Part 36

Mr. John Bell Irving, of Whitehill, Dumfriesshire, died on January 31st in his ninety-fourth year. The deceased was the oldest Justice of the Peace in Scotland, having been on the commission for sixty years. He was a famous breeder of stock and a prominent coursing man, having owned many well-known greyhounds, and was the only survivor of a band of county gentlemen which started the Dumfriesshire Foxhounds. Last year, at the age of ninety-three, he was present at the annual races. His wife, who predeceased him eighteen months ago, was the sister of the late Sir Robert Jardine.

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On February 3rd Charles Littleworth died at his residence at Crediton, aged seventy-six years. The deceased, who was born in Hampshire, entered hunt service in 1854, when he became second horseman to the Earl of Portsmouth, then Master of the Vine; later he went with Lord Portsmouth to Devonshire as first whipper-in to the Eggesford, and was soon after promoted to huntsman. He remained on active service in the country for nearly forty years. In 1890 he was presented with an illuminated address and a purse of 200 guineas. Charles Littleworth took a great interest in the breeding of fox-terriers, and often acted as a judge at shows.

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On February 3rd there passed away Major T. H. Preston, of Moreby Hall, near York, in his eighty-ninth year. Very keen to hounds and a fine shot, Major Preston was one of the few survivors of the disaster to the York and Ainsty Hounds on February 4th, 1869, when Sir Charles Slingsley, the Master, and other members of the Hunt lost their lives through the capsizing of the ferry-boat on the River Ure.

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Mr. John Arkwright, who was for many years Hon. Secretary to the North Warwickshire Hunt, died on February 12th at his residence, Hatton House, near Warwick, aged eighty-two years. Mr. Arkwright was presented with his portrait a number of years ago, when there was a great gathering of hunting men at Stoneleigh, and the late Lord Leigh made the presentation on behalf of the subscribers. The present Master of the North Warwickshire, Mr. J. P. Arkwright, is elder son of the deceased gentleman.

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A veteran Irish sportsman has passed away in the person of Mr. Philip Blake, who died at his residence, Ladyrath House, Navan, aged eighty years. He was well known with the Meath and the Louth Hounds, and in the sixties was Master and owner of the Meath Union Harriers.

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Some good prices for hunters have been obtained at the Leicester Repository. Lord Chesham sold three: Patrick, 160 gs.; Goodman, 170 gs.; and Dulcimer, 230 gs. Three sent up by Captain G. E. Belleville sold as follows: St. Maur, 210 gs.; Oatmeal, 185 gs., and Samuel, 150 gs. Mr. Alex. Browne, M.F.H., realised an average of £283 10s. for eleven hunters; The Dub, 600 gs.; Daly, 500 gs.; Silver Cloud, 400 gs.; Galway, 350 gs.; Ludlow, 260 gs.; Grantham, 200 gs.; Leicester, 175 gs.; The Chef, 160 gs.; Tinker, 130 gs.; Benjamin, 125 gs., and Jedburgh, 70 gs. Other properties included Bay g. 125 gs.; Hall Weston, 200 gs.; Lady Sissie, 120 gs.; Nimrod, 100 gs.; Princess Osra, 180 gs., and Buller, 110 gs.

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Amongst the more important sales by Messrs. Tattersall at Albert Gate during the last few weeks may be mentioned: Mr. E. W. Bradbury’s Starlight, 105 gs.; Imperial, sent up by a lady, 130 gs.; Major Sherston’s bay, 110 gs. From Mr. H. Thompson, Crossgar, the following made three figures: Nine Pins, 100 gs.; Mullingar, 140 gs.; Gentleman, 105 gs.; The Stag, 120 gs.; Ebony, the property of Mr. J. Blackburn, realised 130 gs.

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Owing to her great age and increasing infirmity, it was found necessary to destroy the famous old mare, Mowerina, at the Hunciecroft Paddocks, Welbeck. Herself and her children have won just over £87,000 in stakes, the offspring including Modwena and her brother Donovan, a very good horse indeed, who won £55,154 in two years’ racing. Mowerina’s daughter, Semolina, was a good early two-year-old; she won the Brocklesby Stakes; and Semolina’s brother, Raeburn, was the only horse to ever beat Isinglass, and is now in Hungary, having been purchased at the last Newmarket December Sales by Baron Harkanyi.

