The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-10-06

Byrd Warwick. and James L Tu;:n
1Ht ,LUE-HoUsE
Delightful quarters were secured
for the club in the late resid oil Major
Handbook. located on the Staples MIL
road. about three miles from Ricnmol u'
and possession was taken OH July ISL
1894 after many improvements ana en-
hellishments had been made, anu keliii Is
had been constructed for the dogs.
The club grew rapidly. and although not
three years have elapsed eince II vas
formed. the membership has increased
tcn-fOld. the acccssions num@erng among
them tie best riders Of the country.
Tie semi-weekly meets Of the cab arc
held from October 10 Ap.l, 70. lusive,
and as source Of keen celebrating eX-
ercise and pleasant social intercourse
are largely anticipated. the turnout al
ways being large ana many ladies parilci-
pating These meets and all Information
pertaining 10 the club are made kn, wn TO
bunting circles throughout the United
States through the medium Of the Rider
and Driver. OF New York city. The
lrag hunts have developed some cNcenen-
cross-cOuntry riders Of both scxes, nd
IN many instances the physical improve
ment OF those who follow the Deep Run
hounds has been marked. Tine dck Row
consists Of thirty hounds. which have
been carefully selected, and are magnih-
cent specimens OF the breed Of hunters
TIRE CRACK nIDEns.
Among the crack riders who follow
the hounds and never far behind
az the finish may be mentioned
NJ. VI. Blacker, $. II. Handbook, ". NJ
Leathley, George X. Lee William Rueeer,
Or. Charles l.. Siegel. Graham b. Ho BISON,
Allen Potts. Philip A. ). Brine, j. Il.
Anderson Thomas y. Carter. Harr, g.
Beatte DR. h. l.. Triton, Dr. Joseph 4.
White, Dr. Isaiah II. White A. ".
Thierman, Barton H. Grundy, and F. =
Davidson, while among the ladies' are
Mrs. 5. II. Handbook Misses Maud Black
en-, Gertrude Rlves, Irene, Mamie, and
Phyllis Langhone. Mary Cameron, Eu-
senia Tenant. Mrs II. y. Garter. and
Mrs. Moncure Perkins.
The first race meet Of the club was
held last spring A handsome silver
cap was offered as the prize 20 be COM
peied for. II was won by Mr.. :. II.
Handbook after al exciting contest. The
faii race meet Will be held about the mid
ale Of next month az Chantilly. at which
q silver cup. 10 be known as the Fail
Meeting Cup" viii be- offered for one
race. Prizes viii also be offered for sev-
eTal other races.
fL'CilON or OFFICERS.
The annual meeting Of the club for the
election Of officers was held THURSDAY.
night Captain Philip HMan. who has
served as president ever since the forrua-
ton OF the organization OF the club de-
c'ined reelection. The following gentle
men We're elected: President Major OF
way 5. Allen. Vco-President. DR.. joseph
A. White Treasurer. william Rucgsr:
Secn tary, Philip A. 5. Brine. Master Of
Hounds. 5. II. Handbook. Tie Board of
Governors consists OF the newIy-el ..ted
president ond v.ce-prssiisnt. and Messrs.
HaNall. Triton. REeger, Handbook. and
Turp.n.
TIE retiring president. Captain phiilp
HaNal. is well known TO the ueopie o.,
Richmond. having been prominently iden-
uhel Witl the social and business life
Of th city for many years. lie is am
ahanie' courteous, and upright gentle
man and Las done much o, f.-.....-.s