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He was followed by another talented huntsman, namely, 

 Tom Attrill, who made a host of friends, and was 

 indefatigable in the cause of sport. A hard worker and 

 a first-class horseman, he may certainly be ranked amongst 

 the best of our professional huntsmen. He was very 

 patient in the field, only assisting his hounds when 

 necessary, perfectly efficient in kennel, and quite a master 

 on the horn. It was delightful to hear him. He had a 

 musical but not powerful voice ; and he fulfilled his 

 duties in such a way as to give general satisfaction. The 

 reason why Attrill left the Old Surrey was that he had 

 arranged to go back to the Vine when Mr. Russell again 

 became Master of that pack. C. Wesley followed Attrill, 

 and did fairly well until Mr. Boileau, the present Master, 

 assumed the reins of government. That event occurred 

 four seasons ago. 



Since that time Mr. Boileau has always hunted the 

 hounds himself, and has proved that he is thoroughly 

 competent in that capacity. His heart is in the work, so 

 to speak ; he leaves no stone unturned to promote its 

 success ; and he is — dare we say ? — exceptionally keen 

 on " blood." Mr. Boileau was elected to the position of 

 Master in 1903, having previously gained a great deal 

 of hunting experience in Cheshire, also with stag-hounds 

 in Sussex. He is a light-weight, rides well to hounds on 

 thoroughbred horses, and is always " right there " when 

 wanted. He has maintained the best traditions of the 

 pack by careful breeding, and has been very successful 

 at the different hound shows in the county. Since his 



