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interests they would contribute largely to the sub- 

 scription list, instead of doling out the small pittance 

 which they now give, as it is one of the greatest 

 attractions of Brighton, in the eyes of many ladies 

 and gentlemen who select it as a place of residence ; 

 for the reason that they can enjoy a spin over the 

 beautiful downs in the vicinity, at the tail of a clever 

 pack of harriers, instead of hammering along the 

 hard high roads in a listless and humdrum fashion. 

 A word to the wise is said to be sufficient. I have 

 made the suggestion ; it remains for the consideration 

 of those interested in the prosperity of the constantly- 

 increasing town whether they ^vill adopt it. A capital 

 range of kennels and stables has recently been 

 erected at a cost of somewhere about £2000, and 

 with increased funds and popular support, Mr. Dewe 

 will be enabled to show even more sport in the 

 future, though certainly there has been nothing to 

 complain of hitherto. 



One of the advantages appertaining to this part of 

 Sussex is the liberalty of the owners and occupiers of 

 the soil, who are content to allow the large " fields" 

 which attend the meets of the foxhounds and har- 

 riers to ride over their land without ever asking for 

 compensation, or complaining of their wheat being 

 trampled down, or their fields of rape or turnips 

 galloped across. This arises from the fact that most 

 of the farmers of the district are in the habit of hunt- 

 ing themselves, and know practically that the real 

 amount of damage done is small, as proved when the 

 crops are harvested ; though it is an eyesore for the 

 holder of the farm, when he looks at the marks of 

 the ruthless horsemen who have careered across 



