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Records of the 
Lanarkshire and Renfrewshire Hunt 



Records of the 
Lanarkshire and Renfrewshire 

Hunt 



COMPILED BY 

" TANTIVY » 

Author of " Scottish Hunts," and Contributor of Special Articles 
to "The Glasgow Herald" 



1921 




GLASGOW: 
PRINTED BY AIRD & COGHILL, LTD. 



PREFACE. 

ACTING upon the suggestion of the retiring Master and other 
prominent members of the Lanarkshire and Renfrewshire 
Hunt, I have ventured to produce an historical record which 
it is hoped will meet with the appreciation of those interested. For 
the description of the sport of the past twenty seasons I am greatly 
indebted to the diaries so perfectly kept by the late Mr. J. J. Barclay, 
which were kindly placed at my disposal by Mr. G. Barclay. Without 
such a valuable asset no work of this kind could ever have been 
attempted, and I have made the fullest possible use of these records, 
so that sportsmen and sportswomen of the last quarter of a century 
can refresh their memory in regard to the many great runs enjoyed 
during that period. I hope I have succeeded in an effort to furnish 
a complete and unvarnished account of the doings of the pack, together 
with a history of the Hunt since its origin. Possibly, at some future 
time, another enthusiast will take up the pen and bring the records 

up to date. 

Harry Judd (" Tantivy "). 



CONTENTS. 



PAGE 

The Lanarkshire and Renfrewshire Hunt, -------- 9 

Group of Hounds in Kennel, 39 

Presentation Ceremony at Finlaystone House, ------- 40 

Meet at Barochan, -.-. 5^ 

Point-to-Point Races, -.-. 58 

The Late Sir David C. R. Carrick-Buchanan, K.C.B., 68 

The Late John Squires, gg 

Colonel T. S. G. H. Robertson-Aikman, 70 

Major Andrew Coats, D.S.O., 71 

Mr. George Barclay, ------ ^ 2 

The Late Harry Judd, - - - 73 

The Late Mr. James J. Barclay, - - 74 

Mrs. G. Barclay, --------- 75 

Foxhound Puppies, -------- 76 

Meet at Erskine Hospital, 77 

The Late Mr. G. J. Kidston, ----------- 78 

Sir C. S. Bine Renshaw, Bart., ----- jg 

Major W. H. Goff, ----- g 

Will Jacklin, ------ gj. 

Lanarkshire and Renfrewshire Foxhounds— Masters, etc., - 82 

List of Hounds, ------ g. 



LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS. 



Lanarkshire and Renfrewshire Hunt (1859), with Key, - - opposite page 9 
Snapshots in the Field — 

Major Goff, The Late Mr. J. J. Barclay, Mr. G. Barclay. 

The Late Mr. G. J. Kidston, Colonel Aikman, - ,, 20 

Presentation to Retiring Master and Huntsman at Finlaystone 

(1901). - - - „ 24 

The Late Jock Ritchie, - - - - ,, 30 

Presentation Ceremony at Houston House, ----- „ 34 

Group of Hounds in Kennel, - ,, 39 

Presentation Ceremony at Finlaystone (1905), - - - - ,, 40 

Meet at Barochan (1884), ,, 57 

The Late Sir David C. R. Carrick-Buchanan, K.C.B., - ,, 68 

The Late John Squires, „ 69 

Colonel T. S. G. H. Robertson-Aikman, ------ „ 70 

Major Andrew Coats, D.S.O., - ,, 71 

Mr. George Barclay, - - ,, 72 

The Late Harry Judd, ---------- ,, 73 

The Late Mr. James J. Barclay, ------- (| 74 

Mrs. G. Barclay, ----- ,, 75 

Foxhound Puppies, ---- ,, 76 

Meet at Erskine Hospital (1917), ., 77 

The Late Mr. G. J. Kidston, -------- „ 78 

Sir C. S. Bine Renshaw, Bart., -------- „ 79 

Major W. H. Goff, - - - (| 80 

Will Jacklin and Group of Hounds, - ,, 81 

Huntsman and Famous Hound " Dominic, " ,, 82 



The Lanarkshire and Renfrewshire Hunt* 



SO far as records can be traced, it would appear that foxhunting 
was established in Scotland as far back as 1763, when hounds 
were hunting over a portion of the Linlithgow and Stirlingshire 
territory, so that must be regarded as the origin of the chase on this 
side of the Tweed. Be that as it may, it was only eight years later, or 
in 1771, that a pack of hounds was formed in the West, so that East country 
enthusiasts could not claim much in the matter of priority. 

" The Roberton Hunt or the Glasgow Hounds " was the title of 
the pack formed in 1771, and the prime movers in the concern were a 
Mr. J. Orr, Mr. R. Dunmore, Mr. John Baird, and Captain Roberton. 

The minutes of the first meeting held on 8th April of the same year 
go to show that much consideration was displayed regarding the Hunt 
uniform, which was anything if not eccentric according to present modern 
ideas. There were just over a score of members on the list, but at the 
opening meet of the hounds, which were simply a scratch lot, only half a 
dozen turned out, and the sport was not of much account. From the diary 
of the late Mr. Orr, of Barrowfield, it would appear that the quarry was 
only a secondary consideration, for after hunting and killing a fox on 
Hamilton Moor, the pack had a good run after a hare. 

The first record of a meeting of this Hunt held at Bothwell Bridge on 
8th April, 1771, is taken from an old book : — -" It was agreed as follows by 
John Orr, Esq., Barrowfield, on the one part, and John Baird and Robert 
Dunmore, Esq. (as taking burden on them for the Glasgow Hunt), on the 
other part, that they shall have a united Hunt which shall be called by the 
name of ' The Roberton Hunt,' and which shall have two meetings at this 
place annually. The first of these to be some time in October or November 
next as the gentlemen shall agree upon ; and the second (or Spring meeting) 
to be in April following. 

" The following regulations are now agreed upon to which such others 
as are afterwards thought proper shall be added : — 

" 1st. — That a Preses shall be chosen at every April meeting before the 
Hunt party, who shall continue for a year and shall have the regulation of 



12 The Lanarkshire and Renfrewshire Hunt. 

the first official list of hounds was issued in 1852 — as the territory then 
comprised portions of the two counties, hounds being frequently seen in 
Lanarkshire. John Harrison was appointed as huntsman, and season 
1 849- 1850 opened with a meet at Craigends on 20th October, when a plentiful 
supply of foxes was forthcoming, and a gallop of thirty minutes formed 
the chief item of the day. On the following Tuesday hounds were at 
Gleniffer, and in the course of this day's sport one fox was killed. 

Cathcart Bridge was the place of tryst on 27th November, and on this 
occasion a fine run of two hours and ten minutes was brought off. 

In Lanarkshire, meets were held at Bellshill, Drumpellier, New 
Monkland Church, and other places, and while Sir David Buchanan's first 
season may be described as fairly successful, the aggregate of kills only 
amounted to three and a half brace. Half a dozen blank days were 
experienced. 

Matters improved considerably in the succeeding season which opened 
earlier, for, after a few days' cub-hunting, an advertised meet was held at 
Houston Kennels on 8th October, 1850. Since this date Houston has been 
the recognised place of tryst for the opening of the season, and is as well 
known in the county as Kirby Gate with the Quorn Hunt. Following this 
was a capital afternoon's sport, one run occupying nearly three hours, with 
a kill at the end of it. What is known as the Houston country was apparently 
well stocked with foxes at this period, the sport in this district being par- 
ticularly good, and in the course of the season a total of eleven and a half 
brace of foxes were accounted for. There were, however, ten blank days — 
mostly in Lanarkshire. 

The opening of season 1851-1852 was at Houston village on 28th 
October, and when this campaign closed on 17th March it was found 
that eleven brace of foxes had been killed, there being only one blank day. 
The number of runs of any importance each season up to 1862 ranged from 
twenty to thirty, but blank days were rather frequent, and the record of 
kills never exceeded twelve brace in any season. It is impossible to give a 
detailed account of the sport, and the records I have referred to will suffice 
to convey an idea of what foxhunting in Renfrewshire was like at that period. 

In 1862 Harrison was succeeded as huntsman by John Squires, who was 
evidently keen on blooding the hounds, for in his first four seasons he 
handled about seventy brace of foxes, or an average of seventeen and a half 



The Lanarkshire and Renfrewshire Hunt. 13 

brace per season. Popular meets at this time were Castlemilk, Garscube, 
and Broadfield, but owing to the mineral wealth of Lanarkshire, with the 
predominance of wire and other obstacles to sport, this county became 
increasingly difficult to hunt. 

On 3rd March, 1865, Sir David Buchanan took his pack to Ayrshire 
for a day's sport, which proved rather poor, and the then Lord Eglinton 
returned the compliment by bringing his pack to Barochan on the following 
day. The weather was, however, very stormy on this occasion, and good 
sport was out of the question. 

It was a matter of general regret when in 1866 Sir David was unwill- 
ingly compelled to intimate his intention, through ill-health, of allowing 
Renfrewshire to be hunted by Lord Eglinton's hounds for a time, while he 
took hounds to Drumpellier (his Lanarkshire seat) and confined himself 
entirely to Lanarkshire territory. 

This was remarkably successful, in a sense, for in the course of twenty- 
seven days on which the pack were out, twenty-four and a half brace of 
foxes were added to the slain. The absence from Renfrewshire only lasted 
a single season, for on 2nd November, 1867, the Hunt assembled in all its 
former glory at Houston for the inauguration of another campaign. The 
coverts at this time most prolific were Skiff, Elphinstone, Finlaystone, and 
Barochan on the Renfrewshire side, while in the Cleughearn district of 
Lanarkshire five or six brace of foxes could be found in one day. The 
season ending on 18th April, 1868, provided a record for this pack, so far 
as the number of kills were concerned, the grand total being seventy-two 
foxes in seventy-four days, without a single blank — a record hard to be 
beaten anywhere. As a huntsman, Squires built up a great reputation, and 
his death in 1874 came with tragic suddenness. During the remaining few 
months of this season R. Holmden carried the horn, and Bishop then came 
to take up his duties as huntsman, which he discharged in a capable manner 
for four years. 

In the 'sixties some of the best known followers were Sir Michael Shaw 
Stewart, Sir Archibald Campbell, Mr. J. H. Houldsworth, Mr. Alexander 
Clapperton, Mr. John Orr, Mr. C. T. Couper, and Colonel Mure. Later 
on there were Mr. Durham Kippen, Mr. George Coats (afterwards Lord 
Glentanar), Mr. G. J. Kidston, Mr. Edward Collins, Mr. R. Monteith, 
Mr. Matthew Arthur (afterwards Lord Glenarthur), Mr. J. Gardiner Muir, 



14 The Lanarkshire and Renfrewshire Hunt. 

Mr. Alexander Crum, Mr. J. C. Cuninghame, and Mr. J. Wallace among 
the more ardent followers. The last-mentioned gentleman was for a long 
time a familiar figure in the hunting field, and for many years he contributed 
racy articles on the sport to The Glasgow Herald. Advanced age compelled 
him to retire, and it was on the suggestion of this sportsman who wrote 
under the nom de plume of " Crop and Spurs," that I continued a descrip- 
tion of hunting in Renfrewshire. 

There was about this time another very keen participant in Mr. Thomas 
Speirs, of Largs, who was a fine horseman and one to follow across country, 
except when in a jovial mood, when he seemed to revel in leading the in- 
experienced into difficulties. For instance, he would unhesitatingly gallop 
right into a bog if he saw a chance of leading anyone into an awkward 
predicament. Latterly Mr. Speirs sustained an injury that caused him to 
take things more quietly, but he continued to follow hounds on a pony or 
hack, and when coming to a fairly stiff jump he would slide off and allow 
his mount to get over more easily itself. For this method a very quiet nag 
is an absolute necessity. 

After Bishop came Tom Morgan as huntsman in 1879, and he was in 
turn succeeded by Harry Judd in 1882. There was quite a plethoric supply 
of foxes in those days, and one specific instruction Judd received from his 
master on being engaged is worth recalling. " You can go into Wraes and 
some of the other coverts in the Houston country and find half-a-dozen old 
dog foxes any day. If you can't kill them you are of no use to me." It is 
hardly necessary to add that this injunction was especially satisfactory to 
Judd, who, like most huntsmen, had a veritable thirst for blood, and he was 
seldom satisfied unless he handled a brace or more in the course of a day's 
hunting. 

What a turmoil we used to have on an opening day when foxes were 
running in various directions, and foot people who were scattered all over 
the country made the welkin echo to such an extent as to earn the disgust 
and blessings of Master and huntsman, to say nothing of the field ! 

Those who remember hunting at this time will readily agree with the 
assertion that foxes were then generally much bigger than they are at the 
present time, although an exception must be made in regard to foxes found 
in the high lying country above Johnstone and Howwood. What lovely 
brushes they carried, too, thick and bushy, with snow-white tips of anything 



The Lanarkshire and Renfrezvshire Hunt. 15 

from one to three inches ! The gamekeepers of the period were a thoroughly 
dependable lot of fellows, and some of the fathers of the profession who are 
still remembered were Gavin Scott at Barochan, Tom Burnett at Houston, 
James Murdoch at Linwood, and Matthew Gilmour at Craigends. These 
men could be regarded as of the older type of gamekeeper, and have all 
joined the great majority. 

Many were there of the soul-stirring runs that set the blood tingling 
in one's veins provided by such stout-hearted and long-winded foxes, and 
when they were dead beaten I have known them seek sanctuary of a curious 
order. During season 1 884-1 885 a fox found in Wraes had kept the fun going 
for fully three hours, and when he eventually returned to his home haunt 
to find no quarter, he gained an entrance to Wraes farmhouse just below. 
He was hardly inside the threshold, however, when he met the guidwife, 
besom in hand, and in a state of panic natural to the occasion poor 
Reynard was dusted out into the yard, where he ran right into the jaws 
of the pack, by this time coming on the scene. 

Many will recollect the time when a tree near Finlaystone House was 
nearly always a safe find, and Ritchie, who used to run regularly with the 
pack, was entrusted with the task of dislodging the varmint. The most 
extraordinary instance of foxes occupying trees came under notice in Scart 
Wood, where an old dog fox habitually climbed a high spruce and curled 
himself up at the top so as to resemble a crow's nest. 

In giving brief accounts of some memorable runs of the distant days I 
am at a loss to know the correct dates, as diaries were not kept. Early in the 
'eighties Sir Michael Shaw Stewart and Mr. Durham Kippen were still to 
the fore, and others very hard to beat over a country at this time were Mr. 
Richard M'Farlane and Mr. John Craig. One of the finest runs enjoyed 
at this time was with a fox found at Finlaystone, and the route lay over 
Barscube Hill, Corslie Hill, through Wraes and Houston Wood to Craigends. 
From here the fox attempted to reach Linwood Moss, but doubling back he 
was rolled over. Another great run made all the more noteworthy by its 
exciting termination was had in season 1887-1888. Elphinstone was the 
starting point, and at a rattling pace the hounds swept through Corslie Hill, 
Cleaves, and Houston Wood into Craigends. Here it was thought that 
Reynard had vanished, but the Master, who had been well up throughout, 
discovered what had happened, for he came up with the exclamation, 



16 The Lanarkshire and Renfrewshire Hunt. 

" Here's your fox, Judd ! " and there he was, sure enough, crouched under 
the banks of the River Gryffe. From here he was quickly ousted, and, with 
the hounds jumping in, both they and the fox were carried down the river 
by the strong current. " Get in, Judd ! " shouted Sir David, when excite- 
ment was running high. " Your hounds will be drowned," and although 
the huntsman had a great aversion to water, he scrambled in, to luckily lay 
hold of the fox's scuffle, and although whip and horn were lost the hounds 
eventually devoured the carcase of this fox on the banks of the river. A 
run, which ended with the memorable " Kill in the Clyde," on 30th 
December, 1893, also commenced at Elphinstone, and hounds simply raced 
from here over the valley to the left of Corslie Hill by Drums to West Ferry. 
Here the fox disappeared, but latterly from the rocks on the north side of 
the woodlands the hounds could be seen swimming out into the River Clyde, 
and before they could be reached by the whips they had mangled the fox 
to such an extent that only the mask could be recovered. 

In season 1 893-1 894 a run to be remembered was that commencing at 
Wraes, and after going through Elphinstone the pack traversed the country 
by High Barlogan, Duchal, and Slates Hill at a great pace to Knock- 
mountain. From here they ran by Finlaystone, Barscube Hill, and West 
Ferry, right down to Erskine, where the fox was killed in the open. 

In England it is no uncommon occurrence for two packs to clash, but 
in this part of the kingdom, where meets of neighbouring Hunts are gener- 
ally far apart, it must be regarded as an extraordinary happening. The 
incident on 24th December, 1894, was not without its touch of humour, 
culminating as it did in a dispute as to the rightful possession of the fox 
when killed. 

These hounds had hunted a fox from Greenside by Craigton to the 
corner of Castle Semple policies, near Howwood, where they killed in the 
River Cart, and one of the pack retrieved the carcase to the bank. Just as 
the customary obsequies were about to be performed, Jim Beavan, who was 
hunting Lord Eglinton's pack at the time, came swooping down with his 
hounds to claim that his fox had been killed. Judd was, however, positive 
on the point, and saw to it that his hounds completed the breaking up process. 
It was rather amusing to see the rival huntsmen separating the two packs at 
the entrance to Castle Semple. At this period many brilliant runs were 
enjoyed over that fine stretch of country from Skiff to Gleniffer, and 



The Lanarkshire and Renfrezvshire Hunt. 17 

extending in another direction to Caldwell. It may be here mentioned 
that hounds seldom went near the Ayrshire border, although they used to 
draw as far as Auchengrange and Barcraigs. I can recall one occasion when 
this pack was passing over Barcraigs Bog— where the reservoir is now 
situated — the Eglinton hounds were at the same time making investigations 
through the adjacent Brownmuir Wood, and the sharp and shrill notes of 
Beavan's horn contrasted strangely with the deep mellow tones of that used 
by the Renfrewshire huntsman. It may here be interesting to give a brief 
list of the best known followers during the 'nineties : — The late Lord Glen- 
tanar, Lord Glenarthur, Sir T. Glen Coats, Bart., the late Mr. G. J. Kidston, 
the late Mr. Edward Collins, Mr. John Cochran, Mr. David Cross, Mr. 
Archibald Walker, Major Andrew Coats, Mr. T. G. Wotherspoon, Major 
H. B. Collins, Mr. W. J. Finlayson, the late Mr. R. Osborne, the late Colonel 
Shanks, Mr. James Kennedy, the late Mr. R. Collins, Mr. G. Barclay, the 
late Mr. J. J. Barclay, the late Mr. A. Glen Kidston, the late Mr. A. H. 
Renshaw, Mr. N. B. Stewart, Mr. Andrew Hunter, the late Mr. M. Green- 
lees, Mr. G. H. Wallace, the late Mr. Alexander Fullerton, the late Mr. 
Malcolm B. Thomson, Mr. Andrew M'Nab, Colonel Robertson-Aikman, 
Mr. K. H. M. Connal, Mr. Thomas Cross, Mr. Thomas W. Hamilton, 
Mr. A. C. M'Laurin, Mr. R. M'Laurin, Mr. John A. Holms, Mr. J. G. 
Stewart, Mr. P. J. Stirling, Mr. W. Fleming, Mr. J. G. Fleming, Mr. P. 
Stuart Brown, Mr. C. Donaldson, the late Mr. James Coats, Mr. W. A. 
Coats, Mr. C. M. Collins, Mr. John Cross, Mr. A. F. Donaldson, Mr. 
H. R. Cayzer, Mr. A. R. Fraser, Mr. C. K. Finlayson, Mr. John Bell, the 
late Mr. W. Taylor, Mr. Alex. Jebb, Mr. J. Neil M'Neill, Mr. W. S. A. 
Neilson, the late Mr. J. S. Tullis, the late Mr. James Birkmyre, Major 
Andrew Coats, Mr. P. Kerr Smiley, Mr. G. L. Wilson, Mr. A. H. Jebb, 
Major W. H. Goff, Mr. H. S. Macpherson, Mr. A. M'Kinlay, Mr. 
J. C. Marshall, Dr. W. Wallace, and the late Mr. W. M. Wilson. Ladies 
were represented by : — Lady Bine Renshaw, Lady Jellicoe, Mrs. G. Barclay, 
Mrs. N. B. Stewart, Mrs. H. B. Collins, Mrs. A. M'Nab, Mrs. Tullis, 
Mrs. H. Ogilvie, Miss C. Holms, Miss Orr, Miss Marjory Renshaw, Miss 
Fergusson-Pollok, and others. 

After a term of Mastership extending over forty-three years Sir David 
Buchanan found it necessary, owing to advancing age, to relinquish the 
command in 1893, and he was succeeded by Major Andrew Coats. This 



18 The Lanarkshire and Renfrezvshire Hunt. 

well-known member of a sporting family filled the position successfully 
for three years, and in 1896 Colonel Robertson-Aikman took over control. 
Colonel Aikman was at the same time hunting a pack of harriers in Lanark- 
shire, and he was keenly interested in the breeding of both foxhounds and 
harriers. The second season of Colonel Aikman's Mastership was particu- 
larly successful in regard to sport, and several fine runs were recorded. 

Foxes were not quite so plentiful during season 1898-1899, a total of 
fifteen brace being killed. The campaign of 1899-1900 showed an improve- 
ment in this respect, as twenty-two brace were accounted for, and there was 
not a single blank day, the sport throughout being of a most consistent order. 

I make this brief reference to serve the purpose of showing the character 
of the hunting, and it is only possible to do such up to the time that Mr. 
George Barclay accepted the Mastership in 1901. It was then that both 
Master and huntsman retired, Colonel Aikman having thus completed a 
term of five years. The final meet of the season was held at Finlaystone 
on 30th March, but, singular to state, there was a covering of snow on the 
ground of about six inches. Hunting was, of course, out of the question, 
but the hounds were taken to the meet, and there was a goodly assemblage 
to witness the presentation of a handsome testimonial from the members of 
the Hunt to Harry Judd, who had carried the horn for nineteen seasons. 

Sir David Buchanan presided at this ceremony, and afterwards 
Mr. G. J. Kidston, on behalf of the members of the Hunt, handed 
to Colonel Aikman a silver hunting horn suitably inscribed, as a parting 
recognition of his services as Master. 

Judd's last season with the pack may be regarded as highly satisfactory, 
and the total of kills amounted to twenty brace. Increasing age and avoir- 
dupois began to tell heavily upon the veteran huntsman during the latter 
part of his career, although he was seldom " left " when hounds were 
running. Apropos of this I can recall a good story. A well-known 
enthusiast from the Shires, and a keen houndsman, was having a day with 
the Renfrewshire pack, and on reaching the meet was naturally interested 
in the appearance of the hounds. After a time he put the direct query : 
" Are your hounds not looking rather fat, Judd ? " The questioner grinned 
broadly when he got the explanation : " You see, sir, I feed 'em to suit 
myself. I don't want 'em to go too fast for me." 

Mr. Barclay was not slow in recognising the fact that he took over the 



The Lanarkshire and Renfrewshire Hunt. 19 

Mastership under very favourable conditions, both in regard to the stock 
of foxes left in the country and the quality of the hounds. One great 
ambition of the new Master was to bring about an extension of the 
territory, and there had long been a hankering after a portion of the 
Ayrshire side. 

When Sir David Buchanan first hunted the country he traversed part 
of Ayrshire from Caldwell to Brownmuir, but when the fourteenth Earl 
of Eglinton established his pack in 1861 a controversy arose as to the 
border line between the two Hunts. Lord Eglinton maintained that he 
was entitled to hunt as far as the county boundary, but Sir David was 
obdurate on the point, and it was only after considerable argument, with 
a vast amount of correspondence, that the county boundary became the 
accepted border line between the neighbouring packs. 

