Sporting Intelligence. [During February-March, 1906.]

At a largely attended meeting held at the Royal Agricultural Hall on February 13th, Mr. J. Sidney Turner, the Chairman of the Kennel Club, presented Mr. E. W. Jaquet, who has been the Secretary since 1901, with a cheque for 400 guineas, an address on vellum, and a silver tea and coffee service, together with a tray, which had been subscribed for by over 400 members of dog clubs and ladies and gentlemen who are interested in the exhibition and the breeding of dogs.

According to the Reading Mercury and Berks County Paper, the South Berks on February 15th had an exciting and unpleasant experience. Hounds met at Woodley, and hunted a fox on to Bulmershe Lake, then covered with ice of very unequal thickness. The fox apparently ran across in safety, but two of the pursuing pack, going over thin ice, went through and were at once in imminent danger. The couple, however, managed to get their fore-feet on the ice, and the Hon. Secretary, Mr. W. J. Henman, with some assistance, launched an old boat and proceeded to smash through with the aid of crowbars. Proceedings were, naturally, somewhat slow, but, happily, the hounds were reached in time and taken ashore.

We have to record the death of the Right Hon. A. F. Jeffreys, M.P., which occurred on February 14th at his residence, Burkham House, Alton, Hants. Mr. Arthur Frederick Jeffreys was born in 1848. At one time Vice-President of the Central Chamber of Agriculture, and President of various agricultural societies, Mr. Jeffreys was recognised in the House as an authority on topics connected with the land. The deceased gentleman was a good all-round sportsman; at Oxford he played in his college eleven (Christ Church), and later for the M.C.C., and also for the Hampshire team in the seventies. He gained his blue at Oxford for athletics, and won the quarter-mile against Cambridge in 1869; he was a good shot, fond of hunting, and a keen preserver of foxes.

At the Leicester repository on February 17th, twelve hunters, formerly the property of the late Sir James Miller, were sold; Cave 450 gs., Nipper 430 gs., Nobbie 340 gs., The General 260 gs., Sans Loi 125 gs., and Merry Boy 100 gs., were the principal prices, the average for the twelve being £175. On the same day Mr. Hugh Owen sold Bentinck, 350 gs.; Toffy, 250 gs.; and Caliban, 200 gs. There was a large gathering at the same establishment on February 24th, when Lord Hamilton of Dalzell sent up a number of hunters. The chief prices were: Stokes, 430 gs.; Phillip, 380 gs.; Pickpocket, 200 gs.; Governor, 180 gs.; Hamos, 120 gs.; and Warwick, 100 gs. Captain E. York (Royal Dragoons) sold the following: Warwick, 135 gs.; Cheesecake, 105 gs.; The Professor and Diana, 100 gs. each.

Fulmen, by Galopin, bred by the late Prince Batthany in 1880, died at the Gorlsdorf Stud on February 18th. Sold to Count Redern in 1889, Fulmen was taken to Germany, and proved a very successful sire, his stock having won over £150,000 between 1893 and the end of last season.

A well-known sportsman in the Shires passed away on February 26th, when Mr. Hutchinson Dalby Hunt died at Caldecott at the advanced age of 91 years. A keen hunting man, Mr. Hunt attended the meets of hounds until within four years ago; he was a good all-round supporter of sports and pastimes, and in his time had bred and trained some successful horses; Playfair, winner of the Grand National in 1888, being bred by him.

We have to record with regret the death of Captain James Thomas Richard Lane Fox, which occurred at Bramham on February 26th, after a brief illness. The deceased, who was born in 1841, was Master of the Bramham Moor Foxhounds and a Deputy Lieutenant for the West Riding of Yorkshire. A portrait with biographical sketch appeared in Baily for February, 1906.

A correspondent, writing to the Field of March 3rd, says: “An interesting incident happened on Monday, when the Garth Hounds ran a fox into the ice-house in Mr. Garth’s park. The house is thatched with straw, and a bitch called Gaylass sprang on to the thatch, tore it open, seized the fox, and brought him with her down to the ground into the middle of the pack.” Gaylass is by Cheshire Partner out of Mr. Mackenzie’s Gratitude, and was bought by Mr. Gosling at Mr. Pennefeather’s sale.

For the nineteenth successive year the forage arrangements at the London Spring Horse Shows at the Royal Agricultural Hall have been carried out in the most expeditious and satisfactory manner by Messrs. Nickolls and Baker, 18, Mortimer Street, London, W. The work was performed with all the regularity and efficiency that come from long experience and personal attention to the details.

