A Sporty Lord

Edward George Villiers Stanley, 17th Earl of Derby, was twice in the past week's news. He was cited: a) as the next Premier of Great Britain, and b) as the man who makes more money out of his race horses than does any other racing man out of his.

Lord Derby has, self-admittedly, two great ambitions: 1) to be Prime Minister; 2) to win the Derby, which the 12th Earl founded in 1780.

As a politician, statesman and diplomat, Lord Derby has been considered "the most powerful individual influence in British politics." Certainly he has been successful, popular and practical. He is best remembered for his War Service Bill of 1916, which produced the Derby Recruits, and as British Ambassador to France from 1918 to 1920, which office he resigned because he was "tired of being in the limelight."

In the sporting world he is a famous figure. His recreations are racing and shooting and he excels at both. To win the Derby is as difficult as becoming Prime Minister. It is typical of Lord Derby that he has never given up trying. One day he may effect the cherished double coup.