The Archive · 1938

Last Great Obstacle

Can one imagine a better way to go, to a sportsman of his stamp? The thrill of racing a blood horse over jumps, the approach, the take-oil, the fight, and then, the last great obstacle of all, the Styx with the Happy Hunting Grounds to land on, and boots and breeches on and colours up, "Death" is but a term for such a going, but a breaking of the casket and a releasing of the undaunted spirit, which, by the very example it set his countrymen on earth, will live among them and inspire them whenever and wherever his name is mentioned.

And, if our "Hunting" and its kindred mounted pastimes can kindle and keep aflame but a spark of that brave spirit, then let us in among the blessings we t in our annual "grace before toast the men who have helped us carry it on only ch: nge involves A. H. Drummond, who has been withdrawn in favour of W. N. Renwick. The

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