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the Ayrshire Harriers under Mr, Ewen, has been appointed 

 huntsman, and is giving satisfaction so far. The meets are 

 strictly private, no one is allowed on horseback, and members 

 are admitted only by ballot, A word of advice to some 

 gentlemen who run jealous — Don't get before the " little 

 dawgs." I have no doubt if we have a fine day next meet 

 there will be a large turn-out, and I hope to see some of the 

 fair sex out, who, I am sure, will enjoy the sport, patronizing 

 us with their smiles. 



CLYDESDALE BEAGLES. 



1 am happy to say this little pack is turning out a great 

 success, and showing capital sport under the able mastership 

 of Ml-. R. Reid of Gallowflat. Peter the huntsman is doing 

 well, is a " beggar " to run, and, like all Irishmen, is always 

 full of fun. The ladies are beginning to take a great interest 

 in the hunt, and have turned out on several occasions to see 

 the sport. Every occasion on which they have been out they 

 have had great sport, and as much running as the keenest 

 would wish. I had an opportunity of seeing their working on 

 Wednesday, and was highly pleased, although they were 

 hunting under great disadvantages, as the hares were far too 

 " often." However, the little dogs did well, and were rewarded 

 after a good spin with blood. It was amusing to see Peter's 

 face trying to give a " Who'-hoop " without any breath ! as he 

 had been running about five miles across ploughed fields. It 

 should be borne in mind by those who criticize the pack, that 

 it has been quickly got up, is only in its infancy, and next 

 year there is no doubt the hunt will be extremely popular ; 

 and I can only advise those young men who are fond of a 

 spin across country, coupled with a bit of hunting, to join at 

 once. Mr. J. K. Browne informs me that the Garscube day 

 was the hardest he has had — so much plough— and I must 

 say I have seldom seen any man go so well over such a severe 