The fifteenth Earl of Eglinton, who had previously gained such renown 
as a sportsman when known as the Hon. George Montgomerie, was evidently 
more amenable in the matter of granting a concession of territory, for it 
was chiefly through his generous action and the untiring efforts and per- 
suasive powers of Mr. Barclay and others on this side that the Renfrewshire 
pack could hunt over such a large portion of the adjoining county. Going 
as far as Dunlop House on the one side, these hounds can now draw (under 
the amicable arrangement with the Eglinton Hunt) the whole of Caldwell 
estate, Trearne estate, Giffen, and Woodside, while coming back to the 
Renfrewshire side such foxy quarters as Beckam Hill, Cuff hill, and Brown- 
muir can be called upon. I make this explanation at this juncture, as in 
dealing with the sport of the past twenty years, which is the main purpose 
of this work, the Ayrshire side must be frequently touched upon. It may 
be added that great improvements in the parts referred to have been carried 
out at different times, and what with the arrangements for removal of wire 
and the erection of hunt jumps where absolutely necessary, the country is 
now much more huntable than it formerly was. Beyond Trearne, however, 
it is still a veritable birdcage of wire. 

The new Master appointed as his huntsman Will Webster, who had 
for a number of years acted as first whip, and the new whips were Jack 
Scott (the present huntsman of the Morpeth) and Will Tomlinson, who 
has for several years been hunting Lord Eglinton's hounds. 

The season proper opened on 2nd November, 1901, with the usual 



20 The Lanarkshire and Renfrewshire Hunt. 

meet at Houston, when it was very foggy, but there was a big field out. 
They found their first fox in Gryffe Castle covert, and had a ringing sort 
of run by Scart and Barlogan to Elphinstone, round by Wraes, but it was 
very unsatisfactory owing to poor scent. There was a good deal of frost 
and one or two stoppages during the earlier stages of this season, but on 
26th November, after meeting at Lochwinnoch station, the hounds hunted 
a fox from Barcraigs Bog over the Brownmuir side of Ayrshire down to 
Woodside, and later another nice gallop was had from Mid Hartfield Moss. 

On the following Saturday, with Finlaystone as the meet, a good run 
was had from Knockmountain over Barscube Hill and Mid Glen to 
Elphinstone, thence by High Barlogan, this fox being run to ground just 
beyond Napps Muir. Meeting at Craigends on 7th December the members 
of the Hunt took the opportunity of making a presentation to Mr. and Mrs. 
J. C. Cuninghame to mark the occasion of their recent marriage. This 
was handed over by the Master, and took the form of a cornucopia exquis- 
itely carved with designs symbolical of hunting from its origin to the present 
day. It should be mentioned that Mr. Cuninghame was formerly a well- 
known follower and a liberal supporter. Sport in the course of the afternoon 
was not of a great order, although a brace of foxes were killed. The season 
under discussion was seriously interrupted by the rigours of winter, and up 
to the beginning of March no fewer than eleven fixtures had to be cancelled. 
Saturday, 1st March, was, however, a red-letter day. Kilmacolm was the 
meet, and after a very fast twenty-five minutes from Knockmountain the 
hounds were stopped when making for Greenock Moor. The afternoon 
fox was found in Wraes, and running by Cleaves, Botherickfield and Ennelly, 
hounds crossed Napps Muir to go right through Duchal and away from here 
over Slates Hill. This fine run was continued by Bardrainy and Midhill 
to Finlaystone, and at the end of one and a half hours the fox was lost just 
above Langbank. It afterwards transpired that this fox was coursed by a 
collie dog into the River Clyde below West Ferry and was drowned. 

There was a meet at Milliken House on nth March, and a fox hunted 
from the woodland here was killed on a bleaching green in Kilbarchan, the 
incident creating much excitement in the village. Another fox was killed 
near Muirshields after a brief spin from Hammerscraig Rocks. On 26th 
March, with Bishopton as the rendezvous, followers were treated to a fine 
day's sport. The run, occupying one hour and twenty minutes, and which 



SNAPSHOTS IN THE FIELD, 




Major GOFF. The Late Mr 



BARCLAY. Mr. G. BARCLAY. 




The Late Mr. G. J. KIDSTON. Colonel AIKMAN. 



The Lanarkshire and Renfrewshire Hunt. 21 

was reckoned at the time one of the best ever brought off in the district, 
had West Ferry as its starting point. I give the points briefly : — Gleddoch, 
Barscube Hill, Knockmountain, Elphinstone, Corslie Hill, Barochan, 
North Brae, Cleaves, Wraes, and Witch Moss, nearly to High Barlogan, 
the fox being killed at Whinnie Hill. A really fine hunt, with only one 
slight check at Barochan. The Master was especially prominent in this run on 
his smart grey Harmony, a previous winner of a point-to-point. The season 
was carried on up till 12th April, the final meet being held at Howwood. 

Coming to season 1902- 1903, we had the usual opening fixture at 
Houston on 1st November, and on this occasion there were nearly one 
hundred on horseback. Sport was only fair, although plenty of foxes were 
on foot. On 29th November a run worthy of reference was enjoyed from 
Knockmountain by Barscube Hill and Gleddoch to West Ferry, the fox 
being run to ground in a potato field near Erskine. Frost again intervened 
about this period, and the sport enjoyed up to the end of December was 
only of a fair order. Throughout December of this year the hunting was 
of ordinary quality, owing chiefly to unfavourable weather conditions, 
and the next sport worthy of note came after a meet at Ingliston on 24th 
January. Finding in Dargavil Moss, the hounds ran by Barochan Moss 
and below Barochan House right up country by Cleaves to Wraes. After 
going on by Botherickfield back by Barfillan, hounds killed their beaten 
fox in an outbuilding at Barfillan Farm. 

Meets at Ralston, near Paisley, have long since ceased to take place, 
but one that may be recalled was on 2nd February, when the late Sir Charles 
Cayzer, who used to follow the sport occasionally in his carriage, enter- 
tained the company. It may here be mentioned that Sir Charles's two 
daughters, one of whom afterwards became Lady Jellicoe, were well-known 
followers, and his sons were also keen sportsmen. Scent, unfortunately, 
was very poor on this day, and when I mention that proceedings led us by 
Crookston and Patterton to Pollok Castle coverts the nature of the sport 
can be readily surmised, for the country is not adapted to successful hunting. 
Miss Fergusson-Pollok, who resided at Pollok Castle, is remembered as an 
ardent participant at this time. One of the best runs of the season was 
that afforded from Elphinstone after a meet at Fulwood on 14th March. 
Over a familiar line of country hounds went on by Corslie Hill and Wraes, 
through Ennelly to Scart and Gryffe Castle, leftwards by Botherickfield, 



22 The Lanarkshire and Renfrezvshire Hunt. 

past the kennels to Goldenlea Gorse, the fox being killed in the lade near 
Crosslee Mill. 

The season, which came to an end on 4th April, was regarded as one of 
the poorest on record, but during the closing stages there was a tremendous 
lot of rain, which rendered the country in such a heavy state that the point- 
to-point races had to be abandoned. 

A rather unfortunate opening to the succeeding season on 7th 
November, 1903, was caused by dense fog, successful hunting being out 
of the question. It was not until 8th December that any run of special 
note was provided, and in the country leading from Castle Semple, where 
there lived at this time a genial friend of foxhunting in the person of Mr. 
J. W. Shand Harvey. The interests of this particular portion of Renfrew- 
shire territory have of late years been assiduously looked after by Mr. 
Andrew Hunter, who has his residence just beside Castle Semple policies. 
It says much for the Castle Semple foxes of those days when a brace found 
here sufficed to supply a great day's sport. The first one gave a preliminary 
hunt by Gowkston as far as Karnes Dam, where he was lost. A better 
fox had been left behind at Castle Semple, and getting away on good 
terms hounds ran fast over a similar line to that previously taken, and, be 
it said, it was not particularly nice for anyone to ride over. However, they 
hunted back to more congenial surroundings by Greenside, from which it 
was more " plain sailing," by Branchal and Craigton to Glentyan. There 
was not a semblance of a check up to this point, but going over Gladstone 
and Wardend it was rather difficult hunting. Doubling back towards 
Glentyan, hounds got a view of their fox, and rolled him over at the end of 
one hour and forty minutes. 

A meet had been arranged at Duchal on the following Saturday, but 
this was cancelled out of respect to the late Sir Michael Shaw Stewart, who 
had passed away. The deceased baronet was always a staunch supporter 
of Renfrewshire foxhunting. 

A Finlaystone meet on 19th December was productive of a really good 
hunt, although it was late in the afternoon. Finding in West Ferry, hounds 
ran bv Drums, Barmore and Corslie Hill to Wraes, where there was a check. 
Going on again from here by Ennelly they crossed Napps Muir and raced 
right into Duchal, when it was getting very dark, and the Master and Webster 
were lucky in being able to stop them near Duchal High Wood. 



The Lanarkshire and Renfrewshire Hunt. 23 

When the late Mr. Archibald W. Finlayson and Miss Finlayson were 
living at Merchiston a very successful fixture was held here on 23rd January. 
A Wraes fox set the fun going, and it was a good gallop by Elphinstone and 
Gallowhill to Knockmountain, from which they ran over Barscube Hill by 
Mid Glen, back by Elphinstone to Wraes. A brace of foxes were in front 
of the pack as they entered here, and it was evidently a fresh one that took 
them on to Botherickfield, where the day came to an end. 

A most unusual incident occurred with the pack on 30th January. 
The meet was at Southbar, and a fox was put off a ledge of rock in the 
quarry leading from Park Strip. Hounds hunted him by Rashylea into 
Southbar and then ran by Shilton Rough to the right of Bishopton village 
by Slateford to West Ferry. Forcing him away again, the pilot made for the 
shore of the River Clyde, where a man with a gun had evidently been engaged 
in wild-fowl shooting. Being a foreigner, he seemed to cherish the idea that 
to put the fox down would save his pursuers further trouble, and he 
promptly bowled him over. He was severely " lectured " for his inter- 
ference, but tried to excuse himself by explaining that they always shoot 
such animals in the country he hailed from. Shooting a fox is, however, 
an unforgivable crime in the eyes of any hunting enthusiast, unless where 
there are extenuating circumstances in destroying one badly affected with 
mange. The hounds, I may add, broke up the carcase of the fox, and 
Mr. C. M. Collins was the recipient of the mask. 

Sir David Buchanan's death took place on 8th February, 1904, and 
the fixture arranged on the following day was, of course, cancelled. 

I can now give an account of a run in what was known at the time as 
the " Tuesday Country," the meet being held at Lochwinnoch Station on 
1 6th February. 

The afternoon was well advanced when a fox was found on the rough 
ground near Bardrain Strip, and after a bit of dodging about in the 
vicinity they ran by Sergeantlaw and Braehead right down by Nethercraigs 
to the outskirts of Paisley. They hunted about some grounds here for a 
considerable time and then forced their fox back up the hill to Glenfield, 
where he beat them by entering a drain. It is recorded that this fox was 
hunted from 3.10 p.m. till 6.30 p.m., when it was quite dark, and Webster was 
keenly disappointed in not securing blood. It is, of course, a recognised fact 
that huntsmen are never satisfied unless they get a kill at the end of a good run. 



24 The Lanarkshire and Renfrezvshire Hunt. 

I have seen some funny things happen in the desire to get blood, and 
as a certain incident occurred so many years ago I may not be betraying 
confidences when I relate what was kept as a secret for a long time. The 
hounds had entered Wraes in quest of a fox, and a few of them immediately 
" chopped " one close to where the second whip was posted. Simultane- 
ously another was viewed away with the main body of the pack in pursuit, 
a good run being soon in progress. The second whip, who was a particu- 
larly cute and daring little fellow — an opportunist in his own particular 
line — picked up the carcase of the fox, and, carrying it on his saddle, he 
took care to keep out of everyone's way as he manoeuvred around the 
country keeping a look out as to where hounds were running. A big stretch 
of country had been galloped over by followers, and as hounds were 
approaching Knockmountain the whip slipped on ahead of them. Within 
the woodland the carcase was dropped and a ringing " Who-whoop ! ' : 
resounded o'er the valley. Of course everybody was highly satisfied at 
the fitting termination of a good run, and a " cap " for the hunt staff which 
was common in those days was duly taken. There was only one — an old 
and astute member of the Hunt (Mr. Kidston) — who was a trifle suspicious. 
He afterwards asked the huntsman for the truth about the matter, and he 
got it. The whip concerned in this escapade was Bert Thatcher, the 
present huntsman of the Zetland Hounds. 

On 1 2th March there was the usual big company at Finlaystone, and a 
brilliant run was afterwards had from Knockmountain. The course taken 
was over Barscube Hill by Gleddoch to West Ferry, thence by Castlehill and 
Barmore, to kill in the open just above Park Erskine Glen. This was not 
the only sport of that day, as from Craig Marloch hounds hunted another 
by Knockmountain down to Finlaystone, leaving which they had only a 
stale line back by Knockmountain to Dr. Brown's coverts, where they again 
chimed in merrily to run by Auchinbothie, Bardrainy, Brodie's Wood, 
and Broadfield, back to Finlaystone. They then carried on over Barscube 
Hill, where scent failed at the end of a really good day. There was nothing 
further in the way of sport during the latter stages of this season that calls 
for special notice, but the open nature of the weather was shown by the 
fact that fifty-one of the fifty-five fixtures arranged were fulfilled. A most 
interesting and gay function took place in St. Enoch Hotel, Glasgow, 
on 1 8th April, when about seventy of the leading supporters of the Hunt 



The Lanarkshire and Renfrewshire Hunt. 25 

assembled to do honour to Mr. G. J. Kidston, who was presented with 
his portrait in oils, painted by Sir George Reid. 

It may be here mentioned that the late Mr. Kidston fulfilled the duties 
of honorary secretary to the Hunt for a period extending over many 
years, and he was extremely popular. 

Season 1904-1905 opened on 5th November, when the sport was of a 
character so often associated with the preliminaries in the Houston country. 
There were any amount of foxes on the move, and I remember seeing no 
fewer than two brace leaving Elphinstone in a sort of procession to Wraes 
soon after the pack had entered the former covert on this day. Towards 
the end of November frost set in and caused several stoppages, but on 
17th December, when the going was terribly heavy, there was as much 
galloping as anyone could desire, the meet being at Finlaystone. Hounds 
ran fast from Knockmountain over Barscube Hill and over the valley up 
to Elphinstone, going on from here by Wraes and Botherickfield right 
down to Scart, where they rolled over a beaten fox. In the afternoon they 
hunted another from the gorse near Bardrainy, hounds fairly screaming as 
they raced over the valley by Castlehill Dam up to Knockmountain. From 
here it was the usual course over Barscube Hill, across Mid Glen to 
Elphinstone, and this fine run was carried on back over the undulating 
country to the left of Drums up the steep ascent of Barscube, which evidently 
put the finishing touch on tired horses. Hounds went on to mark their 
fox to ground in a drain at Knockmountain, this run having occupied fully 
an hour. 

A capital run, almost entirely over grass and the cream of Renfrewshire 
territory, fell to the lot of those hunting with the pack from Woodside on 
10th January, 1905. A fox was found in Bowfield Moss, and going on by 
North Castlewalls he discarded Skiff, the hounds running in fine style by 
Mid Hartfield just to the left of Peesweep and the right of Threepgrass, 
along the edge of Caldwell Law and between Bracko Farm and Hartfield 
Moss, nearly to Top Farm. Here scent seemed to vanish suddenly, and, 
as the saying goes, the fox was accounted for by being lost. The run had 
occupied fully an hour, and was remarkable for the fact that the pilot never 
entered a single covert en route. This was a fox of the sort a huntsman 
likes to find. 

On 1 8th January an interesting function was carried out at a meet held 



26 The Lanarkshire and Renfrezvshire Hunt. 

at Finlaystone, when the full-length portrait of Mr. George J. Kidston, 
now completed by Sir George Reid, was formally handed over by the 
Master on behalf of the members of the Hunt. There was a very numerous 
assemblage, and highly complimentary remarks were bestowed upon an old 
and generous supporter of Renfrewshire fox-hunting, when he was also 
handed a cheque as the surplus of the fund subscribed. Mr. Kidston 
intimated that this would be devoted to a fund for the benefit of the sport. 
The hunting which followed was appropriate to the occasion, and the best 
run of the day was had from Elphinstone. Hounds hunted merrily by 
Kirkton and Wraes, to go on by Botherickfield and Ennelly, over Napps 
Muir down to the River Gryffe, at the edge of Duchal policies. From here 
the fox turned back by Scart and Gryffe Castle, to the right of Botherick- 
field, up to Wraes again, where he gained refuge in a rabbit burrow. Time, 
one and a half hours, with only two slight checks. 

In referring to each season I can only give a description of a few of the 
best runs, as I am afraid the patience of readers might be taxed with a 
volume of geographical detail. Coming to 21st February, there was a really 
great hunt, which was at the time measured on the map to be of 19J miles, 
and the time two and a half hours. There was only a small field out on this 
day at Pollok Castle, and the Master decided upon a long trot to Fereneze 
Muir, as there was a good deal of frost in the ground and it was rather 
dangerous going around here. Just outside Caldwell Law they found a 
tough old fox, and I give a brief survey of the course taken. After 
passing through Caldwell Law and taking a detour by Hartfield Moss, 
they ran through Caldwell big wood to emerge from here on the Lugton 
side. Then over Ayrshire territory for Dunlop and nearly to Aiket Wood. 
They then kept to the left of Lainshaw policies — recently acquired by our 
new Master — and carried the line by Water Plantation close to Stewarton, 
where they lost their fox at a farm steading. 

Fairly good sport was associated with the opening stages of season 
1 905- 1 906, and there was a fine stock of foxes nearly all over the country 
at this time. Of the several enjoyable runs vouchsafed one of the best was 
on 13th January, and Knockmountain was once again responsible for a 
rare old fox. After going towards Barscube Hill, hounds turned to the 
right over Mid Glen by Dr. Brown's coverts to Craig Marloch, thence by 
Bardrainy and Midhill back to Knockmountain — a rather nice circuit of 



The Lanarkshire and Renfrezvshire Hunt. 27 

the country up to this point. They again forced the fox away over Mid 
Glen to Elphinstone and Wraes, where scent failed at the end of one and a 
half hours. There was another capital hunt on the occasion of the Castle 
Semple fixture of 6th March, and a somewhat unusual course was taken. 
A fox was found in Lawmarnock and pursued over the hill between 
Craigton and Glentyan to Castle Semple. As they left here they crossed 
the River Cart and the Johnstone and Beith road just to the right of How- 
wood to go on to Barcraigs Bog, leftwards by Rowbank over Bowfield 
Moss, finally running into their fox in the open near Skiff. The time was 
close upon an hour, and very fast throughout. 

After hunting a fox from Houston Wood on 10th January, hounds carried 
on pursuit by Barochan Moss and Bishopton village down to the banks of 
the Clyde on the lower side of Erskine. Here the sly one disappeared, but 
when near West Ferry Webster espied the fox swimming in the river. He 
wisely kept the hounds back and a boat was procured. It looked rather 
funny to see this boat, manned by a farmer and Ted Parker, the first whip, 
being rowed out to where the fox was, but when they reached him he was 
drowned. Still the hounds had the blood they had earned. 

During season 1906- 1907 there was a deal of interruption through 
frost, but still there was plenty of excellent sport. I make mention of one 
particular run chiefly through the line of country traversed on 13th 
November. From the grounds of Cowden Hall — where that keen and fine 
horsewoman, Miss Orr, used to reside — a fox was set going, but he seemed 
to get the best of matters for a time, and it may have been the same fox 
that the hounds became on better terms with at Neilston Pad. They 
then ran by Long Loch and Boyne Moor and finally killed in the open near 
Eaglesham House. I make no further reference to what was a rather 
unlucky campaign, for the vicissitudes of the weather robbed us of anything 
worthy of illuminating the records. 

The interests of covert shooting claimed special consideration for 
many years, and as a consequence hounds were seldom allowed to investi- 
gate any portion of what was regarded as the " Saturday Country " prior 
to the opening of the regular season. Sport in the earlier part was therefore 
more like cubbing, with a lot of woodland work and spasmodic bursts into 
the open. It was a very late harvest in the autumn of 1907, and when the 
season was entered upon on 2nd November at Houston a considerable 



28 The Lanarkshire and Renfrewshire Hunt. 

amount of crops had still to be gathered in. Hunting, however, proceeded 
without hindrance, and the first run of note came on 19th November. 
After a preliminary spin and a brace of kills, hounds then had a Peatman's 
Moss fox in front of them, and he afforded galloping over a bit of country 
that is so much revelled in by many enthusiasts. By Threepgrass and 
Double Woods they ran nearly to Caldwell Law and then right-handed by 
Lochlibo and Wallshill over Bowfield Moss to West Gavin, an ideal line 
of country. Turning down the hill from here they continued over the 
Johnstone and Beith road to the strip by the side of the railway and ran to 
ground near Lochside Station. Time, one hour and twenty minutes. 

Another successful Finlaystone fixture came on 21st December, and 
the fun started from the home coverts. After a fox had taken a turn over 
the hill towards Gleddoch, he led the way back through the east covert 
past Knockmountain, and a fine run proceeded by Auchinbothie and 
Craig Marloch to Devol Glen, where, in a wild precipitous ravine, pursuit 
had to be abandoned. Moving back to Bardrainy, hounds found another 
good fox, and ran by Craig Marloch and Auchinbothie to Knockmountain . 
From here they hunted over Barscube Hill and Mid Glen by Corslie Hill 
to Wraes, where they got on to a fresh fox, and hounds were stopped at 
Barochan. 

There were only a few out to enjoy the brilliant doings of the pack 
from Gleniffer on 8th January, 1907, and although the " bone " was hardly 
out of the ground after a recent frost, followers had no time to think of the 
danger in riding across country. In Gleniffer a fox was set going, and 
they ran by Duchallaw and Fereneze to Game Wood, on by Capellie and 
Peesweep, through the end of Bardrain Strip. From here it was still very 
fast by Mid Hartfield to the edge of Skiff Wood and across Bowfield Moss. 
It was here owing to the line being foiled that Webster had to put the 
hounds right for the only time during the run, but they went on again by 
Trees and the edge of Barcraigs Bog to West Gavin, where the fox was run 
to ground. They had another nice hunt in the afternoon from Bardrain. 

On 18th January, after meeting at Fulwood, they found their first 
fox in Cleaves, and from here a fine run of one and a quarter hours ended 
with blood. The course taken was by Barfillan to Botherickfield, thence 
through Scart, Ennelly, to the left of Elphinstone, over the hill by West 
Glen to Barscube Hill. Passing through Drums near by, they went on 



The Lanarkshire and Renfrewshire Hunt. 29 

nearly to Barochan, but veered to the right by Corslie Hill House and 
continued by Wallees, Botherickfield, and Ennelly to Wraes, the kill being 
finally effected in Massington— a really fine hunt. 

Hawkhead was generally a happy hunting ground for cubbing opera- 
tions, and I have seen a lot of exciting sport within the policies during the 
time the late Mr. W. Stevenson resided here. At the end of one day a 
very funny thing happened. The hounds badly wanted blood — -in the 
opinion of the huntsman, at anyrate— and the only fox found went up the 
sluice pipe at the dam. Fortunately a man with a turnkey was available, 
and as the water was being turned on the huntsman saw to it that the hounds 
were at the business end of the pipe. In a few moments the rush of water 
shot out the fox, as though from a pop gun, into the mouths of eager enemies. 
The hounds provided a very good hunt from Hawkhead on 3rd March, 
forcing a fox away by the asylum grounds where he had to be ejected, and 
then had a good turn round the country ere again reaching Mr. Stevenson's 
demesne, to kill just in front of the mansion. On a subsequent occasion 
there was some excitement at the end of a woodland hunt here, the fox 
being killed in the room used for heating purposes below the house, and 
I remember seeing the hounds when they collared their fox carrying a 
barrowful of ashes about on their backs in their eagerness to devour him. 
It should be explained that the sly one had been hiding under the barrow. 
The end of this hunting season came with a meet at Erskine on 21st March, 
but the sport of the last few days of a very successful campaign was rather 
tame owing to poor scenting conditions. 

