of 21 feet, as was ascertained by measurement. The skin is very beautiful, and the dimensions of this most splendid animal are as follow-Length from tip of nose to stump of tail, 6 ft. 3 in.; from tip of nose to junction of neck, 1 ft. 5 in.; circumference six inches above the knce, 1 ft. 4 in. Two lions, a lioness and three cubs, were also seen in a small piece of tamarisk jungle in the bed and banks of the river, but through the stupidity of some coolies, who beat in a wrong direction, they escaped with but one shot, and that at a distance of 150 yds. most likely with no effect. Now for the letter. Yours obediently, Camp Deesa, 4th Sept. 1828. "This morning (26th August) just after breakfast an old Durjee came in from Beynop with information that there was a lion near, that he had killed a bullock the evening before close to that village, and that he then was sitting in a bush. We went to Beynop and inquired of the Patail, who told us the day before at 12 o'clock the brute had been seen eating his prey, but now was certainly gone, and we could hope for no success in finding him. Upon this we sent the few armed men who were with us back again, whilst we went to see the place where the bullock had been killed, taking old Muggah and a few other Waggrees with us. On our return home we found a lion's pug, which we followed for some time, and by mere accident Muggah and another caught a sight of him taking his repose at full length, quite cosily, under a bush. Being a little ahead, we returned immediately, and thinking it a false alarm went close up to the spot to examine, but were soon convinced of us. his being there by his two bright glistening eyes fixed upon We placed ourselves on each side to watch his motions, until the return of the men whom we before had sent away, being determined to leave him no chance of escape. "When the men arrived we went up to the bush, but the brute turned out before we could get a sight of him; however, we fired and ordered the men to do so likewise, from which he received two or three wounds and went slowly away, we following at a distance of 100 to 200 yards across the jungle, firing as opportunities occurred. Whilst at a distance of eight yards, he turned round for the purpose of making a charge, and I must confess I never saw anything so terrific, in the whole course of my life, as the appearance he then made. -Still he continued in his former direction, until he arrived at a small tank, thickly surrounded with trees, and here he stopped. After a short debate of what we should do, we advanced upon him, firing without ball all the time, but my gentleman would not turn out. Being resolved that he should do so, I advanced with three men at my side to the bush where he lay (P. had unfortunately gone to the other end of the jungle). At first he only gave a growl, but the second time out he came. It was a toss up on whom he would spring; luckily he fixed his choice on Blacky, and seizing one man, got him under. "I fired, and, oh, ye Gods! my rifle flashed!-three or four others fired and all missed-what a pickle. I stood close by, and seeing the poor fellow getting mauled most dreadfully I seized a bayonet that had fallen on the ground during the scuffle, and with my whole force plunged it, most for tunately, in a vital part, repeating my blows at least a dozen times to make my work more sure. The other men now came up and stuck it in right and left. Our escape from the balls was as providential (for those behind kept up a pretty smart fire upon us) as from the lion's paws, &c., &c." THE DISTEMPER IN DOGS. THE distemper so often proves For a full-grown, strong dog, give 3 grs. of Turbith's Mineral every other day for a week at least, or till it operates; taking the greatest care to keep him from cold. The above prescription I received, when in England, from a friend who had used it throughout a large pack of foxhounds for four years with the utmost success; it was at that time but little known as a medicine for dogs, but it is now becoming generally used. The common opinion of this medicine is, that a dog having once taken it, will never afterwards get hydrophobia: -how far this is correct, it is difficult to say. Beckford mentions it (when taken in larger quantities) to be the only remedy for the latter disorder; it is, however, a powerful remedy, and should therefore be given with caution, and according to the foregoing instructions, in which there can be no danger. In using Turbith's Mineral, place he grains between two thin slices of bread and butter, as the easiest method of ensuring the animal's swallowing the proper quantity. Another invaluable and neverfailing remedy is mentioned by Col. Hawker, in his justly celebrated work entitled Instructions to Young Sportsmen, which, when analyzed, proved to be no other than For a full-grown pointer: 8 grs. For a half-grown pointer: One of these doses, mixed with butter, or in a piece of meat, should be given to the dog every other morning, on an empty stomach. The food should be light and easy to digest, and the following lotion for its nostrils if required should be applied. Alum or Sugar of Lead, Water Ounce. 