covers for some half-hour or so, hounds laid hold of one . They thenvisited Harris ' s Spinney, where plenty of excitement was experienced.There must have been at least two good litters under weigh, and aftersome fine covert work the youngsters accounted for one cub . Thekilling of a third fox in Crow Spinney brought to a close a most satis-factory morning's work . Thatcher predicts great doings by his youngentry when the season proper begins.

Thirty-one brace in twenty-one mornings is not a bad start tomake, even for so well-known a pack as the Bramham Moor . Scent ,which had been unreliable since the opening of the cubbing season,improved slightly towards the end of last month, and hounds were notslow in taking advantage of it . On the occasion of their Hazlewoodappointment on September 26, a nice hunt of one and a half hours was

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enjoyed after a fox found in the Aberford Willows . Evidently aveteran, he took hounds through Hayton Wood, Bullen Wood, toHazelwood. Thence he doubled back over his old ground, and Farrellystopped hounds as they were pointing for Aberford after having re-crossed Hayton Wood. Subsequently they accounted for a fox whichthey marked to ground in Bullen Wood.

Lord Middleton's Hounds are also showing the best of form . Anexcellent morning ' s sport from the field ' s point of view was enjoyed onthe 3oth ult . Bishop had hounds at Sand Hutton Hall shortly after7.30 a.m., where a big gathering of ladies were waiting . The morningfog stopped matters until after eight o'clock ; and when it did clear,hounds were taken to the Oak Wood and Low Scroggs. In the latter

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covert, a sturdy brace of cubs were soon on the hustle, and houndspresently had one away over the racecourse in the direction of Weedhills.Then followed a sharp burst, as they pressed their fox hard throughWeedhills and across into the Blackdyke Wood . There, unfortunately,they switched on to another pilot whose line led towards Colley Moor.Hounds were accordingly whipped off . Weycarr supplied anotherstout-hearted cub, who lost no time in taking to the open, runningpast the Blackdyke Wood for the Malton Road near Claxton Hall.Thence he turned straight into Colley Moor, and after being bustledup and down the covert for a further quarter of an hour, becamehound food.

From the North, reports show that the York and Ainsty are infine fettle, especially the dog hounds who, from the start of theircubbing season, have shown themselves to be keen, hard covert workers,

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possessed of the best of tongues . On September 28, at BeninbroughHall, Cumpstone put them to work in the woods where, after somethree-quarters of an hour, they pulled down one cub . Scent wasserving well, doubtless owing to the damp morning mists, and a movewas made to Overton, where another cub was duly despatched.

Skip Bridge Whin, which was visited on the following day, provedalive with cubs, three of which were broken up and the rest widelyscattered.

Cub-hunting is well under weigh now in Ireland, and the Water-ford, who began operations on September i, have been feasting oncubs . The new Master, Mr. Russell, held his opening meet on theCurraghmore Racecourse, where several foxes were found . Houndsslipped into their work with plenty of dash, and after hunting up anddown the course at a rare pace managed to bowl over one sturdy youngcub. From all reports the country seems over, rather than under-stocked with material, a surfeit of litters haying been found in theTower Hill, in Mayfield Woodhouse, Baylough, Garden Morris, and,generally speaking , all over their territory.

Owing to late harvests, Mr . Burke held up operations with theTipperary till September 22, when he had hounds out for the first timeat Lane's Park. Plenty of cubs were forthcoming and a fair morning'ssport ensued.

The Kilkenny have been busy on four mornings a week since theopening of their apprentice season . The young entry have beenthoroughly blooded, and show great aptitude for their work . Mr.Bell, however, finds himself sorely crippled in carrying on the work,twenty of his horses having been requisitioned by the authorities.

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CONCERNING CARSBy ALEX. J.M. GRAY.

The Diminished Head.The chronicles of the car are mainly martial nowadays—which is

as it should be. With the whole nation engaged upon the bloodieststruggle in the annals of war, the most important matters of civilianinterest hide a dismally diminished head, unless indeed they havesome sort of relation to the dominant concern of the British . We havesterner business in hand than the sport and pastime of the car and,therefore, quite naturally, there is no sport or pastime importantenough to justify a line of comment . Brooklands is in the hands ofthe military . The racing, hill-climbing, gymkhana, sporting list offixtures is a sheet of blue pencil cancellations . There is to be nomotor show, which is not wisdom . And despite all argument and ex-hortation, the private owner of the motor car persists in keeping hisvehicle close-garaged, or uses it as little as possible . He continuesto carry on but in a very limited way . He cannot be blamed thereforebecause this war has certainly hit many very heavily in the bankbalance. And although he may be entirely convinced that the caris the most efficient and comfortable means of transport, he has notcome to regard it as an economical vehicle of utility, primarily becausehe bought it for pleasure purposes, and next because in a great numberof cases it is not the least expensive mode of travel . He has to retrenchand the car is one means of doing it.

The Looming Smash.Allow me to keep to civilian matters for a little while, and accept

the justification that, in my view, this question of the car, and the useof the car, and the business of the car, has an appreciable bearing

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upon the war. The war is going to break a number of motor carmanufacturers if demand dries up drastically as, apart from the vehiclesconsumed by the War Office and the Admiralty, it has dried up . Thatmeans that the development of a machine which is daily demon-strating its inestimable value in warfare must be seriously arrested.It means also the displacement of a large labour army to make aproblem with which there is no machinery to deal or, in any case, aproblem which will increase the difficulties of the nation at a timewhen the nation is consumed with the issues of the war . For theseand other reasons which I have no space to deal with, I would to theextent of my power again urge motorists to use their cars to thegreatest possible extent.

Success Ahead.That exhortation is, of course, of a piece with the general question

of carrying on. I t is an appeal made more particularly to those whosemeans of living have not materially been curtailed and who are waiting,as thousands are waiting, for more definite indications of a successfulissue to the war . On the evidence available to-day there is not onereason to suppose that victory will not come our way . On navaland military grounds, and of the even more clearly marked ground ofeconomics, the Allies must win . The alleged invincibility of thePrussian machine has been wrecked . On all sides the progress of themachine has either been arrested, which is victory in itself, or—themachine itself is being hammered . The future seems as sure as anyfuture can be . It is time to get the cars out of garage again . Theretrenchment, product of a natural concern for the possibilities ofpresently, as distinguished from the retrenchment caused by thedrastic cutting off of the means of income, has little justification to-day.It is time to get busy ; to get the wheels of national industry lubricatedand turning again ; to create and distribute the wealth without whichfighting efficiency is sapped ; to set about taking advantage of thecommercial opportunities which the war has made for us opportuni-ties which will be much less after the war because, although we maycrush Prussian militarism, we do not crush German enterprise andGermany's undoubted commercial genius . Industrial Germany willsurely " come again " and it will succeed again unless we perfect ourorganisation and utilise all our chances.

To all Good Sportsmen.That is a commercial interpolation which the good sportsman

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The Inevitable Car.The car at the front and along the communications continues to

make history. For staff purposes, for the purposes of the commissariat,not to mention the purposes of scouting, direct aggression, the rush upof reinforcements, and the mercy work of succouring the wounded,it has shown its quality . It would have been a very different sort ofwar without cars and the petrol-propelled explosion-engined vehiclesof the sea and sky . The car has suddenly become the indispensible,not because it is the pleasure yehicle upon which to economise as somany regard it here at home, but because of its utilities . That is oneof the incidental products of the war . It has forced the car uponattention as something vastly more important than the accessory ofthe well-to-do and brought home in a way that would have taken manyyears of peace experience to equal, the fact that it is an indispensiblefactor in the national economy . I think it will be regarded verydifferently in the future and that regard will induce thousands whopreyiously never thought of it except as a pastime and a plaything, toconsider its service qualities first and its pleasure qualities later . Inthe war area the sight of a Pickford' s motor lorry or a Liverpool Streetmotor bus must have been nice and cheery to Mr . Thomas Atkins ;although the sudden adyent of a car shrouded in armour with a wickedmachine spitting even more sudden death at them can hardly hayebeen a cheery sight to the gentle Germans upon whom CommanderSampson left a nasty mark the other week.

The Naval Car.Which reminds me that the INavy seems to haye taken very kindly

to the car. Just recently the Admiralty, having some men to sparefrom work afloat, have acquired a few score vehicles, armoured them,mounted guns upon them, and let them loose in Belgium and France,each car with a little crew of sailor men and each crew with a missionto bore holes in any Zeppelin or Taube that happens within rangeand, in the intervals, to bore holes in anything else in the shape of anenemy that crops up . Rolls Royce cars, Talbots and Wolseleys areof the fleet so engaged, while the land forces have utilised a score orso of other makes in addition to the heavy commercial yehicle . Daimler'bus chassis and the Commer lorries are in great request, and heavenknows how many of what we would call pleasure cars have been pressedinto the service—Armstrong Whitworths, Napiers, Sunbeams, Cross-

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A Vehicle of High Utility.Mention of the Overland also reminds me . It has done splendidly

in private service this year, and all but 50,000 of the same model withvarious bodies have been consumed by the car markets of the world.The Overland people are very wise in their generation . They knowhow the little things matter—the low-built appearance, the neatly-finished comfortably-cushioned body work, footrests, really useful andingenious accessories that appeal on sight and are of obyious purpose—and they provide them . There was not a better equipped car on theroad this year at anything like the price, nor a sturdier chassis renderinggreater service . Those service qualities had their appeal to the WarOffice when war broke out and a month of knocking about under armswas a good testimonial to take to the Belgian Government when italso came to buy up cars. The result was that the Overland wasbought, presumably on the recommendation of the British War Office,to the extent of 300 . I dare affirm both Governments made worsebargains . I dare not affirm they made many better.

The New Overlands.And all the Overland was last year it is this year, only more so.

By this year I mean what we are pleased to call the 1915 season . Thenew models are over, models 8o and 81, a 20 25-h .p . and a 15—20-h .p.respectiyely . The former complete with full equipment, electricalengine starter and lighting outfit included, is ,275, or '10 less for a two-seater . It is a very beautiful job, ample for fiye, luxuriously-leatheredin the upholstery . The popular sloping bonnet and stream line bodydesign finished in what is called Brewster green, delicately lined inwhite, the whole underslung to give a low effect which the large sectiontyres and the domed mudguards accentuate, giye it a distinction thatshould go far to justify in the sales department the 5o per cent . increaseof output plotted in the factory. Beneath, the separately cast four-cylindered engine, 4 by 42, and the transmission through a cone clutchand three-speed gear box cast in a single piece, confirm in metal thepromise of the body. More of this in the running, and of the 1 5—20model at [1 .98 later . Meanwhile, see it and try it . The time will bevery economically spent .

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County Polo Association

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- W inners of Tournaments, 1914 140

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THE Society, though numbering only 700 members, carries out its objectswith great energy in a diversity of directions . At the London Show noless than £65o are offered annually in prizes, and the schedule is of

remarkable comprehensiveness, providing classes for stallions, mares, youngstock, made ponies, native ponies, Shetland ponies, children's ponies, and theever-popular competitions . At two score or more Metropolitan and ProvincialShows another £ioo is offered by the Society, assuring the provision of ahundred classes and a prize value of L1,000 for the owners and breeders ofthe ponies upon whose behalf the Society exists . The National Pony StudBook is a register of the best specimens of the breeds, an exhaustive record oftheir careers, and a complete report of the year's work . The Polo Brood MareScheme is the medium through which the Society transfers polo mares past the

game from player to breeder.Various advantages and privileges are accorded to members, including freevolumes of the Stud Book and Supplement as published, substantial reduc-tions in Show and Stud Book fees and free grandstand season tickets to theLondon Show. The subscription is a Guinea a year, and new members are

greatly needed .

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CURRENT TOPICS

Polo Players and the War.Since our last issue, there have been many polo players killed at

the front . That fine polo regiment, the 12th Lancers, has lost MajorF. W. S. Murray, Mr . E . H . Leatham and Mr . J . Eden . Mr. Leathamwas the 12th Lancers INo . 1, and last summer he helped his regiment towin the Whitney Cup, and the Inter-Regimental tournament atHurlingham, and the King's Coronation Cup and the Subalterns' Cupat Ranelagh ; while Mr . Eden also assisted in the last-named victory,playing back in the 12th Lancers' Subalterns' team.

That very keen player, Captain A . G. Gwyer, who had rejoined hisold regiment, the 6th Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers), at the outbreak ofthe war, has also lost his life . Captain A. G . Gwyer used to run theRadway team, and missed no opportunity of match play during theLondon season . Another member of the Radway combination killedis Mr. H . D. Wallis (Coldstream Guards), whose father, Mr . AubreyWallis, the Master of the Woodland Pytchley, used to be a regularattendant at Hurlingham and Ranelagh, and a well-known writerabout the game. Another player killed is Captain Sir Francis Waller(Royal Fusiliers), who was a prominent supporter of the County PoloAssociation . The Household Cavalry and Foot Guards have lost

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many polo players during the past month . Among those killed areMajor Lord John Cavendish, Sir R. Levinge, and Mr. F . W. J . M . Miller,of the 1st Life Guards ; Sir R . G . V. Duff and Captain F . P . C . Pember-ton, of the 2nd Life Guards ; and Captain Hon . C. H. S . Monck (Cold-stream Guards), Captain Lord R . Wellesley (Grenadier Guards), andCaptain T . H. R. Bulkeley (Scots Guards) . Captain H. C. S . Ashtonand Mr . K . R. Palmer, both of the 2nd Life Guards, have been takenprisoners ; and in the list of officers reported missing are Major Vis-count Crichton (Royal Horse Guards), and Captain Lord Hugh Gros-venor and Mr. A. L. E . Smith, of the 1st Life Guards . Others missingare Majors W . G. Home and W . E. Watson of the Carabiniers, and Mr.F. L. Harvey (9th Lancers) . Other players killed are Captain A . C.Charrington (Royal Dragoons), Captain R . J . B . Oldrey (4th DragoonGuards) and Mr . L. H . Hawkins (1st King 's Dragoon Guards).

Other Polo Casualties.The names of many polo-playing officers of the Household Cavalry

are reported wounded in the latest casualty lists . They compriseCaptain J . J . Astor, Sir Richard Sutton, Captain Hon . E. S . Wyndhamand Mr. J . C. Gerard Leigh, of the 1st Life Guards ; Mr . D. E. Wallaceand Mr. A. G. Murray-Smith, of the 2nd Life Guards ; and the Duke ofRoxburghe, Captain J . F. Harrison and Captain Lord Alastair Innes-Ker, of the Royal Horse Guards . Captain F . O. Grenfell (9th Lancers)has again been wounded, and among other notable players woundedare Lord Wodehouse (16th Lancers), Major C. L. K. Campbell (16thLancers), Mr . R. S . W. R. Wyndham Quin (16th Lancers) ; Lieut .-Colonel T. T. Pitman and the Hon . C. H . G. Mulholland, of the 11thHussars ; Captain G. F. Reynolds (21st Lancers), Captain S . Barne(20th Hussars), Captain C . B . Hornby (4th Dragoon Guards), Brigadier-General C . T. McM. Kavanagh, Lieut .-Colonel R. W. R. Barnes (lothHussars), Mr . H. C . Taylor-Whitehead (9th Lancers), Major C . R.Terrot (Queen ' s Bays), and Captains M . IN . Kennard and P . H. Comp-ton, of the Carabiniers .

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12TH LANCERS, THE CRACK TEAM OF 1914, WHO HAVE SO SEVERELYSUFFERED FOR THEIR COUNTRY AT THE FRONT.

(Left to right) Captain T . R . Badger (wounded), Mr. R . S . W . R . Wyndham-Quin (wounded), Mr. B . G . Nicholas (wounded), andMr. E . H . Leatham (killed) .

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COUNTY POLOASSOCIATION

IN the unavoidable absence of Mr . W. S . Buckmaster (President),I Mr. Tresham Gilbey occupied the chair at a meeting of theEmergency Committee of the Council, held on INovember 2, at theAssociation's offices at 12, Hanover Square ; W.

There were also present :—Colonel Sanders Darley, Mr. DunbarKelly, Lieut .-Colonel R . Warner, and the Secretaries . Mr. J . S . Masonalso sent his apologies for non-attendance.

The Committee carefully considered the financial statement putforward by the Secretary, indicating that, after meeting all outstandingliabilities, there would be at the bankers on January 1, 1915, availablebalances amounting to '175 . After fully discussing the situationcreated by the war and its influences on the 1915 season, it wasunanimously resolved to submit the following recommendations tothe annual general meeting held annually in March :

(a) That the constitution of the Association shall be suspended,and the present Council remain in office until the end ofthe war.

(b) That the arrangements for 1915 shall be referred to the repre-sentatives of the affiliated clubs at such annual generalmeeting—to be preceded by a meeting of the Council onthe same day and at the same place.

The Council had already lost at the front two very prominentmembers, namely, Lieut .-Colonel G. K . Ansell and Sir Francis Waller,Bart . Colonel Ansell had given their Handicap Committee muchvalued assistance in the preparation and revision of their Official List,while Sir Francis Waller had acted for several years as the HonorarySecretary of the Midland Division, and it was unanimously resolvedto convey to the families of the respective gentlemen the sincerecondolences of the Association with the heavy loss which they hadsustained by their deaths .

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SIR GEORGE HASTIINGS (President) occupied the chair at ameeting of the Council of the above Society, held at 12, Hanover

Square, London, W., on Friday, INovember 6, 1914 . There were alsopresent :—Colonel Hon. Charles Byng, Major Reginald E . Cecil,Mr. T. F . Dale, Colonel Sanders Darley, Sir H . R . Fairfax Lucy, Bart .,Colonel E . Fraser Tytler, Mr . Tresham Gilbey, Sir Gilbert Greenall,Bart ., Mr . G. Norris Midwood, Lieut .-Colonel Charles Monk, Rey . D. B.Montefiore, Captain J . Straker, Mr. G. Howard Taylor, Mr. A. J.Walmsley, and the Secretary (Mr . F. H. Badge), Assistant Secretary(Mr. Harold Charlton), and Mr . A. B . Charlton (Hon . AdvisorySecretary). Mr. Frank Garnett and Mr . Herbert Pratt had attendeda meeting of the Mountain and Moorland Pony Committee held thatmorning.

Apologies for non-attendance were read from Mr . Frank J . Balfour,Mr. J . Willis Fleming, Mr. C. T. Carland, Mr. Sidney G. Goldschmidt,Viscount Helmsley, M .P., Mr. Dunbar Kelly, Captain E . D. Miller,D.S .O ., Mr . J . Oscar Muntz, and Hon . George Savile.

The minutes of the last meeting having been read and confirmed,the President regretted the severe loss which the Society had sustainedby the death of Mr . A. M . Tree, who had been a member of their bodyfor eight years and a keen supporter of the Society for the past fourteenyears.

New Members.The following were elected members of the Society

Bourne, W. W., Garston Manor, Watford.Ellis, Miss Mary, Holy Street, Chagford.Lithgow, Miss, Glengorm, Tobermory.Maclver, Colin, Blaisdon Hall, Longhope, Glos.Paterson, E. W., Mill Cottage . Ashton Keynes.Stevenson, T . B., Luscombe Farm, Snitterfield.Stirling, Major W., Fairburn, Muir of Ord, Ross-shire.Taylor, Colonel A . H., D .S .O., 12, \Vest Halkin Street, W.Thom, Walter, Wirswall Hall, Whitchurch, Salop.Wood, Emlen, Wayne, Pennsylvania, U .S .A .

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Finance Committee.Colonel Sanders Darley (Chairman) reported that the balance on

the current account was £5 8 16s . 2d ., with £ 313 13s . 7d . on deposit.Receipts since the last meeting amounted to £73 11s . ; members inarrear with their subscriptions numbered forty-nine ; accounts forpayment, Lii 8s . iid . Report adopted.

Mountain and Moorland Pony Committee.Major Reginald E . Cecil (Chairman) reported that the offer of

premiums for Mountain and Moorland ponies had again been renewedat the various Mountain and Moorland shows, while the usual sum of£15 would again be offered at the 1915 Highland and Agricultural Showfor the best Highland stallion or mare actually registered with a numberin the Highland section of the National Pony Stud Book . The reporton the Fell section presented by the convener, Mr . Frank Garnett,was ordered to be incorporated in volume 13 . In response to a representation from the New Forest Pony Committee to alter the standardheight of INew Forest ponies, the Committee, after a lengthy discussion,recommended that the minimum height in this section should be12 hands and the maximum 13'2 . This report was adopted.

Editing Committee.Rev. D. B. Montefiore (Chairman) reported that the entries for

volume 13 numbered 203 stallions and 631 mares, as compared with206 stallions and 42 5 mares received for volume 12, indicating anincrease of 203 entries . This satisfactory result was largely due to theexcellent entry received for the New Forest section.

The conditions of entry for volume 14 were considered, and it wasdetermined that no alteration be made in the Polo and Riding Ponysection, but the pedigree conditions for the 1915 and 1916 Supple-ments were altered in accordance with the resolution passed in Junelast, viz . : " That in the Supplements for 1915 and 1916 all youngponies (other than thoroughbred or Eastern bred) must have theirdams registered or entered in the National Pony Stud Book or Supple-ment ." The report on the brood mare scheme was presented, indicat-ing that the Society 's stud of brood mares now numbered thirty-three,and a detailed report would be published in the next volume of theStud Book. This report was adopted.

Show Committee.Sir George Hastings reported that a total of five gold, twenty-two

silver and six bronze medals had been awarded at the London andaffiliated shows in 1914 . The offer of two gold and one bronze medalat the Royal Agricultural Society ' s Show was again renewed, togetherwith a donation of X25 towards their Polo and Riding Pony classes.The Committee recommended that, in view of the present national

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crisis, the renewal of their gold and silver medals at the affiliated showsfor 1915 should be deferred until a later date . The report of theSpecial Committee, which had met in October to discuss the advis-ability of holding a show next year, was submitted, and its adoptionwas recommended in view of the assent of the Hunters' Improvementand National Light Horse Breeding Society to set apart one of theirshow days for the suggested schedule, which would be more or lessrestricted to the Breeding classes, two Riding classes, Welsh andShetlands . Such schedule would include the usual champion goldmedals for the best stallion or entire colt and for the best brood mareor filly . The Board of Agriculture and Fisheries had intimated that,subject to the approval of the Development Commissioners, they wouldagain renew their offer of six premiums for Riding Pony stallions, and,in accordance with their suggestion, the Committee had carefullyreconsidered the location of such sires, and recommended that the sixpremiums should be offered in the following Divisions :

District Class A

. Northern (one premium).District Class B

. North-Western (one premium).District Class C

. \Vales and Western (two premiums).District Class D . South-Western (one premium).District Class E

. South-Eastern (one premium).

This report having been adopted, a cordial vote of thanks,proposed by the Rev . D. B. Montefiore and seconded by Sir GeorgeHastings, was passed to the Hunters' Improvement and National LightHorse Breeding Society for their kind co-operation and agreement tothe proposals submitted to them.

Judges' Selection Committee.Rev. D . B . Montefiore reported that the Committee had arranged

that the whole of the Breeding classes would be taken by two judges,and they presented their recommendations in respect of same, whileseparate judges would be invited to officiate in the other sections—theEastern Sires, Mountain and Moorland Mares, Welsh and Shetlands.

The Council then adjourned till their meeting on December ii.

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WINNERS OFTOURNAMENTS, 1914

Tournaments in London.

HURLINGHAM SOCIAL CLUBS . 7 teams.

Cavalry Club : Captain J . C . Darling, Captain C . G. Mangles,

Captain F . B. Hurndale, Mr . D . C . M. Beech.

HURLINGHAM AND ROEHAMPTON WHITNEY CUP . 1I Teams.

12th Lancers (24 pts .) : Mr. E. H . Leatham, Captain T. R.Badger, Mr . B. G. INicholas, Mr . R. S . W. R. Wyndham-Quin.

ROEHAMPTON OPEN CHALLENGE CUP. 7 Teams.

Old Etonians : Mr. G. H. Phipps-Hornby, Captain F . O.Grenfell, Earl of Rocksavage, Captain J . F. Harrison.

RANELAGH OPEN CHALLENGE CUP . 6 Teams.

Cavalry Club : Mr. B . Osborne, Mr. G. H. Phipps-Hornby,Captain F . B . Hurndall, Captain A . N. Edwards.

ROEHAMPTON JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP . 12 Teams.

Coxwell House : Mr. M. Kingscote, Mr . R. Belmont (replacedin final by Mr. S . Barton), Sir C . Graham, Hon . A . Hastings.

HURLINGHAM CHAMPION CUP . S Teams.

Old Cantabs : Captain G . E . Bellville, Mr . F. M. Freake,Mr. W. S. Buckmaster, Lord Wodehouse.

HURLINGHAM VILLAVIEJA CENTURY CUP.

Juniors : Mr. L . H . Jefferson, Mr . J . Montagu, Mr . J . Godman,Mr. D. C. M. Beech.

INTER-UNIVERSITY MATCH.

Oxford : Prince Sergius Obolensky, Hon . J . Leslie Melville,Mr . A. K. Charlesworth, Mr . A. C. Hobson.

PATRIOTIC CUP MATCH (ENGLAND 7' . IRELAND).

England : Captain H . A . Tomkinson, Mr . F. M. Freake,Mr. W. S. Buckmaster, Lord Wodehouse .

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RANELAGH Novices' CUP. 11 Teams.

Travellers : Mr . IN . Scott Robson, Earl of St . Germans,Mr . J . B . Thomas, Mr . H. Scott Robson.

RANELAGH ALDERSHOT CHALLENGE CUP. 8 Teams.

15tli Hussars "

" : Mr . J . C . Rogerson, Mr . R. P . Wells,Captain Hon . J. D . Y . Bingham, Captain A . Courage.

RANELAGH ALDERSHOT INFANTRY CUP. 7 Teams.

Coldstream Guards " A " : Mr. H. de Trafford, CaptainE. B . G . Hopwood, Captain E . Longueville, Captain E . Gibbs.

RANELAGH HARRINGTON CUP (LORDS AND COMMONS).

Lords : Earl of Shrewsbury, Earl of St. Germans . LordStalbridge, Major Lord Loch.

INTER-REGIMENTAL TOURNAMENT . 19 Teams.

12th Lancers : Mr . E . H . Leatham, Captain T. R . Badger,Mr. B . G . INicholas, Mr . R . S. W . R. Wyndham-Quin.

RANELAGH HUNT TOURNAMENT . 9 Teams.

East Essex Hunt (15 pts .) : Captain J. C . Darling, CaptainC . G . Mangles, Mr . D. C . M. Beech, Mr . G . W . I . Bairstow.

ROEHAMPTON CUP TOURNAMENT . 8 Teams.

Old Etonians : Mr. G . H . Phipps-Hornby, Captain J . J . Astor,Earl of Rocksavage, Captain J . F . Harrison.

RANELAGH KING ' S CORONATION CUP. 4 Teams.

12th Lancers : Mr. E . H . Leatham, Captain T. R . Badger,Mr. B. G. INicholas, Mr . R . S . \V . R . Wyndham-Quin.

RANELAGH SUBALTERNS ' CUP. 14 Teams.

12th Lancers : Mr. E . H . Leatham, Mr . R . S. W . R. Wyndham-Quin, Mr . B . G. INicholas, Mr . J . Eden.

Provincial Tournaments.

BLACKMORE VALE SPRING TOURNAMENT . 5 Teams.

Bazzleways (i9 pts .) : Mr . A . L. Kennaway, Mr . H . W . Gray,Captain F . B. Hurndall, Major H . Romer Lee.

OXFORD OPEN CUP. 8 Teams.

Hillmorton (i8 pts .) : Mr . W . Hollman, Mr . H . Nicholas,Mr . W. Balding, Mr . W. Hardcastle.

OXFORD JUNIOR CUP. 8 Teams.

Vale of White Horse : Captain G . T . Hickman, Mr . H . Adam-thwaite, Captain W. B . Rennie, Mr . W . B . C . Burdon .

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KINGSBURY WINANS CUP . 6 Teams.

Boughton Hall (ii pts .) : Hon . R. Douglas, Hon . C. Douglas,Mr. A. B . Hankey, Captain H . E. A . Platt.

C . P . A. OPEN DIVISIONAL TOURNAMENT . 2 Teams.

Norfolk : Mr . E. H . Leatham, Captain T . R. Badger, Mr. B . G.Nicholas, Lord Wodehouse.

COUNTY TOURNAMENT.

Wellington (Berks) : Mr. K. R. Palmer, Mr . G. Hargreaves,Captain F . B. Hurndall, Lieut .-Colonel T. T. Pitman.

JUNIOR COUNTY CUP TOURNAMENT . 26 Teams.

Stoke d'Abernon (Surrey) : Hon. R. Douglas, Hon . C . Douglas,Mr. A. B . Hankey, Mr . C . C . Trollope.

CHELTENHAM JUNIOR CUP TOURNAMENT . 8 Teams.

Oaksey (14 OS.) : Captain G. T. Hickman, Mr . W. Jackman,Captain W. B . Rennie, Mr . E. Targett.

CHELTENHAM SENIOR CUP TOURNAMENT . 4 Teams.

Williamship (24 pts .) : Mr. W. Jackman, Mr . S. J. Barton,Mr. J . Drage, Sir Francis Waller.

STOKE D ' ABERNON TOURNAMENT. 8 Teams.

Stoke d'Abernon " A " : Hon. R. Douglas, Hon. C . Douglas,Mr . A. B . Hankey, Mr . C . C . Trollope.

MORETON MORELL TOURNAMENT . 8 Teams.

Friz Hill (17 pts .) : Mr. J . Hope-Nelson, Mr . E. B . Forwood,Captain L . St . C . Cheape, Mr . A. Charlesworth.

WELLINGTON OPEN CHALLENGE CUP . 7 Teams.

Earley Birds : Mr. R. Kettle, Mr . H. S . Chinnock, CaptainF . B. Hurndall, Mr. J . Lees.

LIVERPOOL LADIES ' CUP. 4 Teams.

Plas Newton : Mr . T. Royden, Mr . W. Paul, Mr . A. Tyrer,Mr. R. K. Lockett.

TAUNTON VALE PORTMAN CUP. 3 Teams.

Batts Park (If pts .) : Mr. F. Wickstead, Mr. J. C. de LasCasas, Mr . Holliday Hartley, Mr . M. de Las Casas.

WIRRAL LADIES ' CUP.

Ayrshire : Mr. W. M. Muir, Captain C . W. Turner, Mr . NV. W.Holland, Captain F . A. U. Pickering.

COWDRAY PARK CHALLENGE CUP. 10 Teams.Cowley Manor (21 pts .) : Mr. H . de Trafford, Mr . M. J.

Kingscote, Mr. C . D. Miller, Mr. E . B . Horlick .

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NOTES FROM ALLQUARTERS

Sir Chas . Lowther on Hunting.Speaking at the luncheon given by the INorthamptonshire Agricul-

tural Society recently, Sir Charles Lowther, Master of the Pytchley,expressed most aptly not only his own views on the question of thisseason's hunting, but also those of all our sportsmen-soldiers nowserving with the colours at the front.

Quoting from a letter he had just received from General Gough,Sir Charles informed those present that this famous cavalry leader hadsaid : " For goodness' sake keep hunting going while we 're away at thefront ."

And this was by no means the only appeal which had reached SirCharles from members of his field who were serving in France . Indeed,the common desire of all who had hunted with the Pytchley in previousseasons was that, on their return home, they might find everything asnear normal as possible, and hunting in the Shires still flourishing.

Sir Charles has now practically recovered from his operation forappendicitis, and he took this opportunity of appealing to the farmersand landowners in the Pytchley country to afford Lady Lowtherevery assistance in carrying on the arduous duties of deputy Masterduring his absence.

We understand that Sir Charles may shortly be proceeding to thefront with his regiment—the Northamptonshire Yeomanry-.

Marriage of a Popular M .F.H.October 24th saw the wedding of Mr . Norman Loder to Miss

Phyllis Fisher, of Annington Hall, Tamworth . The ceremony washeld in town without any ostentatious display . Mr. Loder is the newjoint-Master of the FitZWilliam Hunt, and that he and his bride carrywith them the hearty good wishes of the world of hunting folk is aforegone conclusion.

A Most Sensible Suggestion for the Government.Writing to a contemporary publication, a well-known M .F.H.,

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Office and the Board of Agriculture would do well to consider care-fully . The following is an extract from his letter :

" Let those whom this letter may interest ponder on the debtwhich the Government owe to private owners of hunters, and mostespecially to Hunt establishments . Having done so they will, I feelsure, appreciate the economic advantages to be gained by the Govern-ment in fully considering the desirability of making a substantialgrant to those hunting counties now in financial straits in the UnitedKingdom to keep them from destroying their valuable hounds andgiving up their hunting country, which latter once done could neverbe reinstated at any future time . Why should not the Board of Agri-culture help those Hunts which have fallen upon evil days and findthemselves now unable to meet the poultry claims, by doing this forthem ? It would be a gracious act, and a tangible manner of showingtheir appreciation to the Hunts which have done so much for theBritish cavalry now and in the past. Something surely might be doneby the War or Agricultural Departments to save the Hunts from ruin.Officers of the British cavalry have learnt many valuable lessons fromparticipating in the pleasures of a day 's foxhunting, and this fact isappreciated by such well-known authorities as that gallant GeneralField-Marshal Sir Evelyn Wood . Then now is the time for the WarDepartment to show their gratitude . Bis dat qui cito dat ."

The Tedworth's Latest Programme.At a meeting held at Ludgershall last week, the Committee of

the Tedworth Hunt stated that, thanks to the generous way in whichso many of their followers had come forward, it would be quite possiblefor hounds to be taken out four days per week. Many thanks, saidMr. W. H. Fowle from the chair, were due to the military, whoseofficers had come forward in a manner beyond all expectation, theirgenerosity having aided the Committee over a particularly awkwardstile . There had been but one stipulation made by the military, onewhich Mr . Boileau was only too happy to accede to, viz ., that houndsshould meet every Saturday within ten miles of Bulford Camp atr p.m.

The meeting was brought to a close with the passing of a vote ofcondolence to Sir Edmund and Lady Antrobus, whose only child,Lieutenant Edmund Antrobus, of the 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards,has been killed in action.

The Vitality of Foxhounds.Writing upon a recent and most extraordinary experience in

connection with his hounds, Mr. E. J . W. P . Pryse says :" The following occurrence with my hounds may be of interest to

readers, and some others may have met with similar experience, andbe able to say how long dogs can live without food and water . OnTuesday, October 6th, I lost three and a half couples of hounds in a

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WHO IS NOW SERVING WITH THE COLOURS .

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big wood, where there are a lot of old disused lead mines . The villagers,mostly miners, who knew the shafts well, myself, and men searched thewhole place, but could find no trace, and came to the conclusion theyhad gone down an old shaft over 10o fathoms deep . I gave them upas lost, and Mr . Tiark, who bought the bulk of my hounds at the endof last season, kindly lent me three and a half couples to carry on with.On Wednesday, the 21st, two boys out for a walk ` heard a smell, ' aswe say in Welsh, coming up from an old shaft . They heard a houndwhining, and ran to the village of Talybont to tell the miners, who setto work at once to put ladders down, but could not complete the jobtill next morning, when five hounds were found alive, and are nowrecovering quickly . The other two hounds and a fox were dead at thebottom of the shaft, which was 90 feet deep . The only water theycould get was a little moisture on the stones . They were thus downseventeen days without food or water . However, judging from theirlooks now, they will be fit to hunt in another fortnight ."

Well-known Irish Hunting Men mentionedin Dispatches.

One of the first of our keen followers of hounds to be mentionedin dispatches for conspicuous bravery is Lieutenant H . Coulter, 5thLancers . This officer is a well-known figure between the flags at themajority of the principal Irish race meetings, whilst as a polo player heshowed exceptional promise this season.

Major Burns Lindlow, Master of the South Union Foxhounds, andan officer in the South Irish Horse, is yet another whose bravery inaction has brought his name specially before the notice of his G.O .C.Lieutenant Ainsworth, 11th Hussars, who has also figured prominentlyin dispatches, was a well-known follower of both the Ward and theMeath . It is, indeed, tragical that his death in action should havefollowed so swiftly upon the first news of this gallant young officer ' sbravery in the face of the enemy.

General Waldron, handicapper to the Irish Turf Club and I .N .H.C .,must be feeling proud of his son—Captain F . F. Waldron, 19th Hussars,Royal Flying Corps—for the latter's name was also mentioned inrecent dispatches from France.

The Blue Cross Fund.

Surely this new branch of Our Dumb Friend 's League is as impor-tant and worthy of attention as any patriotic fund . Both in theRegular Army as well as in the Territorial Forces there has beenfound a dearth of veterinary officers ; and, apart from the humani-tarian aspect of alleviating the suffering of horses wounded in battle,the necessity of organising greater facilities for the care of both cavalry,artillery and transport horses is only too apparent.

The Blue Cross Fund has been officially recognised by the French

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FOXHOUNDS, WHO IS NO\V" SERVING WITH THECOLOURS .

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Government, and Captain Clairmont has been working ceaselesslywith a view to establishing the department upon a thoroughly efficientand businesslike basis . Already a quantity of ambulances have beensupplied to different mounted units in this country, but more fundsand help are urgently needed in order to have an adequate supply ofveterinary appliances and ambulances sent out to the bases near thebattlefields . Lady Smith-Dorrien, presiding at a meeting of the BlueCross Fund, held at Claridge's Hotel, explained to an enthusiasticaudience the aims and objects of the society ; and, considering howgenerously hunting folk have come forward in supplying remountsfrom their priyate stables for the troops now at the front, we haveno doubt that they, as a class, will prove staunch supporters of theLeague.

Wither pads, embrocations, bandages, etc ., are urgently needed,as well as monetary assistance, and all particulars regarding how bestto help in the furthering of the scheme may be obtained from Mr.Arthur J . Coke, 58, Victoria Street, Westminster, London . INo oneknows better than a follower of hounds how human in all its moodsis a horse . Moreover, there are few hunting men or women in thecountry who have not at least one favourite animal now serving intheir country's cause.

To them, therefore, we make this appeal, knowing that in thecommon cause of humanity they will come forward to help in alle-viating the suffering of the poor beasts wounded in action.

Mr. Kenneth Palmer a Prisoner, not Killed.It is good to learn that Mr . Kenneth Palmer, 2nd Life Guards, is

alive and well, and has not, as was at first rumoured, been killed in.action. Mr. Palmer was for several seasons Master of the CambridgeDrag-hounds, and as a gentleman jockey earned considerable famefor himself . He was the owner of Extinguisher and seyeral otherNational favourites . Mr. Palmer is, for the time being, a prisoner ofwar in Germany.

Hunts whose Masters are Serving with the Colours.BadsworthBallynamonaBarlowBelvoir

Bicester

.Bramham MoorBrecon .Cornwall, East .Cricklade, V. W . H.Chiddingfold

.

Mr . G. B . Foster.Captain A . G. Stavely.Mr . W. Wilson.Lord Robert Manners and Mr . T.

Bouch.Mr. J . P. Heywood Lonsdale.Mr. G. L. Fox, M.P.Lieut .-Colonel S . W. Morgan.Captain G. Burgoyne.Major W . F. Fuller.Mr. F. McA . Shepherd.

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More Saddlery Wanted.In answer to the late Lord Roberts' appeal on behalf of the cavalry

reserve units, over 6,000 saddles have been forthcoming from variousquarters—and, needless to say, mostly from hunting centres. Thusonce again we learn how invaluable the sport of foxhunting hasproved to our country in the hour of her need.

And yet more are needed . In fact, any typo of saddle, whetherexercising or hunting, will be welcomed by the authorities ; as willalso be loans or gifts of bridles, bits, stirrup leathers and irons, horseclothing, etc . They should be addressed to

THE CHIEF ORDNANCE OFFICER,

Woolwich Dockyard,

and may be sent carriage forward.

SouthdownStevenstoneUnited

.Warwickshire .Wilts, S. and W.

David Davies'Devon, Mid.Devon and Somerset StaghoundsDulvertonEglinton .Enfield ChaseEssexEssex UnionExeter's, LordExmoorFour Burrow, EastGraham ' s, D.Hurt ' s, Mr.HertfordshireHereford, South .Holderness.IslandLudlowNewmarket and ThurlowNorfolk, INorth .Oxfordshire, SouthPuckeridgePytchley .PercySeavingtonSinnington

Mr. D. Davies, M .P.Mr . C . G. Huntriss.Mr. M. Greig.Sir Gilbert Wills.Lord Montgomerie.Major R . P. Croft.Captain S . Gosling.Captain G. Haseltine.Marquis of Exeter.Mr. Salaman.Captain R . Johnson.Mr. D. Graham.Mr. F. C. Hurt.Earl of Cavan.Mr. M. C . Allright.Mr. H. Whitworth.Captain R . H. Stubber.Mr. H . C. Meredith.Captain Jaffe.Mr. G. T . Bullard.Colonel Miller, D .S .O.Mr. Barclay.Sir Chas . B . Lowther.Captain R . Milvain.Captain W. H . Speke.Lord Helmslev and Captain Sher-

brooke.Mr. C. B. Kidd.J. O. Clemson.Mr. H. Connop.Lord Willoughby de Broke.Lord Stalbridge .

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Meeting of the Hunter Improvement Society.At a recent meeting of the Hunter Improvement Society and

National Light Horse Breeding Society ;the answer to the request madeby the War Office and the Board of Agriculture and Fisheries cameunder discussion.

Sir Merrick R . Burrell, the President, stated that he had decidedto undertake the duty of the disposal and safe keeping of the four-year-old Irish remounts until they were required for military uses.He went on to sav that his appeal to the members of the Society tohelp the Government during the present crisis had met with a mosthearty response . As a point of fact more than five times the numberof horses which so far have actually been put out could easily havebeen found suitable accommodation.

The depots at Willey, Arborfield, and Melton Mowbray had beeninspected, said Sir Herrick, and some 300 horses, out of the 450quartered there were now billeted upon 240 members who werepersonally responsible for their charges ' welfare to Sir Gilbert Greenall.

At the close of the meeting the following resolutions were unani-mously_ adopted :

" The Council of the Hunter Improvement and INational LightHorse Breeding Society strongly urge :

" i . That Government buyers be instructed to avoid if possiblethe purchase of mares.

" 2 . That in consequence of the large number of mares that havebeen and are being sent out of the country for military purposes, thosemares suitable for breeding purposes and which are unfit for service atthe front be brought back ."

The Marriage of Lady V. M . Pery.The only daughter of the Earl and Countess of Limerick—Lady

Victoria Mary Pery—has recently been wedded to Mr. James CoxBrady, the marriage taking place at INew Jersey, U .S.A.

Lady Pery is a young lady of iron nerves and infinite daring, herfeats of horsemanship both in Ireland, where she hunted regularly,and here in England, where she was a frequent visitor, being the talkof many a hard-riding field.

