New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-06
il. L. KERNOCHAN DEAD.
We'll KnoTn Rider Passes A5Cay at
His Home on Long Island.

Hampstead Long Island. Oct (SpeciaD.-Janes
Lorillard Kernochan. one OF the best known cross
country riders and polo players in America. died
suddenly at his country place here to-day after an
illness of forty-eight hours Some weeks ago Mr.
Kernochan had n severe Illness but recovered. To-
day when he died his wife. his mother. Mrs James
P. Kernochan. and his sister. Mrs. Herbert Pell.
at his bedside. Heart disease. following
meningitis. was the cause OF death
Mr.. Kernochan was thirty-seven years old. He
married. about ten years ago. Miss Elose Steven
son. Shortly after their marriage they removed to
Hampstead. and Mr. Kernochan built one Of the
finest country places Long Island. at East
Hampstead He named IL The Meadows a large
steepiechase course built on the estate and
accommodations were made for one OF the largest
stables of hunters in America At present there are
thirty hunters in Mr.. Kernochan's string all in
training for the beginning the season Of rag and
fox hunting at Meadow Brook. Both he and his wife
enthusiastic followers of the sport and seldom
were absent from a hunt Mr.. Kernochan maintained
pack of beases for three seasons and hunted this
pack weekly across the Hampstead Plains and
south country Of Long Island Retrfbution. Mr..
Kernochan's best known hunter he plotted 10 VIC
tory many occasions. and in all parts OF the
country. in gentlernens races. Over fifty cups
by Retribution. who is stiT alive at the age OF
twenty-one, in the trophy room at Mr.. Kerno-
chan's country seat Rocheforte the winner Of
the Liverpool Grand National Of 1sss was owned
by Mr.. Kernochan. and hunted by him Long
Island timber until few years ago.
Over Seventy-dve well known cross country
riders and well known people from all the country
about Westbury. Hampstead, Wheatley Hills and
Roslyn assembled at the country home Of Foxball
P Keene. at Wheatley Hills. this morning to take
part in the opening fox hunt Of the season AS
they were about start for the first cover. where
the pack Of English foxhoInds were 10 be re-
leased the news brought from Hampstead
that Mr.. Kernochan was dying. The hunt was at
called off
Mr. Kernochan was extremely fond of his stables.
When an automobile Of one of the hunting colony
rolled into the yard day number OF the
hunters that were saddled at the entrance broke
away from the grOoms at the noise of the ma
chine. II was some time before they were caught
Mr. Kernochan asked the owners Of the machines
to take them off his premises at The next
about the grounds, saying that no automobiles
were admitted. This rule he strictly adhered TO,
and from that day not another machine ente red
the estate. and the members of the colony who
leave their machines at the front gate and walk 10
the house.
In February 1886 Mr.. Kernoehan was severely
injured when returning 20 Hampstead on the mid
night train from dog show in Manhattan On
the seat with him was one or his prize dogs that
he was bringing from the show. On the train were
a number of volunteer hremen, and when one
kicked the dog Mr.. kernOchan resented II. and
fight ensued When the servants of Mr.. KernOchan
interfered in his behalf the fight became general
and lasted until Jamaica was reached. Both Mr..
Kernochan and his servants were severely injured
The funeral Of Mr.. KernOchan will be held on
Thursday at Hampstead. The burial will be at
Creenport. The Meadow Brook Club has sent out
cards cancelling all social affairs until after Thurs
day.
Mr. Kernochan was a member Of the Coney ISL
and Jockey Club. the Knckerbocker. Westminster
Kennel and Carteret Gun clubs and the American
Geographical Society.