30 Hark Away. 



decorated tent, supplied with all things suitable for 

 the occasion, by Messrs. Bertram & Roberts ; after 

 which the numerous visitors resumed their seats on 

 their respective coaches, to witness the parade of 

 horses, and observe the qualifications of the numer- 

 ous competitors for the various prizes which were 

 offered for competition. 



Looking back on the parade of the coaches 

 belonging to the Four-in-Hand Club, as shown at the 

 gathering on the banks of the Serpentine yesterday, 

 I come to the conclusion that this thoroughly 

 excellent display, which is eminently characteristic 

 of the taste for healthy amusements on the part of 

 the aristocracy of England, is greatly to be com- 

 mended. It is not simply a selfish enjoyment of a 

 pleasure Avhich is not within the reach of the 

 multitude, for the sight of the magnificent equipages, 

 the wonderous collection of splendid horses, and the 

 skill of the coachmen affords a vast amount of 

 amusement to the assembled spectators. But, 

 beyond this, it has a bearing on the tastes, and 

 inculcates wholesome and manly ideas in the breasts 

 of the rising generation, which is all to the good. 

 Money spent in such a rational amusement is not 

 only productive of pleasure to those who are in the 

 position to indulge in such an expenditure, but it has 

 a tendency to encourage trade and manufactures, as 

 well as affording employment to a vast number of 

 people, who benefit by this sensible expenditm-e of 

 capital. 



