Part 58

April 3rd.—The Grove Park Two-Year-Old Plate of 200 sovs.; four furlongs and a half. Sir M. Fitzgerald’s ch. c. The Cherub, by Cherry J. H. Tree—Sister Angela, 8st. 11lb. Martin 1 Mr. John Bremer’s ch. c. Never Beat, 9st. A. Templeman 2 Mr. R. McCreery’s ch. c. Paso Robles, 8st. 11lb. H. Pike 3 4 to 1 agst. The Cherub.

NEWBURY SPRING MEETING.

April 4th.—The Newbury Spring Cup (a handicap) of 1,250 sovs.; one mile, straight. Mr. T. E. Liddiard’s br. c. Succory, by Symington—Bi-Metallism, 3 yrs., 6st. 5lb. J. Plant 1 Mr. L. Robinson’s b. h. Roseate Dawn, 5 yrs., 8st. 9lb. W. Halsey 2 Capt. J. Orr-Ewing’s b. c. Thrush, 4yrs., 9st. H. Randall 3 100 to 8 agst. Succory.

The Spring Three-Year-Old Maiden (at entry) Stakes of 300 sovs.; one mile, quite straight. Lord Dalmeny’s br. c. Ramrod, by Carbine—Esk, 9st. W. Higgs 1 Mr. E. A. Wigan’s br. g. Æolus, 8st. 11lb. B. Dillon 2 Capt. J. G. R. Homfray’s b. c. Marlow, 9st. W. Halsey 3 6 to 5 agst. Ramrod.

The Thatcham Long Distance Handicap of 200 sovs.; one mile and a half. Mr. O. W. Rayner’s ch. c. Feather Bed, by A. Ravensbury—Bed of Roses, 4 yrs., 7st. 2lb. Templeman 1 Lord Penrhyn’s br. g. Haresfield, aged, 8st. 13lb. H. Randall 2 Mr. F. Gretton’s b. f. Zelis, 4 yrs., 6st. 3lb. J. Howard 3 9 to 2 agst. Feather Bed.

The Chieveley Handicap of 300 sovs.; five furlongs, straight. Capt. Greer’s ch. c. Rocketter, by Gallinule—Volante, 3 yrs., 8st. 5lb. W. Higgs 1 Mr. A. Stedall’s ch. c. Melane, 3 yrs., 7st. 1lb. C. Trigg 2 Mr. T. Worton’s b. c. Scrambler, 4 yrs., 8st. 10lb. Wm. Griggs 3 7 to 2 agst. Rocketter.

The Kingsclere Stakes of 1,000 sovs., for three-year-olds; one mile and a quarter. Lord Derby’s b. c. Bridge of Canny, by Love Wisely—Santa Brigida, 8st. 3lb. D. Maher 1 Mr. W. Bass’s ch. colt by Love Wisely—Gressoney, 8st 8lb. O. Madden 2 Mr. J. B. Joel’s br. c. Prince William, 8st. 9lb. H. Randall 3 2 to 1 agst. Bridge of Canny.

The Carnarvon Stakes of 200 sovs., added to a sweepstakes of 10 sovs. each; five furlongs, straight. Mr. J. B. Joel’s br. c. Diary, by Diakka—Supplement, 8st. 10lb. H. Randall 1 Mr. R. McCreery’s ch. c. Paso Robles, 8st. 10lb. H. Pike 2 Lord Villiers’ b. c. Hawthorn, 8st. 10lb. A. Templeman 3 2 to 1 agst. Diary.

The Marlborough Handicap of 400 sovs.; seven furlongs straight. Sir R. Waldie Griffith’s b. f. Charis, by Cyllene—Sweet Duchess, 4 yrs., 7st. 7lb. Wm. Griggs 1 Mr. F. J. Benson’s b. h. Morgendale, 6 yrs., 8st. 7lb. G. Manser 2 Mr. L. F. Craven’s ch. c. Sir Daniel, 4 yrs., 8st. 12lb. G. McCall 3 10 to 1 agst. Charis.

