The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-06-03
NOW FOR A SUMMERS SPORT.
THE DEPARTURE or 4 DTSTING UISHED
PARTY or FISTfERMEN

The Dukc NJ Hcauror,, Sir John Reid. and
Two Friends starting for the NWtnSqunn-
The Scene In the Grand Central Depot.
Two carriages rolled up to the door of the
Hudson River Railroad passenger room at $40
yesterday morning. The back scat Of the first
carriage was occupied by his Grace. tho Duke
Of Beaufort and Sir John Reid. Bart. Opposite
his Grace sat a notwithstanding man with
gray hair and white moustachcs that might
have been hcached by long military service
under the burning suns OF South Africa. His
cOuntcnance was grave even to severity. and his
shoulders were rounded. but his step as he de-
scended TO the sidewalk was firm. He went inn
medately TO the second carriage. where he ca
ressed the friendly head Of dos that occupied
80 much Of thu space between the seats az was
not taken up by the legs OF four English ser
wants 81 the party IN the first carriage. Opposite
Sir John in the ride to tho depot and complct-
ing n party o. four. was thick set. middle
aged man with u broad. smooth, rcd face.
who. from his appearance and the titled com
pany h. was in. was beloved hy the bystandcrs
Quoted his Grace and Sir John into The pnssen-
ger room, while the venerable looking man
stayed hchnd T. see the dog. q handsome
black setter. on his way down 10 the baggage
ROOMS in charge of one of the servants. Aitcr
tho dog had been sgnt on his way this man
and Sir John standing IDLY near tho ticket
Office. Resting part II his weight Of years on
the Joints OF q sHlhon rod IN u canvas case, lie
related to Sir John how he had lost his dog.
Tiger two years ago on n fishing trip to the
North. and that thar was the only reason why he
did not have him with him now Tiger. he
said. was small greyhound whose body
ard wh9se l9sess resgubled, cr9qked pine;
at the joss OF Tiger as wei ~ at the loss 81 any
good dog and snid Tint when they got into the
Canadian bush his v"uernhle friend would find
llurk
Duke OF Beaufort had presented 20 him II valu-
able retriever IN the mean time the Irish peer
hurried along down TO the bnggage room. boz
fore the door Of which stood two express wHg-
ons piled high with nearly u hundred pieces VI
MS pocket several long slips ~ paper. H. check
ed of each piece as II was thrown from the
wagon. The baggage consisted largely Of
trunks, hut included Scvernl dozen salmon rods,
tied together with cords. half u dozen rifles and
shotguns. and several ohlong wicker baskets.
The dog which had been introduced To the
baggage men rs Diva had previously been
tod to stable In the forward end Of a baggage
car. The Irish peer after get,ing his checks.
sidewalk TO the passenger room. whore the ell
DERBY gentleman had already bought tickets for
the party Of eight, including the four servants.
The Duke OF Beaufort. Sir john Reid. and
their two friends then proceeded to the paror
car Columbia whore they entered the private
room which had been engaged for them. After:
ward the Irish peer and Sir John walked
through the ear to the smoking apartment.
where Sir John took out two cigars and giving
one to his companion. lighted the other. The
latter wore a large. gstenng gold chain. which
was parted at a buttonhole Of his waistcoat, and
described a festuon on either side. Drawing
an end Of this chain from his right waistcoat
pocket he revealed. not a watch but small
pair Of gold scissors with which he clipped on
the end OF his cigar. II then accepted Il match
from Sir John. and lighted the cigar As the
yet burning match was tossed from the win
dow. the train moved out NJ the depoL
At Troy the party will tax" a special car tO
Quebec. the same ear that brought the Marquis
OF Lorne and Princess Louise up along the
banks Of the ST. Lawrence Ia Ottawa. on their
arrival in America. Thence they will proceed
by steamboat 10 the Nhiasqunn River for their
summers sport OF salmon fishing.