HUNT WEEK

Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume 56, Issue 32874, 25 June 1947, Page 5

HUNT WEEK

OPENING DAY AT WAIHI FIRST MEET ON SATURDAY 70 FOLLOWERS ATTEND Heavy wind and driving rain marked the opening day of the Paeroa hunt week at Waihi on Saturday last, but despite the adverse conditions approximately 70 followers attended the hunt. The hounds were thrown off on Mr O. Bjerring’s farm and the hunt took place over 2000 acres of his property which extends to the sea coast.

Within five minutes the hounds put up a hare but after a short run it went to earth. There were no further runs although a number of hares were put up, as the high wind caused the hounds to quickly lose the scent. Breakfast and afternoon tea was provided by Mr and Mrs J. Brady at their homestead, and was greatly appreciated on such a cold day. At the conclusion' of the day the master, Mr W. Marshall, thanked the host and hostess for their hospitality, and Mr Bjerring for allowing them to hunt, over his farm again. The officials and followers, said Mr Marshall, realised that they owed a lot to the farmers who threw open their places for hunting; without them 1 there could be no hunts. Mr Marshall also said that it was most gratifying to see so many young riders among the followers, it was grand to see the young ones taking an interest and spoke well for the future Of hunting. Mr Brady replied briefly, saying that it was a pleasure to both Mrs Brady and himself to entertain them all at his home. Well-known enthusiasts seen among the onlookers were Mr E. P. Fathers and Mr V. Young of Paeroa, Mr W. Thompson of Kerepeehi, Mr Adams and Mr Henderson of Maramarua, and Mr B. A. Kelly of Hikutaia. Among the followers were: Mr W. Marshall (master)’ on Matchbox, Mr P. Henry -(deputy master) on Landcourt, Mr J. Fury (field master) on Hard Radar, Mr G. Jensen (huntsman) on Starrua, Mr 0. Young (whip) on Brown Ronald, Mr W. Hewson on Esquire, Mr J. Evans on King Repo, Mr G. Haszard on Autumn, Mr B. M Mulhern on Blue Boy, Mr H. Taylor on Trouble, Mr D. Powell on Blaze, Mr Cedric Murdock on Gay, Mr S. Young on Banjo, Mr R. Henry on Mannequin, Mr G. Crawford on Spellbound, Mr A. Thorpe on Goldie, Mr C. Thorpe on Lady, Mr 'G. Henry m Hoppy, Mr S. Dean on Roan Lady, Mr E. Rae on Ginger, Mr H. Morton on Black Price, Mr C. Hewson on a grey, Mr R. Munford on Bluey, Mr L. Falon on Twilight, Mr P. Brady jn Red Wing, Mr T. Kenlock on Pat, Mr W. Feather on Shandy, Mr J. Dil jn Mayboy, Mr W. Neil on Trixie, Mr P. Saunders on Jacko’s Jane, Mr J. Osborne on Prairie King, Mr J. Stace ,?n Brown Boy, Mr V. Harris on Mishap. Mr J. Hollis on Rodney, Mr Jim Hollis on Tito, Mr B. Wiggins on The Crow. Mrs- L. W. Falon on Baby Lu, Mrs E. Dean on Rajah, Mrs T. Dufty on Lady, Miss Dorthy Davidson on Salvo, Miss Margaret Henry on Bold Tide, Miss Bobbie Ranstead on' Inter-

view, Miss Minette Ross on Eulo, Miss Dora Rapley on Felix, Miss Grace Capamagian on Winston, Miss Luis Rapley on Pocket Edition, Miss R. Munford on Judy, Miss Helen White on Smoky, Master 0. Jeffcoat on Lady Jane, Master D. Brady on Socks, Master H. Christinson on Betsy.