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kennel companion Simonian, in the first round of the Cup, 1891 ; 

 and we may mention in parenthesis that when the names 

 of Colonel North's two cracks were drawn together from the 

 classic jug, there was a good deal of commiseration showered 

 on the owner ; but the sequel proved that nothing could have 

 been more fortunate. When these two went to the slips there 

 was much curiosity and excitement, as Mr. Dent had not 

 hesitated to state his opinion that the younger dog was the 

 faster, though he would net hear of the elder being beaten. To 

 a bad hare the black came at a great pace from the slips, and soon 

 showed in front. We were luckily placed for the run up, which 

 was not a long one, and we should say the puppy finished a 

 good length in front, Fullerton never having fairly got into his 

 stride. After making the turn, however, Simonian went wide 

 and let in the brindle, who put in two or three dashing points 

 in his own inimitable style before letting in the other, who 

 wrenched twice and then just failed to kill, when Fullerton took 

 possession, and using puss smartly for a couple of minor points, 

 picked her up and just won. This was a scrambling course 

 with a weak hare, and till the flag went up there was some uncer- 

 tainty as to the result. Later on the brindle improved on this 

 form and wound up with another brilliant victory, whilst his early 

 opponent and younger brother ran through the Purse in grand 

 style. Here is Colonel North's record for his four essays in 

 the classic event of the coursing year : 



1888 Duke Macpherson . . Ran up for Cup 



1889 1 Fullerton '! Divided Cup 



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1890 Fullerton .... Won Cup 



1891 Fullerton .... Won Cup 



1891 Simonian .... Won Purse 



1892 Fullerton .... Won Cup 



Besides these wonderful achievements, the Colonel has won a 

 number of good stakes with such dogs as Mickleton, Tarset, 

 Blue Green, Huic Holloa, Nuneaton, Not Out, Netheravon, 

 Kate Cuthbert, &c. ; and as long as he sticks to the strain 



