Royal Ascot *«^ 



To increase the lawn accommodation, the old dining- 

 room and kitchen at the back of the Grand Stand were 

 demolished, and a large dining-hall, 'jo ft. by 80 ft., was 

 built, the ground floor being arranged as a tea-room. The 

 carriage enclosure also was done away with and a new 

 and larger one made below the Stand. An additional 

 room was provided for reporters, and a permanent iron 

 band-stand created for the string band on the lawn at the 

 back of the Grand Stand. A great innovation was also 

 made in regard to the charges for admission. Hitherto 

 the prices had been 5s. on Tuesday, Wednesday, and 

 Friday, and los. on Thursday ; this year they were doubled, 

 and I OS, for each day and £1 on Thursday was charged, 

 a weekly admission ticket being also issued at £2. 



Fine weather has more often than not attended the 

 racing on Cup Day at Ascot, whereas the Royal Hunt 

 Cup has repeatedly been unfortunate in this respect, and 

 1894 '^^^s no exception. There was heavy rain when the 

 horses paraded for the Hunt Cup ; nevertheless, there was 

 a good field and the interest was great. When the horses 

 came into view, all umbrellas went down in spite of wet, 

 for it was seen that something exceptional was taking 

 place. Victor Wild was coming on apace, and although 

 Calder made a fine challenge on Avington, Mr. T, Worton's 

 horse held his own and won by half a length, beating the 

 three favourites — Amandier, Cabin Boy, and Adoration. 



The Cup Day, on the other hand, was remarkable for 

 the brilliancy of the weather and also the illustrious character 

 of the attendance. The Prince and Princess of Wales with 

 a distinguished company graced the Royal Stand, which 

 was in charge of the Lord Chamberlain. The programme, 



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