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H sa th ות to m r r C th al or C C ha W al H m th fo C be fo ОТ ev се di th de 111 ni M A no du ar no of Essex Times Nov 4th 89 THE CHASE : THE ESSEX HOUNDS . the WELCOMING THE NEW MASTER . There was a very large gathering at Matching Green on Monday , the occasion being the open ing meet of the Essex Hounds . Mi. C. E. Green was in charge for the first time as the new Master , and he received a most hearty welcome . Amongst the first to greet him were Sir Henry Selwin - Ibbetson and Mr. L. J. W. Arkwright , who represent , directly or indirectly , something like three decades of government Essex country , and to whose happily - conceived régime may be attributed the present prosperous condition of the Hunt . Sir Henry and Laly Sewin - Ibbetsou's party , who had been staying at Powa Hall , were Sir Brydges P. Henniker , Lady and Miss Henniker , Miss Disraeli , Hon . Charles Napier and Mrs. Lawrence , Col. and Mrs. Lockwood , Mr. and Mrs. Whitelaw , Mr. and Mrs. Bowlby , Mr. Gwynne Holford , and Mr. Alexander M. Mac kiunon . Lord Brooke , M.P. , and Lady Brooke , who had a four - horse brake , with two postillions in scarlet , were accompanied by Lord Lough borough , Mr. and Mrs. Tyndale White , Mr. R. Beale Colvin , M.F.H. , Miss Glyn , and Miss Tufnell . Lady Brooke , who donned the " pink . " rode a splendid bry hunter . Mr.Theobald , M.P. , drove a splendid , four - in - band team on to the ground , and with him were Mr. C. Theobald , Mr. E. Conder , and the Rev. G. H. Pemberton . Mr. Robert Lockwood , the indefatigable and courteous Hon . Secretary , and his amiable wife were equally early in their attendance . The " field " included also - Mr . W. S. Chisenhale Marsh , the Misses Chisenhale Marsh , Messrs . R. and F. Ball , Mr Gurney Sheppard , Mr. E. Pelly , Mrs. Howard I Fowler , Mrs. and Miss Tait , the Rev. F. A. S. b and Miss Fane , Messrs . Charrington ( 3 ) , Mr. A. h and the Misses Caldecott , Mr. and Mrs. Egerton Glyu , the Misses E. and M. Glyn , Mr. R. Y. Bevan , Mr. T , H. Harrison , Mr. and Mrs. Roffey , Mr. Melles , Mr. Walmsley , Mr. Todhunter , Mr. Reginald Hill , Mr. G. Arkwright , Capt . Forrester Colvin , the Rev. G. M. Wilson , Mr. G. H. Dawson , Mrs. Waters , Mr. and Mrs. Keppel , Mr. and Mrs. Tresham Gilbey , Miss Barker , Mr. O. Gould , jun . , the Misses Gould , Mr. C. F. Ridley , Mr. Walter Ridley , Mr. T. Usborne , the Rev. F. P. H. and Mrs. Powall , the Rav . R. L. Scott , the Rev , Capel Cure , Mr. , Mrs. , and Miss Harris ; Mr. Lloyd , Mr. T. H. Miller , Mr. Price , Mr. W. Foster ( Curtismill - green ) , Mr. and Mrs. E. Quare , Mr. F. K. Mat thews , Mr. T. Mathews , Mr. William Smith : ( Bishop Stortford ) , Mr. Sand , Miss Bowtel , Messra . G. and T. Milbank , Mr. Solomon Youug , Mr. and Mrs. J. Day ( Shering ) , Messrs . F. G. Unwin , W. H. and W. itsler , T. J. Mills , G. F. Avila , N. Sparrow , T. J. Howard , A. Poole ( Chelmsford ) , R. Walthain , H. Miles , Harry Sworder , J. I. Kirkby , J. Thurgood , G. Harris ( Bishop Stortford ) , Mr. and Mrs. Longman and party ( Epping ) , Messrs . Brown ( Wansted ) , G. Willis , W. Badeley , H. Ritchie , Skelton , Eorrows ( Little Barrington Hallj , Carter ( Hatfield Park ) , Lawrence ( Epping ) , Frank Parker ( Takeley ) , T. and W. Mugleston , Hunwich , T. Ephgrave , James Chapman , W. Warren , W. R. Hickmott , S. Dobson , F. and H. Cooper , E. H. Konny , & c . in East Anglean Nov 7th 89 EAST ESSEX HUNT . of " In the future , " a strain of a popular melody which seems to be regarded by the multitude just now , could not be applied to the Gathering of the Clans , " who assembled round the Master of the East Essex Hunt on the occasion of his opening meet on Thursday , adjourned for a week , alas ! because of the untimely death of Mr. Osgood Hanbury . " Act , act , in the living present , heart within , and God o'erhead , " eeemed to be their motto , and there was that fulfilment of the obligation which only a real view holloa can suggest . The weather could not have been more pro pitious . " Fair laughed the morn , and soft the zephyrs blow , " and man and maid , on horse , or foot , or wheels , wended their way to the hospitable precincts Felix Hall happily named , especially in