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The master had a day or two with his pack this 

 season (1914-15) when on leave. The last occasion 

 was on the 10th April at Widdicombe, but the 

 pleasure of seeing him amongst us again was counter- 

 balanced by a serious accident to Mr. W. R. Vicary, 

 whose horse put his foot in a rabbit-hole. Mr. Vicary 

 sustained severe concussion and lay at Natsworthy 

 Manor for ten days before recovering full conscious- 

 ness. Mr. Scrimgeour and his daughter, Mrs. Duguid, 

 did everything in their power for his care and 

 comfort, and their neighbour. Miss Radcliffe from 

 Bag Park, was of the greatest help in nursing. It was 

 a very bad fall, and, hard as he is, Mr. Vicary was 

 fortunate in getting over it as he did. 



Much regret, though little surprise, was felt when, 

 towards the end of the season 1914-15, Major Cooke 

 Hurle announced his intention to resign. The reason 

 of course was that he felt his duty to his country 

 came first. To that there was nothing to be said, but 

 the following resolution passed at a general meeting 

 held on the 17th March, 1915, testifies to the regret 

 of the hunt at losing so good a master : — 



" That this General Meeting of the South Devon 

 Hunt receives with the very deepest regret the 

 announcement of the resignation of the Master, 

 whose tact, courtesy and ability have won the good- 

 will of the whole country-side, and who it had been 

 hoped would remain in office for many years ; and 

 that the Chairman be asked to convey to Major Cooke 

 Hurle the grateful thanks of the Members for all he 

 has done for the Hunt during the past two seasons, 

 and to express their appreciation of the excellent 

 sport shewn and of the thoroughly efficient manner in 

 which the Country has been hunted during his 

 mastership." 



