The Torquay Harriers: On Wednesday (boxing day), according to annual custom, the meet was at Illsham, near Torquay, to give all and everybody — and some thousands were present chance of seeing this celebrated pack “set to” with the ”living creature,” for which they were born and bred, and under command of their gallant huntsman Yelverton, who cheered them on, they obtained the victory. The first hare was soon killed after a merry little spin. No 2 showed the multitude some splendid sport, and, much to their amusement started near Wallborough lane; thence to the cover, doubled about, and broke away for Bishopstowe, and on to Lady Wrey’s and Illsham, then straight away for Hobbs’ Nose, and was killed in the cliffs, near a gentleman’s seat called “The Dykes.” After this was over, Yelverton got his hounds together, and trotted away through Babbicombe and Mary Church; and when near the “Palk Arms,” a little cross-country work was to be seen, and a chapter of accidents occurred to those that were not accustomed to horsemanship, and they had regular “croppers, ” much to the amusement of the vast assemblage. While this was going on, No. 3 jumped up, and went away like lightening to Rocombes, and from there to Daccombe Village, returned and skirted the hills around Mr. Pinsent’s farm, and away for Haccombe; and, after taking another view of the same country, made away at a terrific pace for Coffinswell, and on to Millburn Down, near Newton. The shades of evening having now set in, all present appeared willing to return to their homes.
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GRO0492 Hennock: John Pinsent: 1838 – 1916