EGLINTON HUNT MEETING.

April 5th.—The Scottish Grand National Steeplechase Handicap of 500 sovs.; three miles and a half. Col. M. Lindsay’s b. g. Creolin, by Arklow—Creosote, aged, 9st. 13lb. A. Newey 1 Mr. C. R. Hodgson’s b. m. Do be Quick, 6yrs., 11st. 8lb. T. Dunn 2 Mr. H. Allison’s b. h. Hackett, aged, 9st. 9lb. G. Goswell 3 10 to 1 agst. Creolin.

April 7th.—The Derbyshire Plate (a High-weight Handicap) of 250 sovs.; one mile and a half. Mr. Lionel Robinson’s b. f. Laveuse, by Laveno—Irish Girl, 5 yrs., 8st. 5lb. W. Halsey 1 Major Edwards’ br. c. St. Kevin, 4 yrs., 7st. 8lb. W. Griggs 2 Mr. George Faber’s b. h. Mountain Rose, 6 yrs., 9st. 1lb. H. Jones 3 6 to 4 agst. Laveuse.

The Osmaston Plate of 200 sovs., for two-year-olds; four furlongs, straight. Mr. J. B. Joel’s ch. c. Earlston, by Love Wisely—Monday, 8st. 8lb. W. Griggs 1 Mr. Vyner’s ch. f. Saucy Queen, 8st. 5lb. B. Dillon 2 Mr. R. Sherwood’s b. f. Tacitan, 8st. 5lb. W. Halsey 3 2 to 1 agst. Earlston.

NOTTINGHAM SPRING MEETING.

April 9th.—The Nottingham Spring Handicap of 500 sovs.; one mile and a quarter. Mr. L. Robinson’s b. c. Challenger, by Isinglass—Meddlesome, 5 yrs., 9st. W. Halsey 1 Mr. J. Barrow’s b. c. Gallinago, 4 yrs., 7st. 1lb. A. Templeman 2 Mr. Vyner’s ch. h. Killigrew, 5 yrs., 7st. W. Saxby 3 100 to 7 agst. Challenger.

April 10th.—The Newark Plate (Handicap) of 200 sovs.; the Straight Mile. Mr. E. Foster’s b. f. Rolandine, by Ravensbury—Queen Marguerite, 3 yrs., 6st. 4lb. J. Howard 1 Mr. J. Milnthorp’s ch. f. Meelagh, 3 yrs., 6st. 5lb. A. Vivian 2 Mr. C. B. L. Fernandes’ b. c. Ripon, 4 yrs., 7st. 2lb. J. Cockeram 3 7 to 2 agst. Rolandine.

LEICESTER SPRING.

April 11th.—The Billesden Plate (Handicap) of 200 sovs.; one mile, straight. Mr. G. Parrott’s b. g. Truffle de Perigord, by Perigord—Bit of a Devil, 4 yrs., 8st. 2lb. B. Lynham 1 Mr. J. T. Wood’s Filippo, 4 yrs., 8st. 4lb. O. Madden 2 Mr. Jersey’s b. c. Sea Lion, 3 yrs., 6st. 9lb. J. Plant 3 100 to 8 agst. Truffle de Perigord.

The Melton Plate (Handicap) of 200 sovs.; five furlongs, straight. Mr. A. Stedall’s ch. c. Melane, by Freemason—Melanie, 3 yrs., 7st. 4lb. C. Trigg 1 Mr. A. H. Ruston’s b. g. Early Bird, 6 yrs., 8st. 7lb. E. Charters 2 Sir H. E. Randall’s ch. c. Sir Edwy, 3 yrs., 6st. 7lb. J. Howard 3 5 to 2 agst. Melane.

