Wyndham (Salisbury), Rev. G. Sniffuer (Amport Vicarage), 
Rev. Benjamin Cotton (Shiptou), Mr. and Mrs. Quick, Rev. 
(.'has. Randolph, Mr. R. Hetlcy (Salisbury), Col. Parker, Mr. 
and Mrs. Everett (Biddesdeu), Mr. and Mrs. E. Everett 
(Salisbury), Rev H. Fowle (Chute Lodge), Mr. Chamberlain, 
Mr. John Ashley (Mauningfortl), Rev. Wedham Knatchbull 
aud party (Cholderton), Mr. F. Macdonald, Mr. Giles 
(Pautou), Mr. Thomas Lamb (Andover), Mr. Moore and party 
(Durrington), and a considerable number of other gentlemen 
and yeomen belonging to this and the neighbouring counties. 
The hour appointed for the “ moet" was eleven o’clock, 
and as the parties arrived at the house they were received by 
the ’Squire with that spirit of cordiality so strikingly charac- 
teristic of the genuine and true-hearted sportsman. The 
breakfast provided was, as usual, of the most sumptuous de- 
scription, and laid out until singular taste aud judgment. 
The well-known silver statuette of “ the Duke,” occupied its 
wonted place on the table, reminding those present that the 
memory of the departed hero is still fondly cherished by the 
noble proprietor of the princely mansion. There was an 
abundance of all the delicacies of the season, whilst a profu- 
sion of the choicest wines lent additional zest to the enter- 
tainment. 
Shortly before twelve o’clock, Carter, the huntsman, ar- 
rived with the gallant pack “ in all their beauty’s pride,” 
immediately iu front of the mansion, where, according to 
annual custom, the “ throw-off" was appointed to take place. 
This arrangement is a most convenient one, inasmuch as it 
affords the ladies aud others who attend rather as spectators 
of, than participators in, the sport, a favourable opportunity 
of witnessing one of the most gay and exciting scenes it is 
possible to conceive. During the morning the weather had 
been most propitious, and the golden hues of the autumn 
landscape never appeared to greater advantage ; but just 
before the “field” assembled dark clouds began to hang 
heavily along the horizon, aud a shower descended, which 
gave rise to ominous forebodings on the part of many. In a 
short time, however, the rain ceased, and the sun burst forth 
in all his brilliancy, whilst the “ men, horses, and dogs,” pre- 
sented a scene of the most animating character. There were 
noarly 300 horsemen iu attendance, together with several 
ladies. About a fourth of the former were attired iu charac- 
teristic scarlet. The 'Squire (who looked remarkably well), 
was mounted on his favourite steed "Blemish,” “Springe,” 
and “ Apslcy " beiug reserved for second and third. The 
Home Plantation was the first place “ drawn," but reynard 
— “ the conscious villain ” — was not to be found, and the 
pack were accordingly led off iu the direction of the neigh- 
bouring covers. 
The “ drawing” of Assheton Copse was attended with the 
unkenneling of several foxes, one of which passed iu the im- 
mediate vicinity of Tedworth House, but after considerable 
“ dodgiug," it was lost, the number of pedestrians who 
thronged the roads and fields tending considerably to baffle 
the pursuit. Of course anything like first-rate sport is rot 
expected on the “ opening day." The gallant pack, having 
been thrown into Lambdou gorse. were soon on Reynard’s 
track, but ho proved himself only a "cowardly knave" and 
“ came to hand” after a run of half-an-hour, through Perri- 
ham and New Down on the Kimptou Copse. The brush 
was brought off by Mrs. Langham, who was mounted upon 
" Panic," one of the 'Squire’s favourite hunters. About four 
o’clock the company doparted to their several homes, leav- 
ing behind their best wishes for the continued health of 
their generouB entertainer. 
The extreme dryness of the season has been somewhat un- 
favourable to cub-hunting, but notwithstanding this draw- 
back, no fewer than seventeen brace of cubs have met their 
death. The kennel at present contains upwards of ninety 
couple of hounds, all of which are in excellent condition ; 
and sportsmen may, therefore, confidently anticipate some 
excellent runs during the season. 
