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Transcription	E HEERA OOPSEG SURF COANA AS ALBO BELDRIO ST ESSEX STEEPLECHASES . THURSDAY . stewards : R. B. Colvin , Esq . , M.F.H. , High Sheriff ; Lord Brooke , M.P. , Sir H. J. Selwin Ibbetson , Bart . , M.P. , P. G. Barthropp , Esq . , M.F.H. , R. Curzon , Esq . , C. P. Wood , Esq . , A. J. Edwards , Esq . , J. E. Tabor , Esq . , and Col. Maclean , Royal Dragoons . Judge , Major Holroyd ; starter , W. H. Wheelwright , Esq .; auctioneer , Mr. E. S. Spells ; clerk of the scales , stakeholder , secretary and clerk of the course , Mr. H. N. Crozier , Chelmsford . May - day , bright , breezy , and brilliant with sun shine , welcomed this annual meeting to Galleywood from its erstwhile rendezvous , Champion Lodge , Maldon , and the old - time course - at least its outer fringes - never looked gayer , nor the holiday folks more bent upon enjoying the outing , the pic - nicing , and the gossip and banter of modern society , than on this particular occasion . The carriage enclosure was largely patronised , and , in addition to the attendance of the stewards , almost en bloc , each brought a large party of friends , complemented by numerous county families , and all were welcome - each to other - as " the flowers in May . " To sum up the whole matter , as an old hand remarked , " it was a grand day . " The entire management devolved upon Mr. Crozier , the secre tary , who had the energetic assistance of Mr. W. Baker , and their efforts resulted in a marked success far beyond the highest expectations . No one re members a larger number of steeplechase entries , even at Galleywood ; and the probability is that the East Essex Hunt will come again , " year after year , as long as the country continues to be hunted . Mr. Andrew Durrant , Mr. Garrad Baker , Mr. Walter Durrant , and a Local Committee rendered efficient service . The Colchester Garrison were represented by Colonel Maclean ( who tooled his four - in - hand team along in fine style ) , Major Tomkinson , Major McLaren , Mr. Carr - Ellison , Mr. Hardy , and Mr. Webb , of the 1st Royal Dragoons ; while Warley was in double force , both drags . coming from Mr. Peter Reynolds's , Romford ; the Essex Regimental Depôt sending as their quota Colonel Maguire , Major Stock , Captain Hammond , Mr. Tufnell , Mr. Prest , Mr. O'Reilly , and Mr. Dawson ; and the 4th Battalion Essex Regiment Colonel Walker , Major Bond , Captain Crossman , Captain Cecil Colvin , Mr. Popham , and Mr. Whittaker . The Hylands party included the Countess of Wilton , Mrs. E. Pryor , Miss Pryor , Mr. Roderick Pryor , Mrs. Edwards , and Mr. Grimston . The High Sheriff ( Captain R. Beale Colvin , M.F.H. ) was accompanied by Miss Colvin , Miss Ruggles - Brise , and Miss Page Wood . The " correct card " contained over seven events . The Selling Hunters ' Hurdle Race , which opened the ball , looked like finishing a dead heat , and both animals wero finely jockeyed . The match which followed was , bar accidents , a certainty for Red Saxon , and such it turned out . The Farmers ' Plate was an easy win . In the Open Hunters ' only three runners appeared out of a dozen entries , for that nattiest and one of the another ditto ' The most brain - riding of gentlemen amateurs . Hunters ' Selling evolved the second biggest field of the day , and the victory of Sir Henry Selwin Ibbetson's Saturn , who snatched the " chesnuts " from both King John and Diogenes , was cheered to the echo . The Hunt Cup , with eight runners , was carried off with flying colours by Captain Colvin's The Flat Race Golden Lady , her second victory . was pulled off by Will o ' the Wisp - Mr . Tippler's fourth winning mount . Details : HUNTERS ' SELLING HURDLE 2 miles over 8 flights RACE PLATE of 25 sovs . of hurdles . Mr J. Chadwick's Drummer Lad , 5 yrs , 11st 10lbs J. Hales 1 Mr A. J. Edwards ' Diogenes , 4 yrs , 10st 4lbs Mr. P. Tippler 2 Mr A. C. Doxat's Prince Paul , aged , 11st 4lbs Mr. Darnley 3 Mr P. G. Barthropp's Prescription , aged , 11st 4lbs Mr. Playford Betting : Evens Diogenes . 3 to 1 agst Drummer Lad , 4 te 1 Prince Paul , 8 to 1 Prescription . After a slight break away Prescription took the lead , followed to the first hurdle by Drummer Lad , who leaped slightly in advance of the favourite . Prince Paul then forged ahead , and retained his position to the bottom of the hill , Prescription lying second . No alteration took place in this order until rounding the bend for home , when Diogenes became No. 1 , challenged by Drummer Lad , and a splendid race to the goal ended in favour of the latter by barely a head ; a bad third . There was no bid for the winner . 1.30 . - Match for 50 sov . 2 miles Mr J. E. Tabor's Red saxon , 5 yrs , 18st 7lb Mr. P. Tippler 1 Mr R. Curzon's Red Hazard , aged , 13st 71b Mr. T. E. Harrison 2 Betting : 2 to 1 on Red Saxon . The favourite , a fine animal , but very difficult to ride , made the running , but refused at the hurdle in front of the Grand Stand . His rider soon got him over , and he went on in quick pursuit , overtaking his opponent on the far side . He went on the even tenor of his way without a hitch , and won in a canter by twenty lengths . 1.0 - The HUNT 2.0 . - The FARMERS ' PLATE of 21 sovs . About 21 miles . Mr R. Morris , Mr J. Newton The Mr Solomon Young's Morning Glory , aged , 13st 31b , Mr. P. Tippler 1 Mr J. B. Nicholson's Apprentice , aged , 12st 10lb , Mr Playford 2 Mr H. Richardson's Marvel , 6 yrs , 11st 10lb ... Mr . Darnley 3 Mr. G. Marsh's Undertaker , aged , 11st 10lb ... Owner Betting : 2 to 1 on Morning Glory , 5 to 2 agst Apprentice , 10 to 1 each the other two . favourite made all the running , was never headed , and won in a canter by six lengths . Marvel secured second position over the hurdle in front of the Grand Capt . F. F. Colvin . Stand , but Apprentice changed with him , and the Mr Arthur Harter . position was never afterwards altered , two lengths Mr PUPPY separating them at the finish . Undertaker refused at the third fence , and was so far behind when his rider got him into the course that he gave up the contest . 2.45 . - The OPEN HUNTERS ' STEEPLE CHASE of 3 sov . each for starters , with 25 sov . added . About 2 miles . Mr Capt . F. F. Colvin's Golden Lady , s , 11st 10lb Mr. P. Tippler 1 Mr A. B. Markham's Pincus . aged 12st 10lb Mr. Cheeney 2 Mr Arthur B. Mesham's Tealeaf , rs , 12st 3lb ...... Owner Betting : 2 to 1 on Golden Lady , 4 to 1 agst the other two . The trio got away well together , Tealeaf making the running , followed by the favourite to the water . Past the grand stand Golden Lady was gaining headway , but making a faulty leap at the hurdle , lost two or three lengths , and Tealeaf resumed his position . On the far side Golden Lady led , with Tealeaf last ; the latter got into second place rounding the bend , but falling soon afterwards , lost any chance The favourite was never in he might have had . danger , and won in the proverbial canter by five lengths . 3.30 . - A HUNTERS ' SELLING STEEPLE CHASE of 25 sovs . About 24 miles . Sir H. Selwin - Ibbetson's Saturn , aged , 12st 31b Mr Playford 1 Mr A. J. Edwards ' Diogenes , 4 yrs , 10st ...... Mr P. Tippler 2 Mr R. A. Barkley's King John , aged , 12st 3lb Mr Cheeney 3 Mr H. F. Simonds ' Reckover , aged , 12st 31b ( car . 