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 RECORDS 
 
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 CALCUTTA PAPERCHASES 
 
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 C. C. M. 
 
 CALCUTTA : 
 
 Printed and Published by S. N. Banerjee, “ Englishman” Press, 
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 *" Sevebal of my friends having expressed a desire to 
 
 have the records of old paperchasing days, I have collected 
 ■ . all the accounts I could find, and had them reprinted in 
 book form, and I hope the reading of them will warm the 
 heart of many an old paperchaser, whether in this country 
 or at home. As far as 1 can make out the first attempt at 
 paperchasing was made some time in 1870, the leaders in 
 ■^.^the institution being Crooke, Brancker, Alexander, Landale, 
 ^ Sam Carlisle, George Fox, etc., followed a couple of years 
 later by Job Trotter, Fred. Carlisle, Charlie Moore and 
 V others, and though in those days the fields were smaller and 
 ^ a gallery non-existent, the fun was as keen as now to those 
 ^ who did ride regularly in them. It should, however, be 
 ^ mentioned that at this time a pack of Fox Hounds was 
 ^ annually imported and sold afoer the hunting season to 
 Regiments up-country. This coupled with such paper- 
 ^ chasing as there was, provided for those wants of riding men 
 which later were met by the greater development of paper- 
 chasing, when, for vaiious causes, hunting had to be abandon- 
 
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 ed. This greater development set in about 1876, and there 
 Avere then two seasons, the first in the cold weather and the 
 second in the early part of the rains. The commencement 
 of the monsoon paperchases heralded the inauguration 
 that year of the Monsoon Sky Races, and the combination 
 gave a noticeable impetus to the sense of sport in our com^ 
 munity, which brought about a large addition to the ranks 
 of local sportsmen, and the acquiring of many a horse of the 
 paperchase stjimp by men who had before been content to 
 tramp about on foot. In this year also the paperchases 
 were for the first time reported in the press, which crowned 
 them with a halo of prestige before wanting. The articles 
 which appeared in the Statesman under the heading of 
 Midsummer Madness,” signed F. Golightly, appear to have 
 originated the model which future writers followed, and in- 
 cluded accounts of all the local amusements afloat. Since 
 then the paperchases have been kept regularly going in the 
 cold weather. Although the new Railway and civilization 
 generally have driven us quite out of Ballygunge, an exten- 
 sive and most suitable part of the country round Jodpur is 
 still available, and will be for many years, I hope. The 
 popularity of this sort of sport is so well known that it is 
 unnecessary for me to say anything about it. Let the un- 
 believer find his way out to Jodpur on any paperchase morn- 
 ing, and he will be more than surprised to see the large 
 number of people who find their way to see a paperchase at 
 such an early hour, while the Cup day seems to be the signal 
 for a regular exodus of every person in Calcutta, who can 
 raise a crock or pay twelve annas for a ticca.” Amongst 
 them may be seen the winner of the first paperchase Cup 
 together with two or three well-known sportsmen who took 
 part in the first chase in 1870. The addition of an Average 
 Cup last, and this year, has no doubt added very consider- 
 ably to the interest taken in the weekly meets, while a cup 
 for the heavy weights have also been presented by a sports- 
 
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 man who has won the Cup on more than one occasion, and 
 whose record of spills and broken bones, not to speak of 
 horses killed in paperchasing, will be difficult to beat. 
 
 I have to thank Messrs. Moore, Millet and Mr. Saunders 
 of the Englishman for helping me to get these records 
 which I hope may recall many a good morning’s run to all 
 who read them and induce them if they have given it up to 
 begin again. 
 
 C, C. M, 
 
 Calcutta, November 1889. 
 

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 1870-71. 
 
 The first paperchase was held some time in 1870. 
 Riding men alone knew of the proposed meeting. Such a 
 thing had not been heard of before, and few took the least 
 interest in it. It was agreed to meet outside one of the 
 chummeries on the south side of Baliygunge, and a meet 
 there was. How different to those of the present day ! A 
 baker’s dozen was the number, but they were all on riding in- 
 tent. Crooke on“ Billycock” and Brancker on“ Barwang” were 
 to be the hares ; these two gentlemen being in fact the origina- 
 tors of the hunt. Cast your eyes over the winners on the 
 first two pages of the appendix to the Baliygunge Association 
 Rules, and you will see the names of men and horses, Crooke 
 figuring as “ Mr. Alipore.” There was a glorious uncertainty 
 in this chase'; the destination was unknown, and thoughts 
 were most bent on the paper than on hard riding. 
 
 But we are off up a lane along a foot-path into a field, 
 where we negotiate the first jump which was but a small ditch 
 and bank. This brings us into a garden ; a gateway is com- 
 pletely blocked, and it is evident that the hares have jumped 
 the fence into the lane. Readers can mark the place now 
 under a different aspect. It is just on the west side of Milton 
 & Co.’s school. Horses were then but little accustomed to 
 “ lepping such refusals, such objurgations and smoky 
 language ! The same fence would now be cleared by a 
 dozen riders abreast, but all things must end, and 'pro peudor! 
 A man on a Burmah pony is the first to clear the obstacle. 
 To him follow the late Captain G. Loch, then A. D. C. 
 to the Lieutenant-Governor, and a man on an English 
 horse. A longish interval separates the rest. The chase 
 then bears to the left comes through the Gurriah Hat Road 
 over the Railway crossing and into the open country to the 
 right. Ail this time there is but little jumping, such as it is 
 being quite natural. In the open a succession of banks and 
 
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 ditches is met with. This is considered high jinks, till 
 jumping into a brinjal garden the leaders are met by one of 
 the high fences that usually surround such gardens. Presently 
 a voice from the depths “ Take the last jump, gentlemen !” 
 Hallo ! Crooke and Brancker are seen just behind the 
 high fence with their horses down in a deep ditch. The 
 other riders drop in one by one though the number was di- 
 minished to ten. Then, as now the finish was near Jodpur 
 station. All go home highly pleased, and think it is rather 
 fun. And so ended the first Calcutta paperchase. 
 
 Of that baker’s dozen about four are still in Calcutta, 
 but they don’t ride as much as they rode then, for it was more 
 than 17 years ago 1 
 
 After the first paperchase there were one or two more of 
 a similar nature in the vicinity of Ballygunge, and they 
 were then discontinued, the weather being considered too 
 hot. 
 
 Meantime Crooke and Montie Stewart had gone to live 
 at Burra Bagh House, Tollygunge. This is the large house 
 standing away by itself on the right of the road after leaving 
 Tollygunge. In November 1870 Crooke gave out he was 
 going to give us a regular twister in the direction of Tolly- 
 gunge. More interest had now begun to be taken in this 
 class of riding. Expectation was great, and the morning 
 appointed saw something like thirty or forty horsemen as- 
 sembled outside the gateway in the road. Several knew 
 pretty well what would take place, others went out of mere 
 curiosity with no fixed idea of what they would do. Crooke 
 on “ Billycock” and Brancker on “ Barwang” were again to 
 show the way, and right well they did it. 
 
 The start was down a lane running eastwards from the 
 road and nearly opposite the outside gateway of Burra 
 Bagh House; then, turning left-handed, the first artificial 
 jump in the form of a hurdle appeared in a Calcutta paper- 
 chase course. This was soon laid flat by the field. But the 
 
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 tl'lnmpli was not of long duration. Crooke was not fond of 
 lialf-hearted riders. His motto was “Jump you must, or 
 be left behind.” So the next fence was a high one made of 
 strong bamboos ; and outside a small enclosure, any other way 
 (except that by which you came) being also barred. This was 
 joy to the few, sorrow to the many* Aitchison on “Red Prince” 
 William Thomas on “The Fenian,” David Landale on “Norma/* 
 Apperley on “ Cock Robin,” Downing, S. Carlisle^ Thurburn 
 and Millett are over it and away. The usual refusals follow^ 
 while several look on waiting for the way to be cleared. This 
 was subsequently done by Johnston Smith on “The Doctor/* 
 the two practically sitting upon the rails, and crushing them 
 down. This lets loose the pent up, and nov/ delighted crowd. 
 Th en succeed two or three small jumps, half natural and 
 half artificial, until an impediment in the ground appears — a 
 veritable chasm ten or twelve feet wide, with water running 
 about a foot-and-a-half below its banks. — Again is the motto 
 brought into play. All methods of getting round are barred. 
 Harden your heart, for in, through, over or under you must 
 go. William Thomas makes a bold attempt on “The Fenian,” 
 but something puts the horse a little out of his stride, and 
 not obtaining sufficient bite with his hind feet on landing 
 his hind legs slip into the water. But the two are not to be 
 denied, and it does not take them along to be out and off 
 again. Two or three jump in, and after frantic struggles 
 scramble out. Two or three more flounder through by a way 
 somewhat easier where a ditch joins the stream ; while a 
 rider on a grey horse is walking up the centre asking if “any 
 fellow can tell a fellow how to get out of this.” Meantime 
 there has been grief untold. Some are fathoming the bot- 
 toms of ditches, others are for ever on the “ refuse,’* while 
 others think “discretion is the better part of valour” and give 
 it up. Among those who thus met with grief may be noticed 
 Bourke, a Barrister, since added to the list of murdered 
 
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 Irish landlords. But let us get forward with the first flioht 
 mostly composed of the same riders who were to the fore ia 
 the first instance. Not one of these has yet been left behind. 
 They now swing round to the right and cross the Gurriah Hat 
 and Tollygunge road half a mile beyond the further turn 
 of the present steeplechase course. Still bearing to the right 
 a fence with a ditch and drop the other side meets the view. 
 Nowhere is a better illustration of the inferior jumping 
 knowledge possessed bj^' the horses of those days. With the 
 best men and best riders that Calcutta could produce not one 
 could accomplish this fence for the first time of asking, and 
 some not till after two or three refusals. The first man the 
 other side ‘"slithered” underneath horse and all, leaving the 
 upper rails untouched. This brings them to a strip of grass 
 which runs alongside Tolly’s Nullah, and is about two hund- 
 red yards at the back of the present race stand. And here 
 the pace is increased somewhat, the going at times having 
 hitherto been heavy. 
 
 But the end is not yet : Turn to the right up a lane and 
 then suddenly to the left, and the riders are confronted with 
 a brick wall. Over go the majority of the string, now well 
 drawn out, and through some gardens only to meet with 
 another brick wall. Aitchison — not by the way Sir Charles 
 of that ilk — is now leading, but weight, distance and strong 
 leaping has told its tale on “ Red Prince,” and he comes down 
 smashing his rider’s collar bone, and to this pair must be ac- 
 corded premier honour, for this was the end. For the rest 
 it may be said that lapse of time has effaced from memory 
 the various links in the chain of riders. 
 
 This was a rare chase, four miles at least, not such an 
 artificial course as has now to be encountered, and never a 
 mud wall. The water jump was an especial feature. One of 
 the hares cleared it, and it was said one of the field did 
 likewise. If it was so, the names can be narrowed down to 
 Downing or Apperley. 
 
1872-78. 
 
 There are no regular records of what happened during 
 this period of six years beyond the records of two Paper- 
 chase Cups, which were run for in March 1874 and February 
 1876, and some accounts which appeared in the Statesman 
 from the able pen of “ F. Golightly.” 
 
 THE PAPERCHASE CUP. 
 
 March 1874. 
 
 The field numbered a round dozen including Millett, 
 Alexander, Eck, George Fox on The Marquis,” Roberts on 
 Red Deer,” &c. 
 
 The start w^as from the left of the Gurriah Hat Road 
 near the old kennels, then down by the Railway towards 
 Jodpore and across the high ground towards the Sandy 
 lane, through the old gates and old brick wall to the finish 
 on the Red Road. 
 
 “ Red Deer ” let out closely followed by “ The Marquis” 
 and Mr. Eck for the first part of the journey when “ Red 
 Deer ” increased his lead considerably and showed a clear 
 ten lengths at the water jump, about a mile from the start. 
 Here he refused twice, but eventually was forced over, 
 knocking off his rider’s topee on landing. By this time half 
 a dozen of the field, including Eck, Fox and Millett had 
 shot ahead, and were leading alternately at a good pace. In 
 the paddy field by the Sandy lane, ** The Marquis” made a 
 mistake which let “ Red Deer” come up again, and the pair 
 raced neck and neck up the lane 50 yards behind Eck, whose 
 mount was going strong, but his horse ran out a hundred yards 
 before the last jump leaving “ Red Deer” and “ Marquis'’ to 
 finish. The latter, although the fresher of the pair, ran 
 out, and before he could be turned round Red Deer” had 
 passed the winning post the winner of the first Paperchase 
 
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 Cup. He was a small horse, just over 14-1 and the perse- 
 vering way in which his sporting owner brought him home 
 after losing so much ground at the water jump, was most 
 creditable. The gallery was not large, but the cheers that 
 greeted the winner were of the heartiest ; and so ended the 
 first Paperchase Cup. 
 
 Vith February 1876. 
 
 The morning of the 16th February saw a goodly com- 
 pany of spectators assem!)led to witness the struggle for 
 this trophy, as a wind up to a very successful paperchase 
 season. Eight men faced the starter, who all meant “going,’’ 
 and, when the word was given, the pace was a regular 
 cracker led by “ Jolly Boy” who took the lead from the 
 start, and was never caught. The course commenced near 
 the sheep-pens, crossing the Bed Koad, the paper leading 
 over some natural bunds, and the remains of an old artifi- 
 cial jump, round to the right across to the mud wall, which 
 all negotiated in fine style, one veteran chaser taking the 
 wing of the jump as the wall was not big enough. Here 
 there was a sharp turn through a patch of jungle and gardens, 
 to two hurdles some sixty yards apart, then away to the left, 
 with more natural jumps down to a hurdle in a hollow. At 
 this point “ Jolly Boy’' had a commanding lead, and, as 
 the others came up, there were shouts from the Cavalry look- 
 ing on “ to put on the steam.’’ The next jump of any im- 
 portance was the water, which all got safely oyer, followed a 
 little further on by a mud wall double. The course now laid 
 over a portion of the old steeplechase country of 1870-71 
 and the jumps came fast and thick. Two small mud walls 
 and one with a ditch in front full of water had to be got 
 over, but this last obstacle unseated Mr. Bobstick, who 
 now became out of the hunt. A little later “ Duchess” 
 brought her rider to grief, and at the next wall the scene 
 
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 of tlie Badger’s disaster, the rider of Mariner” had a 
 narrow escape, but with a pair of strong arms and long 
 spurs, he righted himself again, and eventually passed the 
 post second, though a long way behind ‘'Jolly Boy,” who won 
 easily. “Duchess” was third, and the Veteran on “Mare/of 
 Kent” fourth. Mr. Bartlett’s victory appeared very popular, 
 and no doubt the best horse won. It w'as unfortunate that 
 some others who had entered were unable to start, but in my 
 humble opinion the result would have been the same. “Jolly 
 Boy” sometimes has a playful trick of cannoning other horses 
 at jumps, but on this occasion his owner appeared deter- 
 mined there should be no complaints on that score, as the 
 result proved. Long may he live to drink out of his cup 
 which, we understand, is to be sent to the American 
 Centenial Exhibition. 1 had almost forgot to mention that 
 the paper was carefully laid by two old hands at the game, 
 and the style in which they took everything without a mis- 
 take, was the admiration of those who were fortunate enough 
 to see them. The course was probably rather over 2^ miles 
 and the time of the winner 9jf minutes. 
 
 “ BALLIE PAPIER.” 
 
 MIDSUMMER MADNESS. 
 
 Consternation is in Chowringhee ! The catastrophe 
 has come with a hideous suddenness which has struck us 
 dumb ! The Monsoon has burst ! I didn’t see it, I have 
 missed it annually. I have it, however, from a reliable eye- 
 witness. He hails from the Sunderbuns, and says he was 
 on the look out, because his new barometer was so fearfully 
 agitated, that he knew something must burst ! Visions of 
 the train of woes which the visitation may bring with it 
 have temporarily paralyzed the community. We picture 
 the speedy conversion of tennis lawns, raccpiet courts, and 
 polo holds, into spots for the splashing of frogs and fishes. 
 
Where before, our emotion was all elation, now all is des- 
 pondency. Rachel dying to disport herself, refuseth to be 
 comforted. Conversaziones, glee parties, concerts, being no 
 vent for pent up physical energy, but increase Chow- 
 ringhee’s crossness. For conversation, it careth not. Songs 
 soothe it not, nay rather they serve the ends of sarcasm. 
 The voice of the snarler we heard him complain in' the 
 drawing room (after a melody well executed by an accom- 
 plished amateur.) 
 
 Swans sing before they die; ’twere no bad thing. 
 
 If some would kindly die before they sing — 
 
 And again in the Institute (after the finest fiddling of the 
 greatest of all Invernizzis) : 
 
 When Orpheus played he moved old Nick, 
 
 But he moves nothing but his fiddle stick, 
 
 Even the Garden of Eden is in disfavour. Female petu- 
 lence has ascribed to that hollowed spot, attributes far from 
 paradisical, and whilst roaming in its classic shades, actually 
 wished itself away to either side of Jordan, or anywhere. 
 
 I have merely jotted down these few signs of the times, 
 by way of preface to some agreeable information I have 
 to impart. I have received a highly ornamented card 
 (and am much obliged for this delicate attention) announc- 
 ing that there is to be a paperchase on Wednesday next. 
 The meet will be at 6 A. M., sharp, at the “old kennels” on the 
 Gurriah Hat Road, whence spectators, and roadsters who 
 prefer the ’ammer ’ammer 'ammer business, can see a good 
 deal of fun. The hard riders who I know will be many, 
 are sure to have their morning’s woik cut out, for the foxes 
 are staunch and strong — Mr. Latham and Mr. Borrock — The 
 falling will be so soft that a well-executed crumpler will be 
 a positive pleasure, which may be balm to the cravers. 
 In anticipation of sharp burst, we saw the “Gadha” 
 getting a pipe-opener round the racecourse the other 
 
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 morning. He looked as gay and frisky as his sporting 
 owner, and was going like a two year old with his tail 
 curled over his back as stiff as little AnnaichyV’ If a 
 good field turns out, and the ladies can patronise them, 
 no doubt, the cups of bliss of the great promoters will be 
 full. 
 
 T hope this crumb may be some consolation to Chow- 
 ringhee in her distress. May it soon be in my power to 
 offer other crumbs. It may be so if I overheard aright 
 the whispers about the next Ball which are growing more 
 audible. It seems the only difficulty is the selection of a 
 suitable anniversary to commemorate. I suggest either the 
 21st June, or 3rd July, or both ! The former is the longest 
 day. Let us add to its honour by making it the longest 
 night. On the latter the dog days begin. Days for what ? 
 Days for the dogs to dance of course. To quote a local 
 poet : “ For every doggie he has his day on which to begin 
 
 to dance.’' And let the 3rd of July be ours — Salaam jee ! 
 
 F. GOLIGHTLY, 
 
 MIDSUMMER MADNESS. 
 
 Balls, Faper-chases, Polo-matches, commemorative—^ 
 dinners. Scene — Calcutta. Dramatis Personae — Enervated 
 Anglo-Indians. Time — May-June. Quite enough to take 
 away one’s breath. What a change has come o’er the spirit 
 of the scene ! What an awakening is here ! Where the 
 listlessness and the torpor of the past ? Fled, fled to the hills 
 and far away. May it please our sweet cousins who have 
 migrated to Simla to meditate that in our madness (save the 
 mark) we cannot only exist in the plains, but be happy 
 even in midsummer ! 
 
 The Ball, really the most delightful of the year as I 
 have over and over again been assured — 
 
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 Ye gods ! How sweetl}^ gossop falls. 
 
 From lips of beauties — after balls. 
 
 Is now a thing of the past, 
 
 So I speak not of that. 
 
 The music stopped, the lights expired, 
 
 The dance is o'er, crowds retired. 
 
 And all those smiling cheeks have flown. 
 
 And, to interpolate a little thing of my own" (as the 
 Parish Clerk remarked when he gave out a hymn of 
 his own composition.) ‘‘Policeman Roche is left alone !" 
 
 A commemorative dinner is as secret and mysterious 
 as the rites of Freemasons and Mormons so I cannot speak 
 of that knowing only : — 
 
 That Eton’s sons are there to-night, 
 
 And Lord how great would be their mirth, 
 
 If fate would lift them from the earth 
 And set them all with magic jump. 
 
 Squat down beside the Brocas Clump. 
 
 Beyond therefore, mentioning in a whisper, .that if 
 busy rumour speaks true and frivolity has its way, other 
 balls are things of the not distant future. I have merely 
 to speak of the Paperchase and Polo match, which are both 
 worthy of record. 
 
 Paperchase . — Marching orders for the morning of the 
 3rd of June having been sent round from the boudoir to the 
 stable, there was a general girding up of girths, and appli- 
 cation of momorgan to hunting' saddles, and at the meet 
 there has seldom before been seen such a gathering. Fully 
 40 people on horseback, including four or five ladies, and 
 mirahile dictu, three or four barouches, the occupants of 
 which, apart from their keen appreciation of sport in all its 
 phases, perhaps, had in their minds the adage. 
 
 JMyrtilla rising with the daws. 
 
 Steals blushes from the rosy morn. 
 
 But if Myrtilla sleeps till ten, 
 
 Aurora steals them back again. 
 
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 The foxes were two noted performers, the very boys to 
 make the field cry “ Capivi” as old Jorrocks used to say, and 
 were carried by Chuckerbere, and Countess, the latter with 
 that elegant rider Mr. Latham up, to whom the thanks of 
 tlie community are principally due for the morning’s sport. 
 After the usual law had been given a field of 25 horsemen 
 rushed off in pursuit, amongst whom we recognised several 
 old friends steered by the accustomed hands. Firstly, the 
 corky “ Bachelor,” who, until he was thrown off the scent near 
 the finish (perhaps by a bunch of “ stinking” violets), led 
 the whole way, and next in close attendance were Duchess, 
 Mephistopheles (the original imp with the diabolical 
 pedigree) the Man of Kent, Red Deer, Charlton, the Badger 
 Abbess, Jute Butts, and Mr. Sunder on the Gadha.” The 
 ground was soft, the jumping very sweet, and the pace so 
 hot that in a very brief space after the foxes bad got safely 
 to earth, the leaders were down on them. Duchess and 
 Mephistopheles were first, and raced “ sixteen annas” side by 
 side at the last jump, a big mud wall with a ditch at the 
 near side, both landing over in fine form ; but Duchess get- 
 ting just the best of it at the finish came in first, much to 
 the delight of her enthusiastic rider, the Man being close 
 behind, Mephistopheles third. Bachelor fourth, and a swarm of 
 nags fifth, but the.‘‘ Gadha” being last got the prize. There 
 were several spills, and I am sorry to say that a young lady 
 who was going in a plucky style came to grief, but I believe 
 she was not hurt. A capital chase and a capital course was the 
 universally expressed sentiment, and I recommend the lovers 
 of this sport, which, in the absence of the real thing is the 
 best substitute going for “ the sport of kings and the himage 
 of war with all the excitement and only five and twenty per 
 cent, of the danger,” to keep their horses in wind, for when 
 the monsoon bursts there will be another chase, which I hope 
 may be as successful as this one. 
 
 F. GOLTGHTLY.” 
 
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 MIDSUMMER MADNESS. 
 
 The paperchase of 14th June 1876 will be ever memor- 
 able in the annals of paper-hunting in the East. I speak of 
 it as a likely crumb oi comfort for disconsolate Chowringhee, 
 I used quite a wrong expression — I should have said 
 loaf. It was consumed to the last mouthful. All I spoke 
 of was — the foxes were staunch ; the riding was hard ; the 
 field was large ; the ladies patronized it. The falling was 
 so pleasant that some gentlemen could not be satiated, 
 
 The Meet was at the old kennels on the Gurriah Hat 
 Road. More people than before attended. They came in 
 barouches, buggies, phaetons and tum-tums. The ordinary 
 trafHc was temporarily suspended. The patient ryot had 
 to take his hackery into the ditch to get by. The people of 
 the hustis didn’t know what they had come out to see, but 
 brats and all came out to look. It was an inspiriting scene 
 and worthy the pen of a Pomponius Ego. I counted up to 
 40 people on horseback, but then got thrown out by that 
 irrepressible “ Gadha.” Like the little pig and the peasant, 
 he kicked up such a bobery that 1 couldn’t count him at all. 
 The elite of the fair and the festive of the human race were 
 there, and most of the aristocracy of the equine tribe. I 
 missed some who could be ill spared. Bachelor, Jovial 
 Mariner, and Duchess, who on the last occasion took the 
 front seat, to which her rank entitled her, but her rider 
 being on the bed of sickness the saddle of sport was empty. 
 Countess and Chuckerbere were there. Also Mephistopheles 
 the ink black imp. The learned Judge’s knowing grey-, 
 the Squeeler, and the Squire, Avhose rider was heartily wel- 
 comed back, being greeted with his favorite refrain — I 
 never waits for nobody, and no one need wait for me.” 
 
 The Big Bay, Badger, and Jute Butts were there. Red 
 Deer, Sheer Legs, Gay Lad, and the Burra Tatto ; and 
 
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 among the new ones, Chowpy the Champion summersault 
 thrower and Mignonette, or the little (one’s) Darling.^ The 
 Course was well selected. The ground in capital order. 
 The jumping enough to satisfy the most voracious, compris- 
 ing broad ditches, hurdles, mud walls, and a double 
 (two mud walls each 3 feet 6 inches high) where was enact- 
 ed most of the fun of the fair. It was placed alongside the 
 road, and the gallery took up its position there, as just on 
 the opposite side of the road was the finish, reached after 
 the double by a circuitous route. 
 
 The Chase was full of excitement and fun. To speak 
 first of the foxes: — “ Countess ably piloted by the straight 
 going Mr. Latham, went the course as usual in finished 
 style, and old Chuckerbere being a little above himself, threw 
 a ‘‘ lep” or two right manfully. Both saved their brushes, 
 and were accused only of making the scent not strong 
 enough, but perhaps there were perfumed violets about them. 
 The pack was soon in full cry after them. Nothing event- 
 ful occurred until the double, except a reported strategic 
 movement on the part of Mr. Phocuss to avoid a nasty wall 
 of which he didn’t like the look. He took ground to the 
 rear where the paper wasn’t, and then savagely shouting 
 he couldn’t find it galloped off on another track. No I 
 by the way I am wrong. That happened at the big wall 
 after the double. No matter, the sad delinquency is recorded. 
 Hark for-r-rard! Over the fatal double the first flight, in- 
 cluding the Big Bay, the Bench, Mephistophles, Mr. 
 Choter, and others got safely over. Then began a scene 
 worthy of adoption for the comic business of a circus. It was 
 much appreciated by the audience, and their shouts of 
 laughter were abundant testimony that grief for the hurst 
 monsoon had been chased away. Chowpy led off by here 
 turning his first summersault and did it well. Second clown 
 on a fiery chestnut soon followed and rolled over Chowpy 
 in the (saw) dust, in approved fashion. This was the prelude 
 
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 to a scene of wild calamity and confusion that was very hu- 
 morous. Horse after Horse, rider after rider, came to grief 
 one way or another, until the double was stuffed as full as a 
 Strasbourg pate. Men, horses, topees, and oaths flew about 
 unrestrained; wits fled, the jumble was indescribable until 
 the Sqiieeler let them out. He came up at “sixteen annas’^ 
 pace. His rider casually roared out a general admonition 
 to all to get out of the way (as if they could) and jumped 
 bang into the middle of the rabble, knocked them all in a 
 heap like a bunch of ninepias,and a big hole opening out in 
 the outer wall the crowd escaped. Hardly had I wiped 
 from my eyes the tears of laughter elicited by this enter- 
 tainment when, turning in my carriage I saw the leaders 
 coming in at the finish. Mephistopheles who kept cleverly to 
 the front as usual was first. The learned Judge was decreed 
 a good second, whilst little Mignonette, who was capitally 
 riden by a most promising young ’un, was landed third. 
 
 As she crashed through the last hurdle amidst en- 
 couraging cheers, she, following the ruling fashion, added to 
 her titles (with a defiant toss of her head) that of “Forget- 
 me-not,” a prophetic warning to the other maidens relating 
 to the next Ballygunge Steeplechases. Next came the 
 Badger and Jute Butts. The latter, though he hadn’t more 
 than the weight of a “ sparrow” on him hadn’t a kick left 
 and collapsed at the last jump but one, like a burst ball. 
 After him came the ruck including welter weights and little 
 Red Deer who would have been nearer, were his legs as 
 speedy as his heart is stout. The rear was brought hp by 
 some stragglers ; and so ended another capital chase. 
 
 There will not be time probably for more than one 
 other, before the country gets too heavy, but that one there 
 will be, to keep up these morning breathers. 
 
 If anyone had taken a stroll round the Course as 1 did 
 after the chase, he would have been rewarded by a series of 
 most “larfable” incidents. Horses riderless scouring the 
 
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 country, Riders batless scouring after thena. Mr. Casbmer 
 rushing blindly Tollygungewards, his horse having gone 
 Ballygungewards. Mr. Griffin hanging round his horse’s 
 neck, only escaping terrestrial embrace by a long spur, a 
 strong spur, and a spur altogether. Mr. Chowpykamafik 
 sitting disconsolate, hugging the branch of a tree, brought 
 down by him in his third double back summersault, and 
 bewailing the faithlessness of Chowpy, who had left him at 
 the third fall, after casting on him a curious look of scorn, as 
 if the Sahib and not Chowpy was to blame. The last inci- 
 dent engraved on my memory was Mr. Sunder’s “ Gadha” 
 planting at a two foot rut, the objurgations of the rider laid 
 on with an ash plant were- loud and Jorrockian. Gur-r-r 
 along you beast ! whack ! whack ! come h’up I say you h’ugly 
 brute ! Whack ! Whack ! H’obstinacy thy name is h’ass 
 Whack ! Whack ! and then the h’ass come h’up suddenly as 
 if he saw a thistle ahead, and left his unprepared rider in 
 the rut ! “Get up thou bald pate” shouted little Bengalees, 
 and he got up and he left ; and so did I. 
 
 When I got home I reflected. I thought of the many 
 additional aspirants to cross country honours and to what 
 it might not lead at next seasons’ Steeplechases. There 
 was a lot of new blood out. Most of it certainly got spilt 
 on the way (untried horses, however, will make mistakes) 
 There’s blood left and of good tap too. If gentlemen sports- 
 men you will only but hush, hush-sh I am still 
 
 reflecting; 
 
 F. GOLIGHTLY. 
 
 MIDSUMMER MADNESS. 
 
 Oh horrible ! Oh horrible ! Most horrible. The rain it 
 raineth every day. Chowringhee .erst elated by the Chase 
 is again desole. Mankind in the monsoon is mercurial, 
 being like a barometer sensitive to every change in the 
 weather. No wonder then we have fallen low, now that 
 
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 the splendours of Apollo’s reign have been so completely 
 routed by the accession of Great King Frog. 
 
 Distraught for amusement, we have positively yearned 
 for one of those delicately devised and elegantly executed 
 “ calls to the chase,” but a glance at the clouds and the 
 waters pouring from them, shews that at present it is in 
 vain, and that as it is written in the Book of Ward. It can- 
 not was.’^ The voice of the horses this time, we hear them 
 complain “ we’ve got no work to do-oo-oo,” but we cannot 
 help them till the rain stops. The inaction falls hard on 
 Chowpy, for how is he to keep souple for summersaults. 
 Countess, Chukerbeere, Duchess, The Man, Abbess, The 
 Squire, &c., having no special aims will rest happy in a dry 
 stable — until the time comes. Jute Butts will have to get 
 screwed up tight enough, to carry the house top as well as 
 the “ sparrow” upon it. Mephi must be content to toast his 
 toes in the lower regions, and conjure up visions in the 
 flames like an old Charwoman, whilst the Darling-ette can 
 do as darlings do, seek for petting, and she will find it. 
 In the stable of the Sunder, however, there is inconsolable 
 woe and tribulation, for the state of affairs has broken 
 the heart of the “ Gadha.” He is no more. Alas ! poor 
 “ Gadha.” Son of Asinine perfection. 
 
 He was a moke ; take him for all in all. 
 
 We shall not look upon his like again. 
 
 To pass from the stable to the boudoir — where, under 
 these cloudy circumstances are we to find new pastures of 
 pleasure for Phillis and Corrydon ? Not out doors, so we 
 have temporarily consigned to the cupboard our tennis-bats, 
 racquets and polo-sticks, and hung them on the hooks that 
 are therein. It can only be in-doors, and we at once pro- 
 nounce “ a ball” which is no longer whispered, but a loud 
 absorbing topic of conversation — in fact. 
 
 Dance, or not to dance, is now the question, and 
 I would ask. 
 
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 If for the mind it is not bad to suffer 
 The slings and arrows of prolonged suspense, 
 
 Let’s take then by the horn the Saltant bull. 
 
 And fix the night eh dum. The consumation’s 
 Most dovoutly wished. When fixed, all nigh’s done. 
 
 The Bandl perchance ! The floor ! Ay there’s the rub. 
 Ay of course there is, but Roche will rub it— as before, 
 until it is as smooth as a skating rink. A Ball Secretary 
 would not perhaps, agree that all is done when the day is 
 fixed, but nevertheless for a good dance they usually will 
 many “ fardels” bear. The longest day having passed un- 
 observed and June being at its last gasp : July must be the 
 month, and the Dog Days remain for the commemorative 
 feast. All wdll laugh to see the sport when the dogs begin to 
 to dance, which will be delightful, for at present none of us 
 can raise even a smirk. It will be necessary it should rain 
 all day to cool the air, but it must be fine at night for the 
 sake of the patient carriage horse. The Secretary would, 
 however, of course, see to these things. 
 
 Talking of horses takes me back to the stable. When 
 I closed my last letter I was voyaging to the dream-land of 
 reflection in search of opportunities for the display of our new 
 equestrians’ prowess. As there seems little chance of any 
 more paperchasing until the crops sown are grown and cut, 
 wull not some enterprising genius organise a series of (sun- 
 shiny) Saturday afternoon sky races over hurdles and on the 
 flat ? It will keep us going until the racing season proper 
 comes in, of which more anon, and will give to him w’ho 
 wants it (surname Legion) that practice which alone makes 
 perfect, whether In executing a fantasia or a finish. No 
 fellow, until he has ‘‘ found his seat” so to speak is much 
 use, either in galloping or jumping, whether it is over the 
 keys of the piano, or the daisies and hurdles of the race 
 course. Ask it in the boudoir ! Ask it in the stable ! 
 
 F. GOLIGHTLY. 
 
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 Jupiter Pluvius must have been touched by our 
 laments, for he has put the rose ^on the watering pot, and 
 been only spattering instead of slushing us with its con- 
 tents, but this merely “ by the way” I have rushed to my 
 pen to announce two important sporting fixtures. The first 
 is owing to J. P. which is why I have mentioned him ; for 
 if he turns crusty again it may not come off. The events 
 a-re. — , 
 
 Wednesday 28th June. Paperchase. 
 
 Thursday 13th July. Dog — Day Ball. 
 
 Paperchase : — The “ call to the chase” informs me that the 
 meet will be, as before, at the old kennels at 6 A. M. Foxes 
 as before. Spectators had better wander up the track 
 known as the Red Road near the Sheep-pens.” Water has 
 lately been laid on lavishly. There will be a water jump. 
 What a chance for Chowpy 1 
 
 The Ball . — The meet will, I am informed, be as before, 
 at the Town Hall at 9-30 P. M. Managing committee as 
 before. Music, it is to be hoped, as before. The galloping 
 track (after the rain ?) promises to be first-class going, cool 
 
 smooth and slippery. What a chance for 
 
 ^anolo! - 
 
 F. GOLIGHTLY. 
 
 Chowringhee arose very early in the morning on Wed- 
 nesday 28th June to array for the Paperchase. The last 
 jackal had hardly slunk into a protecting drain, .when, from 
 every upper-storey window in the mansions of the blest, 
 night-capped heads emerged to inspect the weather. Grave 
 mistrust had been felt in Jupiter Pluvius, for it had been 
 noticed that he had bragged in your columns of laying 
 down in one Wednesday alone, in Cheerapoonjoe no less than 
 40 inches of rain, a game which, if he should try here, would 
 force us to Paperchase in Boyton swimming suits, and we 
 have’nt got many. 'When, however, it was found that — 
 
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 A joyous sun and bright 
 
 Had chased away the moon and starF!, 
 
 Of the warm and sultry night. 
 
 And there was no sign that J. P. was up and moving, the 
 night caps in their glee screamed “ view Holloas” in all keys 
 from dainty soprano to basso profundissimo ; and as this 
 inspiriting call reverberated down the street, all was bustle 
 and animation to be off. The drive through the pretty subur- 
 ban lanes was most pleasant and exhilarating. The trees 
 and grass looked green and fresh, nature had on her sweetest 
 smile, and the bust! babies blinked in wonderment at the 
 number of carriages and horses which went past them. The 
 meet was again at the old kennels, where the assemblage 
 consisted of those who meant business, numbering some 20 
 or 30 horsemen. Those who came to ‘^spectate” hurried off to 
 the Red Road near the sheep-pens, hoping to see some fun at 
 the double, water jump, and finish which had been arranged 
 there. There really seemed to be more lady-sportsmen, 
 more carriages and more roadsters' than before. I hovered 
 over them in my balloon to takg notes and came to the con- 
 clusion, that at least half the roadsters ought to have been at 
 the kennels, and I hope next time many of them will take 
 to the field. Some must have had powerful reasons for not 
 being there. For instance I saw spectating the finished 
 horseman handed down to posterity in the pages of the 
 Oriental Sporting Magazine as the “ fair young English, 
 man glowing with pride”. He’s not often seen glowing on 
 the wrong side of the cover, when there’s a chance of a good 
 ride, and I suppose Mephi was not fit. Again Mr. Choter 
 was there seeking and finding the petting so liberally 
 bestowed on his mare. No ! only saving her for exploits 
 in the cold weather. I also saw Mr. Sunder on foot which 
 is of course accounted for by the death of the “ Gadha,” 
 which cast a gloom on the day. Others I had hoped to see 
 
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 were absent altogether, one being a victim of the Black 
 Friday of fractures and contusions, owing to which “ Red 
 Deer" was away. But I must hark back to the kennels. 
 
 Mr. Burrock did not appear with the paper bag, having 
 had a tumble with old Chuckerbeere the day before. The 
 patient strategist should have taken his place, but hearing 
 of the expected Gallery" whose blandishments he cannot 
 resist, he prudently avoided danger by a sudden move- 
 ment on Bally. The “Vielle Moustache," Count R. De 
 Naxela, ever ready for a chase or charge, took his place and 
 carried by Lord of the Isles was soon “ gone away" in com- 
 pany with Mr. Latham on Countess. A slight altercation 
 with a rustic, in which a little Bengalee Billingsgate and big 
 bamboo figured, enlivened the first part of the journey, 
 which reached its culminating point at the Red Road jumps. 
 Countess was fretful, and twice refused the double, but the 
 Lord, though a fresh one, went over in a manner which shewed 
 that the hand on the reins was as deft as ever. Her ladyship 
 was then pleased to go over and went the rest of the course in 
 a better humour. The Count, however, had soon to stop, as 
 he broke a stirrup leather, through which, unfortunately at 
 the end of the course, there was uo scent. 
 
 The pack “ filling the air with joyful melody swept after 
 them like a hurricane,” a tumble or two taking place early in 
 the chase, and as they neared the double a cry arose “ they 
 come." With a long lead there did come with a vengeance 
 the little country-bred Abbess,” tearing at her bit like 
 a fiend, but the young Zoologist on her back wisely let her 
 go her own way, and she was in and out of the double in a 
 twinkling, closely followed in capital style by the puggery- 
 wigged Judge, Mariner, a clever grey, the Lancer, Com- 
 mandant, Duchess, The Man, Sheer Legs, The Squeeler 
 and others, after which came the tail of the pack, who 
 created much diversion. Most got well over the water 
 jump, which was followed by a big mud wall, but the interest 
 
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 in the chase was then spoilt by the absence of paper, 
 and the finish was a disorderly scramble, horses dropping in 
 from all points of the compass, of which the first flight com- 
 prised Mariner, Abbess, the Judge, Duchess, &c., &c., &c. 
 
 There were again many larfable” incidents from 
 which I cull the following: — Mr. Chashmer renewing on foot 
 his investigation into the geography of the “ Gunges” of Tolly 
 and Bally, in vain search for his quad. Mr. Koochper- 
 Warny with a wild look in his eye and a dirty hoof print 
 on his stomach running after his handsome brown, from 
 which he had been pipped” in a collision, and when he came 
 to his senses (it is said) abusing in the words of the great 
 Scamperdale, who could not swear or use coarse language 
 because he was a lord, the scandalous, unsightly, idolatrous, 
 rusty-booted, numb-handed son of a puffing corn-cutter who 
 had cannoned against him. Next Mr. Ditcher on the Glasgie 
 Apprentices’ chestnut, emulating the feats of Chowpy. He 
 did’nt like his first fall, and was heard roaring like the 
 immortal Lord — “ I’ve broken my back.” — “ I’ve broken my 
 legs.” — I’ve broken my ribs.” — ‘T’ve broken my collar bone.” 
 
 I’ve knocked my right eye into the heel of my left foot,” 
 “ I’m kilt entirely,” — but after four more tumbles he got 
 used to it, and came in chirpy and aptly singing the glee 
 beginning. 
 
 Five times by the taper’s light 
 
 I’ve fallen on my head this night ; 
 
 And his topee looked like it ! Then Mr. Jack Spraggon 
 on Yeoman with a flat hat en regie, galloping past instead 
 of over the double, which was so unlike him that I think his 
 spectacles must have been dimmed by the morning dew. 
 Mr. G. Aspirant executing a (faux) 'pas de seul over the 
 wing of the last jump, and lastly the gem at which was the 
 loudest “larf.” It was elicited by the unparalled perform- 
 ance at the double by the sporting Mr. Paddy Moustache 
 
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 on Harlequin. Both jumped orer the first wall in first 
 rate form. It was in ruins; but the second wall was stiff 
 and upright. Harlequin went at it as if slapping through 
 a property- shop window into the arms of six stalwart scene — » 
 shifters. Mr. P.M. shot skywards, and being hirsute, capillary 
 attraction from the clouds drew him up as the horse ascended, 
 and let him down plump as he descended. Thus was the re- 
 markable scene of a man and his horse becoming in the air 
 whilst passing over a jump, separate and distinct bodies, and 
 becoming again one and the same body on reaching mother 
 earth. It was just like Spiritualism or Professor Crooke’s 
 physic” force as Mrs. Malaprop calls it. However it did’nt 
 disturb Mr. P. M. much ; for catching his old crock a whack 
 on the quarters, he rattled on with a merry laugh which was 
 re-echoed after him. 
 
 When the fun was over all went home, and as my 
 balloon car swept past one carriage, I over heard a young 
 lady comment that the chase was very jolly, but she was 
 sorry that there were not more spills ! This must be recti- 
 fied next time. It was Chowpy’s fault. The force of ex- 
 ample does much in these cases, and Chowpy was not there 
 to set it! A double back summersault at the double and 
 another at the water would have produced a host of imita- 
 tors and immortal renown would have been Chowpy’s! He 
 must attend next time. It is so ordained by the fair sex. 
 
 When I got home I reflected as is my wont. I reflected 
 to the effect that paperchasing is merely the preface to 
 steeplechasing; and I therefore hope that when the hat 
 goes round for subscriptions in the race and chase season, 
 that no one who has attended these chases will forget to give 
 practical proof of his appreciation of them. 
 
 F. GOLIGHTLY. 
 
1879 - 80 . 
 
 In very exuberance of spirits, I cannot help getting a 
 friendly biped ” to write to you, Mr. Editor, to tell of my 
 feeling anent the paperchase that took place yesterday. I 
 am now reduced to a baboo’s buggy horse, and the only re- 
 creation I have in the flesh is to occasionally show my re- 
 sentment at my position by smashing the wretched buggy. 
 I ought perhaps in all humility to quietly pull along. But 
 during the last three weeks I have gone in the spirit a few 
 times over my old hunting grounds in the neighbourhood of 
 Ballygunge, and tried to forget my degradation in watching 
 the old fun I used to take such a prominent part in. Until 
 yesterday’s meeting I returned to stern reality with a heavy 
 heart, seriously debating as to whether or not I should at 
 once sink without a struggle into a slave, but now I am de- 
 termined to rattle the old buggy more than ever with my 
 heels. The sport in whose history I hope to live, is not on 
 the wane, notwithstanding the lukewarmness shown at the 
 two 6rst meets. Yesterday was a day of the old sort, one in 
 which I should have been proud to have taken part, and 
 my spirits are raised accordingly, for I feared much from 
 all I saw and heard of the two previous chases, that the 
 grand old sport was on its last legs. Not only were there 
 but a few men and horses who really went according to my 
 ideas of the old form, but I am told that a certain sporting 
 oracle of a contemporary of yours, threw cold water upon 
 those who went to the front, and invoked the memory of the 
 old days in which I figured so prominently, to back up his 
 fault-finding, and spoke contemptuously of the course to 
 train horses for steeplechasing. Woe be the day that any 
 man who had seen me go in my prime should complain of 
 the wretched pace there was shown in the two first meets — > 
 or that my followers in the sport should be debarred the 
 chance of feeling the pride I do, in having been the school- 
 master of so many good steeplechasers — I supposed the times 
 
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 were changed, and my friends who used to buy young horses 
 make cross-country nags of them and ride them themselves 
 between the flags, were replaced by others who import 
 steeplechasers ready made and jockeys to ride them too, 
 thinking it out of their line to ride anything faster than a 
 slow canter, over jumps not too big. But' yesterday and the 
 exercise of a little thought fliave shown me my fears were 
 groundless, for had we not a splendid run then ? I thought 
 that perhaps this sporting oracle was a fresh hand in the pig- 
 skin, and that by-and-bye he would gain courage and not 
 wait until holes were knocked in mud walls, hurdles floored 
 and fences generally dilapidated, before he allowed his steed 
 to shove him along. For the present, if I am right, he 
 should stick to the horse of the style of his heavj ideal 
 Milkmaid,” and have patience and take courage. 
 
 Well, yesterday from my point of vantage, I saw a 
 goodly gathering of the right sort. There were “ The 
 Young Un ” on his handy honest black ; your genial straight- 
 going noble Captain on “Lancer;” a gallant Colonel on 
 “ Clarion ;” the Bank representative on Crushing Luck,” the 
 sporting vet on “Temperance;” a roguish specimen of my 
 race, who on the two previous occasions declined most re- 
 solutely to carry another rider over the course, his welter 
 brother aspirant on his tandem leader as of old, the Father 
 of the human race on “ Beeswing ; Happy Jack’s old owner 
 on “ Young Ballarat ;” the German and French representa- 
 tives, derrick’s former master on a varmint looking “ grey ;” 
 your sporting solicitor on “ Colac,” the sporting Oracle on 
 his weight carrier ; “ Milkmaid ” with her new owner up and 
 other good men and true. 
 
 The paper was laid by the owner of “ Warwickshire Lad” 
 and another gentleman. The meet was at the old kennels 
 and the finish at the same place as on the two former occasions, 
 When time was given “ Colac,” “ Temperance,” “ Lancer,” 
 
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 “Tlie Young ’UnV’ Black and “Crushing Luck” led the 
 van and streamed away. The first three jumps were taken 
 safely, althougb a good many floundered at a smartish drop 
 with a bank and brambles, on the near side. After the fourth 
 jump the varmint Grey was running riderless, and Jorrick’s 
 former master was out of the run worse luck, for I have often 
 gloried in having him at my girths in former times; then 
 the field streamed on. “The Young ’Un” at its head with 
 “the Sporting vet” and “ Crushing Luck’s” rider attending 
 him. Soon after the latter left his horse one side of a wall 
 and got over the other side himself. 
 
 Here “ Temperance” wanted to stop to bear him company, 
 but his rider struck his rowels home, and kept him going in 
 the Black’s wake, followed by “ Lancer” and “Beeswing,” and 
 so on merrily they went ding dong. First the Black, then 
 Temperance and a non-Lancer’ leading alternately, and 
 by-and-bye the Bank representative having remounted, got 
 to the head of affairs. By this time “The Young Tin’s” 
 horse had had enough, although his rider rode like a good 
 man and true, and, biding carefully on “ Crushing Luck’s” 
 heel were the noble Captain and the sporting vet with 
 “ Beeswing” a little in the rear. 
 
 At the last hurdle it was evident the place of honour 
 lay between “ Lancer” and “ Temperance,” and after a sharp 
 tussle “ the sporting vet” landed his horse in front. So 
 ended a glorious day to me, for I had soared far above my 
 present place into the realms I sometime ago lived in and 
 honoured. 
 
 “ MEPHISTOPHELES.” 
 
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 PAPERCHASE CUP. 
 
 Saturday morning opened with rather a fog, which,, 
 however, did not interfere with a capital chase for this annual 
 cup. 
 
 Never were more people seen at the meet, the road 
 being lined with carriages from Juggernuth’s Car up to the 
 finish, besides which, there was quite a host of spectators on 
 horse back. 
 
 Mr. George on “Shamrock” and Mr. Latham on 
 “Weaver,” laid the paper, negotiating the course in finished 
 style, and when they were let go, a field of ten were soon 
 in hot pursuit. The lead was at first taken by Mr. Cheetham,. 
 whose horse, however, could not last the distance. 
 
 The race presented the changing features usual to every 
 race, a description of which in detail lacks interest on paper, 
 though they are absorbing when viewed through the medium 
 of a good pair of binoculars. We content ourselves, there- 
 fore, with a description of the finish, which is best told by 
 the following brief sentence, applicable alike to this and the 
 races for the Paperchase cups for the past twm years. 
 
 Captain Muir on “Warwickshire Lad” first, 
 princeps. So we suppose it would go on for all time, when 
 the combination enter the arena, but we noticed that the 
 “ Invincible Pair” that have for so long dwelt in happy and 
 successful union are about to separate ; a decree of divorce 
 from saddle and stable having gone forth. 
 
 Nobody, I am sure, will deny that the feat performed 
 by Captain Muir of winning this cup for three successive 
 years, on the same horse, in such a sporting community as 
 that of Calcutta, is one of which he may well be proud. 
 
 However, in glorifying his powers we must not forget 
 our other horses, and here record for the benefit of all whom 
 it may concern that Captain Egan on “ Gang Warily” was 
 a good second, Mr. Harrison on “ Marshall” third, Mr. Barnes 
 
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 on “Beeswing” fourth, and Mr. Macnair on “ I Want it ” 
 fifth, the rest dropping in later, except one gentleman who 
 was swept off horse into space by the branch of a stray 
 bamboo. 
 
 So ended a capital Paperchase Season, and witli a 
 hearty vote of thanks to the indefatigable Secretary, Mr. 
 Latham, we wish the Club farewell for this, and as good 
 sport for the next season as that just concluded^ 
 
 ■ 1880 - 81 . 
 
 The first Paperchase of the season took place on Satur- 
 day, and as this was the initial meet it cannot but be looked 
 upon as a very successful one. It must be remembered by 
 those who were not there to see for themselves that the 
 country is still very holding, and in most places the long 
 Crops are standing, so that the promoters had considerable 
 difficulty in finding a line of country suitable to their pur- 
 pose at all. All things considered the course was a decidedly 
 good one, and the straggling nature of the finish fully 
 accounted for the state of the ground, and want of condition 
 in the nags. Next chase should see a marked improve- 
 ment in both. 
 
 The paper was carried by Messrs. Alipore and Latham, 
 the latter riding that perfect little horse “ The Weaver” and 
 the former “ Young W. P.” who should make a nice horse 
 in time. The field was rather over than under average 
 number, many new faces swelling the ruck. A number of 
 the old hands also turned out, some to lide and some to see 
 Among the field were prominent Mr. Barnagore on his clever 
 hack and jumper '‘Black Diamond,” Mr. Edward on that 
 good little mare Di Vernon,” Mr. Leatherhead on 
 “Norseman,” the Captain on ‘‘Gang Warily,” Mr. Nagrom 
 on “ Orlando,” and good old “ Patchwork ” with his owner up 
 
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 «' Marshall,” Brunette,” Reindeer,” and a lot of old ac- 
 quaintances took more or less share in the proceedings at 
 one stage or another, but we shall have more to say of 
 doughty deeds on their part, when further into- the 
 season. 
 
 Of Saturday’s chase, suffice it to say’ that Mr. Barnagore, 
 Mr. Edward, and the Captain went away at a slow pace, ac- 
 companied by Mr. Nagrom, who, having graduated on a mad 
 horse like “ Mephistopheles,” found the big bay a handful 
 and a bit over, the field following and refusing in a leisurely 
 sort of fashion. This state of thing continued till the 
 Captain and Di Yemen’s rider overshot the paper and carried 
 the majority of the field with them or after them, allowing 
 “ Black Diamond ” to get clean away, and win as he liked,^ 
 despite the spirited rush of Di Vernon, when her rider was 
 able to get within hail. 
 
 The last hurdle looked a teaser, but luckily for more than 
 one “ pumped out ” chaser it gracefully yielded and allowed 
 all and sundry to go over, or through, as suited their fancy. 
 
 The leaders, Messrs. Barnagore, Edward, and Leather- 
 head cleared the fence as they usually do everything in the 
 course, but with the exception of Patchwork, everything 
 else had a hard rap at the sticks. 
 
 Our paperchases are growing in popularity, and we hop0 
 to see a more closely contested finish next week. 
 
 When people go to see a circus or other acrobatic per- 
 formance they generally pay for their fun. To this world- 
 wide custom the Calcutta Paperchases appear to be a 
 brilliant exception. Here a limited number of gentlemen 
 perform at times almost acrobatic feats, for the benefit of a 
 certain portion of the Calcutta community, the money for 
 the necessary apparatus generally coming out of the pocket 
 of the acrobats. This morning our worthy Secretary, to 
 whom with Messrs. Alipore and Barnagore, we ought to 
 be much indebted for preparing the way for us this season 
 
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 was not in his usinal place, being only a spectator. It 
 struck me he was making mental, if not real, notes of those 
 persons present, who do not subscribe to the Paperchase 
 Fund, and I should not be surprised if he were reque&ted to 
 send round the book to such non-subscribers, excluding of 
 course ladies, gentlemen in charge of ladies, and the re- 
 presentatives of the Press. Why the few, (alas ! the sorry 
 few) should do most of the pay and all the play, is a question 
 some of the Calcutta public can best answer. 
 
 ONE OF THE ACROBATS, 
 
 November 2dth, 1880. 
 
 The second Paperchase of the season took place yester- 
 day, the meet being at the Jodepore Station of the Port 
 Canning Railway, and in every respect it must be considered 
 a most successful one. The field was a goodly one, the 
 course a pretty one, and the concourse of spectators the 
 biggest on record. , The paper on this occasion was carried 
 by Messrs. Barnagore and Alipore, two of our oldest and 
 best performers at the game, and we need scarcely add that 
 horses and men performed their parts to perfection. 
 
 The lie of the course, which began at the Thanna 
 afforded unusual facilities to spectators, who were able to see 
 the early part of the hunt;, and then by riding back the 
 Gurriah Hat Road to be in at the finish. 
 
 Directly “ The Captain ’ who held the clock, gave the 
 “ Off,” the whole crowd got away well together, “ Doctor 
 Durrum Toller” on '' Bucksfoot” leading the way, Mr. Edward 
 on the rare good little paperchaser Di Vernon,” and Mr, 
 Mac on “ Nancy,” forming a sort of connecting link 
 between the sporting set and the general ruck. Crossing 
 the road for the second time “ Bucksfoot” was pulled, leaving 
 Nancy” with the lead, which she only held, however, up 
 to the next fence, where she refused persistently. Mr. Mac 
 was not to be said nay,” and with little loss of time the grey 
 
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 mare’s tail disappeared into the jungle amid the plaudits of 
 the lookerson. From this point the course wound its way 
 along the high ground past the old Ballygunge Race Course 
 on the left, and for a third time impinged on Macadam. 
 Little Di Vernon” had by this time taken command, 
 accompanied by Mr. Leatherhead on ^^Nawab,” who 
 fenced as flippantly as ever. Patchwork” being in close 
 attendance, apparently ready to go to the head of 
 affairs when wanted, and fencing superbly. Of the ruck 
 the Captain on a young one, a Zulu on Marshall,” and Mr. 
 Poollwallah on Trinity,” were alone conspicuous — Mr. Mac 
 having lost his favourite sola topee which we are glad 
 to hear he subsequently recovered, and the Doctor finding 
 at any rate one tree in the wood harder than his crani- 
 um and not wishing to put his knowledge box to further 
 trial, retired. Mr. Sniktaw on a big jumping bay came in for 
 fair share of both notice and applause. If one irreverent 
 onlooker did suggest cobbler’s wax, the enthusiastic hunter 
 heard him not; and as we saw him later in the chase sit- 
 ting back like “ I Anson” over a drop fence, we venture to 
 prophesy that on future occasions he will be able to dis- 
 pense with the adhesive and leave no room for either day- 
 light or criticism. 
 
 The run in for the finish was in the straight which 
 skirts Smith & Co.’s steeplechase course, and three horsemen 
 only emerged from the Thicket to take part in the actual 
 race for first. Mr. Edward on “ Di Vernon” leading easily, the 
 learned judge coming along second, apparently in no hurry, 
 “ Patchwork” with bellows to mend third. The mare won as 
 she liked, and her rider was deservedly congratulated on his 
 first win over a country. 
 
 We understand from Mr. Latham that he intends to 
 levy a double subscription on spectators, and we hope to 
 see this induce many after-dinner riders to join the hunt 
 and go through with it, Another hint we would give the 
 
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 energetic Secretary, and that is, that any one not going the 
 course, but cutting all corners, utilising short cuts and then 
 nicking in for a share in the finish, as we have observed a 
 man on a bay (not a big bay) do, should have his subscrip- 
 tion quadrupled and the Maidan Tout told ofi to watch him 
 in future. 
 
