INTRODUCTION 



In 1858, the county was relieved from this diffi- 

 culty by the accession of Lord Grosvenor. The 

 establishment in every department was kept up by 

 him most efficiently, and our only regret was that 

 his many other duties compelled him so often to be 

 absent from the field. 



On the resignation of Lord Grosvenor, in 1866, 

 Mr. Corbet, of Adderley, undertook the management 

 of the hounds, stipulating that he should be allowed 

 to hunt five instead of four days a-week. 



Peter Collison, a very quick and active huntsman, 

 retained his place with Mr. Corbet until 1869, when 

 he was succeeded by John Jones, who had whipped- 

 in to him for several seasons. 



I trust that, in describing the difficulties which 

 now attend it, I have not drawn too gloomy a picture 

 of the future of Fox-hunting. My best wishes are 

 for its lasting prosperity, and whatever be the 

 obstacles against which it may have to struggle, my 

 earnest hope is that the youth of many generations 

 to come may continue to find as much enjoyment as 

 their forefathers have done in the noble sport. 



