304 THE WAEWICKSHIRE HUNT. [1895 



Oaptaiu Allfrey, honorary secretary to the Hunt, where hospitality was 

 dispensed. A hunt breakfast was laid in the large dining-room, whilst 

 refreshments were proA'ided for all comers on the lawn. The morning set in 

 witli a dense fog, l)ut by the appointed time for the meet, when Lord 

 Willoughby aiid liis hunting staff arri^-ed with the hounds, the fog lifted, and 

 the sun shone out In-ightly and added brilliancy to the scene. The first item 

 in the day's programme, was the presentation of a cup and a purse containing 

 300 sovereigns to Jack Boore. The cup, which is of handsome design, and is 

 twelve inches in height, apart from an ebony stand, bore the following 

 inscription : " Presented to John Boore, from his hunting friends in 

 Warwickshire, who much regret his departure after twenty years' valuable 

 sei'vice; November, 1895." The function took place upon the carriage way 

 in front of Chadshuut House, where the cup was exliibited upon a table, 

 around which, and at the steps of the front door, the windows, and upon the 

 lawn, the general company assembled. Amongst others present, were Lord 

 and Lady Chesham, Viscount Valeutia, Lady Soiithampton, Captain and 

 Mrs. AUfi-ey, Misses Allfrey, Lord Connemara, Sir Charles Mordaimt, the 

 Hons. Blanche, Patience, and Katharine Verney, Major Armstrong, the Hon. 

 and Rev. W. R. Verney, Lord North, Miss Perry, Lady Victoria Seymour, 

 Colonel Brabazon, Captain Daly, Captain Haig, Mrs. Jamieson, Captain and 

 Mrs. Paid, Mr. Raymond Greene, M.P., Mr. and Mrs. Fairfax Lucy. Mr. W. 

 and Mrs. Low, Mr. J. Clayton, Mrs. Hallowes, Mr. W. and Mrs. Bouch, 

 Miss Lilian Flower. Mr. P. Flower, Colonel Norris, Mr. H. Ford, Mr. and 

 Mrs. Thursby Pelham, Mr. H. Fane Gladwin, Mr. A. Flower, Mrs. Paidet, 

 the Misses Hankey, Captain and Mrs. Osborne Mr. R. W. Lindsay, Mrs. 

 Dugdale, Mr. A. M. and Mrs. Tree, Messrs Ward, Jervis, Knott, E. Knott, 

 W. Fairbrother, Wilkes, J. Wilkes, Mr. and Mrs. Blyth, Johnson, Miller, 

 Mr. and Mrs. Lea, Mr. and Mrs. Gamei-, Mr. and Mrs. John Lowe, Captain 

 Cowan, Miss Cowan, Mr.. Mrs., and Miss Boyle, Mr. and Mrs. Thursby, 

 Rev. Mr. Kuightley, Mrs. Bodkin, Dr. and Miss Luptou, Hons. Chandos and 

 Dudley Leigh, Messrs. Berridge, Spencer, J. Watts, Sheldon, jmi.. and a host 

 of others. Lord Willoughby de Broke, wlio spoke from the saddle, said they 

 were present that day to make a presentation to Jack Boore, consisting of 

 the silver cup which was before them, and a pui'se containing 300 sovereigns, 

 on his leaving that country to assume the position of huntsman to the 

 Cheshire Hounds. If he (his Lordship) lived until next April, he would 

 have been master of the Warwickshire hounds for twenty consecutive 

 seasons, and Jack Boore had been connected with the Hiint — in the capacity 

 first as second whij), then as first whip, and lastly first whip and kennel 

 huntsman — during the whole of that period. How, by his civility to every- 

 one — farmers, subscribers, and ladies — he had endeared himself to all, this 

 magnificent testimonial, which he had been called upon to present to him that 

 day, sufficiently showed. But he was glad to have that opportunity of 

 adding his own testimony to the fact that during that time, Boore never 

 forgot the fact that he was the Master's servant, and not that of the field. 

 He was quite certain that no one whom he had the honour of addressing did 

 not, from the bottom of his or her heart, wish Boore the best of all luck in 

 his new situation. (Applause.) Lord Willoughby then addi-essed Jack 

 Boore, who was on foot, as follows : Jack Boore, I have the greatest 

 pleasure in making you this presentation. All classes who Imnt or have 

 hunted with you and the Warwickshire hounds will join with me in the hope 



