OTAGO HUNT CLUB

Evening Star, Issue 22413, 10 August 1936, Page 6

OTAGO HUNT CLUB

MEET AT NORTH TAIERI Favoured by ideal weather conditions, the weekly run of the Otago Hunt Culb was held on Saturday at Black Bridge, North Taieri, over the properties of Messrs D. Leishman, J. Skinner, and D. Connor. The throw-off took place in Mr Leislnnan’s property shortly alter d. 15, and the pack was soon on the trail, and bunted well throughout the run. Tlio first two jumps, a post and rails and a hawthorn hedge, were well cleared, hut at the third fence several horses ran off. The next two obstacles (posts and rails) provided good jumping before “ Becher’s Brook ” was reached. This consists of a hawthorn hedge with a water ditch on the lauding side, and on account of the heavy going at the take-off this proved very tricky. Trouble is usually experienced here, and Saturday’s run was no exception. Mr Skinner’s property was then entered, where a gorse hedge provided excellent jumping. The trail then turned to the right to a good road double consisting of a wire fence and a gorse hedge. Continuing through Mr Connor’s property, the riders cleared two post and rails and two gorse hedges before taking the second road double. The last jump was in Mr Connor’s paddock, where the “ kill ” took place. In the absence of Mr R. Grecnslade Mr J. Dick acted as deputy-master. Interested spectators included Mrs J. Talbot (nee Miss M. Statham) and old and enthusiastic members of the club—Mr \V. Duff (Balclutha, owner of Zambon) and Mr J. Oliver (a member of the Birchwood Hunt).

At the conclusion of the hunt members were entertained at the residence of Mr and Mrs 1). Connor at afternoon tea, which was very much appreciated. Before leaving on the homeward journey the master (Mr J. 'E. Brunton) took the opportunity of thanking the property owners an<l also Mrs Connor for assisting with the refreshments. Amongst those present were the master (Mr J. E. Brunton) on King Vidor, acting deputy-master (Mr J. Dick) on Bed Heather, the huntsman (Mr D. G. Binnie) on Blackthorne, the whip (Mr B. .lames) on Spanker, Mrs ]W. Gorton on Zamboa. Mrs Oliver (Pine Bush, Invercargill) on Red Fire, Mrs Wilson on Auto. Miss L. Davies on Squeak, Miss G. Gilligan on Tanner, Miss I'. Holmes on Terry. Miss M. Jack on Barney, Miss D. Medley on Jimmy, Miss H. Mimu on Diana, Miss M. Murrav on Betty. Miss J. M.‘Gill on Peter, Miss R. M‘Kay on Academy, Miss S. Thomas on Te Mioha, Miss F. Thomson on Bell Hill, Miss E. Wilson on Punch, Miss V. Young on Captain’s Gift, Messrs H. Anderton on Black Tractor, V. Campbell on Gus, J. Cochrane on Dandy, G. Connor on Aytemoana, T. Dickson on Rainbow, G. Docherty on Golden Showers. A. Guye on Pink Paper, R. Harvey on Prince Tractor, B. Hastie on Star Tractor. M. Miller on Pat. J, Mowat on Golden Nugget, W. Muirhead on Kim, R. Pinney on The Bard, J. Richards on Grey Hawk,.S. Robb on Wanda, R. Robb on Cloudy. K. Russell on Dolly Varden. H. Stuck on a Tractor gelding, W. Watson on Mikado, and N. Woods on Mystery. A qualification run will be held at “ Sea View ” on Wednesday, commencing at 2, and the final hunt of the season will be staged over the properties of Messrs T. Dalziel and T. M‘Donald, Brockville, next Saturday. _ The annua! point-to-point meeting will be held at North Taieri over the same properties as Saturday’s run on August 22.