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Edward Parker, who appeared wearing a broad 

 smile, said he was First Whip. His duties were to 

 ride anything, through anything or over anything, and 

 liked it. Could do with more work, his duties being 

 very light. 



E. H. Courage. This applicant appeared in fairly 

 good condition, said he had heard of the great distress, 

 but owing to partial employment he had not suffered 

 so severely as the rest. His employment consisted 

 in stopping up his earths, the foxes having all taken to 

 living in his Sunday Trees. He had also been busy 

 running after his young stock to keep them warm, and 

 had spent much time trying to avoid his stuffed birds, 

 one of which especially caused him great pain and 

 annoyance, and he still bore the marks of the animal's 

 attack. 



Sir George Elliot, Bart., M.P., said he repre- 

 sented the heavy weights, was also a member of 

 Parliament, could not exactly define the limits of his 

 constituency, but the Bedale, Zetland, and Hurworth 

 Hounds hunted the district. Knew that when the 

 House was sitting the candle was lit in the Victoria 

 Tower. Had a large stud of horses but could not feed 

 them much longer ; owing to his weight had to give 

 large prices for them. Had made every endeavour 

 to find employment without success. 



George B. Peirson. The appearance of this ap- 

 plicant caused considerable amusement as he certainly 

 seemed in good condition. He retired amidst loud 

 laughter, followed by several members on the chance 

 of getting a drink, or selling a horse. Mr. Peirson is a 

 Land Agent. 



Hugh Maughan , who really appeared in a very 

 enfeebled condition, said he had three horses which he 

 was quite unable to sustain in proper condition. Did 

 very well when he had his father's corn bin handy, but 

 had now been obliged to remove them all to Bedale. 



On being asked what remedies he had taken, said he 

 had attended every ball in the neighbourhood on the 

 chance of there being a supper. This seemed satis- 

 factory to the Chairman, who promised to consider his 



