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agent, Mr. Hornsey, accordingly prepared plans, 

 and the work was proceeded with at once, the 

 Colonel liberally defraying most of the expense 

 himself. 



It was time something was done with the old 

 kennels, and that some regard should be had for 

 sanitation. The flags had been laid on sleepers, 

 and underneath them was, as may be readily 

 imagined, a mass of filthy sewage. The new 

 kennels are both roomy and convenient, and 

 everything has been done to ensure the health 

 and comfort of the inmates. 



Col. Fairfax only held the mastership for five 

 years, but during that time he, perhaps, did more 

 to improve the character of the pack than anyone 

 else who held the reins of office. The introduction 

 of Belvoir blood into any kennel is an important 

 event in its history, and to Col. Fairfax is the 

 first introduction of the ' bright Belvoir tan ' into 

 the Ainsty kennel due. 



He was a famous huntsman, and a good rider, 

 and was very quick at getting away with his fox, 

 generally managing to get a flying start with him. 

 He was somewhat hasty, especially if his field 

 got a little unruly, and used to call them to order 

 in no measured terms ; but he quickly forgave, 

 and his genial disposition endeared him to all 

 with whom he came in contact. He rode first- 

 class cattle, and mounted his men in a manner 

 too seldom seen. The hastiness of his disposition 



