104 APPENDIX III. 



" I enclose Sir John Power's letter, written to me when 

 I first commenced hunting the country." 

 (This letter not given.) 



On my return home I waited on Mr. Power, the Master 

 of the Kilkenny Foxhounds ; informed him of the result 

 of my visit and my views on the point in question, which 

 fully met his approbation. I then paid Sir John Power a 

 visit, quite certain that his advice and assistance must be 

 of the greatest consequence, also feeling how much the 

 members of the Club and the inhabitants of the County 

 Kilkenny are indebted to him for the happy days enjoyed 

 since he came into the country, from his unrivalled 

 hospitality, and his unremitting exertions to establish fox- 

 hunting. I was very much gratified by Mr. Bayly's visit, 

 and the gracious and flattering manner he conveyed to me 

 the full approbation of those of the Committee who were 

 made acquainted with my visit to Mr. Drought, and my 

 proposed arrangements. 



I cannot conclude without expressing my feeling to Mr. 

 Drought for the manner he received, as well as the flatter- 

 ing authority with which he armed me to settle the task 

 committed to my care. 



I have the honour to be, gentlemen, 



Your obedient servant, 



J. WHEELER CUFFE. 



Sir \\~heclcr Cuffe's Views respecting the Earths at Durroii.' 



Woods and Coverts. 



The earths of Durrow woods and coverts to be stopped 

 at the beginning of October, and that the masters of both 

 establishments use their best efforts to effect the object. 

 The earths to be opened in the end of March, in order to 

 protect the vixens and cubs brought to them from any 

 adjoining earths or coverts. 