During the Council meeting of the Football Association, held on March 12th, Mr. C. W. Alcock, who was for many years Hon. Sec. and subsequently elected a Vice-President, was presented by his colleagues with a handsome gold watch as a small token of esteem on the occasion of the fortieth anniversary of his unbroken service to Association football. The presentation was made by Lord Kinnaird in an admirable speech, and was supported by Messrs. J. C. Clegg (Chairman) and C. Crump. Mr. Alcock, in his reply, referred to the good football had done to millions of people, inducing them to spend their time in the open air and away from possibly squalid surroundings.

Captain W. G. Smyth, J.P., of South Elkington Hall, Louth, Lincolnshire, had, says the Sportsman, his 150th ride to hounds this season on March 10th. He has hunted with five different packs.

Writing to the Field from the Frensham Pond Hotel, Mr. G. A. W. Griffiths gives the following: An extraordinary find here last Saturday (March 10th) may perhaps interest many of your angling readers. My son, seeing, as he thought, a dead duck floating on the water took boat and went for it, but found, to his great surprise, two pike locked together by the jaws—of course dead. Naturally the incident has caused much local interest, and several persons came along yesterday to see for themselves the strange partnership. The fish weigh about 2 lb. and 4 lb. respectively, and the very curious part is that the head of the larger is crammed into the mouth of the smaller to its utmost holding capacity, rendering a further extension of the latter’s jaws impossible. The general theory is that a desperate fight (certainly to a finish) was the cause of so singular an incident.

We regret to record the death of the veteran huntsman, Frank Goodall, which occurred at the residence of his son, at Acton, on March 16th. Goodall was seventy-five years of age.

The Duchess of Sutherland had an alarming experience at the meet of the Quorn Hounds on March 16th, at Frisby-on-the-Wreake. Just as hounds were moving off to draw Cream Gorse, her grace’s horse slipped up, and fell on its side, and the duchess was thrown right into the midst of a crowd of motor-cars, carriages and horses. She sustained some injury to one leg, and could take no part in the day’s sport, being conveyed in her motor-car to her hunting quarters, Pickwell Manor.

In the unavoidable absence of the Duke of Westminster, the Earl of Shrewsbury made a presentation to Mr. W. Brown, of Nantwich, in recognition of an act of gallantry displayed during a recent run of the South Cheshire Foxhounds. Mr. Reginald Corbet, the Master, had endangered his life in attempting to save three hounds from a deep and flooded stream in the neighbourhood of Nantwich, when Mr. Brown plunged in and rescued the exhausted Master. The presentation consisted of a handsome silver tray with tea and coffee service.

Major Deacon, the Master of the East Essex Foxhounds, sustained a nasty accident. While taking a high hedge, his horse fell back upon him. The muscles of his leg were strained and bruised, and he was otherwise injured. It is feared he will be unable to hunt again this season.

The inhabitants of Goosnargh (Lancashire) organised a hunt after a fox, which they assumed was responsible for the disappearance of many prize poultry lately. The thief, however, says the Sportsman, was found to be a fine dog badger, weighing nearly 28-lb., which was trapped in his hole, together with his family, at Blake Hall.

Among the stands at the Horse Shows at the Royal Agricultural Hall we notice, as usual, that of the Molassine Co., Ltd., of 36, Mark Lane, London, E.C. This firm has the pleasure of counting the owners of many of the prize-winning horses among its customers, a good testimony to the value of the food. The champion mare at the Shire Horse Show, Sussex Bluegown, we understand has been fed on Molassine Meal.

Turf.

HURST PARK.

February 16th.—The Molesey Handicap of 250 sovs.; two miles.

Mr. C. Hibbert’s b. h. Royal Rouge, by Florizel II.—Red Enamel, aged, 11st. 5lb. J. Nightingall 1

Mr. A. Stedall’s Gavel, 5 yrs., 10st. J. Dillon 2

Prince Hatzfeldt’s Cossack Post, aged, 12st. Mr. Hastings 3

10 to 1 agst. Royal Rouge.

February 17th.—The February Maiden Hurdle Race of 250 sovs.; two miles.

Mr. Imber’s b. h. Sandboy, by Ravensbury—Sandblast, 6 yrs., 12st. 3lb. J. Hare 1

Mr. George Edwardes’ ch. c. Knight of the Garter, 4 yrs., 10st. 7lb. F. Mason 2

Mr. A. Stedall’s bl. c. Leopold, 4 yrs., 10st. 7lb. J. Dillon 3

5 to 4 on Sandboy.

WARWICK CLUB MEETING.

February 22nd.—The Leamington Grand Annual Handicap Steeplechase of 200 sovs.; three miles.