connection with its present occupante . And such a sight was seen as would gladden the heart of the most ardent lover of the chase . In the background stood the mansion , of noble proportions , the hounds and their attendants well in the fore - front , and all around were the followers - the " field , " a serried throng , mounted and on foot , standing out bright and brilliantly in their scarlet in a lovely autumnal morning . is not an individual in the country who loves sport , per se , more than the Master , Mr. R. Beale Colvin - and he has ventured to approach within measurable distance of the North Pole - and it was peculiarly pleasant to find that on this day , when , to meet the times as the saying is , he himself sounded the born as huntsman , he was supported by every " man Jack o ' them , " there being very few absentees from cottage or hall within many miles . The military from Colchester were strongly represented . " Good cess to them " remarked an Erin militarian . Mr. Colvin and his sisters accorded everyone a most cordial welcome , and the inner man " was refreshed without stint . The house party included Lord Brooke , M.P. , and Lady Brooke , Col. Maclean ( ist Royal Dragoons ) , Mr. Robt . Lockwood ( hon.secretary to the Essex Hunt ) and Mrs. Robt . Lockwood , Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Lockwood , and Capt . Forrester Colvin ( 9th Lancers ) . There were also present - Capt . and Mrs. Townshend , Mr. and Mrs. Dickinson ( Colne Park ) , Mr. R. Macallister , Major Ames , Adjutant J. W. M. Wood , Cap tain Greatrex , Mr. Mesham , Quartermaster Webb ( all of the 1st Royal Dragoons ) , Captain Taylor and Mr. T. Stockley ( Royal Artillery ) , Major Newbiggin , Captain White , Mr. J. E. Wood ( late 9th Lancers ) , Mr. J. E. Tabor , Mr. and Mis . Grimstone , Mr. Robert L. Curzon , Mr. T. Moy ( Stanway Hall ) , Mr. G. H. Milbank ( Stutton ) , Mr. C. Page Wood , Miss Wood , Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Ruggles - Brise , Miss Ruggles Brise , Miss Egerton Green , the Misses Sparrow , Mr. Sampson Hanbury ( Longford ) , Messrs . Marriott , Miss Harris , Mrs. and Miss Bridges ( Rivenhall ) , Mr. Copley Du Cane , Mr. Laye , Mr. Herbert Simons , Miss Bailey , Rev. F. Spurrell and Miss Elphick , Rev. G. P. Bennett , Rev. C. F. Box , Rev. R. D. Long , Mr. and Mrs. Wakefield Christy , Miss Courtauld , Miss Gladstone , Mr. and Mrs. C. Poulton , and Messrs . G. Barrett , E. E. Surridge , J. Hutley , J. Nichols , A. C. Doxat , W. Brown , jun . , C. Hearn , F. Beard , J. G. Poulton , H. North , J. Polley , E. M. Blyth , W. H. Wheelwright C. and F. Rayner , ( Springfield Lodge ) , W. Mr. and Mrs. J. Turner , Messrs . A. Eley , F. Ashwell , Judd , Oger , F. Gardiner , A. J. M. Savill , James Sach , O. J. Raymond , Mrs. and the Misses Frere , Mr. T. H. Barleyman , Mr. Inifer , Mr. E. Bullard , & c . hounds - the dog pack - went readily to their work , and Master Reynard No. met with his happy despatch in time , there being 80 large a number of pedestrians as to somewhat , at the outset , impede the business of the day . Another fox was quickly dis turbed , and led the " field " a merry dance . The " opening meet " was really a capital augury , so it was taken , of good sport to come . The 1 no The state of the weather was indicated by the preva lence of the sweet - scented violets in the buttonholes of the ladies as well as the gentlemen , and the lovely hue contrasted charmingly with the " pink which largely predominated in probably the most numerous " field " that the East Essex country has witnessed of late years . The guests could not fail to notice on the table in the dining room the handsome trophy , a silver cup , which bears the in scription " Essex Hunt Steeplechases . Mr. R. Beale Colvin's Emily , Harlow , April , 1886. " Lady Brooke's presence in scarlet was recognised as repre senting a desire on the part of the fairest of Essex dames to give a fillip to the most popular and least objectionable of our national sports . In these busy times of light and leading there must of necessity be a photographer at a public function , and Messrs . J. Russell and Sene , of Baker Street , London , W. , of Royal renown , sent down à very capable artist , who secured several