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FOX-HUNTING FROM SHIRE TO SHIRE 



Mr C. S. Wright ; third prize, a silver trinket-box 

 given by the Hon. Mrs J. C. Lister. Seven ladies faced 

 the starter, showing distinctive sashes, one wearing a 

 blue silk coat, another a white silk coat, and the 

 youngest of the party Miss Elnor, who rode astride, 

 was attired in a long scarlet jacket. The little lady 

 who was riding Mr A. W. Hickling's bay horse 

 Marvel, the previous year's winner, had to give the 



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whole of the field a start of several hundred yards. 

 This, however, was not sufficient handicap to pre- 

 vent Marvel repeating the victory, carrying as she 

 did 8 st. 8 lbs., the nearest approaching that being 

 10 St., the top weight I2 st. Before a mile had been 

 covered the scarlet jacket was leading, the di- 

 minutive bay jumping like clock-work. All seven 

 rode well together, travelling at a good hunting 

 pace, the race creating the keenest excitement 

 amongst the spectators, who had certainly never 