 The Dum Dum Races will of course be the great at- 
 traction next Saturday, so we suppose the next Paperchase 
 will take place on Monday. 
 
 The third meet of the season took place yesterday 
 morning, the meet being at the kennels on the Gurriah 
 Hat Road. The attendance was unusually large, and, as the 
 course began on the pucka, and ended nowhere in particu- 
 lar among the deepest recesses of the jungle, the following 
 was a good bit above the average, for to see anything at all, 
 you had to follow the paper. The hares on this occasion 
 were Messrs. Alipore and Latham, whose horses made very 
 little bones about the fences which were apparently rather 
 smaller than usual. This may have been fancy however. 
 
 Starting from Khaguz Kul the course swept down the 
 road towards the railway, and after passing through the 
 compound of an empty tenement, curved round and emerged 
 on the main road, some half a mile further on. After 
 sticking to Macadam for a little distance, it again dis- 
 appeared in the jungle on the opposite side of the road, 
 skirted the ^‘sheep-pens” and hit off the well known Red 
 Road, and for the third and last time again entered the 
 jungle through which it wended its tortuous way, till, as 
 lucidly described by an ardent chaser, “it was brought up 
 by a big wall behind which there was not anything.” 
 
 The hares were accompanied on their journey by a 
 “ quiet cove” on a likely looking bay “ colt” of two years* 
 experience which should turn out a nice handy little horse 
 when a year or two older. To do “ The Young ’Gn” justice 
 
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 after one fall he fenced beautifully throughout, his owner 
 sitting back on hina like an old gentleman playing his 
 pet instrument in his favourite arm-chair. After twelve 
 minutes’ grace, the field, and a goodly field it was at all 
 events at first, got away, in a crov/d, and hustled one another 
 down the road. The first hurdle choked off a good many 
 who had only come to see the fun, and when the chasers 
 emerged on the road their numbers were reduced by nearly 
 half, Mr. Edward on little “Di Vernon,” and Lord William, 
 having a good bit best of it. 
 
 Between this point and the open by the Red Road 
 tailing went on increasing, and reports were current as to 
 unfair riding on the part of those who should have known 
 better. A rider who shrinks jumping should to put it mildly^ 
 at all events keep out of the way of those who really mean 
 business — -there was one bad spill caused by a jostle of this 
 kind yesterday. 
 
 As the chase entered the jungle for the third time Mr. 
 Leatherhead also got a cropper, Norseman” coming to 
 grief in a little grip” he could have stepped over. Fortu- 
 nately no bones were broken, and the ruck swept on, the 
 pace at this point being too hot to admit of stopping to 
 pick up the pieces. Throughout the hunt the pride of place 
 was pretty much left to Mr. Edward and Lord William the 
 pair at the last running a dead heat for first. Lord Beresford, 
 whose horse had overreached badly, spared his good nag the 
 last hurdle, so the laud and glory go to '‘Di Vernon’s” 
 straight piding owner. Turning to the horses that went 
 best “^Patchwork,” Gangwarily” and a Government House 
 looking bay,^were conspicuous. 
 
 The fourth meet of the season took place yesterday morn- 
 ing, the meet being at the “ Khaguz Kul,” where a goodly 
 company assembled by seven o’clock. The morning was pe- 
 culiarly fine, unlike a Ballyguuge morning altogether, being 
 
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 bright, crisp and clear, so that those who went out, whetlicr to 
 ride or to see, not only enjoyed themselves thoroughly, but 
 brought home with them an appetite for breakfast, to khan- 
 saraah’s appalling. The course on this occasion was more of 
 a gallery one than last time, but this in no way lessened the 
 number of the field, while it left quite enough over and 
 above to constitute a crowd at the winning post. The 
 paper was carried by Messrs. Latham and Barnagore, or 
 rather would have been, had not the latter gentleman’s syce 
 left the saddle bags at home, which made the scent less hold- 
 ing than usual. The pace thoughout ; despite the paucity of 
 paper, was hotter than we have had it yet, and more 
 than one man who overran the paper had a long stern 
 chase home, in good solitude. At the double — a formidable 
 'Obstacle in its way— many a chaser met a check and ulti- 
 mately found it easier to go round than to go in and out. 
 A few minutes after the leaders had left the obstacle behind 
 them, a cheery voice was heard singing out to a gentleman on 
 a chestnut who was vainly endeavouring to negotiate the 
 jump. Allow me. Sir 1” It was Mr. Blue Bag, Q. C., on his 
 slashing black. Gaily he came on, the way clear, a fair field 
 and no favour determined to do or die, but his crock rcgaided 
 matters from quite a different point of view — a buggy point 
 — and swerved so badly that his gallant owner nearly left 
 the farm. Again and again did Mr. Blue Bag return to the 
 charge, endeavouring to bring his steed to the scratch by 
 the use almost, of incontestible (thick stick) arguments and 
 legal lore until at last, wearied by the long address, and per- 
 suaded against his better-self, the tired out war horse elected 
 a nonsuit — and had the lip ! Vultits est index animi. 
 
 Mr. Edward, Lord William, Captain Fitzwilliam, Mr. 
 Patchwork, Mr. Mac and Nimble “ Parlman” divided the 
 honour and glory of leading the hunt pretty fairly between 
 them, but the little brown mare, although twice disap- 
 pointed, always had a bit the best of it, and her rider 
 
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 havlog an idea whereabouts the finish was, has no diffi- 
 culty in scoring another clever win. 
 
 There is no doubt that all contending for ''the win' 
 should have a fair chance of knowing when to make their 
 effort, and we think that the pronooters would find it a 
 good plan to make the second or third fence from home 
 by flags or otherwise. This would help to bring the field 
 together at the finish and ensuie a struggle for the lead. 
 
 The fifth meet of the season took place yesterday, the 
 fixture being Jodepore Station, a good way out for a Monday 
 morning rendezvous. Punctuality has never been a conspi- 
 cuous element in our Paperchases ; but when it comes to 
 over half an hour's grace, it begins to strike one that it’s 
 going just a bit too far. Of course, in these fine cold morn- 
 ings a chase could be run at noon just as well as at any 
 time, but when any hour is advertised it would be as well 
 to stick to it. 
 
 The courses this year have, as a general thing, been 
 rural to a fault, for to be quite successful a Paperchase should 
 have a bit of a gallery somewhere or other — better at the 
 finish than anywhere else. Yesterday after crossing the 
 line of rail at Jodhpore (shortly before a train passed by the 
 same token) the course made as nearly as possible a bee 
 line through the jungle for the Rifle Butts at Ballygunge, 
 ending under a big bamboo clump near the level crossing. 
 There was a good deal of talk about heavy going, but with 
 the exception of two short stretches, where the going cer- 
 tainly was “ Ponky,” the course was a particularly good one. 
 
 Spills there were in abundance, grief beginning so early 
 as the very first hurdle, where Mr. Hatband Merlot cut a 
 voluntary. A little further on old Exeter slipped with Lord 
 William, the pair going to grass, and the very mixed fence 
 accounted for a trio of aspirants to Paperchase honours. 
 
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 With those exceptions the field kept pretty well to- 
 gether for about a third of the distance, after which lasting 
 became the order of the day, “Patchwork” and two of the 
 Government House party alone being able to maintain the 
 pace. From this point onward this trio ran right away 
 from the ruck, first one leading and then another, all three 
 horses fencing faultlessly. 
 
 None of the three can be said to have had much the 
 best at any period of the chase, which was any one’s till the 
 last thick bit of jungle^ where the member for Hurlingham 
 apparently regardless of trifles like a broken neck, stole a 
 march on “Patchwork” and the Captain, winning the most 
 closely contested Paperchase of the season from “ Patchwork’^ 
 Captain Fitzwilliam a good third. The field beaten off. 
 
 The holidays have interfered somewhat with our report 
 of these popular meetings, and we have to hark back to 
 Monday the 27th of December to maintain the even tenor of 
 our notices. On that occasion the bags were carried by Messrs. 
 Latham and Alipore, the former mounted on a very fresh 
 waler, which prevented his rider laying down his quantum of 
 paper. Starting away from the old kennels, the field not 
 an over large one by the way, streamed away to the left in 
 the direction of the railway, and after a short drive into the 
 jungle reappeared on the main road only to glide away 
 from the gallery into the mysteries and intricacies of a 
 dense jungle. In consequence, frequent checks were the 
 order of the day, but the member for Hurlingham rendered 
 himself conspicuous for the exceedingly clever way, in 
 which he, time after time, hit off the track. Mounted on a 
 horse, which by the way is distinguished from others of 
 his class in the animal kingdom as having accompanied 
 General Roberts on his far-famed journey from Kabul to 
 Kandahar, the member scored second at the finish Mr, 
 Gateacre on The Cripple beating him by a short head, 
 
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 Kingston witli his new owner Mr. Sekyed up, came 
 to grief, and we are afraid that the horse has hurt his 
 shoulder badly, ‘‘ Patchwork” coming in for third honours, 
 and thus ended the Paperchases as far as the year 1880 is 
 concerned. 
 
 The year 1881 commenced, as it should have done, 
 right merrily. It is true several old and familiar faces were 
 absent, but when it is remembered that the old year had 
 to be escorted out and he new year in with the customary 
 honours, such a dereliction of duty is not to be wondered at. 
 There was an immense gallery, however, and the ladies 
 mustered strongly. The start was at the kennels, the course 
 again lying to the left. Patchwork,” eager for the fray, 
 went off with a rush, the Young ’Un on a workman-like 
 crock next. 
 
 On getting into the open the lead was taken by 
 Vfool Saheb on that really wonderful old friend, “ The Loird” 
 who took his fences magnificently. The pace, however, soon 
 proved too hot for he had to yield his place, and “ Patchwork” 
 who led the way as far as the Red Koad, where notwith- 
 standing the yells of the gallery, his rider persisted in taking 
 the ditch and rail, to the end that he got himself mixed 
 up amongst the carriages. 
 
 Mr. Neophyte one of our newest importations, tried to 
 hang himself in a palm tree, but the tree would have 
 none of him, and let him gently drop on mother earth 
 again, but retained his stirrups as legitimate spoil. How 
 on earth the stirrups ever managed to get themselves 
 fixed into the tree will remain for ever a mystery. There 
 was some very heavy gallopipg in the jungle, and some 
 places were but just wide enough to allow man and beast 
 to force their way throngh. Another peculiarity was the 
 frequent little banks of mist met with to an alarming degree 
 one hurdle in particular appearing under the magnifying 
 inlluence of the mist twice, its size. At the finish the 
 
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 Government House represestative came in with a rush, 
 resulting in as clever win for Captain FitzWilliam on Tlie 
 Lawyer, Lord W. Beresford second on The Cripple, and 
 Patchwork a close third. 
 
 The ninth Chase of the season took place yesterday 
 morning, the meet being advertised for the Juggernath Car 
 but the actual start was about 200 yards nearer Calcutta, 
 The field was a large one, but we missed many of the cracks 
 Cripple, Lawyer, Cleveland, and Patchwork being amongst 
 the absent ones. Government House, too, was only repre- 
 sented by Lord William on his buggy Nag. Saturday’s 
 racing, no doubt, stopped some, but after the races are over 
 we hope to see them all out again. The Quiet Cove we 
 noticed looking none the worse for his gallop, but his owner 
 contented himself with looking on with the gallery, which 
 was a small one. 
 
 The paper was laid by Messrs. Barnagore and Jack 
 Spraggon, the indefatigable Honorary Secretary being on 
 this occasion with the field, but we looked in vain for Mr. 
 Alipore. 
 
 On the word being given the field went off with a rush 
 to the right of the Gurreah Hat Road, and the first hurdle 
 W’as negociated in capital style, but the second wall disposed 
 of Mr. Belvedere, whose horse disappeared playfully trying 
 to buck off his saddle. The course after crossing the Red 
 Road disappeared into the jungle, and on reappearing 
 crossed the main road near the Jodpore Thannah, then 
 down the lane to the left, following the course of the second 
 Paperchase, and out into the open country where our first 
 meeting ended. Mr. Collin was the first to appear in the 
 open on a horse, which we do not remember to have seen 
 before, but from the way the animal went over the double 
 he is evidently no new performer over country. Messrs. 
 D’Arcy and Leatherhead with two or three more also got 
 
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 safely over, but Nancy who up to this bad evidently been 
 going well declined to have ought to say to it, and it was 
 sometime before her straiglitgoing rider could persuade her 
 that she must. A long distance separated the first and 
 second flight, the latter party being' headed by Lord William 
 (who up to this had had two soft falls). When they did 
 appear at what doubtless to many appeared a formidable 
 obstacle, refusals were the order of the day, and one gallant 
 horseman having negociated the first hurdle found I he second 
 even more difficult, and in the end had to make good his 
 escape through one of the wings. The course now bore 
 towards the station, then took a sharp turn to the right, and 
 recrossing the road disappeared from the view of the 
 gallery for ever. When near the finish Mr. D'Arcy and the 
 Captain with one or two followers overshot the paper, and 
 before they could recover the lost ground, the chase was over, 
 first being secured by Mr. Collin, Mr. Whiteboots second, and 
 the learned judge on Norseman third. 
 
 The pace was not so fast as usual owing to the rather 
 cramped state of the course. 
 
 The meet took place yesterday at Ro^edale on the 
 Gureah Hat Road nominally at 7 o’clock, actually some 
 twenty minutes later, the hares, contrary to their wont 
 being on this occasion the delinquents. 
 
 The morning was a perfect one for a chase au fainer 
 and both field and gallery were larger than on any occasion 
 this season, despite the absence of Lord William and his 
 hard riding contingent. The paper was carried by Mr. 
 Latham and Captain A. D. Sea, the latter riding “Sham- 
 rock,” who jumped in his usual grand style. The field com- 
 prised most of our local leaders of the hunt, if we except Mr. 
 Patchwork and the absent owner of little “ Di Vernon” who 
 has not put in an appearance by the way since the first day 
 at Ballygunge when she fell with poor “ Stuffy,” breaking his 
 right collar bone and left arm. Over a paperchase course it 
 
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 is impossible to tlirow her, ami very difficulty Indeed to catch 
 her, and with a little schooling there is little doubt but that 
 she would turn out an equally safe and speedy conveyance 
 over a countiy. But to our Paperchase, Mr. Alipore on liis 
 W. P. joined the flel'l on this occasion, as did also Mr. Bar- 
 nagore and Mr. Hilldale on a handsome black, which has re- 
 ceived a good amount of schooling for the business at Mr. 
 Latham’s hands, but many of our debutant sportsmen for 
 some reason or other stuck to the pucka, whilst others threw 
 up the sponge after the excitement of the first burst died out 
 in them. This is not as it should be, and it is comforting 
 to know that a number of youthful aspirant’s to glory in the 
 pigskin have arranged to get up a sweep for first of their 
 number over the last fence next chase. 
 
 The jumping was above the average yesterday, notably 
 of Gangwarily,” who won, Nancy” who goes kindly in no 
 hands save her owner’s. Black Diamond and Mr. Hilldale’s 
 mount, while the funny business was ably conducted single- 
 handed by Mr. Sedgwick. It is wonderful what a difference 
 a very trifling anachronism at a fence makes. There could 
 not have been half a second between the funny man and 
 the old mare at tlie mud wall, up to which the human had 
 always a little bit (a nose or a solah topee say) the best of 
 it; but the former putting on a spurt when he viewed the 
 obstacle, beat the mare by a nose ; the remit — the mare 
 goes home disgusted, riderless, and her bereaved owner is 
 left reclining on a dewy mud bank — an Indian “ Postle- 
 thiuaite,” sick of paperchasing, and thinking of the cock-tail 
 he is bound to miss! The course laid out was generally 
 pronounced the best of the season ; it was not a purely gal- 
 lery one, nor did it like a previous one end in the deepest 
 jungle shade. It was more a hunting course than any of its 
 predecessors, and was appreciated almost equally by the 
 flyers and the lookers on. Starting from “ llosedale” the 
 first jump was discovered in the open a turn to the left 
 
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 tliroiigb a bit of jungle disclosing a mud wall, after wbich 
 the course curved round to the right, and after crossing a 
 variety of fences, muds, and naturals, emerged on the Sta- 
 tion Road by Smith’s old paddocks, in the open space by 
 which stood two formidable walls, where the funny man 
 elected to enact his role. A sharp turn to the left and or 
 through the jungle brought the field with “TheCapting” Mr^ 
 Mac and Mr. Leatherhead in the van, past the brick kilns on 
 the left, over the water jump {sic it was only a puddle), and 
 one more turn into the leafy to bring the field into the open 
 by the Red Road with their heads turned homeward. Mr. 
 Mac’s grey mare was first recognisable as they appeared 
 from the jungles; but a refusal at a wall had lost the mare 
 a lot of ground, and the steel had been taken out of her 
 in making up her leewav, a fact “ The Capting” is too good 
 a horseman not to turn to his own advantage, and it was 
 soon evident that Gangwarily” was pulling over the mare 
 who, however, saved her character by racing home most 
 gamely, only being beaten by a length, Mr. Padesian a 
 good third, and what has not been customay, a large propor- 
 tion of the field well up ; the learned judge leading and 
 cheering on the ruck. 
 
 The tenth meet took place yesterday morning at 
 7 o’clock, the advertised fixture being the kennels, but the 
 actual start, as last week, was at Rosedale. The paper was 
 carried by Messrs. Barnagore and Jack Bpraggon, and the 
 assemblage of both followers and on-lookers was much above 
 the average, in fact every thing held out promise of a good 
 morning’s sport. These early hopes were not, however 
 destined to be realised, as the course turned out to be a 
 very indifferent one. Most people was agreed to pronounc- 
 ing last week’s course the best of the season, and yesterday 
 there appeared to be an equally general consensus of opinion 
 in pronouncing that day’s the worst. We owe a debt of gra- 
 
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 titude to the disinterested promoters of our favourite cold 
 ■weather morning amusement, but they will pardon us for 
 asserting our rights to a free born Briton’s dearest privilege, 
 a grumble, when things don’t go exactly to please us. The 
 main object in laying out a course is uudoubtedly, to make 
 it a good one to ride over, but it should not be altogether 
 lost sight of that a large percentage of subscribers to the 
 pastime take almost, if not quite, as great an interest in 
 seeing a “ lep” or two from road, and then hurrying off with 
 some chance at all events of seeing the finish, as do the 
 most consistent and enthusiastic followers of the paper. 
 Did the fact of a course being a gallery one in any way de- 
 tract from its excellence in other respects, we should not for 
 a moment advocate the Macadamizer’s cause, but when the 
 fact is that the fun of the thing is materially enhanced by 
 the presence of a gallery at some point or other, notably the 
 finish, we certainly think that those of us, who as Mr. 
 Postlethwaite unfeelingly puts it, have not the pluck to try 
 or the ability to sit, over fences (whether with or without 
 the natural aid a bridle is supposed to lend) are entitled to 
 something for our money. Talking over yesterday’s course 
 a disappointed spectator suggested that next time the paper 
 should be laid from the Chandney Chowk and in bye lanes 
 to the Cathedral. If we are to have it on the pucka, why 
 not give the Tramway a turn. We are sure Mr. Souttar 
 would make a reduction on taking a quantity and convey 
 spectators from find to finish for an anna a piece. But to 
 yesterday’s chase ; the course diverged from the High Road 
 by a narrow lane opposite “ Rosedale” which it left a hun- 
 dred yards further on to negotiate a cast-iron field and a 
 mudwall on the right, after which it turned again in the 
 same direction to introduce a hurdle and a half finished 
 bamboo theatre. Having disposed of these miscellaneous ob- 
 stacles, it emerged on the pucka to which it stuck until a 
 considerable distance beyond the Railway, when it turned 
 
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 abruptly to the left across the Brick Fields and past the 
 Rifle Butts, ending at tlie Village Cross Road just beyond 
 Ballygunge. Owing to the tortuous nature of the course, the 
 pace was scarcely so fast as usual, and in consequence of the 
 difficulty experienced in finding' the paper which was re- 
 peatedly overrun the field was spread-eagled to an unusual 
 extent. A trio got away at the start, the ruck headed alter- 
 nately by Mr. Leatherhead and Mr. Durrud on Colac who 
 jumped in his old Warnambool style overrunning the scent, 
 and practically the issue of the chases was confined to these 
 members, as the field never got on terms with them. The 
 finish between the three was close enough to be excitino-, 
 and would have been closer still had Mr. Kirjgsman’s mount 
 not stumbled badly within sigiit of the last hurdle As it 
 was Mr. Mac’s mare, '‘Nancy,” who was ridden most reso- 
 lutely throughout by her sporting owner, won pretty easily 
 from Mr. Hilldale’s handsome Young ’Un, who should make 
 a chaser by this time next year, Mr. Kingsman a good third. 
 Falls were more numerous than usual, several of our very 
 best men, on the pick of our paper chasers coming to grief, 
 while one or two ponies, especially “ Venus,” went the 
 course to the admiration of every one. 
 
 The meet on Saturday was at the Jodhpore Tlianna on 
 the Gurriah IJat Road at 7 o’clock, and a goodly array of 
 Calcutta’s fair women and brave men turned out with un- 
 usual punctuality. The paper was carried by " the Notlimah 
 Brothers” riding Mr. Hildale’s black and J. M. The course 
 was by every one out pronounced perfect. Not only was it 
 over a fine line of country with a variety of good fences, but 
 the finish brought riders back to where second horses and 
 traps were waiting to take them back in time for office, no 
 small consideration with a Monday madda}^ In addition 
 to this the Gallery enjoyed peculiar facilities for seeing with 
 very little trouble a larger proportion of the course, and thus 
 
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 getting across to tlie finish which was most happily chosen, 
 the course termenating with what the immortal Jorrocks 
 terms, “an unavoidable lep” where a more than usual amount, 
 of fun was afforded. Some people take tlieir comforts with 
 them everywhere, and why not paperchasing, but when 
 you do organize a seemingly faultless bundobust,” it 
 is hard if things get mixed. And yet it does occui', or a 
 man who lends out three horses and spare saddler}^, not to 
 mention gharries and other precautions, would not have 
 to get a lift home collecting his retinues en route, “Douglas, 
 Douglas why didst thou leave me” falls flat after the 
 touching appeal of Charlie’s heartsick owner to his recal- 
 citrusted, but then Cabulees are ungrateful. 
 
 Tlie following was not so numerous a? on some occa- 
 sions, but men were evenly mounted which prevented falling 
 and a straggling finish. Of course there must be leaders in 
 every chase, but on Saturday the leading quartet — consisting 
 of a hard riding red coat on old “ Telegram” Mr. Mac on 
 Nancy who was not going quite kindly, Mr. Nilloc and 
 Lord William on Oliver Twist — were unable to stave 
 off a very imposing ruck who, lead by Mr. D’Arcy, took 
 everything rough and smooth without a cheeky and were 
 close up at the finish. It is getting close up Cup time now, 
 and judging from the fields we have out, the struggle this 
 year for the trophy should be a grand one. Warwickshire 
 Lad, so long facile princeps at the game had he not broken 
 down, would have met adversaries quite worthy of his stud 
 in “ Telegram.” “ Oliver Twist,” “ The Cripple,” “ Bachelor,” 
 Di Vernon, “ Patchwork,” “ Nancy” and a host of other 
 nearly first class nags. As it is, the race for the Cup is a 
 very open one. If funds allowed it would be a good thing 
 to have a second chase over the same course, for all horses 
 adjudged second class, country breds and galloways and 
 ponies of all classes. There is a large proportion of paper- 
 chasers who go well and regularly every meet, who have not 
 
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 the very ghost of a chance against the flyers of the hunt 
 and if our suggestion finds favour with the powers that 
 be,” we feel certain that a very good race will be the re- 
 sult. There is a proposal on foot, we understand, to have 
 a day’s sky racing, why not have it at Ballygunge where a 
 good flat course and a natural “ lep one” are both ready 
 to hand ? The new' race stand is practically dismantled, so 
 there is no inducement to stick to the maidan. But the 
 Saturday’s chase. 
 
 At twenty minutes past seven time Avas called, and 
 field led by Messrs. Mac and D’Arcy raced away down the 
 road, turned into the jungles on the right and after negociat- 
 ing two hurdles and a wall, emerged in the open by 
 Jodhpore Station, all now together, Mr. DArcy leading. 
 It was a pretty sight to see the field nogociate the three 
 jumps on the open, and on-lookers owe a special debt of 
 gratitude to the gentleman on the Grey who gratuitously 
 threw in the Avire fence by tlie Railway. Nancy forged 
 ahead after the first hurdle, but refusing later or jostled 
 Mr. D’Arcy’s mount the pair being put out of the first 
 flight by the contretemps. Crossing the road the course 
 took down the parallel hollows on the Calcutta side, 
 Avhere a diversity of fences had been built including a Avater 
 jump and a most uncompromising drop. Turning back to 
 the right, the field was together, led by Messrs. Mac, Hopkins 
 and Kiugsman, Avho raced into the open by the Alipore 
 Lane over a bund, a hurdle and the unavoidable crossing 
 the bunds. Telegram ran Avide and Mr. Kingsman 
 speeddy took advantage of his adversary’s detour, handling 
 his mount in the most artistic manner. The old chestnut’s 
 turn of speed was, however, too much for him ; and Mr. 
 Hopkins once in the straight sent the old horse along 
 sixteen annas and got first over the last fence by a length, 
 Mr. Mac third, and Lord William who Avas fast catching 
 the leaders a good fourth. The enthusiasm displayed by 
 
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 the field was something to be remembered, one gentleman 
 beating his horse easily by a waistcoat, another finding his 
 horse unable or unwilling to accept the ultimated obstacle, 
 going on alone. The chase altogether was most enjoyable, 
 and will long be remembered both by those who rode and 
 those who looked on, as the jolliest we have had for a very 
 long time. 
 
 Paperchases do not make cold weather any more than 
 do swallows constitute summer, still the advertisement of 
 the Paperchase Cup day, which is the closing meet of the 
 season, has a way of suggesting a decided tendency hot- 
 weatherward, and conjuring up visions of perspiring men 
 and reeking horses, that is far from pleasant to lovers of our 
 popular cold weather amusement. The penultimate meet 
 took place on Saturday, the meet being at the Juggernath 
 Car, on the Gurriah Hat Road. The field was not so large 
 as usual, one or two likely Cup horses being reserved for 
 Friday. The paper was carried, as on the last occasion, by 
 Mr. Latham and his brother, the course starting from the 
 Juggernath Car, along the road side, till the lane on the 
 right made a detour in the country practicable. It then 
 inclined to the left, passed the sheep-pen on the left, crossed 
 the Red Road, and after traversing the open, disappeared 
 again in the jungle in the direction of the old Ballygunge 
 steeplechase course, and ultimately brought the followers to 
 a mud wall, a hurdle and a goodly gallery, within a stone’s 
 throw of where it crossed the Red Road originally. Shortly 
 after leaving the pucka, the course was bounded by a strag- 
 gling bamboo and palm clump, festooned with an unkindly 
 creeper which, we regret to hear, has temporarily spoilt the 
 beauty of Brasspot Junior Sahib, who instituted a too search- 
 ing inquiry into its composition, The accident was one that 
 might have occurred in any morning ride, and the injury, we 
 are glad to hear, is not serious. We were sorry to see “Colac’s” 
 sporting owner, who is usually there or thereabout at these 
 
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 cliases reduced to wheels ; the result of a bad spill received 
 in schooling a Young ’Un. Falling on the maidan is very 
 different to the easy tumbling , the more generous soil that 
 Ballygunge affords, and this time the earth did not feel all 
 the pain. But to the chase. The usual coterie, accompanied 
 by Jack Spraggon assumed the lead, holding the pride of 
 places among themselves by turn, till a regular howler robbed 
 them of Mr. D’Arcy’s society. Telegram went uncommonly 
 well throughout, and had apparently no difficulty in taking 
 the lead and keeping it, but Oliver Twist’s noble owner was 
 biding his time, and coming with a cheering rush at the 
 hurdle just beat the old chestnut by a head, Mr. Nosredneh 
 a good third. 
 
 The race this year promises to be something quite out of 
 the common, no less than thirteen sporting owners having 
 declared to try conclusions between the flags. The most 
 cursory glance at the horses will show that many are very 
 neaily first class, while there is not a single nag among the 
 lot without pretentions to being something more than an 
 ordinary hack. The following are the entries : — 
 
 1. 
 
 Mr. Hilldale’s 
 
 . . . Magog. 
 
 2. 
 
 Barnagore’s 
 
 ... Black Diamond 
 
 3. 
 
 Capt. Curzon’s 
 
 ... Copeck. 
 
 4. 
 
 Lord W. Beresford’s 
 
 ... Oliver Twist. 
 
 6. 
 
 Mr. Collin’s 
 
 ... Black Prince, 
 
 6. 
 
 „ Hopkin’s 
 
 Telegram. 
 
 7. 
 
 „ Traill’s 
 
 ... Di. Vernon, 
 
 8. 
 
 „ Young ’Un’s 
 
 ... Gipsy. 
 
 9. 
 
 „ Walker’s 
 
 ... Cinders. 
 
 10. 
 
 „ Mac’s ... 
 
 ... Nancy. 
 
 11. 
 
 „ D’Arcy’s 
 
 ... Escort. 
 
 12. 
 
 „ Barton’s 
 
 ... Marshal. 
 
 13. 
 
 „ Anderson’s 
 
 ... Commotion. 
 
 So far a quality goes. Telegram and Oliver Twist are 
 decidedly the pick of the basket; but when owners choose 
 
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 to ride horses of that class throughout a season’s paperchasiog, 
 I cannot see, what ground any one can have for cavalling at 
 their starting for the Cup. Next to them come Nanc}', 
 Magog, and Di Vernon, The first named is undoubtedly 
 possessed of a very brilliant turn of speed, and is, when so 
 disposed, a very flippant fencer, but her temper is so un- 
 certain that popular as the win would doubtless be, it is 
 scarcely a safe investment to back her. Magog is a fine 
 raking horse, and shows a lot of quality, but is scarcely 
 quick enough yet to make more than a good bid for success. 
 Di Vernon is a good little mare, and although not as fit as 
 she might, be, will be there or thereabouts at the finish. She 
 has scarcely ever been known to make a mistake paperchas- 
 ing, and her owner, we all know, rides as straight as man 
 could. Black Prince, Black Diamond, Commotion, and 
 Gipsy, who showed a turn of speed the^other day, few were 
 disposed to credit her with, are a good bit above ordinary 
 paperchase form, while Marshal, Cinders, Escort, and 
 Copeck are all tried performers at the game’; every horse 
 going has got a fair chance for the Cup, and I confidently 
 expect a great race at the finish between Telegram, Oliver, 
 Nancy, Di Vernon and one or two of the luckiest of the 
 ruck. 
 
 The paper will be carried by Messrs. Latham and Muir 
 on the Weaver and Afglian, and as tlie course is an 
 essentially gallery one, it would be will worth any one’s 
 while to go all the way, if only to see these two accomplished 
 horsemen cross the country. 
 
 THE CUP. 
 
 The growing interest taken by the good people of 
 Calcutta in the Paperchases was amply illustrated by the 
 monster gallery that assembled in the depths of Ballygunge 
 yesterday morning to witness the usual contest for de- 
 cidedly the most sporting event of the season, the Paper- 
 
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 chase Cup Race. The field this year was known to be 
 not only numerous but strong, and the entries being made 
 public, and the general lie of the course indicated, guaranteed 
 those who took the trouble to go so far from town against 
 the possibility of disappointment. The Cup chase is always 
 more or less a gallery one, and this year it was more than 
 usually so, the onlookers with very little trouble being able 
 to see the followers at a number of points on the journey. 
 
 The road to the course presented a very gay and ani- 
 mated apperance and the amount of dust was a caution, yet 
 everybody appeared determined to make the best of things 
 as they were, and I felt sure I may say that no one who 
 went out came back disappointed. The weather can no 
 longer be called cold, scarcely cool even in the morning, and 
 it was greatly to the credit of the gentleman who wore 
 Belatee Kuppra, a Terai hat, and stick up collars that he was 
 able to put as pleasant a face on it as he did. Talking of hats, 
 there is a great opening for all enterprising hatters at Bally- 
 gunge on paperchase mornings. It seems to be de rigeur 
 now to loose your hat and come home with your head done 
 up in a handkerchief. 
 
 Competitors for the Cup are of course the elite of 
 paperchasers, hence the funny business is necessarily eli- 
 minated from the Cup Day performance. This was the case 
 yesterday in an unusual degree, all the competing men and 
 horses being tried performers at the game and past masters 
 in the art of horsemanship. I was sorry to see some good 
 men standing down who would, had circumstances permit- 
 ted, have been only too eager to try conclusions with the best 
 horse and most finished horseman among the lot. I was glad 
 to see Mr. Fred again in the pigskin, and hope to see him 
 ride a winner or two on the 12th. There is not a “lep” race 
 on the card at present, but I should say that a Handicap 
 Hurdle Race for paperchase horses who have never won 
 an open race would elicit a large entry and result in a fine 
 
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 race. The hurdles are all ready, and the only thing neces- 
 sary would be to pick up the landing sides of the fences. 
 I devote the idea as my subscription to the coming Sky 
 Races, and trust the Stewards thereof will see the propriety 
 of sending me a ticket by way of return. There are a 
 number of men who would be quite ready to enter and ride 
 their own nags over hurdles, if they were only sure they 
 would not meet cattle a little more than worthy of their 
 steed. Telegram and Oliver Twist no doubt kept away a 
 good many men from having a fly for the Cup ; but you can 
 scarcely expect an owner of good horses to go out of his way 
 to get one bad enough to meet the wishes of his oponent. 
 I should be intensely sorry did bad feeling and squabbling 
 spring up to mar the friendly aspect of our favourite cold 
 weather amusement, and it might be well to have a more 
 explicit set of Paperchasing Rules drawn up. But to yester- 
 day’s chase. 
 
 The paper was carried by Mr. Latham on the Weaver 
 and Captain Muir on Shamrock, but I am free to confess that 
 their performance over a country was not as faultless as I had 
 expected, neither of the horses, — known fencers, — jumping in 
 their usual form. 
 
 Punctuality was fairly well observed, which was a for- 
 tunate thing, as the morning was uncommonly close, and 
 twenty minutes past seven saw the field starting on their 
 
 mile journey. The pace, which was pretty stiff for 
 Paperchasing all through, was first made by Mr. D’Arcy on 
 Escort, but he overran the paper on the Red Road, and 
 carried Telegram and others with him, having Messrs. Mac 
 and Collins to go on with the lead ; when the field hove in 
 sight at the sheep-pens Mr. Collins had a decided lead, 
 Nancy and Oliver Twist some lengths behind. This order 
 was maintained until Nancy persistently refused a bit of a 
 hurdle any Polo Tat could clear, thus putting what would 
 have perhaps been about the most popular win out of the 
 
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 question. Mr. Mac is one of the oldest and most consistent 
 supporters of the chase au 'papier^' and it is a pity to see 
 his chance time after time upset by the growiug bad 
 temper of his mount. Mr. D’Arcy and Telegram lost very 
 little time in getting on terms with the leaders, whom Mr. 
 Edward on his grand little mare Di Vernon had by this 
 time joined ; in fact, after half the distance had been travelled 
 the only horses actually in the hunt were the two thorough- 
 breds, Commotion whose owner rode with his usual finish, 
 and Mr. Edward’s mare. Oliver Twist may be quicker thau 
 the old chestnut at racing weights, but Telegram, who was 
 going well within himself till very near the last fence, was 
 at a difference of 2 stone quite well able to stall off Oliver’s 
 challenge, and although Lord William rode a la Fordham,^^ 
 r Anson and the Bounding Jockey combined, the weight 
 told on his mount and he was never able to get on terms 
 with Telegram, who won all out after a magnificent race by 
 a length, Di Vernon, who went admirably throughout, a good 
 third, Mr. Anderson on Commotion fourth. Jack Spraggon 
 fifth, and Mr. D’Arcy sixth. Thus ended the best paper 
 chase I have ever seen. 
 
 1881-82. 
 
 The first Paperchase of the season took place yesterday 
 morning, the meet being at the Ballygunge Railway Station 
 of the Calcutta and South Eastern Railway, at a quarter to 
 seven o’clock. For a first meet the field was a strong one, 
 and although the course was by no means a gallery one, 
 the attendance of macadamizers was considerable. The 
 paper was carried by the Honorary Secretary on Peter 
 and old Patchwork’s former owner and rider in many a 
 hard-fought chase, on Morning ; but the former was un- 
 fortunate in meeting with an accident from his horse over- 
 jumping at the second hurdle, and the bags had to be trans- 
 ferred to Quiet Cove’s saddle. The change of course put 
 a considerable hole in the ten minutes grace allowed, which 
 
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 was increased still fiuiber by “the old mans having to 
 speak his mind to a more enterprising than skilful eques- 
 trian who carried one of the fences on the course clean 
 away for his own private delectation, before the field came 
 up. I did not witness the occurrence myself ; nor do I know 
 who was the unfortunate recipient of the old man’s just 
 wrath, but I overheard one Aryan brother remark to another, 
 eh sahib hoJiut galle pya, and have no manner of doubt, but 
 some one caught it. The result was that the leaders of the 
 field overtook the paper carriers, and ultimately beat them 
 when, the quick-eyed Mr. Pedestrian spotting the gathering, 
 which indicated the final obstacle, and raced for it with 
 Dr. Durrum Toller. But to return to the start. A goodly 
 field had gradually collected in the lane, among whom were 
 several of the fair sex, of whom three were particularly well 
 mounted and went like birds, one joining the first flight 
 and staying there throughout. When time was called the 
 field, led by Black Prince and Temperance, after negociat- 
 ing a hurdle had to cross a bund only wide enough for 
 single file, where more than one eager rider got his feet 
 wet. After crossing the brick fields, the line went over a 
 nice natural country through some gardens, wheie the fences 
 took a good deal of doing, and where several of the wash- 
 ball seated came to grief, then emerged on the open on the 
 far side of the line within sight of Jodhpore Railway 
 Station, when, as many old frequenters of Ballygunge will 
 recollect, a rather trappy blind ditch wends a tortuous course 
 and across the railwa}', the finish being over a hurdle within 
 sight of the thannah at Jodhpore. Owing to the Honorary 
 Secretary’s mishap, the course of events throughout the 
 chase was, as may be imagined, somewhat mixed, hares and 
 bounds coming in indiscriminately from all directions, hounds 
 leading easy ; but every one out seemed to be uncommonly 
 well satisfied with themselves, their horses and their 
 morning’s sport throughout the early part of the chase, 
 
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 Black Prince, Temperance, and Mr. Pedestrain s useful black 
 showed the way, but they overran the paper, letting up 
 Champion, Gypsy and Burgundy, who were lying handy. 
 The leading trio, however, picked them up again without 
 much loss of time, and when the field appeared in the open, 
 Mr. Pedestrain was leading, with “ the doctor ’ at his heels, a 
 fine race between the pair .resulting in a win for the 
 “ Bounding Jockey” by a head, Black Prince third and 
 Gipsy fourth. The next detachment was led by Champion, 
 Bob Roy and Burgundy. Falls were very numerous, but no 
 one was much the worse, although Cleveland’s sporting 
 owner had a nasty fall in the blind ditch already noticed. 
 
 So early in the year it was with difficulty that a course 
 could be got at all, but a week makes a marvellous difference 
 at this time of the year, and the going at next meet ought 
 to be about the best we get in this part of the world, so I 
 expect to have to chronicle a bumper meet and lots of fun 
 next week. 
 
 The second meet of the season took place yesterday 
 morning, the meet being at the old kennels. The fixture 
 was unfortunately dated, as the St. Andrews Dinner over 
 night fand morning too for the matter of that) and 
 the Ballygunge Association Meeting at the same hour, 
 prevented a large number of the usual following from 
 putting in an appearance. The course too was a par- 
 ticularly bad one for the lookers on, as it left the vici- 
 nity of the pucka at the start and finished in space, 
 or anyhow, in a not very accessible jungle path. It would 
 have been easy enough to fetch the paper along the lane, 
 and finish, as last time, in the open, and I don’t know why 
 this Avas not done. I am well aware how difficult it is to 
 get a course at all at this time of the year, but still I am 
 disposed to think that the promoters of our most popular 
 cold weather pastime are a little apt to lose sight of the 
 
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 f^ict that a very considerable proportion of the subscribers 
 give their countenance and their rupees in order to see, 
 ratlier than participate in the chase. They are easily satis- 
 fied too in this respect, and are at present, at all events, 
 quite contented if they can see say a couple of fences, at 
 the finish. Later on, when the ground is drier and free of 
 standing crops, they may wax more exacting, but then the 
 facilities for gratifying them will be very largely enhanced 
 The paper was carried by the Jumping Brothers, and I 
 need not add that the field did not on this occasion beat the 
 foxes home. The field, from causes already alluded to, was a 
 small one, and the finish, barring the leaders, a straggling one. 
 In trying to account for this latter, the casual remark of a 
 Cannie Scot that the course seemed a tirly-wirly like,” 
 afforded one assistance. The line was a pretty straight one 
 for so early in the season, but no doubt an over conscientious 
 observance of his duty to his patron Saint and an excess of 
 sugar in Colonel Fargus Graham’s last brew, caused more 
 than one staunch Caledonian to deviate a little from bee 
 line. Mr. Pedestrian was again to the fore on his now well 
 known paperchaser, winning at the finish cleverly from Mr, 
 Rnjpore, “ the Major” on his victorious hurdle racer securing 
 third place, Mr. Mac’s brilliant fencer Rob Roy would have 
 had something to say to the finish had he not gone in for the 
 "‘tirly-wirly” business, in the wake of some misguided Scotch- 
 man, just before the last fence. The fences were smaller than 
 last week and casualties were consequently fewer, still there 
 was plenty of jumping and any amount of fun. At the 
 same time, 1 heard more than one complaint as to the thrust- 
 ing riding of a young gentleman, who shall be nameless (if 
 he doesn’t do it again). It is bad enough rushing in 
 among men at a fence, or in a close place, but when ladies 
 get jostled, it is high time to interfere. We have an un- 
 common big following on the pucka this season, and I hope 
 all onlookers, as well as riders will send their ten rupees to 
 
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 Mr. Latliam, instead of putting that hard working promoter 
 of sports to the trouble of collecting it piece-meal When 
 gentlemen undertake the usually thankless office of Honor- 
 ary Secretary to anything at all, it is very hard if those for 
 whom the amusement is provided, do notmake things as easy 
 for them as possible. Verb Sap. 
 
 The third meet of the season took place yesterday 
 morning, the meet being at Rosedale, on the Gnrriah Hat 
 Road at 7 A. M. The morning was fortunately cold and 
 clear, and the following unusually large, owing in a great 
 measure to the accession of the Government House party, 
 but in the gallery there was a most decided falling otf 
 and it is readily accounted for, by the fact that the line of 
 country selected on the last occasion rendered seeing any- 
 thing at all, on wheels, an utter impossibility, and it very 
 likely leaked out that the course yesterday was of a like, 
 or, from a macadamiser’s point of view, still more heinous 
 nature. Of course the first claim to consideration vests 
 in the followers of the paper, and as I have already said» 
 it is difficult until later to get a course at all, so the skirters 
 and roadsters must, I suppose, wait for their turn later on. 
 The course was a particularly tortuous one, the first pait 
 consisting of a game of following leader down a lane where 
 only one horse could find foothold at a time, which gave 
 those first away a great advantage over their fellows ; then 
 suddenly diverging at right angles, the first flight must 
 have rudely disturbed the matudinal meditations of a rural 
 Bengalee, whose house, by the way, the “Bounding Jockey” 
 nearly let day-light into, as his horse, had a kind of an 
 idea he was intended to have it somehow. Some walls, 
 a drop, more lanes and turnings and the brickfields are in 
 view; again into the jungle; this time hurdles and orna- 
 mental palm-leaf transparences with alternate “ ponk” and 
 “ puck-dandee” constitute the country to be crossed, the 
 
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 finish taking place at the foot of a picturesque looking 
 knoll, on which a crowd of our Aryan brethren formed a 
 shivering, if not enthusiastic, gallery. 
 
 The field got away with commendable punctuality, 
 a group of the best mounted, comprising the invincible 
 Bounding Jockey, Dr, Durrum Toller on Temperance, Miv 
 Lowlander on “ Lawrence,” Lord William on a cobby 
 brown that many will recollect as a good performer in 
 other hands last year. Archer on “ Gipsy” and '' Mr, Cochin 
 China” on a handsome bay, at once establishing a gap 
 between themselves and the ruck, which despite their 
 repeatedly overrunning the paper, the vicissitude of the 
 chase failed to reduce. Temperance and Gipsy favored 
 by their light weights went alternately to the front, and at 
 one time it looked as if one or other of them would be 
 able to turn the tables on Mr. Pedestrian’s successful black, 
 but overrunning the paper before the second last fence 
 Lord William and the “ B. J.” were first to catch the “holloa” 
 of a dismounted mounted infantry man, and the finish was 
 between the two, which resulted in something very near a 
 dead heat, the Invincible having just a little the best of 
 it. “ Mr, Cochin China” a good third. Captain Sapper 
 fourth, and Fred Archer an indifferent fifth. 
 
 The second group appeared tome to number many men 
 and horses, who with a little time will be able to hold their 
 own with the flyers of the hunt, and 1 noticed more new 
 good jumpers out than I have seen at Ballygungo for some 
 seasons now. 
 
 The fourth meet of the season took place yesterday, 
 the fixture being the same as last week — Rosedale on the 
 Gurriah Hat Road. The course this time, however, took 
 quite a different direction, and afforded onlookers as well as 
 pursuers a capital morning’s fun. The line selected started 
 
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 eastward from tlie main road, but recrossed at tbe Juof^er- 
 nautli Car, where it disappeared into the jungle, to emerge 
 the sheep-pens on the Red Road, and after a good bit 
 of turning and twisting with fences of all kinds, some big 
 and some little, it ultimately brought the field to a capital 
 ^‘kill in the open” over what appealed to me to be a par- 
 ticularly high hurdle, at which some very pretty jumping 
 was seen by a somewhat limited gallery. I do not myself 
 see the necessity for the present veil of mystery in which 
 it is considered indispensable to enshroud tbe finish. The 
 idea, I believe, is to prevent any of the followers taking a 
 bee-line for the last obstacle instead of going the course/ 
 but this is surely not necessary. Supposing any one yes- 
 terday had started with the ruck, and after a bit made 
 tracks for Jodhpore, the chances are he’d have taken about 
 as long to get there by the pucka as did the paper hunters, 
 and finish over the last jump from the winning side, and I 
 rather calculate it would be that “ gent’s” last appearance 
 at a chase au papier. I think the management might 
 give all professed followers credit for an intention to go 
 the course and let it be generally known to the large 
 number of those who came out to see where to go to see it. 
 
 The fences were not any bigger than usual, yet grief 
 was epidemic, and this was caused, no doubt, by the pace 
 at which the chase was run. It is no uncommon occurrence 
 to find a man looking for his horse on paperchase mornings, 
 but this morning the order of things was reversed, a good 
 natured Sandy” who had found and frozen to a riderless 
 steed being much concerned about his rightful owner, and 
 addressing to all and sundry the, to many, I have no doubt, 
 not very intelligible inquiry. “ Did ye see the maun wha 
 aucht him ?” There must have been some good reason 
 for the falling about, or that fine horseman the “ Capting,’' 
 whom I was glad to see again among the field, would not 
 have been “ playing boss” as I’m told he was, nor the 
 
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 straight going Mr. Cochin China” reduced to riding 
 Shank’s mare. 
 
 It would be difficult to say, who took the lead through- 
 out yesterday’s chase at its different stages, as almost all the 
 best mounted had a cut in at one time or other. The 
 Bounding Jockey went away with his usual rush, but his 
 proverbial good fortune on this occasion apparently deserted 
 him, and he was thrown out early in the hunt, with a knot 
 of good men who are usually handy about the finish in his 
 wake. His rival on last occasion. Lord William was as usual 
 lying by ready' to take up — when others overrun — the paper 
 — with our crack lady rider on Claret” whom nobody else 
 can get to fence kindly — Mr. Nilloc, on Black Prince, the 
 Capting” on the Poona Prize Winner and Archer on Gipsy 
 in attendance, but pretty near whom, the lie of the paper 
 appearing to indicate a finish in the same direction as on 
 1st December, the leaders flashed over the scent and left 
 Lord William to win as he liked ; Mr. Nilloc second, Mr. 
 Jasper Polly — famous on his jumping mare — third, the rest 
 practically nowhere. 
 
 Among the ruck I noticed some remarkably fine 
 fencers, notably a boy cob of Mr. Vanren nan’s who, unfit 
 as he was, flew over the last hurdle as if he’d not gone half 
 a mile. Some of our paperchasers might do worse than go 
 in for him. 
 
 Yesterday’s chase will, I have no doubt, long be re- 
 membered as the “ Lady’s Day” of Paperchasing in Cal- 
 cutta why ? ril tell you later on. Our cold weather this 
 year has been peculiarly fitful, blowing hot and cold 
 without any sort of system, and laying the clerk of the 
 weather open to rather more than a suspicion of temporary 
 insanity. Yesterday the morning was, however, singularly 
 propitious, which inclines me to the belief that the clerk 
 although prone, in his moments of mental obliquity, to 
 play pranks on racing, has still a soft side left to Diana 
 
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 Be that as it may, the morning was all that one could wish 
 — cold, clear, and crisp — and the chase the most successful of 
 the season. The course was^ much more open than usual, 
 and consequently more pleasant to cross. The field was 
 exceptionally large, the gallery enormous, and when I add 
 that our Leading Lady” was first past the winning flag, 
 I have gone a long way towards accounting for the success 
 of Thursday’s Paperchase. 
 
 The meet was at the ruins of the Juggernauth Car on 
 the Gurriah Hat Hoad, and I do not recollect ever having 
 seen the road so crowded with horsemen and vehicles of 
 every description from the Lieutenant Governor’s well ap- 
 pointed mail phaeton and Lord William’s coach — to the 
 humble Ticca. 
 
 Punctually to time, the paper put in an appearance, 
 carried by the “Jumping Brothers,” who at once proceeded 
 to business, accompanied by those on wheels, and the greater 
 number of the onlookers who had got the tip that a good 
 view of the chase could be got further down the road — a tip 
 which facts did not belie — as just before reaching the junc- 
 tion of the Hed Hoad we came upon a good strong hurdle 
 with an uncompromising bamboo along the top, and a mud 
 wall, both of which obstacles the paper-carriers took like 
 their morning gram. A few minutes later a tremendous rat- 
 tling down the road announced that the field started, and 
 a few seconds brought them in sight, “ Mr. Grenoul ” on a 
 marvellous jumping pony that should have something to 
 say to the Pony Hurdle Hace at the “ Holiday Sky Meet,” 
 and Mr. “ Mountflummery ” on Mr. Mac’s flippant fencer 
 “Hob Hoy” leading. Captain A de Sea, Mr. Nilloc, the 
 Bounding Jockey and “ The Major” in close attendance. 
 The leaders as usual, made short work of the fences, but 
 the Gallery was treated to a magnificent display of fanc}^ 
 horsemanship by some of the ruck, an enthusiast being 
 left reclining when we moved on to the finish, I could not 
 
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 help tluiikiiig, as I drove on, that the first liiirdle, Jike the 
 Frenchman’s Robin, would last that sportsman the season if 
 his reins held out. 
 
 After passing the open, the course bent round to the 
 right, introducing a double and the Red Road to be crossed, 
 then through a bit of jungle, and again into the open in 
 the popular locality for finishes, from which it again dis- 
 appeared in the direction of Tollygunge, being brought 
 back by a counter-march over some moist mud walls, a 
 water jump, another double, and a final hurdle to the neigh- 
 bourhood of the sheep-pens. 
 
 The pace throughout was quicker than ordinarj^, owing 
 in a great measure to the open line judiciously selected, 
 
 Captain A de Sea, Mrs. — and Mr. Cochin China racing 
 
 for the lead, but a cropper put the last mentioned practi- 
 cally out of court, although he arrived in time to cut a second 
 voluntary at the last hurdle, before more than half a dozen 
 horses, and the plucky boy, who seldom blunders, no doubt 
 fell from sheer exhaustion. I expect, however, to see him 
 take a very forward position in the paperchase hurdle 
 Cup on Wednesday next. 
 
 When the field hove in sight, Captain A. de Sea was 
 
 leading, Mrs. close behind. Lord William just closing 
 
 a considerable gap on “ Advance.” Nearing home the leader 
 
 was evidently in trouble, and Mrs. calling resolutely 
 
 on old “Champion,” sent him racing pace at the final 
 hurdle, which he cleared a length ahead of “ Mariner,” 
 Lord William whom everybody was glad to see out again, 
 although certainly none the better for his nasty fall last 
 Thursday, a fair third. 
 
 The next lot comprised Mr. Mountflummery on Rob 
 Roy, the Major, the Bounding Jockey and Mr. Cochin China 
 who got rather a bad “ collar bones ” looking fall over the 
 last fence. 
 
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 I hope to see a number of our Paperchasers perform 
 between the flags at the Holiday Meeting on the 25th, for 
 which I am glad to hear entries are fast coming in already. 
 
 The Paperchase on Saturday last was, dispite the 
 fog, which was very late in lifting, one of the most success- 
 fal of the season. The meet Avas at the sheep-pens on the 
 Red Road, and the course was so arranged that spectators 
 could see, not only both start and finish, but a goodly num- 
 ber of the obstacles in the run. These facts doubtless 
 leaked out overnight, as the Gallery was the largest I have 
 ever seen. The meet was advertised for 7 o’clock, but de- 
 luded by the fog, which contrary to its wont, was much thick- 
 er in town than at Ballygunge, a strong contingent including 
 the Government House party and the paper, took things 
 so leisurely that it Avas half an hour after time before a start 
 Avas effected The paper Avas carried by Messrs. Lloyd and 
 Latham on Shamrock and“J. M ,” and the folloAving Avas 
 both numerous and well mounted. Among therb Avere the 
 Bounding Jockey, Avho has been out of luck lately, Mr. 
 Nilloc on Black Prince, Lord William on liis patent safety 
 Summersaulter, Mr. Chasma on Commotion. The Boys on 
 Gipsy and St. Patrick, Mr. Gateacre on the Cripple, Mr. 
 Sniktaw on Blank, and Mr. N. W. P. on a big broAvn Avho 
 shoAved his heels to the lot — all cup horses and men, Avith 
 the usual ruck, to refusing country breds and set-to-partner 
 “ Teutons” — who this time were, hoAvever, fortunate in not 
 upsetting any one. The absence of our Leading lady” was 
 regretted by all, the more so from its cause. The course* 
 Avas a particularly good one, every single pursuer I had an 
 opportunity of “ discovering” being loud in its praise, and 
 although there Avere two doubles — big ones too — 1 only heard 
 of one cropper in a blind ditch. The pace of the first half 
 of the journey, with the exception of the first burst, was 
 rather sloAver than usual, and there was a good deal of 
 Avaiting on, as Avell as folloAving my leader; indeed through- 
 
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 out tlie chases it struck me that more than one good nag 
 Avas plowed down a stroke for his cup chance. Quite right 
 too, for very few horses can stand a weekly sixteen anna 
 pounding over an Indian country, and be very fresh on his 
 legs at the end of the season, just when you want him at 
 his best. When time was called The Boys nipped away 
 ■with the lead at a good pace. Necktie Billy being first over 
 the initial hurdle, with his pal in close attendance. 
 
 After passing the carriages the course diverged to the 
 right, over some holding going, which in conjunction with 
 the prudential motives already referred to, reduced the pace 
 to a fast canter, Mr. Sniktaw passing the leaders and losing 
 the paper alternately. Where two lanes met, the leaders 
 overran the paper, carrying with them two or three of the 
 first of the ruck and a fairish quantity of strong language 
 to boot, Mr. Nilloc now took up the running, the Bounding 
 one and the Stranger in close attendance, the field, bar the 
 former leaders, who had less way to make up, being pretty 
 well together. When the leaders came in sight of the 
 Gallery it was obvious a tight fit, and as they came nearer 
 it looked very like a dead heat between Black Prince and 
 the Stranger, but the latter, riding in excellent style, staved 
 off Mr. Nilloc’s challenge, and won the best contested 
 chase we have had this season. 
 
 The Paperchase on Saturday will long be remembered 
 by those who took part in it, whether as spectators or 
 pursuers, as perhaps the pleasantest of an unusually suc- 
 cessful season. The morning was positively cold — not cold 
 enough to be unpleasant — but just enough to make a great 
 ■coat an agreeable, if not an absolutely indispensable, ac- 
 cessory. 
 
 The meet was at the Old Kennels on the Gurreah Hat 
 Road, and the finish near the sheep-pens on the Red Road, 
 a course which invariably induces a large gallery, as so 
 much can bo seen on wheels, Saturday proved no disap- 
 
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 poiotment to the many who turned out to see, as the 
 course, for a great portion of its entire length, wound in 
 and out in sight of the large assemblage of spectators on 
 the Red Road, numbering among them the “ L. G.” accorn- 
 panied by Sir William and Lady Eden, and two large 
 parties on Lord William Beresford’s and the Rajah of 
 Paikparah’s well appointed drags. The paper was carried 
 by Mr. Latham on “J. M.” and Mr. George on old “Bachelor/' 
 who, although, he did give his rider a tumble, looked as 
 gay and cocky as when he dusted their jackets over Toll}'- 
 gunge. The following was not quite so large as I have 
 seen it, but the men and horses out struck me as more than 
 usually business like. We were all glad to see our “ Leading 
 Lady” again gracing the field with her presence, and it was 
 with greater pleasure than surprise that we saw her, after 
 leading the greater part of the way, score her second win in 
 gallant style on that fine fencer “ Champion.” 
 
