SPORTING

Shannon News, 2 November 1926, Page 2

SPORTING

THE FOXTON CUP. j j Fortunate indeed will be tlie winner of the very handsome and valuable cup that has been presented by Mrs. Austin-Johnston, of Foxton, to the Foxton Racing Club for its next meeting in January. From additional particulars that have been received by "Binocular" concerning the trophy, it appears that, during the course of her English and Continental tour, Mrs. { Austin-Johnston visited the South Kensington Museum in London, and whilst there was impressed with the design and style of a very old goblet of ancient workmanship. , It was then that I the donor conceived the generous idea j of presenting a cup to the Foxton Racing Club and, accordingly, arranged with the CJpld and Silversmiths' Coy., of London, to have a cup made on a design copied from the ancient architecture of the goblet in the museum. In - acknowlpdgyng /the gpnerosity of Mrs. Austin-Johnston at a recent meeting of the club, Mr. W. Jewell drew attention to the fact that she was the first lady member of the Foxton Racing Club and had signalised her entry into sporting circles with a very sportsmanlike action. *\The speaker went on to say that the club hoped that the magnificent gift of Mrs. Austin. Johnston would create a spirit of emulation among members, for trophies of this description added materially to the prestige of the club as a meeting worthy of the attendance of the best, of horses, and also considerably enhanced the traditional instincts of "the sport of kings."