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had done racing, old Bricky gave him to his assistant, a man 

 named Pelman, and he finished his career in a buggy at 

 Cawnpore. On the fourth day, three of the four events fell to 

 Colonel Robarts, Jimmy steering Bellona for him in the Welter, 

 and Venture won the Hajeepore Stakes for Mr. Major. On 

 the last day, Seymour Blane had a major share of the sugar, for 

 he won the Ticcaree Cup with his grey Arab Caliph, and a horse 

 handicap with his Australian Nancy, afterwards known as the 

 flying mare. Lowe rode Caliph, who was only a galloway ; 

 half a mile from home he seemed beaten, but got his second 

 wind, and, recommencing pulling, won from War Eagle, ridden 

 by Dignam, half a length only being the verdict ; Diamond, Gooch 

 up, third. Joseph was riding as light as 8st. ylbs. at this 

 meeting. All were glad to see that good sportsman Colonel 

 Robarts do so well, and also Sir Seymour Blane and Mr. 

 Collins. 



One of the chief events of the meeting was a Fancy 

 Fair, held to raise funds for the improvement of the stand 

 and ball room. There was at first an idea of rebuilding al- 

 together, but the expense put this out of the question; nor 

 was it necessary, as all that was required was a new division 

 wall between the existing rooms and a few new beams. Seats, 

 a complete stock of tables, chairs, chandeliers and other 

 lights, crockery, glass, cutlery, etc., had to be laid in, to 

 save borrowing annually. There was no particular pressure 

 for space on the stand then, as the two small platforms 

 near the winning post were, though always well filled, 

 sufficient. 



The Fancy Fair was a great success, and a large 

 sum was realised, of course prices were exorbitant as 

 usual, and there were odds and ends, such as two good 

 sells in the shape of Richardson's show, and a photo- 

 graphic tent, aunt sally, skittles, American bowls, beer 

 taps, etCr 