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Harvester, by Sterling-Wheatear, who ran a dead heat with St. Gatien in the Derby of 1884, when the stakes were divided for the first time, recently died at the Zabola Stud, in Hungary. Bred by Lord Falmouth in 1881, Harvester won as a two-year-old the Thirty-sixth Triennial at Newmarket, and the Clearwell Stakes, and in the spring of 1884 was sold to Sir John Willoughby, for 8,000 gs.

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SHIP-BUILDING SURGERY.—The steamship _Forth_, one of the Carron fleet running between London and Scotland for passenger and goods traffic, is at present laid up for an extraordinary operation which will lengthen the boat by 40 feet. She was hoisted on a large cradle and cut right through just forward of the bridge deck. The cradle was also sawn asunder, and the two parts with their respective portions of the ship were drawn apart to a distance of 40 feet, which space was then built in. The alteration will enable the _Forth_ to carry about 200 tons more cargo, and her steaming capabilities will not be impaired. On the contrary she will now rank amongst the finest steamers on the East Coast.

TURF.

MANCHESTER SECOND JANUARY.

January 17th.—The Manchester Handicap Steeplechase of 200 sovs.; two miles. Mr. C. Bower Ismay’s b. h. Theodocion, by Marcion—Minthe, aged, 12st. 3lb. A. Newey 1 Mr. C. R. Hodgson’s b. m. Do be Quick, 6 yrs., 11st. 13lb. Mr. Payne 2 Mr. A. Coats’ b. m. Felspar, 6 yrs., 11st. 6lb. R. Cowe 3 3 to 1 agst. Theodocion.

January 18th.—The Cheshire Hurdle Race of 200 sovs.; two miles. Sir Peter Walker’s b. g. St. Evremonde, by St. Frusquin—Ejector, 6 yrs., 11st. 11lb. E. Sullivan 1 Mr. J. Tait’s br. m. Adelia, 5 yrs., 10st, 11lb. E. Driscoll 2 Mr. F. Straker’s ch. m. Consequence, 6 yrs., 11st. 8lb. M. Phelan 3 9 to 2 agst. St. Evremonde.

HURST PARK.

January 19th.—The New Year Handicap Hurdle Race of 150 sovs.; two miles. Mr. A. Stedall’s b. g. Rassendyl, by Loved One—Princess, aged, 11st. 9lb. J. Dillon 1 Mr. H. Rich’s ch. g. Hopeless II., 6 yrs., 10st. G. 11lb. Williamson 2 Mr. E. Christie Miller’s br. h. St. John’s Wood, 6 Mr. W. yrs., 11st. Bulteel 3 5 to 1 agst. Rassendyl.

January 20th.—The Middlesex Handicap Steeplechase of 150 sovs.; two miles. Mr. P. Gleeson’s b. h. Lord of the Level, by Macheath—Mome d’Amour, 6 yrs., 11st. 8lb. F. Mason 1 Col. R. L. Birkin’s b. g. Springbok, 5yrs., 11st. Mr. R. 5lb. Payne 2 Mr. T. W. Blenkiron’s b. f. Queen’s Scholar, 5 yrs., 10st. 9lb. J. Dillon 3 2 to 1 agst. Lord of the Level.

NOTTINGHAM JANUARY MEETING.

January 30th.—The Nottinghamshire Handicap Steeplechase of 400 sovs.; two miles. Mr. J. Gordon Houghton’s b. g. Desert Chief, by Spahi—Genista, by Exminster, aged, 12st. 12lb. R. Chadwick 1 Mr. F. Bibby’s ch. h. Wild Boer, 6 yrs., 10st. 8lb. F. Mason 2 Mr. P. Cullinan’s b. m. Little May II., aged, 10st. 3lb. Mr. Walker 3 13 to 8 on Desert Chief.

GATWICK SECOND JANUARY.

January 31st.—The Tantivy Steeplechase of 500 sovs.; two miles. Mr. T. Clyde’s br. g. Sachem, by Noble Chieftain—Talavera, 5 yrs., 11st. 10lb. J. O’Brien 1 Sir Henry Randall’s b. c. Frisky Bill, 4 yrs., 10st. 10lb. J. Dillon 2 Prince Hatzfeldt’s ch. g. Rathvale, 5 yrs., 12st. 1lb. W. Morgan 3 9 to 4 agst. Sachem.

The Surrey Steeplechase (Handicap) of 209 sovs.; two miles. Mr. C. Hibbert’s b. h. Royal Rouge, by Florizel J. II—Red Enamel, aged, 11st. Nightingall 1 Prince Hatzfeldt’s b. g. Cossack Post, aged, 12st. Hon. A. 1lb. Hastings 2 C. T. Garland’s b. or br. m. Sudden Rise, 6yrs., 11st. 12lb. W. Morgan 3 8 to 1 agst. Royal Rouge.