Lord G. Grosvenor’s br. h. Noble Lad, by Noble Chieftain—The Lady, aged, 10st. 12lb. J. Conway 1

Mr. H. Hardy’s b. g. Tom West, aged, 10st. 10lb. H. Murphy 2

Mr. Cotton’s ch. g. Phil May, aged, 12st. 7lb. J. Owens 3

2 to 1 agst. Noble Lad.

HAYDOCK PARK MEETING.

February 24th.—The Great Central Handicap Steeplechase of 200 sovs.; three miles.

Mr. John Widger’s b. m. Northern Light IV., by Blairfinde—False Dawn, aged, 11st. 11lb. Owner 1

Sir Peter Walker’s br. g. Royal Drake, aged, 12st. 4lb. J. O’Brien 2

Mr. P. E. Speakman’s bl. g. Buckaway II., aged, 11st. 9lb. A. Newey 3

6 to 4 on Northern Light IV.

SANDOWN PARK MEETING.

March 1st.—The Liverpool Trial Steeplechase of 200 sovs.; about three miles and a half.

Mr. J. S. Morrison’s br. g. John M.P., by Britannic—Guiding Star, aged, 11st. W. Taylor 1

Mr. A. Gorham’s ch. g. Wolf’s Folly, aged, 10st. 9lb. T. Fitton 2

Mr. J. W. Philipps’ br. g. Crautacaun, aged, 10st. 9lb. I. Anthony 3

3 to 1 on John M.P.

March 2nd.—The Grand Military Gold Cup of 445 sovs.; three miles.

Mr. R. F. Eyre’s ch. g. Royal Blaze, by Royal Exchange—Searchlight, 6 yrs., 12st. Capt. L. Denny 1

Mr. R. C. de Crespigny’s b. g. Prince Tallyrand, aged, 12st. Capt. de Crespigny 2

Capt. C. Cradock’s b. h. Prizeman, 6 yrs., 11st. 9lb. Owner 3

100 to 8 agst. Royal Blaze.

March 3rd.—The Grand Military Handicap Steeplechase of 200 sovs.; two miles and a half.

Mr. C. Bewicke’s b. c. Ticket o’ Leave, by Prisoner—Primula, 5 yrs., 10st. 12lb. Mr. A. Fitzgerald 1

Gen. Hamilton’s b. m. Olive, aged, 10st. 11lb. Capt. Stacpoole 2

Capt. L. S. Denny’s b. g. Matchboard, 6 yrs., 11st. 7lb. Owner 3

100 to 8 agst. Ticket o’ Leave.

The United Service Steeplechase of 150 sovs.; two miles.

Mr. C. Bewicke’s b. g. Glamore, by Eglamour, dam’s ped. unknown, aged, 12st. 7lb. Owner 1

Mr. C. Bewicke’s br. c. John Shark, 4 yrs., 10st. 7lb. Capt. Stacpoole 2

Mr. Hugh Ashton’s ch. g. Sanctimonious, 5 yrs., 12st. Mr. Forsythe 3

7 to 4 agst. Glamore.

NATIONAL HUNT AND WARWICK.

March 8th.—The National Hunt Steeplechase of 1,000 sovs.; four miles and about 150 yards.

Mr. W. Charter’s ch. g. Count Rufus, by Wise Count, dam by Arraby, aged, 12st. 3lb. Mr. A. Gordon 1

Mr. C. W. Wadsworth’s b. h. Port Light II., aged, 12st. 3lb. Hon. A. Hastings 2

Capt. James Foster’s ch. h. Lara, 5yrs., 11st. 8lb. Capt. R. H. Collis 3

25 to 1 agst. Count Rufus.

The National Hunt Juvenile Steeplechase of 500 sovs.; for maiden four-year-olds; 11st. 7lb. each; two miles and a quarter.

Mr. B. W. Parr’s ch. f. Nanoya, by Winkfield—Elissa Mr. H. Persse 1

Mr. J. Chamberlin’s br. c. English Oak Mr. Watson 2

Mr. Owen J. Williams’ ch. f. Irish Poplin Mr. Fergusson 3

7 to 1 agst. Nanoya.

The Warwick Handicap Steeplechase of 200 sovs.; two miles and three-quarters.

Mr. F. Bibby’s b. g. Comfit, by Butterscotch, dam by Clanronald—K.T., aged, 12st. F. Mason 1

Sir Peter Walker’s br. g. Royal Drake, aged, 11st. 11lb. E. Sullivan 2

Lord Howard de Walden’s b. g. Centre Board, 6 yrs., 11st. 11lb. J. Cain 3

6 to 4 agst. Comfit.

HURST PARK.

March 10th.—The New Century Steeplechase of 437 sovs,; two miles.

