HARRIERS

Evening Star, Issue 22620, 12 April 1937, Page 5

HARRIERS

SEASON UNDER WAY CAVERSHAM. The Caversham Harriers’ second run of the season on Saturday was held from Jamieson Hall, Sim street, Maori Hill, when there was an excellent attendance of 45 runners, which included three more new members, The country covered was of a slippery nature, and falls were numerous. Three packs were again formed, with Deputy-cap-tain Golafon in charge of the fast pack, Captain Cummings in charge <jf the medium pack, and Deputy-captain L. Hebbard kept an eye on the juniors and .novices. The trail led down Balmacewen road to M'Glashau College, then along Pilkington street to Caunington road, continuing to the end of this street, when the packs ran down a muddy track to Ross Creek, and then to Ross Creek Reservoir. On leaving the reservoir the trail led along the Wakari toad towards 'Leith Valley for some distance, then a turn was made up to Flagstaff, where thick mist was encountered. The packs eventually emerged on to a road which was followed down the hill and came out at the new converter station at Wakari. At this point the runners turned for home, passing the Presbyterian Church and on to Balmacewen road again. The fast pack held a run home from the top of Balmacewen road, and the medium pack held a shorter one from M'Glashan College. The slow pack also held a short run home. The following were the results: —Fast oack —G. R. Colston 1, S. I. George 2, R. Knox 3; medium pack—S. Bartlett 1, G. M'Kay 2, M. Butterfield 3; slow pack—W. Honeybone 1, C. M'Gregor 2, F, M'Kay 3. LEITH. The Leith Harrier Club held its first official run of the season on Saturday from the Holy Innocents’, Leith Valley. There was a fair attendance, including a few new members. The president (Mr A. J. Dryden) wished the club a successful season. The pack left under the leadership of Captain J. C. Thomson. After following the Leith roqd the trail led up Glenleith road, and from Donaldson’s Nursery the track through the plantation was followed until emerging on Lower Flagstaff. After doubling bade on the road, the. trail led round Ross Creek Reservoir, finally coming out on the Leith Valley road via Rockyside road. DUNEDIN. The Dunedin Harriers held their opening run for the season on Saturday from the club rooms, St. Kilda Bathing Pavilion. The pack, under the whistles of Captain V. Sturgeon and Deputy-captain Lawrence Hjll, set off along Lovers’ Lane towards Lawyer’s Head, then on to Tomahawk Beach, where a short halt was called. The pack then set off alongside the Tomahawk Lagoon and across the paddocks on to Highcliff road, where a steady pace was set towards Lovers’ Lane back to the club rooms. Those prominent in the run home were Walker, Bell, and M'Donnell. ST. KILDA. In the absence of the president, the first run of the St. Kilda Club was officially opened by Mr E. Still, who welcomed the new wished the club every success for the season. Underthe whistle of the new captain (L. Carter), a fast pace was set along the St, Kilda Beach to Tomahawk. Then a short cut was taken through the lupines to the High road, where Beaston had to retire, due to a sprained knee. The rest of the club members traversed some good harrier country at the back of Tomahawk Lagoon and then returned to the club rooms. No run home was held, but the new members showed promise, and N. Crimp, A. Smith, and W. Woltersdorf were also prominent. UNIVERSITY. Prior to the club run on Saturday, the annual general meeting of the Otago University Harrier Club was held, Dr Dawson presiding. The following office-bearers were elected :—President, Dr Dawson (re-elected) ; vice-presidents —Dr Carmalt Jones, Dr Soper, Messrs W. A. Stewart and A. Ross; club captain, Mr A. W. Sutherland; deputyclub captain, Mr A. H. March; secre-tary-treasurer, Mr L. W. Woods; assistant secretary, Mr R. G. Pilling; auditor. Mr A. K. Ibbotsen. Dr Carmalt Jones and Mr W. A. Stewart were elected life members in appreciation of the fine services rendered by them since the club’s inception. Following the meeting, a short run was held from the University buildings, under the whistle of R. G. Pilling. A fast run home resulted in R. S. Anderson and E. Dorman being first and second through the gates. Among those who showed definite promise for the season were T. K. and F. Cowan, H. Wade, Campbell, I.

Whitehead, J. A. Loan, and D. B. Martin. CIVIL SERVICE. The Civil Service Club held its second run of the season from the old Caversham School on Saturday, and, despite the adverse weather conditions, there was a good attendance of 40 runners. The colts, under the control of Mr B. R. M'Kernan, ran leisurely up Corstorphine to the St. Clair Golf Links, where a cross-country course was taken towards Green Island- Beach. From there they proceeded towards Look-out Point and down the Caversham Valley road to the school, the pack all finishing together. The racing pack, under the control of Captain Asher, who set a steady pace, ran up Corstorphine and across country to Green Island, back on the Main road to Burnside, and from there the trail led uphill towards the St. Clair Golf Links, and down Corstorphine to the school. No run home was held. The slow pack, under the control of Deputy-captain M‘Kersey, ran up Corstorphine and branched down the road towards Burnside. From there the pack turned across country towards Green Island until the Main road was reached. Crossing the Kaikorai'Stream, the pack ran towards the Freezing Works, and back on the Main, road by way of Look-out Point. In a short run home Wilkinson was first, followed closely by Fox and Ferguson. MORNINGTON. The Mornington Harriers held their first run for the season on Saturday from the Mornington School. There was a fair attendance of old and new members. Prior to the run, the president (Air Reg. Lamb) wished the members good luck for the season, and hoped that this season, the tenth, would he a prosperous one. The pack, led hy this year’s captain (Mr W. W. Taylor) then started down Stone street, across Fraser’s Creek, and then up Fraser’s Gully. The track was followed up the gully and then along the top of Brockville road. The pack then turned down the hill toward the Ross Creek reservoir, where some very slippery country was traversed, falls being very prevalent. Front the reservoir the pack climbed the hill up to the top of Look-out Point, and along Mornington road and back to the school. A short run home was held, the nlacings being R. Roxburgh 1, R. Wilson 2, F. Crooke 3. After the run members were entertained at tea as the guests of the club. ANGLICAN. Anglican held their opening run from the George Street School. The pack was in charge of the captain (Mr W. W. Burridge), and followed a trail along George street to the bridge, thence up Pino Hill road to the Pine Hill School. Here it branched across paddocks, and, circling the hill, reached Patinos Avenue, which was followed to Leith Valley. The return to the school was made via the valley road. No run home was held.

Before the commencement of the run the president (Mr F. J. D. Rolfe) and the Club Captain briefly welcomed members, who were Inter entertained at tea at the Vedic ns guests of the committee.