COL. ANSTRUTHER THOMSON 209 



(formerly whipper-in to the Fife Hounds when 

 Colonel Gardyne was master). 



About this time I received the following letter 

 from Dr. Caverhill, East Lothian Yeomanry : — 



" Since our visit to Wemyss Castle last year, 

 where such friendly relations were established be- 

 tween the members of the Fife Light Horse and the 

 East Lothian Yeomanry, there has been a feeling 

 prevalent in the regiment that such friendly contests 

 in cavalry sports might become an annual institution. 

 For some time I have had an idea that a military 

 tournament similar to that of the Agricultural Hall 

 in London might be organised, and become an 

 annual gathering. On communicating with the 

 secretary in London, I am glad to find he is very 

 enthusiastic in its favour, and promises either a grant 

 of money or bronze medals, if carried on under their 

 rules and regulations." 



The tournament took place in the Waverley 

 Market, Edinburgh, in July. Only the Fife Light 

 Horse and Lothian and Berwickshire Yeomanry com- 

 peted in the ride. The trotting ride was led by 

 Sergeant- Major Thom, and the cantering ride by 

 Sergeant Morton. The judges were Sir Arthur 

 Halket, Colonel, Fife Militia Artillery, and Captain 

 Farmer, 4th Hussars. They decided — Trotting 

 ride, No. i, prize ^20; Cantering ride. No. 2; 

 Lothian Yeomanry, No. 3. In consequence of only 

 two regiments competing the second prize was with- 

 held, but an honorarium of ^10 was given to the 

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