Season 1908- 1909 had an appropriate send-off with the usual meet at 
Houston on 7th November. The first draw at Cleaves furnished an enjoy- 
able hunt to Barochan Moss, up through North Brae to Corslie Hill, but 
a much better spin was subsequently had from Elphinstone. They ran 
over Mid Glen to Knockmountain, killing their fox in the stackyard of 
Knockmountain Farm. 

They met at Ingliston, the residence of that fine old sportsman, Mr. 
David Cross, on 14th November, and finding a good fox in the adjacent 
Glenshinnoch Gorse, a lot of fun was soon witnessed through the efforts 
of some riders to get over Dargavil Burn, which was running pretty high 
at the time — some also found it rather deep. Hounds ran through 
Barochan Moss to Houston Wood, and going on again passed through 



30 The Lanarkshire and Renfrewshire Hunt. 

several gardens in the village of Houston on their way past the kennels 
up to Botherickfield. After a check here they continued by Gryffe Castle, 
Scart, and Ennelly to finally kill this fox just outside High Barlogan. Time, 
one hour and thirty-five minutes. 

On Tuesday, ist December, Lochside Station was the venue, and 
after a preliminary spin from Barcraigs Bog, hounds found again on this 
favourite haunt. They then ran by Brownmuir and Cuffhill to Trearne 
Mines, thence nearly to Caldwell, back to the right of Cuffhill, over Beckam 
Hill towards Woodside. At Beckam Farm this fine run ended with a kill 
in the open. 

During December and January sport can be described as fairly enjoy- 
able, but I can only refer to the more brilliant achievements of the pack, 
and a good item came forth with the Howwood fixture on 9th February, 
when only a few fortunate enthusiasts turned out. On entering Skiff they 
chopped one fox and hunted another around the district until he went to 
ground just above Howwood village. Reaching Mid Hartfield Moss in 
the afternoon, Mr. James Barclay had espied a fine fox leaving here, so 
the hounds were soon got on excellent terms to run smartly by Hartfield 
Moss and Rashyfield to Skiff. This was quickly left on the journey by 
Mount Top, Bardrain Strip, and Capellie Strip, through Threepgrass 
and Double Woods to the right of Caldwell Law. Over a fine stretch of 
country they continued by Braco until near Sproulston, where a check 
gave the pilot the advantage, and it was only a stale line from here to 
Cuffhill where the Master had the hounds stopped. Those conversant 
with the country traversed can readily imagine what a great run this must 
have been. 

Towards the end of this season there was a lot of blank drawing in 
certain parts of the country, and therefore some disappointing days, but 
the closing meet at Auchengrange on 27th March was remarkably successful. 
The first fox found at Mid Hartfield was killed in Swinetrees Glen, and it 
was late in the afternoon when they had another in front of them from 
Caldwell Law. Running by Double Woods and Foreside Strips they 
continued by Capellie Strip around the edge of Fereneze Muir back to the 
left of Bardrain, through Mount Top to Skiff. They went on again by 
Bowfield, and had been actually hunting this fox for one hour and forty 
minutes, when he beat them near Nether Broadfield through being headed 




The Late JOCK RITCHIE. 



The Lanarkshire and Renfrewshire Hunt. 31 

back. From Capellie Strips to Mount Top it was very fast indeed and we 
seldom have such a pleasant wind up to a season. 

By way of relieving the monotony of historical detail I can here make 
some reference to Ritchie, who was for many years a familiar figure in the 
hunting field, and it is no exaggeration to state he was well known in every 
part of Renfrewshire, especially with the agricultural classes. Ritchie 
was extremely fond of a game terrier, and through the Master he came into 
possession of a few very good ones with which he faithfully trudged over 
the country in his efforts to be on the scene when required. There was 
hardly an inch of Renfrewshire h$ did not know, and his intimate acquaint- 
ance with " short cuts " enabled him to keep in remarkably close touch 
with the pack. Most of the principal hunts have their " runner," as the 
man with the terrier is called, and in some cases they assume a bearing of 
considerable importance. I was much impressed with the appearance of 
Harry Houghton, the well-known runner with the Quorn, when I first 
saw him on the station platform at Leicester on the way to a meet of the 
famous south country pack. 

Houghton was there in full regalia — scarlet coat, white breeches, and 
hunting cap — with an up-to-date digging-out appliance strapped on his 
back. It then struck me how nice it would be to see our own man Ritchie 
in a similar rig-out, although his well-known aversion to anything in the 
shape of uniform could hardly have been overcome. When I first knew 
Ritchie as " Kilbarchan Jock," I believe he was employed as a weaver, 
but the attraction of sport caused him to forsake the looms on hunting days, 
for he was regularly with the pack in all sorts of weather. Many a mile I 
have walked with him, and it was he who first showed Mr. G. Barclay and 
his late brother the way across country. He was very positive in his opinion 
as to what had happened or was going to happen, and he strongly resented 
criticism, as I can well remember when I accused one of his terriers of 
requiring a candle to show it the way up a drain. To all who knew him 
well he was just plain blunt Jock, with many witty sayings, and while he 
had his faults and failings like many another man, one could not help but 
admire the sporting instinct so pronounced in the old fellow right to the 
end of his days. Ritchie was well over seventy when he died at Johnstone 
in September, 1918. The portrait given is from a photograph by Mr. 
W. J. Finlayson. 



32 The Lanarkshire and Renfrewshire Hunt. 

In March, 1909, the Master received a protest from the Houston Kirk 
Sessions in regard to the practice of members of the Hunt walking over 
the point-to-point course on the Sunday prior to the races, and requesting 
that this desecration of the Sabbath be discontinued, as it gave so much 
offence to people in the parish. Mr. Barclay sent a courteous reply to this 
communication, but I am afraid it is beyond the power of any man to 
prevent people walking over the course on Sundays. I simply mention 
this to remind all that in doing so they are incurring the displeasure of 
Houston Kirk Sessions. 

I now come to season 1909-1910, which had its opening at Houston on 
6th November, but although a brace of foxes were killed in the course of 
the day there was very little attendant sport. Nothing in the shape of a 
really good run came during the closing months of that year, and a very 
bad scenting period was experienced early in January, to be followed by 
several stoppages through frost. Then in February came a spell of ill-luck 
with wet and stormy weather on most hunting days, but some good sport 
followed the meet at Fulwood on 19th February. A spin from Barochan 
Moss up the country by Corslie Hill was a sort of preliminary, the run of 
the day being from Goldenlea Gorse, which was then a well-known haunt. 
Over the country to the right of Houstonhead Loch hounds ran to Gryffe 
Castle, thence by Botherickfield, Massington, and Ennelly up to High 
Barlogan, where scent failed. Another nice hunt was afterwards had from 
Barochan North Brae by Haddoxton to Drums, where they killed. 

What was described as the run of the season came on 8th March, the 
meet being at Auchengrange, where a good sportsman in the late Mr. P. 
Stuart Brown then resided. It may be added that Mr. Charles Stuart 
Brown is now there to welcome followers on occasions, and another son in 
Mr. Harry Stuart Brown is also a keen follower. They did not find until 
reaching Peatman's Moss, and hounds set a scorching pace as they 
careered over Finnie Brae to run to ground in a drain near the railway at 
Caldwell. Finding again in Caldwell Law, the pace was again very fast to 
the left of Finnie Brae by Mid Woods to Threepgrass. To the left of 
Capellie Strips they continued by Mossneuk through the end of Bardrain 
Strip, and skirting Mid Hartfield Moss went on through Hartfield Strip, 
hounds running right into their fox in the open near Hartfield Moss. The 
time occupied was about thirty-five minutes, and it was one of the fastest 



The Lanarkshire and Renfrezvshire Hunt. 33 

gallops I have ever seen. Hounds were fairly screaming throughout, so 
it must have been a burning scent. Mr. Barclay possesses the mask of 
this fox, and it is certainly one of the biggest I have ever seen. He was 
what I would describe as a specimen of those so ably preserved by Donald 
Sinclair, who has for many years served Mr. Barclay as gamekeeper in this 
locality. It should be mentioned that the Master not only has extensive 
shooting interests here, but owns a considerable tract of land, and both 
Mr. and Mrs. Barclay are intimately concerned in the working of their 
farm at Hartfield. Sinclair may be said to have a penchant for preserving 
foxes, for there is invariably an unlimited supply in his district, and while 
I do not wish to be invidious in singling out any gamekeeper for special 
mention, it can truthfully be said that nobody could have done better in 
bringing about the consummation so devoutly to be wished by ardent 
foxhunters. 

Meeting at Gleniffer on 22nd March, followers were again treated to 
some good sport on the hills. They found in Bardrain, and after taking a 
turn in the valley for Johnstone Castle they forced their fox back up the 
hill by Bardrain to go on over the corner of Fereneze Muir to the right 
of Game Wood to Foreside Strip. A check here, and then away again to 
Bardrain, the fox being hunted down to High Craigs at Johnstone Castle, 
where they rolled him over. 

At the closing meet held at Barochan on 26th March, the retiring 
huntsman, Will Webster, was presented with a cheque for £480, together 
with a silver horn, suitably inscribed, from the members of the Hunt, in 
recognition of his twenty-one years appreciated services with the pack. 
Mrs. Webster also received a gold watch and bangle. Unfortunately foxes 
were now very scarce in this part of the country, and there was very little 
sport, with a predominance of blank draws. 

For several months in the latter part of this season the Master was 
away on a voyage to South America for the benefit of his health, and his 
ever-faithful deputy (Mr. James Barclay) was left in charge. 

A new huntsman in Harry Cumpstone entered upon his duties in 
season 1910-1911, the opening meet at Houston being on 5th November. 
From Goldenlea Gorse a fox took an unusual course by Houston cemetery, 
and he was rolled over in the parish minister's garden. They afterwards 
had a very enjoyable hunt from High Barlogan by way of Ennelly and 



34 The Lanarkshire and Renfrezvshire Hunt. 

Corslie Hill to Elphinstone. Taking the line out again, hounds went on by 
Corslie Hill nearly to Barochan, leftwards by Formakin, and they were 
stopped at Castlehill late in the afternoon. 

On the following Saturday they were stopped through frost, but on 
15th November some good sport was forthcoming on the Neilston side of 
the country. The best item was from Uplawmoor, and a good fox led his 
pursuers over the hill towards Neilston Pad, turning leftwards nearly to 
Cowden Hall and then along the railway. Hounds simply raced from here 
by Braeface and Neilston Pad to the left of Glanderston, and after going 
on by Dodhill they killed in the open near Welkin Farm at the end of a 
fine forty-five minutes. 

On 10th December the gay throng assembled at Midton House, the 
residence of an old follower in Mr. Andrew M'Nab. Finding in Skiff, this 
fox did a lot of doubling about between here and Mount Top, and going 
on from Skiff again hounds were simply describing a line by Bowfield 
Moss, but they ultimately settled down in earnest to run by Rowbank to 
Cowfall Crag. Back from here they careered by Hartfield Moss and Mid 
Hartfield to Mount Top, thence to Skiff and down the hill towards High 
Craig. A fine hunting run of one and three-quarter hours ended by the 
pilot finding shelter in a drain near Milliken Park. 

I note that about this time there were still a few foxes in the Patterton 
or Darnley country, for on 20th December several were on the move, one 
being hunted around the district for thirty-five minutes ere he was killed 
in Waulkmill Glen. That country is hardly worth drawing now, and presents 
a strange contrast to what it was like about thirty years ago. I remember 
one particular occasion when Judd took the hounds there for a morning's 
cubbing and killed six in less than two hours. 

A rather funny incident occurred on the occasion of a day's hunting 
from Woodside in wintry weather on 3rd January, 191 1. Hounds had 
hunted a fox from the gorse at Cowfall Crag nearly to Caldwell when a 
couple of foxhound puppies, being walked by the late Colonel Mure, 
encountered Reynard and hunted him right back across Shutterflet Muir, 
throwing their tongues to some tune. It was a remarkable instance of the 
hunting instinct bred in the foxhound showing itself at such an early stage. 
The pack were eventually got on the line of the fox, and he was hunted a 
considerable time before going to ground in a drain at Caldwell Law. 




Mr. G. Barc 



Mrs. Hauart Speirs. 



Mr. A. A. Hagari Speirs 



Photo ry I tu Bulletin. 

Sir T. Gi i n Coai s, Bart. 



PRESENTATION CEREMONY AT HOUSTON HOUSE. 



The Lanarkshire and Renfrewshire Hunt. 35 

On 7th January the meet was at Barochan, and advantage was taken of 
the occasion to present Sir Stephen Bine Renshaw with a handsome silver 
salver subscribed for by members of the Hunt, on the occasion of his 
approaching marriage. In making the presentation, the Master paid high 
tribute to the services of the recipient as joint honorary secretary with Mr. 
Archibald Walker. They afterwards had a good hunt from Barochan 
Moss by North Brae and Corslie Hill over Black Rock and Mid Glen to 
Knockmountain, the fox eventually taking them to Finlay stone, where 
earths were open. It was a very wet and stormy day, but scent was good, 
and another enjoyable gallop of about forty minutes was had fromElphinstone. 
The course taken was by Ennelly, Scart, and Botherickfield, up through 
Barfillan into Wraes, where a kill served as a capital finish. 

Again in the Houston country on 14th January from a meet at Fulwood 
sport was really good. To begin with they had a fifty minutes hunt from 
Goldenlea Gorse by Botherickfield, Wraes, and Elphinstone to Knock- 
mountain, when the fox found an open earth. Another run in the afternoon 
was a bit slower, hounds taking a line by Botherickfield, Wraes, and 
Elphinstone over a similar route previously traversed to Knockmountain. 
They continued to hunt this fox by Auchinbothie up to Dr. Brown's 
coverts, where hounds were stopped at the end of a very hard day for horses. 

From Langbank Station on 21st January proceedings led followers 
into a part of the country seldom crossed on a Saturday. As an opening 
gallop, hounds ran from Midhill by Auchinbothie, Dr. Brown's coverts, 
and Elphinstone to High Barlogan, where the fox got to ground. They 
afterwards found another in Duchal High Wood and hunted over Slates 
Hill leftwards above Carruth, over a wild bit of country by Barnaigh, nearly 
to Greenside. Swinging to the left from here they went right on to Bar- 
craig above Bridge of Weir, where they lost their fox. I have only given 
the chief points of a run of one hour and forty minutes that was noteworthy 
for fine hound work. 

Cumpstone, who was a cheery and enthusiastic man with hounds, 
undoubtedly " made good " in his first season, for there was an abundance 
of sport worthy of note. On 24th January, with Glanderston as the place 
of tryst, they did nothing until reaching Caldwell Law, and just outside 
here a fine old fox was put up. From here along the high-lying ground 
nearly to Game Wood the pilot took a sort of zig-zag course. On above 



36 The Lanarkshire and Renfrewshire Hunt. 

Capellie Strips they continued by the edge of Fereneze Muir, missing 
Gleniffer on the way back by Bardrain and Peatman's Moss to Caldwell 
Law. They finally ran this fox to ground in a rabbit burrow just below 
here. From start to finish it was one and a half hours, and over a splendid 
line of country with a predominance of old turf. Following this there was 
some frost and other sorts of weather as a spoil sport, but there were several 
enjoyable runs before the season ended on 25th March. It is a rather 
unusual occurrence to kill three foxes on the last day, but that is what 
happened, and it seemed to suggest there were still plenty left in the country. 
The meet was at Bishopton Station on a dry, dusty day, and operations led 
followers over the Houston country to the Finlaystone side, the sport 
associated with the three kills being fairly good. 

Season 1911-1912 was inaugurated on 3rd November, but the sport was 
of the common order for such a day, with plenty of foxes about and very 
little scent to hunt them satisfactorily. There was a lot of bad weather 
in the earlier part of this month, but they had a very good day from Fulwood 
on the 1 8th, and the first fox from Linwood Moss afforded a run of one hour 
and ten minutes. Crossing the main Paisley Road, they ran over the ground 
where Georgetown Factory now stands as a reminder of the Great War, 
passing through Barochan Moss on the way past Barochan, thence by 
Cleaves, Corslie Hill Strip, and Corslie Hill to Elphinstone, where this fox 
was killed after some merry woodland hunting. Another enjoyable hunt 
was had from Wraes, but this was latterly spoiled by a blinding snowstorm. 

On 9th December we had a day in the snow from Craigends, the 
ground being covered to the depth of a few inches, when the Master decided 
to risk a bit of hunting in the lower country. Erskine provided the foxes, 
one being hunted to ground in a drain near Park Mains — where that sporting 
farmer, the late Mr. W. Taylor, lived for many years. Another was killed 
in Erskine after a merry tow-row in the big wood. 

On 19th December Neilston Pad was the fixture, and the earlier part 
of this day was rather disappointing. In the afternoon a fox was found in 
Caldwell policies, and he was pursued by Caldwell Law nearly to Hartfield 
Moss. Back from here over the railway near Shilford, through Cowden 
Hall coverts to Neilston village, the kill being effected at the back of an inn, 
to the consternation of the inhabitants. 

One of the best days enjoyed for a long time was that which had 



The Lanarkshire and Renfrewshire Hunt. 37 

Trearne as the starting point on 26th December. Finding a brace in Over 
Hesilhead, hounds hunted one by the Wilderness and Shutterflet Muir to 
go on at a terrific pace by Riglaw Braes and Hartfield Moss, through Hart- 
field Strip, to kill in the open near South Castlewalls. Time, thirty-five 
minutes, and about ten miles as hounds ran. 

Following this came another good run from Cuffhill to the right of 
Threepwood and Rowbank Dam, past Sproulston and Rigfoot to Caldwell 
policies, where hounds were stopped. A nice bit of country with some 
stiff fences to get over. Early in January, 19 12, I had the misfortune, 
through that accursed barbed wire, to meet with a nasty accident, so I had 
to take the remainder of the sport of that season from hearsay. It was not, 
however, of great account, and from 20th January to 10th February they 
were stopped owing to frost. 

On 20th February, with Trearne as the meet, there came something 
worth writing about, the first gallop of twenty-five minutes from Hout's 
Wood being really good. Hounds simply raced over that fine stretch of 
country between here and Caldwell, and on reaching Caldwell Law several 
fresh foxes were afoot, so they were stopped and taken back to Cuffhill. 
From here they ran another over a similar line of country to Caldwell, 
afterwards hunting slowly back nearly to Cuffhill, where the Master decided 
to apply the closure on a very hard day. 

Barochan and Finlaystone were apparently the favoured places for any 
interesting ceremony associated with the Hunt, and on 9th March at the 
former venue Ted Parker was made the recipient of a cheque for £175 
in recognition of his eight years service as whip. Ted had previously been 
many years in a similar capacity with other packs, and it may be said of him 
that he possesses a typical hunting countenance, which necessarily implies 
a bright and cheerful manner. He still remains in the service of Mr. 
Barclay at Thornhill. In connection with the presentation referred to, I 
must not omit to mention that it was one of the oldest and most respected 
members of the Hunt who officiated. This was Colonel Shanks, who was 
for so many years a familiar figure in the field, and advancing age did not 
prevent him enjoying much of the sport. Many will recall the old sports- 
man's remarks at a bunting function when he referred to the fact that he 
had so many times made up his mind to retire from hunting as each season 
came to an end, but when the opening of other seasons came round 



38 The Lanarkshire and Renfrezvshire Hunt. 

enthusiasm was once again rekindled, and he could not resist the temptation 
to continue. Colonel Shanks had wonderful vitality for a man of his age, 
and his death a few years ago removed one of those fine old sportsmen— so 
rare nowadays — from our midst. 

The sport from the Barochan meet is worth recording, although little 
good was done from the opening finds around the home haunts. From 
Elphinstone hounds ran nicely over Mid Glen to Knockmountain and on 
to Auchinbothie, where earths were open. A much better gallop was had 
from High Barlogan by way of Elphinstone, Witch Moss, and Ennelly to 
Scart, then on as far as Gryffe Castle, and back up country to High Barlogan. 
The run continued by Witch Moss, Barfillan, and Cleaves, past Corslie 
Hill House and through Haddoxton, nearly to Castlehill, where hounds 
were stopped. Time, one hour and forty minutes. At the end of this 
season we learned with regret that the huntsman, Harry Cumpstone, had 
accepted a similar position with the York and Ainsty, and was therefore 
leaving us. All I need say is that Cumpstone was a really good man in the 
field — always alert and nippy — and he certainly made the most of his 
opportunities during the two seasons he was in Renfrewshire. The 
reputation he earned here has since been fully maintained with the York- 
shire pack. 

Colonel W. Mure and his wife, Lady Georgina Mure, were both well- 
known followers during the time that Cumpstone was hunting the hounds, 
and they doubtless appreciated the many excellent runs, for Colonel Mure 
simply loved the sport, being a first-rate man to hounds. As an up-to-date 
landlord and a practical agriculturist, he was responsible for much of the 
popularity of the Hunt in the Caldwell district at this time, and he was also 
of great assistance to the Master. In April, 1912, when the point-to-point 
races were decided over his lands, the hunting people present had the great 
pleasure of seeing the popular Colonel riding a creditable second in a closely 
contested event. A few months afterwards Colonel Mure developed 
internal illness and died very suddenly — to the great regret of all the 
hunting community. 




GROUP OF HOUNDS IN KENNEL. 



The Lanarkshire and Renfrewshire Hunt. 39 



GROUP OF HOUNDS IN KENNEL. 

This excellent picture of hounds in kennel is all the more interesting 
through having been secured by one of the oldest followers of the Hunt in 
Mr. W. J. Finlayson, who has at various times been very successful in his 
photographic efforts. In the centre of the group is Harry Cumpstone 
(huntsman), with Ted Parker (first whip) on left, and, it may here be added, 
that Mr. Finlayson also supplied other photographs, including that of 
the late Jock Ritchie, for this work. He is still very keen on the sport, and 
his son, Mr. Charles K. Finlayson, is also an enthusiastic follower, and a 
first-rate man to hounds, being a fearless horseman. He in turn has a 
son in Master Billy Finlayson, who recently joined the gay throng, and it is 
a remarkable fact that three generations should be in the hunting field at 
the same time. It may be added that the Finlayson family have been 
closely associated with the sport for nearly half a century. 



40 The Lanarkshire and Renfrezvshire Hunt. 



PRESENTATION CEREMONY AT FINLAYSTONE HOUSE. 

The portrait of Mr. George J. Kidston, by Sir George Reid, was 
formally presented by the members of the Hunt at a dinner held previously 
in Glasgow, and this was, on completion by the artist, formally handed 
over at a meet of hounds on 21st January, 1905. In the centre of the 
picture is the worthy recipient returning thanks, and others who may be 
recognised are (left to right) : — Mr. G. Barclay, the late Mr. J. C. Cuning- 
hame, the late Miss Kidston, the late Sir Charles Bine Renshaw, Bart., 
Mrs. G. Barclay, and the late Mr. James J. Barclay. Photograph by C. 
Reid of Wishaw. 




PRESENTATION CEREMONY AT F1NLAYSTONE HOUSE (1905). 



The Lanarkshire and Renfrewshire Hunt. 41 

Cumpstone was succeeded as huntsman by Will Hewitt, who had for 
a long time acted as first whip with Lord Eglinton's hounds. Just 
previous to this season a violent storm had swept the landscape, levelling 
trees in their thousands to the ground, so that rides in coverts and wood- 
lands were so badly blocked by fallen timber as to make it almost impossible 
for anyone to pass through on horseback. Hewitt therefore had a most 
difficult task to hunt the hounds successfully. The season opened on 2nd 
November at Houston with a moderate day's sport, and the first good run 
that came was on the 12th, after a meet at Glanderston. They killed one 
here following a brief spin from Neilston Pad, and another was accounted for 
in Cowden Hall coverts. Caldwell Law was then tried, and the expected 
afternoon gallop came off. Running over the hill to the left of Finnie 
Brae hounds went on past Hall of Caldwell, over Shutterflet Muir by Cuff- 
hill to Trearne. From here they continued towards Barrmill and back, 
nearly to Caldwell policies, where they were stopped owing to darkness 
at the end of a good sporting hunt. 

