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Committee and officials listed on front cover: President of Committee, H. E. E. Howson; Committee, Dr. F. J. Foakes-Jackson and C. A. Elliott; Keeper of the Match Book and Secretary, H. W. A. Elliott; Steward of the Luncheon, S. Gaselle; Judge, G. G. G. Butler; Starter, P. C. Crick; Clerk of the Scales, A. F. Scholfield; Official Time Keeper, G. T. Lapsley.

'1. 45. The Decemviri Plate ( a catch-weight steeplechase) of half-a-crown each for starters, with twenty shillings added, for four years old and upwards; the second and third to save stake. Coton Course, five furlongs (12 entries). Closed Nov. 23, 1910.' List of horses and their owners, with colour and type, weight, and colours of jockey, for example: '1. Mr. S. Gaselee's b[ay] h[orse - i.e. stallion] BUCEPHALUS. Aged. 14 st. 1 lb. Scarlet'.

Trin[ity] Col[lege] Cam[bridge - on college notepaper]:- Has 'written about the Temple', and expects an answer. It was 'with mixed feelings' that Robert 'saw the return of the Fogie for Huddersfield' [Sir Joseph Crosland, in a by-election: see also TRER/12/15A): remembered him well. Hopes he will 'prove a blow that will drive the boards of the Home Rule Ship closer together'.

Hopes his parents are well. Is writing 'by electric light in the Union'. The Decemviri [a debating society] 'abolished monarchy the other day' by a motion which Robert proposed; they have 'a distinct majority now for progress'. Will write at greater length to his mother in the week.