April 12th.—The Leicestershire Spring Handicap of 300 sovs.; one mile and a quarter. Mr. C. S. Newton’s b. h. Extradition, by Prisoner—Panama, 5 yrs., 8st. 4lb. O. Madden 1 Mr. L. Robinson’s b. m. Laveuse, 5 yrs., 8st. 4lb. W. Halsey 2 Mr. L. de Rothschild’s ch. h. Kunstler, aged, 7st. 3lb. J. Plant 3 9 to 2 agst. Extradition.

SHOOTING.

March 15th.—At Monte Carlo, Prix des Roses Handicap, Count Luca Gajoli and Mr. Asplen divided first and second.

March 21st.—At Monte Carlo, the Prix des Palmiers, Mr. Roberts, Mr. C. Robinson, and Herr Hans Marsch divided first, second and third.

March 27th.—At Monte Carlo, the Grand Prix du Littoral Handicap, Count Luca Gajoli won the gold medal, and divided first and second with Signor Fortunio.

FOOTBALL.

March 17th.—At Edinburgh, England v. Scotland, former won by 3 tries to 1.*

March 17th.—At Dublin, Ireland v. Scotland, latter won by a goal.†

March 19th.—At Cardiff, England v. Wales, former won by 1 goal to 0.†

March 22nd.—At Paris, England v. France, former won by 4 goals 5 tries to 1 goal 1 try.*

April 2nd.—At Wrexham, Wales v. Ireland, drawn, 4 goals each.†

April 7th.—At Glasgow, England v. Scotland, latter won by 2 goals to 1.†

April 21st.—At the Crystal Palace, Football Association Cup Final, Everton v. Newcastle United, former won by 1 goal to 0.†

* Under Rugby Rules.

† Under Association Rules.

RACQUETS.

March 31st.—At Queen’s Club, the Amateur Championship (singles), Major S. H. Sheppard beat P. Ashworth in the final.

April 6th.—At Queen’s Club, the Amateur Championship (doubles), F. Dames—Longworth and E. H. Miles beat Major S. H. Sheppard and P. Ashworth in the final.

ROWING.

April 7th.—Oxford v. Cambridge (the University Boat Race). Putney to Mortlake. Cambridge won by 3½ lengths. Time 19 min. 24 sec.

Footnote 13:

A club bearing this title has recently been established in Madrid by amateurs.

Footnote 14:

“The Fox.” By Thomas F. Dale. (Longmans, Green and Co.) 5s. (“Fur, Feather and Fin Series.”)

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CONTENTS.

PAGE Sporting Diary for the Month v. Viscount Helmsley, M.F.H. 427 Sport at Westminster 429 Education at the Public Schools 433 Successful Steeplechase Sires (Illustrated) 437 The Billiard-Cue (Illustrated) 442 A Country Fair (Illustrated) 443 The Judging of Polo Ponies 447 Sport and Animal Life at the Royal Academy 449 Notes and Sport of a Dry-fly Purist 452 Hound Sales, Past and Present 456 The Olympic Games 462 A Clever Shot (Illustrated) 465 Cricket Notions 467 The Salmon’s Visual Apparatus (Illustrated) 469 A Hundred Years Ago 477 The Sportsman’s Library (Illustrated) 478 George H. Hirst 485 “Our Van”:— Racing (Illustrated) 487 Polo 493 Golf 495 The Hunt Secretaries Association 496 Ascetic 496 Field Trials of Pointers and Setters in Shropshire 496 Theatrical Notes 497 Sporting Intelligence 500

WITH ENGRAVED PORTRAIT OF VISCOUNT HELMSLEY, M.F.H.

Viscount Helmsley, M.F.H.

Charles William Reginald Duncombe, Viscount Helmsley, was born on May 8th, 1879, in London. In due course he went to Eton, where he found his most congenial occupation on the river; he was one of the crew of the “Dreadnought,” a “lower” boat, and would probably have made his mark as an oarsman had health permitted; but, under medical advice, he was obliged to give up rowing. From Eton he went to Christ Church, Oxford, where he found time to officiate as whipper-in to the draghounds one season, and where he played a good deal of polo; he was a member of the University team for the two seasons 1900 and 1901. Indulgence in sport did not prevent his distinguishing himself in the schools, as witness his Honours degree in History before leaving.

