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hound is exemplified running with a breast- 

 high scent. The salver bears an Inscription 

 denoting the purpose : — " Presented (with 

 other plate) to Thomas Cradock, Esq., by 

 noblemen and gentlemen of the Quorn 

 Hunt, in testimony of their appreciation of 

 his zealous and eratuitous services as trea- 

 surer and secretary to the Hunt for a period 

 of upwards of twenty-three years. April 10, 

 1863." Not only In connection with his 

 long and indefatigable exertions In behalf 

 of England's noblest pastime will Mr Cra- 

 dock's loss be felt, but with reference to the 

 general benefits which it was In his power — 

 and more than that, his greatest pleasure — 

 to dispense ; combined, too, with the social 

 amenities of private life, his departure from 

 among his family and friends Is most sin- 

 cerely felt. 



How many now will miss that kind, 



That open-hearted smile, 

 So full of gladsome welcome, 



So void of hateful guile. 

 How many now will think upon 



The happy tales of old, 

 Now the kindly voice is silent, 



And the friendly heart is cold. 



