MR. CLOWES 



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Mr. Clowes's hounds were sold at the Quorn kennels, 

 early in April 1866, by Messrs. Tattersall, and fifty- 

 seven couples were put up. Lots 1-14 consisted of 

 four couples each, and lot 15 of three couples; while 

 there were six lots of young hounds ; and the total sum 

 realised was 1401 guineas. 



the cause of the old Quorn hounds." In his most sensible letter he remarked : 

 " It is well known that the strangers to the country, who annually fill Melton) 

 &c, would, regardless of past traditions, gladly see the old Quorn country 

 broken up in a manner more convenient for themselves ; and it is said that 

 this district, spoilt by the liberality of the present and past masters of the 

 Quorn, is actually unable to raise an adequate subscription for itself. . . . 

 There are many whose hands the circular (Mr. Heygate's) will never reach, 

 and who are yet most interested in the maintenance, not only of hounds, but 

 of the present mode of hunting the old Quorn country. Let me appeal to 

 these, and to all who cling to past associations, to lose no time in announcing 

 their wishes, and, let me also add, their contributions." 