After leaving Oxford he made a tour round the world, visiting India, Burmah, Ceylon, China, and Japan, and returning home through Canada. While in India he was fortunate enough to enjoy some tiger-shooting as the guest of the Maharajah of Kuch Behar, the keenest among native princes where big game is concerned.

On his return home Lord Helmsley made his entry into public life as Assistant Private Secretary to Lord Selborne, acting in that capacity from 1902 to 1904. He found time to hunt a good deal during this period, running down for week ends from London to Melton, whence he hunted about two days a week. He had been entered to hounds, when only six years old, with the Sinnington, and remembers being “blooded” by old Jack Parker, who for many years carried the horn, and was a famous character in Yorkshire. He was always devoted to hunting and had his full share of “spills” when, as a boy, he went out with hounds in the holidays; but tosses notwithstanding, he saw some great sport with the South Durham from Wynyard, and the Sinnington.

On Mr. Penn Sherbrooke’s resignation of the mastership of the Sinnington in 1904, Lord Helmsley was asked to succeed that gentleman. There were obvious and excellent reasons for his appointment; not only was the Viscount known as a keen sportsman, with a sound knowledge of foxhunting, but the Sinnington country includes the greater part of the large estates of the Earl of Feversham, whose grandson and heir Lord Helmsley is. Practically all the family property is hunted by the Sinnington, with the exception of part of the woodland districts which are within the borders of two neighbouring hunts—the Bilsdale and the Farndale. His family connection with the country, therefore, with his sporting qualifications, clearly indicated Lord Helmsley as the right man for the office; and the two seasons of his mastership have been conspicuously successful. The farmers in the Sinnington country are very keen about hunting, and they, the majority of them tenants of the Earl of Feversham, compose the field to a great extent. A good many of the Sinnington farmers are horse breeders; and still more of them make a business of buying young ones and making them for sale. Thus possessing a practical interest in sport to add to their natural appreciation of it they are to a man good fox-preservers and warm supporters of the Hunt.

The Sinnington consists of hill and vale country, and the former, locally called the “high” country, has been the scene of some very good runs during the past season. During the last fortnight they had an excellent day; two runs each of an hour, finishing with a kill in the open. Another run from Muscoates up to Rievaulx earlier in the season is also to be remembered. The Master was not out on the former day, being, unfortunately, detained by his recently adopted Parliamentary duties.

Lord Helmsley is very fond of shooting; he prefers grouse-driving to any other form of sport with the gun, and after that, walking up partridges. He is also a stalker.

He is not a great fisherman, but sometimes throws a fly on the Rye, which trout-stream runs through Duncombe Park. He has not played much polo since he left Oxford, having had many demands upon his time; and an occasional game is all he has been able to play during the last three seasons.

Lord Helmsley takes a great interest in every department of horse breeding, more especially in the breeding of hunters and polo ponies; he is greatly interested in the work of the Polo and Riding Pony Society. He represents the Thirsk and Malton Division of Yorkshire in the Conservative interest, having been elected at the General Election of 1906.

Sport at Westminster.

“When George the Third was King” used to be a favourite expression amongst my elders when I was a boy, as denoting the many wonderful events which occurred during the first twenty years of the last century, and which terminated that long and glorious reign. Since then the Victorian Era has come and gone, eclipsing in every way the glories of its longest predecessor, and handing down to this twentieth century a record which, as regards sport alone, is vastly in advance of all others, so much so that although we of the elder generation naturally are wont to enlarge occasionally on the greatness of the past, it has to be admitted in our candid moments that our ideas and ideals have been swept away, and can never again be used, except as ancient milestones on the road to Parnassus.