HARRIERS

Evening Star, Issue 21091, 2 May 1932, Page 11

HARRIERS

ST. PATRIC 3. All previous attendance records were broken when thirty-seven members answered the call of the captain’s whistle. The runners split ■' ito two packs, tho first being under the captain (J. Daly), and the other under deputy-captain W. T. Ryan. Tho course followed by the fast pack was up Tennyson street, along York place, then to tho Queen’s Drive, along which a solid pace was maintained. From here the route led along Highgate, past Bishopscourt, to the Balraacewen golf links, thence across country to the Ross Creek Reservoir. The return journey was covered at a fast clip, and in a well-contested run home A. Byrne showed up well. The slow pack ran to tho Ross Creek Reservoir via tho Queen’s Drive, returning by a round about route. The run home commenced at Highgate, among those prominent being Dyson, Porter, Kennedy, and Beauchamp. CARGILL ROAD METHODISTS. The Cargill Road Methodist Harriers held their run from Glenavon Church, North-east Valley. Under the whistles of captain and deputy, tho pack proceeded up and along Pino Hill towards Mount Cargill. After following this road for some miles tho pack went across country and home down Northeast Valley. M. M'Gregor was first in, with S. Guthrie second. ANGLICAN. Anglican held its run from the Mornington School, a good muster of fortysix turning out. The trail, laid by R. O. Johnson and W. W. Burridge, led down into the Kaikorai Valley and on to tho Sanatorium, where it branched down through Balmacewen and Maori Hill. From there the Drive was followed finally to Highgate and Kenmure road. The fast pack, under Harriercaptain Holmes, maintained a fast pace throughout, and in a short run home Holmes led M'Dougall, closely followed by Logan, Bennie, and Rockcliff. The slow pack, under Club-captain Benzoni, followed a shorter trail, in which Pettott, Fitchett, and Davidson were prominent. HANOVER BAPTIST. Hanover Baptist held its run from tho George Street School with a pack of fifty-four runners, followin'* a very satisfactory trail laid by S. Robinson and F. Lancaster. The paper led up Duke street to the Paper Mills, around Ross Creek Reservoir to tho Sullivan’s Dam road. From there the trail kept to tho road as far as the Waterfalls, where it branched across country to the top of Patinos avenue, and then home down tho Leith Valley road. The first one home in the fast pack was Leister Medlin, while in the intermediate and slow packs Clem Young and Bert Broad occupied the first places. CAVERSHAM-DUNEDIN. Tho Caversham and Dunedin Clubs held a combined run from the Northeast Valle* School, there being present twenty memboi’s of tho Dunedin Club and fifty-two of Caversham. Tho paper was entrusted to E. Marston (Caversham) and J. Stables (Dunedin). Three packs were despatched under the whistles of Deputy-captain Brown (fast pack), Captain Romeril (medium pack), and Captain Morris (slow pack). The trail led from the school, up James street to Dalmeny street, and to Signal Hill road at Grandview; then up the road towards tho trig station. It then branched off across open country overlooking the Valley, and downhill through bogs across tho Main road and Norwood street near the tannery. Spills were the order of the day, conditions underfoot being very treacherous. The paper led up the other side of the hill a short distaico, back to tho Main road at Normanby. The fast pack then went for a further run along the bottom road to tho foot of Bethune’s Gully. A run home was held from tho tram terminus. Prominent in the fast pack were E. P. Brown, Lorimer, and Corbett, L. Hobbard and Smith being first home in the medium pack, whilst Donovan, S. Robertson, and Templeton led the slow pack in. CIVIL SERVICE. Twenty-six runners were despatched by the starter (Mr H. M‘Kenzie) for tho Civil Service Club’s li-mile Maiden Race. The limit men started off at a fast clip, but the middle markers soon moved up to the front. Turning for home the leaders were M‘Kersey, Smith, Toner, Challis, and Orange, but 200yds from home Challis sprinted and stayed off a challenge from M'Korsey, winning by syds, the s rond man 20yds ahead of M‘Kinnon, who ran into third place. Result: R. Challis (15sec) 1, T. M'Kersey (15sec) 2, W. M'Kinnon (15sec) 3. Time, Brain 12seo. A club run followed from St. Kilda Baths The slow pack, under Deputycaptain Barnes, went to Lawyers Head and back, Barnes being first home from Brown and Andrews. Tho fast pack went for a solid run along Lovers’ Lane and around the Tomahawk road. This course was completed twice, tho pace being on the second time around. In tho run homo over a thrco-quarter-milo course. M'Lachlan, MTvernan, and Garbutt finished in that order. MORNINGTON, Tho Mornington Hamers held their run from the North-east Valley School, a large muster turning out unde tho whistle of F. Sanders. From the school the trail led up to the right, and some solid climbing ensued till tho top of Signal Hill was reached. Hero tho pack split up into a fast and a slow pack, and the fast pack went ahead. The trail went through thick bush and down some paddocks until tho road was reached at St.- Leonards. From here a solid pace was kept up, with one or two rosts. A fast run homo along North-east Valley road resulted in Miller, Hall, and Grimmet leading tho fast pack, while Paulin, Robson, and Cox were at the head of the slow pack. PACIFIC. The above chib held its one and ahalf miles maiden race at St. Kilda. Owing to the prevailing weather conditions and tho unfavourable report-from the Forbury Park caretaker, it was deemed advisable to use the St. Kilda bathing sheds for the club’s convenience. Tho course was from the tram terminus to a point near Taluina Park. A good field faced tho starter (Mr W. Phnloy), who sent away tho limit men, J. Mann, G. Lloyd, and L. James, at a good pace, followed 45sec later by the scratch man, L. Waugh. The limit men, who are young runners, held their lead for tho first half-mijo, when Graham, who was allowing good form, moved up. At tho mile G. Lang, who was always in evidence, was running very strongly, bettering bis position to fourth place. At this stage L. Waugh was coming up well, and for some time ho looked as though ho would bo there at the finish. In tho last few yards of tho race Maun, who was always among tho loaders, put in a fine sprint and finished first, eight yards abend of Lloyd second, with G. Lang a few feet away. Lloyd and M.aip,,.who are both young runners, are to bo' congratulated on their performance, and with more experience .will boa, great asset to the club.