 The field comprised many well-known horses and riders ; 
 among them. Lord William on Mariner, Sir William Eden 
 on a corky brown, Mr. Boojum on old Cartwright, Mr. Leep 
 on last week’s winner, Mr. Gateacre on the Cripple, Miss 
 Gipsy on “ Burgundy,” who by the way turned a summer- 
 sault at the last hurdle that would knock spots on Victoria 
 Cook, Mr. Mountflummery on St. Patrick, The Major on 
 “ Claret,” Mr. P. Ask on — well, for one part of the chase 
 on his horse, the remainder on his boots. This gentleman 
 was ably backed up in his comic conception of a chase au 
 pa'pier by Mr. Kindergarten, who, like our friend the 
 “ Medium” makes use of “ Guides” — not spirits, mind you, 
 but solid flesh and blood — selected too, I am bound to admit, 
 with the utmost impartiality from amongst the field, more 
 especially from those nearest him. His system is this — 
 when his mount deviates slightly from the straight path, he 
 is quickly brought to a sense of his offending by a sharp 
 cannon against the nearest equine, while his rider counter- 
 
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 acts the lateral impetus thus inadvertently acquired by a 
 good shove off from his rider, a hold of whose coat tails ho 
 wisely retains, to correct a possible error in the angle of inci- 
 dence, should he find it necessary to correct his list to star- 
 board by a similar process on the opposite tack. 
 
 '‘Mr. Kilhim and Oiler” was also in great form ; but, 
 with him, a Paperchase is a serious business ; not a ten 
 minute’s scamper before breakfast, but a real day’s work. 
 
 I left him working his passage at the up-jump, and if 1 
 did not offer to send him out breakfast and the daily papers 
 it was simply because I saw he had his hands full, and no 
 time to devote to either. Mr. Lauderdale on " Miss Presi- 
 dent” (don’t let your P. D.’s. print this Mess President — 
 they made a Miss for themselves) went to earth ere yet the 
 chase began, but I saw the game little English mare throw- 
 iiig jump after jump behind her afterwards in a way that 
 looked very like cup form. Mr. Lowlander was out on a 
 very likely looking mare ; a much safer conveyance than the. 
 Champion jumper, despite her antipathy to mounted infantry 
 which her soul disdained. Mr. Jorrocks, was to the fore on 
 his hurdle racer, Mr. Jonsin Clair on Blackbird, and a host 
 of others too numerous to mention. 
 
 The start was not a well conceived one, as the only 
 way to the first fence was through a narrow gateway whicli 
 upset some horses and many tempers. The fust fence in 
 the open was near the Gureah Hat Road, where a considerable 
 crowd was collected to witness the negotiation of a rather 
 stifly mixed double. 
 
 No casualties, however, eventuated, and the field swept 
 on in scarcely diminished numbers to a big mud wall on the 
 north side of the road, “ Burgundy” leading them over. 
 Before crossing the road, which the course did just behind 
 Paikparah’s drag, our lady rider went to the head of affairs 
 with Mr. P. Ask in spasmodic attendance, the Major, Lord 
 William, Mountflummery, Mr, Boojum and the Gipsy in 
 
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 attendance. Shortly after a second detachment, led by Mr. 
 Gateacre and whipped in by Mr. Jorrocks, put in an appear- 
 ance, all the horses jumping like garden thrushes. Rob Roy 
 did, to be sure, look before he leaped at the drop, but Mr. 
 Jorrocks displayed such an obvious determination of going 
 on without him that he thought better of it, and his rider 
 was well back in his saddle again as he rode at the next 
 ‘‘unavoidable lep” and disappeared in the jungle. The 
 course from this point appeared and disappeared from sight, 
 at short intervals, the flutter of a riding habit now and again 
 intimating that our leading lady was in her wonted place 
 while Lord William was almost equally easily identified by 
 means of his elegant Corduroy Caubeen, an old family heir- 
 loom I was told by a young scion of the Waterford family 
 which had succeeded to the jeopardous appointment of his 
 many dented Ellwood. On emerging the last time 
 some one got a regular roley-poley, gyrating among the 
 horse’s feet like a shot rabbit. Mr. Mountflummery 
 had at this point apparently the best of it with Mr. 
 Boojum in attendance, “Burgundy” next. Lord William 
 and the Major handy, but as they came down to the last 
 
 fence Mrs. let out Champion, whom she’d only been 
 
 indulging in a well-timed pull and easily stalling off the 
 determined, if slightly wobbly, rush of Mr. Mountflummery 
 sailed over the last hurdle and won amidst loud cheers 
 Mr. Boojum third. Lord William fourth, and the Major 
 fifth, “ Burgundy” but for the main portion of the last 
 hurdle being represented by a single bamboo, might have 
 been third. As it was he and his rider set to rivalling the 
 Empress of the Arena, luckily without damage to either 
 horse or rider. 
 
 So ended the best Paperchase it has ever been my 
 lot to see. 
 
 The penultimate Paperchase of the season came off 
 yesterday, the meet being at the Jodlipore Thannah. As 
 
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 it was generally known that a number of men were keep- 
 ing their horses for the Cup, much was not expected of 
 yesterday’s chase, but, contrary to expectation, it was most 
 successful, and eventuated in a very near thing between two 
 of the favourites for the cup on Thursday next. Jodhpore 
 is a longish way from home to meet, but a good many laggards 
 having been left out in the cold more than once this year 
 already, punctuallity was pretty well observed, and the 
 road between the Thannah and the station was crowded 
 with all sorts of vehicles, including three drags, by the 
 appointed hour. The paper was carried by Messrs. Lawrence 
 and George on J. M. and Shamrock, but their bags appear to 
 have been but sparsely furnished as the “scent” gave out be- 
 fore they reached home. The field, despite the fact that Cup 
 horses were being eased off, was a very large one, and there 
 were many likely performers ridden out among them, the 
 Major on Claret, Lord William on Mariner, the Bounding 
 Jockey, Mr. Nilloc on Black Prince, Mr Mountflummery on 
 St. Patrick, Mr. Sniktaw on Blank, Mr. Lauderdale on his 
 English mare, and Mr. P — Ask on “ Anonyma.” The last 
 mentioned took a prominent part throughout the chase, 
 and finished close up in a way that fairly stamps him a 
 coming man. 
 
 The course began in the open on the west side a little 
 further out. Onlookers were thus able to see both start 
 and finish, while some of the more enthusiastic made their 
 way to the first big wall which they saw negotiated by 
 the field led by Mr. Kinoul on his jumping pony, in close 
 order, and got back to the last fence pretty well pumped 
 and rather hot, but in plenty time to see the finish and very 
 much pleased with themselves for their cleverness. 
 
 Once over the wall the pony fell back and the heavy 
 division took up the running in which they were joined by 
 Mr. Patchwork on Gill, who at one time assumed a consi- 
 derable lead, but overrunning the paper gave place to Mr. 
 
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 Nilloc, who took them out a nice dance to a merry tune. 
 Half way round Messrs. Lowlander, and Mountflummery 
 went to earth, but the latter at all events was quickly up 
 and on again, as he was not far behind the leaders at the 
 finish. St. Patrick is a speedy horse, and beyond a doubt 
 will render a good account of himself on the 2nd proximo. 
 
 The paper, as I have already said, gave out before the 
 hares had gone the course, and the foxes were obliged to 
 wait to show the pursuers the way home. When the field 
 came in sight the Major had a bit the best of it. Lord 
 William in attendance, but Claret,” although he has 
 decidedly the foot of Mariner, is not so easily steered, and 
 Lord William had the inside of the turn. The Major was 
 a bit beat, and nearly left the farm at the last hurdle, but 
 he made a good race of it with Lord William, who won 
 a pretty race all out, the Bounding Jockey a close third. 
 
 I was glad to hear that we are to have a Chota Paper- 
 chase Cup this season. It is, I believe, to be for all Asiatic 
 born horses. From what I heard the entry will be a large 
 one, and the pace, if not quite so fast certainly as full of 
 incident and amusement as the Pucka Cup on Thursday. 
 If it is not to take place on the same date, Saturday would 
 be a good day, despite the Ballyguuge Athletic sports in the 
 afternoon. It is the last fling of the cold season, and we 
 may as well make a day of it. 
 
 Before closing let me remind all aspirants for glory 
 that entries for the Pucka Paperchase Cup close on Saturday, 
 after which none will be r.eceived. 
 
 THE CUP. 
 
 Never since Paperchasing v/as first started in the City 
 of Palaces, has the Paperchase Cup, which is of compaioatively 
 modern origin, came off with anything approaching the eclat 
 with which, from a variety of causes it was yesterday invest- 
 ed. 'As I have already remarked in your columns, the field, 
 though numerically large, was more even than has usually 
 been the case, and this of itself, gave the chase a special in- 
 
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 terest, as almost any horse that started had a fair square 
 chance of winning that much coveted trophy — The Cup — . 
 
 The attendance was more than a bumper ; it was some- 
 thing enormous, and open as the country was for the finish 
 it was a matter of difficulty to get even standing room within 
 sight of the winning flag, while the Red Road from the 
 Gurriah Hat corner to the turn towards Tallygunge was 
 lined three deep with carriages of all descriptions, from the 
 lordly coach to the humble ticca. Coaching by the way has 
 quite taken a start, and the four handsome teams out yester- 
 day, lent quite a holiday aspect to the gathering. Lord 
 William was there with his handsome team of whole bays, 
 Mr. Hilldah with a very blood like black-team, while “The 
 Major” tooled a mixed team of browns and chesnuts, which 
 had never been together before, and very well they looked 
 and went. There was a perfect “ Ladies Gallery,” on 
 Paikparah’s coach which was horsed with three very hand- 
 some greys and a black. 
 
 The number of spectators on horseback was as numer- 
 ous and varied as their different styles of horsemanship, 
 which were indeed truly marvellous, and set me wondering 
 why men who never cross a horse from one years end to 
 another should on this solitary occasion consider it either 
 “correct” or comforable to get out on wheels in wonderous 
 boots and breeches, and then ahondoning their familiar and 
 commanding seat in buggy, dog-cart or barouche, for, to 
 many of them, a precarious perch on a slippery pigskin, 
 submit to be taken about at the sweet will of some raw- 
 boned waler or howling country-bred, over whose move- 
 ments they have about as much control as had Mr. Walter 
 Powell (poor man) over the runaway balloon. I flattered 
 myself I could drive quietly out and see the chase safely 
 and comfortably on foot, but my immunity from peril I 
 soon found was only fancied. They might have made some 
 allowance for ladies, Mr, Editor, don’t you think ? I saw 
 
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 the gallant Colonel Fergus busy among them, and I heard 
 he had a pocket full of ribbons, and a bag of light weight 
 8 anna bits to run in recruits. I wish him every luck, as 
 a turn at Mounted Infantry would do most of them a power 
 of good. 
 
 But I must now get on to the Race. The paper was 
 carried by Mr. Lloyd on Shamrock, and Mr. Latham on 
 Foxhall ; the former jumping, as he always does, like a bird. 
 The following horses entered for the Cup, and with the 
 exception of one or two occasional pursuers who were not 
 qualified by the terms of the Cup to start, they certainly 
 were the pick of our paperchasers. 
 
 Mr. N. S. Watkins 
 
 ... Rona. 
 
 „ Careen’s 
 
 ... Nelly. 
 
 „ Lawrence’s 
 
 . . . Lowlander. 
 
 „ P. D. Estrian’s 
 
 . . . Cinders. 
 
 „ E. W. Collin’s 
 
 ... Black Prinec. 
 
 „ W. De Peel’s 
 
 . . . Skipper. 
 
 „ W. M. Beresford’s 
 
 ... Bt. Patrick. 
 
 „ O’Malley’s 
 
 . . . Gipsy. 
 
 „ Alli’s 
 
 . . . Telescope. 
 
 „ A L. Paske’s 
 
 ... Anonyma. 
 
 „ T. S. Anderson’s ... 
 
 . . . Commission er. 
 
 „ Lauderdale’s 
 
 . . . Ramornie. 
 
 Lord W. Beresford’s ... 
 
 ... Mariner. 
 
 Major Cook’s 
 
 . . . Claret. 
 
 Mrs. Cook’s 
 
 . . . Champion. 
 
 Mr. Gateacre’s 
 
 ... Cripple. 
 
 Mr. R. G. Currie’s 
 
 ... Magpie. 
 
 There has been such a keen interest taken in the Cup 
 this year, that more than one sweep was got up on the 
 Race. Mariner, in virtue of his previous majority of wins, 
 was in most cases installed favorite, although Champion 
 and Claret, his stable companions, also found a host of 
 supporters. Mariner was very naturally supposed to be 
 
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 favoured by the well known ability of bis noble owner 
 across a country of any kind, but when next our crack lady 
 rider elects to try conclusions with the very best horsemen 
 we have, I fully believe that after her magnificent riding 
 this morning, her mount will carry the public confidence 
 and coin. I have never seen a finer piece of riding than 
 the finish for yesterday’s Cup, never have we had such a close 
 thing within sight of home, and never was a race for the Cup, 
 which might have been so easily lost, so prettily won ; but 
 of this anon. Claret, despite his gallant (Major’s are always 
 gallant, and this one is no exception^ owner’s weight, v/as 
 by many good judges considered the best horse in the race. 
 St. Patrick, despite the fact of his being one of Mr. Mack * 
 lin’s latest shipment, was also a good deal fancied, and, as 
 the result showed, very rightly so. Gipsy, Cinders, Black 
 Prince, and Telescope, all useful safe horses, also met with 
 a modicum of support ; while the handsome little Ram’s 
 Hornie was a good deal fancied by her stable. What she 
 may be able to do we must wait till next cold weather to 
 see, as yesterday she and her rider dissolved partnership 
 almost before entering on business at all. This is much to 
 be regretted, as her owner was confident of success. 
 
 Nelly and Lowlander were absentees, the former being 
 very wisely reserved for the Chota Cup, and the latter 
 suffering, so his owner informed me after the Golf dinner 
 from “ staggers.” 
 
 The foxes were allowed a wide margin, and it was 
 more than twenty minutes past seven when the eager field 
 was despatched on the momentous journey before them. 
 
 The first obstacle encountered was a good solid mud 
 wall which was negotiated by the lot in great style. At 
 the next obtsacle, a hurdle, Mr. Haitland Meriot’s mare 
 pecked badly, unshipping her rider, whom subsequent pro- 
 ceedings interested no more, the running being taken up 
 by Commissioner, who was not, however', ridden in his 
 
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 owners best style, and trying to cut it at the up jump 
 alongside of the gallery, he upset Mr. Peel’s good horse 
 Skipper and entirely lost him his chance — by no means 
 a bad one — of the race. On an occasion like the Cup day, 
 surely the least the rider of a doubtful jumper can do is 
 to accept instead of trying to give a lead, and much S3^mpathy 
 was expressed for Mr. Peel’s unlucky mishap. Over the 
 next fence Mr. Mountflummery led with Mrs. C. in attend- 
 ance, Lord William, the Major and Archer lying bandy, 
 and in this order they negotiated the water jump, where 
 Commissioner came a complicated cropper at a rather 
 formidable double. From this point the running was taken 
 up by Mr. Sniktaw, whose mare showed she possessed a 
 wonderful turn of speed. Her temper is, however, by no 
 means, her strong point, and after leading the field for f 
 of a mile at a strong pace she resented her rider’s attempt 
 to make it hotter by kicking him clean over her head. 
 Mr. Sniktaw’s ideas of things in general were a bit mixed 
 for half an hour or so, but he was soon himself again and able 
 to ride home. Lord William was now at the head of 
 affairs, Mrs. C. waiting on him, Mr. Mountflummery, the 
 Major and Mr. P. D’Estrian next. Black Prince, Gipsy and 
 the Cripple some distance behind. 
 
 The straight run in was very properly a long one, and, 
 although I could not make out the exact relative position 
 of all the horses, I could see that a riding habit and the 
 Waterford caubeen” were well to the front. Half way 
 home Mr. Mountflummery brought up St. Patrick, and 
 Cinders looked very like going to the head of affairs, but 
 the pace was too hot for him, and he speedily died away. 
 Mariner too showed signs of having had enough, and des- 
 pite Lord William’s fine riding, lost a lot of ground, making 
 way for Claret, who was gradually closing the gap between 
 himself and the leaders of the hunt. At the last fence 
 but one, St. Patrick swerved from distress, but, being quickly 
 
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 straightened, he came on again, and was soon on even terms 
 with Champion. A well-timed reminder conveyed through 
 the medium of a riding whip soon sent the speedy chest- 
 nut into his bridle, and it was, so far as one could see. 
 going to he a ding-dong race for every inch — and so it 
 proved — both horses rising at the last hurdle together. St 
 Patrick was, however, beat, his hastily acquired condition 
 being unequal to such a strain, and, rising only half high 
 enough to the hurdle, he came down a buster. Champion 
 flew the fence in magnificient form at a pace we have never 
 seen equalled on Cup day before, and despite the brilliant 
 finish of the Major and Lord William, who were both hard 
 at it, the Mem Sahib won the Paperchase Cup of 1882,. 
 amidst the longest and loudest cheering Ballygunge has 
 ever heard. Major Cook a good second. Lord William tliird. 
 
 The Chota Paperchase Cup which was run for yester- 
 day morning resulted in a pretty close flnish between 
 “ Red Gauntlet” and “Gill,” of which the former had a good 
 bit the best at the finish, the rest nowhere. Regarding the 
 proceedings of the other competitors the kindest thing I can 
 do is to draw the veil of silence. If this year may be taken 
 as any criterion, a Chota Paperchase Cup for “ Asiatics” is 
 a mistake. 
 
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 Owing to the heavy rains in October the first of the 
 Paperchases was delayed until yesterday morning, when a 
 capital field met at the Old Kennels. We noticed among 
 the starters, the Major on Lord Harry (a likely-looking 
 horse for Tollygunge) Mr. Bombay on the Cripple, Mr. 
 Beresford and Mr. O’Mally, the well dressed men, on Brian 
 Boru and Kepler, Captain McCausland on St. Patrick, Mr. 
 Peel on Red Gauntlet, Mr. Lawrence on Lady Love, Mr, 
 Sniktaw on Rona, the Tougall on Black Water, Mr. /Vllthero 
 
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 on Pilgrim, Mr. Adjutant on the Star, the Bummer on a 
 Rum ’Un and a crowd of others, mounted on howling coun- 
 try-breds, Hart’s ticcas and other fearful mokes. We were 
 glad to see so much beauty abroad, (not amongst the riders, 
 but in the Gallery) who must have been amply rewarded 
 for their earl}^ rising by the number of spills, loose horses 
 and elegant language that was flying about. 
 
 The hares did not turn up till late ; the start was 
 therefore delayed till 7-30 A.M. Atthecallof time about 
 thirty horsemen mixed themselves up at the first hurdle, 
 and two or three nags proceeded on their way riderless, 
 the rider of Star getting a nasty black-eye during his 
 struggles. Then away we streamed towards the sheep- 
 pens, the running being made by the Doctor, Brian Boru and 
 Black Water, closely followed by Cripple, Kepler, Lady Love, 
 Red Gauntlet, St. Patrick, and Lord Harry. The course now 
 went through some very cramped jungle, which proved disas- 
 trous to the chances of Brian Boru, Kepler, and several others, 
 who were unable to act round the corners. On we went across 
 the open the Gallery water-jump, at which we saw an eminent 
 banker qualifying for Wilson’s Circus ; then over the road 
 to a hurdle, where Mr, Sniktaw stood on his head in a paddy 
 field, and the Doctor and his partner shortly afterwards went 
 to grass, or rather to mud. The guava-tope came next; here 
 the riders of St. Patrick and the Cripple were adorning 
 the trees with a stirrup leather and an ancient topee. The 
 red flags now appeared, and legs began to move, the two last 
 jumps being a big ditch with a wall on the further side and 
 a nullah, the first of which stuck up Kepla, whose rider was 
 offering his distinguished head gear to any one who would give 
 him a lead over. The field were pretty close together from 
 the distance, but after negotiating the last lep Black Water 
 forged ahead and just won from Lady Love, who was follow- 
 ed by Red Gauntlet, Brian Boru, Lord Harry, Cripple, St, 
 Patrick and Kepla, and the usual tail of little ones. A^* 
 
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 tills was the first Chase of the season, we must give a few 
 words of advice to some of the riders who came out to enjoy 
 a morning’s sport. This is, avoid standing crops. There 
 is plenty of galloping room without going through a field 
 of uncut paddy, or any other crop, as we saw several riders 
 do this morning, and the result of such performances can 
 only be, that the owners of the crops wdll object, as some of 
 them have done already, to have their lands ridden over, 
 and then comes the end of the Paperchases. 
 
 We understand that Mr. H. Simpson, 2 Lall Bazaar, 
 will receive any subscriptions which may be sent in. 
 
 Owing to the return of the Viceregal party to the capi- 
 tal there was a considerable increase both in the followers, 
 of the paper and in the spectators who defied the morning 
 cold to witness the performances good, bad, or indifferent, of 
 the competitors. Many ladies yesterday graced the scene with 
 their fair presence, and the effect on the riders was wonder- 
 ful. We observed several gentlemen getting over their 
 jumps in true acrobatic style, but directly they caught sight 
 of the flutter of a habit they pulled themselves together 
 with a sharp jerk, and charged the next jump with a “ do 
 or die” expression on their faces. Many, alas, paid dearly 
 for their gallantry by parting company with their mounts, as 
 though the spirit was willing the seat was weak, and in some 
 cases very weak. 
 
 We noticed amongst the starters Mr. McNair on Rocket, 
 the Major on Lord Harry, Mr. Lawrence on Lady Love, Lord 
 William on a hunter-like animal that reminded us strongly 
 of the game old Mariner, Mr. O’Malley on the handsome 
 pony Garibaldi, Mr. Lauderdale on Iona, Mr. Beresford on 
 a handsome mare (belonging, we believe, to the Major) who 
 threw most enormous leps over the fences. Mr. Bombay on 
 Tit, the Tougallon Black Water, the brothers Petrie on Skipper 
 and Sappho, the Doctor on a grey, Elliot and a pal on two 
 on raw ’un’s, Kilburn, one or two strangers from Government 
 
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 House, a contingent from the Fort and the usual ruck. 
 
 The start took place on the right hand side of the 
 road just beyond Juggernath Car. The paper was laid by 
 Captain Muir and Mr. Latham on two perfect fencers. 
 The usual scramble took place at the first hurdle, where 
 Messrs. Allthere, Simpson and Bombay came to a full stop 
 on perfect refusers. The course now wound round to the 
 left, over the road and a big mud wall, in full view of the 
 gallery, the running being made in close order by Lady Love 
 Black Water the Doctor, and the Skipper, then through 
 some very cramped, not to say dangerous, country, amongst 
 big ditches, trees and bamboos, the first proving a stopper 
 to Kill’em and Oilem and two or three others, who abused 
 each other roundly for not giving a lead. After negotiating 
 two more walls and several hurdles — at one of which the 
 Tougall went to earth with a beaming smile of joy — up the 
 road, where the leaders overshot the paper leaving the lead 
 to Mr, Patrie and Mr. Beresford through a thick clump 
 of jungle. Here the Doctor and Mr. Me Nair collided, 
 both going down like a shot and performing the remainder 
 of the course on foot. The red flags now appeared and the 
 pace began to quicken. The two leaders raced together 
 to the distance, where the little mare was beaten and Lady- 
 Love went up to the Skipper, who. however, always held her 
 safe and won pretty easily at the finish. So many people 
 claimed the empty honors of third place that it is impossible 
 to say who deserves them. The leading lot, however, were 
 Messrs. Kilburn, the Brummer, Mr. Beresford, and Mr. 
 Pedestrian, the second lot being Captain McCausland, an 
 Aides-de-Camp, Lord William, Mr. Bertram, the Major, Mr, 
 O’Malley, Mr. Bombay, Mr. Allthere, and the Tougall. 
 
 The course on the whole was good, but some of the 
 paths through the jungle were dangerous, big branches 
 stretching right across the way, making it very dodgy busi- 
 ness for riders on big horses. We suppose at this early 
 
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 period of the season it is impossible to avoid nasty bits, but 
 we hope as the going gets better to see the course of a less 
 cramped nature. 
 
 Considerable disappointment was felt last week at the 
 non-announcement of the usual weekly Paperchase among 
 the sporting items ; the postponement, however, was un- 
 avoidable as, although Mr. Latham had the course marked 
 out, the natives who build up the jumps were down with 
 fever, and it was not thought advisable to trust this tick- 
 lish business to strange hands. The jump builders having 
 however, recovered, a goodly crowd turned out yesterday to 
 witness the results of their labours. Sunday, apparently, 
 was a hard day with many sportsmen, as both the field and 
 the gallery were below the average in quantity, though not 
 in quality. 
 
 The start took place at Rosedale, the paper being carried 
 by Captain Muir and Mr. Alexander, both splendidly mount- 
 ed. Wo were glad to welcome the Mem Saheb back again, 
 and from the way in which shegot on, knows how to “send them 
 along.” Lord William was mounted on a very handsome 
 brown, Mr. Pedestrian on Cinders, Captain McCausland on 
 St. Patrick, Mr. Petrie on Skipper, Mr. Bombay on Mr, 
 Wilson’s steeplechaser Unknown, who in spite of his bad 
 condition showed up prominently, Mr. Beresford on Frill, 
 Mr. Lawrence on Ladylove, Captain Harboard on the Goat, 
 Mr. Killus on his famous pony, Mr. Banker on Binting, Mr. 
 Simpson on Good Morning, Mr. Lauderdale on Iona, Mr. 
 Sille on Bantam, Mr. Solicitor on “Won’t you come up ?” 
 Lord Compton and Captain Rochfort on two big ones, the 
 Bummer on Prodigal, Captain Schalch on Belvedere and 
 the usual ruck. 
 
 The start took place on the left hand side of the road, 
 through some very ponky ground to the first hurdle, then 
 over the double and on across the railway, the running 
 
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 being made by St. Patrick, Ladylove, Frill, and the Goat. 
 After crossing the line we turned sharp to the right and, 
 through several lanes, the* pace being very fast. As we 
 came to the open the Mem Saheb rushed to the front 
 closely followed by St. Patrick, Skipper, Frill, and the Goat. 
 A big hurdle here brought Captain Harboard to grief, his 
 horse coming a beautiful purler, but luckily falling clear of 
 his rider. The course now went through some jungle over 
 two walls where Mr. Sille went to ground, and a hurdle 
 across the line and on to the gallery at the sheep-pens ; 
 the leadeJs being the Skipper, St. Patrick and Saunteress 
 with several others in close attendance. A big ground wall 
 having disposed of Mr. Lawrence, whose mount attempted to 
 go through the obstacle, the result being fun for the gallery. 
 The finish was now left to the Skipper St. Patrick, Frill, and 
 Cinders. The first named overshot the paper two jumps 
 from home, and the other three raced in Captain McCausland 
 landing St. Patrick a winner by a length from Cinders. 
 Frill a good third, just in front of Skipper, the Mem Sahib 
 fifth, and Mr. Lawrence sixth. 
 
 The going with the exception of the first half mile was 
 very fair, but we think considering the earliness of the season 
 that the course was too long, and we observed several horses 
 at the finish in a very distressed condition. 
 
 The suitability of holding Paperchases on Saturdays 
 was amply testified by the crowds of people who flocked out 
 witness the fourth of these popular runs. If a sportsman 
 knows that the “day of rest” is nigh, falls are of no account ; 
 he comes along at his jump in a resolute fashion, and when 
 he comes gently or otlierwise to earth, there is a pleasant 
 conviction in his mind that though to-day may be full of 
 evils, to-morrow there will be perfect peace for his aching 
 limbs. 
 
 In spite of the ladies having to show themselves at the 
 races in the afternoon, they turned out in goodly numbcis 
 
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 lo ciieer the hearts of those riders, who, if they wished to sliirk 
 a jump, took care to do so where the jungle hid them from 
 the public gaze. 
 
 We noticed among the starters, the Mem Saheb on 
 Saunteress, Mr. Lawrence on Lady Love, Captain Harboard on 
 a puller. Lord William on his new one. Captain McCausland 
 on St. Patrick, Mr. O’Mally on Gipsy, Mr. Petrie on Skip- 
 per Mr. Cecil on Boojum, Captain Muir on Ariel, The Tonga 11 
 on Black Water, Mr. Nosredna on Commissioner, Mr. 
 Simpson on Morning, Mr. McNair on Rocket, the Doctor 
 on a black, Mr. Lauderdale on Iona and the usual ruck. 
 
 The start took place on the right hand side of the road, 
 the paper being carried by Mr. Carlisle and Mr. Latham. 
 After the usual scramble at the first jump the field headed 
 for the sheep-pens, the leading division being Black Water 
 the Boojum, Rocket, Morning and Gipsy. The third jump 
 disposed of Mr. Cecil, who landed beautifully on a soft spot. 
 The course for the next six jumps was in full \iew of the 
 gallery, the leading division being joined by Saunteress and 
 the Doctor. A pretty stiff hurdle here brought the Mem 
 Sahib to harmless grief, her mount trying to cut it badly, 
 and on being forced coming on her head. As the riders 
 entered the jungle Ariel and St. Patrick joined the leaders. 
 Near the Cactus hedge a small ditch stopped Black Water. 
 It was not big enough, however, to stop the Tougall, who 
 shot over it and pulled up with a puzzled smile as he 
 observed his nag od the wrong side. As we neared home 
 the pace got very fast. Skipper racing up to the front. 
 He was, however, unable to live the pace with Ariel and 
 Morning, and the former running rather wide, Mr. Simp 
 son passed the flags first by a length from Captain Muir 
 Skipper a good third. Lieutenant Patrick fourth, Gipsy 
 fifth. Mr. Noserdna was not to be denied his bii of fun and 
 stood on his head at the last wall right in front of the gallery 
 who seemed thoroughly to appreciate his jocular mood. 
 
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 The course was the best we have had tliis season, and 
 the beneficial result of avoiding jungle and shortening the 
 course, was amply demonstrated by the closeness of the field 
 at the finish. 
 
 V/e are afraid that the Xmas festivities proved too 
 much for many sportsmen, as yesterday’s field was the 
 smallest we have seen this season. Where were Captain 
 McGausland, the Bummer, Mr* Lawrence, Mr. Lauderdale 
 Mr. O’Malley, Mr. Bombay, and a heap of others ? We 
 trust their absence is only of temporary duration. The 
 galler}', however, was in great form, many ladies gracing the 
 scene with their presence. They ought, I am sure, to be 
 very grateful to Mr. Beresford for the fun he afforded them 
 at the start. This gentleman’s mount bucked him off 
 most beautifully. Nothing daunted, however, he again 
 mounted, but only to be again sent up like a rocket. Ris- 
 ing from the earth with his beautiful clothes soiled, he, with 
 that indomitable pluck which characterises the Waterford 
 family, and with the assistance of a popular and well known 
 sportsman, managed to start the mare, who took him the 
 rest of the journey like a bird, bringing, him in last, but by 
 no means least, in the day’s performance. 
 
 The start took place to the right of the road just 
 beyond Jodhpore Thanah. The paper was carried by 
 Messrs. Latham and Harboard on Fairlie and a nice looking 
 brown. We noticed among the starters the Mem Sahib on 
 a powerful grey. Lord William on a coachhorse, Mr. Simp- 
 son on Morning, Mr. Beresford on his little mare, Messrs. 
 Petrie on Skipper and Sappho, the Tougall on Black Water 
 Mr. Lawyer on Noiram, the Major on Zil, Lord Compton on 
 a brown, Mr. Comer on a black, Mr. Side on a new chestnut, 
 Mr. Boyd on a moke, Mr. Cochin China on Telescope Mr. 
 Gateacre on Well-known and Captain Muir on a bay. 
 
 The running at the begining was made by Blackwater 
 Lord William and Skipper, After negotiating the second 
 
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 liurdlo the pace slackened, the going being very heavy. 
 We now went through a small piece of jungle up the road 
 and on the higher ground, the Mem Sahib, Captain Muir 
 and the Major now joining the leaders. Somewhere about 
 these parts ]\Ir. Petrie took a fancy to a little pedestrian 
 exercise and letting go his nag trudged manfully home- 
 wards. The course now passed the railway, when Lord 
 Compton got stuck up at a hurdle, and resumed the chase 
 at a pace suited to his dignity. We now went over a 
 couple of mud walls and a hurdle, where a stranger came to 
 earth, who implored the public to send him a doctor, but 
 whether for himself or his horse was not stated. The well- 
 known lane now appears, and Mr. Simpson (whose know- 
 ledge of the course was obvious) rushed to the front round 
 the corner and appeared to be winning easily. His jady 
 nag, however, refused the last hurdle, enabling Skipper to 
 win, Blackwater second. Morning third, Captain Muir fourth 
 and Mr. Gateacre fifth. 
 
 The course bar the soft bits at the beginning was 
 capital, and we hope as the ground gets drier that it may be 
 utilised again. 
 
 We forgot to mention that Noiram put Mr. Lawyer on 
 his back, choosing a nice soft place for his couch. 
 
 A week of festivities and dissipations was brought to 
 a conclusion on Saturday by another of these popular 
 chases. We have refrained from making any adverse 
 comments on the general riding of the public on 
 these occasions, in the hope that as the season ad- 
 vanced we migljt observe a change for the better ; 
 Instead, Inwever, of improving, the riding wo think, is, if 
 possible, getting worse. Of course there are some riders 
 who peiform creditably, and we could pick out from among 
 them half a dozen as good as could be found in India, but the 
 remainder sadly need instructing. We could suggest two 
 golden rules Bit buck at }our jumps,” and, “ Don’t cross,” 
 
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 and if these are carried out, an improvement will at once bo 
 observed and many unnecessary croppers avoided. 
 
 This chase might aptly be termed a lordly one, as 
 among the starters were, Lord Harris, Lord Alwyn, Lord 
 William on Premier, and Lord Charles on “ one of Bills.” 
 We also noticed the Mem Sahib on Harlequin, a Government 
 House Mem Sahib who rode well to the front, Mr. Beres- 
 ford on Lady Amy. Captain Rochfort on something with 
 four legs and a tail. Captain Muir on Kepla, Mr. Killus 
 on his new one. Captain McCausland on St. Patrick, Mr. 
 Maguire on a treasure, the Bummer on Prodigal, Mr. Pedes- 
 trian on Cinders, Mr. Mac on Rocket, Mr. Indigo on Low- 
 lander, Mr. Side on a chestnut, Mr. Lawyer on his cob 
 Mr. Cochin China on Telescope, Mr. Nosredna on Com- 
 missioner and the ruck. 
 
 The start took place at the Juggurnath Car to the right 
 of the road in the direction of the sheep-pens, the paper 
 being laid by Messrs. Simpson and Hamilton on Gill and a 
 nice looking bay. At the call of time St. Patrick went off 
 with the lead closely followed by Lady Amy, Cinders and 
 Kepla. The first wall sent Mr. Kilhus to grass, and the next 
 hurdle proved a temporary puzzle to Premier. After 
 passing the gallery Mr. Maguire cried ‘"enough,” and tumbled 
 off. The course now crossed the road over a mud wall and 
 several hurdles, and through a bit of jungle, the only three 
 in it being St. Patrick, Lady Amy and Kepla, the second 
 division composed of Lord Charles, Cinders, the two Mem 
 Sahibs, Lord William and Commissioner, being some dis- 
 tance behind. As we again came into the open the pace 
 increased, several sportsmen spurting to catch the leaders, 
 who, however, were still going strong. We now went 
 through some more jungle, and oh to a bit of plough. 
 Kepla and St. Patrick from here ran a match home, over a 
 hurdle, Prince Farrokh Shah’s handsome bay winning 
 pretty eahily. Mr. Beresford third, just in front of Lord 
 Charles and Lord Harris. 
 
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 A noteworthy feature at the chase was the fact that tho 
 horse of a gentleman who got spilt at the second fence, kept 
 on all round the course, finishing well up, and after getting 
 over the last fence trotted quietly up to his syce and surrender- 
 ed himself to discretion, the rider having in the meantime 
 taken his morning exercise on Shank’s mare. 
 
 We were disappointed that so many of the usual 
 followers were again absent. When are we again to see Mr. 
 Lawrence, Mr. O’Mally, the Tougall, Mr. Lauderdale, the 
 Major, Mr. Petrie, &c. ? It is a little early yet to lay horses up 
 for the Cup, and the going now is very good. We trust next 
 week the field will be a bumper. 
 
 Many of the usual followers of the Chase were absent on 
 Saturday, being employed in chasing the wily pig. Lord 
 Alwyn Compton and Captain^ Muir being the sole repre- 
 sentatives of Government House. We are glad to notice a 
 marked improvement in the general riding, the rules we 
 gave last week being well observed. There is one thing 
 that ought to be put a stop to at once, and that is the pre- 
 sence of jockeys and stablemen in these chases. A couple of 
 years ago there was a rule passed prohibiting these men 
 following, but this year we have noticed several profes- 
 sionals appearing at the start, though we must say that, as a 
 rule, they keep well behind. On Saturday, however, it was 
 different, A well known jockey and a pal appeared on two 
 raw walers ; the latter gentleman disappeared soon after 
 the start, but the former rode with the leading division, cross- 
 ing and cannoning in the most impartial manner. A wall 
 at last brought him and the steed to grief, and they lay to- 
 gether on the landing side for several seconds, thus prevent- 
 ing any lady behind from negotiating the obstacle. We 
 would recommend Mr. Latham reporting him to his em- 
 ployer, and thus preventing his appearance at any future 
 date. 
 
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 The gallery was in great force, the ladies, in spite of 
 the number of dances that have been going on during the 
 past week, showing up strongly and appearing to take as 
 great an interest as ever in the horses and their riders. 
 
 We noticed among the starters, the Mem Sahib on 
 Harlequin, the Messrs. Petrie on Skipper and Sappho, 
 Captain McCausland on St. Patrick, Mr. Beresford on Brian 
 Boru, the Major on Zil, the Tougall on a country-bred, Mr. 
 Adjutant on a big bay, Mr. Sniktaw on Bona, Major Fitz- 
 Gerald on a smart looking ba}^ Captain Muir on Kepla, Mr 
 Allthere on Pilgrim, Lord Alwyn on a brown, Mr. Maguire 
 on a chestnut, Mr. Kill’us on his new one, and a larger 
 number than usual of ambitious sportsmen more or less in- 
 differently mounted. 
 
 The paper was carried by Mr. Hamilton, junior, on a 
 bay, and Mr. Pedestrian on Cinders. The start was made at 
 the Juggernath Car, the first two jumps being the last 
 two of the preceding chase. Major FitzGerald went off 
 with the lead, closely followed by Harlequin, St. Patrick, ZiJ 
 and Brian Boru. The first wall proved disastrous to 
 Sappho, whose rider generously did the funny business in 
 full view of the gallery. We now went sharp to the lef^ 
 down the lane and over a hurdle into the open, the pace 
 being fast. Skipper here joined the leaders. The Irish 
 Major was still at the head of affairs ; his mount, however 
 soon after turned rusty at a low wall, and Brian Boru and 
 Skipper were left with the lead through a rather cramped 
 line of country, the former taking Mr. Beresford all his time to 
 keep him near the course. As we again came into the open 
 w^e were met by a perfect crowd of jumps of various sorts and 
 sizes, including two doubles, several hurdles and a drop^ 
 The leading four, composed of St. Patrick, Kepla, Skipper 
 and Brian Boru, now raced straight away from the field and 
 ran a great race home in close order. Skipper just managing 
 
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 to gain first place, St. Patrick second, Kepla third, Brian 
 Bom, fourth. The remainder -wandered in some minutes 
 later. 
 
 We are glad to see so many of the Paperchase nags 
 in the Horse Show, and the style in which Skipper, Rocket, 
 Lady Am}^ Harliquin, Kepla and St. Patrick jumped was 
 a treat weil worth witnessing, and shows what good school- 
 ing these chases are for making fencers. 
 
 The chances of the various horses for the Cup are 
 now being eagerly discussed. Ladylove, we are afraid, 
 wont be fit, as she and a pig got mixed up together, result- 
 ing in one of her legs being badly cut. Black Water, who^ 
 in the earlier chases, carried that determined rider, the 
 Tougall, so well to the front, is, we hear, far from well and 
 likely to be in hospital for some time to come. His owner, 
 however, states that if be canT win the Paperchase Cup, 
 he means to land a mug or two at the Athletic Sports, and 
 as his legs are long and his arms are strong, we have no 
 doubt he will carry out his statement. The horses still 
 going who seem to have the best chances are undoubtedly 
 Skipper and St. Patrick, but as the newly landed horses 
 are now beginning to get in fettle it is a little early yet to 
 give a decided opinion. 
 
 In spite of the intense cold on Saturday morning, the 
 attendance of spectators was up to the average, though 
 many of them looked as if they longed to be under the 
 blankets again and in the land of dreams. 
 
 The start took place at the Juggurnath Car, the paper 
 being laid by the Brothers Latham on Unknown and J. M. 
 
 We noticed among the starters, the Mem Saheb on 
 Saunteress, Captain McCausland on St. Patrick, Mr. Cochin 
 China on Telescope, Captain Muir on a raw looking bay> 
 Mr. Allthere on Pilgrim, Mr. Harboaid on a nice looking 
 grey, Mr, Beresford on Zoe, the Messrs. Petrie on Milkmaid 
 
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 and Sappho, Captain Haines on a fidgety one, Mr. Rare 
 on Rob Roy, Mr. O’Mai ly on his now famous steeplechaser, 
 Gipsy, Mr. Pedestrian on Cinders, Mr. Simpson on Morning, 
 Mr. Sandilands on Zoedone, Mr. Kill’us on his fiery one^ 
 Mr. Lauderdale on Morning. The Doctor on a black, Mr. 
 Bombay on Zil, Mr Mac on Rocket, Mr. Rivers on Magpie, 
 Major Fitzgerald on his bay, Mr Sniktaw on Rona, Mr. 
 Bertram on his cob, Mr. Lawyer on Taillers, the Tougall 
 on Bantam, Mr. Boyd on his moke. Captain Rochford on 
 a ditto, and several strangers, who, however, did not dis- 
 tinguish themselves one way or another. At the word “Go” 
 we dashed down the road sharp to the left, and over a 
 hurdle and big wall in full view of the Gallery, Cinders 
 lead over the first two jumps, closely followed by Zoe and 
 Captain Haines. As we crossed the road Mr. Pedestrian’s 
 mount turned rusty, and the Aides-de-Camp went on with 
 the lead for some time, followed by Zoe, St. Patrick, Saun- 
 teress, and Rocket. After going through a bit of jungle 
 we went over several jumps, the course winding to the left, 
 Mr. Sniktaw, somewhere in the dense jungle went to 
 earth. We now came to the two wide ditches, which stuck 
 up Beresford and Mr. Bombay for a period. The leaders 
 were now St. Patrick. The Doctor and the Mem Saheb, 
 the pace being decidedly slow. As we near the water 
 jump two sportsmen shoot off, one to the right and one to 
 the left, evidently considering a cold bath an unpleasant 
 prospect. Mr. Allthere tumbled off, but we believe his 
 mount kindly landed him on dry ground. A mud wall 
 soon afterwards disposed of the Irish Major, who nimbly 
 landed on his feet. We observed Mr. Cochin China soon 
 afterwards doing Pedstrian’s business. After going through 
 a small clump of jungle, we appear in view of the gallery 
 and the leaders quicken their pace. When it came to racing 
 however, there was nothing in it but St. Patrick, who coming 
 away at every stride, ’.von by about a street, his owner’s face 
 
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 beaming with smiles of joy, Cinders wbo picked up in the 
 last mile, second, Rocket tliiid, Magpie fourth, Saunteress 
 6fth. The course was as near perfection as could be, and 
 every one appeared pleased with it As the going this 
 season is much softer than usual, we hope the Cup chase 
 will be deferred as long as possible, as once Lent begins, 
 Paperchasing will be the only dissipation left to us. 
 
 The many festivities which are now taking place are, 
 'we fear, beginning to tell their tale, as the number of 
 absentees from these chases is increasing. It is impossible 
 to sit up till 2 A.M., day after day without becoming more or 
 less of a wreck, as many wan faces and weak seats yesterday, 
 morning amply testified. We heard one sportsman state 
 that he had no time for more than one ride a week and that 
 was at the paperchases. How, he asked plaintively, was he 
 to get his horse fit ? We comforted him by reminding him 
 that the peaceful time of Lent was rapidly approaching and 
 horse-training would then be easy. 
 
 We were glad to see that the best jumper in the show 
 last week was that fine paperchaser the Skipper, and we 
 must congratulate his ovyner on his success ; it was a treat 
 on the swagger day of the show to see this horse stride 
 over the leps well piloted by his owner. 
 
 The chase yesterday was very devoid of excitement, 
 spills being quite the exception. 
 
 We noticed among the starters the Mem Saheb on 
 Saunteress, Mr. Pedestrian on Cinders, Lord William on 
 Premier, Mr. Sille on a bay, Mr. Simpson on Morning, Mr 
 Lauderdale on Night, Mr. Petrie on Skipper, Mr. St. 
 Quintin on Something, Captain Haines on a nice looking 
 bay, Mr. Adjutant on Star, Mr. Allthere on Remyat, Major 
 FitzGerald on his nice looking bay, Mr. Premier on the 
 Goat, the Doctor, Captain Rochfort and Mr. Harboard, all on 
 nice looking hunters, Mr. Beresford or Zoe, Mr, Sniktaw on 
 
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 Rona (who appears to Lave lost all the brilliant form slie 
 shewed last season) Mr. Ross on Rob Roy, and the usual 
 ruck. 
 
 The paper was carried by Captain Muir and Lord 
 Alwyn. The start took place near the old Kennels straight 
 away to the right through some very cramped country, the 
 running being made by Zoe, Captain Haines and Saunteress, 
 As we came into the open near the sheep-pens the jumps 
 became numerous^ two stiff doubles proving stoppers to 
 many. A mud wall, brought Mr. Sille to grief, who hung on 
 to his nag’s neck for several seconds undecided whether to go 
 on or tumble off suddenly. However observing that the 
 ground was soft, he went to earth like a common 
 ball and lay on his back with his legs in the air till he 
 found no bones were broken. The course now wound into 
 the galloping lane, the Mem Saheb now being at the head 
 of affairs. Cinders, Zoe, Captain Haines lying next. 
 After crossing the road the Mem Saheb, who was leading 
 easily, ran up an unnecessary bank, which utterly destroyed 
 her chance. The Skipper now rushed to the front and led 
 the field a merry chase till near home when he missed the 
 paper for a moment. This proved disastrous to him, as 
 Cinders and Zoe rushed passed him and ran a grand 
 race in, the former, in spite of Mr. Beresford’s vigorous finish- 
 ing passing the flags first by half a length. Skipper 
 a similar distance off third. Captain Haines fourth, the 
 Mem Saheb fifth. 
 
 The course vras not nearly as good as last week, the 
 first part being almost entirely through jungle ; this, how- 
 ever, was balanced by the last mile, the country being open, 
 the going good and the jumps numerous. We must give a 
 word of praise to the hares for the capital way in which the 
 paper (as long as it lasted) was laid, making it almost 
 impossible to overrun, and saving the leading sportsmen 
 much anxiety. 
 
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 rapcrchasing Avill not be the only sporting event this 
 week as we observe that a sky meeting is to be held next 
 Saturday. Judging from the capital extra meeting we had 
 last year, we anticipate a good afternoon’s sport. The 
 Stewards are all riding men and well up to their duties, 
 and will spare no trouble to make the meeting a success. 
 We hope the public will aid them, both by entering their 
 horses and persuading as many people as possible to attend, 
 as we believe the gate money will be the chief source of 
 funds, no subscriptions being asked for. There are to be 
 two pony races, one for 12-2 and the other for 13-2 ponies. 
 Considering the number of ponies in Calcutta at present, 
 to say nothing of the half hundred the sporting twenty- 
 third are reported to have located at Dum Dum, big fields 
 should turn out for these two races. The other items in the 
 prospectus are a H urdle Race for hona fide paperchasers, 
 which is sure to fill, though we would suggest the advisability 
 of the Stewards clearly defining what a bona fide paper- 
 chaser is, as it may save trouble afterwards ; a Handicap for 
 Arabs. Country-breds and Waler Galloways once round the 
 course; a mile open for the Military, weight for price, and a 
 Hurdle and Flat Race open to the world. The last ought to 
 be well patronised by the horse importers, as horses that run 
 forward and not too heavily priced are sure to find pur- 
 chasers. We hope to see man}' of the paperchase riders 
 earning fresh laurels on this occasion. 
 
 We suppose it must have been the bitter cold which 
 kept so many people away from the chase on Saturday. 
 One sportsman told us privately that he had been keeping 
 himself warm for the last few days by continual drams of 
 cherry-brandy, while a rumour was circulated that two new 
 arrivals were seen enquiring the price of skates at the Great 
 Eastern Hotel. The fun began by Mr. Harboard mounting 
 a nag somewhere near the Body Guard Lines. He was no 
 sooner in the saddle than the animal said “ Go,” and go he 
 
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 (lid, about eighteen annas tljroiigh a crowd of carriages and 
 horses, his rider luckily keeping his wits about him and 
 avoiding collisions in the most miraculous way. We believe, 
 however, he got back to Government House in time for 
 dinner. An idea got about that the finish was at the sheep- 
 pens, and the gallery posted down to that well known spot. 
 Finding no red flag, however, they tore down the road for 
 several miles, but at last giving it up as a bad job, they trudg- 
 ed homewards, while many big big D’s floated on the misty 
 air. They found out afterwards that the finish took place at 
 the spot where the chase started, which we think might 
 have been better managed. 
 
 The paper was laid by Captain Muir on Skipper and 
 Lord Alwyn on a bay, We noticed among the starters, the 
 Mem Saheb on Saunteress, Captain Haines on Manchester, 
 Mr. Lawyer on his cob. Lord William on Premier, Mr, 
 O’Mally on Gipsy, Mr. Lauderdale on Night, Mr. Rivers oii 
 Magpie, Mr. King on Lady Amy, Mr. Nosredna on Com- 
 missioner, Mr. Brandy on Kepla, Mr. Beresford on Zoe. 
 Captain McCausland on Zil, the Doctor on Sealskin, Mr. 
 Sille on a chestnut, Mr. KiH’us on his Butcha, Mr. Apcar on 
 a grey, the Tougall on Bantam, Mr. Boyd on Le Moke, and 
 several strangers as yet unknown to fame. None of the old 
 Polo Club were present, as we believe they were being 
 made beautiful for ever by Messrs. Bourne and Shepherd. 
 
 The start took place at Rosedale in the direction of the 
 railway, the running being made by Zil, Saunteress, Zoe and 
 Manchester. After going over two hurdles and a big doubles 
 we cross the line and counter warily through some jungle to 
 the right. Premier and Lady Amy here joining the leading 
 division.. Several more leps were negotiated, when Zil and 
 several of the leaders overshot the paper. Tliis let up 
 Magpie and Sealskin ; the latter’s glory was short lived, as 
 catciiing his feet in some roots he went a regular bowler, 
 bis plucky rider luckily escaping unhurt. The course now 
 
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 went round in a circle, the jumps being numerous. Mr. 
 Lauderdale and Mr. A pear here tried a collision, and tho 
 former went to grass. Ho was up however (with about half 
 a maund of mud) in half a minute,’ and was soon again with 
 the .field. We now recrossed the line, through a lot of 
 juncrle and finished over the first two hurdles, Mr. Rivers- 
 landing Magpie first, the shift^y Zil, who was well ridden 
 by Captain McCausland second. Captain Haines third, 
 Premier fourth, followed by Zoe, Gipsy, Lady Amy, Night 
 and Commissioner. The course was not an improvement on 
 the last week’s chase, as it wound about the jungle in the 
 most disagreeable way. We noticed many horses cut about 
 he legs, which is not to be wondered at when part of the 
 going was over old pots, bricks &c. We suppose, liowever 
 we must not grumble as, owing to the hardness of tlie 
 ground, it is difficult to make a course like those we rode, 
 over at the commencement of the season. 
 
 We suppose it must have been the bitter cold which 
 deterred so many sportsmen from putting in an appearance 
 on Thursday morning, as it was most decidedly (among the 
 followers) a case of quality not quantity. Perhaps the races 
 on Saturday may have decided some of the owners to give 
 their nags a holiday. The gallery were again out of it, as 
 very few people turned up to witness the finish. We 
 would suggest to the Honorary Secretary tho advisability 
 of advertising the finisliing spot, as well as the start, as it 
 must be very annoying to the ladies to drive up and down 
 the road searching in vain for the red Hags, while they hear 
 afterwards of the fun tliey have missed in the way of spills^ 
 collisions &c. 
 
 We hear that tho races on Saturday promise to bo 
 above the average sky-meetings, as capital entries have been 
 obtained and large fields will most likely appear in most of 
 the events ; the going now is very fair, and we trust the 
 
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 public will attend in large numbers. We would also remind 
 them to bring some loose cash with them as the book- 
 makers, we believe, intend doing a little business, and the 
 totalisator will be in full swing. We are unable to give any 
 direct tips, but we fear that Government House will be bad 
 to beat in most of die events. Tlie start yesterday was near 
 the fifth milestone in the direction of the Railway. The 
 paper was laid by Messrs. Harboard and Sinjpson, tlie latter 
 on Gill. 
 
 We noticed among the starters the Mem Saheb on 
 Harlequin, Mr. O’Mally on unknown, Mr. Beresford on Zoe, 
 Mr.Nedraw on a chestnut, Captain McCauslandon SaunteresSj, 
 Mr. Apcar on a grey, Mr. Primrose on the Goat, Lord Alywn 
 on a nice looking bay, Captain Rochfort on a fiddle-headed 
 brown, Captain Muir on his bay, Mr. Rivers on Magpie, Mr. 
 Pedestrian on Cinders, Mr. Boyd on Le Moke, Mr. Lauder- 
 dale on Night, Mr. King on Lady Amy, Mr. Nosredna on 
 Commissionei’, Mr. Cochin China on Telescope, Mr. Nos- 
 redneh on a brown. Captain Haines on Manchester, the 
 stranger on a grey and a small ruck. 
 
 At the call of time Harlequin, Saunteress, Cinders, and 
 Zoe jumped off with the lead ; after negotiating a couple of 
 leps we entered through a patch of jungle and out into a 
 long stretch of open. A hurdle here caused some fun, 
 Saunteress, who had apparently fallen in love with her 
 gallant rider, eloped with him in the direction of the Salt 
 Lakes, while Mr. Nedraw’s mount landed him softly on his 
 back. The leaders were now joined by the Government 
 House contingent, and we took the next few jumps without 
 any accidents. The field streamed gaily onwards until they 
 came on a stiff wall with a big ditch in front of it. Here 
 the spectators had fine fun. Cinders got over somehow^ 
 but his rider went the next hundred yards beautifully 
 seated on his neck, while the Mem Saheb got stuck up, and 
 Mr. O’Mai iy embraced his steed in the most loving way. 
 
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 Oao sportsman nearly knocked Zoe off his legs, and Mr. 
 Beresford, while recovering him interfered with his noble 
 kinsman who did not seerh to appreciate the touching com- 
 pliment. Night jumped Mr. Lauderdale on to his head, 
 and the crimson flowed from his aristocratic nose; but the fun 
 was not yet over, for up comes Mr. Nosredneh calm and cool, 
 but his camlness was considerably ruffled and the coolness 
 disappointed, when his mount bungled and sent him a 
 flopper on some soft clay. We now went over several big 
 ditches, a couple of walls, and a hurdle, and then pounded 
 down the road. Captain Rochfort, Lord Alwyn, Mr. Rivers 
 and Captain Muir being at the head of affairs ; then away 
 to the right over some stiff going, and on the direction of 
 Jhodpore Thanna, the finish taking place about 100 yards 
 behind that edifice ! two jumps from home Mr. Rivers 
 appeared to be winning easily, but running rather wide, he 
 let up Captain Muir who managed to beat him for first 
 place. So many sportsmen claimed third honors, that we 
 are afraid to decide, but we noticed the leading division was 
 composed of Mr. Apear, Captain Haines, Mr. Beresford, 
 Lord Alwyn, and Captain Rochfort. 
 
 The course was a capital one and the going good, the 
 pace was fast, and the spectators witnessed much fun, which 
 must have amply recompensed them for their early rising. 
 
 The next meet is again a long way off, for those who 
 have to start from town, but at this season of the year it is 
 next to impossible to get a good course nearer to home. 
 The gallery, we understand, need not travel so far, as a 
 good view of the finish ought to be had from the neighbour- 
 hood of the Red Road. 
 
 The hot weather which threatened at the beginning of 
 the week, has luckily passed away, and paperchasing is still 
 a pleasure. Let us hope the cold weather will continue 
 until the cup is lost and won. The races on Saturday 
 
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 gave the public a good idea of the form of several of the 
 probable competitors, as the Stirrup Cup (a hurdle race 
 confined to bond fide paperchasers) was' run for by six well 
 known nags. The result is well kno^vn. Premier, splen- 
 diily ridden by his owner, just gaining- first honors from 
 Skipper, St. Patrick who made the running was third, and 
 lie would have been nearer had his young rider indulged 
 him with a pull at least onee during the race instead of 
 letting the game old horse run himself to a standstill. 
 According to this running the cup appears to be a gift for 
 Lord William, but as Premier is by no means an easy horse 
 to get over a country, we would humbly suggest (contrary 
 to the public opinion) that it is not all over bar shouting 
 and we fully expect to see the Skipper give the gallant grey 
 a good deal of trouble, even if he does not beat him over a 
 long distance. 
 
 Now that cold weather dissipations are finished, we are 
 surprised that -the number of followers in these chases does 
 not increase. 
 
