252 The Hunting Countries of England, 



During a run over it, some loose horses are generally 

 to be seen. A distant corner of the country not yet 

 mentioned is Ingestre^ the seat of Lord Shrewsbury^ 

 the coverts of which were until late years drawn by 

 the North Staffordshire. A gallop from here may 

 lead over some nice grass either into the Meynell or 

 the North Staffordshire. 



Major Browne bought his pack originally from Lord 

 Anglesey^ on the retirement of the latter nine years 

 ago after a mastership of five seasons. Since then he 

 has replenished them from various sources ; and is this 

 summer fortunate enough to be bringing into work 

 some very promising young hounds by Lord Coventry's 

 well-known veteran Rambler. The pack (now a little 

 over thirty couple) is kennelled at Major Browne's 

 hunting box at Fosseway, some three miles from 

 Lichfield — the latter place, be it mentioned, being 

 about three hours' journey from London by L. and 

 N. W. Railway (Euston Station) . A moderately large 

 field generally turns out, except on the Chase : while 

 meets in the Birmingham district are always largely 

 attended. 



The days of hunting are Tuesday and Friday, with 

 a byeday about once a fortnight. The southern, or 

 Birmingham half of the country is as a rule taken on 

 a Tuesday. Bassett's Pole is the usual opening meet, 

 with a view to the Middleton coverts — Trickley 

 Coppice, New Park, &c., the shooting of which has 

 for the last two seasons been rented by Mr. Foster of 

 Canwell Hall, and every care taken of the foxes. 

 Blackbrook Bridge or Weeford Tollbar is the meet 

 for Hints Hall and neighbourhood : and other frequent 