The Brighton Harriers met on the 2fith nit., at the race 
course, iu consequence of the day before being a complete 
wet day. Found a fox iu the morning ; but as soon as it was 
discovered what they were hunting, the hounds were 
whipped off, though Reynard had a very narrow escape as it 
was, for his life. Found the first hnre in the Falmar plan- 
tation, which afforded a good run of three quarters of an 
hour, sind was lost. Drew away towards Houndeau and 
found, near the Lcwes-road, a most gallant hare taking over 
Newmarket-hill, passing close to the Kingston New Barn, 
crossed the Rottiugdean-road, passed Beveudean New Barn, 
skirted Filder's bushes for Five-shilling Bottom, crossed over 
Hodshove-hill, leaving the Round Plantation to the right and 
to the Lowes Rail, where they ran from scent to view and 
killed, being the fastest thing they have had for many 
years, as they were supposed to have gone four miles and a- 
half iu twenty minutes, without the least check whatever. 
Put up a shepherd's hare at Bevendean, which led them a 
pretty burst for twenty-five minutes, aud was killed near the 
Bear Mill. They met again on Saturday at the Dyke. The 
Fox hounds being out the same day, the field was not so 
numerous as it otherwise would have been. Had some very 
pretty huuting, and two hares were killed. Met on Monday 
at Patcham, found the first hare iu Paugdcau Holt, which 
broke for Scare-hill Deep Bottom, headed back to the Holt, 
where she was not allowed to remain long. Started off again 
for Middle Brow, Pangdean, took to the Holt again quite 
beat, when having several hares on foot, the hounds wore 
taken to a hare near the park, which led them an excellent 
run of three quarters of an hour and was killed at Staudean. 
Found again at the back of Patcham, going away at score for 
Tegdeu, Junipers, Standean, Wonder’s-hill Plantation, where 
they got a view and killed in the open, being a very sharp 
burst of fifteen minutes. Another hare was moved at Horse- 
dean, but was lost after a very fast run of twenty-five minutes. 
It was dreadfully hot, more like August than the 30th of 
October. 
The Cheltenham Stao Hounds.— The Cheltenham st 
hounds had their second meet on the 27th ult., on t 
Shurdington road. The sport afforded was excellent, t 
deer beiug captured in safety, after a spirited chase, at Upt 
St. Leonards. The meet on Monday was at Coomb-hi 
when the fineness of the weather and the proximity of t 
fixture drew together a large field to witness the uncartim 
1 he Albrighton Fox-iiounds.— This pack finished cubbi 
tins week at Ran Dans, on Tuesday, October 24th ; Hagh 
on Wednesday, 2 5th ; and Warrall Top, on Thursday, 2G1 
They did not find many cubs, but we are happy to say thi 
is no lack of old foxes. 
North Warwickshire HotNDs.-The opening fixture 
Am 7 L 'T Ulea3 -I ,ack ' fur Wednesday next, is Stu 
v Sl A f b , b »h’ >8 understood breakfast will be p 
V,( L e ?ty £ he faeld at Lord Leigh’s noble mansion. 
Laul FITZHARDI.NQE8 Fox Hou.NDS.-This famous pa 
THE FIELD. 
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arrived yesterday at their Cheltenham kennel, from Berkeley 
Castle, and will commence hunting to-morrow, when the 
meet will be at Down Hatherley ; on Thursday they meet at 
Litcomb, and on Saturday at Broadway. — Cheltenham 
Chronicle. 
The Heythrop Hunt.— The first meet of the season with 
the Heythrop Hounds took place at tho Kennels Heythrop on 
Monday last, when, although tho field was more numerously 
attended than usual, the day proved a blauk. Lord Redos- 
dale and the worthy master, II. Hall, Esq., were present, to- 
gether with a large number of noblemen and gentlemen from 
the University of Ox font aud surrounding country. 
