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| Accession number | 912L : 2124/6 |
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1887 SX FOXHOUNDS . opening meet of this pack on an The o Thursday morning was by ho means a cheerful one , the Woy3 wind blowing half a gale during the night previous , and the early dawn ushered in by heavy showers . However , though the wind abated somewhat before the time ap pointed for the meet , the rough and stormy weather had the effect of keeping away a great many well - known followers of the East Essex Foxhounds . A southerly wind and a cloudy sky " may be the orthodox hunting weather , but a stiff , south - westerly breeze , and a deluge of rain are not hailed with equal pleasure by even the most enthusiastic hunter of " the spoilt darling of the nineteenth century , " as a distinguished sporting authority terms the English fox . Thus , towards , 11 o'clock , very few signs of the inauguration or the hunting season were apparent at Kelvedon and district , and it was not until Felix Hall was reached that e o BALD it could be seen at a glance that business was meant . No better place could be imagined for a gathering of the kind than the broad expanse of green sward in front of the above large and elegant country mansion , the resid ence of the popular Master of the Hounds , Mr. C. H. Colvin . Even amid the dismal surroundings of drenching showers and intermittent gusts of wind , one could not help admiring the handsome mansion , delightfully situated on a commanding eminence , in the centre of a picturesque well - wooded park . The estate on which Felix Hall stands , was anciently called the Manor of Filiol's Hall , and belonged in olden days successively to the Filiol Bohun and other Essex families . A considerable part of the present mansion was built by Daniel Matthews , Esq . , who purchased the estate in 1761 , and it afterwards became the seat and property of Mr. Charles Callis Western , M.P. , who was created Lord Western in 1838 , and died without issue about the year 1845 , when the title became extinct . When Felix Hall came into the possession of Lord Western the front was of red brick , but it is now of stone and composition , consisting of a noble centre building and two large wings of about 160 feet each . From the centre projects a hand some portico , modelled , it is said , from drawings of the Temple of Fortuna Virilis at Rome . The present occupier of this charming country seat , Mr. Colvin , succeeded Mr. Jesser Coope as master of the East Essex last season , shortly after taking up his residence here . The pack , which now consists of 45 couples , appeared to be in the pink of condition as they arrived in front of the mansion , in charge of Wesley , the huntsman , and the two new whips , W. Iliffe ( late of the Linlithgow and Stirlingshire Hounds ) and T. Lloyd , who have succeeded Sam Brown and Tom Bott . All three were well mounted , and presented a smart and natty appearance in their new coats . The gathering of horsemen was more than might have been expected , considering the state of the elements , and about 50 partcook of Mr. and Miss Colvin's hospitality , a champagne breakfast being served in the large dining - room facing the lawn , though the elegant repast had evidently been prepared for a much larger number The field of horsemen comprised Captain Cecil Colvin , Lieutenant Forester Colvin ( 19th Hussars ) , brothers of the master , Colonel Brise ( Finchingfield ) , Captain Halkett ( Seaforth Highlanders ) , Captain Townshend ( Halstead ) , Lieutenant Maryon Wilson ( 13th Hussars ) , Captain Aylmer ( 19th Hussars ) , Messrs . Moy ( Colchester ) , Mr. John Tabor ( Bocking ) , Mr. S. Surridge ( Coggeshall ) , Mr. H. Marriott ( Stratford ) , Mr. A. Poole ( Chelmsford ) , Mr. Waspe ( Coggeshall ) , Mr. Sach ( Tiptree ) , and a few officers from Colchester Barracks . Sir Claude de Crespiguy's little son was galloping about on a pretty pony , while the fair sex were well represented by Miss B. Colvin , Mrs. Townshend , Mrs. Watson , Miss Hanbury ( Coggeshall ) , and Miss Brise .. Rain fell heavily during the time the company were at breakfast , and before a move was made the whole party of horsemen , hounds , & c . , assembled on the lawn , where hounds a photographic artist took a picture of the scene ; and then , amid pelting showers , a start was made for Upney Wood , a mile or so from Felix Hall . The pack 8000 got to work , and , after half an hour's cover - hunting a fox got away , with the on line . Unfortunately , however , after a run across four or five fields of ploughed land , the artful animal was marked to earth . The weather had now improved , the sun shining brightly at intervale , and the field trotted to Rivenhall Thicks - a sure find , as a knowing hand predicted . Unlike most prophets , he was right , for in a very short time a loud ballo indicated that a fox was stealing away . It was no go , however , as the varmint somehow disappeared after a very short spin . Braxted Park , the seat of Sir Charles Du Cane , was the werd , and the woods and plantations of that large desmene were thoroughly worked , but without success , and the afternoon now wearing away , and the going being frightfully heavy , the hounds were sent home . It is satisfactory to record that there were indications of foxes being plentiful , and in spite of the exceptionally unpleasant weather , the opening day of the East Essex , Foxhounds had many enjoyable features . then 1688 Annotations . [ BY NOTE TAKER . ] The earth hath bubbles as the water has , And these are of them . " - Shakspeare . I am informed that the marriage arranged between Miss Ida Uraigie Halkett and Mr Cecil H. Colvin will take place on Wednesday , the 25th of January . County , ROOMS YORK January 5th 1888 BICENTENARY . on 18881 Alderness Col. & Mrs Craigie Halhett pleasure Jd . Coldin'is Company 244 , Ovington Square . Lovrstn at the marriage of their daughter Ida with M. Cecil Colvin , at the Church of St. Paul's Knightsbridge , Thursday January 26th at 2.15 h.m. and afterwards at 2 Ovengton Square RSVP Hunt Beverley , 18th January , 1888 . A tribrite of affection From a devoted Admirer with all Good wishes - - Ball . un mili BANQUET AT THE ansion Rouse YORK On January 17th 1888 . The Right Hon . J. Sukes Rumer LORD MAYOR 90 , JERMYN STREET , ARIVARI . ST JAMES ' S.W. June , 1889 . hould you ever desire ate Cash advance , crepared to supply ing amount quickly Le Strictest Confidence , of hand simply . Jam Sir te Yours truly D. Jay . [ JANUARY 12 , 1889 . LE MONDE OÙ L'ON S'INSTRUIT . ( Mrs. Professor Borax at Home . Conversazione . ) Young Masham ( to Hostess ) . " A - A - HOW D'YE DO ? -A " - ( glances round the room ) - " A - M - A - GOOD - BYE ! 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