Gold Prize
In 1882 Mr. Alfred Lyttelton, who will always be remembered for his correct, graceful, and withal vigorous style of play, displaced Mr. Heathcote, only to be ousted by him in the following year.
Mr. Lyttelton was, however, again the holder in 1884 and 1885, and from 1887 to 1895 retained the coveted distinction without a break. In 1896 he was defeated by Sir Edward Grey, but the latter, in 1897, had to lower his colours to Mr. E. H.
Miles, who thus became the holder of the