12st 5lb ) Mr Rich's Conamier , aged , 11st 7lb Mr G. Edwards ' The Dean , aged , 11st 71b . Mr A. Poole's Kingston , aged , 11st 71b Owner .Owner .Owner ..J . Hales O Betting : 6 to 4 agst King John , 5 to 2 Kingston , 5 to 1 - Diogenes , 3 to 1 Saturn , 12 to 1 any other . Saturn and the favourite ran together for four furlongs or so , at what might be termed a " preliminary canter , " Conamier ' and Diogenes unpleasantly reminding them of their close proximity . Rounding the top by the church , Diogenes went to the front , and on the far side down grade Saturn took up the running , and with a somewhat straggling field in his rear , he had it all his own way and won , amidst cheering , by eight lengths , a mere half - length intervening be tween the other couple placed . Reckover blundered badly at the stand hurdles and came in last . Kingston was fourth , the Dean fifth , and Conamier sixth . The winner was bought in for 115 gns . 4.15 . - The HUNT CUP of £ 25 . Captain F. F. Colvin's Golden Lady , 5 yrs 12st 31b ( inc . 7lb ex . ) ..Mr Darnley 1 Mr J. E. Tabor's Red Saxon , 5 yrs , 12st 3lb Mr P. Tippler 2 Mr R. B. Colvin's Leuchach , 5 yrs , 11st 10lb Mr Vincent Turner 3 Mr J. W. M. Wood's Strideway , aged , 18st 3lb ...... Owner Mr Bruce - Kingsmill's Airth , aged , 12st 3lb ... Mr Rich Mr K. R. Balfour's Master Sam , 6 yrs , 12st 3lb ...... Owner O Mr Robertson - Aikman's Spec , aged , 12st 10lb . ....... Owner O Mr Robertson - Aikman's Dandy Dick , aged , 12st 10lb Mr Hardy O Betting Evens Golden Lady , 2 to 1 agst Red Saxon , 8 to 1 Strideway and Leuchach , 10 to 1 Dandy Dick , 12 to 1 any other . A good start , with Red Saxon to the fore , with Dandy Dick and Golden Lady in close attendance . Before , ho the stand was reached , the last - named and . collided , and Mr. Darnley went down , but , quickly remounting , he sped fast in the track of the others . Meanwhile Red Saxon , as before , refused the hurdles opposite the stand , and was soon put in the pathway to a place . Airth led by the church , when Red Saxon rushed to the front , but Golden Lady , who was in her best racing form , could not be denied the premier position , and won by twelve lengths ; five lengths between second and third ; Strideway fourth , Airth fifth . The others either fell or refused . Mr. Robertson - Aikman was fined £ 1 for allowing Dandy Dick to be ridden in 70 wrong colours . 4 45. The MALDON HUNTERS ' FLAT RACE PLATE of 25 sovs . Two miles . Mr H. F. Simonds's Will - o ' - the - Wisp , 12st 7lb Mr P. Tippler 1 Mr A. B. Markham's Golden Link , 4 yrs , 11st 7lb Mr Cheeney 2 Mr A. Poole's The Fenman , 6 yrs , 12st 7lb ...... Mr Maxwell 3 Mr P. Purves's Lady Minnie , 5 yrs , 11st 10lb ... Mr Darnley Mr Tweed's St. Devereux , 5 yr , 12st 31bMr Trevor Betting : 3 to 1 on Wul - o ' - the - Wisp , 6 to 1 agst Golden Link . 8 to 1 The Fenman , 10 to 1 St. Devereux , 15 to 1 Lady Minnie . The favourite was kept well in hand , and coming home Mr. Tippler let him have his head , and he won by a length ; two lengths between second and third . Horse . Assassin , 6 yrs Bransdale , aged Clanranald , aged Golden Lady , 5 yrs Long Sutton , 5 yrs Marske , 6 yrs The following Registrations have been made in accordance with Rule 95 of the National Hunt Rules . Partnerships . Partners . Mr A. M. Singer Mr W. M. G. Singer ( Mr J. G. Elsey Mr H. Elsey ( Mr A. Harter Hon . R. Greville . ( Capt . F. F. Colvin Mr R. B. Colvin Mr F. A. O. Bowra Mr Fred . Clarke ( Mr H. G. Don Mr C. J. Fox Share Half 19 23 35 35 11 19 11 Ld Mr Three - quarters One - quarter Lodged April 28 " 28 28 24 25 " 1 15 COLOURS OF RIDERS . Registered under Rule 27 of the Rules of Racing . Chocolate , old gold collar and cuffs , quartered cap Fawn , grass green sleeves and cap Registered under Rule 108 of National Hunt Rules . 13 21 29 Orange , blue sleeves Rose du Barrv . hlack halt JUDGING WITH THE EAST ESSEX . The annual puppy jadging in connection with the East Essex Hunt was held at the Kennels , Riven hall , Kelvedon , on Monday , when a large company attended in spite of a pitiless rain that continued throughout the day . The entries numbered between 30 and 40 , and the puppies were a good even lot , muscular and in excellent condition . The work of judging was therefore exceptionally arduous , but the decisions nevertheless were accepted in every instance by the sportsmen present as thoroughly sound . Owing to the execrable weather , the business of the meeting was for a time deforred , but as it was soon evident the day showed no sign of olearing the judges got as quickly as possible to work . For this office the Hunt were fortunate in securing the valued services of Capt . Carnegie , Master of the Essex Union Hunt , and Mr. Jarvis , M.F.H. , Lincolnshire , with Lieutenant - Colonel Tyssen - Holroyd as referee . In the dog class there was keen competition , but eventually the first prize was awarded to Rallywood , walked by Mr. Maxstead , of Finching field , and a hound that would do credit to any kennel in Eng land . The second prize went to Forester , walked by Mr. G. Chickall , of Belchamp St. Paul's . In the bitch class Redrose , walked by Mr. Maxstead , secured first honours , and Rosemary ( Mr. Joyce , Coggeshall ) was bracketed with Flourish ( Mr. Butler , of Witham ) for second place . W The company then drove in brakes , kindly pro vided by Capt . Colvin , to Felix Hall , where they were entertained to a champagne luncheon . Capt . Colvin presided , and amongst the ladies present Miss Colvin , Mrs. Townsend , Mrs. Reid , and Mies Carnegie . The company included Mr. Charles Page Wood , Captain Townsend , Capt . Forester Colvin , Mr. Percy Reid , Messrs J. W. Wakelin , E. Catchpool , J. E. Tabor , G. Newman , T. Knott , H. Knott , W. Knott , Richardson ( Ter ling ) , G. Chickall , J. Surridge , W. Strutt , T. Parsons ( Wethersfield ) . - Brice , O. Raymond , W. D. Jones ( Kelvedon ) , Travers Nunn , J. Sach ( Tip tree ) , J. Nicholls ( Kelvedor ) , F. Beckwith ( Riven hall ) , E. Gardiner ( Coggeshall ) , T. A. Eagle ( Belchamp St. Paul's ) , W. H. Eagle , J. B. Ely ( Easthorpe ) , W. Brown , jun , E. Gibson , W. Rayner and F. Rayner ( Bocking ) , F Webber , C. Hearn , W. Stebbing ( Twinstead ) , T. Parsons ( Wethersfield ) , and C. Hearn . 1 The toast of the Queen having been duly honoured , Captain COLVIN , in proposing " The health of the Puppy Walkers , " remarked that those who had lived all their lives in the East Essex country would bear him out when he said that puppies had never been more freely walked than those they had seen that day . He was most grateful to the farmers for the kind way in which they had taken care of the puppies , and he begged to thank them in his own name and in that of the Hunt , for unless the young hounds were walked , they would never get a good pack . Many East Essex farmers walked the bounds because they loved hunting themselves , but many others did it because , although they never went hunting , they wished to encourage the national sport- [ applause ] -and these gentlemen he must thank most of all . Mr. Maxstead was fortunate in having walked the two best hounds . [ Applause . ] Next came Mr. Chiokall , who certainly had sent into the kennels that year two of the finest dog hounds they could wish to see - Forester and Hermit . [ Applause . ] Mr. Chickall had walked puppies since 1849- [ applause ] -and he could tell them how he walked Mr. Parry's Sultan - a famous hound that was still remembered . The other winner was Mr. Joyce , of Bccking- [ applause ] - whose brother He hoped present that day . the farmers would continue to walk the puppies as they had done in the past , and