February 1st.—The Stewards’ Steeplechase Handicap of 200 sovs.; three miles and a half. Mr. C. R. Hodgson’s b. m. Do be Quick, by Mr. R. Speed—Danska, 6 yrs., 12st. 1lb. Payne 1 Major M. H. Tristram’s Shaun Aboo, aged, 11st. 6lb. Mr. W. Bulteel 2 Prince Hatzfeldt’s Deerslayer, aged, 11st. 5lb. Hon. A. Hastings 3 2 to 1 agst. Do be Quick.

The International Hurdle Race (Handicap) of 500 sovs.; two miles. Mr. Thompson’s ch. h. Leviathan, by Isinglass—Galiana, aged, 11st. 12lb. G. Wilson 1 Mr. Robert Campbell’s ch. g. St. Enogat, aged, 10st. 9lb. F. Mason 2 Sir S. Scott’s b. g. Series, 6 yrs., 10st. 11lb. H. Aylin 3 8 to 1 agst. Leviathan.

The Brook Hurdle Race of 200 sovs.; two miles. Lord Londonderry’s b. g. St. Florentin, by St. Simon—Wise Flower, 4 yrs., 10st. T. Fitton 1 Mr. Edmund Lamb’s b. g. Ancaster, 6 yrs., 11st. M. J. Harty 2 Capt. F. Bald’s b. g. Rosebury, 5 yrs., 10st. 10lb. F. Mason 3 9 to 4 agst. St. Florentin.

KEMPTON PARK.

February 2nd.—The Middlesex Hurdle Race of 500 sovs.; two miles. Sir Peter Walker’s b. f. Therapia, by Tarporley—Rosemount, 4 yrs. 10st. 4lb. E. Sullivan 1 Mr. F. W. Phillips’ ch. h. The Chair, 6 yrs., 11st. W. T. 11lb. Morgan 2 Mr. Imber’s b. h. Sandboy, 6 yrs., 11st. 11lb. J. Hare 3 100 to 12 agst. Therapia.

February 3rd.—The Coventry Handicap Steeplechase of 500 sovs.; two miles. Mr. J. S. Morrison’s b. g. John M.P., by Britannic—Guiding Star, aged, 12st. 2lb. W. Taylor 1 Mr. F. Bibby’s b. g. Comfit, aged, 11st. F. Mason 2 Capt. Michael Hughes’ b. g. Vaerdalen, 5 yrs., 11st. 8lb. M. Harty 3 3 to 1 agst. John M.P.

SANDOWN PARK.

February 9th.—The Sandown Grand Prize of 300 sovs.; two miles. Mr. A. Stedall’s b. g. Rassendyl, by Loved One—Princess, aged, 12st. 7lb. J. Dillon 1 Mr. W. J. Crook’s b. g. Henley, 5 yrs., 11st. 1lb. L. Sherwood 2 Mr. C. Bower Ismay’s Theodocion, aged, 11st. 4lb. A. Newey 3 4 to 1 agst. Rassendyl.

The February Four-year-old Hurdle Race of 200 sovs.; two miles. Sir H. Randall’s ch. g. Magic Lad, by J. Common—Grammarge, 10st. 10lb. Nightingall 1 Mr. R. Combe’s b. g. Cadwal, 10st, 10lb. H. Aylin 2 Major E. Loder’s b. c. Maggio, 10st. 2lb. A. Anthony 3 100 to 12 agst. Magic Lad.

February 10th.—The Prince of Wales’s Steeplechase of 172 sovs.; three miles and a half. Lord Sefton’s b. g. Canter Home, by Retreat—Canterbury, aged, 10st. 12lb. E. Driscoll 1 Mr. Hamilton Langley’s bl. g. Brian Born, aged, 11st. Mr. P. 1lb. Whitaker 2 7 to 4 agst. Canter Home.

MANCHESTER FEBRUARY.

February 12th.—The February Handicap Steeplechase of 200 sovs.; three miles. Mr. John Widger’s b. m. Northern Light IV., by Blairfinde—False Dawn, aged, 10st. 11lb. (car. Mr. J. 11st.) Widger 1 Sir Peter Walker’s bl. g. Royal Drake, aged, 12st. 41b. E. Sullivan 2 Mr. S. Pickering’s b. m. Johnstown Lass, aged, 10st. 10lb. H. Aylin 3 7 to 4 agst. Northern Light IV.

