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Transcription	APRIL 27 , 185 ESSEX AND SUFFOLK HUNT . PUPPY JUDGING . PRESENTATIONS TO THE MASTER . A brilliant company assembled at The Kennels , Stratford St. Mary , on Friday . The spring puppy judging was an occasion taken advantage of by the retiring Master of the Essex and Suffolk Hunt to dispense hospitalities to the members of the Hunt and to his numerous other influential friends resident in the country . The response to the invitations which were sent out was most cordial and gratifying , and it is many a day since there was such a large and brilliant assembly at the Stratford Kennels . There was evidently an ardent and wide - spread desire not simply to make some acknowledgment of the appreciation of the admirable manner in which Mr. Colvin had hunted the wide district embraced in the Essex and Suffolk country for the last two seasons , but to manifest a kindly interest in the happy event which has been announeed to take place shortly , his marriage with Lady Gwendoline Rous , daughter of the late Earl of Stradbroke , and sister of the present Earl . Mr. Colvin has proved himself an ideal Master , and regret that he is giving up the mastership is universal . The gallant Major occu pied the mastership of the East Esex country for five seasons , and on his retirement he was the reci pient of a handsome testimonial in recognition of the highly satisfactory manner in which he had filled the important position ; and since he has had charge of Essex and Suffolk he has proved himself a thorough sportsman , and managed nearly all Ocussions to show while sport , his hospitality to the members and friends has known no bounds . No wonder then , that his retirement , coupled with the fact that he is about to ally him self with a member of one of the oldest and most esteemed Suffolk families , should be seized upon to give expression to the feeling of esteem in which he is held by all classes , and of congratula tion upon his approaching marriage . Accordingly an influential Committee was formed to organise a testimonial , consisting of Col. Bowen ( Colcheeter ) , Mr. C. H. Daking ( Polstead ) , and Mr. W. H. Richardson ( Lawford ) , and the readiness of the response they met with on every hand made their task - if such it may be called a pleasant one . A handsome sum was raised , with which two massive and exquisitely - chased silver salvers were purchased for presentation to Mr. Colvin , and for the future bride a magnificent and costly lizard skin travelling bag , with beautiful silver - mounted appointments ; and an antique diamond and pearl pecklet and a hunting orop for Miss Colvin , who during her residence in the country has been immensely popular . the on Was The list of invitations sent out to ladies and resident gentlemen on both sides of the country 8 very long one , and amongst those who accepted invitations were : Mr. E. W. Archer , Col. Agassiz , Col. and Miss Alderson , Mr. Ablitt , Miss Boghurst , Miss Buchan , Mr. J. Boreham , Mr. and Mrs. Berners , Mr. Walter Brown , Rev. J. G. and Mrs. Brewster , Col. Bowen and Mr. Bowen , jun . , Mr. Guy Bantoft , Mr. Bixby , Mr. A. K. Boggis , Mr. and Mrs. Barnett , Mr. E. Boggie , Mr. H. C. Baker , Mr. H. W. Bland , Dr. Baxter , Mr. E. Bird , Mr. Buck , Mr. W. Balary , Mr. W. H. Boreham , Capt . and the Hon . Mrs. Colvin , Miss Collinsou , Mr. and Mrs. Chisnal , Mr. J. Cranfield , Mr. E. Cooper and Mr. E. Cooper , jan . , Mr. R. Cross ( St. Osyth ) , Mr. F. Cross , Mr. Cousins , Mr. Coppen , Mr. H. Cant , Mr. S. Carlton , Mr. and Miss Dickinson , Mr. F. Cant , Mr. A. Cant , Mr. J. Cant , Mr. C. H. Daking , Mr. A. W. Daniell , Mr. and Mrs. H. Dunnett , Mr. F. W. Dudding , Mr. J. C. Dawson , Mr. R. Dawson , Mr. S. Dawson , Mr. A. Dunnage , Mr. H. W. Daking , Mr. W. Dyer , Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Cross , Dr. Evans , Mr. Eagle , Mr. C. Eagle , Mr. Evans , Mr. H. Fiske , Mr. F. B. Findell , Mr. and Mrs. Burgess Fenn , Mr. Folkard , Mr. H. Francis , Mr. and Mrs. John Fenn , Mr. J. A. Fitch , Mr. C. A. Fonnereau , Mr. Horace Groen , Col. and Mrs. Green , Mr. J. W. Girling , Mr. Horace Egerton Green , the Misses Egerton Greon , Mr. W. D. Gurney , Mr. Fred . Grimwade , Sir John , Lady , and the Misses Gorat , Mr. E. Giles , Mr. and Mrs. Gifford , Mr. J. Green , Mr. Ernest Green , Mr. D. Green , Mr. Grimsey , Mr. and Mrs. Gurney Hoare , Sir Alfred and Lady Hughes , The Misses Hughes , Capt . Horn , Mr. J. Hempson , Mr. G. Hempson , Mr. J. R. Hicks , Mr. and Mrs. Sampson Hanbury , Mr. G. Hawkins , Mr. W. Halls , Mr. T. Hubbard , Mr. J. Josselyn , Mr. H. Joshin , Mr. Roger Kerrison , the Rev. L. D. and Mrs. Kenyon - Stow , Capt . and Mra . Lermitt , Mr. H. Long , Mr. F. Lucas , Mr. G. Johnson , Mr. J. Lord , Mr. and Mrs. Moy , Mr. Munson , Mr. Moye , Mr. Marriott , Mr. G. Moore , Mr. Low , Mr. and Mrs. Mumford , Mr. and Mrs. Milbank , Capt . , Mra , and the Missss Morse , Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Mumford , Mr. and Mrs. C. Moy , Mr. A. E. Mudd , Mr. Morley , Mr. B. Mason , Mr. O. J. Newman , Mr. 0. K. Normaa , Mr. G. Norman , Mr. W. Nocton , Mr. Nicholson , Mr. J. B. Nicholson , Miss Ord , Mr. Hervey A. Oakes , Mr. C. A. Paget , Mr. H. Phillips , Mr. W. Pretty and Mr. W. Pretty , Jun . , Mr. H. R. Poole , Mr. E. Prime , sen . , Mr. E. Prime , jun . , Mr. Phillips , Mr. Prigg , Lady Gwendoline Kous , Mr. Raynham , Mr. E. P. Ridley , Mr. W. H. Richard son , Mr. J. R. Richardson , Mr. A. Russell , Mr. O. J. Raymond , Mr. T. Richardson , The Earl of Stradbroke , Mr. W. Saxty , Mt. J. Saxty , Mr. Showell , Mr. J. Smith , jan . , Mr. and Mrs. E. Snell , Mr. O. J. Raymond , Mr. S. W. Seoging , Mr. R. Salmon , Mr. W. Squirrell , Mr. and Mrs. Ben Smith , Mr. W. G. Seragg , Mr. Philip Smith , Mr. A. H. Stanford , Mr. A. Stanford , Mr. G. Simson , Mr. H. S. Scragg , Mr. Dan Smith , Mr. D. Spooner , Mr. E. Ward Suell , Mr. C. H. , Tompson , Mr. W. Tinning , Mr. Rolan 1 Taylor , sen . , Mr. W. Tonkin , Mr. Taylor , jun . , Hon . Douglas and Mrs. Douglas Tolle mache , Mr. Tayler , Mr. and Mrs. Uawin , Rev. F. F. Vidal , Mr. B. Worters , Mr. and Miss Yelloly Watson , Mr. W. N. Waller , Mr. C. H. Westropp , Mr. Whitby , Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Welis , Mr. O. Watson , Messrs . Wenden , Capt . and Mrs. What man , Rev. C. Moon , Mr. and Mrs. Bradhurst , Mr. Harold Watson , Col. Lord Beaumont and Officers 20th Hassars and Lady Beaumont , Col. Maurice , C.B. , and Officers R.A. , Lieut . - Col . Smyth and Officers R.A. ( Ipswich ) , Lieut . - Col . Roberts and Offioers King's Regiment , Lieut . - Col . Orde Powlett and Officers Northampton Regiment , Major and Mrs. Daniell , Mr. W. E. and Mrs. Grimston , Mr. Farmer ( huntsman East Essex Houads ) , Mr. Bailey ( huntsman Essex Hounds ) , Mrs. Watson , Miss Colvin , Mr. Wren , Mr. P. A. Whitaker , Mrs. Whitaker . It The day's proceedings commenced with the puppy judging . There was this year only a small entry , but the breeding has been most successful this year , and there will be a very promising lot of whelps to go out about 25 compler , Bo that there ought and probably will be & good entry next year . is satisfactory to know that they have been very carefully sired from hounds in the best packs . The judging was watched with a great deal of interest , the judges being - Mr . W. E. Grimston , Master of the East Essex Hounds ; Mr. Farmer and Mr. Bailey , hunts men of the East Essex Hounds . The entries were : Rosebud , b . , and Reason , b . , sire Suffolk Spanker , dam Rosebud , walked by Mr. D. Spooner , Nayland , whelped January 12th . Garnett , d . , and Gossamer , b . , sire Lord Eglinton's Singer , dam Gossip , walked by Mr. Tonkin , Stoke , and Mr. Evans , Deaham , whelped June 3rd . Watchman , d . , and Workman , d . , sire Essex Tyrant , dam Warble , walked by Mr. A. W. Daniell , West Bergholt , and Mr. B. Fenn , Thorpe , whelped June 16th . Plunder , d . , Prudence , b . , Pastime , b . , Peaceful , b . , and Precious , b . ( one litter ) , sire Essex Tyrant , dam Pastime , walked by Mrs. Palmer , Bramford , Mr. W. H. Richardson , Mr. Stanford , Beaumont Hall , Mr. Giles , Stoke , and Mr. Mudd , Stoke , whelped June 17th . The prizes , which were presented by the Essex and Suffolk Hunt and supplied by Messrs . R. D. and J. B. Fraser , of Ipswich , were won as follows : 1st prize , dog hounds , Mr. Tonkin ; 2nd prize , dog hounds , Mr. Daniell ; 1st prize , bitches , Mr. Spooner , Rosebud ; 2nd prize , Mr. Evans . In the afternoon the company sat down to an elegant luncheon , supplied in a large marquee on the lawn . Mr. Colvin presided , on his right being Lady Gwendoline Rous , and he was supported at the head table by other influential guests , including the Earl of Stradbroke . The beautiful presonts were displayed on the table in front of the ohair , and were greatly admired . In addition to those already named was a handsome bowl with a written intimation that it was presented to Mr. Colvin , By servants that are leaving on his resigning the Mastership of the Essex and Suffolk Hunt , with their best wishes , and also on the occasion of his marriage with Lady Gwendoline Rous . " Signed Beams , Mrs. Beams , Ayres , Beard , Mrs. Beard , Watts , Owen , Boar , Causton , and Gillatoes . The toast of " The Queen " having been duly honoured , Mr. ROGER KERRISON gave " The Army , Navy , and Reserve Forces , " Captain Colvin , 9th Lancers , responding for the Army , and Earl Stradbroke , the Colonel of the 1st Norfolk Artillery Volunteers , for the reserved forces . The CHAIRMAN next gave what he characterised as the principal toast of the day , " The Health of the Puppy Walkers . " [ Cheers . ] He was sorry it was not in his power to have a better show of young hounds that day ; but he warned the members of the Hunt last year that they had had bad luck in breeding , and they saw the consequences that day in there being only five couples . Happily he had been more fortunate this year , or at any time during his experience with the hounds , and he hoped they might be able to send out 25 or 30 couples of good young houeds . He should like to see a good entry next year , and he hoped he might be invited over- [ laughter ] -to see the judging , and that he might find that the country had well kept up its reputation . [ Cheers . ] He had been informed that there was no difficulty about the 25 or 30 couples . He felt he could not leave them in better hands , and that they would take great care in the bring ing of them up for the new Master's sake , and for the credit of the country . If the hounds were well walked there seemed to be no reason why there should not be some specimens fit to be sent to the [ Cheers . ] Peterborough Show . He desired to thank very heartily those gentlemen who had walked be manner puppies this year . Everything seemed to be going properly on in the Essex and Suffolk country . Everyone seemed to disposed in the most friendly towards it . [ Hear , hear . ] There were always troubles and difficulties to overcome , but he hoped that with his successor they might grow less , and that the fondness for fox - hunting existing in the country might establish itself stronger every year . [ Cheers . Mr. Colvin also referred to the difficulties which huntsmen had often to encounter , and said many a good man had had his difficulties enhanced by being started with a bad season . [ Hear , hear . ] He ( the Chair man ) had sometimes been found fault with because he had not used strong enough language in the field . Laughter . ] Possibly his successor , Mr. Whitaker , would improve upon nis be haviour that in respect , and would give tongue to all that Beams thought wrong . [ Laugh ter . " I wish " ( added Mr. Colvin ) " to take this opportunity of asking Mr. Whitaker to accept this small silver horn from me , wishing that it may sound the death knell of many a brave fox . [ Cheers . ] At the same time I shall ask Beams to accept a horn , with which I hope he will have every success . [ Cheers . ] I desire to thank all the servants for the very handsome bowl which they have been good enough to present to me . [ Cheers . ] Mr. Colvin then handed the prizes to the successful competitors , whose healths were heartily drank . The toast having been suitably acknowledged by the recipients , Col. AGASSIz gave the health of the puppy judges , and the toast was received with the utmost cordiality . Mr. W. GRIMSTON , in response , said he wished there had been more puppies to judge , but the cause of had their being so few already been explained , and it was satisfactory to know that the pack had not suffered , and that the past Judging season had been a good breeding one . from the large company there that afternoon he apprehended there would be no difficulty in getting the puppies out . [ Cheers . ] them not The other Judges also responded ; after which Colonel ALDEESON said he had been asked , in the unavoidable absence of Mr. Thomas Moy , to propose the health of their good friend Major Colvin . The notice was very short , but the task was an easy one , because he had only to mention Mr. Colvin's name for it to be received , with the greatest possible acolamation . LCheers . ] Not alone had he to propose Mr. Colvin's health , but he had to ask that gentleman's kind acceptance of a testi monial which had been subscribed for by members of the Hunt and other friends as a slight recognition of the trouble the Master had taken to show sport , and the esteem in which he was held by one and all . [ Choers . ] A Master of Hounds by no means occupied a bed of roses - he had to perform the almost impossible task of pleasing everybody . Some people might say that the task was impossible ; but he ( Colonel Alderson ) could assert without fear of contradiction that Major Colvin had pleased everybody connected with the Essex and Suffolk Hunt . [ Cheers . ] He had not spared himself nor his hounus , his one idea had been to show sport . [ Cheers . ] When he first heard that the Master was about to retire from the mastership , he said a worse thing could not have happened for the country , and he could not help thinking that it was a bad thing also for the Master- [ laughter ] having country to look after and hounds to improve , but when he saw a certain special announcement he changed his mind and said , The poor dear man is not going to be altogether and wholly alone . " [ Laughter and cheers . ] Suffolk people might congratulate the Master on his happy choice - God bless them both , and might they for many many years to come have the best of luck , and nealth , happiness , and prosperity . [ Vociferous cheering ] . To Lady Gwendoline Rous they offered a slight token of the interest they took in their Master's happy union , and rather congratulated themselves that this might be regarded as the first wedding present . [ Cheers . ] To Miss Colvin also they offered 8 slight testi monial of the regard and affection they ontertained for her . No one would be more missed from the Essex audSuffolk country than MissColvin always kind and courteous to them , and ever according one and all a cheery welcome . Cheers . ] " Now , ladies and gentlemen , " concluded Colone Alderson , " I ask you to fill your glasses and ärink the good health of Major Colvin , and ask him accept this testimonial , thanking him for all the sport he has shown us , and for the splendid hospitality he has always extended to us , and may he , though he is leav ing this country , have the 8ame kindly recollections and the same deep affection for us as a country as we shall always , most un doubtedly , retain for him & 3 & Master . [ Cheers . ] I am sure I shall find an 101 the heart of every one here when I say , God bless him , and that no Master in leaving a country ever left behind him more grateful , loving hearts than he will do in the Essex and Suffolk conntry . to echo The company rose and drank the toast with musical hoaours , followed by much cheering . as & Mr. COLVIN ( whose rising was the signal for another outburst of cheering ) said he felt that they had imposed upon him the hardest task he ever had since he had been in the country . He felt that it was impossible for him , to adequately Words thank them for this handsome present . were inadequate to express all he felt , and he was afraid that if he tried to give expression to his feel ings they would get the better of him . He would therefore simply content himself by paying how deeply he valued the