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FROBELAKANO BANG AATTEETORTE ST d P The Primrose League . Diploma of Testified by the Registrar . Weacher These lines testify that of Monkhans Hf alle Bas enrolled a Knight & arbingen . on the recommendation of BaBing complied Bith the Statutes and Ordinances thereof . His League number is 73 15753 Registrar . Dated 29 Oct 1885 TTF Mend du Diner . y Hüctres Quene de Bauf Paupiettes de Solé Quenelles de Faisan . Bauf , fortugaise Filets de Canard Sauvage an Fanto Commes frits Kazi de Cre Wettes Bombag Lailances de Garengs Desserd Sole au vin bland Pending glacé Nesselrode R. McFarlane . 28.11.55 . no . 15753 Knighthood . rister . I Celon Malthamn Abbeye The Grand Lemmie on the 23th cet 003 of the Primrose League mark of the Grand Councillor , P THE ENFIELD STAGHOUNDS . - On Saturday the staghounds of Colonel Somerset , of Enfield , met at Monkliams Hall , the residence of R. B. Colvin , Esq . , J.P. The weather in the early morning was promising , but towards noon a fog began to gather , which it was thought would interfere considerably with the hunt . There was a capital meet , and an excellent run was made in the direction of Chingford , and ultimately through the Waltham and Cheshunt Marshes . The run on the whole was a very good one , but we regret to state that one or two slight acci dents occured . Happily , however , no person was seriously hurt ; but one horse , valuod at over £ 200 , received injuries which it is said will reduce its value considerably . After twelve years ' absence in India and Afghanistan , the gallant 9th , or Queen's Royal Lancers , will arrive at Portsmouth early next week ( about 24th ) in the troopship Crocodile , which touched Malta last Friday , all well . Disease and " lead " have thinned the ranks of the 9th since last in England , and its brilliant exploits whilst with Sir Frederick Roberts's force in Afghanistan will long be remembered . No regiment has a stronger claim to public recognition in the shape of a substantial and enthusiastic welcome home . The strength of the regiment is to be increased by five troops . Major Lord William Beresford , V.C. , does not return with the 9th , as he holds the post of Military Secretary to the Viceroy . Lord William also held the appointment under the late Viceroy , Lord Ripon . CONSERVATIVE MEETING . On Saturday afternoon a meeting was held in the Schoolroom , Waltham New Town , in furtherance of the candidature of Mr Abel Smith , the Conservative candidate for the Hert ford Division of the county of Herts . There was a very large attendance . R. B. Colviu , Esq . , J.P. , of Monkhams Hall , occupied the chair , and was accompanied by the Rev. H. J. Day , E. T. Doxat , Esq . , J.P. , N. Evans , Esq . , J.P. , J. Parnell , Esq . , J.P. , and Messrs . G. Show , F. G. Debenham , J. Pulleyn , J. Crawter , H. Gough , J. Todhunter , H. F. Bowles , etc. he Mr Colvin , who was loudly cheered , said he regretted exceedingly that their candidate and future member- ( applause ) -Mr Abel Smith ( applause ) could not be present on account of the death of his mother . Mr Todhunter , how ever , had consented to deliver an address in place of Mr Smith , and he would be happy to answer any questions , or to make any explana tions which might be required , bearing upon the great political questions of the day . ( Applause . ) They were now at the period of the general election , and he supposed that most them of had made up their minds- ( applause ) -as to which of the two candidates they would support . There might be a few moderate Liberals present , but he hoped that before the polling day arrived they would be converted . He had been engaged in the political battle in the neighbouring division , and had not had the opportunity of taking part at their meet ings ; but had carefully studied the manifestoes of both candidates . ( Applause . ) Mr Cowper represented himself as a moderate Liberal ; but if he ( the speaker ) recollected rightly , it was Canon Wilberforce who said that the moderate drinkers were the worst drinkers . ( Langhter . ) It appeared to him that those moderate Liberals were the worst politicians , for they would not declare themselves to be on one side or the other , and he wished to ask them whether they were prepared to follow such men in the dark . Mr Cowper referred in his address to the reform of procedure in the House of Commons . They had heard a good deal about the reform of the House of Commons , for the Liberal Government spent two years in trying to reform that House of Parliament and apparently b failed . The chairman next spoke