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has also become one of the most ardent votaries of the chase. Sir Stephen's mother — the Dowager Lady Renshaw — was formerly a follower of the pack, as also were his sisters, Mrs. H. Ogilvie, Miss Marjory Renshaw, and Mrs. Gull. 8o The Lanarkshire and Renfrewshire Hunt. Major W. H. GOFF. Major William H. Goff was born in 1862, and in his very early days he was so keen on the sport that he was out on a pony as often as possible with various packs. In 1897 he commenced to hunt regularly with the Linlithgow and Stirlingshire, and two years later having taken up residence at Ardgryffe in the heart of Renfrewshire hunting territorv, he became a consistent follower of this pack, while Ardgryffe was added to the list of popular meets. In 1910 Major Goff acquired a lease of Dargavil from the then proprietor, Captain J. E. Hall Maxwell, R.N., for whom he undertook the supervision of the rebuilding of the mansion, which had previously been burnt down. Extensive improvements on this small sporting estate were carried out, and the new tenant at the same time did all that was possible in developing the district into a foxy quarter. His active interest in the welfare of the Hunt has also been shown by the capable fulfilment of the position as honorary secretary to the wire fund for the past seventeen years. Always well mounted, he is a very ardent rider to hounds, and while foxhunting takes premier place with him, Major Goff is a fine shot. In his younger days he was also a keen golfer, playing from scratch at St. Andrews. When the Mastership of the pack became vacant in 1921, his acceptance of the position gave general satisfaction. The new Master has now taken up residence at Lainshaw, an Ayrshire estate, which he recently purchased.

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