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Kilburn, The Bummer, Mr. Beresforcl, and Mr. Pedestrian^ the second 

 lot being Captain McCausland, an Aide-de-Camp, Lord William, Mr. 

 Bertram, "The Major," Mr. O'Malley, Mr. Bombay, Mr. AUthere, and 

 " The Tougall." 



The course on the whole was good, but some of the paths through 

 the jungle were dangerous, big branches stretching right across the 

 way, making it very dodgy business for riders on big horses. We 

 suppose at this early period of he season it is impossible to avoid nasty 

 bits, but we hope as the going gets better to see the course of a less 

 cramped nature. 



Considerable disappointment was felt last week at the non- 

 announcement of the usual weekly Paperchase among the sporting 

 items ; the postponement, however, was unavoidable as, although 

 Mr. Latham had the course marked out, the natives who build up the 

 jumps were down with fever, and it was not thought advisable to trust 

 this ticklish business to strange hands. The jump builders having, how- 

 ever, recovered, a goodly crowd turned out yesterday to witness the 

 results of their labours. Sunday, apparently, was a hard day with many 

 sportsmen, as both the field and the gallery were below the average in 

 quantity, though not in quality. 



The start took place at Rosedale, the paper being carried by 

 Captain Muir and Mr. Alexander, both splendidly mounted. We were 

 glad to welcome the Mem Sahib back again, and from the way in which 

 she got on, she still knows how to " send them along. ' Lord William 

 was mounted on a very handsome brown, Mr. Pedestrian on Cinders, 

 Captain McCausland on St. Patrick, Mr. Petrie on Skipper, Mr. Bombay 

 on Mr. Wilson's steeplechaser Unknown, who in spite of his bad condi- 

 tion showed up prominently, Mr. Beresford on Frill, Mr. Lawrence on 

 Ladylove, Captain Harbord on The Goat, Mr. Killus on his famous 

 pony, Mr. Banker on Bintang, Mr. Simpson on Good Morning, 

 Mr. Lauderdale on lona, Mr. Sille on Bantam, Mr. Solicitor on " Won't 

 you come up ?" Lord Compton and Captain Rochfort on two big ones, 

 The Bummer on Prodigal, Captain Schalch on Belvedere and the usual 

 ruck. 



The start took place on the left hand side of the road, through some 

 very ponky ground to the first hurdle, then over the double and on 

 across the railway, the running being made by St. Patrick, Ladylove, 

 Frill, and The Goat. After crossing the line we turned sharp to the 

 right and through several lanes, the pace being very fast. As we came 

 to the open, the Mem Sahib rushed to the front, closely followed by St. 

 Patrick, Skipper, Frill, and the Goat. A big hurdle here brought 

 Captain Harbord to grief, his horse coming a beautiful purler, but 

 luckily falling clear of his rider. The course now went through some 