 We missed many faces yesterday who are generally 
 well to the front. What has become of Mr. O’Mally, Mr. 
 Lawrence, Captain McCausland, Mr. Bombay, Mr. Beresford, 
 Mr. Lauderdale, &c. ? Let us hope they are only reserving 
 themselves for the cup day, and that we shall then see them 
 like giants refreshed, with new coats on their manly shoulders 
 and fresh legs on their nags. 
 
 The gallery yesterday came out in large numbers and 
 were amply rewarded by a good view of the last three jumps. 
 Lord Alwyn, when close to the finish, afforded them great 
 fun by doing the roley poley” business in capital style, but 
 we were glad to see him able to ride home afterwards, though 
 his clothes were a piteous sight. 
 
 The start took place at the Jodhpore Thannah, the 
 paper being laid by Mr. Carlisle on a beautiful jumping bay, 
 and Mr. Simpson on Gill. We noticed among the starters 
 
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 the Mem Saheb on Harlequin, Mr. Killem on bis fiery one, 
 Mr. Rivers on Magpie, Lord William on Premier, the Major 
 on Saunteress, Mr. Sille on a chestnut, Mr. Boyd on Le 
 Moke, Captain Muir on Landscape, Captain Rochfort on 
 Fiddlehead, the Bummer on Prodigal, Mr. Harboard on a 
 brown, Captain Haines on Manchester, the Tougall on 
 Blackwater, the Stranger on a grey, Lord Alwyn on Patch- 
 work, and a larger number than usual of the ruck, mostly 
 vilely mounted. At the call of time we went away to the 
 right of the road, and then straight ahead to the open ground 
 where a beautiful line of jumps had been prepared. At 
 the first liurdle Mr. ^oyd who was ambitiously placed among 
 the leaders, said he had mistaken his position and went to 
 grass in a sitting position. The running was then made by 
 the Stranger, Manchester, Prodigal, Lord Alywn and Magpie. 
 After going about a mile the Stranger went down and im- 
 proved his personal appearance by wallowing in the mud. 
 The course now wound to the right, the leaders being joined 
 by Harlequin, Saunteress, Premier, and Landscape, some 
 very big walls had now to be negotiated, and then a patch 
 of jungle. As we emerged from the trees Captain Muir rush- 
 ed to the front and led on at a good pace in the direction of 
 the Red Road. Rounding the next corner the welcome 
 flags appear in view, and Prodigal races up to Landscape. 
 He, h owever, was never able to catch the Captain, who won 
 by two lengths, Mr. Kilfus was third, Captain Haines fourth, 
 the Mem Saheb and the Major hfth and sixth. The course 
 was splendid and the jumps big enough to suit an 
 Australian Steeplechaser. 
 
 We were agreeably surprised on waking up yesterday 
 morning to find that the cold weather had returned, and 
 more perfect weather for paperchasiug could not have been 
 desired. The gallery was small, which is to be regretted as 
 a beautiful sight-seeing course had been prepared, and the 
 number of spills which occurred was a caution. Tliis chase 
 
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 might well be ealled a “ Roley Poley” entertainment, as sports- 
 men were tumbling off at almost every jump. It is im- 
 possible to say how many bit the dust, but we will endea- 
 vour to chronicle the mishaps we ourselves witnessed. It is 
 a strange fact that most of the riders who do the funny 
 business object to its being published, and also object to any 
 details which are not in strict accordance with their remem- 
 brance of the mishaps. One gentleman was very angry last 
 v/eek at our saying he tumbled off at a wall instead of a 
 hurdle. We mildly suggested that we thought it did not 
 much matter what the obstacle was as long as he did come off, 
 and he rode off muttering nasty things. 
 
 We were glad to see that the Tougall’s grand horse. 
 Black water, was getting round again, and from the way he 
 carried his rider yesterday his chance for the Cup looks very 
 rosy. We were sorry to hear St. Patrick had gone up-coun- 
 try to be followed shortly by his popular and hard-riding 
 owner, whose departure will be regretted by all. We wish 
 them both every success in their new paths. 
 
 The start yesterday took place near the Jodhpore 
 Thannah to the right of the road, the paper being capitally 
 laid by Mr. Simpson on Gill, and Mr. Carlisle on Master 
 McGarth. We noticed among the starters. The Mem 
 Saheb on Harlequin, Mrs. Cecil on Ariel, Captain Haines on 
 Manchester, Mr. Cochin China on Telescope, the Stranger 
 on his grey, Mr. Beresford on the galloway Kilmanie, Mr. 
 Apcar on a grey, Mr. Adjutant on Zil, Mr. Lawyer on 
 Tailless, Mr. Sniktaw on Rona, Mr. Kill’us on Red Knight, 
 Lord William on Premier, Mr. Sille on a chestnut, Mr. 
 Harboard on a brown, Mr. Rivers on Magpie, Mr. O’Mally 
 on Unknown, Mr. Petrie on Skipper, Mr. Nosredna on Com- 
 njissioner, Mr. Pedestrian on Cinders, Mr. Walker on Mig- 
 nonette, Mr. Boyd on Le Moke and a heap of others. 
 
 When the 10 minutes’ interval was about half over, we 
 saw the Bummer, humbly mounted on a grey pony, charge 
 
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 tlie first wall in grand style. The pony, however, suit! “ No” 
 and stopped short and the Bummer looked as if he was going 
 over by himself ; but the gallant grey placed him back at the 
 saddle with a sharp jerk, and the pair disappeared round the 
 corner of the wall, and were lost to our sight like a beautiful 
 dream. 
 
 At the call of time” a grand scramble took place at the 
 first jump, when we observed Messrs. Hodgson and Miley 
 rebounding from the earth like two footballs. Ariel now 
 lead us out a cracker closely followed by Kilmanie, the 
 Stranger and Unknown. After racing up the road we turn- 
 ed sharp to the left, Mrs. Cecil riding admirably in the front 
 place ; she, however, shortly afterwards overshot the paper* 
 and the running was made by Black Water, Harlequin, and 
 Kilmanie. A hurdle somewhere about these parts proved 
 disastrous to Mr. Lawyer who went to earth like a rabbit. 
 The course now went through a small patch of jungle, and 
 again to the left over two big walls, at the latter of which 
 Kilmanie jumped short and came down. She then added 
 injury to insult, by using Mr. Beresford’s head as a drum, and 
 her hind legs as the sticks. Poor lad ! his beautilul clothes 
 were soon spoilt, and his perfect collar converted into a red 
 rag by the crimson stream which flowed from beneath his 
 cap. The next few jumps were negotiated without mishaps^ 
 and the field now headed for the sheep-pens. As Harlequin 
 jumped from the lane into the field, the Mem Saheb had 
 a purler and resumed the journey, on foot. Unknown, Black- 
 water and Commissioner were now at the head of affairs, 
 and galloped up the lane at a grand pace. Several leps 
 were now taken, at one of which Mr. Sille, missing his pal, 
 tumbled off to look for him. The welcome flags now appear 
 with a good run home of a quarter of a mile over three 
 hurdles. Magpie and Skipper now raced up to Black Water, 
 whom, however, they could i>ever get near, and the Tougall 
 secured first honors easily; Mr. Rivers second, Mr. Petrie third, 
 
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 The course was capital and the jumps big enough tor 
 any body. The Cup will be run about the 10th of March, 
 and we shall have something to say about the competitors 
 as soon as we see the entries. 
 
 The fog early on Saturday morning looked as thick 
 that it seemed as if the chase must be postponed. Luckily, 
 however, the weather cleared about half-past six, and 
 although it was decidedly muggy, it was not so hot as might 
 have been expected. The rains we have had lately made 
 the going very heavy. Perhaps, however, this is better than 
 the iron-like going we generally experienced in chases at the 
 tail end of the season. The course was a capital one, the 
 jungle being avoided almost the whole way. The entries 
 for the Cup have not yet closed, but we hear of many 
 starters. Several sportsmen have told us privately that they 
 have put their horses into strong work with the view of 
 winning the trophy, and what is much better, they all 
 appear to think they stand capital chances. We observed 
 one man the other day tearing madly round the course who, 
 on pulling up, informed us he was getting his horse fit. We 
 humbly ventured to suggest that the nag looked a leetle 
 thin. He, however, told us we knew nothing about it, and 
 started for what he called a spurt. He finally disappeared 
 from our siorht, working his arms and legs like an engine, 
 and told us next day that he had been imitating Vinall at a 
 finish. We told him we recognised the style at once 
 though we did not think that it was the usual habit of that 
 jockey to spur his mount about the ears or yet about'his tail. 
 The gallant sportsman got angry at this, and so we left him, 
 thinking what a day we shall have if the rest of the starters 
 are only half as enthusiastic. 
 
 The start took place yesterday on the right of the road 
 just before reaching Jodhpore Thanna, the paper being 
 carried by Mr. Simpson on Gill and Captain Muir on the 
 great Jack, who flew the country in grand style. We 
 
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 lioticecl among the starters the Mem Salieb on Harlequin, Mr. 
 O’Mally on Unknown, Mr. Millet on a bay, the Stranger on 
 bis grey, Mr. Beresford on the Camel, Captain Haines on 
 Manchester, Mr. Rivers on Belvedere, Mr. Mac on Rocket, Mr. 
 Chota on Unknown, Mr. KiU’iis on his pony, Mr. Pedestrian 
 on Cinders, Mr. Alltbere on Pilgrim, Mr. Adjutant on Zil, Mr. 
 Helyar on a bay, Mr. Petrie on Black Domino, Mr. Boyd on 
 the Moke, Mr. Nosrednaon Commissioner, &c,, &c. 
 
 At the call of time, we dashed up the lane, Mr. Mac and 
 the Mem Saheb leading. We now turned sharp to the left and 
 over a mud wall. Mr. Helyar here appeared to be having 
 a match with his horse as to which of them could turn the 
 greater number ol sumersaults. We had no time to stop for 
 the finish of the exciting contest, but we believe it resulted 
 in a dead heat. We now turned again to the left, and over 
 a nice piece of open country, well studded with jumps. The 
 Stranger, Cinders and Manchester were now with the leaders. 
 A wall hereabouts proved too much for the Camel, who 
 never rising an inch, came an awful purler, pitching Mr. 
 Beresford clean on his head. He, however, was none the 
 worse, partaking an involuntary “ chota hazri” off Bally- 
 gunge mud, which he said was very filling at the price. 
 The course now went across the road and over some rather 
 rough country, the only ones in it being the Mem Saheb, 
 Manchester, the Stranger, Cinders and Rocket. Two hurdles 
 from home Mr. Mac, who had apparently waited for the 
 gallery to see the fun, went to grass with a flop, and a good 
 race ensued between the other four, resulting in the Stranger 
 securing first place. Captain Haines second, Mr. Pedestrian 
 third, and the Mem Saheb fourth. 
 
 The Cup will be run for to-morrow, and, judging from 
 the entries, the chase ought to be well worth going out to 
 Ballygunge to see. Last year, as every one will remember 
 it was won by a lady, who, we are glad to see, is again going 
 to take the field, and, if not first, we fully expect to see 
 
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 Harlequin well to the fore. There are altogether seventeen 
 starters, one more than last year, but still the names of 
 several hard riders are conspicious by their absence, owing to 
 the various ills which horseflesh is heir to. 
 
 St. Patrick’s owner, we believe, has gone up-country, 
 and we miss from the list the Bummer, Messrs. O’Mallj^ 
 Beresford, MacNair, Captain Muir and the Hon. Secretary, 
 all of whom, had providence been more kind, would have 
 helped to swell the field. 
 
 Out of the seventeen who faced the starter last year only 
 five are forthcoming, including the Skipper, who ought to 
 carry his sporting owner well to the fore, but we are afraid 
 he is not fit enough to win with the present heavy going. 
 Telescope, Commissioner, Magpie and Cinders all good in an 
 ordinary chase, but hardly fast enough for the Cup day. 
 First and foremost amongst the new chasers stands Premier, 
 who won, some say easily, at the Sky Races the other day. 
 Zill, who notwithstanding her owner’s welter weight ought 
 not be out of the race, White Star, Blackwater, Man- 
 chester and Red Knight have on several occasions shown 
 
 what good stuff they are made of. 
 
 The start is advertised for the Juggernauth Car, but we 
 advise all who wish to get a good view of the chase to take 
 up their position near the sheep-pens on the Red Road a 
 spot long connected with Cup days. Unless we have more 
 rain the going will not be so heavy as many doubtless ex- 
 pect, as the heavy rain which fell on Wednesday did not 
 extend so far, and we strongly advise all who can to go and 
 see the best sporting race in India. 
 
 The following are the entries : — 
 
 Mrs. Cook’s .. 
 
 Major „ ... 
 
 Major Fitzgerald’s 
 Mr. Irwin’s... 
 
 Lord W. Beresford’s 
 
 . . . Harlequin. 
 ... Zil 
 . . . Tittaghur. 
 
 . . . Star. 
 
 ... Fremier. 
 
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 Mr. W.W. Petrie’s 
 
 ... Skipper. 
 
 „ S. A. Apcar’s 
 
 ... Spec. 
 
 „ Petrocochino’s 
 
 Telescope. 
 
 Captain Haine’s 
 
 . . , Manchester. 
 
 Mr. T. S. Anderson’s 
 
 . . . Commissioner. 
 
 „ R.G. Currie’s 
 
 ... Magpie. 
 
 „ Tougall’s 
 
 . . . Blackwater. 
 
 „ Kilburn’s 
 
 Red Knight. 
 
 ,, Stevenson’s 
 
 . . . Rustic. 
 
 „ Lawrie’s 
 
 ... Pilgrim. 
 
 „ Probyn’s 
 
 . . . Grenadier. 
 
 „ Walker’s 
 
 . . . Cinders. 
 
 THE CUP. 
 
 Let ns hang up our spurs and whips and weep, for the 
 paperchasing season has passed away, and the hot weather 
 is upon us. No less than sixteen times have the worthy 
 peasantry of Ballygunge been disturbed in their rural pur- 
 suits, by a long stream of frantic horsemen galloping wildly 
 through their peaceful haunts, while the well-known sight of 
 a mud bespattered sportsman, limping painfully homewards, 
 made them ponder in their gentle minds on the eccentric 
 notions of enjoyment entertained by the saheh log. We 
 are sure everybody is very grateful to the Honorary Secretary 
 for the trouble he has taken. We never remember courses 
 to have been so well laid out or fences better made. When 
 Mr. Latham went home it was rumoured that the paper- 
 chases would deteriorate. Rumour luckily proved a false 
 prophet, and under the new management we have enjoyed 
 as good, if not better, sport than the most sanguine anti- 
 cipated. 
 
 We had whispered softly in our servant's ear on Friday 
 night : — “ When you’re waking, call me early, call me early, 
 bearer dear.” His idea of earliness turned out to be the 
 middle of the night. These little errors on his part do not 
 now anger us, as they used to, as being an intelligent 
 native, we think that under the proposed new regulation he 
 
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 stands a capital chance of a judgship. We also treat our 
 punkha-wallahs with great gentleness, as the thought has 
 struck us that though at present we may rebuke them for 
 their tardiness in agitating the punka rope, they may short' 
 ly be in a position to agitate us at the end of a very different 
 sort of rope. We therefore now talk to each other like dear 
 brothers. 
 
 Tlie sights that met us on the road to Ballygunge 
 w'ere very interesting. Every available vehicle appeared to 
 have been brouglit out for the occasion, from the evenly 
 bun" barouche of the rich merchant to the rat tl ins: bone 
 shaker of the worthy Baboo, while the number of persons 
 riding was a caution. Men whom we had always thought 
 too timid to be conveyed in anything more dangerous than a 
 humble but useful ticca-gharry now appeared to have cast 
 prudence to the winds, and arrayed in breeches and boots of 
 an ancient order boldly rode forth, on fearful and wonderful 
 looking mokes, who took them where they pleased, greatly to 
 the discomfort, not to say danger, of the foot passengers. 
 The rain of Friday night made the weather charming, and 
 we almost imagined ourselves back in January. The start 
 took place just beyond the Juggernath Car,, but owing to 
 the late arrival of one of the horses, proceeding did not com- 
 merce until nearly half an hour after the advertised time. 
 The paper was carried by Captain Muir and Mr. Hamilton 
 mounted on Jack on Rocket. Both animals fenced 
 splendidly. 
 
 The following are the starters : — 
 
 Mrs, Cook’s ... 
 Major Cook’s 
 Mr. Irwin’s 
 Lord W. Beresford’s 
 Mr. W. W. Petrie’s 
 „ S. A. A pear’s 
 „ Petrocochino’s 
 
 ... Saunteress. 
 ... Zil. 
 
 ... Star. 
 
 . . . Premier. 
 ... Skipper. 
 
 . . . Spec. 
 
 Telescope. 
 
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 Captain Haines’ 
 
 Manchester. 
 Commissioner i 
 Magpie. 
 Blackwater, 
 Red, Knight. 
 Pilgrim. 
 Grenadier. 
 Cinders. 
 
 Mr. T. S. Anderson’s 
 j, R. G. Gurrie’s 
 „ Tougall’s 
 
 Kilburn’s 
 „ Lowrie’s 
 „ Probyn’s 
 
 Walker’s 
 
 As far as condition went Premier^ Manchester, Saun^ 
 teress, and Pilgrim, were the pic of the lot, Blackwater and 
 Red Knight looked short of work, while Zil and Skipper 
 were bags of bones. 
 
 At the call of time Blackwater dashed off with the 
 lead over a low wall and a hurdle. The course now 
 went in full view of the gallery, the jumps being a big 
 ditch in front of the plateau and a hurdle with a drop just 
 beyond. Blackwater here had a long lead with Saunteress, 
 Premier, and Red Knight behind. The field now wound 
 round to the right, the going being rather heavy. The 
 next jumps were a hurdle, a wall, and the double, all the 
 horses fencing admirably. After negotiating these leps, we 
 turned to the left, and up the road for a short distance. 
 Saunteress about these parts slipped up and destroyed what 
 appeared a very good chance. Star followed her example, 
 and Mr. Irwin rolled out of reach of his legs with a celeri- 
 ty that showed he had not forgotten the rap he got in 
 the first chase. We now went through some open ground 
 with tanks on each side, the water jump being taken by 
 all without a mistake, though some of the riders lauded 
 well on their horses’ necks. The going now was very good, 
 and Blackwater was still leading the field at a strong pace. 
 A big mud wall here proved disastrous to Mr. Currie ; his 
 mount jumped very big, but his owner was in such a hurry 
 to reach terra firma that he dismounted in the air. We 
 now turned our heads towards home, and Premier rushed 
 
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 up to the leaders. The TougalFs face now showed great 
 anxiety, as he boldly spurred his gallant black over the 
 next two jumps, after which he pulled back as his mount 
 was done. The last wall now appeared, and Premier led 
 over it by about a length. He, however, was tiring fast, 
 and S’^ipper and Pilgrim gained rapidly upon him. 
 The welcome red flags now appear, and Premier and 
 Skipper rose at the last hurdle together. Mr. Petrie now 
 appeared to have the race at his mercy. The Irish Lord, 
 however, was not to be done, and, applying his shillelagh 
 with whacks that might have been heard at Government 
 House, he shot Premier to the front and won a magnificent 
 race all out by three quarters of the length. Pilgrim close up 
 third, and if her young owner had only come sooner, 
 he must have nearly secured the coveted trophy. Red 
 Knight was fourth, Manchester fifth, Zil, and Cinders 
 next. Much regret was expressed at the Mem Saheb's 
 misfortune, as, at the time of her fall, Saunteress was going 
 so strong and well that it appeared as if the popular win 
 of last year was about to be repeated. 
 
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 The Paperchasing season which has been looked forward 
 to so eagerly by the sporting community of Calcutta, com- 
 menced yesterday, and was one of the best chases we ever 
 witnessed. Mr. Simpson who made the courses last year has 
 gone home, but from what we saw yesterday we have no 
 doubt that his successor, Mr. Walker — better known as Mr. 
 Pedestrian — will ably carry on the good work. At present 
 owing to the standing crops it is very hard to get a good run, 
 but the course yesterday was very fair, though there was a 
 little too much of the lane business at the start. We hope 
 gentlemen who are riding over the same ground on Thursday 
 will endeavour to avoid the crops as much as possible, as 
 otherwise the good Bengalis may prove troublesome when 
 
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 other courses are being made. The weather yesterday morn- 
 ing was very chilly, and everybody was shivering, mostly from 
 cold. The gallery mustered very strong, and were rewarded 
 by a good view of the greater portion of the run. Falls were 
 very numerous, chiefly the fault of the riders, as nearly all 
 the nags were jumping beautifully. The start took place 
 near the Juggernath Car up a lane to the right, and then 
 down another lane to the left. The paper was laid by Mr. 
 Carlisle on Mr. MacGarth, who fenced magnificently, and Mr. 
 Pedestrian on Cinders, who hit the hurdles hard and even- 
 tually brought his rider down. 
 
 Amongst the followers of the paper we noticed the 
 Mem Saheb on the Laird, Mr. Lawrence on Ladylove, Mr. 
 Lawrie on Pilgrim, Captain Griffiths on Donald, Mr. Gough 
 on the Old Ass, Mr. King on a cobby brown, Mr. Beresford 
 on Gipsy, Mr. Boyd on Le Moke, Mr. O’Mally on Black 
 Boy, Mr. Butler on Bellows, Mr. Myers on Silver Fox, the 
 Bummer on Dllmann, Mr. Anderson on Commissioner, Mr. 
 Decle on Roderick Dhu, the Greek on the Villain, Mr. 
 Learoyd on Handicap, Captain Webb on Gazelle, Mr. Mer- 
 cantile on a brown, Mr. Campobello on the Partition, Major 
 FitzGerald on a nice looking bay. Captain Muir on Trooper, 
 the Tougall on Blackwater, Dr. Dhurrumtollah on Madman, 
 Dr. Ditto, Junior, on Ladybird. Mr. Drydendale and Mr. 
 Fraser on Warrigal and Banker, Mr. Stevenson on a chestnut, 
 Mr. Orrell on a bay. 
 
 At the call of time we dashed down the lane to the left 
 and then over the first hurdle in the open to the right, the 
 leading division being Blackwater, Trooper, the Laird, 
 Gazelle, Unknown^ Silver Fox, Partition and a stranger, who 
 charged the hurdle boldly after losing his hat and both 
 stirrups. He managed, however, to get back in the saddle 
 and then pulled up with a jerk among the carriages. '1 his 
 first obstacle proved a stopper to Mr. Decle, whose horse 
 here “stopped short, never to go again” — at least in this chase. 
 
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 The field now swept on at a good pace across the road over a 
 mud wall and a couple of hurdles and again into the jungle 
 Here a mud wall proved too much for Mr. Myers, who re- 
 sumed the journey on foot, and the Greek shortly afterwards 
 went to grass. We now came round to the left over a nice 
 piece of country, the pace beginning to increase, and Mr, 
 Orrell taking the opportunity of falling on a soft spot. 
 We now got our heads in the direction of home. Black- 
 water still leading with the Trooper, Gazelle, Unknown, 
 Gipsy and Black Boy lying handy. Here the leaders over- 
 shot the paper and landed in a swamp. The Bummer, 
 Mr. Mercantile, and Mr. Stevenson, landing at the bottom of 
 it, while a little further up Dr. Dhurumtollah, Junior, 
 and Mr. Campobello, also came to grief, the result terminat- 
 ing, we regret to say, fatally for Dr. Dhurumtollah, Junior, — - 
 better known as Dr. Woolcott of Messrs. Cook & Co.'s.— 
 The remainder of the field galloped on in the direction of 
 the winning post, the Masher taking the oportunity to 
 tumble off at a corner. He was soon up, and apparently re- 
 lished his spill so much that he did his utmost to repeat 
 the performance among the carriages. His horse, however, 
 would not allow him to indulge further in his acrobatic 
 fancies. The finish was now left to Trooper, Blackwater 
 Gazelle, and Gipsy, and they negotiated the last wall in the 
 order named ; the Tougall now shot the corner sharp, and 
 obtained the lead from Captain Muir, who was never able to 
 regain it, and was beaten for first position by a length. Mr. 
 Beresford, who came with a rattle at the finish, a good third, 
 just in front of the little Captain who was followed by Mr. 
 Lawrence, Mr. Anderson and Mr. O’Mally. 
 
 The riding with a few exceptions was very bad, and we 
 trust as the season advances we shall have an improvement, 
 as there is plenty of room for it. We were sorry to miss 
 these good sportsmen Mr. Cartwright, the Major, Mr. Agra, 
 Mr. Cecil, Mr. McNair and others. We trust their abs(^ce 
 
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 is only temporary, and that we shall soon see them again to 
 the front. 
 
 We have been requested to add that Dr. Woolcott’s 
 funeral will take place at 4-80 P.M., this afternoon, from 
 184, Dhurumtollah. 
 
 We much regret that our article of Friday's Paper- 
 chase was sent into press before the writer had heard full 
 particulars of the fatal termination of Dr. Woolcott’s unfortu- 
 nate accident, and we were only able to refer shortly to the 
 painful event. His death has cast a great gloom over the 
 sporting community of Calcutta, as not only was he a great 
 favourite with them, but he was also very popular with the 
 general public, as he was always willing and pleased to take 
 any amount of trouble to oblige any one who sought his 
 services. He was only 25 years of age, and, as he was de- 
 voted to his profession, had very bright prospects in life. He 
 was a bold rider, a good sportsman, and a cheery companion. 
 We never heard any one say a word against him, and we 
 believe he had not an enemy in the world. The liking and 
 respect the Calcutta Public had for him was amply testified 
 by the numerous attendance at his funeral on Saturday. 
 
 So deep was the regret felt by all at the fatal accident 
 to Dr. Woolcott in the first Paperchase, that it was decided, 
 as a tribute to his memory, that no meeting should take place 
 during the following week. Since then we have had so much 
 rain that the country has not been in a fit state to ride over, 
 Messrs. Carlisle and Walker, however, have been hard at 
 work making a course, and the second chase took place 
 yesterday morning. The course was one of the best we have 
 ever seen, the jungle being avoided in a marvellous way. 
 The going was capital, but we think the distance was a little 
 too long, considering the paperchasing season has cnlyjust 
 begun. We noticed many horses, and riders too, done to a 
 turn, before reaching the winning post. 
 
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 The weather was cold and bright without any fog, so 
 the attendance was fairly good, though not nearly so 
 numerous as at the first paperchase. We are glad to say 
 there was a marked improvement in the riding all round, 
 and spills were few and far between. 
 
 The meeting place was on the left hand side of the road, 
 just beyond the Jodhpore Thannah, the first hnrdle being 
 judiciously placed well in the open. The paper was well laid 
 by Mr. Pedestrian on Cinders, and Captain Muir on Skipper 
 
 The field was small. We noticed the Mem Saheb on 
 Black Pearl, Mr. Campbello on the Partition, Mr. Peel on 
 Snowstorm, Captain Rochfort on a brown, Mr. Cartwright on 
 Ladybird, Mr. Lowrie on Lorna Doone, Mr. Beresford on 
 Skylark, Mr. Masher on a black, the Tougall on Zulu, Captain 
 Haines on Manchester, Captain Harboard on a brown. Lord 
 Alwyn on a Baby, which we think he rode last season, Mr. 
 Suave on Childe Chaphie, Mr. Murray on Zil, the Major on a 
 breedy looking chestnut, Mr. Boyd on Le Moke, Mr. Ander- 
 son on Commissioner, Mr. Dynamite on Stonehenge, Mr.. 
 Drysdale on Warrigal, Mr. Decle on Hurricane, Mr. Kil- 
 burn on Red Knight, Dr. Morgan on Fairlie, Mr. Edwards on 
 Whalebone, &c., &c. 
 
 The start was delayed about five minutes, owing to a 
 train stopping opposite the crossing gates, which accordingly 
 had to be closed. As soon as they were opened, the signal 
 was given to start. At this period a youth mounted on a 
 roan pony who was about 100 yards in front of the field, dash- 
 ed forward over the first obstacle. We presume his youthful* 
 ness is the only excuse for this very unsporting behaviour, 
 “ A fair start and no favour,” is considered a point of 
 honour amongst the paperchasing community of Calcutta. 
 
 After clearing the first hurdle, which proved a stopper 
 to Captain Rochfort and Dr. Morgan, we went away towards 
 and over some natural ditches which tried the cleverness of 
 many of the horses, the leading division consisting of Zib 
 
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 Ladybird, Stonehenge and Zulu. We now crossed the 
 railway and turned to the left over a nice line of ditches, 
 hurdles and mud walls. A big ditch proved too much for 
 Mr. Dynamite, who lay at the bottom, while several horses 
 cleared him in their stride. Shortly afterwards we re- 
 crossed the railway and went through some rather close 
 country which enabled Messrs. Butler, Campbello, and Peel 
 to join the leading division. The paper was now laid over 
 some very open country, and the pace got slightly faster, 
 Zil, Zulu, and Ladybird being at the head of affairs. We 
 now turned to the left up a lane in the direction of the main 
 road, after reaching which a very sharp turn to the right 
 brought us in sight of the last two jumps, which were 
 beautifully placed for the inspection of the public. Mr. 
 Murray now gave Zil her head, and coming away at every 
 stride, won very easily by several lengths. The Partition 
 second, Mr. Masher third, the Tougall fourth. Ladybird was 
 fifth, and, as she jumped magnificently, it was quite ap- 
 parent that her fall at the first chase was entirely owing to 
 other horses interfering with her. Captain Harboard was 
 sixth. 
 
 The third chase came off yesterday morning, a day 
 earlier than had been anticipated. The gallery were in 
 strong force, though we were sorry to see so few of the fair 
 sex present, as their presence always acts as a stimulant to 
 the mashers of the field ; the weather was bright and bitterly 
 cold, and everyone was wrapped up to the eyes in warm 
 kii'pra, which was very much needed. The field was very 
 small, owing greatly to so many nags being laid up with 
 coughs at this time of the year ; a good many horses also 
 have gone up-country for pigsticking during the Christmas 
 week. The course was very well selected, and the jumps 
 nicely placed, the going in parts was very heavy, but we can 
 expect nothing else after the dose of rain that has lately 
 
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 fallen. We were glad to see that riders have now got some 
 idea into their heads of keeping their own line ; mishaps 
 are therefore, few and far between. 
 
 The start took place at the Juggernath Car, down the 
 main road to the left, over a hurdle and a mud wall and 
 then across the road and a hurdle into the jungle. 
 
 The paper was laid by Mr. Pedestrian on Cinders and 
 Captain Muir on a rather restive bay. Amongst the starters 
 we noticed the Mem Saheb on Black Pearl, the Tougall on 
 Zulu, Captain Bochfort on a brown, Captain Harboard on a 
 ditto, Mr. Beresford on Godfrey, the Bummer on Red Rover, 
 Mr. Murray on Zil, the Greek on the Villain, Mr. O’Mally 
 on Gipsy, Mr. Lawrie on Pilgrim, Mr. Cartwright on Lady- 
 bird, the Major on Copper, Mr. Gough on Jim, Mr. Corrie 
 on Stagbeetle, Mr. Burn on a brown, Mr. Campobello on the 
 Partition, Mr. Boyd on Le Moke, Lord Alwyn on a bay, Mr* 
 Helyar on Something, Mr, Learoyd on Handicap, Mr. 
 Peel on his old friend the Skipper, Mr, Anderson and many 
 others whose names are unknown to us. 
 
 At the call of time we went off at a slow pace, which 
 quickened up a bit when we got to the first hurdle. The 
 leaders were all close together, consisting of Lord Alwyn» 
 Zil, the Greek, the Mem Saheb, and Gipsy, while the ruck 
 were close behind. After crossing the road we went over a 
 hurdle and into the jungle, the pace being slow. The Greek 
 was now leading, but the paper taking a sharp turn be 
 overshot it and went into a big tree. We now left 
 the jungle for a time, and went into some heavy ground 
 and over a bund, a hurdle and a wall. Mr. Helyar was 
 now leading with Pilgrim and Gipsy close up. The 
 course now wound close to a pile of bricks which 
 most of the field steered clear of. The Tougall, however, 
 insisted upon inspecting this novel object, and we left this 
 enterprising sportsman and his steed rolling on their backs. 
 We now turned to the right over some nice open 
 ground, the pace being very fast. The water jump now 
 
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 appeared in view, and proved such an attraction to 
 one of the Government House party that he missed a hurdle 
 in his eagerness to reach it. Godfrey, Zii, Ladybird now 
 joined the leaders, while the Mem Saheb’s mount began to 
 hold out signals of distress. The paper now went through 
 some close jungle and into the open, where the red flags 
 were seen in the distance. Gispy now missed the paper 
 for a few seconds, but soon recovered it and leading over 
 the last hurdle won hands down by a length, Captain Roch- 
 fort, who cut a corner at the finish, was second. The third 
 place appeared to be between Pilgrim, Godfrey, Mr. Helyar 
 and Mr. Burn, who were closely followed by Ladybird, Zih 
 Le Moke and the Mem Saheb. We never saw a closer finish, 
 as the first flight were all neck and neck about a length 
 and - a half behind the winner. Next week we presume 
 the Behar gentlemen will give us a show, and it is to be 
 hoped that the public will turn out in strong force, as 
 there is sure to be a good run. Calcutta sportsmen will have 
 to rife their best, as the Mofussilities are sure to ride very 
 hard for first honours. 
 
 Great disappointment was felt on Saturday morning, 
 when it was found that, owing to a parade taking place at 
 7 A.M., the gallant Behar Rifles were unable to be present at 
 the Paperchase. The course had been specially prepared for 
 a big field, and the Mofusilites would have had a very plea- 
 sant ride. However, we trust next week that their military 
 duties will not interfere with what we trust will prove as 
 good a chase as the one we witnessed on Saturday. The go- 
 ing was very good, though rather “ ponky” in some parts, 
 and the jumps were very well built and judiciously situated. 
 The pace throughout was very fast, in fact, faster than we 
 have seen it this season; the ruck were out of it before going 
 halt a mile, and had only covered about half the course when 
 the leading division landed over the final hurdle. Spills were 
 very plentiful, though we believe nobody was seriously hurt. 
 
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 The start took place at the sheep-pens, and at the ad- 
 vertised time for starting a large crowd had assembled on 
 the road near; the paper, however, was 20 minutes late, which 
 caused a good deal of grumbling. The paper was laid by 
 Mr. Carlisle on Master McGarth and Mr. Perman on his 
 good old hunter Eufus. 
 
 Amongst Those present we noticed the Mem Saheb on 
 Handicap, Mr. Cartwright on Ladybird, Captain Har- 
 broad on a brown. Captain McCausland (whom we. were all 
 glad to see back again) on St. Patrick, Mr. Rivers on Magpie, 
 Mr. Allsoppon a big brown. Captain Rochfort on a ditto, 
 Mr. Gough on Jim, Mr. Nosnevets on Red Rover, Captain 
 Muir on a bay, Mr. Beresford on Godfrey, Mr. Lawrie on 
 Pilgrim, Mr. Decle on the Howie, Lord Alwyn on a bay, 
 Mr. Mercantile on Zil, Mr. Pedestrian on the Squire, Dr. 
 Morgan on a bay, Mr. Peel on Partition, the Bummer on Lord 
 Donald, Mr. Lennox on Nawab, Mr. Dunne on a black, &c., &c. 
 
 At the call of time we went off with a rush to the first 
 hurdle, which proved disastrous to one gentleman, who tum- 
 bled off after clearing the obstacle. Mr. Decle also was unable 
 to persuade his nag to jump, and finally disappeared into 
 the jungle, from which he and his stud subsequently emerged . 
 at different periods. The second hurdle was successfully 
 negotiated by all, and we then swept on to the‘' in and out” 
 the leading division consisting of St. Patrick, Pilgrim, God- 
 frey, Ladybird and Red Rover. We now turned to the left, 
 and Red Rover, after coliding with everybody he could, got 
 to the head of affairs and led the field down the pucca at a 
 tremendous pace. A sharp turn to the right, however, proved 
 too much for his rider, who went to mother earth much to 
 everybody’s relief. We now went through some nice country 
 and over several walls and hurdles in close order. A bit of 
 cramped country here brought Mr. Allsopp and his nag a re- 
 gular crumpler. The paper now led into the open. Here 
 St. Patrick, Pilgrim and Godfrey came away from the rest at 
 
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 racing pace, tlieir riders apparently thinking the finish was 
 near at hand. Th is was, hov/ever, not the case, and the 
 course going through a piece of very close country. Handi- 
 cap, Ladybird and Jim joined the leading trio. 
 
 Mr. Gough now led for a bit, but overshooting the 
 paper enabled Captain McCausland and Mr. Lawrie to head 
 the field. A sweep to the right now brought us in sight of 
 the last lep. St. Patrick now appeared to be winning easi- 
 ly ; the Mem Saheb, however, was not done with yet and 
 catching Handicap by the head, she gave him a couple of 
 rousers, and the horse running as game as a pebble she 
 caught the Captain at the last jump and won a beauti- 
 fully ridden race by a leogth. Pilgrim third. Ladybird, God- 
 frey and Jim all within a couple of lengths of the winnei” 
 The rest of the field were beaten off. 
 
 In order to suit the Behar Mounted Rifles, the fifth 
 Paperchase was postponed till Saturday. Contrary to expect- 
 ation, the field was a very small one. We believe only six 
 Mofusilites started. They, however, were good men and 
 true, but their horses were unable to go the pace with the Cal- 
 cutta Juldi wallahs. We hear more would have started, had 
 not so many troop horses been laid up with sore backs. Many 
 usual followers of the paper were absent, as it was thought 
 that there would be a tremendous scramble. As it was, how- 
 ever, the chase was entirely free from jostlery and crossing, 
 and the ride was most enjoyable. The pace was a cracker 
 from start to finish ; so fast, indeed, that the gallery had no 
 time to reach the winning post, and the leading division were 
 received by a few gaping natives. We much regret to hear 
 that the Mem Saheb, while changing horses before the start, 
 was so badly kicked that she had to proceed home. As she 
 was present at the Ballygunge Steeplechases she apparently 
 sustained no serious injury, and wo shall soon see her again 
 in the field. It is particularly to be regretted^ that the 
 
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 accident occurred on this occasion as all Calcutta would 
 liave liked the Behar men to have seen our leading ladj at 
 the head of the field. Never have known the weather so cold 
 as it was on Saturday morning, and even the competitors in 
 the. chase hardly appeared to be warm when they reached 
 the winning post. The paper was laid .by Mr. Perman 
 on Rufus and Captain Muir on Trooper. Amongst the field 
 we noticed the following Behax gentlemen : — Mr. Canning 
 on Fieldfare, Mr. Dixon on the Crocodile, and Mr. Macpher- 
 son on a brown, also Mr. Cartwright on Ladybird, Captain 
 Harboard on a brown, Mr. Lawrie on Pilgrim, Mr. Lennox 
 on the Blackguard, Mr. Gough on Jim, Captain Rochfort 
 on a brown, Mr. Burn on a bay, Mr. Anderson on Commis- 
 sioner, Mr. Beresford on Godfrey, the Bummer on Zulu, Mr. 
 Rivers on Magpie, Dr, Morgan on a grey, Mr. Butler on 
 Lina, Major FitzGerald on his bay, Mr. Kilburn on Red 
 Cross Knight, Mr. Helyar on a bay, Mr. Nosnevets on Red 
 Rover, &c., &c. 
 
 At the call of time Pilgrim and Godfrey led over the 
 first hurdle, closely followed by Zulu, Lina, Captain Harboar^ 
 and Ladybird. 
 
 This order was maintained till we reached the wall 
 near the railway, where Pilgrim refused and the running 
 was taken up by Zulu, Godfrey aud Ladybird. A sharp 
 turn to the right now enabled the field to get on terms with 
 the leaders. A hurdle here proved too much for Mr. Butler, 
 who after hanging on to his horse by one leg in the most 
 approved circus fashion, finally sat the cold earth with agasp 
 of relief. We now crossed the road. Pilgrim again leading 
 the field ; a double now puzzled some of the field, especially 
 Mr. Beresford, whose horse jumped so big that he landed 
 on the second wall, and it took his rider all his time to say 
 nothing of bad language to recover his upright position. 
 The paper next lay through some close jungle, and the field 
 had to proceed in single file. On emerging into the open 
 
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 Mr. Macplierson dashed to the front, but the next wall 
 brought him and his nag a regular crumpler, and we are 
 afraid this sportsman must have had a bad shaking, as it 
 looked a nasty fall. The course here turned to the left over 
 some very soft fields, the leading division consisting of 
 Pilgrim, Zulu, Ladybird, Jim and Godfrey. We again 
 went through a patch of jungle, and on reaching the open, 
 the red flags appeared about a quarter of a mile ahead, 
 over some capital ground with two hurdles nicely placed 
 for racing over. Mr. Lawrie now gave Pilgrim her head, and 
 coming away as he liked, won by several lengths. Zulu 
 was second over the final hurdle, but his rider pulled up 
 before reaching the red flags. Ladybird and Jim therefore 
 had a race for second place which the former gained by a 
 neck. Godfrey, Major FitzGerald and Red Rover came 
 next, and then Mr. Canning and another Behar gentleman 
 treated the public to a slashing finish for seventh position. 
 We hear that the Behar sportsman did not think the 
 jumps big enough ; we would, however, remind them that 
 as, with one exception, they rode indhe ruck, the leps were 
 considerably knocked about before they reached them. 
 The one exception alluded to attempted to lead the field 
 over a wall, and as above mentioned, came to grief ; we 
 ourselves think the jumps are quite big enough to afford a 
 pleasant ride, as it is not desirable that paperchasing should 
 be turned into steeplechasing. 
 
 We regret to find that the descriptions of the paper-- 
 chases which have appeared in these columns have given 
 rise to the querulous correspondence which have been amus- 
 ing the Calcutta public during the last week. It must be 
 owned that when about ten riders all come in close together 
 (every one of them gravely asserting that he is either 
 second or third) it is sometimes rather difficult to chronicle 
 their proper positions, but as it happens this season, our 
 
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 reporter has bad a remarkably good view of the finishes, 
 and we are satisfied that the first flight have always been 
 correctly placed. However, after all, people go to these 
 chases for a morning ride and not for the sake of their names 
 appearing in the public prints. 
 
 The sixth Paperchase had been postponed twice on 
 account of the foggy weather, and we suppose the gallery 
 were afraid to again being disappointed, as the gathering 
 at the winning post yesterday was very scanty. The fields 
 however, was quite up to the average. The start took place 
 to the right of the Jodhpore Thannah about 300 yards 
 from the main road. The paper was carried by Mr. Perman 
 on the Juvenile, and Mr. Pedestrian on Cinders. Among 
 the field we noticed the Mem Saheb on Atalanta, Captain, 
 Muir on Trooper, Mr, Kilburn on Red Knight, Mr. Burn on 
 a brown. Lord William on a bay, Mr. Beresford on Kirk, 
 Mr. Mercantile on Zil, Mr. Chapman on a bay. Indigo 
 Billy on Blackwater, Mr. Peel on his little grey, Captain 
 McCansland on St. Patrick, Mr. Gough on Jim, Mr. Myers 
 on Zulu, Mr. Stevenson on Red Rover, Captain Webb oa 
 the Squire, Mr. Cartwright on Ladybird, Mr. Macartie on the 
 Crocodile, Dr. Morgan on Fairlie, Mr. Cochin China on 
 Telescope, Mr. Campobello on the Partition, Mr. Lawrie on 
 the Pilgrim, Mr. Currie on Volunteer, Mr. Chota Walker on 
 Pedestrian, Mr. Tangee, &c., &c. 
 
 At the call of time the field started off at a strong 
 pace, the leading division consisting of Blackwater, Pilgrim, 
 Jim, Red Knight, Kirk, Ladybird, and the Squire. The 
 paper led straight for the main road, but after negotiating 
 two jumps, we found the next bend was sharp to the right. 
 The next hurdle brought Ladybird to grief, who in getting 
 on her legs, kicked her rider badly about the face. We, how 
 ever, are glad to hear that (with the exception of his beauty 
 being spoilt for some time) he is not seriously damaged. 
 
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 Mr. Beresford tumbled off a few yards furtlier on, and Mr 
 Chapman was observed tramping sturdily homeward’ 
 through the plough. The course here went over some very 
 nice country with lots of jumps. Blackwater and St. 
 Patrick were now leading, while Captain Muir was lying 
 near them. We now wound round to the left through some 
 jungle till we came in sight of the road, the paper running 
 parallel with it for some time. A mud wall with a drop 
 on the landing side proved too much for Indigo Billy, who 
 reached terra firma with great celerity, owing, chiefly, we 
 believe, to his saddle slipping round. The course here 
 went over the road in the direction of the railway, the 
 following being at head of the field : — St. Patrick, Trooper, 
 Zil and the Squire. The paper led to the left round a 
 thick clump of jungle, on the far side of which the final 
 hurdle was placed. St. Patrick now appeared to be win- 
 ning, but Captain Webb, bringing the Squire with a rush 
 managed to secure the first position, St. Patrick a good 
 second, Captain- Muir third, Mr. Mercantile fourth, Mr. 
 Chota Walker fifth, Mr. Cochin China sixth. The going was 
 rather heavy and the distance long. All the horses rapped 
 the last hurdle in a way which siiowed they weie pretty 
 well done. 
 
 The seventh Calcutta Paperchase took place on Satur- 
 day, and afforded one of the best runs we have had this 
 season. The going was capital, and the distance not too 
 long. The fog luckily held off, and the weather was bright 
 and cold; the number of followers of the paper was small 
 but the gallery turned out in strong numbers, many stran- 
 gers being present. It is generally thought that the 
 hurdles were being put up a little too stiff, as two horses 
 hit them and came' down at once, as if their legs had been 
 caught by ropes. It is all right to have the first hurdles 
 pukka, but the last two hurdles might be put up a little 
 slack, especially when they are placed in ploughed fields. 
 
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 Proceedings began by Mr. Cliarity mounting a ne^t 
 borse on the Maidan. As soon as he was in the saddle down 
 went the horse’s head, up went the back, and Mr. Charity 
 turned a beautiful somersault. The horse went home, and 
 the fallen one witnessed the chase on foot. 
 
 The start took place at the Jodhpore lhannah, on the 
 left side of the road, the paper being laid by Mr. Pedestrian 
 on Cinders and Mr. Perman on Paddy. Amongst the field 
 we noticed the Mem Saheb on Black Pearl, Captain Har- 
 board on a brown, Mr. Burn on a ditto, Mr. Stevenson on 
 Bed Rover, Captain Muir on Skipper, Lord William on a 
 bay, Mr. Mercantile on Zil, Mr. Chota Pedestrian on a 
 Black, Mr. Peel on Blackwater, Mr. Apcar on Tambourine, 
 Mr. Kilburn on Red Knight, the Greek on a brown, Mr. 
 Campbell on Partition, Mr. Anderson on Commissioner, 
 Mr. Sandilands on a brown, Mr. Macartie on Telescope 
 Dr. Morgan on Fairlie, Captain Rochfort and several stran- 
 gers, whose names are unknown to us. At the call of time- 
 Lord William dashed off with the lead, but at the first 
 hurdle his horse fell, and the running was taken up by 
 Bed Knight, Captain Harboard, Telescope, Sk’pper, and 
 Blackwater. The paper beaded straight for the railway, 
 and then curved round to the right in the direction of 
 the main road. After crossing the road we went to the 
 left, the leading division consisting of Blackwater, Skipper, 
 Tambourine, Zil, Telescope, and the Greek. Mr. Chota 
 Pedestrian and his steed were now seen separated, the rest 
 of the horses jumping beautifully, though some of the 
 riders were a little loose in their saddles. Some close 
 country now slackened the pace slightly, which was fortu- 
 nate, as the next two walls were rather stiff. We now 
 got our heads in the direction of Jodhpore Thannah, 
 Skipper, Zil and Telescope being at the head of the field. 
 After skirting a patch of jungle the last two jumps ap- 
 peared in sight ; Skipper was now leading by two lengths. 
 
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 The last hurdle, however, brought him a regular purler 
 his rider luckily escaping with a shaking. Blackwater and 
 Zil now raced for first place, which the latter secured by 
 half a length. Tambourine third, a length behind. Telescope 
 close up, fourth. 
 
 The eighth Paperchase look place yestesday morning. 
 The attendance, both in the field and on the road, was very 
 meagre, and it seems a pity that the chase could not have 
 taken place on Friday, which being a general holiday, the 
 public would have turned out in great numbers. The 
 weather yesterday was bright and clear, and much cooler 
 than it was the previous week. We are glad to see that 
 the followers of the paper are now all riding much better 
 than they did at the beginning of the season, while there 
 is a marked improvement in the jumping of the horses. 
 We see that there is to be a Sky Race Meeting on the 9th 
 February, and as paperchase nags are now pretty fit, we 
 trust we shall see many of them competing for the events. 
 We also hope that we shall see some fresh amateur sporting 
 skill, as if they can stick on in a paperchase they are quite 
 capable of performing creditably over hurdles, and it seems 
 a shame that, in a sporting place like Calcutta, there 
 should be a dearth of gentlemen riders. 
 
 The start took place on the right of the road near the 
 Jodhpore Thannah. The paper was carried by Mr. Permari 
 on Paddy and Mr. Anderson on Conjmissioner. Amongst 
 the starters we noticed the Mem Saheb on Atalanta, Mr. 
 Kilburn on Red Knight, Captain Beresford on a brown. 
 Ml'. Beresford on Godfrey, Mr. Macartie on Dan, Dr. Morgan 
 on Fairlie, the Greek on a brown, Mr. Cochin China on 
 Telescope, Mr. Mercantile on Zil, Mr. Myers on Zulu, Mr, 
 Peel on a grey, Mr. Learoyd on Handicap, &c., &c. 
 
 At the call of time we started in the direction of the 
 main road over a pretty stiff hurdle, the leading division 
 
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 consisting of Mr. Macartie, Red Knight, Godfrey, and Zulu. 
 After negotiating the second jump-a mud wall-we turned 
 sharp to the right, which rather put out Mr. Macartie, who 
 overshot the paper. Red Knight and Zulu now led through 
 a piece of jungle and on to a hurdle, which they both re- 
 fused, and the running was taken up by Zil, Godfrey, and 
 Fairlie. The paper now went to the right, straight away 
 over some very open country with several stiff mud walls, 
 two hurdles, and an in-and-out. All the horses were jump- 
 ing well, especially Fairlie, whose lepping was a treat to. 
 witness. After skirting a bit of jungle we went over an 
 open bit of jungle in the direction of Jodhpore Thannah. 
 The pace now was fast Zil, Zulu, and Fairlie being the 
 leaders. After reaching the starting place the paper lay over 
 the lane and gateway, and through a rather long stretch of 
 jungle. On reaching the open the two last hurdles came in 
 view, and Mr. Mercantile giving Zil her head, came in an 
 easy first, Zulu second, Mr. Marcartie third ; Fairlie and 
 the Greek were close up fourth and fifth. 
 
 The ninth Paperchase took place yesterday morning^ 
 the course being about the best we have had this season. 
 The weather was bright and cold without any fog; the 
 spectators were few in number, which was a pity, as it was 
 a capital gallery chase. There were many of the usual chase 
 horses conspicuous by their absence, owing to their owners 
 reserving them for the Sky Races on Saturday, which pro- 
 mise to be unusually good, no fewer than forty-six entries 
 ha\^ing been obtained for the six events. For the pony 
 race nine ponies are entered, including. Chief, Gazelle, 
 Bapta, Trout and Cinnabar, while for the lep races Jimmy, 
 Johnny Crapaud, Warregal, Lunatic, &c., will appear, and 
 the Flat Race will prove an interesting contest between 
 
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 Rebecca.; Squire, and Trafalgar, We strongly recommend 
 the public to go and witness what will, undoubtdiy, be a 
 capital afternoon’s sport. 
 
 The start yesterday took place near the Red Road, at 
 the place where the Cup Chase started last year, the paper 
 being laid by Mr. Pedestrian on Cinders and Mr. Anderson 
 on Commissioner. Amongst those present we noticed the 
 Mem Salieb on Beryl, Mr, Cartwright on Ladybird, Mr. Irwin 
 on a bay, Major Cook on Black Pearl, Mr. Kilburn on Red 
 Knight, Mr. Henry on a bay, Mr. Helyar on a ditto, Mr. 
 Mercantile on Zil, Mr. Gough on Jim, the Greek on 
 Apostle, Mr. Apcar on Tambourine, Mr. Barrow on Kilmore, 
 Mr. Rivers on Magpie, Dr. Morgan on Fairlie, Mr. Peel, Mr. 
 and Mrs. Chapman, Mr. Macartie, Mr. Campbell on PartL 
 tion, &c., &c. 
 
 At the word go” Beryl began to buck in the most 
 approved manner. The Mem Saheb sat tight for five bucks 
 when her hat flew off, and at the sixth buck she followed 
 her topee, luckily escaping without injury. Tambourine, 
 Plack Pearl, The Apostle, and Ladybird led over the first 
 hurdle, and then on to another hurdle, with a drop, in full 
 view of the gallery. This obstacle proved very trying to 
 many of the riders, several of whom embraced their horses 
 in the most loving way, while Mr. Barrow reached mother 
 earth, apparently somewhat against his inclination. The 
 paper was laid over a double. Tambourine, Zil, Jim, and 
 Ladybird leading them over a mud wall, and into the open’ 
 where a hurdle caused Ladybird to run out, and Mrs. Mer- 
 cantile shortly after tried the hardness of the ground, with- 
 out, however, we are glad to say, sustaining any harm, as 
 she was able to go the course afterwards in her usual dash- 
 ing style. We now cross the road and over a mud wall, 
 Zil, Red Knight, Jim and The Apostle composing the fore- 
 most contingent. The pace now slakened down, owing to the 
 
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 paper lying tliroiigh a bit of jungle, and on emerging into 
 the open, the pace again quickened up, and we raced over 
 a hurdle, a mud wall, several ditches, and then another wall. 
 Zil was now leading by about fifty yards. The course now 
 curved round to the left till we headed for the Red Road 
 when we found that we had a straight rnn in over two 
 hurdles. Mr. Mercantile was now going very easily at the 
 head of the field, but Mr. Gough’s Irish blood was roused, 
 and running his spurs into Jim, he encourged him with 
 shouts of “ Faugh-a-ballagh and Erin-go-bragh,” and the 
 horse answering gamely they rattled over the two last 
 hurdles at a grand pace, but could never quite reach Zil, 
 who won somewhat easily by a length. Red Knight third, 
 Mr. Henry fourth. The Apostle fifth, Tambourine sixth, 
 Ladybird seventh. 
 
 The tenth Paperchase came off on Saturday, and was> 
 undoubtedly, the fastest run we have had this season. The 
 pace was a cracker from start to finish. All the leading 
 horses, however, jumped beautifully, and those faint hearts 
 who lay behind in the hopes of scrambling through gaps 
 must have been bitterly disappointed to find the fences almost 
 untouched. There is no doubt that these chases are capital 
 schooling for horses and riders, and now saw proof of this 
 at the Sky Races on the 9th instant, when Zulu, judiciously 
 ridden by his young owner, beat such horses as Lunatic, 
 Gameboy, &c., although they were handled by professionals. 
 We trust Mr. Baron’s success will induce other light weights 
 to don the silk at the monsoon meetings this year, as new 
 blood is badly wanted, and is always cordially welcomed. 
 
 In spite of the rain, which fell early on Saturday morn- 
 ing, the weather turned out fine by 7 A.M., and the teinper- 
 - ature was just right, The field was very small, but the 
 gallery turned out a good number, 1 hough, owing to the 
 start and finish taking place close to a very narrow lane, 
 
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 most of the spectators took to their feet, ^vhilo those avIio 
 stuck bravely to their traps were jotted about in the most 
 alarming manner. Many usual followers of the chase were 
 absent, including the Major, Mr. Mercantile, Mr. Cartwright 
 the Greek, &c., &c., but we were glad to see Child Chappie^ 
 out again, who apparently tired of Late Nights, was mounted 
 on his old favourite Ladylove. The start took place to the 
 left of the lane, leading from Kosedale, the paper being 
 carried by Mr. Pedestrian on Cinders and Mr. Anderson on 
 Commissioner. Amongst the starters we noticed the Mem 
 Saheb on Black Pearl, Mr. Smith on Little King, Mr. Helyar 
 on a brown, Mr. Baron on Zulu, Captain Muir on Skipper, 
 Mr. Henry on a bay, Mr. Irwin on Adjutant, Mr. Beresford 
 on Godfrey, Captain Webb on the Squire, Mr. Learoyd 
 on Handicap, Mr. Lawrie on Pilgrim, Mr. Peel on 
 Black water, Dr. Morgan on Fairlie, Mr. Kilburn on Red 
 Knight, Mr. Lennox on the Fire Engine, Mr. Lawrence on 
 Ladylove, &c., &c. 
 
 At the call of time we dashed away at a grand pace, 
 the first hurdle being taken by Handicap, Pilgrim, Black- 
 water, Red Knight, Zulu, and Godfre}^ all close together 
 The paper now led into a very deep ditch, which stopped the 
 pace for a few seconds, we then dashed up the read, and across 
 the railway. Handicap, Zulu, and Red Knight, leading. 
 After crossing the railway a sharp turn to the right brought 
 us in full view of a mud wall, after which we curved round to 
 the left and on to a stiff hurdle, which brought Mr. Henry 
 to earth, his horse appearing to roll on right over him. 
 We, however, saw him on his legs afterwards, and trust he 
 escaped with a shaking. The course was now quite straight 
 for about three quarters of a mile, and the pace was furious, 
 the leading division consisting of Zulu, Fairlie, Black water, 
 and Pilgrim, all of whom were fencing in good style. After 
 going over some rough ground, we turned to the left over 
 a mud wall with a drop and a hurdle. We then got our 
 
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 heads towards the railway, and galloped across the lane. 
 2ulu was now leading easily, but ran out at a hurdle. This 
 enabled Pilgrim (who missed one jump altogether) to get a 
 long lead which Zulu could never quite make up. Mr, 
 Lawrie> therefore, passed the flag first, Zulu second. Black- 
 water third, Fairlie fourth, Mr. Helyar fifth. 
 
