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Meantime the Britons landed in Manhattan, joined Lieut. Col. T. P. Melvill, who had preceded them to the U. S. with their ponies. Donning leather, linen and pith, they galloped forth for their practice. They were:
No. 1. Lieut. Col. T. P. Melvill, a crack shot, a fine horseman, a skilled combination player.
At Hurlingham, English polo Mecca, two factions grumbled at each other over the choice of a British team. Keenness to snare the Cup roused their feelings. Then announcement was made: Maj. T. W. Kirkwood or Lieut.-Col. T. P. Melvill, No. 1; Maj. G. H. Phipps-Horneby, No. 2; Maj...
The S.S. Minnetonka docked in Manhattan, unshipped 46 mounts for the Englishmen, escorted by Col. Melvill. Eight of these steeds will soon be followed over by their owner, Edward of Wales. Of this latter, said Melvill: "He's quite a good rider and a damn sight braver than I."
The expedition will start from New York on June 25, immediately after the close of the college year. The course will lie along the Labrador coast to the west of Greenland, past the fjords and the Norse ruins to Melvill bay to the Peary party. Then the Kane, Hayes and...