PAKURANGA HUNT CLOP.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XL, Issue 12303, 22 June 1903, Page 3

PAKURANGA HUNT CLOP.

The Pakuranga Hunt Club met on Saturday at Hampton Park (Mrs. Smales.'), and a most enjoyable run followedtho best of the season in some enthusiasts' opinions. Amongst those following were Lady Constance Knox, the Hon. H. O. Butler (Hon. A.D.C.). Mr. E. D. O'Rorko (master) and Mrs. O'Rorkc, Mc-sclames Bloomfield and Kelly, Misses Stribloy, Gray (Papatootoe), Want, Armitage, and Abbott, Messrs. Purchas Lewis, Burns, Pittar, Carmiuer, "Wallace (2). three Taranaki visitors (Messrs. Piper, Waschor, and Hallimore), and others. The hounds were in splendid fettle, and worked quite perfectly all day under the experienced eye of that veteran huntsman, Mr. Sclby. ' The first hare was found in the scoria country at the back of the mountain, and made oft' in the direction of Mr. Harrison's property. The followers were stopped whilst the hounds had this quarry in cry by a farmer who did not like the risk of his land being cut up, the ground being soft and sloppy. The hounds were thereupon called oft". Another hare was soon found, and gave a smart run, lasting for 20 minutes, puss boing then fairly run down at the back of Mr. Harrison's. The followers found all sorts and conditions of fences to negotiate After this kill the scoria country at the back of Mr. Luihington's property was tried, and h-3ro a third hare was found, which gave a ■*ery long run right up in now country towards .Ho wick. Puss was eventually run to earth, the hounds working beautifully. By this time it was four o'clock, and horses, and riders being about done an adjournment was made buck to Mrs. Sma.les', where tho followers were- hospitably entertained to a choice afternoon tea, which all greatly relished. Before tea the lady members of the club took the opportunity of presenting Lady Constance Knox with a silver-mounted hunting crop. Mrs O'Rorko made the presentation, and the master, who was asked to say a few words, stated on behalf of the ladies that the presentation was made to Lady C0n- .../! Stance Knox entirely on her own account, not because she was the Governor s daughter, hut because of her personal qualities and bo- : cause she was a straight goer and a plucky rider. Throe cheers wore given for Lady Constance Knox by all present.