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paused, but only for a second or two, and then replied decidedly, 

 ' That between Miss Glendyne and Penelope II. in the final for 

 the Cup.' It will be seen that Mr. Dent has made particular 

 mention of this trial, and we fancy that there are very many 

 skilled coursers who will readily endorse the verdict of our lead- 

 ing judge. The course is thus described by 'Robin Hood': — 



From a splendid slip Penelope II. quickly began to show in 

 front, and held the lead for quite two-thirds of the run up, then 

 Miss Glendyne, who was certainly slow in getting into her stride, 

 began to get on terms, and, after drawing level, made a great 

 effort on nearing the hare, and eventually made the turn just over 

 a length in front ; the hare went to Penelope II.'s. side, and she 

 swept round with it for two short points before Miss Glendyne 

 resumed possession, and then a couple of exchanges followed, after 

 which the brindled drew out for a wrench and a fine kill, thus 

 winning a very exciting trial. 



When we consider what a pigmy Penelope II. was, her per- 

 formance in this spin was really marvellous, and she must have 

 been made of the best stuff. 



The question relating to the improvement or deterioration 

 of greyhounds we will leave for subsequent discussion, and will 

 pass on to the ballot for pride of place as courser, breeder, 

 trainer, judge and slipper respectively. 



Taking the first named, we find Colonel North at the head 

 of the poll with 21 votes; Mr. E. Dent, 11 ; Mr. H. G. 

 Miller, 9 ; the Earl of Haddington, i ; Mr. Hornby, i ; Mr. 

 Gladstone, i. 



Undoubtedly the success of Colonel North as an owner 

 of greyhounds has been phenomenal as far as it has gone, and 

 it is hardly to be wondered at that those who have filled in the 

 forms should pronounce him the most successful courser of 

 modern times. We believe it was Mr. W. J. Hope- Johnstone 

 who recruited him to our ranks, and who acted as guide^ 

 philosopher, and friend during his novitiate. His first 

 important purchases were, if we remember rightly, Jock Scot 

 and Mickleton, both good second-rate dogs, with which he 



