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Infantry for service in India. He served throughout the 

 New Zealand campaign of 1863, and returned to England 

 in 1866. In the following year he married the youngest 

 daughter of the late Sir Henry Blackwood, Bart., R.N. 

 On his retirement from the army with the rank of Captain 

 in 1868, he was appointed Adjutant of the Bucks Volun- 

 teers, and was successful in raising this corps to a state of 

 great efficiency. In 1876 he retired from this position, 

 and was granted a pension and the honorary rank of 

 Major. We next find him Adjutant of the Eton College 

 Volunteers, and eventually Commander. Ill-health, how- 

 ever, compelled him to give it up in 1887. Major Clement 

 was always a keen sportsman. He made his mark as a 

 boy on the cricket field, in the cavalry he was known 

 as a straight rider to hounds, and to this day he favours 

 all manly sports, and takes a prominent interest in the golf 

 and cricket on Ascot Heath. It was in 1881 that Major 

 Clement commenced his connection with Ascot Race 

 Course, when he was appointed Secretary to the Trustees. 

 Four years later he was made Clerk of the Course. 

 During his tenure of office vast improvements have been 

 effected on the Course and stands, notably the new tower, 

 the widening of the lawns, the making of the tunnel from 

 the Grand Stand to the Paddock, and also the subway 

 from Ascot Heath House to the Royal Stand, detailed 

 accounts of which are given in Chapter HI. 



It will be remembered that in 1836, when William IV. 

 took up the question of Ascot Races, it was decided that 

 henceforward the representatives of the Jockey Club should 

 be present at the meeting as Stewards, and render such 

 assistance during the race week as might be necessary. It 



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