thus keep up the reputation of the East Essex country . No hounds whether they bought , borrowed , or stole them - [ laughter - did half as well as those who had been always accustomed to their own country . [ Ap plause . ] Captain Colvin then presented the prizes to those winners who were present . was Mr. CHICKALL , responding , said he could con gratulate Captain Colvin on having a pack of hounds second to none in the county of Essex - [ applause ] -and he hoped they would have the same Master for a great many years . [ Loud With regard to puppies , they wanted applause ] although sometimes people plenty of exercise , said they got fowle- [ laughter ] -but they never gave any other trouble , and they were well reared . [ Laughter . ] Ho was afraid that wet morning had killed a good many partridges , and he hoped this would not be put down to the toxes . [ Laughter . ] Mr. JOYCE also acknowledged the toa - t , express ing a sincero wish that he might win the Cup again . Captain ToWNSEND , in proposing " The Judges , " remarked that one of those gentlemen bad come a very long distance to honour the East Essex Hunt by looking at the puppies- [ applause ] -whilst in Captain Carnegie they had a gentleman who hunted a neighbouring country where many of them had enjoyed good sport . Doubt less when looking at his own hounds he would envy one or two of those he had judged that day . Lieut . - Col . Tyssen - Holroyd they were always glad to see , not only because they knew him well , but because he thoroughly understood sport . Capt . Townsend concluded by remarking that Mr. Jarvis's country in Lincolnshire joined the country to which their old huntsman , Wesley , had gone . Capt . CARNEGIE also replied , congratulating their host on having such a capital pack of hounds , and so many good friends round him . Mr. JARVIS , remarking on the large attendance at the puppy judging , said that if the sportsmen of Essex turned up in such numbers on a wet day like that to look at the puppies , what must it be like when they met at the covert side ? The hounds all looked as if they had had plenty of liberty , and if they did kill an odd fowl or two , what did it signify compared with the value of the animal they reared ? Lieut . -Col . HOLROYD expressed the pleasure it always afforded him to come into the East Essex country , and congratulated Capt . Colvin on the splendid entries . Mr. CHAS . PAGE Woon , in proposing the toast of " Fox - hunting , " said that he had ridden behind a great number of Masters in East Essex , but he thought the reign of Mr. Colvin , short as it had bean , was perhaps the most successful of all . He did not know that fox - hunting had ever been in a higher state of perfection in the East Essex country than it was that day . [ Applause . ] They had had plenty of foxes , an excellent pack of hounds , and an excellent Master - although he was an ap prentice at the job . Laughter . ] They had in a very short time learned both to like him as a hunts man , and to love him as a friend . [ Hear , hear , and applause . ] Mr. Chickall had said that he should like to secure a continuance of the Colvin reign , and that wish weat very much to his ( Mr. Wood's ) heart . He should like , so to speak , to take a lease of their present Master , and to have him as long as he ( the speaker ) could hunt . If by any means Mr. Colvin could be induced to remain with them for a long time after his lease of Felix Hall was up , he would venture to say that so long as Mr. Colvin was Master , they would never lack friends to find sport He coupled or money to keep the Hunt going , with the toast the name of Mr. Beale Colvin . -The toast was drunk with musica lhonours . or four on Captain COLVIN , responding , said he was very much touched by the kind way in which his health had been received . He must thank thom first of all for their very kind indul When he undertook gence during the past season . the mastership , he was very anxious about the result , but he had been singularly favoured by a good season , and perhaps by their good wishes . He thought they had had on the average two good which days out of the three they hunted . He wished especially to thank non - bunting farmers their for support . He had never received a single complaint They sometimes - [ applause ] -the whole season . heard a good deal about the row farmers made in a neighbouring country , but he was happy they had none of that in East With to regard agriculture , Mr. Chaplin told them the other day they were the depression , but he thought that was very small comfort . He didn't know what Mr. Chaplin would say if he fell into one of their Essex ditches , and they told him he was at the bottom of the kind to вау Essex . at the bottom it . [ Laughter . ] He would expect them to help him out . So far as he ( Capt . Colvin ) was con cerned , he should be most happy to continue hunt ing the country if the finances would last , and they might rely on it that he would do his utmost to show good sport . [ Applause . ] Mr. R. CURZON , in proposing " The Farmers and Landowners , " said he wished to express the grate ful thanks of the Hunt for their efforts in promoting fox - hunting . They might have foxes and an excel lent pack of hounds , but these were no use unless they had the goodwill of the country . Personally , he was deeply obliged to those who let him gallop about over their land . He coupled with the toast the names of Mr. Ohickall and Mr. Stratt . Mr. CHICKALL , responding , said he was surrounded by good farmers who did all they could to protect both birds and foxes . [ Applause . ] Mr. STUTT , in a few effective remarks , observed that a short time ago he felt very much annoyed at seeing the Hunt riding over a 16 - acre field that he had set with peas . But it was a very wet day , and he thought of the love of sport gentlemen must have to ride about in the rain , and after all he was glad to say that his peas proved a very much better crop than he had expected , and he sold them at a very good price . [ Hear , hear , and applause . ] Mr. J. E. TABOR then proposed " The Health of the Secretary , Capt . Townsend , " who replied in a practical speech . " The health of the Kennel Huntsman , Russell , " having been heartily drunk , the toast of " The Ladies " was duly honoured , and the genial gathering shortly afterwards dispersed .. It should be added that Capt . Colvin ( who does nothing by halves ) had engaged the band of the 3rd Essex Militia , who gave selections of music during the luncheon at Felix Hall . 