CHAPTER VII. 



Sir Henry." 



On the resignation of Mr. Arkwright in 1879, two of 

 his nearest neighbours came forward to help in carrying on 

 the hounds. These were Sir Henry Selwin Ibbetson, of 

 Down Hall, and Mr. John Perry Watlington, of Moor 

 Hall. Both ot thcni were well-known Essex men. Sir 

 Henry had just completed one-half of his period of service 

 as a representative of his county in the House of Commons, 

 for this period lasted no fewer than twenty-seven years — 

 from 1865 until his elevation to the peerage in 1892. At 

 the time of which we write he held office at the Treasury, 

 and took a leading part in all matters of interest to his 

 county, where his energy and popularity were unrivalled. 

 Mr. Perry Watlington was associated with Sir Henry in 

 many county matters. He had been a representative of 

 Esse.x in Parliament, and was very highly esteemed for his 

 abilities and kindly disposition. 