It is interesting to note that as recent as 1912 there were a lot of foxes 
still in Hawkhead, for in the course of a day's hunting on 12th December 
hounds found at least two brace in these woodlands. It was asserted at 
the time that one of these was as nearly black as possible, and although I 
never happened to see him, I think the accuracy of the statement can be 
accepted. Hounds killed one near the asylum at the end of some lively 
work in the coverts. There was much wild and stormy weather in the 
course of this month, and the sport was of little consequence, while during 
January there was little if any improvement, for we also had frost which 
caused several stoppages. The best day's sport during February was 
provided on the 8th of that month after a meet at Fulwood. They did 
not find until reaching Low Barlogan, and a nice gallop ensued from here 
by High Barlogan and Elphinstone, through Wraes to Botherickfield. It 
was very fast from here by Scart back to High Barlogan, after which scent 
failed, and this fox was left with the victory. 

On nth March we had a rather nice illustration of patience being a 
virtue that is sometimes rewarded. The meet was at Darnley Toll, and 
at the outset it was just a spell of such wretched luck that nearly everybody 
got tired of it and went home. There was a continuous sequence of blank 
draws until a country where foxes live and thrive was reached. Then the 



42 The Lanarkshire and Renfrewshire Hunt. 

few ardent spirits that remained were treated to a really good gallop from 
Caldwell Law over the edge of Hartfield Moss, through Caldwell policies 
and out again past Hall of Caldwell. Hounds were hunting on a rare scent, 
and the pace was a cracker as they went on nearly to Trearne, turning to 
the left from here to finally run this fox to ground in a drain near Dunlop 
Station. It was altogether a poor season that had its closing meet at 
Auchengrange on 22nd March, and on this day there was a lot of blank 
drawing with a minimum of sport. 

Hewitt now vacated his post as huntsman, and he was followed by 
Ted Molyneux, who came from the Pytchley, and regular hunting opened 
on 1st November. It was a lovely day as regards weather, and in 
the course of some enjoyable hunting a brace were killed. On 8th 
November there was a meet at Trearne, and remarkably good sport was 
enjoyed through a thick fog, and as a fine run progressed it was a notorious 
fact that followers had to keep listening to the music of the pack to lead 
them on their way. A fox from Blacloch Head got away a long way ahead 
of hounds, but thanks to a good scent Molyneux kept them pegging along 
on the line of the pilot by way of Shutterflet Muir nearly to Caldwell policies. 
Then a leftward turn by Hall of Caldwell, Riglaw and Top over the corner 
of Hartfield Moss by Wallshill to Skiff, where earths were open, so this 
good fox accepted the chance of escape. The time from start to finish was 
well over one hour. 

Bird in the Hand, situated on the high side of Johnstone, has become a 
well-known rendezvous with followers of hunting, and meets are occasionally 
arranged there. It was the starting point on the occasion of a fine day's 
sport on the hills on 25th November, for although the proceedings did not 
open in very encouraging fashion, a tough old fox was ultimately found on 
Peatman's Moss. Going away on the Threepgrass side hounds swung 
leftwards by Bardrain down into the valley by Foxbar and up the hill again 
past the " Bonnie Wee Well " up by the side of the glen at Gleniffer. Over 
the edge of Fereneze Muir hounds still ran at a great pace to the right of 
Game Wood through Threepgrass. The fox went out from here by 
Double Woods and back again, and by his twisting tactics got so well ahead 
of pursuers that they could make little further of a stale line. Up to 
Threepgrass the time was one hour ten minutes. Sport was fairly good 
during the latter part of November and the opening weeks of December, 



The Lanarkshire and Renfrezvshire Hunt. 43 

a particularly enjoyable day coming on the 23rd of this month after a meet 
at Castle Semple East Lodge. 

They killed one in the policies, and then hunted another from here by 
Littleton, Marshall Muir, and Burntshields, through Glentyan. On the 
Kilbarchan side of these policies hounds could make nothing of the line, 
and Molyneux was suspicious of having left his fox behind. Investigations 
revealed the fact that Reynard had obtained hiding in a very dark coal cellar 
at the rear of a house by the side of Glentyan, and although the supply of 
matches was nearly exhausted in the efforts to find him among coals and 
lumber, hounds ultimately had their reward. Molyneux at the time 
asserted that this was the biggest fox he had ever seen, and he had furnished 
a fine gallop of nearly an hour. Another most acceptable bit of hunting 
was afterwards had from Littleton, hounds taking a fox from here by Green- 
side to Castle Semple and out again over the open to Calder Glen. 
Returning from here to Castle Semple the run was carried on by Littleton 
and Greenside, and when this fox once again retreated to Castle Semple 
it was thought advisable to stop hounds owing to darkness coming on. 

There was a very rainy time during January, and although this does 
not dampen the ardour of enthusiasts, it may be said that the sport was 
enjoyed under unpleasant conditions. 

In Renfrewshire digging for a fox is not such a common practice as 
in former years, although there are times when it becomes an absolute 
necessity, even though there may be some grumbling on the part of those 
impatient riders who simply hate to hang around while operations are going 
on. When hounds mark a fox to ground it is only in the natural course of 
things that they should occasionally get him, otherwise they could not be 
expected to reveal the presence of foxes underground. The Master and 
huntsman can always gain a certain measure of satisfaction when hounds 
mark a fox, even if it only conveys the notion that one may be found above 
ground when they call again. 

I wonder what present-day sportsmen would think of the many long 
hours of digging often resorted to during the reign of the late Sir David 
Buchanan ? Sir David was most persistent when he thought hounds required 
blood, and more than once I have known them at that time to dig for a fox 
from the afternoon until late in the evening. Meanwhile the field lingered 
patiently shivering at the covert side in the vain hope of another gallop. 



44 The Lanarkshire and Renfrezvshire Hunt. 

It would have been interesting to hear what these people were muttering 
to themselves as they drew the homeward rein. Mind you, there were 
no motor cars waiting to take you home in those days. It is sometimes 
an easy matter to get a fox out, and there was a very keen pedestrian in the 
Houston country who could dig one out with his hands. This is an absolute 
fact, as I saw him do it. 

On ioth February a meet was held at Giffen, and nothing was done 
until reaching Brownmuir, where a fox was marked to ground. When I 
state that such a combination as Donald Sinclair and two Highland deer- 
stalkers were wielding spades, one can imagine that the fun was not long 
delayed. They ran this fox very fast by Auchengrange through West 
Gavin into Skiff, where they changed to a fresh specimen, and a fine gallop 
came to an end. 

The intricacies of Renfrewshire hunting territory would in some places 
test the pluck of any mounted participant, and those who have ridden over 
a line similar to that traversed on 17th February would hardly care to do 
so again. The meet was at Castle Semple East Lodge, and it was a real 
moorland fox that was found in Barcraig. Going away to the right of 
Ward Farm and wide to the left of Carruth, hounds ran by Ladymuir and 
Muirshields to the left of Branchal, through Hardridge and Muirhouse to 
Burnbank. Most of the field got as far as this point, but it would have 
been asking for trouble to proceed farther. Hounds went on over Greenock 
Moor for Garvocks and had the remainder of this run to themselves. One 
felt rather sorry for Molyneux, who had to face a blinding snowstorm 
over an impossible bit of country in his efforts to recover the pack. 

There was a capital run to follow a meet at Caldwell House on 7th 
March, and at this time Mr. W. C. Dickson was there to welcome a 
numerous company. They found a fox near the house, and ran slowly 
up to Caldwell Law, where hounds got on better terms, and ran fast by 
Double Woods and Plymuir just above Peatman's Moss to go on by Caplaw 
to Bardrain. Here the hounds unfortunately divided, but the main body 
went on by Glenpatrick Carpet Works and Foxbar, up the hill by the right 
of Gleniffer, past Sergeantlaw and over the valley between Threepgrass 
and Game Wood, finally running to ground at Roundle Wood. Time, 
one hour and twenty minutes. 

The season ended on 28th March with a meet at Auchinbothie, and 



The Lanarkshire and Renfrezvshire Hunt. 45 

with a fox found here hounds hunted around the district for forty-five 
minutes ere they killed in the open near Gallowhill. They afterwards had 
a very enjoyable hunt from Erskine. During this season a total of twenty- 
one and a half brace of foxes were killed — above the average of recent years. 

By the time another season came round we were in the throes of the 
Great War, and the destiny of foxhunting in Renfrewshire became proble- 
matical. All the eligible followers were, of course, called up, and nearly all 
the hunters commandeered by the Government — a position such as that 
to be faced by every hunt in the Kingdom. 

The necessity of keeping the country open and killing the foxes where 
too plentiful had to be overcome in some manner, and at the annual general 
meeting it was decided that the Master and hunt staff should carry on in 
the best possible way. It was an unenviable task for Master and hunts- 
man, for the glories of the chase had departed, and when hounds were out 
there was hardly anyone around to render assistance in the way of viewing 
a fox. Still they continued to keep up the average two days a week, and 
it was perhaps just as well that foxes were only really plentiful in certain 
localities. When scent permitted, hounds ran in great style, and some of 
the runs brought off were quite as good as often associated with a season 
under ordinary conditions. 

On 6th March, 1915, when the Master was unavoidably absent, and 
his brother (Mr. J. J. Barclay) was in charge, they had a wonderful day's 
sport. The meet was at Craig North Farm, near Lugton, and they ran 
their first fox through the grounds of Dunlop House and Damhead Wood 
to ground on the edge of Grange Moor. The great run came in the 
afternoon with a Caldwell fox, and at a scorching pace hounds ran by 
Blacloch Head nearly to Cuff hill and back to Caldwell. Continuing to the 
left of Hall of Caldwell to Caldwell they went on as fast as ever along the 
hill by Foreside Strip, right handed down the incline and over the railway 
and main road near Neilston right on to Neilston Pad. This remarkable 
hunt was by no means finished yet, for hounds went streaming along to the 
right of the Pad by Dodhill towards Eaglesham and round in a half circle 
to Dodhill again, where they killed this fine old fox on the edge of the moor 
about 5.30 p.m. The time from start to finish was just short of two hours, 
and for the greater part of the journey the pace was a veritable cracker. 
Those conversant with the country traversed can readily imagine that few 



46 The Lanarkshire and Renfrewshire Hunt. 

horses could stand such a severe test. It was small wonder, then, that 
Mr. James Barclay wrote at the time that it was the finest hunt he had 
ever seen in Renfrewshire — a very high tribute. 

The claims for compensation for the loss of poultry were, during the 
war, of an excessive character, and made it all the more imperative that as 
many foxes as possible should be killed or even destroyed if the hounds 
failed to account for a satisfactory number. 

With the co-operation and encouragement of Mrs. Barclay, the Master 
persevered in the face of many difficulties, doubtless imbued with the idea 
that there was still a bright future for hunting when the long dreary years 
of war were at an end. All can now realise the successful outcome of such 
admirable tenacity, and it may truly be said that hunting was never more 
popular in Renfrewshire than at the present time. It is not intended to 
give an account of all that happened in the field during the war, but a few 
of the runs may be put on record if only to show that the pack maintained 
its running powers and the necessary work was successfully carried out. 

At the end of the campaign in 191 5 Molyneux left to take up a similar 
position with Lord Middleton's hounds in Yorkshire. A bold and fearless 
horseman, Molyneux was undoubtedly a good man in the field, and I might 
add that he was an adept in obtaining " walks " for puppies. By this I 
mean to infer that he was successful in persuading many farmers to take 
charge of a puppy even when they had never previously attempted to rear 
one for the good of the kennel. Following him came Will Jacklin from 
the Queen's County hounds in Ireland, and he has successfully filled the 
position to the present day. Hunting with the primary object of killing 
foxes was resumed about the usual time in the late autumn of that year, 
and one of the best runs of Jacklin's first season was recorded on 8th January, 
1916. Finding in Auchinbothie, hounds ran by Dr. Brown's coverts 
nearly to Elphinstone, and with this on their right they raced over the valley 
to Drums, where this fast thirty minutes ended with a kill in the open. 

On 27th March, 1917, they had a very good day, in the course of which 
a leash of foxes were killed. One was hunted from Formakin right across 
country to Duchal ere being rolled over, and from Whinnie Hill they after- 
wards had a fine ringing hunt in the vicinity of Elphinstone, ending with a 
kill. I can only give the points very briefly from the records available, 
and coming to next season — or shall I say expedition ? — some fine hunting 



The Lanarkshire and Renfrewshire Hunt. 47 

was had from Formakin on 3rd November, 1917. A Formakin Gorse fox 
was pursued by way of Drums nearly to Finlaystone, and going to ground 
he was subsequently bolted. At West Ferry this fox entered another burrow, 
but he was dislodged and killed. A good run was afterwards had from 
Barochan Moss, hounds being stopped at Duchal late in the afternoon. 
No finer work on the part of the hounds had been witnessed for a long 
time than that provided on 9th February, 19 18, with a fox found in Caldwell 
Law. They ran into Caldwell policies, and after what may be termed 
two big rings within this demesne, they traversed a fine stretch of Ayrshire 
territory, finally killing in the open close to Aiket Wood on the Dunlop side. 
Jacklin was positive that, so far as hound work was concerned, this was the 
finest hunt he had ever seen in Renfrewshire. On 19th April of the same 
year a run in the high lying country was brought off, Hartfield Moss being 
the starting point. By Caldwell Law, Threepgrass, and Bardrain, the 
route was then nearly to Foxbar and up the hill again to the right of 
Gleniffer, through Game Wood, thence along the braeface parallel with 
the railway to Caldwell Law. Going on towards Cuff hill, this good fox got 
the best of matters in a drain. 

During the time that Jacklin was requisitioned for the army the hounds 
were hunted by Frank Huckvale, the first whip, and he was fortunate in 
having a good scenting period to bring off several fine runs. One especially 
noteworthy for the wide tract of country covered was on 7th December, 
1918. They had previously had a good hunt of about an hour, with a kill 
at the end of it, in the Caldwell district, and it was a Caldwell Law fox that 
led them a merry dance by Threepgrass and Bardrain nearly to Skiff. To 
the right of this they continued by Johnstone Castle and Johnstone Cemetery 
over Elderslie golf course near Newton Woods. From here the pilot took 
a most peculiar line, for he crossed the main road and railway near Elderslie, 
and the pack hunted him right on to Linwood Moss, where he escaped 
after a run of one and a half hours. 

In the spring of 1919, when war was over, and Jacklin was demobilised, 
a goodly number, including several returned warriors, participated in the 
closing weeks of the season, and some very satisfactory sport was provided. 

It was on 8th November, 1919, that the glories of the hunting field 
once again assumed a proper form, and it was singularly appropriate to the 
occasion that the opening meet should be arranged at Houston House, the 



48 The Lanarkshire and Renfrewshire Hunt. 

home of Mr. A. A. Hagart Speirs, who has for so many years contributed 
generously towards the welfare of foxhunting in the county. As a land- 
owner it has always been the aim and ambition of Mr. Speirs that his coverts 
should hold an adequate supply of foxes to furnish enjoyment for others 
even though he never took part in the sport himself. A favourable oppor- 
tunity for the members of the Hunt to show their appreciation now presented 
itself, for Mr. Speirs had recently married and the wedding gift took the form 
of a fine set of prints of old masters. Sir Thomas Glen Coats made the 
presentation, and there was much enthusiasm in the complimentary remarks 
associated with this pleasant function. Thereafter sport was entered upon 
in the Houston country, and the season had a most auspicious and happy 
opening. The first run of significance came after a meet at Dargavil, where 
Major W. H. Goff then resided, on 22nd November. With a fox found in 
Barochan Moss, hounds took a circuitous line, for after going through 
Barochan to the left of North Brae they ran up country and back to the Moss. 
This twisting specimen was ultimately left with the victory at Dargavil, 
having kept followers on the move for fully two hours. Elphinstone after- 
wards provided one of the right sort, and a capital hunt was had by Corslie 
Hill, Barmore, and Formakin to Barochan, from which they ran by Cleaves, 
Barfillan, and Witch Moss to Whinnie Hill, hounds being stopped near 
Kilmacolm owing to darkness. 

On 19th December there was a meet at Woodside, the residence of 
Mr. J. A. Findlay, who is deserving of a word of praise for the fine supply 
of foxes invariably found here. Unfortunately Woodside is a very difficult 
place to get away from satisfactorily, owing to so many people on foot 
taking up position on the main road just above in their anxiety to get a 
good view of the sport. With the first fox they had a nice ring by Cuffhill 
and Trearne back to the starting point, but it was a much better hunt from 
Cuffhill by Shutterflet and Hillend, past Old Hall, into Caldwell policies. 
Running out of here to Caldwell Law, fresh foxes jumped up to spoil matters. 
At the end of a good day hounds had blood at Peatman's Moss, a vast 
expanse of heather and bogland very much favoured by foxes. 

In Duchal policies hounds had put in a very lively time during cubbing, 
but there is such fine lying in the woodlands here that the matter of a find 
is generally a certainty, and Duchal has fully sustained its prestige in this 
respect since Sir J. P. Maclay acquired the estate. He has two sons who 



The Lanarkshire and Renfrewshire Hunt. 49 

have occasionally been out with the hounds, although not yet regular 
followers. There was a meet here on 27th December, and the woodland 
hunting that followed was of an especially merry character. In the after- 
noon a fox was found in Scart, and running by Botherickfield and Cleaves 
they went nearly to Barochan and back by Corslie Hill House to Wraes. 
From here they took another turn round by Botherickfield and Cleaves to 
Barfillan, where they most unluckily lost a well-beaten fox. Tuesday, 17th 
February, can be recalled as one of the most pleasant days ever spent on 
the hills under ideal weather conditions. They met at Uplawmoor village. 
Scent did not seem very good at the outset, for hounds were simply crawling 
after a fox from Hartfield Moss until reaching Skiff. Going away from here 
on much better terms, they raced by Bowfield Moss and West Gavin to 
Belltrees Glen, where the fox got to ground in a very awkward place. He 
was, however, ousted and rolled over after a merry hunt back to West 
Gavin. Later in the day, from Peatman's Moss, they had a fine sporting 
hunt by Threepgrass and Capellie to Game Wood, and although earths 
were open here, the pilot only gained temporary refuge, for a most enjoyable 
ring round by Fereneze Muir and Duchallaw ended with this fox going 
to ground again at Gleniffer. 

A meet at Howwood on 6th March was followed by some rather un- 
satisfactory sport during the morning, but that was a rare gallop they sub- 
sequently had from Hartfield Strip. Mount Top was the first point, and 
then round by Skiff and Bowfield to Hartfield Moss, thence by Peatman's 
Moss and Caldwell Law back to Hartfield Moss. Scent then seemed to 
fail, and the fox was undoubtedly well ahead when he went on to Skiff, where 
he was given up. They continued to hunt right into April of this season, 
and on the 3rd of that month had a most enjoyable day after a meet at 
Bird in the Hand. With a fox from Peatman's Moss, a run was had by 
Double Woods and Caldwell Law to the Lugton side of Caldwell policies, 
hounds being stopped at the railway. Finding again in Bardrain, hounds 
hunted nicely for fifty-five minutes over a bit of good country, the line 
taken being by Gleniffer, back through Bardrain, then on by Mount Top, 
Skiff, and Wallshill, nearly to Caldwell Law. Scent failed at this point. 

Having omitted to mention previously the death of Lord Glentanar. 
which occurred on 26th November, 1918, I now take the opportunity of 
making reference to the loss of such a fine sportsman, who was for a lengthy 



50 The Lanarkshire and Renfrezvshire Hunt. 

period intimately associated with the doings of this pack. As Mr. George 
Coats, he not only enjoyed a good run but always took a keen interest in 
houndwork, and was a splendid example of the thorough hunting gentleman 
who would scorn the idea of putting the horse before the hound. We 
have seen some amusing and cleverly executed caricatures from his pencil, 
and I was much indebted to him for " Possession is nine points of the law " 
and " Catching a fox in the River Gryffe," which were reproduced in my 
previous book concerning this Hunt. The present Lord Glentanar is also 
showing much promise as a sportsman, and whenever he is in the district 
he misses no opportunity of being out with this pack. 

I now come to what may be regarded as the final chapter so far as this 
book is concerned. Season 1 920-1 921 was inaugurated with a return visit 
to Houston House on 6th November, when Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Hagart 
Speirs welcomed a very numerous company. It was a very bad scenting 
day throughout, and although foxes were fairly plentiful sport was tame. 
On the following Tuesday they were at Duchal, and a dense mist permeated 
the atmosphere. Hounds forced a fox away by Duchal High Wood and 
went on by Branchal, the field being with them up to this point, after which 
some very bad going was encountered, and what really happened was a bit 
of a mystery. Six couples of the hounds hunted what was presumed to 
be the original fox over a wide tract of country to Glentyan, where they 
were recovered and taken back to kennels by some members of the field 
who had found their way thither. Jacklin succeeded in getting the other 
portion of the pack together on the hills, and went back through Duchal, 
but no further good was done. Dunlop House, on the extreme edge of 
that portion of Ayrshire territory now hunted, was the venue on 16th 
November, but owing to poor lying for foxes there is very little chance of 
finding in the woodlands surrounding the residence of Colonel and Mrs. 
Houison Craufurd. In the afternoon a nice hunt was had from Caldwell 
policies by Caldwell Law and Threepgrass over Fereneze Muir, but cold 
storms came on and retarded further progress. 

We had a real November fog at Auchengrange on the 27th, and it was 
simply impossible to hunt around here, but the desire for sport is so strong 
nowadays that the Master, who was always ready to take advantage of any 
sort of opportunity, decided to adjourn to the Houston side in the hope of 
finding better conditions. When they reached Scart it was comparatively 



The Lanarkshire and Renfrezvshire Hunt. 51 

clear, for heavy rain seemed to be washing most of the mist away. Finding 
in Low Barlogan, hounds took this fox a wide ring back to the starting 
point, where he went to ground. The going was terribly heavy and like a 
quagmire in places. On 4th December, in delightful weather, a big 
company foregathered at Major Goff's residence, Dargavil, and, to begin 
with, the experiment of beating Barochan Moss while hounds waited on 
the road was tried. The moss has been literally full of foxes for some time 
and a credit to Sir Stephen Renshaw, but it is always such a difficult 
place to get away from on satisfactory terms. However, the beating 
tactics served their purpose, and the fox that was forced away led them a 
merry dance by Barochan, Corslie Hill, and Wraes down to Scart, where 
a fresh one jumped up to spoil matters. 

From Barochan, on 27th December, there was plenty of sport, which 
commenced with a good run from Barochan Moss by way of North Brae, 
Cleaves, Wraes, and Ennelly, to ground on Napps Muir. Finding again 
in Low Barlogan, hounds hunted this fox for nearly two hours by Scart 
and Gryffe Castle over a circuitous route of the Houston country, by Cleaves 
right on over Barscube Hill to Gleddoch, where the pilot gained under- 
ground refuge. On the occasion of this fixture Major Goff, on behalf of 
the members of the Hunt, handed to Jacklin a wallet of Treasury notes 
on his approaching marriage and in recognition of the good sport he 
had shown. 

New-Year's Day became a memorable occasion, and the great sport 
could have no more appropriate starting point than Johnstone Castle, the 
residence of Mr. and Mrs. Allan Connell, who have both been so keen on 
hunting for many years, and during the long period of Mr. Barclay's 
Mastership they were invariably bang to the fore. It was a Skiff fox that 
furnished a run that will be long remembered by participants, and going 
away towards West Gavin it turned out that he was on a mission to a drain 
that he wot of. What a lucky thing this was too full of water at the time ! 