1890 OFFICIAL CARD - PRICE FOURPENCE . ninth ( Queen's Royal ) bancers REGIMENTAL STEEPLECHASES , Manchester Racecourse , On Wednesday , April 9th , 1890 , UNDER NATIONAL HUNT RULES . Stewards - Colonel the Hon , H. LEGGE . Captain M. O. LITTLE . Captain W. K. JENNER . Captain F. F. COLVIN . Lieut . G. F. HENRY . Clerk of the Scales - Captain J. FORSYTHE . Judge - Captain E. H. NICHOLSON . Starter - Mr . E. DAY . Clerk of the Course and Stakeholder - Captain W. K. JENNER . Printed at the Sporting Chronicle Office , Manchester . Polo . HURLINGHAM . And now , before glancing at the match between the Freebooters and the 9th Lancers , stroll round with me and let us look over the ponies belonging to that gallant corps . What a string ! Nineteen , if we have counted them cor rectly - for the 9th are quite at the top of the tree as a polo regiment , and keep a number of regimental club ponies , besides private ones . The first we come to are a group of four , to be ridden by Captain Jenner . First note that strong , well - shaped grey , who rejoices in the name of Squeezer . If you have seen much polo you will spot the pony at once as having formerly belonged to Captain Christian Coombe , of the Royal Horse Guards , and will know that Squeezer has a reputation . Next stands a rather small chesnut . hnilt verv mnch on polo lines , in whom you will recognise The Maid , who played in the 9th team last year . Like most of her sex , the Maid is somewhat transient in her moods , some days playing to per fection , whilst , on others , instead of playing polo , she indulges in another game known as " playing the fool . " Get her in the humour , however , and there is no better polo pony than this varmint - looking chesnut . Next in order comes the grey Syrian , Algiers ( late Bledab ) , a grey on which Captain Jenner appears in the photograph of his regimental team that appeared in Land and Water last season . Quick at turning , and very handy , Algiers has thickened out and furnished a good deal during the last twelve months , and fitly ranks high as a polo pony . Another Syrian , the chesnut Tangiers , completes the somewhat plain , he is a quartette , and , though useful animal , and knows the game well . Cap tain Lamont's lot next claims our attention . You will at once recognise three of these . First , the weight carrying grey , Tommy , so good at a hustling bout , and the bay , Barb , who shows a deal of quality . You will also spot Peat , and imported by them from Bombay a few years ago . the bay Arab , Pharaoh , formerly the property of the Messrs . A rare good pony , too , is Pharoah , endowed with a turn of The one - eyed speed , and with all the pluck of his race . roan with the white patch on its tail is Silvertail , a very varmint - looking pony , that formerly belonged to the 15th Hussars team , and , in spite of having only a single optic , she But where are Captain is as handy " as they make ' em . " Little's lot ? Ah , here they are , grouped under a tree , stamping their feet and whisking their tails , for the weather is hot , and they know quite well what is up , and are longing to be in the thick of the fray . That nice bay Arab formerly belonged to the 16th Lancers , and rejoices in the name of Arab Chief , and a chieftain he looks all over , with his game lean head , and clean sinewy legs , whilst the muscles in his thighs stand out in great lumps , showing he is in rare condition . Then next to him , rubbing her nose against his crest is the brown mare , Lady William , a compact , well - coupled animal , and a very brilliant performer . A couple of chesnuts , Johnnie Jones and Sister Sue , are both very much of the galloping , weight - carrying type , and if make and shape go for aught , you will say they are pleasant mounts Finally , there stands a group of seven ponies , four of which are destined for Captain Culvin's use , and out of these you will probably pick out , as the most noticeable , the ever green little Dick , than whom a better polo pony never followed a ball , the shapely bay mare , Belinda , on whose brow many laurels won in past tournays cluster thick . Butcha , a bay mare , built on very hunting lines , and who , though last year evinced a decided disinclination to play polo , has now mended her ways , and got to understand what fun a real good game is ; and , lastly , Oyster Boy , a nice - looking brown , who , however , looks just a trifle fat . The other three are all useful looking animals , but being mainly out as a reserve call for no special notice . lot of ponies , are they not ? and when you have seen them play I am sure you will be corsa in the opinion you A nice But see , there is Mr. Watson knocking a ball about on old Fritz , and Captain M'Laren doing the same on little Blair , so it is a case of " boot and saddie , " and soon the two teams thus composed are facing each other . 9TH LANCERS . 1. Captain Jenner 2. Captain Colvin FREEBOOTERS . 3. Captain Little Captain Lamont ( back ) 1. Mr. J. M. Gordon ( 12th Lancers ) 2. Mr. Cecil Grenfell 3. Captain K. McLaren ( 13th Hussars ) Mr. John Watson ( back ) Play begins with a preliminary scrimmage , out of which Captain McLaren is the first to emerge , in possession of the ball , and flashes on up on that neat , blood - like pony , Jenny , by Gamester ; then more desultory warfare results in Mr. Grenfell getting a good smack at the ball , which enables him to score . A very galloping bout up , down , and round the ground , with success evenly divided between either team , results in the Freebooters assuming the offensive so vigorously that the 9th are forced to hit behind in self defence . Then , in turn becoming the aggressors , the soldiers make a determined onset . Up they go , and the flying that Mr. squadrons thunder forward . Nought avails Watson returns the ball with a good back - hander , nought that his No. 2 and No. 3 do their best to stem the furious mob . Somehow the ball is always carried forward , and now a pony kicks it on , now Captain Jenner gives it a tap , now Captain Little , till at last the ball breaks , and enforces a temporary cessation of hoscilities . On a fresh ball being thrown in , at it they all go , and the 9th still press on till Mr. Watson sends it back . Ah ! well played in deed ! Did you ever see a prettier , quicker turn than Captain Jenner makes on Algiers ? And well is he repaid , for , getting a lead and a clear opening , he gallops on , and scores a pretty goal at the Chesnuts . Thus ends the first quarter , leaving the score one goal all . The second quarter is marked by equally quick play , and some of which was indeed exciting . Look you , is not that a grand tussle ? Captain Little on Lady William is on the ball , and right gallantly he carries it up by the band stand . Mr. Gordon and Mr. Grenfell are both trying to hustle him off - Mr . Jenner is alongside endeavouring to aid his comrade . A sheet might cover them , and only a length or two behind Captain McLaren and Captain Colvin are hurry ing up . What a rare ally , what an exciting episode ! Then Captain Jenner on the wall - eyed Arab , Amir , takes the ball out of a bully in grand style , threading in and out of the as - aulting throng , and foiling every attempt to stop him till he mis - es his stroke , and Captain Little , who is baeking his friend up , gets an opening and breaking through Mr. Watson's defence , as their sticks clash , drives the ball o Quickly Mr. Watson turns on Tuppence , quicker than I ca write it , but it is too late . The necessary impetus ha been given and the ball rolls slowly onwards , and throug the goal - posts . How strange are the vicissitudes d Fortune ! Hardly has the ball been thrown in , than Captain McLaren , getting away on little Blair , makes a most brilliant run , and , never being headed , scores right well . Not to be outdone , Mr. Jenner again distinguishes himself , and , during a scrimmage in front of the Free booters ' goal , hits a goal with a masterful stroke , driving the ball under his pony's belly . So the game gues on , full of stirring incident , till the period is brought to a close by one , which , though fortunately unattended with serious results , was almost bloodcurdling in its aspect . A fall is There is an amount of always a nasty thing to witness . horrid uncertainty about it that makes one anxious and almost invariably we fear the worst . This was what happened .