The Broughton Hurdle Race (Handicap) of 200 sovs.; two miles. Mr. R. B. Henry’s ch. g. Moonstruck, by Massacre—Diana, 6 yrs., 11st. 10lb. F. Mason 1 Sir Peter Walker’s b. g. St. Evremonde, 6 yrs., 11st. 12lb. E. Sullivan 2 Mr. J. Croxton’s b. g. Rapt, 5 yrs., 10st. 9lb. G. Knowles 3 9 to 4 agst. Moonstruck.

ROYAL WINDSOR FEBRUARY.

February 14th.—The Bracknell Handicap Hurdle Race of 200 sovs.; two miles. Mr. E. J. Percy’s bl. f. Black Mingo, by Cherry Tree—Calista, 5 yrs., 10st. 2lb. F. Mason 1 Mr. A. Hamblin’s ch. c. Orison, 4 yrs., 10st. 5lb A. Birch 2 Major Joicey’s ch. h. Plum Pecker, 6 yrs., 10st. 1lb E. Driscoll 3 6 to 1 agst. Black Mingo.

February 15th.—The Royal Handicap Steeplechase of 200 sovs.; three miles. Mr. G. Auckland’s b. h. Drumkerrin, by Speed, dam by Mr. W. Castlereagh—Sister to Rufus, 6 yrs., 11st. Bulteel 1 Mr. F. White’s br. g. Shaun Dhuv, aged, 11st. 4lb. E. Driscoll 2 Mr. J. W. King’s ch. m. Countenance, aged, 10st. 3lb. J. Simms 3 4 to 1 agst. Drumkerrin.

FOOTBALL.

January 20th.—At Cambridge, the University v. London Scottish, latter won by 30 points to 8.*

January 20th.—At Richmond, Richmond v. Blackheath, latter won by a try to 0.*

January 22nd.—At Oxford, the University v. Woolwich Arsenal, latter won by 4 goals to 0.†

January 22nd.—At Leeds, North v. South, latter won by 2 goals to 0.†

January 24th.—At Oxford, the University v. Casuals, former won by 4 goals to 2.†

January 24th.—At Cambridge, the University v. Tottenham Hotspur, former won by 3 goals to 1.†

January 27th.—At Cambridge, the University v. Casuals, former won by 3 goals to 0.†

January 27th.—At Richmond, Richmond v. Oxford University, latter won by 4 goals to 2 goals 1 try.*

January 27th.—At Richmond, London Scottish v. Harlequins, former won by 2 tries to 1.*

January 27th.—At Cardiff, Cardiff v. Blackheath, former won by 2 goals 2 tries to 0.*

January 27th.—At Queen’s Club, Corinthians v. Oxford University, former won by 4 goals to 0.†

January 29th.—At Oxford, the University v. Oxford City, latter won by 3 goals to 2.†

January 31st.—At Oxford, the University v. Guy’s Hospital, former won by 16 points to 15.*

February 3rd.—At Oxford, the University v. Lennox, former won by 24 points to 9.*

February 3rd.—At Cardiff, Wales v. Scotland, former won by 9 points to 3.*

February 3rd.—At Queen’s Club, Corinthians v. Manchester City, former won by 4 goals to 1.†

February 3rd.—At Richmond, Richmond v. Cambridge University, latter won by 3 goals 3 tries to 1 try.*

February 3rd.—At Leyton, Old Reptonians v. Oxford University, latter won by 1 goal to 0.†

February 3rd.—At Blackheath, Blackheath v. Harlequins, former won by 2 goals 3 tries to 3 goals.*

February 3rd.—At Richmond, London Scottish v. London Welsh, latter won by 7 points to 0.*

February 5th.—At Oxford, the University v. The Navy, former won by 5 goals to 0.†

February 7th.—At Queen’s Club, Old Malvernians v. Oxford University, latter won by 7 goals to 0.†

February 10th.—At Leicester, England v. Ireland, latter won by 2 goals 2 tries to 2 tries.*

February 10th.—At Oxford, The University v. West Norwood, former won by 2 goals to 0.†

February 10th.—At Blackheath, Blackheath v. London Irish, former won by 1 goal 1 try to 1 try.*

February 10th.—At Cardiff, Cardiff v. Moseley, former won by 4 goals 4 tries to 0.*

February 10th.—At Richmond, Richmond v. Rosslyn Park, latter won by 1 goal 1 try to 1 try.*

February 12th.—At Cambridge, The University v. North of Ireland, former won by 6 placed goals 1 penalty goal and 4 tries to 0.*

* Under Rugby Rules.