In addition to her fondness for hunting Lady Pery- is a keenaviator, and is one of the few ladies to have performed the feat oflooping the loop in mid-air.

Her husband, Mr . Brady, is one of America's wealthy citizens.

Training Remounts for the Front.Little did Mr. George H . Pinckard dream how vitally important

a part his generous gift to the War Office was destined soon to playwhen he presented the War Office with 450 acres of land, completewith stables and cottages, for the breeding and training of remounts.for the Army .

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CAPTAIN LAMPTON, WHO, IN MR . SELBY LOWNDES' ABSENCE, IS ACTING

MASTER OF THE WHADDON CHASE FOXHOUNDS.

He is seen at the Opening Meet conversing with seine wounded Belgian officers who were keenly interested in the event,

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Since Mr. Pinckard resigned the Mastership of the ChiddingfoldFoxhounds he has lent this estate to the Hunt, and at the presentmoment both he and his wife are busily engaged in training the 150 oddhorses now in the depot to supply the urgent needs of the RemountDepartment.

The magnitude of Mr . Pinckard's gift can be estimated in somesmall measure by the fact that the value of the land and its attendantbuildings is somewhere about L20,000.

Death of Sir Walter Gilbey.During the afternoon of Wednesday, the 12th inst ., Sir Walter

Gilbey passed quietly away at his country home, Elsenham Hall,Essex.

The news will be received with feelings of the deepest regretamongst sporting and agricultural circles far and wide, for Sir Walterwas a veritable " father " of horse-breeding and agricultural advance-ment .

Born at Bishop's Stortford in the early thirties, he was first engagedin the business of his cousin, an estate agent at Tring . Later, he turnedhis attention to rural pursuits in connection with which his namebecame as world-wide famous as the brands of wines issued by thefirm of Messrs . W. and A. Gilbey, Ltd., of which he was the founder.

In his youth, Sir Walter went out to the Crimea during the war,haying received an appointment in the Army Pay Department.

Of his love for horses and the stimulus which his many schemesgave to the horse-breeding industry a book might well be written, andhis departure from our midst at a time when his invaluable experienceand assistance in horse-breeding could least be spared by the countryis in itself a serious loss.

Sir Walter Gilbey was eighty-three years of age, and, though attimes suffering with his health, he maintained right to the very endof his career the same keen interest in all sporting and agriculturalmatters.

Field Glasses for the War.In a letter to the editor of the Field, the late Lord Roberts

returned thanks for the generous way in which his appeal for fieldglasses, made through this contemporary's columns, had been respondedto. In his letter Lord Roberts said :

" Up to the present I have received over 14,000 pairs of field glassesand stalking glasses . The glasses have been examined and classifiedby an expert and they have been issued steadily to our gallant soldiers.I am asked by Field-Marshal Sir John French to say that stalkingglasses as well as field glasses are found to be most useful . Manypeople who did not own field glasses kindly sent me cheques instead,and the money thus subscribed has been spent in buying the mostsuitable glasses procurable .

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" I have sent a personal letter of thanks to all the owners of glasses,

,or subscribers, and I shall be very pleased to continue to acknowledgewith gratitude any further donations of money or glasses which maybe sent to me . It should be unnecessary to emphasise the real practi-cal help which those who support my appeal are rendering to theirgallant countrymen at the front . All the glasses are marked with anindex number, and the names and addresses of the owners are carefullyrecorded at the offices of the National Service League, 72, victoriaStreet, London, S .W., to which address all glasses and cheques shouldbe sent . The soldiers to whom glasses are issued are asked, if possible,to return them after the war .

" ROBERTS, F .M."

Foxhounds for Disposal.The following announcement has been made by the joint-Masters

of the Cheshire :" In consequence of the number of days having been reduced to

four each week, instead of six, the joint-Masters will be pleased to giveaway any number of hounds up to twenty-five or thirty couples ."

Application for these should be made to the Masters and addressedto the Kennels at Northwichh.

Captain E . F. Talbot Ponsonby, Master of the Kildare, also findsthat he has a surplus number of hounds owing to a reduction in hishunting days . He is prepared to dispose of them at a nominal price,and states that all are young and in the pink of condition.

An Appeal to Farmers, Landowners, etc.The Master of the Holderness finds that, owing to the reduction

in the number of his hunting days, some of the landowners (doubtlessowing to mistaken ideas), are not helping him, as in previous seasons,by removing wire from their fences.

" Most Masters of hounds, " says Mr. Holderness, " have beenasked by their Hunt Committee, and also all by the Masters of Fox-hounds Association, to keep hunting going in their respective countries ;and that can only be done by the kind co-operation of those who areleft at home, and so able to uphold our national sport . Some peopleare under the impression that because hunting is not carried on inexactly the same way as in the past, it is not necessary to remove thewire, and pay so much attention as usual to the stopping of the country.This is altogether wrong . "

A Present for the Kaiser.From an Irish correspondent of Horse and Hound comes the

following suggestion :" At the present time nearly all of us at home are doing our

utmost to contribute all we can towards defeating the common enemy.Would it not be a great help if every farmer and small holder in the

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United Kingdom took down as much barbed wire as possible off hisland and sent it across for use with the British Expeditionary Force ?When our soldier sportsmen returned it would not be long before theynoticed the absence of the barbarous ' wire, and I am sure they wouldappreciate the patriotic efforts of the holders of the land . If a com-mencement was made in the direction indicated in the huntingcountries, no doubt the Masters or Hunt Secretaries would superintendthe transport of the wire ."

A very excellent idea ! INot only, we are sure, would the Mastersand Hunt Secretaries do the needful with regard to transport, but theBritish Expeditionary Force would see to the placing of any wire soreceived in such manner as would give the Kaiser's " kultured "legions the full benefit of it.

The Passing of " Pitcher ."Sportsmen of all denominations, to say nought of the members of

journalistic circles, will have learned with the sincerest of regret, thedeath of Mr . Arthur Binstead. " Pitcher," as he was known to all ofus, was for twenty-eight years on the staff of the Pink ' un, and itwas only in 1912 that, having severed his connection with that paper,he founded and subsequently managed the rival publication, TownTopics.

" Mop Fair, " " Gal ' s Gossip," " Pitcher in Paradise, " were, per-haps, the most successful books which came from his facile pen, andfor the moment it is hard to say where another writer of his abilitywill be found to carry on the task which he has now laid down.

Mr. Binstead was fifty-three years of age at the time of his decease,and he leaves a widow, a son and a daughter.

His death was due to heart disease .

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THE OPENING OFTHE SEASON

OINCE again INovember is with us—but a INovember such as noliving follower of hounds has ever seen the like—so far as the

hunting world is concerned.Opening meets have of necessity been shorn of much of the joyous

glamour which under normal circumstances pervades the occasion.Gone is the pageantry, the eager throng of sightseers, the big field ofcheery men and women on horseback, the former clad for the firsttime of the season in scarlet.

INo ! rat-catcher kit has been the prevailing garb for the opening. of the I914-15 season, and foxhunting has, for the nonce, become aduty rather than a pleasurable pastime.

But that hunting must, will, and shall go on is a foregone con-•clusion, now amply proven by the fact that almost every pack in thekingdom is conscientiously carrying out as full a programme as pre-vailing circumstances will permit.

" FOR GOODNESS ' SAKE KEEP FOXHUNTING GOING WHILST WE ARE

AWAY AT THE FRONT ! "

Such is the appeal sent to Major Sir C . Lowther, Master of thePytchley, by General Gough, one of our cavalry leaders now in thefiring line, and one can only trust that it will find a hearty response inthe hearts of all those left here at home, in whose hands lies the powerof maintaining this national sport of ours, so that when peace is onceagain restored, our gallant sportsmen will find that we, who from variedcircumstances remained behind at the base, have at any rate done ourbest for them, though in a humbler and lesser degree.

The first Monday in INovember, as usual, saw the opening meet ofthe Atherstone. For obvious reasons, Caldecote Hall, the usualtrysting place for this gala event, was changed for the Kennels . Akeen though small field were in attendance, and the season ' s campaignwas opened by a visit to the Atterton coverts . Here an old fox wassoon afoot, and he went awav over a nice line of country, pointing forSence Brook. I regret to say that this hunt which ended nearTwy-cross, thanks to a vanishing scent, proved the only one of the day, andhounds subsequently drew blank in the Lindley Hall and Caldecotecoverts.

Mrs . Inge, the new lady Master, managed to turn out six fine-

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looking hunters, despite the heavy calls made upon her stables bythe War Office . Thanks to the beautiful morning and the open stateof the country, the day, taken all round, might well be classed asan enjoyable one.

Amongst those present were : Miss Inge and Miss Hilda Inge,Captain Townshend, Mr . Staines Chamberlayne and Miss Chamber-layne, Mrs. Hill, Miss Hanmer, Mr . Stubbs, Mr . Aldridge, Mr . and MissSawyer, Mr. and Mrs . Gresson, Mrs . Beatty, Miss Fisher, Mr . MartinTownshend, Mr . Lowe, Mr. E. P. King, Mr. Pickering, Mr . Lea, Mr.Daulman, and several convalescent Belgian officers staying in theneighbourhood.

Tuesday, November 3, was the date of the opening meet of theBelvoir, and Leadenham Station the meeting place . The morninglooked none too promising from the foxhunter's point of view, but abrace of foxes were soon roused out of the Hill Top . A short runensued after one which, after first pointing for Leadenham, turnedleft-handed below the village . Scent, or rather the lack of it, hamperedhounds, who finally lost their pilot near Victoria Gorse . The Beaconprovided another which, pointing for Hough, doubled back throughSills Gorse, going on towards Willson's Osiers . Scent was now servingwell, and hounds travelled at top speed across the open, finally rollingtheir fox over close by the Osiers . This brought to a satisfactoryclose a very nice little hunt.

A brace and a half more foxes were rolled over in the covers onFulbeck Hill Top before hounds were entrained for home atCaythorpeStation.

Mr. Fielder brought twenty-seven couples of dog hounds toChesterton Mill on the occasion of the Warwickshire 's cpening meet,held on the first Monday in INovember . It turned out a wet, cheerlessday, with low-lying rain clouds and a threatening wind.

Scent was first-class, however, and the young hounds, especially,were as keen as mustard . There was no long, fast, or particularlygood hunt to be recorded, but hounds accounted for three brace beforethe day was over. A record performance this for an opening meet.Of these, a brace were rolled over in the open after a short sharp burstacross a nice line of country, whilst the remaining couple of brace werechopped in covert.

Amongst those who faced the inclement elements and turned upto the meet were : Lady Mordaunt, Sir H . Fairfax Lucy, the Hon.Claud Portman, Mr. and Mrs . W. S . Buckmaster, Mrs . Taten Waters,

Mr. J . Charters, Mr. Taten Waters and Mr. D. Thwaites (on leave), Mr.

G. Game, Miss Gaskell, Miss B . Gaskell, Mrs . J . M. Weatherby, Miss

Allfrey, Mr. Howard St . George, Mr . S . Akroyd, Mr . John Lowe, and anumber of other ladies.

In a perfect deluge of rain the Cottesmore met at Prior's Coppiceto celebrate the first day of the season proper. A fair following were

in attendance ; and the weather already began to show signs of animprovement as the Master moved hounds off over the main ride for

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the first draw. Two foxes and a badger were soon found, and thelatter, with his over-powerful scent, drew most of the attention upon_himself . Hounds speedily sent him to ground in some unstoppedearths at the roots of an elm tree . By means of a terrier he wasbolted right into the midst of the waiting pack . A general worry-worry ensued, but, strange to say, when hounds were whipped off,Master Brock—apparently quite unhurt scuttled away at top speed.

A move was next made to the Ladywood Coverts, where a first-class pilot was found, and who lost no time in getting away towardsLeicester Lane. Scent, though sadly inefficient in cover, was servingwell in the open, and hounds ran their fox, with a cry that was good tohear, through Overton Park and thence over a splendid line of countryas far as Knossington . Here Reynard seemed to have disappearedcompletely, leaving no trace of his movements whatsoever.

Another nice little hunt took place in the afternoon unfortunatelywithout a kill after a fox which came out of the gorse betweenLeicester Lane and the Braunston Road . Reynard finally gave houndsthe slip in Owston Little Wood, and so ended a quiet but enjoyable day,the weather, from mid-day on, being all that could be desired.

A quiet meeting at their usual trysting place, Leadenham, onINovember 3, heralded the opening of the Belvoir ' s season.

The first fox took hounds from the Hill Top to close by Welbourn ;where, turning aside, he pointed for I .eadenham Village . INear theLow Fields scent gave out, and he had hounds baffled . It couldhardly have been termed a good scenting morning, and the next pilot,an outlying fox, shook clear his pursuers in Victoria Gorse . Aftertrying Reeve 's Covert, which proved blank, hounds were taken to theBeacon. Here they experienced better luck, and in the wake of apilot who chose a line which led by Hough and Shield's Gorse, theyenjoyed a very fast run, eventually bowling their fox over in the open.

On paying a visit to Fulbeck Hill Top a galaxy of material wasforthcoming. One, after a quick scramble, was marked to ground.The second fox from this stronghold proved the stoutest hearted ofany, and he lost but little time in making off for Fulbeck . Scent wasnow serving well, and hounds had but little difficulty in racing intohim in the open.

Altogether it was a most suecessful day, and one which broughtthe total number of cubs and foxes killed since the start of the cub-hunting season to 101.

At Alne Low Hall but twenty-two members turned up at theopening meet of the York and Ainsty, as against a field of over 200last year . In the absence of Lord Furness, Cumpstone took the dogpack to the trysting place, and on moving off, chose Alne Forest Whinfor the first draw . Scent could hardly have been better, and a toughold veteran, who at first evinced a strong disinclination to breakcovert, was forced to do so to save his brush . Pointing for Tollerton,he went away at a great pace and crossed the road close by A'neStation . From here onwards his line lay through the open, and a

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hard stern hunt ensued . 'Without a check, almost, hounds held the linepast Forest Wood, across the Easingwold railway and on to Sam House.Here the pace was beginning to tell, and Reynard, changing his plans,ought a brief respite in the Lund Plantations.

Hard on his track, however, hounds gave him but little grace, andafter a quick turn up and down the covert, they rolled him over. Itwas as good a half-hour 's hunt as any enjoyed in previous seasons.

The Home Woods were alive with foxes, one of which was choppedalmost immediately hounds were thrown in. A few minutes laterCumpstone got them away to a " halloa " from the Folly Corner.Some little delay ensued owing to the pack dividing—more than aleash of foxes must have broken cover simultaneously—but fortunately,the huntsman, viewing some six couples of hounds making off towardsHigh Ings covert, lifted the rest of the pack into the same line . Asthings turned out, his excellent judgment was again demonstrated.

With a burning scent, hounds steamed through the cover andaway across the Easingwold road, on a line which, for the next tenminutes, gave the field all the jumping they could possibly desire.Headed on the Yearsley road, Reynard pointed back for StillingtonWhin, but the line he had now chosen, being up-wind, took the majorityof his remaining strength away . Struggling gamely on, he passed thePriory and the corner of Crayke Whin with hounds a bare field behind.But Pond Head Wood lay just ahead, and putting forth a last valianteffort, Reynard—dead beat—gained its shelter in time to save his brush.

This excellent hunt, which lasted three-quarters of an hour,brought to a close a most successful opening day.

The Whaddon Chase, needless to say, are in fine fettle, and areaccounting for their foxes in manner which should greatly reducetheir poultry claims.

On November 7, meeting at INash Village, their first draw in theBrates proved abortive ; but a fox found in a neighbouring hedgerowwas soon flying for his life before a pack whose music was good to hear.Thornborough appeared to be his point, but he forsook this in favourof Great Horwood. Here, turning right handed, he made his wayback to Thornborough with hounds all the while drawing closer to hisbrush. Dead beat, he sought refuge in a drain near the INash allot-ments . But a pole and a hungry pack put an end to his career.

The Quorn held their opening meet as usual, though the numberof those present was infinitesimal as compared to the usual Kirby Gatemusters . Sport on this occasion was somewhat mediocre.

However, a surplus amount of foxes awaited them on the occasionof their Baggrave Hall appointment, and it was not long ere houndslaid hold of a youngster found in the osiers close by . Another bracewere accounted for on being ousted from a drain on Mr . Crawford ' sfarm at Queenborough.

Later in the day, a good run was enjoyed after a fox evicted froma haystack on the same farm, and who made good his escape after afast hunt of some thirty minutes .

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"For goodness' sake keep Fox-hunting going whilst we are away at the Front!" (Extract fromGeneral Gough's letter to Sir Chas . Lowther).

Every single pack iii the United Kingdom is doing so. Here we have the Whaddon Chase Foxhounds at their OpeningMeet at Creslow, November, 1914 .

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The hunting season in Ireland is now in full swing, and from allreports sport seems to be of the best . Despite the shortage of horses,hounds have accounted for a big show of cubs, and I, for one, shall besurprised in no small measure if the totals of the present season fallvery far short of last.

The East Waterford held their opening meet at the Mall onOctober 29, where a fair-sized field were in attendance . Owing to theMaster, Mr. J. Widger, being laid up with broken ribs, the result of afall whilst cubbing, a substitute had to be found, in the person of hisnephew, Mr . J. W. Widger.

An excellent day's sport was forthcoming, and though houndsfailed to account for anything, three good hunts were enjoyed . An oldfox found in the Ballinakill coverts provided a fast run of twenty-oddminutes, before getting to ground in Mr . Broomhead's spinneys . Thebest hunt of the day was after another old 'un hailing from Quilla . He,too, got to ground at Kilmacleagure, though not before he was prettywell done up with an hour 's hard running.

The Tipperary opened their season at Fethard under circum-stances which practically forbade hunting of any sort whatsoever.The country was enveloped in a thick blanket of fog, and Mr . Burkecertainly missed nothing by being laid up with an injured foot.

An attempt was made to show the field some sport of sorts, andhounds were put into the Rathkenny coverts, usually a favouritestronghold for foxes. The choice of place was good—for material wasfound in plenty ; but thanks to the fog, which showed no signs oflifting, matters were wisely brought to a finish after hunting a foxround about Bennett's Hill.

October 30, saw the close of the Waterford Foxhounds cubbingseason ; and a right good day's sport it proved, too . On this occasiona brace of cubs were accounted for, and another marked to groundafter a rattling good hunt lasting for over two hours.

The opening meet was held at Kilmacthomas on November 2,but the day proved a somewhat disappointing one . A hunt of anhour and three-quarters after a pilot roused in the Graignageeha covertsresulted in a dwindling scent and a lost fox . Nothing worthy of noteoccurred during the afternoon.

The Meath held their opening meet on November 6 at Mountains-town, where a very small field had assembled . Though no kills wereto be recorded, a nice little hunt of an hour and a half was enjoyed withthe morning fox found in Mountainstown Woods . Ultimately hemade good his escape close by his starting point.

The returns of the cubbing season, now to hand, are excellent, andare well in advance of last season's .

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THE ROLL OFHONOUR

THE appalling horror of war—especially twentieth century war-fare—are such that not even the pen of a Dante or a Kipling

could picture things as they are on the battlefields of modern Europe.But war with all its indescribable ghastliness is a great teacher.

It has taught us one thing above all else—that the British gentlemanof to-day can fight, suffer and lay down his life for his country ' s causeas bravely as did ever his forebears . There were folk who, in thepiping times of peace, were all too prone to decry the British officer asa pleasure-seeking sportsman first, and a soldier—of sorts—afterwards.To them, upon the battlefields of Belgium and France, has been giventhe lie direct, for, as a nation, our love of clean, hard sport has carriedus through victorious, when, despite their overwhelming numbers, thedisciples of jack-booted militarism have failed.

Day by day the list of those who have sacrificed their lives thatothers might live grows longer, and amongst them are many of thescions of our nobility.

Major Lord Charles Mercer Nairne, who served in the South AfricanWar, has been killed in action . Lord Charles was equerry to the King,and, as aide-de-camp to Lord Roberts, gained much distinction in theBoer War. Little did any of us who witnessed his marriage to LadyViolet Elliott, daughter of Lord Minto, then Viceroy, only a bare fiveyears ago, dream of the short span of wedded life which was destinedto be his . His lordship leaves a widow and two children—a boy anda girl . He was in his fortieth year at the time of his death.

A fine steeplechase rider and polo player is gone, too, in the personof Captain Edward Hubert Leatham, of the 12th Lancers . CaptainLeatham was the sole remaining officer in his regiment who hadescaped injury in the heavy fighting near Mons . A lyddite shellbrought about his death whilst he was endeavouring to rescue awounded comrade . It will be remembered that this officer captainedthe INorfolk County polo team this summer.

One of the first of our notable sportsmen to be killed in action wasMajor Hughes-Onslow . Both as a flat and steeplechase rider he hadbut few equals, and, as early as 1888, he scored a popular victory bypiloting Bertha to victory in the Grand Military Gold Cup at Sandown.In after years Major Hughes-Onslow repeated the performance on two

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other occasions, once with County Council and again with a favouritehorse named Marpessa . This latter belonged to the late Major Loder,whose horses Major Onslow rode on many occasions.

Always a shrewd, clever judge of horseflesh, he once purchased alikely-looking animal for a mere song—forty-odd pounds, I believe, wasthe sum paid—and with this colt the Major subsequently scored a longlist of wins . On Brass, as the horse was called, he won the 10th HussarsPoint-to-Point, wresting the laurels from the late Lord WilliamBentinck on Lawyer. With Brass, again, he won the first of his fivesuccesses in the Irish Military Steeplechases at Punchestown.

It was Major Hugh-Onslow, too, who rode the dam of the never-to-be-forgotten Pretty Polly, in the Irish Grand Military . This horse,Admiration, was a hot favourite at the time, though she lost the racein a manner which proved inherent softness.

In the person of Major Swetenham the 2nd Dragoon Guards havelost a fine officer and a great sportsman.

For three seasons past he had been a regular follower of the Yorkand Ainstey and Bramham Moor Foxhounds, with whose fields, as apilot, he was much sought after . A keen lover of horses, a fearlessrider, and a man of shrewd judgment, Major Swetenham was an idealcavalry officer, and in his demise the country has suffered yet anotherindividual loss.

Major J . S . Cawley, son of Sir Frederick Cawley, M .P ., was in histhirty-fifth year at the time of his death . Nine years ago he receivedthe first prize for riding and jumping at the Royal Military Tournament;whilst at polo he won his laurels by appearing in the finals of the Inter-Regimental Tournament at Hurlingham on four occasions, upon twoof which his team secured the cup.

The sympathy of every hunting man and woman will be freelyextended to Mr . Aubrev Wallis, Master of the Woodland Pytchley,whose only son was killed at the front on October 21.

Lieutenant H. D. Wallis was a most ardent follower of hounds,and a splendid horseman to boot . In Ireland he acted as first whipto the Coshmore and Coshbride Foxhounds . He also held the sameoffice with the Duhallow. Prior to his going with the ExpeditionaryForces he acted as Master of the Windsor Drag. Like his father,Lieutenant Wallis was as thorough in his methods as he was enthusi-astic, and from kennel huntsman upwards there was not a seryantconnected with the Hunt whose business he did not understand.

Polo also claimed him as a votary, and throughout this season heshowed exceedingly good form whilst playing INo . i in theRadwayteam. His handicap was raised to 4 only this year . Those who werepresent at the Cottesmore Point-to-Point, too, will remember seeinghis brilliant display of horsemanship whereby he brought Hartstowninto victory after a hard-fought race.

Lieutenant Wallis left England with a relief draft on August 26,and a few days later was in the thick of the fighting at the battle ofthe Aisne . He was also one of the gallant force who held the German

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hordes in check at Ypres during the first heavy onslaughts deliveredby the enemy. Lieutenant Wallis was in his twenty-ninth year atthe time of his immortal death.

Yet another fine sportsman whose death from wounds has nowbeen confirmed is Captain Paget O'Brien Butler, of the Royal ArmyMedical Corps.

Although well known in the hunting field, it was between theflags that Captain Butler made his name . As early as 1903 he began hiscareer as a gentleman rider by winning a race at the now extinctCarrickmacross meeting in Ireland ; and at the finish of his thirdseason, in 1906, he headed the list of amateur jockeys with thirty-onewinners to his credit . A most excellent record, in view of the factthat in this particular season the pick of the amateur riders were allin Ireland, and Captain Butler had to meet such well-known horsemenas Mr. T. Price, Mr . R. H. Walker, Mr . Harry Nuttall, Mr . J . Manley,Mr. Lushington, Mr. J . W. Widger, Mr. M. Hayes, Mr. L. Brabazon,and others.

Although a slim, slightly built man, he possessed a wiry physique,and the amount of strength and energy stored up within his frame wasalmost phenomenal . INor were Captain Butler's victories confined toIreland alone . Whilst in India he rode many a successful race, and hisservices in England, during the steeplechase season, were always ingreat demand.

A good story is told of the manner in which his services wererequisitioned for the Expeditionary Force . The O.C. of one of theCavalry units under orders for the front rang up the R .A .M .C.headquarters and stated that he wanted a " doctor chap who couldsit a horse " to be attached to his regiment, concluding his demandswith the remark that he " supposed he'd have to tic the doctor intohis saddle ."

The person who answered the 'phone happened to be a follower ofform, and scenting a chance to pull the cavalry officer's leg, inquiredif Captain O'Brien Butler would suit.

" Who's Captain Butler ? " snapped the O .C. " Can he ride ?" Oh, yes ! just a little . Haven't you ever heard of him ? " was

the reply. " He rode thirteen winners in Ireland this season and hasheaded the list of winning riders there . He has ridden in the GrandNational ; has won the Prince of Wales's Plate at Punchestown andother races there ; has ridden many winners in India ; rode for thelate King Edward VII . ; and was this year presented with a cup bythe Emperor of Austria for winning the Presbury Steeplechase atVienna ; and

" Thanks ! That's quite enough," broke in the dumbfoundedcavalry officer . " He's the man we want ."

And thus Captain Paget O'Brien Butler was engaged for his lastcampaign.

Not only Newmarket, where reside most of his intimate friends,(Continued on page 170 .)

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but the racing world at large is in mourning for the ]ate The Hon.Francis Lambton, killed in action on October 31 . To leave a lucrativebusiness to fight for one's country at an age when most civilians wouldconsider themselves past active service, is surely a high tribute toa man's courage and patriotism. Yet Mr. Lambton did not stop tocount the costs . His country needed him, and he went.

A fine horseman, and a good judge of thoroughbreds, hesucceeded F . W. Day as trainer to Sir Ernest Cassell in 1903, and sosuccessfully did he look after his charges that in that year alone over'13,000 in stake money was won by his stable . In 1909 Mr . Lambtonhanded over charge of Sir E . Cassell's horses to W. Halsey and trainedfor such notable figures in the racing world as Lord Downe, Lord Sefton,Lord Coventry, Prince Kinsky and others.

" Pickles," as he was nicknamed by his friends, trained Bonfireand Bambusa for Mr . G. D. Smith this year, and during his elevenseasons in the training world, sent out one hundred winners, whichbetween them won 165 races.

The death of Captain A . C . Charrington, Royal Dragoons, leavesanother gap in the ranks of our famous gentlemen riders . Though,perhaps, better known in India than at home, Captain Charringtonwas a well-known figure at all our principal race meetings . In Simla,at one meeting, he rode no less than thirteen winners out of fifteenmounts, being second and unplaced on the other two .

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" I do not know whether it would be of interest to you, but theweather conditions of last season were exceptionally good. Theprevious two or three have been extremely dry, but last season waswet enough to keep the country in excellent footing and make thescent lay well . Yet on not one of our hunting days were we actuallybothered with rain, which was most fortunate . I think the averagenumber hunting with us was the same as usual, including quite anumber of ladies, most of whom are young and go straight and hard.I think the standard of our horses has improved steadily during thelast years with the growth of our sport and the increase in the lengthand character of the runs. It seems to me that a horse which wasable to hunt all right ten years ago in our country would not only findit difficult to go the ` pace ' now for any length of time, but, also, tonegotiate the country.

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for a pack, and we have had some very good sport following the beagleson foot after the rabbits which abound in the near neighbourhood ofthe club. By means of these beagle hounds we are enabled to con-tinue some form of sport through the whole year.

" I am wondering now whether we would not find that the Bassethound would give us more sport than we can get with the beagles.But I am not sure whether the former would not be too fast for us.Could you give me any information as to the success of the Bassethound in England

" Yours truly," HENRY G . VAUGHAN,

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Current Topics

183

Polo Players and the War

Polo in India

192

Lord Roberts, V .C .

1 95American Notes and Gossip

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Coronado Prospects

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Hunting Supplement

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INotes from All Quarters

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Sport with Various Packs

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Irish Notes

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Hunting Men and the D.S.O . . . .

228

Shortage of Horses for the Front

232

The Editor's Box . . .

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Polo Players Killed in Action.During the past month several more well-known polo players have

lost their life at the front . The lists of killed have included the namesof Lieut .-Colonel the Hon . George Morris, the commanding officer ofthe Irish Guards, who used to play back in one of the Rifle Brigadeteams ; Mr. J. L. Wordsworth (5th Lancers), and Captain C . W.Banbury (Coldstream Guards) . Major the Hon. W . G. S. Cadogan(loth Hussars), who was equerry to the Prince of Wales while hisRoyal Highness was in residence at Oxford, has been killed in action,and so has Captain the Hon. A. Annesley, the son and heir of ViscountValentia, M .P ., Chairman of the Hurlingham Club, and for many yearsChairman of the Hurlingham Polo Committee, who himself served inthe 10th Hussars, and was one of the pioneers of polo in this country.Captain H . S . Blane, who has succumbed to his wounds, captained the19th Cavalry team in India, and last season acted as official umpire atHurlingham. Two other well-known Indian Army polo players whoseloss has to be deplored are Captain H . C. Chaytor, of the 26th LightCavalry, and Mr. S. J . W. Railston (18th Lancers), who was home thisyear on leave, and played for the Count de Madre's Tigers .

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Other Polo Casualties.There is again a long list of polo players who have been wounded

in action during the past month, the following being some of thecasualties . Among officers of the Household Cavalry wounded areCaptain Lord Hugh Grosvenor (who is also reported a prisoner of war),Captain L . H. Hardy, the Hon. H . W. C . Denison, and Captain theHon . E. S . Wyndham, all of the 1st Life Guards ; Captain LordGerard and the Marquis of INorthampton, of the Royal Horse Guards ;and Mr . A. C. Hobson, of the 2nd Life Guards . The last named, whois a brother of Major G. W. Hobson (late 12th Lancers), played backin the Oxford team that won this year's Inter-University matchat Hurlingham. Three officers of the Foot Guards who have been

MR. H . H. HOLMES, WHO HAS VOLUNTEERED FOR THE WAR

AND REJOINED THE SOUTH AFRICAN MOUNTED INFANTRY.

wounded are Captain Lord Francis Scott (Grenadier Guards), attachedto the Irish Guards ; Captain the Hon . T . E . Vesey (Irish Guards),

and the Hon . A. G. S . Douglas-Pennant (Grenadier Guards) . Othercasualties include Captain F . S . Bradshaw, one of the founders and the

first Hon. Secretary of the Taunton Vale Polo Club, and his brotherofficer, Captain L . A. Jones-Mortimer (Somerset Light Infantry) ;Captain Lord F. Blackwood, Mr . G. H. Phipps-Hornby, and CaptainG. F. Reynolds, of the 9th Lancers ; Captains E . W. E . Palmes andE. A. Fielden, of the 10th Hussars ; Captains E . P . Brassey and E . G . K.

Cross, of the 7th Hussars ; Mr. G. Baynes (3rd Hussars), Mr . R . A . J.

Beech (16th Lancers), Captain S . J. Hardy (Royal Scots Greys), Mr.L . H. Jefferson (11th Hussars), Captain P . D. Stewart (3rd DragoonGuards), and Captain IN . St . V . R. Stewart (18th Hussars) .

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For Active Service.Mr. H. H . Holmes, the well-known polo player and manager, who

controls the interests of THE POLO MONTHLY in America, has volunteeredfor active service and rejoined the South African Mounted Infantry.Mr. Holmes, who served throughout the South African War, is expectedin London shortly . Whilst regretting the fact that his connection withthe magazine is of necessity temporarily severed, we cannot butheartily admire the cause, and trust that a speedy termination of thestruggle will enable him at an early date to resume his managership inNew York . Meanwhile adequate measures have been taken to secureefficient service during his absence, particulars of which will beannounced at a later date. We feel sure the heartiest good wishes ofall our readers will accompany him throughout the campaign .

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POLO PLAYERS AND

THE WAR

THE late Lord Roberts ' frequently expressed opinion that polo wasan ideal pastime for officers has been strikingly exemplified in the

great war now being waged, and many polo p l ayers have greatlydistinguished themselves . Sir Douglas Haig, the Chairman of theHurlingham Polo Committee and President of the Army Polo Com-mittee, who has himself had many po lo successes with the 7th Hussarsand the 17th Lancers, has been promoted to the rank of general fordistinguished service in the fie l d, and Captain Francis Grenfell gainedthe first Victoria Cross of the war, while the D .S .O . has been awardedto the following eleven polo players : Mr . E. L. B . Anderson (R .F.A.),Major H. M . Durand (9th Lancers), Lord Claude Hamilton (GrenadierGuards), Captain Lord Alastair Innes-Ker (Royal Horse Guards),Captain J . E. V. Isaac (Rifle Brigade), Mr. J. K. McConnell (20thHussars), Mr . S . G. Menzies (2nd Life Guards), Captain Lord FrancisScott (Grenadier Guards), Captain IN . A. Orr-Ewing (Scots Guards),Major the Hon . A. F. Stanley (1st Life Guards), and Captain the Hon.E . S . Wyndham (1st Life Guards) . There has also, alas ! been a longlist of casualties, for during the first four months of the war no fewerthan seventy polo players have been killed, and over Iv wounded.

Killed.

Ansel], Lieut .-Colonel G . K. (5th Dragoon Guards).Ainsworth, J . S . (11th Hussars).Antrobus, E . (Grenadier Guards).Annesley, Captain Hon . A. (10th Hussars).Brooke, Major V . R. (9th Lancers).Baillie, Sir Gwaine (Royal Scots Greys)Bingham, D . C. (Coldstream Guards).Bulkeley, Captain T. H R . (Scots Guards).Battenberg, Prince Maurice of (60th K .R. Rifles).Browning, Major J . A . (Queen ' s Bays).Blane, Captain H . S . (19th Lancers, Indian Army).Banbury, Captain C . AV. (Coldstream Guards) .

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Crichton, Major H . F. (Irish Guards).Charrington, Captain A . C . (1st Royal Dragoons).Cavendish, Major Lord John (1st Life Guards).Connellan, Captain P . M . (Hampshire Regiment).Carew, F . L. (20th Hussars).Crawshay, Captain M . (5th Dragoon Guards).Crawley, Major E . (12th Lancers).Congleton, Lord (Grenadier Guards)Cadogan, Major Hon . \V. G . S . (10th Hussars).de Crespigny, C . N. C. (Queen ' s Bays).Denroche-Smith, A . J . (18th Hussars).Duff, Sir R . G. V. (2nd Life Guards).Eden, J . (12th Lancers).Fuller-Maitland, Captain W . A. (Coldstream Guards).FitzGerald, Captain G . H . (4th Dragoon Guards).FitzClarence, Brigadier-General C ., V .C.Grenfell, Captain R . IN . (Bucks Yeomanry, attached 9th Lancers).Gordon-Ives, V . M . G. (Coldstream Guards).Gwyer, Captain A. G. (6th Dragoon Guards).Hoare, C . M. (15th Hussars).Hill, H . M . (5th Dragoon Guards).Heath, P . V. (Royal Horse Guards).Hogg, Lieut -Colonel I . G., D .S .O . (4th Hussars).Harland, Captain R . W. (Hampshire Regiment).Hawkins, L . H . (1st King ' s Dragoon Guards).

Holman, J . (4th Dragoon Guards).Juler, G . C. (5th Lancers).Lambton, G . (Coldstream Guards).Lucas-Tooth, Captain D . K. L. (9th Lancers).Lockwood, R . W. M . (Coldstream Guards).Levinge, Sir R., Bt . (1st Life Guards).Lonsdale, J . R . McC . (4th Hussars).Lumley, R . J . (11th Hussars).Leatham, E . H . (12th Lancers).Michell, Captain J . C. (12th Lancers).Moore, R . S . T . (12th Lancers).Monck, Captain Hon . C. H. S . (Coldstream Guard).Murray, Captain F . W. S . (12th Lancers).McArthur-Onslow, Captain A . W . (16th Lancers).Morris, Lieut .-Colonel Hon . G . H . (Irish Guards).McGrath, N . G . S . (Queen ' s Bays).INicholson, A . K . (18th Hussars).North, K . C . (4th Hussars).Oldrey, Captain R. J . B. (4th Dragoon Guards).Ogilvy, Sir G. IN ., Bt . (Scots Guards).O ' INeill, Captain Hon. A. (2nd Life Guards).Pemberton, Captain F. P . C . (2nd Life Guards).Paul, G. (Queen ' s Bays) .

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Robinson, E. W. (5th Lancers).Railston, S . J . W. (18th Lancers).Soames, H . M. (20th Hussars).Swetenham, Major F . (Royal Scots Greys).Stocks, M . G. (Grenadier Guards).Tylee, J . M. (15th Hussars).Wyndham, P. L. (Coldstream Guards)Wallis, H. D . (Coldstream Guards).Waller, Captain Sir Francis, Bt . (Royal Fusiliers).Wellesley, Captain Lord Richard (Grenadier Guards).Wordsworth, J . L (5th Lancers)Wroughton, M C . (12th Lancers).

Wounded.Astor, Captain J . J . (1st Life Guards).Anderson, Major K . J . P . (11th Hussars).Abadie, Major E . H . E . (9th Lancers) (prisoner).

Bellville, Captain G . E. (16th Lancers).Brocklehur st, Captain J . H. (Coldstream Guards).Barttelot, Captain Sir W . B. (Coldstream Guards).Bentinck, A. W . D. (Coldstream Guards)Bairstow, G W. I . (20th Hussars).Bailey, Major P . J . (12th Lancers).Badger, Captain T. K. (12th Lancers).Barne, Captain S . (20th Hussars).Bowes-Lyon, Captain Hon . M . (2nd Life Guards).Barnes, Lieut .-Colonel R . W. R . (10th Hussars).Black, Major M . A . (5th Dragoon Guards).Bradshaw, F . S . (Somerset Light Infantry).Baynes, G . (3rd Hussars).

Brassey, Captain E . P. (7th Hussars).Beech, K . A . J . (16th Lancers).Chance, Captain E . S . (Queen ' s Bays).Christie-Miller, Captain E . G. (Coldstream Guards).Charlesworth, A . K. (6th Dragoon Guards).Campbell, Lieut .-Colonel D . G . M. (9th Lancers).Charley, Major H . R. (Royal Irish Rifles).Clark, J . G. W. (16th Lancers).Combe, H . C . S . (Royal Horse Guards).Combe, Major H . (3rd Hussars).Cripps, L . H . (4th Hussars).Campbell, Major C . L. K . (16th Lancers).Cayser, Captain H . S . (11th Hussars).Clinch, Major H . W. (3rd Hussars).Cunninghame, Captain W. W. S. (2nd Life Guards).Compton, Captain P . H . (6th Dragoon Guards).Cross, Captain E . G . K. (7th Hussars) .

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Chanter, E . R. (6th Dragoon Guards).Compton, E. R. F. (Royal Scots Greys).Darley, D . G. F . (4th Dragoon Guards).Douglas-Pennant, Hon . A. G. S . (Grenadier Guards).Eastwood, N. W. (3rd Hussars).Eliot, J . H. (3rd Hussars).Fenwick-Palmer, R. G. (Royal Horse Guards).Fielden, Captain E . A. (10th Hussars).Grenfell, Captain F . O., V .0 (9th Lancers).Guthrie, Captain J . N . (Irish Guards).Gillson, Major G . (Royal Horse Artillery).Gordon-Dill, J . M. (5th Dragoon Guards).Greer, E . B. (Irish Guards).Gaisford St . Lawrence, C . (Royal Scots Greys).Grant, A . E . (9th Lancers).Gerard, Captain Lord (Royal Horse Guards).Harman, Major A. E. W . (Queen ' s Bays).Higgins, Captain C . G . (Oxford and Bucks Light Infantry)Hardy, Captain F . (Coldstream Guards).Hickman, Sir A . E., Bt . (4th Dragoon Guards).Hornby, Captain C. B. (4th Dragoon Guards).Huggins, C . L. (3rd Hussars).Holman, J . (4th Dragoon Guards).Holland, Captain J . E. D . (5th Dragoon Guards).Howard, Hon. D. S. P. (3rd Hussars).Harrison, Captain J . F . (Royal Horse Guards).Hardy, Captain S . J . (Royal Scots Greys).Hamilton-Temple-Blackwood, Captain Lord F . (9th Lancers).Hobson, A . C . (2nd Life Guards).Hardy, Captain L . H. (1st Life Guards).Ing, Major G . H . A. (Queen ' s Bays).Innes-Ker, Captain Lord A . (Royal Horse Guards).Jefferson, L . H. (11th Hussars).Jones-Mortimer, Captain L . A . (Somerset Light Infantry).Kavanagh, Brigadier-General C. T. McM.Knight, Captain C. D . (6th Dragoon Guards).Kennard, Captain M . IN . (6th Dragoon Guards).Leigh, J . C . Gerard (1st Life Guards).Leven and Melville, Earl of (Royal Scots Greys).Lockett, Major W . J . (11th Hussars).Leveson, Major C . H ., D .S .O. (18th Hussars).Leighton, Major B . E. P . (1st Royal Dragoons).Milne, F . D . R. (Queen ' s Bays).Mockett, Major B . H. (4th Hussars).Mathew-Lannowe, Major E . B . (Royal West Surrey Regiment).MacEwen, Lieut .-Colonel M. L. (16th Lancers).Mitchell, L . F. (5th Dragoon Guards).Murray-Smith, A . G. (2nd Life Guards) .

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Mackintosh, A . A. (Royal Horse Guards).Micholls, AV . H . M. (20th Hussars).Moncrieffe, Captain A . R . (Queen ' s Bays).Moberley, Major C . von Essen (11th Hussars).Milne, F . D . R . (Queen ' s Bays).Mulholland, Hon . C . H . G. (11th Hussars).Misa, V . H . (Queen ' s Bays).Montgomerie, Captain V . R. (2nd Life Guards).Maedougall, Captain I . (Grenadier Guards).

