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| Accession number | 912L : 2124/6 |
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V H sa th S n I C t II r r to proved a more difficult task for the judges . In the result , Governees , a sister of Governor and Galloper , and who was walked by the Master , could not be denied premier honours ; Wanton , a sister of Woldsman , coming in second , walked by Mr. Dickinson , Colne Park ; and safety , 8. Lord Fitzhardinge's Sportsman , d . Garland , walked by Mr. Joyce , Kelvedon , taking the third place . The drafts and the older hounds , as well as the " babies " and the hunters , were a ti ti duly inspected . Not a few took time by the forelock . and selected those juveniles which they preferred walking . th al OI C C ha A recherché champagne luncheon was provided for his guests by Mr. Colvin , which was thoroughly appre ciated , the visit to the breezy site of the kennels , and the journeying to and fro , having put a healthy edge on the appetite of all Mrs. Watson and her sister , Miss Colvin , cordially welcomed the numerous company , who included , besides the judges , Colonel S. B. Ruggles Brise , C.B. , J.P. , Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Ruggles - Brise , Major and Mrs. Holroyd , Mr. C. Page and Miss Wood , P. Captain and Mrs. Townsend , Mr. Robert Lockwood ( hon . sec . to the Essex Hunt ) , Mr. H. R. G. Marriott , J.P. , Mr. C. H. W. Marriott , Mr. J. E. Tabor , J.P. , W m th Mr. C. W. Tabor . Mr. Vero W. Taylor , J.P. , the sh Misses Sparrow , Gosfield Place ; Miss Courtauld , m W ex al H 563328293 Cut Hedge , Gosfield ; Captain Cecil Colvin , Mr. fo C. J. Bury , J.P. , Captain White , ex - M.F.H . , Mr. A. J. Edwards . Beech Hill Park , Waltham Abbey : Mr. and C Mrs. A. Elwes , Gloucestershire ; Mr. J. W. Chesshyre , be Oaklands , Braintree ; Mr. E. Catchpool , Feering fo Bury ; Mr. Broadbent , Cheshire ; Mr. Harrisson , Copford : Mr. Leather , Northumberland Fusiliers , Colchester ; Mr. Peroy Allen , Sudbury ; Mr. Sach and Mr. J. Polley , Rivenhall ; Mr. J. W. Wakelin , Braintree ; Mr. W. Brown , jun . , Great Leighs ; Mr. H. Simons , Little Leighs ; Mr. O. Stebbing and Mr. O. J. Raymond , Twinstead ; Mr. J. S. Goodey . Great Tey ; Mr. W. E. Grimston and Mr. Bell , Earls Colne ; Mr. C. Hearn , Maple stead ; Mr. Ernest Piggot , Beckenham dall , Witham ; Mr. C. Tokely , Alphamstone ; Mr. F. Webber , Lamarsh ; Mr. W. Nott , Henny ; Mr G. Mott , Mr. H. Mott , and Mr. C. W. Start , Pebmarsh ; Messrs . W. C. and F. Rayner , and Mr. W. Davey , Bocking ; Mr. H. Cowell , Beckenham ; Messrs . W. and T. A. Eagle , Belchamp St. Paul's ; Mr. C. Richardson , th Terling ; Mr. G. A. Newman , Panfield ; Mr. H. Myhill , de Hempstead ; Mr. Barlow , Black Notley ; Mr. Quilter , Braxted , & c . , & c . ta m or ev of fo СО at di gre 111 Mr. Colvin , who pres having propo the health of the Queen , submitted the toast of those who had kindly walked puppies . - Mr . T. A. Eagle , in respond ning , hoped they would always be able to find foxes M when they wanted them.-Mr. Charles Page Wood A proposed the health of the judges , each of whom he highly complimented . - Mr . Lort Phillips and n Mr. di Barthropp having replied , Bailey , the Essex Huntsman , also responded . - Colonel Ruggles - Brise proposed the " Health of the Host and Master of the Hounds . " na th East Anglean July 16th 1889 . EAST ESSEX HUNT to witness what is THE ANNUAL PUPPY JUDGING . On Tuesday there was an exemplification of the great interest felt in the welfare of the East Essex Hunt by the large number who responded to the invitation of the esteemed Master ( Mr. Puppy Show . ' R. B. Colvin ) The entry was not numerous , owing , unfortunately , to that dire foe , " distemper , " but the animals which Russell , the new Kennel huntsman , who comes with a good record from the Hon . Capt . F. Johnson's pack , Yorkshire , introduced to the company on the flags , " were souudly quartered and of excellent quality . The Judges were Mr. P. G. Barthropp , Master of the Essex and Suffolk Hunt ; Mr. Lort Phillips , master of the Pembrokeshire Hunt ; and Mr. J. Baloy , huntsman of the Essex Hounds . Both sexes com pelled them to put on their considering caps in their selection , and a run on the grass had to be resorted to before either decision was arrived at Of the dog puppies , Galloper and Governor , s . Belvoir Gordon , d . Sunbeam , who came in respectively first and second , were both walked by Mr. F. Gardner , Coggeshall , and , as showing the correctness of the awards , it may be stated that both these hounds were highly commended at the Peterborough Show . Mr. G. Chickall , of Belchamp St. Paul's , walked the third favourite , Woldsman , another son of Belvoir Gordon , with Woodbine as its dam . The bitches , if anything , po to ar [ Cheers . ] He did not know a more enviable position than that of a Master when he could hunt the country to the satisfaction of himself and friends . [ Applause . ] Mr. Colvin , who was received with cheers , said he intended the hounds should do the work . [ Applause . ] They wanted good wild foxes , and none of the bag Idescription . [ Applause . ] - Mr . H. R. G. Marriott pe proposed the toast of the " Tenant Farmers and Yeomen of East Essex . " Mr. E. Catchpool and Mr. Cowell suitably responded . - Mr . J. E. Tabor , in felicitous terms , proposed " The health of Captain ar be no of or Townsend , " hon . sec . to the Hunt , who replied. Mr. C. H. W. Marriott proposed " The Ladies , " for whom Mr. Percy Allen responded . - The hounds were afterwards brought on to the lawn for a further inspection . The noble mansion of Felix Hall has often been the venue of happy gatherings connected with the East Essex Hunt , but we doubt whether any " meet " has ever exceeded in cor diality that held on Tuesday last , when some 80 sportsmen and yeomen partook of the hospi tality of Mr. R. B. COLVIN , upon whose shoulders the office of Master has worthily fallen . The proceedings commenced at the kennels with the judging of the " walked " puppies -- a ceremony which is always interesting to those who can admire the graceful proportions and appreciate the intelligent look of a well - bred hound . Dis temper unfortunately reduced the numbers of last year's puppies ; but there could be no ques tion about the quality of the animals shown on Tuesday . They are excellent hounds , and in the pink of condition ; and so enthusiastic did their points make the spectators that it became a question - not as to how the Kennel Hunts man should find walkers for this year's whelps , hot how he could find enough whelps to satisfy the number of the would - be walkers . This was very encouraging to the Master ; and we hope with him that the puppies may be re turned in as good " fettie " as those sent home this year . If the novices at walking wish to beat Mr. F. GARDNER , they will have to turn out first - class hounds . At the luncheon which followed the judging , the speeches revealed that a most cordial feeling exists between the tenant farmers and their wealthier neighbours who hunt over their land . Indeed , it was difficult to say whether some tenant farmers , who , perhaps , never or seldom follow the hounds , were not more proud of having a litter of cubs in a little spinney than is the owner of broad acres who can count his foxes by the dozen . Mr. H. R. G. MARRIOTT indulged in the pleasing statement that during the 45 years he had huuted in the East Essex country , he had not met with half - a - dozen tenant farmers who were not glad to see the hounds crossing their lands . We fully believe that the East Essez yeomen are sportsmen to the back bone , and we can only regret that the state of agriculture does not allow them to par ticipate a little more frequently in the delights of the chase . That it is a real delight to ride behind Mr. COLVIN everybody who has the pleasure of his acquaintance will admit ; and so cordial is the Hon . Secretary , Capt . W. TOWNSEND , that all the machinery necessary to the proper lunting of a wide country works with unusual smoothness . Long may the Hunt be served by two such estimable gentlemen ; and long may they in turn be supported as heartily as they are by their present friends ! FRIDAY , AUG . 