It was on 8th November, 1919, that the glories of the hunting field once again assumed a proper form, and it was singularly appropriate to the occasion that the opening meet should be arranged at Houston House, the 48 The Lanarkshire and Renfrewshire Hunt. home of Mr. A. A. Hagart Speirs, who has for so many years contributed generously towards the welfare of foxhunting in the county. As a land- owner it has always been the aim and ambition of Mr. Speirs that his coverts should hold an adequate supply of foxes to furnish enjoyment for others even though he never took part in the sport himself. A favourable oppor- tunity for the members of the Hunt to show their appreciation now presented itself, for Mr. Speirs had recently married and the wedding gift took the form of a fine set of prints of old masters. Sir Thomas Glen Coats made the presentation, and there was much enthusiasm in the complimentary remarks associated with this pleasant function. Thereafter sport was entered upon in the Houston country, and the season had a most auspicious and happy opening. The first run of significance came after a meet at Dargavil, where Major W. H. Goff then resided, on 22nd November. With a fox found in Barochan Moss, hounds took a circuitous line, for after going through Barochan to the left of North Brae they ran up country and back to the Moss. This twisting specimen was ultimately left with the victory at Dargavil, having kept followers on the move for fully two hours. Elphinstone after- wards provided one of the right sort, and a capital hunt was had by Corslie Hill, Barmore, and Formakin to Barochan, from which they ran by Cleaves, Barfillan, and Witch Moss to Whinnie Hill, hounds being stopped near Kilmacolm owing to darkness. On 19th December there was a meet at Woodside, the residence of Mr. J. A. Findlay, who is deserving of a word of praise for the fine supply