Norman, C . W . (9th Lancers).INaylor-Leyland, G . V . (Roval Horse Guards).INicholas, B . G . (12th Lancers).INorthampton, Marquis of (Roval Horse Guards).Porter, Captain J . G. (9th Lancers).Pinehing, Captain M . C. C . (Queen ' s Bays).Ponsonby, Captain Hon . C . M. B . (Grenadier Guards).Pitman, Lieut .-Colonel T. T. (11th Hussars).Peel, Major E. J . R . (Royal Artillery).Phipps-Hornby, G . H . (9tb Lancers).Roxburghe, Duke of (Royal Horse Guards).Revnolds, Captain G . IN . (21st Lancers).Robinson, B . W. (5th Lancers).Rose, I . St . C. (Grenadier Guards).Settle, R . H. IN . (19th Hussars).Sewell, Captain H . S . (4th Dragoon Guards).Sanderson, O . B . (4th Dragoon Guards).Sutton, Sir Richard (1st Life Guards).Stone, Captain E . (Queen ' s Bays).Stewart, Captain N . St . V. R. (18th Hussars).Scott, Captain Lord Francis (Grenadier Guards).Spencer, A . V . (Oxford and Bucks Light Infantry).Stewart, Captain P . D. (3rd Dragoon Guards).Taylor-Whitehead, H . C. (9th Lancers).Terrot, Major C . R . (Queen ' s Bays).Tailby, G. W . A. (11th Hussars).Talbot, H . E . (11th Hussars).Vesey, Captain Hon . T. E. (Irish Guards).Wells, R. P (15th Hussars).Walker, E . (Queen ' s Bays).Wormald, Lieut .-Colonel F . (12th Lancers).Wallace, D . E. (2nd Life Guards).

Warde-Aldam, Captain W. St . A . (Coldstream Guards)Wiley, H . O . (5th Dragoon Guards).Williams, V . D. S . (5th Dragoon Guards).Wodehouse, Lord (16th Lancers).Wyndham-Quin, R . S . W . R. (12th Lancers).Wright, A . (4th Dragoon Guards).Wyndham, Captain Hon . E . S . (1st Life Guards) .

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Prisoners of War.Christie-Miller, Captain E . G. (Coldstream Guards).Falkner, B . B . (4th Hussars).Crichton, Major Viscount (Royal Horse Guards).Grosvenor, Captain Lord Hugh (1st Life Guards).Ashton, Captain H . C . S . (2nd Life Guards).Duff, Major A . A. (Gordon Highlanders).Abadie, Major E . H. E. (9th Lancers) .

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Autumn Tournament at Meerut (October 28 to 31).

FOR this tournament, played during the Race Week, there was anentry of five teams, the 13th Hussars " A " team, the 11th (K .G.O .)

Lancers, the 13th Hussars " B " team, the 3rd (Skinner ' s) Horse, andthe 18th (K .G.O.) Lancers . The results were as follows :

First Round.13th Hussars " A "

beat

th (K .G .O .) Lancers.9 goals .

5 goals.

Byes : 13th Hussars" B," 3rd (Skinner's) Horse, and 18th (K .G .O .)Lancers .

Second Round.18th (K .G .O.) Lancers beat 13th Hussars " A . "

1 . Mr. Royston . 1 . Mr. Watson-Smyth.2 . Capt . Marsh . 2 . Mr. Kennedy.3 . Mr. Denning . 3 . Capt . Steele.Bk. Capt . Gwatkin . Bk. Major Marchant.

6 goals .

5 goals.

This was an excellent game. There was hard hitting and gallopingfrom end to end . The Hussars twice had hard luck in not scoring.The 18th played up to their best form and well deserved their victory.At the end of the fifth chukker the score was 5 goals all . In the finalchukker the Lancers just on the call of time scored the winning goal,the score being : 18th Lancers, 6 goals ; 13th Hussars, 5 goals.

3rd (Skinner ' s) Horse beat

13th Hussars " B . "1. Mr. Gray .

1 . Mr. Dawson.2. Capt . Vander Gucht .

2 . Mr. Jeffrey.3. Capt . Daniels .

3 . Mr. Sassoon.Bk. Major Meddicott .

Bk . Capt . Lumley.9 goals .

8 goals.

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The two teams were brought very level on the handicap, and in thelast chukker it was either team ' s game. Soon after the sixth chukkeropened the Hussars were pressing, and after their shot at the flags drewoff ; but, as the ball did not cross the line, the umpire gave it as no goal,and play of an exciting character continued . At 8 goals all . when justwithin a few seconds of full time, Skinner 's Horse knocked up anothergoal . The 3rd (Skinner's) Horse won by 9 goals to 8.

Final .18TH (K .G.O ) LANCERS beat

3rd (Skinner's) Horse.1 . Mr. Royston .

Mr . R. Randall.2. Capt . R. Marsh .

2 . Capt . Vander Gucht.3. Mr. Denning .

3 . Mr. Gray.Bk. Capt . Gwatkin .

Bk. Capt . Daniels.12 goals .

2 goals.

Umpire : Captain Dodd.

First Chukker .—The two teams started play level on the handicap.From the hit-off the Lancers ran the ball to the flags, but it went outwide, and Skinner's Horse, bringing the ball in, ran it to the oppositeground, whence the Lancers returned it, and Royston, getting on, ranthe ball through . Play was all over the ground free of the flags tillSkinner 's Horse got within shooting range, but their shot went wide ofthe mark . Skinner's Horse had two more tries before the Lancers gotthe ball away and time was called . Score : Lancers, i goal.

Second Chukker .—From the throw-in the Lancers ran the ball tothe flags and, after one failure, Denning ran the ball through . Changingends, Skinner's Horse got a run to the flags, but failed to score . Thenthe Lancers carried the ball to the opposite end, and up-and-down-the-ground play followed till, Royston working the ball to the front of theflags, Denning nipped in and with a cross shot scored . Score : Lancers,3 goals to love.

Third Chukker . From the throw-in the Lancers got on, andRoyston, taking the ball on, scored with a brilliant shot . Changingends, Royston again repeated the performance . From the next changeof ends Skinner 's Horse for a while threatened in the Lancers ' end tillthe latter got the ball away and, after continued attack, Royston oncemore scored. Changing ends, the Lancers quickly attacked, andMarsh ran the ball through . Score : Lancers, 7 goals to love.

Fourth Chukker .—From the throw-in Royston ran the ball to theflags, but his pony kicked the ball out of direction . Then Skinner'sHorse bringing the ball in, Marsh rescued it and drove it through.Changing ends, Skinner 's Horse got on the attack, and Vander Guchtwith a clear shot scored . Fast up-and-down play followed till the callof time . Score : Lancers, 8 goals to i.

Fifth Chukker .—The ball was thrown in in the Skinner 's Horseground, and Royston getting on sent it through with a long shot.

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Then Skinner 's Horse were threatening for a space in the Lancers 'ground till Royston relieved the pressure . Play was diverted to theopposite end, where out of a sustained assault Royston got home astraight shot, and soon after time was called . Score : Lancers,10 goals to 1.

Sixth Ckukker .—Desultory play, mostly in the Skinner 's Horseground, till Royston got away with a clear run, and with a fine crossshot scored . From the change of ends Royston again got away andwith a long shot scored . Skinner 's Horse were pressing now, andthe Lancers hitting behind gave their opponents a free hit, which theyconverted to a goal . The Lancers were once again on the offensivewhen final time was called . The 18th Lancers won by 12 goals to 2 .

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LORD ROBERTS, V.C.

AT 8 p .m ., on INovember 14, at the headquarters of the BritishExpeditionary Force in France, within the sound of the enemy ' s

guns, Field-Marshal Earl Roberts entered into his last rest in themidst of the troops he loved so well, and to whose service his wholelife had been given.

If one can voice a single regret at the glorious finish to so great acareer, it is that the hero should not have lived long enough to see therealisation of the ambition, for which he had so earnestly striven—anarmy, in being, which should be worthy in numbers of our greatEmpire.

Lord Roberts was not only a distinguished soldier, but also a greatstatesman, and the whole world knows how the last years of a strenuouscareer have been spent in vain endeavour to rouse the inhabitants ofthis country to the grave peril ahead, and the necessity of NationalService.

INow that the danger has come and found us unprepared, now at atime when our honour and even our very existence is at stake, perhapseven the present Government can bitterly regret that they rejectedthe continuous and oft-repeated warnings of this great soldier.

Lord Roberts was born of Irish parents, his father, Sir AbrahamRoberts, hailing from Waterford, and his mother, originally a MissBanbury, of Tipperary, marrying Sir Abraham Roberts upon the deathof her first husband, Major Maxwell . Sir Abraham served for fiftyyears with distinction in India and Afghanistan, and died in 1873, hisson being forty-one at the time.

Lord Roberts ' military career, like that of his father, has beenchiefly concerned with India and Afghanistan . He was born at Cawn-pore in 1832, in the Munster Fusiliers, then the old 101st Foot, of whichhis father was colonel . From Eton and Sandhurst he was gazetted as2nd Lieutenant in the Bengal Artillery in 1852 . When the Mutinybroke out in 1857, Lieutenant Roberts was then employed on the Staff,and throughout the whole of that terrible time he served with thegreatest distinction and bravery, earning the coveted V .C. in a cavalrycharge, when, after saving the life of one of his men, he succeeded incapturing the enemy 's standard. After the fall of Lucknow and theend of the Mutiny, he returned to his father's home at Waterford forthe winter of 1858-9 . Here he met and married his wife, Lady Roberts,the daughter of Captain John Bemis .

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Returning to India in 1859, for the next twenty years he occupiedvarious Staff appointments, becoming Quartermaster-General for Indiain 1875. During this time he did good service in the UmbeylaExpedition, the Abyssinian War, and the Lushai Campaign in '71.

The Afghan War followed in 1879, the outstanding feature ofwhich was, as everyone knows, Roberts' wonderful march to Kandahar,after the British reverse at Maiwand under General Burrows. Witha small force of only 1o,000 men, in twenty-two days between August 9and 31, he marched no less than 313 miles, and on September 1 attackedand utterly routed Ayab Khan's army, thus finishing the war.

In the first Boer War, after the English defeat at Majuba, SirFrederick Roberts was appointed to the South African command . Hesailed at once for the Cape, only to find on arrival that, during hisvoyage, Gladstone had patched up peace with the Boers . How severea blow this was, and how deeply he felt his country 's shame, few, evenof his intimates, ever knew . After a stay of only twenty-four hours atthe Cape, he sailed for Madras to take up the Commandership-in-Chiefof that province . In 1885 he became Commander-in-Chief of India ;and during the next eight years, until he returned to England in 1893,as Baron Roberts of Kandahar and Waterford (having been raised tothe peerage in 1892) he devoted his entire energy and administrativepowers to reorganising and improving the Indian INative Army . Tosuch a pitch was their training brought that, when Lord Roberts leftIndia, every arm of the native service was fully equal to that of anyof the European forces. How gratified Lord Roberts must have beento see Indian and English soldiers fighting side by side, and doing suchgood work with the allied forces in France, we can readily understand.It was chiefly the wish to see and speak with his native troops againthat was responsible for the visit to the firing line of the ExpeditionaryForces at the time of his death.

In May, 1895, he was promoted Field-Marshal, and in the autumnof the same year took over the command of the forces in Ireland.

In 1899 the second Boer War broke out, and almost at once theField-Marshal suffered the heaviest blow of his life in the death of hisonly son, Lieutenant Frederick Hugh Sherstone Roberts, who sacrificedhis life in an attempt to save the guns at Colenso . He was but twenty-eight years of age, and had al ready served in three Indian expeditionsand at the INile in 1898. For his gallantry at Colenso Lieut . Robertswas recommended for the Victoria Cross, but died before it could beawarded to him. The guns his son lost his life in attempting tosave were afterwards presented to Lord Roberts, who placed themin position on the terrace of his house at Ascot . The portraitwe publish was taken at Englemere and shows one of the guns inquestion.

Almost immediately after the death of his son, the veteran Field-Marshal was sent out in supreme command of the South AfricanExpedition. Up to the time of his arrival British armies had met witha series of checks and reverses at Stormberg, Magersfontein and

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Colenso, whilst Ladysmith, Kimberley and Mafeking were besieged,two attempts to relieve the first-named town having been repulsed.

Roberts at once saw that the only way to end the war was bycarrying it into the Orange Free State, but, as this meant a muchlonger line of communications, he was obhged to wait until largerforces of troops had been collected.

In February he at last ordered tbe advance with an army ofabout 40,000, including 10,000 mounted troops and 1oo guns . Theadvance was by the west to Kimberley, but after a feint at Koodoos-berg, a turning movement was carried out by which the infantrydivisions were placed on the Modder River east of Magersfontein,while French made for Kimberley with his cavalry division byforced marches . The Boers under Cronje, finding themselvesin danger of a flank attack, retreated along the Modder towardsBloemfontein, and were finally cornered and compelled to surrender atPaardeberg on February 27. Meanwhile the Boer general De Wet hadcaptured the army's convoy, but Roberts, undeterred from his plan,advanced on Bloemfontein, driving back the enemy opposing him onthis line by a series of frontal attacks . On March 13 the army enteredBloemfontein, and on the 16th got in touch with the British forcesadvancing from the Orange River.

Lord Roberts' advance relieved the pressure opposed to the forcesunder General Buller, enabling him to at last cross the Tugela River,and finally to relieve Ladysmith on February 28.

The remainder of Roberts ' last campaign is well known . In ageneral advance north, which began on May 3, he captured in turnKroonstad, Johannesburg and Pretoria, entering the capital on June 5.A month later Buller, having crossed the Drakensberg, effected ajunction with the main army at Standerton . In August a fresh advancein conjunction with Buller against General Botha ' s forees was carriedout, and at Dalmanutha, on the 25th and 26th, the enemy were attackedand completely crushed, the remnants of his army being pursued intoPortuguese territory . The war, except for bands of guerillas wander-ing about the country, was now at an end, and Lord Roberts was thensummoned home to be Commander-in-Chief of the British Army,leaving the remainder of the task of clearing up to Lord Kitchener.

In 1904 Lord Roberts resigned his place on the Committee ofDefence to devote his entire time and energies to the work of theNational Service League, of which he was at once offered, and accepted,the presidency. The remarkable campaign he conducted for the Leagueduring the remaining years of his hfe is but characteristic of the highcourage and single purpose that dominated his whole being, the intenselove for his country, with only one thought—his duty to her.

Field-Marshal Roberts ' body was brought from the allied forces 'camp to the coast, attended by the Prince of Wales, Sir Pm-tab Singhand other Indian princes, and there embarked for England . A publicfuneral, attended by the King in person, was accorded the hero, whosebody now rests in St . Paul ' s Cathedral, close to the tombs of INelsonand Wellington .

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NOTES AND GOSSIPTHE Cooperstown team for Cahfornia next January will consist, so

far as is at present known, of the following members : Mr. Frederickvon Stade, Mr . C . P. Beadleston, Mr . Malcolm Stevenson, and Mr.F. Ambrose Clark. Mr. C . C. Rumsey will be unable to make thejourney to the coast, owing to business engagements. The team,however, is a very strong one, and with the splendid stud of ponies theypossess, should prove a very difficult nut to crack in any event theyenter for . Last season the Cooperstown team had a splendid record.Mr. Frederick von Stade has completely recovered from the operationhe underwent for his hand, the small bones of which were splinteredin a game last June .

tWe understand Mr . Joshua Crane, who was recently married to

Miss Katherine Symes, a leader of Denver society, will be present withhis bride for the opening of the season at Coronado .

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Mr. Crane, who in conjunction with Mr . Keith Marsham umpiredthe recent International matches, has been prominently associatedwith JTr . J . Foster Symes at the Denver Country Club, the pair forminga powerful combination . Our readers will doubtless remember thearticle, which Mr . Crane so kindly supplied for the exclusive use of THEPOLO MONTHLY, on his impressions of the play in the Internationalmatches at which he umpired. These appeared in the July issue of the

CAPTAIN J . E . V. ISAAC, RIFLE BRIGADE, WHO HAS BEEN AWARDED A

D .S .O . FOR DISTINGUISHED CONDUCT AT THE FRONT, AT CORONADO.

magazine, and caused considerable interest at the time. Mr. Cranewill be a valuable support to any team playing at Coronado thisspring.

We learn that Mr . J. Eugene Geer, of Hampstead, L .I ., has beenengaged as scorer for the Pacific Coast Committee of the Polo Asso-ciation at the Panama-California Exposition tournament next y=ear.Mr. Geer has officiated at Meadow Brook tournaments for several years,and, with Mr . W. H . Rocap, kept the official time and scores in thelast three International matches between England and America forthe Cup .

MR. JOSHUA CRANE (RECENTLY MARRIED TO MISS KATHERINE SYMES), WITHCAPTAIN T. W. BARRETT, UMPIRING IN THE 1911 INTERNATIONAL MATCHES . 0

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Visitors to Coronado will note with satisfaction the appearanceof Captain Lord Alastair R. Innes-Ker's, Royal Horse Guards,and Captain J . E. V. Isaac 's, Rifle Brigade, names in the D .S .O . listof honours, which has just been pubhshed . Both are well-known

LORD ALASTAIR INNES-KER, WHO HAS BEEN AWARDED THE D .S .O . AT

THE ERONT, AT POLO IN CALIFORNIA THIS SPRING.

players an 1 popular visitors on the West Coast . As recently as Marchlast Captain Isaac figured as the INo . and Lord Innes-Ker as the backin the winning team for the California Challenge Trophy, the" Coronado A " combination . Lord Innes-Ker played for the RoyalHorse Guards ' team when they carried off the Inter-Regimental Cupat Hurlingham in 1912 .

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WINTER POLO AT

CORONADO BEACH

THE marvellous climate of the district of San Diego and the scenicenvironment of ocean, bay, city and mountains, and vales of semi-

tropical

vegetation, haveannually made Coronado andSan Diego a Mecca for theworld 's poloists and society.

A new allurement—thePanama-California Exposi-ton at San Diego—will makethe

approaching

seasongreater than any heretofore.Unfortunately, however,foreign polo teams will belacking ; needless to mentiowhy. English and Canadianteams, usual entries, will beespecially missed.

Perhaps among the hun-dreds of thousands of Ameri-can visitors to the Exposition,and among the fashionablethrong that is wont to gatherat Hotel del Coronado, maybe found many foreign visitorswho would seek brief freedomfrom the woe or care at home.The foreign polo " following "may be present, if not theplayers themselves.

As that may be, the tenthannual polo season at the VDEW FROM TOWER OVERLOOKING THE

Coronado Country Club, al-

PRADO, SAN DIEGO EXPOSITION.

though Pan-American, will beof greater magnitude than any of its nine predecessors . TheExposition is an important factor in bringing many American poloplayers who have never wielded their mallets on the Californian fields.

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It also will bring hundreds who in years of peace were to be found inthe resorts of Europe.

Mention of this Exposition cannot be amiss, as it, together withthat at San Francisco, the Panama-Pacific, will play an important partin California 's 1915 polo . The San Diego Panama-California Exposi-

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FRONT OF CALDFORNIA STATE BUILDING, SAN DIEGO EXPOSITION.

tion will be the first to open, the gates to be thrown back January 1,the date of the annual inaugural polo matches of Coronado poloseasons.

The San Diego Exposition is unique, entirely different from anyever held . Its purpose primarily is to celebrate the opening of thePanama Canal ; secondly, to direct attention to the wonderful possi-bilities in the development of the great south-west of the United

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States ; and, thirdly, to emphasise the joys of living at San Diego, andthe commercial and shipping possibilities of this city as the firstAmerican port north of the Pacific entrance to the canal, on the directtrade route between the Atlantic and the Orient, and the Pacific portclosest by rail connections to 90 per cent . of the population of theUnited States.

Historical romance abounds at San Diego . Here civilisation onthe Pacific coast began . The magnificent harbour was discovered in1542 by the Portuguese navigator, Juan Cabrillo, in the service ofSpain, and in 1769 Fra Junipero Serra, Franciscan padre, arrived,

estabhshed the first Spanish colony, and founded the first mission ofa chain of twenty-one that later was extended along the coast to SanFrancisco . The succession of Mexican and American governmentforms interesting chapters, but the stamp of the Spanish colonialregime remains.

For that reason the Panama-California Exposition commemoratesthat period of Western civilisation in its architecture . This is entirelyin the Spanish-Colonial, or, as generally known, Mission style . Muchdetail has been taken by mould directly from old palaces in Mexico,and the idea carried throughout the Exposition buildings forms aharmonious whole that cannot fail to impress every visitor with itsquaint beauty.

Ca!yoig/el

rataaora-Cal./oraia /c_Ij5ositiou.

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The exhibit plan is one of processes rather than products, and inthis lies the chief difference of the Panama-California Exposition.Sir Thomas Lipton, for instance, will not stack a great cargo of teas inpackets on exhibition . Instead, his native workmen will be seen in areal tea plantation, cultivating, picking, packing ; the greatest harvest-ing machinery company in the world, with a large field under culti-vation, will demonstrate to the farmers of the world the proper use ofits implements under varied conditions ; the artisans of many countrieswill be seen engaged in the making of their wares ; the Governmentreclamation service will demonstrate the manner of recovering arid

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IN THE SCIENCE AND EDUCATION PATIO, SAN DIEGO EXPOSITION.

lands by irrigation ; and throughout the category of industries theprocesses themselves will be shown.

The grounds are magic in their beauty of trees, flowers, shrubsand vines, the variety of which could be grown in few, if any, otherplaces under the sun . Located in a great park elevated above thesurrounding country, the Exposition commands a view of bay, ocean,mountains, valleys and city of entrancing grandeur . This Expositionwill be open every day during the year 1915, a possibihty due to theclimate. San Diego temperature is covered by " the shortest ther-mometer in the world," the average for summer being 68 degrees andthe average for winter 60 degrees . The sun shines 356 days in the year,

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Polo Season Opens January 1st, 1915,at

CORONADO BEACH, CALIFORNIA.

Panama-California Exposition opens on the same day.Arrangements are completed assuring the most successful WinterPolo Season ever held on the Pacific Coast . The Three TurfPolo Fields of the Coronado Country Club are in perfectcondition and ample stabling accommodations and equipment

are at hand.

TENTH ANNUAL POLO TOURNAMENTMarch 1st to 15th,

For Pacific Coast All-America, California Challenge,Coronado Junior Championship and Hotel del Coronado

Trophies.For further information regarding sports, address

Major Colin G. Ross, Secretary, Coronado Country Club,Union Building, San Diego.

Write or wire HOTEL DEL CORONADO (America Plan)regarding reservations .

Located in walking distance of Club.John J . Hernan, Manager.

CORONADO BEACH, CALIFORNIA .

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the rainfall being annually only zo inches . The water supply is broughtfrom impounding systems in the mountains.

So much for the Exposition . The polo in connection, to be heldas usual at the Coronado Country Club, at Coronado Beach, across thebay from San Diego, will find entered a list of American teams farexceeding in number those of other years . Among those which havepromised participation are the Cooperstown, and possibly two teams

CAPTAIN O. A . CRITCHLEY,who, with his three sons . Lieut . Jack, Captain Cecil . and Mr . Walter, havejoined Lord Strathcona Horse, and are said to have been formed into aquickfirer detachment of that regiment.

from the Meadow Brook Club, from the Atlantic seaboard ; two teamsfrom Chicago clubs, teams from Cleveland, St . Louis, Kansas City andDenver, from the Middle West ; and the San Mateo, Coronado, River-side, Santa Barbara and Midwick, from Cahfornia ; and the WaverleeClub, of Oregon.

Following the Coronado season, which will close March 15, thepolo centre will move to San Francisco, where a great internationaltournament had been planned under the auspices of the Panama-Pacific Exposition, counted the greatest of the old-hne expositionsever held .

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The international character will be lacking, because of thewarpreventing foreign entries, the same as at Coronado . Yet the tour-nament is expected to be memorable on account of the number ofAmerican teams entered . The season in California, as a whole, iscalculated to establish a relative comparison of east and west coastteams, a comparison never before available.

While the great war has precluded even the entries of Canadianand English teams as usual, many players of former English andCanadian teams in California are now reported at the British battlefront . Aside from Lord Tweedmouth, Lord Alastair Innes-Ker, andothers of England, those who responded from this side include O . A.Critchley, formerly captain in the Cumberland Yeomanry, who wentfrom Calgary, taking three sons with him . It is reported that CaptainCritchley was beyond the age of reserve call and that he volunteered.His sons, Lieutenant Jack and Captain Cecil, of the Lord StrathconaHorse, Winnipeg, and Walter, a volunteer, and himself, are said tohave been formed into a quickfirer detachment of the StrathconaHorse.

Others, well known on Californian polo fields, who are fighting forEngland include : Captain J . V. Isaac, Rifle Brigade ; Captain GeraldCookson, Gordon Highlanders ; Captain J . Campbell Besley, RhodesianHorse ; K . G. Snowden, Middlesex Yeomen (Canadian) ; RichardCarle, Fifteenth Canadian Light Horse ; and H . H. Holmes, SouthAfrican Mounted Infantry.

The departure of these men for the front, together with report,of valiant service being given by polo players and polo-trained mountshas occasioned much comment among American cavalry officers uponthe value of polo to cavalry . The United States Government has eachvear given greater encouragement to polo in the Army, and theincreased efficiency of polo-trained men and mounts in the presentwar may prove a great impetus to regimental polo in America .

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NOTES FROM ALLQUARTERS

Presentation to Master of the Stevenstone.

After a spell of fourteen years as Master of the Stevenstone.Mr. D . Horndon, relinquished his task in favour of Mr . J . O . Clemsonat the beginning of the season . On INovember 28 he was presentedwith a token of esteem by the members of his Hunt.

Major the Right Hon. Lord Clinton presided at the meeting andpresented Mr. Horndon with an excellent oil painting of himself inhunting kit, Mrs . Horndon being the recipient of a magnificent furcoat .

Amongst those present was the Venerable and Rev . J. Dene, awell-known figure at the covertside, his hunting days with the Steven-stone dating back to i803.

Hot Houses for Horses.

Writing from the front, Lieutenant J . Bainbridge, Army ServiceCorps, has sent some most interesting news with regard to the winterquartering of our horses in France.

The following is an extract from his letter :" My company is feeding over 5,000 men and about ',10o horses,

so you see we have a quantity of books to keep also . We buy a greatportion of the hay and straw as we go along, but it is nearly all runout, and we shall soon be dependent on the railways for it . We aremaking great preparations for wintering here, and have finished ourreserve trenches and also valuable engineering works, and are nowfinding quarters under cover for all the horses if possible . We have beenlucky, as we came across a florist who has about twenty-eight acresof glass houses . We have taken a quantity of these and are turningthem into stables, each holding about eighty to ninety horses . Ofcourse, we are keeping them ventilated and as cool as possible . Doesn ' tit sound odd to put one 's horses under glass for the winter ?

Hunting Men and Their Appointments.On every hand is to be found the important part which the hunting

world—especially its personnel—is playing in the world's war . The

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Earl of Cavan, Master of the Hertfordshire Foxhounds, has beenrecently gazetted brigade commander on the Personal Staff ; whilstCaptain Gordon B. Foster, the popular Master of the Badsworth,has been promoted major (temporary) in the Lincolnshire Yeomanry.

The remount depots have a valuable organiser in the person ofthe Earl of Orknev who has recently been appointed superintendentof that department . There is probably no finer judge of the Hunterclass than he.

Colonel C . Goulburn, erstwhile Master of the Albrighton, is now abrigadier-general in the R . A.

Sir Henry Rawlinson, one of the leading lights of our Army PoloCommittee, has also received a commission ; whilst the Earl of Rock-savage has rejoined his famous old regiment, the 9th Lancers ascaptain.

Lord Wolverton is now a temporary major in the INorth Somer-set Yeomanry—a post which he will undoubtedly fill as well as he didhis position on the board of the stewards of the jockey Club.

Territorials, New Army or Regulars, the world may say what itlikes, but surely none can deny that the best of our sportsmen are nowunder arms, serving with one or the other

Foot and Mouth Disease.

It is satisfactory to note that this disease—the bugbear of everyhunting man—has at length been stamped out in the Northampton-shire, Orlingbury and Kent districts . In view of the fact that nofresh outbreaks have occurred since October 18 the Board of Agri-culture has seen fit to withdraw all restrictions regarding the move-ment of cattle in these areas.

The Blue Cross Fund.

That this excellent society is as necessary to the relief of agonyand suffering on the battle field as any Red Cross organisation is beyondall dispute. It will come, therefore, as cheering news to every loverof horses that the Blue Cross Fund is now firmly established, and is,moreover, doing excellent work amongst the wounded animals atthe front.

Therefore, in yiew of the shortage of remounts, to say nought ofthe horrors of warfare, this society is surely worthy of the support ofeveryone who has the most fundamental ideas of humanity andpatriotism at heart.

The following is an extract of a letter from the Secretary of theBlue Cross Fund published in the Press, which speaks for itself :

" Our Dumb Friends ' League started a fund in 1912 called theBlue Cross Fund, which aimed at the care of wounded horses in war-time. This branch is now firmly established, and the French Govern-ment have officially recognised its existence and gratefully acceptedits offer of help for the horses . The French Minister of War has not

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OFF TO THE FIRST COVERT TO DRAW.George Baker and the South Oxfordshire Foxhounds at a recent meet at Swyncombe, near Watlington .

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only authorised the installation of horses ' hospitals in France, but hasgiven every possible facility to the Blue Cross for carrying out itswork. Madame Millerand, wife of the French War Minister, has con-sented to be President of the French Committee . The Blue Crosshope to open eight base hospitals for wounded horses during this month .Will your readers kindly assist us in this good work by sending us asubscription ?

" Yours, etc .," OLIVE SMITH-DORRIEN.

Hunting in Khaki.The number of khaki-clad followers out with hounds recently

is a great testimony to the hold hunting possesses over the averagesoldier . The scanty leave of two or three days, which a slight lull inthe fighting has enabled to be granted to our brave defenders, must ofnecessity be full of engagements, and to be able to afford a whole dayfrom it for hunting speaks volumes for the sport . In these days ofattenuated fields it is delightful that the increase of followers shouldconsist of such welcome figures, all of whom are obviously enjovingthemselves to the utmost amongst their friends, with the cares andtroubles of the trenches forgotten.

The Battle Hunt Club.We are glad to hear that a pack of hounds has already been formed

for the pursuit of " the thief of the world " behind the trenches inFlanders . By the permission of Sir Jobn French twenty-six coupleof hounds have been exported to France . There are plenty of foxesand good sport is being enjoyed . We cannot help thinking that nobetter or more helpful wav could have been found for keeping thecavalry mounts in the pink of condition, and when the time comes forour squadrons to take the field again, they will gladly change thequarry from fox to " kultured " Teuton.

Lady Masters to the Fore.Lady Fitzwilliam has been showing excellent sport with the

Wentworth Hounds, and their followers can congratulate themselveson having so efficient a Master to come forward at the crisis.

Mrs. Inge, as is well known, has been doing wonders with theAtherstone country, ably helped by the clever and painstaking SamMorgan as huntsman . Other ladies deputising with marked successfor their husbands, absent with the colours, are Mrs. HeywoodLonsdale at the Bicester, Lady Stalbridge at the South and West Wilts,and Mrs. Gossett Myall at the Albrighton, Hunts.

Obituaries.Amongst well-known hunting people who have lost their hves at

the front we have to record the names of Captain the Hon . ArthurAnnesley, Lieutenant John R . Homfray, Mr . Algy Blacklock . Both

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Captain Annes l ey, who is brother to Mrs . Heywood Lonsdale, andMr. Blacklock are members of the Bicester Hunt, and their loss ismost keenly felt by all who knew them . Captain Annesley was the

eldest son and heir to Viscount Valentia, the popular ex-Master of theBicester, and played INo . 1 for the loth Hussars' team at polo. Lieu-tenant J . R. Homfray was a son of the ex-Master of the GlamorganHounds and a heutenant in the 1st Battalion of the South WalesBorderers.

The late Colonel G . Wilson.

The Blues have suffered a terrible loss in the death of theircommanding officer, Colonel G . Wilson . A gallant man with a distinguishedrecord, he served throughout the South African campaign and was onGeneral Baden-Powell 's staff at Mafeking. His brother, CaptainWilson, is a well-known polo player, and has represented Englandagainst America in international matches . Colonel Wilson is succeededin command of the Blues by Lord Tweedmouth, who is also a famouspolo player.

Accident to Lady Frederick.Lady Frederick, wife of the Master of the Pytchley Hounds, now

away with the colours, met with an accident when out hunting recently.Whilst passing a road engine she was thrown from her horse andseverely shaken . Fortunately no serious ill effects have resulted.

The late Mr. E . O. Carpenter.

Hunting people will regret to hear of the death of Mr . E. O.Carpenter, of 35, The Embankment, Bedford, which took placerecently . Mr. Carpenter, who was sixty-two years of age, had been inindifferent health for some time . He at one time owned a private packof harriers, which he hunted for something like thirty years . Thecountry was situated within Oakley territory, and the pack was verypopular in the neighbourhood .

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MRS . INGE, England 's most recent permanent-lady M .F.H.,has been showing her fo llowers some most excellent sport since

the start of the season.On INovember 24, the dog pack put in some fine work, a run of

three and a half hours being the result of their zeal . This was on theoccasion of their meet at Sutton Chenev when, after the Monday ' sfrost, the change in the weather was a pleasant surprise to everyone.Soft and balmy, the morning broke, and conditions boded well bothfor " going " and " scenting . " The fox of the day was drawn fromCadeby Gorse, and he lost but little while in making away throughBosworth Park . Bearing to the right round the grounds of CadebyHall, Reynard chose a fine line of country past Sutton Cheney villagetowards Sutton Ambion . A check occurred in these strongholds, andit was only due to first-class hound work and Morgan 's perseverance,that the pack was, after a while, laid on to the line of their originalpilot, whose objective now seemed to be Stapleton Rough . Fromtime to time this game old fox was viewed ; finally, but two fieldsahead of hounds, beat to the wide . And yet the god who presidesover the fortunes of all good foxes, managed to save his worn-outprotege from a sudden end . Darkness fell. It was then after fouro ' clock. So Reynard escaped with a bedraggled brush, but sound inlife and limb.

Hounds met the following day at INorton cross roads, but scentwas, to use an Irishism, conspicuous only by its absence, hounds beingunable to even own to it with the fox in the same field. A brace offoxes were roused at Appleby Blobbs and with difficulty followed toBirdshill Gorse, where all trace of scent disappeared . No successattended the further efforts of the pack . The weather during the firstweek in December has been, as elsewhere, so rough that little sport hasto be recorded . On the Wednesday, at Normanton-by-Ashby, a bloodlessday was recorded, though hounds found in Willesley Gorse, and a shortrun ensued before the fox went to ground . On the Friday the Bittes-well fixture was held, but the gale of wind prevailing effectually put astopper on any sport . By dint of much perseverance Morgan managedto hunt a fox, only to lose him in a drain under the Kincote road in the

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Pytchley country A terrific storm overtook the pack at DuntonGorse, forcing them to seek shelter temporarily . On emerging Mrs.Inge tried Frowlesworth Gorse on the homeward road only to drawblank. During the morning a fox was chopped close to the Bitteswell

Hall coverts.In a hunt on December i from the Weddington fixture some good

sport was enjoved, though Mr . Arthur Lloyd, of Whitacre Hall, had themisfortune to lose a valuable hunter from a broken back, throughjumping short over a fence into the Sibson road . The Master, too, andher daughter, Miss Inge, both took a fall, curiously enough at the samefence, though happily with no ill effect . The field on this occasionincluded Mr . " Jim " Beech, home on leave from the trenches forthree days.

Heath Spinney was tenantless on the occasion of the SouthOxfordshire ' s visit there on November 27 . An outher found nearSandford Brake proved a believer irr " ringing" tactics, and aftergiving hounds a quick sharp run round by way of Marsh Baldon Woodsand Nuneham he got safely to ground hard by his starting place . Thefollowing Mondav saw hounds at Chalgrave Monument, and afterdrawing blank in a number of root fields, they managed to oust a finepilot from Mr . M. Harris ' coverts at Little Moseley . A good forty-fiveminutes ' run ensued, at the finish of which Reynard succeeded ingetting to ground in an unstopped earth by the brookside . The daywas brought to a close with an hour 's run after a fox which, afterdodging about amongst some private gardens—in the process of whichhe jumped a number of stone walls—went away over the hill by ChownGorse, heading for Lobb Farm . Eventually he, too, found refuge ina friendly earth.

Mr. Cyril Greenall, Deputy-Master of the Belvoir, may be con-gratulated upon the exceptionally fine sport he provided for a con-tingent of visitors from the Blankney country on the occasion of themeet on INovember 2o.

Scent bad improved materially since the last appointment atSleaford, and the morning broke cold and clear . The first fox hailedfrom Burton Gorse, and he, taking a line which at first led for KirbyMount, made a gallant bid for his hfe before a pack whose pace taxedhis endurance to the utmost . In the outskirts of the village, andbetween there and the railway line, scent became catchy . And takingfull advantage of the fact, the fox made good his retreat down an openearth . The Burton plantation yielded more material of equally goodquality ; though this latter took a deal of shifting before he bolted outof Money's Gorse and took to the open, heading for Aswarby Thorns.Unfortunately scent again proved unsatisfactory, and Reynard escapedfrom his pursuers . The fox who was induced to chance his luck byexchanging the stronghold of the " Canal Covert " for the openspeedily paid the full price of his temerity, for hounds bowled him overere he had got two fields away.

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awav from a neighbouring plantation, and leaving their feast un-finished, hounds were speedily on his line, running at a pace whichleft all but the better mounted members of the field well in therear .

This fox pointed for the Fen country, and on reaching the bigdyke, turned back for Money 's Gorse . It vas only thanks to therousing of a second fox, that pilot number one was able to shakehounds off, for by this time he was hopelessly beaten.

A fine hunt was recorded on November 24, when hounds met atDry Doddington . A good field was in attendance, representativesfrom Grantham being greatly in evidence . Martin Wood and FentonGorse proved tenantless, as thev have on other occasions this season.Stubton Gorse, however, supplied the necessary material, a stout-hearted old stager, who first set his mask for Stubton village . On theoutskirts he was headed, and, swerving aside, he pointed for Straggle-thorpe Hall, passing onwards to Wilson's Osiers . Here, again, the foxwas headed, and some beautiful hound work was to be seen as the packworked their way back on his hne to Stubton Gorse . Over the Leaden-ham Low Fields and through Lubbock 's Gorse the chase continuedinto the Blankney country, and a check came when Wellingore Gorsewas reached . Woodward cast round and picked up the line with butlittle delay, and the pace became hot once again as hounds swept downupon the Wellingore Hall plantations. Chmbing the hill with butlittle diminished speed, Revnard scorned the open earths near Wel-bourn . Instead of making them his objective, he crossed the railwayhne, and with a fading scent began to draw ahead of his pursuers.Eventually he gave them the slip after providing over an hou r and ahalf ' s fast hunting.

On the following day scent was extremely poor and hounds could(10 but little with their fox all day . Finds were recorded in the planta-tions at Buckminster Park and at Coston Covert, only for the quarryto be lost . Later on, when on their wav to draw Lord Dysart 's planta-tion, a travelling fox was viewed close to Garthorpe village . Houndswere at once laid on, but after a slow hunt the fox was headed atSproxton village, and, turning away, he eventually reached back toLord Dysart's covert, where scent gave out.

The first week of December was ushered in by the mostunpleasantweather, gales of wind, with rain and hail, making hunting almostimpossible on the Fridav and Saturday. Proceedings on the Fridaywere brought to an abrupt conclusion at Abney Wood about threeo 'clock by a terrific storm . The gale had moderated somewhat forthe meet at Hurlaxton Manor on the following day, and a brace offoxes, found in the plantation between Hurlaxton and Denton, weretreated to a regular dusting before one was pulled down by the houndsin an attempt to reach the neighbouring covert of Croxton Banks.

Foxes were plentiful all day . A find in Casthorpe osier bed ledpast Sedgebrooke and across the railway, only to meet with disappoint-ment just as a promising run seemed assured, scent giving out near

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Sedgebrook brickyard. Hounds then proceeded to the Allingtoncovert, but, before reaching their objective, an old customer wasviewed steahng away, and with but a field 's start from the pack a

bright fifty-five minutes' hunt began . Hounds checked but oncenear Foston village, but, casting forward over the new north roadrecovered their line and ran straight down to the River Withamopposite Westborough . Here they lost their fox, who went to groundin an earth near by . In working up to it a brace of fresh foxes jumped

up off a fallow field in view of the pack, and one was run back toFoston village and lost near Foston Beck.

On December S a good run was enjoyed from 'Wilson's Osiers, thevenue being Caythorpe Hall, hounds eventually losing their fox in theoutskirts of Fulbeck village . A fox was chopped in Barkston Gorse,

but another getting away almost simultaneously was hunted pastSpillar Wood and Carlton Ashes only to gain sanctuary in a road drainbelow Carlton Scroop Hall.

On the following day Croxton Park was the fixture, and here a

good hunt was recorded, though a change of foxes at Stoke Pasturesbrought about the defeat of the pack close to Buckminster Park . The

pace for the first thirty minutes prior to reaching Stoke Pastures wasexcellent.

During the month of November, especially towards the latter end,

the Quorn raised the total of their foxes killed in a most satisfactorymanner.

In Curate ' s Gorse, on INovember 23, thev accounted for one, who,though he managed to get to ground, was evicted and killed . Eller 's

Gorse held a plucky fox, who provided a good hunt, lasting somefortv-five minutes. Unfortunately the pack divided at the brookbetween Eller ' s and Willoughby, and a lost fox was the result.

Breedon Cloud Wood, the trysting place on the 24th ult ., proved

tenantless, and a fox found in Langley INew Plantation at first showedsigns of being a verv faint-hearted specimen . On being forced to

break cover he bolted down a drain close at hand . The terriers had

him out, however, in very little while, and, changing his tactics, hewent away through the spinney, pointing for Isley Walton . Near

Diseworth he again went to ground, and Leaf was about to takehoundsaway in search of a pilot more worthy of their attention when Reynardbolted out of his own accord, only to find himself right in the enemy ' s

camp. His end was brief.A pretty hunt towards Langley ensued after a second fox found

in the same drain, without result though, for scent was faihng, andaccordingly Leaf decided to close the proceedings for the day.

Needless to say an excellent day' s sport was forthcoming onNovember 27, when Thorpe Trussels was the fixture . In this covert,which embraces nine acres of thick thorn undergrowth, a fox was soon

roused. But he managed to get clear away after a short run towardsThorpe Satchville . A second pilot found iii the same stronghold putup a better fight, and a fast hunt beside the railwav hne ensued .

MEET OF THE PYTCHLEY AT TEETON, NEAR BRIXWOOD.

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Scent was now serving well, and hounds pressed their fox hard as faras Twyford village . There lie merely anticipated the end by boltingdown an unstopped earth, for eviction and death ensued.

Cream Gorse held another pilot who was also accounted for in alike manner, near the Melton-Leicester Turnpike, after a nice hunt byway of the Rotherby Spinneys.