handsome present his many friends Lad made him that day . [ Cheers . ] Much as he valued the presents for their valued them still more intrinsic worth , he wishes , their sincere testimony of so kindly expressed by Col. Alderson . " As regards Lady Gwendoline Rous , " continued Mr. Colvin , " I highly appreciate the kind remarks that have been made , and I feel that though I am giving up the Mastership I shall be able to write M.F.H. ' after my name , and that it will stand for " Married for happiness . " [ Much cheering . We shall take these presents to the other side of Essex , where they will ever remind us of the many good friends we leave in this country . " [ Cheers . ] In conelusion , Mr. Colvin thanked the Secretary and all officially con nected with the Hunt for the great assistance they had rendered him on all occasions , and he said he ought to say a good word for the Press , especially the East Anglian Daily Times , which had given such excellent support to fox hunting . Rev. L. D.KENYON - STOW gave , in highly com plimentary terms , the health of the hon . secretary , Mr. Barnett , to whom they were greatly indebted for his efforts in connection with the finances of the Hunt . That gentleman carried out the secretarial duties in a most satisfactory manner . [ Cheers . He ( the rev . gentleman ) was desired to mention two other names - one was that of Mr. William Bantoft , who rendered very valuable help in the collection of subscriptions on the Suffolk side of the country , and the other was Mr. Ben . Smith , who was also very active in a like direction on the Essex side . The toast was received with great heartiness . Mr. BARNETT , in acknowledgment , said he was very pleased to do what he could to assist fox hunt ing . He would not go into a long column of figures to tell them how the hounds stood , but he was afraid he could not give a very good account of the had not received They subscriptions . this time last much as they did attributed to the frost , year , but that he which made a great difference in the collections ; you could hardly apply to men for subscriptions when their horses had not been out for weeks , and In February he had were eating their heads off . £ 50 sent him . In the same month last year he had £ 250 , which made a great deal of difference , but he doubted not that , with the assistance of Mr. Wm . Bantoft and Mr. Ben Smith , the Hunt would receive the necessary money this year . [ Hear , hear . ] BO Mr. BEN SMITH also responded ; and the health of land and covert owners having been the enthusiastically drank , and acknowledged by Mr. Cross and Mr. W. Raynham , Mr. BEN SMITH gave the health of the New Master , Mr. P. Whitaker , remarking that that gentlemen bad some pluck in following a Master like Major Colvin . They had in Capt . Whitaker not only a keen sportsman , but he was nominated by Major Colvin , which meant a great deal , and there was no doubt that Mr. Whitaker would do his level best to keep the pack up to its present high standard , and to provide sport , and that the farmers , land owners , and everybody connected with foxhunting would rally round him and support him . [ Cheers . ] The toast was drunk with musical honours . Mr. WHITAKER , who was received in true sport ing fashion , said he desired to thank Mr. Colvin for No one knew better than his kind present . he & good man ( Mr. Whitaker ) what with Mr. He had worked was following . Colvin , and knew that that gentlemen had done a He was lucky in having great deal for the Hunt . he to follow Mr. Colvin , for everything was in such good order , not only at the kennels , but throughout the whole country . He only hope that he might get on as well as the present Master , and be successful in making as making as many friends . The country was as well and , perhaps , better stocked than it had ever been , and he considered that he was fortunate in having Beams as huntsman next year . [ Cheers . ] The concluding toast was that of " The ladier , coupled with the name of Mr. E. Ward Snell , who made a happy response . MIDDLESEX YEOMANRY CAVALRY ( DUKE OF CAMBRIDGE'S HUSSARS ) . THE D troop of this very smart hussar regiment held their second smoking concert in the Banqueting Room of St. James's Hall on the 13th inst . Captain William Duncan was in the chair , and was supported by his brother officers , amongst whom we noticed Captain Forrester Colvin ( the Adjutant ) , Lieutenant Edwards , and Major J. Mathews ( who formerly commanded D troop ) . The attendance of " Non - coms . , ' troopers and their 99 Weet . Se CAPTAIN WILLIAM DUNCAN . friends , was very large , in fact the hall was crowded in every A number of part , and a most enjoyable evening was spent . artists kindly gave their services . Mademoiselle Cornelle ( the French Ambassador in Drury Lane pantomime ) both sang and recited , and was enthusiastically applauded by the gay hussars . The programme , which was quite long enough , was run through with commendable smartness , a fact which reflected much credit on the manager , Mr. Nolan Webb . The Concord Part Singers , a clever quartette , sang with much success and artistically Becker's Polka Serenade " Fairest Maid , " " On the Banks of 7011 10 forward the lebey VX CS COLONEL HANKS : " Luffteran ' Briggs , yo's got yo ' scabber ' on der wrong side ! " LIEUTENANT BRIGGS : " Da's all right , cunnel , I'sè lef ' Landed ! " GOOD FOARTR Tollered

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APRIL 27 , 185
ESSEX AND SUFFOLK HUNT .