 The gathering at the Paperchase yesterday was the 
 largest we have seen for some weeks in spite of the dance 
 at the Fort on the previous night, which kept many of the 
 mashers out of bed till the small hours of the morning. 
 The weather was just right, while the shower of rain which 
 fell on Sunday last had considerably irn proved the going. 
 The Government House party turned out strong, and Lord 
 William gave the public a treat by showing them Jack’s 
 jumping powers. 
 
 The Cup, we believe, will be run for in the second week 
 in March. We anticipate that there will only be about ten 
 starters. From their performances, Zil, Black water, Pil- 
 grim, and Zulu appear to hold the rest of the field safe* 
 The Tougall, however, has rendered himself so useful to his 
 employers, that they object to his risking his precious life 
 over leps. Blackwater will, therefore, not start, but we 
 ought to witness a grand race between the other three 
 while Commissioner, Jim, and Red Knight are sure to be 
 in the front rank. 
 
 The course yesterday was good, though some of the 
 turns were very sharp, no doubt with the idea of stopping 
 the pace, which it certainly succeeded in doing to some 
 extent. Falls were very plentiful. Sovereign slipped up 
 at a corner, and got rid of his rider, while Othello also 
 slipped going up a bank, his rider escaping with a dirty 
 coat, Mr. Agra also came to grief at an open ditch, which 
 he charged with all the daring and inipetuousity that charac- 
 terised his performances in the Kentish hunting field. His 
 
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 nag, however stopped short, but his rider’s blood was now 
 roused, and casting a look of contempt, on his steed he 
 boldly dived over the chasm, and was afterwarr^s seen pro- 
 ceeding nimbi}? on his boots through a ploughed field. 
 
 The start took place across the railway, close to the 
 Jodhpore station. The paper was laid by Mr. Perman and 
 Captain Muir. Amongst the starters we noticed the Mem 
 Saheb on Black Pearl, Mrs. Chapman on Master McGrath , 
 Mr. Baron on Zulu, Mr. Beresford on Silver Fox, Captain 
 Rochfort and Harboard on a pair of browns, Major Cook 
 on Harlequin, Mr. Dunne on a black, Mr. Chota Pedestrian on 
 Othello, the Bummer on Godfrey, Mr. Sandlands on Jimmy, 
 Mr. Burn on a brown, Mr. Peel on his little grey, Mr. Mer- 
 cantile on Zil, Lord William on Jack, Mr. Rawlinson on a 
 bay, Mr. Gough on Jim, Mr. Anderson on Commissioner, 
 Mr. Cooper on Red Rover, Mr. Chapman on Sovereign, 
 Mr. Agra on Full Stop, Mr. Learoyd on Handicap, Mr. Apcar 
 on Tambourine, &c., &c. 
 
 At the call of time, Tambeurine, Captain Harboard, 
 and Zulu led off at a sharp pace over a hurdle, which was 
 placed parallel with the railway, and then round to the 
 right over a line of jumps well placed in the open. W'e 
 next turned to the left over a couple of ditches, and up a 
 lane. About twelve of the leaders here overshot the paper, 
 which turned off very sharp to the right. This enabled 
 Commissioner and Black Pearl to obtain the lead, and they 
 rattled straight away for about half a mile at a merry pace. 
 The course now curved round in the direction of home. 
 Zulu, Commissioner, Red Rover, Mr. Rawlinson and Zil were 
 now leading. The pace being fast, a slipping lane here 
 made most of the riders take a pull at their nags, but on 
 again reaching the open the leaders began to race ; a mud 
 wall here brought Red Rover to grief. After skirting a 
 clump of jungle the red flags appeared, with a nice run in 
 oyer two hurdles. Zulu now appeared to have the best of it, 
 
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 but Mr. Anderson was not to be done, and shaking up 
 Commissioner he forged to the front, and won pretty easily 
 by a couple of lengths from Zulu ; Mr. Rawlinson third 
 Mr. Peel fourth, Mr. Helyar fifth, Mr. Dunne sixth. 
 
 The attendance at the Paperchase yesterday was very 
 meagre, and the number of followers few. We suppose 
 •many sportsmen are reserving themselves for the Cup, which 
 they advertised to be run for on 6th March. This has caused 
 a good deal of grumbling as from previous advertisements it 
 was generally understood that the cup would be the second 
 chase in March, some horses therefore, will not be qualified 
 to start, unless the number of chases for qualification is 
 reduced from six to five. The weather yesterday was de- 
 cidedly warm, and horses and riders, as a rule, came in ut- 
 terly exhausted. The course was very open, though the 
 going was soft, and the distance considerably longer than 
 we have generally been accustomed to. Falls and mishaps 
 were plentiful : Mr. Watkins was swept off by the wing of 
 the first hurdle, and Mr. Baron got a nasty fall at a big 
 bund. He, however, escaped with what he described as 
 “ an awful shaking.’' Mr, Edwards parted company with 
 his saddle owing to his horse stopping short at the last fence. 
 Mr. Learoyd and Lord William both came to grief when 
 leading close to home. Tliis was owing to the paper being 
 laid close to a shallow sort of ditch into which Handicap 
 tumbled and Jack rolled over him. Nobody, however, was 
 any the worse for the mishaps. 
 
 The start took place just beyond the Jodhpore Thannah 
 on the right hand side of the road, the paper being carried 
 by Messrs. Perman and Fox. Amongst the starters we 
 noticed the Mem Saheb on Black Pearl, Mr. Peel on his 
 grey, Captain Rochfort and Mr. Burn on a pair of browns, 
 the Greek on the Villain, Lord William on Jack, Mr. Mer- 
 cantile on Zil, Mr. Beresford on Lord Donald, Mr. Anderson 
 
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 on Commissioner, Mr. Sandilands on Dolly Varden, the 
 Bummer on Premier, Dr. Morgan on Dauntless, Mr. A pear 
 on Tambourine, Mr. Learoyd on Handicap, Mr. Dunne on a 
 black, Mr. Rivers on Magpie, Mr. Croft and Mr. Gough 
 on Jim, &c., &c. 
 
 At the call of time we dashed over the first hurdle, 
 the leading division consisting of Tambourine, Mr. Dunne, 
 Lord Donald, Black Pearl, and Jack. We next turned 
 towards the long track of open going generally known as 
 the bund-country. The pace now was very fast, and the 
 jumps, consisting chiefly of mud walls and natural banks, 
 very numerous. A big bank with a path running along the 
 top of it proved a little too much for some of the horses, 
 while many riders clung desperately to their horses’ necks on 
 reaching the landing side. After going over two very stiff 
 old banks, we went through a piece of jungle to the righh 
 Zil and Handicap now rushed to the front, the pace still, 
 being good. On emerging from the jungle we rattled down 
 a long bit of lane and then sharp to the right over 
 a nice bit of open country. In the direction of the Thannah the 
 going hereabouts being very soft. Zil and Handicap were 
 now leading with Jack lying handy, while Commissioner was 
 now hurried up to the front. The course now went over 
 several mud walls, a hurdle, and a bank and across the road 
 where the finish took place over a hurdle, a mud wall with a 
 drop, and another hurdle. Handicap led over the road, 
 after which Jack rushed up to him, and they took the hur- 
 dle together. They, however, had to turn very sharp to the 
 left to reach the mud wall, and as above mentioned they 
 both came down at the trappy place near which the paper 
 was laid. Zil had now no difficulty in securing first honours, 
 while the Mem Saheb, who came with a rattle over the 
 last hurdle, was just beaten for third place by Commis- 
 sioner, Mr. Dunne fourth, Tambouiiue fifth. 
 
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 THE CUR 
 
 “ Let those now ride who never rode before, 
 
 And those who always rode now ride the more.” 
 
 The contest for the Cup which took place yesterday 
 brought to a close what has, undoubtedly, been one of 
 the best paperchasing seasons we have ever witnessed. In 
 former years if a man was mounted on a sure jumper he was 
 pretty certain to be well up at the finish, but now a change 
 has come over the state of affairs, and it requires a very 
 fast horse to live with the flyers who compose the foremost 
 division in these chases. Many of the horses who have 
 been running this season knew very little about jumping 
 when they arrived in this country, but with a little practice 
 Walers soon pick up the art, and owners cannot complain 
 that they have no opportunity of schooling their nags, as 
 that popular and obliging sportsman, Dr. Morgan, is always 
 glad to see any one on Sundays, during the rains at his 
 well constructed jumping course, Ballygunge, and is also 
 ready to let any horse have a trial over his fences whose 
 owner may wish it ; some of the finest fencers in India have 
 received their education in this school, and an owner may 
 be sure that if a horse can successfully negotiate the stiff 
 obstacles placed here to test his abilities, he will have no 
 difficulty in getting over any steeplechase or paperchase 
 course in India. It must be very gratifying to Dr. Morgan 
 to find that this idea of his educating horses has turned 
 out such a complete success. 
 
 The weather, yesterday morning, was very pleasant, 
 being much cooler than what we have lately experienced. 
 The main road at about a quarter to seven presented a 
 very lively aspect, there being a numerous throng of vehicles 
 proceeding in the direction of the Jodhpore Thannah, to. 
 say nothing of a motly collection of horsemen, amongst 
 whom we noticed many who apparently had not ridden for 
 many a long da3^ However, they appeared to thoroughly 
 
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 fenjoy tlieir unwonted exertions, as clad in curious and 
 wonderful garments, and mounted generally on fearful mokes, 
 they pounded gaily along colliding with everything and 
 everybody they could possibily get near in the most impar- 
 tial manner. The number of spectators was greater than 
 we have ever seen at the Cup Chase, the ladies especially 
 appearing in great force, and their appreciation of the fun 
 was amply demonstrated by the game way in which they 
 tramped bravely through ploughed fields, in order to catch 
 glimpses of the field as it swept by on its exciting journey. 
 The course was undoubtedly the best of the many good 
 courses we have had this year, the going being good, and 
 the jumps stiff without being dangerous. The Calcutta 
 public are greatly indebted to Messrs. Carlisle, Perman, 
 Walker, and several other gentlemen, who by the trouble 
 they have taken in making courses have offered so much 
 sport during the past season. 
 
 The paper was carried by Mr. Perman and Mr. Latham, 
 the start taking place to the left of the road just beyond the 
 Jodhpore Thannah. 
 
 The following were the entries for the Cup : — 
 
 Mrs. Cook’s 
 
 Black Pearl. 
 
 Mr. T. S. Anderson’s 
 
 Commissioner, 
 
 „ S. A. A pear’s . . 
 
 Tambourine. 
 
 „ W. J. M. Besesford’s 
 
 Godfrey. 
 
 „ A. P. G. Gough’s 
 
 Jim. 
 
 „ H. Helyar’s 
 
 Gladys. 
 
 „ W. D. Kilburn’s 
 
 Bed Knight. 
 
 „ E. C. Apostolides Lazzaretto’s ... 
 
 Bap^ho. 
 
 „ C. D. Learoyd’s 
 
 Handicap. 
 
 „ Lowrie’s 
 
 Pilgrim. 
 
 „ D. B. Myer’s 
 
 Zulu. 
 
 „ B. Murray’s 
 
 Zil. 
 
 „ A. T. Rawlinson’s 
 
 Coronation. 
 
 „ P. Sandilaod’s 
 
 Jimmy. 
 
 „ L. Walker’s 
 
 Othello. 
 
 „ G. W. Walker’s 
 
 Squire, 
 
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 Time was kept b}^ Major Cook in bis usual precise way, 
 and after getting the competitors into line, be despatched 
 them to a capital start. Red Knight, Godfrey, and Pilgrim 
 led over the first Imrdle, and then over two ditches, and on 
 to a big mild wall with a ditch in front of it. After clearing 
 this obstacle the paper lay to the right over a hurdle and 
 across the road. Pilgrim, Zulu, Zil, and Handicap were now 
 leading, with Black Pearl, Godfrey, Jim, and the Squire next. 
 The leading division raised the dust so much on the road 
 that the drop ditch just beyond it disappeared from view, 
 the consequence was that Godfrey, Jim, and the Squire all 
 rolled together on their backs, their rider luckily escaping 
 without broken bones. Jim bolted and left Mr. Gough 
 standing with a stirrup leather in one hand and broken 
 bridle in the other, Mr. Beresford’s saddle was broken in the 
 scrimmage, and he was seen looking very much like a mud 
 lark, leading his horse homewards. Mr. Walker managed to 
 continue the journey, but could never make up the ground 
 he had lost. After crossing the road the field was led by Zil 
 over a double. Zulu, Handicap, and Pilgrim, lying close up. 
 The paper now lay over a hurdle and into the open bund- 
 country, straight away, for about f mile over a mud wall, a 
 hurdle, a big bank, another hurdle and mud wall, and into 
 the jungle on the right. Zil, Zulu, and Handicap now had a 
 good lead, while Commissioner began to forge to the front, 
 and Black Pearl and Coronation held out signs of distress. 
 On leaving the jungle the course went over some rough 
 ground and then curved round in the direction of the 
 Thannah with a straight run in over a mud wall and two 
 hurdles. Zulu and Handicap now raced up to Z‘i\, who 
 shut up like a telescope, and the other two took the mud wall 
 almost together. Zulu now appeared to have slightly 
 the best of it, but Handicap caught him at the last jump, 
 and they raced passed the winning post locked together, 
 the Judge’s verdict being a dead heat. Commissioner w'as 
 third, R^d Knight fourth, Sappho fifth, • 
 
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 1884 - 85 . 
 
 With the month of December come the Papcrchascs^ 
 and old friends whose faces we are glad to see again. 
 
 “Jam satis terris nivis atque diroe 
 “Grandinis misit pater. — ” 
 
 Which being interpreted into the vernacular meaneth, 
 the rains are over, and we shall now proceed to enjoy ourselves. 
 “ Sunt quos curriculo pulverem Olympicum 
 “ Collegisse juvat, metaque fervido.’’ 
 
 We shall again see coaches tooling up the Gurriah Hat 
 Road, a proof of the efficacy of Turnbull tuition during the 
 dull season. 
 
 The heavy fall of rain we had in September must have 
 made the selection of a decent course a difficult task, the 
 country as yet being more fit for snipe — shooting than for 
 riding. Crops are not cut, the jungle is blind, and for some 
 time courses will have to be laid more or less amongst the 
 lanes and roads. For the next fortnight at least our 
 flyers will be out of it, and happy is the man who possesses 
 a crack as cunning as a lawyer and handy as a knife and 
 fork ; his will be the chance of a show at the finishes. 
 The first new chases, however, are seldom a criterion of 
 how horses will run for places towards the end of the 
 season. Our “first rank” are usually either on young ones, 
 or their nags are not yet in a co£idition to be bustled, and a 
 man on a handy horse has a good chance of a “ place” to his 
 credit for the next few weeks. 
 
 The first meet of the season took place 3"esterday at 
 Juggernath Car on the Gurriah Hat Road, and there was a 
 goodly muster of the sporting fraternity of Calcutta. Most 
 of the old and well known faces were there amongst the 
 crowd of performers or onlookers, but we noticed here and 
 there a mournful gap. We missed poor Dr. Morgan on 
 Fairlie and Dr. Woolcott. Peace be to their ashes. It will 
 be difficult to fill their places in Calcutta as sportsmen, and 
 
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 in many other ways. The field of starters was rather smaller 
 than usual, some twenty or thirty all told, but the talent 
 amongst them more than made up for the quantity. 
 
 We noticed Mrs. Cook on Hector, the Major on a new 
 one, Mr. Agra on his bay, the Apostle on the Villain, Mr. 
 Lawrence on Master McGarth, Mr. Flummery on Lord 
 Donald, Mr. Cartwright on George Dash wood, Mr. Myers on 
 a little one, Mr. Bintang on Zil, Mr. Nastrelep on Gloom, Mr. 
 Mylne on a grey, several Ballygunge chummeries on horses 
 of sorts, Mr. Learoyd on Handicap, Mr. Hamilton on Milk- 
 maid, Mr. Hadow on Thoms, and Mr. Collin on Fort. W6 
 apologise to any gentleman we may not have mentioned, 
 but we have not much space at our disposal The start was 
 down the lane to the right, over a hurdle, the going being 
 very slippery, Mr. Lawrence, the Apostle, Mrs. Cook, Mr. Cart- 
 wright, and Mr. Bintang got away first, and kept well to- 
 gether for the major portion of the distance. Then we 
 trended away to the left, over the open by the sheep-pens 
 with a hurdle or two and a wall and a ditch, across the 
 Red Road, with a blind-looking ditch into a garden. Mr. 
 Lawrence here had a good lead with the Greek, lying well 
 up. Some thick jungle then entailed rather careful riding, 
 until we got to the brick fields. A succession of walls and 
 hurdles, with a scramble through the guava tope, led us out 
 into the Tollygunge lane. Here the leading division sat down 
 and began to ride, the Apostle having the legs of the lot 
 round the corner. The finish was a real gallery one, being 
 placed in a circle in the open to the right of the Red Road 
 at the Gurreah Hat Thannah. After crossing the road three 
 of the leading divisions shot off to the right of the paper, 
 and lost their places. A warning shout, however, put the 
 rest on the right track, and a good race home ensued. Mr. 
 Lawrence landed first, Mr. Agra second, the Unknown 
 third, Mrs. Cook fourth, Mr. Cartwright fifth, the Greek 
 sixth, then the Masher, and a crowd of others. On the 
 
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 road home we noticed Mr. Flummery still looking for the 
 pourse, and others, we fancy, will be dropping in all day. 
 
 The paper was laid by Mr. Latham and Mr. Walker. 
 Mr. Simpson accompanying them to see that the ryots 
 behaved properly. The course was a very good one. The 
 pace moderate. There were no accidents, and we must con- 
 gratulate the honorary secretary on having given the gallery 
 such a good view of the finish. 
 
 The second Paperchase came oft yesterday morning. 
 The public turned out in great numbers, both as spectators 
 and followers of the chase. The weather was all that could 
 be desired, but the going was fearfully deep, and we think 
 the distance was a little long, considering that the season 
 has only just commenced. We heard many complaints of 
 the sparing manner in which the paper was laid. We think 
 it a great mistake to be niggardly in this respect, as the 
 field spread all over the crops in the endeavours to recover 
 the scent, and this naturally prejudices the natives against 
 the sport. The riding, as it generally is in the first few, 
 chases, was decidedly loose. Courtesy is a thing we always 
 advocate, but we think it is carrying the matter a little too 
 far to see riders, after negotiating a fence, bowing politely 
 to their horses’ neck. This attention must be very em- 
 barrassing to the horses, while it is far from a pretty sight 
 for the gallery. The start took place at the Juggernath Car, 
 the paper being carried by Messrs. Latham and Walker on 
 Weaver and Cinders. 
 
 We noticed at the start the Mem Saheb on a new one, 
 the Chauringi Mem Saheb on Nancy, Mr. Lawrence on 
 Master McGrath, Mr. Burn on a pony, Mr. Learoyd on 
 Engineer, Captain Webb on Remorn, Mr. Beresford on 
 Boatman, Mr. Alston on Pilgrim, Mr. Graham on Sappho, Lord 
 William on Pigsticker, Mr. Drysdale on Warrigal, Captain 
 Haines on Ariel, Mr. Tom on Commissioner, Mr. Hamilton 
 
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 on a cbestnut, Mr. Apcar on Tambourine, Mr. Myers on 
 N King Arthur, Mr. Petrie on a brown, Mr. Delphin on Credit, 
 Mr. Agra on Sherry Cobbler, Mr. Dunne on Gretchen, Mr. 
 Maitland on a black, Mr. Murray on Zil, Mr. Tunnicliffe on a 
 chestnut, Mr. Gordon on a ditto, and a host of other sfood men 
 and horses, whose names unfortunately are unknown to us. 
 
 At the call of time we darted down the road and sharp 
 to the left over a liurdle and a mud wall in full view of the 
 gallery. After the mud wall we crossed the road, and then 
 inclined to the left over a stiff hurdle. The leaders were 
 Gretchen, Ariel, Messrs. Hamilton and Potrie. The pace 
 was very fast. After going a short distance over some very 
 heavy ground, we jumped on and off the red lane over a 
 hurdle and a couple of mud walls, and then over a brush- 
 wood fence and another wall, Messrs. Alston and the Greek 
 now joined the leading division. The course now lay through 
 some jungle which proved disastrous to the Greek. On 
 emerging into the open we found two more obstacles, a drop 
 jump and a nasty looking hurdle. Gretchen, Ariel and. 
 Pilgrim were now at the head of affairs, but the pace had 
 slackened down considerably. The paper now laid over a nar- 
 row wall and into a patch of jungle where we found two fearful 
 grave-like ditches, the second one of which was cleared by 
 Mr. Maitland in gallant style well ahead of his horse. We 
 now got our heads in the direction of home, and several of 
 the field made ineffectual attempts to get near the leaders, 
 who were now racing. As they came in view of the gallery 
 Gretchen was leading. Mr. Alston, however, now gave Pil- 
 grim her head, and the mare striding over the last two 
 jumps came in first pretty easily, Mr. Hamilton second 
 Gretchen third, Ariel fourth, then after a long gap came 
 ^tlessrs. Agra and Lawrence, the Mem Saheb, Lord 
 William, &c., &c. 
 
 Jodhpore Thannah, the advertised meet for Thursday, 
 was one of the most distant meets, we have had during the 
 
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 season, — a palpable disadvantage to naany of the riders and 
 spectators some of whom looked very much as if they had 
 been assisting at the dance given the night before the chase, 
 by one of our best known sportsmen. The course was a long 
 one, too long, we think, for the season, and the present holding 
 nature of the ground. A long course will not stop the pace at 
 the commencement of a run, unless its length is advertised 
 beforehand. People crowd along gaily at the beginning, and 
 find they are only half way through when they expect to see 
 the red flags ; then comes the episode of a tired horse and a 
 binding hurdle, or an obstinate mud wall, with the inevitable 
 consequence, a fall. Messrs. Latham Hamilton and Walker, 
 laid the paper, and the attendance, both of spectators and 
 riders, was very good indeed. Most of the Calcutta riding 
 brigade were there — Mrs. Chapman, Mrs. Cook, Mrs. Sanders, 
 and Mrs. Turner, Captain Muir on Skipper, Lord William on 
 a grey, Mr. Alston on Pilgrim, Mr. Beresford on a brown, 
 Mr. Cartwright on George Dashwood, Mr. Dickson on 
 Napraxia, Mr. Lawrence on Master McGrath, Mr. Learoyd, 
 Major Cook, Mr. Croft, Mr. Peterson on Gloom, Mr. Mayne 
 on Sherry Cobbler, Mr. Donald on Warigal, Mr. Nosredna on 
 Commissioner, Mr. Simpson, Mr. Myers, and a good many 
 others. At the word “go” a general stampede took us off 
 the road, across a pea-field, over a couple of hurdles, on and 
 off a bank, past the railway, to the biggest wall during the 
 run. This obstacle stopped two warriors, their downfall fright- 
 ening Napraxia through the wing, and giving a couple of 
 others a pretext for a refusal. A sweep to the right over 
 an occasional jump or two took us into several patches of 
 jangle; a ditch here proved fatal to the Alipur Mem Saheb, 
 and a little further to Mr. Agra who might have been seen 
 endeavouring to qualify his Sherry Cobbler with a little 
 tank water. Mr. Dunne, Mrs. Cook, Mr. Alston, and a half 
 dozen others composed the leading brigade, the pace being 
 slow, throughout, and the field well together. 
 
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 Some mar.sliy aground, a hurdle in a lane, a succession of 
 mud walls, and the well known guava tope, brought us round 
 in full view of the gallery and the finish. We regret to say 
 that Mr. Hamilton at the last wall put his shoulder out. 
 We hope, however, that he will soon be out again to push 
 along as pluckily as is his wont. This left Mrs. Cook and Mr. 
 Alston the opportunity of trying conclusions for first place, 
 Mr. Alston’s mare, however, landed a most enjoyable chase 
 pretty easily. How is it that we have not had a double” 
 yet in any of the chases ? 
 
 Owing to the holidays the hour fixed for the fourth 
 chase was 8 o’clock, and most people will regret that the 
 daily labours of a large proportion of our sporting community 
 prevent this from being the usual hour. We fancy that 
 many sportsmen gladly hailed the respite of one hour 
 after the convivialities of the previous night. Be that as 
 it may, out they turned in force. Amongst those present 
 were many of the visitors whom the attractions of the 
 season call to Calcutta some old friends, some new, but all 
 equally welcome. On the other hand, several of our well 
 known riders were conspicuous by their absence, having 
 gone elsewhere for the Christmas holidays. The course 
 was certainly the best we have had this season, and afforded 
 the spectators ample opportunity of witnessing their friends’ 
 horsemanship. Amongst the field we noticed the Mem 
 Saheb on a chestnut, Mr. Chapman on Sovereign, Mrs. 
 Turner on Ariel, Mrs. Murray on Peg, Mrs. Sanders on 
 Bed Rover, Mr. John on Comet, Mr. Alston on Pilgrim, Mr. 
 Learoyd on Handicap, George Dashwood on George Dash_ 
 wood, Mr. Euripedes on Sappho, Mr. Cochin China on 
 Telescope, Mr. Rivers on Magpie, Mr. Bintang on Zil, Mr. 
 Beresford on King Arthur, Mr. Donny on Query, Mr. Agra 
 on Little Duke, Lord William on a chestnut. Captain 
 llarboard on a grey, Mr. Little on another of the same 
 
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 colour, Mr. Pedestrian on Cinders, and Captain Hawks on Ids 
 bay. Juggernath Car was tlie starting point, and Captain 
 Muir and Mr. Latham took charge of the paper on Skipper 
 and the Weaver. 
 
 At the call of time they started down the road and 
 field off across the open to the right, then to the left 
 and over a wall which brought them to the sheep-pens, 
 where they negotiated a hurdle and went on and off a 
 garden. The Mem Saheb, Pilgrim and Handicap were 
 leading when they crossed the Red Road, followed by 
 Comet, Red Rover, Little Duke and the rest. The hurdle 
 in the open upset the Mem Saheb’s chestnut, and we were 
 very glad to hear afterwards that what looked like a nasty 
 fall had r^ulted in nothing more serious than a severe 
 shaking. The paper lay to the riglit again over some 
 heavy going with a mud wall in the middle through the 
 jungle and across the open. Another mud wall to the left 
 barred the homeward track, which then lay over two hurdles 
 on the high ground, across the kutcha road and through a 
 mango tope, when the field were again in sight of the Red 
 Road. Here Pilgrim was still at the head of affairs with 
 Plandicap coming along, and tne rest a little way off, and 
 this order was maintained to the finish which was over two 
 walls in the narrow field leading to the Red Road. Mr. 
 Alston and Pilgrim scored their third win this season. 
 Handicap was second, then longo intervallo, Red Rover, 
 Comet, and Little Duke. The going is improving every 
 week, but we see that the crops are still standing in the 
 bund-country and over some of the other well known 
 courses. 
 
 The meet for yesterday’s chase took place at Cava- 
 nagh’s stables, Gurreah Hat Road, and brought together a 
 very large field both of spectators and riders. The Secre- 
 tary, we notice, unburdened himself of one of his grievances 
 
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 in the advertisement of the meet, and we assist him with a 
 word in season to those sportsmen who appear to think 
 that the walls and fences put up during the week are 
 intended more especially for their delectation before the 
 chase comes off. The ‘‘gallery” would also oblige if they 
 would kindly keep off the crops as much as possible, as com- 
 pensation was of course paid to the ryot. 
 
 The paper was carried by Mr. Lathan and Mr. Walker, 
 and amongst the field we noticed Mrs. Cook on True Briton, 
 Mrs. Chapman, Mrs. Turner on Ariel, Mr. Beresford on Lord 
 Donald, Mr. McCartie on a grey, Mr. Alston on Pilgrim, Mr, 
 Lawrence on Ladylove, Lord William on a chestnut. Cap- 
 tain Hawks on his bay, Mr. Cartwright on George Dashwood, 
 Mr. Myers on Satanella, Mr. Peterson on a grey, Mr. Currie on 
 Magpie, Mr. Apostolides on Sappho, Mr. Boileau on Master 
 McGrath, Mr. Agra on Sherry Cobbler, Mr. Murray on Zil, 
 and Mr. Kilburn. The start was from the road opposite the 
 stables, across a field to the left, over a couple of hurdles, two 
 walls and a drop jump, back to the Red Road, and through 
 some rather close country to the old brick fields. Up to this 
 point the field, with the exception of a grey haired planter 
 had managed to keep their seats. A mud wall, however, 
 shortly afterwards desposed of Mr. Myers, while Mr. 
 Chatham came to grass over a bamboo fence a little 
 further on. The going at this point was rather slow, for 
 the paper led through thick jungle and huts plentifully 
 strewed the course. A turn to the right brought the riders 
 out into more easy country with a succession of mud walls 
 and a short stretch of open fields. A portion of the field 
 here went astray in chase of the Apostle and lost their 
 places, and Mr. Alston, Mr. Murray and Lord William form- 
 ed tlie leading division as the red flags came in view. At 
 the corner Mr. Alston overrun the paper, letting Lord 
 William up for the first place, with Mr. Murray second, 
 while he came third. Then came some six or seven of our 
 
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 usual riders for a place, then a hiatus, and the rest of the 
 field at intervals. 
 
 No gaieties or parades intervening, this week’s meet, 
 took place on the usual day, Thursday, the start being from 
 Jodhpore Thannah. The task of finding suitable ground of 
 the courses this year has been rather a hard one. The 
 sudden and heavy rain we had towards the end of the mon- 
 soon run off instead of penetrating the flat ground, and the 
 consequence is that fields are already becoming as hard as 
 iron, while many depressions are still almost deep' enough 
 for snipe shooting. 
 
 The ryots, moreover, seem to be putting in a larger 
 crop of peas than usual, and this means that a good deal of 
 plough has to be negotiated, all chances in the favour of 
 light weights and thoroughbreds. It is early yet to form 
 any opinion as to respective chances for the cup, some six 
 weeks hence. Up to date Pilgrim shows the best record, 
 but there have been a good many going every week who have 
 not tried, but have contented themselves with easy work for 
 qualification. 
 
 The field on Thursday was hardly as large as usual. 
 The gallery, however, turned out bravely in 'coaches, 
 barouches, dog-carts, and every kind of conveyances down 
 to ticcas, ulsters, rugs, and red noses testifying to the raw- 
 ness of a Bengal January morning. Amongst the starters 
 were Mrs, Cook on Handicap, Mr. Chapman on a chestnut. 
 Captain Burn, Lord William, Mr. Learoyd, Mr. Lawrence 
 on Master McGrath, Mr. Dickson on a brown, Mr. Cartwright 
 on Colchester, Mr. Beresford on Lord Donald, Mr. Myers on 
 Satanella, the Butler on a galloway, the Greek on Sappho, 
 Mr. Mayne on Drink, Mr. Rawlinson on a baj^ Mr. Barnes, 
 Mr. Noira on a chestnut, Mr. Peterson on Cavanagh, Mr. 
 Kilburn on a pony, Mr, Murray on Zil, and Mr. Anderson on 
 
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 Commissioner. At the word “ go” we streamed off to the 
 left of the road over a hurdle and wall in full view of the 
 gallery ; to the right over some plough with a big grip and 
 a drop jump on the right hand side of the railway, then 
 across the lane and sharp round to the right, a wall and a 
 hurdle intervening between us and the road. The course 
 here led straight into the jungle and wound in and out of 
 mango topes and bustis in a manner that tried the handi- 
 ness of a good many of the horses. A ditch and some ponk 
 here disposed of Messrs. Myers and Barnes. A gallop down 
 a long green lane formed an agreeable change to the heavy 
 ground we had been floundering across, but a couple ef 
 hurdles prevented the pace from becoming too furious. 
 
 The paper then turned sharp to the right, through 
 some jungle, over three or four walls and into the open 
 with the red flags in view. The leading division here 
 overshot the paper, and one wrong-headed animal refused the 
 last wall. Mr. Butler seizing his opportunity, landed his 
 game little galloway first, Mr. Mayne second, Mr. Lawrence 
 third, with rather an awkward-looking fall at the last 
 hurdle, Mr. Murray, Mr. Beresford, Lord William, Mr. 
 Cartwright and Mr. Dickson ail following close up. 
 
 There can be little doubt as to the daily increasing 
 popularity of our paperchases. Time was, and that not so 
 very long ago, when the field of starters might have been 
 covered with a blanket, and when the spectators comprised 
 half a dozen individuals. Nowadays there is as large a 
 crowd on the road as on a Ballygange race day, with a field 
 of from thirty on forty riders graduating from our well 
 known sportsmen on steeplechasers down to willing, but 
 unsteady youngsters on ponies and buggy nags. 
 
 On Thursday the Duke of Connaught, the Viceroy, and 
 Government House party were present, and the meet was 
 the largest that we have as yet had. Every trap and horso 
 in Calcutta seemed to have been pulled out for the occasion, 
 
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 aiul the cross road where the gallery assembled was quite 
 impassable from the Giirriah Hat Road to the corner. This 
 position must have been as good as the dress circle at the 
 Circus to the spectators, for there were no less than six 
 jumps in full view, including the double, which at one time 
 very much resembled a sheep-pen. A considerable number 
 of the crocks in the first place refused to jump in, and when 
 they did get these absolutely refused to get out again. One 
 sportsman incontinently fell off on the flat, and a good deal 
 of the riding was amusing, if not instructive, to witness. 
 The pace was very hot indeed from start to finish, as it 
 naturally would be with such horses going as Jack, Copper, 
 and Handicap, every body buzzing to the best of their 
 ability. The paper was laid by Mr. Pedestrian and Mr. 
 Latham, and amongst the field we noticed Mrs. Cook on 
 Copper, Captain Baron on a bay, Capcain Gordon, Lord 
 William on Jack, Captain Harboard, Mr. Alston on Pilgrim, 
 Mr. Dickson on Ladylove, Mr. Cartwright on Master McGrath, 
 Mr. Beresford on Charles I, Mr. Myers on a grey, Mr. Agra 
 on Drink, Mr. Peterson on Cavanagh, Mr. Learoyd on. 
 Handicap, Mr. Donald on Warigal, Mr. Anderson on Com- 
 missioner, Mr. Rawlinson on a bay, the Greek on Sappho, 
 Mr. Butler on his galloway, and one or two others. The 
 start took place on the field to the left of the road, which 
 we crossed at once, then over a hurdle, in a pea field; a mud 
 wall, a bank, two drop jumps, and a double, all well in view 
 of the dress circle. The last jumps must have afforded 
 considerable amusement to every one, for at one time it was 
 as full as it could hold, with an anxious crowed waiting to 
 jump in. The redoubtable Jack, too, refused here, but was 
 soon set going again. We then treaded to the left, between 
 two small jheels. and over some mud walls along the edge 
 of the jungle, up a lane with a hurdle in it, and on to a 
 stiffisb mud wall, where Mr. Dunne came a real “ buster.” 
 A succession of ditches, a little further on, brought Captain 
 
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 Harboard and Mr. Rawlinson to grief, and an unknown 
 sportsman rode straight into a mud hole, when he was left. 
 The course then led us round a mango tope and across some 
 open fields, the ‘-leps” consisting principally of alternate 
 walls and hurdles. A turn to the right led us out in view 
 of the red flags and the finish. Here Lord William, Mr. 
 Alston, and Mr. Butler missed a couple of hurdles and dis- 
 qualified themselves ; the former, however, persevered, and 
 the other two went back. 
 
 Lord William was the first to go past'the post, but as he 
 had not gone the course the chase must be credited to Mrs. 
 Cook, Mr. Learoyd second. Captain Burn third, Mr. Cartwright 
 fourth. Stranger fifth, then followed Mr. Alston, Mr. Beresford, 
 Mr. Mayne, Mr. Dickson, and the rest of the field at inter- 
 vals. 
 
 Calcutta when it chooses can be the gayest city in 
 India, and it has during the past fortnight put its best foot 
 forward in this respect, races, polo matches, dances and 
 dinners following each other day after day most persistently. 
 The past week has been a particularly gay one, and we 
 noticed that the late hours we have lately gone through had 
 left their impression on many of the field. 
 
 Thursday’s course was a fair one, but not so good as 
 many we have had the pleasure of riding over. The first 
 portion took us over the same ground we travelled last week, 
 the diversion taking place in front of the old bank and 
 double. Thence we passed the mango tope, round the tank 
 past the guava gardens, walls and hurdles alternating. A 
 big wall on the home side of the Tallygunge Lane made 
 Remorse and a couple of other run out, but they were 
 soon restarted on their journey. Further the paper led us 
 on past the brick fields, and we rattled along back into the 
 last week’s course, taking it in the reverse direction. At 
 the take off from the lane into the rice fields, about a mile 
 
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 from home, the paper was laid over rather a trappy place, 
 and here Captain Burn, Mr. Cartwright and Mr. Myers 
 simultaneously came to grief, Mr. Myers’ horse rolling over 
 him, fortunately without evil results. 
 
 A hurdle a little further on brought Mr. Beresford 
 down. 
 
 A succession of mud walls on the left of the Dhobie 
 Talao brought us to the last two hurdles, and the run in, 
 Mr. Butler landing his game little bay first, the Unknown 
 second, Mr. Bintang third, and Captain Webb fourth. 
 
 The paper was laid by Messrs. Latham and Walkerj 
 and amongst the starters we noticed Mrs. Sanders, Mrs. 
 Chafwnan, Mr. Chapman on a bay. Lord William on Jack, 
 Captain Harboard, Captain Burn, Mr. Anderson, Mr. Perman 
 on a colt,” Mr. Beresford on Lord Donald, Mr. Cartwright 
 on Colchester, Mrs. Murray on a bay, Mr. Murray on Zil, 
 Mr. Petrie on Sawyer, Mr. Myers on Zulu, Mr. Peterson 
 on Norseman, the Mem Saheb on a grey, Mr. Butler, Mr. 
 Petrocochino on Telescope, Mr. Dickson on Ladylove, and Mr. 
 Kilburn on a pony. 
 
 A few days ago it appeared probable that this week’s 
 paperchase would have to be postponed. The southerly 
 winds we have lately had brought up dense masses of fog 
 from the sea, and our mornings since Monday have been dank, 
 dark, and miserable, the jungle and trees- dripping with 
 moisture, and lamps all but invisible beyond ten paces. 
 Yesterday, however, the wind blew again from the north 
 and the morning was as bright and cool as one could well 
 wish. Two dances running had thinned both the fields, and 
 the galler}^, and many well-known faces were absent, 
 evidently preferring a “ Europe morning” to the question- 
 able delights of a seat in a slippery saddle over twenty or 
 thirty jumps. Dire grief, too, was the order of the day, and 
 we have seldom seen more spills during the course of one 
 
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 paperchase. Messrs. Peterson, Drysclale, Butler, Tliomp 
 son, Campbell and Captain Harboard all managed to upset 
 themselves at various stages of the journey, and great was 
 the horse-hunting in the jungles, for some hours after every 
 one had gone home. 
 
 The course was laid in an entirely new direction, start- 
 ing at the railway crossing at Old Ballygunge to the right 
 in a line parallel to the rail, which was again crossed at 
 Jodhpore, with the finish on the high ground to the left of 
 the road. The field was a small one, and amongst the riders 
 we noticed Mrs. Murray, Mr. Myers on Zulu, Captain Har- 
 board on a grey. Captain Burn on his chestnut, Mr. Murray 
 on Zil, Mr. Beresford on Lord Donald. Mr. Dunne on Peggy, 
 Mr. Peterson on Cavanagh, Mr. Alston on Pilgrim, Mr. 
 Johnstone on Master McGrath, Mr. Nairn on a chestnut, 
 Mr. Perman on the aged colt, Mr. Drysdale on Warrigal, Mr. 
 Dickson on Ladylove, Mr. Simpson and Mr. Anderson. 
 
 After crossing the rail, a wall led us on to a close bit of 
 going with a series of ditches which proved rather disastrous 
 to some of the riders. A sweep to the left and a gallop 
 down a lane then brought us out into the open, hurdles and 
 walls alternating across the fields. The field were tailed off 
 considerably, some of them finding the pace too good, and 
 others being obliged from the force of circumstances to 
 continue the chase on foot. 
 
 About half a mile from the Jodhpore crossing, the 
 8 A. M. train was seen coming up the line, and it looked 
 long- odds on the train being up in time to stop the whole 
 business. The leading division, however, managed to get 
 across, Leaving the tail of the pack disconsolately shut out. 
 Mr. Murray was first past the post, Mr. Currie second, Mr. 
 Nairn third, Mr. Mayne fourth, and the field at intervals. 
 
 Thursday’s course was very similar to one laid at the 
 commencement of the season. The start was from the 
 
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 Juggci’Datb Car, a short spin down the road and a turn to 
 the left into the fields taking us up to the first two jumps, 
 a hurdle and a wall. Across the road again, through a pea- 
 field, and we came to a couple of hurdles and a series of 
 walls amongst the close country to the left of the cross 
 Red Road. Mr. Mylne's proceedings came to an abrupt 
 termination at this stage of the journey. 
 
 A lane, some thick jungle, a series of ditches, and a 
 scamper through the guava garden, brought us out on the 
 Tollygunge Lane. At the end of this, and just past the 
 Thannah, a double was placed in full view of the gallery, 
 a goodly crowd of spectators having taken up a position 
 on the top of a bank to see the fun, and a good deal of fun 
 we fancy they witnessed, in the way of refusals, loose seats, 
 and general gymnastics. 
 
 A hurdle on the high ground brought Mr. Murray to 
 grief, extinguishing his chance, and two artists ran out at 
 the water jump a little further on. The finish was laid in 
 a circle between the railway and the road giving every one 
 a good view of at least the last half mile of the chase. 
 
 Mr. Myers landed Zulu first, Mr. Tom on Commissioner 
 second, Nigger with a stranger up third, and Captain Burn 
 fourth. 
 
 The field was composed of Mrs. Murray on Bin tang, 
 Mr. Esculapius on a grey, Mr. Beresford on Copper, Captain 
 Burn on a brown, Mr. Cartwright on Nellie, Mr. Johnstone 
 on Master McGrath, Mr. Tom Anderson on Commissioner, 
 Mr. Learoyd on Handicap, Mr. Myers on Zulu, Mr. Dickson 
 on Ladylove, Mr. Mylne on a grey, the stranger on Nigger, 
 Mr. Anderson on a grey, the Greek, Mr. Nairn, and one or 
 two others, the paper being laid by Messrs. Latham and 
 Pedestrian. 
 
 Interest in the Calcutta paperchase appears to be wan- 
 ing in sympathy with the Calcutta “season.” The attend- 
 ance has been weekly growing smaller, and on Friday, in 
 
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 spite of a fortnight’s rest, enforced by the heavy state of the 
 ground, both field and gallery were smaller than any we have 
 yet seen. But few of the regular performers were present, 
 and those that did start seemed to be riding with a good 
 deal in hand. The chase was marred by an unfortunate ac- 
 cident to a horse of Mr. Heriot’s. He succeeded in deposit- 
 ing his rider somewhere about the second fence, and getting 
 away followed the field in the direction of the brick fields. 
 Here the poor brute stepped on his reins and brought him- 
 self on to his head, breaking his neck. The paperchase 
 cup is to be run for, we believe, on or about the 7th March — 
 a Saturday — and we would suggest to the executive that the 
 race might be run in the afternoon. 
 
 The change would be generally acceptable to the public 
 and would ensure a much larger gallery. 
 
 Thursday’s course was very similer to the Duke of Con- 
 naught’s one, the start being from the east side of the Gur- 
 riah Road, the first few fences lying parallel to the Red 
 Road. Leaving the old double to the left, the paper took 
 us askirt the jungle, and over several “ leps ” of sorts, down 
 the lane to the brick fields. 
 
 Here our old friend the big wall faced us, and we 
 galloped gaily to the left through the jungle and out into 
 the open, about half a mile from home. A run through a gar- 
 den, and a succession of walls, led up to the last two hurdles. 
 The leading division consisted of Mr. Apear, Colonel Poole 
 Carew, Mr. Anderson, Captain Burn and Mr. Butler. 
 
 Finally Colonel Carew on a horse of Lord William’s, 
 just shot Mr. Apear for first place, Mr. Anderson third. 
 Captain Burn fourth, Mr. Butler fifth, and Mr. Murray sixth. 
 
 Amongst the starters, we noticed Mrs. Sanders, Mrs. 
 Murray, Captain Burn, Mr. Myers, Colonel Carew, Mr. 
 Barnes, Mr. River Currie, Mr. Perman, Mr. Anderson, Mr. 
 Apear, Mr. King, Mr. Nairn and a few others. 
 
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 The last open chase of the season was run on Thursday 
 last, with a very small field and before a limited gallery. 
 Casualties were numerous, and the percentage of spills to 
 the total number of performers must have proved both 
 edifying and amusing to the crowd of natives who thronged 
 most of the jumps along the course, and greeted each gym- 
 nast with cheers of approbation. 
 
 Both Messrs. Beresford and Dickson accomplished un- 
 comfortable looking spills, and there were some four or five 
 loose horses careering through the jungle before the journey 
 was half over. The cup will be run off on Thursday next, 
 and as the Viceroy proposes being present, we fancy most 
 of Calcutta will turn out to see the fun. 
 
 It is difficult to spot winners with Handicap, Copper, 
 Pilgrim, and Lord William’s horse out of the hunt. Zil, 
 Commissioner, and The Rabbit show the best record up to 
 date. The last of these is much too small to live with the 
 big ones when it comes to real galloping, and of the other 
 two we should feel inclined to “ Plank the counters” on 
 Zil. Zulu has not as yet been really set going in any of the 
 chases, having been in training for Ballygunge. We think 
 he should about win. Master McGrath and Sappho have an 
 off-chance, their owners being both straight-goers. 
 
 Thursday’s start was from Gurriah crossing, the paper 
 being laid parallel to the railway for some two and a half 
 miles down to old Ballygunge. It was by no means a gallery 
 course, and not more than three of the spectators managed 
 to reach the winning post in time to see the finish. Blind 
 ditches w^ere numerous, causing a considerable amount of 
 grief, and there was a good deal of Indian file business 
 down lanes, at different portions of the chase. 
 
 The paper was laid by Messrs. Latham and Walker, and 
 amongst ihe starters we noticed Mrs. Sanders on a grey, 
 Mr. Beresford on Cavanagh, Mr. Dickson on a brown, 
 
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 Captain Balfour on a pony, Lord William on Skipper, Mr. 
 Lawrence on Mr. McGrath, Mr. Cartwright on Nellie, Mr. 
 Murray on Zil, Mr. Myers on Zulu, Mr. Anderson on Com- 
 missioner, Mr. Perman on a Black, and one or two others. 
 Mr. Apostolides secured the first place, with Mrs. Sanders 
 second and Mr. Anderson third. 
 
 The following will be the starters for the Cup on to- 
 morrow morning : — 
 
 Mr. S. A. Apcar’s 
 
 . . . Tambourine. 
 
 „ R. Murray’s 
 
 ... Zil 
 
 „ T. S. Anderson’s ... 
 
 . i . Commissioner. 
 
 „ D. B. Myer’s 
 
 . . . Zulu. 
 
 „ R. G. Currie’s 
 
 ... Magpie. 
 
 „ A. L. Butler’s 
 
 . . . Rabbit. 
 
 „ E. C. Apostolide’s 
 
 ... Sappho. 
 
 „ G. Nairn’s 
 
 . . . Redgauntlet. 
 
 Captain Burn’s 
 
 . . . TanderooJc, 
 
 Mr. W. L. Alston’s ... 
 
 ... Pilgrim. 
 
 „ Evelyn’s 
 
 ... Black Ace. 
 
 „ A. Dunne’s 
 
 ... Peggy. 
 
 „ C. D. Peterson’s ... 
 
 . . . Scandinavia. 
 
 „ C. L. Johnstone’s 
 
 . . . blaster McGrath. 
 
 In all 14, of which 7 are old competitors. On public 
 form Tambourine and Zulu should be first favourites, but 
 when following the paper the race is not always to the swift, 
 and we would recommend the Tollygunge winners not to be 
 too confident. 
 
 Ballygunge is well represented by Commissioner 
 and Zil, the former having been placed in three out of the 
 last four Cup Chases, and we are sure no win would be more 
 popular than that of Mr. Anderson, the veteran paper 
 chaser. 
 
 Pilgrim favoured by a light weight, should be well to 
 the front, but Mr. Alston is a doubtful starter, owing to 
 
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 possible absence from Calcutta. The foreign division h 
 ably represented by Sappho, who ran well last week. Of 
 the rest Rabbit has the best record, but to-morrow the race 
 will be too hot. Government House sends only one repre- 
 sentative, Captain Burn, who will be well to the front, but we 
 hardly think first past the post, and on of the whole, bar- 
 ring accidents, we are inclined to pin our faith upon Com- 
 missioner with Zulu second, but we would warn the Bally- 
 gunge representative to keep a good lookout for the finish 
 and not this year to lose sight of his men in the dust. 
 
 Owing to the rain last month the chase on the 12th 
 had to be abandoned, and we have had only twelve this 
 season, and, a starter for the Cup must have gone in at 
 least six chases, the regular frequenters should have a very 
 good idea of the form of the Competitors. 
 
 The Soudan war has cost us two starters. Copper and 
 Handicap, both likely winners, and from some cause neither 
 Lord Donald nor Othello are entered, but notwithstanding 
 the field will be fully up to the average, and we expect a 
 very good race, and one well worth coming to see. 
 
 The start is to be at 7-80 punctually, and we would 
 warn all riders to be up to time. 
 
 THE CUP. 
 
 Yesterday (Thursday) morning broke with a dense fog 
 over all things at Ballygunge, and up to 8 o’clock, it 
 seemed probable that the race for the Cup would have to be 
 postponed. At the hour, however, the fog suddenly lifted 
 and the hares, Massrs. Latham and Walker, after three or four 
 most determined refusals at the first wall, started on their 
 journey. The Viceroy and Lady Dufferin mere unable to 
 be present, but the gallery was one that must have exceeded 
 all expectations. We connot say that the race was an un- 
 alloyed success. Four or five of the first flight, including 
 
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 the favourites, missed one of the jumps, and were disqualified. 
 The Cup in consequence went to Pilgrim, who was first in of 
 the batch that went the whole course. The contretemps, 
 was a pity, for Pilgrim was going so strong and well at the 
 finish, and but for the mistake we should probably have seen 
 a good race for first place. 
 
 Thirteen started, Mr. Apcar’s Tambourine, Mr. Murray’s 
 Zil, Mr. Anderson’s Commissioner, Mr. Myer’s Zulu, Mr. 
 Butler’s Rabbit, Mr. Apostolides’ Sappho, Mr. Nairn’s Red- 
 gauntlet Captain Burn’s Tanderook, Mr. Alston’s Pilgrim, 
 Mr. Evelyn’s Black Ace, Mr. Dunne’s Peggy, Mr. Peterson’s 
 Scandinavia, and Mr. Johnstone’s Master McGrath. Tam- 
 bourine was decidedly the favourite, and justified the con- 
 fidence placed in him by winning pretty easily from 
 Zulu, with Captain Burn third, and Mr. Apostolides 
 fourth. As however, the whole of the leading division 
 had missed one of the jumps, honours fell as we have 
 said, to Pilgrim. Mr. Murray on Zil was second and Mr. 
 Anderson on Commissioner third, Mr. Johnstone’s si- 
 tuation of tenth was tranformed into fourth, Mr. Dunne fifth 
 owing the'mishap ; spills were numerous ; Mr. Stanley, Mr. 
 Butler, and Mr. Nairn succeeded in parting company with 
 their mounts, -Scandinavia caused some excitement by ca- 
 reering wildly amongst the spectators ; and as coats had 
 been descarded, owing to the heat, and the course led through 
 some thick jungle, there was a good deal of torn linen 
 floating on the breeze at the finish. This event brings 
 to a close the paperchase season of 1884-85. 
 
 An informal meeting of the subscribers to the paper 
 chase fund was held at the Old Race Stand yesterday morn- 
 ing, to consider the terms upon which the Paperchase Cup 
 should be competed for next season. 
 
 The attendance was small. The proposal which found 
 most favour was, that, in order to give the waiter weights 
 a chance, two cups should be given, one for catch weights 
 
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 over lOst. 71bs., and the other for catch-weights over 13 
 stone, other conditions to be the same as this year. 
 
 The winner of the Cup in 1883 has generously offered 
 to give a cup to the rider who comes in first on the same 
 horse oftenest during the season, and the offer, we need 
 hardly say, was accepted with many thanks to the donor. 
 Prospects for next season look bad, as a branch line from 
 the Port Canning Railway to the New Docks is to be con- 
 structed through the best of the country. , 
 
 1885 - 86 . 
 
 The scent laid admirably all the way by two well- 
 known sportsmen used to the game to their fingers’ ends, 
 from the Jodhpore Depot crossed the Gurriah Hat Road 
 near the Moulvi Spinney, then over two mud walls into a 
 cross-grained plough, was carried over broken ground 
 abounding in natural “ bunds” and grips across the paddy 
 land on to the Tollygunge Musjid Lane, and on into the 
 country lying just south of the Red Road, where the Hunt 
 came in view of the small but select company of 
 admiring spectators, who as usual, managed to get in 
 the way ; but the field was sufficiently strung out for 
 every horseman to take his own line. At the fall of the 
 flag Commissioner pranced leisurely on in front of the 
 gallant band ; but from want of practice or distemper, or 
 some unexplained cause, refused at the second hurdle and 
 completely upset his entire following, who in the excite- 
 ment of the moment gave him the best galli at their com- 
 mand till they got by. So much did his master take the 
 refusal to heart that Commissioner was immediately on 
 his return to the Park, added to the list. The next episode 
 of any interest was the dethronement of collars. He 
 clutched at mane, ears, and headstall, all in their proper 
 order, but without avail, a thump he came down where the 
 bock joins the legs, discomfitted,but undismayed. Zulu, carry- 
 ing a visitor from the Clyde Country, did not stop anywhere. 
 
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 and finished well up. Warrigal was fast losing his friends 
 when some of his gear parted, an ancient stirrup leather 
 probably, and thus occurred another casualty. The owner of 
 this good nag has developed into quite a horseman, and there 
 is a vast gap between a horseman and a rider. As for the 
 order at the finish, the best man out (and who will deny 
 that he is ?), came in first, as for the others, A. A. Apcar, 
 Howes, J. J. Rose, E. T. Roberts, was about the order, but 
 I was not close enough up myself to see. 
 
 Notwithstanding that it was the morning after 
 Christmas, a large nnmber of people found their way to 
 Jodhpore Railway station to witness the start for the second 
 of the popular meets. A good many of the old faces were 
 not amongst the starters, but the holidays, no doubt, ac- 
 counted for their absence, and we hope to see them out 
 next week, for it must be remembered that there is a cup 
 for the horse that comes in first and oftenest. We are glad 
 to see The Bummer back again, and hope that he will soon 
 be amongst the starters. Bummer’s voyage back, did 
 not agree with him, for we hear he has lost weight. 
 Amongst the starters we noticed Mr. San-ters on Footlights, 
 The Masher on his own Bunny ; Captain Harboard on a 
 grey ; Mr. Rawlinson on Forester ; Calcutta’s Own, under 
 an exquisite cap, on Copper ; Mr. Richardson on a grey. 
 Ally Sloper on Saunterer ; Mr. Gregory on the Padre’s 
 mare ; Ballj^gunge Jim on his new bay ; Chota Dunne on a 
 grey ; Captain Muir on a brown, Mr. Nolan on Sunbeam, 
 and a few others. 
 
 Punctually at 7-30 Mr. Latham on Weaver and Mr. 
 Tougall on Trump Card started with the paper, both horses 
 fencing beautifuly, and fifteen minutes later the word ^'go” 
 was given to the eager field of starters. The course lay 
 down by the railway where the first obstacle, in the shape 
 of a mud wall, was negotiated by the .leaders without a 
 mistake. The Rabbit, Copper, Mr. Richardson, and Foot- 
 
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 Jiglits, showing the way. A turn to the right brougiit us on 
 to a hurdle and mud wall which stopped no one, although a 
 little later on Captain IJarboard came to mother earth 
 gracefully and took no further part in the chase. The 
 going was a little heavy after this, until we came into a 
 pucca lane, which was the signal for the leaders to increase 
 the pace, and a merry rattle soon brought us into the open 
 again where a hurdle and a mud wall had to be got over. 
 Mrs. Sanders and Footlights parted company at the latter 
 owing to a riderless horse knocking the grey out of his stride, 
 and she was obliged to finish the chase on foot. Crossing 
 a field with a hurdle across the centre brought us into 
 the last turn for home, but not before Mr. Butler had tried 
 the experiment of tumbling off and running alongside his 
 handsome galloway for a little. The result was not success- 
 ful ;he got on again, but failed to make up what he had lost, 
 and Mr. Bichardson, taking advantage of these little eccen- 
 tricities, raced over the last fence an easy winner. Copper 
 and Captain Harboard’s riderless horse making a close 
 finish for second place. Rabbit third. Forester fourth, 
 Ballygunge Jim fifth, Mr. Gregory sixth, and Ally Sloper a 
 good seventh. 
 
 Owing to the crops being cut a gallery course could 
 not be arranged, but this difficulty will soon vanish, and we 
 promise the spectators something good on an early date. 
 
