2 8 THE BILLESDON HUNT. 



and this continued three years. In 185 1 he 

 was transferred to the Grove as second 

 whip, at which time Mr Richard Lumley was 

 the master, and WilHam Merry huntsman. 

 Three years after he went to Lord Ports- 

 mouth in the Vine country, and was there 

 when madness made such sad havoc with 

 the pack. He gained promotion in 1858 

 as first whip and kennel huntsman to Mr 

 Arkwrightjin the Oakley; and was engaged 

 in 1 86 1 as huntsman to the Cottesmore. 



His excellent horsemanship, a sine q2ta 

 noil for a huntsman in this country, has 

 availed him greatly. The condition of the 

 hounds cannot be surpassed, while great 

 merit is due to him for the excellent blood 

 he has made choice of in the kennel. He 

 is deservedly a favourite, his respectful 

 bearinof and unassumino^ manners contribut- 

 ing materially to that end. 



Perils and prostrations are prerogatives 

 of huntsmen, especially In this country, 