Though the Cottesmore have been enjoying some excellent runswith longish points, they have hardly kept up to their usual averagenumber of kills lately . November 28 saw them on the Melton side,Wild's Lodge being the appointment.

Laxton ' s Cover produced a good fox, who did not hesitate long intaking to the open . Skirting the gorse he passed through the BurtonFlats on his way to the Long Spinneys . Hounds put in some excellentwork, and turning their fox drove him at top speed towards Melton.Scent, as usual, failed on the outskirts of the town, and Reynardmanaged to shake off his pursuers.

The Monday country—which inevitably means a woodland hunt—gave hounds a fine opportunity of showing their prowess in covertwork. A fox was speedily chopped in Morkery Wood, and severalothers, found in the Clipsham and Goutham Covers, only managed toescape by the merest chance . The end of the month saw several goodhunts which unfortunately ended—owing mostly to the approachingshades of night and failing scent—in a most unsatisfactory manner.

On December i hounds met at the Loddington fixture, and a foxwas found in Ashton ' s Gorses . Breaking cover he made his way overthe hill to Launde Park Wood, and, a storm of rain coming on, houndslost all trace of the scent . After drawing Park Wood blank, LaundeBig wood yielded a fox at once . After a sharp burst, however, up-wind he sought sanctuary in an open drain near East INorton . IngbyBushes were next drawn, and a run was enjoyed to Hallaton Wood,where hounds unfortunately changed foxes, the fresh one taking a lineback to Keythorpe . The largest field of the season was seen out,numbering forty-three, and amongst them were Captain GeorgePaynter, who has just been awarded a D .S .O ., and Captain ArchieBrocklehurst, both with four days ' leave from the trenches.

Mr. Fernie 's Hounds have had their full share of sport of late, anda more enjoyable day 's hunting than that which was recorded on 26thultimo, could hardly have been wanted . Meeting at those two famousold strongholds, the homes of the wiliest and gamest of Leicestershirefoxes, viz ., " John " and " Jane Ball, " a splendid pilot was soonroused from the latter . Ringing just at first, he soon abandonedthese tactics in favour of a straight run out towards Saddington.Hounds showed splendid form as they ran their quarry to Shearsby.Reynard paid the full penalty in the open ; viz., in the middle of aprivate garden on the outskirts of the town.

Wind and weather was all against sport the last few days ofIN November, but on December 3 from Staunton Wyville, under morefavourable weather conditions, sport above the average of the past few

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weeks was enjoyed . A nice hunt from Sheepthorns in the morningthrough Carlton Curlieu to Glen village ensued. Here tbe fox brokeback and eventually went to ground at Kibworth.

A move to Tamborough Hill was successful, and a fox soon setafoot . Making his way back to Shangton Holt the scent was good ,and hounds forced him through the covert on towards Shepstones.Here he broke back again towards Shangton Holt, but, passing it by,was run into in the open close to Conev Hill . On the followingSaturday an excellent hunt was enjoyed from Honningfold, a fastgallop from the Egg Plantation through to the Cottesmore countryresulting in the fox just saving his brush by going to ground at BisbrookHounds had the better of horses all the way.

There is still a good deal of wire about, and it is surprising thereare not more accidents to report . Thatcher had a nasty fall onDecember 7 over wire in a run from Hothorpe Hills, but fortunatelyescaped serious injury and continued hunting his hounds throughoutthe day.

The Earl of Harrington ' s Hounds met at Quorn village on INovem-ber 23, and starting operations in Buddon Woods, soon found themselvesin a perfect galaxy of foxes . After some half-hour 's work, one wasseparated from the rest and forced out into the open on the MountSorrel side . He got to ground in a big drain close by, however, andwas there left to his own devices.

It proved a disappointing day for the reason that none of thematerial found in the neighbouring coverts seemed anxious to tryconclusions in the open ; and despite the excellent work which houndsput in, nothing was forthcoming which might be called " hunting . "

Better sport was enjoyed on the following day on the INottingham-shire side of their country, and a couple of good runs were recorded .The first after a Colgrave Gorse pilot who ran to Radcliffe, and thesecond in the wake of a fox found at Holme Pierrepont . Neitherresulted in a kill, however.

The Tredegar and Pentrych Hounds have enjoyed fair sportduring the latter part of INovember . On November 26 the venue fixedwas Woods Covert, and amongst the field were to be seen LordTredegar, who has been away for a short leave, Colonel Lewis, MissForestier-Walker, Miss Fisher, and Major Fisher, R .F.A., home onleave from the front . The weather was most inclement, fog andblinding rain making it difficult to see far ahead . Fair sport, however,was enjoyed, one customer giving the field a rare run before gaining thecovert at Craig Lanislen . The last day of the month saw an excellentrun from Foxhill, which was terminated by a kill in the open close tothe churchyard at INorth Risca . Hounds gave a grand display, andsubsequently accounted for another fox at Graig Wyllt after a ratherringing woodland hunt .

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IRISH NOTES

HHUNTING in Ireland still continues to rank of a high order,

despite the shortage of horses—a complaint being keenly felt byboth Masters of Foxhounds and members of Hunts.

The Waterford enjoyed an exceptionally good run of three-quarters of an hour on the occasion of their meet at Pouldrew onNovember 26 . Ballyduff provided the material, and he lost no timein making off for Amber Hill . Scent could hardly have been better,and, taking full advantage of it, hounds drove their pilot on past hisfirst point through Raheens and Loughdiheen as if for Pembrokestown.Turning round by Blacknock, Reynard circled back by way of AmberHill to Ballyduff, where he got to ground in a badger hole . By thistime hounds had covered a good eight miles.

The Tipperary, too, have been recording some first-class runs oflate, and on the 1st inst ., when they met at Moyglass, a hunt of over anhour was forthcoming.

Owing to the high wind which was blowing, chances of sportseemed none too rosy . But, as matters turned out, conditions weren ' thalf so bad as they at first appeared . Knockinglass held a fox, whichset out for Martlestown almost directly he heard hounds whimper ;but, changing his objective, he pointed as for Spring Hill . When closeto it he bent to the left and, crossing the railway line, went into BuffanaWood. Hounds hurried him straight through, and Reynard wasforced to race on towards Laffan 's Bridge station, where he againrecrossed the line . Eventually he was marked to ground in the SpringHill Covert, after a good steady hunt, which, though not what mightbe termed fast, was certainly steady and enjoyable.

November 27 proved another of the West Meath 's lucky days.Meeting at Baronston they were soon disturbing a number of foxeswho had made their headquarters in the home spinneys . Scent beingof very poor order in the coverts no blood was drawn.

It was not until they came to Balroe that the business of the daywas commenced, and from this covert a good specimen was found.Hounds hunted him fast and well to Sonna, where he met his death--as all good foxes should—in the open.

This was the only kill of the day, but two more good runs ensuedin the neighbour hood ere darkness fell, thus bringing to a close quitea first-class day .

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Thanks to the exceptional mildness of the weather throughoutthe whole of last month, the Meath and Kildare have not only beenenjoying a useful scent, but have also been accounting for more thantheir average number of foxes.

INovember 26 saw the pack at Brittas, and the thirty-eight mixedcouples were soon at work in Captain Bligh 's coverts . The Bog helda good fox, who broke cover with hounds almost on top of him acrossthe Nobber-Kell's road. This fox, after crossing Mr. McKeever 's farmat Rahood, bore left-handed for the railway. Headstown Wood andGorse were both traversed, and the line then ran down the vale.Taking a sudden bend to the left, Reynard sought to double back tothe INavan-INobber road close by Cross Gunn ' s . But his bolt was shotand, ere reaching his objective, hounds pulled him down close by theroadside. A fitting finish to a forty-five minutes ' very fast hunting.

The following day at Kilmersan luck still favoured the Master,who, after showing his field several pretty little runs, accounted for asturdy old fox hailing from Galtrim.

With the arrival of December there came the cold snap throughoutmost parts of Ireland, which had not been previously visited by KingFrost . Sport, therefore, deteriorated somewhat .

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HUNTING MEN ANDTHE D.S.O.

AMONGST our well-known performers in the hunting field andbetween the flags, whose names figure in the list of D .S .O.s

recently approved by the King, are Captain G . C . B. Paynter, ScotsGuards, Captain Lord Alastair R . Innes-Ker, Royal Horse Guards,the Hon. E . S . Wyndham, 1st Life Guards, Major the Hon . A . F.Stanley, 1st Life Guards, Lord F . Montagu Douglas Scott, GrenadierGuards, Captain N . A. Orr-Ewing, Scots Guards, and Major A . B. E.Cator, Scots Guards . Of these Lord Innes-Ker, Lord F . M. DouglasScott, the Hon . E . S . Wyndham, and the Hon . A. F . Stanley, are wellknown on the polo field, as is Captain J . E . V . Isaac, Rifle Brigade,another officer to receive the coveted distinction.

Captain Paynter is our crack gentleman jockey, and shares withthe late the Hon . E. H . Wyndham the honour of being the only manwho has owned and ridden two Military Gold Cup winners . CaptainPaynter 's first winner was Mount Prospect ' s Fortune, a horse hepurchased for L;3,00o with a special view to this race in 1908, whilst thesecond was the Irish horse Jack Symons, with whom he carried oft therace last spring, after winning the Grand Military Steeplechase on himthe previous year . Mention of these dual victories for the Blue Ribbonof Army Steeplechasing recalls the name of the late Captain C . W.Banbury, who recently perished from wounds on the battlefield, andSprinkle Me, the property of Captain E. G. Christie Miller . CaptainBanbury, though not the owner, was always on the back of this fineold steeplechaser, and carried oft the Gold Cup in 1909 and 1910

with him.Captain Paynter is one of the heaviest of our amateurs, and

undergoes a Spartan training every season to keep himself in theneighbourhood of twelve stone . During the years he has been in thesaddle he has won many races under INational Hunt rules, and hascarried off the Scots Guards ' Point-to-Point three years in succession.His D.S .O . was gained on " the night of October 24, when, while incommand of the battalion, he fought the trenches all night againstrepeated attacks from front and rear ." Captain Paynter has beenwounded and home on leave, though he has now returned to the firingline once more. With Captain the Hon . R. Bruce he , has had theunique experience of reading his own obituary notice . A sensation

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THE LAST FENCE IN THE GRAND MILITARY GOLD CUP OF 1914.

WON BY CAPTAIN G. C. B. PAYNTER, SCOTS GUARDS, ON JACK SYMONS . CAPTAIINPAYNTER IS SEEIN ON THE EXTREME RIGHT OF THE PICTURE .

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was caused at the last meeting at Kempton Park when Captain Brucewas seen to emerge from the weighing room to ride a horse namedSilvertop in the Uxbridge Handicap, a three-mile steeplechase, somelittle while after his death had appeared in the papers . That the gallantcaptain was far from dead he quickly proved by an easy victory overeight opponents . His mount, a handsome grey borse, ran second lastspring in the INational Hunt Steeplechase, and now won in a canterfrom many far more fancied candidates. The mistake arose, it sub-sequently- transpired, in confusion with his cousin, Captain theHon. R . Bruce, attached to the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders,whose name appeared in the casualty list a month ago . The rider ofSilvertop is in the 11th Hussars, and so far this regiment has beenquartered at Aldershot.

Lord Alastair Innes-Ker's D .S .O. was gained, it is officially noted,for "During critical situation at Kruiseik on October 26 the HorseGuards were sent to relieve pressure of determined attack. Theoperation was entirely satisfactory. Captain Innes-Ker showed con-spicuous courage with the advance squadron, bringing wounded menout of action under very heavy fire . "

The Hon. E. S. Wyndham " Near Messines on October 31-INovember i, during night attack by Germans, after some of his trencheshad been taken and himself wounded, counter-attacked, retook thetrenches, and subsequently withdrew his squadron . "

The Hon . A. F. Stanley. " On INovember 7 Major A . F. Stanleyled his regiment with great resolution and skill during an advance tosupport and protect the right flank of the 4th Guards Brigade, whichhad become uncovered by the retreat of a portion of the line . He heldon to his position although out of touch on either flank, and therebymaterially helped the 4th Guards Brigade to re-establish their lineduring the following night ."

From the record of the Household Brigade it would seem that ourcavalry are equally as good on foot as in the saddle.

Major Cator and Captain A . Orr-Ewing are prominent figures onthe Turf and in the hunting field.

Brigadier-General C . T. McM. Kavanagh, who earned such warmpraise in Sir John French 's recent despatch, was a well-known poloplayer in the past, and, I believe, was a member of the 10th Hussars 'team with Lord G . W . Montagu Douglas Scott, Lord W . A . C.Bentinckand the Hon. T . W. Brand, when they carried off the Inter-RegimentalCup in 1S93 from the 9th Lancers . A fine rider to hounds, GeneralKavanagh 's colours have often appeared under National Hunt rules.Last year he won the Military Sweepstakes at the Royal Engineers'meeting at Alton .

MEET OF THE SOUTH OXFORDSHIRE FOXHOUNDS AT SWYNCOMBE, THE RESIDENCEOF CAPTAIN RUCK KEENE, WHO HAS GIVEN UP HIS HOUSE AND GROUNDS TO THE

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Shortage of Horses forthe Front

" The Question of the Moment "

A T length the question of an adequate supply of horses for militarypurposes in times of war has been hammered home into the minds

of our War Office demagogues . And now—late in the day—they havebeen brought to realise how, through lack of encouragement fromGovernment quarters, there has evolved a shortage of horses both fordraught and cavalry purposes.

Many have been the warnings issued in recent years by thosewhose intimate knowledge and experience of horse breeding in thiscountry have enabled them to foresee the time when we should bebrought face to face with the stern realities, such as have been recentlybrought about by the outbreak of the present European war . Butthese self-same warnings were ignored during the piping times ofpeace, until to-day drastic steps must—and consequently are—beingtaken to relieve the situation.

One excellent scheme of the Government is to send a purchasingofficer to the Argentine to buy suitable remounts for the Army.Doubtless a large quantity of these Southern American horses willshortly be on their way home to England, since this type of animal isnot only eminently suitable for remount purposes, but there is also aplentiful supply of them available in most parts of the Argentine. Atthe present moment as much of that stock as we can possibly acquirewe urgently need.

Our contemporary Country Life has recently invited the opinionsof those gentlemen whose world-wide experience renders them eminentlyable to express views of invaluable importance and worth both to theGovernment as well as to all those connected with this super-importantindustry.

The following are the most practical :

Sir Henry Walter Gilbey." It is obvious, owing to the enormous shrinkage in horseflesh

through the war, that we shall practically be denuded of horses in this

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country should it be of long duration, and I earnestly hope that theGovernment will take this matter in hand at once, if in the future weare to have horses, either for our cavalry or for hunting purposes.INo more mares should be sent out of the country, and those of any valuethat have not been too seriously injured at the front, should be re-shipped home for breeding purposes . To make breeding pay it ismanifest that more money will have to be provided by the Governmentfor this purpose, as the principal breeders of the country being farmersit goes without saying that they will not continue to breed if it is notprofitable to them . They have ceased to breed to any large extentfor the past few years, because the prices they have been getting fortheir horses have not paid . We have not been able to compete withforeign nations in the purchase of horses, as other Governments havegiven a much higher price for their horses than our own . I think thata subsidy will have to be given to farmers keeping good mares . Inaddition, some legislation will have to be adopted whereby our bestmares will not be sold out of the country for some three or four yearsafter the war is over, as other countries now at war will be equallydepleted of horses, and will again come here, as they have done in thepast, to buy our best product . I hope when this war is over that theGovernment will see their way to buy young horses from three to fouryears old, and keep them in their own depots, and for each they wouldhave to give from £35' to £45 in order to pay the farmer for breeding . "

Mr. J. Simons Harrison.

" We can breed a very much better horse here than the importedCanadians. It is high time the Board of Agriculture showed a moregenerous spirit at the Annual Islington Show . There should be atleast twenty super-premiums awarded out of the fifty to sixty King'sPremium horses shown there, and a very much larger distribution offree subscriptions given in all counties where there are good huntingbrood mares . The different county committees, composed, as they are,of practical men in the districts, should be given a freer hand to dowhat they think best in carrying out a scheme of free subscriptions . "

Mr . Albert Brassey.

" The best way of encouraging the farmers to breed horses isto pay a fair price for the produce, and to provide facilities for sendingstallions throughout the country, so that farmers can send their maresto them at a moderate cost, and without inconvenience as regardsdistance . "

Mr. H. A. Tiark.

" Eight years ago my brother and I started the pack of harriersknown as BIr. Tiark 's, and straightway we also started a scheme toencourage farmers to breed and buy colts to turn into hunters, and held

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a show and gave prizes from Leo to - ioo as years went on. At ourfirst show there were seventeen entries ; at our last there were sixty.We also bought all our hunters from our own farmers, and such was thesuccess of our scheme that at least Too horses went to the Army fromour Hunt alone . I believe that if our scheme became general in everyHunt the horse question would be a less serious difficulty than it isnow. It does not pay to breed unless help is given . "

Mr. Sam Darling.

" When all expenses are paid, a farmer cannot grow a suitablehorse for the War Office at ;4o . The question arises—Is it betterfor the Government to form studs in different parts of the countrysuitable for breeding horses and let them out as three or four-year-oldswitb condition, or pay a higher price which should encourage farmersand others to breed ? Germany and Austria the last few years gaveneary double the price in many cases for Irish horses that our Govern-ment offered ."

Captain F. Forester, Master of the Quorn.

" (1) Do away with premium stallions and let the Governmentsupply these to serve tenant farmers' approved mares free . (2) Sub-sidise all approved foaling mares the property of tenant farmerseither served or to be served by these stallions ; sum suggested - io 10s.per amnum . "

Lieutenant-Colonel Henderson.

" At the moment the buyers for the Army are in touch with breedersin a way in which they have never been before . They know wherehorses can be bred and the type suitable in each locality . There mustbe established a body which must be in touch both with the breederand the Army buyer. This may be effected by joint action betweenthe Board of Agriculture and the War Office, or preferably, in myopinion, by a sub-committee of the Development Commissioners . . . .I think the breeder of light horses of the hunter or cavalr y type has ahopeful prospect before him, and it is now incumbent upon the Stateto give a definite lead in the matter . "

Sir E . J. W. P. Pryse.

" If the Government would pay a reasonable sum, say, Lqo to 145,for three-year-olds and 16o to 165 for four-year-olds, farmers wouldbreed the right type. I am speaking now of horses for the cavalry.It does not pay breeders to produce this class for 145—the ordinaryGovernment price for four-year-olds . Foreign Governments have paidmore, and consequently have taken our best . I feel certain it would paythe country far better to give more for remounts and knock off the

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amounts squandered on officials . My main contention is that unlessthe Government pay a reasonable price all the money spent in pre-miums, brood mare schemes and officials is wasted ."

The Right Hon . Henry Chaplin, M .P.

" The number of first-class thorough-bred stallions annuallyproduced which are specially suited for country purposes are com-paratively few. They should all be secured and kept in this countryby the Government or by their aid . The English agents would bealways on the spot . They ought to know every horse in trainingspecially adapted for the purpose, and they would have the opportu-nity of purchase before the foreigner whenever they were in the market,and a stud of that description under proper management could easilybe made self-sustaining. The retention of the mares would not bequite so easy. It would involve the establishment of haras, which isdone at present without difficulty by every foreign country, and whathas been done by them and with such success can, of course, be doneby us . Moreover, there are thousands of horse-loving people in England—farmers and others who would be glad enough to take over andkeep a mare of the right sort where there was a really good sire withinreach at a reasonable fee . Breeding should be encouraged by numerousand liberal prizes for foals, which would give a quick return tobreeders, and once the pick of the stallions and the mares wereretained in the United Kingdom, a marked and striking changewould be very quickly seen in the character of the animals pro-duced, and the breeding of high-class half-bred horses for the serviceof the Army and for general use would again become a popular andprofitable industry in the United Kingdom . "

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'We understand that the majority cf the farmers ' unions and cham-bers of commerce have gone into the question with heart and hand,and are discussing the matter from every standpoint at their nextmeetings.

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I IN last month's issue I quoted a recent experience of Mr . E. J . W. P.Pryse, with regard to the extraordinary vitality of hounds under

conditions in which, certainly, no human beings, and very few beasts,either, could reasonably be expected to survive.

In continuation of this, I take the liberty of quoting two letters,recently received by our contemporary, Horse and Hound, dealingwith the foregoing subject.

" About twelve years ago I had eight of our pack in an old dis-used colliery level in the Ebbw Valley, five of which came home fouror five days afterwards . I remember sitting on a rock blowing thehorn several days after their internment, and a little black and tanbitch-hound (Rally) came out, floundering towards me, evidentlyquite blind . The other two, Trailer and Warrior, came home on theninth and tenth days, very thin . However, they all lived, and thesetwo a year or so afterwards were selected by the syndicate as the besttypes of the Welsh foxhound, and were painted by Maud Earl in hergroup of hounds and British gun-dogs.

" Trailer, I regret to say, however, lost his life along with avery game terrier (Punch) in an earth in Cwm-mor-gwm, although Ihad men quarrying for several days, but could not get to them.

" While writing, I should like to give an experience we hadthis season of a squealing fox . An old dog-fox was run to ground anda little half-bred Sealyham terrier, Togo, got to him . From the tre-mendous squealing I thought he had his quarry by an exceptionallytender part . The fox squealed like a dying hare, and one could hearit ten yards away. The first time the terrier came out he had a fox ' sear fastened to his teeth, and when brought to hand the fox had hismask skinned, his jaws in a pulp, and dead . The gentleman writingin the Field a few weeks ago respecting Sealyhams evidently had nottried crossed ' uns .

" Yours truly,"DAVID

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" I drew up-stream and then down, about a mile each way,thinking they had gone on with the drag, which was above and belowthe mill . I then sent my kennelman, Fred Lewes, up the drain tosee if it was broken in anywhere, but he discovered nothing . OnSeptember io, while hunting in West Sussex, I had a wire to say theyhad been dug out of the drain . Rattler was never found.

" It was rather remarkable how they were discovered . An oldwoman living in a cottage 200 yards from the mill, while cleaning herdoorstep, heard whining underground, and at once sent for men, whodug down 6 feet and discovered another old brick drain and in itDestiny, and Jack in a 9-inch side drain . Both were very weak andstone blind, but recovered their sight in about ten days . The drainthey were found in was connected with the original one we got ourotter out of, and, in pushing their way up, it had fallen in behindthem and probably crushed Rattler at once . I hunted Destiny fortwo seasons after, but old Jack was never used for otter huntingagain .

" Yours truly," SYDNEY W . VARDELL,

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" LINGFIELD LODGE, EDENBRIDGE, KENT, November 30.

" P.S .—By open wounds on Jack's head and face it was prettycertain he had had another otter up there, which they had probablykilled between them . "

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Patron - - - HIS MAJESTY THE KING.Patroness - - HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN.President - - Mr. G. NORRIS MIDWOOD.

THE Society, though numbering only 700 members, carries out its objectswith great energy in a diversity of directions . At the London Show noless than L65o are offered annually iii prizes, and the schedule is of

remarkable comprehensiveness, providing classes for stallions, mares, youngstock, made ponies, native ponies, Shetland ponies, children's ponies, and theever-popular competitions . At two score or more Metropolitan and ProvincialShows another £ioo is offered by the Society, assuring the provision of ahundred classes and a prize value of , 1,000 for the owners and breeders ofthe ponies upon whose behalf the Society exists . The National Pony StudBook is a register of the best specimens of the breeds, an exhaustive record oftheir careers, and a complete report of the year's work . The Polo Brood MareScheme is the medium through which the Society transfers polo mares past the

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An Illustrated Record of the Game at Home and Abroad.

CONTENTS—January, 1915.

Current Topics

The Late Sir John Barker, Bart.The National Pony Society Show

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Polo Prospects in 1915.With the dawn of the INew Year the prospects of the polo season

in Europe are most obscure . At the moment, owing to the war, therecan be but a handful of players or ponies left in the country, and, shortof peace being declared at an early date, it will of course be impossiblefor any of the principal tournaments to be held . Still there can be noreason why members ' and invitation games should not be played atthe London clubs, provided that there is a supply of ponies to be hiredat each club for the players . We feel sure that some such arrangementas used to exist at the Wembley Park Club under Mr . Gordon Witherscould easily pertain at Hurlingham and Ranelagh, who will not fail totake every possible step to keep the game alive, while the war continues.Officers on short leave now are getting their day 's sport with thehounds, and, if the war is still with us this summer, a game of polo atthe London clubs will be the greatest relaxation and pleasure to anyonehome from the firing line.

With regard to county polo it is, of course, more difficult to speak,as so many provincial players are in the Yeomanry or have rejoined

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their old regiments at the front . The clubs being scattered somewhatwidely, in plenty of cases it will be difficult to get any play . How-ever, a meeting of the County Polo Association is to be called inMarch, when matters will be fully discussed and the future programmesettled.

Ireland's New Lord Lieutenant.The following announcement was sent out from 10, Downing

Street, on January 3 :

" The King has been pleased to approve the appointment ofthe Lord Wimborne to be Lord Lieutenant of Ireland in successionto the Earl of Aberdeen, K .T. The appointment will date fromFebruary 17, 1915 . "

It has been rumoured for some time that Lord Wimborne was thelikely successor at the Viceregal Lodgein Dublin upon the retirement of theEarl of Aberdeen.

The appointment will give theliveliest satisfaction in Ireland, wherea Lord Lieutenant so devoted to horsesand sport as Lord .Wimborne is, willbe highly appreciated.

Polo at Phoenix Park should re-ceive a great impetus, and playersthroughout the country can look for-ward to some fine games on the A .I .P .C.ground when the war is over.

Lord Wimborne is the son of IvorBertie Guest, and was born in 1873.He succeeded to the title on his father ' sdeath last year, but had already a seatin the House of Lords as Lord AshbySt. Ledgers . Lord Wimborne was mem-ber for Plymouth from 1900 to 1906,and for the Cardiff district from 1906to 1910 . He held the office of Pay-master-General from 1910 to 1912.

Lord Wimborne served throughoutthe South African War, and married,in 1902, a daughter of Lord Ebury.Lady Wimborne shares with herhusband his love for sport, and accom-panied his team to America lastsummer when they were successful in

bringing back the International Cup that was lost to the American" Big Four, " led by Mr . Whitney, at Hurlingham in 1909.

LORD WIMBORNE .

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The Military Cross.The new decoration, the Military Cross, which the King has

graciously instituted, ranks next to the Victoria Cross, but is not toconfer any individual precedence when awarded, nor does it carry theaddition of any initials to the name of the officer upon whom it isbestowed.

Amongst polo players the first to gain the honour are LieutenantA. H. L. Soames, of the 4th Hussars, Captain E . H. L. Beddington,of the 16th Lancers, Lieutenant G . F. A. Pigot-Moodie, of the2nd Dragoon Guards, and Lieutenant G. F . H . Brooke, of the16th Lancers . All are well known in regimental polo, whilst Lieu-tenant Pigot-Moodie is a well-known amateur in the steeple-chasingworld.

Lieutenant G . F . H. Brooke is one of the best riders in the serviceand a well-known competitor at the Horse Show and Military Tourna-ment. He was successful at the latter in the Riding and Jumpingevents in 1910 and 1912, and carried off the Canadian Cup at the Inter-national Horse Show at Olympia against all comers last year . He hasalso represented England in America at the INational Show there.

Recent Appointments.Amongst other promotions we are glad to notice that of Major

Edgar Brassey to be brevet lieutenant-colonel 1st Life Guards, alsoLieut .-Colonel D . G. M . Campbell and C . B. Bulkeley-Johnson tobe brigade commanders with temporary rank of brigadier-generals.All three are famous polo players, whilst the two former are capitalmen to hounds and between the flags, Brigadier-General Campbellcarrying off the Grand INational nearly twenty years ago, when asubaltern, on the Soarer.

Death of Sir John Barker.A heavy loss in the polo world is marked by the death of Sir John

Barker, who passed away last month after a somewhat lengthy spellof ill-health at his country house, The Grange, Bishops Stortford . Alife-long friend of the late Sir Walter Gilbey, it was noticed by manythat Sir John looked far from well when attending the funeral of hisold associate a few weeks ago. By the death of two such prominentmembers at so close an interval the horse-breeding world has sufferedan irreparable loss . A full account of the career of Sir John Barkerwill be found on page 249 of the present number.

Indian Player Married.The wedding is announced of Captain G . T. Van der Gucht,

3rd Skinner 's Horse, and Miss Hilda Wolryche-Whitmore, second

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daughter of the Rev . Henry Wolryche-Whitmore, of Theddon Grange,Hants, the ceremony taking place last month at Marseilles.

The bridegroom is a well-known performer at Indian tournamentsand a strong support to his regimental team.

The Grange Stud.Some curiosity is being felt as to the future of the Grange stud

now that the founder, Sir John Barker, has died . The establishmenthas been going so many years, and is such a power in the polo-breeding world, for which it has done such yeoman service, that itwould be the greatest pity if by any chance it were dispersed . PossiblyMr. Tresham Gilbey, the late owner 's son-in-law, whose own placeadjoins the paddocks, may feel disposed to carry the whole undertakingon without any change.

Death of the Earl of Shrewsbury 's Heir.At the moment of going to press we deeply regret to have the

news of the death of Viscount Ingestre, which took place onJanuary 6th, at his town house, 20, New Cavendish Street, frompneumonia following on an attack of influenza . Lord Ingestre wasonly 33 years of age and at one time held a commission in the RoyalHorse Guards, from which he retired, joining the Officers ' ReserveCorps. Like his father he was a keen polo player and figured in thewinning teams of the Royal Horse Guards when they carried oft theAldershot Cup and the Subalterns' Cup at Ranelagh in 1905 .

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THE polo world has lost one of its greatest supporters by the deathof Sir John Barker, who passed awav peacefully at his country

seat, The Grange, Bishops Stortford, on December i6 last.Always taking the keenest interest in horses and breeding

generally, some seventeen years ago Sir John set out to, if possible,standardise a type of pony for polo, and also to establish a breed ofhigh-class saddle pony . That he succeeded beyond even his highestdreams must have afforded him the liveliest satisfaction, for toestablish a breed does not fall to the lot of every man.

The Grange stud was started in 1898, and the plan formed was tobreed only from mares who had been played and who had provedthemselves to possess the right temperament for the game, showinghandiness, pace, docility, and soundness.

It was thus hoped that like might beget like, and that the producewould prove a good riding type, born with a liking for the game.

With regard to a sire for the Grange matrons, after much delibera-tion it was decided to purchase Sandiway at the break-up of theFlordon stud . At the sale he was bought by Mr. F. R. Hill, and soldby him to Mr . John Barker . Sandiway turned out an extraordinarysuccess, and laid the fortunes of the Grange stud . By Rosewater, awell-known thoroughbred stallion, who was the most important andsuccessful of blood pony sires, out of Cuddington, a celebrated prize-winning and playing mare with Welsh blood in her, belonging to SirHumphry de Trafford, Sandiway had an extraordinary career as asuccessful sire of ponies . It was thought at first that he might getponies too big to meet the requirements of the 14 .2 rule, but this henever did, owing doubtless to the careful manner in which his mareswere chosen . He sired more prize winners at polo pony shows inLondon and throughout the country than any other contemporary,and was sold in 1910 to go to Gambia in West Africa, as it was con-sidered the stud was becoming too full of the Sandiway strain . Inappearance Sandiway strongly resembled his sire, Sir Walter Gilbey ' sRosewater, who was really a dwarf thoroughbred . He was a truepony type, and probably owed this to the ideal combination of theWelsh pony blood of his dam and the pure thoroughbred blood ofhis sire .

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Ponies from the Grange stud have been sent to every part of theworld, and some were selected to play in the International matcheswith America.

The first ponies bred by Sir John Barker were perhaps a little onthe small size though they lacked nothing in the nature of shape andconformation . In those days, however, people were riding a muchsmaller pony than to-day, and held that fourteen hands was the idealheight for the polo pony . Later on, when the measurement wasraised, Sir John was quick to realise that to be successful one mustadapt oneself to the market, and, though still holding the convictionthat the smaller pony was the better for polo, he was able to increasethe size of his stock by introducing such sires as Bold Marco, MarkFor'ard, Kennington, Primrose Lad, Othery, Arthur D ., and others,to the Grange establishment . By this time the height of thoroughbredpolo pony stallions had been raised by the National Pony Society tofifteen hands, and several of the above-mentioned sires had carriedoff the King ' s Premium in this class.

Sir John ' s colours were well known on the Turf, and were carried,amongst others, by such well-known performers as Milleray, Albina,Kennington, Warlham, Stort, Miss Primrose, Persism . Persism wasprobably the best to sport the yellow and red stripes, vellow sleevesand cap, and he won the Lancaster INursery at Manchester about twoyears ago . By Persimmon out of Miss Primrose, a Galopin mare, whoin her day won the Beaufort Stakes at INewmarket and other races,Persism was sold to a South African farmer upon the occasion of therecent visit of the South African farmers ' delegates to the Grange stud.

Polygram, an extremely nice half-brother to Persism, byPoly-melus, was leased by the late Sir John Barker to the present SirWalterGilbey, and has won three nice two-year-old races during the pastseason . He is unfortunately now ineligible for this year 's Derby, ashe was nominated for that race by his breeder. Polygram is the lastproduce of Miss Primrose, as she died when foaling an own brother toPolygram last February.

At one time both Shires and Hackneys were bred at the Grange,but the stud was dispersed towards the close of 1900 to make room forthe development of the polo pony farm.

Sir John Barker was an extremely busy man, and controlled anumber of interests . Besides being chairman of the famous Ken-sington establishment of John Barker & Co ., Ltd ., of which he was thefounder, he was also chairman of the celebrated house of Paquin, Ltd .,in Paris.

As long ago as 1883 he stood for his native town, Maidstone, as aParliamentary candidate, and again in 1888, in the Liberal interests.He was unsuccessful on both occasions, but was victorious in 1890,only to be unseated almost immediately on petition . In 1906 he wasreturned Liberal member for Penryn and Falmouth, holding his seatuntil 1910 . He was created baronet in 19o8.

Amongst other offices he has held are : President and member of

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the Council of the INational Pony Society, President of the EssexAgricultural Show, member of the Hackney Horse Society, member ofthe Royal Agricultural Society, member of the Hunters ' Improvementand Light Horse Breeding Society . He was also President of theNewspaper Press Fund and President of the Early Closing Association.

Born in 1840, his father was a brewer of Maidstone . At the ageof twenty-four Sir John married the daughter of Mr . William Waspe,of Luddenham, Suffolk . His only daughter married Mr . TreshamGilbey, the third son of the late Sir Walter Gilbey, in 1886, and muchsympathy is felt at the double blow Mr . and Mrs . Gilbey have beencalled upon to bear.

The late Sir John took the keenest pleasure in all outdoor pursuits.He farmed about 30o acres at Bishops Stortford, and had a livelyinterest for local affairs . A life-long friend of the late Sir Walter Gilbey,it was only natural that his chief interests should centre round horse-breeding, and what we have already said will perhaps convey some ideaof the magnitude of the work, which the Grange stud has accomplishedin the polo world . That his work will live now that he is gone is, ofcourse, assured, for the blood, which went to found the Grange stud,and evolve a suitable type of polo and saddle pony, is now distributedall over the world by its numerous progeny.

The funeral, which was largely attended by the late baronet ' snumerous friends, took place on December 19 at St . Michael ' s, BishopsStortford .

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The National PonySociety Show

THE Society 's Show, which of late years has become the chieffunction in the polo world, will be held again this year at the Agri-

cultural Hall, on Thursday, March 4 . Circumstances have compelled acurtailment of one day, which is much to be regretted in view of theimportant place the pony now occupies in the scheme of horse-breeding.Still it is something to achieve, that a Show should be held at all thisyear, and the Society must be congratulated on their determinedefforts to bring this about . The Government, we are glad to see, areagain giving six premiums to the polo pony stallions of fifteen handsand under, and this is a most laudable action, for at no time in thehistory of horse-breeding has it been more important that there shouldbe stallions of this stamp available to owners of mares all over thecountry.

The average value of a premium to a riding pony stallion is asfollows : premium of £30, half paid at the time of award and theother half after the close of the service season, £30 ; service fee of £ ia mare (average number forty), paid after the close of the serviceseason, £40 ; foal fee of 10s . a foal (average number twenty-four), paidafter the close of the foaling season, £I2 ; total, £02. A service feenot exceeding £I a mare is chargeable to the owner, £40 ; full total,£x22. Fees will be paid by the Board in respect of, but not exceedingninety mares, and the earnings of a stallion serving that numberwould be approximately £237 . In addition a sum not exceeding £3will be paid by the Board to the owner of a stallion for advertising thestallion on receipt of vouchers of expenditure incurred. Premiumswill be awarded only to riding pony stallions not under four or overtwenty years old which do not exceed fifteen hands, and which havebeen registered by the Board for the current year.

Premiums will only be awarded for pony stallions to travel in thefollowing districts : Northern (one premium), INorth-Western (one),Wales and Western (two), South-Western (one), and South-Eastern(one) . The location and routes of the stallions will be arranged bythe Board in conjunction with the National Pony Society . The super-vision of the arrangements for the service of mares by a riding ponypremium stallion will be undertaken by a Stallion Committee appointedby the Board after consultation with the INational Pony Society . Oneof the Committee will act as corresponding member to the Board .

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Owners willing to travel their stallions in districts other thanthose in which they have entered are desired to state this fact on theentry forms, specifying such districts . It is intended that, so far aspracticable, these six premiums shall be awarded to four thoroughbredstallions and two polo-bred stallions (not in the General Stud Book)respectively.

And, now that we are on this subject, it is good news to hear thatthe Board of Agriculture and Fisheries have given notice to farmersand owners of horses that, in order to encourage the breeding of horses,the War Office have issued instructions to their purchasing officers toavoid as far as possible the purchase of mares, and on no accountto purchase by impressment any mare whose owner signs a declarationthat he will use her for breeding next service season . Far too manygood breeding mares have already been taken out of the countrysince the war began, and the shortage will be felt in a year or two 'stime .

The rest of the programme is in the hands of the Society, andconsists of Breeding classes as in previous years, with one Riding classfor four-year-olds . There are classes for Welsh, Shetland, and Mountainand Moorland ponies as usual, whilst the Children ' s Riding classes areretained, which last item is most satisfactory.

Judging 1'i11 begin early in the morning in two rings, and thereshould be no difficulty in carrying through the whole of the programmein the day.

The full value of prizes for ponies is £370, and the last day ofentry, February 1 . Entries will be received up to February S uponpayment of double fees to the Secretary, Mr . F . H. Badge, 12, HanoverSquare, London, W.

The judges have been appointed as follows :

Breeding . Sir Gilbert Greenall, Bart ., C .V .O., WaltonHall, Warrington, and Rev. P. B. Montefiore, ButcombeManor, Blagdon.

Eastern Sires . Mr. T. F. Pal Brush End, Burley,Hants.

Riding .—Mr . W. S . Buckmaster, Moreton Morrell,Warwick.

Mountain and Moorland. Mr. Herbert Pratt, LittleHeath, Chobham, Surrey.

Welsh Mountain Ponies . Mr. J. R. Bache, Stud Farm,Knighton.

Shetland Ponies . Messrs . Robert Alexander, HailesCottage, Slateford, Midlothian, and R. Brydon, The Dene,Seaham Harbour.

Veterinary Inspectors are Messr s . Charles Sheather, G . E . Gibson,and T. W. Lepper. By permission of the Hurlingham Club theirofficial measurer will attend the Show and measure ponies .

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The list of donors to this Show prize fund include the President(Sir George Hastings), cup value £10 10s . ; Sir Gilbert Greenall, Bart .,;f,10 ;Mr. C. Howard Taylor, £10 ; Miss Calmady Hamlyn, Mrs.Dalrymple, and Miss Walford, £2 10s . ; Mrs. Howard Taylor, £6 ;

Mr. E. Van Brabant, L10 ; Lady Anne Blunt, £10 10s . ; Hon. GeorgeSavile, £io 10s. and /10 ; Mr. J. H. Munro Mackenzie, £2 2s . Welsh,

the Welsh Pony and Cob Society and members of same ; Shetlands,Mrs . Etta Duffus (also silver statuette) ; Shetland Pony Society,Miss Fortescue, Ladies E. and D . Hope, Mr. R. W. R. Mackenzie,Mr. Mungall (total, £10 17s. and a silver medal) ; and cups by Miss

Broughton and a member of the Society .

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The International games at Meadow Brook were the only mitigatingfeatures of the most uninteresting polo season of the last decade . Thereason for this condition is absolutely a psychological one and not inthe slightest degree due to a lack of managerial effort or ability . Themere fact that the most important polo clubs in the East were managedby Mr . George Miller, of Rugby, who had the assistance of Mr . KeithMarsham, is sufficient proof of this.

Without a question the reason for the poor showing at the varioustournaments, especially Point Judith, was the reaction caused by thepreparation and matches for the America Cup . These games, whileintensely interesting, are by comparison the height of a debauch witha prolonged session of alcoholic remorse.

The defeat at Meadow Brook was one of the best things that couldhappen to American polo, but the consequent reaction this season wasdeplorable . The personnel of the various teams that won the mostimportant trophies is sufficient indication to the initiated that the bestplayers were absolutely indifferent as to the defending or regain-ing of championships or similar honours that have meant so much toAmerican players for many years .

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Conditions are entirely different in England, but in the States,if a few of the best players become indifferent—and there is only ahandful of really good players—then all the important tournamentssuffer from stagnation.

Perhaps the wonderful success of a few brilliant individuals hasgiven us a too exalted impression of the polo possibilities in America.However, an analysis of the happenings since Meadow Brook withtournaments lacking the presence of the Messrs . Waterbury, Whitney,and a few more excellent players, should free us of all illusions.

However, in the Middle West, polo conditions were excellent.Chicago, Kansas City, St . Louis and Denver were all active and heldvery good tournaments, notwithstanding they were without thesupport of the Army teams owing to the trouble in Mexico . TheKansas City team, captained by Mr . S. H. Velie, defeated Denver fora Western championship, though the latter had the assistance ofMr. Joshua Crane, of Boston, a player of international reputation.

One of the most distressing happenings of the past season was thedeath of Mr. J . A. Rawlins as the result of an accident during a gameat Meadow Brook. Mr. Rawlins was one of the Polo Committee ofthis club and had been identified with the game for many years.

Mr. T. Hitchcock, jun ., whose father was one of the most activesponsors for polo in this country, made his entry into polo this season,and shows promise of being another Waterbury. He is a beautifulhorseman, and his stick work is exceedingly good, though at presenthe lacks the necessary strength to hold his own with older players.It is not surprising that he should show such great promise, as hismother is one of the keenest and best horsewomen in America, andshares with Mrs . Philip Stevenson the honour of being the best womanpoloist in the United States.