Retreating through Skiff, the run continued by Mount Top and John- 
stone Castle nearly to Foxbar, then right handed up the hill with Gleniffer 
on the left and over a beautiful line of country past Threepgrass to Caldwell 
Law. Near here the fox had been coursed by a dog, and as a consequence 
he got well ahead of hounds, but they continued to hunt in fine style to the 
left of Hartfield Moss, over Shutterflet Muir to Cuffhill, where he beat 



52 The Lanarkshire and Renfrezvshire Hunt. 

them in a deep drain. These are the brief points of a really brilliant hunt 
of two hours and ten minutes. 

When writing of sport one is apt to forget the covert owners, and I must 
not omit to mention such a fine sportsman as Mr. John A. Holms. When 
looking at the coverts around Formakin one realises they were specially 
made to encourage foxes, for there are many snug corners here, and there 
is a splendid patch of gorse on the estate. As the owner of Klondyke, 
Hornpipe, and other good horses, Mr. Holms was a very popular competitor 
in the point-to-point races, and he was invariably seen to advantage. 

Caldwell House has at various times been the home of several 
enthusiasts of the chase, and Mr. W. C. Dickson formerly lived there. 
We now have Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Howden to extend a cordial welcome. 
The sport from a Caldwell House meet on 8th January was not very 
exhilarating, and after killing one fox in the policies they had a gallop 
with another from Blacloch to ground. In the afternoon we had a miserably 
wet experience, for it rained as though it had never rained before, and there 
was some wind with it. 

Finlaystone House is now in the occupancy of Mr. and Mrs. Blakeston 
Houston, the latter being a daughter of the late Mr. G. J. Kidston— and 
it is still a very popular place of tryst. On 22nd January they found a 
brace in the home coverts, and a lot of ringing around here ended with 
the fox going to ground. They got another away from the west covert, 
and an enjoyable run was now afforded by Knockmountain to Elphinstone 
and nearly to Cleaves, hounds losing their fox at Corslie Hill. 

Erskine Hospital was the venue on 1st February, but there was a very 
poor scent in the early part of the day, and it was slow hunting with a fox 
from Barochan Moss to Elphinstone. Finding another on Barscube Hill, 
they had a good hunt round by Corslie Hill and Drums to Formakin, back 
round Barscube Hill into Drums again, where they killed a well-beaten fox 
in the evening. 

From Hartfield Farm, on 12th February, they had a capital hunt with a 
Skiff fox by way of Bowfield across a fine line of country to Brownmuir, thence 
by Cuff hill and Blaclochside. From here the pilot got well ahead of hounds, 
and they could only hunt slowly to Woodside, where he went to ground. 

There have been many successful fixtures at Auchinbothie since 
Major H. B. Collins came into possession of this estate, and it may be said 



The Lanarkshire and Renfrewshire Hunt. 53 

that Major Collins is one of our oldest followers. Mrs. Collins also hunted 
regularly up till a few years ago, and their son and daughter are now keen 
on the sport. After a meet on 19th February an Auchinbothie fox led 
his pursuers by Craig Marloch to Finlaystone, on leaving which they just 
missed Knockmountain and ran well by Bardrainy and Craig Marloch 
back to Auchinbothie, where they could make nothing further of this fox, 
and I fancy he got to ground. 

For the first time within recollection we had a meet at Grange Hill, 
near Beith, on 26th February, but Mr. J. H. Watson is so enthusiastic 
that a return visit is pretty certain in future. A fox was found in Brown- 
muir, and a racing pace gallop ensued by Threepwood and Bowfield to the 
left of Hartfield Moss, and hounds were simply running for blood when 
he beat them in a big burrow at Wallshill. A very fast spin. Terriers 
bolted a brace from a drain at Bellsgrove, and hounds ran a nice ring by 
Trearne down to Woodside, where after a lot of dodging about they killed 
close to the house. The majority of the field went home now, but 
enthusiasm dies hard, and the Master took a chance of an evening gallop 
from West Gavin. This came off all right, for they ran fast by Cuff hill 
to Brownmuir, where they were stopped — an appropriate rounding off to 
a good day's sport and a very severe one for horses. 

Mr. David Cross has practically retired from active participation, 
but he was tempted to come out on horseback when hounds met at 
Ingliston on 1st March, and everyone was pleased to see him in the 
saddle again. Moving away from here towards Barochan, a fox jumped 
up from nowhere, and after a brief hunt down to Erskine he was killed. 
A capital sporting run of one and a half hours was afterwards had from 
High Barlogan, hounds running well throughout. By Low Barlogan, 
Ennelly, and Witch Moss they went on to Elphinstone, thence by 
Corslie Hill, Massington, and Botherickfield Strip to Scart and Low 
Barlogan, eventually reaching Elphinstone again. The fox nearly beat 
them here, but luckily he was viewed away by Lawfield Bog, and after 
another merry skirmish a kill in the open on Kilmacolm golf course was 
a most acceptable finish. A big fox and as stiff as the proverbial poker, 
when Jacklin picked him up for the customary rites. 

There was a great deal more sport in the course of this highly successful 
season that could be referred to, but the sample I have given should suffice, 



54 The Lanarkshire and Renfrezvshire Hunt. 

for many of the runs will be fresh in the memory of those who took part, 
and a mass of detail might become monotonous to readers. Still there 
are plenty of enthusiasts who could read about hunting for ever — or I 
might say as long as they live — and gloat over it. 

A fixture at Foxbar, where Mr. T. Heywood Coats then lived, was 
fulfilled on 12th March, but on the following Monday a gloom was cast 
over the Renfrewshire hunting community by the news of the death of 
Mr. James J. Barclay. Thoughts of sport vanished with the receipt of such 
sad tidings, for we had lost one who had been so conspicuous in the field 
for many years. Out of respect to the deceased sportsman the season was 
brought to a premature end, and the point-to-point races were also 
cancelled. 

A complimentary dinner to Mr. G. Barclay on his retiral from the 
Mastership had been arranged in Glasgow, and a large number of invitations 
issued ; but under the circumstances this did not take place. 

In giving a list of followers of the present day I cannot do better than 
mention the names of those out with the pack during the past two seasons. 
In addition to the Master and Mrs. Barclay the following were noticed : — 
Major Allan, Mr. J. J. Barclay, Major A. A. Stuart Black, Mr. Charles 
Stuart Brown, Major H. Stanley Baird, Mr. H. Stuart Brown, Mr. W. Hicks 
Beach, Mr. David Cross, Mr. John Cross, Major Harold Glen Coats, Colonel 
Houison Craufurd, Major J. A. Coats, Mr. T. Heywood Coats, Mr. James 
T. Caird, Mr. Charles M. Collins, Mr. J. R. Collins, Major Hugh B. Collins, 
Mr. E. Collins, Mr. Allan Connell, Master W. Connell, Mr. Hugh 
Caldwell, Mr. W. H. G. Caldwell, Mr. James Drew, Mr. Albert Drew, 
Captain Dangerfield, Mr. Donald, Mr. J. K. Donaldson, Mr. W. J. Finlayson, 
Mr. Charles K. Finlayson, Master Billy Finlayson, Mr. W. Fleming, jun., 
Mr. A. R. Fraser, Lord Glentanar, Major W. H. Goff, Captain Graham, 
Mr. James Gardner, jun., Captain L. H. Gow, Mr. J. Hamilton, Mr. Andrew 
Hunter, Mr. W. H. Howden, Major C. J. Hirst, Mr. George B. Houston, 
Mr. John A. Holms, Mr. James Hume, Colonel J. L. Jack, D.S.O., Mr. J. L. 
Johnstone, Mr. L. Johnstone, Mr. Kelso, Messrs. Knox, Messrs. Maclay, 
Mr. Shiel M'Kie, Mr. Andrew M'Kie, Mr. William M'Kie, Mr. Harry E. 
M'Kie, Master Harry M'Gowan, Master Billy M'Gowan, Mr. Walter M'Gee, 
Mr. David M'Gee, Mr. C. G. M' Andrew, Mr. Thomson M'Lintock, 
Lieut.-Colonel Walter Macfarlane, D.S.O., Mr. Hugh Neilson, Mr. H. 



The Lanarkshire and Renfrewshire Hunt. 55 

Ogilvie, Major Parsons, Mr. T. N. Perry, Sir C. S. Bine Renshaw, Bart., 
Mr. L. V. G. Robertson, Mr. T. B. Rowan, Major Andrew Robb, Mr. 
David W. Shaw, Mr. J. M. Sanderson, Mr. John Stevenson, Mr. John 
Service, Mr. W. N. Sloan, Mr. R. J. Todd, Mr. A. Walker, Mr. A. C. 
Watson, Sir J. R. Wilson, Bart., Mr. W. Wallace, Mr. James L. Young, 
Mr. Andrew R. Young, Mr. Gordon Young, Master Ian Young. Ladies : — 
Miss Aitken, The Marchioness of Bute, Miss Barclay, Miss Begg, Mrs. 
Hicks Beach, Mrs. Houison Craufurd, Miss Campbell, Mrs. A. Connell, 
Miss Collins, Mrs. Donald, Miss Donaldson, Miss Erica Graham, Mrs. 
W. H. Howden, Mrs. C. J. Hirst, Miss C. Holms, Miss Stirling Maxwell, 
Miss Isobel M'Gowan, Miss MTlroy, Miss M'Nab, Miss Mitchell, Mrs. 
M'Lellan, Miss Neilson, Miss Orr, Mrs. Parsons, Miss Paton, Lady Renshaw, 
Miss Reid, Miss Watson, and Miss Wallace. 

It does not come within my province to criticise the manner in which 
followers in these parts ride to hounds, although there is no lack of pluck 
and daring, and it is a rare thing to see Renfrewshire followers riding the 
roads. It is pity, however, that many take so little interest in the work 
of the pack, but this is a common occurence with other hunts, and I would 
here take the liberty of advising the younger generation of followers to 
study the sport by watching the hounds on a bad scenting day. In the 
course of any hunting season unlucky days are bound to come, for scent 
is ever a mysterious factor to good sport ; but given fair conditions these 
hounds will invariably afford as much galloping as anyone cares for. 

Since the war a large number of new followers have joined the glad 
throng, and in this respect Mr. James L. Young has done much in intro- 
ducing the beginners. With any of the pupils who come under his 
guidance Mr. Young is most painstaking and unselfish, and if they do not 
eventually become ardent participants the fault will not rest with the tutor. 

In former times people on foot anxious to get a glimpse of the fun 
were much more numerous than is now the case, but with its many coigns 
of vantage Renfrewshire affords a happy hunting ground for those with a 
fair knowledge of the country. Nobody makes a more heroic effort to see 
the sport in this manner than Miss Hylda C. Cole, who is a rare enthusiast 
and is nothing daunted by any kind of weather. On many occasions 
this lady has taken charge of the hunt terriers and was invariably on the 
scene when required. Walking is admittedly fine exercise, but to follow 



56 The Lanarkshire and Renfrewshire Hunt. 

Miss Cole in a trek across country after hounds calls for more energy than 
many people care to expend. 

I hope I have previously made sufficient reference to landowners, 
shooting tenants, and others on whose goodwill hunting so much depends, 
and in regard to the farmers I would like to express that grateful feeling 
which is undoubtedly shared by all who have the privilege of riding over 
their lands. If they should be annoyed at times by people carelessly 
leaving gates open, or failing to notice the red boards in sown grass, they 
may be assured it is the fault of some irresponsible individual and not the 
sporting members of the Hunt. 

A word for the gamekeepers is also due, for they often have arduous 
duties to perform in the way of closing earths late at night, to say nothing 
of the care required in keeping a satisfactory stock of game and foxes. 

A better pack of hounds to hunt foxes of the right sort would be hard 
to find anywhere, for they have been renowned for working qualities from 
time immemorial. Bone and substance with quality are the chief points, 
and Jacklin is a firm believer in having his hounds rather big in condition 
so that he has something to work upon in the course of a season. Any 
huntsman will admit that it is much easier to take it off than to put it on, 
and a little fat goes very well with the lean. You can always recognise 
a fit pack of hounds when you see them coming home at the end of a hard 
day with their sterns well up. 

In conclusion, I may say I have tried to make this a sporting book 
throughout, and reference to the various subjects dealt with has been as far 
as possible confined to their connection with foxhunting. 




MEET AT BAROCHAN (1884). 



The Lanarkshire and Renfrezvshire Hunt. 57 



MEET AT BAROGHAN. 

The closing meet of season 1883- 1884 was held at Barochan on 4th 
April, and there was a numerous gathering of well-known followers of that 
time. Many of those in the group are now almost forgotten, but Sir 
David Buchanan, Mr. G. J. Kidston, Lord Glentanar, Mr. R. A. King, 
Mr. R. Monteith, Mr. Jasper Howat, Mr. J. Wallace (" Crop and Spurs "), 
Mr. Brownlee, Mr. Rodgers, The Countess of Eglinton, Mr. Edward 
Collins, Mr. A. W. Finlayson, Mr. James Birkmyre, Colonel J. M. 
Forrester, Mr. Pringle, Mr. L. Watson, Mr. Norman Clark, Mr. George 
Clark, and Mr. John Harvey — all of whom have since joined the great 
majority — can be recognised. There were also present : — Lady Theresa 
Cross, Mr. T. G. Wotherspoon, Miss Watson, Mr. William Allan Coats, 
Miss Margaret Coats, Miss Hoggan, and Mr. Andrew Scott. In the centre 
of the picture is old Gavin Scott, who as gamekeeper on the estate was an 
ardent fox preserver for many years. The Hunt staff were : — Harry Judd 
(huntsman), Fred Powell (first whip), and Jim Judd (second whip). The 
photograph was taken by C. Reid of Wishaw. 



58 The Lanarkshire and Renfrewshire Hunt. 

POINT-TO-POINT RAGES. 

Point-to-point races form a popular institution with nearly every 
recognised Hunt in the kingdom, and in Renfrewshire a meeting was held 
as far back as 1865, or even earlier. Some of the oldest inhabitants in the 
Houston district can recall the time when the course had its starting point 
near Cleaves and the riders wore racing colours. Reasons cropped up at 
various times why the races did not continue as a permanent annual 
gathering, and there were several years when the fixture was cancelled. 
Something like twenty-five years ago the races appeared to become in- 
creasingly popular until people of all classes turned out in their thousands, 
and the meeting is now eagerly looked forward to. In recent times the 
venue has been transferred to the Caldwell and Hartfield districts, but with 
these exceptions the course has been invariably over a part of the country 
in the Houston locality. As a consequence, the meeting has come to be 
familiarly known as " Houston Races." Mr. John A. Holms was an inde- 
fatigable honorary secretary from 1904 to 1914, and since the races were 
re-established in 1920, after the war, the duties have been ably discharged 
by Mr. Allan Connell of Johnstone Castle. Mr. Alexander King of 
Houston has acted as clerk of the scales from 1886 to the present day — a 
remarkable record. 

The meeting under similar conditions as at present existing was 
revived in 1886, when two events were arranged, the course being a real 
point-to-point from Botherickfield to Barmore (near Drums) and back, 
to finish at the place of starting — roughly about six miles. The light-weight 
race was won by Mr. Richard M'Farlane, with Mr. John Cross second, 
and Major Andrew Coats third. Mr. Adam P. Cross won the heavy-weight 
race after a great finish with Mr. George Coats. In the following year 
Mr. T. G. Arthur won the light-weight race with his famous horse Dickory, 
and that for the heavy-weights went to Mr. George Coats on Quiver, 
which he had bought specially from the well-known Captain Dewhurst. 

In 1889 Mr. David W. Shaw was to the fore on Brevity in the light 
weights, and Mr. R. G. Allan won the heavy-weight race on Mumper. 
The course then had its starting point just above Houston Kennels and also 
finished near here, the distance twice round by Wraes and Drums being 
about 4^ miles. It may here be explained that a meeting had been 



The Lanarkshire and Renfrewshire Hunt. 59 

arranged in the previous year, but this was abandoned owing to the tragic 
death of the honorary secretary, Mr. J. C. Hill, who met with an accident 
on the course a few days prior to the date of the proposed fixture. Mr. 
J. G. Harvey then took over the secretarial duties. In 1890 there were 
three events, and Mr. Archibald Walker won the first race for heavy weights 
on Perchance, Major Andrew Coats being the winner of the light-weight 
race on Nike, and the same sportsman secured the concluding event on 
Orangeman — a really good horse. 

In the following year there were again three events, and history repeated 
itself in the opening race with Mr. A Walker and Perchance. Mr. Andrew 
Arthur won the light-weight race on Mr. James Arthur's Nigger, and Mr. 
Hugh Neilson was the victor in the concluding event on his own horse, 
Nike. There was one of the largest fields seen out up to that time in the 
opening item for light weights in 1892, Mr. Bell being successful on Mr. 
W. Taylor's Shamrock. Captain Young won a military race on Portia, 
and Mr. A. Walker took the cup for heavy weights with Perhaps. Mr. 
Walker was honorary secretary at this time. Some excellent racing was 
also witnessed in 1893, Major Andrew Coats taking the opening race for 
heavy weights with Dervish. In the light-weight class Mr. Kenneth 
Connal won with Hallow, and Mr. R. G. Allan won the third event with 
Dorcas. Good fields were also attracted in 1894, when Mr. W. Taylor 
took the heavy-weight event with Clown, and Mr. J. L. G. Harvey rode 
Mr. J. Hoggan's Mirth successfully in the light-weight race, the final event 
going to Mr. A. Neilson on Monk. 

In the following year Mr. G. Barclay acted as honorary secretary, and 
the races were again highly successful with a plentiful supply of runners. 
Mr. R. M'Farlane took first honours in the race for heavy weights on 
Samuel, Mr. T. L. Arnott's His Lordship, ridden by Mr. John Ferguson 
(the present well-known trainer), being the winner among the light weights. 
Mr. W. Taylor won the closing event on his own horse Clown. Each of the 
three races of 1896 was keenly contested, Mr. Boyd Cuninghame being 
first in the heavy weights on Grandee, and that good horse Fusee III., 
owned and ridden by Mr. John Wallace, took the light-weight event. The 
last race fell to Mr. G. L. M'Kenzie on Meta. In the next year Mr. Boyd 
Cuninghame again won the heavy-weight race on Ironclad, and Mr. R. G. 
Eaglesham beat a big field in the light weights on a little grey mare called 



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Harmony. Mr. John Wallace had another win on Fusee III. in the 
concluding event. 

In 1898 Mr. T. G. Wotherspoon undertook the secretarial work, and 
a good meeting resulted. Captain Foster Swetenham won the first race 
(heavy weights) on Thistle, and Mr. Kenneth Connal landed Mr. John 
Hoggan's Torpedo, the winner, in the light weights. For the third time 
Mr. John Wallace scored on Fusee III., which took the last race, as in the 
previous year. In 1899 Mr. Boyd Cuninghame finished ahead in the first 
race on Red King. Mr. G. L. Wilson's Nubian won the second event, 
and the concluding event went once again to Mr. John Wallace on Fusee 
III. The opening event in 1901 saw Mr. W. B. Donaldson to the fore 
on The Jew, and Mr. John A. Holms won the light-weight race on Klon- 
dyke, Mr. G. L. Wilson being again successful on Nubian in the last race. 
The following are the winners and placed horses since 1902 : — 



25th March, 1902. 
HEAVY-WEIGHT RACE. 

Mr. J. Birkmyre's Kitchener, 

Mr. G. J. Kidston's Branston, 

Mr. A. Fullerton's Masher, - 

Five ran. 



Owner, 1 

Mr. M'Farlane, 2 

Owner, 3 





LIGHT-WEIGHT RACE. 








Mr. 


G. L. Wilson's Prolific, 




Owner, 


1 


Mr. 


Kerr Neilson's Moonlighter, 




Owner, 


2 


Mr. 


G. L. Wilson's Currandooley, . . . . Mr. W. 

Eight ran. 


M. 


Wilson, 


3 




OPEN RACE. 








Mr. 


J. A. Holms' Klondyke, 




Owner, 


1 


Mr. 


G. L. Wilson's Nubian, 




Owner, 


2 


Mr. 


Hoggan's Gallant, . . . . . . . . Mr. K. 

Four ran. 


H. 


Connal, 


3 



1903. 

Meeting abandoned owing to wet state of country. 



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29th March, 1904. 
LIGHT-WEIGHT RACE. 

Mr. J. Birkmyre's Daly, 

Mr. H. R. Cayzer's Kingfisher, 

Mr. W. M. Wilson's Country Girl 

Fifteen ran. 



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HEAVY-WEIGHT 
Mr. Ralston Patrick's Carnew, 
Mr. J. Birkmyre's Flying Fox, 
Mr. A. Walker's Pirate, 

Seven ran. 



RACE. 



OPEN RACE. 
Mr. J. Birkmyre's Kitchener, 

Mr. G. L. Wilson's Prolific, 

Mr. J. W. Walker's Sunny Jim, 

Four ran. 



Owner, 
Owner, 
Owner, 



Owner, 
Owner, 
Owner, 



Owner, 
Owner, 
Owner, 



RACE FOR LADIES' HORSES. 



Miss Cayzer's Kathleen, 
Miss J. Allan's The Duke, 
Miss Cayzer's Countess, 



. Mr. H. R. Cayzer, 

Mr. W. M. Wilson, 

Mr. H. S. Cayzer, 



Seven ran. 





28th March, 1905. 








LIGHT-WEIGHT RACE. 






Mr. 


R. G. Allan's David, 


Owner, 


1 


Mr. 


J. A. Holms' Hornpipe 


Owner, 


2 


Mr. 


G. L. Wilson's Gala Lass, 

Thirteen ran. 


Owner, 


3 




HEAVY-WEIGHT RACE. 




Mr. 


A. Walker's Pirate, 


Mr. W. Taylor, 


1 


Mr. 


R. Ralston Patrick's Prince John, 


Owner, 


2 


Mr. 


W. Birkmyre's Phoenix, 

Eight ran. 


Mr. J. Birkmyre, 


3 




OPEN RACE. 




Mr. 


J. Birkmyre's Daly, 


Owner, 


1 


Mr. 


G. L. Wilson's Prolific 


Owner, 


2 


Mr. 


W. Taylor's Slicky Willie, 


Mr. W. Wilson, 


3 



Four ran. 



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RACE FOR LADIES' HORSES. 



Miss J. Allan's Denial, 
Mrs. Shaw's Bridget, 
Miss Lilburn's Star, 



Five ran. 



Mr. W. M. Wilson, i 
Mr. D. W. Shaw, 2 
Mr. M. L. Fraser, 3 









yd April, 1906. 


. 










LIGHT-WEIGHT RACE. 






Mr. 


R. 


G. 


Allan's Goliath, 


Owner, 


1 


Mr. 


J- 


A. 


Holms' Hornpipe, 


Owner, 


2 


Mr. 


A. 


R. 


Fraser's Dunree, 

Fourteen ran. 


Owner, 


3 



HEAVY-WEIGHT RACE. 

Mr. H. Neilson's Rufus, 

Mr. J. Birkmyre's Flying Fox, 

Mr. R. G. Allan's Jonathan, 

Six ran. 



Owner, 
Owner, 
Owner, 



OPEN RACE. 








Mr. J. Birkmyre's Daly, 




Owner, 


1 


Mr. C. R. Pawson's Lion, 




Owner, 


2 


Mr. G. Barclay's Jorrocks, . . . . . . Mr. G. 


L. 


Wilson, 


3 


Four ran. 








RACE FOR LADIES' HORSES. 




Miss C. Holms' Girlie, Mr. J. 


A. 


Holms, 


1 


Miss Allan's Goldfinch, Mr. K. 


M. 


Connal, 


2 


Miss Allan's Ebony, Mr. W. 


M. 


Wilson, 


3 


Seven ran. 








26th March, 1907. 




LIGHT-WEIGHT RACE. 








Mr. J. A. Holms' Hornpipe, 




Owner, 


1 


Mr. J. Bell's Jacob, 




Owner, 


2 


Mr. J. H. Young's Belhaven, 




Owner, 


3 


Twelve ran. 









HEAVY-WEIGHT RACE. 