 It was no doubt the promise of a “ gallery course" 
 that attracted so large a number of onlookers to Bally- 
 gunge on Saturday morning to see the third chase of the 
 season. The field, however, was small, and we should have 
 liked to see more of the old faces. The starters were Mrs. 
 Harvey, on a magnificent bay. Lord William on an English 
 horse. Lord Clandeboye on a bay, Mr. Alston on Pilgriin, 
 Calcutta’s Own on Copper, The Masher on Red Rover, 
 Ballygunge Jim onBeeswing, Mr. Muir on Zulu, Mr. Andor- 
 
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 son on Commissioner, Mr. Newall on Trump Card, Mr. Sholto 
 on Kate Coventry, Mr. Hen on Silver Fox, Ally Sloper on 
 Saunterer, Mr. Richardson on Crinolette, Dusra on Othello, 
 and several others. Mr. Latham on Weaver and Mr. Pedes- 
 trian on Squire started punctually at the appointed hour on 
 the road at the old Kennels, and after allowing them twelve 
 minutes Captain Muir let the field go. A merry rattle 
 down the road brought us to a sharp turn to the left over a 
 ditch where the first mud wall and hurdle were placed in an 
 open field. Red Rover, Pilgrim, Zulu, Mrs. Harvey, and Bees- 
 wing led them across the road at a strong pace, the course 
 winding down to the right towards the Dhobi e’s tank 
 and the old double. Mr. Sholto and Kate Coventry parted 
 company at the first hurdle, and one or two others had a 
 narrow squeak in consequence of being baulked ; but we 
 must go forward with the leaders, who were streaming out of 
 sight, and negociating every obstacle in an undeniable style. 
 Mrs. Harvey lost her hat and stopped, which was a pity, 
 as her horse was going strong, and would have been well 
 to the front at the finish had she persevered. Three ditches 
 with a fence in front of the last brought us over to the 
 road again, and down the lane the pace increased visibly, 
 Pilgrim, Red Rover, and Zulu, being still at the head of affairs. 
 A mud wall lost Calcutta’s Own stirrups, and thus stopped 
 him. A rather novel double in the mango tope puzzled 
 some of the riders, but no one stopped. We were now 
 very near home, and, crossing the railway embankment, 
 we turned down to the left over a mud wall and a hurdle. 
 Pilgrim passing the red flag first Avith two Tollygunge win- 
 ners, Red Rover and Zulu, close up, second and third, 
 Othello fourth. Beeswing fifth, and Crinolette sixth. The 
 rest of the field straggled in at intervals, some with hats 
 and some without them. Messrs. Latham and Pedestrian 
 must be congratulated on the excellent course chosen and 
 the faultless way in which the paper was laid. It was 
 
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 noticed that one or two professionals were riding, and while 
 there is no wish to be disagreeable, there is a disposition 
 to remind them that these chases are got up purely for sport 
 and not for training horse, and it is to be hoped that they 
 will take this hint and not join in any future chases, or, if 
 they do, that they will kindly keep back until the whole 
 field have gone before. We do not for one moment grudge 
 them the course after the chase is over. The next chase 
 will be on Saturday, we understand, so feed your “ mokes’’ 
 well and come out strong, for there will be lots of fun; and 
 if you have not got horses borrow them. 
 
 There was a large field and there were more spectators 
 than usual at Jodhpore Thannah 'on Saturday morning to 
 see “ the start,” for the fourth chase of the season. Not- 
 withstanding the railway bund which has been put up, and 
 which everyone predicted would spoil our paperchases, the 
 courses so far have been excellent, and Saturday’s was not 
 an exception, At the same time, there is no doubt that 
 we are getting further away from Calcutta ; and unless the 
 new Dock scheme collapses, we must take up our minds 
 to start earlier, for we cannot do without our favourite cold 
 weather sport. Amongst the goodly show of starters w^e 
 noticed Lord William Beresford on ablack. Captain Harboard 
 on Zulu, Lord Clandeboye on a bay. Captain Muir on Sappho, 
 Mr. Alston on Pilgrim, Mr. Richardson on Crinolette, Mr. 
 W. W. Petrie on Snark, Mr. Rawlinson on a grey, Mr. 
 Evans on a bay, Mr. Edwards on Nancy, Mr. Chapman on 
 Hurricane, Jamie on Curly, Mr. F. Walker on a brown, 
 Mr. Newall on Trump Card, Mr. Sawyer on Nellie, and 
 several others. Mr. Latham on W eaver and the Tougall 
 on Red Rover started with the paper at the Jodhpore Than- 
 nah, and thirteen minutes later the starters got the word 
 to go. The course lay to the left of the road towards the 
 railway, where on the high ground was placed aaiice long 
 
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 liurdlc, over wLicli the leaders went in line^ Pilgrim, Cri- 
 nolette Lord Clandeboye, Trump Card, and Nellie showing 
 well in front. The next obstacle was a mud wall with a 
 ditch in front, which the leaders negotiated in grand form, 
 but it was too much for some of the tail of the field, and 
 several stopped short, at least the riders did; some of the 
 horses went on without them. A hurdle was the next lep 
 met with, and then we crossed the road up to the station, 
 and turning to the right came on a mud wall judiciously 
 placed between two banks ; and on to the road through a 
 narrow gap. So far the leaders were unchanged, and after 
 rattling down the road we turned to the left over a hurdle 
 on the high ground, then down into the paddy fields, where 
 the going was rather heavy ; but it did not last long, and 
 we soon came on to firmer ground to the right over two 
 mud walls. Three retired Sylhet planters were racing for 
 the lead as we came across by the lane to the Ballygunge 
 Road, but going round a sharp corner to the right Crinolette 
 and Nellie slipped up and got rid of their riders. Mr. 
 Richardson, however, was not to be done, and getting into 
 the saddle again caught up the leaders at the two ditches, 
 which had checked some of them. Pilgrim had by this 
 time obtained a strong lead, and as we came into the open 
 was sailing in front with the race comfortably in hand, the 
 second division together some three fields behind. After 
 crossing the railway bund the red flags appeard and Miv 
 Alison came cantering in first with Lord Chandeboye and 
 Mr. Richardson riding hard some distance behind for second 
 honours, which was eventually secured by the former. Mr. 
 Richardson’s third was a most creditable performance for 
 horse and rider, seeing that they had both been down, 
 thereby losing a lot of ground, Mr. Newall on his new pur- 
 chase, was fourth, Ballygunge Jim on old place fifth, Mr. 
 W. W. Petrie on Snark sixth, with Mr. Rawlinson, Captain 
 Muir and several others close up. As the season advances 
 
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 tlio liorseg show a marked improvement, and the fencing of 
 the leading horses on Saturday was something worth getting 
 up to see. One or two paperchasers are entered at Tolly- 
 gunge on Saturday, and we expect to see them well to the 
 front, for from the earliest records we find that the Bally- 
 gunge paperchases accounted for most of the winners, and 
 there are several men here now, who can remember 
 Billycock coming in a winner at the big tree by the body- 
 guard lines, while the names of such winners as Jovial, 
 Snark, Boojum, Telegram, Warwickshire, Lad, The Cripple 
 Quiet Cove, Black water, Zulu, and Red Rover are familiar 
 to most of us. The next chase will be on Thursda}^ and as 
 several men have already announced their intention of 
 being first, it should be unusually interesting. 
 
 There was again a large turn out of people at Bally- 
 gunge yesterday morning, and from seven to half past the 
 road from the old Kennels to the corner of the Red Road 
 was crowded with carriages, &c., of all sorts. The field was 
 also a good one, although some of the horses took their 
 time to start. We were glad to see two or three of the old 
 paperchasers out yesterdiiy, and no doubt several more will 
 appear as the season advances. We noticed amongst those 
 waiting for the word to go, Mrs. Sanders on Footlights, Lord 
 William Beresford on Prospero, Mr. Murray on Zil, Lord 
 Clandeboye on a bay. Captain Harboard on Zulu, Mr. Alston 
 on Pilgrim, Mr. Rawlinson on Crinolette, Mr. F. Walker on 
 a brown, Mr. Newall on Bourbon, Mr. Westmacott on Saun- 
 terer, Mr. Nolan on Sunbeam, Mr. Dickson on Blackboy, Mr. 
 Cochin China on Telescope, the old man on Jumbo, Mr. Ander- 
 son on Commissioner, Mr. Gregory on a chestnut, Mr. Butler 
 on a bay, and a good many others whose names we cannot 
 remember. 
 
 The paper chase was started by Latham on Weaver, and 
 the Tougall on Red Rover punctually at 7-30, and after 
 allowing the horses thirteen minutes grace, the field got away 
 
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 in line over a Imrclle placed to tire left of tlie road. Then 
 crossing the road to the right we went across the corner 
 down to the first mud wall which stopped a few of the 
 second division. A close bit of jungle forced the leaders 
 into Indian file, which order was maintained round the 
 tank and down to the railway line, where we got into open 
 country again. Pilgrim, Prospero, Mr. Walker, Lord Clande- 
 boye, Crinolette and Zil showing well in front. Heavy 
 going checked the pace a little until we turned into the 
 lane leading down to the open ground, across which w^as 
 placed a mud wall which every one took, as it was the only 
 way of getting across. The course now lay to the left to- 
 wards the railway over a hurdle and mud wall, then back to 
 the Gurriah Hat Road over a double which the leaders 
 negotiated in undeniable style, but the second division 
 used it as a sheep-pen, no fewer than six horses being in at 
 one time. They eventually got out, however, but not with- 
 out levelling the off wall pretty well. The leaders were now 
 well ahead along the open. Turning round to the right we 
 came on two stiffish walls, at one of which Hurricane took 
 off too soon, landing smack into the wall and rolling 
 over on the far side with his rider, who, however, with the 
 help of a dozen friendly but noisy Bengalees, caught his 
 horse and followed on. Turning through the old gateway of 
 the sandy lane the pace increased. Pilgrim leading, with 
 Zil, Prospero and' Mr. Walker in close attendance. Indian file 
 was assumed again along the tank before coming into the 
 open, where a hurdle and mud wall brought us to the rail- 
 way bund, and on turning to the right, the welcome red 
 flags were sighted. Mr. Walker made a most determined 
 effort to catch Pilgrim, but it was no use, and the game 
 little mare cantered in an easy first, Zil third, Crinolette 
 fourth, a length in front of Prospero. The rest came in at 
 intervals amidst cheering words from the gallery, who held a 
 commanding view of the first hurdle. 
 
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 The siictli cliase of the season, on Saturday, was well 
 attended. Amongst the starters we noticed Mrs. Sanders on 
 Footlights, Captain Harboard on Zulu, Mr. Rawlinson on 
 Crinolettei Mr. Alston on Pilgrim, Mr. Newall on Trump 
 Card, Lord Clandeboye on the Demon, Mr. Westmacott 
 on Saunterer, Calcutta’s Own on Copper, the Old Man on a 
 youngster, Mr. Anderson on Commissioner, Mr. Pain on 
 Paddy, Mr. Hen on Silver Fox, Ballygunge Jim on Bees- 
 wing, Mr. W. W. Petrie on Snark, Mr. Mylne on a grey, Mr, 
 Cochin China on Telescope, Mr.- Walker on Othello, Mr. 
 Emerson on a chestnut, Mr. John Anderson, Mr. Drysdale, 
 and a host of others. Mr. Pedestrian on Squire, and the 
 Tougall on Red Rover, started with the paper at the hour 
 appointed on the road by the Juggarnath Car, and turning 
 up a green lane were lost to sight, but the field had not long 
 to wait before the magic word was given, and away we 
 rattled down the road and up the green lane to tFie rightj 
 where we came in sight of the first hurdle^a long low one, which 
 stopped nobody. Turning down a lane to the left a short mud 
 wall judiciously placed in a corner between two impassable 
 banks was likewise negotiated without a mistake. Pilgrimi 
 Copper, Othello, Zil, and Zulu were gradually making headway 
 from the rest of the field, and on reappearing in the open at 
 the Red Road, were lengths in front. After disposing of a 
 hurdle, mud wall and a second hurdle in the open we crossed 
 the road and found two stiffish walls, at the first of which Mr, 
 Westmacott’s horse took off too soon, and came down with 
 his rider, who landed heavily on his right shoulder, and 
 broke his collar bone. He is, however, we are glad to hear^ 
 doing well, and will soon be out again. The course now 
 wound to the left over the railway bund, and again to the 
 right across the open to the rnangoe tope, where a formid- 
 able binder made some of the leaders jump big. The next 
 mud wall brought Trump Card to grief, but his rider stuck 
 to him pluckily and was soon in the saddle again, Pilgrim 
 
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 Crinolette, ZU, Zulu, and Copper were still well to the 
 front, as we bustled through the well-known gap in the stone 
 Avail before turning towards home. The leader was un- 
 changed as we crossed the railway bund back by the brick 
 fields, where a nice water jump was placed beside a tank, 
 into which most of the horses dropped their hind quarters, 
 but no stoppage took place, and after getting through the 
 brick fields we rattled up the lane for home. Leaving the 
 road Ave turned to the left over some blind ditches and a 
 hurdle, and round by the Dhobie^s tank over a stiff mud 
 Avail, which all the horses took beautifully. Othello took a 
 big lep over a small bund turning down to the open, and, 
 landing on all fours on soft ground, Avas unable to extricate 
 himself, and rolled in the mud, Avhere he left his rider Avell 
 painted Avith muttee. The buzz of the gallery now attracted 
 the leaders, Avho quickened the pace, and Mr. Alston giving 
 Pilgrim her head, the game little mare landed a Avinner by 
 three lengths from Zil, Copper and Crinolette perserving to 
 the end made a dead heat for third place. Silver Fox was fifth. 
 Beeswing sixth, Mr. Mylne seventh, and Lord Clandeboye 
 eighth. The other straggled in at intervals much pleased 
 Avith themselves and their horses, and mentally placing 
 themselves Avell to the front next Saturday. Altogether 
 the chase Avas a most enjoyable one, and as there are 
 only five or six more this season, Ave Avould recommend 
 those who ride to make the most of their opportunities. 
 
 The rain last Aveek stopped our favourite sport, but 
 there Avas quite a large gathering at Ballygunge yesterday 
 morning to witness the seventh chase of the season. Punc- 
 tually at 7-80 Mr. Latham on Weaver and Mr. Pedestrian on 
 Squire started Avith the paper from the road at Jodh pore 
 Thannah. We noticed amongst the field waiting to start 
 Mrs. Sanders on Footlights, Mr. KaAvlinson on Forester, Mr. 
 Richardson on Crinolette, Mr, Murray on Zil, Calcutta’s 
 
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 Own on Copper, the Tougall on Red Rover, Ballygungc 
 Jim on Beeswing, Mr! Butler on Rabbit, Mr. Dusra on 
 Othello, Mr. Hen on Silver Fox, Mr. Newall on Trump 
 Card, Mr. Alston on Pilgrim, and several others. After an 
 interval of ten minutes the word was given, and away 
 they went. Pilgrim, Red Rover, Copper, and Rabbit taking 
 the lead over the first hurdle on the high ground. The 
 going was excellent as we skirted the railway down to- 
 wards the station, where the pace increased visibly. 
 Pilgrim leading with Red Rover and Rabbit close behind. 
 Coming out on the road Rabbit took second place, and 
 further on raced up to Pilgrim, the two leading in turn for 
 the most part of the wa}*. The going on the low ground 
 was heavy as we turned off the road to the right towards 
 Tollygunge, and one or two of the horses slipped up, de- 
 positing their riders in the muttee. Turning towards home 
 Rabbit put on the pace and raced along the open neck-and- 
 neck with Pilgrim, Red Rover lying about ten lengths be- 
 hind. And enterprising spectator appearing in s’ght 
 warned the leaders that the finish could not be far off, and 
 some hard riding commenced [as we rattled down the laso 
 lane for home, when a most unfortunate accident happened 
 to Pilgrim who slipped up going round a sharp corner, and 
 broke her leg. Red Rover now came up with a wet sail, 
 and overhauling Rabbit the pair raced over the last hurdle, 
 neck-and-neck. Red Rover ultimately winning on the flag 
 by a head from Rabbit, ,^il third, with Copper, Crinolette, 
 Othello, and Footlights close up. Great sympathy was felt 
 for Mr. Alston in the loss of his game little mare, she was 
 always to the fore in the paperchases, and stood a great 
 chance of winning the Cup for the second time for her 
 sporting owner. We trust he may soon get such another, 
 for we can ill afford to lose such a straight going pair. 
 
 Notwithstanding the change in the weather the interest 
 in these popular meets does not seem to flag, and the gallery 
 
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 yesterday morning was quite up to the average. A start 
 was made at the time appointed. The Tougall on Sunbeam, 
 and Mr. Anderson carrying the bags. Neither of their 
 horses were very steady at first, and we saw Sunbeam carry 
 away a considerable portion of the first mud wall which 
 was quickly built up again before the chasers started. The 
 scent was well laid, however, and there was no difficulty in 
 following the “ ins and outs” of the course. The field was a 
 small one, and we missed several familiar faces. Amongst those 
 present were Mrs. Sanders on Footlights, Mr. W. W. Petrie 
 on Snark, The Hatter on Silver Fox, Ballygunge Jim on 
 Beeswing, Mr. Butler on Babbit, Mr. Bichardson on Crino- 
 lette, Mr. Murray on Zil, Mr. Mylne on Merrythought, 
 Captain Bawlinson on a grey, Mr. Dusra on Othello, Mr. 
 Sholto on Kate Coventry, Mr. Newall on Bourbon, Mr. 
 Boberts on a roan, Mr. Jimmie on Bob, Mr. Killian on a 
 chestnut, Mr. Ackworth on a black, and several others. At 
 the call of time. Babbit, Zil, Crinolette, and Snark jumped 
 off with a lead up the road, and down to the left over a bank 
 and brush fence winding down towards the left towards the 
 Bed Boad, which we crossed after negotiating a hurdle. 
 Across the road a nice mud wall was placed in the open, 
 and then we crossed over towards the brick-fields and across 
 the railway bund, then turned to the left across the open again 
 by the mangoe tope and over several nice leps, until we 
 finally came out by the old gates on the sandy lane leading 
 down to Jophpore Thannah. The course now lay down to 
 the right on the low land and round to the right over two 
 old mud walls built up. Turning down towards the Bally- 
 gunge station, Zil was at the head of affairs, with Babbit 
 in close attendance. The latter assumed the lead as we 
 crossed the road down to the station, and must have come 
 in first, had he not lost the paper at the next turn, which 
 -was Zil’s fate also. This let Crinolette and Snark in, and 
 the pair ran a ding-dong race to the end, Crinolette winning 
 
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 by half a length, Zil third, Rabbit fourth, and after a long gap 
 Merrythought, Footlights and Othello canoe in. The gallery 
 mustered strong at the last hurdle, and witnessed some 
 amusing incidents as the exhaused hounds came up to the 
 last fence. There were very few spills. 
 
 We would remind those who intend to run for the Cup 
 to see that their horses are qualified, for there are only two 
 or three chases more before the Cup Day, and a careful 
 record is being kept. It is not easy to pick out the winner ; 
 Copper will be dangerous in an open course, while Rabbit, 
 Zil, Beeswing, Crinolette, Zulu, Trump Card, Red Rover, and 
 Forester have claims to be considered. 
 
 Captain Hayes’ class took away a good few of our Paper- 
 chasers this week, but notwithstanding this counter attrac- 
 tion there was a good show of spectators, and a large field 
 of starters at the corner of the favourite Red Road yesterday 
 morning. Some of the villagers had put up a barrier in 
 front of the first jump during the night, but it was very 
 soon disposed of by the mali in charge, and at 7-15 the course 
 being signalled clear, the Tougall on Red Rover and Major 
 Davidson on a bay started with the paper up the road, and 
 turned the lane up the left out of sight. The starters mus- 
 tered strong, a large proportion of them being quite new 
 faces. Amongst them were Mrs. Sanders on Footlights, 
 Mrs. Murray on a bay, Mr. Butler on Rabbit, Mr. Richardson 
 on Crinolette, Mr. Murray on Zil, Mr. Mylne on Merry- 
 thought, Mr. Dusra on Othello, Mr. Atlay on a chestnut, 
 Mr. Sholto on Galatea, Mr. Newall on Trump Card, Mr. 
 Killian on a chestnut, Mr. Ackworth on a black, Mr. Orrell 
 on a bay, Mr. Morgan on a brown, Mr. Barrow on a chest- 
 nut, and a lot more whose names we cannot recollect. 
 
 Twelve minutes’ grace having been allowed to paper 
 carriers, Mr. Petrie let the field go. Zil, Rabbit, Footlights^ 
 and Crinolette showing in front over the first hurdle. Turn- 
 
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 ing off the road to the left we negotiated a second hurdle, 
 and now we went up by the brick-kiln over a nice fence with 
 a good ditch on the off-side, where the first incident of the 
 chase occurred, the victim being Crinolette’s'rider, who was 
 swept off by a low branch. The same greedy twig, not 
 being content with Mr. Richardson carried away a portion of 
 Mrs. Sanders riding habit and several topees. The course 
 now lay towards the Jophpore sandy lane over two walls, 
 and then across the road to the “ on and off,” quite a novelty 
 in a paper chase. The majority of the horses took it 
 beautifully, but Mr. Orrell’s mount was too eager to get over 
 it, and shrinking away from under his rider at the off ditch 
 left that enterprising sportsman to think how it had all come 
 about. The leaders were now well on to the Gurriah Hat 
 Road, which was crossed below the station road, and then we 
 turned homewards over two natural fences parallel with the 
 road, and on by the lane to the right of the Thannah down 
 towards the railway over three mud walls and two hurdles. 
 Emerging from the jungle £il was shaken up a bit and 
 came over the last two fences an easy first, three lengths in 
 front of Rabbit, Mr. Sholto was third up to the last wall 
 which his horse bit hard, and his rider rolled off, but beyond 
 a slightshaking was uninjured. After a little time, Mr. Atlay 
 appeared to take third place, and then Merrythought, Foot- 
 lights, Othello, and the rest straggled in at intervals. The 
 last chase before the Cup Day will be held on Saturday next, 
 we understand, and we would remind those who have not 
 qualified their horses that it is their last chance. 
 
 There was a moderate gallery at Jodhpore yesterday 
 morning to witness the tenth chase of the season, but the 
 field was the smallest we have seen this season, possibly on 
 account of the sultry weather, but the more likely reason is 
 that the horses arc now being kept for the Cup, which is 
 advertised for the 10th proximo. We regret having to 
 
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 record another sad accident, and again to a horse that stood 
 a good chance of the Clip. We mean Trump Card, who 
 broke his leg at the “ on and off,” and had, we understand, 
 to the shot. Mr. Nairn has the sympathy of all paper- 
 chasers, and it is exceptionally hard in this case, as the 
 horse was only paperchased a short time ago, and showed 
 great promise of becoming a valuable chaser. Punctually 
 at 7 A. M. Mr. Latham on Weaver, and the Tougall on the 
 great Kingston started with the paper from the Jodhpore 
 Thannah up the sandy lane, to the right, and twelve minutes 
 later the field followed. We give the names of those we 
 noticed : — Mrs. Murray on a bay ; Mr. Murray on Zil, Mr^ 
 Dusra on Othello, Mr. W. W. Petrie on Snark, Mr. Richard, 
 son on a bay, Mr. Mylne on Merry thought, Mr. Verschoyle 
 on a bay, Mr. Atlay on a chestnut, Mr. Nairn on Trump Card, 
 Mr. Ackworth on a black, Mr. Henry on a bay, Mr. Sniktaw 
 on a bay, and one or two others. At the call of time Snark, 
 Othello, Trump Card and Mr. Richardson jumped away with 
 the lead and showed first over the low hurdle before going up 
 the lane. Leaving the lane the first mud wall was negotiated, 
 and then the “on and off” ’which brought Trump Card 
 to grief, and unfortunately finished his career for ever. 
 Turning to the left we went through some close jungle on 
 the high land before emerging into the open by the 
 hvund countr}^, where another hurdle divided the break 
 before coming into a second piece of jungle. The horses 
 named were still holding the field, leading in turn as we 
 turned homewards down a long stretch of open which 
 brought us to the Gurriah Hat Road. The pace increased 
 visibly as we took the circuit down by the station, and 
 coming on to the road again the gallery appeared in full 
 view. Snark and Othello raced over the last two hurdles, 
 the former winning by about three lengths. Othello, how- 
 ever, was disqualified from taking a place, as he missed a 
 jump, and Mr. Richardson was, therefore, accorded second 
 
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 place, Merry tlioiiglit third, Mr. Atlay fourth, Zil fifth 
 Mr. Ackworth sixth, Mr. Verschoyle seventh. We under- 
 stand there is to be one chase more next Thursday, and then 
 the Cup. There will likely be a dozen starters, and it will be 
 a difficult matter to spot the winner. If Copper comes to the 
 post fit, he will be difficult to beat, but we are inclined to 
 pin our faith on Rabbit or Zil, although Crinolette, Othello 
 and Snark’s chances must not be overlooked. 
 
 THE CUP. 
 
 The Paperchase Cup ran on Saturday was won by 
 Mr. Butlers b. w. g. Rabbit, Mr. R. Murray’s Zil second, 
 Mr. C. Richardson’s Crinolette third. 
 
 1886 - 87 . 
 
 Yesterday morning the Ballygunge Circular Road was 
 once more alive with vehicles wending their way to the 
 Jodhpore station to witness the first chase of the season. 
 The muster was as good as has been seen, and shows that 
 these meets are as popular as ever. Owing to the lateness 
 of the season and softness of the ground, no meet could be 
 arranged last week, but now that a commencement has been 
 made, it may be expected these popular meets will 
 be carried on without interruption, and although 
 the new railway has seriously interfered with the 
 favourite gallery course round the Red Road, there 
 is still lots of good country round Jodhpore, and there 
 is no doubt that the executive will keep the ball rolling 
 merrily till the Cup Day. There were a good many old faces 
 at the start as well as many new ones, although there was dis- 
 appointment expressed at the actual number that started out 
 of such a promising assemblage. Among the actual starters 
 were two, if not more, ladies which is encouraging, and it is to 
 be hoped a few more of the fair sex will venture to follow next 
 time. 
 
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 Punctually at 7-30 Mr. Anderson on Bedouin and the 
 Tougall on Bed Rover, started with the paper over a low 
 hurdle on the other side of the railway at Jodhpore station, 
 and ten minutes later Mr. Johnstone let the field follow. 
 Another week is required before the names of tbe riders and 
 of all the numerous horses can be given, but there was no 
 mistaking some of them—Calcutta’s Own on Sappho, Mr. 
 Murray on Zil, Mr. Alston on Rocket, Mr. Atlay on a chest- 
 nut, Mr. Currie on Magpie, Mr. Sniktaw on a bay, Mr. 
 Dusra on Othello, Mr. Eden on a bay. Captain Rawlinson on 
 a grey, Mr. Ack worth on a black, Mr. Orrell, Mr. Verschoyle, 
 Mr. Campobello on Tim, Dusra Cawmill and a host of 
 others. The starters drew up in line and went away to- 
 gether towards the first hurdle, but before reaching so far, 
 the Snark put his fore legs in a small drain and rolled over 
 his rider, who fortunately was not much hurt. Sappho got 
 rid of Calcutta’s Own over the first hurdle, and matters 
 looked serious for a first start, but the horses, headed by 
 Rocket and Jumbo, soon settled down as we raced over the 
 paddy fields where a mud wall was placed. 
 
 We then turned to the left over two ditches with mud 
 walls in front, and on through a village inclining round to 
 the right through some lanes and then on to the open to- 
 wards the Salt Water Lakes, where we turned round for home 
 across the road over some nicely placed jumps. The two 
 leaders had by this time got well away from the field, and 
 came sailing across the railway towards home with nothing 
 else in sight. The last four jumps were in full view of the 
 gallery, and some encouragement was doled out to 
 each rider as he rushed by. Rocket came in some two or 
 three lengths from Jumbo and then after a long interval 
 Magpie appeared, followed by a gentleman on a bay, who 
 the gallery called “Tom,” Mr. Atlay was fifth, Mr. Ackworth 
 sixth, Mr. Murray seventh, Mr. Orrell eighth,andtherest came 
 straggling in at safe intervals. The next chase will probably 
 
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 be on Thursday morning, when it is hoped that a larger 
 field of starters and a closer finish will be run. All in- 
 terested should qualify their horses early, for there may 
 not be quite so many chases this year, owing to the lateness 
 of the season and the bad state of the ground. 
 
 It was to be regretted that a better gallery course 
 could not be provided for Christmas week, but as the crops 
 are still lying about the Red Road country and the new 
 railway is so much in the way, nothing could be done in- 
 side Jodhpore. The extra distance, however, did not pre- 
 vent a large number of people from coming out, 
 and the number of starters was a long way above the 
 average. The course, though a short one, was well chosen, 
 and the jumps were judiciously placed while the scent was 
 laid thick and unbroken throughout ; indeed, there was 
 nothing for any one to find fault with, not even the weather 
 which was cold enough to bring out furs ! 
 
 The start was at the sixth milestone beyond Jodhpore, 
 on the right hand side. Among the starters we noticed Mr. 
 Murray on Zil, Mr. Alston on Trumpeter, Mr. Masher on 
 Tom, Mr. Holmes on Jumbo, Mr. Roland on a black, 
 Dusra on Othello, Mr. Atlay on a chestnut, Mr. Currie on 
 Magpie, Captain Muir on a bay, a stranger on Snowstorm, 
 Mr. Gregory on a chestnut, Mr. Boyd on Le Coo, Mr. 
 Eden on a bay, Mr. Barrow on a bay Mr. Paget on a brown. 
 Eyeglass Topee on a chestnut, and a host of others whose 
 names we cannot remember. 
 
 Mr. Walker on Malta and The Tougall on Red Rover, 
 started about 7-30 and freely distributed the paper from 
 start to finish, both horses fencing beautifully. Mr. Johnstone 
 timed, and left the field go in a line ten minutes after the 
 paper carriers had disappeared round the corners Jumbo, 
 Tom, Trumpeter and Zil showed in front as we went 
 Indian file through the lane towards the first mud wall 
 
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 ^vlucll all tlie horses negotiated in good form. A little more 
 lane brought us to another open bit, where a hurdle was 
 got over without accident. Turning to the left we went 
 through some close country, but beyond the absoloming of a 
 few ancient topees no damage was done, and we came out 
 to some grand country with mud walls and hurdles placed 
 at intervals. At one of these Mr. Paget and his steed rolled 
 over, but neither was hurt, and the horse cantered on with 
 the field, leaving his sporting own to finish on foot. Going 
 round a corner of the homeward turn, Jumbo slipped up and 
 destroyed his chance. His rider was not hurt and 
 got on again, but too late to catch up the leaders, who were 
 now at the last turn for home. Mr. Bulter on the little 
 pony came in sight first, and was only caught over the last 
 hurdle by Snowstorm, who finished first by about a length 
 in front of the pony, Mr. Roland third, Mr. Alston fourth, 
 Mr. Murray fifth ,Mr. Atlay sixth, followed by a round dozen 
 all in a lump. 
 
 There was again a large turnout of people at Ballygunge 
 to see the third meet of the season. The Behar visitors 
 turned out strongly and came well to the front. The 
 number of starters was again above the average, and included* 
 amongst others, the following : — Mrs. Murray on Peggy, 
 Mrs. Sanders on Footlights, Ballygunge Jim on Red Rover, 
 Captain Rawlinson on a grey, Mr. Roland on Rona, Mr. 
 Dickson on Snowstorm, Captain Wheeler or Robin. Mr, 
 Sniktaw, Mr. Holmes on Jumbo, Mr. Murray on Zil, Mr. 
 Boyd on Le Coo, Captain Learoyd on a bay, Mr. Shins on a 
 bay, Mr. Killian on a chestnut, Mr. Barnes on a pony, 
 Mr. Alston on Commissioner, Mr. Verschoyle on a bay, 
 Mr. Cartwright on Hurricane, Mr. Dusra Cawmill on Sidlino- 
 Sal, Mr. Tisra Cawmill on Tim, Mr. Taylor on Rob Roy, Mr. 
 Barrow on a bay, Mr. Robinson on Charlie, Mr. Gregory on 
 Powder, Mr. Orrell on a bay, Mr. Macnabb on an 
 elephant, Mr. Atlay on foot, and several others on wheels. 
 
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 Punctuallay at 7-30 the Old Man on a Young’ Ud, and 
 Mr. Walker on Malta, started with the paper down the road 
 at Juggernauth Car, and turning to the right at the corner of 
 the big wall went out of sight. Whether it was cold 
 nervousness, or excitement, the next ten minutes seemed 
 very long, and the word go ” must have been a relief to 
 many. Away we clattered down the road till we came to 
 the corner, where we turned to the right into a field where 
 the first hurdle was placed. Jumbo, Zil, Rona, Robin, and 
 Snowstorm showing the way. A little close country kept 
 the field well together, but as we came in sight of the Red 
 Road the pace increased and the tailing process commenced. 
 The railway was crossed without accident, but between this 
 and the sandy lane at Jodhpore some part of the ground 
 was heavy, and those who eased their horses found it paid 
 to do so. Mr. Shins came to ’grief in these parts, and was left 
 behind unhurt, his steed going on with the other horses and 
 taking the jumps as they came, up to the very last ; coming 
 into the sandy lane Rona was leading with Snowstorm, 
 Tom, and Robin close by, and in this order they crossed 
 the road at the Thannah. Going round by the railway Mr. 
 Butler forced Tom to the front, but at the second last 
 hurdle the race proved too fast to be safe. The pony being 
 unable to collect himself, made a mistake and rolled over 
 with his rider, who though stunned by the fall, luckily 
 escaped unhurt. Rona now got her head, and shot over the 
 last hurdle in front of Snowstorm with Captain Wheeler on 
 Robin a good third, Jumbo and Zil fourth and fifth, res- 
 pectively. Rob Roy, coming next, jumped too high for his 
 rider over the last hurdle, and managed to unseat him. 
 He came down heavily, and was considerably shaken. No 
 bones were broken, however, and we hope to see him to the 
 front again next week, Mr. Barrow was seventh, and the 
 rest finished at intervals during the next quarter of an hour. 
 
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 So ended a most enjoyable chace. I hear the Old Man 
 is raising the jumps at Tollygunge to something like the 
 jumps of former years, and I sincerely trust the experiment 
 will be a success. 
 
 No doubt the performance of the ** Mikado*’ and other 
 late festivities accounted for the rather poor turnout of 
 people at Ballygunge yesterday morning. The mee*. was at 
 Jodhpore station, no less than six jumps being in fill view 
 of the gallery, and it was much to be regretted tlat the 
 field was so small, for a better course could not well bt found. 
 The going was good throughout, while the jum)s were 
 many and varied, and were spread over about three niles of 
 country. Those who stayed in bed certainly lost a most 
 enjoyable ride, and we hope they will not be so lazj^ again. 
 Among the starters were Mrs. Sanders on Footlighs, Mrs. 
 Murray on Peggy, Ballygunge Jim on Beeswing, Mr. Murray 
 on Zil, Mr. Alston on the Major, Mr. Holmes on Juirbo, Mr. 
 Johnstone on North Star, Mr. Sholto on Pygmalon, Mr. 
 Petrie on Bob, Mr. Verschoyle on a bay, Mr. Maher on 
 Tom, Mr. Prevost on a grey pony, the Apostle on Cock- 
 tail, Mr. Ackworlh on a black. Captain Rawlinson or a grey, 
 Mr. Atlay on a chestnut. Major Glancey on his charter, Mr. 
 Barrow on a bay, and a few others. 
 
 Punctually at 7-30 Mr. Walker on Malta ind the 
 Tougall on Red Rover started with the paper, ind ten 
 minutes later Mr. Johnstone started the field in Ine over 
 the first hurdle by the Jodhpore station road, th Major 
 and Jumbo showing the way, before the road had beei cross- 
 ed. Turning to the left along the railway a hurdle, dop, and 
 mud wall were negotiated, most of the horses fencing beauti- 
 fully. Mr. Prevost’s pony cleared the wall at the irop all 
 right, but the ditch was too broad for him, else he lid not 
 see it, and was so pleased with it that he sat downand let 
 his rider walk over his head ! Descending into Lhe low 
 
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 ground by the Thannab, Major Glancey overbalanced him- 
 self in his eagerness to counteract the effects of a “ peck” 
 and rolled oi^er into the muttee. The course now wound up 
 a lane toWards the railway crossing, with a mud wall laid 
 across it which was unbroken when the chase was over 
 Jumbo( and the Major were still at the head of affairs, as we 
 came |)iit into the open where Zil and Beesv/ing joined the 
 leaders! Turning to the left we found a hurdle and mud 
 wall wjiich stopped no one, and shortly afterwards we turned 
 to the t-ight over two open ditches, and again to the left over 
 a furtljer series of open natural ditches which brought us to 
 the rod. Crossing over towards the Salt Water Lakes Zil 
 assumid the lead, while Jumbo and Major made room for 
 Beeswng, and in this order the road was recrossed. The 
 
 course 
 
 here wound through a narrow lane, which had to be 
 gone through Indian file. Zil led over the last mud wall 
 before coming to the railway station, but after coming 
 across the rails he would not turn off the road, and Beeswing 
 cut in i-nd romped over the last hurdle an easy first much to 
 the d|light of his sporting owner, Zil second, the Major and 
 Jumb(| third, and fourth respectively, Mr. Ack worth fifth, 
 Tom sjxth, and Cocktail seventh. The next man showed 
 the gaiery how easy it was to leave the saddle when the horse 
 hit thehurdle, and we would caution a few of the beginners 
 
 to lear: 
 
 they r4st come to grief sooner or later. 
 
 people 
 
 starter 
 
 the art of sitting back over their fences, otherwise 
 
 N)twithstanding the dissipations of the week in the 
 shape f dancing, the “ Mikado,” &c., there was a good many 
 out at the paperchase yesterday morning. The 
 came out strong, and we were very glad to see 
 amon^ them so many of our military friends. Thursday 
 mornilg is selected, as often as practicable, to suit them, and 
 we hdpe they will come in even larger numbers next and 
 followig meets. The starters were Captain Muir on the 
 
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 BaroD, Mr. Mylnc on a bay, Captain Rawliiison on bis grey, 
 Mr. Diisra on Othello, Mr. Sniktaw on a bay, Mr. Butler on 
 a' chestnut Mr. Gregory on Sterling, Mr Orrell on Toby, Mr, 
 Ack worth on a black, Ballygunge Jim on Beeswing, Major 
 Glancey on a bay. Captain Worlledge on a black. Captain 
 Garland on a roan pony, Mr. Digan on a charger. Captain 
 Hunt on a C. B., the Apostle on Cocktail, Mr. Barnes on a 
 grey, Mr. Barnard on Trumpeter, Mr. Sholto on Pygmalion, 
 Mr. Barrow on a bay, Mr. Henry on a bay, and a good 
 many others whose manes we cannot remember. 
 
 The start was from the Jodhpore station, and the finish 
 close to the Ballygunge station. Between these too points 
 a distance of over three miles as the course lay, the going 
 was excellent, and the jumps, nineteen in number, were 
 judiciously placed. The paper was carried as usual by Mr. 
 Walker on Malta, and the Tonga! 1 on Red Rover, and it 
 would be difficult to find better fencers, not a twig being 
 touched all the way round. Scent was fully distributed 
 throughout, and altogether matters looked promising for a 
 good chase. Ten minutes having been allowed, the field 
 galloped down the road at a steady pace. Over the first 
 hurdle, Beeswing, Othello, Mr. M’ylne, and Toby showed 
 the way, and changed places occasionally throughout the 
 first part of the chase, which took us along to the right 
 across a hurdle and mud wall. The next turning brought 
 us across a bit of last week’s chase in the shape of four 
 open ditches, the last one with a wall placed in front of it. 
 The Baron made a mistake here, and came down his 
 rider, who, however, was not damaged, was soon in 
 the saddle again. Mr. Butler, who came to grief almost 
 at the same moment, was not so fortunate, we regret 
 to say, and broke his arm ; we trust it will soon mend 
 again, for we cannot afford to lose such a straight rider. 
 After crossing the road we came round the left and shortly 
 after turned homewards. Going across the open Trumpeter 
 
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 "^^pecked” and threw Mr. Barnard, who was damaged about the 
 bead though not seriously hurt. A little further on Mr. 
 Mylne followed suit, and here our casualties ended. Going 
 across the new brick fields Othello took the lead from Bees- 
 wing, while Toby took third place. Sterling. Cocktail, Captain 
 Worlledge, and Mr. Ackworth close up. After getting 
 through the big ditch the gallery came in view, and showed, 
 that the finish was not far off. Toby shot in front, but 
 after negotiating the hurdle at the corner of the jungle he 
 overran the paper and allowed Ballygunge Jim to come up, 
 Toby, however, managed to get on the scent again just 
 before reaching the last hurdle, which he and Beeswing took 
 together. After a brief struggle, and some bard riding 
 weight told, and Mr. Orrell managed to get Toby first past 
 the red flag, beating Beeswing by a neck. Captain Worlledge 
 third, Othello fourth, then Sterling, Cocktail and Mr. 
 Ackworth all in a lump. It is early to say any thing about 
 the Cup yet, but from all appearances it promises to be a 
 most open race, and we hope to see at least fifteen starters. 
 
 There was a good turnout of spectators at Ballygunge 
 yesterday morning to witness the sixth meet of the season. 
 
 After a storm comes a calm ” is an old adage, and a true 
 one, for while he had no less than four accidents to record last 
 week no one was hurt yesterday, although there were 
 several amusing spills. The going was very fair throughout 
 while the number of starters must have gladdened the hearts 
 of those who arrange these popular meets. Among them we 
 noticed : — Mr. Sanders on Footlights, Mrs. Murray on Peggy, 
 Lord William Beresford on a bay, Mr. Alston on Major, Mr. 
 Flummery on Cocktail, Mr. Orrell on Toby, Mr. Paget on a 
 bay. Captain Rawlinson on a grey, Ballygunge Jim on 
 Beeswing, Mr. Ackworth on a black, Mr. Gregory on Sterling, 
 Captain Turner on Trumpeter, Mr. Tom Anderson on Com- 
 missioner, Mr. Murray on Zil, Mr. Henry on a brown. 
 
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 Mr. Holmes on Jumbo, Captain Hunt on Ella, Captain Gar- 
 land on Paleface, Mr. Sliolto on Pygmalion, Mr. Killian on a 
 chestnut, Mr. Sniktaw on a bay, Mr. Mylne on a bay, Mr. 
 Dynamite on Paddy, Mr. John Anderson on Bedouin, Mr. 
 Taylor on a black, Mr. Dusra on Othello, and a few others. 
 
 The course, which was well laid, started to the left of 
 the Gurriah Koad opposite the sixth milestone, crossed the 
 road and wound out towards Tollygunge, through some 
 villages and gardens where mud walls and hurdles were 
 
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 judiciously placed at convenient intervals, then came back 
 round by the open country outside the villages and into the 
 lane leading down to Jodhpore, where the last two jumps 
 were placed, and where the gallery were arrayed in goodly 
 numbers to witness the unusually exciting finish. 
 
 Shortly after half past seven o’clock Mr. Walker on 
 Malta and the Tougall on Diamond started off with the 
 paper bags, both horses fencing beautifully, and ten minutes 
 later the impatient field got the word ‘‘go.” A rare 
 scramble for the first hurdle ensued, but happily all got 
 over it safely, though a good many rapped it hard, not to 
 speak of the numbers who found a resting place between 
 their horses’ ears. Away they went across the road. Beeswings 
 the Major, Jumbo, and Sterling showing the way with 
 Toby, Cocktail, and Zil following. 
 
 After getting through the villages into the open the 
 pace increased visibly. Sterling making strong running with 
 Beeswing and Major lying handy. An amusing incident 
 occurred at the two mud walls in the open. Mr. Taylor’s 
 horse took charge of him over the first of these obstacles, 
 and jumping high at the second, landed his rider on his 
 neck, where he clung on most tenaciously, but could not get 
 back into his saddle, to the delight of a crowd of natives 
 who held the high ground and speculated as to the probable 
 result of this feat of horsemanship, and as he came by shouts 
 of “ girta,” “ girta,” “girta,” were raised followed by a joyful 
 
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 shout of“girgya” as he landed on his back in the 
 muttee. 
 
 The leaders were now in the lane for home. Beeswing 
 and Sterling still at the head of affairs. Turning into the 
 last field for home the former overshot a jump and went on 
 racing, the Major and Sterling with Toby and Jumbo 
 following. A regular ding-dong race was kept up to the 
 last hurdle, where Beeswing came down an awful ‘^buster,’* 
 but beyond a painting of brown clay Ballygunge Jim 
 escaped scatheless. Mr. Alston finished first. Sterling a close 
 second, then Toby, Jumbo, Mr. Ackworth, Cocktail, Zil and 
 the rest of the field came in at intervals much pleased with 
 themselves and their mounts, and mentally placing them- 
 selves well to the front next Thursday. Altogether the 
 chase was a most enjoyable one, and as there are only five 
 or six more this season, we would recommend those who 
 ride to make the most of their opportunities. We regret to 
 learn Mr. Alston is leaving us so soon, but hope to welcome 
 him back on a good crock at the beginning of next season. 
 As the season advances the horses show a marked improve- 
 ment, and the fencing of the leading horses yesterday was 
 well worth getting up to see. The next chase will probably 
 be on Thursday again, when we hope to see a large field and 
 good gallery. 
 
 The fact that the start was considerably nearer home 
 this week no doubt induced a large number of people to go 
 out of Ballygunge, and they were certainly amply rewarded, 
 for we have seldom, if ever, seen such a large number of 
 starters. The rain which fell on Thursday did no harm, 
 but on the contrary made the going very good in some 
 parts where the ground was hard, while the low ground 
 was not much affected. Among the starters were Mrs. 
 Sanders on Footlights, Mrs. Murray on Peggy, Lord William 
 Bcresford on a bay, the Maharajah of Coach Bchar on 
 
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 a clicstniit, Mr. MountdummGry on Magpie, Mr. O’Malley on 
 a pon}^, Mr. Orrcll on Toby^ Mr. Gregory on Sterling, Mr. 
 Paget on a bay, Mr. Barnes on a pony, Ballygiinge Jim on 
 Beeswing, Mr. Sholto on Pygmalion, Mr. Murray on Zil, 
 tlie Prophet on Red Rover, the Apostle on Sappho, Mr. 
 Anderson on Bedouin, Mr. Dusra on Othello, Mr. Ackworth 
 on a black, Mr. Dynamite on Paddy, Mr. Holmes on Jumbo, 
 Mr. Killian on a chestnut, Mr. Mylne on a pony, Mr. 
 Henry on a brown. Captain Muir on Diamond, Mr. J.E. K. B. 
 on Bob, Mr. Sniktaw on a bay, Mr. Tamvacq on a chestnut, 
 Captain Worlledge on a black, Herr Professor on a brown, 
 Mr. Hazenbalg on a roan, the Macnabb on Selina, Mr. 
 Verschoyle on Donegal, Mr. Harold on Pippin, A. D. C. on 
 Babbler. 
 
 The course started to the left of the Gurriah Hat Road 
 beyond the new railway crossing wound through the thick 
 jungle by the railway and came out by the lane to the left 
 of Jodhpore Thannah, then over a mud wall and a bund on 
 to the high ground along to the old mud wall and bank 
 jump, across the station road to last week’s finish over a 
 hurdle and across the road to a second hurdle, then it 
 skirted along the path fora good piece, turning sharp to the 
 right over two mud walls and up the sandy lane, turned to 
 the right through the gates, then down to the right, 
 again over two mud walls and round to the left to the far 
 railway crossing, eventually finishing over two hurdles by 
 the sheep-pens. 
 
 Shortly after the appointed hour Mr. Walker on 
 Malta and the Tougall on Trumpeter started with the 
 paper bags and soon disappeared in the jungle ; ten minutes 
 later time was called, and away we bustled to the first hurdle 
 which was negotiated without accident. The thick jungle 
 immediately after compelled an Indian file process, which 
 was pursued over the second hurdle and round by the narrow 
 path skirting the forbidding looking tank vvliere gracefully 
 
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 overhanging bamboos played havoc among the topees. 
 Coming out into the open Sterling, Red Rover, Magpie and 
 Mr. Ackworth were leading with a strong second division 
 close up. A mud wall was the next obstacle met with, but no 
 one was stopped, and we were soon in the lane again where 
 another “ you must take me” wall was placed across the 
 path. Coming out into the open at Jodhpore the leaders 
 showed little change, and the pace was a cracker along the 
 open, over the wall and bank where Babbler deposited his 
 rider who, however, was not going to be done out of his ride, 
 and remounting continued the chase. The leaders had now 
 got well across the Gurriah Hat Road and streamed along 
 the edge of the high ground, then turning to the right took 
 the two mud walls before coming to the sandy lane. The 
 course took a sharp turn to the right through the gates, but 
 after getting through the jungle opened out again, and the 
 field went along towards the new railway at a strong pace* 
 Mr. Ackworth was first over the cross, but gave way to 
 Sterling and Toby over the second last hurdle. The last 
 named raced hard to the finish, Toby winning by a neck 
 from Sterling, Magpie a good third. Red Rover fourth, and Z'\\ 
 fifth. Mr. Ackworth came off at the last hurdle, or he would 
 have been well placed. The second division comprising a 
 round dozen, came in all together, and then the stragglers 
 came up to the last hurdle amidst volleys of chaff which 
 Pygmalion refused to face and stopped short, allowing Mr. 
 Sbolto to go over alone, which he did with alacrity and a 
 smile. The Cup looks as if it would be a very open race 
 this year, as each chase brings out a new winner. Toby with 
 such a light weight ought to have a good look in, while 
 Red Rover, Beeswing and Captain Muir have also strong 
 claims. We would remind competitors that there will only 
 be four or five chases before the Cup. 
 
 There was an unusally large turnout of people at Bally- 
 gungc yesterday morning to see the eighth meet of the 
 
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 season. The morning was crisp and cold, furs and ulsters 
 being the order of the day. The number of starters was 
 again large, over 35 having actually finished, including three 
 ladies. As long as things go on in this encouraging way, 
 there need be no talk of giving up paperchasing. Indeed .we 
 have never seen it more popular than it has been this season^ 
 in spite of the new railway and other drawbacks. The 
 following is a list of starters : — 
 
 Mrs. Murray on Peggy, Mrs. Eck on a black, Mrs. 
 Rautenburgon a black, Mr. Tom Anderson on Commissioner, 
 Lord William Beresford on a bay, Mountflummery on 
 Bourbon, Mr. O’Malley on Gipsy, Mr. Orrell on Toby, 
 Captain Muir on Diamond, Captain Gordon on a bay, Mr. 
 Murray on Zil, Mr, Turner on a bay, Mr. Rawlinson on 
 Forester, Mr. Cartwright on Hurricane, Mr. Paget on a bay, 
 Mr. GregoryJ’^on Sterling, Ballygunge Jim on Beeswing, 
 Mr. Ackworth on a black, Mr. Sholto on Pygmalion, the 
 Prophet on Red Rover, Mr. John Anderson on Bedouin, Mr. 
 Dusra on Othello, Mr. Dynamite on Paddy, Mr. Holmes on 
 the Beau, Mr. Killian on his chestnut, Mr. Henry on 
 Dontcherknow, Mr. Kennedy on Bob, Mr. Sniktaw on 
 Contrariety, Captain^Worlledge on a black, the Macnabb 
 on Selina, Mr. Shanghai on Mr. Millett’s black, and a few 
 others. 
 
 The course was, perhaps, a trifle longer than usual, but 
 the going was excellent, and the jumps, 23 in number, were 
 well placed ; indeed, from the favourable comments we 
 heard from riders all round, it must have been an unusually 
 happy selection. Starting to the right of the road leading 
 down to Jodhpore station over a hurdle, it wound round to 
 the left by the railway line over the drop and mud wall, and 
 along the low ground towards the Thannahover a bank mud 
 wall and hurdle, the latter placed at the entrance to the 
 lane which winds round to the railway crossing ; and out 
 into the open across tho paddy fields, where hurdles and 
 
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 mud walls were judiciously placed at convenient interval 
 along to the “Monsoon Road/’ The course took a turn 
 round by the Salt Water Lakes, and back again at the back 
 of the tanks, eventually finishing with two hurdles not far 
 from the Jodhpore station. 
 
 Punctually at 7-30 Mr. Walker on Malta and the 
 Tougall on Footlights started with the paper bags, and after 
 allowing them twelve minutes grace, Lord William called 
 time, and away they went in a line, Zil, Toby, Sterling and 
 the Beau immediately taking the lead. The pace was slow 
 at first, but after getting out into the open it became a 
 regular cracker, the leaders racing each other alternately 
 from start to finish. There were very few spills. The 
 Shanghai paperchaser found water jumps too big, and gave 
 it up as a bad job. The old black, however, was not ac- 
 customed to this sort of thing, and went on without him. 
 
 Coming back from the Salt Water Lakes Sterling and 
 Zil raced together all along to the finish, Zil securing the 
 verdict by half a length, O thello and the Beau a dead boat 
 for third place. Red Rover fifth, and Toby sixth. Then 
 Beeswing, Commissioner and Lord William came, followed 
 at intervals by the rest of the field. The mali informed us 
 that they kept coming in till 10 o’clock last week, so we 
 did not wait to see the end of them ! We would call atten- 
 tion to the Cup advertisement which appeared in Wednes- 
 day’s issue. We understand it is to be run for about the 
 10th proximo. 
 
 A meet anywhere near the Red Road always attracts 
 an unusually large number of spectators, and yesterday 
 morning was no exception, fur the road was crowded with 
 vehicles from the corner of the Gurriah Hat Road down to 
 “ the double,” well packed with “ old familiar faces,” some 
 of them out for the first time this season. We hope it 
 won’t be the last, though alas! there are not many more 
 chases to see. The field was quite up to last week, although 
 
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 a strong' contingent from the Fort arrived just too late to 
 start. We were able to notice the following : — 
 
 Mrs. Sanders on Footlights, Mr. O’Malley on Lady 
 Amy, Mr. Holmes on Sterling, Mr. Orrell on Toby, Captain 
 Rawlinson on his grey, the old man on the Sinner, Mr. 
 John Anderson on Bedouin, Mr. Rawlinson on Forrester, 
 Mr. Cartwright or Hurricane, Ballygunge Jim on Beeswing, 
 Mr. Sholto or Pygmalion, the Prophet on Red Rover, Mr. 
 Campobello on Blue Grass, Mr. Ackworth on a black, Mr. 
 Dursa on Othello, Mr. Dynamite on Paddy, Mr. Killian on 
 his chestnut, Mr. Kennedy on Bob, Captain Worlledge on 
 a black, and a good many others, among them several 
 strangers. 
 
 The course started from the corner of the Red Road 
 over a hurdle placed on a field by the side of the road, came 
 back to the road again for a little, then turned tothe right 
 and round by the left over a mud wall, across the Green 
 Lane to the “ Duke of Connaught’s double,” down to the 
 right towards the jungle round by the Dhobie’s tank to a 
 mud wall and ditch, over the bund to the long wall at the 
 back of the jungle, then it came back by the bund along the 
 lane over a hurdle and up to the Red Road again. After 
 coming along the road a little it turned sharp to the right 
 and wound round by the open to the railway crossing. After 
 this it was intended to go out by the back towards Jodhpore, 
 but the hares finding the field had started, cut across to the 
 first railway crossing finishing the course over two hurdles 
 in the open by the Red Road. 
 
 The paper was started about the appointed time by the 
 Tougall on Jumbo and Mr. Tom Ande-rson on Commissioner. 
 Whether it was that Jumbo objected to the Tougall’s extra 
 weight or that he was started too slow, it was evident he was 
 not in a jumping mood, which seemed to have disturbed his 
 rider s mind considerably. After allowing the usual start 
 
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 of ten minutes Mr. Johnstone let the field go in a line, 
 Sterling, Toby, Beeswing and a black showing the way 
 up to the double where a ‘‘ confusion ” commenced ; 
 only by a few of the leading horses going on without 
 tarrying ” inside the walls. Down by the tank Sterling 
 and the others came to the front again, only to be passed in 
 turn, when a sharp corner came, by Beeswing. Very little 
 change took place till after the railway was crossed, after 
 which the pace waxed hot, and as before mentioned 
 the hares were nearly overlapped. Abandoning a part of 
 the course, however, the honour of the chase was saved, and 
 no“golmal” occurred. Mr. Holmes rode hard over the 
 railway followed by Beeswing second, and Mr. Ackwortb 
 third, then came Bed Bover, Othello, and Toby together, 
 followed by the remainder of the field at intervals. All’s well 
 that ends well,” and every one seemed pleased with the 
 course and their mounts in general and with themselves in 
 particular. Beyond a gentle tumble off Gipsy by Mr, 
 O’Malley no accidents occurred that we heard of, but we 
 would caution some of the riders not to ride so hard over 
 the railway crossings as the earth is sometimes removed 
 the morning of the chase and the rails exposed. Some one 
 suggested that it was useless giving advice on this subject 
 for there are some men who wont look, would ride at a church 
 placed in the course if there were no rails round it or a 
 parson standing at the door ! We are glad to learn Mr. 
 Cartwright is recovering frorn last week’s “ purler.” 
 
 Notwithstanding the fact that there were very many 
 more Jubilee suppers than dinners on Thursday night, a 
 good many people turned out yesterday morning to see the 
 tenth meet of the season advertised to start from Jodhpore 
 Thannah at 7-30. Shortly before that hour the following 
 starters put in an appearence. Mrs. Sanders on Footlights, 
 Mrs. Murray on Peggy, Ballygunge Jim on Beeswing, 
 
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 Mr. Ori’ell on Toby, Mr. Holmes on the Bean, Mr. Gregory 
 on Sterling, Mr. O’MalJy on Lady Amy, Mr. Kennedy Boyd on 
 Bob, Mr. Killian on Shamrock, Herr Gerlich on Grane, Captain 
 Kawlinson on a bay, Mr. Greenway on Babbler, Mr. Ackworth 
 on a black, Mr. Tom Anderson on - Commissioner, Captain 
 Worlledge on a black, Mr. Barnes on a bay, Mr. Bennie on a 
 bay, Mr. Cartwright on Hurricane, Mr. John Anderson on 
 Bivington, Mr. Dynamite on Paddy, Mr. Sholto on Pygma- 
 lion, Mr. Sandy on Blue Grass, Mr. Basra on Othello, and a 
 few others. 
 
