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past, and is bound to occur again unless those who go 

 hunting will be a little more thoughtful. 



In the heat of a run it is impossible to remember 

 actually where any particular fence has been broken, but 

 occasionally an individual will recall having smashed a 

 gate or cleared out a flight of rails. If he would take the 

 trouble to pay the owner a visit on his way home, or the 

 following day, and give the local carpenter orders for 

 instant repair, he would be doing much more good than 

 represented by the small sum out of pocket. Farmers 

 appreciate these attentions, and are alwa^/s wiUing to 

 forgive those who are anxious to make amends for any 

 damage they may have done. Most hunts now set aside 

 a certain amount for the repair of fences, but as the 

 farmer has first of all to send in a claim and the secretary 

 to issue orders, there is usually some delay before the 

 matter has been settled. The money for these repairs 

 comes from the general funds, and is looked on as a 

 matter of business, whereas when the actual culprit 

 confesses his guilt and is ready to make good the damage 

 at his own expense, a personal touch is added which 

 creates a friendly feeling. 



When the day is over, a generous meal consumed, and 

 exciting incidents of the day weave themselves in the 

 clouds curhng from the fragrant weed, we Uve again the 

 joyous moments. Who is there that has not ridden 

 through a good run from the depths of an armchair and 

 possibly bored his hearers with the details ? In this 

 mental reincarnation of the scene a man might easily 

 recall any damage done and take the opportunity of 

 having it repaired the following day. 



There are many excellent sportsmen who follow 

 hounds afoot, on bicycles, carriages, and, we regret to 

 say, sometimes in motor cars ; but it is only the horse- 