PUPPY JUDGING .
PRESENTATIONS TO THE MASTER .
A brilliant company assembled at The Kennels , Stratford St. Mary , on Friday . The spring puppy judging was an occasion taken advantage of by the retiring Master of the Essex and Suffolk Hunt to dispense hospitalities to the members of the Hunt and to his numerous other influential friends resident in the country . The response to the invitations which were sent out was most cordial and gratifying , and it is many a day since there was such a large and brilliant assembly at the Stratford Kennels . There was evidently an ardent and wide - spread desire not simply to make some acknowledgment of the appreciation of the admirable manner in which Mr. Colvin had hunted the wide district embraced in the Essex and Suffolk country for the last two seasons , but to manifest a kindly interest in the happy event which has been announeed to take place shortly , his marriage with Lady Gwendoline Rous , daughter of the late Earl of Stradbroke , and sister of the present Earl . Mr. Colvin has proved himself an ideal Master , and regret that he is giving up the mastership is universal . The gallant Major occu pied the mastership of the East Esex country for five seasons , and on his retirement he was the reci pient of a handsome testimonial in recognition of the highly satisfactory manner in which he had filled the important position ; and since he has had charge of Essex and Suffolk he has proved himself a thorough sportsman , and managed nearly all Ocussions to show while sport , his hospitality to the members and friends has known no bounds . No wonder then , that his retirement , coupled with the fact that he is about to ally him self with a member of one of the oldest and most esteemed Suffolk families , should be seized upon to give expression to the feeling of esteem in which he is held by all classes , and of congratula tion upon his approaching marriage . Accordingly an influential Committee was formed to organise a testimonial , consisting of Col. Bowen ( Colcheeter ) , Mr. C. H. Daking ( Polstead ) , and Mr. W. H. Richardson ( Lawford ) , and the readiness of the response they met with on every hand made their task - if such it may be called a pleasant one . A handsome sum was raised , with which two massive and exquisitely - chased silver salvers were purchased for presentation to Mr. Colvin , and for the future bride a magnificent and costly lizard skin travelling bag , with beautiful silver - mounted appointments ; and an antique diamond and pearl pecklet and a hunting orop for Miss Colvin , who during her residence in the country has been immensely popular .
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The list of invitations sent out to ladies and resident gentlemen on both sides of the country 8 very long one , and amongst those who accepted invitations were : Mr. E. W. Archer , Col. Agassiz , Col. and Miss Alderson , Mr. Ablitt , Miss Boghurst , Miss Buchan , Mr. J. Boreham , Mr. and Mrs. Berners , Mr. Walter Brown , Rev. J. G. and Mrs. Brewster , Col. Bowen and Mr. Bowen , jun . , Mr. Guy Bantoft , Mr. Bixby , Mr. A. K. Boggis , Mr. and Mrs. Barnett , Mr. E. Boggie , Mr. H. C. Baker , Mr. H. W. Bland , Dr. Baxter , Mr. E. Bird , Mr. Buck , Mr. W. Balary , Mr. W. H. Boreham , Capt . and the Hon . Mrs. Colvin , Miss Collinsou , Mr. and Mrs. Chisnal , Mr. J. Cranfield , Mr. E. Cooper and Mr. E. Cooper , jan . , Mr. R. Cross ( St. Osyth ) , Mr. F. Cross , Mr. Cousins , Mr. Coppen , Mr. H. Cant , Mr. S. Carlton , Mr. and Miss Dickinson , Mr. F. Cant , Mr. A. Cant , Mr. J. Cant , Mr. C. H. Daking , Mr. A. W. Daniell , Mr. and Mrs. H. Dunnett , Mr. F. W. Dudding , Mr. J. C. Dawson , Mr. R. Dawson , Mr. S. Dawson , Mr. A. Dunnage , Mr. H. W. Daking , Mr. W. Dyer , Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Cross , Dr. Evans , Mr. Eagle , Mr. C. Eagle , Mr. Evans , Mr. H. Fiske , Mr. F. B. Findell , Mr. and Mrs. Burgess Fenn , Mr. Folkard , Mr. H. Francis , Mr. and Mrs. John Fenn , Mr. J. A. Fitch , Mr. C. A. Fonnereau , Mr. Horace Groen , Col. and Mrs. Green , Mr. J. W. Girling , Mr. Horace Egerton Green , the Misses Egerton Greon , Mr. W. D. Gurney , Mr. Fred . Grimwade , Sir John , Lady , and the Misses Gorat , Mr. E. Giles , Mr. and Mrs. Gifford , Mr. J. Green , Mr. Ernest