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suggestion, however, was negatived on the grounds that 

 the money did not come from the pocket of the Master of 

 the Buckhounds, although the Prince and Princess of Wales 

 are not responsible for the ^looo added to the stakes 

 that bear their names, nor does the Royal Hunt Cup signify 

 that it is subscribed for by members that hunt with the 

 Royal Hounds. 



As giving some idea of the toilettes then in vogue, we 

 make an extract from a contemporary newspaper : " The 

 Princess of Wales wore amber satin, and black lace, with 

 a bonnet to match. The handsome Duchess d'Ossima, in 

 a inantemt de coiir of brown satin striped gauze over yellow 

 silk, attracted general admiration, as did the beautiful Lady 

 Mary Dawson in pale primrose muslin (flounced), the 

 Countess of March in bright yellow satin, and the fascinating 

 Madame Becheve in dark blue velvet, over which was worn 

 a pearl white potilt de soie polonaise, without sleeves, the 

 petticoat of which was trimmed with rich point dAlencon. 

 The exquisite rose silk, trimmed with lace, of Mrs. Sloane 

 Stanley, with parasol to match, was admired by many 

 present. The Marchioness of Westminster was easily 

 recognised by her rich Indian mantle of claret and gold,, 

 and the new half shawl oi point avere, coming greatly into 

 vogue. An attractive group on the rustic seat, beneath 

 the Royal Saloon, included the Duchess of Manchester, in 

 pink silk, Lady Royston and her sister, Lady Feodorowna 

 Wellesley in silver grey, with hats to correspond, but with 

 contrasting streamers of violet and cerise velvet." 



There was a tremendous crowd at the 1872 meeting 

 when the Ascot Cup was run for. And what a surprise it 

 was for everybody ! Baron Rothschild's Favonius was 



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