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E
HEERA
OOPSEG SURF COANA AS
ALBO BELDRIO
ST ESSEX STEEPLECHASES . THURSDAY .
stewards : R. B. Colvin , Esq . , M.F.H. , High Sheriff ; Lord Brooke , M.P. , Sir H. J. Selwin Ibbetson , Bart . , M.P. , P. G. Barthropp , Esq . , M.F.H. , R. Curzon , Esq . , C. P. Wood , Esq . , A. J. Edwards , Esq . , J. E. Tabor , Esq . , and Col. Maclean , Royal Dragoons . Judge , Major Holroyd ; starter , W. H. Wheelwright , Esq .; auctioneer , Mr. E. S. Spells ; clerk of the scales , stakeholder , secretary and clerk of the course , Mr. H. N. Crozier , Chelmsford .
May - day , bright , breezy , and brilliant with sun shine , welcomed this annual meeting to Galleywood from its erstwhile rendezvous , Champion Lodge , Maldon , and the old - time course - at least its outer fringes - never looked gayer , nor the holiday folks more bent upon enjoying the outing , the pic - nicing , and the gossip and banter of modern society , than on this particular occasion . The carriage enclosure was largely patronised , and , in addition to the attendance of the stewards , almost
en bloc , each brought a large party of friends , complemented by numerous county families , and all were welcome - each to other - as " the flowers in May . " To sum up the whole matter , as an old hand remarked , " it was a grand day . " The entire management devolved upon Mr. Crozier , the secre tary , who had the energetic assistance of Mr. W. Baker , and their efforts resulted in a marked success far beyond the highest expectations . No one re members a larger number of steeplechase entries , even at Galleywood ; and the probability is that the East Essex Hunt will come again , " year after year , as long as the country continues to be hunted . Mr. Andrew Durrant , Mr. Garrad Baker , Mr. Walter Durrant , and a Local Committee rendered efficient service . The Colchester Garrison were represented by Colonel Maclean ( who tooled his four - in - hand team along in fine style ) , Major Tomkinson , Major McLaren , Mr. Carr - Ellison , Mr. Hardy , and Mr. Webb , of the 1st Royal Dragoons ; while Warley was in double force , both drags . coming from Mr. Peter Reynolds's , Romford ; the Essex Regimental Depôt sending as their quota Colonel Maguire , Major Stock , Captain Hammond , Mr. Tufnell , Mr. Prest , Mr. O'Reilly , and Mr. Dawson ; and the 4th Battalion Essex Regiment Colonel Walker , Major Bond , Captain Crossman , Captain Cecil Colvin , Mr. Popham , and Mr. Whittaker . The Hylands party included the Countess of Wilton , Mrs. E. Pryor , Miss Pryor , Mr. Roderick Pryor , Mrs. Edwards , and Mr. Grimston . The High Sheriff ( Captain R. Beale Colvin , M.F.H. ) was accompanied by Miss Colvin , Miss Ruggles - Brise , and Miss Page Wood .
The " correct card " contained over seven events . The Selling Hunters ' Hurdle Race , which opened the ball , looked like finishing a dead heat , and both animals wero finely jockeyed . The match which followed was , bar accidents , a certainty for Red Saxon , and such it turned out . The Farmers ' Plate was an easy win . In the Open Hunters ' only three runners appeared out of a dozen entries , for that nattiest and one of the another ditto ' The most brain - riding of gentlemen amateurs . Hunters ' Selling evolved the second biggest field of the day , and the victory of Sir Henry Selwin Ibbetson's Saturn , who snatched the " chesnuts " from both King John and Diogenes , was cheered to the echo . The Hunt Cup , with eight runners , was carried off with flying colours by Captain Colvin's The Flat Race Golden Lady , her second victory . was pulled off by Will o ' the Wisp - Mr . Tippler's fourth winning mount . Details : HUNTERS ' SELLING HURDLE 2 miles over 8 flights RACE PLATE of 25 sovs . of hurdles . Mr J. Chadwick's Drummer Lad , 5 yrs , 11st 10lbs J. Hales 1 Mr A. J. Edwards ' Diogenes , 4 yrs , 10st 4lbs Mr. P. Tippler 2 Mr A. C. Doxat's Prince Paul , aged , 11st 4lbs Mr. Darnley 3 Mr P. G. Barthropp's Prescription , aged , 11st 4lbs Mr. Playford Betting : Evens Diogenes . 3 to 1 agst Drummer Lad , 4 te 1 Prince Paul , 8 to 1 Prescription . After a slight break away Prescription took the lead , followed to the first hurdle by Drummer Lad , who leaped slightly in advance of the favourite . Prince Paul then forged ahead , and retained his position to the bottom of the hill , Prescription lying second . No alteration took place in this order until rounding the bend for home , when Diogenes became No. 1 , challenged by Drummer Lad , and a splendid race to the goal ended in favour of the latter by barely a head ; a bad third . There was no bid for the winner .
1.30 . - Match for 50 sov . 2 miles
Mr J. E. Tabor's Red saxon , 5 yrs , 18st 7lb Mr. P. Tippler 1 Mr R. Curzon's Red Hazard , aged , 13st 71b Mr. T. E. Harrison 2 Betting : 2 to 1 on Red Saxon . The favourite , a fine animal , but very difficult to ride , made the running , but refused at the hurdle in front of the Grand Stand . His rider soon got him over , and he went on in quick pursuit , overtaking his opponent on the far side . He went on the even tenor of his way without a hitch , and won in a canter by twenty lengths .
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Mr Solomon Young's Morning Glory , aged , 13st 31b , Mr. P. Tippler 1 Mr J. B. Nicholson's Apprentice , aged , 12st 10lb , Mr Playford 2 Mr H. Richardson's Marvel , 6 yrs , 11st 10lb ... Mr . Darnley 3 Mr. G. Marsh's Undertaker , aged , 11st 10lb ... Owner Betting : 2 to 1 on Morning Glory , 5 to 2 agst Apprentice , 10 to 1 each the other two . favourite made all the running , was never headed , and won in a canter by six lengths . Marvel secured second position over the hurdle in front of the Grand Capt . F. F. Colvin . Stand , but Apprentice changed with him , and the Mr Arthur Harter . position was never afterwards altered , two lengths Mr PUPPY separating them at the finish . Undertaker refused at the third fence , and was so far behind when his rider got him into the course that he gave up the contest . 2.45 . - The OPEN HUNTERS ' STEEPLE CHASE of 3 sov . each for starters , with 25 sov . added . About 2 miles .