The Pytculky. — Bright prospects aro before us for the 
above hunt, if wo may judge from the bye meet on Friday, 
Oct. 27, at Ashby St. Logers, no leas than twelve foxes beiug 
found in a ring fence. Five of this number wore found in a 
shallow drain, within a space of a dozen yards of each other ; 
one of the party was a fine old fellow, and, iu order to save 
him, ho was carefully dug out, and carried a distance of 
nearly a mile for the pack. But tho fates ruled it that he 
was to die, for no sooner was ho turned up than he hastened 
back to his late rendezvous, and ran into the mouths of his 
enemies, to the great mortification of tho huntsmen and 
others, who had promised themselves some forty minutes' 
run, without a check, aftor the gallant leader. The past 
season has been very favourable for the breeding of foxes, 
and abundance of sport may be anticipated iu the locality of 
Rugby should tho weather be favourable. Lilbourn Furze 
(the favourite meet of " tho Pytehley") is richly stored with 
the vermin, and, from their peculiar breed, promise that if 
they are overtaken, their pursuers must go the pace if they 
intend to be in at tho death. 
Vale op White Horse Hunt. — Cub huuting has been 
carried on for some weeks in good eai. est, and the regular 
season is now on the eve of commcrc Mnent. Tho noble 
master and huntsman, Lord Gifford, is at his post, and tho 
late master, Mr. Villebois, has already taken up his old 
quarters ready to begin. The pack, although not numerous, 
is strong aud staunch, and as it is also affirmed that foxes 
are numerous, the lovers of sport may look forward to 
some brilliant “ days" in the " time coming ." — Cheltenham 
Chronicle. 
The Trows Harriers met on Saturday, at Broom ; they 
had a capital day’s sport for the beginning of the season, 
having killed two hares. Wo were glad to seethe old ’Squire 
in the field again, and are much indebted to him for bringing 
out such a beautiful pack. 
The Beacon Hill Stakes. For All -aged Dogs. 
Third Ties. 
Admiral beat Electric | Longbow beat Murphy 
Deciding Course. 
Admiral beat Longbow 
The Everlky Stakes. For All-aged Bitches. 
T/itni Ties. 
Remembrance bent Amintn 
Merry I.ndy dr, alter an undecided course with Mixture 
Deciding Course. 
Mixture beat Kctncmbranco 
Mr Totlerido M ? ,,n '; ,xa bt '“< Mr. Lawrence'* bk d Linkboy 
Mr ba "downcr beat Mr. Miller'* r b Lady Raglan 
Mr. Jcnner * bk d Jerry beat Mr. Hayton’* bk d Alonzo 
llic Stake* were won by Landow ner 
Mr mui ? IB LFoU V Sta k F or Puppies. 
Mr Miller * r d Mercury bent Mr. Lodor'* bk d Lucifer 
Mr. Lawrence * bk b Louisa beat Mr. Howland's f b Donnie Nell 
Deciding Course. 
Mercury beat Louisa 
«, , V , uoiu .or. Howland's lik b Rant 
Air. Lon* s bk d Captain beat Mr. Brewer's bk and w b Dlossom 
Deciding Course. 
Captain beat Eupatorin 
The Biugmerston Stakes. For Puppies. 
Ujnd«n*r ni l ** J ,lulloni btfnt 51 r - Tottcridge's bd b Landscape 
Mr. Rowland’* r d lien Holt beat Mr. Jardinc's bk d Mordon 
MIDDLETON COURSING MEETING. 
Stewards -Tho Earl of Dkctivi; and II. A. Gbbkxk, Esq. 
Judge — Mr. Tayloii. 
This mooting come off on Friday tuid Saturday, the 27th 
aud 28th October, and was respectably hut not so nume- 
rously attondod as on former occasions. The judge's decisions 
mot with general approval. Tho following is the result :— 
The Grimksiiill Cup, with a Cup added. 
Mr. FotherglU'* w and f d Lister bent Mr. Hall ns r h The Malden 
Air. Moore's bk and w d Alavis heat Lord Bectivo’a f d Stilton 
Deciding Course. 
Mavis bent Lister, and won (ho cup | Tho Maiden got hurt in tho first raco 
11.11,1. J urn our. 
Mr. Monro'* be d Mnirnet, by Mavis, out of Malachite, bent Mr. C. Brown’* 
w and bil d llrnulort, by Cruzyboy, out of Brillinnt 
Lord 1 licet ive's f li Bosh, bv Forester, out of Maid of Orleans, beat Mr. 