Polo players are now centreing their interest in the games thatare to be played on the Pacific coast during January, February, Marchand April, at Coronado, Riverside, Pasadena and San Francisco.While the latter is receiving more publicity, owing to the wonderfulWorld's Fair that is to be held there, it is likely that Coronado will havemore polo, as it has been for many years the Western Mecca for playersand has three very excellent grass fields that are able to stand anunlimited amount of play. The Panama-California Exposition atSan Diego, a few minutes' ride from the Hotel del Coronade, will be awonderful magnet for sightseers, and there is the advantage of a betterclimate than in the northern part of California .

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Undoubtedly in 1915 there would have been held in California,if the European war had not happened, the greatest gathering of poloplayers ever imagined. With a tremendous appropiation for the manyexpenses, and under the management of Captain E. D. Miller, there

would have been a royal feast of polo. Even under the existing

circumstances there is every possibility that at least a hundred players,representing many clubs, will be present.

Long Island, Philadelphia, Chicago, Kansas City, Denver, Boston,St . Louis, also teams from the Argentine and Hawaiian Islands, andofficers representing several United States Army posts will competefor the many trophies.

Good Prices for Polo Ponies.The entire stud of Mr . John W. Converse, of Philadelphia, who is

retiring from polo, was submitted at auction by Messrs . Van Tasselland Kearney on December 15 . For the thirteen polo ponies andhunters good prices were realised . The horses averaged $755, thetotal receipts for the lot being $9,825 . Eighteen hundred dollars was

bid for Merry Christmas, a thoroughbred hunter, and Autocrat, alight-weight ladies ' hunter.

The heavy-weight hunter Hiawathe brought SI,200 . He wassold to Mr. Hobson . Fagot, seventeen hands high, went for $ 1,175 .Aristotle was sold to Mr. Irving G . Taylor for S400, the polo ponyFoster going at $300.

The best of the polo ponies were Kaiser and Candy Kid, whichbrought $900 each .

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The Show at Madison Square Gardens.The Charity Horse Show which has just been brought to a success-

ful conclusion, has been quite the " show " event of the month in NewYork, and the members of the committee are to be heartilycon-gratulated at the satisfactory result to their work and enterprise.Alr eady people are asking if the event cannot become an annualaffair.

The National Horse Show Association will doubtless hold theirAnnual Exhibition at the Garden in the fall, but surely there is roomfor another big show in the spring as well . Held, say, in Easter weekat the beginning of the riding and show season, public interest wouldbe at its highest and would go far to make a show, held then, a socialas well as financial success.

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THE CHARITYHORSE SHOW

Madison Square Garden

UNCOMMONLY brilliant (says The Rider and Driver) as a horseshow was the great event staged in December at Madison

Square Garden . As the premier indoor sporting event of the year,all agree that it was a great success . The entries were magnificent inboth quality and quantity ; the classes were roundly and smoothlyfilled, and there was a contest every time the horses entered the ring.

The schedule was followed closely and there was only a minimumamount of objection and protest made about any of the runningdetails.

Despite three days of the worst weather of the year, three bigbazaars, the opera and a tacit but widespread protest against con-tributing to foreign charities when so many hundreds of thousandsof our own people are in want, the Show was a moderate financialsuccess . The attendance was small during the bad weather and fairthe rest of the week.

On Wednesday night, when there was but a poor attendance andgate, resulting from the bad weather, some of the exhibiting sportsmenand sportswomen stepped forward and offered their cash winnings tothe Association for the good of the cause . Every one of them lostmoney by showing their horses at this exhibition, and each one addedto the losses by giving up his or her prize money . It was not thegeneral rule, but it was not so infrequent as one might suppose . Mrs.John Gerken was the prime mover in this sacrifice. There wereseveral others, however, and their names will be published after thefinal report of the Association is made.

The horse that won first honours was old David Gray, whosehome is down in the foothills of the Blue Ridge in Virginia . Davidwon eight first prizes, including championships and classes in whichhe figured as part of a pair or team competition.

Winner of blues and a championship at Olympia and a primefavourite of horse-show crowds wherever he has been entered, thewise old fellow swept through his competitions . While the records

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are not available, it was freely stated that David Gray has shownrepeatedly at Madison Square Garden in former years, and nevercaught the judicial eye until this Show. He was beaten in one class,making a close finish with Rock Cress, and was actually gated inanother, refusing a familiar jump for the fatal third time . Old Davidb longs to the Homewood Stables, having been purchased by Mrs.W. F. R. Hitt, formerly Miss Katherine Elkins, from Mr . JulianMorris.

Auburn Bonfire, Mr . William Ziegler 's magnificent hackneystallion, made a clean sweep of his class and championship . Thishorse is only four years old, and has made much progress withinthe past year . He certainly was a wonderful-looking animal as hestood in the ring decorated with the parti-coloured rosette, denotinghis triumph.

Margaret Tate, Mrs . John Gerken 's delightful saddle mare,ranked first in her class and championship . According to the experts,this mare represents the highest type of American saddle animal.She is the result of a very definite breeding idea that appears to befully justified if it will produce such horses . Of course, Margaret Tatehad the advantage of appearing under the hand of Mrs . Gerken, butshe would have won anyway.

The Show was such an interesting affair that it is difficultto make a beginning in describing it . Madison Square Gardenwas arrayed in the white of peace and the red of plenty. Thedecorations were simple, almost severe . The ring was differentfrom former years, in that the obstructive centre box was removed,thus eliminating the old and very objectionable " sheep and goat "alleys . It used to be said that when a horse was unfortunate enoughto line up in Goat Alley, he had small chance for a ribbon . Likewise,the arrangement this year served to cut out the rather impressivedisplay of stuffed shirts that used to be such a feature at other shows.

The clerk 's office was located at the west end of the ring andthe whole contest space was visible at all times from every part of thebuilding.

The ring stewards included Messrs . G. Jason Waters, who isPresident of the Association ; John McE . Bowman, who was activein the social side of the Show ; Samuel W. Taylor, who conceivedand staged the spectacular features, and who first suggested holdingthe Show ; John Gerken, who devoted much of his time, energy andideas toward making the Show a success ; Frank M . Lowry andJ. Horace Harding, horsemen and sportsmen, who were not backwardabout giving their services, support and money to the enterprise . Oneor more of these gentlemen was always on hand.

The classes were judged by the following list of representativehorsemen :

Thoroughbreds : Algernon Dangerfield, Esq.Hackneys : Reginald C . Vanderbilt, Esq.Trotters and Roadsters : J. Miller Ward, Esq .

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Harness Horses, Four-in-hands, Tandems and AppointmentClasses : Hamilton H . Salmon, Esq., Francis M . Ware, Esq ., AlexanderGemmell, Esq.

Ponies iii Harness and Pony Breeding Classes : Francis M.Ware, Esq.

Saddle Horses and Ponies under Saddle : Lewis E . Waring, Esq .,E. T. H. Talmage, Esq ., Major Charles A. Benton.

Polo Ponies : David Dows, Esq., Benjamin K . Gatins, Esq.Hunters and Jumpers : Henry L . Bell, Esq ., Charles Pfizer, Esq .,

H . L. Herbert, Esq.Officers ' Chargers and Militia Mounts ; General A . L . Mills, U .S .A.Five-Gaited Horses : J . Miller Ward, Esq.Police Horses : Major Charles A . Benton.Veterinarians : Dr. H . D . Gill, Dr . James S. Cattanach, jun.Physician in Charge : J. S . R . Hall, M.D.Before we take up the details of the Show itself it may be well

to outline a few of the incidents that caused comment during theweek. In the first place, the classes were divided so as to bring atleast one extra interesting event within the time allotted to eachof the eighteen sessions, and, in addition, Mr . Taylor had stagedan extra attraction each day. There never was the slightest doubtin the minds of anyone that the extra interesting horse classes, suchas the Grafton Jump, the Military Ride, the High Jump, etc ., wouldcentre attention, but there was some doubt expressed as to the valueof the extra spectacles . After the blacksmiths' exhibition, the un-questioned feature of the week and one of the most novel and uniquespectacles ever put on, even at a theatre, there was no dissenting voiceas to their value.

The feature horse classes in order of their running were as follows :The Military Endurance Ride, Class 99 . There were six startersin this event, which took place Monday afternoon in a driving stormof sleet and rain . Major Charles A. Benton, looking as effectiveas when he served with Sheridan, sent the competitors away fromSquadron A stables at Van Cortlandt Park in a perfect downpour ofice-cold rain, and the soldiers plugged along over the aqueduct andconcourse to Central Park and through the park to Fifth Avenue,thence to the Garden, 12g miles . Corporal A. S. Blodget, ofSquadron A, was the first to reach the Show ring and when heloped into the enclosure with his poncho dripping, he was metby General A. L. Mills, U.S.A., who was named to judge the class.Behind General Mills, was troop I ., Second Cavalry, which hadjust commenced the first of its fine exhibitions in the ring. CaptainT. H. Shanton, riding a giant horse, finished second, then came twoartillery sergeants . Colonel Nicholson and Captain Burroughs, ofthe Second Cavalry, did not finish . Corporal Blodget was awardedthe trophy, not only on account of the best elapsed time, but alsobecause of the good condition of his mount . Captain Shanton wasplaced fourth because of the condition of his big horse and the battery-

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men were sandwiched in between . Afterward the Show Associationdecided that Captain Shanton, as the only commissioned officer tofinish the race, deserved a blue ribbon for his performance.

Aside from the liberal entries by army officers, the troop thatperformed twice a day during the week gave an exhibition that com-pletely put in the shade the military classes of other shows . Thetroop and regimental band from Fort Ethan Allen, Vermont, paradedto the Show and gave two twenty-two-minute exhibitions each day.These exhibitions were a peculiarly beautiful sabre drill to music,evolutions and manoeuvres, and about the fanciest show of rough-riding ever seen in INew York.

The Tuesday feature class was that of Thoroughbred Stallions,Class Z . Yellow Crest, entered by Mr . W. S. Kilmer, was given theblue . His triumph recalled to veteran racegoers the spectacularcareer of his sire, the marvellous sprinter Yellowtail.

Wednesday was Hackney Day and saw the winning of AuburnBonfire in the class and championship to which he was eligible.

Thursday was marked by the handicap jump, which had fifty-two entries, nearly all of which appeared for judging . LieutenantG. L. Morrison, Fifth Cavalry, won with Red Fox, after a tie of fourthat caused the judges to use their brains . There was a nice littlequestion raised in this event as to the status of a novice . First :Can an animal that has once qualified as a hunter, divest himselfof the handicap so acquired ? This was answered in the negative.Another question that caused some furrowed brows was as to gradua-tion from the novice class . Lieutenant Wallace, of the Third FieldArtillery, was one of the quadruple tie in this event . Earlier in theshow he jumped a green horse and made a favourable showing.

Friday was a beautifully even day of events, but the CorinthianHunter Class, 113, was probably the feature . David Gray and histhen stable mate, Nancy Pansy, made a gallant showing, but Davidtipped once and Nancy tipped once, but somewhat harder. RockCress, Miss Vera Cornell ' s entry jumping to perfection, won the bluewith Hart Brothers ' Nicholas sandwiched between the two Homewoodanimals in the awards.

On Saturday, the Grafton Broad Jump was won by LieutenantEdmund P . Duval's Gibraltar, which cleared 21 ft . This jump isover a hurdle, behind which are ranged pasteboard boxes that serve tomark the distance . The contest lacks none of the spectacular featuresof the high jump, but is not dangerous to horse or rider.

The Monday theatrical special feature was to have been a repro-duction of Rosa Bonheur 's masterpiece, " The Horse Fair . " Itwas on the programme for production at two o'clock in the afternoon,but the hundred or more giant draft stallions and mares were notstabled in the Garden, and when the feature was due, it was sleetingviciously outside . The owners of the horses very wisely declined tosubject them to the blizzard, and as a result the feature had to beabandoned. It did not matter a great deal, however, because at the

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time mentioned there were less than 1,000 persons in the arena . Thusthe disappointment was not so great as it might have been.

The Tuesday spectacle was an exhibition of rough and fancyriding, roping and breaking by a smart troupe of rough riders, underthe direction of Mr . Guy Weadick, known as " the Cheyenne Kid . "

On Wednesday, the finest thing of the week was staged whenseven business-like portable forges were placed in the ring and sevensmiths, with their seven helpers, seven anvils and seven horses, gavean exhibition of how fine horses ought to be shod . The men wereall artists of the first rank, being full members of the New York Horse-shoers ' Union, and they performed accurately and effectively . Whilethe smiths were hammering out the shoes, the band played the " AnvilChorus " and other appropriate airs . The crowd applauded thisfeature more than any other during the Show, and the attitude of thepleased public proved a complete endorsement of Mr . Taylor ' s effortsto provide features in place of the absent foreign officers on whom theINational Show had depended so largely for its gate.

The INew York Horseshoers ' Union gave its services for theoccasion without a cent of payment or even a prize . Their delegateexplained that the smiths wished to do something for the cause of thehorse . This attitude was in such marked contrast to that of certainwealthy horsemen, who demanded shipping expenses before theywould consider entering the Show, that it is worthy of comment.In passing it may be said that the Horseshoers ' Union was the firstlabour organisation in the country to tender its services to PresidentMcKinley at the outbreak of the Spanish War . It was a fine public-spirited exhibition that did much credit to the smiths . Mr. M. B.INewcombe, of West Fifty-Second Street, provided the beautiful horsesthat were shod, and thereby added his name to the roll of honour.

Thursday's show feature was an exhibition of the Haut Ecole,or high school riding, by Mr . Emile Antony on his chestnut stallionMasterpiece . It was a fine show and attracted much interestedcomment from the crowd. Mr. Antonv rode on the same saddle hisgrandfather used as a cavalryman in INapoleon's columm on the historicretreat from Moscow and in other campaigns.

Friday night the assembly was entertained with a drill of asection of the mounted traffic squad of the INew York police, underLieutenant Walsh. Patrolman John O'Byrne, of Brooklyn, won firsthonours in the competition . Commissioner Arthur Woods, GeneralTheodore A . Bingham and Mr. William Phelps Eno reviewed thepolicemen from the gold chair box.

Saturday night, the feature number was an exhibition of hansomcabs, which showed that, despite the incursions of the automobile inthe special field of the cabs, the idea of personal transportation intown by horse is not dead.

There were eighteen classes decided on Monday, largely Breedingclasses, but including a splendid Jumping class, with fifty entries,won by David Gray .

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On Tuesday, , there were seventeen classes, the first of whichwas for Shetland pony brood mares . Beautiful little Ozell, enteredby Mr. John J . Dixon, jun ., of INorwell, Mass ., won the blue againsta clever field . The gaited saddle animals had their first innings,and the novel type (to INew Yorkers) was closely watched from allparts of the building . Cascade, a bay gelding, belonging to Mr.R. E. Moreland, was given first honours . This day also witnessedthe fall of the redoubtable Jimmy Trigger . Jimmy was entered ina 12 .2 class, and President Waters personally held the gauge thatdisqualified the Churchman pony . Mr. Waters' eye could not secthe mark on the gauge above the point at which Jimmy was measured.Much sympathy was expressed for Dr. Churchman—even by com-petitors in the class.

Wednesday was Hackney Day, but aside from the special classesfor these horses, there were numerous interesting events . One ofthese was Class 75 for ladies ' saddle horses, the prize cup for which waspresented by Mr . P. Nardi . Talisman, from the stable of Mrs . IN . J.Hess, was accorded first honours.

Thursday was a day of jumpers in the main, but the ponies, saddleclasses and harness classes all had an innings.

Friday was a day without outstanding feature . The programmewas so good throughout that every class was a feature . The triumphof Margaret Tate in the Biltmore Cup class for saddle horses, to beridden by owners or members of their families, was particularlyinteresting.

Saturday, the last day of the Show, saw the championshipscleared up.

The full official report of the ribbons won by every exhibitor isin course of preparation, and will appear in a further contribution.There have been several changes from the announced winnings and thelist as tabulated will be of much interest to the horse world. It maybe said in a general way that Mr . J . Campbell Thompson, Mr . WilliamZiegler, jun ., Broadlawn Farm, Bushnell Farm, Delchester Farm,Mr. Walter H . Hanley, Homewood Stables, Mr . John A. Hartford,Mr. B. F . S . Gregory, Mrs . John Gerken and Mr . Emil Seelig figured asamong the largest winners .

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War Hunts.It is reported from France that the recently formed Battle Hunt

Club, to which allusion was made in our last issue, has already enjoyedsome first-class runs . The fields consist of French, British and Belgianofficers, with the welcome addition of several lady followers, who areengaged in Red Cross work at the front . A spirited drawing by thewell-known artist Lionel Edwards appeared in a recent number of aLondon weekly illustrated newspaper, depicting the pack in full crywith the field negotiating a typical piece of the country . One cannothelp feeling that the whole-hearted way in which the Allies can, inmoments of leisure from fighting, turn to their home sports andpleasures, must be a source of envy to the enemy, who, if all reportsare true, have no such relaxations, nor, if they had them, any leisure inwhich to enjoy them.

We understand that to the Battle Hunt Foxhounds must now beadded the Battle Hunt Beagles . This is a pack which the officers ofthe 2nd Cavalry Brigade have formed with the object of huntingBelgian hares. Lieutenant Charles Romer Williams, of the 4thDragoon Guards, has been on leave in England, and during his staywas offered the loan of 1o couples of Mr . E. Robinson's pack fromhis kennels at Liscombe, Leighton Buzzard . The offer was gratefullyaccepted, and Lieutenant Williams has now returned to the frontaccompanied by the pack. When at Eton Lieutenant RomerWilliams was Master of the College Beagles . It is to be hoped thatboth officers and men will get some good sport with the hounds asa reward for their enterprise.

Death of Sir Montague Cholmeley.News has just been received at Lincoln of 01 2 death of Captain

Sir Montague Cholmeley, of the reserve of officers in the GrenadierGuards . Sir Montague was formerly Master of the Burton Hounds,coming forward in 1912 at a time when the affairs of the Hunt hadarrived at a crisis. In 1913 he was joined by Mr . J . St . Vigar Fox,

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the partnership being terminated when the present Master, CaptainH. C. Elwes, took over the hounds.

Sir Montague had only been at the front a month, and was killedon Christmas Eve in action . Born in 1876 he was the fourth baronet,and is succeeded by his son, a boy eight years of age.

The Late Captain F . A. Liebert.The Blackmore Vale Hunt have experienced a heavy loss by the

death of their Assistant Hon. Secretary, Captain F. A. Liebert, whowas killed in action at Ypres in November last . During the SouthAfrican War he served in the Queen's Bays, but resigned his com-mission at its conclusion, subsequently joining the North SomersetYeomanry. There was no more popular man in the whole of theBlackmore Vale country, and it was largely due to his unfailing tactand untiring energy that the Blackmore Vale Point-to-Point Races,of which he was Hon. Secretary, were invariably such a greatsuccess . Last spring Captain Liebert accepted the Secretaryship ofthe Wincanton Steeplechases . A memorial service, which was attendedby the whole countryside, was held on his behalf at Wincanton Church,on December 10.

Recent Appointments for Hunting Men.Lord Robert Manners, D .S .O., joint-Master of the Belvoir Hounds,

has been promoted to brigadier-major . Other promotions of interestto hunting folk are Lord Worsley (son of the Earl of Yarborough) to becaptain in the Royal Horse Guards, and the Hon. Luke White (LordAnnaly 's son) to be captain in the 11th Hussars.

Major Charles Beatty, D .S .O., well known in hunting and racingcircles, has been appointed aide-de-camp to General Alderson in com-mand of the Canadian contingent of the British forces . Major Beattyat one time trained for the late Captain Harry McCalmont (owner ofIsinglass), Lord Howard de Walden, and other gentlemen, at BedfordCottage, Newmarket.

Death of Garth Hounds Old Huntsman.The death is announced at the close of last month of Charles

Brackley, who for twenty-one years officiated as huntsman to theGarth Hounds . He originally entered the services of Mr . T. C. Garthin 1865 as whipper-in, and carried the horn from 1881 to 1901, at whichlater date he retired . Though one may say practically the whole of hishunting career was spent with the Garth, he also saw service with theCraven, the West Norfolk, and Mr. H . T. T. Drake ' s establishments .

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Foot and Mouth Disease.An outbreak of foot and mouth disease in the early part of last

month near Bedford led to the Irish Board of Agriculture suspendingthe importation of all swine and ruminants, hay and straw. Theoutbreak has now stopped the Oakley Hounds, notice having been sentout that no further hunting will take place in their country for thepresent.

" Keeping Things Going . "The following two letters recently published show how our soldiers

fighting at the front have not forgotten the needs of their hunts, whoare keeping the sport going at home.

Mr. Arthur Waters, of Coopersale Lodge, Epping, Hon . Secretaryto the Essex Hunt, has received the following letter from a well-knownbrigadier-general at the front :

" ON ACTIVE SERVICE," November 30, 1914.

" DEAR SIR,—We soldiers out here doing our share to keep theflag flying feel very grateful to those stalwarts who are doing their shareto keep foxhunting on its legs . We know that you subscribe to ourwants, and we feel that we should contribute to the cost of maintaininghunts, in case any of us have again the pleasure of enjoying the kingof sports . In memory of Auld Lang Syne I enclose a modest chequeof £20, being £15 towards the Essex Hunt and L5 towards the Christmas-boxes of the Hunt servants, who no doubt will feel the pinch of war asmuch as anyone .

(Brigadier-General) ."

The Editor of " The Field " has received the following letter

" SIR,—I see a letter in your last issue about officers sending aHunt subscription and a present to the Hunt servants from the front.I have also received a subscription from thirty-nine, the Brigade41st Battery, R .F.A., and a present for my Hunt servants for Christmas.I must say it is most sporting of soldiers fighting to remember ourhunts and servants at such times .

" GEORGE EVANS, M .F.H.," Hampshire Hunt . "

Honour for Essex Follower.Mr. INeville Marshall, well known with the Essex Hounds, is a

volunteer in the Belgian Army, and is attached to the artillery division.For gallantry displayed in rescuing wounded under fire he has beendecorated by King Albert with the honour of Chevalier of the Orderof Leopold.

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An Irish M.F.H . at the Front.Amongst the many Masters ; of hounds now serving with the

colours is the Master of theMuskerry Hunt, Captain IanBullough. Prior to takingover the sole management ofthe pack five seasons agothere was a joint-Mastershipbetween Captain (then Mr.Ian Bullough and Mr. D.Bingham, of the ColdstreamGuards, and Mr . J . Pea-cocke, of the GrenadierGuards . Captain Bulloughis the husband of the talentedand popular actress Miss LilyElsie, who upon her marriageretired altogether from thestage, devoting herself tocountry pursuits, of whichfishing and hunting are herchief favourites . She islargely interested in herhusband's pack, of whichshe is a regular follower.

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Death of a Holderness Follower.The Holderness Hunt have suffered a great loss by the death of

one of their keenest supporters, Colonel Henry Harrison-Broadley,M .P. for the Howdenshire division of the East Riding . ColonelBroadley suffered from a weak heart, and was found dead in hisbed. He leaves one son and three daughters . The former is in theservice.

Lord Tredegar's Appointment.Lord Tredegar, joint-Master with Colonel Henry Lewis of the

Tredegar and Pentyrch Hounds, has been promoted to the rank ofcommander in the Royal INaval Reserve, and will command a battalionof the men now in training at the Crystal Palace . Lord Tredegarobtained a commission on the outbreak of war, and was given commandof the hospital ship Liberty, which has been doing excellent work inthe North Sea and on the coasts of Belgium and France.

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CAPTAIN IAN BULLOUGH, MASTER OFTHE MUSKERRY HOUNDS .

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Deputies for the Taunton Vale Hounds.Messrs . J . C . Allen-Jeffreys and C. E. J . Esdaile are now acting as

deputies in the Mastership of the Taunton Vale, pending the Master ' s(Captain Lee ' s) absence. Captain Lee is attached to the Royal FlyingCorps.

The Marquis of Anglesey Home from the Front.The middle of December saw the first appearance this season of

the joint-Master of the South Staffordshire Hounds with his pack.The Marquis of Anglesey, who is home from the front on leave, receiveda hearty welcome on all sides from his friends and followers.

The Middlesex Farmers ' Draghounds.On Saturday, December 12, after a couple of good runs finishing

at the " Plough Hotel, " Elstree, an interesting ceremonial took place ina presentation to Mr . A. E. Gostling, the Master, at the terminationof twenty-one years ' Mastership of the pack.

The presentation from the members took the form of a sil v er trayto Mr. Gostling with a silver syphon-holder and a hunting crop tohis wife and daughter . After some speeches, in which their goodwillfor the Hunt was testified to by all the farmers, proceedings ended bythe company singing " John Peel . "

Stags for Ireland.Mr. T, Christy, the Master of the Essex Farmers ' Staghounds,

has disposed of his deer, which have been sent to Ireland, as the packis not hunting this season.

The Late Hon. Alexis Charles Burke Roche.All over Co . Cork a gloom has been cast by the sudden death of the

Hon. Alexis Roche, which occurred on December 17 . He was outwith the harriers the day before his death, and complained of a pain,though he was able to ride home to his residence, Assolas, Kanturk.On arrival, however, he became rapidly worse, and died the followingmorning. Mr. Roche was a younger brother of Lord Fermoy, andmarried the eldest daughter of Lord Goschen in 1898 . He lost hiswife about five years ago when living at his present place, Assolas.He took the keenest interest in hunting and was associated with theDunhallow Hounds for nearly thirty years . He was counted one ofthe best judges of horse or hound in the whole of the country .

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The Hunters Improvementand National Light Horse

Breeding SocietyDecember Meeting.

In the unavoidable absence of Sir Merrik R . Burrell, Bart .,President, who is away in Canada purchasing remounts for the Govern-ment, the chair was occupied at the meeting of the Council, held at12, Hanover Square, London, W ., on Thursday, December 1o, bySir Gilbert Greenall, Bart ., Vice-President.

The Chairman, in officially reporting the death of Sir WalterGilbey, Bart ., said that their deep regret would be shared not only byhis colleagues on the Council, but also by each member of the Society,which owed him a deep debt of gratitude . During the early stages ofits existence Sir Walter gave both valuable time and financial assistance,and it was undoubtedly due to his fostering care during those criticalperiods that the Society was able to develop and occupy the repre-sentative position which was now officially accorded to it in the nationalindustry of horse breeding. A member of the original committeewhich in 1885 organised the first show of thoroughbred stallions com-peting for service premiums, and, therefore, the pioneer of the sub-sequent enlarged schemes, Sir Walter had occupied a seat on theCouncil of the Society since its constitution on June 30, 1885, and ontwo occasions—in 1889 and 19o3—he filled the presidential chair.The Chairman begged, therefore, to move that the sincere condolenceof the Council and members of the Society be duly conveyed to his son,Sir Walter Gilbey, Bart ., expressing their deep sympathy with themembers of the family in their sad bereavement.

After the regular business had been transacted, it was resolved,on the motion of Sir R . T. Hermon-Hodge, Bart ., that a resolutionshould be sent to the Board of Agriculture calling attention to thegreat danger of spreading disease through Army horses being billetedon stud owners and others, and that an appeal be made to the Boardto ask the War Office to make future arrangements for accommodatingboth horses and men on premises other than those in the immediateneighbourhood of, or in any quarters where they would get intocontact with, animals free from contagious diseases . The Council thenadjourned till their next meeting on Thursday, February 4, having

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arranged their other meetings as follows : Tuesday, March 2 (at Show) ;Thursday, April 15 ; Thursday, June 10 ; Thursday, November 4 ;Thursday, December 9.

The Hunter Show, 1915.In the interests of all breeders of horses the Council of the Hunters

Improvement and National Light Horse Breeding Society have decidedthat on no account must the spring Show of thoroughbred stallionsand hunters at the Agricultural Hall be discontinued this year, thoughcircumstances necessitate a curtailment of the usual programme,which will now occupy only two instead of three days . The scheduleconfines itself to young stock, stallions, and a class for four-year-oldmares, with one for four-year-old geldings . If it is possible, however,a jumping class will be included, with prizes value X25 , £IO and £5,on Wednesday afternoon . The judges appointed are Mr . Owen C.Wallis and Mr. W. P. Hanley. Mr. Charles Streather has undertakento act as Chief Veterinary Inspector, and will have with him Messrs.G. E. Gibson and T. W. Lepper. The Board of Agriculture andFisheries have given notice that fifty King 's Premiums (including

twelve super-premiums) will be offered for award by the Board.The estimated average earnings of the stallions to which these

premiums will be awarded are L374, an increase of £30 on the averageof last season. The service fee of these stallions will be reduced from£2 to £r with a view to encourage the breeding of light horses . Thefoal fee, payable by the Board, will be increased from its . 6d. to £2,and the direct premium from £105 to £15o.

The Board of Agriculture for Scotland offer six King's Premiumsfor thoroughbred stallions (to travel in Scotland) of an approximatevalue of £200, selected from those stallions entered, but not awardedpremiums to travel in England and Wales.

The Show will take place on March 2 and 3.The Hackney Horse Show will be held at the Royal Agricultural

Hall, Islington, on Friday and Saturday, March 5 and 6 Entries willclose February i, double fees February 15 . A very good classification

for breeding stock has been arranged under the circumstances . Therewill be several Harness classes at the Hackney Show, thanks to thegenerosity of Mr . A. W. Hickling, who has provided the necessaryprize money for these events.

As the ponies only vacate the hall on the evening of the 4th,considerable activity will be necessary to get the Show exhibits in intime for the following day.

The Shire Horse Show, 1915.The Show of the Shire Horse Society will be held as usual in the

Royal Agricultural Hall, Islington, from Tuesday, February 23, toFriday, February 26 . The prize-money, including gold and silvercups and gold medals, amounts to £2,230 .

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SPORT WITH

VARIOUS PACKS

The Atherstone.During the past month the bad weather has been all against sport,

heavy rains, fog, frost and snow putting a stopper on proceedings onmore than one occasion.

On December 9 the meet was at Elford village . After drawingElford and Haselour Gorses blank, a fox was chopped in the spinneyat Statfold . The remainder of the covert proved fruitless, and a heavyfog overtook the field on their way to Amington Gorse . The Masterthen decdied to try the higher ground with a view to escaping the fog,and a move to Clifton Rough was the order of the day . Here theatmosphere was quite clear, and, after two or three disappointments,a fox was roused from Sandy Lane Spinney . A brisk twenty-fiveminutes ensued on a line back nearly to Thorpe, the fox breaking tothe right under Clifton village, and crossing and recrossing the brookat this point . He then led up to INo Man's Heath, but, a dense fogagain descending, hounds were stopped for the day.

The following Friday a run was enjoyed during the morning, butthe afternoon proved blank . The hounds met at Burbage Rifle Butts,and a fox was immediately set afoot in Burbage Wood . Crossing theSapcote road a nice hunt over a sporting bit of country followed, untilhounds threw up their heads at the Burbage sewage works, whereMaster Revnard had gone to ground. After some trouble his where-abouts were discovered by means of the terrier and, on being bolted,he made a line for the village, turning and twisting through severalcottage gardens near by . The fox was seen by some of the foot peoplebehind the rectory, and a kill in the village seemed likely . Thenumber of pedestrians, however, caused considerable interference, andthe fox, being headed, carried a line towards Sapcote . The huntingwas now very slow as hounds puzzled out the scent, and a little way

beyond the church they were beaten.The order next was Sharnford Shades, but this and further coverts

proving tenantless, a move towards home was made . A good fieldwas out, including the Master and Miss Inge, Captain Townshend,

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Mr. and Mrs. and Miss Young, Mr. and Mrs. Gresson, the MissesChamberlayne (two), Mrs . Colegrove, Mrs. Hill, Miss Aldridge, Messrs.H . Stubbs, Gilespie Stainton, Martin Townshend, Moore, Travers,and Dennis Aldridge ; Miss Heath, Miss INita Morris, Miss Hawley,and Mr . Frank Brown on leave from his regiment.

After three or four days of almost incessant rain hounds met thefollowing week at Bosworth Hall . The first three coverts were drawnblank, though Lady Byron 's contained a number of hares, which gavethe young hounds and the whips a certain amount of amusement.A fox was found at the next attempt, and took the field by Congerstonevillage to the Racecourse covert at Gopsall, where he was lost . Thegoing most of the way was very flooded, and it was capital work for thehounds to carry the line as they did . A second fox was found atRobey 's Gorse in spite of the floods, but hounds could never properlysettle to the line, and Morgan gave up near Congerstone village again.An outlying fox, later in the afternoon, went awav from the Reeds inthe direction of Sutton Cheyney . Scent again failed when nearStapleton Rough, and the Master then took hounds home.

Better sport was enjoyed on the 16th and 19th, the meet on theWednesday being at Snareston with the dog pack, and on the Saturdayat Fillonglev village with the bitch pack . The first day at Snareston,

Measharn Osiers were blank, but Birdshill Gorse, which followedimmediately, provided a customer, who gave hounds a nice fortyminutes, the first half of which was very fast, before he made good hisescape at Stretton . The second draw was INewton Gorse, and, needlessto say, this good covert of the Master 's was not found wanting . Apretty hunt of forty-five minutes followed, though the pace was not sogood as in the morning, and hounds, after forcing their fox to ApplebyBlobbs and on to Birdskill Gorse, sent him to earth in White HorseWood. The day was now late, and the field, which was but few innumber, mostly the fair sex, retired, leaving the Hunt staff to dig outthe fox.

At Fillongley village a grand old-fashioned run was enjoyed withthe lady pack of one hour and fifty minutes, with a five-mile point fromthe Shawberries to Wilkinson Wood . The fox was dead beat whenviewed into the covert, but managed mysteriously to escape hounds,who certainly deserved blood after the patient manner in which theyhad hunted the line.

Being away from the original draw, Mrs . Inge then tried Pheasant ' sINest Covert, and a line was soon taken out in the direction of theAstlev vallev and brook . The latter was very much swollen, beingalmost a miniature river, and hounds threw up suddenly when reachingthe brink. Though cast in every direction, they were unable torecover the scent, and the assumption was that the fox had jumpedinto the stream and been drowned by the torrent.

Astley Gorse was then drawn blank, when hounds were orderedhome. Owing to frost and snow the fixtures the following week,including that of Boxing Day, had to be abandoned .

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The Blankney.Some fair sport with the Blankney was enjoyed before Christmas.

On December 10 the venue being Asgarby Hall, with Sir GeorgeWhichcote in command, sport was at first disappointing . Outlyingfoxes on the Heckington side were conspicuous only by their absence,as the Irishman said, and a fox, though at home in Mr . Goodrow's bigearth, could not be shifted. Sleaford Wood was next tried, and herehounds found at once . Forcing their fox over Leasingham Moor,where he was headed and made a right-handed loop back to thestarting place, hounds continued to press, and ran him over the railwayto Sleaford, killing in the outskirts of the town amid much excitementof the townspeople.

Sport was by no means done with, as another outlying fox onLeasingham Moor provided the best hunt of the day . Going throughSleaford Wood he ran practically the same line as his predecessor toSleaford. Here, being headed, he turned sharply back to the left and,crossing the railway, reached the coverts at Haverholme after a finerun of sixty-five minutes.

Hounds met the following Saturday at Brant Broughton, in theabsence of the Master, Sir George Whichcote being again in command.A fox was found in the Bottom Covert who made his way towards thevillage, leaving it just on the left and setting his mask for Cockburn ' sCovert . Hounds hunted slowly some way in his rear, and were beatenon reaching the covert . A second call on the Bottom Covert proveduseless, but not so at Lubbock 's Gorse . Here a good fox was roused,who led his pursuers a merry dance over Welbourn Low Fields towardsLeadenham, till, being headed, he reached back to Wilson ' s osier beds,where, twisting in all directions, he had hounds beaten before reachingthe INewark road . The gallop, however, was a good one, especially atthe outset, over a nice grass country, and occupied about an hour.

The following Saturday the meet at Barnby Moor was somewhatdisappointing after the previous week 's sport . The weather wasbetter, but heavy rain throughout the week had made the ground verybad going ; scent was bad, but perhaps it was as well, under theconditions, that hounds did not travel at any pace.

After several blanks a fox was found at Brant Broughton BottomCovert . He had only got to the village, however, when he was headedback to covert, where he sought refuge in an earth. On being boltedhe again took to the open, but hounds were entirely unable to hold theline, scent giving out at the end of a couple of fields.

The Blackmore Vale.Fields with the Blackmore Vale this season have been attenuated

to a degree, seldom numbering more than a dozen . Colonel Ridley isacting as Master, and up to the middle of December seventy-two braceof foxes had been accounted for . This must be considered very good,

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.Sport & Central

MRS. GOSSETT MAYALL, WHO 1S DEPUTISING FOR HER HUSBAND, MAJOR G.

MAYALL, MASTER OF THE ALBRIGHTON FOXHOUNDS, OWING TO THE LATTER

BEING RECALLED TO HIS REGIMENT .

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if one bears in mind that cub-hunting this year was restricted to fourinstead of the usual six days per week.

On December 15 the meet was at Kingsdon and, after drawingArmour Wood blank, a fox was chopped in Mr . Neal's covert . Thecountry was practically under water and Lytes Carry, whose owner isaway at the front, proved another blank. Babcary Thorns was nextdrawn and provided a stout customer, who was successful in savinghis brush after an excellent run of one hour twenty-six minutes withhardly a check. On breaking covert he set his mask for Yarcombe,crossing the brook and passing Babcary village on the way . CrossingSteart ' s Hill and going past the kennels of the Sparkford Vale Harriers,hounds swung to the right to Marston Magna and turned right againto Chilton Cantelo . Here the deep brook had to be negotiated . Thefox now led back to Annis Hill and, disdaining the covert, made for

Fitzpayne and Lytes Carry, where scent failed.On the 29th the Master, Mr . Digby, was present, having obtained

a few days ' leave, at Sparkford Inn . A record number, quite thirtypeople, were present to meet him . It was not until after one that afox was found, this taking place in Colonel Ridley 's covert Man-mead. Making a circle round Cockhill he again entered the covert,but a substitute was soon set afoot, who, crossing the railway andleaving Wereall on the left, ran towards Cadbury, where he was lost.

Another fox broke from Wereall and crossed the G.W.R. on theway to Barrow. He then bore to the left and kept a nice line toHazlegrove . Hounds were stopped on reaching Sparkford House.

The Belvoir.

During the past month the Ducal pack has been well patronisedby our soldiers home on flying leave, and both Lord Robert Mannersand his partner, Mr . T. H. Bouch, have each paid a surprise visit totheir pack from the front, Lord Robert during the earlier part of themonth, while Mr . Bouch was at his old post on December 23, whenhounds met at the " Three Queens . " Major Lockett, another follower,who was wounded in the retreat from Mons, has been having a fewdays ' sport prior to his return to the front.

At Rippingale, on December 11, a large and representativecompany met, but though a wide district was covered, only fair sportwas enjoyed. Foxes were found in Dunsby Wood, Kirkby Under-wood, and Aslackby Wood, but after a lot of woodland hunting, noresult was arrived at . A fine old customer was roused in Heathcote'sNew Covert, and, after a slow run, he gained the sanctuary of theAslackby big wood again and was lost.

There was again a goodly gathering on December 1zth at Plungarto welcome the joint-Master, Lord Robert Manners, home on leave.A fox was found at Harby Covert, but the run was spoilt owing to theline taken being through a wired portion of country . Considerabledetours had to be made by the field and no one was sorry when hounds

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lost their fox near the Hose-Colston Bassett road. It was quite asixty -minutes ' run, and hounds were without assistance practicallythe whole of the time.

The forty -five minutes ' run from Hose Thorns over some of thebest of the Saturdav country which followed was quite the " titbit " of the day . The line led from the covert to a spot halfwaybetween Clawson village and Sherbrook's Covert ; here the fox washeaded and returned to Hose Thorns . Setting out a second time hegot right away, and a topping run at racing pace ensued . Past LongClawson hounds raced in a bee-line to Holwell Mouth, where the foxwent to ground in an earth that had not been stopped . Only a fewof the field were up at the finish.

Old Hills provided a " ringer, " who, after a circular course byScalford Ashes and Ab-Kettlebv, went away by Wartnaby and wasmarked to ground in the Quorn country.

Another run finished at Harby Hills, where a number of freshfoxes were on foot.

The Ancaster meet the following Tuesday was of negligible interest.The ground was terribly heavy and scent very poor.

The meet at Eastwell on the Wednesday was almost as unpro-ductive, though in the afternoon a bob-tailed fox, found in MeltonSpinney, afforded a bit of a run before going to ground in a railwayculvert near Scalford. He was bolted from his refuge and, in spite ofa good allowance, was pulled down by the hounds before he could reachhis starting point.

After a storm of wind and rain during the night, rain continuedto fall up to the time of the arrival of the hounds at the "Carre

Arms, " Sleaford, on December 18 . Only a small field turned out, theheavy going and Aswarby Thorns fixture keeping many at home . Fora wonder the persevering sportsmen were rewarded, and two excellentruns, full of clever hound-work, were enjoyed . Indeed, had the scentbeen better and the line as straight, the run would probably have madea landmark for sport on the Lincolnshire side this season . Findingin Aswarby Thorns the fox at once faced the open, setting his masktowards Sleaford . Circling round to Quarrington he made forRanceby, but, turning at the railway, was forced across the golf linksto Cliffe Hill . Here scent was very bad, but hounds, pressing on, gothim away to Wilsford Hills and Holes, and then scent got worse andworse and finally gave out entirely.

A substitute was then found in Patman 's Wood, but after a slowhunt of over fifty minutes hounds had to own defeat at Walcot village.The ground was very waterlogged and horses finished very tired.

On the following day hounds met at Elton Manor, enjoying theusual hospitality of Mr . and Mrs . Black. A good run, at a tremendouspace, was enjoyed in the morning after finding at Jericho Covert, andhounds would certainly have killed but for a terrific storm coming onwhen near Whatton Manor, which obliterated all trace of the line.

The pack then made for Musson Gorse where they roused a good

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fox . Unfortunately he was headed before crossing the river, and thepack, gaining a view, soon bowled him over.

On the following Tuesday a third visit during the week was paidto the Rev . Vere Willson's coverts, and a fox led hounds in a circlebefore finding safety in Bullywell's Plantation.

A kill was then registered from Cranwell Wood, and the day ' ssport concluded with a fast, twisting run from Glebe Plantation,ending in the fox going to ground in a burrow in a field by StackHill .

It was especially unfortunate that the weather conditions shouldhave been so unpleasant and unpropitious for sport when the packmet at the " Three Queens " on December 23, for Mr . Bouch, home onflying leave, was in charge, and had with him several other Belvoirfollowers from the front . Five coverts were drawn and a fox rousedin each, but though hounds worked most perseveringly, they coulddo nothing with the scent, and had to own defeat to each customer.