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Capt . F. F. Colvin's Golden Lady ,
s , 11st 10lb Mr. P. Tippler 1 Mr A. B. Markham's Pincus . aged 12st 10lb Mr. Cheeney 2 Mr Arthur B. Mesham's Tealeaf , rs , 12st 3lb ...... Owner Betting : 2 to 1 on Golden Lady , 4 to 1 agst the other two . The trio got away well together , Tealeaf making the running , followed by the favourite to the water . Past the grand stand Golden Lady was gaining headway , but making a faulty leap at the hurdle , lost two or three lengths , and Tealeaf resumed his position . On the far side Golden Lady led , with Tealeaf last ; the latter got into second place rounding the bend , but falling soon afterwards , lost any chance The favourite was never in he might have had . danger , and won in the proverbial canter by five lengths . 3.30 . - A HUNTERS ' SELLING STEEPLE CHASE of 25 sovs . About 24 miles . Sir H. Selwin - Ibbetson's Saturn , aged , 12st 31b
Mr Playford 1 Mr A. J. Edwards ' Diogenes , 4 yrs , 10st ...... Mr P. Tippler 2 Mr R. A. Barkley's King John , aged , 12st 3lb Mr Cheeney 3 Mr H. F. Simonds ' Reckover , aged , 12st 31b ( car . 12st 5lb )
Mr Rich's Conamier , aged , 11st 7lb Mr G. Edwards ' The Dean , aged , 11st 71b . Mr A. Poole's Kingston , aged , 11st 71b
Owner .Owner .Owner ..J . Hales O Betting : 6 to 4 agst King John , 5 to 2 Kingston , 5 to 1 - Diogenes , 3 to 1 Saturn , 12 to 1 any other . Saturn and the favourite ran together for four furlongs or so , at what might be termed a " preliminary canter , " Conamier ' and Diogenes unpleasantly reminding them of their close proximity . Rounding the top by the church , Diogenes went to the front , and on the far side down grade Saturn took up the running , and with a somewhat straggling field in his rear , he had it all his own way and won , amidst cheering , by eight lengths , a mere half - length intervening be tween the other couple placed . Reckover blundered badly at the stand hurdles and came in last . Kingston was fourth , the Dean fifth , and Conamier sixth . The winner was bought in for 115 gns . 4.15 . - The HUNT CUP of £ 25 .
Captain F. F. Colvin's Golden Lady , 5 yrs 12st 31b ( inc . 7lb ex . ) ..Mr Darnley 1 Mr J. E. Tabor's Red Saxon , 5 yrs , 12st 3lb Mr P. Tippler 2 Mr R. B. Colvin's Leuchach , 5 yrs , 11st 10lb
Mr Vincent Turner 3 Mr J. W. M. Wood's Strideway , aged , 18st 3lb ...... Owner Mr Bruce - Kingsmill's Airth , aged , 12st 3lb ... Mr Rich Mr K. R. Balfour's Master Sam , 6 yrs , 12st 3lb ...... Owner O Mr Robertson - Aikman's Spec , aged , 12st 10lb . ....... Owner O Mr Robertson - Aikman's Dandy Dick , aged , 12st 10lb
Mr Hardy O Betting Evens Golden Lady , 2 to 1 agst Red Saxon , 8 to 1 Strideway and Leuchach , 10 to 1 Dandy Dick , 12 to 1 any other . A good start , with Red Saxon to the fore , with Dandy Dick and Golden Lady in close attendance . Before , ho the stand was reached , the last - named and . collided , and
Mr. Darnley went down , but , quickly remounting , he sped fast in the track of the others . Meanwhile Red Saxon , as before , refused the hurdles opposite the stand , and was soon put in the pathway to a place . Airth led by the church , when Red Saxon rushed to the front , but Golden Lady , who was in her best racing form , could not be denied the premier position , and won by twelve lengths ; five lengths between second and third ; Strideway fourth , Airth fifth . The others either fell or refused . Mr. Robertson - Aikman was fined £ 1 for allowing Dandy Dick to be ridden in 70 wrong colours .
4 45. The MALDON HUNTERS ' FLAT RACE PLATE of 25 sovs . Two miles .
Mr H. F. Simonds's Will - o ' - the - Wisp , 12st 7lb Mr P. Tippler 1 Mr A. B. Markham's Golden Link , 4 yrs , 11st 7lb Mr Cheeney 2 Mr A. Poole's The Fenman , 6 yrs , 12st 7lb ...... Mr Maxwell 3 Mr P. Purves's Lady Minnie , 5 yrs , 11st 10lb ... Mr Darnley Mr Tweed's St. Devereux , 5 yr , 12st 31bMr Trevor Betting : 3 to 1 on Wul - o ' - the - Wisp , 6 to 1 agst Golden Link . 8 to 1 The Fenman , 10 to 1 St. Devereux , 15 to 1 Lady Minnie . The favourite was kept well in hand , and coming home Mr. Tippler let him have his head , and he won by a length ; two lengths between second and third .
Horse . Assassin , 6 yrs Bransdale , aged Clanranald , aged
Golden Lady , 5 yrs
Long Sutton , 5 yrs
Marske , 6 yrs
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Rose du Barrv . hlack halt JUDGING WITH THE EAST ESSEX .
The annual puppy jadging in connection with the East Essex Hunt was held at the Kennels , Riven hall , Kelvedon , on Monday , when a large company attended in spite of a pitiless rain that continued throughout the day . The entries numbered between 30 and 40 , and the puppies were a good even lot , muscular and in excellent condition . The work of judging was therefore exceptionally arduous , but the decisions nevertheless were accepted in every instance by the sportsmen present as thoroughly sound . Owing to the execrable weather , the business of the meeting was for a time deforred , but as it was soon evident the day showed no sign of olearing the judges got as quickly as possible to work . For this office the Hunt were fortunate in securing the valued services of Capt . Carnegie , Master of the Essex Union Hunt , and Mr. Jarvis , M.F.H. , Lincolnshire , with Lieutenant - Colonel Tyssen - Holroyd as referee .
In the dog class there was keen competition , but eventually the first prize was awarded to Rallywood , walked by Mr. Maxstead , of Finching field , and a hound that would do credit to any kennel in Eng land . The second prize went to Forester , walked by Mr. G. Chickall , of Belchamp St. Paul's . In the bitch class Redrose , walked by Mr. Maxstead , secured first honours , and Rosemary ( Mr. Joyce , Coggeshall ) was bracketed with Flourish ( Mr. Butler , of Witham ) for second place .
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The company then drove in brakes , kindly pro vided by Capt . Colvin , to Felix Hall , where they were entertained to a champagne luncheon . Capt . Colvin presided , and amongst the ladies present Miss Colvin , Mrs. Townsend , Mrs. Reid , and Mies Carnegie . The company included Mr. Charles Page Wood , Captain Townsend , Capt . Forester Colvin , Mr. Percy Reid , Messrs J. W. Wakelin , E. Catchpool , J. E. Tabor , G. Newman , T. Knott , H. Knott , W. Knott , Richardson ( Ter ling ) , G. Chickall , J. Surridge , W. Strutt , T. Parsons ( Wethersfield ) . - Brice , O. Raymond , W. D. Jones ( Kelvedon ) , Travers Nunn , J. Sach ( Tip tree ) , J. Nicholls ( Kelvedor ) , F. Beckwith ( Riven hall ) , E. Gardiner ( Coggeshall ) , T. A. Eagle ( Belchamp St. Paul's ) , W. H. Eagle , J. B. Ely ( Easthorpe ) , W. Brown , jun , E. Gibson , W. Rayner and F. Rayner ( Bocking ) , F Webber , C. Hearn , W. Stebbing ( Twinstead ) , T. Parsons ( Wethersfield ) , and C. Hearn .