 The course started from the left of Jodhpore Thannah 
 over a hurdle on the high ground and on towards the railway 
 lines, taking in the old mud wall and bank, crossed the 
 station road and came back to the Gurriah Hat Boad over a 
 hurdle and mud wall. After crossing the road a turn to the 
 left brought it into the favourite ‘‘Bund” country, which, 
 extends all the way out to the newly-bricked Tollygunge 
 Lane, which was the turning point. The line of country 
 back was on a parallel with the^andy lane up to the two 
 mud walls which took the round to the other side of the high 
 ground. Tne remainder of the course was almost a straight 
 run home, the last hurdle being placed on the high ground 
 close to the road. The going throughout was very fair. 
 
 Mr. Walker on Malta and tlic Tougall on Jumbo started 
 with the paper at about 7-30, both horses fencing beautifully. 
 After an interval of twelve minutes the field started off at 
 a strong pace over the first hurdle, which was negotiated 
 safely by all. Sterling, the Beau, Pygmalion, Beeswing and 
 Toby led over the wall and bank with others, and Mr. 
 Ackworth close behind. Babbler repeated his old tricks here, 
 and disposed of his rider for a little, but he was remounted 
 and taken round without further accident. The leadinsf 
 horses were going at a very strong pace down the bunds, 
 Sterling got the better of his rider here, and crossed Mr. 
 O’Mally who, in trying to steer clear, came to grief, but 
 
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 beyond a shaking, we are glad to say, nothing serious happeu^ 
 ed. Coming back from the Tollygunge Lane Toby and 
 Beeswing came to the front, a position they maintained 
 alternately till the last corner round which Beeswing obtained 
 the advantage by a clever turn, and eventually finished first 
 by a clear length from Toby, Shamrock third. Sterling fourth^ 
 and Beau fifth. Then came Mr. Ack worth and Herr Gerlich 
 after a long interval. The rest of the field straggled in 
 quietly. During the next five minutes we observed one 
 or two would-be sportsmen missing jumps, which is most 
 unpardonable. 
 
 The unusual heat yesterday morning did not prevent a 
 large number of people from finding their way out to Jodh- 
 pore station to see the last meet of the season, except the 
 Cup Chase which, of course, is only open to a limited number 
 of starters. A few of the leading lights were absent, no 
 doubt saving their horses for next week’s struggle, and the 
 field was therefore not so large as usual. We noticed Mrs. 
 Sanders on Footlights', Mrs. Koutenburg on a black, Mr 
 Killian on Shamrock, Mr. Holmes on the Beau, Mr. Tom 
 Anderson on Commissioner, Mr. Ackworth on a black, Mr* 
 Gregory on Sterling, Mr. Boyd on Bob, Captain Worlledge 
 on a black, Mr. Dusra on Othello, Mr. Edward on Job Trotter, 
 Mr. Cartwright on Hurricane, Herr Gerlick on Grane, and 
 a few others. 
 
 The course started close to the Jodhpore Bail way station 
 by the Gurriah Hat Road over a hurdle on the high ground, 
 a mud wall down below, and a ditch and bank just before 
 crossing the line. Following the Monsoon Road for a 
 little the course inclined to the right over a built up bund and 
 then took a circular sweep down tovvards the Salt Water 
 Lakes with mud walls and hurdles placed at judicious 
 intervals. A new thing in jumps was a tree raised on two 
 bamboo trestles about three feet three inches from the 
 
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 ground, which stopped a good many. Turning homewards 
 there was a very nice double which seemed to have taken 
 the fancy of the Ballygunge peasant, for they collected along- 
 side in hundreds waiting for some fun.” The course from 
 this point lay across the fields to the road, then across a 
 series of ditches, finally finishing with two hurdles close to 
 the railway line at Jodhpore station. 
 
 The paper was carried by Mr. Walker on Malta, and the 
 Tougall on Red Rover, who started a little before 7-30, 
 twelve minutes in advance of the field, who followed the 
 Beau, Sterling and Othello over the first hurdle ; going up 
 the lane to the station all the leaders overshot the paper, 
 which resulted in grief to Othello, who came down over the 
 corner of the small ditch, and gave his rider a nasty fall, 
 which, however, is not so serious as it looked, and we hope to 
 see him to the front again on the Cup Day. Before turning 
 down to the Salt Water Lakes, Mr. Holmes came to grief 
 over a hurdle, but fortunately escaped unhurt, although 
 Shamrock tried him as a carpet before passing him. The 
 leaders all negotiated the log jump without a stoppage, but 
 Grane refused, and several others following his example, 
 some confusion took place. Sterling and Shamrock led 
 alternately for the rest of the way, Shamrock getting the, 
 verdict by half a length, Mr. A ck worth a good bit off was 
 third, followed after a long interval by Commissioner fourth 
 Crane fifth, and Footlights sixth. We congratulate Mr. 
 Euler on his first win, which he thoroughly deserves, having 
 worked up to it with undoubted pluck for the last five years. 
 We saw an unpardonable offence on the part of some of the 
 spectators a short distance from home, where several took up 
 a position on the top of a bank where the horses had to 
 come over. This was quite enough to stop any horses, and 
 we trust it will not be repeated. Favouritism to the Cup 
 seems pretty evenly divided between Beeswing or Sterling 
 Shamrock, and Toby. The last named has all the advautage 
 
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 of a liglit weiglit, \vliich is also ia favour of Steiling 
 and, while either are good enough to win, we should not be 
 surprised to seearesulute finish bring Beeswing in. Sham- 
 rock and Othello have also great claims as well as Captain 
 ■Muir’s selected. 
 
 The Amateur “ Blue Ribbon ” is fixed to be run for to- 
 morrow (Thursday) morning, starting from Jodhpore at 7-15 
 A. M. The entries total a dozen, which is about the average. 
 The race appears to us a very open one, and it is difficult 
 to spot the absolute winner. On public form the issue 
 should be between Toby, Beeswing, Shamrock, and Sterling. 
 Toby and Sterling have a great, pull in the weights but we 
 shall not be at all surprised to see Beeswing or Shamrock 
 returned the winner, although the latter has been a little 
 “off” for the last three days. Pygmalion has been doing 
 good work on the race course, and if he is held straight he 
 should not be far off. Commissioner, Blackstone, Black 
 Prince, and Footlights will go straight, but lack pace. 
 Cocktail is a good one, and will be sent along, but the going 
 may not suit her while Crane is not quite reliable at her 
 jumps. Hurricane will not likely start as his owner is 
 absent. Bar accidents our faith is pinned on Beeswing 
 and Toby, the latter for choice on account of his light 
 weight. 
 
 We have been round the course which is as carefully 
 selected as any we have seen. The jumps are fair without 
 being “ trappy,” and the going is very fair throughout, a 
 trifle hard perhaps in a few places, but this could not be 
 avoided. Without wishing to say too much we may add that 
 it takes in bits of two or three old courses, and to prevent 
 any possible mistake the white paper will be well mixed 
 with red and blue, and is to be carried on Malta and Red 
 Rover by Messrs. Walker and the Tougall. A competent 
 judge will be appointed on the ground, and altogether tho 
 
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 arrangements are most complete. We hope to see a close 
 and interesting finish for the most sporting race of the 
 season. 
 
 The result for the Cup is disputed, the decision lying 
 between Cocktail and Commisioner. With the Cup the 
 season is now a thing of the past. Though the season was 
 late of starting there have been no less than twelve meets, 
 and the average number of starters shows that paperchas- 
 ing is in no danger of dying out in Calcutta just yet. A 
 few new riders have come to the front, but the class of 
 horses are not quite so good as they used to be, probably 
 owing, not to the depreciation in horse flesh, but to the 
 vagaries of the fickle rupee. The gallery yesterday morning 
 was quite as large as we have ever seen it. The road was 
 crowded with vehicles of every description from four-in-hand 
 teams to single horse ticca gharries. 
 
 The following is a list of the starters ; — 
 
 Mrs. Sanders’ 
 
 1 .. 
 
 . . . Footlights. 
 
 Lord W. Beresford’s 
 
 • • * 
 
 ... Tortoise. 
 
 Mr. Ackworth’s 
 
 
 . . . Blachstone. 
 
 „ Anderson’s 
 
 
 . . . Commissioner^ 
 
 „ Apostolides’ 
 
 . . . 
 
 . . . Coeldail. 
 
 „ Douglas’ 
 
 
 ... Fygmalion, 
 
 „ Euler’s 
 
 . . . 
 
 ... SlLamroch. 
 
 „ Gerlick’s 
 
 . . . 
 
 ... Crane. 
 
 „ Gregory’s 
 
 . . . 
 
 . . . Sterling. 
 
 „ Orrell’s 
 
 ... 
 
 ... Toby. 
 
 „ Petrie’s 
 
 ... 
 
 . . . Beeswing. 
 
 Capt. Worlledge’s 
 
 ... 
 
 ... BlachPrince'. 
 
 The course started with a hurdle on the high ground on 
 theleft of Jodhpore Thannah and wound round by the railway 
 line over the mud wall and bank across the Station Road to 
 another mud wall in front of a ditch, then over a hurdle to 
 the Gurriah Hat Road, Turning to the left over two mud 
 
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 walls it took a straight cut towards the Bunds,” but turned 
 again sharp to the left through a village and wound out by 
 the Tollygunge Garden, coming back over the high ground, 
 ■where three ditches were crossed, then over two of the 
 “Bund” jumps and back over the high ground to the right 
 of the tank down the low ground to the Gurriah Hat Road 
 opposite the station,, and finally finished over a hurdle close 
 to the start. The going was fairly good throughout, 
 although the dust greatly interfered with the riders 
 in following the paper, and they were all very much de- 
 pendent on the eyesight of the leaders. Mr. J. R. Thomas 
 kindly officiated as Judge with the help of Mr. Walker. 
 
 Punctually at 7-15 the paper was started by Messrs. 
 Walker and the Tougall, mounted on Malta and Red Rover. 
 Both horses fenced splendidly. With regard to some 
 remarks made that the scarcity of paper accounted for the 
 horses missing the course. We are asked to state that such 
 ■was not the case as the scent was laid plentifully and with 
 extra care. 
 
 Twelve minutes’ grace having been granted Mr. 
 Thomas despatched them precisely at 7-27 to a perfect start. 
 Shamrock gave the gallery a treat in jumping the first two 
 mud walls in grand style followed by Toby and Sterling. A 
 big “ lep ” by Pygmalion very nearly put Mr. Douglas 
 out of the chase^ but he found his way back into the pigskin 
 in time to negotiate the second one. Crossing the Gurriah 
 Hat Road the leaders were unchanged. Shamrock and Toby 
 alternately leading at a strong pace, with Sterling and 
 Tortoise close behind. After passing through the village lane 
 to the left the leaders lost the paper and galloped on, pick- 
 ing it up further on in the wrong place, and raced home 
 under a wrong impression. Shamrock was the first to come 
 in sight, followed by Tortoise and Toby who passed him in 
 turn before getting to the last hurdle, Tortoise was under 
 
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 tLe ^Yllip most of tlie way back and came in fii'st past tbo 
 post by a head in front of Toby, who was half a length in 
 front of Shamrock. Then came poor Sterling who jumped 
 the last hurdle on three legs having slipped his stifle joint 
 shortly before. Pygmalion brought up the rear of the first 
 division. 
 
 After a considerable interval Cocktail appeared followed 
 by Commissioner and Beeswing. It appears that Cocktail 
 also missed a portion of the course, and if this turns out to 
 be the case Commissioner will, in all probability, get the 
 Cup. The matter is, however, not quite settled. The last 
 of the field came in after Beeswing in the following order : — 
 Blackstone, Footlights, Blackprince and Grane. We much 
 regret to add that poor Sterling fell down and died while 
 being led away, and Mr. Gregory has our sincere sympathy. 
 
 This brings the season to an end, and the gentle Bally- 
 gunge peasant will have peace for the next nine months to 
 come. No riderless horses or mud bespattered sportsmen to 
 disturb him in his rural pursuits, and make him wonder at 
 the eccentricities of the saheh log. We might add no more 
 backsheesh for spoiling his already over-plucked pea fields^ 
 but we will leave that to next year. 
 
 A meeting was held at the Old Race Stand on Saturday 
 morning at 7 A.M. to discuss the question as to who was 
 entitled to the Cup. Among those present were Lord 
 William Berestord, Messrs. Walker. Petrie, Apostolides, 
 Douglas, Currie, Sinclair, Orrell, Ackworth, McLeod, 
 Gregory, Thompson, and a few others. 
 
 The different reports having been fully discussed it 
 was found that Mr. T. S. Anderson on Commissioner was 
 the only starter who completed the course, and it was 
 unanimously agreed that he was fairly entitled to the Cup, 
 a decision which will, no doubt, meet with the approval of 
 the entire paperchasing community. 
 
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 It is universally acknowledged that the papercliases this 
 seasen have been an unqualified success and the warmest 
 thanks of the sporting fraternity are due to Messrs. McLeod 
 and Walker for their untiring efforts in bringing about this 
 result 
 
 1887 - 88 . 
 
 Judging by the large number of people who found their 
 way to Jodhpore Thannah yesterday morning, it is clear the 
 paperchases are going to be as popular as ever; and indeed 
 more so, for the interest has no doubt been considerably 
 enhanced by the offer of a Cup to be given by a sporting 
 paperchaser in terms which appeared in Thursday’s paper. 
 No names are disclosed, but we are allowed to say the donor, 
 is a “Burra Saheb” which ought to encourge other Burra 
 Sahebs to allow their assistants to join in the healthy 
 amusement. A careful record of the first six past the flag 
 is being kept by one of the hares, and any one objecting to 
 the placing, as it appears in this paper, the day following the 
 chase, should lodge objections and reason forthwith, and 
 liave any possible errors rectified. The new railway has 
 sent us further away, but we are still safe to have our favourite 
 cold weather amusement for some years to come. 
 
 The course yesterday morning was by no means a dififi- 
 cult one to get over, and the large percentage of falls must 
 be put down to the horses being new to the work. No one 
 was much damaged, we are glad to say. The meet started 
 to the left of Jodhpore Thannah over a hurdle on the hifyh 
 ground turned round to the right over a second hurdle and 
 mud wall towards the station road acro.ss the railway, and 
 through the village out into the open, where hurdles and 
 mud walls were encountered at short intervals until the screw 
 pine ditches near the Monsoon Road were reached, where 
 some very nice jumps were prepared. The course then 
 turned homewards and finished close to the railway line. 
 
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 The paper was started by Messrs. Walker and the 
 Tongall on Malta and Jack. Ballygimge Jim (who will be 
 sadly missed in the front ranks if he elects to stand down), 
 kept time and sent them away in line. We cannot give the 
 names of all the riders, but were glad to notice the follow- 
 ing : — Mrs. Sanders on Footlights, Mr. Alston on the Major, 
 the Prophet on Red Rover, Duggie on Pygmalion, Boojum 
 on Crusader, the Ex-Deputy on Sir Launcelot, Mr. Maxwell 
 on Gameboy, the Old Man on a Young ’Un, Dr. Edwards 
 on .^ig Zag, Mr. Butler on Toby, Jaggerit on Blackberry, 
 Mr. Verschoyle on his new purchase, Mr. Ackworth on Black- 
 stone, Mr. Rivers on Magpie, Mr. St. Leger on Crinolette, 
 Mr. Rose on a pony, Captain Turner on a polo tat, Killian 
 on Shamrock, Tom Anderson on a grey, Mr. Eden on a 
 bay, Mr. Sniktaw on Contrariety, Captain Rawlinson on a 
 bay, Mr. Harold on Pippin, and Dr. Babtie on a C. B. 
 
 The first horses to show in front were the Old Rover 
 and Zig Zag with Pygmalion and the Major close up, 
 which position was little changed for the first half of the 
 course. Mr. Alston lost some ground at the screw pines which 
 he was unable to make up. Coming homewards Pygmalion 
 got tired of carrying Duggie, and rolled over to'get rid of him, 
 which let in Toby and Zig Zag, the former taking the lead 
 as they came in sight hard pressed by Red Rover, with Zig 
 Zag and Shamrock following. Mr. Butler forced Toby too 
 bard at the last hurdle; the horse, not being able to collect 
 himself, came down with his rider who fell heavily, but was 
 eventually able to walk to his tum-tum, and is now all right, 
 we are glad to say. This let Red Rover in past the flags 
 first, with Shamrock not far off second, Blackstone third, 
 Zig Zag fourth, Crusader fifth, and Blackberry sixth. 
 
 The chase on the whole was a most enjoyable one, 
 and the hearts of the riders must have rejoiced at the large 
 gathering of the fair sex who found their way to tlie finish 
 over wire fences, ditches, &c., in a truly sporting spirit. 
 
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 Two incidents of tlie chase are well worth mentioning aji 
 showing pluck and determination in getting home among 
 the leaders. One was Mr. Ack worth’s coming half the 
 journey with only one stirrup, and the other was the smart 
 way in which Dr. Edwards remounted and came in after 
 rolling in a pea field close to the finish. Better luck to 
 them next time. 
 
 The gallery at yesterday morning’s chase reminded us 
 more of a Cup Day than an ordinary meet, and the sporting 
 way in which the ladies (including the Belvedere party) 
 trudged through ploughed fields and rough ground to be 
 present at the finish was really refreshing to witness. 
 Before going any further I must correct the record of the 
 first six in last week’s chase which should have been — First 
 Mr. Prophit on Red Rover, second Mr. Euler on Shamrock, 
 third Mr. Forsyth on King, fourth Dr. Edwards on Zig Zag, 
 fifth Mr. Cartwright, and sixth Mr. Millett on Blackberry. 
 I would strongly urge gentlemen riding in the chases not 
 to join in on the way and ride up for a place. It leads to 
 endless confusion, and is unsportmanlike to put it mildly. 
 
 The course was a long one, and consequently the pace 
 was not fast. It started about a quarter of a mile beyond 
 the Jodhpore Railway Station, then turned to the right 
 into the open country out towards the Salt Water Lakes, and 
 then across the open to the left and back to the Monsoon 
 Road and home by the screw pine ditches, finishing on the 
 low ground close to the railway. The going throughout was 
 excellent, and the few spills recorded show that the horses 
 are already beginning to know and like the game. 
 
 The usual Hares — Messrs. Walker on Malta and the 
 Tougall on Jack — started at the appointed hour and laid a 
 free scent from start to finish disturbing neither mud nor tim- 
 ber. Ballygunge Jim again wielded the imaginary flag and let 
 the impatient field go after allowing the hares ten minutes 
 
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 start. I do not pretend to be able to record all tlie names 
 but the following represent the bulk of the s.tarters : — Mrs, 
 Sanders on Footlights, Mrs. Murray on Peggy, Mrs. Cautley 
 on Jack, Miss Atkinson on a black pony. Miss. Smith 
 on Benjamin, Mr. Alston on the Major, Duggie on Zig 
 Zag, the Ex-Deputy on Sir Launcelot, Dr. Edwards 
 on Brenda, Boojum on Crusader, Mr. Verschoyle on a 
 brown, Mr. Ackworth on Blackstone, Mr. Rivers on 
 Magpie, Mr. St. Leger on Crinolette, Captain Turner on a 
 pony, Mr. Sniktaw on Contrariety, Captain Rawlinson on 
 his new mare, Mr. Anderson on Commissioner, the Old 
 Man on a Young ’Un, Mr. Eden on a bay, Mr. Dangerfield 
 on Buck, Mr. Butler on Badminton* (late Toby), Mr. Murray 
 on Maud, Mr. B on a grey. Captain Hunt on a black. Captain 
 Garland on a C. B., Mr. Showers on a brown. Dr. Clark on 
 a bay, Mr. Barnes on a bay, Mr. Kidston on a pony, Mr. 
 Evans Lombe on a C. B,, and a good many others who must 
 forgive me for not remembering their names. 
 
 A good dozen cleared the first hurdle, but the first mud 
 wall stopped a few, the Major among the number ; Bad- 
 minton, Sir Launcelot, Buck and Zig Zig got well away, 
 but the next hurdle did for the Ex-Deputy, who luid to 
 trudge the rest of the journey on foot. Maud crept up into 
 the front rank, coming across to the Monsoon Road, where 
 Duggie found a soft spot, and parted company with his 
 mount. The screw pine jump did for Mr. Kidston, 
 who was riding gallantly on a little pony; but, we are behind 
 the leaders who are putting on the pace as they spot the 
 gallery in the distance ; Mr. Murray was first over the last 
 mud wall, but taking rather a wide turn let up Buck and 
 Badminton these racing home in good form. Buck was 
 quickest over the last hurdle, and passed the flag first, fully 
 half a length in front of Maud, who just beat Badminton by 
 a head for second place. Contrariety fourth, Blackstone 
 fifth, and Crinolette sixth. The remainder of the field came 
 
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 in at intervals evidently much pleased with the morning's 
 ride, and so ended the second chase. The names of the first 
 six are now read out immediately after the chase, and no 
 objection holds unless proved and rectified on the spot. 
 
 There was not a very large turnout yesterday morning 
 to witness the third meet, neither did the starters muster so 
 strong, but it was a most enjoyable paperchase all the same. 
 It is pleasant to record a lady’s name in the first half dozen 
 this week, and should Mrs. Murray come in for the Cup 
 presented by our sporting friend, Ballygunge would re-echo 
 the cheers accorded to Mrs. Cook when she landed 
 “ Champion,” a winner of the Cup in 1882. 
 
 The course started a little this side of Jodhpore Thannah, 
 over a hurdle and green bank out into the open where last 
 week’s chase finished, then on to the screw pine jumps 
 across the Monsoon Koad and away out by the Salt Water 
 Lakes, returning home through the village by the Jodhpore 
 railway station and finishing in the open ground by the 
 Station’^Road. The going was again all that could be desired, 
 and we only heard a rumour of one spill, at least we were 
 told one man was seen astride a mud wall scratching his 
 head. 
 
 Shortly after the appointed time Messrs. Walker and 
 the Tougall on Malta and Jack started with the bags, and, 
 ten minutes later the field were allowed to follow. I think 
 the following list of starters is about correct : — Mrs. Sanders 
 on Footlights, Mrs. Murray on Maud, Mrs. Norman on 
 Brenda, Dr. Edward on Mustella, Mr. Butler on Badminton, 
 Captain Burn on a bay. Captain Rawlinson on Duchess, Mr. 
 Kingsley on Lady Bird, Jemmie on Bob, Mr. Cooper on a 
 bay, Mr. St. Leger on Crinolette, Mr. Dangerfield on Buck 
 the Ex-Deputy on Sir Launcelot, Dr. Clark on a bay, Mr. 
 Eden on a bay, Mr. Kidston on a pony, Mr. Petrie on Scots 
 Grey, Mr. Cowie on a bay, Mr. Parsons on a brown, Captain 
 
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 Hunt on a brown, Mr. Dunne, Jr. on a bay, Mr. Ackworth 
 on Blackstone, and perhaps one or two more. Mustella, 
 Badminton, and Buck took up the running after getting 
 over the first hurdle, and continued to lead alternately 
 until the open was reached, where Buck lost the scent and 
 was out of it. Captain Burn now came up and joined the 
 leaders, and the pace, after turning for home, increased 
 visibly. Mustella was over the last mud wall first, but 
 taking a wide turn at the corner let up Badminton and 
 Captain Burn. The former came past the flag comfortably 
 first, two lengths in front of Captain Burn second, with 
 Mustella a neck behind third, then after a short interval 
 Mr. Ackworth came in fourth, closely followed by Ladybird 
 fifth, with Mrs. Murray not far off sixth. Duchess was 
 seventh, Crinolette eighth, Mr. Dunne ninth, Buck tenth, 
 and Captain Hunt eleventh. 
 
 It was like the good old times to see a meet at 
 Juggernath Car, and no doubt its being nearer attracted the 
 large gallery. The field was also larger than last week's 
 and I regret to add that spills were again in the ascendant. 
 This was not, however, due to any extra stiffness in the 
 jumps, but in many cases to some thoughtless riding. 
 
 It was generally known throughout the paperchasing 
 community that the course this week, unlike those of pre- 
 vious chases this season was not a galloping one, and 
 starters w'ere cautioned to have their horses well in hand 
 throughont, which caution was regarded by the majority, 
 and a prettier sight than the field crossing from the gates 
 on the sandy lane to the high ground opposite with the 
 horses will in hand, would be difficult to find. The 
 course started on the Gurriah Hat Road at Juggernath Car, 
 leaving the road a couple of hunderd yards lower down 
 where the first hurdle was placed in a field to the right ; 
 then wound round through the jungle towards the Red 
 
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 Road, wliich was crossed by the “Duke of Counanght s 
 double.” Winding round to the right on a parallel line with 
 the new railway it came out on the lane leading up to the 
 level crossing, and came along the other side. It then 
 wound up to the right and came out at the old gates on the 
 sandy lane, crossed over to the high ground, and wound back 
 to the finish on the low ground by the sandy lane leading up 
 from Jodhpore Thannah. The going was good throughout, and 
 many of the old paperchasers expressed themselves well pleas- 
 ed with the course. It was a fair hunting course, without 
 being in any way trappy and on the whole easy to negotiate. 
 
 The hares of the day, viz.^ the Old Man on Bedouin and 
 the Tougall on Jack, started with the bags shortly after the 
 appointed hour, and after the usual time allowance were 
 followed by a goodly field, among whom we noticed Mrs. 
 Murray on Maud, Mrs. Blisset on Grane, the Prophet on 
 Red Rover, Captain Burn on Diamond, Mr. Alston on Blazes, 
 Mr. Butler on Badminton, Dr. Edwards on Pearl, Herr Gerlich 
 on a bay, Mr. Walker on Malta, Captain Gordon on a new 
 one, Mr. Dixon on Lola, Captain Rawlinson on Duchess, Mr. 
 St. Leger on Crinolette, Mr. Goward on Job Trotter, Mr. 
 Henry on a bay, Mr. Anderson on Commissioner, Indigo Billy 
 on Molly, Mr. Cowie on a C.B., Mr. Cartwright on Bourbon^ 
 Mr.Kidston on a pony, Mr. Dangerfield on Buck, Mr. Saunders 
 on Charlie, Mr. Boyd on Bob and several others. 
 
 The leaders negotiated the first hurdle in good style, but a 
 refusal in the tail end kept the bulk of the slower ones at the 
 first hurdle for some time ; Pearl came down early in the race 
 over a small blind ditch, but his rider was equal to the emer- 
 gency, and nipped up again minus a boot. Crossing the 
 Red Road Blazes, Diamond, Buck, and Badminton were 
 well in front with Red Rover, Lola and Crinolette, not far off. 
 There was little alteration in this order throughout, one or 
 other of the horses named leading in turn, and all fencing 
 beautifully. The pace up to near the end was moderate, 
 
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 lull the buzz of the gallery, attracting the attention of ths 
 riders, was the signal for putting on the pace, and Diamond, 
 Buck and Blazes came round the last corner at a cracker^ 
 The two first named took a wide turn, and were practically 
 knocked outj and although Buck’s rider tried to come in again 
 it only led to his crossing in front of Blazes, the result being 
 a fall to both. Fortunately neither was hurt, but it might 
 easily have been otherwise. The jumble let in Badminton 
 and Pearl, who finished first and second in the order named, 
 Lola third. Captain Gordon fourth, Red Rover fifth, and 
 Crinolctte sixth. 
 
 On New Year’s day the sporting community of Barrack- 
 pore turned out at 7 o’clock for a paperchase, the first that 
 has taken place here for upwards of three years. The 
 following members assembled near the Club House : — 
 The Examiner on Hector, Chawbs on the Begum, a 
 Calcutta visitor on an iron grey, John D. on Ginger, 
 the Policewalla on a fiery Arab, the Silent One on 
 Vivid, the Serampore Masher on a dark bay, the" Nobb 
 Garrison Captain on his tat, Gubbins on a chestnut. Ginger 
 on Alice, and Brownie on Robin. The start took place at - 
 half past seven punctually across the Artillery Riding 
 School jumps, past the elephant lines, and along a bye road 
 across’ the railway; the pace was tremendous not to say dan- 
 gerous. Brownie, who had laid the paper on the previous 
 evening led the way, closely followed by the Nightingale, 
 John D. Chawbs, and the Serampore Masher. Turning 
 off to the right the paper lay over several awkward jumps 
 in a close cultivated country where few followed correctly 
 owing to the natives having taken up the paper. Across 
 some rough open ground nearly the same order was main- 
 tained, the Begum apparently taking Chawbs for a gallop 
 according to her own fancy, jumps of all shorts were mani- 
 pulated as also were falls and scrambles. A broad water 
 
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 jump put the Silent One hors de combat, while a bank and 
 ditch proved fatal to. the Calcutta visitor who trudged home 
 the remainder of the way. A long gallop down a grassy lane 
 then followed, Brownie Chawbs, John D. and the Seram- 
 pore Masher heading the string. A slope proved too much 
 for the Begum, who crossed her fore legs, bringing Chawbs a 
 tremendons cropper. The paper then led over two small 
 jumps across the railway and along the Station Road, 
 through a Bazaar, and finished over a couple of ditches near 
 the Cricket Ground, Robin and Serampore Masher close 
 together, John D. well up third. A chota hazri was provided 
 on the Cricket Ground by David and Jonathan, where 
 several ladies were assembled anxiously awaiting the safe 
 arrival of the sportsmen. 
 
 The time taken from start to finish was 18 min. 5J sec. 
 by Benson’s chronometer. Two ladies deserve special 
 praise for riding from start to finish without a check, and it 
 is to be hoped that on the next occasion still more will find 
 their way to the meet. 
 
 The fifth chase of the season met at Jodhpore Thannah 
 yesterday morning. These was a large turn out of specta- 
 tors, and a goodl}’’ number of starters, indeed considerably 
 more “ starters ” than ^‘finishers.” The second mud bank 
 seems to have been too much for some of the horses, and the 
 number of refusals was a caution. Only two cleared it at 
 the first go off, and I am told some twenty horses were hung 
 up for a considerable time, causing endless amusement to the 
 onlookers. I noticed a paragraph in Monday’s paper in 
 which a correspondent comments on my criticism of the 
 accident in last chase. I have read over my remarks carefully, 
 and cannot find any allusion to “foul riding,” or even “ reck- 
 less riding.” The former term is quite foreign to Calcutta 
 paperchasers, and its introduction quite unnecessary. I am 
 quite sure Mr. Dangerfield never thought anything beyond 
 
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 51 friendly caution was meant by my remarks ; and if he will 
 look over accounts of former chases he will find that a good 
 many of us came in for equally severe criticism in our day. 
 
 The course was a trifle longer than usual, and some of 
 the jumps more formidable ; notably the second mud wall 
 which was built after the rains, and has settled down 
 into a good substantial “lep.” The start was to the left 
 of Jodhpore Thannah, across to the railway line and over the 
 Station Road, then along the Gurriah Hat Road for a little 
 down to the right through the Tollygunge Gardens, coming 
 back through the villages and finishing on the low ground 
 opposite the Station Road. The going was a little heavy 
 throughout, but this is a fault which will very soon rectify 
 itself. 
 
 The paper was laid by Messrs. Walker and the Tougall 
 on Malta and Jack, Ballygunge Jim officiating as starter. 
 Among the field were Mrs. Murray on Maud, Mrs. Sanders on 
 Footlights, Mrs. Blisset on Grane, Dr. Edwards on Rufus, Herr 
 Gerlich on a bay, the Ex-Deputy on Sir Launcelot, Mr. 
 Butler on Badminton, Mr. Yerschoyle on his New One, 
 Mr. Prophit on Red Rover, Lord William Beresford on 
 Diamond, Mr. St. Leger on Crinolette, Colonel Pole Carew on 
 a bay, Mr. Alston on his black mare, Mr. Cartwright on Bour- 
 bon, Mr. Cowie on Tinker, Captain Gordon on Hot Coffee, 
 Major Glancey on a bay, Mr. Parsons on Atlay, Dr. Clark on 
 a bay. Captain Gore on a bay, Mr. Kingsley on Ladybird, 
 Mr. Finucane on a bay, Mr. Dunne on Ladybird, Captain 
 Rawlinson on Duchess, Mr. Kidston on a pony, Mr. Goward 
 on Job Trotter, and a few more. 
 
 At the call of time Rufus and Badminton went away 
 with the lead, and matters went well up to the first mud 
 wall, where Major Glancey came to grief. The second mud 
 wall was negotiated by Rufus and Badminton in good style# 
 but the remainder of the field were hung up for a consider- 
 able time, two ponies eventually showing the way. The two 
 
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 leading horses were fully 300 yards in front of anything else^ 
 and making their own pace came in as they liked, Badmin- 
 ton beating Rufus for first honours close to the winning flags. 
 After a considerable interval Mr. Verschoyle and Mr. Prophit 
 followed in the order named with Mr. Dunne and Mr. St. 
 Leger a long way behind, fifth and sixth. 
 
 The season is wearing on, and yesterday morning wut- 
 nessed the sixth meet. A large number of people found 
 their way out to the starting place, a little beyond Jodhpore, 
 opposite the Station Road. The field was not a very large 
 one, however, but the few who started had a most enjoyable 
 ride. The course was considerably shorter than usual, the 
 time occupied being only 8J minutes. It ran from the low 
 ground opposite the Jodhpore Station Road, starting with 
 a low hurdle, followed the path by the tank into the open 
 over a mud wall, and then took a turn to the left over a bush 
 fence with a ditch on the near side. Turning again to the 
 right it led straight out to the Tollygunge Lane, w^here it 
 turned round through some thick jungle, coming out again 
 on the low ground along the gardens, back to the Gurriah 
 Hat Road, and round by the station to the low ground by 
 the bamboos, on the opposite side of the road from the start, 
 where the flags were placed. The going, though a trifle 
 uneven, was better than that of last week, and the number 
 of spills were trifling. 
 
 The paper was carried by the Old Man on Bedouin and 
 Tougall on Jack, who started at 7-80 followed by the field 
 ten minutes later. The following were among the starters : — 
 Mrs. Murray on Maud, Mrs. Blissett on Grane, Mr. St. Leger 
 on Crinolette, Mr. Alston on the Major, Mr. Butler on Bad- 
 minton, Mr. Ackworth on Blackstone, Mr. Prophit on Red 
 Rover, Duggie on Retreat, Mr. Petrie on Footlights, Mr. 
 O’Malley on Bourbon, Mr. Goward on Job Trotter, Mr. 
 Verschoyle on a brown, Dr. Edwards on Somersault, Mr. 
 
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 Parsons on Atlay, Mr. Kingsley on Ladybird, Mr. Henry on 
 a bay, Mr. Cartwright on Hurricane, the Ex-Deputy on Sir 
 Launcelot, Mr. Anderson on Commissioner, Mr. Barnes on 
 Mustella, Mr. Kidston on a pony, Mr. Euler on Shamrock, 
 Captain Burn, Mr. Merewether on a pony, and a few more. 
 
 The leading division got over the first hurdle in good 
 style, and went on their way at a merry pace, Red 
 Rover, Badminton, Somersault, and Blackstone showing 
 well in front. Meantime Ballygunge Jim was helping some 
 of the tail end to get over, the several obstacles by 
 loud shouts and gesticulations. Even these strong measures 
 were insufficient to persuade some of the horses to go on, 
 at all events with their riders, some of whom were left be- 
 hind to examine the nature of the ground. The leaders 
 were now well on to the Tollygunge Lane, where Red Rover 
 and Blackstone lost a lot of ground through overshooting 
 the paper. Badminton was at the head of affairs coming 
 back, and though pressed by Red Rover at the finish, won 
 all out by a length from Red Rover, Blackstone third. Somer- 
 sault fourth. Footlights, fifth, and Bourbon sixth, then came 
 Job Trotter, the Major, Mr. Verschoyle, and Mr. Murray. 
 
 I have not made up the figures for the “ Average 
 Cup,” but a glance at the records shows Mr. Butler first, 
 with Mr. Prophit second, and Mr. Ackworth third, and 
 unless something unforeseen happens to Badminton or 
 his owner, his chance is very rosy indeed. 
 
 No doubt yesterday being a close holiday accounted 
 for the unusually large turnout of spectators who found 
 their way to the start for the seventh meet of the season 
 at Dacuria Thannah. Lord Williarii Beresford brought 
 down a party from Government House on his coach, and 
 there were carriages of every description full of people 
 dov/n to the humble but useful ticca gharry. The num- 
 ber of starters was far above the average, and as few came 
 
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 to grief, I presume the ride was a pleasant one to most 
 of them. The course was perhaps the longest we have 
 had this season, being well over three miles with about 
 22 jumps placed at judicious intervals. It ran from the 
 low ground to the left of Dacuria Thannah, where the first 
 hurdle was placed, through the jungle over a second 
 hurdle and down by the railway towards Jodhpore. 
 Three mud walls had to be negotiated before appearing 
 in the open at Jodhpore Thannah, where the course turn- 
 ed sharp to the left towards the railway, over another 
 mud wall and then round by the tank to the two 
 favourite ditch and bank jumps. Winding round to the 
 right along the Station Road it crossed the Gurriah Hat 
 Road, and went along the low ground where last week's 
 chase started over a hurdle, then turning sharp to the left 
 over a mud Wall with a considerable drop. Following the 
 lane it reversed last week’s course out to the Tollygunge 
 Lane and back to the bush fence from which point it went 
 straight across to the sandy lane entering the jungle through 
 the old gates. Some pretty hunting ground was then passed 
 through, the finish eventually appearing in an open field close 
 to the start on the opposite side of the road. The going 
 throughout was excellent, and to those who overshot the 
 paper I would mildly suggest : — 
 
 “ Ask for them and see you get’em 
 Solomon’s spectacles are the best.” 
 
 The hares of the day were the Tougall and Mr. Alston 
 mounted respectively on Diamond and Hadji. I am sorry 
 I cannot remember all the starters, but the following were 
 all there : — Mrs. Sanders on Footlights, Mrs. Murray on 
 Peggy, Mr. St. Leger on Crinolette, Mr. Flowers on a bay. 
 Captain Burn on Nellie, Mr. John Anderson on the Sinner, 
 the Old Man on Blazes, Mr. Ackworth on Blackstcne, Dr. 
 Edwards on Hurricane, Mr. Rawlinson on a bay, Mr. 
 
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 Goward on Job Trotter, Mr. Butler on Badminton, the 
 Prophet on Red Rover, the Ex-Deputy on Sir Launcelot, 
 Mr. Petrie on Scots Grey, Captain Rawlinson on Duchess, 
 Mr. Tom Anderson on Great Scot, Duggie on a chestnut, Mr. 
 Murray on Maud, Dr. Clarke on Somersault, Mr. Rivers on 
 the Gift, Herr Gerlich on Grane, Mr. Barnes on Mustella, 
 Mr. Euler on the Buzzard, Mr. Ellis on Pippin, Mr. Boyd on 
 Robert, Mr. Lombe on a grey, and Mr. Mead on a bay. 
 
 Ballygunge Jim gave the word after allowing the hares 
 the usual 10 minutes, and away went a goodly dozen, 
 clearing the first hurdle in line. The heavy jungle 
 forced them into India file, which was maintained until 
 they appeared at Jodhpore, Dr. Edwards leading them 
 at a good pace on Hurricane till they were over the two big 
 jumps by the railway, where Red Rover and Badminton took 
 up the running followed by Blackstone, Maud, and Crinolette. 
 This order was kept with little change all the way out the 
 Tollygunge Lane and back to the bush fence, where Butler and 
 Prophit lost the scent and raced to an imaginary finish on a 
 course of their own. Mr. Verschoyle attended by Blackstone 
 now took up the running, and came in first and second in 
 the order named. After a considerable interval Mr. Flower 
 found his way in third, with Rawlinson fourth, Job Trotter 
 fifth, and Maud sixth, 
 
 I annex the result of the first seven chases, which 
 may interest competitors in the ‘‘ Average Cup.’' 
 
 Is^ Chase . — 1 Prophit on Red Rover, 2 Euler on Sham- 
 rock, 3 Forsyth on Little King, 4 Dr. Edwards on Pearl 5^ 
 Cartwright on Crusarder 6. Millett on Blackberry. 
 
 ^nd Chase . — Dangerfield on Buck, 2 Murray on Maud, 
 3, Butler on Badminton 4, Watkins on Contrariety, 5 
 Ackworth on Blackstone 6, St. Leger on Crinolette. 
 
 3rc2 Chase . — 1 Butler on Badminton, 2 Burn on Diamond 
 3, Edwards on Mustella 4, Ackworth on Blackstone, 5 Kings- 
 ley on Ladybird, 6 Mrs. Murray on Maud, 
 
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 Chase . — 1 Butler on Badminton, 2 Dr. Edwards on 
 . Pearl, 3 Dixon on Lola, 4 Gordon on Hot Coffee, 5 Prophit on 
 Bed Rover, 6 St. Leger on Crinolette. 
 
 hth Chase . — 1 Butler on Badminton, 2 Dr. Edwards on 
 Rufus, 3 Verschoyle on the Snob, 4 Prophit on Red Rover, 
 5 Dunne on Ladybird, 6 St. Leger on Crinolette. 
 
 Q>th Chase . — 1 Butler on Badminton, 2 Prophit on Red 
 Rover, 3 Ackworth on Blackstone, 4 Douglas on Retreat, 5 
 Petrie on Footlights, 6 O’Malley on Bourbon. 
 
 1th Chase.—l Verschoyle, 2 Ackworth on Blackstone, 3 
 Flower on a bay, 4 Rawlinson on a bay, 5 Goward on Job 
 Trotter, 6 Murray on Maud. 
 
 The attendance at the eigth meet yesterday morning 
 was rather meagre, although the number of starters was 
 quite up to the average. No doubt the Fancy Dress Ball of 
 the previous evening had a great deal to do with the scant 
 gallery. The morning was crisp, and those who did manage 
 to get up had an enjoyable ride. 
 
 The course though not quite so long as last week’s, was 
 a very good one. It started from last week’s finish over the 
 usual hurdle and turned into the jungle at once, taking in a 
 mud wall built up since last chase. The exit to the old 
 gates was altered, and after crossing the sandy lane it went 
 out towards the Tollygunge Lane by the new brick-field 
 and returned by the Tollygunge Gardens, winding in and 
 out through some close jungle and round sharp corners, 
 eventually finishing in the open space behind the Jodhpore 
 Station Road. The rain had softened the ground very 
 considerably which made the going good, and the few who 
 came to grief had nothing much to complain of. 
 
 Messrs. Anderson and Walker carried the paper on 
 Great Scot and Malta, and Ballygunge Jim again acted as 
 starter. The following in a list of starters : — 
 
 Mrs. Murray on Peg, Messrs. Blisett on Grane, Mrs. 
 Sanders on Cleopatra, Mr. Alston on the Major, Mr. J. 
 
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 Anderson on the Sinner, Mr. Sheriff on Bourbon, Dr. Clarko 
 on Somersault, Herr Gerlich on a cliestnut, Mr. Goward on 
 Job Trotter, Mr. St. Leger on Crinolette, Dr. Edwards on 
 Footlights, Mr. Prophit on Red Rover, Mr. Butler on Bad- 
 minton, Captain Henderson on a bay, the Tougall on 
 Diamond, Mr. Ackworth on the Snob, Mr. Euler on Sham- 
 rock, Captain Burn on a brown. Captain Bird wood on a 
 pony, Mr. Ross on Lady Gertrude, Mr, Grant on a chestnut 
 pony, and a few more. 
 
 Badminton and Red Rover took up the running at the 
 call of time followed by Footlights, Captain Henderson, and 
 Blackstone, which order was maintained with little altera- 
 tion till they came out at the old gates on the sandy lane where 
 the leaders hesitated, and Blackstone, Captain Henderson 
 and Diamond took up the running out to the Tollygunge 
 Lane. Badminton came on here again and turned home- 
 wards with a good lead from Captain Henderson, Blackstone 
 and Diamond, Red Rover lying close behind. A sharp turn 
 threw two of the leaders out a bit and Blackstone led the 
 field along at a merry rattle until the close country was 
 reached, where he came to temporary grief by colliding with 
 a tree and dislodging his rider, who, however, was not long in 
 getting on again. On getting into the open again Bad- 
 minton nipping round a sharp corner resumed the lead, 
 which he kept to the finish, Red Rover second. Diamond 
 third, Footlights fourth, Mr. Ackworth fifth, and Captain 
 Henderson sixth. 
 
 The Paperchase Season is drawing to a close like 
 all other cold weather amusements, and with the exception of 
 the Cup Chase the present month will see the end of these 
 popular meets. That the weather is getting warmer was only 
 too apparent, judging from the state the horses were in asthe 
 finished. The course was longer than last week’s. It started 
 from the Jodhpore Station through the village by the rail- 
 
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 Way line going along tlie open country bj the favourite 
 screw pine jump to the Monsoon Road. After crossing the 
 road it went through some gardens and jungle by the back 
 of Ballygunge, and eventually finished close to the 
 Ballygunge Station. Jumps Were pretty numerous, a good 
 many of them being natural ones. The going was very 
 good indeed, and I only heard of one spill which shows how 
 the horses improve as the season goes on. 
 
 The hares of the day were Messrs. Walker and the 
 Tougall on Malta and Jack. The following is a list of starters. 
 It is smaller than usual owing to the Calcutta Mounted Rifle 
 Camp of Exercise which kept a good few away i — Mrs. Sanders 
 on Footlights^ Mrs. Murray on Maud, Miss Scott on Peg) 
 Mrs. Cautley on Jack, Mr. Verschoyle on the Snob, 
 Mr. Butler on Badminton, Mr. Petrie on a bay, Mr. St* 
 Leger on Crinolette, Mr. Prophit on Red Rover, Mr. Mills, 
 on Duchess, Mr. Tom Anderson on Great Scot, Captain 
 Muir on a bay, Mr. Barnes on Mustella, Captain Hender^ 
 son on Donegal, Captain Rawlinson on Duchess, Hon. Basil 
 Blackwood on Sarus, Mr. John Anderson on the Sinner, 
 Mr. Playfair on a bay. Captain Burn on Diamond, Major 
 Hunt on a brown. Dynamite on Paddy, Herr Chrystal on a 
 bay, Mr. Thomas on Donald, Mr. Cartwright on Hurricane, 
 Mr. Clay on a grey, and a few more. 
 
 Ballygunge Jim was again to the front with his well 
 worn flag despatching the field in line ten minutes after the 
 hares had started. Donegal and Red Rover took up the 
 running at once with Badminton and Duchess close behind, 
 which order was maintained with little alteration up to the 
 last hurdle, when Badminton came up and beat Donegal for 
 first place, coming up to the winning flag. Red Rover third. 
 Duchess fourth, Crinolette fifth, and The Snob sixth. The 
 sporting way in which the youthful rider of Sarus went 
 round the course was the event of the morning. 
 
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 The muster at tlie ninth meet on Thursday morning was 
 small, probably owing to the Calcutta Mounted Rifle’s Camp 
 at Ballygunge, as these warriors were not permitted to go and 
 see the chase. Their own fixture for the heavy and light 
 weight Cups was to have been over the same course yesterday 
 morning, but unfortunately the heavy rain interfered. I 
 believe Saturday the 8th has been decided on for the sport- 
 ing event. 
 
 The course started from the open field by the left of 
 Jodhpore round by the two favourite banks along the rail- 
 way and round by the station across the road to the “ Bund’* 
 country, and out to the Tollygunge Lane^ returning and 
 finishing opposite the Jodhpore Station Road on the 
 Gurriah Hat Road. 
 
 The following started : — -Mrs. Blisset on Grane, Mrs. 
 Sanders on Christine, Mrs. Cautley on Jack, Captain 
 Burn on a pony. Captain Henderson on Donegal, Capt dn 
 Bird wood on a bay, Captain Garland on a bay, CapUin 
 Rawlinson on -Duchess, Mr. Cartwright on Hurricane, Mr, 
 Prophit on Red Rover, Mr. St. Leger on Crinolette, Mr, 
 Butler on Badminton, Herr Gerlich on a bay, Mr. 
 Anderson on Sinner, Mr. Euler on Shamrock, Herr Gauhe 
 on a grey, Mr. Ackworth on Blackstone, Mr. Verschoyle on 
 the Snob, and one or two others whose names I could not 
 get. 
 
 Mr. Walker on Malta and Mr. Anderson on Great Scot 
 carried the paper while Ballygunge Jim was at his usual 
 post, and sent them away promptly up to time. Blackstone 
 Shamrock, and Snob led the field away at a smart pace, 
 which was kept up throughout the run, the leading division, 
 spurting in turn till they came in sight of the red flags, where 
 Shamrock appeared to have the race in hand, but Badminton 
 coming away in great form in the last fifty yards grasped first 
 honours by a length, Red Rover third, Herr Gauhe fourth, 
 Blackstone fifth, and the Snob sixth, 
 
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 Owing to the soft state of tlie ground the papercliasef 
 liad to be postponed to Saturday. There was an unusally 
 large turnout of spectators who mustered in force at the 
 second last jump where the moili informed enquirers that it 
 was the place where Braspot sahib girgya. 
 
 The course started from the lane leading down from 
 Jodhpore Station and went out into the open towards the 
 Salt Water Lakes returning across the Monsoon Road and 
 finishing in the open close to the railway line ; there were 
 the usual mud walls and hurdles with the addition of some 
 pretty natural ditches and banks. The going was perfect 
 owing to the late fall of rain which softened the surface 
 of the soil without making it too heavy. Messrs. W^alker 
 and J. Anderson carried ihe paper on Malta, and Bedouin 
 and Ballygunge Jim was in his usual office at the start. The 
 field was hardly up to the average. Among the starters 
 were: — Mrs. Blisset on Grane, Mrs. Murray on Maud, 
 Mr. Grey on a bay, Captain Henderson on Donegal, Lord 
 William Beresford on Diamond, Mr. Verschoyle on the 
 Snob, Mr. Butler on Badminton, Mr. Emmerson on a 
 bay, Mr, Ackworth on Blackstone, Mr. Euler on Shamrock 
 Mr. Goward on Job Trotter, Mr. Murray on Zil, Captain 
 Bawlinson on Duchess, Herr Gerlich on a bay, Mr. Cart^ 
 wright on Hurricane, Mr. Kingsley on Ladybird, Major 
 Hunt on a bay, Mr. Dynamite on Paddy, Captain Burn 
 on a pony, Mr. Apcar on a pon}^, the Apostle on a brown, Mr. 
 Cowie on Patch, Dr. Clark on Somrnersault, and a few others. 
 
 Blackstone, Shamrock, and Badminton went away at 
 the call of time with a good lead followed by Maud and the 
 Snob, which with a little alteration brought them back to 
 the Monsoon Road, where Badminton took the lead followed 
 by Blackstone. Emmerson and Badminton ran out at the 
 lastmud wall, and Blackstone takingup the running won com- 
 fortably from Badminton who had come on again, Emmerson 
 third, Donegal fourth, the Snob fifth, and Maud sixth, It was 
 
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 gratifying to seo such a consistent papercliasor as Mr. Ack- 
 wortlit 0 the front, the more so as he has just got over the effect 
 of a bad spill in a former chase. The Cup Chase will very soon 
 be on now and on paper it looks any odds on Badminton who 
 has been going so well in these chases this season. At the 
 same time the chances *of horses like Shamrock and 
 Diamond cannot but add a great deal more interest to the 
 issue, while Red Rover, Blackstone. and Donegal will not be 
 far behind. Mrs. Murray has a speedy and clever fencer in 
 Maud, and if she starts will have a very good chance in- 
 deed. Altogether it looks a pretty open race, and in any 
 case the starters should not be less than a dozen. The 
 Average Cup” will go to Badminton bar accidents, as there 
 are only two more chases before the Cup Day. 
 
 The Calcutta Mounted Rifles Chase for two Cups — one 
 for light weights walking list Tibs or under and the other 
 for all who walk over that weight — comes off on Wednesday, 
 and should prove an interesting and amusing race. The 
 Cup presented by Mr. Ezra is to be given to whoever comes 
 in first whether alight or heavy weight, and an equally valu- 
 able Cup will go to the first in the light or heavy weights as 
 the case may be, that is, if a light weight comes in first he 
 receives Mr. Ezra’s Cup and the other Cup will go to the 
 first heavy weight in and vice versa. The liglit weights 
 will wear blue sashes to distinguish them from the heavy 
 weights, who are to wear red ones. 
 
 Saturday morning being cool and crisp for this season 
 a large number of people found their way'to the starling 
 point for the twelfth chase of the season. As the Cup Day 
 ^draws near the interest seems to increase, and the running 
 of Blackstone, Diamond, and Shamrock lately, points to a 
 very open race for the Cup ; it is to be hoped none of the 
 horses will go wrong in the short iutervc},! that has to run 
 before this sporting event is decided. 
 
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 The course on Saturday was, with some judicious 
 alterations, a familiar one to many old papercbasers. It 
 ran from the Jodhpore Station across the Gurriah Hat 
 Road keeping parallel with the road through some in and 
 out winding up to the Old Jump with the ditch in front 
 alongside the road close to the sixth milestone, from which 
 point it turned to the right out by the Tollygunge Gardens 
 returning over the “ Bund” country and crossing a bit of 
 high land by the tank, finished on the right hand side of the 
 road, a little past Jodhpore Thannah. 
 
 The hares of the day were Walker on Malta and the 
 Tougall on Jack, who started the usual ten minutes in 
 advance of the field, who were taken in hand by Ballygunge 
 Jim and despatched with his usual punctuality. The follow- 
 ing comprise the majority of the field : — 
 
 Mrs. Sanders on Footlights, Mrs. Hamilton on a chest- 
 nut, Mr. Emmerson on Duchess, Captain Burn on Nelly, 
 Lord William Beresford on Diamond, Herr Gauhe on Fatzke, 
 Mr. T. Anderson on Great Scot, Mr. J. Anderson on 
 Bedouin, Major Hunt on a pony, Mr. Butler on Badminton 
 Mr. Euler on Shamrock, Mr. Arthur on Charlie, Mr. Edwards 
 on Job Trotter, Mr. Kidston on Gascard, Mr. Rivers on Mag- 
 pie, Mr. Ackworth on Blackstone, Mr. Millett on a grey, Mr. 
 Verschoyle on the Snob, Mr. Campbell on Partition, Mr. St. 
 Leger on Duchess, Mr. Cartwright on Hurricane, Mr. 
 Dangerfield on Rambler, and a few more. 
 
 At the call of time Badminton, Blackstone, and Great 
 Scot went to the front, followed by Diamond, Fatzke, and 
 Partition over the first hurdle, and away they rattled at a 
 merry pace across the road into jungle beyond. Appearing 
 again by the road the leaders showed little change. At the 
 next village, however. Badminton and Diamond went a little 
 off the paper, but found it again round the corner, Black- 
 stone. Magpie, and Great Scot, however, put back, and 
 thereby lost ground, although coming down the “ Bund ” 
 
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 country they were close up again. A little confusion took 
 place here, some natives having deliberately scraped up the 
 paper and carefully laid it up to a bank leading to a big 
 wide ditch where they evidently expected some fun, but 
 they were doomed to be disappointed for no one came to 
 grief, and although there was nothing to show the scent 
 Diamond’s rider spotted a hurdle ahead and was on the right 
 track again followed by the rest of the field. After negotiat- 
 ing the last hurdle Bad minton made an effort to overhaul 
 Diamond, but could only get within a length of him. Lord 
 William scoring first honours by that distance, Blackstone 
 some distance off third, with Magpie fourth, the Snob fifth, 
 and Mr. Millett sixth. 
 
 Immediately after the chase was over the hares accom- 
 panied by some of those who rode in the chase went back 
 to the point referred to, but the delinquents had made tracks, 
 and nothing could be done beyond airing a little of the 
 language of the country and intimating that no backsheesh 
 would be forthcoming for the week’s damage. The latter 
 procedure may have a salutary effect on the gentle mind of 
 the Ballygunge peasant, and we hope they may never play 
 similar tricks again, as it might lead to a serious accident. 
 
 With the exception of the Cup Chase yesterday morn- 
 ing saw the last of these most popular meets. The season 
 has been unusually successful. The fields have been larger 
 and accidents fewer ; indeed there have been no serious ac- 
 cidents to horses or riders, and the way in which spectators 
 found their way to the varied starting places advertised, 
 shows that they enjoyed the sport. The Cup Day was ori- 
 ginally fixed for the 8th instant, but in deference to a wish 
 expressed by the Government House party it has been post- 
 poned to Wednesday the 14th so as to give their Excellen- 
 cies an opportunity of being present. 
 
 The course yesterday morning started from the little 
 piece of open ground by the Dakuriah outpost on the 
 
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 Gurriah Hat Road, wound tliroiigli the jungle by the Rail- 
 way and came out into the open again close to Jodhpore 
 Thannah, then crossing the road circuited the big tank and 
 went straight across to the sandy lane, returned again, and 
 going through the old gates came back to the new railway 
 crossing. After passing through the brick-field opening, the 
 course took in a small piece of flat land on which a nice 
 water jump had been prepared. It finally ended up in the 
 open by the Red Road in full view of the gallery. The 
 going was good throughout, and although the heat is begin- 
 ning to tell on the horses, there was nothing much to com- 
 plain of yesterday. 
 
 Among the starters were Mrs. Sanders on Footlights, 
 Mrs. Hamilton on a chestnut, Mrs. Blisset on Grane, Miss 
 Howey on a bay, Mrs. Murray on Maud, Lord William 
 Beresford on Diamond, Mr. Butler on Badminton, Captain 
 Burn on a brown, Mr. Arthur on Charlie, Mr. Barnes on 
 Mustella, Mr. Verscholye on the Snob, Mr. Tom Anderson 
 on Great Scot, Mr. Dangerfield on Rambler, Mr. Euler on 
 Shamrock, Mr. John Anderson on Bedouin, Mr. Cart- 
 wright on Hurricane, Mr. Go ward on Job Trotter, and a few 
 others. 
 
