The Life of a Great Sportsman 



pleasure to present to Mr. Richardson his portrait, painted by 

 Mr. Ouless, R.A., as a tribute of their appreciation of his 

 sterling qualities, and a mark of their admiration, esteem and 

 affection." The Chairman also presented an illuminated 

 address in a book containing his name and those of over 

 iooo subscribers. 



After expressing his profound thanks for the honour 

 accorded to him, my brother, in reply, said, "This picture is 

 painted by one of the greatest artists in the kingdom. But 

 it is not as a work of art I value it the most, but rather as 

 a token of the kindly feeling and friendship that has existed 

 for so many years between myself and my neighbours, and 

 I am proud to think that in these years of political strife I 

 have not made any enemies, but instead have gained an in- 

 creased number of friends. 



" We all look back with pleasure to the bye-election of 

 1894. I received a telegram from Lord Salisbury a few hours 

 after the poll was declared containing these words : ' Con- 

 gratulate you, most important victory.' But I well know I 

 could not have won that bye-election without good workers, 

 and although it would be invidious to name any single one, I 

 may be excused for saying, that my wife Victoria, Countess of 

 Yarborough, gave me every assistance and encouragement to 

 persevere." 



" I am indeed lucky in having a wife who possesses the 

 virtues of patriotism, with the private and more homely ones 

 which constitute the charm and comfort of a home. I may say 

 in conclusion this portrait will be handed down as a valuable 

 heirloom to my family." 



The Earl of Yarborough, Maunsell's eldest stepson, then 

 said, " This occasion is especially pleasing to me, firstly, from 

 family connections, and secondly from political ties." 



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