FINAL MEET

Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume 58, Issue 4169, 5 August 1949, Page 8

FINAL MEET

MARAMARUA HUNT VISITING HUNTSMEN 100 FOLLOWERS ATTEND The final meet of the Maramarua Hunt was held on Saturday last at Maramarua over the properties of Messrs McLoughlin, James, Peaches and F. Hale. Weather conditions were good, only one light shower falling during the day. The very field of followers which numbered nearly 100, had a great day’s outing over the rolling countryside. There was one four mile run which brought a kill for the hounds and finished with a nine mile run, after which the second hare to be put up for the day was lost.

Pakaranga and Waikato hunt members as well as Maramarua ward members from Paeroa, Waihi, Matira, Waerenga and Pukekawa were present in full force and brought a splendid hunting season to a fitting close.

Breakfast and afternoon tea was served by the lady residents of Maramarua.

In the afternoon the master, Mr A. C. Feist, welcomed all the visiting riders, saying how pleased he was to see such a large attendance from the Maramarua wards. He expressed the hope that both the visitors and members had enjoyed the day.

Mr Feist said hp wished to thank all landowners throughout the wards, over whose properties they had hunted and also 'all the ladies who had so willingly extended hospitality to them at the various meets and the many who helped in other ways included in which he would like to mention Mr Bond of Maramarua.

Mr Feist said he wished to congratulate the various wards on thejr work and enthusiasm during the season. The speaker also extended congratulations to the new huntsman, Mr T. Symes, on his success with the hounds. What had been a very small pack at the beginning of the season should be a first class one by next years in the capable hands of Mr Symes, said Mr Feist. Mr R. Golledge of Morrinsville, on behalf of the Waikato followers, thanked the master for Ms welcome and for a splendid day’s hunting.

Among the onlookers were seen Messrs V. Young of Paeroa, deputy master, Maramarua Hunt, Mr Pilmer, master, Wairarapa Hunt, Major Swarbrick of Morrinsville, E. Adams, C. Adams and F. Hale of Maramarua, S. Symes of Pokeno and R. Townsend of Pukekawa.

The followers included: Messi's R. Henry (fieldmaster) : on Ringwood, T. Symes (huntsman) On Paddy Machree, D. Glasgow (whip) on Brone, C. Murdock on Lord Mascot, E. Costello on Greek Girl, C. Symes on Spearfish, B. Dodd on Red, F. Carroll on Flash Tweed, P. Henry on Playboy, R. Golledge on Bluey, D. Balme on Jay, J. Homewood on Paint, R. Alexander on Patch, R. Harvey o n Kiwi, S. Mercep on Portland Bay, Duncan on Lady Guide, F. Thomas on Kelly, J. Muir on Black Jack, B. Kelly on Sheik, B. Hudson on Gerbro, J. Kate on Oration, G. Crawford on Simple Simon, R. Robinson on Kip, R. Wilson on Paddy, I. Clark on Miss Rena, N. Sloane on Mate, 0. Cole on Gay Lu, G. Tennet on Rainbow, N. Murray on Sir Ellagirl, 0. Marsh on Blaze, Boyd on Blacky, H. Adams on Colleen, J. Osborne on Prairie King, C. Thorpe on Major, D. Brady on Trooper, L. Scott on Marco Polo, H. Morton on Prince, R. Connelly on Star, T. McGuire on Prince, F. Lozell on The Drummer, W. Lawson on Diana, J. Binsley on Lucy, K. Smith on Spike, B. Carter on Roger, J. Carter on Big Boy, J. Robinson on Janet, G. Henry on Disappear, C. R. Fulton on Grey Boy, G. Connelly on Pinto, M. Fulton* on Native Girl, J. Evans on Waterhound, D. Adams on Our Robin.

Mesdames J. Allen on Susanna, Harwood on Morea, Gall on Hunsea, M. Somerville on Barfleur, Duncan on Shadow Lad, L. Fallon on Shamrock, Christie on Willy Pay, Boyd on Darkie, T. McGuire on Seipra Sue, K. Smith on Skudder. Misses M. Eynon on Bronze Lad, H. Swarbrick on Whitford, B. Dodd on Dash, B. Feist on Jimpy, E. Feist on Janet, J. Wright on Paul, M. Henry on Sir Rajah, Muir on Hard Case, G. Capamagian on Winston, Judy Lawson on Smoky, D. Davidson on Lumber Jack, June Ratahi on Macko, Neta Ratahi on Silver, Kui Evans on Tall Gate, Billy Cole on Questionaire.