THE ROSE TREE 



Delbert, in deference to the wishes of the Club at large, shows no inclination 

 to change the old character of the pack, which has shown such good sport 

 to its many followers for almost sixty years. 



The friendly relations with the farmers have always been carefully pre- 

 served and every effort is made to prevent riding over their land when it is 

 in a soft condition; while, of course, all damage done by hounds, foxes or 

 members is promptly paid for by the Club. For several years past the hunt- 

 ing season has been inaugurated with a Farmers' breakfast, at some of which 

 as many as two hundred landowners have been guests of the club. These 

 breakfasts are usually elaborate affairs, and the members of the Club don 

 aprons, wait upon their guests and bid them welcome. At the conclusion of 

 the breakfast, about mid-day, gymkhana races, games and sports are held, in 

 which all are contenders. 



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