WITH THE HOUNDS.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLVIII, Issue 149, 24 May 1928, Page 4

WITH THE HOUNDS.

RUN AT AOK A UTERI'

Tho Manawatu hounds met ;K Aokautere” ■'yesterday afternoon, but did not attract as largo a field of iollowers as usual. Those who" did ride to hounds enjoyed, three splendid runs. The paddocks, as is always 'die. case in this district, were in splendid order and hounds running fast and true — gave followers a real good uiteriioon’s sport. The drags were laid by -Miss Myra Benton on Pawn and Mr \\ . Scott on Glad Eye. Included in the course of the trail were two ’•doubles” and there was some really fine jumping. There was only one spill, but no one was hurt. Among those out were Messrs L. H. Collinson (master) on Birkenose; J. D. Waller (huntsman), ltangi Sarto; D. Scott (lion, whip), Cossack ; Miss E. Anderson, Pearl; Miss M. Benton, Pawa ; Miss R. Bailey, Hats Off; Messrs W. Scott, Glad Eye.; fe. *J. Bailey, Bismore; LI. Benton, Hinkler; E. Stratton, Redbank ; 1). Heap, Clarence ; E. Parker, Frisco gelding; L. Olliver, Chrissarto; 0. AY. Prouse, Scornful; S. MeGreal,. Birkie; C. llobinson, Del Snrto; J. Blanche, .Son o’ Mine; A. Yelverton, Captain AYai; > and others. , , \ At Hie conclusion or the hunt, iollowers and spectators adjourned to the public hall, where they were entertained at' afternoon tea by Mesdames Anderson, Gosling and See.t• In proposing a vote of thanks to their hostesses, Air D- B. AlcEwen (deputy master) said it was nineteen years since the wst hum; was held at Aokauterc, and it was pleasing to note that there were relatives of •those who entertained them I■’ I years ago officiating in like capacity foil the present occasion. Three cheers j were then given for the hostesses and (a like compliment was paid to the property owners. Air A\ . Anderson responded. The company indulged in a . dance to music kindly contributed hy Miss E. Anderson.