1 Pint. The person possessing this last recipe declined disclosing the ingredients until deprived of the secret by means of analysis. be Should this paragraph thought worthy of the attention of those who deal largely in Canine, I doubt not that it will have the good effect intended by November 20th. F. H. CRICKETING. Grand Cricket Match played at Bombay in the year 1797, the Military against the Island. Of the Gentlemen who played, six of the latter have their mortal Wickets still standing; of the Military not one exists. DEAR SIR, THE ETONIAN TO HIS FATHER. To the Editor of the Bombay Sporting Magazine. The accompanying lines were written by a young gentleman 13 years of age to his father, from Eton, requesting a little law from his books for the purpose of enjoying the diversion of shooting. If you think them worth a corner in your spirited publication, they are much at your service. Yours, J. H. I pray, my dear Father, that you will remember Now I cannot, dear Dad, at all see the reason If you can't come and fetch me, send John with the tandem ; No. RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE Established. 1. An Officer from the Staff, Artillery, and each Regiment of Cavalry and Infantry are severally 25 Nov. 1824. appointed Stewards, although sometimes new Stewards have been proposed and elected by 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. a Majority of Votes on the last sitting day The Subscribers in general nominate a Sec- The Stewards arrange the plan of the Races, settle the amount of the Plates, Purses, &c., and fix the days of running,-although, when it has been deemed necessary to alter the date of the meeting, they have sometimes submitted the proposition to the Subscribers... Their decisions on any points of reference or questions connected with the Mhow Turf are final and subject to no Appeal.. All Matches or Sweepstakes made for or during the Race meeting are run under their directions If a Steward enters a horse for any Race he appoints a friend to act as Steward for him during the Race... 17 Feb. 1824. 25 Nov. 1824. 9 Apr. 1825. 25 Nov. 1824. 4 Dec. 1826. 4 Feb. 1825. 7 Apr. 1825. 22 Dec. 1826. 14 Sept. 1827. 25 Nov. 1824. Ditto. Ditto. 7. All Handicaps are made by the Stewards. They select one of their number to Start the horses, and one to judge the Race..... Ditto. 8. 9. 10. Two of them take the time, and the Secretary notes it down on paper from their watches No person can time a horse except during a public Race without the express permission of the owner........ No person except the Stewards, the Secretary, and the owners of horses about to Start, are permitted to remain in the Judge's Stand Ditto. Jockey Club No. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. after the Bugle has sounded for mounting, The Owners of horses must send in sealed No horse will be allowed to start unless the entrance money has been paid at the time of entering, which is to be put with the amount of the Plate or Purse, &c., into a Bag and delivered on the course to the winner as soon as the Race has been decided The Bugle for Saddling sounds at Sunrise, and that for mounting exactly a quarter of an hour after, when the Steward should immediately proceed to arrange such Horses as are then at the Post. Agreeably to the number of their Tickets, for Owners or their Jockeys having drawn lots for places, their horses are entitled to stand accordingly, number one taking the inner course, number two next to him, and so on, but any horse that is not actually at the Post when the last Bugle sounds has ceased forfeits his place and must take the outside The Steward then directs them to be walked Should any go away before "off" is heard, Half an hour (by the Secretary's watch) is No crossing or jostling is allowed, the horse of any rider doing either is distanced. By crossing is meant when the leading horse takes the inner course from his antagonist before he has gained a clear length ahead of him-and any horse coming in actual contact with another after they are once well on their legs constitutes a jostle; a slight touch at starting (if purely accidental) is not deemed such. Established. Nov. 1825. Nov. 1827. 2 Apr. 1827. 25 Nov. 1824 2 Apr. 1828. Jockey Club 25 Nov. 1827. Jockey Club |