On the Thursday the going was very slippery, a sharp frostovernight making the jog to Easton Hall the reverse of pleasant.On arrival, however, it was found that hunting was quite possiblein the Woodlands. The day was spent in the vicinity of EastonPark, where several foxes were set afoot, but ended bloodlessly.Mr. M. Roberts was out on foot for the first time since his returnwounded from the front, though he has motored to some meets before.Everyone hopes to see him in the saddle again shortly.

Christmas Day broke in a most inauspicious manner for theBoxing Day meet, as the frost had continued and the roads were amass of ice . However, a thaw with rain set in during the night, andSaturday morning came with heavy rain, which emboldened manyspirits to start on the journey to Long Clawson. It was DIr . Bouch ' slast day before returning to the front, and a good five-mile pointwas enjoyed from a find in Sherbrook's Covert, hounds losing theirquarry in Blackberry Hill . The country was far from being pleasantto ride, but the Master led the way in a most determined manner,and for the first twenty minutes before checking near OwthorpeLodge the pace was excellent . Woodward soon hit off the line andthe hunt drove on until Blackberry Hill was reached . The time madefor this five-mile point was 35 minutes.

A brace of foxes were roused in Harby Covert, and one of them,a " ringer, " gave hounds a circular tour before returning to covert.After this scent grew worse and it is surmised that hounds changedto the stale line of their late fox 's companion who quitted covert inthe morning at the same time. Anyhow, close to Granby Cap theycould no longer own to it, and proceedings then terminated.

In spite of a fall of snow on Monday it was found possible tokeep Tuesday 's fixture at Hougham. The Caythorpe valley wascompletely clear, though the ground was much waterlogged androde nearly hock-deep.

A good sixty-minutes' run was enjoyed in the morning, though

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WILL FARMER, HUNTSMAN TO THE GRAFTONFOXHOUNDS .

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hounds changed foxes in the middle near Hough Gorse, and werebeaten by the fresh one near Sudbrook village . They enjoyed theirrevenge, however, as returning to Hough Gorse they roused up theirfirst fox and, without giving him a chance, raced him past Houghvillage across the Lincoln Ring, to pull him down in the open belowMr. Minta 's house at Normanton Hill Top.

The distressing news was received during the afternoon of SirMontague Cholmeley's death at the front, and the next day 's fixturewas at once cancelled.

The Bicester.Some fair sport has been enjoyed by the above pack during the

month in spite of the rough weather . On December 8 the meet was atHorton Common, where a fox was roused, only to be lost after a sharpburst of twenty minutes.

The next find was at Borstal Woods, the fox taking a line across agood piece of country to Piddington village, where hounds were againbaffled . Piddington Woods were next drawn, and another short runfollowed to Muswell Hill and on to Brill village, where the fox went toground. Hounds were then taken back to Piddington Wood andanother fox roused up . This time he ran to Arncott Little Wood, andfrom there by the Old House Farm to Muswell Hill, where he also gotto ground. The terrier was employed, and he was bottled, togetherwith a brace of other foxes in hiding with him, all tbree being killedby the hounds.

On the following Thursday hounds met at Claydon Home Woodin most unpleasant weather . The gale, which had been blowingthroughout the night, had moderated somewhat, but it was stillboisterous, and after mid-day rain fell heavily. Sport was very bad,as the high wind completely destroyed all trace of scent- directly theopen was gained. Most of the day was spent in cover, several foxescontributing to a woodland hunt . The wind made hearing verydifficult, however, and everybody was glad when a heavy storm put thestopper on proceedings.

On December 12 the fixture took place at Souldern Gate in greatlyimproved weather, the morning being bright and fine after a somewhatstormy night . The " field " was somewhat larger than usual, amongstthose out being Captain and Mrs . Hunloke, Mr . and Mrs. Allfrey,Colonel Gisling, Mr . and Miss Glazebrook, Mr . C . F. and Miss Hoare,the Hon. Mrs. Heywood-Lonsdale, Major Dewar Harrison, andothers.

Fritwell Gorse was first tried, and here a fine fox broke cover acrossthe Bicester road to Croughton Common. The scent was good, andhounds raced over the Ockley brook at a good pace . Leaving theAynho coverts on the left, the hounds ran to Croughton village, wherethere was a slight check . The huntsman, however, shortly got themgoing again, but almost immediately afterwards the run came to an

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end at Rowler, where the fox just saved his brush by taking cover ina badger 's earth.

Post House Wood was next drawn blank, and the hounds pro-ceeded to Old Downs Covert, where a fox was chopped . Owing to ashooting party at Aynho, hounds had a long trot back to Sir AlgernonPeyton's cover at Stoke Big Wood . Here a fox was at once foundand hounds got nicely away across the Ardley road and on to the rail-way . From there the fox turned to the left, and hounds hunted at anexcellent pace through Bucknell, forced him across the Banbury road,sweeping round Beck's Barn into Stoke Little Wood . Here they ranhim round Swift ' s House and out into the open to Bainton and on toCotmore Covert . The fox now made towards Fringford, and fromthere doubled back to Stoke Lyme, and so to Stoke Little Wood andwas eventually lost in Sir Algernon Peyton 's park. At the time hewas well beaten, and hounds were unlucky not to account for him.

Owing to the death of Mr . J . B. Kingcote, of Strattpn Audley, thefixture at Weston-on-the-Green was cancelled on December 15.

The following Thursday hounds met at Charndon, and operationsbegan with Charndon Wood . Here the fox was quickly roused, andhounds passed Shrubs Wood over the road to Steeple Claydon, andfrom there on to Hillesden . Crossing the river, hounds took a line byHillesden Gorse over the main road to Preston Bissett village, andthere had to own themselves beaten after a good hunt of nearly sixtyminutes . Charndon Gorse did not respond, and the stick-heaps atTwyford were also blank . A fox, however, got away from PoodleGorse and was hunted at a good pace across the London and INorthWestern Railway to Marsh Gibbon, and from there on toPortwayHe then swung to the left and got to ground close to the railway.After being bolted he was despatched. This was another good huntof fifty minutes.

On December 19 the meet was kept at Byfield, and an excellentday 's sport was enjoyed, which included two runs of over an hour.The first was from an outlying fox on Mr . Sack's farm. Houndsquickly took a line into the Pytchley country, but the fox, when point-ing for Fawsley Park, turned to the left and, recrossing the Daventryroad, ran over Sharman 's Hill to Dane Hole, where he was lost . Theline ran over a beautiful country, and occupied a good hour and fifteenminutes.

After chopping a fox in covert at Haycock's Gorse, hounds wentaway with another one towards Prior ' s Marston . Turning to the lefthe made towards Griffin's Gorse, a further short tu r n taking houndsinto the Pytchley country again . Turning, they ran over Sharman ' sHill once more to the stronghold of Badby Wood, where scent failedthem . This was the second run of over sixty minutes, and concludeda capital day's sport.

On December 22 Fringford Bridge was the fixture . A fair day'ssport was recorded, concluding with a nice hunt of sixty minutes fromStoke Bushes to Hardwick Heath, where the fox went to ground .

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On the 24th at Eythrope Bridge, two good runs were enjoyed.The second was from Marston Double, which ended in a kill at theWestcott Allotments . A third fox from Mason Gorse took hounds uptowards Weedon Hill, there they were stopped, being a long wayfrom home.

The Boxing Day meet was cancelled owing to frost, so hounds didnot hunt until the following Tuesday, when they foregathered atWeston-on-the-Green. The heavy fall of snow had made the ground

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THE ERIDGE FOXHOUNDS AT ERIDGE GREEN.

The Marquis of Abergavenny, who attends on wheels, and Miss Cripps, one ofthe foremost ladies of the Hunt.

very heavy . Some good sport was enjoyed, however, including onekill at Trow Pool after a good thirty minutes ' hunt.

The Whaddon Chase.Sport has been quite up to the average with this pack during the

past month . On December 15 a run was enjoyed which will certainlyrank as one of the best, if not the best, for many seasons . Hounds metat Adstock Folly, and, on drawing Padbury Gorse, a fine fox was soonon foot . Breaking cover he set his mask in the direction of Padburystation, and, turning to the left over the river to East Claydon, went on

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by Sand Hill to Botolph Claydon . The pace was now exceedingly good,and quickly passing Grandborough the pilot made a right-handed turnnear Christmas Gorse and stretched out for Denham Hills, where hejust escaped with his brush intact by going to ground with the leadinghounds but a few feet away . The time without a check was one hourthirty-five minutes . One of the oldest members of the field held it tobe the best run the Hunt has seen for many years, and it was a greatdisappointment that hounds should not have killed, though in thesecases there is always the consolation that a grand fox lives to fightanother day.

The Quorn.

Followers of the Quorn were treated to two fine hunts onDecember ii and December 14, which were some amends for the roughweather they had previously been experiencing.

On the Friday, Leaf had twenty couple of hounds out, the meetbeing at the famous Billesdon Coplow . After drawing the Coplowblank a move was made to Botany Bay, which at once responded witha leash of foxes . One made his exit on the Quenby side and swunground by Ingersby station, setting his mask for Houghton-on-the-Hill.Crossing the Uppingham Pike he was soon in Mr . Fernie 's country,heading for Norton Gorse, where hounds checked and failed to recoverthe line.

Scraptorft Gorse was drawn blank, and a move was then made toHungerton Fox Holes . From here a good fox was roused, and led thefield a good hunt until scent failed at Hill Tamboro, after the run hadlasted until the end of the day.

The week-end also showed good sport, on Friday, December i8,hounds having a sporting hunt both in the morning and afternoonfrom Barsby, without, however, killing, though in the morning onefox only just escaped by going to ground near Adam ' s Gorse.

Meeting on Saturday at Wysall, a quick find was made at WysallSpinneys . The start was somewhat sharp, with the result most of thefield were hopelessly out of it . Hounds ran straight to Intake Wood,and on to Bunny Old Wood and Windmill Hill . In neither spot didhounds linger, but forged ahead to the Stanton tunnel, where they werebeaten . Trotting back and bolting a brace out of a stick-heap betweenWilloughby and Widmerpool, they ran the chosen one into RowhoeWood, and lost him, turning home after drawing Willoughby Gorseblank.

Snow and fog played a prominent part in Monday 's sport atThrussington . Considering the unsettled state of the weather houndsdid better than might have been expected, and a couple of runs wereenjoyed before fog put a stop to the day's sport.

Both Thursday and Boxing Day of Christmas week were blankdays, frost stopping hunting, though hounds were taken to the meeton each occasion .

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The Croome.On December 19 hounds met at INorton station . The huntsman

had nineteen and a half couples out . After drawing several covertsblank, an outlying fox was found on Mr . Mytton's farm, which,after circling round Birch Arles, ran hounds out of scent at INash. Amove to Kempsey Common resulted in another run, during which thefox had a narrow escape in a garden in Kempsey village, threading hisway in and out of the pack and the field . Once clear, he led a lineback to Kempsey Common, and then went on by Perton Pool down toOld Croome Park. Working in a loop he made a point for Cubbsmoretowards Stoke Hill, and, turning short at Birch Covert, he ran downto the Nash, going to ground in a new earth there. This hunt occupiedone hour and fifty minutes, and ran over a very nice line of jumpingcountry.

On the following Saturday hounds met at Upton Snodsbury, anda fox was found in Lord Coventry 's covert at Bow Wood. A nicegallop of twenty-five minutes ensued to Flyford Flavell village, wherethe line was spoilt by a dog in the village.

A further hunt from Naunton Bushes through to the Worcester-shire side and back to Grantham Wood occupied one hour and fifteenminutes before scent gave out.

The meet at Madresfield Court on December 29 was abandonedowing to snow.

Mr. Fernie 's.These hounds stet at Tugby on December 17, when a fair field

was present, including visitors from the Cottesmore and Quorn Hunts.Mr. Fernie was seen in the saddle for the first time this season, andwas heartily congratulated by all members of the Hunt . An out-lying fox close to Briery Leys Spinney, which was to have been theopening draw, was soon away, and indulged hounds in a very fastforty minutes' run before making good his escape . The afternoon'ssport called for no comment, but included a visit to Shangton Holtand Hill Tamboro ' .

Scent has been far from good this season, but the Saturdaycountry is always more productive of sport . Hounds met there onDecember 19 at Medbourne . In the morning a good run of an hourand thirty-five minutes was enjoyed, the fox taking them into theWoodland Pytchley country, where he went to ground in the park atEast Carlton.

Going back to Neville Holt, a fox led them through AmericaWood to Drayton Gorse, and ran the Medbourne district, where he waspulled down in a spinney.

On December 21 hounds met at the Dog and Gun, Kilby, but,owing to the deep snow, found hunting impossible . The pack wasout again at Kilby village on December 28, and a run was enjoyed

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from Gilmorton village . The fox there was lost on the Lutterworthside after a twisting and turning hunt.

The Heythrop.On December 16 from Merrimouth these hounds had a couple of

hunts . In the morning a fox was found at the Coombs, and a goodrun of fifty minutes ended in him taking refuge in a drain in the gardensof Shipton Court . A long drag back to Taynton Quarries gave houndsa fresh pilot, but on this occasion they could do little with him, scentbeing so bad.

The following day at Evenlode showed but moderate sport . Afterchopping a fox in covert a lot of country was drawn blank . Pro-ceedings terminated with a find at Kingham Homes, but there was noscent and the fox quickly shook off his pursuers.

During the following week people were much disappointed as,owing to frost, hunting was out of the question . The Boxing Daymeet had to be abandoned.

All traces of frost had disappeared on the following Monday, anda useful hunt of fifty minutes took place from Deddington . This wasfollowed by a run in the afternoon from Worton's Heath, houndslosing their fox at Conygree.

The Bramham Moor.Sport in Yorkshire has been below the average during the past

month. The Bramham Moor met at Bardsev on December 16 and hada good run of an hour from School House Whin with a fox who wentaway immediately . The line was over Bardsey Hill through BlackWood to Wyke Whin, where hounds checked . They were quicklyaway again and ran back to School House Whin, where they againchecked. Recovering the line, they hunted on to the Leeds andWetherby road, and, crossing the railway, bore to the left oppositeHetchell Bottoms . From here thev gradually closed on their foxand rolled him over near Bardsev railway bridge after an excellentrun of sixty minutes . A good run in the afternoon ended up on theedge of Moortown golf links, scent failing altogether.

On December 19 a mixed pack was hunted from Biggin . Ondrawing Bishop Woods, a brace of foxes were set on foot, one of whichmade his exit over Cawood Common . A real good hunt, occupyingabout two hours and twenty minutes, followed, the fox eventuallyescaping after hounds had worked him over a large area of country.The run was by Rest Park across the railway beyond Sherburn Junctionto Scarthingwell Park, over to Sherburn Moor and again crossing therailway into Old Park Wood . Here a fresh fox was roused and houndsdivided, most of the pack going away on the new line . He was markedto ground at Church Fenton, but, slipping out again, he made his wayto Springwell House, where hounds checked for some time . Eventually

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the line was recovered, but their pilot was too far ahead, and, afterhunting towards Ash Row wood, hounds had to own themselvesbeaten.

Sport the following week was somewhat poor. A small field methounds on December 23 at Thorpe Willoughby, but the sport thatfollowed was not worth recording . On the following day a good huntof one hour and thirty-six minutes was recorded from Bilborough, thefox being eventually marked to ground at some breeding earths

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DURING THE ABSENCE OF MR . FREDERICK MILBANK, THE MASTER,

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beyond Askham Richard village . A slow run took place in the after-noon without result.

The Boxing Day meet of hounds was held in Wetherby marketplace and was well attended . Sport was, however, very poor, severalcoverts being drawn blank . A number of foxes were on foot inBramham Park, and after a certain amount of woodland huntinghounds managed to get one away . They, however, lost him atToulston, the scent being very poor .

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The V. W . H . (Cricklade).

A good run was recorded by these hounds on December 17 whenmeeting at the Bollingbroke Arms . After drawing Morris Copse andFreeth Copse a fox was found at the Midge Coverts . On crossing theroad he made for Callow Hill, turning to the right through a corner of

Webb's Wood, and so on through the allotments, recrossing theBrinkworth road, and on through Midge Hall Copse to BrickhillCovert . With hounds in close pursuit the fox crossed over the endof Lydiard Plain, going on to Pavenhill . He then turned sharply tothe left and reached Mr . Hapgood' s farm, where he took refuge on topof the building. Hounds pulled him down just inside Red LodgeCovert, after a good hunting run of one and three-quarter hours.

Finding again at Flaxland, they had another run through Brock-hurst to Lydiard Millicent, but had to stop here on account of ashooting party at Lydiard Park . Finding again at Brockhurst, a fastrun ended in the fox going to ground in the badger's earth onFlaxland 's farm.

A curious incident occurred on December 19 when hounds met atHighworth. A fox, found in Mrs. Jebb 's garden here, got on to theroof of some farm building, and eventually into a room at the top of theold vicarage . Here he was killed by the pack.

Finding again at Byde Mill Copse, a nice run of sixty minutesensued before hounds lost their fox just below Highworth.

On December 22 a fine hunt of two hours with a two and a halfmile point was recorded. Hounds met at Latton Cross, and found anoutlying fox by Latton Mill, raced away with him over the river Thamesand the Wiltshire and Berkshire canal . This sent the field a good wayround, but they were able to join the pack once more at Common Hill.Hounds now ran on round Chelworth straight through Bury HillGorse, over the Great Western Railway to the Braydon Manor road.Next, crossing Braydon road, they recrossed the Great WesternRailway and ran through Dutchy Rag again, turning at this point tothe left over the Malmesbury road through Mr . Prior ' s osiers by PikeCorner, and ran their fox to ground at Mr . J. Gouldsmith the well-known polo player's earths at Ashton Keynes.

A fox found in Driffield Wood was quickly chopped, and houndswent away with another one through Driffield Wood straight intoLord Bathurst ' s country . They ran on to Maisy Hampton, and werethere stopped at dark close to the village after a good hunt of sixtyminutes . The two runs constituted a splendid day 's sport.

On Boxing Day hounds met at the "George " Inn, Kempsford, andfound a brace of foxes in some rushes by the River Colne ; one wasquickly chopped, but the other went away through Horcott Carr andgave a good run of thirty minutes, with a five-mile point, before gettingto ground in the main earth at Haddington Hangings .

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With the Irish HuntsThe Louth.

On December 12 the Louth met at Ardeath, and an excellent,though bloodless day ' s sport was recorded. From Mr. Rogers ' covertat Piercetown at least two brace of foxes were roused . One customerquickly broke cover and got away with six couple of hounds athis brush. They ran hard to Hawkinstown Hill, where a checkallowed the remainder of the pack to join forces . From here they ranwith a good head back to the meet at Ardeath, bearing to the left onreaching the village and then heading for Athcarne. Short of the latterplace, however, a collie dog broke in and, owing to his interference,hounds checked. From the start to the time they were checked agood forty minutes was recorded.

In view of the number of foxes seen in drawing, hounds weretaken back to Mr. Rogers ' gorse, and quickly evicted a fresh one, whoprovided an excellent fifty minutes before scent gave out . The secondrun was by Gormley 's Quarry to Kilmoon and back to Gillamstown,where hounds lost their fox.

On Boxing Day another excellent day ' s sport was enjoyed, whena real good fox gave a fine hunt of nearly two hours before makinggood his escape across the river at Willistown. The meet was atMullin ' s Cross, and proceedings opened with a find at Drumcar ; thescent, however, was very poor, and hounds could do nothing with theirfox, losing him after a slow hunt round the demesne. A move toWheelabout Gorse was then made, and a fine fox was quickly afoot.Hounds got away with him and ran hard by Martin's Cross, Annagarth,round by Dildistown Chapel, pointing for Baronrath. The fox thenbore round to the left and turned back to Wheelabout . Hounds wereat his heels, however, and, driving him through the covert, theyforced him over the same line of country again . On reaching Dildis-town the second time he bore to the right, taking a hne by BallyglassanHouse into Willistown and down to the river, which he crossed . Thelatter was unfordable and hounds were, therefore, stopped after agood run of one hour fifty minutes at a good pace most of the way.

The Meath.In common with many other hunts the weather experienced by

the Meath during the last few weeks has been distinctly variable,gales, rain, frost, and snow intervening in turn ; still some fair sport

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has been enjoyed on occasions. The meet at Patrickstown Cross, onDecember 10, in the Oldcastle country was a success in spite of thehigh wind, hounds accounting for a brace and a half of foxes and sendinga brace to ground. Next day ' s meet at Corbalton finger-post was verywet and windy ; indeed, it was so rough that many must have recalledthe maxim in old Jorrocks ' diary : " Take not out your 'ounds on awerry windy day . " A blank day ensued though a fox was roused atSclater's Gorse ; with a full gale of wind blowing, hounds werequickly beaten.

On December 15 a good day's sport was enjoyed from Ball Alley

prior, by

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Out with the Meath Hounds.

in the Kells country under calm and dry conditions, though a down-pour of rain went steadily on all day in other parts of the county.Proceedings opened with a lively run from a customer evicted fromBoltown Gorse . Running in a big ring towards Kilskyre and back toBoltown Gorse, hounds forced the fox through the covert and outagain to Kilskyre Chapel, killing in the open just beyond. On drawingRockfield Wood another good hunt was enjoyed, the fox this timetaking a line through Balrath to " Irishtown " Covert and on towardsDrewstown . Turning off to Fordstown, however, scent gave outcuriously enough after lying so well all day, and hounds were obligedto own themselves beaten . Proceeding to Allenstown Hill they found

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several foxes, and some short scurries ended in darkness putting astopper to the day's performance.

December i8 saw the Meath at Kilmessan . After drawing Curtis-town, where hounds roused and hunted a fox, losing him in a rabbithole at Tribley, a move was made to Galtrim where a bad fox waskilled in covert.

Trotter's Gorse was next drawn, and from here a good run wasenjoyed, which terminated with a kill in the open . The hne was byway of Ginnets to Dangan ; here, after a shght check, hounds pickedup the line towards the " Bull Ring" across the Summerhill road toCloneymeath . They then ran by Summerhill village, through the

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" Blue Seat," and killed cleverly when pointing towards Agher.Time, sixty-five minutes.

The following week frost stopped hounds on December 22 and 24 ;but the Boxing Day meet at Ardsallagh was held, and a good day'ssport recorded, hounds accounting for a brace and a half of foxes.There was not a large field out, but those who braved the weather werewell rewarded. Mr. McCann 's new gorse quickly yielded a brace offoxes. The first one was killed in covert, but his companion got away,pointing for Boyne Hill ; further on he crossed the river into Dodstown,and hounds were stopped.

A long jog to Churchtown followed, where several foxes wereroused . One gave some excellent sport, pointing for Navan Racecourse

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and being pulled down by hounds behind Boyerstown Chapel after achnking forty minutes . A fox from Philpotstown was hunted toKilcooley and marked to ground . Hounds killed their third fox aftera fast hunt from Dunne 's Gorse at Duncannon, pulling him down infine style in the open . The day 's proceedings then terminated withdrawing Rathnally and Bovne Screens blank.

The fixture at Larch Hill on December 29 had to be abandonedowing to frost . On Wednesday morning, however, a thaw with heavyrain started.

The Kildare.The meet at Blackchurch on December 15 drew a larger field

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than usual. An excellent run was enjoyed in the morning fromJohnstown-Kennedy, the fox eventually gaining sanctuary in the earthon Haynestown Hill, after giving sixty minutes of the best with onlyone check after Castlewarren . Another fox was roused in FurnessWood, but lost in a sharp storm of hail hard by Kill village . Theprevious Saturday, December 12, the fixture was Betaghstown crossroads. The weather was cold and scent rather poor . Runs wereobtained from Mount Armstrong and from Collin 's Gorse with notmuch success . The weather still interfered largely with sport onDecember 17 and 19 . On the Thursday fixture at Timohn the Masterwas in command . They found at Moore Gorse and ran a line toNewtown, where they checked . A leash of foxes were then disturbed

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at Davidstown, and the pack hunted to Corbally Hill, where scentgave out.

On the Saturday, with the exception of a heavy shower about10 .30, the weather was clear . The Hunt enjoyed the hospitality of_Mr . Colgan at Cappagh. Cappagh Gorse, Ballycaghan, and Cooltrimwere visited and some gallops obtained. On December 22 fog inter-fered, and the meet at Blessington suffered in consequence . CaptainTalbot Ponsonby was in command on Boxing Day for the meet atCourtown Gate . A nice day's sport was enjoyed, hounds visitingCourtown plantation, Laragh Gorse, and Tahadre.

The King's County.The King ' s County have had two good runs during December,

one on December 9 and the other on the 19th, when hunts of one hourand one hour and forty minutes were enjoyed.

On the 9th hounds met at Castletown cross road and found therunner of the day in Mr. Corcoran 's gorse at Bantam Hall . Scarcelyhad they reached the covert when a fine dog fox was viewed away,and with hounds at his brush they ran at a good pace over a fine hneby Fortal Castle and Tooher 's Furze, through Kilmaine' s broadpastures, and over the Killyon-Clareen road . Next they had to passthrough two or three flocks of sheep, and a shght check ensued, butthey righted themselves and hunted along by the river bank underCloughanmore and through some very deep going to Osier Brookand straight into Fagan's Cover at Kyle, where open earths saved agood, but now very beaten fox, after a capital hunt of an hour . Thepoint was one of four miles, though at least eight or nine miles werecovered during the run.

On December 19 hounds met on the pike at Rushall, having lainovernight at Mr . Murphy's place at Borris-in-Ossory. There was ahard frost overnight and the muster was small . Cashens Furze wasfirst drawn, and a fox immediately left, setting his mask for Kilcoke.At Kilcoke Bog Covert hounds were checked owing to cattle, but-finding their line again they made a complete left-hand turn through

Kylderrig towards Beckfield . Before reaching that place they againturned and hunted through Attakyra, going on over the boundaryfence up to the Donaghmore road . A fine piece of individual houndwork by Governor was then seen . Taking the command he led thepack for nearly, if not quite, a mile on macadam up to Coolfin Gate,where the fox was viewed, and the pack for a short time ran a counterline. The going was now soft and rendered difficult by many fencesof barbed wire . Slowly the hunt proceeded to Clough, and there inthe bog it ended . A fine run of an hour and forty minutes.

The Tipperary.Mr. Burke has been enjoying good sport with his pack during the

past month. On December 7 the meet was at Ballyronty, but the

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weather was very wild and all against a successful day 's sport . OnDecember ii at Dangan a long, slow hunt was enjoyed fromBally-lusky . Scent was poor, but there was just enough to keep going, andthose who are keen on watching hounds work found much to admirein the way the pack carried the hne for an hour and forty minutes,keeping a fair pace throughout . The run was by way of Donovan'sFurze over a nice hne to St . Johnstown ; through Peppardstown, andon by Parson ' s Hill ; through Magowry and Corbally, leaving Danganvillage on the left ; then on into Rathkennv, leaving Ballyvadlea andKylenagranagh on the left . Here the hunt ended.

On the following Monday the meet was at Fethard, but a densefog prevented what might have been an excellent day 's sport . Finding

" Good'uns to follow . Badd'uns to beat,"A DITCH IN A GRASS COUNTRY.

vb.., by Irish Lift

at Rathkennv, the pack hunted their fox to Grove Wood and thenshpped the field in the fog, nothing more being done.

On December 17 hounds met at Moyglass . Knockinglass held a fox.which led the way through Trayer 's Glen and Cadoganstown andaround by Buffana . After darting through a corner of the wood hereturned to his starting-point and went to ground after a good hunt offorty-five minutes in the open . Having then drawn a couple of coversblank, Rocklow provided a good fox, who set out eastwards across theFethard-Killenaule road, through Coolmore, and was finally put toground not far from the road, after a very sporting hunt.

The Waterford.Mr. Russell has so far been showing some very good sport with the

Waterford this season. During last month, in common with the

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rest of Ireland, the weather has been most variable and has acted asa regular spoil-sport.

Hounds met on December ii, at Ballydine, on the edge of theTipperary country. The gorse beside Ballydine cross roads sheltereda brace of foxes, and one crossed the old road in the direction ofKilcash with hounds in pursuit . He turned off to the right at Mangan ,

-town, through Butlerstown and Ballyquirkeen, and with anotherright-handed turn travelled down to the Skewbridge . In a little fieldbetween the road and railway crossing and the Suir, hounds were runout of scent after a fast hunt in heavy rain . The weather showingno sign of a change, hounds were taken home.

The pack met on Monday at Kilmacthomas, and, despite the fog,had a nice day 's sport . Hounds found in Currabaha, and for an hourthe fox ran the covert . Finding he would not break, the pack wastaken out and proceeded to Mr . Arthur Hunt's covert at

Graignena-geeha, where a fox went away without loss of time, and Was huntedparallel with the Kilmacthomas-Carrick road . He turned by Mr.Flahavan 's house into his gorse, where a brace of fresh foxes were onfoot . The main body of the pack were hard at the hunted fox, and hewent back through Graignenageeha and on to Carrigeen, returning toGraignenageeha, where he refused to face the open again.

Mount Congreve was the following Thursday 's fixture, and a goodday 's sport was carried through in pouring rain . There is always afine show of foxes at Mount Congreve, and three or four were quicklyroused, the pack being divided in covert for some time . At last themain both- bustled one out by the entrance gate . Setting his maskfor the open he proceeded southward through Powersknock in thedirection of Pembrokestown. Before reaching this point, however, hewent to ground in a sand pit, the sharp burst having lasted thirtyminutes . Amber Hill was next drawn, and the pack got on to an oldcustomer, who required a lot of dislodging. Eventually he went awayby Dr . Carroll's house, and, crossing the glen, was hunted up the hillby Ballyduff Chapel and through the plantation beyond. From thereh2 shaped his course westwards nearly to Carriganure, but, keepingon to the right down the hill, he crossed the Cork road and went onby Stephenson's factory at Fairbrook, over the Waterford and Dun-garvan railway, and thence to the left through Cullenagh into DaragleWood. Here he was marked to ground in the big rocks that werewired in some time back when the celebrated Carrigamore fox gavethe late Lord Waterford thirteen hunts over this line between 1904 and1907. Perhaps the Amber Hill fox is a descendant of this celebrity.

Frost and snow intervening, hounds were unable to hunt Christmasweek at all.

On December 28 the fixture at Durrow was duly kept, and during thecourse of the day the pack had a narrow escape from being cut up on therailway line . From Ballykeerogue they hunted a fox very fast backto Ballyvoile, running him through the tunnel there at the momentthat a train was passing. How hounds escaped being cut to pieces

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is a mystery, but, except for one having the tip of his stern nippedoff, no harm came to them . They found next in Carrigrea, and had agood hunt of an hour with this fox over the Seafield country, houndsbeing run out of scent at the finish.

The Duhallow.

During December the Duhallow did not enjoy as much sportas was recorded in November, but for this the weather was chiefly

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to blame. The joint-Master, Captain J. P. Longfield, was still awayin the fighting hne, and did not get back on leave, as was hoped.Other members of the Hunt home on short leave from the trenches,however, have been Mr . A . Connal and Major Farquhar, both of whomreceived a most hearty welcome on all sides.

At Ahadillane, on December I, after a short hunt and kill atGarrane, an absolute bhzzard set in, which stopped all further pro-ceedings.

The following Thursday saw a fast run in the afternoon fromDuanes, which finished at Glenennar, where Mr . Annesley was obhgedto own defeat through faihng scent .

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December 5 started with a heavy snowstorm, but hounds met atLisgriffon and managed to get a run from Poulnareagh ; the fox,however, went to ground at Castle Cor after a very short hunt . Thecountry rode extremely heavy.

A very good day was recorded on December S, when hounds metat Longueville . Finding at once, the fox took a hne by Rathnee toMount North, and so on by Green's Quarry to Copsetown . From therethey turned to the left, and hunted slowly towards Groin, but the foxhad by that time distanced the pack . However, they fresh-found himin Ballyclough, and ran back to Mount INorth, from there pointing forScarteen . Before reaching this point they turned off into Longueville,where, after some further hunting, hounds killed . This was anexcellent day 's work on part of the hounds, who carried the hne mostpatiently throughout.

Towards the end of the month a gloom was cast over the wholeneighbourhood by the sudden death of the Hon . Alexis Roche, whowas one of the best-known figures in the hunting field in the south ofIreland . An excellent judge of both horse and houmd, Mr . Roche hadbeen connected with the Duhallow Hounds for more than thirty years,and was a prominent figure at all hound shows throughout the country.Mr. Roche was hunting all day on December 16, but complained ofpain when proceeding home after the day 's sport . On reaching hisresidence he became rapidly worse and died early the following morning.The meet at Ballingule on the 19th was at once cancelled, and, asfrost caused a postponement at Rathduff on the 22nd and Liscarrol onthe 24th, hounds enjoyed a week's idleness.

The Ward Union Stag Hounds.

During the first few days in December the weather was as bad asit could be, and hunting almost impossible.

December 5 the meet was at Kilbride, and a good field turned out.A fair circhng hunt, occupying about two hours, followed before thedeer was safely taken at Harlickstown . The country was very heavyand the floods high.

December 7 saw the hounds at Lusk with the objective of capturingan outlying stag who had taken up his residence in a park at Kenure.He was soon located, and an unsatisfactory hunt ended by his escapeat Balrothery, aided by the darkness, when on the point of capture.

The following Wednesday at Flathouse those who stayed onenjoyed a capital gallop after an untried hind to Creekstown . For along time, however, she pursued ringing tactics in the neighbourhoodof Fairyhouse, and it was not until many of the field had given up andwithdrawn in disgust that she rewarded the patience of the remainderof her followers.

On December 12 hounds met at Batterstown and had quite ared-letter day. An outher was found in Roanstown Gorse, and he ledthe field a merry dance to Vesington ; then by Cookstown and Beggs-

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town across the railway to Rathbeggan ; on by Folistown andHubertstown to Ballymacoll and Nutstown, and thence by Mayne andPowerstown to Hollywoodrath Cruicerath . The stag then made intoLord Holmpatrick ' s demesne at Abbotstown, where he was taken.

On Monday, the 14th, when hounds met at the eighth milestoneon the Ashbourne road, their sport was very bad, as although twostags were tried, both refused to run . Mr. Maynard decided on notsending back for another, as it would have been getting on for fourbefore hounds could be going again, an hour much too late at this timeof year.

On December 16 a large field turned out for the fixture at INorman'sGrove Gate . A bad stag was enlarged at Herbertstown, who took to

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the road. Hounds hunted him fast on a good serving scent acrossCaulstown to Strokestown, but, as he did not seem inclined to leave it,they were stopped at the first opportunity . The other occupant of thed deer cart was set at liberty at Caulstown, and hunted slowly throughHerbertstown to Folierstown, and thence to Rathbeggan . From therethe pace increased through Waringstown to Porterstown, and at thatpoint hounds were evidently gaining on their deer . Getting clearacross the bog of Elganstown he bore to the left through Ballinloughand close on by Dunshaughlin Poorhouse over the road into Derrick ' s.Hounds ran very fast through Parsonstown and Piper Hill, and cameup to their stag at the railway, where he was safely taken after a finehunt of nearly sixty minutes . Only about six of the field assisted atthe capture, amongst them being Mrs . Patrick Ward, the hostess atthe meet .

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A thaw setting in on Christmas morning enabled the Boxing Daymeet to be held at Priestown cross roads . A large company met and,after compliments had been exchanged, a move was made to Mr.Kennedy 's place at Peacockstown to enlarge . A wired river about thesecond fence gave hounds time to settle down, and they ran smartlyby the fox covert of Kilrue to Raystown, then, bearing to the left, theycrossed the road at Tankardstown and went on to Ballyhack . Con-tinuing the circle, they got back to the starting point, and went on toHarlickstown, where the stag was taken in Mr . Plunket's farmyard,the gallop lasting forty minutes . A second stag was enlarged atBalfstown, and, after a little hesitation around Captain Butler's houseat Priestown, the pack ran smartly across the hills of Kilbride, and,crossing and recrossing the Dardistown brook, they went on by Lark-lands, Muckerstown, and Baltrasna back to Harhckstown, where thestag took refuge in Mr . Plunket's yard as his predecessor had done .

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Current Topics 3 09Polo Players and the War 3 1 4Polo in India 3 1 9Sale of Elsenham Stud 321Polo in Coronado

. . . 3 2 5Winter Polo at Camden 33 6Hunting Supplement

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CURRENT TOPICS

The Late Lord Londonderry.The news of the death of the Marquess of Londonderry, which

took place suddenly at his place, Wynyard, Stockton-on-Tees, from anattack of pneumonia at the beginning of the month, caused the greatestregret throughout the whole of the country.

The late peer who was in his sixty-third year, had a distinguishedparliamentary career, and was one of the strongest opponents of HomeRule . He was appointed Viceroy of Ireland at the early age of thirty-four, and had a most difficult task to fulfil when made the chief centreof attack by the Nationalists during Mr. Balfour's stormy period ofChief Secretaryship for Ireland.

As a sportsman and a patron of agriculture, Lord Londonderrytook high rank . Both he and Lady Londonderry took the greatestinterest in racing, and his colours have been prominent on the turf formany years. He was elected to the Jockey Club in 1884. The besthorse he ever owned was probably Corcyra, who only just failed towin the Two Thousand Guineas last year, after carrying off the Middle

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Park Plate the previous season, and three other two-year-old races.Corcyra unfortunately was not entered for the Derby last year ; hadhe been so, the race would probably have remained in this country.

Lord Londonderry took a close personal interest in the manage-ment of his estates, and gave his tenants every encouragement in allfarming matters . At one time he maintained a large stud of Clydes-dales at Seaham Harbour, in addition to another big breeding establish-ment at Wynyard Park, from whence his exhibits made a great namein the show ring . He had also a large stud of Shetland ponies, whichwas maintained in the Shetlands.

His son, Lord Castlereagh, who succeeds to the title, was born in1878, and married the daughter of the Right Hon . Henry Chaplin,M .P., in 1899 . He is the Unionist member for Maidstone, and holds acommission in the Royal Horse Guards, being away at the momentwith the Expeditionary Forces in France.

He is well known as a polo player, is a member of Hurlingham,Ranelagh, Roehampton, and Rugby, with a handicap of 4 goals.

Well-known Player Married.The marriage of Captain Lord Francis Scott, D .S .O ., Grenadier

Guards, to Lady Eileen Minto, the eldest daughter of the late Earl ofMinto, took place very quietly on February 11, at the Guards' Chapel ,Wellington Barracks, only the nearest relatives on either side beingpresent . Lord Francis, who is the youngest son of the late Duke ofBuccleuch, was severely wounded last October in France, and wasawarded a D .S .O. for distinguished conduct in the field . He has afine record in polo, and is handicapped at six goals . Amongst thepresents to both bride and bridegroom were gifts from their Majestiesthe King and Queen.

Captain G. Bellville 's Bad Luck.Captain G. E. Bellville, captain of the 16th Lancers regimental

team and the No . i of Mr . Buckmaster's famous Old Cantabs, who wasreported wounded at the beginning of the war, has, we learn, been thevictim of an uncommonly bad piece of luck. It appears he wasaccidentally wounded by a French bullet, and while in a helpless con-tion therefrom, was captured by the enemy . He is now a prisoner ofwar in Germany.

Fatal Accident to County Player.Polo players and those interested in polo will learn with deep

regret of the death of Mr . Hubert Nicholas, the popular captain of theEdgbaston Polo Club, which occurred last November from a carriage

THE NEW LORD LONDONDERRY.CAPTADN VISCOUNT CASTLEREAGH, NIX ., WHO BY HIS FATHER' S DEATH SUCCEEDS TO THE TITLE .

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accident . The late gentleman was out driving one morning, with afriend in a governess cart, when the pony, frightened at a goat by thewayside, suddenly bolted, and, the shafts breaking, both occupantswere violently thrown out.

Mr . INicholas received severe injuries, and, though the greatestcare and skill were exercised, he succumbed eleven days later from an

THE LATE MR. AC. HUBERT NICHOLAS (CENTRE) DN POSSESSDONOF THE BALL (EDGBASTON v . NORTH STAFFORD.

attack of tetanus . The deceased, who was well known throughout theMidlands in hunting and polo circles, will be greatly missed by theEdgbaston Club, of which he was Secretary as well as Captain.

The origin of the club was entirely due to Mr . INicholas and a fewfellow members of the Tally-Ho Club, a club for hunting men, whorented a ground fitted with jumps, etc ., for schooling and practising.

In 1903 a number of them, having seen a polo match at Leaming-ton, were much impressed with the game, and upon their return boughtsome sticks and balls and started practice games in a rough field upon

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their hunters and whatever horses they had by them . Finding theresults distinctly encouraging, the following season a regular club wasformed of about ten members, a number of old playing ponies secured,and a ground laid out in a field hired for the purpose . So matters wenton until 1906, when the Tally-Ho Club moved to fresh quarters inEdgbaston Road, and the polo club, going with it, put down andlevelled the present ground at a cost of about £700 . Mr. HubertNicholas became Secretary, and in 1907 regular matches were startedwith other polo clubs such as Ludlow, Worcester, and Leominster.From that date rapid progress was made, and the Edgbaston Clubbecame affiliated to the County Polo Association . Mr. HubertINicholas was a member of the INorth Stafford as well as the EdgbastonClubs and had a handicap of four goals.

Polo at the Front.Our soldiers in France have been enjoying a certain amount of

hunting in their spare time since war broke out, and it is now evidentthat a few games of polo are to be got up, as several officers home onshort leave have been taking sticks and balls back with them whenreturning to the Front . In modern warfare, when so much of thefighting partakes almost of the nature of a blockade, any sport or gamethat tends to enliven the weariness of inaction and at the same timekeeps men fit is of the greatest service to all concerned .

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POLO PLAYERS AND

THE WAR

IN last we published a list of casualties amongst poloplayers for the first four months of the war . The toll was a heavy

one, no less than 70 players having been killed and more than 140wounded. To this must now be added the names of forty-two morewho have fallen in their country 's cause during the past two months.

Lieutenant the Hon . E. C. Hardinge, D.S .O., son of Lord Har-dinge, the Viceroy of India, was a promising young player and amember of the Longmoor P .C. He was a keen supporter of militarymeetings and finished first in last year's long-distance military ridefrom Olympia to Aldershot . A D.S.O. was awarded him for abilityand gallant conduct in reconnaissance.

The 9th Lancers have sustained further losses to their alreadyheavy roll in Lieutenant F . de V. B. Allfrey, killed, and LieutenantsF. S. Crossley, A . C. D. Graham and B. J . N. Marden, wounded.Lieutenants Marden and Crossley are both members of the SalisburyPlain P .C., and are handicapped at z and 2 goals respectively, whilstLieutenant Allfrey was also a member of this club and was handicappedat i goal. Lieutenant A . C . D . Graham belongs to the Cavalry SchoolP .C ., and is handicapped at 3 goals.