on the land c question , and in conclusion he stated that if the t Liberale had the courage of their convictions they would join the Conservative party . ( Applause . ) Mr Todhunter , who was received with ap plause , said that it was a very serious thing for a candidate to be placed in Mr Smith's position just on the eve of the general election . Before he came to the meeting he had read that able document which had been published by Mr Smith ( applause ) -and in that document ho put good and true principles before them , and he was sure that whatever they might think about it , he had put his opinions before them in an honest and straightforward manner . ( Applause . ) There t was no vagueness about it , and what Mr Smith E says he means to carry out . 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This has specially been the case on the return of the Guards after short terms of ser vice in warfare abroad . Without wishing to detract in any way from the well earned honours paid to these men , I venture to submit that the glory of their welcome should not outshine in warmth and enthusiasm the welcome of troops from abroad who have done active and valuable ser vice in arduous and difficult positions . On or about No vember 24 next the remnant of one of the most gallant regi ments of our English Army will return after a lapse of 12 years . during which time some memorable opportunities were afforded them of proving their endurance and courage , and in which they acquitted themselves with marked success . The 9th ( the Royal Queen's Own ) Lancers , after losing nearly half its numbers in the engagement at Cabul , marched with Sir Frederick Roberts's column to Candahar , thus taking part in a feat of arms without a parallel in military history . It would be a reflection on the memory of the English public if because these soldiers had been from England longer than other regiments their glorious deeds should not receive as cordial a recognition from their countrymen . May I be permitted to suggest that a fitting reception be accorded to these gallant fellows their arrival from India ? upon Yours obediently , 20 , Wynne - road , Brixton . H. LULMAN . ESSEX HUNT . On Wednesday , the 17th , the meet was Hat field Heath , and the Forest was the draw . No fear of blanks in covers . belonging to or bordering on those of the Squire of Hallingbury . In Hyde Hall Springs a fox was soon on foot , and the bitches at once upon his track . " Hark ! hark ! " to Rosebud , forging ahead with her accustomed dash ; and a merry chorus of this favourite pack was soon sounding harmoniously through the forest glades . Driving their fox onward , the hounds marked its line for Canfield Hart , and then on to Bishop Stortford , where he was lost . A second fox was found in Takeley Forest , which was also lost near Stortford . It was a good day's sport , and nothing wanting but a " kill " to make it altogether satisfactory . It is somewhat re markable that the staghounds , which uncarted their deer at Matching Green , should also have finished at Stortford . Saturday , the 20th , afforded a very excellent day's sport over the best of the Roothing country , the particulars of which we are not able to furnish . Suffice it to say , it was of " a piece " with the ordinary sport experienced during the season with these hounds . On Monday , the 22nd , nigh upon 200 horse men met the hounds at Passingford Bridge - a fashionable resort for the London contingent , who always here assemble in force . Sir Charles Smith's osiers , so sure a holding on previous occasions , did not provide the varmint ; " but an outlying fox , near to Catts Mill - green , took the hounds to Rose Hall Thrift , Navestock , where he escaped unscathed . A second fox was found in Pyrgo Park Wood . He went away towards the mansion , but keeping to the right , crossed the road near the Lodge , and taking a circuitous route , made for Bedford's , and then by Foxberry on to his old lair of Pyrgo Wood . There was no holding scent , and he hounds and huntsmen all . A trot back Lambourne - end was well rewarded by as fast and satisfactory a galop as could be desired by the most ardent sportsman . beat to A fox unkennelled in an open stubble took the hounds straight for Bishops Hall , but leaving the Colonel's house to his right , he made for Hainault Forest , through which he passed with out delay ; and going away over those wide and open fields at a trying pace for horses , he crossed over Hogs - hill , near to Haynolt Lodge , with his head for Claybury , but unable to reach that cover he was pulled down by the " dogs , " after just