 Mr. Walker on Malta and the Tongall on Jack carried 
 the paper as usual, and Ballygunge Jim was to be fore at the 
 start which was effected with the usual promptitude, ten 
 minutes after the hares had gone. Badminton and Sham- 
 rock led alternately for the first portion of the chase, with 
 Diamond, Zil, and Great Scot, close up. After crossing 
 the sandy lane into the jungle, some of the leaders shied 
 off at a corner, and Diamond took up the running for a 
 little. They were all together across the railway level 
 crossing, and the water jump saw them again in line. 
 Diamond was first over, but was passed by Zil and Badmin- 
 ton immediately thereafter the pair racing hard to the last 
 hurdle which Badminton struck hard and rolled over, leaving 
 
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 -^il to come in fust Diamond coming away stron^-^,- 
 
 a length behind, Great Scot third, Fatzke fourth, Maud fifths 
 and Rambler sixth. 
 
 The rider of Badminton, I am glad to hear, was not 
 hurt, and will be “all there” on the 4th. 
 
 Another season had come and gone, and 3 ^e&terday 
 nioruing saw the end of these popular meets. That the 
 meets have been unusutilly successful is beyond doubt, for 
 notwithstanding counter-attractions the fields have been 
 above last year’s average, while spectators on each occasion 
 found their way to the start in larger numbers than usual. 
 Accidents have been almost nil, which is satisfactory to 
 record. This, I am inclined to think, is greatly due to the 
 fact that the mud walls have been more formidable than in 
 previous years, both in height and solidity. There have been 
 fourteen chases altogether, including yesterday morning’s 
 chase. 
 
 Additional interest attached itself to the result of indi- 
 vidual chases this season on account of the “Average Cup” 
 presented by the sportsman who will not allow me to disclose 
 his name. I wish we had a lot more of such sportsmen. The 
 handsome trophy was won by Mr. Butler on Badminton who 
 came in first in nine out of the fourteen, a very creditable 
 performance for horse and rider. 
 
 To return to yesterday morning’s meet long before the 
 appointed hour the road to Jodbpore was one string of all 
 sorts of conveyances from the Government House coach 
 down to the useful ticca. Her Excellency the Countess of 
 Dufferin and suite, as also a party from Belvedere were 
 present. 
 
 The course started on the low ground to the left of 
 the Jodhpore Thannah. The first “lep” was a hurdle in the 
 open, then it went on to a mud wall winding round by the 
 tank to the two pucca jumps by the railway. Crossing the 
 
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 Station Road it went down towards the Gurrlah Hat Road 
 where another hurdle was placed, then straight out to the 
 ** Bund ” country over the usual mud walls there. Turning 
 round through a village the course skirted the Tollygunge 
 Gardens and finally sighted the Gurriah Hat Road again, 
 alongside of which was placed a very nice water jump. A 
 little in and out winding and the road was crossed again, and 
 the line continued close up to the station where the last 
 corner was rounded, and the flags placed alongside the 
 Station Road under the bamboos. The ground was in excel- 
 lent condition from the recent rains, and in going through- 
 out at that could be desired. There were 22 jumps in all. 
 
 The following were the entries : — 
 
 
 Mrs. Murray’s 
 
 Maud. 
 
 Mr. Murray’s 
 
 Zil. 
 
 Lord William Beresford’s 
 
 Diamond. 
 
 Mr. F.uler’s 
 
 Shamrock. 
 
 „ Gauhe’s 
 
 Fatzke. 
 
 „ Anderson’s 
 
 Great Scot. 
 
 „ A ck worth’s 
 
 Blackstone. 
 
 „ Edward’s 
 
 Job Trotter. 
 
 „ Verschoyle’s 
 
 The Snob. 
 
 „ Butler’s 
 
 Badminton. 
 
 „ Barnes’s 
 
 Mustella. 
 
 All of these came to the starting 
 
 post. The horses 
 
 looked fit enough and all round were a better class than last 
 year’s starters. 
 
 The hares, Messrs. Walker and the Tougall, were early 
 at their work, and mounted on Malta and Jack started with 
 the paper shortly after 6-30 laying a careful scent from start 
 to finish. At seven minutes past seven o’clock the race was 
 started. Mustella was taken to the front at once and took 
 them along at a good pace to the railway jumps, where 
 the gallery had assembled in force. The whole field took 
 these jumps in undeniable style. Job Trotter, Badminton, 
 
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 and Diamond clearing fully a foot above the jumps. The 
 leaders overshot the paper after passing these jumps, but 
 soon found out their mistake and turned sharp round to the 
 left without losing much ground. Badminton who was lying 
 back, gained a lot here, and led for a little till the Snob 
 came up and went on with the lead to the bunds.” Here 
 Diamond came up and the pace increased to racing point till 
 the close jungle through the village gave a check. Return- 
 ing homewards Badminton came to the front with Shamrock 
 running up at intervals. The water jump *was taken by 
 Diamond and Badminton together, and a little further oa 
 the held were all in a lump. Lord William was first out 
 of the “ Toddy shop,” and shot across the road followed by 
 Badminton, Job Trotter, and Great Scot. Coming round 
 the last corner Diamond held a lead of fully fifty yards, 
 and although Badminton came to within a length of him 
 near the finish he won rather easily by about two lengths, 
 Job Trotter and Great Scot third, and fourth, the Snob fifth, 
 and the rest close up. Thus ended the Paperchaso Season of 
 1887-88. 
 
 CALCUTTA. MOUNTED RIFLES. 
 
 Paper Chase Cup. 
 
 This new and sporting event was decided at Jodhpore 
 yesterdxy morning over a course kindly prepared by Mr. 
 George Walker. The interest attached to the result appears 
 to have been considerable judging from the number of 
 spectators who found their way out. The conditions were 
 that competitors were to ride bond fide chargers ridden at the 
 Camp of Exeicise, Ballygunge. Two Cups were given — one 
 for LigJit Weights scaling list 71bs or under, and the 
 other for If scaling over list 71bs. Tlie oiigi- 
 
 iial entries, when the day was fixed during' the Gamp, num- 
 bered nearly 30, but yesterday morning the number dwind- 
 led down to a dozen. 
 
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 The course was an excellent one in every respect It 
 started from the Jodhpore Thannah, and took in the two big 
 Jumps by the railway, then winding round by the Jodhpore 
 Station crossed the Gurriah Hat Road and went out over the 
 “Bund.” country towards the Tollygunge Lane, returning 
 through the new brick-fields and finishing in the open oppo_ 
 site the Old Gates on the Sandy Lane leading up from Jodh- 
 pore Thannah. 
 
 Messrs. Walker and Anderson on Malta and Great Scot 
 carried the paper, and Mr. Macnair strarted the field com- 
 prising the following twelve warriors, after the usual interval 
 of ten minutes. 
 
 Light Weights . — Quarter Master Sergeant Murray on 
 Zil, Sergeant Currie on Magpie, Lance Corporal Watkins on 
 Contrariety, Trooper Orr on Gill, Trooper Goward on Job 
 Trotter, Trooper Clark on Somersault, Trooper Kidston on 
 Gascard. 
 
 • Heavy Weights . — Troop Sergeant Major Hodgson on 
 LeMoke, Sergeant McLeod on Jack, Corporal Blechynden 
 on his brown charger, Trooper Garland on the Laird. Troop « 
 er Pope on his dun charger. 
 
 Despatched to an even start. Job Trotter and Jack were 
 in front over the first hurdle, but the latter was pulled back, 
 and Zil, Magpie and Contrariety came up, The leader took the 
 big wall in good form, and crossing the road to the ‘‘Bunds’" 
 there was little alteration. Job Trotter led the most of the 
 way, and finally landed the winner of the Ezra Cup from Zil 
 the heavy weights some distance behind headed by Jack who 
 wins the other Cup. Corporal Blechynden came to grief over 
 one of the“ Bund ’’jumps, and Troop Serjeant Major Hodg- 
 son stuck for some time at the big wall, otherwise there 
 were no casualties. It is to be hoped the field will be much 
 larger next year when we understand the competition will 
 be repeated. 
 
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 PAPEROHASE DINNER. 
 
 Thirty gentlemen assembled at Peliti’s on Wednesday 
 night to inaugurate what promises to become a most popu- 
 lar aanual social gathering. Had it been possible to arrange 
 the dinner sooner the number would, no doubt, have been 
 doubled, as many old paperchasers wrote in to express their 
 regret at being unable to attend. I he following is a list 
 of the gentlemen present; — Lord William Beresford, Y. C., 
 Captain C. Muir, Captain Bird wood, Mr. Perman, Cap- 
 tain Rawlinson, Captain Henderson, Mr. G. W. Walker, 
 Mr. C. C. McLeod, Mr. R. Murray, Mr. A. Campbell, Mr. 
 Lamond Walker, Mr. Go ward, Mr. Henry, Mr. Ack worth, Mr. 
 A. T. Rawlinson, Mr. Cartwright, Mr. Barnard, Mr. A. L. 
 Butler, Mr. Verschoyle, Mr. Prophit, Mr. Petrie, Mr. Orrell, 
 Mr. Atkinson, Mr. Barnes, Mr. Watkins, Mr. C. Walker, 
 Mr. Fyffe, Mr. Got, Mr. Rivers Currie, and Mr. Euler. 
 
 Mr. Perman was put into the chair with Lord William 
 as Croupier, and after discussing an excellent dinner the 
 following toasts were drunk : — The Honorary Secretary 
 proposed by Lord William Beresford ; Messrs Perman and 
 McLeod by Mr. Murray; the winner of the Cup (Lord 
 William Beresford) by Mr. Perman ; the winner of the 
 ' Average Cup (Mr. Butler) by Lord William Beresford ; the 
 Starter (Mr. Petrie) by Mr. McLeod; and foreign gentlemen 
 (coupled with the name of Mr. Euler) who joined in the 
 • paperchases, by Lord William Beresford. These toasts 
 were received with the greatest enthusiasm and good spirit 
 which was a special characteristic of the meeting. 
 
 After the speech was finished it was announced that 
 three Cups would be given for next season. The Ordin- 
 ary Cup at the end of the season presented from the Fund, 
 a Cup presented by Lord William Beresford for heavy 
 weights (any walking over list. 71bs.,) and a Cup presented 
 by Mr. George Walker for the best average. These handsome 
 Cups will, no doubt, bring out larger fields, and add an 
 
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 amount of interest to the coming Paperchase Season that 
 should ensure an even greater measure of success than 
 ever. 
 
 The proceedings Avound up with several lively chorus 
 songs by some of the men present, and every one went away 
 highly pleased with the evening’s entertainment which is 
 more tlian likely to become an annual event. 
 
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 Owing to the late heavy rainfall paperchasing this 
 season has commenced later than usual, and even now most 
 of the country is heavy going, A capital course had, how- 
 ever, been laid out for the first chase, which was run off 
 yesterday morning. The mud walls Avere not immense, but 
 some of the hurdles Avere considerably higher than those 
 used in previous seasons. Nearly all the horses fenced well, 
 but some of them came in very blown, a remark Avhich also 
 applies to several of the riders. Judging from the large 
 number of carriages and the crowds of equestrians to be 
 seen out yesterday morning, the popularity of paperchasing 
 is evidently as great as ever. Lord W. Beresford drove 
 doAvn the Government House coach with a large party. 
 
 The paper was well laid by Mr. Walker on Malta and 
 the Tougall on his new purchase Lola ; both animals fenced 
 perfectly. As it is the commencement of the season Ave 
 must be excused for missing the names of several of the 
 field, but there were so many new followers that it is im- 
 possible to give an accurate list of the starters. We noticed, 
 however, Mr, Murray on Rocket, Mr, Gauhe on Fatzke, Mr. 
 Garth on Dacca, Mr. John Anderson on a broAvn, Mr. Tom 
 Anderson on Great Scot, Mr. Edwards on Remount, Mr. 
 Clarke on Sommersault, Lord William on Diamond, Mr. 
 Dangerfield on Rambler, Mr. Ack worth on Blackstone, Mr, 
 Perman on Blazes, Mr. Butler on Little Samson, Mr. Pro- 
 phit on Badminton, Mr. Euler on Shamrock, and Mr. Vers- 
 choyle on the Snob, and a host of others. The start took 
 
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 place on the right hand side of the Gurriah Hat Road, just 
 beyond the sixth milestone. The leading lot for the first 
 half of the journey were Messrs. Prophit, Gauhe, Murray, 
 Garth and Little Samson. After crossing the road the course 
 went through several gardens and a clump of trees. Messrs. 
 Gauhe, Garth and another soon afterwards missed a jump by 
 which they obtained a long lead and finished by themselves, 
 they were of course disqualified. The remainder of the 
 field now began to increase the pace which proved fatal to 
 Little Samson, who hit a mud wall hard and came down 
 much to the disadvantage of his rider’s immaculate get up. 
 Mr. Butler was knocked silly for a bit, but we are glad to 
 say soon came round, and gallantly again rode his game 
 little nag at the fatal obstacle, and this time without mishap 
 As the field came in view of the gallery the result was seen 
 to lie between Badminton and the Snob, and the latter 
 being the fresher won a good race by a length. Rocket third, 
 Sommersault fourth, Blackstone fifth, and Great Scot sixth. 
 
 Owing to the meet yesterday being considerably nearer 
 town than at the first chase a large number of people assem- 
 bled to see the start which took place at the Juggurnatli 
 Car. 7 he morning was very cold, but luckily without any fog. 
 The paper was carried by Mr. Walker on Malta, and Mr. 
 Tougall on Lola. Among the field we were glad to see 
 several ladies, Mrs. Blissett on Granville, Mrs. Gateacre on 
 Jewell, Mrs. Grey on a brown, and Mrs. Murray on Peggy. 
 The stronger sex were well represented by Mr. Prophit on 
 Badminton, Mr. Ack worth on Blackstone, Mr. Gowardon Job 
 Trotter, Lord William Beresford on Diamond, Captain 
 Harboardon Return, Mr.Barnard on Mavourneen, Mr.Ed wards 
 on a pony. Lord Binning on a black, Mr. Tom Anderson on 
 Great Scot, Mr. Lindsay on a bay, Mr. Murray on Rocket, 
 Mr. Verschoyle on the Snob, Mr. Cartwright on Sweet 
 Dreamland Faces, Air. Clark on Sommersault, the Apostle on a 
 
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 chestnut, Major Hunt on a bay, Mr. Gregory on Zig Zag, the 
 Old Man on Blazes, Mr. Gauhe on Fatzke, &c., &c. The going 
 generally was good, but it was a bit “ ponky in parts. Owing 
 to the course going through several clumps of trees many 
 riders reached the finish in a hatless condition. 
 
 At the first word being given, Mr. Gregory and Dr. 
 ‘Edwards led out up the lane, over a hurdle and through a 
 field on the right hand side of the road. After negotiating 
 a mud wall the field went across the road over two mud 
 walls and across the railway. The paper now lay along the 
 railway for a short distance, and afterwards over a nice bit of 
 open country with mud walls and hurdles judiciously placed, 
 when the sandy lane was reached Messrs. Gregory and Ed- 
 wards overshot the paper and lost their positions. The Snob 
 Rocket and Fatzke now went on at a strong pace with a 
 large portion of the field in close attendance. Skirting a 
 tank the course now lay over several jumps and then back 
 along the low ground and across the road to the last hurdle 
 which was placed close to the bamboo clump. The leaders 
 were now all racing, but Mr. Verschoyle had a bit in hand, 
 and although Rocket was making up a lot of ground at the 
 finish he could never get near the Snob who won easily, 
 Fatzke finished third. Job Trotter fourth, Blackstone fifth. 
 Badminton sixth. 
 
 As the public may have forgotten that three Cups are be- 
 ing presented this season we givethe following particulars: — 
 
 1. Paperchase Cup for all weights. 
 
 2. Welter Cup, presented by Lord William Beresford. 
 For horses qualified for the Paperchase Cup, but whose own- 
 ers must weigh list 71bs. 
 
 3. Average Cup, presented by Mr. G. W. Walker. For 
 horses ridden by owner who has the best average at the end 
 of the season in the first six places. 
 
 Conditions. 1. All horses must be the unconditional 
 property of the riders. 
 
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 2. In the event of their being twelve or mofe cliases^ 
 liorses to qualify must have been, ridden in at least six 
 chases while the property of the present owner. If there 
 are less than twelve chases horses must have been ridden in 
 at least half the number. 
 
 3. No horse allowed to enter who has ever won a race 
 of any description of the value of Rs. 550 or upwards. 
 
 Owing to the finish being at the Red Road yesterday 
 a large number of people assembled to witness the third 
 Paperchase. The weather was slightly warmer than at the 
 second chase, but bright and clear. The first half of the 
 going was excellent^ but the latter half was heavy in parts,, 
 and many of the horses appeared very distressed before 
 they arrived at the winning flags. 
 
 The paper was well laid by Mr. Walker on Malta and 
 Mr. Tougall on Lola, both horses fencing in their usual 
 perfect style. We noticed the following starters : — Mr. 
 Gateacre on Jewell, Mr. Murray on Peg, Mrs. Grey on a bay, 
 Mrs. Hayes on a bay, Mr. Butler on Badminton, Mr, Go ward 
 on Job Trotter, the Maharaja of Gooch Behar on a very hand- 
 some chestnut, Dr. Clark on Sommersault, Mr. Verschoyle 
 on the Snob, Mr. Gregory on Zig Z'ag, Mr. Murray on Rocket, 
 Mr. Ackworth on Blackstone, Mr. Alston on the Major, Mr, 
 Gauhe on Fatzke. the Apostle on Gazelle, Mr. Barnard ou 
 Mavourneen, Mr. Durance on Sweet Dreamland Faces, 
 Major Hunt on a bay. Dr. Edwards on a pony, Mr. Mitchell 
 Innes on a bay, Mr. Sniktaw on Contrariety, Mr. Garth on 
 a ba}^ Mr. Boyd on Bob, Mr. Shaw on Marigold, Mr. Torn 
 Anderson on Great Scot, Mr. Barrow on a bay, Mr. Kinc^slev 
 on Ladybird, Mr. Kidston on Gascard, Mr. Adye on a bay^ 
 Mr. John Anderson on a bay, the Old Man on that perfect 
 ljunter Blazes, and several strangers. 
 
 The start took place on the left hand side of the road 
 beyond Jodhpore Thannah, Rocket, Snob, and Dr. Edwards^ 
 
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 led ont at a strong pace closely followed by Z'g Zag, Gazelle 
 and Fatzke. At the first mud wall Dr. Edwards had a 
 difference of opinion with his pony, but, Fatzke, com- 
 ing up fast, knocked them both safely to the right side 
 of the obstacle. A lot of horses declined to take this 
 mud wall at the first trial, and the field was all over the 
 shop. When they settled dovvn to work again Rocket, 
 Fatzke, Zig Zag and the Major were leading. The next 
 mud wall proved too much for Zig Zag, who deposited his 
 rider on the cold ground in a somewhat abrupt manner. 
 Jewell shortly afterwards put his foot into a hole and turned 
 a complete sommersault, Mrs. Gateacre luckily escaping un- 
 hurt. Nothing daunted by her severe fall, she pluckily re- 
 mounted and finished the chase. After crossing the road the 
 paper led on to the Sandy lane through the old gates and a bit 
 of jungle across the railway and on to the finish at the Red 
 Road, the last two jumps being a ditch a hedge and a 
 hurdle. As the leaders came in view it was seen that Rocket, 
 Fatzke and the Major had obtained a long lead, and they 
 finished in the order named. After a considerable interval 
 Blackstone, Gazelle and the Snob appeared and obtained the 
 next three places. Mrs. Murray and Mrs. Gray finished 
 close up to the placed horses. 
 
 In spite of the many festive meetings that have been 
 taking place in Calcutta during the last few days, a large 
 number of people assembled to witness the start for the 
 paperchase yesterday morning. The start unfortunately 
 was the only part of the chase that was generally witnessed 
 as the finish was in an obscure place which most of the 
 gallery were unable to find. The going was excellent, and 
 the jumps were placed very well and not of a trappy order. 
 
 The paper was carefully laid by Mr. Walker on Malta 
 and the Tougall on Lola. The mare jumped slovenly, and 
 the Tougall had not such a pleasant ride as usual. Every 
 
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 one was dad to see the Mem Saheb once more amon" the 
 field and riding better than ever. She was well mounted on 
 that good hunter Shamrock. We also noticed Mrs. Gateacre 
 and Mrs. Hayes among the followers. The sterner sex 
 were strongly represented by Mr. Barnes on Mustella, Mr. 
 Turner on a bay, Mr. Dacca on Dash, Mr, Garth on Nelly, 
 Mr. Ackworih on Blackstone, Dr. Clark on Sommersault, 
 Mr. Wills on a pony, Mr. Titwillow on Solicitor, Mr. Vers- 
 choyle on the Snob, Captain Harboard on a pony, Mr. Bar- 
 nard on Mavourneen, Mr. Mitchell Innes on Nelly; Dr. 
 Edwards on a bay, Mr. Shaw on Marigold, the Apostle on 
 Gazelle, Mr. Goward on Job 1 rotter, Mr. Pat on Kangeroo^ 
 Mr. Lawrence on a bay, Mr. Arthur on Rambler, Mr. Danger- 
 field on a new one, Mr. Nicholls on a bay, and Major Hunt 
 on a black. 
 
 The start took place at the Jodhpore Station. At the 
 word “go” Mr. Mitchell Innes went out at a spanking 
 pace and led over the first jump, but finding he had taken 
 precedence of the Mem Saheb he blushingly assumed a 
 more backward position. Fatzke, Diamond and Shamrock 
 headed the field over the next few jumps at a fair pace. 
 The third wall proved fatal to Captain Harboard’s pony, who 
 hit it hard, and falling heavily broke his neck, his rider 
 escaping with a few bruises. The fourth wall brought Mr. 
 Nicholls to grief. His horse tried to run through it 
 and turned a complete sommersault, rolled over his rider, 
 who was badly shaken. After a couple of jumps the 
 course was laid across the Monsoon Road, and then 
 through a piece of open country and back through the lanes 
 towards Ballygunge station where the last hurdle was placed. 
 About a mile from the finish the leaders oveshot the paper, 
 letting in Nell and Blackstone, who maintained the lead until 
 the winning flags appeared where they were passed by Fatzke 
 who, capitally ridden, secured an easy win. Blackstone 
 second, Nell third. Diamond fourth. Dash fifth, Shamrock 
 
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 sixth. The riding in several parts of the chase was very 
 wild, and there were many narrow escapes owing to several 
 riders persistently crossing each other instead of riding their 
 own line. 
 
 The weather yesterday morning being bright and 
 clear, a large number of spectators assembled to witness the 
 fifth chase. The start took place from the lane beyond the 
 Jodpore station. The course lay over a hurdle and round to 
 the right^vhere another hurdle and mud wall were placed 
 in close proximity. Going on towards the Salt Lakes, 
 several ditches which the tide had filled had to be negotiat- 
 ed. The paper afterwards led back to the Monsoon Road 
 over several mud walls, a water jump and the screw pine 
 jumps. Turning sharp to the left the finish was seen to be 
 situated close to the Jodhpore Thannah. The going through- 
 out was all that could be desired. The fences were 
 higher than we have seen them this season, but horses are 
 now getting fit, and hardly a horse touched any of the 
 jumps. 
 
 The paper was laid by Mr. Walker on Malta and the 
 Tougall on Lola. Unlike last week the latter fenced beauti- 
 fully, and her owner still exhilarated by Christmas cheer 
 looked at peace with the whole world. 
 
 Among the starters we noticed the Mem Saheb on 
 Shamrock, Mrs. Murray on Peg, Mrs. Walker on Banshee, 
 Captain Harboard on a bay. Dr. Edwards on Zig Zag, Mr. 
 Goward on Job Trotter, Mr; Murray on Rocket, Mr. Butler 
 on Mosel, Mr. Alston on Blazes, Mr. Verschoyle on the 
 Snob, Mr. Barnard on Mavourneen, Mr. Turner on a ba}^ 
 Mr. Adye on Her Ladyship, Colonel Gateacre on a bay, the 
 Apostle on Gazelle, Mr. Arthur on Rambler, Mr. Danger- 
 field ou a bay, Mr. Anderson on Great Scot, Dr. Clark on 
 Somersault, Mr. Ackworth on Blackstone, Mr. Gauhe on 
 Fatzke, Mr. Titwillow on Blue Bag, Mr. Othello on Garth 
 
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 Mr. Mitchell Innes on a bay, Mr. Durance on Sweet Dream- 
 land Faces. 
 
 At the' call of time Fatzke and Rocket showed the 
 ■way over the first few jumps followed by Zig Zag, Blazes, 
 Shamrock and Mosel. At the second mud wall the sporting 
 Alipore Doctor bit the dust, but invigorated by the taste of 
 the soil, and notwithstanding the loss of a stirrup, he 
 managed to get the course in safety. As the leaders 
 headed back towards the railway. Blazes made np a lot of 
 ground, and soon afterwards went to the head of affairs. 
 Fatzke and Mosel both tried vainly to catch the leader, 
 who capitally handled by Mr. Alston won fairly easily, 
 Fatzke second, Mosel third. Shamrock fourth, Blackstone 
 fifth, Rocket sixth. 
 
 A number of visitors having left Calcutta after the 
 Christmas festivities only a small gallery assembled to witness 
 the chase yesterday. The morning was cold, but unfor- 
 tunately a heavy mist hung close to the ground and rendered 
 the jumps almost invisible until the horses were close upon 
 them, it also made the finding of the paper a very difficult 
 task. The going was excellent, and the jumps were very 
 carefully placed and built up to a very nice height. 
 
 The paper was laid with rather a sparing hand by Mr. 
 Walker on Malta and the Tougall on Lola. The field was 
 very numerous, and most of the horses looked in good 
 condition. Among those present we noticed : — The Mem 
 Saheb on Shamrock, Mrs. Murray on Peg, Mr. Tom Ander- 
 son on Great Scot, Mr. Alston on Blazes, Mr. Ackworth on 
 Blackstone, Dr. Edwards on a black, Mr. Millet on Black- 
 berry, Mr. Shaw on Marigold, Mr. Beresford on the King, Mr. 
 Goward on Job Trotter, Mr. Dangerfield on Rambler, Mr. 
 Arthur on a bay, the Apostle on Gazelle, Major Hunt on 
 the Colonel, Mr. Eck on a black, Mr. Trilitan on Contrariety, 
 Captain Rawlinson on a bay, Mr. Titwillow on Solicitor, 
 
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 Mr. Adye on the Old Girl, Mr. Henry on a bay, Mr. Murray 
 on Rocket, Mr. Westmacott on a bay, Mr. Propliit on Bad- 
 minton, Mr. Verschoyle on the Snob, Mr. Milton on a chest- 
 nut, Great Scot on a chestnut, Mr. Kidston on Scotswood, 
 and Mr. Turner on Britomarte. 
 
 At the call of time Shamrock, Mr. Eck, and the 
 King led out at a strong pace over the first hurdle. At 
 the next jump, a mud wall, the fun conamenced, the 
 King refused and his rider was left caressing him with 
 a stick and calling him endearing names. Great ScoPs 
 nag also refused, and on his rider trying to force him 
 over, he resented the indignity by bucking him straight up 
 into the air where his legs separated, and he alighted on the 
 ground in the shape of a compass. After negotiating the 
 two big walls (at the second of which Blackstone refused 
 several times ; his rider’s judicial seat, however, was not dis- 
 turbed) the leaders overshot the paper and the running was 
 taken up by Mr. Henry, Mrs. Murray, and Mr. Arthur. After 
 crossing the Station Road the paper led back to the Gurriah 
 Hat Road. A mud wall hereabouts sent Titwillow with a 
 twitter to the grass, an example which was shortly afterwards 
 followed by Mr. Henry, much to the damage of a new pair of 
 boots. Skirting the Tollygunge gardens the course lay 
 through a bit of jungle, the leaders being Rocket, Badminton, 
 and Blackstone. On emerging into the open the finish was 
 seen to be situated close to the Jodhpore Station Road. The 
 leaders were now all close together, and after a ding-dong 
 finish Mr. Murray on Rocket secured premier honours by a 
 neck from Mr. Prophit on Badminton, closely followed by Mr. 
 Turner on Britomarte, Mr. Ackworth on Blackstone, Mrs. 
 Murray on Peg, and Mr. Goward on Job Trotter. 
 
 As Rocket seems to go better every week he will most 
 likely have most supporters for the Cup. Blazes, Badminton, 
 and the Snob are also much fancied. For the Average Cup 
 
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 Black stone has a very good chance, as he always runs a game 
 honest horse, and is placed almost every week. 
 
 Owing no doubt to the number of entertainments which 
 are taking place this week the attendance at the paperchase 
 yesterday morning was considerably below the average. 
 The number of starters was also meagre, which is not to be 
 wondered at, considering that almost every stable in Calcutta 
 is suffering from the prevailing cough and influenza 
 f pidemic. The weather was unpleasantly warm, and a rather 
 heavy mist proved depressing. The going throughout was 
 excellent, and the jumps were quite as big as in lastweek^s 
 chase. The paper was laid by the Tougall on Hadjee and 
 Mr. Walker on Malta. Among the field we noticed ; — The 
 Mem Saheb on a chestnut, Mrs. Murray on Peg, Mr. Yers- 
 choyle on the Snob, Mr. Ackworth on Blackstone, Mr. Millet 
 on Nina, Mr. Goward on Job Trotter, Mr. Eck on a black, 
 Mr. Alston on Blazes, Mr. Turner on Britomarte, Mr. Phillips 
 on a pony, Mr. Watkins on Contrariety, Mr. Henry on a bay, 
 Mr. Butler on Badminton, Captain Rawlinson on a bay, Mr, 
 Murray on Rocket, Mr. Shaw on Marigold, Major Hunt on a 
 black, Mr. Campbell on Norseman, and Mr. Titwillow on 
 Solicitor. 
 
 The start took place at the bamboo clump near the 
 Jodhpore Station round to the right over a hurdle, and a 
 double across the Gurriah Hat Road on to the "‘bund” country, 
 where a miscellaneous collection of jumps had been placed. 
 The leading lot consisted of Blackstone, Badminton, Rocket, 
 Blazes, and Peg. After twice crossing the Tollygunge Lane 
 the paper led on to the brick-fields where Britomarte, Job 
 Trotter and Nina joined the leaders. The course now lay 
 through a bit of jungle back to the old gates and finished 
 close to the road over two hurdles. Blazes obtained the 
 lead near the brick-fields, and appeared first through the 
 old gates where he w'as challenged by Rocket, who after a 
 
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 rattling finish secured first honours, Britomarte third, 
 Badminton fourth, Blackstone fifth, Job Trotter sixth, 
 Nina seventh. Peg eighth. 
 
 Owing to the very heavy fog which prevailed yester- 
 day morning at Ballygunge it appeared doubtful whether the 
 chase would come off or not. As we stood shivering at the 
 start it was a case of 
 
 To whit ! To whoo ! How do you do ? 
 
 “ The mist and the fog have wet me through ! 
 
 “ I’ve caught a cold on my chest, hav’n’t you ? 
 
 '' But all the same To Whit ! To whoo.” 
 
 About 7-30 A.M., however, a bit of blue sky appeared, 
 and things began to look more cheerful, and by the time the 
 start took place a fair gallery had assembled, who were re- 
 warded by a capital view of several of the jumps at the com- 
 mencement as well as at the finish of the chase. The paper 
 was capitally laid by the Tougall on Lola, and Mr. Walker 
 on Squire. The latter horse evidently feels that he is getting 
 into the “sere and yellow leaf as he jumped very unkindly 
 on several occasions. 
 
 The number of the field was hardly up to the average. 
 We noticed, however, the Mem Saheb on a raw chestnut, Mrs. 
 Murray on Peg, Mrs. Eck on a black, Mrs. Gatacre on a 
 brown, Mr. Turner on Britomarte, Mr. Euler on Shamrock 
 Major Hunt on a black, Mr. Beresford on Badminton. Captain 
 Huddart on a brown, Mr. Brazier Creagh on Diamond, Colonel 
 Gatacre on a bay, the Apostle on Gazelle, Mr. Murray on 
 Rocket, Mr. Alston on Blazes, Captain Sherston on a pony, 
 Mr. Ackworth on Blackstone, Mr. Goward on Job Trotter, Mr. 
 Titwillow on Port Trust, Mr. Sheriff on Exile, Colonel Pole 
 Carew on the Star, Mr. Apjohn on a bay, Mr. Kidston on 
 Gascard, Mr. Boyd on Bob, and Mr. Campbell on Tim. 
 
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 After twelve minutes “law” time was callei and 
 Diamond, Badminton, Britomarte and Blackstone led out over 
 a hurdle across the Garriah Hat Road and .over a mud 
 wall on to the bund country, where a formidable number 
 of mud walls had been placed close together. Diamond 
 was still leading followed by Job Trotter, Britomarte, Bad- 
 minton and Blackstone with Rocket and Peg lying handy. 
 Turning sharp over to the right Diamond overshot the 
 paper, and Bedminton went on with the lead, Britomarte 
 and Blackstone being close behind. After a bit of 
 
 jungle Mr. Murray brought up Rocket, and at once 
 went to the head of affairs. At the next fence, how- 
 ever, he jumped the wrong side of the flag, and had 
 to go back, which quite extinguished his chance. Black- 
 stone, Britomarte . and Badminton had now obtained 
 a good lead ; the two former, however, missed a hurdle which 
 had been placed round a corner. Mr. Beresford only 
 discovered it in time to pull his horse broadside on to it in 
 which position the animal declined to jump, and his rider 
 all but bit the dust ; he, however, clung on with one hand to 
 the animal’s neck, and hung there for sometime, — a thing of 
 beauty — but hardly of joy from the agonized expression of 
 his features. After some clown-like antics he managed to 
 regain the saddle amidst the cheers of a large number of his 
 Aryan brethren. The running in the meantime had been 
 taken up by Peg and Job Trotter who raced over the two 
 remaining jumps, and on to the red flags. After a most 
 artistic finish Mrs, Murray managed to catch the judge’s 
 eye by a short neck from Mr. Goward on Job Trotter, 
 Diamond third, Blackstone fourth, Britomarte fifth, and the 
 Star sixth. The Average Cup is now almost a certainty for 
 Blackstone who has been placed in every chase this season. 
 Mrs. Gatacre got a fall towards the middle of the chase, and 
 was dragged for some distance. She, however, we are glad 
 to say, escaped with a shaking. At the last hurdle Exilo 
 
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 and his rider both stood on their heads, but finding the 
 position rather uncomfortable they finally reclined side by 
 side on the dewy turf. 
 
 Yesterday morning being bright and clear a large num- 
 ber of people assembled at Ballygunge to witness the paper- 
 chase. The start and finish were situated in close proxi- 
 mity, and the gallery were enabled without much exertion 
 to witness both the first few and the final jumps. Owing to 
 the late rain the going was decidedly heavy, but great care 
 had been taken to build the jumps on sound ground. The 
 horses all round were fencing in excellent form, and we did 
 not hear of a single casualty. 
 
 The paper was carefully laid by the Tougall on Lola 
 and Mr. Walker on Squire. 
 
 Among the field we noticed Mrs. Murray on Peg, Mr. 
 iick on a black, Mr. Prophit on Badminton, Mr. Maxwell on 
 Q. 0., Mi’. Brazier Creagh on Lancer, Lord William Beresford 
 on Diamond, Mr. Barnard on Mavourneen, Mr. Dickson on 
 Baccarat, Major Hunt on Ginger, Mr. Alston on Beacon (late 
 Blazes), Mr. Murray on Rocket, Mr. Boyd on Bob, Mr. Beres- 
 ford on Plantation, Colonel Pole Carew on the Star, Mr. 
 A ck worth on Blackstone, Mr. Campbell on Norseman, Mr. 
 Euler on Shamrock, Mr. Milton on Fred, Mr. Wigmore 
 on a bay mare, Mr. Adye on the Ancient Dame, Mr. Gow- 
 ard on Job Trotter, Mr. Verschoyle on the Snob, Mr. Turner 
 on Britomarte, Mr. Shaw on Marigold, Mr. Edwards on a 
 black, the Apostle on Gazelle, Mr. Phillips on a country-bred, 
 Mr. Titwillow on Port Trust, Mr. Cartwright on Hurricane, 
 &c., &c. The start took place at the Ducuria Thannah ; 
 the paper led over two hurdles, along the railway round to 
 the right over two mud walls and through a lane with a jump 
 in the middle of it, and on to the open ground near the Jodh- 
 pore Thannah. The leading lot consisted of Beacon, Rocket, 
 Blackstone and Badminton with Diamond and the Star Jying 
 
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 liandy. The Gurriah Hat Road was crossed near the bamboo 
 clump where Rocket assumed the lead and led over the water 
 jump with Beacon and Badminton in close attendance. 
 After going through a longish bit of jungle the paper led 
 over the new railway crossing, alongside the line for a bit, 
 and on in the direction of the Red Road close to which the 
 red flags were placed. Near the railway crossing Rocket, 
 who was going very easily, overshot the paper which let up 
 Badminton, whose owner’s eagle eye quickly discovered the 
 lost trail, and benefiting by this chance Mr. Prophit gave 
 his old nag his head, and rattling over the last two fences 
 won fairly easily, Mr. Murray second on Rocket, Mr. Alston 
 third on Beacon, Mr. Ackworth fourth on Blackstone, Mr. 
 Euler fifth on Shamrock, Colonel Pole Carew sixth on the Star. 
 
 Owing to the very heavy fog which prevailed yesterday 
 morning there was a considerable doubt as to whether the 
 chase would be run off. About 7-45 A. M., however, the sun 
 made his appearance, and rapidly drove away the fog and his 
 depressing influences. The gallery and field were both very 
 small, owing, no doubt, to many people reserving themselves 
 for the Fancy Ball in the evening. The going throughout 
 was capital, and a nice line of country had been selected* 
 The mud walls were built much as usual, but several of the 
 hurdles had been placed on bunds which made them rather 
 formidable obstacles. 
 
 The paper was laid by Mr. Walker on Malta and the 
 Tougall on Norseman ; the latter animal did not jump very 
 kindly, and his rider broke a stirrup at the second jump, but 
 managed to get round the course without this very necessary 
 article. His mount ran through the last wall and tumbled 
 on his head, but fortunately recovered himself without un- 
 seating his rider. Among the field we noticed Mrs. Murray 
 on Peg, Mrs. Othello on Bengy, Mrs. Eck on a black, Mr. 
 Brazier Creagh on Diamond, Mr. Maxwell on a brown, Mr. 
 
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 Propl)it on Badminton, Mr. Butler on Little Samson, Mr. 
 Dickson on Baccarat, Mr. Turner on Britomarte, Mr. Ack- 
 wortli on Blackstone, Mr. Milton on a grey, Mr. Daniell on 
 Nell, Mr. Verscboylo on the Snob, Mr. Wigmore on a bay, 
 Mr. Tom Anderson on Great Scot, Mr. Walker on Othello, 
 Mr. Apcar on two ponies, Mr. John Anderson on the Sinner 
 Mr. Murray on a chestnut, Mr. Sheriff on a bay, Mr. West on 
 a pony, Mr. Barnard on Mavourneen, Mr. Dangerfield on a 
 black, Mr. Shaw on Marigold, and a lot of youths on small 
 tats. 
 
 The start took place on the right hand side of the 
 Gurriah Hat Road just beyond the Jodhpore Thannah. At 
 -the call of “ time” Diamond, Blackstone, Badminton, 
 Britomarte, and Nell led over the first hurdle round to 
 the left over a mud wall with a drop and through a piece 
 of jungle on the bund” country where Mrs. Eck and Job 
 Trotter joined the leaders. Diamond led at a strong pace 
 over the “ bund ” country and round to the left by the 
 Tollygunge Gardens back to the Gurriah Hat Road, soon 
 after passing which he began to tire and was passed by 
 Britomarte and Badminton who raced home over the two 
 big jumps by the station and over a mud wall and hurdle ; 
 a short distance from home Britomarte slightly overshot 
 the paper which allowed Badminton to obtain a two lengths 
 lead, which advantage he maintained to the finish. Mr. 
 Brazier Creagh on Diamond was third, Mr. Goward on Job 
 Trotter fourth, Mr. Ackwortb on Blackstone fifth, Mr. Shaw 
 on Marigold sixth, Mr. Eck seventh. Half way through the 
 chase Mr. Wigmore came to grief, an example shortly after 
 followed by Mr. West’s mount who shot his rider with 
 considerable force on to the ground, Mr. West’s business 
 instincts were too strong to be suppressed by a trifle like this 
 and he gravely proceeded to sample the soil, finally pro- 
 nouncing it fairly twisted, choky, broken dust with a 
 strong flavour; value uncertain on account of the fog, Wc 
 
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 are sorry to hear that in the last chase Rocket overreached 
 himself, but it is hoped that he will get round in time for 
 the Cup. The rest, however, is bound to prove prejudicial 
 to his chance. 
 
 A bright clear morning yesterday was a welcome change 
 after the very foggy weather which we have lately been ex- 
 periencing, and those people who were energetic enough to 
 travel to Jodhpore Station were amply rewarded by a capital 
 view of the commencement and finish of the chase. The 
 gallery was very small, and the field not up to the average in 
 point of number. Several of the usual followers were detain- 
 ed at the Volunteer Camp Drill, being considered by their 
 commanding officer more important than paperchasing. 
 The start took place on the left hand side of the railway 
 beyond Jodhpore Thannah. The going throughout was ex- 
 cellent, and the pace for the latter part of the journey 
 was very fast. The paper was carried by Mr. Walker on 
 Malta, and Mr. Alston on lladjee, both animals jumping 
 very cleanly. Among the field we noticed Mrs. Murray on 
 Maud, Mrs. Eck on a brown. Major Hunt on Ginger, Mr, 
 Maxwell on a brown, Mr. Verschoyle on the Snob, Mr. Adye 
 on Her Ladyship, Mr. Wigmore on a bay, Mr. Dickson 
 on Baccarat, Mr. Rice on Crusader, Mr. Prophit on Badmin- 
 ton, Lord Willliam Beresford on Diamond, Mr. Goward on 
 Job Trotter, Mr. Ackworth on Blackstone, Mr. Shaw on Mari- 
 gold, Mr. Daniell on a bay, Mr. Mitchell Innes on Nell, Cap- 
 tain Harboard on Lancer, Mr. Euler on Shamrock, Mr. Eck 
 on a bay, &c., &c. At the call of time Mr. Maxwell led out at 
 a strong pace, followed by Badminton, Job Trotter and Cru- 
 sader, with the rest of the field close behind. The second 
 jump was rather a formidable mud wall placed in rather a 
 bad position as regards the light. Many horses jumped it 
 very slovenly, Blackstone liit it hard, but recovered himself 
 cleverly. Marigold and Ginger both refused at the first 
 
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 attempt, but were finally persuaded or coaxed over it. The 
 course now lay right through the open country in the direc- 
 tion of the Salt Lakes. Mrs. Eck went to ihe front and made 
 the running at a strong pace. Badminton, Crusader and Black- 
 stone lying handy. The paper now led round to the left, gra- 
 dually working back in the direction of the Jodhpore Than- 
 nah. About a mile from the finish a rather trappy jump 
 brought Diamond to grief. The horse blundered badly and 
 then rolled over. His rider, not being desirous of joining the 
 Infantry, stuck desperately to his reins, and was soon in the 
 saddle again. Mrs. Murray had in the meantime obtained 
 the lead, but her mare tired towards the end and two jumps 
 from home was passed by Badminton and Crusader who 
 raced in together, the former winning by a length, Mrs^ 
 Murray was third on Maud, Mr. Coward fourth on Job Trotter 
 Mr. Maxwell fifth, and Mr. Ackworth sixth on Blackstone. 
 
 In spite of the recent heavy rains it was found possible, . 
 to run off the Paperchase yesterday morning. The gallery 
 was quite up to the average, but the field was very 
 meagrely represented. Those who started, however, had a 
 very pleasant ride. The going thoughout was good, and 
 the jumps were nearly all well placed in the open country; 
 the horses with hardly an exception fenced in excellent 
 style. The paper was laid by the Old Man on Bedouin 
 and Mr. Alston on Beacon. Among the field we noticed 
 Mrs. Murray on Peg, Mrs. Eck on a brown, Mr. Ackworth on 
 Blackstone, Mr. Murray on Maud, Mr. Maxwell on a brown, 
 Mr. Euler on Shamrock, Mr. Cartwright on Sweet Dream- 
 land Faces, Mr. Campbell on Norseman, Lord William 
 Beresford on Diamond, Major Hunt on Ginger, Mr. Butler 
 on Badminton, Mr. Turner on Britomarte, Mr. Vcrsclioyle on 
 the Snob, &c., &c. 
 
 The start took place about half a mile beyond the 
 Ballygunge Station on the left hand side of the road over. 
 
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 a hurdle and a mud wall. The paper then led on in the 
 direction of the Salt Lakes over a very nice line of open 
 country, and gradually worked back towards the Rifle Range, 
 the finish being situated close to the railway, the last three 
 jumps consisting of a mud .wall, a large ditch and a hurile. 
 The placed horses all kept close together for nearly the whole 
 journe}^, Badminton and Diamond, however, had the pace 
 of the others when it came to racing, and the former well 
 ridden by Mr. Butler managed to secure premier honours 
 by half a length from Lord William, Mr. Campbell third on 
 Norseman, Mr. Maxwell fourth, Mr. Euler fifth on Shamrock, 
 and Mr. Ackworth sixth on Blackstone. As it is doubtful 
 Avhether Rocket or Badminton will start for the Cup it looks 
 as if Diamond will have an easy task in repeating last year’s 
 success, his most troublesome opponents will be most likely 
 Beacon (late Blazes) and Peg. 
 
 The Paperchase yesterday morning was one of the best 
 of the season, the course was shorter than usual and the 
 pace was fast throughout. We were glad to see that Rocket 
 has recovered from his overreach, and his owner intends to 
 start him for the Cup for which he will have an excellent 
 chance, the other most favoured candidates are Diamond, 
 Beacon, Peg, and Shamrock. 
 
 The start yesterday took place on the right hand side of 
 the Sandy Lane, the paper being carried by Messrs. Walker 
 on Squire and Othello. The former nag would not have the 
 water jump at any price, and finally had to betaken round 
 it. Among the field we noticed Mrs. Murray on Peg, Mrs. 
 Cautley on Jack, Mrs. Eck on a brown, Mr. Euler on 
 Shamrock, Major Hunt on a bay, Mr. Butler on Mozel, Mr. 
 Maxwell on a chestnut, Mr. Gauhe on Eatzke, Mr. Rice on 
 a black, the Apostle on Gazelle, Mr. Turner on Britomartc, 
 Mr. Ackworth on Blackstone, Mr. Mitchell luiies on Nell, 
 Mr. Daniell on Duchess, Mrs. Dickson on Baccarat, Lord 
 
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 William Beresford on Diamond, Mr. Perman on a young ’Un, 
 Mr. Petrie on a chestnut, Mr. Govvard on Job Trotter, and 
 Mr. Verschoyle on the Snob. 
 
 After the usual amount of fun the field were let go. 
 Shamrock, Gazelle and Fatzke making the running at a 
 strong pace over a hurdle and the water jump, where most 
 of the gallery had assembled. The first hurdle proved fatal 
 to Mr. Rice who came to the ground in rather a hasty man- 
 ner. The horses all jumped the water jump well. Fatzkes 
 rider nearly cut a voluntary, but managed to save himself 
 after a desperate struggle. A sportsman on a pony caused 
 much amusement by riding his mount from head to tail in 
 the most approved ciicus fashion, but escaped a fall in the 
 most miraculous way. After crossing the “bund” country the 
 paper led towards the Tollygunge Lane and on by the Tolly, 
 gunge Gardens back to the well known finish on the west 
 side of the Gurriah Hat Road opposite the green land near 
 the Jodhpore Station. After the field came in view it was 
 seen that about eight of the riders were all in a bunch. 
 Shamrock, however, obtained a slight lead when near home, 
 an advantage which he maintained to the finish. Mr. 
 Murray just contrived to beat Britomarte for second honours, 
 the next three were all close together, but the judges placed 
 Mr. Gauhe fourth on Fatzke, Mr. Go ward fifth on Job Trot- 
 ter, Mr. Butler sixth on Mozel. Lord William arrived late 
 in a desperate hurry, but could never manage to catch up 
 the leaders. Two of the spectators taking a short cut to see 
 the finish suddenly disappeared into a pit, the falling was 
 soft ! 
 
 PAPERCHASE CUP. 
 
 “ And some for their country and their Queen 
 Would fight, if the chance they had. 
 
 Good sooth, Twere a sorry world, I ween, 
 
 If we all went galloping mad ; 
 
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 Yet it once we efface tlie joys of the cliaso 
 From the land, and outroot the stud, 
 
 Goodbye to the Anglo-Saxon Race ! 
 
 Farewell to the Norman blood. !” 
 
 One of the most successful paperchasing seasons came 
 to an end yesterday, when the Cup was run for. The going 
 throughout the chases has been excellent, the jumps carefully 
 built, and much fewer casaulties have occurred than usual, 
 there have of course been many falls, but in no instance have 
 the results to man or beast, been of a serious nature, although 
 several old hands at paperchasing have not appeared pro- 
 minently during the season, the fields have nearly always 
 been good, and as so many beginners at the game have ap- 
 peared and have ridden in good style, it is not likely that 
 paper-hunting will deteriorate in the future. Heads of houses 
 are beginning to recognise that paperchasing improves their 
 assistants’ minds as well as bodies and broken limbs are the 
 exception not the rule, accidents may occur in the same way 
 as they occur at Cricket and Football ; but 
 
 “No game was ever yet worth a rap 
 For a rational man to play — 
 
 Into which no accident, no mishap, 
 
 Could fairly find its way.” 
 
 The weather yesterday morning was cooler than we 
 ever remember it on a Paperchase Cup Day. As a rule by 
 this time of year the heat is ghastly. At an early hour traps 
 of every description, from the Government House drag to the 
 humble but useful “ ticca ” might have been seen making 
 
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 their way towards the Jodhpore Thannah. The Gurriah 
 Hat Road was crowded with equestrians, many mounted 
 on animals, evidently pulled out for the occasion. A few, 
 very few, pedestrians tried their stamina and strength of 
 their shoe leather by footing it. Arrived at ^the Thannah, 
 we found that the first jump was situated on the left hand 
 side of the road in full view of the gallery. The paper was 
 
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 excellently laid by Mr. Walker on the Squire and Mr. Per- 
 man on Little Lady. The going was good but very dusty, 
 which proved unpleasant to the hindmost division, who could 
 not very well, in several instances, get a clean view of the 
 jumps. The following were the entries for the Cup, all of 
 whom we believe started : — 
 
 “Light Weights.” 
 
 Mrs. Murray on Maud, Mr. Ackworth on Blackstone 
 Mrs. Alston on Beacon, Mr. Apostolides on Gazelle, Mr. 
 Campbell on Norseman, Mr. Gauhe on Fatzke, Mr. Goward 
 on Job Trotter, Mr. Murray on Rocket, Captain Turner on 
 Britomarte, Mr. Verschoyle on the Snob. 
 
 “ Heavies.” 
 
 Mr. Adye on Her Ladyship, Mr. Cartwright on Duna- 
 von, Mr. Euler on Shamrock, Mr. Henry on Treason, Mr. 
 Gerlich on Mozel, Mr. Mitchell Innes on Nell, Mr. McLeod 
 on Lola, Mr. Shaw on Marigold. 
 
 Treason got spiked e arly in the chase, and had to be 
 pulled up. 
 
 The paper was despatched sharp at 7, A.M., and eighteen 
 minutes later the well-known warning was given out by a 
 flute-like voice, “two minutes more gentlemen.” By the 
 manner feet were thrust home in the stirrups and hats 
 jammed tight it was evident. 
 
 “ If ever they meant it they meant it to-day,” and at 
 the word “ time” the field jumped off together, and cleared 
 the first hurdle in a cluster, the paper led to the Station 
 Lane and on to the left. On arriving at the lane Blackstone, 
 Maud, Lola, Fatzke, Britomarte and several . others turned to 
 the right instead of the left, which lost them a lot of ground. 
 The remainder went on to the second jump over which 
 Beacon led closely followed by Nell, Shamrock and Norse- 
 man, Marigold hit the jumps hard, but managed to recover 
 herself. Keeping the railway on the left the course lay 
 towards the Jodhpore Thannah. Beacon still leading while 
 
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 Fatzkc, Britomarte, Lola and Maud were rapidly making up 
 their lost ground. Leaving the station behind the paper, led 
 across the Gurriah Hat Road over a beautiful bit of open 
 country in a westerly direction through a narrow jungle and 
 on to the open high ground south of Tollygunge Gardens. 
 The first lot consisting of Norseman, Fatzke, Britomarte, 
 Beacon, and Shamrock were now all close together followed 
 by Maud, Job Trotter, Rocket and Blackstone. Skirting the 
 gardens they lay over a mile of open going through the jungle 
 south of the bund, and on in a direction which looked, 
 as if the finish was not far off; the pace was now very fast, 
 and many horses were hitting the jumps in the most impar- 
 tial manner. Shamrock, Beacon, Norseman, and Britomarte 
 at the time were going the best. A well known bit of jungle 
 now appeared with a narrow lane through it only wide 
 enough for one horse at a time. Getting first into the lane 
 meant a lot, and Britomarte and Beacon raced for the leader- 
 ship, the rider of the former singing gaily 
 
 “Through the jungle lane could I make one dart 
 I could baffle them all upon Britomarte.’' 
 
 Beacon, however, managed to nip in first and went 
 ahead at a strong pace. On emerging from the jungle the 
 paper led home through the brick kilns, and the finish 
 was found to be about three furlongs distant over two 
 hurdles. Beacon was now leading by several lengths and 
 going easily. At the second hurdle from home, Britomarte 
 on whom Mr. Turner was doing his utmost, began to 
 creep up, and getting on terms with the leader at the 
 last hurdle, they raced home together. Mr. Turner on 
 Britomarte finally winning the Paperchase Cup for 1888-89 
 by two lengths. Mr. Euler on Shamrock was third, thus 
 securing the Heavy Weight Cup presented by Lord William 
 Beresford. . Mr. Campbell on Norseman and Mr. Goward 
 on Job Trotter were close up fourth and fifth respectively. 
 The Average Cup has been won by Mr. Ack worth on 
 
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 Blackstone, who has ridden in the most consistent manner, 
 and has been in the first six in almost every chase. 
 
 Britomarte, the winner of the Cup, is a bay Australian 
 mare under 15 hands and shows a lot of blood. She is a very 
 clean jumper, and is as clever as a cat. From the manner in 
 which she won yesterday it is evident she can stay better 
 than most of her bigger rivals. 
 
 Finish. 
 

 WINNERS OF THE PAPERCHASE CUPS. 
 
 Mr. Kobeit’s 
 Mr. Fox’s 
 
 Mr. Bartlett’s 
 Captain Wallace’s 
 Mr. C. H. Moore’s 
 
 1874 - 75 . 
 
 ... Red Deer 
 ... The Marquis 
 
 1875 - 76 . 
 
 ... Jolly Boy 
 . . . Mariner 
 . . . Duehess 
 
 1876 - 77 . 
 
 Mr. G. W. F. B lick land’s... 
 
 1877 - 78 . 
 
 Captain Muir’s ... Wariuickshire Lad 
 
 1878 - 79 . 
 
 Captain Muir’s ... Wariuiclcshire Lad 
 
 1879 - 80 . 
 
 Captain Muir’s ... W arwichshire Lad 
 
 1880 - 81 . 
 
 Mr. Hopkins’s ... Telegram 
 
 Lord William Beresford’s... Oliver Tivist 
 Mr. Traill’s ... Di Vernon 
 
 1881 - 82 . 
 
 Mrs. Cook’s ... Champion 
 
 Major Cook’s ... Claret 
 
 Lord William Beresford’s... Mariner 
 
 1882 - 83 . 
 
 Lord William Beresford’s... Premier 
 Mr. W. W. Petrie’s ... Skipper 
 Mr. Laurie’s ... Pilgrim 
 
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 1883- 84. 
 
 Mr. D. B. Myer’s ... Zulu •..'(Dead 
 
 Mr. Learoyd’s ... Handicap ... J heat 
 
 Mr. T. S. Anderson's ... Commissioner ... 3 
 
 1884- 85. 
 
 Mr. Alston’s ... Pilgrim ... 1 
 
 Mr. Murray’s ' ... Zil ... 2 
 
 Mr. T. S. Anderson’s ... Commissioner ... 3 
 
 1885- 86. 
 
 Mr. Butler’s ... Rabbit ... 1 
 
 Mr. Murray’s ... Zil ... 2 
 
 Mr. Richardson’s ... Crinolette ... 3 
 
 1886- 87. 
 
 Mr. T. S. Anderson’s ... Commissioner ... 1 
 
 Mr. J. M. Petrie’s . . . Beeswing ... 2 
 
 Mr. Ackworth’s ... Blackstone .. 3 
 
 1887- 88. 
 
 Lord William Beresford’s... Diamond ... 1 
 
 Mr. Butler’s ... Badminton ... 2 
 
 Mr. Govvard’s ... Job Trotter ... 3 
 
 Average Cup. 
 
 Mr. Butler’s ... Badminton ... 1 
 
 Calcutta Light Horse Cup. 
 
 Light Vi eights. 
 
 Trooper Coward’s ... Job Trotter ... 1 
 
 Heavy Weights. 
 
 Sergt, C. C. McLeod’s ... Jack ... 1 
 
 1888- 89. 
 
 Light Weights. 
 
 Mr. Turner’s ... Britomarte 1 
 
 Heavy Weights. 
 
 Mr, Euler’s . . . Shamrock ... 1 
 
 Average Cup. 
 
 Mr, Ackwortli’s ... Blackstone 1