Green , Mr. D. Green , Mr. Grimsey , Mr. and Mrs. Gurney Hoare , Sir Alfred and Lady Hughes , The Misses Hughes , Capt . Horn , Mr. J. Hempson , Mr. G. Hempson , Mr. J. R. Hicks , Mr. and Mrs. Sampson Hanbury , Mr. G. Hawkins , Mr. W. Halls , Mr. T. Hubbard , Mr. J. Josselyn , Mr. H. Joshin , Mr. Roger Kerrison , the Rev. L. D. and Mrs. Kenyon - Stow , Capt . and Mra . Lermitt , Mr. H. Long , Mr. F. Lucas , Mr. G. Johnson , Mr. J. Lord , Mr. and Mrs. Moy , Mr. Munson , Mr. Moye , Mr. Marriott , Mr. G. Moore , Mr. Low , Mr. and Mrs. Mumford , Mr. and Mrs. Milbank , Capt . , Mra , and the Missss Morse , Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Mumford , Mr. and Mrs. C. Moy , Mr. A. E. Mudd , Mr. Morley , Mr. B. Mason , Mr. O. J. Newman , Mr. 0. K. Normaa , Mr. G. Norman , Mr. W. Nocton , Mr. Nicholson , Mr. J. B. Nicholson , Miss Ord , Mr. Hervey A. Oakes , Mr. C. A. Paget , Mr. H. Phillips ,
Mr. W. Pretty and Mr. W. Pretty , Jun . , Mr. H. R. Poole , Mr. E. Prime , sen . , Mr. E. Prime , jun . , Mr. Phillips , Mr. Prigg , Lady Gwendoline Kous , Mr. Raynham , Mr. E. P. Ridley , Mr. W. H. Richard son , Mr. J. R. Richardson , Mr. A. Russell , Mr. O. J. Raymond , Mr. T. Richardson , The Earl of Stradbroke , Mr. W. Saxty , Mt. J. Saxty , Mr. Showell , Mr. J. Smith , jan . , Mr. and Mrs. E. Snell , Mr. O. J. Raymond , Mr. S. W. Seoging , Mr. R. Salmon , Mr. W. Squirrell , Mr. and Mrs. Ben Smith , Mr. W. G. Seragg , Mr. Philip Smith , Mr. A. H. Stanford , Mr. A. Stanford , Mr. G. Simson , Mr. H. S. Scragg , Mr. Dan Smith , Mr. D. Spooner , Mr. E. Ward Suell , Mr. C. H. , Tompson , Mr. W. Tinning , Mr. Rolan 1 Taylor , sen . , Mr. W. Tonkin , Mr. Taylor , jun . , Hon . Douglas and Mrs. Douglas Tolle mache , Mr. Tayler , Mr. and Mrs. Uawin , Rev. F. F. Vidal , Mr. B. Worters , Mr. and Miss Yelloly Watson , Mr. W. N. Waller , Mr. C. H. Westropp , Mr. Whitby , Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Welis , Mr. O. Watson , Messrs . Wenden , Capt . and Mrs. What man , Rev. C. Moon , Mr. and Mrs. Bradhurst , Mr. Harold Watson , Col. Lord Beaumont and Officers 20th Hassars and Lady Beaumont , Col. Maurice , C.B. , and Officers R.A. , Lieut . - Col . Smyth and Officers R.A. ( Ipswich ) , Lieut . - Col . Roberts and Offioers King's Regiment , Lieut . - Col . Orde Powlett and Officers Northampton Regiment , Major and Mrs. Daniell , Mr. W. E. and Mrs. Grimston , Mr. Farmer ( huntsman East Essex Houads ) , Mr. Bailey ( huntsman Essex Hounds ) , Mrs. Watson , Miss Colvin , Mr. Wren , Mr. P. A. Whitaker , Mrs. Whitaker .
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The day's proceedings commenced with the puppy judging . There was this year only a small entry , but the breeding has been most successful this year , and there will be a very promising lot of whelps to go out about 25 compler , Bo that there ought and probably will be & good entry next year . is satisfactory to know that they have been very carefully sired from hounds in the best packs . The judging was watched with a great deal of interest , the judges being - Mr . W. E. Grimston , Master of the East Essex Hounds ; Mr. Farmer and Mr. Bailey , hunts men of the East Essex Hounds . The entries were : Rosebud , b . , and Reason , b . , sire Suffolk Spanker , dam Rosebud , walked by Mr. D. Spooner , Nayland , whelped January 12th .
Garnett , d . , and Gossamer , b . , sire Lord Eglinton's Singer , dam Gossip , walked by Mr. Tonkin , Stoke , and Mr. Evans , Deaham , whelped June 3rd .
Watchman , d . , and Workman , d . , sire Essex Tyrant , dam Warble , walked by Mr. A. W. Daniell , West Bergholt , and Mr. B. Fenn , Thorpe , whelped
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Plunder , d . , Prudence , b . , Pastime , b . , Peaceful , b . , and Precious , b . ( one litter ) , sire Essex Tyrant , dam Pastime , walked by Mrs. Palmer , Bramford , Mr. W. H. Richardson , Mr. Stanford , Beaumont Hall , Mr. Giles , Stoke , and Mr. Mudd , Stoke , whelped June 17th .
The prizes , which were presented by the Essex and Suffolk Hunt and supplied by Messrs . R. D. and J. B. Fraser , of Ipswich , were won as follows : 1st prize , dog hounds , Mr. Tonkin ; 2nd prize , dog hounds , Mr. Daniell ; 1st prize , bitches , Mr. Spooner , Rosebud ; 2nd prize , Mr. Evans .
