SATURDAY'S HARRIER RUNS

Evening Star, Issue 17336, 26 April 1920, Page 3

SATURDAY'S HARRIER RUNS

Somo 40 members took part in the annuaL-combined run of the Pacific and Caversham Clubs frorrj the Bungalow Tea Rooms. The laying of the trail was entrusted to Messrs Hill and Stark, who were responsible for an excellent chase. It led along the St. Kilda Beach to Lawyer’s Head, and then branched off up the hills through the scrub to Tomahawk Beach. The pack, under the charge of Captain Frye, oi the Caversham Club, then traversed the beach and ascended the hill, following the road for about a mile, thence down into the valley* and back to the road by the lagoon. The return was made by the road running round Tahuua Park. From here a fast run home was made, several members demonstrating their fitness and speed. Among the returned soldiers who took part was J. Beatson, the ex-champion distance After the run the members were entertained by Mr Sidey, M.P. who congratulated the Pacific Club cn the excellent performances put up last season. He also said that the Caversham Club, who were just recovering from the effects of the war, would give a good account of themselves now they had several noteworthy runners back ajgain. The Dunedin and Civil Service Harriers held a combined rnn from St. Clair Baths. Paper was dispensed with. The pack, under the whistles of a captain and deputy captain from each club, struck a course along the cliffs to the caves, then up over the hill across the fields and down the road to St. Clair, finishing with a stiff home sprint. A dip in the baths and cold showers ended a moat successful afternoon. The opening run of the Cargill Road Methodist Harriers was made from St. Clair Baths, when a good number of members participated. The trail taken was along the beach to Lawyer’s Head, thence over the hill to Tomahawk. The pack then made for the road, 1 which was followed as far as St. Kilda, where the trad struck through the sandhills and led to the baths. A smart sprint home was made along the esplanade. The runners were afterwards entertained by the Young Women’s Bible Class. The St. Kilda Harriers and A.A. Club held the opening run from the Taihoa Tea Rooms. Anderson Bay. There was a fairly large muster, including a few old members and. a few new ones, giving every indication that the active membership will increase during the coming season. The course led towards and around the Tomahawk Lagoon, then along the bench, upon leaving which the trail struck for home. ‘ The running was not fast. Tea was afterwards supplied by Mr E. Roseveare (president). The Dunedin Anglican Harriers and A.A. Club held their official opening run from the residence of their president (Mr H. W. Reid, Mornington). The bares (fi t eel and Gale) set off about 3.15. The pack, after a fine muster, numbering 20, followed about 10 minutes later in the charge of Captain MTvcrnan and Deputycaptains Edmond and Jowsey. The trail led along the Kaikorai Valley road to Burnside, then round the reservoir, over the hill to Wakari, down Brockville road, ngair entering the Kaikorai Valley road, then along the Mill road. A fast rnn homo from Hawthorn avenue resulted : Buddy, Forbes, and W. Ritchie in that order. The club afterwards spent a very pleasant evening with their hosts 'Mrs and Mr Reid).