The heavy and continuous rain on Wednesday seemed to preclude any chance of a hunt coming off, but the fine clear weather of the following day decided the foxes, winners of the previous hunt, Meesre. Edblad and Middleton, upon laying the paper. The ground was almost heavier than we recollect for some years and terribly trying to the ponies, but chiefly owing to the admirable pilotage of Mr. Munster Schultz the hunt was, as far as could be under the circumstances, a success. The start was from behind the Sicaw village at the usual hour, and about thirty: five riders put in an appearance. A false scent laid by the natives over a nasty wade caused accident to a number of riders. The outer Hung Jaou line was followed for some time, and the scent was traced in the direction of the "Fahwa Wade this, though not given by the foxes, was crossed the whole hunt. During the early part of the run Mr. Dallas, who was not qualified to win, led the hunt, and Ister his place was filled by Mr. Callaway. Owing mainly to the heaviness of the ground, a number of falls occurred on the fiat. One fairly heavy weight who eventually passed the figs second, parted from his pony, and was dragged some distance, receiving a nasty kick, on apparently sound ribs, as he appeared none the worse for the acci dent, At the finish, which was neighbourhood of the Bubbling Well joss house," the public had a lot of exercise in trying to find the position, but were rewarded by seeing the riders come on in good processional order and clear the final Obstacle in good form, in spite of the tired state of their mounts; Mr. Nabholz on Irkdale hended the list, the pony apparently not being overweistited by the water Dallast his. rider had taken early the run, -Next in order came Messrs. Sinclair. Sampson, Davies, and Midwood. The winner has to thank, or rather doubtless has thanked, the last named gentleman for Jending him the wherewithal and while hie compeers in Shanghat. will to provide himself with the coveted pink
regret that he is so sven to leave them, Zurich will be proud to welcome him back.
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