In the afternoon the company sat down to an elegant luncheon , supplied in a large marquee on the lawn . Mr. Colvin presided , on his right being Lady Gwendoline Rous , and he was supported at the head table by other influential guests , including the Earl of Stradbroke . The beautiful presonts were displayed on the table in front of the ohair , and were greatly admired . In addition to those already named was a handsome bowl with a written intimation that it was presented to Mr. Colvin , By servants that are leaving on his resigning the Mastership of the Essex and Suffolk Hunt , with their best wishes , and also on the occasion of his marriage with Lady Gwendoline Rous . " Signed Beams , Mrs. Beams , Ayres , Beard , Mrs. Beard , Watts , Owen , Boar , Causton , and Gillatoes .
The toast of " The Queen " having been duly honoured ,
Mr. ROGER KERRISON gave " The Army , Navy , and Reserve Forces , " Captain Colvin , 9th Lancers , responding for the Army , and Earl Stradbroke , the Colonel of the 1st Norfolk Artillery Volunteers , for the reserved forces .
The CHAIRMAN next gave what he characterised as the principal toast of the day , " The Health of the Puppy Walkers . " [ Cheers . ] He was sorry
it was not in his power to have a better show of young hounds that day ; but he warned the members of the Hunt last year that they had had bad luck in breeding , and they saw the consequences that day in there being only five couples . Happily he had been more fortunate this year , or at any time during his experience with the hounds , and he hoped they might be able to send out 25 or 30 couples of good young houeds . He should like to see a good entry next year , and he hoped he might be invited over- [ laughter ] -to see the judging , and that he might find that the country had well kept up its reputation . [ Cheers . ] He had been informed that there was no difficulty about the 25 or 30 couples . He felt he could not leave them in better hands , and that they would take great care in the bring ing of them up for the new Master's sake , and for the credit of the country . If the hounds were well walked there seemed to be no reason why there should not be some specimens fit to be sent to the [ Cheers . ] Peterborough Show . He desired to thank very heartily those gentlemen who had walked
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puppies this year . Everything seemed to be going properly on in the Essex and Suffolk country . Everyone seemed to disposed in the most friendly towards it . [ Hear , hear . ] There were always troubles and difficulties to overcome , but he hoped that with his successor they might grow less , and that the fondness for fox - hunting existing in the country might establish itself stronger every year . [ Cheers . Mr. Colvin also referred to the difficulties which huntsmen had often to encounter , and said many a good man had had his difficulties enhanced by being started with a bad season . [ Hear , hear . ] He ( the Chair man ) had sometimes been found fault with because he had not used strong enough language in the field . Laughter . ] Possibly his successor , Mr. Whitaker , would improve upon nis be haviour that in respect , and would give tongue to all that Beams thought wrong . [ Laugh ter . " I wish " ( added Mr. Colvin ) " to take this opportunity of asking Mr. Whitaker to accept this small silver horn from me , wishing that it may sound the death knell of many a brave fox . [ Cheers . ] At the same time I shall ask Beams to accept a horn , with which I hope he will have every success . [ Cheers . ] I desire to thank all the servants for the very handsome bowl which they have been good enough to present to me . [ Cheers . ] Mr. Colvin then handed the prizes to the successful competitors , whose healths were heartily drank .
The toast having been suitably acknowledged by the recipients ,
Col. AGASSIz gave the health of the puppy judges , and the toast was received with the utmost cordiality .
Mr. W. GRIMSTON , in response , said he wished there had been more puppies to judge , but the cause of had their being so few already been explained , and it was satisfactory to know that the pack had not suffered , and that the past Judging season had been a good breeding one . from the large company there that afternoon he apprehended there would be no difficulty in getting the puppies out . [ Cheers . ]
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The other Judges also responded ; after which Colonel ALDEESON said he had been asked , in the unavoidable absence of Mr. Thomas Moy , to propose the health of their good friend Major Colvin . The notice was very short , but the task was an easy one , because he had only to mention Mr. Colvin's name for it to be received , with the greatest possible acolamation . LCheers . ] Not alone had he to propose Mr. Colvin's health , but he had to ask that gentleman's kind acceptance of a testi monial which had been subscribed for by members of the Hunt and other friends as a slight recognition of the trouble the Master had taken to show sport , and the esteem in which he was held by one and all . [ Choers . ] A Master of Hounds by no means occupied a bed of roses - he had to perform the almost impossible task of pleasing everybody . Some people might say that the task was impossible ; but he ( Colonel Alderson ) could assert without fear of contradiction that Major Colvin had pleased everybody connected with the Essex and Suffolk Hunt . [ Cheers . ] He had not spared himself nor his hounus , his one idea had been to show sport . [ Cheers . ] When he first heard that the Master was about to retire from the mastership , he said a worse thing could not have happened for the country , and he could not help thinking that it was a bad thing also for the Master- [ laughter ] having country to look after and hounds to improve , but when he saw a certain special announcement he changed his mind and said , The poor dear man is not going to be altogether and wholly alone . " [ Laughter and cheers . ] Suffolk people might congratulate the Master on his happy choice - God bless them both , and might they for many many years to come have the best of luck , and nealth , happiness , and prosperity . [ Vociferous cheering ] . To Lady Gwendoline Rous they offered a slight token of the interest they took in their Master's happy union , and rather congratulated themselves that this might be regarded as the first wedding present . [ Cheers . ] To Miss Colvin also they offered 8 slight testi monial of the regard and affection they ontertained for her . No one would be more missed from the Essex audSuffolk country than MissColvin always kind and courteous to them , and ever according one and all a cheery welcome . Cheers . ] " Now , ladies and gentlemen , " concluded Colone Alderson , " I ask you to fill your glasses and ärink the good health of Major Colvin , and ask him accept this testimonial , thanking him for all the sport he has shown us , and for the splendid hospitality he has always extended to us , and may he , though he is leav ing this country , have the 8ame kindly recollections and the same deep affection for us as a country as we shall always , most un doubtedly , retain for him & 3 & Master . [ Cheers . ] I am sure I shall find an 101 the heart of every one here when I say , God bless him , and that no Master in leaving a country ever left behind him more grateful , loving hearts than he will do in the Essex and Suffolk conntry .
