The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-10-25
Hiuh Wind Prevented Scent From
Lying Well in the Morning Yet
the Dogs Did Very Good
Work
THREE FOXES WERE
CHASED TO THEIR LARS
Everybody Had at Least One
Glimpse at Sly Reynard-NeW
Hunting Wagon Owned by Mr..
Charles Crompton AWakenS
Much Admiration

in the third days trials of Brunswick
Fur Club Three foxes were access
series.
Although during the entire morning
there was continual streaking Of one
Of the trio of foxes across the path of
some spectator of the hunt, the magnifi-
cent sport of the previous day was not
equaled in quality from any standpoint,
although a splendid test of the ability
CT the hounds to pick up scent was
offered by the adverse conditions of
weather.
By the almost unanimous opinion of
the participants, it was agreed to run
today's trials in the Moose Brook dis
trict The old reservoir region had
been chosen, but after recital of the
thrilling accomplishments of the day
previous, it YVES decided to again cast
off the pack in the Moose Hill district.
During the entire morning it was too
airy for keen work on the part of the
dogs, although marked ability was
shown in several Instances. 1t was
windy to a degree but few points on
the good side of a young hurricane,
and the scent didn't lie well, each gust
of wind sweeping leaves and twigs
from the course. Then again, 1t APP
peared to be the ambition of each fox
started to lead the pack or sections OF
1t, over the most unpromising territory,
from a standpoint of scent. Over the
rocky hills and across barren land, the
sly fellows circled, two of them being
holed and the LARS located. A third I'M
doubtedly shook the pack by refuge in
his abode.
Yesterdays grand test Of tonguing
endurance and driving was considered
severe upon the pack, but each of the
20 dogs in the previous days run went
to the Moose Hill district today. There
was not the display of vim that was
so generally shown in the early MORN
ing work of Wednesday and instead
of being punched, the pack split on
several occasions, and when the horn
sounded at noon, the hounds were
spread over a~district nearly two miles
in diameter.
At $40 o'clock master of hounds, L..
NJ. Campbell, ordered the dogs cast off
from a point about 200 yards behind
the Rowell place. Several of the pack
| Jagged, but within 10 minutes a fox
was started in the rear of the Winship
| place and the first run was on. To the
north of Mt, Kinney, Reynard led the
way, and after run of 80 minutes,
during which probably three miles OF
( rocky hills were covered, the fox was
7 holed.
The Ripper, owned by Col. Williams
of Lexington, KY, the smallest of the
pack and exceptionally noticeable at
all times, because of its lack of marks
that would indicate the blood of any
recognized class, stood at the entrance
to the hole in a ledge, and with tail
erect, guarded with vigilance, showing
a desire to get whatever honors might
be had in the ending OF the first run.
Brush, owned by c. M. Alderman of
Portsmouth, N H, was also at the
hole, and voiced his feelings often
enough to satisfy himself at least, of
his sterling efforts in the running down
of Reynard. The Ripper was eager and
almost stubborn. He was pulled away
when the pack of 10 hounds in the vi
cinity divided, one pack going on an
unknown mission to the south.
A pack that headed for the North,
consisted of Breeze, Brush, Spot Cash,
Bourbon, Tempest, The Ripper, Scout
and Jane and Ring, Philip w. Moen's
entries. Brush and Spot Cash trailed
to a start. Scout harked In ahead and
ran it to a loss. Three or four turns
of Sherman Hill were made and the
fox was brought to the Bigelow place.
and the scent was then carried away
to parts unknown. 1t is likely that Mr..
Fox was holed, the dogs coming back,
evidence of having performed all pos
sible duties in the run.
AS frequently happens, Spot Cash
had taken up another scent. This pc
culiar appearing hound of white, and
ungainly build, had gone on a track
alone. Although not remarkable for
speed qualities, Spot Cash is noted for
taking up a track. The little hound
never harks in ahead of pack and is
sometimes lost by the speed of others
but he gains again in the lone track
ing.
At. 1155 o'clock the horn was sound
ed on the Hardwick Road about four
miles from town, calling in the pack
that had gone out Tonight, there are
unmistakable marks of rameness in sew
eral of the pack, but each of the gamey
hounds is cared for by capable directors
and tomorrow's hunt, the last of the
fall trials should be productive of an
other day of rare sport. At least, the
judges will have had exceptional oppor-
tunities for marking upon every point
of excellence, the daily chances in con-
ditIons of weather and scent carrying
opportunities being exceptionally val
liable from judges standpoint.
But after a review of the mornings
runs, the judges announced this even
ing that the pack would be kept intact
for the losing days sport. This second
testimonial to the pack by the judges
is received with delight by the hunt
ers, and it gives almost unlimited
praise to the class of entries for the all
age trails
Nearly every member of the party
out today had at least one glimpse of
a fox, and several were favored by two
glimpses, each at a new member of the
Reynard family starter by the veter-
ans. G. NJ. Alderman Of Portsmouth,
n. H, DR.. A. c. Heffenger, PORTSMOUTH,
n. H., and Charles Crompton Of Wor-
cester were in Sherman Hill district
when foxes numbers and 3 were
started and each had a splendid view
of the work of Randolph Crompton's
Spot Cast, last year winner at Barre
Charles Crompton of Worcester ar
rived today with a hunting wagon, one
of the most unique ever seen in this
section. or in fact, at any of the haunts
of Worcester County's horde of lovers
of the hunt. Mr.. Crompton's covered
wagon is patterned much after the
general exterior style Of a modern de-
livery wagon of the cut under pattern.
The finish is artistic, and drawn by a
pair Of bob tail cobs, the outfit com
mands attention and odmiration. Inside |
are accommodations for a small party
and there are sleeping accommodations |
for three persons. Every known ar
ticle of equipment for the convenience |
Of modern hunter is contained in the |