Mr. J. Birkmyre's Red Print, Mr. W. Taylor, 1 

Mr. R. A. King's Wild Paddy, . . . . Mr. G. L. Wilson, 2 

Mr. G. Barclay's Jorrocks, Mr. G. Gregory, 3 

Five ran. 



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63 



Mr. C. R. Pawson's Leda, 

Miss Allan's Denial, 

Mr. R. G. Allan's Goliath, 



OPEN RACE. 



Five ran. 



MILITARY RACE. 
Mr. P. B. Lawrie's Kingfisher II., 

Mr. C. R. Pawson's Lion, 

Capt. W. T. Wilkinson's John Peel, 

Dead heat — Six ran. 



Owner, 

Mr. W. M. Wilson, 

Owner, 



Capt. Towse, 
Owner, 
Owner, 



24$ March, 1908. 
LIGHT-WEIGHT RACE. 
Mr. W. L. Wilson's Mainmast, 
Mr. Kerr Neilson's Little Annie, 

Mr. R. A. King's Weasel II., 

Eleven ran. 



HEAVY-WEIGHT RACE. 
Mr. C. Stuart Brown's Surrey, 

Lord Montgomery's Wayfarer, 

Capt. F. Swetenham's Plumstead, 

Nine ran. 



Owner, 

Owner, 

Mr. H. Barclay, 



Owner, 
Owner, 
Owner, 



OPEN RACE. 
Mr. H. T. Belcher's Sir Lowry, 
Mr. J. A. Holms' Hornpipe, 
Mr. W. M. Wilson's Country Girl III., 

Five ran. 



Owner, 
Owner, 

Owner, 



MILITARY RACE. 
Mr. R. Forbes Adam, Tun's Radical, 
Mr. F. C. G. Cuninghame's Highgate, 
Mr. H. T. Belcher's Stella, 
Captain W. R. Campbell's Good Hope II., . . 

Dead heat for third place. 



Mr. A. C. 



30^ March, 1909. 
LIGHT-WEIGHT RACE. 
Mr. G. Cuninghame's Ballyhooley, 

Mr. J. Bell's Grey Boy III., 

Mr. A. Robb's Feathers, 

Sixteen ran. 



Owner, 
Owner, 
Owner, 



T 
t 
3 



1 
2 
3 



Archdale, 


1 


Owner, 


2 


Owner, 


t 


Owner, 


t 



6 4 



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HEAVY-WEIGHT RACE. 

Lord Montgomerie's Hampton, 

Mr. C. K. Finlayson's Emerald, 
Mr. A. Connell's Cyrus, 

Seven ran. 



OPEN RACE. 

Mr. J. A. Holms' Hornpipe, 

Mr. J. G. Thomson's Carrick Castle, 
Mr. G. L. Wilson's Country Girl, . . 

Nine ran. 



Owner, 
Owner, 
Owner, 



Owner, 
Owner, 
Owner, 



MILITARY RACE. 
Mr. G. Cuninghame's Ballyhooley, 
Lieut. G. F. Farrar's Peggie, 
Mr. C. T. Carfrae's Cowcaddens, 

Eight ran. 



Owner, 

Mr. J. G. Campbell, 

Owner, 



HEAVY-WEIGHT RACE. 

Mr. W. M. Wilson's Cockshot, 

Mr. C K. Finlayson's Emerald, 
Mr. J. R. Wilson's The Veteran, 

Eight ran. 



OPEN RACE. 
Mr. W. Wilson's Sans Peur, 

Mr. J. A. Holms' Hornpipe, , 

Mr. J. A. Holms' Ballyhooley, 

Seven ran. 



Owner, 
Owner, 
Owner, 



Mr. W. M. Wilson, 

Owner, 

Mr. J. Bell, 



MILITARY RACE. 
Lord Montgomerie's Hampton, 
Major H. M'Micking's Grasshopper VII., 
Capt. O. M. Croshaw's Melton, 

Seven ran. 



Owner, 
Owner, 
Owner, 



29//; March, 1910. 






LIGHT-WEIGHT RACE. 






Miss H. Vernon's P. and 0., . . 

Mr. J. Bell's Grey Boy III., 

Mr. A. Robb's Mile Cross, 

Twelve ran. 


Capt. Campbell, 
Owner, 
Owner, 


1 
2 
3 



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65 



28th March, 191 1. 
LIGHT-WEIGHT RACE. 

Mr. John Bell's Grey Boy III., 

Mr. G. L. Wilson's Spion Kop II., 

Mr. J. A. Holms' Also Ran, 

Twelve ran. 



HEAVY-WEIGHT RACE. 
Mr. W. M. Wilson's Open Country, 
Mr. A. R. Fraser's Robin Hood, 
Mr. H. Stuart Brown's Primrose, 

Eleven ran. 



Mr. J. A. Holms' Hornpipe, 
Mr. W. M. Wilson's Cockshot 
Mr. J. G. Thomson's Lizette, 



Owner, 1 
Owner, 2 
Owner, 3 



Mr. G. L. Wilson, 1 
Owner, 2 
Owner, 3 



OPEN RACE. 






. . . . . . 


Owner, 


1 


■ t * ' ' ' 


Mr. J. 0. Thomson, 


2 




Owner, 


3 



Seven ran. 



MILITARY RACE. 
Capt. G. Cuningham's Calf Love, 
Lieut. A. Connell's Piercetown, 
Lieut. D. Crosbie's Desmond III. 

Five ran. 



Owner. 
Owner, 
Owner, 



2nd April, 1912 (held at Caldwell). 
LIGHT-WEIGHT RACE. 
Mr. H. R. Cayzer's Valarez, . . . . . . . . . . Owner, 

Mr. J. F. Muir's Red Blaze, Mr. H. Barclay, 

Mr. G. H. Christie's Black Fox, . . . . . . . . Owner, 

Eleven ran. 



HEAVY-WEIGHT RACE. 



Mrs 


. G. L. Wilson's Wellesbourne, 


Mr. 


G. L. Wilson, 


1 


Mr. 


J. F. Muir's Belston Lad, 




Owner, 


2 


Mr. 


J. W. Macalister's Kangaroo, 

Eight ran. 




Mr. A. Robb, 


3 




OPEN RACE. 




Mr. 


John Bell's Grey Boy III., 




Owner, 


1 


Mr. 


M. W. Muir's Diana, 


. . 


Owner, 


2 


Mr. 


J. G. Thomson's Benbrack, 

Ten ran. 


•• 


Owner, 


3 



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MILITARY RACE. 
Capt. J. L. Jack's Steinkirk, 
Capt. N. D. M'Ewen's Colossus, 
Lieut. G. B. Stopford's Black Strike, 

Six ran. 



Owner, 
Owner, 

Owner, 



ist April, 1913. 
LIGHT-WEIGHT RACE. 

Mr. M. W. Muir's Trilby, 

Mr. P. Stuart Brown's Peter Pan, . . . . Mr. 
Mr. G. H. Christie's Black Fox, 



H. 



Mr. 
Mr. 

Mr. 



HEAVY-WEIGHT RACE. 

J. W. Macalister's Kangaroo, 

C. Stuart Brown's Surrey Girl, 
J. M. Sanderson's Lorne, 

Twelve ran. 





OPEN RACE 


Mr. 


W. M. Wilson's Sans Peur, 


Mr. 


H. R. Cayzer's Valarez, 


Mr. 


J. A. Holms' Hornpipe, 




Six ran. 



MILITARY RACE. 
Capt. J. L. Jack's Ardscull Boy, 
Capt. A. C. Forsyth's Miriam, 
Lieut. F. P. Wye's Mary Ann, 

Five ran. 



Owner, 

Owner, 

Mr. C. M'Andrew, 



Owner, 
Owner, 
Owner, 



31s; March, 1914. 
LIGHT-WEIGHT RACE. 

Mr. W. C. Dickson's Mayo, Mr. G. A. Bainbridge, 

Mr. W. B. Hardie's Desperation, . . . . . . . . Owner, 

Mr. H. Stuart Brown's Peter Pan, Owner, 

Seven ran. 



HEAVY-WEIGHT RACE. 
Mr. A. R. Fraser's Broomielaw, 
Mr. G. H. Christie's Black Fox, 
Mr. C. K. Finlayson's Zero, 

Seven ran. 



Owner, 
Owner, 
Owner, 



1 
2 
3 



Owner, 

Stuart Brown, 

Owner, 


1 
2 
3 


Mr. A. Robb, 
Owner, 
Owner, 


1 
2 
3 



The Lanarkshire and Renfrewshire Hunt. 



RACE FOR 
Miss Robertson's Tranby Lass 
Miss Donaldson's Mistral Mare, 
Miss Collins's The Spider, 



OPEN RACE. 

Mr. W. M. Wilson's Sans Peur, 

Mr. J. F. Muir's Machappie 

Mr. W. C. Donaldson's Gaiety Girl, 

Four ran. 



Owner, 

Mr. H. Barclay, 

Mr. A. Robb, 



1915, 1916, 1917, 1918, 1919. 
No races owing to war. 



1st April, 1920 (held at Hartfield). 
LIGHT-WEIGHT RACE. 

Mr. A. Robb's Gallant Tip, Owner, 

Mr. G. Barclay's Sear, Mr. H. Barclay, 



Capt. Dangerfield's Lally, 



Owner, 



Eleven ran. 



HEAVY-WEIGHT RACE— Did not Fill. 



NEIGHBOURING HUNTS RACE— 12 St. 7 Lb. 

Mrs. Dubs's Turk's Head, Mr. C. K. Finlayson, 

Mr. W. A. Collins' Irish Hack, Owner, 

Mr. D. W. Shaw's Copeline, Mr. H. Barclay, 

Nine ran. 



NEIGHBOURING 
Mr. J. Moore's Belston Lad, 
Mr. A. R. Young's Marjory, 
Sir C. S. Renshaw's Silver, 

Eleven ran. 



HUNTS RACE— 14 St. 

Mr. H. Barclay, 

Owner, 

Mr. C. M'Andrew, 



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LADIES' 


HORSES. 






Mr. W. Tullis, 


1 




Mr. A. Robb, 


2 


. , 


Mr. J. R. Collins, 


3 


Nine ran. 







Point- to- Point Races were arranged to be held on 24th March, 1921, but 
these were abandoned owing to the death of Mr. James J. Barclay. 



68 The Lanarkshire and Renfrewshire Hunt. 



The Late Sir DAVID C. R. CARRICK-BUCHANAN, K.C.B. 

Although not altogether the father of foxhunting in Lanarkshire and 
Renfrewshire, Sir David Buchanan can certainly be reckoned to have done 
more than anyone towards the furtherance of the sport in the two counties, 
his long Mastership being marked with unstinted liberality and sound 
judgment. Sir David was born in 1825, and, when quite a youth, displayed 
high abilities as a horseman and a great liking for the glories of the hunting 
field, so that when he took over the hounds in 1850 he was generally voted 
the right man for the position. His enthusiasm was at all times particularly 
strong, and he was not slow in recognising room for improvement both in 
the breed of the hounds and other matters concerning the Hunt, doing all 
in his power to bring everything up to a high standard of excellence. When 
known as Colonel Buchanan, he owned the Finlaystone and Auchinbothie 
estates, and he also possessed the greater portion of the country then hunted 
by the pack in Lanarkshire. 

By way of showing his ardent desire for sport at all times, it may be 
recalled that when, as a young man, he was quartered with his regiment in 
Ireland, the Colonel had a pack of foxhounds and hunted them himself. 

Exceptionally quick in realising the good points of a hound, he was 
always keenly interested in how the pack worked in the field, and in his 
best days was invariably to the fore in a fast run. At the closing meet of 
season 1892-1893, held at Finlaystone, the members of the Hunt marked 
their appreciation of an honourable Mastership of forty-three years. The 
worthy sportsman was the laird of Glencarradale in Argyllshire, and 
Corsewall near Stranraer, where he resided occasionally ; but he lived 
principally at his Lanarkshire residence, Drumpellier, where he passed away 
on 8th February, 1904. 




The Late Sir DAVID C. R. CARRICK-BUCHANAN. K.C.B. 




The Late JOHN SQUIRES. 



The Lanarkshire and Renfrewshire Hunt. 69 



The Late JOHN SQUIRES. 

John Squires came from Hampshire in 1862 to carry the horn with the 
Lanarkshire and Renfrewshire pack, and he soon established himself as a 
universal favourite with followers, for he had a cheery manner, and was 
one of the old type of huntsmen we so seldom see nowadays. The country 
was at this time rather bare of foxes, and Squires accomplished much 
improvement in this respect by laying down vixens where necessary. Up 
till 1874 he showed capital sport, and was credited with a wonderful knack 
of knowing the usual course taken by old foxes. It was under tragic 
circumstances on a November day that the familiar blast of his horn was 
silenced never to be heard again. The meet was at Bridge-of-Weir, and 
hounds ran fast from Torr up to Barcraig, and when passing through this 
woodland Squires fell from his horse and was killed. 



7° The Lanarkshire and Renfrezvshire Hunt. 



Colonel T. S. G. H. ROBERTSON-AIKMAN. 

Colonel Thomas Robertson-Aikman was born in i860, and has for the 
greater part of his life taken a prominent part in several branches of sport, 
having at the same time the warmest side to hunting either with foxhounds 
or harriers. His appointment as Master on the retiral of Major Andrew 
Coats in 1896 gave general satisfaction, and his outstanding abilities as a 
judge of hounds were reflected in the kennels during the time he had charge 
of affairs. At Peterborough Hound Show Colonel Aikman secured many 
honours with harriers, and during his term of Mastership he gained premier 
position with Resolute and Rival as the best couple of doghounds in the 
first class against a big entry from South country packs. He has always 
been recognised as one of the finest judges of foxhounds and harriers in the 
Kingdom. Genial and courteous in the field, the Colonel at once became 
popular with all classes of followers, but since his retirement from the 
Mastership in 1901 he has been seldom seen out with the pack. 




Colonel T. S. G. H. ROBERTSON-AIKMAN. 




Major ANDREW COATS, D.S.O. 



The Lanarkshire and Renfrezvshire Hunt. 71 



Major ANDREW GOATS, D.S.O. 

Than the Coats family this Hunt has no warmer supporters, and nearly 
all the members have at different times taken a prominent part in the sport. 
It was, therefore, most gratifying when, in 1893, Major Andrew Coats 
agreed to take over the reins of office in succession to Sir David Buchanan, 
and although he had for some time previously been a popular figure in the 
Renfrewshire hunting field, the esteem in which he was held grew con- 
siderably with his management of the hounds. Major Coats was at all 
times especially well mounted, for he was a fine judge of a hunter, and owned 
some of the best seen out at this time. It was a matter of universal regret 
when he relinquished office at the end of three years, but the gallant sports- 
man still retains his fondness for hunting, and enjoys the sport chiefly in 
the " shires " of England. 



72 The Lanarkshire and Renfrewshire Hunt. 



Mr. GEORGE BARCLAY. 

One has to go back many years to find when Mr. George Barclay was 
initiated into the glories of the sport he loves so well, for at a very early 
age he was to be found taking a very keen interest in the doings of hounds. 

The instinct for foxhunting was veritably born within him, and as 
years rolled on, his enthusiasm knew no bounds. Always a bold and fear- 
less rider, he took his full share of the sport during several seasons prior 
to 1 90 1, when he took over the Mastership. At this time Mr. Barclay was 
so keen on hunting that he was not only out two days with his own pack, 
but also hunted twice a week with Lord Eglinton's, and in these times when 
motors were not so much in use, this entailed long days and hard work. 
He really missed no opportunity of hunting, and besides taking horses 
down to the shires to be with the Quorn, Cottesmore, and Belvoir he pro- 
longed his season by going out with the New Forest when all other packs 
had closed their campaign. It would, in fact, be a difficult matter to detail 
all that Mr. Barclay has done pertaining to the welfare of the Hunt in the 
course of the past twenty years, and how he so successfully carried on under 
the stress of war-time conditions, when the prospects for future hunting 
were so gloomy, will be long remembered. As the outcome of his in- 
domitable courage and perseverance in this respect, he can find some satis- 
faction in the fact that he vacated the Mastership at a time when the Hunt 
was never in a more flourishing condition. 

Born in i860, Mr. Barclay was a son of the late Mr. John Barclay of 
Gateside, and he resides at Thornhill, near Johnstone. During the long 
period he was at the head of affairs he not only enjoyed the esteem of 
followers of the sport, but he was especially popular with the farmers over 
whose land we hunt, and such cordial relations must inevitably tend towards 
the prosperity of foxhunting. 

The portrait here given is a reproduction of the painting in oils by 
W. Carter (painted in 1914), presented to the Master by the members of 
the Hunt in 1920, in recognition of his long and honourable services. 




Mr. G. BARCLAY. 




The Late HARRY JUDD. 



The Lanarkshire and Renfrewshire Hunt. 73 



The Late HARRY JUDD. 

Having been practically reared among horses, it became the natural 
ambition of Harry Judd when a boy to become a jockey, and at the early 
age of eleven he entered upon an apprenticeship in the racing stables pre- 
sided over by John Day, a famous trainer of that time at Danebury. Being 
imbued with the necessary determination to succeed in this profession, he 
soon became one of the feather-weight jockeys of the stable, and he rode 
in several races, including the Royal Hunt Cup at Ascot. At the end of 
seven years, when his indentures expired, a natural ambition to be with 
hounds caused him to forsake the stables to go to Mr. Villebois, who was 
then Master of the Norfolk Hounds. Subsequently Judd served as whipper- 
in for various terms with the Atherstone, Quorn, Cottesmore and Lord 
Leconfield's Hounds, going from the latter pack to the North Shropshire, 
where he was promoted to huntsman. Having been a single season with 
Mr. Jarvis's Hounds in Lincolnshire, Judd came to the Lanarkshire and 
Renfrewshire to take up a similar position, which he filled in a highly satis- 
factory manner for nineteen years. The experience he had gained in 
kennel management and hound breeding was during this time made manifest, 
and he realised one of his greatest wishes when he won the Champion Cup 
at Peterborough Hound Show with " Constance" for Sir David Buchanan 
in 1890. That he knew his work as a huntsman in every detail was recog- 
nised by all, and his cheery disposition in the field made him very popular. 
At the end of a good run his beaming countenance was simply infectious, 
as will still be remembered by many followers. In 1901 Judd finally retired 
into private life, and the members of the Hunt showed their appreciation 
of his long and honourable career by presenting him with a handsome 
testimonial. Born in 1839, he spent the few remaining years of his life 
at Houston, where he died in January, 1909. 



74 The Lanarkshire and Renfrewshire Hunt. 



The Late Mr. JAMES J. BARCLAY. 

The hunting season of 1 920-1 921 may be written down as one of the most 
successful ever passed through, but the element of sadness that so suddenly 
enveloped its closing stages will never be forgotten by those who had 
enjoyed the pleasure of association with such a cheery personality as the 
late Mr. James J. Barclay. It was early in March, 1921, after a brief illness, 
that this bright star ceased to shine in our midst, and countless admirers 
were left to mourn the loss of one who had not only done so much in the 
hunting field, but had endeared himself to all with whom he came in contact. 
Born in 1863, the deceased sportsman was a son of the late Mr. John Barclay 
of Gateside, and like his brother (Mr. G. Barclay) not only took a promi- 
nent part in foxhunting but was a devotee of rod and gun, being an especially 
good fisherman. Possessed of keen vision, he had a wonderful knack of 
doing just what was required in the hunting field at the right time in an 
unpretentious way, and was therefore of valuable assistance to Master and 
huntsman. When hounds ran fast he was almost invariably cutting out 
the work, and, having such an intimate knowledge of the country, it became 
an accepted fact that he was the right man to follow. As assistant Master 
for so many years, Mr. James Barclay was often called upon to act as deputy 
in the absence of his brother, and he also discharged the duties of honorary 
secretary during the period that Sir Stephen Renshaw was away on war 
service. How much this outstanding figure in the hunting field will be 
missed in future can hardly be realised, and the deepest sympathy of all 
goes out to the relatives still with us. Mr. Barclay was unmarried, and 
resided with his sister at Clippens, near Johnstone. 




The Late Mr. J. J. BARCLAY 




Mrs. G. BARCLAY. 



The Lanarkshire and Renfrewshire Hunt. 75 



Mrs. G. BARCLAY. 

Being a daughter of the late Mr. Thomas Coats and a member of a family 
so intimately associated with foxhunting, Mrs. Barclay naturally became 
interested in the sport, and prior to active participation in the saddle she 
was frequently seen out driving to watch the doings of the pack. It must 
be something like thirty years ago since Mrs. Barclay became a regular 
follower, and as the wife of the Master took a leading place among the 
sportswomen of the county. Always having the prosperity and welfare of 
the Hunt at heart, her kindly interest and thoughts for the future were 
never so plainly revealed as when the war cast a gloom on the sport in 
Renfrewshire and threatened its extinction. How she assisted and encour- 
aged Mr. Barclay to carry on with a fervent desire that hunting should be 
available for our absent warriors when they returned could only be realised 
by those intimately concerned. Mrs. Barclay can now share with her 
husband the satisfaction gained by troublous times being overcome, and 
the Hunt returned to as flourishing a condition as it has ever been. 



76 The Lanarkshire and Renfrewshire Hunt. 



FOXHOUND PUPPIES. 

Who'll take a puppy ? That is a question confronting the huntsman 
as each spring comes round, and he is naturally anxious to get as many 
as possible put under the temporary care of hunting folk and farmers who 
have the accommodation to keep one or even a couple for a few months, so 
that they may grow properly and become useful hounds in the future. 
With such a fine bunch as those in the foregoing picture to choose from, 
few could resist the temptation to take one, if only to satisfy that appealing 
look on the face of the huntsman. Most people are doubtless aware of 
the absolute necessity of putting out as many puppies in this manner as 
possible, so that the standard of the pack may be maintained. It is an 
erroneous idea that they require a lot of attention in the early stage of their 
career. Give a puppy plenty of freedom and something to eat, and you 
will see him grow at a remarkable rate into a fine foxhound, that you will 
ultimately be proud to see running with the pack, even if he should have 
missed a prize at the annual puppy show. 

In the way of diet I might suggest to farmers that puppies are very 
fond of that well-known commodity, " soor dook," which is a cheap and 
wholesome food. There are, of course, other things they prefer, and if 
your own larder is securely closed they may perchance pay a visit to that 
of your neighbour to purloin a joint of beef or prime leg of mutton. This 
is, however, a mere detail in the life of a puppy. In Renfrewshire we are 
fortunate in having a fair number of good and generous " puppy walkers," 
but the Master and huntsman are always anxious to find others willing 
to render such a valuable service to the kennel. 




FOXHOUND PUPPIES. 




MEET AT ERSKINE HOSPITAL (1917; 



The Lanarkshire and Renfreivshire Hunt. 77 



MEET AT ERSKINE HOSPITAL. 

For many years Erskine House has figured on the list of fixtures, and 
now that this has become such an admirable institution as the Princess 
Louise Hospital for Disabled Sailors and Soldiers, it is all the more 
desirable that an occasional visit should be made by the pack. The late 
Mr. James J. Barclay was intimately concerned in the welfare of the boys 
located here, and his influence may have been partly responsible for the 
several meets being arranged at the hospital, although nothing would give 
the Master and members of the Hunt greater pleasure if such a gathering 
afforded entertainment to our returned heroes. The scene, even with its 
pathetic touch as an aftermath of the Great War, presented a bright and 
cheerful aspect, with nurses and patients grouped behind the pack, and all 
seemed to be keenly interested. 



78 The Lanarkshire and Renfrewshire Hunt. 



The Late Mr. G. J. KIDSTON. 