NORTHERN. The weekly run of the Northern Club was held from Anderson’s Bay School, under the whistles of Captain B. Pearce and Deputy-captain R. M‘Kinlay. The trail laid by P. Harkness and D. Watson led from the school, past the Nurses’ Horae, to the road leading towards the Monument. The road was left, and some hilly country was traversed. Eventually the trail crossed the road, and went downhill on to the Portobello road, just on the town side of Macandrew Bay. The packs divided here. The fast pack, under the whistle of the deputy-captain, went ahead. The run home of this pack was finished at the end of the Anderson’s Bay Bridge, first home being N. Henderson, followed by R. M'Kinlay anl J. Howie. In the slow pack, which had a shorter run, the result was F. Armishaw first, followed by A. Jackson and J. Yates. ST. KILOA. Very moist conditions prevailed for the St. Hilda harriers’ run, which was staged from the Momington School Hall, there being an attendance of twenty-two members, which was quite satisfactory under the circumstances. The hares—A. Foley and C. Tidey—were responsible for the dispersing of an excellent trail, which included numerous creeks, bogs, and patches of gorse, which was very unfortunate for some members. The trail, which was followed by the pack, under Captain V. Duell, and Deputy-captain C, Pope, led from the school down the hill to the Kaikorai Valley road, across country, toward Burnside, and on to the Southern Reservoir, where it followed the race for about three-quarters of a mile, eventually turning on to the track leading to Whare Flat. At this stage heavy rain began to fall, which, together with an abundance of mud, made the going very difficult. From this point the paper led over numerous marshy paddocks in the vicinity of Whare Flat, finally emerging on the Valley road again, below the Chinamen’s Gardens. From the top of the hill a shot run home was held, in which all members were prominent- Although the members were almost unrecognisable on account of the mud and rain, the run was declared by all to ho one of the best for some time. Members are reminded that the entries for the annual two-mile race (junior and open) close with the secretary on Monday next. ROSLYN. Roslyn ran from Scoular Hall, under the whistle of Captain L. W. Logan, The adverse weather conditions did not deter the twenty-two runners that gamely followed a slippery trail under heavy rain. Leaving the Kaikorai Valley road about a mile south of the Roslyn Mills, the trail led for several miles across country, finally emerging at Brockville road, which was followed for quite a distance till Taieri road was reached. In the run homo of about half a mile along Highgate, L. Ross was first, R. Clarke second, and R. Tait third. The runners were afterwards entertained by Rev. and Mrs Tipler at tea. ABBOTSFORD AND LEITH. Abbotsford and Leith held a combined run from Holy Innocents’ Schoolroom, Leith Valley, there being about fifty members present, and J. Mason (Leith) and F. Sell (Abbotsford) were responsible for the trail, which led down Leith Valley and up Rooksido road to the reservoir. Going through the reservoir, and after a steep climb up Wakari road, the power station was reached. Coming down the Wakari zigzag and along Fraser’s Gully, the trail was followed up to Maori Hill. From bere the Valley road was reached again via the Bullock track. The Abbotsford Club were then entertained as guests of Leith Club to an enjoyable tea. Two packs were formed. G. Ward (Leith) and D. Finchara (Abbotsford) were in charge of the fast pack, while C. Gare (Abbotsford) and J. Ward (Leith), controlled the slow, pack*