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Mr. COLVIN ( whose rising was the signal for another outburst of cheering ) said he felt that they had imposed upon him the hardest task he ever had since he had been in the country . He felt that it was impossible for him , to adequately Words thank them for this handsome present . were inadequate to express all he felt , and he was afraid that if he tried to give expression to his feel ings they would get the better of him . He would therefore simply content himself by paying how deeply he valued the handsome present his many friends Lad made him that day . [ Cheers . ] Much as he valued the presents for their valued them still more intrinsic worth , he wishes , their sincere testimony of so kindly expressed by Col. Alderson . " As regards Lady Gwendoline Rous , " continued Mr. Colvin , " I highly appreciate the kind remarks that have been made , and I feel that though I am giving up the Mastership I shall be able to write M.F.H. ' after my name , and that it will stand for " Married for happiness . " [ Much cheering . We shall take these presents to the other side of Essex , where they will ever remind us of the many good friends we leave in this country . " [ Cheers . ] In conelusion , Mr. Colvin thanked the Secretary and all officially con nected with the Hunt for the great assistance they had rendered him on all occasions , and he said he ought to say a good word for the Press , especially the East Anglian Daily Times , which had given such excellent support to fox hunting .
Rev. L. D.KENYON - STOW gave , in highly com plimentary terms , the health of the hon . secretary , Mr. Barnett , to whom they were greatly indebted for his efforts in connection with the finances of the Hunt . That gentleman carried out the secretarial duties in a most satisfactory manner . [ Cheers . He ( the rev . gentleman ) was desired to mention two other names - one was that of Mr. William Bantoft , who rendered very valuable help in the collection of subscriptions on the Suffolk side of the country , and the other was Mr. Ben . Smith , who was also very active in a like direction on the Essex side . The toast was received with great heartiness . Mr. BARNETT , in acknowledgment , said he was very pleased to do what he could to assist fox hunt ing . He would not go into a long column of figures to tell them how the hounds stood , but he was afraid he could not give a very good account of the had not received They subscriptions . this time last much as they did attributed to the frost , year , but that he which made a great difference in the collections ; you could hardly apply to men for subscriptions when their horses had not been out for weeks , and In February he had were eating their heads off . £ 50 sent him . In the same month last year he had £ 250 , which made a great deal of difference , but he doubted not that , with the assistance of Mr. Wm . Bantoft and Mr. Ben Smith , the Hunt would receive the necessary money this year . [ Hear , hear . ]
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Mr. BEN SMITH also responded ; and the health of land and covert owners having been the enthusiastically drank , and acknowledged by Mr. Cross and Mr. W. Raynham ,
Mr. BEN SMITH gave the health of the New Master , Mr. P. Whitaker , remarking that that gentlemen bad some pluck in following a Master like Major Colvin . They had in Capt . Whitaker not only a keen sportsman , but he was nominated by Major Colvin , which meant a great deal , and there was no doubt that Mr. Whitaker would do his level best to keep the pack up to its present high standard , and to provide sport , and that the farmers , land owners , and everybody connected with foxhunting would rally round him and support him . [ Cheers . ] The toast was drunk with musical honours . Mr. WHITAKER , who was received in true sport ing fashion , said he desired to thank Mr. Colvin for No one knew better than his kind present . he & good man ( Mr. Whitaker ) what with Mr. He had worked was following . Colvin , and knew that that gentlemen had done a He was lucky in having great deal for the Hunt .
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to follow Mr. Colvin , for everything was in such good order , not only at the kennels , but throughout the whole country . He only hope that he might get on as well as the present Master , and be successful in making as making as many friends . The country was as well and , perhaps , better stocked than it had ever been , and he considered that he was fortunate in having Beams as huntsman next year . [ Cheers . ] The concluding toast was that of " The ladier , coupled with the name of Mr. E. Ward Snell , who made a happy response .
MIDDLESEX YEOMANRY CAVALRY ( DUKE OF CAMBRIDGE'S HUSSARS ) .
THE D troop of this very smart hussar regiment held their second smoking concert in the Banqueting Room of St. James's Hall on the 13th inst . Captain William Duncan was in the chair , and was supported by his brother officers , amongst whom we noticed Captain Forrester Colvin ( the Adjutant ) , Lieutenant Edwards , and Major J. Mathews ( who formerly commanded D troop ) . The attendance of " Non - coms . , '
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friends , was very large , in fact the hall was crowded in every A number of part , and a most enjoyable evening was spent . artists kindly gave their services . Mademoiselle Cornelle ( the French Ambassador in Drury Lane pantomime ) both sang and recited , and was enthusiastically applauded by the gay hussars . The programme , which was quite long enough , was run through with commendable smartness , a fact which reflected much credit on the manager , Mr. Nolan Webb . The Concord Part Singers , a clever quartette , sang with much success and artistically Becker's Polka Serenade " Fairest Maid , " " On the Banks of
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