12 Ha^^k Away. 



Park, owing to tlie contimied rains, was seen to the 

 greatest advantage, the luxuriant fohage, emerald 

 green lawns, and beds of choice flowers were in a 

 state of perfection. As the Magazine was approached 

 it became evident that great interest was felt in 

 the day's proceedings, and nothing could exceed 

 the gaiety of the scene. 



First to attract my attention was the admirably- 

 appointed coach of Mr. Arthur Byass, whose four 

 noble chesnuts trotted past me in grand style as I 

 was hastening to the meeting; and adhering to the 

 opinion I expressed when I saw them start from the 

 Orleans Club last season, I say,'as I did then, *' that 

 the meed of praise must be awarded to him for 

 quality and style." His wheelers are patterns of 

 coach-horses, and the leaders — especially a young 

 horse with capital action — are equally good, making 

 as complete a team as could be desired. Next I 

 observed Mr. Deichmann's excellent team of bays, 

 admirably matched, in capital condition, with short 

 square-cut tails, which made them look business like 

 and useful. After which I was struck with the turn- 

 out of Major Stapylton, which was first-rate in every 

 respect, the horses being handsome, stylish animals, 

 with good action, and driven in capital form. 



On arriving at the Magazine I found several 

 coaches had arrived, whilst beneath the shade of a 

 luxuriant elm was Her Koyal Highness the Duchess 

 of Teck and her children, and many ladies and 

 gentlemen of distinction. In quick succession the 

 drags arrived and took up their places, Colonel 

 Armytage being busily employed in making arrange- 

 ments with Inspector Frazer to ensure a good start. 