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The toast of the Queen having been duly honoured ,
Captain COLVIN , in proposing " The health of the Puppy Walkers , " remarked that those who had lived all their lives in the East Essex country would bear him out when he said that puppies had never been more freely walked than those they had seen that day . He was most grateful to the farmers for the kind way in which they had taken care of the puppies , and he begged to thank them in his own name and in that of the Hunt , for unless the young hounds were walked , they would never get a good pack . Many East Essex farmers walked the bounds because they loved hunting themselves , but many others did it because , although they never went hunting , they wished to encourage the national sport- [ applause ] -and these gentlemen he must thank most of all . Mr. Maxstead was fortunate in having walked the two best hounds . [ Applause . ] Next came Mr. Chiokall , who certainly had sent into the kennels that year two of the finest dog hounds they could wish to see - Forester and Hermit . [ Applause . ] Mr. Chickall had walked puppies since 1849- [ applause ] -and he could tell them how he walked Mr. Parry's Sultan - a famous hound that was still remembered . The other winner was Mr. Joyce , of Bccking- [ applause ] - whose brother He hoped present that day . the farmers would continue to walk the puppies as they had done in the past , and thus keep up the reputation of the East Essex country . No hounds whether they bought , borrowed , or stole them - [ laughter - did half as well as those who had been always accustomed to their own country . [ Ap plause . ] Captain Colvin then presented the prizes to those winners who were present .
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Mr. CHICKALL , responding , said he could con gratulate Captain Colvin on having a pack of hounds second to none in the county of Essex - [ applause ] -and he hoped they would have the same Master for a great many years . [ Loud With regard to puppies , they wanted applause ] although sometimes people plenty of exercise , said they got fowle- [ laughter ] -but they never gave any other trouble , and they were well reared . [ Laughter . ] Ho was afraid that wet morning had killed a good many partridges , and he hoped this would not be put down to the toxes . [ Laughter . ]
Mr. JOYCE also acknowledged the toa - t , express ing a sincero wish that he might win the Cup again . Captain ToWNSEND , in proposing " The Judges , " remarked that one of those gentlemen bad come a very long distance to honour the East Essex Hunt by looking at the puppies- [ applause ] -whilst in Captain Carnegie they had a gentleman who hunted a neighbouring country where many of them had enjoyed good sport . Doubt less when looking at his own hounds he would envy one or two of those he had judged that day . Lieut . - Col . Tyssen - Holroyd they were always glad to see , not only because they knew him well , but because he thoroughly understood sport . Capt . Townsend concluded by remarking that Mr. Jarvis's country in Lincolnshire joined the country to which their old huntsman , Wesley , had
gone .
Capt . CARNEGIE also replied , congratulating their host on having such a capital pack of hounds , and so many good friends round him .
Mr. JARVIS , remarking on the large attendance at the puppy judging , said that if the sportsmen of Essex turned up in such numbers on a wet day like that to look at the puppies , what must it be like when they met at the covert side ? The hounds all looked as if they had had plenty of liberty , and if they did kill an odd fowl or two , what did it signify compared with the value of the animal they reared ? Lieut . -Col . HOLROYD expressed the pleasure it always afforded him to come into the East Essex country , and congratulated Capt . Colvin on the splendid entries .
Mr. CHAS . PAGE Woon , in proposing the toast of " Fox - hunting , " said that he had ridden behind a great number of Masters in East Essex , but he thought the reign of Mr. Colvin , short as it had bean , was perhaps the most successful of all . He did not know that fox - hunting had ever been in a higher state of perfection in the East Essex country than it was that day . [ Applause . ] They had had plenty of foxes , an excellent pack of hounds , and an excellent Master - although he was an ap prentice at the job . Laughter . ] They had in a very short time learned both to like him as a hunts man , and to love him as a friend . [ Hear , hear , and applause . ] Mr. Chickall had said that he should like to secure a continuance of the Colvin reign , and that wish weat very much to his ( Mr. Wood's ) heart . He should like , so to speak , to take a lease of their present Master , and to have him as long as he ( the speaker ) could hunt . If by any means Mr. Colvin could be induced to remain with them for a long time after his lease of Felix Hall was up , he would venture to say that so long as Mr. Colvin was Master , they would never lack friends to find sport He coupled or money to keep the Hunt going , with the toast the name of Mr. Beale Colvin . -The toast was drunk with musica lhonours .
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Captain COLVIN , responding , said he was very much touched by the kind way in which his health had been received . He must thank thom first of all for their very kind indul When he undertook gence during the past season . the mastership , he was very anxious about the result , but he had been singularly favoured by a good season , and perhaps by their good wishes . He thought they had had on the average two good which days out of the three they hunted . He wished especially to thank non - bunting farmers their for support . He had never received a single complaint They sometimes - [ applause ] -the whole season . heard a good deal about the row farmers made in a neighbouring country , but he was happy they had none of that in East With to regard agriculture , Mr. Chaplin told them the other day they were the depression , but he thought that was very small comfort . He didn't know what Mr. Chaplin would say if he fell into one of their Essex ditches , and they told him he was at the bottom of
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it . [ Laughter . ] He would expect them to help him out . So far as he ( Capt . Colvin ) was con cerned , he should be most happy to continue hunt ing the country if the finances would last , and they might rely on it that he would do his utmost to show good sport . [ Applause . ]
Mr. R. CURZON , in proposing " The Farmers and Landowners , " said he wished to express the grate ful thanks of the Hunt for their efforts in promoting fox - hunting . They might have foxes and an excel lent pack of hounds , but these were no use unless they had the goodwill of the country . Personally , he was deeply obliged to those who let him gallop about over their land . He coupled with the toast the names of Mr. Ohickall and Mr. Stratt .
Mr. CHICKALL , responding , said he was surrounded by good farmers who did all they could to protect both birds and foxes . [ Applause . ] Mr. STUTT , in a few effective remarks , observed that a short time ago he felt very much annoyed at seeing the Hunt riding over a 16 - acre field that he had set with peas . But it was a very wet day , and he thought of the love of sport gentlemen must have to ride about in the rain , and after all he was glad to say that his peas proved a very much better crop than he had expected , and he sold them at a very good price . [ Hear , hear , and applause . ]
Mr. J. E. TABOR then proposed " The Health of the Secretary , Capt . Townsend , " who replied in a practical speech .
" The health of the Kennel Huntsman , Russell , " having been heartily drunk , the toast of " The Ladies " was duly honoured , and the genial gathering shortly afterwards dispersed ..
It should be added that Capt . Colvin ( who does nothing by halves ) had engaged the band of the 3rd Essex Militia , who gave selections of music during the luncheon at Felix Hall .
1890
OFFICIAL CARD - PRICE FOURPENCE .
ninth ( Queen's Royal ) bancers
REGIMENTAL
STEEPLECHASES ,
Manchester Racecourse ,
On Wednesday , April 9th , 1890 , UNDER NATIONAL HUNT RULES .
Stewards - Colonel the Hon , H. LEGGE .