The 10th Hussars have lost two players in Captain C . H. Peto and2nd Lieutenant R . Flint-Drake ; the latter won the Rhodes Cup whenin South Africa with three brother subalterns last year . One of thecracks of the regiment in Captain E . W. E. Palmes also has beenwounded.

The 3rd Dragoon Guards have had killed in action at YpresLieutenant H . R. Talbot, Captain E. Wright and Lieutenant E . W.Chapman. Captain Wright and Lieutenant Chapman were fellowmembers of the Wellington P .C., and held a C.P .A. handicap of i and 2goals respectively . Lieutenant Talbot was master of the LahoreHounds when in India, and a member of his regimental team with ahandicap of 4 points.

Major .'.. S . Cawley is a great loss to the 20th Hussars . He playedNo. z for his regiment when they carried off the Inter-RegimentalTournament two years in succession in 1906 and 1907. He was alsoa magnificent horseman, and the winner of numerous competitions,

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including the first prize at the INaval Military Tournament one year.He was handicapped at 6 goals.

Captain T . P. Godman-Dorington, 1st Roval Dragoons, who waskilled near Ypres, was a member of the West Sussex P .C ., and hadearned a handicap of 4 goals . In the same regiment LieutenantH. M. P. Hewitt has been wounded.

Captain A. Carton de Wiart, 4th Dragoon Guards, who has beenwounded in East Africa, is handicapped at 6 goals, and was a memberof the team that won so close a match, playing overtime, in the Inter-Regimental Final in the tournament of 1911.

Second Lieutenant H . A. Bligh St . George, of the 1st Life Guards,though under twenty years of age, had shown great promise as a poloplayer last season . When quite a youngster he was well known withthe Meath, and subsequently with the Warwickshire, and was anexcellent cross-country performer . He was whip to the EtonBeaglesand Master elect . He left school, however, to join the Army beforetaking office.

Captain J . B. Jenkinson, another prominent player to lose his life,was a 4 handicap man, and played for the Wellington P .C.

Amongst players well known in India who have fallen, is CaptainH. C . Chaytor, 26th Light Cavalry . With an I .P .A. handicap of 6 goalshe performed brilliantly at INo . 3 in his regimental team, carrying offthe Bangalore trophy against the 20th Deccan Horse in 1913 as well asthe Poona Junior Tournament the same year . He was also a finesteeplechase jockey.

Lieutenant E . C . Liptrott, of the 6th Jats, Indian Army, is anotherpolo player to lose his life . He was exceptionally good all round atgames, and was a member of the West Yorks team that won the Rugbyfootball cup at Lahore.

Major J . H . Hallowes, 15th Lancers, is reported as wounded.He has a great reputation as a back and is handicapped at 6 points inIndia.

Lieutenant A . T. Peyton, of the 11th Hussars, has been wounded.He is handicapped at 4 goals and plays No . 1 for his regimental team.

Captain J . K. Dawson-Scott, whose death is recorded, was quitethe best polo player in the Engineers and had a handicap of 5 goals.

The Scots Guards have lost Captain R . G . Stracey, a good playerwith a handicap of 4 goals . Amongst the missing is Captain BrianOsborne, of the 15th Hussars . Handicapped at 6 goals, CaptainOsborne plays No . 1 for his regimental team, which carried off theInter-Regimental Tournament in 1913.

Killed.Abell, Major W . IN . (Middlesex Regiment).Allfrey, Lieutenant F . de V. B . (9th Lancers).Black, Lieutenant J . B. (Cameron Highlanders).Browning, Captain C . H . (Royal Field Artillery) .

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Carr, Captain M . R. (Worcestershire Regiment).Cawley, Major J . S . (20th Hussars).Chapman, Lieutenant E . W. (3rd Dragoon Guards).Chaytor, Captain H . C. (26th Light Cavalry).Chichester, Captain R. G. I . (Highland Light Infantry).Davison, Lieutenant S. (King ' s Royal Rifles).Dawson-Scott, Captain J . K. (Royal Engineers).De Stacpoole, Lieutenant R . (Connaught Rangers).De Winton, 2nd Lieutenant W . (Coldstream Guards).Docker, Captain G . A. M. (Royal Fusiliers).Flint-Drake, 2nd Lieutenant R . (10th Hussars).Gibson-Craig, Lieutenant A . C . (Highland Light Infantry).Gipps, Lieutenant R . IN . (Scots Guards).Godman-Dorington, Captain T . P. (1st Royal Dragoons).Graham, Lieutenant A . S . D . (Gordon Highlanders).Hardinge, Lieutenant Hon . E. C., D .S .O . (15th Hussars).

Helyar, Captain M. H. (Rifle Brigade).Jenkinson, Captain J . B . (Royal Sussex Regiment).Levita, Lieutenant F. E. (4th Hussars).Liptrott, Lieutenant E. C. (6th Jats, Indian Army).Manners, Lieutenant Hon . J . N . (Grenadier Guards).Miller, Leiutenant F . W. J . M. (Grenadier Guards).

Murray, Lieutenant E . D. (19th Hussars).Murray-Smith, Lieutenant A . G. (2nd Life Guards).

INairne, Lieutenant Lord C. M . (1st Dragoon Guards).INaylor-Leyland, Lieutenant G . V. (Royal Horse Guards).Peto, Captain C . H . (10th Hussars).Phillips, Major E . H., D .S .O. (Royal Field Artillery).Price, Captain C . S ., D .S .O. (Royal Scots).St . George, 2nd Lieutenant H . A. B. (1st Life Guards).Stracey, Captain R . G. (Scots Guards).Styles, Lieutenant F . E. (Royal Munster Fusiliers).Talbot, Lieutenant H . R. (3rd Dragoon Guards).Tufnell, Lieutenant C . W. (Grenadier Guards).Walter, Lieutenant S . (Grenadier Guards).Worsley, Lieutenant Lord C . (Royal Horse Guards).Wright, Captain E . (3rd Dragoon Guards).Yate, Major C . A. L., V .C . (Yorkshire Light Infantry).

Wounded.

Baring, Captain Hon . H. (10th Hussars).Beauchamp, Lieutenant E . A. (Coldstream Guards).Carton de Wiart, Captain A. (4th Dragoon Guards).Campbell, Captain N . (Somerset Light Infantry).Crossley, Lieutenant F. S . (9th Lancers).Dalrymple, Captain D . I . (Highland Light Infantry).Dobie, Captain J . J . (3rd Hussars) .

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Fetherstonhaugh, Lieutenant R . G. (4th Dragoon Guards).Graham, Lieutenant A . C . D. (9th Lancers).Hall, Lieut . H. W. (Queen's Bays).Hallowes, Major J . H. (15th Lancers).Hewitt, Lieut . H . M. P. (1st Royal Dragoons).Kennedy, Lieutenant K. (Royal Scots Fusiliers).Leyland, Lieutenant C . D. (1st Life Guards).Marden, Lieutenant B . J . IN . (9th Lancers).Michelles, Lieutenant W. H. (20th Hussars).Palmes, Captain E . W . E . (10th Hussars).Peyton, Lieutenant A. T. (11th Hussars).Rennie, Captain G . (Grenadier Guards).Silvertop, Lieutenant W. A. (20th Hussars).Telfer-Smollett, Lieutenant A . (Highland Light Infantry).

Wilson, Lieutenant A . (West Yorkshire Regiment).Yatman, Captain A . H. (Somerset Light Infantry).

Missing.Brown, Captain G . H. (Coldstream Guards).Campbell, Lieutenant G. H. (Coldstream Guards).Gibbs, Captain J . A . (Coldstream Guards).Gough, Lieutenant G . B. H. (K.R.R.C .).Harvey, Lieutenant F . L. (9th Lancers).Watson, Major W. E. (6th Dragoon Guards) .

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THE LATE VISCOUNT INGESTRE (R .H .G.),

who succumbed to an attack of pneumonia early last month . Lord Ingestre washeir to his father, the Earl of Shrewsburw . and figured in regimental polo, at onetime playing No . for the Royal Horse Guards. He was a member of the teamthat contested the final of the Inter-Regimental Tournament in 1904, losing byr goal to the 17th Lancers, and the following season played for the Royal Horse

Guards when they won both the Aldershot and Subalterns ' Cups .

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The Punjaub Polo Tournament, Lahore.The final game of the above tournament was fought out by the

Jellalabad Gymkhana and the 5th Cavalry teams, victory restingwith the former players . It was a well-contested match, though the5th Cavalry hardly displayed the same form as in previous rounds,and in the end suffered defeat by 2 goals to love . The winner ' s ponieswere far more handy than those of the losers, and their stick workthroughout was far steadier . The attendance at the ground wasexcellent.

The following constituted the two teams :

Final .JELLALABAD GYMKHANA beat 5th Cavalry.

1 . Mr. Bosworth Smith . r . Mr . Walker.2 . Sowar Ghazi Khan . 2 . AIr . Harvey.3 . Sowar Sangar Khan . 3 . Mr . Belcher.Bk. Jemadar Abdul Satir . Bk . Capt . Williams.

2 goals . o goals .

First Chukker .—The Gymkhana players quickly took the ball downthe field, and were given a 60-yards hit, from which, however, theyfailed to score . The 5th cleared and in turn pressed their opponents,who again got the ball and took it down to the 5th Cavalry 's end,where, after some hustling in front of goal, it was put through . Afterchanging ends Captain Williams registered a good run for the 5th,which failed to materialise however . Score : Jellalabad Gymkhana,z goal to o.

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Second Chukker .—Even play took place throughout this period.Mr. Bosworth Smith, after a good run, failed at a difficult shot at goal.The 5th then attacked in turn, but two shots at goal went wide . TheGymkhana team, on clearing, took the ball down the field and only justfailed to score, when the bell went . Score : Jellalabad Gymkhana,r goal to o.

Third Chukker .—The Gymkhana team had all the best of the playduring this period, and after two misses at goal Mr . Bosworth Smithscored at the third attempt . Score : Jellalabad Gymkhana, 2 goals too.

Fourth Chukker .—An unfortunate mistake, by which the Gymkhanateam played the wrong way and lost a lot of ground, gave the 5th adistinct opportunity of registering a goal . They, however, failed attwo 60-yards hits that were awarded them, and, though they had thebest of the chukker throughout, were unable to register a point . BothMr. Harvey and Mr . Belcher tried some long shots without success,and the Jellalabad team finally rode off the winners of the match by2 goals to love.

After the match the Cup was presented to the winning team byLady O 'Dwyer, and the Lieutenant-Governor felicitated the playersin a short speech .

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THE SALE OF THEELSENHAM STUD

ALARGE number of people interested in horseflesh assembled at

Elsenham Hall on January 13, from all parts of the country, uponthe occasion of the sale of the Elsenham Stud.

It was a matter of sincere regret, one heard on all sides, that sofamous a stud as that bred and collected by the late Sir Walter Gilbeyshould come to be dispersed under the hammer . INevertheless, breederswere not slow to welcome an opportunity of acquiring for their ownestablishments some of the well-known animals it sheltered, and biddingfor some of the lots was of the keenest.

The sale took place in the riding school, the walls of which are coveredthroughout with the winning cards gained by the stud during a periodof nearly fifty years.

Amongst the bidders were a great number of military officersstationed in the district . High prices were realised for most of the lots,the seventy-seven animals sold making a total of £5,197 10s . Top priceof the sale was reached by the thoroughbred stallion Stortford, a well-known winner at the Agricultural Hall, where he has carried off the King ' sPremium three years in succession . Foaled in 1908 he was not a successon the Turf, but since his retirement has become quite a celebrity in theshow ring. He fell to the bid of rlr . Faudel Phillips at 610 guineas, and,being a young stallion and in splendid condition, should prove a bargainat this price.

The next best price of 26o guineas was realised for a young shirestallion, Saxon Draughtsman, foaled in 1912 . Though at present he hasnot done much in the ring, he is full of promise and, being uncommonlywell bred, should one day become a regular top sawyer . Mr. C . Ambrosecan be congratulated on his purchase.

The third highest price was paid for the famous Welsh mountainpony Shooting Star, by Dyoll Starlight out of Alveston Belle . ShootingStar, who is now fifteen years old, has had a wonderfully successfulcareer in the show ring during the past seven or eight years . As a sirehe has done well, his most famous progeny being a pony named GreyLight, who carried off the Challenge Cup at the Society ' s London Show.After a spirited competition Mr. H. B. Green, of INorth Wales, provedthe purchaser at 240 guineas .

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Another shire stallion, Rowington Dray Prince, six years old, fetched158 guineas, and a shire mare, Saxon Juno, foaled in 1908, L40 guineas.

Good prices were realised by the hunters . Flash Princess, a nine-year-old hunter mare, going to 16o guineas, whilst Flash Lady, Killarney,and Spring Victoria were disposed of at 10o guineas, 95 guineas, and looguineas respectively . The four and five-year-old hunters, RompingGrey, by Ascalon, and Romping Boy, by Ascalon, fetched 150 guineasand 10o guineas, whilst top price among the three-year-old hunters wassecured by Shining Belle at 100 guineas.

Of the polo ponies Sparkling Crocus sold at 64 guineas and BouncingCrocus at 52 guineas, the latter to Mr . W. Balding. Both have beencovered by Stortford.

The full particulars of the sale with the prices realised by individuallots are as follows :

THOROUGHBRED STALLIOIN, MARES, AIND FILLIES.

Stortford (1908), bay stallion by Thrush out of Cut for Deal by Gallinule(Mr . Faudel-Phillips), 610 guineas.

White Robe (1905), by Grey Leg out of Formosa by Kilwarlin, coveredby Stortford (Mr . Harrison), 62 guineas.

Bouncey Lily (1910), by Flambeau out of White Robe by Grey Leg(Mr . Balding), 43 guineas.

Grey filly by Stortford out of Bouncey Lily by Flambeau (Mr . G . Gilbey)27 guineas.Slashing Gown (1913), by Ascalon out of White Robe by Grey Leg(Mr . R . Long), 21 guineas.

HUINTER MARES.

Flash Princess (Mr . A. Bowlby), 16o guineas.Flash Lady (Mr. W. N . Wright), 10o guineas.Spring Victoria (Captain Rich), Too guineas.Killarney (Captain Rich), q5 guineas.Sprightly Witch (Mr . B . Howkins), 76 guineas.Portland Duchess (Major Bullard), 75 guineas.Flash Daisy (Countess Bubra), 70 guineas.Spring Grey (Mr. Balding), 60 guineas.Georgina (Major Spiller), 28 guineas.Cherry (Mr . F . T. Knight), 25 guineas.Spring Lady (Mr . Canham), 20 guineas.Scotch Girl (Mr . E. Van Brabant), 16 guineas.

HUINTERS.

Romping Grey, gr in, 4 yrs . (Mr. R. Mond), 15o guineas.Romping Boy, bl g, 4 yrs . (Mr . F . Beldam), 100 guineas.Shining Belle, b f, 3 yrs . (Major Willey), 100 guineas.Bouncey Matchmaker, gr g, 5 yrs . (Mr. Jones), 78 guineas.Chestnut filly, 2 yrs. (Mr. Guy Gilbey), 75 guineas .

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Shining Matchmaker, b g, 3 yrs . (Major Willey), 70 guineas.Bouncey Flambeau, b g, 5 yrs . (Sir W. Gilbey), 67 guineas.Shining Fox, gr g, 3 yrs . (Mr . J . C . Hill), 62 guineas.Shining Lady, gr f, 3 yrs . (Lord Manvers), 54 guineas.Slashing Boy, b g, 2 yrs . (Major Willey), 52 guineas.Shining Girl, dun f, 3 yrs . (Countess Bubra), 52 guineas.Shining Lad, b g, 3 yrs . (Mr. Aspinall), 47 guineas.Bouncey Bella, b m, 5 yrs . (Mr . J . R. King), 40 guineas.Shining Bath, b g, 3 yrs . (Mr . Dickinson), 36 guineas.Shining Victoria, b f, 3 yrs (Mr . D. Jollye), 34 guineas.Slashing Lad, b g, 2 yrs . (Mr . Ward), 34 guineas.Slashing Witch, ch f, 2 yrs . (Mr . Ernest Green), 33 guineas.Slashing Victor, br g, 2 yrs . (Mr . S . Boddington), 31 guineas.Slashing Bella, br f, 2 yrs . (Mr. Pigg), 29 guineas.Slashing Cherry, b f, 2 yrs . (Mr. Ernest Green), 19 guineas.

YEARLINGS BY STORTFORD.

Bay filly (Mr . Christy), 47 guineas.Bay filly (Lord Manvers), 42 guineas.Bay colt (Lord Manvers), 26 guineas.Bay filly (Lord Manvers), 26 guineas.Chestnut filly (Mr . A. Cheney), 26 guineas.Chestnut colt (Mr. A. F. Lewin), 25 guineas.Grey Colt (Mr. Guy Gilbey), 25 guineas.Bay colt (Mr. A. Cheney), 19 guineas.Black colt (Mr . A. Cheney), 19 guineas.

YEARLING BY CRIFFEL.

Bay colt (Colonel Henderson), 35 guineas.

POLO PONIES.

Sparkling Crocus (Mr . Wood), 64 guineas.Bouncey Crocus (Mr . Balding), 52 guineas.Slashing Arthur (Mr. Bromley), 31 guineas.Bay filly by Stortford (Mr . Wood), 23 guineas.

WELSH MOUNTAIN PONY STALLIOIN.

Shooting Star (Mr. H . D. Green), 240 guineas.

SHIRE MARES.

Saxon Juno (Mr . C . E. Morris Eyton), 140 guineas.Saxon Crocus (Mr . R. Cox), 90 guineas.Saxon Ellen (Mr . J . Norton), 6o guineas.Saxon Daisy (Mr . Allen), 58 guineas.Princess Juno of Worsley II . (Mr . E. Dobson), 50 guineas.Saxon Lilian (Mr . Jones), 40 guineas .

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SHIRE STALLIONS.

Saxon Draughtsman (Mr. Cole Ambrose), 26o guineas.Rowington Dray Prince (Mr . J . Prior), 158 guineas.

SHIRE GELDINGS.

Brown (1912) by Rowington Dray Prince (Mr . Busk), 54 guineas.Bay, aged (Messrs . Mawers, Ltd .), 51 guineas.Bay (1912) by Rowington Dray Prince (Mr . Bird), 45 guineas.Bay (1912) (Mr . Varcoe), 44 guineas.Brown (1913) by Rowington Dray Prince (Mr . Hickling), 43 guineas.Bay (1913) by Rowington Dray Prince (Mr . A. Oliver), 41 guineas.Black (1913) by Rowington Dray Prince (Mr . Edward Cooke),

39 guineas.Black, aged (Mr . Robson), 35 guineas.

TWO-YEAR-OLD SHIRE FILLIES.

Saxon Gipsy (Mr . Busk), 43 guineas.Saxon Depper (Mr . Armstrong), 37 guineas.Saxon Frances (Mr . Beart), 36 guineas.

YEARLIING SHIRE FILLIES AIND COLTS.

Brown filly by Friars Master (Mr . W. Bentall), 74 guineas.Brown colt by Rowington Dray Prince (Mr . John Powell), 54 guineas.Bay filly by Rowington Dray Prince (Mr . Law), 41 guineas.Bay colt by Rowington Dray Prince (Lord Northbourne), 35 guineas_Black filly by Rowington Dray Prince (Mr . Cooper), 31 guineas .

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The Opening of theSeason at Coronado

ON January i, the tenth annual polo season at the CoronadoCountry Club opened under a sunny sky and the most pleasant

conditions . A great crowd was attracted to the inaugural match,despite the fact that the day was the occasion fixed for the openingcelebration of the Panama-California Exposition in San Diego.

The game was between the teams of the Coronado Country Cluband the Midwick Country Club, and the first of a two-game match todetermine the early season supremacy of the two clubs.

The line up was as follows :

Coronado

beat M idwick.Harry Weiss .

Walter H . Dupee.Hugh Drury .

Thomas Le Boutillier, jun.Reginald Weiss .

C . Perry Beadleston.J . L . Stack .

Carleton F . Burke.124 goals .

3 goals .

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The Coronado Club had considerably the better of the game, andwon as stated above by 1li goals to 3 goals.

The second half of the match was played on January 3, with thesame line-up on both sides, with the exception that in the Coronado .team Hugh Drury was replaced by Major Colin G . Ross.

Coronado again won, though not by so heavy a margin as in theprevious game, the scores reading : Coronado, 6z goals ; Midwick,3 goals . They were thus winners of the match with the grand total of194 goals to 62 goals.

This did not suffice, however, to shatter the Midwick hopes, anda further match was arranged under similar conditions. In two moregames, played on January 6 and 8, Coronado then totalled a score ofii goals as against Midwick ' s 5 goals.

On Thursday, January 8, Major Colin George Ross, Secretary ofthe Coronado Country Club, and Captain of its teams since 1907, wassummoned to his regiment, and a farewell game was arranged forJanuary 10, in which Coronado met an All-Star four . Coronado placeda strong team in the field, consisting of the Meadow Brook player,T. Le Boutillier, jun . ; C . P. Beadleston, handicapped with the RumsonCountry Club ; Malcolm Stevenson, the International team spare man,

of the Rockaway HuntingClub ; and Major Colin G.Ross. The All-Stars in-cluded Reginald Weiss, ofPasadena ; FrederickMcLaughlin, of the Ont-wentsia Polo Club ; HughDrury, an English player,now resident member ofthe Riverside Polo Club ;and J. Langford Stack, ofthe Chicago Polo Club.After a well-contested gameCoronado won by a score of9 goals to 4 goals.

A number of elaboratefarewell social events weregiven at the Hotel delCoronado in honour ofMajor Ross, prior to hisdeparture on January 13.

It is an admitted factthat the high rank towhich Coronado polo andthe polo of the Pacific Coast

The popular Secretary and Captain of the in general has attained ofCoronado County Polo Club, who has justjoined his regiment, the Alberta Mounted

recent years, is largely dueRifles, at Vancouver .

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sterling efforts exerted by Major Ross . Coronado has fully earnedthe soubriquet of " The Meadow Brook of the West," and playersare attracted there in the New Year from all parts of the world.Major Ross' old Canadian regiment, the 15th Light Horse, is nowmerged with the newly organised Alberta Mounted Rifles, and it was torejoin this contingent that he left for Vancouver, carrying with himthe good wishes of all his associates and friends throughout the country.

While awaiting the arrival of C . C. Rumsey and F . S . Von Stade,who, with Malcolm Stevenson and C . Perry Beadleston, are to form the

CORONADO v . AN ALL-STAR FOUR (A FAREWELL GAME TO MAJOR ROSS).

C. P . Beadleston (left), Frederick McLaughlin (right) in play.Coronado, 9 goals ; All-Star team, 41 goals.

Cooperstown Club team in later events, the latter two, with Learner B.Harrison, of the Cincinnati Polo Club, and Harry Weiss, made up aCooperstown No . 2 team, and on January 17 met a new Midwickcombination, the complete line-up of both teams being as follows :

COOPERSTOWN NO . 2C. Perry Beadleston.Malcolm Stevenson.Learner B . Harrison.Harry Weiss.

8 goals .

beat Midwick.Frederick McLaughlin.Reginald Weiss.Hugh Drury.Thomas Le Boutillier, jun.

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After a fairly interesting match, Cooperstown No . 2 team werevictorious as stated above.

On January 19 a match was played between a Chicago team andone from Pasadena. The line-up was as follows :

PASADENAWalter Dupee.Harry Weiss.Reginald Weiss.Carleton F . Burke.

9 goals .

beat

Chicago.T. Le Boutillier, jun.L. B. Harrison.Col . Max Fleischmann.E . Q. McVitty.

8z goals.

A closely contested game resulted in Pasadena being returned thewinners by a narrow margin of a goal.

The ladies of the winter social colony were asked to nominateteams for a round robin tournament, to begin on January 24, and teamswere entered under the colours of Mrs . Thomas Le Boutillier, jun .,Mrs . E. Q. McVitty, and Miss Ruth Richards.

At the completion of this tournament, a majority of the playerswill complete in the annual tournament at Riverside during the secondweek in February. Word is received that by the time of their return,Devereux Milburn and Rene La Montagne, members of the AmericanInternational match team, and J . Watson Webb, of the Great NeckPolo Club, together with C . C. Rumsey and F . S . von Stade, will havearrived at Coronado to join the ranks of polo players.

It is also reported that Harry Payne Whitney and the Waterburybrothers, of America's " big four " in polo history, will be at Coronadoat an early date.

With the powerful, well-mounted Cooperstown combination thencomplete, there should be some fine play on the Pacific Coast after thisdate .

During the latter part of February, the teams from various partsof the United States of which only one or two members have arrived,will be filled by other arrivals, and the California teams from Riverside,Santa Barbara and San Mateo will come for the competitions beginningMarch i and continuing until March 15 . Trophies to be played forduring this tournament include the California Challenge Trophy, thePacific Coast All-America Polo Trophy, the Coronado Junior Cham-pionship Trophy, and the Hotel del Coronado Handicap Trophy.

At present there are approximately 200 polo ponies quartered atthe Coronado Country club stables . Among those shipped out by theCooperstown American champions, are a number used in the Inter-national matches . Chicago and Cincinnati players also have excellentstrings of ponies . The quality of California polo ponies is well known,and so, altogether, the teams now playing, and to play, are exceptionallywell mounted .

POLO PLAYERS AT THE CAMDEN POLO CLUB, SOUTH CAROLINA .

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WINTER POLO AT

THE CAMDEN CLUB

EACH year an increasing number of men spend their winter in ,South Carolina, where polo is played during January, Februaryand March.

This season the Camden Polo Club have made arrangements to caterfor a larger number of players than they have ever before entertained.Already several inquiries have been received from both Army andCivilian teams with regard to the tournament fixed for March 16thand which continues until March 31St, and the club is looking forwardto a record entry.

Polo started on January 25th and amongst the players who arealready participating in the games which take place three days a weekare Messrs . Harper Bonnell, INewton C . Boykin, Charles T . Little,A. P. Perkins, W . C . Salmond, and K . G. Whistler.

Twenty ponies owned by Mr . S . Edmund Burke, of Cleveland,have arrived at Camden, while the Club has got together a splendidstud of ponies for the use of visitors who have not brought their ownwith them. The ponies are under the management of George H.Dunnell, and have proved to be an exceedingly high-class type ort

hiring pony .

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The Late Lord Feversham.After several severe illnesses during the past few years, from which

he made some marvellous recoveries, Lord Feversham passed away athis country seat, Duncombe Park, in Yorkshire, on January 13 last.By his death is removed one of the landmarks of the county families ofnorth Yorkshire, the Duncombes having been landed gentry forgenerations in this part of the world . Born on January 23, 1829,Lord Feversham was in his eighty-sixth year at the time of his death.He was educated at Eton and Oxford, and married Miss Graham, ofNetherby, in 1851, becoming Member for Retford the following year.He sat for this constituency for five years, and was subsequently returnedfor the North Riding of Yorkshire, which seat he held until the deathof his father in 1867.

Lord Feversham was devoted to country pur suits and was a veryfine game shot at one time. He took a great interest in all branches ofagriculture, and was a model landlord to his country tenants, encouragingthem in the breeding of stock and in the development of their farms inevery way . He was a keen hunting man and held the Mastership ofthe Bedale from 1856 to 1867.

He at one time raced a few horses on the Turf, and was elected amember of the Jockey Club in 1871 . The best animal to carry hiscolours—scarlet and white cap—was undoubtedly a mare called Queenof the Dale, whom he bred himself by Lowlander out of Queen ofTrumps. During her career she carried off such races as the Nottingham-shire Handicap, the Rothschild Plate, and the Great Lancashire Handi-cap, beating such horses as Vassistas (a Grand Prix winner) and Burnaby,who subsequently won the Cesarewitch, in the last-mentioned race.That grand old sportsman Johnny Osborne, who though 82 years of ageis still very much alive in the racing world, and but recently trained thewinner of the Chester Cup and two Northumberland Plates, used to rideQueen of the Dale in some of her races and, I believe, was on her backwhen she won the Rothschild Plate at Manchester, in 18 99 .

Lord Feversham had two sons and four daughters, the latterextremely beautiful women . The two sons died in the eighties, as did

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also his eldest daughter, the Duchess of Leinster, in 1895 . Lady HelenVincent, now Lady D'Abernon, Lady Cynthia Graham and Lady UlricaBaring, her three sisters, are all alive and well-known leaders of society.

A memorial service to the late peer was held in St . Paul's Church,Knightsbridge, on January i6 in the presence of a large congregationof friends and relatives, at the same time that the earl ' s funeral wasproceeding at Helmsley . The remains were conveyed from DuncombePark'on a draped farm waggon, drawn by estate horses, eight of theestate workmen acting as bearers . The service in church was con-ducted by the Vicar of Helmsley and the Archbishop of York, andamong the chief mourners present were the new Earl and Countess ofFeversham, the Hon . Hubert Duncombe, Lord and Lady D'Abernon,Colonel and Ladv Ulrica Baring, Sir Richard and Lady CynthiaGraham, and the Hon . Gervase Beckett, M .P.

The successor to the title, Lord Helmsley, was born in 1879, and wasonly two years old upon the death of his father, the late Lord Feversham ' seldest son . His mother, Muriel, Viscountess Helmsley, was a daughterof the late Earl of Shrewsbury . He is a keen politician and is Unionistmember for Thirsk, being unopposed at the last election . Like hisgrandfather, he is devoted to country pursuits and is greatly interestedin horse breeding. He has held the office of President of both theHunters Improvement and INational Light Horse-Breeding Society andthe National Pony Society, and is a member of the Council of eachinstitution . At one time he was a keen polo player and figured in thewinning Oxford team with, I believe, Mr . W. Astor, Mr. Wade Palmerand the Rajar Kumar of Cooch Behar, in 1901, at Hurlingham.

In 1904 he married Lady Marjorie Greville, the daughter of LadyWarwick, and has three children, two sons and a daughter.

Lord Helmsley, or, to give his fresh title, Lord Feversham, is joint-Master of the Sinnington Foxhounds, whose country lies principally inthe Helmsley estates, which were bought by the Duncombes from theDuke of Buckingham as far back as 1695 . He is Lieut .-Coloncl of theYorkshire Hussars, who are now stationed in Essex, and is reported tohave offered his services, with those of his brother officers, to fight onfoot in the trenches, as there is but small likelihood of the regimentbeing employed as a mounted force at the front.

The Kildare Hunt Club Resolution.

An important resolution was passed at a meeting of the KildareHunt Club last month. It was proposed by Colonel R . St . LegerMoore and seconded by Major Blacker . We give the exact text below,but the chief points are that the military authorities are asked torelease their embargo preventing officers being allowed to hunt Armyhorses, and also to directly encourage hunting, since it has proved itselfto be of such value to the Army in every way.

" That we, the members of the Kildare Hunt, beg to bring beforethe notice of the military authorities the veto which has been put upon

THE KILDARE HUNT CLUB RESOLUTION.

CAPT. E . F . TALBOT PONSONBY, MASTER OF THE KILDARE HOUNDS (IN CENTRE) . AND COL . ST . LEGER MOORE (ON RIGHT).

Colonel St . Leger Moore, a former Master of the Kildare, proposed the resolution protesting against the order of themilitary authorities, forbidding officers to hunt their army chargers .

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officers hunting the horses which are in their possession for militarypurposes, and its effect on the welfare of foxhunting in Great Britain.On every side we are urged not to let hunting go to the wall for thefollowing reasons :

" i . The opportunities it gives the farmers of bringing out andtraining their young horses, which later on may be available formilitary purposes.

" 2. The employment it gives to a large number of men who arenot available for military service.

" 3. The admirable school for officers which foxhunting affords,and its good effect upon younger officers in teaching them a good eyefor a country, and making them not only good horsemen, but, what isequally important, good horse-masters.

" We would like to call attention to the letter sent home from thefront by a distinguished general, saving that he hoped that every effortwould be made to keep foxhunting going, as it had been invaluable toour cavalry. But the veto alluded to above has prevented most of theofficers at present in these countries from coming out, and their absencemakes an appreciable difference to the Hunt funds, which are, likeeverything else, gravely affected by the war . We, therefore, respect-fully ask the military authorities if they could see their way to relaxthe present restrictions, and allow officers to be out again as before.We should also like to point out the material and invaluable assistancegiven to every mounted branch of the service in the mobilisation lastautumn by the Hunts in Great Britain . "

" Keep the Tambourine a-Rowlin'.

The following letter has been published by Mr . C . E. Thorneycroftin connection with the financial state of affairs with the East DevonHounds :

" At a meeting of the East Devon Hunt Committee, held recently,to consider the financial position of the Hunt, it was found that owingto the war some of our largest subscribers had left the neighbourhood,and that our subscriptions had fallen off to a very considerable extent.The Committee feel that every effort should be made to carry on thehunting, and suggested that an appeal should be sent to the supportersof the Hunt asking them to give their usual subscriptions as far aspossible, reminding them of the benefit hunting has been to the countryin providing many thousands of excellent horses for the war . Wemust also remember our boys now at the front who will be lookingforward to a good season when the war is over . Many of them havelately taken advantage of a few days ' leave from the front to get a dayor two with the hounds . Two well-known young fellows from thisneighbourhood have sent their subscriptions from the front enclosedin letters hoping that we shall be able to keep things going this season.Our Master, Major Garratt, and his Secretary, Captain Shrubb, areboth on active service, but I know that instructions have been left to

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carry on the hunting, if a favourable response is made to this appeal,as economically as possible and to keep down the foxes where they aretoo numerous . "

Lady Master in Ireland.

During the absence of her father, Lord Crofton, his daughter, theHon. Eilleen Crofton, has beenacting as Master to the Ros-common Harriers.

This little pack, whosekennels are situated at Ros-common, has been showingexcellent sport this seasonunder their new " Master . "

Her mother, Lady Crofton,who in her husband 's absencehas been working very hardduring the war, organised amost useful " Special AidFund " for Roscommon, bywhich the dependants of oursoldiers and sailors were pro-vided with the means to carryon until they received theirallowances from the Govern-ment.

Mrs. Cheape's NewPack.

We hear that next seasonwill see " the Squire of Bentley "on the active list of Mastersof Hounds once more . Mrs.Cheape, who has so ably presided over foxhounds, harriers and beaglesin past years, has been presented with a pack of the latter, and hopesnext season to show as good sport to her friends and tenants as ever.

Mrs . Cheape has three sons, all of whom are with their regimentsat the war, including Captain Leslie Cheape, the well-known Inter-national polo player.

Impending Changes of Masterships.

With the turn of the year comes the notification of various changeswith regard to next season ' s Masterships of some of the leading packs.

We understand that Captain Higson and Mr . W. Roylance Court,the joint-Masters of the Cheshire Hounds, are retiring at the end of thecurrent season, having held office since 1911, when they followed the

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Duke of Westminster, who was previously in command . The Master-ship has now been offered to Colonel Hall Walker, M .P., and acceptedby him . Another important change is with the V .W.H . (Cirencester)pack, where Earl Bathurst is retiring after a period of Mastershipextending over twenty-three years . His lordship was successor to hisfather, the late Earl Bathurst, who took over the pack six yearspreviously upon its division . His impending resignation is a matter ofsincere regret to all followers of the V.W.H, who have enjoyed suchexcellent sport throughout the long period of his Mastership.

A telegram has been despatched to India to the Earl of Suffolkand Berkshire . on behalf of the Committee, with an offer of the' Master-ship. His Lordship who is serving in the R .F.A. is inclined, webelieve, to favourably consider the matter.

At the annual meeting of the Ludlow Hunt it was announced thatMr. H. C. Meredith, one of the joint-Masters, was desirous of retiringat the end of the season . The reason was purely a financial one, andMr. Meredith intimated he was perfectly ready to continue to holdoffice if the Committee would guarantee 1900 a year and allow thenumber of days a week to be left to the Masters . The Chairman,Sir W. M. Curtis, expressed regret that sueh a sum would not, hethought, be forthcoming, though if the Masters, Messrs . Charleton andMeredith, would undertake to hunt the country two days per week asum of , 700 might be guaranteed . Mr. Meredith pointed out that atthe time of taking over the hounds £900 was the sum mentioned, andthat he regretted if this was not forthcoming that he would be unableto support the expense the country entailed . The meeting was thenadjourned until March to see if Mr . Meredith could then reconsider hisposition.

Mr. R. Clayton Swan, who has officiated for the Blankney duringthe past two seasons, has sent in his resignation . Candidates for theMastership should apply to Mr . G. F. Wells-Cole for all particulars ofthe post.

At a recent meeting of the Belvoir Hunt Committee the resignationwas accepted of Lord Robert Manners as joint-Master to date from theend of the present season . With the approval of His Grace the Dukeof Rutland, the offer of Mr . T. Bouch to continue as sole Master, huntthe country four days a week, and carry the horn himself, was agreedto unanimously . His Grace will continue to lend his hounds and thekemnels as formerly.

We also learn that the Mastership of the Queen 's County Huntwill be vacant next season, Messrs . Branfill and Keith, who are servingwith the Derbyshire Yeomanry, having resigned their joint-Mastership.

The affairs of the Puckeridge Hunt are, we regret to say, far frombright . The present Masters, Mr . E . E . Barclay and his son, CaptainE. M. Barclay, have intimated their intention to withdraw at the endof the present season, though they are willing to continue to carry onuntil then on whatever sum the Hunt can afford . The Secretary statedthat the subscriptions this year amounted to about e1,400, whilst the

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expenses up to December 3 1 were x;3,000 . It was decided that acommittee should be appointed to, if possible, arrange for the con-tinuation of the hunting of the country.

The Mastership of the Old Berks Hunt is vacant for next season,Mr. W. Tyrwhitt Drake having sent in his resignation for the end ofthe current season. The retiring Master hunted the pack from1905 to 1909, and resumed office again last year.

At the annual meeting of the Cottesmore Hunt last month it wasannounced that the Master, Mr . R. E. Strawbridge, who succeeded toLord Ranksborough in 1913, was retiring from office at the end of thecurrent season.

Mr. W. A. Mount, M.P ., presided at the annual meeting of theSouth Berks Hunt recently, and during the course of his remarks saidthat the Hunt had been seriously hit by the war, but the Committeehad endeavoured to keep it going, and in spite of difficulties excellentsport had been shown by the joint-Masters . He hoped that next yearthe war might be over, but if not, he felt sure the Hunt would supportthe Masters and Committee in any arrangement thev might make tokeep hunting alive in South Berks . The Masters had generously metthe Committee as far as they could by accepting a reduction in theirguarantee. The Committee had had to cut down expenses whereverthey could, but in spite of all efforts to economise the result of the year ' sworking would undoubtedly show a considerable deficit, and if mem-bers wished, as he felt sure they would do, to go on hunting till the endof the season, he would have to appeal to them to give some additionalsubscriptions to reduce the deficit to a moderate amount . He did notwish to ask the farmers to help them in this direction, as the Huntowed them a great debt of gratitude for allowing them to ride overtheir land and giving them such a cordial welcome. Mr. Cecil Aldinand Mr . Eric Palmer expressed their willingness and desire to do allin their power to keep foxhunting going in these difficult times.

The Late Mr . T. Butt Miller.

By the death of Mr . T. Butt Miller the ranks of Masters of Houndshave been depleted of a most successful and well-known member . Mr.Miller started his Mastership in Bedfordshire with the Oakley, overwhich he presided from 1885 to 1888, following in the footsteps of Mr.Robert Arkwright . During these three seasons he showed capital sport,frequently carrying the horn himself when the huntsman was absent.

Mr . Miller 's home was in the old V .W.H. country, and when thepack was divided in 1886, Mr . C. A. R . Hoare took the hounds toCricklade . Upon the latter 's retirement in 1888 Mr. Miller becameMaster of the Cricklade, over whose fortunes he presided for twentyseasons, only retiring some five years ago owing to ill health . Through-out the long period of his Mastership he showed the best of sport, andthe greatest regret was felt when his health necessitated the relinquish-ment of his post .

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A Chip of the Old Block.The accompanying illustration is taken from a photograph of

the little son of the late Captain P . O'Brien Butler, of the RoyalArmy Medical Corps, who met his death early last autumn whenserving with the Expeditionary Forces in France . Though only ababy he already shows the greatest fondness for horses ; and mayperhaps one day emulate in the saddle the feats of his father,than whom no better man ever got across a horse. The late CaptainButler was well known both in England and Ireland as one of the bestamateur steeplechase jockeys riding in either country . In 1906, his

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third season, he headed the list of amateur jockeys with thirty-onewins . He was also most successful when in India, and held a greatrecord there.

New Unionist Member for Thirsk.The vacancy for the Thirsk and Malton division, occasioned by

the accession of Lord Helmsley to the House of Lords on the death ofhis grandfather, the Earl of Feversham, has been filled by Mr . E . R.Turton, Master of the Bilsdale Hounds . The seat was not contestedby the Government .

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Field Glasses for Our Troops.In continuation of the late Lord Roberts ' appeal for field glasses,

Countess Roberts writes as follows :" Although the appeal made by my father, Lord Roberts, to sports-

men and others, to lend their race, field, or stalking glasses for the use ofofficers and non-commissioned officers under orders for the front has beenmost gratifying, a very large number of glasses are still required.

" Up to the present some 18,000 pairs of field and stalking glasses havebeen received . These have been carefully examined and classified by anexpert before being issued . The names and addresses of the owners areregistered, and the glasses themselves are engraved with an index numberin order that the owners can be traced at the conclusion of the war andtheir property, when possible, returned to them.

" Many people who did not possess field glasses f( It that they wouldlike to contribute towards the fund which has been raised for the pm poseof purchasing them, and sent cheques instead.

" My father was deeply grateful for the generous response made tohis appeal, but at the same time he realised that an even greater numberof glasses would be required, the stock in hand being nearly exhausted,while the call for them was continuous . He had made up his mind toappeal to the public once again, and a letter to this effect had been writtenbut not signed, before he left for France. I, therefore, venture to makethis further appeal in his name.

" All contributions will be dealt with in the same way as formerly,and duly acknowledged.

" It is important to note that all glasses, cheques, and conmmnica-tions should be addressed to the Secretary, INational Service League,72, Victoria Street, Westminster, S .V."

Hunt Presentations.The members of the Hon . H . C . Vane ' s Hounds have presented to

their Master a silver trophy on the occasion of his marriage to LadyEnid Fane, the daughter of Lord and Lady Londesborough . Thesubject of the model is a fox breaking covert . Tbe presentation toMr. F . Wilson Horsfall, upon his retirement from the Mastership of theBilsdale Hounds at the end of last season, was recently carried out,in a quiet fashion owing to the war . A life-sized painting of the Master,accompanied by an illuminated address with the names of the 200

subscribers to the Hunt, was presented by Mr . J. Fairfax Blake-borough, who acted as secretary to the fund . The address conveyedan appreciation of the yeoman service Mr . Horsfall had rendered tohunting and horse-breeding in the North for the past twenty-fiveyears.