† Under Association Rules.

PIGEON SHOOTING.

January 30th.—At Monte Carlo, the Grande Poule d’Essai, Mr. H. Roberts won the gold medal, and divided first and second with Count Chiericati.

February 8th.—At Monte Carlo, the Grand Prix du Casino, Signor H. Grasselli won.

February 10th.—Mr. Greig won the Prix de Monte Carlo Handicap.

Footnote 4:

The normal temperature of the dog is 101·4°.—EDITOR.

Footnote 5:

“The Foxhounds of Great Britain.” Edited by Sir Humphrey de Trafford, Bart., and published by Walter Southwood and Co., 30, Craven Street, Strand, London. Price, £5 5s.

Footnote 6:

John Wisden’s _Cricketers’ Almanack_ for 1906. Edited by Sydney H. Pardon. Forty-third edition. London: Published and sold by John Wisden and Co., 21, Cranbourn Street, W.C. Price 1s.

Footnote 7:

“The Horse: Its Treatment in Health and Disease.” Edited by Professor J. Wortley Axe, M.R.C.V.S. Divisional Volume II. The Gresham Publishing Company.

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SPORTS AND PASTIMES.

┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ DIARY FOR APRIL, 1906. │ ├──────┬─────┬────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │Day of│ Day │ OCCURRENCES. │ │Month.│ of │ │ │ │Week.│ │ ├──────┼─────┼────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ │ │ │ │ 1│ =S= │=Fifth Sunday in Lent.= │ │ 2│ M │Warwick, Usk and Retford Hunt Races. │ │ 3│ TU │Warwick Races. │ │ 4│ W │Newbury, Monmouth, Ipswich, North Warwickshire Races. │ │ │ │ and Melton Hunt Races. │ │ 5│ TH │Newbury, Monmouth, Croxton Park and Eglinton Hunt Races.│ │ 6│ F │Derby Spring, Hooton Park, Banbury and Eglinton Hunt │ │ │ │ Races. │ │ 7│ S │Derby Spring, Hooton Park and Eglinton Hunt Races. │ │ │ │ │ │ 8│ =S= │=Palm Sunday.= │ │ 9│ M │Nottingham, Hawthorn Hill and Folkestone Races. │ │ 10│ TU │Nottingham and Hawthorn Hill Races. │ │ 11│ W │Leicester Spring, Maiden Erlegh and Grindon Hunt Races. │ │ 12│ TH │Leicester Spring Races. │ │ 13│ =F= │=Good Friday.= │ │ 14│ S │Plumpton Races. │ │ │ │ │ │ 15│ =S= │=Easter Sunday.= │ │ 16│ M │Manchester, Cardiff, Torquay, Newcastle Spring, │ │ │ │ Portsmouth Park, Kempton Park, Hamilton Pk., │ │ │ │ Birmingham, Market Rasen and Herefordshire Hunt Races.│ │ 17│ TU │Manchester, Cardiff, Torquay and Wolverhampton Races. │ │ │ │ Royal Dublin Society’s Spring Show, Balls Bridge (4 │ │ │ │ days). │ │ 18│ W │Newmarket Craven and Brocklesby Hunt Races. │ │ 19│ TH │Newmarket Craven, Catterick Bridge, Cowbridge and │ │ │ │ Hambledon Hunt Races. │ │ 20│ F │Newmarket Craven, Catterick Bridge and Royal Artillery │ │ │ │ (Aldershot) Races. │ │ 21│ S │Alexandra Park Races. Football Association Cup (final). │ │ │ │ │ │ 22│ =S= │=First Sunday after Easter (Low Sunday).= │ │ 23│ M │Southdown Hunt and Quorn Hunt Races. │ │ 24│ TU │Epsom Spring, Bungay, Bridgnorth and United Border Hunt │ │ │ │ Races. │ │ 25│ W │Epsom Spring, Bungay, Pontefract and Northumberland Hunt│ │ │ │ Races. │ │ 26│ TH │Sandown Park, Pontefract and Ludlow Park Races. │ │ 27│ F │Sandown Park, Ludlow Park and Stockton Races. │ │ 28│ S │Sandown Park and Stockton Races. │ │ │ │ │ │ 29│ =S= │=Second Sunday after Easter.= │ │ 30│ M │Lingfield, Hawthorn Hill and Midland Hunt (Nottingham) │ │ │ │ Races. │ └──────┴─────┴────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

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