Than the late Mr. George Jardine Kidston a sportsman of no better 
type has ever been known, for he fairly revelled in the glories of foxhunting, 
and was at the same time always anxious to do anything in his power 
towards the welfare of the Hunt. Born on the 12th February, 1835, Mr. 
Kidston quite early in childhood began to cultivate a taste for field sports, 
and naturally developed a fondness for the sound of the horn or music of 
the hounds. He became a regular follower of the pack during the earlier 
part of Sir David Buchanan's Mastership, and few hunting at that time 
displayed such keenness with an aptitude for getting over the country to 
the best advantage. On the death of Mr. Morrison, at the end of 1885, 
Mr. Kidston became honorary secretary, and he continued to faithfully 
discharge these duties until June, 1909, when his resignation was accepted. 
In another page reference is made to the tangible recognition by the 
members of the Hunt of such valuable services. The deceased sportsman 
owned the estate of Finlaystone, where he lived, and he was not only a 
philanthropist in many ways, but one of the most staunch preservers of 
foxes ever known in the country. Mr. Kidston died here on 10th August, 
1909. 




The Late Mr. G. J. KIDSTON 




Sir C. S. BINE RENSHAW, Bart. 



The Lanarkshire and Renfrezvshire Hunt. 79 



Sir G. S. BINE RENSHAW, Bart. 

Sir Charles Stephen Bine Renshaw was born in 1883, succeeded to 
the baronetcy on the death of his illustrious father, in March, 1918, and 
having previously been known as " Mr. Stephen," it naturally follows 
that Sir Stephen is now his familiar title. As a boy he was unlike many 
other good sportsmen we know of in their early days, for he was not en- 
raptured with the joys of foxhunting either on or off a pony ; but when in 
later years he was at Cambridge University the latent desire for sport asserted 
itself, and he became a keen follower of the Fitzwilliam and the Cambridge- 
shire Hounds. In 1904, at the end of scholastic duties, the young enthusiast 
naturally took a keen interest in the doings of the Renfrewshire pack, and 
in due course he developed into a follower of the right type, who can not 
only enjoy a good gallop, but take a deep interest in the work of the hounds. 
In other branches of sport Sir Stephen is regarded as an excellent shot, 
and his favourite game is cricket. Unfortunately illness prevented him 
taking active participation in sport during last season, but he is now much 
improved in health. It was in June, 1909, when Mr. Kidston resigned, 
that Sir Stephen became associated with Mr. Archibald Walker as joint 
honorary secretary of the Hunt, but in October, 1914, Mr. Walker resigned, 
and the duties have since been successfully discharged by the subject of 
this sketch except, of course, during his period of absence on active service 
in the Great War. In January, 191 1, he married a daughter of Admiral 
Sir Edward Chichester, R.N., and since residing in the county Lady Renshaw 
has also become one of the most ardent votaries of the chase. Sir Stephen's 
mother — the Dowager Lady Renshaw — was formerly a follower of the 
pack, as also were his sisters, Mrs. H. Ogilvie, Miss Marjory Renshaw, 
and Mrs. Gull. 



8o The Lanarkshire and Renfrewshire Hunt. 



Major W. H. GOFF. 

Major William H. Goff was born in 1862, and in his very early days 
he was so keen on the sport that he was out on a pony as often as possible 
with various packs. In 1897 he commenced to hunt regularly with the 
Linlithgow and Stirlingshire, and two years later having taken up residence 
at Ardgryffe in the heart of Renfrewshire hunting territorv, he became a 
consistent follower of this pack, while Ardgryffe was added to the list of 
popular meets. In 1910 Major Goff acquired a lease of Dargavil from the 
then proprietor, Captain J. E. Hall Maxwell, R.N., for whom he undertook 
the supervision of the rebuilding of the mansion, which had previously 
been burnt down. Extensive improvements on this small sporting estate 
were carried out, and the new tenant at the same time did all that was 
possible in developing the district into a foxy quarter. His active interest 
in the welfare of the Hunt has also been shown by the capable fulfilment 
of the position as honorary secretary to the wire fund for the past seventeen 
years. Always well mounted, he is a very ardent rider to hounds, and 
while foxhunting takes premier place with him, Major Goff is a fine shot. 
In his younger days he was also a keen golfer, playing from scratch at St. 
Andrews. When the Mastership of the pack became vacant in 1921, his 
acceptance of the position gave general satisfaction. The new Master 
has now taken up residence at Lainshaw, an Ayrshire estate, which he 
recently purchased. 




Major W. H. GOFF. 







WILL JACKLIN AND GROUP OF HOUNDS. 



The Lanarkshire and Renfrewshire Hunt. 81 



WILL JAGKLIN. 

Jacklin succeeded Molyneux as huntsman to the pack in 191 5, and as 
we were then under war-time conditions he had a rather unenviable task 
at the outset in carrying out the necessary work in the field. It was only, 
in fact, during the past two seasons that we have seen much of Jacklin as 
a huntsman, and he has succeeded in showing excellent sport. Born in 
1883, he started his career as a kennel boy with the Southwold, and since 
then has served various terms as whip with Sir Watkin Wynn's, North 
Warwickshire, Pytchley and Bedale. With the Kildare and Galway 
Blazers he was afterwards first whip and kennel huntsman, and prior to 
coming to Renfrewshire he was hunting the Queen's County pack in Ireland. 
Without commenting at length on Jacklin's success in the field, I might 
mention that he undoubtedly possesses that trait so common to all good 
huntsmen, for he goes home a sad and disappointed man if he has failed 
to kill his fox at the end of a fine run. 



82 The Lanarkshire and Renfrezvshire Hunt. 

LANARKSHIRE AND RENFREWSHIRE FOXHOUNDS. 

Masters. 
Lord Kelburn, afterwards Earl of Glasgow. 

Messrs. James Merry and Alex. Cuninghame, - 1850 

Sir David Carrick-Buchanan, ------ 1849 to 1893 

Major Andrew Coats, -------- 1893 to 1896 

Colonel Robertson- Airman, ------- 1896 to 1901 

Mr. George Barclay, --- 1901 to 1921 

Present Master. 
Major W. H. Goff, Lainshaw, Stewarton. 

Huntsmen. 

John Harrison, - 1849 t0 l86z 

John Squires, - 1862 to 1874 

P. Bishop, ---------- 1874 to 1879 

Tom Morgan, - 1879 to 1882 

Harry Judd, ----- 1882 to 1901 

Will Webster, - 1901 to 1910 

Harry Cumpstone, - -------- 1910 to 1912 

Will Hewitt, ---------- 1912 to 1913 

Ted Molyneux, - -•- - - - - - - 1913 to 1915 

Will Jacklin, - - - - - - - - -191510 present day 

Honours gained by the Pack. 

(PETERBOROUGH HOUND SHOW). 

1890. — Champion Cup for Brood Bitch, " Constance." 
1899. — First Prize for Couple of Doghounds, " Resolute " and" Rival." 
1904. — First Prize for unentered Bitch, " Prudence." 

Kennels. 

Houston, near Johnstone, Renfrewshire. 

Average number of hounds — 25 couples. 




HUNTSMAN AND FAMOUS HOUND "DOMINIC." 



LIST OF HOUNDS. 

(SHOWING ADDITION TO THE PACK FOR EACH YEAR). 



Names. 
Bruiser, 
Bachelor, 
Benedict, 
Bashful, 
Barmaid, 

Woodman, 

Watchman, 

Warrior, 

Workman, 

Welcome, 



Ringwood, 
Rosebud, 

Juggler, 

Jasper, 

Vanguard, 

Valiant, 

Piper, 

Render, 



Commodore, 

Champion, 

Corporal, 

Captain, 

Columbine, 

Countess, 

Danger, 
Diligent, 

Relish, 
Rally, - 
Ringlet, 
Rodolph, 

Ruby, - 
Ransom, 



18 5 2 

Sires. 



Dams. 



Bruiser, 



Dainty. 



Warbler, 



18 5 3 

Racer, 

From the 
Hurworth. 

From the 
Hurworth. 

From the 
Hurworth. 

From the 
Hurworth. 

Major Hogg's 

Pilot, 

Major Hogg's 
Pilot, 

1854 



- Levity. 



Rosebud. 



Duke of Buccleuch's 
Abigail. 

| Duke of Buccleuch's 
j Ransom. 



Carver, 



:} 



Hurworth 
Danger, 

Badsworth 
Foreman, - 

Badsworth 
Signal, 



From Hurworth 
Willing. 



J Their 

y Fairmaid. 



Their 
Relish. 

Their 
Rosebud. 



Names. 
Pugilist, 
Pilot, - 
Proctor, 
Politic, 
Patience, 

Royal, - 
Ruby, - 
Redrose, 

Comrade, 
Cautious, 

Ruler, - 
- Hardwick, 
Hasty, - 
Fairmaid, 



Lairet, - 

Regent, 

Harper, 

Nelson, 

Fleecer, 

Prompter, 

Romulus, 
Rufus, - 
Rodolph, 
Rambler, 
Remnant, 
Rally, - 

Jubilee, 



18 5 5 

Sires. 



Mr. Phillip's 
Pugilist, 



Lord Fitzwilliam's 
Orator, 



Lord Fitzwilliam's 
Reefer, 



| Lord Fitzwilliam's 

\ Ruler, 

( Lord Fitzwilliam's 

1 Hardwick, - 

C Lord Fitzwilliam's 

1 Ottoman, - 

( Lord Fitzwilliam's 

[ Ruler, 



18 5 6 

fDuke of Buccleuch's 
1 Streamer, - 

(Duke of Buccleuch's 
1 Ranter, 

( Duke of Buccleuch's 
Fervent, 



Dams. 



His 
Jubilee. 



His 
Redrose. 

His 
Cautious. 

His 

Faithful. 

His 
I" Rachel. 

] His 
| Hasty. 

His 
Fairmaid. 



-} 



1 



Duke of Buccleuch's 
Neptune, - 

Duke of Buccleuch's 
General, 



(Duke of Buccleuch's 
1 Harlequin, - 



Royal, 



Denmark, - 



His 

Dorothy. 

His 
Whimsy. 

His 
Harpy. 

His 
Frolic. 

His 
Folly. 

His 
Priestess. 



Nosegay. 



Jullit-t. 



83 



18 5 7 

Sires. 



Lord Fitzwilliam's j 
■ J 



Richmond, 



Lord Fitzwilliam 
Topper, 



-} 



I Lord Fitzwilliam's 

1 Blucher, 

( Lord Fitzwilliam's 

1 Gallant, 

( Lord Fitzwilliam's 

1 Agent, 

18 5 8 

Warbler, - 



Bachelor, - 

Cheshire 
Rock wood, 

Cheshire 
Lictor, 

The Grove 
Rocket, 

18 5 9 

Lord Fitzwilliam's 
Ranger, 

Bachelor, - 
Cheshire 
J Vanguard, - 

f Cheshire 
1 Harper, 

Cheshire 

Dexter, 

Cheshire 
Rector, 

( Cheshire 
(^ Lictor, 

Cheshire 
Rector, 

Cheshire 
Rector, 



Dams. 



Rosebud. 



His 
Fairmaid. 

His 
Fairmaid. 

His 

Lightning. 

His 
Laudable. 

Lord Fitzwilliam's 
Racket. 

Badsworth 
Brilliant. 

Their 
Brilliant. 

Their 
Craft}'. 

Cheshire 
Watchful. 



Bashful. 



Ringlet. 
Their 
Relish. 

Their 
Redcap. 

Their 
Cautious. 

Their 
Affable. 

Their 
Rarity. 

Their 
Fatima. 



") Their 

} Watchful. 



Names. 
Denmark, 
Danger, 
Dainty, 
Diligent, 
Duchess, 



Gaylass, 

Rockwood, 

Rambler, 

Rattler, 

Ringlet, 

Rosy, 

Redcap, 

Sportsman, 

Sparkler, 

Chorister, 

Cryer, - 

Countess, 



Benedict, 
Bellman, 
Buxom, 
Bashful, 

Merlin, 
Darter, 

Rapid, 

Chaser, 

Careless, 

Constant, 

Comfort, 

Tragedy, 

Tempest, 

Prettylass, 
Frolic, - 
Riot, - 
Rosy, - 
Rasselas, 
Rutland, 



1 8 6 O 

Sires. 



Dams. 



Cheshire 
Dexter, 



18 6 1 

Sir W. Wynn's 
Grappler, - 



1 Lord Fitzwilliam's 
J Rally. 



Random, 



Bedale 
Sparkler, 

Captain, 



18 6 2 

Lord Fitzwilliam's 
Glancer, 

i Duke of Buccleuch's 
I Monitor, 

( Duke of Rutland's 

{ Druid, - - 

f Lord H. Bentinck's 

| Clasper, 

Pytchley 
Comus, 

Pytchley 

J Trueman, - 

(Pytchley 
Trickster, - 

(Mr. Foljambe's 
Finder, 
C Sir W. Wynn's 
i Remus, 

| Pytchley 

i Romeo, 
( Pytchley 

\ Romeo, 

Pytchley 

Romeo, 



Cheshire 
Fashion. 



I Lord Fitzwilliam's 
t Rally. 



Cheshire 
Whimsy. 

Lord Fitzwilliam's 
Rantipole. 



Barmaid. 

Lord Fitzwilliam's 
Rally. 

Mr. Fitzwilliam's 
Sprightly. 

Mr. Fitzwilliam's 
Semptress. 

Their 
Rival. 

Their 
Gossamer. 

Their 

Elegant. 

Pytchley 
Fairmaid. 

Pytchley 

Princess. 

Their 
Rhapsody. 

Their 
Prettylass. 

Their 
Playful. 



84 



Names. 
Stately, 

Ransome, 

Gladsome, 

Striver, 



18 6 3 

Sires. 

Lord Southampton's] 
Sportsman, - I 

Duke of Rutland's I 



Raglan, 

Mr. Parry's 
Gulliver, 

Mr. Parry's 
Sultan, 



/ 



-) 



Duke of Rutland's 
Striver, 

Duke of Rutland's 
Barrister, - 



Rambler, 



Dams. 

Pytchley 
Costly. 

Pytchley 
Junket. 

Pytchley 
Remedy. 

Pytchley 
Mystery. 

Pytchley 
Matchless. 

Rally. 



Lord Leconfield's 
Actress. 



I Lord Fitzwilliam's ( Lord Leconfield's 

J Royal, - - | vVaspish. 

J Lord Macclesfield's ") His 

j Archibald, - - j Bonnylass. 

\ Lord Macclesfield's l His 

{ Calico, - - j Rakeish. 

North Staffordshire J" Cheshire 

Comus, - - | Lady. 

j Cheshire \ Their 

( Rock wood, - j Fashion. 



18 6 4 



Pytchley 
Marplot, 



Pytchley 
Marplot, 



Lord Leconfield's 
Nightshade. 



Rosy. 



Duke of Rutland's 
Roman, - - I" Countess. 



] Duke of Rutland's ) 

j Roman, - - j Whimsy. 

Y Rambler, - 



Bashful. 



Names. 

Conrad, 
Challenger, 

Trouncer, 
Trusty, 
Trimmer, 
Timely, 

Gertrude, 

Governess, 

Gladsome, 

Druid, 
Dorcas, 

Chieftain, 

Finder, 

Garland, 



Wellington, 

Wrangler, 

Wonder, 

Wisdom, 

Whimsey, 

Driver, 
Dexter, 
Dauntless, 

Monitor, 

Marksman, 

Marmion, 

Tickler, 

Tragedy, 

Tiffany, 



Banker, 
Bluebell, 
Bravery, 
Brilliant, 

Wanton, 
Wary, - 
Waspish, 

Limner, 

Louther, 

Liberty, 



18 6 5 

Sires. 

} Pytchley | 

J Marplot, - - j 



Cheshire 
Fatal, 



Pytchley 
Governor, - 

Fatal, 

Mr. Drake's 
Freeman, - 

Mr. Drake's 
Freeman, - 

Brocklesby 
Gamester, - 



18 6 6 



-} 



Dams. 



Careless. 



Pytchley 
Toilet. 



) Their 
J Comfort. 

Lord Leconfield's 
Dainty. 

Mr. Ramsay's 
Cheerful. 



-} 



Mr. Ramsay's 

Pastime. 



] Lord Fitzhardinge's 
j Modish. 



Duke of Rutland's I .... , r , 
Striver, - - j" Wlshful ' 



Fatal, 



Pytchley 
Marplot, 



Lictor, 



Dainty. 



Their 

Matchless. 



Toilet. 



186 7 



Governor, - 



Challenger, 



Lictor, 



Bridesmaid. 



Welcome. 



Artful. 



85 



Names. 

Twilight, 

Tuneful, 

Tidings, 

Guardsman, - 

Guider, 

Gratitude, 

Gossip, 

Fountain, 

Freeman, 

Forrester, 

Duchess, 

Champion, - 

Conqueror, - 

Cardinal, 

Commodore, 

Clasher, 

Comus, 

Charity, 

Nettletop, 



Governor, 

Grafton, 

Gravity, 

Bertram, 

Streamer, 

Stormer, 

Solon, - 

Stately, 

Denmark, 

Duster, 

Damper, 

Dainty, 

Labourer, 

Landlord, 



Lancelot, 

Lancaster, 

Lavender, 

Conqueror, 

Chieftain, 

Chorister, 

Chaser, 

Comfort, 

Careful, 



1 a s 3 

Sires. 
Wellington, 



Governor, - 

Lictor, 

Lictor, 
Wellington, 

Dexter, 



Lord Leconfield's 
Lancaster, - 



Dams. 



Dexter, 



Wellington, 



Tickler, 



Limner, 



1 8 7 O 



Timely. 



Wisdom. 



Welcome. 

Dorcas. 
Comfort. 



Careless. 



Mr. J. Baker's 
Crafty. 



18 6 9 

Wonder, - - Garland. 



Bravery. 



Artful. 



Dorcas. 



Careless. 



/ Lord Poltimore's ^ _ 

> T , , J- Dorcas. 

I Lancelot, - - I 



Wellington, 



Careless. 



Names. 

Wonder, 
Wellington, 

Wishful, 

Woodbine, 

Welcome, 

Trimmer, 

Twilight, 

Tempest, 

Bluebell, 
Finder, 



Hercules, 

Harbinger, 

Hermit, 

Hector, 

Harpy, 

Warrior, 

Wrangler, 

Windsor, 

Wildare, 

Striver, 

Solon, - 

Madcap, 

Magic, 

Dexter, 

Desperate, 

Governor, 

Gamester, 

General, 



1 8 7 O 

Sires. 

Lord Poltimore's 1 
Lancelot, - - J 



Dams. 



Wisdom. 



Lord Fitzhardinge's "1 Pytchley 
Warrior, - -J Tempest. 



Lord Fitzhardinge's 



Bachelor, - 
Pedigree not known. 



Bridesmaid. 



18 7 1 



Mimic, - 


j 


Mindful, 


( Marmion, 


Mischief, 


) 


Governess, - 


Governor, 


Whimsey, 


Tickler, 


Driver, 


\ 


Dorcas, 




Dairymaid, - 


> Marmion, 


Diligence, 




Dauntless, 


) 


Rutland, 


\ 


Ruby, - 


> Dexter, 


Riot, - 


J 


Gainer, 


Marmion, 



18 7 2 



Fife 
Hercules, 



Denmark, 



Desperate, 
Damper, 



Garland. 

Gladsome. 
Wisdom. 



Duchess. 

Gertrude. 
Gossip. 



Gossip. 



Wanton. 



Lord Fitzhardinge's | 
Desperate, - } Statel y- 

Marmion, - - Wisdom. 
Lord Fitzhardinge's 



Wary. 
Garland. 



86 



Names. 

Nigel, - 

Nimrod, 

Nelson, 

Norman, 

Niobe, 

Trusty, 

Timely, 

Toilet, 

Bellman, 

Bluecap, 

Richmond, 

Riot, - 

Baronet, 
Gladsome, 



Archer, 

Actress, 

Amazon, 

Abigail, 

Banker, 

Boniface, 

Brilliant, 

Gainer, 

Marplot, 

Modesty, 

Marksman, 
Warrior, 



Lifter, - 

Barrister, 
Bashful, 

Benedict, 

Guider, 

Gratitude, 

Roman, 

Rapid, 

Tyrant, 

Trouncer, 

Tickler, 

Nailor, 

Nightshade, 



187 3 

Sires. 



York and Ainsty 
Barrister, - 



\ Damper, 

I York and Ainsty I 

j Barrister, - - f 

) York and Ainsty 

J Barrister, 

[ York and Ainsty ^ 

1 Barrister, - - J 
Denmark, - 



'-} 



Dams. 



Garland. 



Twilight. 

Wishful. 

Ruby. 

Wisdom. 
Gratitude. 



18 7 4 



Denmark, 



Wishful. 



York and Ainsty \ ~ 
Barrister, - - I ' 



: 



Damper, 

York and Ainsty 
Barrister, - 

York and Ainsty 
Barrister, - 
Marmion, - 



18 7 5 

(" Oakley 
1 Lexicon, 

j York and Ainsty 
J Barrister, - 

York and Ainsty 
Barrister, - 

Trimmer, - 
Norman, 

Norman, 
Nelson, 



Gratitude. 
Mimic. 

Mindful. 
Wisdom. 



Their 
Dorothy. 

Gladsome. 
Gossip. 
Governess. 
Ruby. 

Twilight. 
Welcome. 



Names. 

Fatal, - 

Wanton, 

Duster, 

Dainty, 

Dorimont, 

Druid, - 

Damper, 

Daphne, 

Nestor, 

Nettler, 

Nimble, 

Nora, - 

Trueman, 

Tarquin, 



18 7 6 

Sires. 



Danger, 

Hector, 

Hasty, 

Striver, 

Susan, 

Pilot, - 

Primate, 

Primrose, 

Woodman, 

Watchman, 

Willing, 

Carver, 
Royal, 
Prophet, 
Senator, 



Raglan, 

Pontiff, 

Plunder, 

Prudence, 

Pastime, 

Barmaid, 



Fountain, 
Nelson, 

Denmark, 



Oakley 
Driver, 



Nelson, 



Oakley 
Driver, 



187 7 

Oakley 
Driver, 

Hercules, - 
Stormer, 

Mr. Garth's 
Pensioner, - 

Mr. Garth's 






Dams. 

Mimic. 
Waspish. 

Gossip. 



Toilet. 



Woodbine. 



Tempest. 



( Pensioner, - - ( 



Actress. 
Timely. 
Brilliant. 

Governess. 
Welcome. 



Lord Eglinton's 
Silence, 


V Comfort. 


Tiverton 
Random, - 


[ Gladsome 


Mr. Wicksted's 


) His 


Plunder, 


\ Bashful. 


Mr. Wicksted's 


\ His 


Sailor, 


f Hasty. 



18 7 8 

Atherstone 
Bandit, 

I Mr. Garth's 
j Pensioner, - 

Benedict, - 



Riot. 



J- Nightshade. 
Tempest. 



87 



Names. 

Driver, 

Denmark, 

Dewdrop, 

Stormer, 

Skylark, 

Songstress, 

Symphony, 

Banker, 
Bounty, 
Bonnylass, 

Vanguard, 
Villager, 



18 7 8 

Sires. 



' Tiverton 

( Diomed, 



Oakley 

Spartan, 



Benedict, 



Dams. 



Wanton. 



•} 



Bashful. 



( Atherstone 
| Blushing. 



I Lord Portsmouth's I Sir W. W. Wynn's 
J Clasher, - -J Victory. 



18 7 9 



Tomboy, - ] 


Lord Middleton's 




Treasure, - J 


Romulus, - 


- Timely. 


Racket, - \ 






Ransom, - | 


Lord Middleton's 




Ruler, - | 


Romulus, - 


Dainty. 


Rummager, - J 






Trinket, 


Trueman, - 


Welcome. 


Bertram, 






Bellman, 






Bondsman, - 






Boaster, 


Oakley 


Athersto 


Bruiser, 


Playmate, - 


Blushing. 


Bertha, 






Beauty, 






Barbara, 







Hannibal, 

Harbinger, 

Hostess, 

Nobleman, 

Necklace, 

Needful, 

Pilot, - 
Painter, 

Playful, 
Pastime, 



1 8 SO 

Lord Portsmouth's 



Nigel, - 



Lord Portsmouth's 



Nigel, 



Oakley 
Playmate, 



Hasty. 



Dainty. 



Riot. 