George Leaf Disengaged.Leaf is leaving the Quorn at the end of the current season, and is

open to an engagement as huntsman. Leaf was for some years

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whipper-in with the Blankney and Pytchley packs, going as huntsmanto Lord Middleton ' s hounds from the latter . In 1908 he left to takeup his present position with the Quorn, where for six seasons he hasshown splendid sport for Captain Forrester . Leaf has established ahigh reputation as a most successful and able huntsman.

Soldiers' Canteen at Boulogne.

Readers will be glad to hear of the success attending Mrs . R.Clayton Swan's (wife of the Master of the Blankney Hounds) appealfor funds to establish a canteen at Boulogne for the benefit of woundedsoldiers passing to and from the front . The scheme received a mosthearty response, and Mrs. Clayton Swan is now at Boulogne super-intending the establishment there.

A Fixture Card from the Front.

THE 2ND CAVALRY BRIGADE BEAGLES WILL MEET

Sunday, Jan. 3

C " Squadron4th Dragoon Guards.

Tuesday, Jan . 5—St -Jans -Cappel,

Berthen, Cross Roads.

Thursday, Jan . 7—Headquarters

9th Lancers.

Saturday, Jan . 9—Berthen .

Monday, "11" Battery.

Wednesday, Jan . 13—Headquarters18th Hussars.

Friday, Jan .

1 —St-Jans-CappelChurch.

Sunday, Jan . 17-Headquarters4th Dragoon Guards.

Each day at one o'clock .

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SPORT WITH

VARIOUS PACKS4t

The Atherstone.

The weather during the past month has continued to be extremelyvariable, and sport in consequence most uncertain . On January 4,hounds met at Upton, Miss Inge being in command owing to theMaster's absence . Rain had been falling continuously and the groundwas heavy and waterlogged in all directions . Owing to the floodedcondition of the Iow-lying ground, operations were commenced atShenton . The first two coverts drawn were blank, but a distant holloaproclaimed a fox some way off . On hounds being put on the line, thefox doubled back in the direction from which the pack had come, andleaving French Covert on the right made as though for Lindley . Beingheaded by a cart in Fenn Lane, he swung back into the Eleven Acres,the first draw of the morning . After some very slow hunting thehounds took the line back into French Covert, and with the help of afriendly lift, gradually worked up to their quarry, whom they eventuallydespatched in Shenton Park . The next four coverts were blank, butin Bosworth Park a fox jumped up out of the long grass in full view ofthe whole field . The pack strained every nerve to catch him, but thehome coverts assisting, Reynard was able to make his point for SuttonCheney . Getting to ground near the Reed Bed, he effected his escape,an attempt to bolt him with terriers proving of no avail . Hounds werethen taken home after a day 's sport which can be characterised asbeing entirely devoid of scent.

The following Wednesday the meet was at Twycross, at the farside of the Atherstone country. In the morning the scent was fair,and after Twycross Wood, Sheppy Wood and Orton Gorse had provedblank, a fox was roused in Blobbs Spinney . A sharp burst of thirty-five minutes followed over a good line of country into Gopsall Park,where unfortunately, a change of foxes occurred, and the run ended bythe fresh pilot dodging the pack.

A fresh fox was not found until late in the afternoon at NewtonGorse . The scent was now poor, but hounds ran him;to Appleby Blobbs,where he managed to slip away on the far side of the covert . Theground rode very heavy, and falls were numerous throughout the day .

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On Friday, January 8, the Atherstone enjoyed a real good day ' ssport, a brace of foxes providing two capital hunting runs.

In the morning a fox was roused from some osier beds in thevicinity of Claybrooke village, where the meet was held . Hounds gotaway with a sharp burst, and ran hard for a period of two hours beforefinally losing their pilot, with the latter viewed " stone cold " in thesame field as the pack. The line from Clavbrooke was straight forFrowlesworth Gorse, here the fox was headed and turning towardsSharnford he ran up to the village, crossing the brook en route ; thelatter caused considerable disaster to the field, only four, including thehuntsman and whip, managing to survive . The hounds then racedon towards High Cross, and then turning to the left, reached towardsClaybrooke . A double circle round Frowlesworth Gorse then ensuedover a splendid bit of country . Hounds lost their pilot on one occasion,when lying down in a field of plough, but recovered him again, andcrossing the railway towards Dunton Bassett, ran him into view beforereaching the gorse. Though very beaten and crawling along in thesame field as the hounds, he managed to get to ground somewhere,as related, to the disappointment of the pack, who certainly deservedblood.

In the afternoon another fox was roused from Dunton Gorse, butafter a circular hunt, he managed to return to covert again . Houndswere then taken home, after a hard but most enjoyable day' s sport.Scent was particularly good throughout.

Saturday, January 9, the bitch pack met at " The Black Swan, "Grendon . A couple of runs in the morning from Grendon Wood andPowers Wood were barren of result, the fox in each case running theladies out of scent . A good pilot was then exploited from Lloyd'sCoppice, who led the field a fine run by Oldbury Rough through toMancetter Quarries, where hounds were stopped, not, however, beforethe hunt had the misfortune to lose Warrantry, who, jumping over theedge, was dashed to the bottom of the quarry and instantly killed.This is the same spot where another hound, Harlequin, was lost earlyin the season. The day was full of misfortune, as Morgan the hunts-man had a bad fall at a drop fence in the last run, and was severelyshaken . Owing to his accident, Morgan was unable to turn out thefollowing Monday at Weddington, and Molyneux carried the horn inhis place. Hounds found at Weddington Gorse, who, after a bit of arun, returned to his starting point, and there effected an escape . Anexcellent hunt of one hour and fifty minutes was enjoyed in the after-noon from Atterton Coverts ; the fox was viewed " stone cold " outsideEarl Shilton village at the end of the run, but hounds could not locatehim, and were disappointed of blood.

On Wednesday hounds met at Wharton, and the field had thepleasure of welcoming back the Master after an absence of nearly threeweeks owing to illness . Morgan too was also in the saddle again, nonethe worse for his toss the previous Saturday . Several coverts weredrawn blank until arriving at INewton Gorse, when a fine fox was

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quickly on foot, who led the field a merry dance of forty-five minutesbefore effecting his escape at Sheppy Wood . Miss Hilda Inge, theMaster 's second daughter, had a nasty toss through her horse fallinghack with her into Orton Dingle bottom, owing to the bank giving way.Happily there was no harm done, and both she and her mount weresafely extricated.

Shilton was the venue with the dog pack on January 15, and somegood sport was enjoyed, thanks to Mr . Charles Drackley, who, seeing abrace of foxes going down a rabbit-hole on his land, dug on to themand sent a message across to Mrs. Inge that he had a fox in readinessfor them. The first one gave a nice run before being marked toground in the earths in Three Potts Spinney . On returning for INo. two,he unfortunately got hung up at the start, and was quickly choppedby the pack. A further fox was sent away later, but lost again inApson Gorse . Hounds were then taken home.

Two sharp nights ' frost caused a postponement of the Mondayfixture at Peckleton Common, but Mrs . Inge arranged to hunt at thesame place the next day, and consequently 11 .30 on January 19, sawthe pack at the previous day's venue. After drawing the coverts atTooley and Normanton blank, the hounds marked an open earth onthe far side of the latter place . The Hunt terrier being handy, a foxwas soon bolted, who gave hounds a sharp thirty-five minutes ' burstbefore they lost his scent at Enderby . The pack then returned to theearth, which held another fox ; they were unable to bolt him, however,and the day then terminated.

The Friday meet was abandoned owing to snow, and the weekended with the meet at Packington Gate Park on January 23 . Somesplendid work was done by the dog pack in a long day 's woodlandhunting. Morgan kept them hard at it, ably assisted by Mrs . Inge,who was always at hand. Finding at once in Packington Decoy, ahunt of one hour and thirty minutes resulted in hounds being run outof scent within two fields of their starting point . A fox from Birch-moor Stump gave a good, but twisting run before going to ground inQuarry Wood. Digging operations were put in force, and houndswere soon rewarded.

January 25 hounds met at Mancetter and an enjoyable day ' s sportresulted in a kill at Purley Chase and a second run of over an hourfrom Hartshill Haves before hounds lost their pilot, who returned tothe Hayes.

The Wednesday meet at Elford resulted in two good hunts of onehour ten minutes and one hour twenty-five minutes, though on eachoccasion hounds had to admit defeat . Haselow's Covert provided thefirst fox, who, after a twisting run, escaped the pack near Elford.The second pilot was roused in Clifton Rough and got to ground in theearths near Thorpe Gorse.

January 29, the hounds trained to the meet at Brinklow . AllOaks, first draw, was tenantless, but Town Thorns produced a fox,which hounds promptly killed . Morgan then took them to a holloa

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in the direction of Newbold, and hounds puzzled a line out throughthe Coneries before losing their fox near INewbold-on-Avon . Harboro'and Pailton Gorses were blank, as also were the INewbold RevelCoverts . Going on to Heath's Gorse, it was some time before houndsopened, but when they did they gave no quarter, and it was splendidto watch the manner in which hounds dashed through this thick,gorsey covert . When the fox at last broke, they soon had him,rolling him over in the third field beyond the gorse . It was a long trotto Coal Pit Lane, but a fox was waiting in Hobbley's Furze, and awayhe went over the lane nearly to Wibtoft . Doubling back, he recrossedthe lane into Newnham Park, and ran through Burton Pool, and backinto Cotton's Furze . The fox now ran as if he meant Copson Gorse,but leaving this covert he went on to the Long Spinney . He thencrossed and recrossed the Coal Pit Lane, and went through every covertin the district nearly, inc'uding Copson Gorse, hounds having to bestopped at dark when pointing for Sharnford . This was a great per-formance on the part of huntsman and hounds, as they were huntingcontinuously for an hour and forty minutes.

February i saw the pack at Harris Bridge . Sibson Wolds wasblank, as also were Robev's Gorse and Lady Byron's Covert . Therewas a brace of foxes in Stuart's Piece . The selected one after runningthrough Lady Byron's covert made a line for Carlton, but doubledback at the canal to the starting point . There was but very littlescent, but the dog hounds, however, kept plodding on, and eventuallycarried a line into Shruton Gorse . Being informed that the fox haddoubled, hounds were taken back over the canal and soon hit off theline towards the Coton Coverts . From here the fox was viewed, andcrossing the road into Bosworth Park he ran straight through the ReedBed. The pace improved, as passing Cadeby Sandholes on the leftthey went over a nice line of country through Botany Bay Covert toNewbold Verdon . After this point, however, it came to very slowhunting on a cold scent, the fox eventually being given up . The packhad, however, stuck to him for an hour and fifty minutes.

The annual Hunt meeting was duly held at INuneaton on February4, and Mrs. Inge's offer to hunt the country for another season withher daughter, Miss Margaret Inge, as joint-Master, was unanimouslyaccepted. This determination will, we are sure, give the greatestsatisfaction throughout the country.

The Blankney.These hounds resumed hunting at Stapleford on January 2, but

heavy rain had put the country in such a waterlogged condition thatsport was only carried on with much difficulty . At Stapleford Woodhounds soon found a brace of foxes, one of which broke away on thesouth-east side across Stapleford Moor . He, however, had not travelledfar before he was headed back to the covert, where the hunt was carriedon for some time . Scent served hounds well, and they were busy fornearly two hours . It is probable, however, that they changed foxes

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LADY STALBRIDGE, WHO, DURING HER HUSBAND'S ABSENCE WITH HIS REGIMENT,

HAS BEEN HUNTING HIS PACK, THE SOUTH AND WEST WILTS FOXHOUNDS .

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in the extensive coverts . At half-past two hounds were called off andproceeded to Campbell's Earths, which were, however, tenantless.

The pack met at Martin on January 6 in better weather . TheMaster, Mr. Clayton-Swan, who was hunting hounds, first tried thelocal wood without success . A move was then made to Digby Wood,where hounds disturbed a fox which led them into the Fens . PassingCatley Abbey, the going was very deep, as the hunt proceeded to theoutskirts of Walcot . The cold, wet land carried no scent, however,and hounds had eventually to own themselves beaten . Going back toSir George Whichcote's covert, a fox, probably the one roused in themorning, was bolted . He crossed the Scopwick-Timberland road, butwas run into by the pack after traversing a couple of fields . Therewas an enjoyable gallop with an outlier which hounds disturbed en

route to Kirkby Green. The fox travelled for a time in the direction ofScopwick, but turned back, and crossing the Great Northern and-Great Eastern Railways, went on towards the coverts at Digby, wherehe made good his escape.

On January 9 hounds met at Welbourn Grange, and a fox wasquickly roused at Morley's Earths . He took a good line over Braunce-well Heath towards Dunsby Gorse, before making a loop into theBelvoir country to Cranwell Wood. Facing again into the open,hounds quickly pulled him down after a very good hunt of about hafan hour . They were soon going again through the Cranwell countrywith an outlier, which they ran back to Brauncewell, thence in thedirection of Bloxholme, before they were beaten.

On Wednesday, January 13, hounds met at Haverholme . Aftera blank at Evedon Wood they started a Haverholme fox from theosiers, which they killed near the Priory . The osiers did not responda second time, and Sleaford Wood also failed . Leasingham Moorwas then visited, and an attempt made to bolt a fox from Mr . Tomlin-son's earths . The tenant would not budge, however, and this endeda rather tame day's sport.

On Saturday, January 16, the meet took place at Harmston, withSir George Whichcote in command, and some capital sport was enjoyed,despite the tempestuous wind which prevailed . Harmston brick pitsyielded a stout customer who went well for forty-five minutes beforeyielding his brush . At the outset he led nearly to Harmston station,but on nearing the railway, swung to the right and for a time pointedfor the Coleby region, crossing the low fields between the Granthamand Lincoln road . The line then crossed the River Brant, which wasin a state of flood, and much of the adjoining land was submerged.The fox faced the water, and continued his flight over the open countrywith the intention of making Aubourn Gorse . Hounds, which hadbeen running well from the start in spite of the heavy going, gradualyworked up to their quarry, rolling him over just before he reached thesanctuary of the gorse. Coming back to Coleby, the pack found afresh fox in the gorse, and forced him away on the south side with apoint for Somerton Castle . Before reaching here, however, the fox

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was headed, and by the use of twisting tactics, he succeeded in shakingoff his pursuers in the INavenby low fields . A move was then made toWellingore Gorse, which proved to be tenantless . Lubbock's Gorse,one of the safest finds in the vale, however, quickly responded, and agood gallop towards Welbourne, where hounds were again beaten,concluded the sport for the day.

Kirkby Green was the fixture for Wednesday, January 20 . Therewas no lack of foxes, but they failed to bolt one from a local earth.Kirkby Gorse came next on the list, and a good fox quickly set out forRowston, but after crossing the Sleaford turnpike, he was headed, andturning aside to Digby, was lost to hounds near the Sleaford high road,after a pretty hunt of about three-quarters of an hour . A visit to SirGeorge Whichcote's covers here and to King's Cover proved blank.However, at a later period the field had the satisfaction of a final huntin the direction of home, when hounds ran towards Blankney from thegorse of that name.

On Saturday, January 30, a good day 's sport in the Woodlandswas enjoyed from Stapleford . Rain overnight had rendered the goingsomewhat heavy, but the ground carried a scent, and hounds made themost of it . At Stapleford Wood they soon had a fox on his legs, andafter a dusting in covert, he broke away on the north side, over Staple-ford Moor, to the coverts at Norton Disney. For a time he was ableto hold his own there, but hounds stuck to him, and carrying a linethrough the wood, went on over the main road from Newark to Lincoln,where the fox was viewed . With a little more time he would un-doubtedly have paid the penalty, but he just managed to escape withhis brush by going to ground after a good run of over half an hour.Coming back to Norton Disney Wood, hounds were soon on the line ofanother fox. They hunted with a good head over Stapleford Moorand back again to Stapleford Wood, where the fox again went to ground.With the assistance of a terrier he was bolted, and after a further spellof woodland hunting, he was pulled down by the pack . The patienceand perseverance shown by hounds throughout both hunts was mostcommendable.

The Bicester.

January 2 saw this pack at Trafford Bridge, and a good day'ssport was enjoyed, hounds chopping one fox and killing another aftera nice sporting hunt of one hour and thirty minutes . A third foxafforded a circling hunt from Red Hill and eventually escaped his pur-suers on reaching Red Hill again.

The meet on January 5 took place at Lower Heyford, on the RiverCherwell . The weather was open and mild, with a thin drizzle ofrain . Foxes were plentiful, INorthbrook Spinney providing a leash.Of these one was chopped, but another broke in the direction of Caulcottand, bearing right handed over the Wattle Bank, made across the bigarable grounds to Middleton Park, over which he crossed to the gardens

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around the house . Shortly afterwards, after leaving there, houndsran out of scent at the Ridings . The Earl of Leven and Melville ' scoverts were next visited, and hounds were not many minutes beforethey were running hard across Kirtlington Park to the larch plantationsclose by the Roundabouts, from which point Middleton Park wasagain invaded. Making for the open again, the fox made a feinttowards Bignell, but swinging right-handed, again shaped his coursein the direction of Chesterton Fields . Progress became slow, the countrybeing in a terribly waterlogged condition, and the pursuit was finallyabandoned just short of the Upper Heyford road.

On Saturday, January 9, the hounds were at Astrop . Scent wasfar from good, and a somewhat moderate day 's sport resulted . Houndsgot on to a leash of foxes during the day, but could do no good with anyof them, each making his escape after a short run.

Sport was greatly improved for the following meet at Finmere, onJanuary 12 . The Plantation quickly yielded a pilot, who made offthrough the woodlands to Tingewick Wood . Breaking on the top sidehe made for Gawcott Wood and then on by Preston Bissett village toChetwode Manor, in the neighbourhood of which he managed toescape his pursuers by going to ground . The Round Wood heldanother fox that ran through the big woodlands to Finmere Plantation.From there he made for Park Thorns, and ran on by Pond Head intoShelswell Park, hounds pulling him down at Hethe village . FringfordHill was next drawn blank and hounds proceeded to Stratton OldField Copse, where they found at once and ran their fox hard to PoodleGorse . Pushing him on they swung to the left over Poundon Hill,going on by Twyford Lodge, right-handed past Charndon village, andon to Edgcott, where hounds were stopped after an excellent hunt overa good line of country.

On January 14 the fixture was kept at Arncott, and but moderatesport was recorded . During the day many coverts were drawnbank. A fox, however, was found at Graven Hill Wood, who providedthe only run, a hunt of sixty minutes, which terminated by houndsbeing run out of scent in the neighbourhood of Marsh Gibbon.

Saturday, January 16, showed a marked improvement whenhounds met at Fenny Compton Wharf . Hounds found on BoddingtonHill and quickly accounted for their fox . They then got on to anotherand ran him by Wormleighton, across the railway to Fenny Comptonvillage, where he was lost in the Warwickshire country . After a fewblank draws a visit to Griffin 's Gorse quickly set another customerafoot . Making away in the direction of Charwelton, the fox swung to theright and led on to Hinton-in-the-Hedges. A second right-handed turntook the line to Byfield and, after crossing the railway, they proceededto Farndon Grange to Warden Hill, where the pilot just saved hisbrush by going to ground in front of the pack, who certainly deserveda kill.

On Thursday, January 21, a good day's sport was enjoyed fromSteeple Claydon . Proceedings started with Adams Gorse, and here a

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COLONEL \V HALL WALKER, M .P.,

the well-known racing owner, who has accepted the Mastership of the CheshireHounds for next season . He is here shown on " Buttercup," upon whom hecarried off the House of Commons Light-weight race in 1910 at Epping . ColonelWalker has been associated with the Cheshire Hunt as boy and man for nearly

half a century .

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brace of foxes were quickly evicted . Killing the one, they were speedilyaway on the line of his companion, and after a capital hunt ofover sixty minutes, they pul led him down in the open near LeaBridge.

A fox was then bolted from a stick heap near Finemore Hill, andhounds quickly put paid to his account . The pack then proceededto Finemore Hill, where they found their fourth fox, whom theylost after a fair hunt at Knowle Hill.

Souldern Gate was the venue on January 23 . Finding in AynhoPark, a line over the road to Cook's Covert led to Baynard's Green,where the fox shook off his pursuers . A find at the Little Wood ledto hounds again losing their pilot at Bucknell Spinneys . Cotmoreprovided the third fox of the day, who was also successful in evadinghis pursuers, after a good hunt through Stoke Big Wood, Ardleyvillage, Fewcott, and Fritwell Gorse.

The following Tuesday at Skimmingdish Gate, three runs wereobtained, but in neither case were the pack able to account for theirfox. Scenting conditions were not good, though hounds were mostpatient and persevering . So far the Bicester record is 89braceof foxes, which in view of the bad weather which has predominatedthis season, is distinctly one on which they may congratulatethemselves.

The Belvoir.Some bright sport has been witnessed in the Belvoir country

during the past month, where there has been almost a superabundanceof foxes.

On January 2, from Sedgebrook Station, a fast run was witnessedin the morning from the Privet's Covert, quite a good type of foxleading the pack a merry dance by Staunton Hall to Long Bennington,where he sought the seclusion of a stick heap . Only the best mountedof the field were able to keep with the hounds at all, as the going wasvery holding. Another good hunt followed from Normanton TopCovert, in which the pilot proved victorious after a circling run.Hounds next got on the line of a travelling fox close to Normantonvillage, and an excellent run of about twelve miles with a point ofseven ensued, Reynard again making good his escape at GothamThorns.

On January 3 fair sport was witnessed from the fixture at Leaden-ham station, though proceedings were somewhat spoilt by the numberof foxes afoot.

From California Covert a fox was roused, but there was very littlescent, and after running through Fulbeck Hill Top to Fulbeck village,the line could not be carried any further . Byard's Leap and Chaplin'sGorse were both blank, but a fox at the Marquis of Bristol's plantationgave them a useful hunt to Cranwell Lodge, where sport was spoilt bya superabundance of foxes . A brace of outliers joined in the fray,

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with the result that hounds divided . When finally united, they ranround by Byard's Leap, and with a quick burst got on top of their fox,who only got just to ground in the nick of time on Mr . Tomlinson'sfarm. Some further sport from Rauceby High Wood closed the day.

The Three Queens appointment was extensively patronised onJanuary 6, with Mr . T . H. Bouch in command, other visitors, includingCaptain Ellison, Major Lockett, and Captain Tatchell, on a brief visitfrom the front . The best sport of the earlier part of the day was con-tained in the burst with one of a brace found at Tipping's Gorse. Ofanother brace at the Bottom Cover, Buckminster Park, they killedone in cover . At Royce's Cover a fox was roused, who headed forSaltby and then turned back to Sproxton, where hounds were beaten.Another better pilot was found at Lord Dysart's planting, but afterpassing Stonesby village for Bescaby Oaks, and on to Herring ' s Gorse,scent failed and enabled the fox to again evade his pursuers . Somesubsequent sport was obtained from Newman's Gorse, but their pilotescaped after a hunt of short duration.

The Belvoir Hounds were on the Lincolnshire side on January Sat Oasby Mill . Both Patman's Wood and Haydor Southings provedtenantless, as also was Demblebee Thorns . There appeared to be afair scent with a fox found in Osbournby Top, who set his mask straightto Demblebee Rectory, where he was headed . Turning back forBaker's Spinney, scent became weaker, hounds being beaten whenINewton was reached . An outlier near the Rectory provided the nextrun, but quickly making his way to Aswarby Park, the pilot thereshook off his pursuers . With a fresh fox at Aswarbv, hounds ran verymuch better, and killed him in the open ; while yet another Aswarbvfox was hustled through the park from the plantation to the village,but thanks to the waning light he saved his brush when hounds entered

Aswarby Thorns.Landyke Lane, on the Leicestershire side, was well patronised as

their Saturday fixture . On resorting to Clawson Thorns a good foxwas at once afoot, and hounds hunted him in a circle round to thecovert again . From this point he struck out for Clawson Mill, and onreaching the village nothing more could be done with him . Thisrepresented a good hunt of one hour and twenty-five minutes . In theafternoon scent was not so good. Finding afresh at Sherbrooke'sCover, this fox soon found a safe asylum under a stick heap. Anotherpilot at Hose Thorns was forced to quit, and hounds held on to a poorline to Long Clawson village, where they had to own defeat . A secondvisit to the Thorns produced a cowardly fox, who was lost in HolwellMouth.

On Tuesday, January 12, the appointment was Fulbeck, on theLincolnshire side . From Willson's Osiers the pack were soon in pur-suit of a fox which had chosen Fulbeck Hall for his point, there tomingle with many comrades . Keeping to their pilot, however, houndspushed him on by Victoria Gorse and Culverthorpe Hall to Reeve ' sCover and back, and over much the same ground again to Fulbeck .

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Getting weary of such persistent attention he finally went to groundin a rabbit hole at Victoria Gorse . It was excellent hound-workthroughout . An outlier then gave them a twisty hunt through HoughGorse, in the vicinity of which he went to ground.

On Wednesday, January 13, hounds met at Thorpe Arnold.Proceedings opened at Burbridge's Covert, a favourite spot situatedin the best country of the Belvoir, and its adjacent hunts, the Quornand the Cottesmore . A brace of foxes were quickly roused, and onetook a line to Melton, where hounds were beaten . Melton Spinneyprovided the next pilot, who, after being headed and chased by a sheepdog was killed close to Scalford village in some farm buildings . MeltonBrook was encountered during the run, and exacted its customary tollfrom the field, one lady in particular earning a good ducking.

Further runs from Goadby Gorse and Clawson Thorns resulted inthe escape of the fox on each occasion.

A high wind which practically amounted to a gale proved a greatspoil sport to the fixture at the " Carre Arms " at Sleaford onJanuary 15 . There were plenty of foxes, but an entire absence ofscent made it practically impossible to hold the line of any one, andhounds were unable to afford a run of any kind.

The following day the hunt was entertained at Staunton Grange,by Mr. J . T. Farr . Proceedings started by drawing the home coverts,from which, after some hustling, a fine old dog fox was evicted . Set-ting his mask for Bottesford, this grand customer led the pack in abee line for fully four miles to the junction, at which point he wasbarely fifty yards in front of the hounds . A sudden check at the rail-way line was his preservation, as Woodward was compelled to hold uphis hounds whilst a train was passing, and the pilot by this means gota fresh start . A judicious cast enabled the pack to recover the line,and off they set at top speed once more through Normanton LittleCovert, and then by way of the Top Spinney down to Foston village.The pilot being headed here, he turned back to INormanton Big Covert,and on through the Lower Covert to Long Bennington . Here his doomseemed certain, for the bitches were hot upon his scent, but luckily forhim, and unluckily for the hounds, a brace of outlying foxes intervened.Hounds took on with a fresh fox, which, running back to Normanton,crossed the Foston district to Thirteen Acre, where he went to ground.The first fox was found near Staunton Grange at 11.15 ; it was 1 .45when the hunt came to an end in Thirteen Acre, a run of no less thantwo and a half hours' duration . The hunt was not without its tragicside, as Mr. Marsh had the misfortune to lose his well-known oldchestnut horse, which fell down dead at Normanton Big Covert . Theowner had a lucky escape, as the horse rolled over, pinning him to theground where he lay until assistance arrived . Allington Coverts werenext visited, and a fox found in a small spinney . A fast thirty-fiveminutes ensued, when the pack got on to a stale line, which theycarried to INormanton Big Covert, where further pursuit was aban-doned .

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During the early part of the following week sport was not quiteso good at the Cranwell and Croxton Park fixtures, but Saturday,January 23, was quite a red-letter day, and hounds could not do wrong.Jericho Woods was the first covert drawn, and from here a fox made offat once in a direct line for Bees Gorse . From there the pilot made forGonerby Hill and on past the village to Barrowby Thorns, where hegained sanctuary in an open earth. A second run followed fromHarrison's Osiers led back to Jericho Woods, where the fox made goodhis escape.

Bees Gorse then provided what may well prove to be the run ofthe season, hounds fairly spreadeagling the field and running for somepart of the time without any assistance . The first few fields afterleaving Bees were plough, but the pack never hesitated, and crossingthe Great North Road, went on until the Allington road was gained.From here the pilot made for Sedgebrook Station, where he turnedback sharp to the left . Hounds fairly beat horses over the stronglyfenced country which leads up to Barrowby Thorns . The fox wasseen to enter the covert here just in advance of the pack, both dis-appearing from view when the leading horseman was two fields away.Hounds hunted the line right through the covert, the delay enablingthe huntsman and a few of the field to get up in time to see themstreaming away down the slope and over the Nottingham railway.Here a bad accident was narrowly averted by the driver of a train juststopping his engine as the pack poured over the line in front of it.After crossing the railway the pace sobered a little, only to quicken upto almost racing pace again as the pack looped back over the railwaybehind Sedgebrook village. Here hounds were lost to view, butguided by their cry, the field found them again just below Allingtonvillage. The climax was now at hand, and after running their quarrythrough the New Covert, hounds pulled him down in a spinney byAllington Hall.

On Tuesday, January 26, the pack met at Ancaster Station, andmanaged to get three runs during the day, in all of which, how-ever, the quarry managed to get to ground, owing to insufficientstopping.

At a meeting of the Belvoir Hunt Committee, the resignation, todate from the end of the present season, of Lord Robert Manners asjoint-Master, was accepted ., and with the approval of the Duke ofRutland, the offer of Mr . T. Bouch to continue as sole Master, huntthe country four days a week, and carry the horn himself, was unani-mously agreed to . The duke will continue to lend his hounds andthe kennels as formerly. Pending the termination of the war, thenumber of days hunting per week will in a measure depend on theclaims by the War Office on the Hunt stables . In consequence of thesechanges the present huntsman, R . Woodward, will be open to anotherengagement, and the only other change in the personnel of the kennelstaff is that the present first whipper-in Boore has been promoted firstwhipper-in and kennel huntsman .

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The Cottesmore.

During the past month the Cottesmore have been enjoying somegood gallops . On January 5 a good field met at Knossington, andproceedings opened at Orton Park Wood, where several foxes were onfoot . One got away at once with hounds at his brush, and afterreaching Cold Overton, entered the Fish Ponds Spinney, where he wasrun into and killed . Another pilot from Ranksborough Gorse wastaken back to the Fish Ponds, and from there by a line to Hill Covert,and on over Pickwell where scent gave out . A further run was thenobtained from Orton Park Wood, and after an extended hunt byBurrough Hill Wood to Gartree Hill, the fox was again lost in Bur-rough Hill Wood . Later on in the afternoon, several foxes were about,and hounds worked another one round through the Somerby andPickwell country, before darkness put a stop to proceedings at Bur-rough Hill Wood once more.

Saturday, January 9, saw the hounds at Uppingham, and a goodrun was enjoyed in the morning from Wardley Wood, the fox beinglost at Stoke Dry village. A further fox from Stoke End supplied arun from the Stockerston Valley into Mr . Fernie's country, where thepilot was lost at Nevill Holt . Proceedings concluded with a huntfrom Ayston Spinney, which again crossed into Mr . Fernie's territory,hounds being whipped off on reaching Stockerston village.

A good hunt was enjoyed at the Loddington fixture on Tuesday,January 12, the long run from Loddington Redditch resulting in thefox getting to ground at Tugby.

On Saturday from Somerby an outlying fox gave a good run roundthe Pickwell country, and was finally pulled down in the open nearPickwell . A further run from Stapleford Park ended in the pilot beinglost in the Rectory ground at Saxelbye . This brought a capital day'ssport to a finish.

Frost caused the abandonment of the Witham Common meet onMonday, January 18, but on the following day at Sanvey Castlehunting was resumed . Scent, however, was very poor, and thoughone or two short runs took place, in each case the fox was able to beathounds. The country was extremely heavy, and horses were severelytaxed.

On January 23 a good field assembled at the Glaston venue,hounds registering a kill at Manton Gorse with a circling fox, whichthey evicted from Lax Hill.

On January 25 and 26 some sport was witnessed from HolywellHall and Cole's Lodge . Foxes were plentiful on each occasion, buthounds were unable to do much with them at either fixture.

Mr. Fernie's.

On Thursday, January 7, the meet took place at Little Stretton,but owing to a heavy fog, the morning was wasted . After twelve

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THE PUCKERIDGE FOXHOUNDS WITH THE JOINT-MASTER, MR. E. E. BARCLAY.

THE PUCKERIDGE IS ONE OF THE HUNTS TO FEEL THE PINCH OF WAR, AND MR . BARCLAY ISRETIRING AT THE END OF THE PRESENT SEASON,

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o'clock, however, the mist lifted somewhat, and a good run ensuedfrom Thurnby Covert, the fox finally being lost in the Quorn countryat Keyham, where he got to ground.

On January 11, some fair sport was obtained from the Saddingtonfixture, but owing to the number of foxes about, matters were some-what complicated. A good run, however, was obtained from JohnBall Gorse, the hounds being finally run out of scent on reachingLaughton Hills.

Thatcher, who had been laid up with influenza, was again in thesaddle on January 14 at Staunton Wyville, and some high-class sportwas witnessed . A brace of foxes were roused at Langton Caudle, andthe selected one provided an excellent hunting run of one hour andtwenty minutes before the pack put paid to his account at Gloostonvillage hard by the churchyard.

Two days ' nice sport were enjoyed over the pastures in Mr.Fernie's country on January 21 and 22, though the weather, whichincluded a certain amount of snow, was most unpropitious . On theThursday from Great Glenn two runs were obtained from Glenn Gorseand INorton Gorse, both foxes, however, escaping, the second one beinglost at Billesdon Coplow . On the Friday, from Slawston, a fox wasroused and gave some good sport over a strongly fenced country,finally effecting his escape at Langton.

An invitation meet at Lyddington by the Cottesmore was theoccasion of a bye-day on January 26 . No particularly good run wasrecorded, but a brace of foxes were accounted for, after digging opera-tions had been resorted to in the case of the second.

January 28 saw the hounds at Church Langton, and asplendidrun of forty minutes across country was enjoyed . Finding at theHallSpinney, the fox was quickly away, hounds finally losing him at GreatBowden. Returning to Langton Caudle, another was soon afoot, anda good run then followed into the Hallaton country, hounds finallymarking their fox to ground close to Stopp's Spinney.

The Quorn.

Sport during the earlier portion of last month showed nothing ofmuch importance to record . On Saturday, January 9, hounds met atWidmerpool " New " Inn, and a sharp gallop was enjoyed from theCurate's, the fox being finally lost at Rowhoe Wood.

On January 11 there was a plenitude of foxes in the neighbour-hood of Ab-Kettleby . Hounds, however, unfortunately divided, andnothing was done. Grimstone Gorse supplied a good fox, whichhounds lost near Ab-Kettleby. A further pilot was found in Marriott ' sSpinney and gave the field a good gallop to Saxelbye, where houndswere stopped when pointing for Welby Osiers.

On Saturday, January i6, a grand hunt of over an hour wasenjoyed with a fox from Willoughby Gorse, hounds having met atWymeswold . The pilot took them over a remarkably good line of

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country through Ellas Gorse to Wolton Thorne, and on to Seagrave.The line now led to Clayton 's Spinney, and from there in a semicircleto Shoby Scholes, and on to Lord Aylesford's covert and Grimstone,where hounds had to be stopped . This was quite one of the besthunts the pack have enjoyed this season.

The following week 's sport was hardly up to the usual average,and a meet on January 23 at Pawdy Cross Roads had a most un-interesting commencement, the morning being spent in trying severalcoverts, all of which proved tenantless . A brace of foxes were dis-turbed at Mundy's Gorse, and the line of one was taken through OldFosse to Curate's Gorse, where hounds were stopped . The pack metat Shoby Cross Roads on January 25, but owing to fog were held upfor some time . The atmosphere being clearer on the higher ground,Curate 's Gorse was the first attempt, but proved blank . An outlyingfox jumped up in the open near Old Dalby, but scent was extremelypoor, and hounds were unable to hold the line after reaching Old DalbyHall . Later on a pilot was found at Lord Aylesford's covert, andhounds ran merrily along until they reached Clayton ' s Gorse . Herecomplications ensued with a brace of fresh foxes, with the result thathounds divided, one portion carrying a line through Thrussington,where they were stopped, while the other ran towards Seagrave . Onjoining forces again, however, hounds threw it up and had to be takenhome .

W e understand the reason that George Leaf is seeking anotherpost of huntsman at the end of the cur rent season, is owing to CaptainForrester having decided to himself carry the horn next season.Nimrod Capel, the first whip, has been promoted to the post of kennelhuntsman.

The Croome.This pack met at Strensham on January 9, and hounds enjoyed

plenty of blood, though there was not a great deal of sport providedfor the field . A brace of foxes were found at the church covert, oneof them being quickly rolled over. The next pilot was supplied byArbor Wood, but took refuge in a drain at Towbury Hill . He wasbolted by the terrier, together with two companions who were shelter-ing there . The two latter were despatched by the pack, and mean-while the hunted fox had slipped away . After a nice gallop roundBrockeridge Common, hounds were obliged to own defeat.

On January 12 a brace of foxes found in Merryvale Gorse, nearthe meet at The Rhydd, were evicted, both being pulled down by thehounds, one in covert and the other after a sharp burst to HanleyCastle, where taking shelter in the kitchen of the Old Rectory House,he was despatched underneath the table, the room fortunately beingempty at the time . Several foxes were found in Langdales, and onewas hunted over a nice line to Merryvale Gorse, where scent gave out.A second fox was picked up in the park and made away across the golf

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course on top of the common . Here he turned left-handed to HornyoldCovert, and made the best of his way back to Langdales, where heeffected his escape.

The meet on January 16 at Stonebow Bridge was entirely spoiledby a cold north wind which killed all trace of scent . A brace of foxeswere roused in Pelpelton Rough, and after the first one had taken aline over the Abberton country, which hounds were unable to follow,his companion was chopped by hounds in the covert upon their return.Late in the afternoon a find at Hands Break gave a sharp circular huntover the park at Caldwell before scent gave out near Lodge Wood.

On January 18 a visit was paid to Croome Perry Wood, and anumber of foxes, at least five brace, were scattered . One, after a gooddusting in the wood, made off for the Boat-house covert, and waspulled down close to the Summer-house after a sharp gallop . Asecond fox took the field to Croome Perry and over the Deer Park toSalt Baths Covert, where hounds were baffled.

On Saturday, January 23, a meet was held at the Master's resi-dence, Stoke House, a large field having gathered to enjoy the hospi-tality of Mr. and Mrs . Gresson . Unfortunately, to the keen disappoint-ment of both the Master and his wife, the day proved practically blank.A fox was roused in Woodleigh Break who headed for Kinnersley, butthe pack could not make anything of the line, and this was the solitaryincident in the whole day 's sport.

On Tuesday, January 26, better sport was enjoyed from Old Hills.A fox found at South Wood gave a circular hunt in and around Madres-field Park, hounds being finally beaten by the pilot, who was largelyassisted by the presence of a flock of sheep . Parts of the run, whichextended over nearly two hours, were at a good pace.

Blackmore Vale.

Sport during January has been carried on under rather tryingconditions, the weather being extremely rough with high winds andheavy rain. On January 14, hounds met at Cockrode where a braceof foxes were found, one of which was soon killed a mile from thecovert . The second fox broke up wind from West Wood, and afterrunning fast through Bewley Wood and Dungeon Wootton Wood, gotto ground near Castle Hill.

On Saturday, January i6, there was practically a gale ofwind at the commencement, and the conditions were most trying.After the first two coverts had been drawn blank a good pilot wasroused from Sherborne Park . Conditions were now changed, and witha hot scent hounds carried the line through Orweston by the left toMarsh Copse . From there, crossing the bridge for Holwell Church,hounds bore right-handed to Holwell Covert, and on to Pulham Gorse.Here a fresh fox jumped up, and the pack divided, only two couplesholding the line of the hunted one. The main portion of the packwent away after their fresh fox through Bewley Wood, where they

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again divided, six couples going on through Short Wood and theremainder on to Buckland Knoll, where they were stopped.

On Thursday, January 21, the pack met at Bagber Cross Roads.The morning was blank, but in the afternoon a fine run was enjoyedwith a good fox found on Prior's Down . Crossing the railway and theriver below Andrew 's Copse, hounds went away over the Bagber road,recrossed the river and on to Deadmoor . Here the fox bore right-handed over a good line of country to Stock Big Wood, where hewas lost. This was a good fifty minutes over a splendid line ofcountry.

On Tuesday, January 26, a good run was enjoyed of fifty minutesfrom Anisehills after meeting at Kingsdon Cross Roads.

The Heythrop.On Saturday, January i6, the fixture was Ascott and from Stockley

Wood a customer was unearthed who gave the field a good twistingrun, in which there was plenty of fine hound-work to admire, beforethe pack rolled him over near Widley Wood.

The following Monday, January i8, saw hounds meeting at theMaster's house, who again took the field after an enforced absence.Hounds found near the keeper's house, and hunted their fox throughWest Wood to Wheatfield Hill, and on to Castle Farm, where he got toground. The Long Wood held several foxes, the one hounds settleddown to crossing the drive and pointing for Kitegrove, from whence hedoubled back, re-crossing the drive, and going through the Long Woodacross the park . He then circled round Heythrop House andfinallydefeated hounds in Long Wood . Hyde Wood held another pilot whomade for Pomfret Bottoms, where he got to ground.

A moderate day's sport was recorded when hounds met at Farm-ington Grove on Friday, January 22 . In the morning a short huntwas enjoyed from Farmington to Turk Dean, where hounds were runclean out of scent . A better run was secured later with a pilot fromClapton, who, however, got clear away from the pack in the meadowsbelow the town of Bourton-on-the-Water.

The following day for the meet at Chadlington, a dense fog pre-vailed . This, however, lifted when proceedings commenced, butscent was poor, and hounds could not do much with their foxes . Tworuns were enjoyed—a short one from Dean, which quickly terminated at

Mr . Biss's covert, where the pack ran out of scent ; and a rather betterone from New Park, Ritchley, where a brace of foxes were roused . Theselected pilot took a line through Dog-Kennel Wood to Cleveley, andfrom there to Gaginwell . Here a check took place, but hounds puzzledout a line to Old Green Lane, only to find themselves beaten whenclose to Sandford Park.

On January 25 the venue was Pomfret Castle . Badger's Gorseand the Plantations were tenantless, but hounds found at Pond Tailand ran this fox to Cow Hill, along French's Hollow and back to Cow

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Hill, eventually getting back to the starting-point, where they couldmake nothing more of him . Captain Denis Daly, the deputy-Master,caught sight of a fox in an old oak tree in Great Tew Park . Jumpingdown at the crack of the whip, he ran across the park towards Cotten-ham Farm, when he suddenly doubled back, running through theWilderness to Great Tew village, and going to ground near Pond Tail.A visit was next paid to Hawk Hill, which responded at once . Houndsforced this fox away to Irondown Spinney, thence by Grove Ash toCottenham Spinney, and on to Cow Hill before scent gave out .