I timer * t aud w h Tulip, by llrnekouhill, out of lie** 
Air. Greene n* r d May Duke, by Vulcan, out of Fair Star, beat Mr. Taylor 
ns r il Kingston, by The General, out of Exile 
Air. I nvlor n* f b Lady Jane, by Bleacher, out of Silk, beat Lord Boctlve's 
bd d iialoklavo, by Telegraph, out of Lady 
COURSING FIXTURES. 
( Weather permitting.) 
Second Ties. 
Bosh beat Magnet | May Duke beat Lady Jano 
Deciding Course. 
May Duke bent Hush, and won the cup 
The Close Foot Stakes. 
Mr. Wilson ns he and w h Bagatelle heat Mr. Townson’s bk d Jaek's-alivo 
V. ns r '* 1 banee beat Mr. Parkinson's bk aud w d Phantom 
Mr. rownson'R lul d Burke beat Lord llective's f b The Maid of Orleans 
Air. ( Brown's be d Derwent beat Mr. Parkinson * bk and w b Little 
Kate 
Mr. Thompson's r b Jenny heat Mr. Taylor ns be b Tho Countess 
Mr. Harper ns bo and w b Mis* Fortuno ran a bye 
Second Ties. 
NOVEMBER, l $64. 
PLACE. 
DATB. 
JUDGE. 
Kineton 
Curd i ngton ( 'lub( Bedfordshire) 
Spclthorne l’uppy Cup ( Will*) 
AltcarClub (Lancashire) 
G and 7 
7, &c 
Si. to. nnd 11 
t) ami to 
Mr. Lawrence 
Mr. A. Bennett 
Newmarket Open 
( 'nledoninn St. Leger( Lanark ) 
Ashdown l’ark Champion 
(Berkshire) 
Cliatsivorth Orient Derbyshire) 
Sundorne (Salop) 
Newcastle, Northumberland, 
and Durham 
Coquet dale (Northumberland , 
13 
1G 
20 
22 and 23 
23 and 24 
28, 29, nnd 30 
Not fixed 
Blr. Nightingale 
Mr. A. Bennett 
.Mr. Nightingale 
Mr. A. Bennett 
Mr. Warwick 
DECEMBER. 
Biggnr Club (Lanark) 
Ridgway (Lancashire) 
Spelt home (.Middlesex) 
Caledonian (Lanark) 
5 
7 and 8 
7 and » 
14 
Blr. Lawrence 
JANUARY. 1895. 
The renewed trial between 
North-Western nnd South- 
Western Courser*, nt Ly- 
29 and fol. days 
FEBRUARY. 
Speltliorne (Wllti) 
Newmarket Open 
Biggar Champion (Lanark).. 
Baron Hill, Beaumaris (Angle- 
7. 8. and 9 
12 
13 
Blr. Lawrence 
M ARCH. 
Caledonian Open (Lanark) .. 
Hisjgar Open (l.annrki 
Ridgway (Lancashire) 
13 
27 
THE WILTSHIRE CHAMPION COURSING MEETING. 
(Coneludtd from page 1014.) 
Bagatelle beat Chaneo I Bliss Fortuno boat Jenny 
lJurko beat Derwent 
The owners of tho threo last ataudora mutually ogrcotl to 
divide the stakes. 
The Park Stake. 
Mr. ('. Brown’s w and bd il Beaufort bent Mr. Hall ns bd d Varna 
.Mr. Bigg n* bo aud w d Blaster of Art* beat Air. Jenkin's bk and w b 
Miss Sarah 
Mr. Harper ns bk b Barmaid beat Mr. fiownnss's be and w d Dotheram 
Seeond Ties. 
Beaufort boat Master of Arts | Barmaid ran a byo 
Deciding Course. 
Barmaid bent Beaufort, and won the 9tako 
Thi; Frith Stake. 
Mr. Wilson ns be and w b Bagatelle beat Mr. C Brown's be d Derwent 
BIr. Harper ns be und iv b Bliss Fortune beat Blr. Towmon's bk d Jaek’s- 
alivo 
Deciding Course. 
Mis* Fortune beat Bagatelle, and won the stake. 
BALDOCK CLUB COURSING MEETING. 
Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 1 und 2. 
Stewards—.!. Smyth, Esq. ; S. B. Edwabds, E*q.; G. L. Limey, Esq. 
