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estate ; therefore, so far, things look promising for the 

 future of the Cottesmore ; and as Lord Carington is a 

 thorough sportsman, and a very hard man across 

 country, I think the frequenters of Melton and resi- 

 dents in the locality have reason to be satisfied with 

 the course of events, though it must be a source of 

 great regret that Lord Lonsdale should have adhered 

 to his determination of resigning the country, and 

 breaking up his delightful residence and noble estab- 

 lishment at Barleythorpe. 



No allusion is made in respect to the stud ; should 

 it come to the hammer, I commend it to the attention 

 of Masters of Hounds, as there are many first-class 

 animals amongst them, which have stood their work 

 well throughout a very hard season. Mr. Weatherstone, 

 who has had charge of the Barleythorpe stud for the 

 last eleven years, will, in consequence of this change, 

 be disengaged, a fact which I notify to those who want 

 a thorough disciplinarian, with judgment and know- 

 ledge of his business, to undertake charge of a valuable 

 stud. Brought up at Badminton, and having gained 

 the respect of his former masters, there is little doubt 

 that his services will be readily sought for. 