Mr. C. T. Garland’s br. g. Oatlands, by Waterford—Blanche Nef, 6 yrs., 12st. H. Aylin 1

Mr. T. Clyde’s br. g. Sachem, 5 yrs., 12st. J. O’Brien 2

Sir Henry Randall’s b. or br. c. Frisky Bill, 4yrs., 10st. Mr. Rollason 3

100 to 7 agst. Oatlands.

Racquets.

March 9th.—At Prince’s Club, the Military Championship Doubles; 2nd Batt. Highland Light Infantry (Lieut. H. Balfour-Bryant, M.V.O., and Lieut. P. Bramwell-Davies, the holders) beat 4th. Batt. King’s Royal Rifles (Major S. F. Mott and Lieut. G. T. Lee) by four games to one.

March 17th.—At Prince’s Club, the Military Championship Singles: Major S. H. Sheppard, D.S.O. (Royal Engineers), beat Lieut. H. Balfour-Bryant, M.V.O. (2nd Batt. Highland Light Infantry), the holder, by three games to two.

Coursing.

February 23rd.—The Waterloo Cup, Mr. H. Hardy’s f. d. Hoprend, by Forgotten Fashion—Heirloom, beat Mr. S. S. Death’s w. bk. d. Dividend Deferred, by Grampus—Dark Dame.

February 23rd.—The Waterloo Purse, Mr. R. J. Hannam nom. (Mr. A. Forster’s) f. b. Formula, by Pateley Bridge—Forest Fairy, and Mr. W. Ward nom. (Mr. T. Graham’s) Game ’Un, by Tara—Glenvera, divided.

February 23rd.—The Waterloo Plate, Mr. H. Birkbeck’s bd. b. Neolithic, by Father Flint—Filagree, and Mr. R. H. Whitworth nom. (Mr. H. Hardy’s) bd. d. p. Howtown, by Father Flint—Heirloom, divided.

Football.

February 17th.—At Queen’s Club, Oxford v. Cambridge, latter won by 3 goals to 1.†

February 17th.—At Belfast, Ireland v. England, latter won by 5 goals to 0.†

February 24th.—At Dublin, Ireland v. Scotland, latter won by 13 points to 6.*

March 3rd.—At Edinburgh, Scotland v. Wales, latter won by 2 goals to 0.†

March 3rd.—At Aldershot, Corinthians v. Army, drawn, 1 goal each.†

March 7th.—At Oxford, the University v. United Services, former won by 5 goals 3 points to 1 goal 1 try.*

March 10th.—At Queen’s Club, Royal Navy v. The Army, Army won by 5 goals to 2.†

March 10th.—At Belfast, Ireland v. Wales, former won by 8 points to 3.*

March 10th.—At Exeter, Devon v. Durham (County Championship final), former won by 11 points to 0.*

* Under Rugby Rules.

† Under Association Rules.

Baily’s Magazine

OF

Sports and Pastimes.

DIARY FOR MAY, 1906.

Day of Month. Day of Week. OCCURRENCES.

1 Tu Newmarket First Spring, Worcester and United Hunt (Lingfield) Races.

2 W Two Thousand Guineas, Worcester and Hexham Races.

3 Th Newmarket, Hexham, Thirsk, Isle of Wight, and Newport (Mon.) Races.

4 F One Thousand Guineas, Thirsk, Isle of Wight and Newport (Mon.) Races.

5 S Windsor Races.

6 S Third Sunday after Easter.

7 M Folkestone, Shirley Hunt and Pershore Races.

8 Tu Chester, Aldershot and Pershore Races.

9 W Chester Cup, Aldershot, Newton Abbot and Shincliffe Races.

10 Th Chester and Newton Abbot Races.

11 F Kempton Park, Ripon and Keele Park Races.

12 S Kempton Park (Great Jubilee Stakes), Ripon and Keele Park Races.

13 S Fourth Sunday after Easter.

14 M Southwell and Wye Races.

15 Tu Newmarket Second Spring and Southwell Races.

16 W Newmarket Stakes and West Somerset (Crewkerne) Races.

17 Th Newmarket and West Somerset Races.

18 F Gatwick, Haydock Park and Hamilton Park Races.

19 S Gatwick, Haydock Park and Hamilton Park Races.

20 S Rogation Sunday.

21 M Nottingham Hunt Races.

22 Tu York and Bath Races.

23 W York and Bath Races.

24 Th Doncaster, Salisbury and Hamilton Park Races.

25 F Doncaster and Salisbury Races.

26 S Harpenden Races.

27 S Sunday after Ascension.

28 M Southwell Races.

29 Tu Epsom Races.

30 W The Derby.

31 Th Epsom Races.

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