Secretary— Mr. J. Little. Judge— Blr. Llwhexck. 
The Derby. 
Mr. Dlonkiron’s bk and w Jloiardo beat Mr. Sivorder's r Sultan 
Mr. Swordcr'* r Stumps beat Mr. Turney's f Towner 
Mr. Purser'* bk Pilgrim beat Blr. Hnnscombe's f Hector 
Mr. W. Smith's bk Spanker beat Mr. Little' s bk Laseelles 
Mr. Purser'* w Paramount beat Mr. Titchinarsh’s bk .Mantrap 
Blr. Blcnklron's bk and iv llourton beat Mr. Titehmorsh’s bk Maggot 
Blr. Little * Lumlyfoot ran a bye. 
Second Ties. 
Paramount beat Lundyfoot I Spanker beat Bourton 
Pilgrim beat Boiardo I Stumps run a bye 
Thud Ties. 
Spanker beat Pilgrim | Paramount beat Stumps 
Deciding Course. 
Spanker beat Paramount 
The Oaks. 
Mr. Purser’* red Pigeon bent Blr. Blenkiron's bk and w Bribery 
Blr. Blenkiron’s bk und w Bridesmaid bout Blr. G. Iuskip's iv and b 
Rosamond 
Blr, Hnnscombe’s bk Hindoo bent Mr. Turney’s bl Topsey 
Mr. Hanscombc's I' Hannah heat Blr. Little's hr La lteiiio 
Blr. Little'* r Letter A heat Blr. G. In-kip'* hi Blucskin 
Blr. Wilson's bk Worthless beat Mr. Smyth's bk Fly 
Second Tics. 
Worthies* heat Bridesmaid I Hindoo beat Pigeon 
Letter A beat Hannah 
Third Ties. 
Worthless boat Hindoo | Letter A run a byo 
Deciding Course. 
Worthless beat Letter A 
Friday and Saturday, Oct. 27 and 28. 
Stewards— Mr. Bowls*, Mr. Ranhell, Mr. Loxc. Captain Wyndham. 
Judge— Mr. McGbougb. 
The Great Western. 
Fourth Tits 
Integrity beat Virago | Blorquetcrie beat Bonoo 
Deciding Course. 
Morqueterie beat Integrity 
The Druid Cup. 
Deciding Course. 
Rosetta dr., nfler an undecided course | Blihlew and Lnrlie divided 
Stonehenge Stakes. For Dog Puppies. 
Thiiit Ties. 
Bran beat Loose-legs | Gipsy Prince beat Lascar 
Deeiiling Course. 
Gipsy Prince beat Bran 
Elston Stakes. For Bitch Puppies. 
Third Ties. 
Brown Holland bent Miracle | Carnation beat Latitude 
Deciding Course. 
Carnation beat Brown llolluid 
The All-aoko Stake. 
Mr. Blenkiron's w and r d Backbiter beat Blr. Smyth’s r d Marquess 
Mr. T. ln»kip'* br d Ripper beat Mr. Sworder’s bk d Sweep, 3 dr 
Blr. Blenkiron’s w and f 1» Beeswing ran a bvo 
Mr. Little'* br d Lancaster, dr, being kicked bv a horse 
Blr. T. Diskin'* bk b Rope Dancer beat Mr. lianseoinbe’s bk d 
Lcudeu Heel* • 
Second Ties. 
Ripper beat Backbiter | Rope Dancer beat Beeswing 
Deciding Coinrse 
Mr. Inskip drew Ilopo Dancer, nnd declared Ripper the winner 
Wallinoton Field Stake. 
Mr. Wilson’s West Australian heat Blr. Sworder's Sfockwell 
Mr. Inakip's Rosalie beat Blr. Honscombo's Leaden Heels 
Deciding Course. 
Rosalie beat West Australian 
Metal Hill Stakes. 
Blr. Titehmar*h* Hudibra* beat Blr. Wilson’s Alfred 
Mr. Blenkiron's Brave Bess beat Blr. Little's Landlord 
fDtciding Course. 
Brave Uc»s beat Iludibras 
Match. 
Mr. Smyth’s r d beat Mr. Drake's bk d Wave 
