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moreover, thoroughly fond of the sport, and in every 

 respect a valued friend and supporter. His son, Mr. 

 Thomas Cartlich, has followed in his father's footsteps, 

 and keeps up the good traditions of the house. 



Mr. James Meakin (Westwood Manor, Leek) and his 

 cousin, Mr. George Meakin (Cresswell Hall, Stafford), until 

 the last few years, were well-known members of the Hunt, 

 and constantly seen at the covert side, but, to the general 

 regret, have recently dropped out of the ranks. For 

 upwards of two years past Mr. Cecil Wedgwood has been 

 out in South Africa with the 4th North Staffordshire 

 Regiment of Militia, but now that his military duties are 

 over no doubt he will come out again and enjoy the sport 

 as heretofore. 



The North Staffordshire Hunt has had many dis- 

 tiuoruished members from time to time outside the limits 

 of its own country, particularly from amongst sportsmen 

 who usually hunt with the Cheshire, but who often throw 

 in their lot with the North Stafford on the Woore and 

 Doddington side. Amongst them we may mention the 

 Earl of Hopetoun, the Marquis of Waterford, Lord 

 Petersham (now the Earl of Harrington), and Baron 

 Schroder. Up to about a dozen years ago Mr. C. F. 

 Tinsley was a well-known figure in the North Staffordshire 

 hunting-^ield. A bold and successful horseman, remarkable 

 for riding across country with unusually long stirrups, he 

 was a cheery sportsman, always welcome at the covert 

 side, and one who always meant business when hounds 

 were running. We have elsewhere mentioned Mr. James 

 Hall (Kyusal Lodge, Audlem) as a veteran member of the 

 Hunt and keen sportsman, who still sticks to the old pack 

 and enjoys the good old sport as much as ever. 



Lieut-Colonel B. H. Philips (23rd Welsh Fusiliers) 

 ought to be mentioned as a first-rate man across country, 

 who only too seldom joins these hounds on the Draycot 

 side. Mr. J. Challinor (Leek) also until recent years was 

 a fairly constant and welcome follower. 