23 , 1889 THE VICTORIA SWIMMING CLUB . THE CAPTAINCY RACES . On Saturday , the Victoria Swimming Club gave another public entertainment , the swimming competitions being on this occasion in the River Les instead of in the water at the club's bathing place . The weather was all that could be desired and there was a large concourse of spectators , including the president of the club , F. F. Colvin , Esq , of the 9th Lancers . Mr Colvin , who has done so much for the club , had on previous occasions expressed his regret that he could not be present at the aquatic entertainments of the club ; but on this occasion he was glad to be able to embrace the opportunity when the race for the captaincy took place . Mr Colvin travelled from Manchester on the previous night , and he was accompanied by some of his brother officers , who expressed their admiration at all they had seen members of the club perform that day . There were also present : -G . Corble , Esq . , of Bridge House , Waltham Abbey , who was mainly instra mental in setting the club " on its legs " in the first instance ; H. Thompsou , Esq . , of the Firs , Waltham Abbey , who also takes much interest in many respects in the club ; aud F. Reushawe , Esq . , and several other gentlemen . Of course , the officers of the club were present , each of them performing their respective duties during the afternoon . Mr Corble acted as judge ant referee ; Mr T. G. Poppy , starter ; and Mr J. D. Miller , timekeeper . The club colours partly decorated the bridge over the river at the Rammey Marsh Lock , a handsome new ensign , the gift of Mrs Corble , fluttered from the flagstaff at the bathing place proper , and Mr Barrenger's flags of many nations " marked the course of the various races along the River Les . The pro gramme contained six eveuts , to which were addod a duck huut . The duck hunt is usually the finishing performance at the club's entertain iments , but on Saturday this event took place in the middle of the programme , Mr Brooks , late captain of the Bristol Swimming Clab making a splendid " duck . " The chase was most amusing , and terminated after much difficulty had been experienced by the hunters . In the race for the captaiucy of the chere were aix entries , more than on any previous occasion , and the course was gone over in less time than on any of the previous races for the club's cup aud the captaincy . L. Speller , who held the cup for the past year , swam the course in ten seconds less time than he won by last year , but on Saturday he was not in his usual " form , " and becamne sick when half the course was got over . How ever , he swam well , but was defeated by Skelton by a few yards , F. Martin coming in third , this swimmer having much improved in his swim ming since last year . Mr Speller is a very steady swimmer , and it was stated that if the course was longer , he would have come in first , even though he felt somewhat out of trim . The captaincy race then ended thus : 1st , J. Skelton ; 2nd , L. Speller ; 3rd , F. Martin . There were six com petitors in the fifty yards boys ' race , which was a very interesting one , R. Ward , who has already distinguished himself in connection with the club , swimming well for the first place ; 2nd , W. Hamilton ; and 3rd , F. Carter . There were not less than twenty - two competitors in the 100 yards handicap for men , which was swam in four heats , the first in each heat swimming in the final . These were A. Coverdale , H. Dent , J. Findlay , and G. McFarlane . Only last year Findlay was classed with the younger members of the club , but having exceeded the age of sixteen , the club , strict accordance with its rules , could only allow him to enter this year in the men's competitions . Though having only been transferred from the junior section , however , he swam exceedingly well , both in the second heat and in the final when he won the first place over meu of greater age and of opponents greater in physique . Second in this race , A. Coverdale ; 3rd , H. Dent . In the boys ' consolation race there were ten competitors , O. Clements coming in first and H. Chittenden second . - There were seven entries for the fifty yards ' back race , but only fone swam , H. Overall winning the first prize and W. Sharland the second . - The race for boys who learned to swim this year was very interesting . As in previous years , the race was acros river , and to all young boys who learned the art and were able to cross the Lea , Mr Corble , with his usual liberality , gave prizes . There was nearly a dozen boys who swam in the race this . year , their ages varying from six to nine . - At the close of the programme the prizes were distributed by Mr Corble , who state that most of the handsome prizes won that afternoon had been given by their president , Mr Colvin . Me Colvin , he said , was sorry he could not remain with them till the finish , but with the feats he witnessed he was very