Names. 
Watchman, 
Warrener, 
Workman, 
Woodman, 
Wisdom, 
Woodbine, 
Merryman, 
Manager, 
Mayfly, 
Merrylass, 



1 8 80 

Sires. 



Clinker, 
Clasher, 
Charmer, 
Curious, 

Namesake, 
Damper, 
Driver, 
Darling, 



Warrior, 



Trueman, 



Pleader, 

Primate, 

Princess, 

Precious, 

Trojan, 

Truant, 

Trinket, 

Truemaid, 

Vaulter, 

Victor, 

Violet, 

Granby, 
Grasper, 
Gayless, 
Guilty, 

Streamer, 

Striver, 

Syren, 

Gallant, 
Grecian, 
Gamesome, 
Gadfly, 



188 1 



Oakley 
Playmate, - 



Atherstone 
Traveller, - 



Warrior, 



Atherstone 
Governor, - 



Atherstone 
Lincoln, 



Atherstone 
Governor, - 



Dams. 



Gratitude. 



Magic. 



-} 



- ) 



Wanton. 



Riot. 



Oakley 
Vanity. 



Prudence. 



Susan. 



Willing. 



18 82 



► Carver, 

Carver, 

• Vanguard, 



f Lord Eglinton's 
\ Rarity. 

Nimble. 

Daphne. 



88 



Names. 

Bluster, 

Bracelet, 

Grappler, 

Guider, 

Gamestar, 

Gossip, 

Gaiety, 

Garnish, 

Baronet, 

Barrister, 

Blissful, 

Blemish, 



Somerset, 

Spiteful, 

Sprightly, 

Sportive, 

Symmetry, 

Social, 

Alaric, 

Notable, 

Nancy, - 

Niobe, 

Nelly, 

Nosegay, 

Nora, 

Pilgrim, 

Patience, 

Passion, 

Pansy, 

Woodman, 

Rubicon, 

Ruin, 

Ruby, - 

Ransom, 

Racket, 

Rachel, 



Trojan, 
Trifle, - 

Prompter, 

Purity, 

Prattle, 

M 



18 8 2 

Sires. 

Atherstone 
Beadsman, 



Duster, 



Atherstone 
Beadsman, 



18 8 3 



Oakley 
Sportsman, 



Grove 
Mariner, 



Grove 
Mariner, 



Oakley 
Rodney, 



Duster, 



Oakley 
Rodney, 



18 8 4 



■/ 



| Oakley 
J Rodney, 



Oakley 
Damper, 



Dams. 

Oakley 
Fearless. 



Grove 
Garland. 



Oakley 
Spiteful. 



Skylark. 



Grove 
Alice. 



Nimble. 



Prudence. 



Grove 

Wanton. 



Grove 

Welcome. 



Trinket. 



Prudence. 





18 8 4 




Names. 


Sires. 


Dams. 


Tarquin, 
Tempest, 


- 1 Tiverton 

- j Tancred, 


J- Truemaid 


Playmate, 

Prior, 

Pleasant, 


( Oakley 
| Rodney, 


j- Princess. 



188 5 



Challenger, - 

Chanticleer, - 

Champion, - 

Counsellor, - 

Collier, 

Careful, 

Countess, 

Lexicon, 

Lapwing, 

Lavender, 

Druid, - 

Daphne, 

Seaman, 

Sailor, - 

Bluecap, 

Bashful, 



Clasher, 



Darling. 



I Oakley 
j Leader, 


j- Nosegay 


- "j Oakley 

- j Damper, 


i Playful. 


J- Grappler, - 


- j- Skylark. 


[• Grappler, - 


- i Blissful. 



18 8 6 



Spoiler, 

Spartan, 

Sportsman, 

Spangle, 

Guardsman, 

Furrier, 

Forester, 

Fatima, 

Warrior, 

Warlock, 

Walter, 

Wary, 

Wanton, 

Waspish, 

Watchful, 

Warfare, 

Nightshade, 

Roderick, 
Rompy, 



Oakley 
Flier, - 

Clasher, 

Oakley 
Flier, - 



Oakley 
Leader, 



Clasher, 
Clasher, 



}- Skylark. 
Gaylass. 
j- Gossip. 



! 



Woodbine. 

Notable. 
Ransom. 



89 



Names. 
Gainer, 
Gaylad, 
Paradox, 
Partner, 

Rally wood, 

Brimmer, 
Brusher, 
Bridget, 
Bridesmaid, 

Reginald, 

Palafox, 
Pastime, 
Pamela, 



:} 



18 8 7 

Sires. 



Beeswing, 

Collier, 

Constance, 

Comedy, 

Costly, 

Grampion, 
Gracious, 

Gallant, 

Gambler, 

Ganymede, 

Rambler, 
Rattler, 
Ranter, 
Raglan, 

Roman, 

Rosebud, 

Rosemary, 

Rosamond, 

Rosy, 



Darter, - 
Daffodil, 
Dauntless, 

Larkspur, 
Lavender, 



Grappler, 

Clasher, 

Oakley 
Regent, 



Grappler, - 

Oakley 
Regent, 

Grappler, - 




Grappler, 



Prompter, 



18 8 9 



Prompter, - 



Prompter, 



Dams. 
Spiteful. 

Passion. 

Gossip. 

Blemish. 



J- Mayfly. 



Princess. 



Ruby. 
Careful. 

Trinket. 
Blemish. 

Ruin. 



Racket. 



Darling. 



Lapwing. 



Names. 

Marplot, 

Manager, 

Marjory, 

Nobleman, 
Noble, - 

Nigel, - 

Redwing, 
Resolute, 
Redrose, 



18 8 9 

Sires. Dams. 



B. M. Vale 
Mexico, 

Brimmer, - 

B. M. Vale 
Mexico, 

Brimmer, - 



18 9 1 



Challenger, 

Chancellor, 

Guardian, 

Regent, 

Regulus, 

Render, 

Reveller, 

Rhymer, 

Random, 

Rally, 

Racket, 

Rantipole, 

Rodney, 
Roguish, 

Roderick, 



- I 



r Grappler, 
Grappler, 



Oakley 
Romeo, 



Oakley 
Romeo, 



Oakley 

Romeo, 

Oakley 
Romeo, 



Trifle. 

Notable. 

Nelly. 

Ruin. 





1 a 9 o 




Champion, 


Playmate, - 


Careful. 


Gamester, 


J Duke of Buccleuch's 
| General, 


Pleasant 


Paradox, 


Palafox, 


Ruin. 


Primrose, 


- ) 




Precious, 


- V Playmate, - 


Lapwing 


Pretty Lass, 


) 




Playful, 


Playmate, - 


Notable. 


Saucy, - 


f Duke of Buccleuch's ) 
" { Sultan, - - } Spiteful. 


Wisdom, 
Witchcraft, 


r Forester, - 


Wanton. 



Comedy. 
Ruin. 

Rosamond. 



} 



Constance. 



Lapwing. 
Y Rosebud. 



90 



Names. 

Daisy, - 
Dainty, 

Laudable, 
Ladybird, 
Laundress, 

Prodigal, 
Priestess, 

Gameboy, 
Gadfly, - 

Lucifer, 
Lucy, - 

Dairymaid, 



18 92 

Sires. 



Oakley 
Romeo, 

Oakley 
Romeo, 



Playmate, - 

Gaylad, 

Cattistock 
Gambler, - 

Cattistock 
Gambler, - 



18 9 3 



- J 



Dams. 
Dauntless. 

Lavender. 

Resolute. 
Rosy. 

Lapwing. 

Daffodil. 



Comus, - 
Cowslip, 

Garland, 

Goodboy, 

Garnish, 

Gaylass, 

Rosebud, 



Gaylad, 

Oakley 
Gambler, 



Gaylad, 
Champion, 



" i 



Costly. 
Lavender. 

Rosy. 
Redrose. 



18 9 4 



Languish, 
Lapwing, 
Larky, - 
Latitude, 

Pamela, 
Pansy, - 
Pastime, 
Patience, 

Rallywood, 
Rapture, 

Reaper, 

Redwing, 

Restless, 



Ranter, 



Roderick, - 

Reginald, - 

Rhymer, - 

Larkspur, - 



Lucy. 



Prettylass. 

Lavender. 
Gracious. 

Rantipole. 



Names. 

Comedy, 
Concord, 
Countess, 

Dagmar, 
Marquis, 
Rover, 



Rachel, 
Racy, 
Rakish, 
Rhapsody, 

Relish, 

Romeo, 
Romulus, 

Rosary, 

Rufus, - 
Ruin, 



Crafty, 
Lyric, - 

Nimrod, 

Nobleman, 

Norah, 

Nosegay, 

Notable, 

Novelty, 

Painter, 
Partner, 
Prodigal, 

Poppy, 
Wildboy, 

Wrangler, 



1895 

Sires. 

Champion, 

Roderick, - 
Roderick, - 
Roderick, - 



18 9 6 

Rhymer, - 

Gamester, - 
Rhymer, - 
Roderick, - 
Gamester, - 

1897 

Champion, 
Champion, 



Tickham 
Nobleman, 



Roderick, 



Roderick, - 

Lord Eglinton's 
Warbler, - 

Lord Eglinton's 

Warbler, - 



Dams. 
Racket. 

Dairymaid. 

Marjory. 

Wisdom. 



Marjory. 

Rally. 
Garland. 
Primrose. 
Roguish. 



Restless. 
Ladybird. 



Roguish. 



Prettylass. 

Primrose. 
I Gadfly. 

Racket. 



9 1 



Names. 

Pastoral, 
Picnic, 

Deemster, 
Demon, 

Granby, 

Grantham, 

Guardian, 

Gamestress, 

Gauntlet, 

Graceful, 

Pilot, - 

Lammas, 

Darter, - 

Dorcas, 

Schoolgirl, 

Slyboots, 

Sorceress, 

Sweetheart, 



18 9 8 

Sires. 
Belvoir 
Rustic, 

Belvoir 
Deemster, - 



Belvoir 
Dexter, 



Roderick, - 
Romeo, 
Belvoir 
Galopin, 

Duke of Buccleuch's 
Somerset, - 



Comrade, 
Congress, 

Gainsborough, ) 
Ganymede, - - 
Gamesome, - J 

Namesake, - ) 
Nectarine, - > 
Nightingale - ) 

Ramble, 

Ripple, 

Rivulet, 

Resolute, 
Rival, - ■ 



Lascelles, 

Raeburn, 
Romney, 

Roundelay, - J 

Ploughman, - 
Peony, 
Posy, 
Primula, 



18 9 9 

Mr. Brooke's 
Woodman, 

Belvoir 
Rustic, 



Brocklesby 
Streamer, - 



Brocklesby 
Streamer, - 

Belvoir 
Resolute, - 



1 900 

Belvoir 
Viscount, - 

Belvoir 



Radiant, ■ [ Delegate, - 



J Duke of Buccleuch's 
j Comus, 



Dams. 
Pansy. 

Lapwing. 



Garland. 



Primrose. 
Languish. 

Dagmar. 



Roguish. 



Lord Hopetoun's 
Comedy. 

Garland. 



Norah. 

Restless. 
Rosary. 

Lapwing. 
Rapture. 

Poppy. 



Names. 
Phyllis, 
Columbine, 
Delicate, 



Pieman, 

Pastry, 

Rapid, - 

Rhenish, 

Ribble, 

Rural, - 

Rescue, 

Restive, 

Ladylove, 

Luxury, 

Donovan, 
Dora, 
Doris, - 
Dolly, - 
Gadabout, 
Glover, - 
Nectar, 
Nightshade, 
Nutmeg, 

Notary, - 

Poetry, 

Resonant, 

Reddle, 

Soldier, 

Sycorax, 

Siren, 



1 900 

Sires. Dams. 

f Duke of Buccleuch's 1 

( Doncaster, - } Pastoral. 

Rallywood, - Cowslip. 

Major Aikman's 1 North Cheshire 

\ Watchman, - J Dainty. 



1 90 1 



Deemster, 



-\ 



■ i 



Gladys, 

Gladsome, 

Nimrod, 

Nestor, 

Nicotine, 

Rosamond, 

Rosebud, 

Ruby, - 

Random, 

Reckless, 

Relish, - 

Singwell, 

Sweetmeat, 



Resolute, - 

Resolute, - 
Wrangler, 

Deemster, - 

Resolute, - 
Raeburn, - 

Resolute, - 

Resolute, - 

1 9 O 3 

Pieman, 

/ Belvoir 

I Hero, - 

> Resolute, - 
\ Pieman, 



Picnic. 



Resolute, - 


Rivulet. 


Resolute, - 


Restless. 


Resolute, - 


Languish 


1 90 2 





Resolute, 



Dorcas. 

Gamesome. 
Gauntlet. 

Nectarine. 

Novelty. 
Pastoral. 

Rivulet. 
Sorceress. 



Graceful. 
J- Novelty. 

Gamesome. 

Ramble. 
Sorceress. 



92 



Names. 
Dancer, 
Grasper, 
Neptune, 
Norah, 
Pastime, 
Prudence, 

Ransome, 

Romeo, 

Rapture, 

Ravish, 

Rhoda, 

Ringwood, 

Roguish, 

Denmark, 

Despot, 

Nelson, 

Pedlar, 

Pleasant, 

Respite, 

Radish, 

Raspberry, 

Russet, 

Rosy, 

Ragman, 

Ruthless, 

Rosemary, 

Rakish, 

Warbler, 

Winsome, 

Winifred, 

Ranter, 

Redwing, 

Ringlet, 

Ringdove, 

Racy, - 

Ruby, - 

Nathan, 

Nimble, 

Lucifer, 

Lively, 

Rarity, 

Rector, 

Lancer, 

Lavender, 

Lofty, 



1 904 

Sires. 
Resolute, - 
Comrade, - 

Soldier, 

Raeburn, - 

Belvoir 
Dexter, 



Dams. 
Dorcas. 
Gamestress. 

Novelty. 

Pastoral. 

J Roundelay. 



Raeburn, - 



Rivulet. 



Belvoir 
Denmark, - 



-} 



Rural. 
1 90 5 

Donovan, - - Primula. 
Novelty. 
Pastry. 



Resolute, - 
Lord Eglinton's 
Wenlock, - 



Raeburn, 



Raeburn, 



Restive. 



Reddle. 



Lord Eglinton's I p , 
Wenlock, - - | 



1906 



Warwickshire 
Traveller, - 



Warwickshire 
Trojan, 

Tedworth 
Minor, 

Raeburn, - 

Belvoir 
Ranter, 

Belvoir 
Stormer, 



Rapid. 



Nicotine. 

Ladylove. 

Reckless. 

Ramsome. 

Luxury. 



Names. 
Damper, 

Garnet, 

Grimstone, 

Galloper, 

Gallant, 

Glory, - 

Gauntlet, 

Norseman, 

Norman, 

Nonsense, 

Paradox, 

Puzzler, 

Ruin, 



Dreadnought, 
Dashwood, - 
Danger, 
Damsel, 
Driver, - 
Dauntless, 

Linguist, 
Laughter, 
Lofty, - 

Laundress, - 
Laura, - 
Liberty, 

Newsboy, 
Nailor, - 

Pillager, 
Pagan, - 

Rally wood, - 
Rompey, 



Gondolier, 
Gainer, 
Gipsy, - 
Glamour, 

Landlord, 
Lonely, 
Lucy, - 

Noel, 



1 90 7 

Sires. 

( Belvoir 

) Wenlock, - 

\ Romeo, 



Romeo, 



Nector, 

Belvoir 
Helper, 

Romeo, 



1 908 

Warwickshire 
Traveller, - 

Belvoir 
Warleby, - 

Belvoir 
Worcester, 



Dams. 
Delicate. 

Gladys. 
Gladsome. 

Poetry. 

Prudence. 
Pastoral. 



( Belvoir 

f Weaver, 



Belvoir 
Governor, 

Nathan, 

Belvoir 
Ragman, 



| Dolly. 

Dora. 
I Lively. 

[ Luxury. 

[ Nightshade. 

Poetry. 
Y Ransome. 



1 90 9 



Belvoir 
Smoker, 




Gladsome. 

Lively. 
Nightshade. 



93 



Names. 

Rambler, 
Royal, - 
Runaway, 
Risley, - 
Ripple, 
Redrose, 
Redbreast, 
Restive, 

Rainbow, 
Rapid, 

Rita, - 
Rascal, 
Rattle, 
Rosebud, 



Rodney, 
Remedy, 
Revel, - 
Rinegold, 

Rapture, 

Reaper, 

Raymond, 

Rosamond, 

Wonder, 

Warrior, 

Watchful, 

Welcome, 

Raglan, 



1909 

Sires. 



Atherstone 
Deacon, 



Belvoir 
Warlock, 

Paradox, 

Paradox, 

Belvoir 
Weaver, 



1 9 1 O 



Dams. 



Ringdove. 



| Respite. 

Reckless. 
Radish. 

Ransome. 



Racket, 
Relish, 
Riot, - 


:} 


Belvoir 
Nailer, 


■} 


Ringdove. 


Radiant, 


- 


Paradox, 


- 


Racy. 


Spangle, 


- 


Paradox, - 


- 


Sweetmeat 


Welcome, 


i 


Belvoir 
Smoker, - 


-} 


Winsome. 


Vanguard, 

Vulcan, 

Viking, 


= | 


Belvoir 
Vulcan, 


-} 


Ransome. 


Pleader, 


■{ 


Fitzwilliam 
Hamlet, 


■I 


Prudence. 



19 11 

Belvoir 
Rally wood, 

Danger, 

Belvoir 
Wizard, 



York and Ainsty 
Bendigo, 

Belvoir 
Vulcan, 



I 

" J 



•} 



i Ruthless. 

Ruin. 
Ruby. 

Winsome. 
Ringlet. 



Names. 

Roland, 

Rebel, 

Refuge, 

Rattle, 

Restless, 

Recompense, 

Peaceful, 



19 11 

Sires. 



Belvoir 
Reveller, 

Meynell 
Whynot, 

Lancer, 
Pagan, 



Villager, 
Volatile, 
Verity, 

Russet, 
Risky, 

Nosegay, 

Lexicon, 

Rivulette, 

Rally wood, 

Vaulter, 
Lawyer, 
Landsman, 
Lillian, 

Niobe, 

Novelty, 

Nailer, 

Notable, 

Nancy, 

Nelly, 

Proctor, 

Progress, 

Bangle, 
Barmaid, 

Courtly, 



Desolate, 
Gainful, 



19 12 



- s 



Vanguard, 

Tynedale 
Worker, 

Tynedale 
1 Woodman, 

Meynell 
Somerset, 

Danger, 

Belvoir 
Wizard, 

Vanguard, 
Nathan, 



Nathan, 



Paradox, 

Meynell 
Waverley, 

Meynell 
Warner, 



19 13 

Heythrop 
Democrat, 

Heythrop 
Gaylad, 



Dams. 
Redwing. 

Redrose. 

Ripple. 
Ringdove. 



Rita. 

Redrose. 

Nonsense. 

Laughter. 
Ruin. 
Redwing. 
Racy. 

Lofty. 

Winsome. 

Risely. 

Meynell 
Baroness. 

) Meynell 

\ Cowslip. 



Southdown 
Nelly. 

Duke of Buccleuch's 
Countess. 



94 



Names. 

Phyllis, 

Pliant, 

Pansy, 

Richmond, 
Rosemary, 
Romley, 
Rowlett, 

Virtue, 
Vanity, 

Spotless, 



Dagmar, 

Dainty, 

Gulliver, 

Gaudy, 

Hubert, 

Heroine, 

Hostess, 

Lan thorn, 

Nominal, 

Necklace, 

Namesake, 

Rattler, 

Remnant, 

Rosette, 

Rasper, 

Roman, 

Reefer, 

Reason, 

Waverley, 

Woodlark, 

Woodbine, 

Wildfire, 

Valour, 



Dairymaid, - 

Dalesman, 
Destiny, 
Document, - 
Doubtful, - 
Dulcet, 
Drowsy, 



:} 



19 13 

Sires. 

Lord Portman's 
Palafox, 

Puzzler, 



Dams. 

North Shropshire 
Radiant. 

Redwing. 



Duke of Buccleuch's 
Wicklow, - - ( R'PPk- 



:} 



Vanguard, 

Puckeridge 
Harkway, 

19 14 

Dumfriesshire 
Contest, 

Lord Eglinton's ) 
Showman, - I 

Dumfriesshire 
Herdsman, 

Lawyer, 

Noel, - ■ 

Norseman, 



-} 



/ Dumfriesshire 
( Herdsman, 

} Lord Eglinton's 
j Showman, 

Reaper, 

Belvoir 
( Gangway, - 

Royal, 

Bedale 
Verger, 

19 15 

L. and S. "I 

Demon, - - f 

Lanark and Renfrew I 
Danger, - - J 

Lanark and Renfrew 
Warrior, 



Ruin. 

Southdown 
Sprightley. 



Damsel. 
Glamour. 

Ripple. 

Racket. 
Rattle. 

Risley. 

Riot. 

Redrose. 
Welcome. 

Wakeful. 

Watchful. 
Relish. 

Nelly. 

Nancy. 

Desolate. 



Names. 
Drayman, 
Dreadful, 
Darling, 

Freeman, 
Famous, 
Frantic, 
Festive, 

Glancer, 
Gertrude, 

Hotspur, 
Hopeful, 

Valiant, 
Vincent, 
Voter, 
Violet, 

Curate, 
Turpin, 



19 15 

Sires. 

/ L. and S. 

^ Factor, 



L. and S. 
Factor, 



Royal, 

Dumfriesshire 
Hotspur, - 



Brocklesby 
Vamper, 



Belvoir 
Chorister, - 

Heythrop 
Townsman, 



19 16 



Sportsman, 


- \ 




Spanker, 


- I 




Smoker, 


- I 


Duke of Buccleuch's 


Stomer, 


- / 


Rockwood, 


Speedy, 


- I 




Spiteful, 


- / 




Vagabond, 


-{ 


L. and S. 
Valour, 

19 17 


Villager, 

Vixen, 

Value, 


;l 
J 


Linlithgow and S. 
Villager, 



19 18 



Counsellor, 
Caroline, 



Batchelor, 

Balsam, 

Barmaid, 



) Zetland 

I Counsellor, 



19 19 



Dams. 
Damsel. 

Barmaid. 

Glamour. 
Spangle. 

Racket. 

Bicester 
Cruel. 

Bicester 
Necklace. 



Spangle. 



Lilian. 



Pliant. 



Milton 
Brunswick, 



Spotless. 



( Southwold 

I Baroness. 



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1 9 20 

Sires. 



Milton 
Dominic, 



Milton 
Dominic, 



Milton 
Dominic, - 

Milton 
Racer, 

Milton 
Forecast, - 

Blankney 
Cossack, 

Tickham 
Rqmper, 

Tickham 
Romper, 



Dams. 

Southwold 
Destiny. 



Fitzwilliam Burghley 
Spangle. 



Famous. 

Doubtful. 

"I Milton 

J Petulant. 

I Tickham 

| Harmony. 

) Tickham 

^ Suitable. 

Tickham 
Surveillance. 



Names. 

Wildboy, 
Wildfire, 
Witness, 
Weaver, 

Harper, 

Rhoda, 

Ruby, 

Ranger, 

Warlock, 

Watchman, 

Waitress, 

Rescue, 
Reason, 

Harriet, 

Haughty, 

Harebell, 

Roadster, 



19 2 1 

Sires. 



Eglinton 
Weaver, 



Southwold 
Hector, 

Milton 
Racer, 



Eglinton 
Weaver, 

Milton 
Racer, 



Hector, 



Southwold 
Deemster, 



Dams. 



Doubtful. 



Caroline. 



- i 

I Southwold 

- ( Destiny. 

I Fitzwilliam Burghley 
j Spangle. 






Milton 
Gleeful. 



Famous. 



Southwold 
Rachel. 



THE END 



Note. — Additional copies of this book can only be obtained from the author, 



H. JUDD, 

Houston, 

Near Johnstone, N.B. 



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