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OUPOEG PAARUBA Q.M. Forsythpt.27 Sept.50 hon . capt 1.24May89 R.M. Nich capt.2 9TH LANCERS ' REGIMENTAL RACES STEWARDS Lient - Colonel Stewart MacKenzie , Captain Little , Captain Jammer , Mr G. P. Ellison . JUDGE - Major Morland . HON SECRETARY - Captain Jenner . CLERK OF SCALES , & C - Mr Brindley . week . It is not often even in this extremely moist . country that we have three successive days of rainy downpour ; but such has been the case this The 9th Lancers encountered the full brunt of the opening day Wednesday - on the occasion of their Point to Point Races ; and the continued rain of Thursday and Friday led many persons to anticipate that the Regimental Races fixed for to - day at Dowdallshill would have to be postponed - as even if to - day turned out fine , the course would be unsafe for running and un comfortable to visitors , as well as having a bad effect on the attendance . to fall . However , the military abhor postponements , and , except under insurmountable difficulties . adhere to previous arrangements . This morning opened fine , with bright sunshine - if anything , suspiciously too bright to last ; and it was there fore little surprise to find that at 11 o'clock the atmosphere became clouded and rain commenced However , the rain cleared off in a short time , and once more the sky brightened . At one o'clock the weather changed again , and rain fell incessantly for nearly three hours . The weather , however , cleared at three o'clock , and the last three races were got through in decent weather . There were seven events on the card . The Dundalk Committee , following the precedent of the Mullacurry Stewards gave a Plate of 25 sovereigns - Hunters ' Steeplechase . At the eleventh hour the Lancers gave a Farmers ' Plate of £ 20 , of which £ 5 went to second horse ; and there also cropped up an interesting Challenge Match , arising out of the Harriers ' Point - to - Point Race on Wednesday . won by Mr St Patrick Macardle . The latter backed his mare , Mermaid ( owner up ) , against Mr H M Williamson's Ayala ( Mr T J Byrne up ) , at even weights , for £ 25 a side . Appended are the results : SUBALTERNS ' CHALLENGE CUP , value 25 BOYS . A hunters ' race . Two and a half miles . Mr Schroder's Wanda , 5 yrs , 11st 10lb ( owner ) 1 Mr ampbell's Bought at Trim , 12st 316 ( owner ) *** Mr Henry's Rear Guard , 11st 10 b ( Hon Mr Pelh m ) Mr Fienne's Donovan , 12st 31b ( owner ) Donovan refused early in the race ; Rear Guard fell out on the run home , aud Bought at Trim at last fence , leaving Wanda to come in alone . FARMERS ' PLATE , value £ 20 , of which £ 5 to second horse . goes Mr Roberston's Reformer , 12 - t 10lb ( Cheshire ) 1 Mr Collier's First Dragoon . 10.t ( Fedigan ) *** Mr J Murphy's Siroilei , 10 t ( M'Kenua ) Mr J Malone's Lady Lang , 11st 9ib ( Brennan ) Reformer came in alone , all the others bolting or falling early in the race . ADELAIDE CHALLENG For maiden huntei Major Morland's Kathleen Pelham ) Major Lamont's Una , 12st Captain Little's Gipsy Que Captain Forrester Colvin ( owner ) Rattle fell early in the when less than half the cou a long lead , took the wron and after a rare set - to with by three lengths . A MATCH for £ 25 a - side miles on Mr J Macardle's Mermaid , Mr H Williamson's Ayala , Byrne ) Mermaid won easily . MAIDEN HUNTERS value £ 22 . For maid a half miles . Capt M Farlane's Stumer , 1 Major Lamont's , Lapwing , 1 Hon Mr Pelham's Unripe , Capt Bishop's Fairy , 12st Capt Colviu's Rattle , 12st Lapwing was made a war failed to catch Stumer , who others beaten off . DOWDALLSHILL PLAT steeplechase . Two Mr Mitchell's Admiral ( owi Mo Naye's M Gregor ( Mr A Mr Hunter Moore's Wild V Mr J Murphy's Stroller , 10 Mr Wallace's Princess , 10s Mr. Roberston's Red Star , Won by eight lengths M Gregor ; Wild Wind a b REGIMENTAL CHALL SOVS . A hunters ' ra miles , Mr Fienne's Flying Childe Captain Colviu's Black Fl Captain Little's Gipsy Que Mr Henry's Rear Guard , 11 Won easily by six length RACES PAST LOUTH HUNT AND ARDEE RACES . MAY 6 . MAY 15 , 1891 . President . CAPT . F. F. COLVIN . Pochilobiniet CAPT . W. K. W. JENNER . LIEUT . LORD C. C. BENTINCK . W. H. VON SCHRODER . " " Committee . Working Committee . CORPL . J. H. KEMPLE . P. S. WALKER . PTE . C. WILSON . J. GARD . bon . Sec . of John , twen fatirtiely . My presen Whrer kun my position is unfortunately too poor to move about any where Mr Carpen Fusilierſ -dale of the humskilling Funilor ( chon . I do not know ) having stolen my gut from me by what I believin girl were very dishonourable means . This letter will & hope