much pleased . They could not appreciate too highly the liberality of Mr Corble . ( Applause . ) At the close of the distribution three hearty cheers were given for the President of the Victoria Swimming Club . Cheers were also given for Me Corble and Mrs Corble , and the proceedings terminated . the Meters THE EAST ESSEX HUNT . PRESENTATION OF A SILVER HORN TO THE MASTER . The East Essex Hunt is not suffering from a plethora of subscriptions , but there is plenty of pluck and good fellowship in the country , and those concerned " know , when they have secured a good Master , how to keep him . This season , which will be inaugurated to - day ( Thursday ) by oub - hunting in the coverts of Felix Hall , the home of the worthy and esteemed Master ( Mr. R. B. Colvin ) , marks a departure in past arrange ments . Mr. Colvin , when he says " open sesame , does so as his own huntsman , and there can be no doubt he will admirably fulfil the duties of the office , which he has undertaken in the interest of sport and of the Hunt . The tenant farmers and they are the men " -taking time by the forelock , have in a most . appropriate manner , fully recognised the foregoing facts , and on Wednesday afternoon , at Mr. Davey's , the White Hart Hotel , Braintree , they summoned the Master to the " bar of their opinion , " assembled in social conclave . Amongst those present were - Mr . O. J. Raymond , Mr. Tanner , Mr. H. Cowell ( bon . sec . and treasurer ) , Mr. James Sach , Mr. Maurice Impey , Mr. W. Blyth , Mr. E. M. Blyth , Mr. M. Cowlin , & c . Mr. W. Rayner was voted to the chair , and to pro nounce judgment , which he absolutely refused to do , leaving the critical task in the hands of Mr. Ernest Piggot , of Beckingham Hall , who advanced to the breach with a smiling countenance , and a " some thing , " which might have been the newest " breechloader . " He hesitated not , and in few graceful words , announcing what be about to do , wished Mr. Colvin every success in the ensuing season , and that he would be many years amongst them , while the horn he was about presenting him would be a terror to all evil - doing foxes " in the country . a was The horn in question is a neat instrument of silver , adorned simply by the following inscription : Presented to RICHARD BEALE COLVIN , Esq . , by the Tenant Farmers . of East Essex . Sept. 11 , 1889 . Mr. The Master's words in reply were particularly well chosen , and to the purport- " Much as I value the gift from its intrinsic merit , still more do I because of the kind spirit in which you have made it . " Colvin went on to say that it was a great thing to have the encouragement of their support , and this was quite an unexpected indication of their good feeling towards him . The East Essex was not the very best of hunting countries ; but although there were drawbacks it had its advantages - it was not over - run with railways , rivers , or mountains- [ laughter ] -or over - ridden by cockney sportsmen . [ Renewed laughter . ] Their fol lowers were as a rule landowners , tenant farmers , or tradesmen connected with the various towns in the locality . [ Hear , hear . ] He was especially grateful to the farmers who did not hunt , and he was glad to think it was not necessary for a master of hounds to go can vassing the constituency like a candidate for Parlia mentary honours . [ Applause and laughter . ] The love of the chase in East Essex was very strong , although they could not propitiate the farmers in the same way as in neighbouring hunts . He could not tell them how highly he appreciated their kind presen tation ; he would do his best to deserve their estimation , and he hoped to - morrow ( Thursday ) that the horn would sound the death knell of a fox in Felix Hall covers , and that , as he did now , he would be able to cry " Who - oop . " Mr. Colvin then sounded the horn , and its clarion tones re - echoed through the room and out into the busy street beyond . Lt. Col. The Victoria Cross : AND THOSE WHO HAVE WON IT Hon . H igrations aurine Righ Laveus 9th Lancers ( Queen's Royal ) lindi Beresford , Lord W. L. De La Pr . Zululand , 3 July 1879 Donohoe , Pt Banlandshuhur ,. India 28 Sep 1857 Agra Lucknow to out 6 Mar 1858 – Delhi S Predl - He- Serai Freeman , J. Goat , W. Hancock , T. Hartigan , H Jones , A. S. Kells , R. Newell , R. Purcell , J. Roberts , J. Rush , D. 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