forty minutes ' hard - going over solt land . There were many misadventures atid several dirty coat - backs , but nothing of serious import auce ; no hurt , save to the feelings of the too venturesome and the unfortunate . HE had arrived home in the early morn ing in a very miscellaneous condition , and he was now undergoing a severe marital cross - examinetion . " You were drunk when you got home , sir " Not a bit like it , my dear . " " But I found one of your boots in the water - jug and the other in the fire - place . What does that prove ? " 46 Tight boots , darling , that's all ! was all right ! " And she let him off that time . THE ESSEX HENT . - BREAKFAST MEET AT EASTON LODGE . - The Essex hounds met " to breakfast " at Easton Lodge , Dunmow , on Friday morning last . The previous frosts and the somewhat foggy atmosphere which prevailed up to between ten and eleven o'clock , no doubt deterred many sportsmen from venturing forth , but towards noon the sun shone down quite brilliantly , fully justifying the worthy master in not disappointing those who had hoped there would be a run . Lord and Lady Brooke gave all a hearty welcome , a récherché breakfast being served in the spacious hall , and ample provision was made in the park for regaling the humbler portion of those who assembled to witness the " throw off . " Not a few remembered , with sorrowful feelings , the last gathering of the kind on the same spot , when the late Prince Leopold and his fair wife graced the proceed ings by their presence . Among those present on this occasion , were Sir Henry and Lady Selwin - Ibbetson , Mr and Mrs Follett , Miss Tufnell , Mr L. W. Arkwright , Mr Hervey Foster , Colonel Lockwood , Colonel Gardner , Mr R. B. Colvin , Mr F. F. Colvin , Mr C. Meek , Mr Walmesley , Mr Roffey , Mr and Mrs Keppell , Dr. Sunderland , Mr R. Ball , Mr J. C. Po 11 , Mr G. Clapham , Mr R. C. Day , Messrs . Erith ( 2 ) Mr G. Silvester ( Little Waltham ) , Mr C. Webb , Mr and Mrs Wix , Mr and Mrs Bartley , Mr H. Randall , Messrs . H. and C. Ruffel , Mr and Mrs Leeder , Misses Stock ( 2 ) , Mr R. Gillham , Mr Marriott , Mr W. Hall , Mr C. Bint , Mr H. I. A. King , Mr and Mrs E. J. Wilton , Mr Hamilton , Mr E. H. Kenny , Mr Ackers , etc. Lord and Lady Brooke joined the field , " her ladyship being mounted on a superb chestnut . Mr Playle , of Bishop Stortford , succeeded in taking several very good photographs of the hounds and the " field , " with the mansion in the background. Essex Herald . ANOTHER GLORIOUS DAY WITH THE ESSEX HOUNDS . On Wednesday , Feb. 24th , there was again a glorious day with these fate - fortunate hounds . Toot Hill is not a favourite meet , and the field was consequently not so numerous as on ordinary occasions . Besides , the over - night frost deterred many from putting in an appearance- " ploughs " bad for hounds , and " banks " dangerous for horses . The result , however , of the Master's determination to run all hazards , justified his decision to throw off at 12.30 . A fox was immediately found in Ongar Park Wood , and before one could say " knife " he was away for the Bitchets , on to Shalesmore , and forward to Sutton's . Leaving the worthy Baronet's house to the right , he crossed the Roden into the Navestock covers , and up to the summer - house , " the favourite resort of that most popular , most respected , and much lamented Lady Waldegrave . The fox then crossed the park at a swinging pace for Rose Hall Thrift , and then , after passing over Mr. Waltham's farm ( as good a sportsman as ever drew breath ) , he bore somewhat to the left , and again crossed the Roden river , and made his way for Navestock Side , over Mr. Collinson Hall's farms , to Dagnam . A 10 minutes ' check near Noak Hill gave the fox a respite , which probably saved his brush . A " holloa forward brought the hounds to Duck Wood , and here , most pro bably , a change occurred , for no fox could have stood the unceasing racketing of an hour or more's pressure . From Duck Wood , Dagnam , the hounds took a line parallel with the Brentwood and Romford road , then swerving to the right , they held their scent for Bedford's ; but avoid ing those covers , the fox crossed over Pyrgo Park , and keeping on the Havering side of The Lodge , made his way towards Hainault Forest . There our record must conclude , and whether Bailey was successful or not in bringing his fox to hand , must for the present be untold history . correspondent , from untoward circumstances , was remote , unfriended , melancholy , slow . " and returned home , disconcerted and sad ! [ For other items of " The Chase " see page 6.1 Our 46 |
