_A hunt in Hongkew at such a long distance from what the bulk of us term home is not altogether a popular one on our common holiday still, such a charming day as Wednesday was in itself ample attrac-jon to bring out a large number of both riders and spectators.
The start was near the Camp Hotel at 3.30 p.m., witha big water jump immediately afterwards, the latter not notified in the advertisement. About 95 riders got away and with as little delay as possible proceeded into the heart of the lower run in Hongkew but without going so far as Hell."
The tide was a high one and well up; consequently the first obstruction was a damper to many and doubtless the chief cause of the bulk of the ponies out showing no form whatever at the jumps throughout.
The fox was the Master, assisted by the able manager of the Waterworks, but on this occasion the element was not under his control; the creeks, all more or less tidal, were very full of water, and at intervals during the run, of riders, who
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