Friday, February 28th, 1896 . 



Meet at Emmet's Nest. First line to Waterloo Lodge. An 

 Ai line over grass, riding very light. Incidents, however, plentiful. 

 At the very first fence Slo's horse refused, barged into Joe's and 

 blocked the line. No less than seven riders accounted for their late 

 appearance on the score that Slo's refusal (not their ability to sit 

 tight) had put them off. 



Cavalry, gunners, infantry and sappers, all contributed to the 

 "fun." Tommy was seen in the early part of the run in a very 

 precarious position, reminding one somewhat of the attitude assumed 

 by the Comanche braves discharging arrows under their horses bellies. 

 Another dashing gunner, minus his hat, finished the line, and then 

 re-rode it backwards to seek his lost property. Jack took a most 

 magnificent toss somewhat of a voluntary nature (?) 



Perky on " Calliope " had a fall, but finished in grand form with 

 all the honours of war, bands playing, &c. 



The Indian contingent was in great form to-day. One of them 

 (of the "Foot") encountered a three-foot ditch, made a beautiful 

 somersault, and landed in the middle of it. The acrobatic agility 

 was simply marvellous, this officer is bound to make an income if he 

 charges gate money for his exhibitions. 



Another — cavalryman — imitated certain gymnastic exercises on 

 the wooden horse, we would recommend him not to retain his reins 

 when he does this in future, the chances of being trodden on are 

 thereby largely increased. 



From conversation overheard in the run we understand an officer 

 came all the way from Woking prison to oblige " the pride of our 

 cavalry " by jumping on him or his horse. The latter was not at all 

 nice in the way he expressed his thanks ! 



One of our correspondents in a donkey shay driven by two ladies 

 saw most of the run, and arrived at the finish with the tail of the 

 field. Poor old moke ! The " Special's " eagerness to find copy 



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