Captain M. O. LITTLE . Captain W. K. JENNER . Captain F. F. COLVIN . Lieut . G. F. HENRY .
Clerk of the Scales - Captain J. FORSYTHE . Judge - Captain E. H. NICHOLSON .
Starter - Mr . E. DAY .
Clerk of the Course and Stakeholder - Captain W. K. JENNER . Printed at the Sporting Chronicle Office , Manchester .
Polo .
HURLINGHAM .
And now , before glancing at the match between the Freebooters and the 9th Lancers , stroll round with me and let us look over the ponies belonging to that gallant corps . What a string ! Nineteen , if we have counted them cor rectly - for the 9th are quite at the top of the tree as a polo regiment , and keep a number of regimental club ponies , besides private ones . The first we come to are a group of four , to be ridden by Captain Jenner . First note that strong , well - shaped grey , who rejoices in the name of Squeezer . If you have seen much polo you will spot the pony at once as having formerly belonged to Captain Christian Coombe , of the Royal Horse Guards , and will know that Squeezer has a reputation . Next stands a rather small chesnut . hnilt verv mnch on polo lines , in whom you will recognise The Maid , who played in the 9th team last year . Like most of her sex , the Maid is somewhat transient in her moods , some days playing to per fection , whilst , on others , instead of playing polo , she indulges in another game known as " playing the fool . " Get her in the humour , however , and there is no better polo pony than this varmint - looking chesnut . Next in order comes the grey Syrian , Algiers ( late Bledab ) , a grey on which Captain Jenner appears in the photograph of his regimental team that appeared in Land and Water last season . Quick at turning , and very handy , Algiers has thickened out and furnished a good deal during the last twelve months , and fitly ranks high as a polo pony . Another Syrian , the chesnut Tangiers , completes the somewhat plain , he is a quartette , and , though useful animal , and knows the game well . Cap tain Lamont's lot next claims our attention . You will at once recognise three of these . First , the weight carrying grey , Tommy , so good at a hustling bout , and the bay , Barb , who shows a deal of quality . You will also spot Peat , and imported by them from Bombay a few years ago . the bay Arab , Pharaoh , formerly the property of the Messrs .
A rare good pony , too , is Pharoah , endowed with a turn of The one - eyed speed , and with all the pluck of his race . roan with the white patch on its tail is Silvertail , a very varmint - looking pony , that formerly belonged to the 15th Hussars team , and , in spite of having only a single optic , she But where are Captain is as handy " as they make ' em . " Little's lot ? Ah , here they are , grouped under a tree , stamping their feet and whisking their tails , for the weather is hot , and they know quite well what is up , and are longing to be in the thick of the fray . That nice bay Arab formerly belonged to the 16th Lancers , and rejoices in the name of Arab Chief , and a chieftain he looks all over , with his game lean head , and clean sinewy legs , whilst the muscles in his thighs stand out in great lumps , showing he is in rare condition . Then next to him , rubbing her nose against his crest is the brown mare , Lady William , a compact , well - coupled animal , and a very brilliant performer . A couple of chesnuts , Johnnie Jones and Sister Sue , are both very much of the galloping , weight - carrying type , and if make and shape go for aught , you will say they are pleasant mounts Finally , there stands a group of seven ponies , four of which are destined for Captain Culvin's use , and out of these you will probably pick out , as the most noticeable , the ever green little Dick , than whom a better polo pony never followed a ball , the shapely bay mare , Belinda , on whose brow many laurels won in past tournays cluster thick . Butcha , a bay mare , built on very hunting lines , and who , though last year evinced a decided disinclination to play polo , has now mended her ways , and got to understand what fun a real good game is ; and , lastly , Oyster Boy , a nice - looking brown , who , however , looks just a trifle fat . The other three are all useful looking animals , but being mainly out as a reserve call for no special notice . lot of ponies , are they not ? and when you have seen them play I am sure you will be corsa in the opinion you
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But see , there is Mr. Watson knocking a ball about on old Fritz , and Captain M'Laren doing the same on little Blair , so it is a case of " boot and saddie , " and soon the two teams thus composed are facing each other . 9TH LANCERS . 1. Captain Jenner 2. Captain Colvin
FREEBOOTERS .
3. Captain Little Captain Lamont ( back )
1. Mr. J. M. Gordon ( 12th Lancers )
2. Mr. Cecil Grenfell
3. Captain K. McLaren ( 13th Hussars )
Mr. John Watson ( back )
Play begins with a preliminary scrimmage , out of which Captain McLaren is the first to emerge , in possession of the ball , and flashes on up on that neat , blood - like pony , Jenny , by Gamester ; then more desultory warfare results in Mr. Grenfell getting a good smack at the ball , which enables him to score . A very galloping bout up , down , and round the ground , with success evenly divided between either team , results in the Freebooters assuming the offensive so vigorously that the 9th are forced to hit behind in self defence . Then , in turn becoming the aggressors , the soldiers make a determined onset . Up they go , and the flying that Mr. squadrons thunder forward . Nought avails Watson returns the ball with a good back - hander , nought that his No. 2 and No. 3 do their best to stem the furious mob . Somehow the ball is always carried forward , and now a pony kicks it on , now Captain Jenner gives it a tap , now Captain Little , till at last the ball breaks , and enforces a temporary cessation of hoscilities . On a fresh ball being thrown in , at it they all go , and the 9th still press on till Mr. Watson sends it back . Ah ! well played in deed ! Did you ever see a prettier , quicker turn than Captain Jenner makes on Algiers ? And well is he repaid , for , getting a lead and a clear opening , he gallops on , and scores a pretty goal at the Chesnuts . Thus ends the first quarter , leaving the score one goal all .
The second quarter is marked by equally quick play , and some of which was indeed exciting . Look you , is not that a grand tussle ? Captain Little on Lady William is on the ball , and right gallantly he carries it up by the band stand . Mr. Gordon and Mr. Grenfell are both trying to hustle him off - Mr . Jenner is alongside endeavouring to aid his comrade . A sheet might cover them , and only a length or two behind Captain McLaren and Captain Colvin are hurry ing up . What a rare ally , what an exciting episode ! Then Captain Jenner on the wall - eyed Arab , Amir , takes the ball out of a bully in grand style , threading in and out of the as - aulting throng , and foiling every attempt to stop him till he mis - es his stroke , and Captain Little , who is baeking his friend up , gets an opening and breaking through Mr. Watson's defence , as their sticks clash , drives the ball o Quickly Mr. Watson turns on Tuppence , quicker than I ca write it , but it is too late . The necessary impetus ha been given and the ball rolls slowly onwards , and throug the goal - posts . How strange are the vicissitudes d Fortune ! Hardly has the ball been thrown in , than Captain McLaren , getting away on little Blair , makes a most brilliant run , and , never being headed , scores right well . Not to be outdone , Mr. Jenner again distinguishes himself , and , during a scrimmage in front of the Free booters ' goal , hits a goal with a masterful stroke , driving the ball under his pony's belly . So the game gues on , full of stirring incident , till the period is brought to a close by one , which , though fortunately unattended with serious results , was almost bloodcurdling in its aspect . A fall is There is an amount of always a nasty thing to witness . horrid uncertainty about it that makes one anxious and almost invariably we fear the worst . This was what happened .

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