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took a stake or two ; but in the Waterloo Cup of his first year 

 (1888) he was represented by a real good one in Duke Mac- 

 pherson, and when this puppy met an older and more seasoned 

 opponent in Burnaby in the finale, we were treated to a most 

 exciting tussle, and the old one only just pulled through. 

 Shortly after, Colonel North had the misfortune to lose this 

 most promising youngster ; but he was not to be denied, and, 

 in the face of this disaster, he outstayed all opposition when 

 Fullerton was placed before Mr. Rymill's rostrum at the memor- 

 able sale of Messrs. Dent and Hibbert's greyhounds. The price 

 (86o/.) was a long one, but the purchase has proved most profit- 

 able, and the young dog's first essay under the new ownership 

 quite recouped the purchaser, who was also rewarded when he 

 gave a good round sum for the beautiful half-sisters and co-divi- 

 ders of the Waterloo Cup, Bit of Fashion and Miss Glendyne ; 

 and it is somewhat remarkable that, when mated with the same 

 dog, the bitch who was doubtless of inferior class has produced 

 the best runners. At present Miss Glendyne's reputation as a 

 matron rests upon decent performers such as Cagliostro and 

 Not Out ; but how can she compare in the stud-book with 

 Bit of Fashion, the dam of Fullerton, Simonian, Young 

 Fullerton, Jupon Vert, Kate Cuthbert, and others ? 



From Messrs. Thomson, Colonel North purchased Trough - 

 end, who soon made a capital beginning to his career ; and 

 when this dog, somewhat luckily be it confessed, divided 

 the Cup with his kennel companion, also lucky in having met 

 the mighty Herschel when that dog was quite spun out, the 

 Colonel had good reason to shake hands heartily with him- 

 self, and to glow with gratitude towards those friends who 

 had counselled him when making selections for his kennel, 

 and choosing a trainer. Nor did his success stop here ; for, 

 as everyone interested in coursing knows, Fullerton stalled 

 off all opposition, and easily secured the coveted blue ribbon 

 of the leash the three following years. When we say easily we 

 must pause to remark that the overthrow of the big dog was 

 very nearly being brought about by his younger brother and 