excuse my paying you a personal Iefaithilly Iſt Aachel ditzdihmons - Farrell , ( Ausgenon ) . of G th ancer Dundalk Felxtymouses formes donés . off Dunwalk t Donesne as 1827-1763 Family tomb - 5 tone dali 1685 POLO . NORTH OF IRELAND , POLO CLUB . There was a numerous and fashionable company on Saturday afternoon at Newforge , the splendid ground of the North of Ireland Club , to witness the opening matches for the season , and the weather being fine . the proceedings proved most enjoyable . Notwith standing the recent rain the ground was in beautiful condition for a fast game - in fact , several of the players who are acquainted with the principal polo grounds across the water expressed the opinion that the ground would in every way compare favourably with any upon which they have played . Considering the comparatively short space of time the club has had possession of the ground , the turf is in a good condition , and as we have already stated there is a handsome little club house , which affords ample dressing - room accom modation , and the roof of which is fitted up as a stand , from which à splendid view can be had of the play . In other ways the ground bas been much improved , and its Con dition reflects the greatest play with much interest . Notwithstanding the recent heavy rains , the ground was in excellent condition , and a number of well - contested and exciting matches took place . During the first quarter the 9th Lancers played the Rifle Brigade , the former being represented by Major Lamont , back ; Captain Colvin , half - back ; and Captains Little and Jenner , forwards ; while the Brigade put into the field Captain Craik , back ; Captain Sherston , half - back ; and Mr. Lawrence and Mr. Ramsay , forwards . The cavalry had all credit upon the best of the contest , and won by three goals to the committee and the energetic and nil . Both teams played much better together than courteous secretary of the club , Mr. George F on Saturday . Daring the first five minutes Richardson . The matches arranged for the after - Captain Little succeeded in obtaining a goal . noon were one quarter matches between teams of The second Score was made by Captain the Lancers and the Rifle Brigade , and in this con Colvin , and the bell was rung shortly after Capt . nection we would express satisfaction at the en Little had made another record . Mr. Lawrence thusiastic support accorded to the club by the rendered excellent service on a new Barbary pony officers of the regiments in question . The first recently brought from Gibraltar , and the other match was that played between a team of the members of his team played hard to avert defeat , Lancers from Dundalk and a team of the Rifle but , as stated , without success . This was fol Brigade . The visitors lowed by a match between 9th Lancers , Belfast , were - Major Lamont back ; Captain Colvin , half Captain Little and and 9th Lancers , Dundalk , and after a spirited Captain Jenner , forwards ; while the Brigade put and dashing game the visitors were victorious by into the field Captain Crake , back T. B. Ramsay , two goals to one . The sides were - Dundalk half ; Captain Sherston and F. E. Lawrence , for Major Lamont , back ; Captain Colvin , half - back wards . The cavalry men had all the best of a fast Captains MacFarlane and Jenner , forwards . and exciting match and won easily by three goals Belfast - Captain Duff , back ; Captain Little ; to nil . Two of the goals were knocked up by half - back ; Captain Willoughby and Lord Charles Captain Colvin , and the third by Captain Little . Bentinck , forwards . The goals for the visitors Where such all - round good play was shown it were knocked up by Captains MacFarlane and would be invidious to particularise , and we shall Jenner , and Captain Duff made the record on be content ourselves with the remark half of Belfast . The Rifle Brigade and a repre that all players played a dashing and spirited sentative combination of the Lancers again met , game . This was followed by match and though the latter defeated their oppo between the team of the Lancers from Dundalk nents , still the brigade retired from the field with and a team representing the detachment of that more credit than on the former occasion , Captain regiment stationed in Belfast . The visitors played Sherston having succeeded in registering a goal the same team as before , and the others were shortly after the play had commenced . The goals Captain Duff , back ; Captain M'Farlane , half - back ; ( 3 ) for the Lancers were obtained by Major Captain Willoughby and Lord Charles Bentinck , Lamont , Captain Little , and Captain Jenner . A forwards . Dundalk had the best of the game , and won by two goals , scored by Captains Colvin and Little , the Belfast men not being able to score at all . Several other matches were played , but they were of a purely scratch character , and it is notneces sary to refer to them further than to say they were much enjoyed . In conclusion , we wish the North of Ireland Club every success during the season that is before them , and express the hope that the public support accorded to them will be as libera number of scratch matches layed . were afterwards . as their energy and enterprise entitle them ta receive . To - day at half - past three o'clock , at Newforge , two matches will be played - namely , 9th Lancers ( Dundalk ) v . the North of Ireland , and 9th Lancers ( Dundalk ) v . Rifle Brigade . If the weather is good some interesting play should be witnessed , and we have no doubt there will be a large attendance . POLO . NORTH OF IRELAND POLO CLUB . BEAUTIFUL weather favoured the polo display , under the auspices of this club , at New Forge yesterday , and , as on Saturday , a large and fashionable attendance of spectators watched the 28 THE " F.O.S. PORTRAIT GALLERY . No. 206. SIR WILLIAM JENNER , F.O.S. " Gaily we chartered the smartest , cab , drawn by the fiery , untamedest cab - horse , driven by the drunkenest Jehu in Fleet Street , and , seated at our ease in this sumptuous vehicle , were whirled rapidly towards the abode of the celerated physician , Sir William Jenner . Upon inquiring for She William , we were told that he was at that moment engaged upon a most important case - a youthfui scion of a noble house had partaken too plenti fully of Hokey ' ; and his constitution being undermined by a long indulgence , in the delightful but pernicious toffee - ball , serious results were anticipated . We resolved to wait for our prey , however ; and , after admiring ourselves in the mirror for four or five hours , our patience was rewarded by the entrance of Sir William . Pray tell us , ' we began , when Sir William inter rupted the flow of our eloquence by requesting to look at our tongue . As I thought , ' he remarked , when he had inspected that portion of our anatomy , too many Press luncheons lately . Now , my dear sir , do in future let milk punch and old Madeira alone , and confine yourself to light Rhine wine Let me feel your pulse . Ah ! too fast , too fast ! and you are decided y feverish . Here , take this , ' and , opening a cabinet , Sir Willia n poured out a most horrible looking mixture . In vain we pr tested that we were in the best of health ; that we did not come to consult , but to interview him . Seizing us by the nose , Sir William forced the nauseous drug down our throat and coolly demanded a five guinea fee . With the taste of the horrible mixture still in our mouth , and Sir William's mocking laughter ringing in our ears , we fled back to The Sloperies , and found that it was chiefly because he is a Court ( ed ) nhysician that our hero was created F.O.S. , and the Sloper Award of Merit pre sented to him March 13th , 1886 . " - Debrett Improred . ECHOES FROM THE EAST ESSEX . A Happy New Year to you , Foxhunters all ! Though you ride in the van , or you plod in the rear , Though you've horses in plenty , or no horse at all So long as you're Sportsmen- " A Happy New Year . " Here's a health to our Master , who came to the front When the hunting horizon was not very clear Sir , there is not a man in the East Essex Hunt But who wishes you many " A Happy New Year . " Now a glass to our huntsman , of Atherstone fame , With a voice like a bell - how they fly to his cheer ! Big fences or small are to him all the same Ned Farmer , good luck , and " A Happy New Year . " And next , to the friend who's no rider to hounds , But whose woods hold " the genuine thing , " never fear , Whose covert with pheasants and foxes abounds To such a true sportsman , " A Happy New Year ! " To the sport - loving farmer , whose acres we cross ( Leaving tracks that in ta uth look uncommonly queer ) , Who himself , perhaps , never gets on to a horse , But who welcomes the hounds - here's A Happy New Year !! Fair East Essex ladies ! we venture to say When the hounds run their hardest you'll always be " there , " And your followers beg you'll permit them , to - day , To wish you good sport - and " A Happy New Year ! " One more toast ere we part - aye , a bumper we'll drain ! To a name that East Essex will ever hold dear To a friend we all long to see with us again For Beale Colvin , three cheers ! and " A Happy New Year ! " JACK SPRAGGON . |