instantaneous " sunlights . " East Anghan Сендиам Nov 11th - 88 EAST ESSEX HUNT . FOX AND HOUNDS IN A DRAIN . - DIGGING NIGHT AND DAY FOR THEIR RECOVERY . The East Essex Hunt have had an experience which is probably unique in the annals of the chase . They ( or their employés ) have been digging day and night - from Saturday afternoon till Monday afternoon ( Sunday in cluded ) with the object of recovering from a drain , dead or alive , the bodies of a fox and a couple of hounds .. As was briefly reported in yesterday's East Anglian Daily Times , the meet on Saturday was at Hatfield Peverel . Master Reynard was soon afoot , started in close proximity to Crix , the residence of Mr. E. Gibson , a noted lover of the sport , and by his procedure a good run seemed to be in prospective . But the pack were too close on his heels , and he took refuge in a barrel drain , which runs from the road leading up to the Rev. C. G. G. Townshend's , Berwick , under and parallel with the railway embankment for about 180 yards , emptying itself into a ditch in a field belonging to the rev . gentleman just named . Three hounds followed Rifleman , Sunbeam , and another which backed out . The fox and hounds entered from Mr. Townshend's field , where the drain presents an uncovered opening 14in . in diameter , and the Railway Company , to whom the drain belongs , object to a grating being placed there . Of course , there is a grating in the road , and this was removed in the hope that , in spite of the great distance to be traversed in such a confined conduit , the trio would make their exit in safety . The fox did come up to that point later on , but he could not be persuaded to leave , and it was therefore concluded that the hounds had got stuck fast . Consent having been obtained through Mr. Heard , the station - master , from Mr. Jones , the district engineer , Ipswich , to open the drain , the work was commenced about 3.30 p.m. , and was carried on in relays of labour without cessation up to nearly four on Monday afternoon . down To get to the top of the brickwork , the drain holes had to be made twelve feet in depth , and several of these were dug at various spots . The news quickly spread over the district and created considerable excita ment , such is the innate love of sport which characterises the nation , and on Sunday hundreds visited the scene , watching the delving operations with hopeful sympathy . Amongst those who were especially interested were Mr. R. Beale Colvin , M.F.H. , who offered a stimulating reward , Captain Forrester Colvin , Colonel Tufnell - Robson , Captain and Mrs. Townshend , Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Parker , Mr. and Mrs. E. Gibson , and Lord Rayleigh also . walked Place to view from Terling over what was being done . The hounds were distinctly heard from time to time as if still in eager pursuit of their quarry , who , being smaller , could pace to and fro between where they were penned and the grating , perhaps a length of 20 of 30 yards . It was nearly mid night on Sunday ere " Charley " was rescued in a state of utter exhaustion . He was found to be an old one , and everything possible was done to resuscitate him , without avail , and he died the following morning . His fearless foes were reached by large close sixteen hours afterwards , when their dead bodies were dragged forth , in the presence of the Master , his brother ( Captain Forrester Colvin ) , and Colonel Tufnell Robson . They had evidently been suffcated by the water , and , as one gentleman remarked , " they had died doing their duty , and were now in the happy hunting grounds . " Sunbeam , a great favourite , was the mother of this year's prize puppies , which were entered at the Peterborough show ; and Rifleman , who entered the death - trap tirst after the fox , was also looked upon as one of the best of the younger hounds . over but means of another hole to Field - 189⁰ - THE EAST ESSEX HOUNDS . SIR , I have not seen any account of these hounds in your columns during this season . Before recounting some good sport , I should like to congratulate the master - who hunts the hounds himself for the first time this year - on his great success as a huntsman . He has in a short time got together a very even and good - looking pack of hounds , having spared no expense in getting the best blood from the crack kennels of the United Kingdom . The hounds , under the experienced care of Russell , the kennel huntsman , leave the kennels in perfect trim either for a long day's work , as is shown by the wonderful manner in which they persevere on a bad scenting day , or under more favourable conditions , when they fly without fear of being ridden over by the fastest division . Mr Colvin has a very useful stud of horses , turned out in the pink of condition , and his whips do all they can to ensure sport . I now chronicle one or two good days lately . Jan. 9. Bluebridge House . The rendezvous was at the hospitable mansion of our hard - working secretary , who , with his amiable wife , always has a hearty welcome for all . A move was made to Bullock Wood , where a fox was quickly found , but , unfortunately , ran to ground over the brook . Another fox was found in Mark's Hill Coverts , but , after some pretty hunting , was lost . The master then drew Crofts and Whitley - hired by Mr Dickinson , who does all he can to show sport . A fox of the right sort was found , and we had as pretty a thirty - five minutes over a difficult country as one could wish to see , eventually losing our fox in Twinstead Hall Wood . It was a treat to see hounds stick to the line of their fox , making the pace quite fast enough for the boldest sportsman , and only now and again requiring the master's aid , which he always gives at the right moment . Jan. 14. Bures Eight Bells . The fog clears off as we find ourselves at Bures Eight Bells . A fox was quickly found in a field adjoining Nurse Wood . The hounds ran him smartly down to the river Colne , when the pack divided , the larger portion going over the river , leaving about five couple hunting on the same side of the river another fox we had picked up on our way ; and here an untoward accident happened , though , happily , unattended with any serious result . Col. Maclean , of the Royals , put his horse at a marsh water ditch . His horse landed with its hind legs in the dyke . Mrs Hope , a lady riding close behind him , could not control her horse , and jumped on the top of the colonel , both being precipitated into the water . They were not injured , though for a few minutes their heads alone were visible . Finally , after a gallop round by Bures Bridge , we lost our fox in the Essex and Suffolk country . We found another fox in Major Barnadiston's coverts , which broke first towards Balmer Tye , was headed back , and was raced for fifteen minutes to ground near the Colne , into an earth on Mr Turpin's land . No one saw anything of this run , as the hounds simply raced , and were out of sight before we could leave the covert . We found a brace of foxes in Twinstead , and , after a fifteen minutes ' ring , killed one in a barn about a mile from where we found . I should like to mention that this hunt always welcomes soldiers who are quartered in the neighbourhood , it having been from time imme morial a custom in hunting countries that the soldier's home is where he is quartered , and they have always subscribed nobly to the sport . I am convinced that the Essex farmer would far sooner have the soldier - who , as a rule , thoroughly understands sport - riding over his crops , than the Londoner , who is supposed to have the entrée of the whole of Essex because he pays the sum of 30 guineas ; and many Essex men consider it a great slur on the fair name of their county that soldiers are prevented hunting , when their own Essex men who are quartered in other regiments in other counties are welcomed to every hunting field . AN ESSEX FARMER . ENTENTE RADORES CORDIALE Dear Captain Bishop The Angle French Club . Manchester . Fal 26² / 90 9 addressing you for the following reason ; I have this morning receive t the unfortunate notice the fine of cannot come the fellows I counted to im little my be as : it is little do shall dance and as desire that this select possible , I shall deem special favor if you will will Kindly know whether any of your brother officers would care to it a let me as take the ciberty of Photogravure by Annan & lwan . A POLO MATCH AT HURLINGHAM MONMOUTH , V. HURLINGHAM , 7 JULY , 1887 . |
